I will be posting pattern/background sets weekly. These are really fun to use whether you’re using them for backgrounds on your social networking page (twitter, myspace, etc) OR for graphic purposes (Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, etc). Everything I have up for download are all made by me or anyone else apart of Vibrant Doll! Feel free to use, and be sure to link VIBRANTDOLL.COM if you happen to post them on your site! THANKS!
You can either A) Right click & SAVE — or — B) Download the .zip
MAC brushes can be VERY expensive – for no reason. Then they say our alternative is Sephora – and even there, those brushes are expensive too. I mean, who wants to spend $20-$50 on a brush? Yea.. not me. Hopefully not you either, unless you got it like that! But for most of us make up users, that’s really high. WELL I got something for you guys!!!!! NO LONGER do we need to spend an arm and a leg on MAC and Sephora brushes, I found brushes that are JUST AS GOOD and will do the trick.
Coastal Scents offers a variety of brushes. Ranging anywhere from $1.50 – $16 (most being under $5!) They are amazing. They are very soft, durable, and good quality. I actually like them MORE than my MAC brushes I got in one of the Christmas sets. On those 6 brushes, I spent like 15 dollars. I know a lot of people have even been looking at ELF (Eyes Lips & Face) brushes which are OKAY, but these are way better. They also let customers review all of their products, so you are able to see what people are saying about them. A majority of the time, it’s nothing but good comments about their products, which really helps when we’re deciding on if we should buy or not. I would have bought more but they were sold out of the other ones I wanted, but as soon as they restock, I will be purchasing. All of the Make Up Gurus on YouTube LOVE Coastal Scents products. They have great pigments, eyeshadow pallets, and of course brushes! They are definitely worth checking into if you’re into make up.
Electrik Red recently released a new song off of their upcoming softmore album How To Be A Lady Volume 2 titled “I’m That Chick” ……. do i like it? Yep! I love Electrik Red in general, they are the fiercest girl group out right now. Seriously! They are so blunt & out there & they definitely aren’t afraid to say what’s on their mind.. and that’s cool! Some people might think they are “TOO MUCH” because they aren’t your typical girl group. Can’t wait for the next album! Go girls! Check out the song & download if you’d like:
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In contrast to its predecessor New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) (2008), which was digitally produced and political in tone, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) incorporates sampling and live instrumentation, while its more personal lyrics focus on themes of romance and relationships. Badu has described its sound as “very analog”. In an interview for Billboard, Badu explained that “We used a lot of analog instruments—harps, strings, drums, piano, and even a Theremin—to give the album that sonic feel. There’s a strong undercurrent of bottom, a rumbling to these songs that feels good to me. It feels like a hug”. In the same interview, she explained the album’s title, stating:
I called it ‘Part II: The Return of the Ankh’ because this album is the sister of the left side of my brain – it is the right side.’Part I was the left side of my thoughts – it was more socially political and my thought process was more analytical. This time there wasn’t anything to be concerned with – the album is more emotional and flowy and talks about feelings. It reminds of the days of ‘Baduizm’ – this is just about beats and rhymes in a cipher.
—Erykah Badu
PERSONALLY; I LOVE Erykah’s new album. I love all her albums. I’m always so excited for them! She is so talented, creative, and original… I truly admire her for that. She makes incredible music that we just can’t get enough of. I love the album art too! And the videos, especially “Window Seat” which is stirring up a lot of controversy. I read on NecoleBitchie.com the story behind it:
“Erykah Badu has managed to stir up controversy after she released her new video “Window Seat” early Saturday Morning. In the video, which was shot Guerrilla-style in one take, she walks along Dealey Plaza in Dallas and sheds her clothes until she is completely nude. At the end of the video, a gun shot can be heard and she falls near the place where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated followed by a narrated statement about “Groupthink”. ”
Very strong message Badu is putting out there. I had seen many times she asks her followers to define Groupthink. I have yet to grasp the full meaning, but I know it has to do with someone stepping outside of the box and being deemed different/wrong by society as a whole.
MAC Cosmetics Art Supplies Color Collection
April 1, 2010[US/Canada]
Just as Art Supplies for Eyes invokes the vision, Art Supplies for Lips speaks to the ultimate in sensuality….Luscious lips drawn from innovative new Lipstain Markers and Pencils to use like a modern multi-media artist would – design and discover!
Incorporating the concept of art tools into the world of M∙A∙C makeup, these pencils and markers create dramatically different lip looks. New Pro Longwear Lipstain Marker has the doodle-fun of a “pen,” but with sophisticated, light and long-wearing results. It’s all about artistic freedom!
Pro longwear lipstain marker
Full of flare – Bright yellow coral
Stylesetter – Hot pink
A classic – Rose red
Purposefully red – Dirty red coral
Modern mocha – Light brown
Point of view – Light neutral
Tomorrow’s coral – Mid-tone blue red
Runway ripened – Berry plum red
Sunset – Coral brown
Lipglass
Clear – clear
The pencil portion of the collection focuses on a Greasepaint Stick in eight fabulous, limited-life shades…the ultimate inky colour pay-off is an homage to the success we had with Style Black and DSquared² last season. Use as a Shadow or Liner: ludicrously long-wearing, transfer- and water-resistant, flexible and 5-star comfortable. New Pearlglide Intense with an exciting new shimmering sparkle effect will also launch in limited-life, featuring six slick, smooth, sextronic shades.
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