Tupieta Going on Hiatus

For the past few weeks I've been feeling all over the place. I work, go to school, and have all these personal projects. I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed and feel I have no sense of direction.  It's not that I don't know what I want to do, if anything there is TOO much I want to do. I can't seem to really focus and get a handle on what I want to do now. I absolutely love blogging and I really wish I could dedicate more time but right now things are so hectic. I'm uninspired and unmotivated and it sucks. I'm frustrated and tired because I feel as if I can never dedicate to anything. Like the the scientist on Jimmy Neutron who always only finishes half of anything so his plans always fall apart. I don't want to be that person anymore. Being successful is really important to me and I'm trying to dig deep to find out how I can get there doing what I really want to do. Having this blog has help point me in some sort of direction but I still need more answers. For the next few weeks I'm dedicating time to just focus on me. There are only 2 months left in this year and I need to hit the ground running in 2011. I need to declutter my life and re-evaluate so I can come back with a fresh perspective.
 
Although I don't have many readers yet, I am amazed at all the new people I've connected with and the things that I'm learning. I'm so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful community and I want to continue to grow. That is why it's so important that I do this. I'll be back in December with a new direction and fresh eyes. In the meantime I'll be writing guest posts for thatbombmakeup.info. You can also find me on Twitter and Facebook. Oh yea, you know I had to throw in a random photo, lol.
 
xoxoxo,
 
Courtney

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Everybody Wants to Be a Weiner, Including Me. . .

Okay, as some of you may know I've been running for top spot in the Lane Bryant Right Fit Contest for the past couple of weeks. We are down to the last 6 days and although I try my hardest not to spam people I really need votes. There is a $2500 wardrobe on the line here! Right now I am at #16 but there is still enough time to make the top spot. I really would love ya'll support on this so please forgive me if you see a lot of twitter/facebook posts this week. At this point I'd say I need at least 600 more votes to really get myself up there and voting is on a daily basis so I have my work cut out for me. To vote for me you can use the two links posted below (both if you can because each counts as one vote). If you can share with your friends, blog, twitter, facebook, etc. I would be so grateful.

Link 1 (must be logged into facebook) 

Link 2 (will allow you to vote as well but outside of facebook)

Both links count as a vote *wink*

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The outfit I wore was inspired by the military trend this season so I wore my Right Fit straight jeans, Old Navy henley,  military blazer from Re/Dress, and my new Jeffrey Campbell Foxy nude platforms. Accessories include the wing and owl ring from DOTS, and a thrifted fur milk man whistle on gold chain. I also tried another outfit but didn't submit it so I guess I'll post it here. Same jeans, another henley, with my DIY fascinator as a brooch and my chocolate Dolce Vita Noah wedge sandals.

 

 

While we are on the subject of contests, the beautiful Monique from Curves and Chaos is hosting THE ULTIMATE "SWAG" giveaway. The prizes are crazy so you definitely need to hurry to sign up for all of the great products up for grabs. There is only ONE weiner and that person will receive a swag bag (more like a suitcase) full of goodies from Torrid, Carolina Pad, T.J.Maxx,  Lingerie.com, Cosabella, Phoenicia Goddess, Sofia Valle Co., and Size Appeal. Don't miss out! Head on over to C&C for a full list of rules and extra entries!

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Rules:

Contest is only open to U.S. and Canadian residents (sorry shipping issues).

Must be 18 years or older to enter.

Only one entry per person, unless using the "extra entries."  

Contest ends 10/26/10.  

Winner will be chosen using Random.Org. 

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What is your favourite 'go to' accessory?

My favorite go to accessory are my big earrings. I don't care how laid back I am that day if I leave my house I HAVE to at least have on a pair of my big earrings.

Ask me anything

what does tupieta mean and how is it pronouced

Tupieta is pronounced "too-pee-eh-ta". It was actually a nickname given to me by mother. My granny used to call me Toopy when I was little and my mother called me Courtnietta, so she combined both and it just stuck. :)

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Keepin It Au Natural Haul and Giveaway . . .

A couple months ago I did a haul on some make-up and skin care essentials. I've been long overdue since I've had the same palettes for a couple of years. My Wales palette has been of great service over the years but now it's time to move on to something better. Before the Wales palette I had ordered a set of 25 "MAC" pigments and loved the richness of color and versatility they offered. One day I happened to have a conversation with Tamara of Makeup by Mara and she put me on to an affordable all natural make-up company, Simply Naturals. They are family owned and offer hand-made all natural skin care and make-up products. I ordered a 20 pack of their Multi-Purpose Mineral Make-Up which I use as eyeshadow (and sometimes lip tint) for only $32. They can also be purchased in smaller sets or individually for $2 a jar. I have to say that I am really impressed. The minerals come in 5 gram jars filled to the brim. The colors are rich and come in a variety of matte and glimmer shades depending on what you want. There are over 250 colors to choose from so there is definitely something for everybody. My package arrived quickly as well and even came with three complimentary sample colors. Below are photos of the colors I purchased. The photos really don't do the pigments justice so I'll blame it on my lighting.

We carry a wide variety of Simply Naturals products. Among them you will find Pure Bare MULTI- Purpose MINERAL MAKEUP powders, All natural LOTIONS, SOAPS, BATH SALTS, LIP BALMS, GLOSS, DESIGNER INSPIRED OILS, BRUSHES/APPLICATORS,JARS, SAMPLE POTS, SIFTERS, SHRINK BANDS, and more....

Simply Natural's For The Highest Quality Bath & Body Products 

At Less Than Retail Prices! 

We are a small family owned and operated business located in the North Eastern part of PA. Small enough to care for your every need, but yet large enough to offer a very large selection of many different things.

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Another company I had the pleasure of ordering from is Beija Flor Naturals. I found out about this company through the Naturally Beautiful Hair blog and out of curiosity decided to read up more on it. Beija Flor Naturals offers affordable hand-made skin care and hair care products. I am a huge fan of natural skin care products especially for my dry skin so I placed my order for three products: the Amazon Antioxidant Treatment, Agave Aloe Polisher, and the Hemp Buttercream. My favorite product was the Hemp Buttercream, which I have currently ran out of. This product is the absolute best! I have dry skin and usually make sure I keep lotion with me. However with this cream I never had to reapply lotion, even after multiple hand washes during the day. The consistency is so yummy and feels so good going on. The Agave Aloe Polisher is another great product. It has nice big sugar crystals to ex foliate and this nice smooth thick oil that feels so great in the shower. After I get out the shower my skin feels super soft and moisturized. If you are looking for a great face moisturizer try the Amazon Antioxidant Treatment. I love to use it before applying makeup. It hydrates my skin without leaving it oily or shiny so I can even use my liquid makeup without feeling as if I have on too much. I must warn though, if you do purchase this treatment, it may melt in transit (although she did put freezer packs in it). All you have to do is leave it in the fridge for about an hour and it will be solid and ready to use. Her items are humbly packaged but I believe this allows my money to go more into the quality of the product rather than fancy packaging. Overall I had a great experience and will be placing another order for the Licorice Root Scalp Elixir, Organic Soap & Shampoo Bar, Juicy Summer Fruit Oils, and Cali Peach Pomade. Her products are great for all skin and hair types no matter what race you are. Beija Flor offers a great quality product at a even better price. They definitely get an A+ from me.

Beija-Flor Naturals is a vegan/vegetarian bodycare line with luxurious treats that promote healthy skin and hair. For years, the Beija-Flor Naturals mixtress has experimented with natural health and beauty remedies as an alternative to mainstream products. The raw materials used are influenced by her life experience and travels, especially the nutrient rich extracts of South America and Africa. Beija-Flor Naturals vows to provide quality natural products handmade,customized and made to order with love in California. The main ingredients in even the priciest store bought products include harmful petro-chemicals and other yuckie stuff that is used as low-quality fillers-read your product labels! Healing herbs, oils, butters and vegetable extracts have proven to be the best solution for virtually all skin and hair ailments as they work with body’s natural chemistry. Our vegan/vegetarian products are free of harmful petro-chemicals, made from raw vegetable based ingredients, preserved naturally, following FDA standards, and kind to your body and pocketbook.

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GIVEAWAY TIME!

The winner of this giveaway will win the choice of one product from Beija Flor Natural. To win all you have to do is:

1. Follow Tupieta on Facebook or Twitter.

2. Tweet or Facebook: Enter the @CaliBeijaFlor Giveaway over @Tupieta for a chance to win a free product!  http://j.mp/d9PLWE RT!

3. Leave a comment telling us what product you'd choose and your email.

*Prize excludes the Soap & Shampoo by the Loaf and the Creme Brulee Family Size*

This contest will end 11:59 EST Thursday September 30th. A winner will be announced Friday October 1st. Oh and that's not all! Those of you who put in an order will receive a free 4 oz. Honey Butter Scrub, a $10 value! Just leave Tupieta in the paypal comment area when you order!

 

 

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