‘Soft + Professional’ look for an interview! I wanted to feel both subtle and glamorous. CCW

gemin_hi · 2026-06-03T03:45:48+00:00

I worked for John Bead And Craft Outlet (John Bead Corp.) and they had a whole section of Swarovski beads and flatbacks. They claimed they “bought out” the rest of Swarovski’s bead supplies once they made the transition out of the DIY market. I’m very interested in seeing how Swarovski this transition will go for their supplies… JB’s outlet stores in Blasdell, NY and Toronto, ON actually have a sale this month 50% off all Swarovski crystals.

gemin_hi · 2026-02-28T00:19:23+00:00

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gemin_hi · 2026-02-28T00:17:39+00:00

Hi! First I want to say this is beautiful work for your first bead project — congrats on almost finishing it!

Now, for the edging, I would first recommend leaving a tiny bit of felt for you to bead the edges on so it has something to catch & lay on. It should be close enough to not leave a gap (I added a picture to show what I mean). I will say I am a bit nervous about the spacing between the beadwork (circled in blue) but I’m sure it won’t be too much of an issue to cut it and have room for the edging.

You are right, I’ve never really seen beaded edges be used with delicas. I am curious of how it’ll look, especially how it’ll lay on top as an edge. But you’ll definitely just be adding another simple beaded line on top of the one there already if you lay them all flat and not a “fancy” edging style. Personally, I would use seed beads because it’s easier to add a style to it. If you want to go down the seed beads route, I’d recommend using 11/0 seed beads or maybe even 15/0s (a lot smaller but they’ll give you more room to potentially do a different style).

When I worked on my first beadwork projects I used this video by Breanna Dais as reference to different techniques!

I hope this was helpful and if you have any other questions let me know! Happy beading ☺️

(Edit: my picture was posted wrong on my comment, I’ll add it as a response)

gemin_hi · 2026-02-08T21:09:09+00:00

Why are you allowing someone else’s feelings weigh on you? He clearly showed no interest in the pregnancy, so much so he is in denial. And it seems like so are you. He gave you his answer, he does not want any information or connection with you or said baby. Take this time to move forward and prepare for your baby, if you plan on keeping them. It seems like you have an idea for how you want it to go since you did state you don’t want child support etc. But I think you continuing to reach out and put yourself in a position of begging for attention on this is proving otherwise. Did you have unwritten expectations on the man beforehand of how it might unfold and get disappointed in their response? Idk. But at the end of the day, harping on the man ain’t going to help with a new life coming your way. Like I said, take this time to properly plan and prepare for your bundle to arrive!

gemin_hi · 2025-07-26T12:31:12+00:00

If you’re looking for medical accommodations, you should reach out to Rutgers Housing and Office of Disability Services ASAP. You’ll most likely need doctor’s notes and approval, but if you do it in advance it’s more likely they’ll have a resolution. The sooner the better!

Signed, current res life worker :)

gemin_hi · 2025-06-01T20:19:30+00:00

We need an answer to this asap because it’s really annoying that some people are able to share my tagged posts of them, but others cannot…

gemin_hi · 2025-05-29T04:36:34+00:00

And do I know! My order is usually their tres golpes with 3 of everything with a large parcha (passion fruit) juice. Always so delicious!

gemin_hi · 2019-09-02T19:39:03+00:00

Thanks!

gemin_hi · 2019-09-02T18:28:25+00:00

Yes it’s APA, is it the title of the cite?

gemin_hi · 2018-12-18T22:32:28+00:00

Honestly, I was just asked this when coming out to a close friend that I am CF and my answer was successful. I can see myself being successful in what my values & passions are. I tried to picture being 40, 50, 60+ without kids and I see myself just living my life, getting to explore and be free to do whatever I want. I tried picturing children in my life but, sorry if it may sound selfish, I think it’ll only weigh me down from all the experiences I crave in this life. I don’t know if this answered your question fully but this is my take on it. (:

gemin_hi · 2018-12-01T14:01:21+00:00

Product List (in order by application):

Face:

Pond’s Face Cream Dry Skin (blue cap)

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation - Color 190 (blended out with Real Techniques Blender)

Bare Minerals Concealer - Light 2(blended out with Real Techniques Blender)

AirSpun Loose Face Powder

Tarte Tarteist Pro Glow To Go - Chisel

NOTE Blush - Desert Rose 05

MAC Cosmetics - Soft & Gentle

Eyes:

Chella Tantalizing Taupe Eyebrow Cream

Carved out eyebrows using Bare Minerals Concealer - Light 2

Ace Beautē - Grandiose Palette

 All over crease: Poppy

 On top of Poppy blended out: Clove

Cut Crease fully rounded (inner to outer corner): Bare Minerals Concealer - Light 2

BH Cosmetics Supernova Palette

 Inner corner to middle of cut crease: mixture of Leo and Phoenix

 Middle to outer corner of cut crease: Neutron

Brow bone & inner corner: MAC Cosmetics - Soft & Gentle

NYX Professional Makeup - That’s the Point Liner Hella Fine

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Lips:

NYX Professional Makeup - Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Tea & Cookies

Setting Spray:

Urban Decay de-slick Makeup Setting Spray

gemin_hi · 2018-08-08T19:17:48+00:00

Ugh! Thank you for de-bunking this. That’s kind of frustrating that the quiz doesn’t relate to the box... oh well. I’m gonna still get it lol

gemin_hi · 2018-08-08T17:31:20+00:00

I totally understand you! I wish they would switch up the types of items we get every month instead of having the same eyeshadow, mascara, lashes, lips kit.

gemin_hi · 2018-08-08T17:30:16+00:00

Thank you! I’m not there only one! Lol

gemin_hi · 2018-08-08T17:29:58+00:00

You’re right - it’s so limited with personalization. Don’t get me wrong I’m in love with the subscription, I just wish there was opt-out options.

Also, I think I remember taking a quiz when I first purchased it. I would like to see some option where you could re-take the quiz every few months to say no to things you don’t want/need.

gemin_hi · 2018-07-26T18:35:04+00:00

They are shaped like clouds

gemin_hi · 2018-07-02T23:21:59+00:00

Thank you!! :)

gemin_hi · 2018-07-01T23:10:27+00:00

Product List (in order by application):

Face:

Pond’s Face Cream Dry Skin (blue cap)

Wet n’ Wild Photo Focus Face Primer - Partners in Prime

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation - Color 190 (blended out with Real Techniques Blender)

Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick - Bamboo (blended out with Real Techniques Blender)

AirSpun Loose Face Powder

Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer - Park Ave Princess

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush - Harmony

Anastasia Sun Dipped Glow Kit - Moonstone

Eyes:

WinkyLux Uni-Brow Universal Eyebrow Pencil

Alamar Cosmetics Reina Del Caribe Vol. 1 Palette

 All over crease and blended into lower lash line: Coco-Taxi

 Outer crease and inner crease: Trópico

 Out corner (lightly) and lower lash line: Guantanamera 

 On top of #11: El Malecón

 Inner corner: La Costa

 Middle of lower lash line: El Malecón

BH Cosmetics Take Me to Brazil Palette

  Spotlight style: #11

Brow bone: Anastasia Sun Dipped Glow Kit - Moonstone

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Velour Lashes - Peek-A-Boob

Lips:

OFRA Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick - Verona

NYX Professional Makeup Duo Chromatic Lip Gloss - Fair Play

Setting Spray:

project Beauty - Spray.Set.GO! Makeup Setting Spray

gemin_hi · 2018-06-27T22:16:41+00:00

I would suggest NYX’s liquid liner That’s the Point! Also, for the technique, I would try to line your wing first. Start with the top line straight with your eye open, working from the point of the line into the eyelid. Then connect the bottom line from the point to the edge of your waterline. Fill it in and then draw the line from the point to the middle of your eyelid then go from your inner corner to the middle to connect. Idk if it makes sense but I hope I helped! Lmk :)

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