8/4/11 LOTD....

This was last Thursday (Yes, last week, not this one.  LOL....I'm playing catch up.)

Eyes:
TFSI
Indelible Cream Shadow in Bare Necessity
Silk Naturals Gasp on lid applied damp
Spectrum Tiny Bubbles on browbone
ELF Cream liner in black
Silk Naturals Jean Queen in crease and dry over liner on bottom
ELF Volumizing/Lengthening mascara in black

Face:

Silk Naturals Blur Powder
Silk Naturals Mineral Foundation in my mix
Silk Naturals Blur
Silk Naturals Lady Blush

Lips:

Silk Naturals Centerfold

Centerfold is an AWESOME nude color!!!  My SN lippies are some of my faves!  

Wednesday last week...New Stuff Look.....

Here was Wednesday's look last week.

Eyes:

UDPP in Eden
Indelible cream shadow in Bare Necessity
Morgana Cryptoria Mystic Lavendar on lid
Spectrum Tiny Bubbles on Browbone
ELF Cream liner in Black
Morgana Cryptoria Magic Plum in crease
ELF Volumizing/Lengthening mascara in black

Face:

Meow Equilibrium Powder
NARS Powder Foundation in Fiji
NARS Orgasm blush

Lips:

Burts Bees Raspberry Clear Gloss
Morgana Cryptoria Flirtatious Flapper

I was trying to figure out a way to get the deeper 1920s lipsticks to be appropriate for work, and I think that using it over the gloss worked well!  I got LOTS of complements.  I also wanted a more subtle eye for this look.

I'm really loving the 1920s lipsticks!  :D  Thanks Blix!!!!

Oh, and Btw....my theme for this week is the Urban Decay Anniversary Palette!  It fits, since my own anniversary is Friday!  :D

Tuesday's look from last week...New stuff....

I've got pictures edited for the most part and am going to try to catch up in the AM on a few posts for you!  I still have a couple pics to edit of my stuff from Blix, then I'll post that as well.

This was last Tuesday's look.

Eyes:
UDPP in Eden
Indelible Cream Shadow in Bare Necessity
Silk Naturals Gasp on lid applied damp
Spectrum Tiny Bubbles on browbone
Silk Naturals Jean Queen in crease, outer lid, and later over liner
ELF Cream liner in black
ELF Volumizing/Lenthening mascara in black

Face:

Meow Equilibrium Powder
NARS Powder foundation in Fiji
Silk Naturals Blush in Lady

Lips:

Silk Naturals Heirloom

I'm REALLY liking the combination of the Equilibrium powder and the NARS powder foundation.  It simplifies things but works to keep oilies at bay for me.  I think that for me, while cream/liquid primers are pretty good, powder primers work better, at least in the summer.

How about you?

Silk Naturals Haul....

This is my little Silk Naturals haul that came in the mail on Monday.  I am totally in love with their products!  I use their skincare as well as their mineral makeup.

First is the skincare I got in this order.  I got another hemp moisturizer (I was nearly out!!) and a Beta Hydroxy Acid toner.  The toner has been a LIFESAVER, helping me to make some strides with my pore size and blackheads and I'm starting to see my skin clear.  And it doesn't bother my sensitive skin either!

Next are the lippies!

L to R:  Damsel, Heirloom, and Centerfold.

Swatches:  Top Left is Damsel, Top Right is Heirloom, and bottom is Centerfold.  Damsel is VERY sheer....I'll probably be using it more over top of other lippies than alone but it's a very pretty color!

Next are the remaining things...all are shadows.  The first two I bought and the last two were freebies.
L to R:  Gasp, Jean Queen, Sizzle and Duct Tape.

Swatched over UDPP in Eden.
Top Row:  Left is Eden (over black cream shadow), Right is Jean Queen
Bottom:  Left is Sizzle and Right is Duct Tape.

There are some lovely colors on Silk Naturals, go check them out!

I've got the Christmas in July Blues Look....

This is the last Christmas look this week!  But BOY I have some fun looks planned coming up...my Spectrum Cosmetics order came!

Here's the look I came up with for today....BLUES with a pop of Purple.

Eyes:

UDPP in Eden
Meow Snowangels applied damp with ELF Mist and Set spray
Meow Snowballs on browbone
Meow Blustery in crease
ELF cream liner in black
Meow Avalance in upper crease
Meow Fa-La-La in outer corner and blended into inner 2/3 of crease then applied damp over liner
ELF Waterproof Volumizing/Lengthening Mascara

Face:

Meow Equilibrium Powder
Meow Pampered Puss foundation in Frisky Abyssinian
Meow Equilibrium Powder
Meow Primadonna Blush

Lips:

Silk Naturals XXX
Silk Naturals Cultured

It was fun doing the Christmas Theme!  I have something in mind for this week coming as well.  Have a great weekend!

Christmas in July....Silver Bells.....

I'm so disappointed.

My Spectrum stuff didn't come today.  Meh.  I HATE the USPS.  If I had another option, I'd use something else.  I still have it to look forward to tomorrow, but UGH.  They're slower than....well....CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

My look on the other hand, I liked.  :D

Eyes:

TFSI
ELF Cream liner in Ivory all over eye area
Sugarpill Tiara on lid
Hi-Fi Phantom Stranger on browbone
Morgana SILVER BELLS in crease
ELF Cream liner in black to line
TSFI Glitter Glue on lid and under eye area
Morgana Glitter in Silver Hologram on lid and under lower lashline
ELF Waterproof Volumizing/Lengthening mascara in Black

Face:

Meow Primer Powder in Combination
Meow Pampered Puss foundation in Frisky Abyssinian
Meow Top Cat Finishing Powder
Silk Naturals Blush in Lady

Lips:

ELF Matte Lipstick Pencil in Natural
ELF Studio Line Glitter Gloss in Dazzle Diamond

Well, I was planning on using some of my new colors for a look this week.  I guess I'll have to come up with something else.  Who knows what tomorrow brings?

Christmas in July....Candy Canes and Gumdrops....

This was yesterdays look.  I think it turned out well!

Eyes:

TFSI
ELF cream liner in ivory all over eye area
AL Gothic on lid
AL Mistletoe in crease and over lower outer 1/2 of liner
ELF Black cream liner
TFSI Glitter glue on lid and under eye
AL Carmilla glitter on lid
Sugarpill Decora in crease and over lower inner 1/2 of liner
Maybelline Great Lash Big in Blackest Black

Face:

Elf HD Powder
Meow Pampered Puss foundation in Sleek Abyssinian
Elf HD Powder
NARS Orgasm Blush

Lips:

Morgana Valentine lipstick
Silk Naturals Icing Lipgloss

I *should* get my Spectrum  order today, but I'm thinking my Meow won't get here till tomorrow or Saturday.  I also placed a small order at Silk Naturals last night, since I am in dire need of a few of their skincare items I use daily.  :D

TGIAF...Thank God It's Almost Friday!!!!

Christmas in July look....Blackened Christmas Gold

I absolutely loved how this look turned out!

Eyes:

TFSI all over
ELF Cream liner in ivory on browbone
Shiseido hydra cream shadow in glistening sand on lid
Urban Decay Half Baked on inner 1/3 of lid
Sugarpill Goldilux all over lid
Urban Decay Black Palette: Cobra in crease
ELF Black cream liner
TFSI Glitter glue on lid and under eye area
Morgana Glitter in Christmas Gold on lid and under eyes
Maybelline Great Lash Big Blackest Black

Face:

SN Blur
SN Medium Ivory Custom Foundation in my mix
SN Blur
ELF Warm Bronzer:  Darkest shade to contour, Medium shade as blush, and a little bit of a mix all over

Lips:

Morgana Vegan Lipstick in Raspberry
ELF Mineral lipgloss in Daring

HAHAHA I just realized where the placement of my blog title on the one pic is....I could've sworn I moved it.
Oh well.

I thought for a minute I had deleted these pics and was furious with myself but I found them.  YAY!

On a good note:  Both my hauls are now on their way as is a number of goodies from Blix:  I won the Morgana and jewelry giveaway!!!! YAY!!!!!!

Have a great Hump Day!

Makeup Looks Theme of the Week.....Christmas in July!!! Sugar Plum Fairy

So all the Christmas in July sales have inspired me....I'm going to start setting a weekly theme for my looks each week, and the first one is Christmas in July!

I  managed to get in on two Christmas in July events.  First off I got six of the Limited Edition Christmas shadows from Meow Cosmetics that I wanted to get this past Holiday Season but was unable to.  Then I placed my first order at Spectrum Cosmetics!  I just happened on the site when searching Etsy, and she was having a Christmas in July sale that I took advantage of.  I got a set of 10 3 g eyeshadow jars (your choice!) as well as 4 seperate jars for other shadows in the same size.  She also carries 5 g jars.  She has some GREAT irridescent shadows that I can't wait to try and to review....the pictures of them over a deep black base are GORGEOUS!

On to my first look this week.....in honor of these shadows that I purchased from Meow, the first look is a sugar plum fairy look.  :D

Eyes:

TFSI all over eye area
ELF cream eyeliner in ivory on browbone
Indelible gel liner in marcasite on lid
Shiseido hydra cream shadow in Violet Visions over Marcasite
SN Blue Butterfly on inner 1/3 of lid and inner corner
AL Almost Midnight on middle 1/3 of lid
AL Phaedra on outer 1/3 of lid
SN Mystic on lower 1/2 of crease
AL Dulcinea on upper 1/2 of crease
AL Butterfly kiss on browbone
ELF Cream liner in Punk Purple to line
AL Frankincense in crease and dry over lower liner
Maybelline Great Lash Big in Blackest Black

Inside

Outside

Face:

SN Blur powder
SN Medium Ivory Custom Foundation in my mix
SN Blur
SN Lady blush

Lips:

Morgana Cryptoria Sugar Plum Rum
Morgana Cryptoria Lillian

Here's another pic of the whole thing, with a different lip.

Lips:

SN Mirage
SN Icing Gloss

I like that lip, but there's something about the deep purple lip that goes with the Sugar Plum Fairy theme.

I also colored my hair today...here's the top.  It's more ashy blonde now, though pics still bring out the warmth.

I was considering changing it again, but I am still LOVING the Blonde.....so it's staying for now!  :D

An Elf look for Monday....

This was my look on Monday.

Eyes:

All products are ELF.
Mineral Shadow Primer
Cream liner in Ivory on browbone
Cream Shadow in Smoke on lid
Mineral shadow in Smoldering  on lid
Mineral shadow in Angelic on browbone
Black cream liner to line
Mineral shadow in dreamy in crease and dry over lower liner
Mineral shadow in Outdoorsy in outer corner and outer crease
Studio line volumizing and lengthening mascara

Face:  Products other than Elf will be listed with a company name

Studio concealer in Ivory under eyes
Tone correcting concealer in light beige
HD powder as primer
Bare Minerals Matte foundation mix of Golden Fair/Medium
HD powder
Pressed powder in porcelaine
Blush in Fuschia Fusion

Lips:

Silk Naturals Vegan Kisser Slicker in Mirage

I've completed pics of my swatches, etc from my hauls but have to edit them.  I'll be doing that gradually over the next few days and probably posting them this weekend.  I'm going to have to spend some time this weekend reorganizing too...right now everything is hodge podge piled into drawers and I have to find a new system!

This weekend my oldest dd leaves for camp and my youngest will be home with us until Sunday when we take her to my parents for the remainder of the week.  I promised her a special surprise just the two of us...she knows what it is (movies coming out this week anyone????) but my oldest doesn't.  Don't want to make her jealous.  We're going to see it again the following weekend as a family.

Have a great Thursday!  The weekend is almost upon us!

The Grinch's Mutiny.....Inspired by Phyrra.....

So recently I've felt the itch to really step outside of the box with my use of color in looks.  I mean really do things that I've never done before, combining colors in different ways than I normally do or doing new techniques.  I think I just get in my normal groove, doing my normal thing, and get stuck in the day to day and forget that there are new and exciting things out there.  I guess it's like life in general can be sometimes LOL.

So I started to peruse some of your blogs.  A LOT.  Just surfing around, looking at looks, playing with my collection, that sort of thing.  So today's look is inspired by Phyrra and all the ways she uses color.  This is but one of the looks on her blog that have inspired me.  Her color combinations are done in ways that I wouldn't usually think of combining them, and I find that fascinating.  With her permission, I've linked to her blog and look so that you can see them.  My thanks, Phyrra!!! :D

Eyes:

Monistat powder gel as primer
Indelible cream shadow in Bare Necessity on browbone
Shiseido hyrdo-powder shadow in Aqua Shimmer on lid
Hi Fi The Grinch patted onto lower 1/2 of lid
Aromaleigh Just Like Heaven on upper 1/2 of lid, blended into The Grinch
NARS Abyssinia on browbone
Maybelline Define a Line in Ebony on upper and lower lashlines and waterline
Morgana Mutiny in crease blended into Just Like Heaven, then patted on outer 1/2 of lower liner
Aromaleigh Just like Heaven patted on inner 1/3 of lower liner and blended
Hi Fi The Grinch on inner V and inner 1/3 of lid and blended
Maybelline Great Lash Big mascara in Blackest Black

Face:

Monistat Powder Gel as primer
SN Oil Control Blur
SN Medium coverage Ivory Foundation in my mix
SN Oil Control Blur
SN Matte blush in Maybe Baby

Lips:

Morgana Lipstick in Coraline's Kiss
SN Liquid Gloss in Icing

Combining Warmer and Cooler tones is something that has pretty much made me shake in my proverbial boots from the time I've done my makeup.  Usually if I'm going with one I'll stick with either or, or one or the other with neutrals, or just neutrals.  Complementary colors?  Not in a million years did I ever think I'd have gotten away with a coraly orange lip and blue shadow.  The one thing I would have changed?  I forgot to use Stick 'Em for more of a foiled look.  Thanks again, Phyrra!

Have you been inspired to something new recently?

Sea Breeze Glitter Look...

I decided I wanted to do more of a glittery look to try out my silk natural's Stick 'Em with a glittery lid.  Overall it was a good experiment!  The only problem was my pictures didn't turn out as glittery as IRL.  Also, the stick 'em worked well....I had minimal fall out even at the end of the day!

Eyes:

Monistat powder gel as primer
Indelible cream shadow in Bare Necessity on browbone
Indelible gel liner in Tidal Wave on lid
SN Stick 'Em all over lid and crease and below lower lashline
NARS Abyssinia on browbone
Meow handcuffed shadow all over lid and into crease
SN Stick 'Em over lid again
Morgana glitter in Sea Breeze patted onto lid
A little more Handcuffed in crease
Indelible gel liner in Tidal Wave on upper lashline
Smashbox black liner on lower lashline and waterline
Morgana glitter in Sea Breeze over lower liner
Maybelline Great Lash Big in Blackest Black

Face:

Monistat powder gel as primer
SN Oil Control Blur
SN Medium coverage ivory foundation in my mix
SN Oil Control Blur
SN Maybe Baby blush

Lips:

SN XXX Vegan Lipstick
NARS Gloss in Striptease

So I'm definitely calling the Monistat a HG primer...and it's cheap too.  So I won't be purchasing a full size of either the Bare Minerals Prime Time, Hourglass Mineral Primer, or Smashbox Photo Finish Light anytime soon!  And the Monistat is cheap too!  It works as both an eye and facial primer....so it's two in one!

I'm also planning on investing in full sizes of the SN Skincare I've been using ASAP.  My next SN order will likely include those products, as well as lippies and eyeshadows, possibly a few other odds and ends as well.

I think XXX and Striptease together are my new favorite nude lippie!!!

I have NO IDEA what I'm going to come up with for the morning.  ;)