Soft and Subtle

I had gotten my Dreamworld Minerals and She Space order the other day.  So I thought that I would use those together today.  I love the softness of my look today.  I am also using OCC lip tar and I am in love with this product.  A tiny tiny bit will do your whole mouth....

Eyes:

Mad Minerals primer

Lid About Face Hope No Matter What

Crease DreamWorld Cherry Lemonade Sample

Right above Cherry Lemonade is About Face Little Sue Sunshine

Highlight DreamWorld Chariot of Fire

Lined top and bottom with Mac paint pot in blackground

went over bottom lash line with some smashbox brown and tan colors and kinda smudged

Flirt Black Wink Mascara top and bottom lashes

Face:

Bare Escentuals Foundation and multi tasking bisque

Mac On a Mission blush

ColorScience mineral sunscreen

Lips:

Occ lip tar in Katricia

On top of that I applied DreamWorld Matilda

So what do you think?  How do you like the lip tar?

Spa treatment

Well I think I mentioned that for mothers day my mom gave me a gift card to go to a medical spa for a treatment.  So I went in today and I really loved it.  I  had a face analysis that tells me about my skin and what kind of treatment that I need.  It was a good 2 1/2 hrs. between the consultation and facial.  It was very informative.  I actually know what skin type I am.  I have oily skin but dehydrated skin.  Sun freckles and skin discoloration.  We got rid of any black heads which needs to be done at maintenance facials.  So I am trying out a new skin care regimen.  I hardly exfoliate so now I have to 3 times a week.  I have samples of the products and we have to give it a week to give the skin a chance with the new products.  It was so very interesting.  The facials are 125.00 but for the time and the product it was amazing.  They had a special my mom didn't even know about and that was buy one service and get another free for the month of May.  So I have a free facial next month.  We are going to do a gentle but deeper facial.  I feel so much better knowing what my skin type is.  I always thought I had combo skin.  I never new oily skin could be dry or dehydrated.  The products are not priced out of this world either and I feel great about that.  I feel good knowing I finally know how to take care of my skin.  Nothing is going to get rid of my deep set wrinkles or wrinkles that are starting but if I can take care of them on a daily basis I will look and feel so much better.  It turned out to be a great day.  I also bought ColorScience sunscreen.  It is a mineral powder that I can dust on anytime.  It has a little color to it but not much.  I will be using it for a finishing powder.

I also learned that moisturizer that has sunscreen in it doesn't do much good.  Your moisturizer soaks into your skin and sunscreen is suppose to stay on top of the skin.  So being in the moisturizer isn't helping.  Minerals are suppose to be great in sun protection.  So has anyone been to a medical spa?

My gifts to myself in the mail today...

Today I received a few things that I have been waiting for.  I finally got my dreamworld order.  I know she has had some issues so lets keep her in our prayers. I wanted to try the Occ lip tar and the color I got was Katricia.  Man is it purple.  Trust me you only need a tiny bit.  This would be really pretty if mixed with a pink or white.  Really nice.  Next I got my She Space order.  It was for a cause called Hope No Matter What in honor of a friend/client of Heather's that committed suicide.  With this quad you got 2 extra shadows called Hope No Matter What and there is a special card attached and you are suppose to hand these out to anyone you want as a reminder that they matter.  A really very nice concept.  Everyone needs to be reminded to keep our spirits up when we feel there is no hope.  I have two shadows to hand out.  Here are the names of that shadow quad:

I celebrate me, hope no matter what, I basked in my own light, I am abundant.

The names of my Dreamworld colors are right on the halfling except on freebie called Matilda.

The picture that I shot was after I came in from a long day outside.  Not so beautiful but I wanted to try out the lip tar. It has lots of color....Has anyone else tried Occ lip tars?  Any packages for you today?  I have a Smashbox, Mac and Glamour Doll yet to come and then maybe I better slow down but that isn't much fun.  Don't you agree?  I look like I am going to bite someone....

Mac Style Warrior

Right before I was getting ready this morning the UPS man came.  I knew with what and so I knew what I was wearing today.  I was so excited after reading all the reviews on these products.  I purchased On A Mission beauty powder blush, and Tempting eyeshadow.  These are gorgeous colors and I am glad that I purchased these.  I didn't capture the look today but you will get the idea.  Very neutral for me but I like it alot.

Eyes:

Primer from Mad Minerals

Mac Tempting eyeshadow on lid and lower lashline  Rich Coco color  Lustre

Mac Swiss Chocolate in crease

Mac Yogurt to highlight

Mac Hot contrast the black color on outer lid into crease

Stila black eyeliner

Flirt Black Wink mascara

Face:

Smashbox Primer

Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation sample

Mac Studio Fix Powder

Mac On a Mission blush  Pearly Mid tone Plum

Maybelline concealer

Lips:

Beaute' skin trade lipgloss

I really love the new products.  The cheek color is the perfect plum color.  Very soft and the eyeshadow is a rich coco color. Just gorgeous.  I am not sure if I like the foundation sample.  It went on well but I don't know if the color is right or not.  It looks nice enough but I know that it is expensive so I am not sure.  I would need to try it out for awhile before I made a decision.  Is anyone buying any new Mac?  I believe my orders from way back from Dreamworld and Glamour Doll are on the way so I can't wait to finally get those.  It has been more than a month.  So very anxious.  I also am waiting to purchase Stila's new Golden Noir smudge pot.  It looks so pretty.  Black with flecks of gold.  Great for lining the eyes.  Not too dramatic today but a nice look.  What do you think?

Call me Crazy

I hope everyone had a good holiday yesterday.  We decided to take a ride to the outlet mall because it was raining.  Bad decision.  The place was packed.  We did manage to find a spot to park but it was far and raining but we handled it.  I really wanted to go to the Cosmetics Company Store which is a cosmetic outlet store.  The carry Mac so I did manage to pick up some things of course.

I purchased a brush set.  smaller sized one and 2 eye shadows.  Soft Flower which is a matte pink color from the Emanuel Ungaro collection.  Hot Contrast  mineralize shadow.  I used both in my look today.

Eyes:

Primer from mad minerals

lid Pure Luxe Innocent

Crease Soft Flower Mac

Highlight Kiss of Admiration from The She Space

outer vee into crease is Pure Luxe Ouch

Lined top lash line with the black shadow from Hot Contrast 

Bottom lash line I lined with Hot Contrast also

Flirt Black Wink Mascara

Face:

Smashbox Primer

Bare Escentuals Foundation

Bare Escentuals Bisque

Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights in Dusk on Cheeks

Lips:

Mac Cherish lipstick

I like the new Mac colors.  Hot Contrast is a neat color that I am going to have to figure out what to wear with it but it makes a great dry liner.  I feel this was a bright color but it turned out pretty well.  I have two products coming this week from the new Mac line Style Warrior and some Lip Tar from OCC Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics. I will be trying out some great new products and I thank all the ladies for reviewing and suggesting these items.  

Nyx eye shadows

I have actually had some NYX shadows that I haven't even tried yet.  So today I thought I would pull them out and use them.  My look turned out very subtle but eye brightening.  I have been trying to incorporate my Mac shadows in my looks lately.

Eyes:

Primer Mad Minerals

Lid Springtime Skipper from Mac's Barbie collection

Crease is NYX Walnut Bronze and into vee

right above the crease is NYX Platinum Pink

Highlight NYX Cotton Candy

Right in the middle of the lid I applied NYX Ultra Pearl Pigment in Baby Pink to give a little brightness to the lid

Top lashline lined with Mac paint pot in Blackground

Lower lash line  outer is Walnut Bronze, middle Sprintime Skipper, inner is Baby Pink pigment

Flirt mascara in black wink

Face:

Smashbox Primer

Bare Escentuals foundation

Bare Escentuals bisque

cheeks Smashbox Fusion Soft Light in Dusk  this is what I received as a free gift.  I really love this product.

Lips:

Mac Malibu Barbie lip gloss

Here is a description of the Smashbox Fusion Soft Light

Fusion Soft Lights
This chic disc contains five gorgeous shades designed to be buffed over your lids and cheeks. Each lush shade can be worn alone or layered together. The options are endless, so go ahead and play.

I really do like the foundation primer.  My makeup went on smoothly and didn't sweat off.  My face still looked as fresh as it did in the morning.  So I highly recommend this product.

I also used the Soft Light yesterday on my cheeks and eyes and I loved it on the eyes.  It was a soft easily blended look.  I just loved it.  It really made my eyes pop.  Great product also.  How do you like my look today?

Primer

Ok I know I know that I have said that I really wasn't into primer.  I have read so many lovely ladies blogs and people rave about primer.  I really wanted to try Make Up Forever's HD primer but it is a little out of my spending limit right now.  I thought the next best thing that I am familiar with and that have outstanding products is Smashbox.  Yesterday I went and got my hair cut and then to ulta to pick up the primer.  I purchased the primer Photo Finish Light because it is for sensitive skin and oily and acne prone.  So I used it today and my foundation went on smoothly this morning.  I like the way it looks.  The real test will be this afternoon when we are at a party outside.  I want to know how my foundation will last.  Another nice thing was that you spent $25.00 you got a free eye shadow but they ran out and I got something in place which I will review also.  Tomorrow I will post pictures and updates on these products.  I hope everyone has a great day.....

Product Description: Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer

What it is:
A water-based, lightweight foundation primer.

What it is formulated to do:
Perfect for oily, acne-prone, or sensitive skin, this oil-free, 60% water based primer refreshes on contact while oil absorbers provide a smooth, matte finish all day. Light diffusers minimize the appearance of imperfections while vitamin C and peptides help even skin tone and promote collagen production for a flawless future. 

What else you need to know:
Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light comes in a new a square airless pump for freshness to the last drop. It is oil-free, fragrance-free, and paraben-free.

All about Mac

Today I decided to use my Mac products.  I haven't used them in awhile and I really wanted to give them a good try.  I depotted my colors and put them in a palette so I hope I remember what is what.  

Eyes:

Too faced shadow insurance

lid Stars n Rockets

crease Parfait Amour (gorgeous purple)

right above the Parfait Amour Swiss Chocolate (matte brown)

highlight is dazzlelight

outer vee into crease is Club which is a silver green

I lined top lash line with Mac Blackground paint pot

bottom I used Club on outer corner and Stars n Rockets inner corner

Flirt mascara in Black Wink

Face:

Mac studio fix powder foundation

Mac Desirous blush

Mac Fresh Brew lipstick from the Hello Kitty collection

I really love the vibrancy.  I believe it is from the shadow insurance.  I haven't got this depth from these shadows before and the blendability was awesome.  So I was really happy with my products today and the colors never budged.  I even mowed the lawn and now and the end of the night they still look great.  Have a great night...

Variety of Aromaleigh

Today I felt good enough to do makeup thank goodness.  None of us can eat still but that ok..My daughter graduates from high school tomorrow night and we don't want to be sick so I can pass on the food...I pulled out some Aromaleigh products today and the combination seems to work pretty good.  I liked it so much I think I am wearing the same look tomorrow..

Eyes:

Chicory Aromaleigh Spring Solstice 2009

Hemlock Aromaleigh Spring Solstice 2009

Amarante Aromaleigh Bete noire

Moon Aromaleigh pure hue

Drama Queen Violet eyeliner Aromaleigh

Primer

Chicory on lid

Hemlock in crease

Amarante in outer vee into the crease

Moon to highlight

Lined top lash line wet with drama queen Violet

lined bottom lash line dry inner corner with Chicory and outer with Hemlock

Flirt mascara in black wink

Face:

Bare Escentuals foundation

Bare Escentuals Bisque

Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil

Mac Peechykeen blush

Mac Dreamy lipgloss

Turned out pretty fair.  I love Chicory and wished I would of bought a full size but never got around to it....Let me know how you like this color combo....Thanks for looking...

Lancome Pallette

So today I decided to get out some of my makeup I have not used in a long time.  I purchased a palette from Lancome at the outlet mall around a yr. ago.  It has 8  shades....It is called a color design artist palette.  It runs for 75.00...yes I know but I paid 36.00 at the outlet store.  The colors are as follows Garnet (intense) upper left, Best Dressed (sheen), Personal Style (metallic), Style Section (metallic) Statuesque (intense) Drama (shimmer), Tailored (matte), Drape (sheen) lower right.  So here is what I did today

Primer

inner corner is the pale purple Tailored

rest of lid is Personal Style

crease is Best Dressed

outer corner or vee is Garnet

lined top with Statuesque and bottom with Garnet

Flirt Mascara in black wink

Face:

Bare Escentuals foundation

Bare Escentuals Bisque

Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil

Revlon Peach Blush

Mac Malibu Barbie lipgloss

I actually like these colors.  Nice and bright and easy to blend.  I haven't used traditional makeup in a while so I thought time to get it out and see what I have.  I ended up really liking this.  Lancome is very expensive so I would of never bought it if it wasn't for the outlet store.  They really have some amazing deals.  Check them out if you have some in your area....

Jules didn't get to go on her school picnic because I didn't want to infect the other children.  She is still feeling a little low and I have been a little queasy the past few days but we are getting by.  Everyone have a good one!

Not Again!!!!!

Well child #2 has been sick all night and this morning so it is inevitable I am going down...Not sure when but I figured if it hits me I am still going to look good.  So I did put the old contacts in and did my makeup.  It keeps me going.  It is just something that I love to do and it helps to keep me positive.  I really need that right now.  So here is what I did today.  I was watching QVC and Bare Escentuals was on.  That was first mineral makeup that I have ever used so I do still have some shadows that I don't very rarely use but I decided to get them out.  I couldn't not throw a little Aromaleigh in there too.  That is my major love.

Eyes:

Primer

lid into crease is Bare Escentuals Twilight (deep midnight periwinkle)

applied Twilight into crease and then blended up some

Highlight is Bare Escentuals Opal  (antique white glimmer)

Aromaleigh Dragonfly patted over Twilight just on lid

Lined top and bottom with Bare Escentuals Midnight Sky liner shadow.  Top lashline wet and bottom dry (deep cobalt shade)

I then took a little Dragonfly back over the lower lashline  (turquoise teal)

Flirt Black Mink Mascara

Face:

Bare Escentuals foundation

Bare Escentuals Bisque

Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil

Mac Peachykeen blush

Mac Malibu Barbie Lipgloss from the Mac Barbie collection

For a quick look today this came out pretty darn good.  I was going to forgo makeup but I said noway.  I am not getting sick.  So what do you think.  I am wearing my favorite hairpin today to.  I will have to post pictures of some of my jewelry and hair pins sometime.  When everything is better here.  I love vintage jewelery!!!  If anyone knows of any good websites with vintage jewelry please share!!!!

I also have some very wonderful handmade necklaces that I just love too that I will post also...Have a great day!!!!

velvetgoldmine with a touch of cupcake sprinkles

I saw some clothing commercial this morning and it inspired me to wear orange and purple.  What a neat color combo.  I love combinations of colors that you wouldn't think of putting together but then you do and it looks so good.  So here is what I did today.

Aromaleigh Velvetgoldmine from the Rocks collection    terracotta redux with glam golden sparkles.

Aromaleigh Almost Midnight from the 2008 Holiday collection   Sparkly purple

Fyrinnae Cupcake Sprinkles   Satiny lavender with a subtle aqua shimmer.

Aromaleigh Fawn matte     palest pinkish-beige

Aromaleigh Blackplanet from the Rocks collection    black black flecked with shining silver shimmers

Eyes:

Lid Velvetgoldmine

Crease Almost Midnight

Just above crease Cupcake Sprinkles

Highlight Fawn

lined top lash line with Blackplanet wet

lined lower lashline with Cupcake Sprinkles and Almost Midnight

Flirt Mascara Black Wink

Face:

Maybelline pure makeup

Mac Studiofix pressed powder

Mac Peachykeen blush

Maybelline Agerewind concealer

Mac Creemsheen  Petite Indulgence

This look came out like I had planned.  I really love the way Cupcake Sprinkles goes along with Almost midnight.  It gave this really unique look about it..Especially outside.  I really love the new Flirt mascara.  I definitely will be purchasing it again.  So what do you think of this look?  Do you like the purples with the orange?

Mascara

Yesterday we went to Kohls to do a tiny bit of shopping.  I needed a simple blouse for graduation next week and I got the oldest a few things and myself.  I needed a new mascara because mine is getting clumpy so I decided to try the Flirt brand.  I bought Flirt Big Flirt Thickening Mascara.  It was 12.00 or 12.50.  I have to say I really like it.  It went on smoothly no clumping and didn't bother my eyes at all.  The color is Black Wink.  I am very happy with my purchases that I made. My fun will be over in a couple of weeks because my husbands over time is ending so strictly 40 hrs and we barely get by on that so I will just have to make some great creations out of the tons of product that I have and barely use....good gosh I have so much I haven't even put a dent in it and I do have a few more things coming...I didn't post a look today being that I was scared I would end up puking my guts out which I have been feeling a little queesie today but so far that is it.  So keep your fingers crossed for us.  We have so much in the works that now is not the time for being sick.  Jules has dance pictures tomorrow afternoon so man am I praying we make it....Have a great night.....Obviously no plans here tonight...

Party Dress

I actually saw what I was doing today since I had my new contacts.  I really loved the way this look came out.  Party dress is an awesome color I just love it.

Aromaleigh Party Dress from the retired 2008 Holiday Collection  vibrant gold

Aromaleigh Rocks Dirty Deeds  deep burgundy red with opposing blue and green sparkle shimmer.

Aromaleigh Mireille from the bete noire collection  Scrumptious cool purple with pink and coppery sparks.

Aromaleigh Marigold  A subdued coppery peach pastel with vibrant peach highlights 

Eyes:

Primer

Lid Party Dress

Crease Dirty Deeds

Outer vee into crease Mirelle

Highlight Marigold

Stila black eyeliner

Lined lower lash line inner with party dress, outer with mireille

Revlon black mascara

Face:

Bare Minerals foundation

Multi tasking bisque

Mineral veil

Revlon blush peach

Clear gloss on lips

I looked so different at least to myself with my new lenses.  They worked out great and I could really see to work on my blending.  I really love that fiber optic brush so much I ordered another one.  After all that work I went out and mowed the lawn and still looked just as good when I was done.  Good products I chalk it up to......

Contacts

Today was the big contact day.  I really had no problems putting them in and taking them out except the putting in was hard because I can't see..But all is well.  My eyes are a little achy right now but I have had a sore throat and head ache so not feeling my chipper self.  School is winding down and a lot to do this week and next.  We have a picnic for the 5 yr old on Monday and wed. is closing chapel and she is done and then the big one graduates on Thurs. night.  not this Thursday but the following and maybe things will slow down but I doubt it.  I signed Jules up for a combo dance class of beginning ballet and tap so that will keep her busy and the big one is taking a couple classes this summer til fall classes start.  It is so expensive.  Just for two summer classes it was 450.00 at a community college and 300.00 for 2 books.  Outrages.  I am kinda use to it because my oldest went to an all girls college prep school so we had to buy everything but they do have used books and uniform sales.  You can buy and resell your stuff.  Sorry to bore you and no look to post even though I did a really cool one with the she space limited edition and the storytelling line.  I got it messed up at the eye doctors.  I will try to post tomorrow a look.  I am going to think up something.  Have a good afternoon....

The She Space

I had gotten some samples from her limited edition colors and I wanted to try them out.  I can't say enough about Aromaleigh's fiber optic brush.  I really love it and think I am going to purchase another one.

Colors

She Space Widdles and Waddles  Sheer icy blue pearl with crystal sparkle

She Space Loved by Josh  Sheer metallic aqua blue with hints of green and crystal icy sparkle

She Space Hot Trottin Theresa  Delicious metallic aqua with a kick of turquoise

Fyrinnae Nijiro  Ivory with rainbow sparkles

Dreamworld Peter Pan  green (vibrant)

Dreamworld Tiger Lily  purple (vibrant)

Eyes:

Mad Minerals shadow base

lid Widdles and Waddles

inner crease Loved by Josh

right above crease is Hot trottin Theresa

Highlight Nijiro

Lined top with Stila black liner

bottom outer lash line is Tiger Lily

inner bottom lash line is Peter Pan

Revlon black mascara

Face:

Bare minerals foundation

Bare Minerals Bisque

Bare Minerals Finishing powder

Mac Peachykeen blush

lips moisturizer similar to chap stick just for some shine

I am really liking The She Space.  The colors work really well on me and they stay all day and I do have some pretty nice bright ones.  I had gotten my grab bag order of the story telling people and I did end up with some great bright colors.  I did wear some of them on the weekend and yesterday.  I am just so busy with kids right now and will be for awhile that I have no time for blogging.  Today I had a little time.   I really do like these colors.  

Eye Doctor

I went for my yearly eye check up and my eyes haven't changed which is good. I have to watch for glaucoma because some ducts are getting narrow so I just have to be careful if I ever get any serious eye pain I could lose my vision..It could happen and it could not. Just a precaution.

The good news is that I am going to get contacts. I will have them on Wed. I can't wait...I used a demo pair in the Dr. office and I loved them...Super excited. I have spent so much on makeup I want to show it off...So I just wanted to share...Have a great rest of the weekend..

My daughters Prom

Justine had a really great time at prom and she had a really nice gentleman for a date.  Her group of friends look great.  This was her first and last prom since she is a senior and graduating in a couple of weeks.  So I am really glad that she went and had a great time.  She is the pretty girl in the only yellow poofy dress...

Blog Pictures

Holy cow I didn't know that when you clicked on my pictures they got so big...That is scary.  I will need to work on that some how.

DragonFly

So yesterday I got a small order that I had placed with Aromaleigh.  I ordered the small fiber optic eyeshadow brush and the Opulent Lustre Dragonfly.  I have to say that the shadow brush is awesome so kudos to the ladies that suggested it...Dragonfly is gorgeous.  So here is my scheme for today.

Aromaleigh Dragonfly Luscious turquoise-teal shade, glimmering like the colors of a Dragonfly's wings.

Aromaleigh Watermelon Pinkish/red shade of watermelon  high shimmer

Fyrinnae Looking Glass Soft, nearly matte sky shade, leaning towards turquoise. Slight satin finish.

The She Space Crisp White Shirt Snow White Matte

Eyes:

Mad Minerals Eye Shadow Primer

Watermelon on inner lid

Dragonfly on rest of lid

Looking Glass in crease applied with the fiber optic brush  (worked awesome)

Crisp White Shirt to highlight

Stila black liner for top lash line

Dragonfly along bottom lash line

Revlon black mascara

Face:

Maybelline Pure Makeup (liquid)

Mac Studio Fix powder

Mac Peachykeen blush

Mac Holiday lip collection in warm

Maybelline Age Rewind concealer

This turned out so silky looking....I like the brightness of it.  That brush is perfect and really applied the shadow nicely without removing a lot of product.  So how does it look?  Are the colors too much?

My daughter had prom tonight and my husband and I don't really fit in..We are always dressed a little rockerish and everyone else looks like a mom and dad.  Hopefully my daughter didn't get upset.  We were just at her friends house to take pictures and she was beautiful.  Hopefully I will get pictures on tomorrow.  

A Little Craving

Today I pulled out a few samples of colors that I probably have used once or not at all believe it or not.  Just something a little different.

Tinker Belle  Dreamworld Minerals Lime Green yellow color

Little Craving Aromaleigh Soft medium pink frost with a hint of buff undertone and a silvery highlight

Le Mystere #78 Aromaleigh It is a blue purple with sparkles

Roswell Meow Cosmetics ScandalEyes  Lightest Gray White

Tapestry Aromaleigh Frosted Black

Eyes:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Inner corner of lid is Tinker Belle....this has to be one of my favorite colors

Rest of lid is Little Craving

Crease is le mystere #78

Highlight is Roswell  One of my favorites that I do use a lot

Outer vee into crease is Tapestry

Lined top lashline with Stila eyeliner and smudged it out

Lined bottom lash line with Tapestry

Bottom inner corner used Tinker Belle

Revlon black mascara

Face:

Bare Escentuals Foundation

Bisque

Mineral Veil

Aromaleigh Verve blush which is my favorite

Mac Holiday Lip Palette in the cool colors

I wish I could use my other mineral foundations that I have but for some reason all of them break me out and I have to use the Bare Escentuals if I want to use mineral makeup.  My preference is using mineral makeup.  I like the look of it.  I also added my new hair pin that I just love.  Hair accessories are so fun.  Just adds a little fun to my boring hair style....Have a great day!!!

Vintage Burlesque hair pins

I have been waiting for these babies and they have finally arrived.  I ordered these pins from Topsy Turvy Design.  I heard about this place from Doe Deere Blogazine.  I wanted something cool but reasonable for my hair.  I couldn't be happier.  These pins are sweet!!!!!!!  Just gorgeous and I am so happy I purchased them.  You should just browse around her website and she also has an etsy store.  www.topsyturvydesign.com and www.topsyturvydesign.etsy.com.  I think these pins were 20.00 total including shipping and well worth it.  The packaging is adorable too.   I am really happy!!!!

Pink and Green

My look today was inspired from DoeDeereBlogazine using Lime Crime Cosmetics...I really loved the look that was posted.  Of course mine isn't as dramatic by a long shot but I just loved the color combo.

Fyrinnae French Vanilla Shake

Lime Crime Lime Criminal

Aromaleigh Iwantcandy

Lime Crime Vixen

Eyes:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Fyrinnae French Vanilla Shake from lid to brow whole eye area

Very beginning of lid is Lime Criminal

Next part of lid I applied Iwantcandy mixed with Vixen and applied from lid to crease and blended in crease and out some to outer lid.

Lined lower lashes with Lime Criminal

Inner upper eye applied Vixen

Lower part of inner eye applied Iwantcandy

Lined upper lash line with Stila black eyeliner

Revlon black mascara

That is it....pretty simple

Face:

Bare Escentuals Foundation

Bisque

Mineral Veil

Aromaleigh Verve Blush

Mac Petite Indulgence Glass

For a fast look it came together very nicely.  Like I said Doe Deere's was more dramatic but for the day a little less is better.....

Have a great day!!!!

Happy Monday!!!!

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  Mine was pretty good.  Did a wee bit of shopping nothing major.  We had my daughters final prom dress fitting and brought the dress home and stopped at an antique store on the way home.  I found the necklace I am wearing for 10.00 and it was also on sale so I think I paid 6.00 or 7.00 for it..I love antique jewelry.  My daughter got a bracelet for the same price to wear with her dress.  So I thought my crazy eye was better yesterday and guess what it is back today.  I am glad now that I have an eye doctor appt. on Saturday for my yearly check up. So here is my look today.  Something lighter but was easier to blend.  Need to practice.

Aromaleigh Fume True Silver with no Gray

Aromaleigh Snapdragon An iridescent red/blue medium shimmer

Aromaleigh Zinfandel  High Shimmer rich red/copper

TSS Crisp White Shirt White Matte

Eyes:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Lid Fume

Crease Snapdragon

Highlight Crisp White Shirt

A little Zinfandel on outer corner of eye and bottom lash line

Lined top lashline with Stila black eyeliner

Bottom was inner Fume, middle Snapdragon, outer Zinfandel

Revlon Black mascara

Face:

Bare Escentuals Foundation

Bare Escentuals Bisque

Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil

Aromaleigh Verve

Stila Lip Stain in Cherry Crush

Except for the weepy eye this look turned out pretty good.  I don't care for the Zinfandel but I wanted to use it because I haven't in a while.  It didn't show up very well but that is ok. What do you think?  What about the necklace? Did anyone win any shadows from the Aromaleigh Ebay auction.  I won Hot Stuff and Forget Me Not....went for a good cause!!!!

Oh What a Day!!!!

So today I have the runniest eyes...especially the left and it was doing it all night but I still had to do my makeup.  I had to mow the lawn and do some yard work but my makeup still has to look its best so this is what I looked like before I mowed...  I decided to use mattes today.  I can't ever get them to blend right at all but I tried something out and this worked great so maybe I will be using them more often.

Aromaleigh Longing  A pale cool mauve/pink toned grey/silver frost.

Aromaleigh Kiss Lovely  Pink with a hint of mauve

Aromaleigh Pink Negligee  Silky pink with delicate taupe and violet undertones. Slightly paler than Midtone.

Lime Crime Limited Edition color Vixen  Strong violet  very flat matte

Eyes:

TFSI

Lid is Longing

Inner half of lid Kiss

Outer half of lid is Vixen blended into the crease

Highlight is Pink Negligee

Stila black eyeliner to line top lashline

Bottom lower lashline wetlined with Vixen

Inner corner of lashline is kiss dry

Face:

Mineral Foundation Bare Escentuals

Multitasking bisque for concealer

Mineral Veil finishing powder

Aromaleigh Verve blush

Lips:

YSL Pure Lipstick in 22

Mac Cremesheen Glass in Petite Indulgence

So I came to the conclusion that I can work the mattes as long as there is something that is like a lustre, frost to apply over.  I wouldn't use anything with sparkle.  I think you need the slip.  So do you think it turned out ok?  I liked the way it turned out..It stills looks as good now as it did this morning.  YaY!!!

Aromaleigh look

I love Aromaleigh.  This is the company that got me into using bold colors.  I stumbled upon this site looking for eyeleliner sealant.  So I tried Aromaleigh's and it came with free samples and that is all it took..I was sold!  I have a yucky eye today.  So hopefully it doesn't interfere too badly with the look.  Please enjoy!

Aromaleigh 14k A bright high sparkle gold

Aromaleigh Arbor a deep pine need green with fine shimmer

Aromaleigh Butterscotch from the 2008 Holiday Collection 

Aromaleigh Coco Bean  Shimmering rich bronzed brown

Eyes:

TFSI

14 k on lid

Arbor on outer lid into the crease

Butterscotch to highlight and bottom inner corner of eye

Wetlined with Coco Bean on top

Lined bottom with Coco Bean dry

Went under the bottom lashline lightly with 14k

Black mascara

Face:

Mineral Foundation

Bisque

Finishing powder

Aromaleigh Verve blush

Lips:

Mac lipliner in cranapple

Mac Viva Glam V lipstick

Mac Cremesheen Glass in Petite Indulgence

I like the way the shadow turned out but it looks so much better in person.  Was so hard for me to capture it.  These are great colors to work with.  Do you have any of these colors and how do you like them?