Missing in action....

Wow have things been crazy....really not too much makeup buying because lots of expenses.  Got one child off to college and another in first grade.  Been helping a friend getting her new shop off the ground.  Grand opening is on Tues.  Still lots of items need to come in but overall pretty much done...For me I have been pondering the idea of starting my husbands belt business up again.  His grandfather used to make belts leather of course and sell them.  My husband took over when grandpa couldn't do it anymore.  My husband has been busy with work so he hasn't done it in a while.  I am thinking of putting a girly spin on it.  It is a lot of work hole punching dyeing and etc but I think it would be fun.  I think what I am going to do is take orders over my blog when we decide what to do.  When I get a couple together I will post on here and anyone interested you can let me know on here....That is my plan for now...Anyone else have any interesting projects going on?

More fun with Hi Fi

I have a lot more colors to try out so please don't get bored with me.  Coming up with combinations can be so challenging sometimes so today I kept it simple.  I used the following:

Eyes
Detrivore Primer
Lid blended above crease Hi Fi Valentine evenings...very sparkly
I then used for a highlight Fyrinnae Finnegan's wake
Inner corner of eye I used BFTE Cloud 9 and also on the inner bottom lash line
Lined upper and lower lash line with Mac Dirty greasepaint stick
Dior Show Black Mascara

Face
Mineral Foundation
Blush Mary Kay Citrus Bloom
Lightly dusted Mac Pearlmatte face powder over whole face

Lips
TBS lip butter in sweet lemon
Illamasqua lip stick in prophesy
Hi Fi lip glaze in Ribbons and Bows

I love my Dior mascara.  It makes my lashes thick and full...very nice product.  So what do you think?

My Hi Fi Cosmetics colors!!!

As I said yesterday I received my Hi Fi order.  I couldn't decide what I was going to use because all the colors look so nice....Here is what I came up with....First....

I applied High Impact Shadow Fix to whole eye
I then patted Pale Jewel on lid....this color looks yellow but when it is applied it is an amazing gold....very pretty...
Crystal Moon was then applied to crease...this is a very sparkly brown color
Outer crease and eye lid I applied Down in the Underground...this is like a green black.  A really dramatic color...I want to use it on the lid for an intense look next time..
I blended the the colors softly with a windshield wiper motion but softly as not to remove any of the color.
Finally I used Fyrinnae French Vanilla Shake to highlight and do inner corner of eyes.  This blended wonderfully.  That color is hands down my favorite highlight.  It is almost matte and amazing....
Lined upper lashline with pencilmein eyeliner in Jetsparks
Bottom lash line I used Crystal Moon
Mascara is Dior Diorshow Extase in Black.  This mascara is amazing.  Very expensive at $28.00 but it really builds my lashes and separates them nicely..

Face
Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Powder Foundation in Creamy Beige
Elf concealer...Love this stuff for a buck
Mary Kay Berry Blush

Lips
Hi Fi Ribbons and bows lip glaze....very pretty and moisturizing...

I am very happy with the look.  I ended up mowing my yard this afternoon and it is very warm and humid and my shadow never budged.  Still looks great....What have you tried lately that you really love?

My Hi Fi Cosmetics came today

Today in the mail the long awaited order from Hi Fi came.  I got a total of 10 shadows and two free gifts.  Veronica really has wonderful sales.  I bought 5 and got 5 free.  Now the decision is what to wear!!!  Here are the colors that I got

Fallen Angels
Chains of Shame
Land Serene
Valentine Evenings
Loser King
Pale Jewel
Down in the underground
Crystal Moon
Another Day Another Drama
Dirty
Free sample of the high impact shadow fix and ribbons and bow lip glaze....

So tomorrow I will be trying these out.  Not sure what colors though so it will take some thinking.

Has anyone tried the shadow fix?  What did you get from this amazing sale?

Mac look from yesterday...

Yesterday I shopped my own makeup.  I decided to use Mac's Young Punk.  That color is so hard to work with but I made myself do it.  It was a lot of work.  I did this look yesterday so I am not exactly sure what I used so please don't shoot me....

Eyes
Primer Detrivore
Nyx jumbo pencil in black bean on lid
Young punk on lid
Crease Mac Stars N Rockets
I used Mac's bisque to blend out the crease and also put it under my brow bone
I used Kat Von D Sugar Skulls to highlight and used on inner corner of eye.  That color is in her Memento Mori collection I believe.
Purple and silver liners from Urban Decay on lower lash line only and then ran Sugar Skull under that
Dior black mascara

Face
Dior airflash foundation
Lorac blush in Hot and Spicy

Lips
Sweet Lemon lip butter
Mac Viva Glam Gaga lipstick
Lorac Couture Shine lip gloss in Trendsetter

I might have used Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil also....It leaves a lovely finish but I think it makes me itchy..

The Dior foundation is in a spray can.   I found the best way to use it is to apply it to a buffing brush and then kinda stipple it on your face and then blend.  A little goes a long way....It is a great product...

I am pretty sure this was it.....What do you think?  Has anyone tried young punk?

Favorite lip products right now

Scaly dry lips are so annoying when you want your lipstick or gloss to stay put and look nice.  The following products have been working so nice for me and this is how I use them.

Nighttime I use Smiths Minted Rose Lip Balm.  Smelling mint when I go to sleep makes me relax and when I wake up my lips are so nice and soft.  This container was $8.00 but it will last forever and you barely need to apply any.

Next up is The Body Shop Sweet Lemon lip butter.  Wowee this stuff smells like homemade lemon bars that you sprinkle the powdered sugar on.  So amazing and I apply this before my lipstick or gloss and it keeps everything in place.  Very nice product...Can't remember the price though...Couldn't of been too much...

Those are my favorite lip remedies for now...What are yours?

My morning skin care routine

I so struggle with skin care and products.  There is so much out there it makes my head hurt.  Having mature skin is even worse because tons of anti aging products and so expensive.  Should you waste your money to see if they work.  I have pretty much given up so I have kept it basic.  I make my focus on sunscreen.  Here are the products I use every morning.

I use my Clarisonic skin brush
Purpose cleansing wash
Eucerin Sensitive Skin everyday protection face lotion with SPF 30

Occasionally I use mdskincare 4 in 1 facial treatment wipes for normal/oily skin
I also got a sample with my Dior purchase of Capture Totale One Essential repair serum. I have been trying this in the morning too.

I love the Purpose wash.  Very gentle and really cleans.  Works great with my clarisonic  Doesn't seem to dry me out whatsoever.  I am on my third bottle.

The Eucerin lotion works pretty good for me.  I have combo to a little oily skin this time of the year and it doesn't make my face greasy under my foundation so that is a plus.  It does go on white but I do my eyes before my face makeup wise so it has plenty of time to soak in.

4 in 1 facial treatments are ok.  It is a towel that is suppose to take place of washing, toning ,treating and moisturizing your face.  Also suppose to give you a matte finish and help keep oil under control.  I feel they break me out and just this towel isn't enough for me.   Sometimes I will use it like a toner.  I don't give this a very good thumbs up....

The Dior serum I think is working pretty good.  It seems to make my skin brighter.  I will keep trying it.  The downside is that it is $95.00.  That is steep...I don't know about it....

So basically simplicity has been working for me.  I think I am going to keep it that way.  What works for you?