tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58046770043927404632024-02-20T23:39:31.661+02:00Diamond EnigmaCrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-19140680037692050942011-08-26T18:49:00.003+03:002011-08-26T19:12:38.286+03:00Desert Island Lips TagBack with a quick tag :). Stole this from <a href="http://yamismakeup.blogspot.com/2011/08/desert-island-lips-tag.html">The Dark Side Of Beauty</a> ;). (If you're not following her blog, check it out. It's a good one.)
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<br /><em><span style="color:#990000;">Here is the scenario: You are going to be cast away on a deserted island, but you must maintain your fabulousness. The trick is, it can only be a lip product. What ONE lip colour could you happily live with for the rest of your days? This isn’t about your favourite or what’s haute at the moment. It should be something that doesn’t require lip liner or mixing with some other colour to make it look good. This should be a colour that you don’t have to think twice about because you know it will never fail to make you look flirty, bold or seductive every time you wear it. What would it be?
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<br />The Rules:
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<br />Choose your Desert Island Lip colour (lipstick, stain, lip pencil, OR gloss). Only one, please.
<br />Tell us why you’ve picked it (what makes it special, timeless, or the bomb).
<br />Post a photo of yourself wearing the lipstick. The photo should be your full face.
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<br />*You may only use these other types of products in your photo:
<br />Foundation/concealer/powder
<br />Groomed brows
<br />Mascara
<br />Desert Island Lip product
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<br />Tag 3 other beauty bloggers.
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<br />*No paintpots, eyeshadows, eyeliner, blush, contour, highlighters or additional lip liners.</span></em>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFhj7ubgs0ntUL5IHbX-qrQa-jmEgXLrgd8nWmfJEcrSkrVbmOsJZtaEx-GgDWI_qbAL0CqCCc2651aA3qlHSBBH6eVHlcjziv30YkTfj5Gq3fowEwD9ERdakvqNWa9lGioNg6ScGfpxQ/s1600/082611184054.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645194894152965874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFhj7ubgs0ntUL5IHbX-qrQa-jmEgXLrgd8nWmfJEcrSkrVbmOsJZtaEx-GgDWI_qbAL0CqCCc2651aA3qlHSBBH6eVHlcjziv30YkTfj5Gq3fowEwD9ERdakvqNWa9lGioNg6ScGfpxQ/s320/082611184054.jpg" /></a>Mine would have to be the Cherry Labello lip balm.
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<br />(Only wearing it & tinted moisturiser. Desert island eyebrows too, will have to sort them out later.)
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSOGIvxWiZwFZ0WrOrVivAm0uXDxuJhSUufoznZDGYQWj6LldLoLVbwJIoLL-dpgs1n1bjZOecDm4AgdJaF2Nf8kEHFaK5uaXgAsMalbYFkpvsRcXFXvNfl3s24rUKa3cO6V57-Nyz9G5/s1600/082611184805.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645194892999219394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSOGIvxWiZwFZ0WrOrVivAm0uXDxuJhSUufoznZDGYQWj6LldLoLVbwJIoLL-dpgs1n1bjZOecDm4AgdJaF2Nf8kEHFaK5uaXgAsMalbYFkpvsRcXFXvNfl3s24rUKa3cO6V57-Nyz9G5/s320/082611184805.jpg" /></a>Here's how it looks in the sunlight...
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWG8Wum2jpDkyCSK8ZyYYXTc-ZZSPK-dIYPW_9RJZw6YPjquGU1fPLAAclBdzIkgpQ1OZUgmJDw4Q5p7hK_EsRqCJ6WKJMypctYj3xjPcPsbJwfrLJunCMCu0uc8d-RguqfqfbKU8cLML/s1600/082611183323.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645194896037857746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWG8Wum2jpDkyCSK8ZyYYXTc-ZZSPK-dIYPW_9RJZw6YPjquGU1fPLAAclBdzIkgpQ1OZUgmJDw4Q5p7hK_EsRqCJ6WKJMypctYj3xjPcPsbJwfrLJunCMCu0uc8d-RguqfqfbKU8cLML/s320/082611183323.jpg" /></a>Bonus pic:
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tG3IvliOCh7J-pWlU0LMnJoLitNvLMNYjTtYjoJiNBGUQsuKeOyY0MGEPN8y7Tao18MOSiMeIPiqC_BGv8FxmDbFEXEySjnGiVBGFrMbeV3J5R2Fph6iyJSrEqBsOQtCuW0lFkQPErAH/s1600/082611183651.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645194899964362914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tG3IvliOCh7J-pWlU0LMnJoLitNvLMNYjTtYjoJiNBGUQsuKeOyY0MGEPN8y7Tao18MOSiMeIPiqC_BGv8FxmDbFEXEySjnGiVBGFrMbeV3J5R2Fph6iyJSrEqBsOQtCuW0lFkQPErAH/s320/082611183651.jpg" /></a>Smiling 'cause Hello Kitty makes everything better ^_^.
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<br />I tag anyone who still reads my blog (& feels like doing this). If there's more than three of you, I'll be pleasantly surprised ;).
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<br />As always, thanks for reading :).
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<br />P.S. Here's <a href="http://appliedfaces.tumblr.com/">some inspiration</a>. I plan to try out some of these looks soon ;).
<br />Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-3797760060644174132011-04-24T19:26:00.006+03:002011-04-24T22:10:57.089+03:00Sucker Punch inspired look, birthday cake & thoughts.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6viWobq_ax4zVI9Sh2gyHLeB9hv6vv7cVG8TpO638SbPxisqWTVktZT8caZvIRk8iw7ZpY8N8tkbqIaRhZx_BwQEPz8kzWT8pa40gS5H6J1dGlIMFequnM78rs1hyWgfCfoveo2tyhre/s1600/042411115302.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189784231130930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6viWobq_ax4zVI9Sh2gyHLeB9hv6vv7cVG8TpO638SbPxisqWTVktZT8caZvIRk8iw7ZpY8N8tkbqIaRhZx_BwQEPz8kzWT8pa40gS5H6J1dGlIMFequnM78rs1hyWgfCfoveo2tyhre/s320/042411115302.jpg" /></a>[Happy Easter!]<br /><br />Warning: <strong>Lots</strong> of pictures, many of which are eye close-ups. I hope they won't be too annoying, but I had a hard time choosing & wanted to finish this post already ;).<br /><br />I haven't seen Sucker Punch & don't know whether I want to, but the make-up's <strong>beautiful</strong>. That's my excuse ^_^.<br /><br />Below, I present my recreation of Baby Doll's make-up look. Let's start with the full face shots...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqIoRBOwmZWtszaddiTrozPuxPsGsofL6QtOadf-w6D1uxAcmpE2Ijj4dg4MesSETUNEfGl_KEI8kKqaLOaNFd33EFvaCeo2QzqxOMzP-I9tLgSZaNycN7VDTrvBXMMl_nkEVkl_25XRh/s1600/042411112834.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599188809096843490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqIoRBOwmZWtszaddiTrozPuxPsGsofL6QtOadf-w6D1uxAcmpE2Ijj4dg4MesSETUNEfGl_KEI8kKqaLOaNFd33EFvaCeo2QzqxOMzP-I9tLgSZaNycN7VDTrvBXMMl_nkEVkl_25XRh/s320/042411112834.jpg" /></a>I tried to portray expressions seen on various graphics I found online.<br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599188814826435842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZ5nKwIWu0iAyejrdDxcUZm7uf91rLT1Bln4iByLRB39w4eQHBjqt9UyXvMSBiMCdY4YDIrDdD2Hntb-8NQ5uEIOLxBIOOH7X02id5V_WwgqKQKXDsm_mzGsok4hbjwVd9nI9Xin8KdjJ/s320/042411113021.jpg" />(The hair, too. I never wear my hair like this: it's either loose, a messy updo or a ponytail. What do you think?)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-47Tbmqbl2Iw46k7kUuv3Mz6TyhosHAyvN44prZhYjBu54NbA7kkJ4SAYNSRAfw-QMYlBuYPHH-9cF6Vuc2Osaxz6h0BSlMd_4vHMEn9UqZu2o42AwL_DAGuTRvfTNtUmgH68uSdnchNE/s1600/042411114837.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189774724698514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-47Tbmqbl2Iw46k7kUuv3Mz6TyhosHAyvN44prZhYjBu54NbA7kkJ4SAYNSRAfw-QMYlBuYPHH-9cF6Vuc2Osaxz6h0BSlMd_4vHMEn9UqZu2o42AwL_DAGuTRvfTNtUmgH68uSdnchNE/s320/042411114837.jpg" /></a>So, if my poses look odd and/or funny to you, remember they aren't technically mine - I didn't come up with them ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhuH_GgY1UcH9KuFqp9twgZ1cNJVLQROzALK4gcn548BrVQkftWdmrbeEMJrd0MdxKQNpDvP2O0JZREljTyoDLsQHsYErvc7ACLN-xzYYCPUGCEFN9CtsQW4Sb9ciQ3njmUP1IVfZNTSL/s1600/042411115017.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189780784223922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhuH_GgY1UcH9KuFqp9twgZ1cNJVLQROzALK4gcn548BrVQkftWdmrbeEMJrd0MdxKQNpDvP2O0JZREljTyoDLsQHsYErvc7ACLN-xzYYCPUGCEFN9CtsQW4Sb9ciQ3njmUP1IVfZNTSL/s320/042411115017.jpg" /></a>I'd also like to apologise to any Sucker Punch fans who may think that I look like a poor parody of their favourite character. (I hope I won't!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZNDCNZNEELiRtslV4bE9zHz1zQnHgMPSq6j6W16N31IcG6F3RcdsRekxvgEczGpV1ygzSJvPvXhmyre7dCphqhbRnASBbtCaRYffUBZXWi89F-B-iEiJ6mdbIqWDxA3csnD94zdyy7xI/s1600/042411114926.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189776987549042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZNDCNZNEELiRtslV4bE9zHz1zQnHgMPSq6j6W16N31IcG6F3RcdsRekxvgEczGpV1ygzSJvPvXhmyre7dCphqhbRnASBbtCaRYffUBZXWi89F-B-iEiJ6mdbIqWDxA3csnD94zdyy7xI/s320/042411114926.jpg" /></a>Next, eye close-ups...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kSwCvz6b90B6fnMYWpIyWSwqGZyzCr_QJAzwQYwyQWL0LsvBbXOQg4EOuxXxJ58GoOAZzral99eOeUBt9o_-UpD8FQ7M29mupn16BNlYcdLt38JTof2foi7O-eBifEHJLmE8QYYKF7n4/s1600/042411113051.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599188818600289026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kSwCvz6b90B6fnMYWpIyWSwqGZyzCr_QJAzwQYwyQWL0LsvBbXOQg4EOuxXxJ58GoOAZzral99eOeUBt9o_-UpD8FQ7M29mupn16BNlYcdLt38JTof2foi7O-eBifEHJLmE8QYYKF7n4/s320/042411113051.jpg" /></a>Yes, I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxeaFlYbk_wRdURDLyzsG46q4KGBsTrX7wWWH2SEsBuHNk34FtosryyudbZJgd4JweEly1jX9RgfgYibYg2bOUNnUxLlWvn8TFDpVYpTaUt0-1rnq5iXanX7AEzq0J6NeaO0Sooacf-zY/s1600/042411113343.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599188821976788466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxeaFlYbk_wRdURDLyzsG46q4KGBsTrX7wWWH2SEsBuHNk34FtosryyudbZJgd4JweEly1jX9RgfgYibYg2bOUNnUxLlWvn8TFDpVYpTaUt0-1rnq5iXanX7AEzq0J6NeaO0Sooacf-zY/s320/042411113343.jpg" /></a>Way too many pictures...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINIyjjp5DEE5jWiqx1x3O-g1_Cxv3M8GcU9vqC1kbrLAWqzbH9cjSnuwuyxlX17ITGr5nx42wRs8CQs8BHJStfl8CSnfGzLfAV7FBugu3DrxjkOEl2PU_bw-DwPJAps5lfy-Rvul8fo6x/s1600/042411113814.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599188825767021826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINIyjjp5DEE5jWiqx1x3O-g1_Cxv3M8GcU9vqC1kbrLAWqzbH9cjSnuwuyxlX17ITGr5nx42wRs8CQs8BHJStfl8CSnfGzLfAV7FBugu3DrxjkOEl2PU_bw-DwPJAps5lfy-Rvul8fo6x/s320/042411113814.jpg" /></a>They do focus on her eyes in the movie though.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEG0ERJFlfYWKOKzobU8TUNIUsx2Kmsh_nZA1_85LNhQI24m_4OfASM0Zbix8lDBBiv7GqRibsol-cRZC4RLeRz64dozPoSK-QFxpGOh1kDqC1HBDNAlMYbxSCiLaMsMTRKnIsJfxHH6r/s1600/042411114310.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189296114083890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEG0ERJFlfYWKOKzobU8TUNIUsx2Kmsh_nZA1_85LNhQI24m_4OfASM0Zbix8lDBBiv7GqRibsol-cRZC4RLeRz64dozPoSK-QFxpGOh1kDqC1HBDNAlMYbxSCiLaMsMTRKnIsJfxHH6r/s320/042411114310.jpg" /></a>(I'm pretty sure it's a plot point.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij50s2IGCRQDDmpLMUhEJ1UGmEpb7ooivNOvfkrSJU4VWOetvWhD0bu5ayYrdcpe0Nacdp8d8X665HKWtEjYeWWZv8fmAmRU04mwQi-rjpymBSQiTYeGWocDgeQ27mvpotL2wGJPHy-fi2/s1600/042411114336.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189301081456610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij50s2IGCRQDDmpLMUhEJ1UGmEpb7ooivNOvfkrSJU4VWOetvWhD0bu5ayYrdcpe0Nacdp8d8X665HKWtEjYeWWZv8fmAmRU04mwQi-rjpymBSQiTYeGWocDgeQ27mvpotL2wGJPHy-fi2/s320/042411114336.jpg" /></a>This last one is only here because it's fairly bizarre. I think I took that one by accident.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75v2gI4_TFpPqJQmqwiNDMA2MT2YjD6P9C12-2EHGivEBD2NV4HoBZmP4TmvWiabH76orha6C5OwlB-6LioZPh9fLwxwBxSnzgT9NnF9HZ4mp3-Q_o0SvH4bsMtu9ZTNdbqiKXu6Upyto/s1600/042411113959.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189296787955346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75v2gI4_TFpPqJQmqwiNDMA2MT2YjD6P9C12-2EHGivEBD2NV4HoBZmP4TmvWiabH76orha6C5OwlB-6LioZPh9fLwxwBxSnzgT9NnF9HZ4mp3-Q_o0SvH4bsMtu9ZTNdbqiKXu6Upyto/s320/042411113959.jpg" /></a>And OK, I didn't really need three nearly identical 'eyes closed' pictures...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1pHBcStey3qhYp6eX5ZlTXwQAW5cMN2QRIkC71M1WbGueUsm2Uji80Ag27ZHdF0WXB1LlXZGBCK3TuKXOA6Dj0Xg8xJfEjx2HeBkE0CdkuBFRCo6XccDLSHu9Dau5n_80QVdlwsSa7yg/s1600/042411114347.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189305392281682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1pHBcStey3qhYp6eX5ZlTXwQAW5cMN2QRIkC71M1WbGueUsm2Uji80Ag27ZHdF0WXB1LlXZGBCK3TuKXOA6Dj0Xg8xJfEjx2HeBkE0CdkuBFRCo6XccDLSHu9Dau5n_80QVdlwsSa7yg/s320/042411114347.jpg" /></a>But I've already uploaded them & it's my birthday, so here they are ;D.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgUSvX13umyfPFsKI1Q9nkmsG0VkAnKOAEuTjsE0CwML9wNvUupmFlKhci56-TvWInZX3LNsyeiIaYEuTKB9KOIT_TwhRZZc9e1kpF87GBBWKot2wD9pNWSBXsO8bqUnLGfLUOybmT6Vk/s1600/042411114436.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189309831628706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgUSvX13umyfPFsKI1Q9nkmsG0VkAnKOAEuTjsE0CwML9wNvUupmFlKhci56-TvWInZX3LNsyeiIaYEuTKB9KOIT_TwhRZZc9e1kpF87GBBWKot2wD9pNWSBXsO8bqUnLGfLUOybmT6Vk/s320/042411114436.jpg" /></a>The original look definitely uses false lashes. I did not ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVH2rOw3izar51ebCwotJh5H9FkXMX_GKtUOM45xolC8_1bzmhbLD-P-25FiLNsQnY8MoAUHeDQI2Jgwq9FmY7EOEMl7sRWQKLlWKCfpph-Dhf6co4OYfe8By0Bx6NDPlk6khcS1e4_eY/s1600/042411114515.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599189775703385314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVH2rOw3izar51ebCwotJh5H9FkXMX_GKtUOM45xolC8_1bzmhbLD-P-25FiLNsQnY8MoAUHeDQI2Jgwq9FmY7EOEMl7sRWQKLlWKCfpph-Dhf6co4OYfe8By0Bx6NDPlk6khcS1e4_eY/s320/042411114515.jpg" /></a>Here's what I used for this look & how I did it. It's actually pretty simple.<br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599210706614619058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8Qh_X_sDMxRIS-yRXjODkh5FTRGzrtz0v00t9VYNu_ZWSLgpc_NCeKCJr1y8af0CVlblTEf67zRAmyHSpLliTtfTTiNM5yqFWFauUm8nC0pFiEAm7GXL5tH737j2Nfkh-CCRobgoWJqk/s320/042411191242.jpg" /><strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Face:</span></strong> I used my Pola whitening foundation & Bourjois Mineral Radiance powder.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Eyes:</span></strong> I shaded my lids with the white shade from Wet & Wild Galactic Realm, used wet. Then I defined the eye with the brown (bottom middle) shade from the Let It Snow palette, going all the way into the inner & outer corners and using the shadow left on the brush (Tigi Fame - perfect for this look ;D) to apply just a hint of colour onto the lower outer corners. I lined with mascara (liquid liner could & probably should be used instead), and used my Oriflame pencil in Silver Snow on my lower waterline. To make my top lashes look like falsies, I used Lancome Definicils topped with Avon SuperShock. The bottom lashes were left bare.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Cheeks:</span></strong> I used the pink blush from my Sephora Sunswept palette on the centre & the lighter shade from my (smashed up but no less lovely ^_^) Sugar blush in Cupcake on the tops of my cheeks. Any similar shades of pink will do ;).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Lips:</span></strong> Estee Lauder Crystal Pink. It's not the best match, actually, but I really wanted to use it ^_^.<br /><br />Birthday nails: OPI Russian Navy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkt1C7d26bAf2OspATRZqIKT4w0XT4KxCQlHeuOZZNcNuXVoK1akO7NRC9U4JjiMUtatCQsKObvVtc-pg78GaVQWc6gPz_C0v6kxHP9h-b5U0xPXcBLHIEVO451ZT7V03FrdobwXUce-x/s1600/042411190925.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599210699164310306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkt1C7d26bAf2OspATRZqIKT4w0XT4KxCQlHeuOZZNcNuXVoK1akO7NRC9U4JjiMUtatCQsKObvVtc-pg78GaVQWc6gPz_C0v6kxHP9h-b5U0xPXcBLHIEVO451ZT7V03FrdobwXUce-x/s320/042411190925.jpg" /></a>And here's a pic of my cake ^_^.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hcDL5iYcD4kJYPqhxMxGAiYhn8z9T4IrXzAvQsWb1pIjwP72CjgBpBXfB_P8xDqf1FSuYRtFi7EQfO9bGba6LpRRJxppG2bJZn-O0cw25wov3w9vUb64Ql2DScnY56JfzgqD19qGERSg/s1600/042411123848.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599210700533013986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hcDL5iYcD4kJYPqhxMxGAiYhn8z9T4IrXzAvQsWb1pIjwP72CjgBpBXfB_P8xDqf1FSuYRtFi7EQfO9bGba6LpRRJxppG2bJZn-O0cw25wov3w9vUb64Ql2DScnY56JfzgqD19qGERSg/s320/042411123848.jpg" /></a>Number cutouts yet again ;).<br /><br />Here's one last photograph. This & the very first picture are me posing as me (not Baby Doll of Sucker Punch). I took these last. I'm honestly surprised at how nice they've turned out.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvcG5X_oxvO41lLDfA9f55AwffYyF9e7Q1ki1qgQY3LlPweZcwafRhnu6B2sD0WfbbA9-dJXdPwPBFFrgO-R2LVj7gQVi9ZIB_4M0uuE_UVQipmtWJrhb19aSDkj5hNjMB2Lk2uuYQo4b/s1600/042411115326.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599210697278519634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvcG5X_oxvO41lLDfA9f55AwffYyF9e7Q1ki1qgQY3LlPweZcwafRhnu6B2sD0WfbbA9-dJXdPwPBFFrgO-R2LVj7gQVi9ZIB_4M0uuE_UVQipmtWJrhb19aSDkj5hNjMB2Lk2uuYQo4b/s320/042411115326.jpg" /></a>Yes, I like this year's pictures. That's an improvement. It took me a year to like 2009's (I liked them in 2010), and a year to like 2010's (as predicted, I like them now), but I already like this. I suppose I'm making peace with my appearance. That was one of the reasons I started blogging.<br /><br />Or maybe it's just growing up.<br /><br />I <strong>have</strong> grown up. I've learned a lot & will keep learning. And I'm glad to be alive.<br /><br />Thank you so much for reading my birthday post :).<br /><br />Happy birthday to me ^_^.Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-84369280298990691492011-03-18T11:30:00.002+02:002011-03-18T12:17:20.229+02:00Embarrassingly late Swap Update...Here's the last bunch of unposted swaps from, um, late 2009. I'd totally forgotten about them until I found the pictures. Here goes...<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 1 [Malaysia].</span></strong><br /><br />This was my second swap with <a href="http://hannahullabaloo.blogspot.com/">Hanna</a> :). This time, the stuff I sent her went missing :(, but she was kind enough to allow me to send her a replacement and keep what she'd sent me.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiR86b26ZHLRokFDiCUnjMRjQ0EIu5-bUvAFptWV6-VwhuZvBr5QaaemRabuu7khNwKqKC6Jnf8fsTAyXZOKiNZHEPSf8-v1-xMb5RoM6KFjiRLc0ErPQar2kt49e0IfXoGBNbzTKF05e/s1600/100709183951.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585351284252661538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiR86b26ZHLRokFDiCUnjMRjQ0EIu5-bUvAFptWV6-VwhuZvBr5QaaemRabuu7khNwKqKC6Jnf8fsTAyXZOKiNZHEPSf8-v1-xMb5RoM6KFjiRLc0ErPQar2kt49e0IfXoGBNbzTKF05e/s320/100709183951.jpg" /></a>A note from her :), Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover, Barry M Lip Paint in 52, Estee Lauder Pure Colour Long Lasting Lipstick in Sugar Honey, Stila Brow Set in Warm, Laura Mercier mini eye liner in Mahogany Brown, Avon Naturals Whitening Anti-Marks Cream & Whitening Day Cream SPF 15, a sample of Etude House Perfect Proof Sun Guard SPF 50, and a<br />Skin Food Black Bean Nose Pack.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMYUlRs5Z7VQylFHZffjPy0_Rf3-p4hGBRglKtU-tHxvgzcmlkNW4zmtLzt2EGfs84ymfKdImGElQtveA2cccoLtVmKSeOBUi5eC7h_qouU3O6vDANfreVmkQ9yUd3HQ0HIWjW30E3DJ4/s1600/100709184056.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585351286043820866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMYUlRs5Z7VQylFHZffjPy0_Rf3-p4hGBRglKtU-tHxvgzcmlkNW4zmtLzt2EGfs84ymfKdImGElQtveA2cccoLtVmKSeOBUi5eC7h_qouU3O6vDANfreVmkQ9yUd3HQ0HIWjW30E3DJ4/s320/100709184056.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Hopefully she'll resume blogging one day :).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 2 [England, Kaleidoscope palette swapper].</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWRKl1n_-ZX9Rr2n0j1cYQGFrNf9xV28GCRtc5bJ0O3C7bA6ENZWSjweUl7OJcl4OAopvErY3MAHavlBzXbmpdFBVGcWyzhCRwIKpbPlHEGGUL64L3hAZvUC5Zv6SIbmJjfX6NJK0V3cQ/s1600/102009175714.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585351286451912290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWRKl1n_-ZX9Rr2n0j1cYQGFrNf9xV28GCRtc5bJ0O3C7bA6ENZWSjweUl7OJcl4OAopvErY3MAHavlBzXbmpdFBVGcWyzhCRwIKpbPlHEGGUL64L3hAZvUC5Zv6SIbmJjfX6NJK0V3cQ/s320/102009175714.jpg" /></a>Superdrug Vitamin E Moisture Cream SPF 15, Ruby & Millie A Decade Of Colour Anniversary Quad, Bourjois Shimmering Shine Liquid Eye Shadow in Gris Platine, NYX Eye Shadows in Slate, Champagne and Highlight, Milani eye shadow quad in Blooming Fields, Almay Whipped Gloss in Pink Cloud, Sally Hansen Line Smoothing Mineral Lip Treatment in Citrine, Revlon lip gloss in Pink Afterglow & Flirt! Plushious Liquid Velvet Lipcolour in Red Stiletto.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ocHm5rjekQNzRuTVuVcy9u46fx3atuyAAOTU5P9me9TREEO0MWiJMPtsHdozedZKHHmecTesVlMRCmFEB_SAcT8edNDPPBmSPIbJiVUORx2uUAQepDQgXLHQaCcB3r_XWpNzy_09JF9P/s1600/102009175808.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585351286339152770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ocHm5rjekQNzRuTVuVcy9u46fx3atuyAAOTU5P9me9TREEO0MWiJMPtsHdozedZKHHmecTesVlMRCmFEB_SAcT8edNDPPBmSPIbJiVUORx2uUAQepDQgXLHQaCcB3r_XWpNzy_09JF9P/s320/102009175808.jpg" /></a>Wouldn't recommend the Superdrug cream :-/.<br /><br />And here's a close-up of the Ruby & Millie quad, 'cause it's gorgeous :).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOB2j_aIevlesQeND-kFCuzvjDRFNwaXJd_waaoQytUIwa1kfNi2jEkApRA_j8LBofu1Yl53ijIXaTyX4GZUMDuUaHMSPrfAdhTxNBiHcpRWZwgOJ_rooqeIWuBHSXLcZpPTpvSeDuB1ht/s1600/102009175924.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585351293640856386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOB2j_aIevlesQeND-kFCuzvjDRFNwaXJd_waaoQytUIwa1kfNi2jEkApRA_j8LBofu1Yl53ijIXaTyX4GZUMDuUaHMSPrfAdhTxNBiHcpRWZwgOJ_rooqeIWuBHSXLcZpPTpvSeDuB1ht/s320/102009175924.jpg" /></a><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 3 [The USA].</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTD3uxQ9FoGtqthw-8cITOR_qiB9IBuXD-UVXw2Il5qFBfjqlWnr3Z7ybID_Tay1dJ1plWvTr_odNBKPRW2CYaeKwj1NX_PL9ykWIJGXwdSSCkTmW8CE9Cb_nloB0W194N6s2SdZkSJOd/s1600/073010191133.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585350733982132066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTD3uxQ9FoGtqthw-8cITOR_qiB9IBuXD-UVXw2Il5qFBfjqlWnr3Z7ybID_Tay1dJ1plWvTr_odNBKPRW2CYaeKwj1NX_PL9ykWIJGXwdSSCkTmW8CE9Cb_nloB0W194N6s2SdZkSJOd/s320/073010191133.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Revlon Mineral Mousse foundation in Fair/Light. Plus an adorable mini nail polish as an extra ^_^.<br /><br />The foundation isn't <em>as</em> pale as I normally like mine to be, but it is light & looks natural.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 4 [England, same swapper].</span></strong><br /><br />Urban Decay eye shadow in Heat & yet another Revlon quad - this time, it's Nude Elements.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYupCTZ2gfJ5LS4mdItp1wcBZJRv7fjCbg7a6OQrmEMgkcx9u2KtBsFfn4IO4Y_nEfUFUqYumnk8Wov-wTpOH_-0xHkpMtopQIAvmjk4tBEXBT5UP2Pr1WxJhgcVeKD496D-hKswthYj0a/s1600/073010191154.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585350736649749202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYupCTZ2gfJ5LS4mdItp1wcBZJRv7fjCbg7a6OQrmEMgkcx9u2KtBsFfn4IO4Y_nEfUFUqYumnk8Wov-wTpOH_-0xHkpMtopQIAvmjk4tBEXBT5UP2Pr1WxJhgcVeKD496D-hKswthYj0a/s320/073010191154.jpg" /></a>I can never have too many red eye shadows ;).<br /><br />Or should I just say eye shadows?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh938DaOlluZWzbUAFQe2Tt5ZN7AcHAnu5z87tdTk2xAjE0LSAJjBk0mV5G01RvJ7Vawj-eXdWXSML5VfkKD5uWNcn8MzVtIpqyLfDb5R0rPGWO7wFBVzvwMooK3MSBB1LU9ib9ob0Cq7ve/s1600/073010191226.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585350739488187698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh938DaOlluZWzbUAFQe2Tt5ZN7AcHAnu5z87tdTk2xAjE0LSAJjBk0mV5G01RvJ7Vawj-eXdWXSML5VfkKD5uWNcn8MzVtIpqyLfDb5R0rPGWO7wFBVzvwMooK3MSBB1LU9ib9ob0Cq7ve/s320/073010191226.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 5 [Italy, the swapper I got my Goldfinger orange lip pencil from].</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRuuQA1-ZhCmasTREF-s9n8OUf1CN8Pk8w_93t5ep6pRXCTiziUXMqzyg_8Y2K8itefCPlExhM1w3L4vR61bfoNvIma23P9-dqrUN9AjDPWno-tFwZC035xmK_PG8D1z2ISDDPZBcl-os/s1600/073010191306.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585350742939108818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRuuQA1-ZhCmasTREF-s9n8OUf1CN8Pk8w_93t5ep6pRXCTiziUXMqzyg_8Y2K8itefCPlExhM1w3L4vR61bfoNvIma23P9-dqrUN9AjDPWno-tFwZC035xmK_PG8D1z2ISDDPZBcl-os/s320/073010191306.jpg" /></a>Pout retractable liner in Eye Envy You & Canmake lipstick in 14. She also added a sample of body lotion as an extra :).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdi1w8nuFjpShfEhN6SoZpj4_s-PTC7OYwo1dkkDyCUdal1UTPhNfsQ3zxilxPwXsBffsoUB1H0Cqqp5DvkYZVQ3f5wWkM41p9rndGCx-vQo6Y3a5258_Q-mcZ1lJy5JN_CXfewG-YYAXf/s1600/073010191407.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585350743867894066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdi1w8nuFjpShfEhN6SoZpj4_s-PTC7OYwo1dkkDyCUdal1UTPhNfsQ3zxilxPwXsBffsoUB1H0Cqqp5DvkYZVQ3f5wWkM41p9rndGCx-vQo6Y3a5258_Q-mcZ1lJy5JN_CXfewG-YYAXf/s320/073010191407.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for looking :).<br /><br />I didn't arrange any swaps this year - the more stuff I own, the less I 'need' ;). But I'm thinking of getting back into it. We shall see.Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-41581369497627563112011-03-09T19:00:00.006+02:002011-03-09T19:19:57.392+02:00Nail colour of the moment: yellow! (Essie Flirty Girl.)Inspired by <a href="http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2011/03/chanel-les-fleurs-dete-meet-mimosa.html">this post</a> about Chanel's upcoming collection...<br /><br />[Daylight, no flash.]<br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582128275640044930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDetbUjCmFuXLDV5FiTAEyvIfr1Hih84NSOlPnW-X-FKap4Z9Pe2i9p7Cz4nq5cMaVC2qCRFI6mEgK8-p3Y_BFF5uTNpUpw3K4tSLn5Uk3iI17csbWJfUhkf17kFmKoeRcQS-QnTrZLbox/s320/030911091903.jpg" />[Indirect daylight, close-up with flash.]<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJBR-_9tK1so0SdOseBiMGn6s80Plh36VD1GHxU6BZpTbzVT65c1MZaywsXVVUr4QFScDfTDJ_CsCGMl_DlpXHtplyRvEEC-LHnwcLvvMV2idPPMdDCghPWxiKlytb_-l2grn9yMWljm_/s1600/030911091950.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582128284309518754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJBR-_9tK1so0SdOseBiMGn6s80Plh36VD1GHxU6BZpTbzVT65c1MZaywsXVVUr4QFScDfTDJ_CsCGMl_DlpXHtplyRvEEC-LHnwcLvvMV2idPPMdDCghPWxiKlytb_-l2grn9yMWljm_/s320/030911091950.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Yellow nails make me <span style="color:#ffff00;">happy</span> ^_^.<br /><br />(I'm quite lucky to already own a nice yellow shade ;D.)<br /><br />Thanks for looking at this short post :) - wondering what type of look to try out next...Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-18189165641661505832011-02-17T00:12:00.003+02:002011-02-17T00:23:19.799+02:00Illamasqua Throb inspired recreation tutorial.For reference, here's the original pic...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouRO-XDWpZ1_cwEj0fmNHkuknVI9g3pmpGL1U0YEjiJhXyXlzT9-k6-bFE20I0Dd-EsHRoSPVBxD45V9bX6dz1oFj0TOmxFozmhZc7whZVqEgaexexXxS23J6R6HbOvBkiVg3pBsPnyUz/s1600/throb1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574414434823240050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouRO-XDWpZ1_cwEj0fmNHkuknVI9g3pmpGL1U0YEjiJhXyXlzT9-k6-bFE20I0Dd-EsHRoSPVBxD45V9bX6dz1oFj0TOmxFozmhZc7whZVqEgaexexXxS23J6R6HbOvBkiVg3pBsPnyUz/s320/throb1.jpg" /></a>(By the way, I know that <a href="http://diamondenigma.blogspot.com/2011/02/illamasqua-throb-inspired-recreation.html">my version</a>'s inferior, but remember that I'm not a professional & had to do this alone. I hope it's close enough and not too badly executed.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHhECWszWeFyv82venZ-TCgvGnn1oMWGn3PecTWaeLHegpARThfno2mi_nB_SylXN2KKARdc8h8Mu2vSmmdI7FF_YS39WkMzS5wACutrxAcvS2fLD-mgmc1VhdM2Canjk4J2r2CkH7vUc/s1600/021511194345.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574414436515698722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHhECWszWeFyv82venZ-TCgvGnn1oMWGn3PecTWaeLHegpARThfno2mi_nB_SylXN2KKARdc8h8Mu2vSmmdI7FF_YS39WkMzS5wACutrxAcvS2fLD-mgmc1VhdM2Canjk4J2r2CkH7vUc/s320/021511194345.jpg" /></a>I applied Jane tinted moisturiser to the sides of my face. For the heart area, I used my Pola whitening foundation in Pink Beige as a base, then I powdered the area with white eye shadow (from the Avon Smokey Eyes quad). I used my mini kabuki brush to powder.<br /><br />I drew the heart with my Mocha Stick pencil from The Body Shop.<br /><br />I filled in my brows with the black shade from my W7 palette using my Sephora Angle Brow brush, then shaped them & added some colour with a black pencil liner.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLBe3GvRdt7FWPF4PGRJWoTw2xe_MeNtG_ZWKOBI6IsdJYlb_Hsg4ak7sIPIZGDL4qkQ5agC5AI4g5cANKCSg8E8A_7F7kEkAWV7QY_t4S6eDiH-mu6119I80o1MhamzQ1ahdJLliNaID/s1600/021511194604.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574414443368513730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLBe3GvRdt7FWPF4PGRJWoTw2xe_MeNtG_ZWKOBI6IsdJYlb_Hsg4ak7sIPIZGDL4qkQ5agC5AI4g5cANKCSg8E8A_7F7kEkAWV7QY_t4S6eDiH-mu6119I80o1MhamzQ1ahdJLliNaID/s320/021511194604.jpg" /></a>Trying to match the lid colour was a bit of a challenge & I'm still not sure I got that one right, but I used a shade from my W7 palette. I applied this on the lid & also smoked the lower lashline out a bit.<br /><br />I lined my eyes with black mascara, using a gel liner brush. (If you have liquid liner, just use that; I had to improvise.) I made the line quite thick, then I went over it with silver (Oriflame Visions liner in Silver Snow), leaving a thin stripe of black right by the lashes. The black base really intensified the silver. I also tightlined with black.<br /><br />I applied black mascara to my top lashes only, the lower lashes were left bare. I lined the lower waterline with a pale pink (Oriflame Visions duo liner in Thelma & Louise).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfNYnSgQ56Lzqze4CiTI9MQYItoh0iBtS1-5j2sFxKiFwwJRqLswud4ptXHTk6jqCzvhIOCZkARADiPInsHhwZ5CoD1UJbk9iQhNfAjasf1f_kHE8DmEQZkKuUbPzGnvQAWx_uD5i1qirh/s1600/021511194717.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574414445947341074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfNYnSgQ56Lzqze4CiTI9MQYItoh0iBtS1-5j2sFxKiFwwJRqLswud4ptXHTk6jqCzvhIOCZkARADiPInsHhwZ5CoD1UJbk9iQhNfAjasf1f_kHE8DmEQZkKuUbPzGnvQAWx_uD5i1qirh/s320/021511194717.jpg" /></a>For my lips, I first shaped them with lip liner (defined edges & a heart shaped top lip), then I filled them in with NYX lipstick in Ulysses, blotted, applied another coat, and topped that with Estee Lauder gloss in Burgundy. I tried to match the original lip colour using products from my collection. If you like Illamasqua's lip colour, I'd recommend just getting that.<br /><br />On my cheeks, I used Fashion 21 Fine Blush Powder in 1. (This is an Asian product.)<br /><br />Finally, I drew on the little black heart with a black pencil, then painted it over with mascara.<br /><br />Hope this helps & thanks very much for reading :).Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-33154301990972623212011-02-14T20:58:00.005+02:002011-02-14T21:21:28.238+02:00Illamasqua Throb inspired recreation for Valentine's Day.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha3zX4N6cAFvkO_UNlBr2_BGN2iHXKwv6yELWp3jtg4NukHRLuT0BXxwL6gcsINrhSNXTrs51fKNG0dY_zHmZYrX97XXbr2TohWq3TZArbLBd9kXns9K3-g8Azl4h9A4oDggELisq7I7T/s1600/021411150550.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573622391622190770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha3zX4N6cAFvkO_UNlBr2_BGN2iHXKwv6yELWp3jtg4NukHRLuT0BXxwL6gcsINrhSNXTrs51fKNG0dY_zHmZYrX97XXbr2TohWq3TZArbLBd9kXns9K3-g8Azl4h9A4oDggELisq7I7T/s320/021411150550.jpg" /></a>Finally, I get to do a fairly graphic look. If the feedback's good, I'll do more of that sort. They're fun.<br /><br />(Before you wonder, yes, posting this does indicate that I didn't go out - but yay for being single & having the chance to mess with my face as I see fit ;D.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KUSdmP3x12gerRRCItzyWuXwll2wKnYh3N7epiecwJMywznEVlXwKuKkyaIYmp7M3QvVl4XQHN5sdk3LlUkx-w-1poMRTNwfP2byRlZNUI2osJjvD8b3eIt26c1P6wXTV395g4iKxK5y/s1600/021411145701.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573622747730530338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KUSdmP3x12gerRRCItzyWuXwll2wKnYh3N7epiecwJMywznEVlXwKuKkyaIYmp7M3QvVl4XQHN5sdk3LlUkx-w-1poMRTNwfP2byRlZNUI2osJjvD8b3eIt26c1P6wXTV395g4iKxK5y/s320/021411145701.jpg" /></a>I tried to get a photo similar to the promo shot, but my best try is not really a side pic <strong>and</strong> slightly out of focus. But here it is.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQX3aSZhteYKkM5yYOiOSFCmomvNSFW_KqMM8CuvnY9L2WT9_yf6DTCYDeNm1ZenG3UzJQuj2LL64JCCaqn019Y7aT9AK_NW0ooKJFXZj-oGNTqUXYPnwMoC4mJsqJJzvRp2dG3Bs80_7u/s1600/021411145624.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573622737310289010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQX3aSZhteYKkM5yYOiOSFCmomvNSFW_KqMM8CuvnY9L2WT9_yf6DTCYDeNm1ZenG3UzJQuj2LL64JCCaqn019Y7aT9AK_NW0ooKJFXZj-oGNTqUXYPnwMoC4mJsqJJzvRp2dG3Bs80_7u/s320/021411145624.jpg" /></a>I'm not really sad. But I do like this picture. So I guess this is for those who are...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEn3Bm3ByWyDsMjJS_hiUHuDxFmsxSowew7yrtYS6fK61JWmZdoyoHD4c3c2DB93FTOzDso90M4YQ-E55opiR5M0RU7a1rHlAgFKK_Yir1vAqnr07tHscChsbmxdiNh-mKeMv8Pf436PMB/s1600/021411150857.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573622750151086258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEn3Bm3ByWyDsMjJS_hiUHuDxFmsxSowew7yrtYS6fK61JWmZdoyoHD4c3c2DB93FTOzDso90M4YQ-E55opiR5M0RU7a1rHlAgFKK_Yir1vAqnr07tHscChsbmxdiNh-mKeMv8Pf436PMB/s320/021411150857.jpg" /></a>[Cheer up. Think of something beautiful that belongs to all.]<br /><br />Finally, eye close-ups.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuJhGln2IRx1e1y_Zch7qOGMltZz4iZyD_1E_gwOR-3XeRSqfQjoIzydUI0CXfKsF6ML8fZo2vF7-PcnYX_O4c5ym5PjNk6aadwxScm7MAnXGAJpc3rJrxSWKlbbEUTGF4G8ZP7i50mbs/s1600/021411153957.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573622761714593346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuJhGln2IRx1e1y_Zch7qOGMltZz4iZyD_1E_gwOR-3XeRSqfQjoIzydUI0CXfKsF6ML8fZo2vF7-PcnYX_O4c5ym5PjNk6aadwxScm7MAnXGAJpc3rJrxSWKlbbEUTGF4G8ZP7i50mbs/s320/021411153957.jpg" /></a>Isn't the heart pretty ^_^? I think it's adorable :).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjIUf9D6SlhBw7fZmucX36DZKdvzzV1OL101jVq4BwYc8ra557iTNFslw-7J9o2wQQs22I4VliZcq_T3iN5cXrEopetdhbZP3tf3QaWKbqvMtCht323zSNfFNwEk3jOd4lciEES9MFbhv/s1600/021411154011.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573622758507511170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjIUf9D6SlhBw7fZmucX36DZKdvzzV1OL101jVq4BwYc8ra557iTNFslw-7J9o2wQQs22I4VliZcq_T3iN5cXrEopetdhbZP3tf3QaWKbqvMtCht323zSNfFNwEk3jOd4lciEES9MFbhv/s320/021411154011.jpg" /></a>A tutorial of sorts coming up tomorrow.<br /><br />(I used no actual Illamasqua products 'cause I don't own any. Sorry about that.)<br /><br />Thanks for reading :). Happy Valentine's Day 2011, everyone ^_^.Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-36779484975508054122011-02-07T18:11:00.004+02:002011-02-07T18:31:32.226+02:00Liiv Botanicals products review.This review will probably seem outdated. (I bought these products back in 2010 and have had them for months, and the Liiv line has since been discontinued in several countries.) However, I'm still posting this because this is, after all, a personal blog and I can write about anything I want. Who knows, this might still be useful.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4XSV0sohD6lQo11kOKecWhuUFJjwYEgII-VWZdo9sn5NyD7k-n2ptzka7E3nU_fCQwYo03MK5SftTsaEPpUg01lxpKrmdZ7lTCZPGbA8qDjKRaPfH1gF03VXW9oXR5lHpWz23xaXBjla/s1600/020611202951.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570981484656496130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4XSV0sohD6lQo11kOKecWhuUFJjwYEgII-VWZdo9sn5NyD7k-n2ptzka7E3nU_fCQwYo03MK5SftTsaEPpUg01lxpKrmdZ7lTCZPGbA8qDjKRaPfH1gF03VXW9oXR5lHpWz23xaXBjla/s320/020611202951.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#006600;">*Liiv Botanicals Face Cream Cleanser</span><br /><br />I know that you can tell that I love this product just by the state of it XD. I do :).<br /><br />This cream cleanser is creamy and gentle but cleanses well, while being effective at removing face make-up. After using it, my skin looked clean, refreshed and soft, and there was a pore minimising effect too.<br /><br />The one thing that bothered me about it was the smell. All Liiv products have a cucumber scent, but this one combines that with something yogurt-like. It's not strong enough to be repulsive, and if you don't mind dairy products this won't bother you at all, but that's the one detail that disqualifies this product from being perfect in my eyes.<br /><br />Still, if you love products like Clinique's Comforting Cream Cleanser, but wouldn't mind trying a cheaper and/or more natural alternative, you'll probably like this :).<br /><br />Recommended: Yes ^_^.<br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">*Liiv Botanicals Revitalising Face Mask</span><br /><br />Note that the packaging instructs one to apply a generous amount, but from personal experience I have concluded that (on me, anyway) with most gel masks, a little goes a long way.<br /><br />After using this product, my skin looks like I've applied a matte tinted moisturiser. (I know that's a bit of an oxymoron, but it's the best description I can come up with.) It's smooth and fairly matte but there's a bit of a brightening effect too.<br /><br />Recommended: Try it if your skin likes gel masks ;).<br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">*Liiv Botanicals Vital Day Cream SPF 20</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7X1jroOy0peVYzmLU4-b9K0G6xyxVr7NoDrxb41bWF8aFNcKd8sDB5Hn3q_-_8Im8_PUV_1QlJUAmXZUOhfkuqZz_7hbBpq8-Yka2QJivkPWAMb-fEy9KdGXGrCbarBMHoc_aSS_-R4S/s1600/020611203026.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570981491525865810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7X1jroOy0peVYzmLU4-b9K0G6xyxVr7NoDrxb41bWF8aFNcKd8sDB5Hn3q_-_8Im8_PUV_1QlJUAmXZUOhfkuqZz_7hbBpq8-Yka2QJivkPWAMb-fEy9KdGXGrCbarBMHoc_aSS_-R4S/s320/020611203026.jpg" /></a>This is really light so it goes well under make-up.<br /><br />SPF 20 is not really enough though :(. SPF 30 would be much better. Still, I do wear actual sunscreen on sunny days, and this is an effective product for cloudier times ;).<br /><br />Note: Don't use this on irritated or freshly scrubbed skin as it may be too harsh.<br /><br />Recommended: If the climate in your area allows you to use this often, then yes. Obviously, if you live in a place with very cold or constantly sunny weather, you'd probably need a heavier or higher SPF product respectively.<br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">*Liiv Botanicals Vital Night Moisturiser</span><br /><br />Check this out:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMdsJwGUTN1fD_ETm8ujo-k_vELK1_0y6BmWysKFqvppOaMyLedh9BDrvNhwtJ43BFYYTVH2hLzFBW35uvobQdGeIyI2GlADK_hqeE2VS1pdqnxgaYSQaBPM9hvNCX6lkXweL2n5TKAp3/s1600/020611203104.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570981498881188018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMdsJwGUTN1fD_ETm8ujo-k_vELK1_0y6BmWysKFqvppOaMyLedh9BDrvNhwtJ43BFYYTVH2hLzFBW35uvobQdGeIyI2GlADK_hqeE2VS1pdqnxgaYSQaBPM9hvNCX6lkXweL2n5TKAp3/s320/020611203104.jpg" /></a>My first thought was, "This looks just like shampoo that's gone bad :-/." Upon closer inspection, I was really put off by the pink glowy particles in this...<br /><br />(They're even more in your face in real life. The flash washed the colours out.)<br /><br />Why use shimmer in a product clearly designated for nighttime use? That's when the skin rests & regenerates, after all. The only reason I can think of is to fool people into thinking they have glowing, healthier skin when they actually don't. So to be honest, I was worried about using this, but I had paid for it and the other products were effective. I started using this & hoped for the best.<br /><br />Well - at least I was right,<br />This product irritates my skin, gives me spots <strong>and</strong> dries my face out. I made sure that this reaction was caused by this product by undoing any other changes in my routine except this, and I can safely claim that for me, this was terrible.<br /><br />Recommended: Hell no.<br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">*Liiv Botanicals Vitalising Eye Cream SPF 15</span><br /><br />This has an eye shadow base-like formula, so it's lovely under eye make-up. On the other hand, if you prefer thicker eye creams, you may be put off as this is very light. The packaging is nice & practical, and it makes the eye area look smoother. But most importantly...<br />It has SPF :D. This is an effective & affordable eye product that has SPF. If you haven't found your staple eye cream, try this one out.<br /><br />Recommended: Yes, this is brilliant :).<br /><br />Thanks for reading :).Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-60352473042961342282010-12-06T21:45:00.004+02:002010-12-06T22:21:38.746+02:00Korres magazine gift sets photos & swatches.Marie Claire Greece's December 2010 issue comes with a gift set featuring two full size Korres products. There are three different kinds: a lip liner & lipstick, mascara & eye liner, or eye shadow & eye liner. I ended up grabbing two shadow & liner sets.<br /><br />The packaging's nice, sturdy cardboard.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVTEhLSTWanT4X5kCW4ASKwRQ0WD3zvrOc9-p2-XaLgPQMClVmhfvGmvyDI7PwPMIR4VvFyOQsBNalyVRllQ-aKOZq0XdjzWBh2pDBV-ZenXTBEOotdn6xjMLofaRrC40LE8Feg3Efc-v/s1600/120510163623.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547660415432941522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVTEhLSTWanT4X5kCW4ASKwRQ0WD3zvrOc9-p2-XaLgPQMClVmhfvGmvyDI7PwPMIR4VvFyOQsBNalyVRllQ-aKOZq0XdjzWBh2pDBV-ZenXTBEOotdn6xjMLofaRrC40LE8Feg3Efc-v/s320/120510163623.jpg" /></a>My first duo consists of Smooth Cedar Wood Pencil in 12 Green White (though the Greek name for it is Light Green :-/) and Sunflower & Evening Primrose Long-Wearing Eyeshadow in 66 Pink.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnZ4w-BGekufUPseyzMqFSgQxTIpl16WtxJ2QWF6UW6CJyRCzVsxp4YaMCDQHGfVICWAay8ZZ6zLE-rclZfphvvtw_-6C2CA68iU-P2GX9jQ7_0EARN_F5Bb_QNAY-0NrqRfrmRT5tmMS/s1600/120510163725.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547660416019623010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnZ4w-BGekufUPseyzMqFSgQxTIpl16WtxJ2QWF6UW6CJyRCzVsxp4YaMCDQHGfVICWAay8ZZ6zLE-rclZfphvvtw_-6C2CA68iU-P2GX9jQ7_0EARN_F5Bb_QNAY-0NrqRfrmRT5tmMS/s320/120510163725.jpg" /></a>The eye shadow packaging reminds me of Laura Mercier shadows, and so does the shade actually, I'll post swatches below so you can see whether you agree.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjuzYQ7MjRYQlpPO1ymob7Vs1XiEKKHaBcJK6hkoDDtdoKTncSFcj1cJawQR6sNw3CzTkWQNM-ioCsM9DZeVu-EhzUHQEYhuQp7BPVzdi10nK4qEBqeQJUdr7M0FwI1ihawgAp_ieiytJ/s1600/120510163805.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547660420006599426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjuzYQ7MjRYQlpPO1ymob7Vs1XiEKKHaBcJK6hkoDDtdoKTncSFcj1cJawQR6sNw3CzTkWQNM-ioCsM9DZeVu-EhzUHQEYhuQp7BPVzdi10nK4qEBqeQJUdr7M0FwI1ihawgAp_ieiytJ/s320/120510163805.jpg" /></a>I think they packaged these randomly 'cause while both shades are lovely, I think that one would have to be fairly creative with their make-up to wear these together.<br /><br />The second set consists of Soft Eyeliner Pencil in 2S White and Shimmering Eyeshadow in 46S Olive Green.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OMt2H5afkNss6VdVAlhGd8tZEZLRr6CWeo3l3qJc2mr9KkinyV8hbp59WPCv_-QN_fqGF7CyZ4uH2HYLxUuERumD8Xr5ClnhcTF2ZHv76j9rb9uCmf6hVJk6MEDAQNElHlO34KcDN8LJ/s1600/120510163952.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547660425300113986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OMt2H5afkNss6VdVAlhGd8tZEZLRr6CWeo3l3qJc2mr9KkinyV8hbp59WPCv_-QN_fqGF7CyZ4uH2HYLxUuERumD8Xr5ClnhcTF2ZHv76j9rb9uCmf6hVJk6MEDAQNElHlO34KcDN8LJ/s320/120510163952.jpg" /></a>I own <strong>a lot</strong> of eye make-up, but white liner's a staple for me. Looking forward to trying out my new white pencil ;D.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-352bd3V3MoHLjiBA29TbZJm-zD0CICY4X0D2a2OtFArehHDeXOScxe1Eeo1PV9l1xHcaOkTiMoGTXZqAVt3VF1TKjk1hyphenhyphenk7bUuyeFngwTv_Gh8a0SFsrA_bql1njtPR5ajkQVlQutDaU/s1600/120510164029.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547660437384397730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-352bd3V3MoHLjiBA29TbZJm-zD0CICY4X0D2a2OtFArehHDeXOScxe1Eeo1PV9l1xHcaOkTiMoGTXZqAVt3VF1TKjk1hyphenhyphenk7bUuyeFngwTv_Gh8a0SFsrA_bql1njtPR5ajkQVlQutDaU/s320/120510164029.jpg" /></a>Finally, here are two swatch pics.<br /><br />Daylight:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAyihC8jPk_MmPHJjdbJ1jEGkHd2natkc0LMz-NzIKpsK9eCKXBj95bkRH_DdZuJCL-KxSXnEMGUy-auLIJS5_1E3ZdZ8hqiZM9b1rjBptxihhOWMb4Bk3akEJRkfnVXLHrPe87Ekc225/s1600/120510164244.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547664343299462722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAyihC8jPk_MmPHJjdbJ1jEGkHd2natkc0LMz-NzIKpsK9eCKXBj95bkRH_DdZuJCL-KxSXnEMGUy-auLIJS5_1E3ZdZ8hqiZM9b1rjBptxihhOWMb4Bk3akEJRkfnVXLHrPe87Ekc225/s320/120510164244.jpg" /></a>Flash:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LP_YLgtWb-rm8Gg68P6qMXDQwg_JuMUvNmCihYCozZVIWGV7OSXS5hX3W33c9WpLIs6ISHwFCm1eZlK5yGbDCH6vKtEGwgDa4-wuo7fmkpa3E1i10cTDxihyphenhyphenWlHfCmmQ0zhGpkeFvwhn/s1600/120510164354.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547664344845206802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LP_YLgtWb-rm8Gg68P6qMXDQwg_JuMUvNmCihYCozZVIWGV7OSXS5hX3W33c9WpLIs6ISHwFCm1eZlK5yGbDCH6vKtEGwgDa4-wuo7fmkpa3E1i10cTDxihyphenhyphenWlHfCmmQ0zhGpkeFvwhn/s320/120510164354.jpg" /></a>The shadows are sheeny and slightly metallic; the liners are pastel, pigmented and very pretty :).<br /><br />I hope the swatches have helped and/or are nice to look at XD. Thanks for reading :).Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-17183632748239054642010-11-20T21:04:00.006+02:002010-11-20T21:43:37.047+02:00Watercolour eyes look.Once again, apologies for the lighting. I really must plan these posts better so I don't end up shooting by electric light, but at this point in time, I blog when I can.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykGN0qdWq095r0jndzJcmAHO5cdwv1hXiWSO0qsB6HUKSZhErusboQl9GM7JNMMiMtHUsZWeysZb-YK7RZIk0oci5p1-50or3djqpUu7AIyZVkeeO4GZQb5GgYKHnr6oVAxNM2umZIBZy/s1600/112010172858.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541710319952930978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykGN0qdWq095r0jndzJcmAHO5cdwv1hXiWSO0qsB6HUKSZhErusboQl9GM7JNMMiMtHUsZWeysZb-YK7RZIk0oci5p1-50or3djqpUu7AIyZVkeeO4GZQb5GgYKHnr6oVAxNM2umZIBZy/s320/112010172858.jpg" /></a> This look was me trying out an idea I'd had for a while. I think it turned out nice :). I call it a watercolour-ish look 'cause that's what the shadows' effect reminds me of.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ff99;">Skin:</span></strong> Finishing off my almost empty bottle of Tesco foundation. I might decide to swap for a second bottle, that stuff is <strong>so</strong> pale. For that alone, it deserves to be loved. I powdered with Bourjois Vanille as usual ;).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ff99;">Eyes:</span></strong> Wet & Wild Envy cream eye shadow as a base, then I used a mini blush brush to sweep on NYC MarblEyes eye shadow in Aquamarine, keeping the application uneven. This is key to this look. That way the ratio of green vs. blue varies throughout & that was the effect I was going for. I lined my upper lashline with black gel liner, my lower waterline with white liner, and applied mascara on (curled) top and bottom lashes.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ff99;">Cheeks:</span></strong> Bourjois Miel Dore to contour & The Body Shop Shimmer Waves in Rose to highlight.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ff99;">Lips:</span></strong> Labello Pearl & Shine topped with Revlon Super Lustrous gloss in Pink Afterglow.<br /><br />Products:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezzDq7k8DHe9idxOiOXiJ_6Whh9sHfK-K1Mwvo30TSy1HRRkAoLPbmQYcYNpYQWURiLo5fd2cNV1ET6fnFii0qmQUNmEIqf3AgbE4z5L78BEtOcxTb8vvP3it7zgZTpIDoYaZQ9P2B5LO/s1600/112010202603.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541710581808838274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezzDq7k8DHe9idxOiOXiJ_6Whh9sHfK-K1Mwvo30TSy1HRRkAoLPbmQYcYNpYQWURiLo5fd2cNV1ET6fnFii0qmQUNmEIqf3AgbE4z5L78BEtOcxTb8vvP3it7zgZTpIDoYaZQ9P2B5LO/s320/112010202603.jpg" /></a>(Foundation not pictured 'cause there's so little of it left that I'm storing the bottle upside down XD.)<br /><br />Eyes close-up (open)...Excuse the hair ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkCNocGFAhCaRIGA6-cg1cZvcLamgeRxlZBPRXzKmeN-Tt2eOQppEt9z2nYxPjzxMqj8i4VpgVnorDWkQbYeN8mqOGL4Ee5CDCIvJIMV1jZjpTutD8hw_ezF4lCjhGFxtiZCVjcBRsTIe/s1600/112010173036.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541710331085339346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkCNocGFAhCaRIGA6-cg1cZvcLamgeRxlZBPRXzKmeN-Tt2eOQppEt9z2nYxPjzxMqj8i4VpgVnorDWkQbYeN8mqOGL4Ee5CDCIvJIMV1jZjpTutD8hw_ezF4lCjhGFxtiZCVjcBRsTIe/s320/112010173036.jpg" /></a>The idea for the eyes was actually two ideas that'd been swirling in my head: one, I was frequently using Tiger's Eye (my other NYC MarblEyes shadow) but had not tried Aquamarine & two, I was curious about using a cream base of a complementary but different colour than my main eye shadow (as opposed to a similar colour).<br /><br />Combining them produced this :).<br /><br />Eyes close-up (closed).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzFliBWvPqye9OyW6UTeJKJYJqXgkRTmQR1w50rh4uujyG__Wdfvo5p1foZqEZUMP5pfBiK48GjbjBC8HkPWu1joMk_uWPYKgMuIcXxppZe1FQbbxDEm0lCVYnUmGsL2wdWpdGQUJASml/s1600/112010173120.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541710338637891874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzFliBWvPqye9OyW6UTeJKJYJqXgkRTmQR1w50rh4uujyG__Wdfvo5p1foZqEZUMP5pfBiK48GjbjBC8HkPWu1joMk_uWPYKgMuIcXxppZe1FQbbxDEm0lCVYnUmGsL2wdWpdGQUJASml/s320/112010173120.jpg" /></a>More pics follow...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPiSG-lBbso5QGKAuhOUh2b00J641jG2lw8kjzSw-_yKlbVeuPStD_aEWXFAIBYZBZBSN9v79qOzlPAa_9i3NB6Y82-MhzHv6HuGnp0Aqj5MU1WgxP82fh-z-oewVeOWIFGMOTY3wvPqwO/s1600/112010173718.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541710343821314610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPiSG-lBbso5QGKAuhOUh2b00J641jG2lw8kjzSw-_yKlbVeuPStD_aEWXFAIBYZBZBSN9v79qOzlPAa_9i3NB6Y82-MhzHv6HuGnp0Aqj5MU1WgxP82fh-z-oewVeOWIFGMOTY3wvPqwO/s320/112010173718.jpg" /></a>The 'odd look' pic. I don't know what I was thinking...I mean that literally, not metaphorically. I kinda like this one - if I didn't, it wouldn't be here.<br /><br />And yes, I <strong><span style="color:#990000;">love</span></strong> sweaters.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPjDU7S0qsIM3D71ktdYDUImACIR823pWg3hmKTe5UBnTrdSGjkqsdhBQPEWQitSSUsRUGe3G3GOhI0HjSyWby2z_cfs7RhQvRQZ0cRyFrVZuQx0EzQ7tjCDcUZdc3sj_QHt5Kp169mci/s1600/112010173946.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541710368129486722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPjDU7S0qsIM3D71ktdYDUImACIR823pWg3hmKTe5UBnTrdSGjkqsdhBQPEWQitSSUsRUGe3G3GOhI0HjSyWby2z_cfs7RhQvRQZ0cRyFrVZuQx0EzQ7tjCDcUZdc3sj_QHt5Kp169mci/s320/112010173946.jpg" /></a>Me smiling :D. Taking a decent picture of me smiling is <strong>much</strong> harder than one of me serious, but people tend to like them so I try.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vkYfcgqywzCBr1feyzuqwXH2Le84yqOnsCDPKWX9h8vOm_Vpv9offYl09DqXCG3JHNX08oLxAaWHDAd3fWuAK6z0v8IBm4eOSfcgmNX74Euaob6nPSvL71K8pa4oQGOrUv5wrkLjKYCy/s1600/112010174023.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541710562359252530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vkYfcgqywzCBr1feyzuqwXH2Le84yqOnsCDPKWX9h8vOm_Vpv9offYl09DqXCG3JHNX08oLxAaWHDAd3fWuAK6z0v8IBm4eOSfcgmNX74Euaob6nPSvL71K8pa4oQGOrUv5wrkLjKYCy/s320/112010174023.jpg" /></a>I wanted to put this one first & name the post "He says he reckons I'm a watercolour stain...", but then I thought that most people wouldn't recognise the quote and those that did <strong>could</strong> be annoyed by me using it for a make-up look, so this little musing ended up here. Oh, and the quote's from a Tori Amos song.<br /><br />Another lovely & always relevant quote from the same song is, "Nothing's gonna stop me from floating." - I hope it'll always be true.<br /><br />Thanks for reading :). And thanks to my new followers for following ^_^.Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-32856811323670607012010-11-09T20:45:00.010+02:002010-11-09T21:58:23.396+02:00Mixed post: Some old swaps, some sample reviews & a nail polish pic or two.Here's a confession: I like writing sample reviews 'cause they don't require as much effort as complete ones ;).<br /><br />*<span style="color:#663366;">Tresemme Moisture Rich Conditioner sample review:</span> The 8 ml sample was not enough for my long & thick hair. Maybe that's why the product didn't make an impression. Pretty average. Using the sample didn't make me want to try it.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser sample review:</span> This has tiny scrub-like particles in it, so I wouldn't recommend it (and didn't use it) as a daily face wash. When used once to twice a week, it left my skin clean and smooth without drying it out. It also made my pores invisible. I'm quite pleased with this product.<br /><br />Next, a very very late Swap Update...<br /><br />Since these swaps were completed back in late 2009, I can no longer remember what I'd sent out in exchange - but I doubt that anyone really cares, so I'll just skip listing that.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 1 [The USA].</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VnpigK7qwyNTWucqaOqegDfEbaSzWSh3hMqv_RHweAsZqGp-iq4mwCnDY9oKxwROeBQQyIrfyXwaKYT49vC9Z0PUyOQao1BX5c2ZBd7MtLLVHGLIbztEWSWxfePEM9r2uELgU9E9W91W/s1600/092909171824.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537633972384351442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VnpigK7qwyNTWucqaOqegDfEbaSzWSh3hMqv_RHweAsZqGp-iq4mwCnDY9oKxwROeBQQyIrfyXwaKYT49vC9Z0PUyOQao1BX5c2ZBd7MtLLVHGLIbztEWSWxfePEM9r2uELgU9E9W91W/s320/092909171824.jpg" /></a>Pictured: Revlon Sugar Sugar Lip Topping in Lemon Drop, Pop Glitter Stix pencil in Coco, Eyeko Eye Cake in Pretty Eyes, and (probably my favourite from this lot) Mark Flip For It Fall Colour Kit in New York.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ojzjP0QmZjVWaVIj1K9iiTAOOwidqijbgxnLH0zjPz5qJLudbbZODTRjh9H2XQ9oTtzCe73P-O8D_5psnsJDMdTVudJxq8-KIB1lHwo7HfkhejLZK5iFxdCF72YS6frc3lv8uTyL0ULK/s1600/092909171901.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537633980616308610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ojzjP0QmZjVWaVIj1K9iiTAOOwidqijbgxnLH0zjPz5qJLudbbZODTRjh9H2XQ9oTtzCe73P-O8D_5psnsJDMdTVudJxq8-KIB1lHwo7HfkhejLZK5iFxdCF72YS6frc3lv8uTyL0ULK/s320/092909171901.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And guess what? The Mark Flip palette was an <strong>extra</strong> :D. Swapping truly makes me feel better about humanity, the people one comes across are <strong>so</strong> kind. I really should get into it again.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMznIsnIUFaY7dDi_9IUYLfX6YXjo4U_2_B7UFfM8Ql_e95JuJrFFgdxVJOtHA3pIymTvuZ8sYx_VSGEkD6raz0bS-RHv4B42RWoTaUv-T__x8ueo4DFfWfUUVw3maT_ELCjMVyIf5RruG/s1600/092909171946.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537633985219699442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMznIsnIUFaY7dDi_9IUYLfX6YXjo4U_2_B7UFfM8Ql_e95JuJrFFgdxVJOtHA3pIymTvuZ8sYx_VSGEkD6raz0bS-RHv4B42RWoTaUv-T__x8ueo4DFfWfUUVw3maT_ELCjMVyIf5RruG/s320/092909171946.jpg" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 2 [The USA - the swapper I got my Wild & Crazy bright yellow shadow from].</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Xi2ZvGgqSkcO1JieCiAsfOTaEK5dealXja5zAIFMKJC4wpS5nxmj6ZmQraiQnL28KY73IIanJHnDYFZUBuW9XsJmVTYm-fL6_cammMFBD_U_rTJ4LqixuMLvoZ8O6A2xtQpdQFmH6pnQ/s1600/100209172403.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537636548258462738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Xi2ZvGgqSkcO1JieCiAsfOTaEK5dealXja5zAIFMKJC4wpS5nxmj6ZmQraiQnL28KY73IIanJHnDYFZUBuW9XsJmVTYm-fL6_cammMFBD_U_rTJ4LqixuMLvoZ8O6A2xtQpdQFmH6pnQ/s320/100209172403.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Lots of Glamour Doll Eyes sample baggies (I won't list them all just now, but feel free to request if you're interested) and two eye shadow minis (Secretive and Slumber Party), two Still Glamorus eye shadows in Chic and Crybaby, NYX lipsticks in Rea and Sparkling Bronze, Elf's Candy Shop gloss tin in Coconut Craze, Mary Kay Satin Lips Lip Balm, a sample pot of LUSH Dream Cream, and a bracelet :).<br /><br />I can't remember what the white thing over the Elf gloss is XD. But I'm fairly sure it's a Jane mineral face product that I got for & gave my sister ;). She also got the Elf gloss and NYX Sparkling Bronze lipstick.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHVBGzyUyVDV6102GnrPwpht9bI94qQqwjS3kK9tADQkfkpNiMvS5Zo_lZf9Kc-3W6A6qpVgxLu7jxj4zq84MYi69HoLNRn2hYi0oOz_2ELwycNTJYsYzEWfQEntQOW1xtKQK6QiT5Skj/s1600/100209172744.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537637215208162354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHVBGzyUyVDV6102GnrPwpht9bI94qQqwjS3kK9tADQkfkpNiMvS5Zo_lZf9Kc-3W6A6qpVgxLu7jxj4zq84MYi69HoLNRn2hYi0oOz_2ELwycNTJYsYzEWfQEntQOW1xtKQK6QiT5Skj/s320/100209172744.jpg" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 3 [Scotland, the lovely lady I got my Sleek Safari palette from].</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcCgoF-BCpknd0wj8XHgw3WTUH4xomyJMBSkr4U7Eb0oyr28GAYQcdKC-gpF9-Fx2dloZTWoX-kuTEhBH8tfFyh-5m3gcHHE7dK1Bh7Kx56rElY43VS5NsOxcnSdo0XEfBvv3P3rA561G/s1600/100609210850.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537637225901360418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcCgoF-BCpknd0wj8XHgw3WTUH4xomyJMBSkr4U7Eb0oyr28GAYQcdKC-gpF9-Fx2dloZTWoX-kuTEhBH8tfFyh-5m3gcHHE7dK1Bh7Kx56rElY43VS5NsOxcnSdo0XEfBvv3P3rA561G/s320/100609210850.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Actual swap: NYX eye shadows in Apricot Moose and Root Beer, and NYX Concealer In A Jar in Fair. Expected extra: Clinique Blended Face Powder in 20 Invisible Blend. (That's the glowing circle next to the L'Occitane sample.)<br /><br />Unexpected extras: The aforementioned sample of L'Occitane Creme Tres Precieuse, a lovely Hello Kitty tin ^_^ (gave the mints to my sister ;D), mint tea, and a Space NK catalogue :D.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ABB4wBha7czqDdkbtJ6sKx-ZSITJvahC5iOpUobV6Gna2_ui_bQ2-edTVhJBiVuV1_KJbUzsD-MJSSy3ou2HPV7d6cze-enuiMXdajCvXoqH9WUCeRD8pTfljnod8Btrx3kMADCg-0dY/s1600/100609210937.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537636552474936130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ABB4wBha7czqDdkbtJ6sKx-ZSITJvahC5iOpUobV6Gna2_ui_bQ2-edTVhJBiVuV1_KJbUzsD-MJSSy3ou2HPV7d6cze-enuiMXdajCvXoqH9WUCeRD8pTfljnod8Btrx3kMADCg-0dY/s320/100609210937.jpg" /></a><br />This swapper is <strong>brilliant</strong> with extras - she really picks them out to suit <strong>you</strong> ^_^.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 4 [The USA].</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQP_0S4NVhlFLdivRs-5rcsBhcCbWYRNpo-QDVM-JGGYEra7IB4EY6AU_tn2Kt75hPqJxwPFfCzJqqmosmXmqZk-RS9aZrzuqM3DjeFZNX9h8qyVhJGUFkwn6lkCoe1NHV8fc2iXLuPpt/s1600/101809123627.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537637861228254914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQP_0S4NVhlFLdivRs-5rcsBhcCbWYRNpo-QDVM-JGGYEra7IB4EY6AU_tn2Kt75hPqJxwPFfCzJqqmosmXmqZk-RS9aZrzuqM3DjeFZNX9h8qyVhJGUFkwn6lkCoe1NHV8fc2iXLuPpt/s320/101809123627.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Lime Crime !!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZAMR4DoDW5sOv6KcmKHfiLtUCEXy32IVOMNBE48wfzqZVoe5LeWWTmTgdLFBj_OeYkBIWPydQriogDgpx-W7XXYHljJqnYeLdgLJVzrnuywb4hvYhZo4aTjA-l3BdZoEdz3eTUWalwvA/s1600/101809123649.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537637865537938434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZAMR4DoDW5sOv6KcmKHfiLtUCEXy32IVOMNBE48wfzqZVoe5LeWWTmTgdLFBj_OeYkBIWPydQriogDgpx-W7XXYHljJqnYeLdgLJVzrnuywb4hvYhZo4aTjA-l3BdZoEdz3eTUWalwvA/s320/101809123649.jpg" /></a><br />Pompadour & Vixen. Vixen's Limited Edition. I'm so pleased about snagging these.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPqnhn6R5DlPN-vU4DqdRCrhMKpaISnZ5xHAVViLX04C6-fKYTrmLdkkjLMyNTL3xnSRWXXK7xi6kQRLLDIVu-ft399bXVaYXC15F4P3opmSTXq5Rx659DhQTTM5UdFUuqkDrMNW_6U8x/s1600/101809123754.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537637875575072914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPqnhn6R5DlPN-vU4DqdRCrhMKpaISnZ5xHAVViLX04C6-fKYTrmLdkkjLMyNTL3xnSRWXXK7xi6kQRLLDIVu-ft399bXVaYXC15F4P3opmSTXq5Rx659DhQTTM5UdFUuqkDrMNW_6U8x/s320/101809123754.jpg" /></a><br /><br />There'll be another Swap Update post coming up in the future, and that'd be all - until I arrange some new swaps ;).<br /><br />Finishing off this somewhat erratic post with better pics of Serial Blogger.<br /><br />I'm pretty sure it's discontinued :(, but I love mine and the pictures I'd posted before didn't really do it justice, <strong>and</strong> I'm wearing it now so I thought I'd retake.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ikGnhdLsHJH1kEBQnp72ZDFs7gNeqUAXOrQFJx2Kgji81mRkRBrRxZQluOFBZan6r9nkoDXsS2pyJ7fIl-39q_dPZxG7YpLJmkyNEjF5tE8EjnMg-abAQy1BD_3RtpwUCfxyP4hawgCY/s1600/110910151256.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537638635238775474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ikGnhdLsHJH1kEBQnp72ZDFs7gNeqUAXOrQFJx2Kgji81mRkRBrRxZQluOFBZan6r9nkoDXsS2pyJ7fIl-39q_dPZxG7YpLJmkyNEjF5tE8EjnMg-abAQy1BD_3RtpwUCfxyP4hawgCY/s320/110910151256.jpg" /></a><br />And here's a close-up with flash...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2TErGNBs-XSb_Ff2F1Ml_KNtV_J-gUEvph_Aru-tv-RdU7fSvw3gf9r2T9Giu-FA2Sgsz1H89zSehkVqJp1C_t8Ls8xiDu3YQqth31JDs4ee_Bw321VHxB7BK65xo1cmyZSpwQq9CMv_/s1600/110910151359.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537638640394521394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2TErGNBs-XSb_Ff2F1Ml_KNtV_J-gUEvph_Aru-tv-RdU7fSvw3gf9r2T9Giu-FA2Sgsz1H89zSehkVqJp1C_t8Ls8xiDu3YQqth31JDs4ee_Bw321VHxB7BK65xo1cmyZSpwQq9CMv_/s320/110910151359.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Wearing two coats there.<br />It's even more gorgeous in real life when each bit of glitter reflects a different colour :D...<br /><br />Plus, discontinued or not, I plan to eventually photograph <strong>every</strong> nail colour that I own ;).<br /><br />Thanks for reading :).Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-24102240976760744732010-11-05T20:45:00.004+02:002010-11-05T21:22:35.113+02:00Busy days subtle look.This is the sort of look to wear when you're late for work or an errand and have no time (or maybe can't focus enough) to do a full face, but skipping make-up altogether would be inappropriate.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9N110dikKl3VajxSOPmv-AWqE0n_UCiWZHaz2csIVoPQ5ulAEDTM8LTmaaiKB5AyqVPAKuPngrQgJAIl-iIzeTu77Xgw1JffCleYMXihs8VMVQBb-lPrvRutlZEv6WyATcu0YmM1RIaW/s1600/110510134548.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536139217433844978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9N110dikKl3VajxSOPmv-AWqE0n_UCiWZHaz2csIVoPQ5ulAEDTM8LTmaaiKB5AyqVPAKuPngrQgJAIl-iIzeTu77Xgw1JffCleYMXihs8VMVQBb-lPrvRutlZEv6WyATcu0YmM1RIaW/s320/110510134548.jpg" /></a><br />It's a very easy & quick look that looks done but pretty.<br /><br />I'm not even going to break it down into eyes/lips/face for this; I'll just go with bullet points ;).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">*</span></strong>When you're in a hurry, you've got two quick & simple options for face coverage: a cream-to-powder foundation or tinted moisturiser. I went for the former.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">*</span></strong>Next, under-eye concealer. Lack of sleep usually shows and that should be avoided.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">*</span></strong>For the eyes, a shade similar to your natural lid colour (usually a bit darker than the rest of your face) but with a sheeny effect will do nicely. The sheen should be a natural looking colour. The specific colour family will depend on one's skin tone, but out of pink, peach, beige, gold or bronze, one or more will work. Sweep it onto the whole eyelid with a large brush (I actually used one of those mini cheek brushes that palettes come with).<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">*</span></strong>If you have good lashes, just curl them ;D. If you need your mascara, go ahead and apply some.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">*</span></strong>If you're really knackered, you may want to skip contouring because when sloppily done, it looks worse than a bare face does. But if you feel up to it and your face just doesn't look right without it, then yes, you should contour.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">*</span></strong>Cheek colour's easy enough: a natural flush shade of cream or gel blush applied to the apples.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">*</span></strong>A soft and slightly glossy shade of lipstick that's close enough to your natural lip colour to be applied straight from the tube finishes this look.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBJZLqiNoxhMwi0awsQciVo5D0Q4_1gqEQofv_1NneTXsTR5alYsArFiJRHiBVD2XK_PSseJgGWhnUz5Fn3mZ9Nq244j_Be9BuZVCmlYwrrIxGDhfOAUkCHgJEovTpHHBds4ScLW2MtTM/s1600/110510135006.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536139221045152386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBJZLqiNoxhMwi0awsQciVo5D0Q4_1gqEQofv_1NneTXsTR5alYsArFiJRHiBVD2XK_PSseJgGWhnUz5Fn3mZ9Nq244j_Be9BuZVCmlYwrrIxGDhfOAUkCHgJEovTpHHBds4ScLW2MtTM/s320/110510135006.jpg" /></a><br />Was having an unphotogenic day...That's why I look so annoyed.<br />I'd probably look worse without make-up though.<br /><br />The pic below is kind of odd but it shows how lovely the shadow & lipstick are, so up it goes ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZmsLwIVDHrIueOLbQ7lMm-73HY6rg2yhZ4J4xlxgFvQfErr3cR_DYyWSKY-U0_3NTybbV9x7AUJv9REsqr44mlQ0RnVwtVPMrNePbm4fx4JTi-uUaB1je2lCmIuAP0-nNk83oWaJeFSL/s1600/110510135458.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536139228365115938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZmsLwIVDHrIueOLbQ7lMm-73HY6rg2yhZ4J4xlxgFvQfErr3cR_DYyWSKY-U0_3NTybbV9x7AUJv9REsqr44mlQ0RnVwtVPMrNePbm4fx4JTi-uUaB1je2lCmIuAP0-nNk83oWaJeFSL/s320/110510135458.jpg" /></a><br />(Lovely make-up :D. Wish I could claim the same about my face...)<br /><br />And this is me so desperate to get a satisfactory snapshot that I used an <strong>umbrella</strong>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXhkC3kTZyrwjLG7iZaaHmaXnWAX_ZpfLmY6ec_MjILm65ULQOT79AD74hjfTLahYr_QEryjjGLX9jmHC0wtf6WNv6JU25DgGFtmJkd9blPaNxLb3b9N1qZdIYivv7SlXvtwc1zKeQH1Q/s1600/110510135709.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536139230208536290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXhkC3kTZyrwjLG7iZaaHmaXnWAX_ZpfLmY6ec_MjILm65ULQOT79AD74hjfTLahYr_QEryjjGLX9jmHC0wtf6WNv6JU25DgGFtmJkd9blPaNxLb3b9N1qZdIYivv7SlXvtwc1zKeQH1Q/s320/110510135709.jpg" /></a><br />Everyone has their own bunch of favourite I'm-in-a-hurry products. I used:<br /><br />*Pola 1/f whitening foundation in P32 Pink Beige<br />*NYX Concealer In A Jar in Fair (to hide my dark circles)<br />*Tigi Fixx-It Stick in Light (on blemishes)<br />*Bourjois powder in Miel Dore (to contour)<br />*NYC MarblEyes eye shadow in Tiger's Eye (I love this - if you come across any, get it)<br />*Tarte Cheek Stain in Flush (Note: if you can, get minis - these are huge)<br />*Estee Lauder Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Baby<br />*Various brushes & my lash curler :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1B3YtBlHpuPCYyzL23E8DCrf49FutpizvSMsla_pAnTNdvcjZ2Tw58nPWaoKOigTjFyWiWskHWjufO-P9gScQsG3jaaiHsVKDkTGQT2yKx9u2CZB5SHaukcvr3BtIrk_wiaGQkSMQLo9o/s1600/110510195926.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536139233997931634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1B3YtBlHpuPCYyzL23E8DCrf49FutpizvSMsla_pAnTNdvcjZ2Tw58nPWaoKOigTjFyWiWskHWjufO-P9gScQsG3jaaiHsVKDkTGQT2yKx9u2CZB5SHaukcvr3BtIrk_wiaGQkSMQLo9o/s320/110510195926.jpg" /></a><br />I may end up reviewing the Pola foundation cake. I don't use it daily so I wouldn't know whether it has long-term whitening effects, but it does make my face look fair, as you can tell from the pictures ^_^.<br /><br />I didn't mention brows 'cause I didn't do anything to mine for this look other than comb them.<br />Also, you could probably add liner to the waterline (I'd go with white), but I forgot it >:-).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uSvhmb9DG2SEacSUJoL9qcqlpr_K3-QJd1ARFK2ER29RmuZ9ZdeHAOQlqRueOMnixp00Q4KNiNQoF5QkRrdmgtsnvATtxdou7idTSPyu80b5bfnm0MLGYjlSCkyvZw_4yD1Oj4Isf4BW/s1600/110510200014.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536139507739193586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uSvhmb9DG2SEacSUJoL9qcqlpr_K3-QJd1ARFK2ER29RmuZ9ZdeHAOQlqRueOMnixp00Q4KNiNQoF5QkRrdmgtsnvATtxdou7idTSPyu80b5bfnm0MLGYjlSCkyvZw_4yD1Oj4Isf4BW/s320/110510200014.jpg" /></a><br />Sorry if this was badly written - I hope that I'll get better as I blog more frequently. Got another look planned for the weekend, and I do have a few old swaps I want to post, if only for the record.<br />Thanks for reading :).Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-22859585546985173942010-10-31T21:42:00.004+02:002010-10-31T22:12:28.462+02:00Impromptu look.This was quite random; I pretty much made it up while working on it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-xQ6QmwXdQ3w0pej7r_d6wL0PommisJmWtCvmc_OOae8NWTwu_JqFTKxbtlSDkBBCJeL9CSAQeVpH1m1rLduP3eBzjL2z7inDxTfr3vwjTbcVGD6Z2GKk4Rp375p7pvXBaHe2g5hCUbg/s1600/103110191223.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534298903103826994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-xQ6QmwXdQ3w0pej7r_d6wL0PommisJmWtCvmc_OOae8NWTwu_JqFTKxbtlSDkBBCJeL9CSAQeVpH1m1rLduP3eBzjL2z7inDxTfr3vwjTbcVGD6Z2GKk4Rp375p7pvXBaHe2g5hCUbg/s320/103110191223.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Skin:</span></strong> Revlon ColourStay Mineral Mousse foundation in Fair/Light. It's quite matte so I didn't use powder. For cheek contouring & highlighting, I used Bourjois powder in Miel Dore and Bourjois Mineral Radiance powder in Vanille. No cheek colour - I wanted a pale, clean look.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Eyes:</span></strong> Bold and slightly sparkly lashes with a nude lid and just a bit of liner.<br /><br />I started by covering the whole lid with a pale, satin eye shadow (Mary Kay Ivory Petal from my Floral Fantasy palette). Then I curled my lashes and applied mascara (Lancome Definicils). With it still slightly wet, I pressed some Everyday Minerals loose shadow in Mystic Night onto my lashes, following that with some glitter. I defined the outer lower lashline with the darkest shade from my L.A. Colours eye shadow set in Wine & Roses & lined the lower waterline with my Oriflame Visions glitter pencil in Silver Snow.<br /><br />Pre-lip make-up pic:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TwMW14yKagi3gliStlC862gCHiltznEHoTbrc7ixEXz8-KexwGNY2BLV3POmlEVXhfHYUiORrbJCagbcITFIWdF0QPT7PbXJHw-wFtrsEPsu1ez7jb84MIHjrlAOeK9eduOFLNfhY1CL/s1600/103110185631.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534298904101139426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TwMW14yKagi3gliStlC862gCHiltznEHoTbrc7ixEXz8-KexwGNY2BLV3POmlEVXhfHYUiORrbJCagbcITFIWdF0QPT7PbXJHw-wFtrsEPsu1ez7jb84MIHjrlAOeK9eduOFLNfhY1CL/s320/103110185631.jpg" /></a><br /><br />For the lips, I used Wet & Wild lipstick in Black Cherry, but I wanted a fruit juice effect rather than a very defined & proper looking lip, so I applied colour with a lip brush I'd softened with some lip balm, starting from the inside and pulling the colour outwards. I didn't use liner.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7FKYZbCvqTj3yMUTwqHCRLUll0Iu11C6sF4okffsYrcEeRC3pzrda1RJNeYPIw0fEitUMRV71dqA4w-NkE5WlU58kbKh3_8UUfSvuThlDLA0vj2GL0tnkDdUX_FjSpYXydbaRSpw9Z91/s1600/103110191236.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534298908926724658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7FKYZbCvqTj3yMUTwqHCRLUll0Iu11C6sF4okffsYrcEeRC3pzrda1RJNeYPIw0fEitUMRV71dqA4w-NkE5WlU58kbKh3_8UUfSvuThlDLA0vj2GL0tnkDdUX_FjSpYXydbaRSpw9Z91/s320/103110191236.jpg" /></a><br /><br />[I'll try to take pictures during the day so the lighting's better. Electric light causes a blue tint when using flash & an orange one when not.]<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9zJUQ06nYzzYFoGvPstnaWlL3oBbYyOvY2QLWTHdYpGYch-J2UP3LELTPHPrZX45HdPYk2xgCfolo4NyCDE3MPRL9iTGh8V5ZmA6sz1ccuPdG5q-mB3qSzN0UMoHIqQ0E_T9uf8ON_1u/s1600/103110191745.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534298916722989538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9zJUQ06nYzzYFoGvPstnaWlL3oBbYyOvY2QLWTHdYpGYch-J2UP3LELTPHPrZX45HdPYk2xgCfolo4NyCDE3MPRL9iTGh8V5ZmA6sz1ccuPdG5q-mB3qSzN0UMoHIqQ0E_T9uf8ON_1u/s320/103110191745.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Some you-can-tell-I-haven't-done-this-much-lately eye close-ups...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJYgMwCYPuwQqfdBecqqY_Djg3wmbSJOcgNIDffut6FqniZuXl_b9YxWNQrrcp6uQCtWjpdF_EzIRFNrw9rtAp3sGky6iOis1SyyMBbYoI9Ka_WhyphenhyphenWZqfzbUvFieOvniw28IjoQYMVred/s1600/103110185903.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534298919862128946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJYgMwCYPuwQqfdBecqqY_Djg3wmbSJOcgNIDffut6FqniZuXl_b9YxWNQrrcp6uQCtWjpdF_EzIRFNrw9rtAp3sGky6iOis1SyyMBbYoI9Ka_WhyphenhyphenWZqfzbUvFieOvniw28IjoQYMVred/s320/103110185903.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Annoyingly enough, the lash glitter doesn't quite show up in the photos :-/...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoW1yV6ludUm9Bh5v-EkZTbU8cONK5Hnq6xKJjOrjbn3nFXEWOgO7G1ulK2e6PQesIHySsKpk7gfrrgZ1zGt1h6COZGrbCDmqGC9w4OBkzuENVevrLAaG92YoB5xgg710npM23-s9t61h/s1600/103110191318.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534303583744086626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoW1yV6ludUm9Bh5v-EkZTbU8cONK5Hnq6xKJjOrjbn3nFXEWOgO7G1ulK2e6PQesIHySsKpk7gfrrgZ1zGt1h6COZGrbCDmqGC9w4OBkzuENVevrLAaG92YoB5xgg710npM23-s9t61h/s320/103110191318.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Stuff I've used for this look...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiWBUqekKpdbTN5H2dOCR3xbf3QRE_yiwl8uj8wyHJ_bh7khhVcBxmkvLgVsrm6dgjxveri6zkWAOP1OB0BUkB6NJujwWBiLoLpOyMZh3QGkoZXcpKJ-cYA5wPTgdfkJ7zQ2MdB8AZ0_M/s1600/103110195203.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534303588291726210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiWBUqekKpdbTN5H2dOCR3xbf3QRE_yiwl8uj8wyHJ_bh7khhVcBxmkvLgVsrm6dgjxveri6zkWAOP1OB0BUkB6NJujwWBiLoLpOyMZh3QGkoZXcpKJ-cYA5wPTgdfkJ7zQ2MdB8AZ0_M/s320/103110195203.jpg" /></a><br /><br />So, here goes another comeback look. And hopefully I mean it this time...<br /><br />I don't know how regularly I'll be able to blog, but I don't plan to abandon this completely, so I <strong>will</strong> be posting in the future. Thanks for reading :).Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-26459909760424623852010-05-19T21:04:00.004+03:002010-05-19T21:35:31.524+03:00Some nail pictures.I admit that I'm posting this as an alternative to nothing at all. At this point I'm literally too busy to focus on writing here :'(, and trust me, I'd love to blog more frequently and will as soon as it's viable. And that's a promise ;).<br /><br />These were taken back in 2009 when I left the blogosphere for a fair period of time...But since I never intended to quit, I took blog-related pictures anyway ;D.<br /><br />NYC Big Money:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpLKuiKZNMveL5VEtlmtdzqySUxposQf1_i_fm9_H6MEkcPQSUKo1awuejk4_MfiaDWTed5dqp1gpCJif89cSI4DpChUUuM7axsharwWNpxPt-ow3tltXi-wjla3mqRgKOjOBvkZFMbLv/s1600/012010163433.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473044760555523234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpLKuiKZNMveL5VEtlmtdzqySUxposQf1_i_fm9_H6MEkcPQSUKo1awuejk4_MfiaDWTed5dqp1gpCJif89cSI4DpChUUuM7axsharwWNpxPt-ow3tltXi-wjla3mqRgKOjOBvkZFMbLv/s320/012010163433.jpg" /></a> Very foil looking. A nice shade for pale complexions. But not the easiest formula to work with. Still, in my opinion the colour makes it worth it. And hey, it's a very cheap one so fair enough :-P.<br /><br />Also, that nail length isn't for me. I kept scratching my face by accident when applying anything to it XD. I've gone back to short, cute & practical ^_^.<br /><br />MAC Girls Will Be Girls:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTW9KT1aRznIOM6jVKIo34d_zLlkwJXj5rYO5vHfJPdbGF14aRHZ-F1k12A1dr2D1ypreshhxm8QNFkJ23557Hy3qvYWfh9VSaqOrnw15qSwh5eFrwMgHU8ioA7OTYjz-Cp3OGYdzXcGqc/s1600/020110001201.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473044767209383602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTW9KT1aRznIOM6jVKIo34d_zLlkwJXj5rYO5vHfJPdbGF14aRHZ-F1k12A1dr2D1ypreshhxm8QNFkJ23557Hy3qvYWfh9VSaqOrnw15qSwh5eFrwMgHU8ioA7OTYjz-Cp3OGYdzXcGqc/s320/020110001201.jpg" /></a>Limited Edition, from Fafi. My only MAC polish & it, like NYC, is also kinda too fluid and hard to work with. But I love the unique colour. Will probably re-photograph this one to get a truer representation.<br /><br />Oriflame Visions Serial Blogger:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYVAkjWiH3evI_muvjP4-9Cx7U8GizyUf0SOc4TdzUHCeJMUBt9HNLp9IoP-Vpj_442S0REMwyoVeONcB0PiTq2rnoKTJ7rlu43XQ2ME698kPpNzF-njgLMzEQbeI7MkKngGFOErso_M2/s1600/022710213831.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473044775161330066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYVAkjWiH3evI_muvjP4-9Cx7U8GizyUf0SOc4TdzUHCeJMUBt9HNLp9IoP-Vpj_442S0REMwyoVeONcB0PiTq2rnoKTJ7rlu43XQ2ME698kPpNzF-njgLMzEQbeI7MkKngGFOErso_M2/s320/022710213831.jpg" /></a>Love the name. Love the fact that it makes a great glittery top coat for anything I care to throw it over. Its texture is like rough sugar because of the glitter bits (lol).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbJp16TRZ1bTG1d5tvKUNQfuBXmGA0rKyQTTZUwyBd101_eoB907OiEUdUR_8qjSUvP2SqU_tTM5GwTP1pJvYLkhHMjqGLQSX2Rd5IC0Umi06qgTw63j_rck8-yDjealAbYR6FdyBsvLL/s1600/022710213810.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473044774527234994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbJp16TRZ1bTG1d5tvKUNQfuBXmGA0rKyQTTZUwyBd101_eoB907OiEUdUR_8qjSUvP2SqU_tTM5GwTP1pJvYLkhHMjqGLQSX2Rd5IC0Umi06qgTw63j_rck8-yDjealAbYR6FdyBsvLL/s320/022710213810.jpg" /></a>That's it for tonight. Thanks for reading :). Will do my best to write <strong>and</strong> comment more.<br /><br />P.S. Thank you all <strong><u>SO much</u></strong> for the birthday comments :). Sending wishes of cake to all who requested it XD ^_^.Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-56982603321080049002010-04-24T22:43:00.011+03:002010-04-24T23:37:35.807+03:00Birthday look, cake & thoughts. 21 years old now...So, today's my birthday.<br /><br />[Well, when I started working on this entry, it was still Saturday, so there :-P. I wasn't lying when I typed that ;D.]<br /><br />I am now 21, and to be honest I do feel old. One of my brothers is twelve as of the 19th, and I remember myself being twelve. It's really damn scary.<br /><br />It's not the 'growing old' aspect of it that scares me. It's the change and how time passes, not in relation to me but sort of historically if that even makes sense, how things that I live through will be the next generation's past...<br /><br />When I get gloomy, I force myself to stop thinking ('brooding' would probably fit better here), so here are my look, cake etc. & am being positive :D.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">[I do feel wonderful for making it this far though. Thank you God.]</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWDhhkOLJb-jp3RIw7bVLggxd8kv7IPh2qK_eJFKC30oegy7FQo1LgVIHSbIg80r2VfaSl5Ikh22JcBcyMuK3vvkIyst_aYwLIXVRC9MHwodE_DoYrl8luJsQphYjrcYkA0Lvm7iVcvbM/s1600/042410171731.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463796287908762018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWDhhkOLJb-jp3RIw7bVLggxd8kv7IPh2qK_eJFKC30oegy7FQo1LgVIHSbIg80r2VfaSl5Ikh22JcBcyMuK3vvkIyst_aYwLIXVRC9MHwodE_DoYrl8luJsQphYjrcYkA0Lvm7iVcvbM/s320/042410171731.jpg" /></a><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">Face:</span></strong> The usual. Tigi concealer, Tesco foundation, Bourjois mineral powder & contouring powder from that fake YSL kit. And a whole lot of brushes. A foundation brush truly's brilliant to work with.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">Eyes:</span></strong> First, a soft wash of NYX Apricot Moose. Over that I applied Sleek Eye Dust in Inferno. I lined my eyes with Too Faced's Ruby Slippers metallic pencil (lovely :D) and used the lighter end of Oriflame's Aladdin & Jasmine duo liner on my waterline. Curled lashes & threw on mascara [Avon SuperSHOCK] too, naturally.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">Cheeks:</span></strong> Revlon Leading Lady Blush in Smoky Rose, applied lightly & diffused over the apples. An unusual way of wearing blush for me, but I thought it'd work here.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">Lips:</span></strong> Stila It Gloss in Fetching. It is ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEnb7vMB_dj_s5pN7GK4Il97XOAZKZi8v2vCKlI8lz4hck3_qwElos7ETqgLisjl7QlSdgj6aFAOXADHqFdUG8NfAMEUe5Z1JeXc2R4kTH2hkXUkuQvD3JN2PThrarpFCsQ9CiG14-b_no/s1600/042410233038.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463797453485835010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEnb7vMB_dj_s5pN7GK4Il97XOAZKZi8v2vCKlI8lz4hck3_qwElos7ETqgLisjl7QlSdgj6aFAOXADHqFdUG8NfAMEUe5Z1JeXc2R4kTH2hkXUkuQvD3JN2PThrarpFCsQ9CiG14-b_no/s320/042410233038.jpg" /></a>Here's a smiling pic, because after all this <strong>is</strong> a birthday post...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIcC8cvSDZXdo4oBTuiBYoowManMSKrjh4QieM-joJnLhjuy_UUNwyKFUdFXF4U7g19iNwGtHRBEQ9LvKJcK84wy8D_H1UMkrAzTGQ5R_7kVKfk0nX1Ru1BnJdNAZ7BIeBUeiV8p_AEoS9/s1600/042410171457.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463799257635749730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIcC8cvSDZXdo4oBTuiBYoowManMSKrjh4QieM-joJnLhjuy_UUNwyKFUdFXF4U7g19iNwGtHRBEQ9LvKJcK84wy8D_H1UMkrAzTGQ5R_7kVKfk0nX1Ru1BnJdNAZ7BIeBUeiV8p_AEoS9/s320/042410171457.jpg" /></a>And I wish the one below hadn't turned out this blue...But my phone tends to do that.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhWwZvgIzm4cc4TNtdaPcKGGmmCAQ7qykOQKvtESwAhySqHxd8Pw0PQH0Z9J8DsJ5Dz6sp64EwDOdYcLfu4CcVjipyv6_qkpE6Sh8VMkg4JgAFXGImM3QWQGK77yiFUxKiEwE75hh9k8v/s1600/042410171705.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463798868148131586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhWwZvgIzm4cc4TNtdaPcKGGmmCAQ7qykOQKvtESwAhySqHxd8Pw0PQH0Z9J8DsJ5Dz6sp64EwDOdYcLfu4CcVjipyv6_qkpE6Sh8VMkg4JgAFXGImM3QWQGK77yiFUxKiEwE75hh9k8v/s320/042410171705.jpg" /></a>I'll post the eye close-ups just to illustrate how out of practice I am where those are concerned. Must keep trying then :-P. It's the only way to improve.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKoT9KP_sUcfEQCErGM_6WWKIUdG1ihgD02w7OIXivWHgF9j08Zk5RV5NZQaIqw00Ak5cz4OrPkwbz6inW3boRpOkd9IhWikYyW1Dq67dSniAQX9Nl4zvBVPz4D9saOyuzhmtvAVfyTFd/s1600/042410172102.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463800763166259394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKoT9KP_sUcfEQCErGM_6WWKIUdG1ihgD02w7OIXivWHgF9j08Zk5RV5NZQaIqw00Ak5cz4OrPkwbz6inW3boRpOkd9IhWikYyW1Dq67dSniAQX9Nl4zvBVPz4D9saOyuzhmtvAVfyTFd/s320/042410172102.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8V-2tnnJYKNjhZykyvfGIapnkC8-VarLENjUCW4LYoUdQkDF6LNjfa1y1W9VqGY0OuFmNKHzPVp07VdDSlT-yiP716JOPBRJp5MCUgFJAq1kqT-lOOqi8Sz7Xf2kE7JfiUUvJL1QCB8Pc/s1600/042410171944.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463800759020164866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8V-2tnnJYKNjhZykyvfGIapnkC8-VarLENjUCW4LYoUdQkDF6LNjfa1y1W9VqGY0OuFmNKHzPVp07VdDSlT-yiP716JOPBRJp5MCUgFJAq1kqT-lOOqi8Sz7Xf2kE7JfiUUvJL1QCB8Pc/s320/042410171944.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Cake:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cmUIbgZc8nIi3dhx-y5N3e8afpwxO2L-G1bWPANHL8QH4kWEVNDfbkfF_9UEA0pycHNUOwjUQfzzYVKrf96wdKQbMtjz3KdRES9RXBj9_u-E7CRDzgCVGr5DWmIapco9X5oZaU3hvxIs/s1600/042410174949.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463800771317142290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cmUIbgZc8nIi3dhx-y5N3e8afpwxO2L-G1bWPANHL8QH4kWEVNDfbkfF_9UEA0pycHNUOwjUQfzzYVKrf96wdKQbMtjz3KdRES9RXBj9_u-E7CRDzgCVGr5DWmIapco9X5oZaU3hvxIs/s320/042410174949.jpg" /></a>The tradition of using paper numbers continues ;D. And here it is without them...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rBalS5ZR6VU92LatDcU0IFxkGvRdxnRMbCUw0jJrGONPVPcMjr_DQMJS8xgaKkAj3bjP9WdZaC7RyUiHbpUnQjk7olf_OYn231rf6ZTuLqFtnVfxCz6o9XomXWYpcjjyrp3YOWfex_rY/s1600/042410174701.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463800765732211410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rBalS5ZR6VU92LatDcU0IFxkGvRdxnRMbCUw0jJrGONPVPcMjr_DQMJS8xgaKkAj3bjP9WdZaC7RyUiHbpUnQjk7olf_OYn231rf6ZTuLqFtnVfxCz6o9XomXWYpcjjyrp3YOWfex_rY/s320/042410174701.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Oh, and of course I bought it. I cant't bake (and that's probably fairly apparent, lol XD). Thanks for reading :). Am passing out after I'm done with this - must get some sleep.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1CLsmbIj9cV6jmmwNEnHaSyUoSzyqDs2pbEMsP2EBvqbzNLGd46PLlhsRyXP4gKOzNJHR65Fc_xaOuz9RuCuHEhw2uiJspqwE3vs_o6B4PCzfZyNpV443Xk4YBfcVyd0on4_J9MeMOtm/s1600/dwell.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463802776726231058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1CLsmbIj9cV6jmmwNEnHaSyUoSzyqDs2pbEMsP2EBvqbzNLGd46PLlhsRyXP4gKOzNJHR65Fc_xaOuz9RuCuHEhw2uiJspqwE3vs_o6B4PCzfZyNpV443Xk4YBfcVyd0on4_J9MeMOtm/s320/dwell.bmp" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtw35bgElSYH1CuFnnnnGkZh7DyQyPm63PuPCjznLWpWK_SmxRvJtB81CPQOkGv1jDC2QWQakW2Jd5qi96XACD8NCCV337XvgkLQRv1QVmQvTs7Hgl3gPOBos9EObiHo5ylGN71LspzVLi/s1600/memories+are+forever.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 96px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 96px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463802783740561442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtw35bgElSYH1CuFnnnnGkZh7DyQyPm63PuPCjznLWpWK_SmxRvJtB81CPQOkGv1jDC2QWQakW2Jd5qi96XACD8NCCV337XvgkLQRv1QVmQvTs7Hgl3gPOBos9EObiHo5ylGN71LspzVLi/s320/memories+are+forever.gif" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPY2zlBRxjmELBJQCOTZgd51mhw2Z9lxOyAdz_Ia1PVaoOx32q6tFHaXGExgvdFYZL1veIFfx8KkpidNn-9b_hRh8aqh13wV-mCFoMJP7sBx2Kbh1f7wQpzRMqaLO5eyHMx1GhHYZNai0/s1600/everything+happens+for+a+reason.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 96px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 96px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463802782631491634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPY2zlBRxjmELBJQCOTZgd51mhw2Z9lxOyAdz_Ia1PVaoOx32q6tFHaXGExgvdFYZL1veIFfx8KkpidNn-9b_hRh8aqh13wV-mCFoMJP7sBx2Kbh1f7wQpzRMqaLO5eyHMx1GhHYZNai0/s320/everything+happens+for+a+reason.jpg" /></a>P.S. In retrospect, I like my smile from last time :). Maybe I'll like today's photos next year.Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-35349806804318784622010-04-13T14:08:00.010+03:002010-04-13T15:12:12.235+03:00Comeback look: green.Maybe because green is the colour of hope[fully I won't mess up this revival]. But to be honest I just felt like working with said colour ;).<br />Or maybe spring has something to do with it. Anyway, pics:<br /><br />[Disclaimer: Out of practice. That applies to everything, actually. Not just photographing.]<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLPNWXh6rMakhAE9M3IyXm8jyr4Y-2qmuL0RmjnoU7eH47oq3Tn8DdeP6sqS2Z-obfxu5fiS_V8kf2-E0fWzxnvY8Kn0jxR98fkaDgdzrWaddy5EsWYpniZnu_5Q9nqjdacsUcLrPrF06/s1600/041310114414.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459579154255512290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLPNWXh6rMakhAE9M3IyXm8jyr4Y-2qmuL0RmjnoU7eH47oq3Tn8DdeP6sqS2Z-obfxu5fiS_V8kf2-E0fWzxnvY8Kn0jxR98fkaDgdzrWaddy5EsWYpniZnu_5Q9nqjdacsUcLrPrF06/s320/041310114414.jpg" /></a>Yes, I <strong>was</strong> half awake at the time. Or half asleep. Depends on your perception.<br /><br />Products:<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dQBJdR-VcaDjwsHes0m8VFsYRJy2Xfowxcc8WxUQgl17o4RSCh81O13GtkmDhmAr-Ft1hC7NGzXIRRazCjahdFU42evD2aZc88CP35Qrihy_L5Kr3yH_XrrQSXS8uP7LaErT0zpisF4M/s1600/041310144658.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459580162359360770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dQBJdR-VcaDjwsHes0m8VFsYRJy2Xfowxcc8WxUQgl17o4RSCh81O13GtkmDhmAr-Ft1hC7NGzXIRRazCjahdFU42evD2aZc88CP35Qrihy_L5Kr3yH_XrrQSXS8uP7LaErT0zpisF4M/s320/041310144658.jpg" /></a> This was my first time using a foundation brush. (OK, so it was marketed as a brush for applying face masks, but it looks just like a foundation brush & works perfectly.)</p><p><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Skin:</span></strong> Good old (half empty by now) Tesco Porcelain, applied with a foundation brush (Oriflame). Powdered with Bourjois Mineral Radiance in Vanille, contoured with powder from a fake YSL kit. I know, I shouldn't have etc. but I got it for the lovely Asian made eye shadows, not for a fake logo. By the way, it doesn't even copy any real product, it just has the logo slapped on :-/. But the eye shadows are gorgeous & I'll be doing a look with them ;).</p><p>I have a new contouring brush too, Oriflame's Sun Brush. Which, for the record, is <strong>not</strong> slanted as pictured in the catalogue. It's a kabuki. But a good one & one can never have too many brushes :D.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Eyes:</span></strong> Pretty simple. Wet & Wild Envy as a base, NYX Spring Leaf on the lid & a bit of NYX Green Tea on the crease. Lined with my Avon Arabian Glow pencil in Emerald. Inner lining: Avon Glimmerstick in Black Stripe for upper lashlines & a random cheap white kohl for lower lashlines (fine, the brand is Lady Di). Curled lashes & used Avon's SuperSHOCK mascara.</p><p>Mine's Limited Edition. I actually got the whole stripey line (and yes, the packaging was part of the reason :-P) and will be posting pics as soon as I can get an accurate pic of the eye shadow shades.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Cheeks:</span></strong> The Body Shop Shimmer Waves in Blush. Stupidly <span style="color:#ff0000;">not pictured</span>, but if necessary you can look it up under 'The Body Shop' or just see a few of my past looks, I'd been using it fairly frequently.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Lips:</span></strong> Estee Lauder Pure Colour Long Lasting Lipstick in Sugar Honey, from a swap with <a href="http://hannahullabaloo.blogspot.com/">Hanna</a> :).</p><p>[Will be posting up some undeclared past swaps (mostly for reference, I suppose).]</p><p>More pictures...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJxHgfi9UizcRfxmQg75cpdhCAd6MMoxYCmbvnt30xfvs_KoM5rNXTRHA4f90LivXBaM3SStQTRHk3z0f33qlxewDmVfV58GRkzRCzQV0qpJBjlOgtZqhwFb8p-m0dohcx93AwLM6jg-3/s1600/041310114444.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459587305954674674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJxHgfi9UizcRfxmQg75cpdhCAd6MMoxYCmbvnt30xfvs_KoM5rNXTRHA4f90LivXBaM3SStQTRHk3z0f33qlxewDmVfV58GRkzRCzQV0qpJBjlOgtZqhwFb8p-m0dohcx93AwLM6jg-3/s320/041310114444.jpg" /></a> I <strong>still</strong> look ugly when I smile. Some things will never change ;).</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQG2GmKfoukVqM58BQh5rjQqb8JoQ4DoUF6lIwcCU0OPptsH5J88o2KZGCpHIikLg_lSNhqF8861Qi5bI6UMXqwwU8iCq6JGUJEJmkYg0wWfrV-UU-haqSjDaj8-QzaZLHOk1dhCFxAwYh/s1600/041310115009.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459588503994230562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQG2GmKfoukVqM58BQh5rjQqb8JoQ4DoUF6lIwcCU0OPptsH5J88o2KZGCpHIikLg_lSNhqF8861Qi5bI6UMXqwwU8iCq6JGUJEJmkYg0wWfrV-UU-haqSjDaj8-QzaZLHOk1dhCFxAwYh/s320/041310115009.jpg" /></a>And finally, the wonky angles I sometimes seek in order to get an OK picture...</p><br /><p></p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NUgYUQ_XCj-YU3cUJYsm5e53hRDZFchmgOPd3kjsIvQDCzaWFw-cYQ0OsUeoHV265z2skbg0gPwOcdky34cOqCP1AWlmdGD5049KRSZDvpMV26F5VIUNTwQMQAD-pB_9NRukGHtIZjfC/s1600/041310115039.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459589049835667986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NUgYUQ_XCj-YU3cUJYsm5e53hRDZFchmgOPd3kjsIvQDCzaWFw-cYQ0OsUeoHV265z2skbg0gPwOcdky34cOqCP1AWlmdGD5049KRSZDvpMV26F5VIUNTwQMQAD-pB_9NRukGHtIZjfC/s320/041310115039.jpg" /></a>See the shadow? That's my arm >:-).</p><p>Finally, not really make-up related, but this is stuck in my head :-P...</p><p><embed height="250" width="420" src="http://www.4shared.com/embed/232004383/3ff76ce0" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></p><p>It <strong>has</strong> infected my brain. Lol.</p><p>And this concludes the entry. Thanks for reading :).</p>Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-77838986624998405042010-04-06T21:30:00.003+03:002010-04-06T21:37:34.740+03:00If you clicked on this, thanks. 'Cause I plan to resume blogging.[Hopefully I still have readers :-P.]<br /><br />My last post was written six months ago... But I finally have an internet connection, a laptop, and the will to blog again ;). It may take me a while to get the hang of it all (again), but I do have some ideas to work upon.<br /><br />So do expect new posts on here, and thanks again for not forgetting me :).<br /><br />Enter Diamond Enigma 2010.<br /><br />CrisCrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-53271780202472770482009-10-26T01:51:00.001+02:002009-10-26T01:53:23.359+02:00Why I have been (& sadly will be) neglecting my blog.I shall put this down simply.<br />I am moving (or rather relocating), & will not have stable internet access for a (hopefully not incredibly long) while. So, I'll have to take a break from blogging.<br />To everyone who reads this, thank you :). Will do my best to be back soon.<br />Au revoir.<br /><br />CrisCrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-32243021834353330342009-10-17T22:56:00.013+03:002009-10-17T23:48:36.702+03:00Can't think of a title. Just another post with a look & swaps.[Sorry if this post is badly written, I'm pretty tired.]<br /><br />*The pics for the palettes collection post have been taken ;) & that'll probably be up next. Unless it's the tags. I'm behind on my tags again. (I always am, it's getting ridiculous...)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 1 [The USA].</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;"></span></strong><br />(For my Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimising Skin Refinisher mini, unused Veet facial wax tube, and some extras.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hn-gbbMD7dUm0VYo6EvFKQ-0IQM6-Mi0iHIellndfK4pwGk6P-_urQVATyCmHckCnDm8pacVUnWGb2c2zhh4uI1dOveGtKUGZtMuLGxwwndiakJcB54DvzBm1ah8eT6BnaWca9MNJcGc/s1600-h/092109173219.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393658606029934994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hn-gbbMD7dUm0VYo6EvFKQ-0IQM6-Mi0iHIellndfK4pwGk6P-_urQVATyCmHckCnDm8pacVUnWGb2c2zhh4uI1dOveGtKUGZtMuLGxwwndiakJcB54DvzBm1ah8eT6BnaWca9MNJcGc/s320/092109173219.jpg" /></a> I love Bourjois stuff :D. The extras were pretty nice too ;).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 2 [England].</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;"></span></strong><br />(For my mini Juicy Tube and lots of extras, 'cause I was just <strong>so</strong> happy about hers ^_^.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3ND6IkycWA5UxwROEC67gXd5TSOrHEfCfXFh22vzu7dkm9n5uynxxtjw-kZFMY2cz3x5eucmw3LB9YarKGB0wnYZ3PsKmSwrzrKRorLZV3t-JyQ1H0IWVkH2SgJ0oIec_t9-Yti9W7eB/s1600-h/092109173328.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393659063957152498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3ND6IkycWA5UxwROEC67gXd5TSOrHEfCfXFh22vzu7dkm9n5uynxxtjw-kZFMY2cz3x5eucmw3LB9YarKGB0wnYZ3PsKmSwrzrKRorLZV3t-JyQ1H0IWVkH2SgJ0oIec_t9-Yti9W7eB/s320/092109173328.jpg" /></a>Bourjois powder in Miel Dore (my new fave contouring shade), and as an extra, a Red Earth (my first item from that brand ^_^!) eye shadow in GR048 (a beautiful sparkly blue grey) :).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 3 [Scotland].</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;"></span></strong><br />(I got her a Korres Jasmine Lip Butter and added extras too ^_^.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHpwJXU5dzI38YOA7Gx-KJ34ZU9_YjpbQ6dc13tRWTV9i38U_zfgRmks8ELwOVJGxujWTxwptxdL-Qxa-zIsEcoP7yXZMLdGRGSWGn_2PHzXixkVTbQKS8RjttvX08PcBnSsCY89AzxMw8/s1600-h/092109173450.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393662499212348962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHpwJXU5dzI38YOA7Gx-KJ34ZU9_YjpbQ6dc13tRWTV9i38U_zfgRmks8ELwOVJGxujWTxwptxdL-Qxa-zIsEcoP7yXZMLdGRGSWGn_2PHzXixkVTbQKS8RjttvX08PcBnSsCY89AzxMw8/s320/092109173450.jpg" /></a>We agreed to swap for the Sleek Safari palette (and isn't it gorgeous :D?), and I also asked for the Jemma Kidd kabuki brush as an extra. But she added even <strong>more</strong> extras ^_^! I got a sample of Lush's Daddy-O shampoo (<strong>recommended</strong> - leaves hair clean but not dehydrated & does enhance its blondeness ;D), a Barry M kohl pencil in 4, and <strong>catalogues</strong> :D - well, a Benefit catalogue & a GOSH make-up look card ;). I love this kind of paper stuff but rarely receive any, so this was an incredibly lovely surprise ^_^.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 4 [England, Kaleidoscope swapper].</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;"></span></strong><br />(I got her a Korres Quince Lip Butter, Manhattan waterproof mascara, Oriflame Seeing Is Believing eye cream, Oriflame rose face cream, my two Lancome mini sunscreens, and of course, extras.)<br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393666864220824418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKK6Z6C-dOyIRWEyLynivY4omtYAmI_4ET_KrsuxcNj3xZXwR_eMpR0R3aRqWq9KQizE63_DwgXsSeM4XFD_j54K3IuS3m4pL9OumU_aPz_3iwvCMm_nxYcbiOYs8TJZp531ctO2pc1csB/s320/101209142032.jpg" />The palette's by a UK brand called W7 - yes, I know I already have too many eye shadows, but I was craving a palette like this one :-P. Also pictured are GOSH On Stage Cool Lip Jams in 101 (blue) and 105 (purple), Lip Smackers lip gloss in Starburst Raspberry, Revlon eye shadow in Riviera Blue (had that, swapped it to her & got the very same one back, lol), NYX Chrome eye shadow in Java and ArtDeco eye shadows in 206 and 376. The double-ended lipstick (Astor Double Excellence in 017) was an extra ;).<br /><br />Close-ups:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZEFZg0zLNt7dcFGtUPYH0CsXJIK1mTVG16hjAJ1Ngzgg-GBmXdnM__KPYP6MGtF5AF2RLYx5happaJzhAxQgHIZWJ1B1eCX4eJNXdbpH0S7_tqd9T5md6UIi1J3KIT5LNxVC7rvHBc8L/s1600-h/101209142245.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393669147031197474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZEFZg0zLNt7dcFGtUPYH0CsXJIK1mTVG16hjAJ1Ngzgg-GBmXdnM__KPYP6MGtF5AF2RLYx5happaJzhAxQgHIZWJ1B1eCX4eJNXdbpH0S7_tqd9T5md6UIi1J3KIT5LNxVC7rvHBc8L/s320/101209142245.jpg" /></a>This swap actually arrived with a relatively large hole on the envelope, but somehow nothing was missing :D. (Am I lucky or what?) I suppose the palette stopped things from falling out ;D.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnp8kmc8mzh-sVDdYF55qpaA0qUaAZQIiagAtFW0570lqewKG5Oi_u9-z1pkW2w_-cidyKyTG-YFwLuD8opkeO6QxPXoO0fdNDj7XlGukd99-qz7SSvAhtnp57QT8WXUoaQmU0HyI0cCFs/s1600-h/101209142345.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393669540705699346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnp8kmc8mzh-sVDdYF55qpaA0qUaAZQIiagAtFW0570lqewKG5Oi_u9-z1pkW2w_-cidyKyTG-YFwLuD8opkeO6QxPXoO0fdNDj7XlGukd99-qz7SSvAhtnp57QT8WXUoaQmU0HyI0cCFs/s320/101209142345.jpg" /></a>Oh, and this palette has 77 colours ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaX_8SDogieCzIU0Wwiig4ut-Czj-3piLSLAQ1fesqqB2ZRKUXdTYvOWNYs93gitQobQ42AjYDNASnWZb-vlBXnS1H6NgXTBs_zyZFP_klZ_u5pBYSGpf4ej8BRrdL-JUuLb8aNdMpECJt/s1600-h/101209142634.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393669748742912690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaX_8SDogieCzIU0Wwiig4ut-Czj-3piLSLAQ1fesqqB2ZRKUXdTYvOWNYs93gitQobQ42AjYDNASnWZb-vlBXnS1H6NgXTBs_zyZFP_klZ_u5pBYSGpf4ej8BRrdL-JUuLb8aNdMpECJt/s320/101209142634.jpg" /></a>Now for the look. I promise to do a look with no blue on the eyes next :-P. This one's blue based again though, 'cause it's just such a pretty colour ;D, especially with dark eyes like mine.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiKpw6YJzelcOYmTB0oVPgnHr4d42NLiN6FfWGmylEDBZO-41raIGnG2tIth9yVrTB8qscOu35I-trFX8iNGLnCEPuiBwBnGcr6GTmNi45QkPUL3URRMrNzqPyVeFStIZQ4Z1BUnp8hsx/s1600-h/DSC00396.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393651896624189042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiKpw6YJzelcOYmTB0oVPgnHr4d42NLiN6FfWGmylEDBZO-41raIGnG2tIth9yVrTB8qscOu35I-trFX8iNGLnCEPuiBwBnGcr6GTmNi45QkPUL3URRMrNzqPyVeFStIZQ4Z1BUnp8hsx/s320/DSC00396.JPG" /></a> This look's very simple (almost too embarrassingly simple to blog about :-P), yet has impact ;).<br /><br />Apologies for this pic's [lack of] quality:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4OVYTLoSLpFpWHbjPU1FtuqrndLQCOihbeYXit9s4gV5ys2b-sKEz_w1IL60mnmh-Fjk88pyjWOFeg3jy3WhAEPySPzrGc3gaiiItqaAE5ZL1LFukNxm6i65tu-SwRA8kjZ2K57vVGNvm/s1600-h/101709215743.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393652715613658898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4OVYTLoSLpFpWHbjPU1FtuqrndLQCOihbeYXit9s4gV5ys2b-sKEz_w1IL60mnmh-Fjk88pyjWOFeg3jy3WhAEPySPzrGc3gaiiItqaAE5ZL1LFukNxm6i65tu-SwRA8kjZ2K57vVGNvm/s320/101709215743.jpg" /></a><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Skin:</span></strong> I tried my Avon loose mineral foundation (in Soft Ivory) for the first time today, & I must say I'm very impressed - it's so beautifully pale :). NYX Concealer In A Jar in Fair took care of the under eye area, and as usual I used my Tigi Fixx-It Stick on any spots.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Eyes:</span></strong> I started with Revlon Riviera Blue matte eye shadow, then changed my mind >:-D and covered my lids (over the Revlon, why not :-P) with Mark Retro Peacock. (The shades are quite close, but Riviera Blue is matte while Retro Peacock has fine glitter.) I filled in the area from lid to brow with white (I used the very top right shade from my W7 Paintbox - probably just to be difficult & make my products picture look bulky :-/, 'cause any white will do) and lined the lower lashline with silver (Oriflame Visions glitter pencil in Silver Snow). Finished off with curled lashes & mascara. That's it.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Cheeks:</span></strong> The cheek colour from my Too Faced Love Lisa palette on the apples & spread out. Looks nice & glowy but you can't quite pin down whether there's a product on there ;). I like that effect :).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Lips:</span></strong> Boots No7 Moisture Drench lipstick in Cameo.<br /><br />More pictures...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUjKNwzGIR3-yu24KQwBWIJ3g8A632OT9x7PO9BXdJDJvSil4X-nkUw0XV0T74tcyy8ibn2WFqTIHg-dz4szNz1CMEKJqAEaDuE7Y_LtGVlvLtDz4OP-z1Qrl63Y8g9XsUKtpQcOgZLy_g/s1600-h/DSC00389.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393657372315347522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUjKNwzGIR3-yu24KQwBWIJ3g8A632OT9x7PO9BXdJDJvSil4X-nkUw0XV0T74tcyy8ibn2WFqTIHg-dz4szNz1CMEKJqAEaDuE7Y_LtGVlvLtDz4OP-z1Qrl63Y8g9XsUKtpQcOgZLy_g/s320/DSC00389.JPG" /></a>I wish this next one hadn't come out faded. But I still like it & will post it anyway.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUg9m1btt1AYW1phb7zrL4OCJBf3_WJTjY_l7UViSWaUov_PVenw1C8wS2tfwjOuoLUlJVm1Fu8TxGLkV09T58JDFJZF7aKPJeYXdwa2oRe7Eqe415OTzi3bjAyQ8JxODZBvNpOPEant3/s1600-h/DSC00388.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393657597711686706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUg9m1btt1AYW1phb7zrL4OCJBf3_WJTjY_l7UViSWaUov_PVenw1C8wS2tfwjOuoLUlJVm1Fu8TxGLkV09T58JDFJZF7aKPJeYXdwa2oRe7Eqe415OTzi3bjAyQ8JxODZBvNpOPEant3/s320/DSC00388.JPG" /></a>Or maybe I like it <strong>because</strong> it's faded >:-D?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfEvTohDlGS84-NE6WpX5g2cd0yjlAqOAcgsSAGvPKv33kN7_CJdMNkKv9m3IK0-IV6fQK4j8kP9HUGoUArc_RWeJChmoqfN1vZgqvFRsRkdcczfyXNuRgSw5ijqT_bplM0j6BklflMcL/s1600-h/DSC00399.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393657767324209922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfEvTohDlGS84-NE6WpX5g2cd0yjlAqOAcgsSAGvPKv33kN7_CJdMNkKv9m3IK0-IV6fQK4j8kP9HUGoUArc_RWeJChmoqfN1vZgqvFRsRkdcczfyXNuRgSw5ijqT_bplM0j6BklflMcL/s320/DSC00399.JPG" /></a>I almost deleted that one because of that shoebox, but ended up keeping it.<br /><br />Thanks for reading :). Regular quality blogging should resume soon.Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-38517917597312204542009-10-09T07:39:00.024+03:002009-10-09T08:31:26.801+03:00My Make-Up Collection Part 4: Face Enhancers.Nice title, right? That's what I call my cheek stuff ;). I don't have too many of these products (compared to eye or lip stuff), but it's still a nice & useful lot :).<br /><br />I keep them in here...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBbzItFy3xozdQHpYX3HH1ukjjlCJkQ1lB6jRIpxFDVSar0RKhg3bjYsBE0ls9QpDCm_YCq4MQLisATmI8LOG-JyJY5q4Rak3_0PqZCLTW2QGR7pDjXLR7cGa4LmPIs8GiR4E6Qxutu-A/s1600-h/100409170232.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390456852785906354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBbzItFy3xozdQHpYX3HH1ukjjlCJkQ1lB6jRIpxFDVSar0RKhg3bjYsBE0ls9QpDCm_YCq4MQLisATmI8LOG-JyJY5q4Rak3_0PqZCLTW2QGR7pDjXLR7cGa4LmPIs8GiR4E6Qxutu-A/s320/100409170232.jpg" /></a> This is everything laid out on my Hello Kitty bag ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOMjUZj7R4ex-sybIHYWCa2jE7hjeR-GPbjpGzaWMRn1u_1hi3TRjz57zI1QPTIWjZ9IkfUbLT4KniTjSfZ5lMRsf2LNw6BfX-6vwWSBmrXz5zcFE-BuCyUJkm5r5zZqc94d-sPLuJmCW/s1600-h/100409170619.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390457288015714802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOMjUZj7R4ex-sybIHYWCa2jE7hjeR-GPbjpGzaWMRn1u_1hi3TRjz57zI1QPTIWjZ9IkfUbLT4KniTjSfZ5lMRsf2LNw6BfX-6vwWSBmrXz5zcFE-BuCyUJkm5r5zZqc94d-sPLuJmCW/s320/100409170619.jpg" /></a>Well, you cannot see every single product, but it does fit most in one go. Can't imagine doing that with my eye shadows :-P...<br /><br />I'll begin with my Everyday Minerals minis ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ddgRkZPhzVPTOaDvS_KdR_TFynPs1emzJnt3kMi2CUezuRzS8dL_-3v-h2xmfHvi6oUduo-bAkX2-DFsiISSobwZ6RyGWcrEHMAy6WIKHzBA6yB2enK10II-vhhyphenhyphenfsq07MN31xmRTu3d/s1600-h/100409171125.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390457947792271058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ddgRkZPhzVPTOaDvS_KdR_TFynPs1emzJnt3kMi2CUezuRzS8dL_-3v-h2xmfHvi6oUduo-bAkX2-DFsiISSobwZ6RyGWcrEHMAy6WIKHzBA6yB2enK10II-vhhyphenhyphenfsq07MN31xmRTu3d/s320/100409171125.jpg" /></a> Everyday Minerals mini blushes in All Smiles, Anytime, B & B, Best Friends, Chit Chat, Cookie Sheet, Corner Office, Jump Rope, Once And Again, Pink Ribbon, Plum Dust, Photo Album and Theme Park. (Also pictured is a sample of Pure Luxe Cheeky, but I swapped that off.)<br /><br />Estee Lauder and MAC...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD6BFo_mpBoenJdIA8ueG-jDjpYAbfEnrott2It1J28K4s5Dd1eK-paosamZHIZSl5paT-29oadjkcKKMVmReoV8_IjqkE3l7391G8tAP6FT8txznWbwz8opSggBU_bX5LqQBu8Per0zR/s1600-h/100409171318.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390458623081337858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD6BFo_mpBoenJdIA8ueG-jDjpYAbfEnrott2It1J28K4s5Dd1eK-paosamZHIZSl5paT-29oadjkcKKMVmReoV8_IjqkE3l7391G8tAP6FT8txznWbwz8opSggBU_bX5LqQBu8Per0zR/s320/100409171318.jpg" /></a>Estee Lauder Deluxe All-Over Face Compact containing Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer Bronzer in 2, and Tender Blush in Pink Kiss, Rosette and Petal, Estee Lauder mini Soft Matte Bronzer, MAC Fafi Powder Blush in Hipness and Hello Kitty Beauty Powder Blush in Tippy.<br /><br />Elf and Asian brand stuff...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV885MzhnefBcOrms4h4Pzw0IVSmqaNgi1IAdW3Q4ZJcWmd1VU9PWZkrqxYGFtAnnU693n8pMqr-Wjw26_sILlZ7aZAwTONQ3NxiOjrLW37_X79v3gWpVSaNG4-6YdsgZrLZMBTyZAnI5H/s1600-h/100409171441.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390459191860805922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV885MzhnefBcOrms4h4Pzw0IVSmqaNgi1IAdW3Q4ZJcWmd1VU9PWZkrqxYGFtAnnU693n8pMqr-Wjw26_sILlZ7aZAwTONQ3NxiOjrLW37_X79v3gWpVSaNG4-6YdsgZrLZMBTyZAnI5H/s320/100409171441.jpg" /></a>Elf Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Sunkissed, Warm Tan and Luminance, Nichido Powder Blush in Sunkissed (it somehow ended up cracked, but I don't mind 'cause I can still use it), and Fashion 21 Fine Blush Powder in 1.<br /><br />Wet & Wild, Revlon and Mary Kay.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh10y9xKqiy58nJwjn_CcGda5RUfV-bjQs4FxfARxJKhOQHXAQ_9sl0wYu9H7ZVHZlP1c99UmzScnIoMfqQTwnQWSY-Rwfa9CeOH9ZLvU3lykgaPEjLQOoFm-VgMtGoc66_VofT00o-BdhP/s1600-h/100409171614.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390460083327837634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh10y9xKqiy58nJwjn_CcGda5RUfV-bjQs4FxfARxJKhOQHXAQ_9sl0wYu9H7ZVHZlP1c99UmzScnIoMfqQTwnQWSY-Rwfa9CeOH9ZLvU3lykgaPEjLQOoFm-VgMtGoc66_VofT00o-BdhP/s320/100409171614.jpg" /></a>Markwins Eyes & Cheeks palette (there's nothing else written on it :-/), Wet & Wild Silk Finish Blush in Berry Shimmer, Revlon Leading Lady Blush in Smoky Rose, Revlon Pure Confection Highlighting Face Powder, Revlon Cream Blush in Just Peachy, and Mary Kay blushes in Apricot Breeze, Burnished Bronze, Desert Bloom and Pink Meringue.<br /><br />Bourjois ^_^. I <strong>love</strong> Bourjois :D - definitely one of my favourite brands ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmp9ZDgmFAx0CakqnJjBtaSjMWJ9XqpJHmM_v3fCtxCLBeO1fuXXwM5XIYiocMIjzPo3AMgduxouIgPSlk-qtbP2u-mo-4baGbP44sSjIOcETo2RwADAMRga02KsVpkmG5zmbbaWh569-t/s1600-h/100409171804.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390464841843259714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmp9ZDgmFAx0CakqnJjBtaSjMWJ9XqpJHmM_v3fCtxCLBeO1fuXXwM5XIYiocMIjzPo3AMgduxouIgPSlk-qtbP2u-mo-4baGbP44sSjIOcETo2RwADAMRga02KsVpkmG5zmbbaWh569-t/s320/100409171804.jpg" /></a>Delice De Poudre Highlighting Powder, Blushers in Rose Fougue and Rose De Jaspe, and Compact Powders in Miel Dore and Abricote. (Being pale, I use Miel Dore for contouring and Abricote as a peach blusher.)<br /><br />Opened:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tyjZAPrtLGmp83WMRrcmRlYREM4ZEEnoU8ldF3nWLOZZ7NPdl5Ely83cft7H7RyICu2cHLtZRBDWub8PrkLDGXc8S4MC10L4KdGf8_O92nOEIBFWbi-HIGVBjFuZ70D7bymWRS2r4Wje/s1600-h/100409171933.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390461020182059330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tyjZAPrtLGmp83WMRrcmRlYREM4ZEEnoU8ldF3nWLOZZ7NPdl5Ely83cft7H7RyICu2cHLtZRBDWub8PrkLDGXc8S4MC10L4KdGf8_O92nOEIBFWbi-HIGVBjFuZ70D7bymWRS2r4Wje/s320/100409171933.jpg" /></a><br />Various products in see-through packaging:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8w1oxwq3E0qPrgeSej7ddBWAoHp3HhJ3HRYrJID0t24niY37omd_2PXjxX9VQpyXHJU3fYORHcgdtmGGktyO48V7rjC5TXXdaQsT63aU2xzy1d1QpWw_lLfSEVKe1qS0uCy71e3n03Ly/s1600-h/100409172118.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390461371123927842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8w1oxwq3E0qPrgeSej7ddBWAoHp3HhJ3HRYrJID0t24niY37omd_2PXjxX9VQpyXHJU3fYORHcgdtmGGktyO48V7rjC5TXXdaQsT63aU2xzy1d1QpWw_lLfSEVKe1qS0uCy71e3n03Ly/s320/100409172118.jpg" /></a>Physicians Formula Organic Wear Bronzer, Charm Colour Face Colour in FB5, IsaDora Diamond Glow, The Body Shop Shimmer Waves in 02 Blush, Stila Illuminating Finishing Powder in Gold and Sugar Sweet Cheeks in Cupcake.<br /><br />Various products in opaque packaging:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimiUr2us5JLld9yA4O4sJkAsu0b25r7g13-kgHeVOtF84povXvvD2crQG-nICahMuwU0Dkz793WpF1M5ULvtLzzKLEE7Sh4Tqe7iCAqXmIdRS3ZqsMQMLatF6ajbC5xvw3Nkr4pAgoDRwk/s1600-h/100409172244.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390461790986691634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimiUr2us5JLld9yA4O4sJkAsu0b25r7g13-kgHeVOtF84povXvvD2crQG-nICahMuwU0Dkz793WpF1M5ULvtLzzKLEE7Sh4Tqe7iCAqXmIdRS3ZqsMQMLatF6ajbC5xvw3Nkr4pAgoDRwk/s320/100409172244.jpg" /></a>Models Prefer Blush in Pretty In Paisley, Luscious Cosmetics Luscious Blooms Blush & Highlighter Duo in Coral Gables, my Oriflame shimmer balls I can't remember the official name for :-P (and that cream pot isn't their actual packaging either >:-D - I've moved them), Cargo Mini Medium Bronzer, Tarte Cheek Stain in Flush and Pout Flush Blush in Fuchsia Fusion.<br /><br />Opened:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZ6sjFUeISSeq-6Wr2Ms2xEE0ayLqf7vz8qnwy3h4gHCtN6eXB-aMOb08qcPQnCuBLb4wzWBtTkwWM0eqDw3_RgzW8Dakjq9WN_sr-p8C2QSTz9FxG-NAiqG448VkZ-fQtBhLN0-x5x_Q/s1600-h/100409172335.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390462325747281250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZ6sjFUeISSeq-6Wr2Ms2xEE0ayLqf7vz8qnwy3h4gHCtN6eXB-aMOb08qcPQnCuBLb4wzWBtTkwWM0eqDw3_RgzW8Dakjq9WN_sr-p8C2QSTz9FxG-NAiqG448VkZ-fQtBhLN0-x5x_Q/s320/100409172335.jpg" /></a>That's it ^_^. Of course, I do have blushes in palettes, but those will be published within the palettes section, coming soon ;D. Thanks for reading :).Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-15634259863615451652009-10-05T00:56:00.024+03:002009-10-05T02:27:16.112+03:00A tag & my swap with Hanna ^_^.*10 labels instead of 20 per post (which was not enough for me either)?!? <strong>Thanks</strong> >:-@.<br /><br />[I'll do the Daily Essentials tag next ;). Must take the necessary pictures for it.]<br /><br />So, I was tagged by the lovely ladies at <a href="http://italianbeautyblog.blogspot.com/">Italian Beauty Blog</a> and <a href="http://adventurouspurplekoala.blogspot.com/">The Adventurous Purple Koala</a> (check them out, I love promoting the Euro blogosphere ;D) with the "I think you are an awesome girl" tag ^_^. Thanks :).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYTbbTv5mWX1oTqEkJBbUQY-9i2NSUCqrWELuk7FWDlbgTPUI2YjLWKdD0rQv37d7Q19CxRtCIIs52Y10mHMdY_ASVzwKVh1Xn2PAxoSNEluRTIP2-iagcFr-hJwJ90PPq9r4012sdB7t/s1600-h/awesome+girl.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 319px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388868769534374626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYTbbTv5mWX1oTqEkJBbUQY-9i2NSUCqrWELuk7FWDlbgTPUI2YjLWKdD0rQv37d7Q19CxRtCIIs52Y10mHMdY_ASVzwKVh1Xn2PAxoSNEluRTIP2-iagcFr-hJwJ90PPq9r4012sdB7t/s320/awesome+girl.jpg" /></a>Since I (as way too often, hmmm...) end up posting this later than I should've, I'll leave this open 'cause I'm not sure who has or hasn't been tagged. Any reader of mine can take it - if you regularly read this, I <strong>do</strong> think you're awesome.<br /><br />Here are my ten facts...<br /><br />*I've always wanted a middle name. Or three. Having one name is just...Boring :-P.<br />*My voice changes according to various factors, including but not limited to my mood, what I'm saying and the language I'm speaking. And I don't mean minor changes - I sound like a different person fairly often (which must be odd to others).<br />*I love having blonde hair and dark eyes, I think it's unique and (along with my pale skin) makes me stand out.<br />*I can't do that spreading-lipstick-with-your-lips thing. I just end up clumsily squishing them against each other, and if I wore lip colour while doing it, I would just mess it up.<br />*I'm a fast reader.<br />*I really like being in motion. Buses, cars, planes, trains - anything as long as I'm moving.<br />*I make up my own names for constellations. There's the V sign (as in Victory), and the forever (looks like the mathematical symbol for infinity, which is an 8 lying on its side), and more.<br />*My beauty ideal is pale. (You probably know that.) I honestly don't understand why people use fake tan to lose something attractive they naturally have.<br />*I love taking photographs of anything that's beautiful. That includes make-up. It does <strong>not</strong> include myself. (But for the blog's sake, I try to do 'look' posts as often as I can.)<br />*I'd love it if someone did a make-up video tutorial on Dior Midnight Poison. (I won't do one 'cause I'm not beautiful enough to pull it off without looking like a parody or worse, an insult to the original. Don't argue.)<br /><br />If you do this tag, let me know, I'd love to read your facts ;). Oh, and coming up with mine was sort of hard...But there they are :).<br /><br />For my latest Swap Update, I'll begin with a swap I'd arranged with a fellow blogger ^_^. I love swapping with other bloggers :D. So, here it is ;).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 1 [Malaysia - this was a swap with </span><a href="http://hannahullabaloo.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Hanna</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> ^_^].</span></strong><br /><br />(For my barely used Mary Kate & Ashley LA Style gift set, containing the perfume & a body mist, all in a blue MK & A pouch. And of course I was generous with extras ;D.)<br /><br />I was supposed to receive two glosses and a lip liner, but after no swap showed up two months later, Hanna offered to send me a replacement & allowed me to pick some items from her list. Isn't she a wonderful swapper?<br /><br />So, I got these...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDARXH4tEHqLDg8deUDN_rQ9Q9tDe29RF7eFkiNhqunuoI5De2wJWDQDtDx5NmDRV0xcvwFNl1_fzsk-9evs-GDlwtx0pmcD5ZCUru3zakKKs70zdFwgexgr1aVQ0iB7yVpr7znSSVe5d/s1600-h/090909164454.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388878465057085202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDARXH4tEHqLDg8deUDN_rQ9Q9tDe29RF7eFkiNhqunuoI5De2wJWDQDtDx5NmDRV0xcvwFNl1_fzsk-9evs-GDlwtx0pmcD5ZCUru3zakKKs70zdFwgexgr1aVQ0iB7yVpr7znSSVe5d/s320/090909164454.jpg" /></a> Contact lenses solution minis ;), a Stila Lip Glaze Stick in Brown Sugar (not brown at all when worn - more of a sweet nude), an Estee Lauder mini nail polish in Satin Gold (<strong>so</strong> cute ^_^!), nail polish remover pads, two mini tubes of Lancome sunscreen, and a Cafe Chocolate lip gloss by Amuse.<br /><p>I recommend that gloss for occasions when you need to look and feel more awake. It's a beautiful fresh rose colour and smells <strong>very</strong> strongly of coffee ;D. (If you can't stand the smell of coffee, <strong>do not</strong> get this.)</p><p>But then, three months after the first swap was sent...It showed up!</p>That did take way too long, but I was still happy to receive it :).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCMmzjPrnAbFKj7EPpnLgmO_HvJMJokocODezeyCvzrRr-JJHAoitR94YRNVcDBWRgNzvQaUOFGUXAZn3tW3qhhnv32ANDCgB9Ad5lv-bL_ktKrDy7UODf-TSH7d48JnrlOCnQg8UGnRm/s1600-h/092109173137.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388880648015391362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCMmzjPrnAbFKj7EPpnLgmO_HvJMJokocODezeyCvzrRr-JJHAoitR94YRNVcDBWRgNzvQaUOFGUXAZn3tW3qhhnv32ANDCgB9Ad5lv-bL_ktKrDy7UODf-TSH7d48JnrlOCnQg8UGnRm/s320/092109173137.jpg" /></a> The Estee Lauder gloss looks squished and half empty because it now is :( - it somehow was punctured in the mail and ended up leaking all over the other products. But I've cleaned them up ;), and there's enough of it left for me to try out anyway :D.<br /><br /><p>The Eyeko wipe and lipstick sample were extras :). The actual swap was for the Estee Lauder High Gloss in Berry, Stila It Gloss in Enchanting (bringing my total of It Glosses up to five :D, of which it's my current favourite ^_^), and Stila Glaze Lip Liner in Nude ;).</p>Thanks again to <a href="http://hannahullabaloo.blogspot.com/">Hanna</a> for a wonderful swap ^_^ (we're currently through our second ;D), and I do advise my readers to check out her blog ;).<br /><br /><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 2 [Portugal].</span></strong></p>(For my Elf quad in Nouveau Neutrals, and lots of extras ^_^.)<br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtBcdfrMaMW4MRVlxxBW4v8OpgY6smYrqJK79AOvQfgH_gKyx1quLy-hKzgV2-4ROx7Q7OLYLZm5bh8epNw2tc77y5BV2EyE3FO-VyAXQZsZ6hAIaMqSd5DN7WFIIleTcXPG1JHEWzTCt/s1600-h/091109203838.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388883458616117186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtBcdfrMaMW4MRVlxxBW4v8OpgY6smYrqJK79AOvQfgH_gKyx1quLy-hKzgV2-4ROx7Q7OLYLZm5bh8epNw2tc77y5BV2EyE3FO-VyAXQZsZ6hAIaMqSd5DN7WFIIleTcXPG1JHEWzTCt/s320/091109203838.jpg" /></a>Bourjois eye liner in Fil D'Or - this was on my wishlist, and now I finally have it ^_^. She also made me samples of Avene Hydrance Optimale Riche Hydrating Cream and The Body Shop Moisture Foundation in 1 as extras :). </p><p>She added the foundation 'cause she'd noticed that I was perpetually looking for pale colours. I love it when people add extras specifically to suit me.</p><p>Thanks for reading :).</p>Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-79081854621084697892009-09-29T18:01:00.032+03:002009-09-29T20:14:41.456+03:00Today's look, swaps, new stuff etc. [Warning: Long with lots of pictures.]*Hoping that all our blogger girls in the Philippines are alright & everything gets back to normal as soon as possible.<br /><br />I've noticed that looks are quite liked ;D, so I'm trying to post more of them. Here's my look for today.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4Eii1p4F6Vd3_v8haeShg9KqWQmfvIHyrChv6Gxs9gttX8d1YKWnQXNm4kzbrXyGieXYSQjpsdlab3uyCOb7TKCnP7cnt7kYlY5iJ9E3FDlqaylQs0UXGw0CeGdwk8N-ztnBYpUfZdSM/s1600-h/DSC00344.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386906712710783122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4Eii1p4F6Vd3_v8haeShg9KqWQmfvIHyrChv6Gxs9gttX8d1YKWnQXNm4kzbrXyGieXYSQjpsdlab3uyCOb7TKCnP7cnt7kYlY5iJ9E3FDlqaylQs0UXGw0CeGdwk8N-ztnBYpUfZdSM/s320/DSC00344.JPG" /></a>Huge eyes (enhanced ones :-P), peach cheeks, and nude lips ;). [Finally starring Revlon Nude Attitude. Took me a while >:-) - but better late than never :-P.]<br /><p>This look's product pic is huge - I ended up using so many products that they barely fit onto my Hello Kitty bag. But they're basics & I don't think this is too hard to copy if you are so inclined.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YMbaUIa2CFHBpT0JPShLuX25eiXHnHsszzATKSVVKAGQHkynRA_ABqQTnSh6rgkms9KWEqrmsfPkDDu76MNeNsPbjMO1HIJjUEmxoMJ8ffgAvmCIDWBPkmXnbodVwu1hVoLfmNvh8fVC/s1600-h/092909172607.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386907494393502578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YMbaUIa2CFHBpT0JPShLuX25eiXHnHsszzATKSVVKAGQHkynRA_ABqQTnSh6rgkms9KWEqrmsfPkDDu76MNeNsPbjMO1HIJjUEmxoMJ8ffgAvmCIDWBPkmXnbodVwu1hVoLfmNvh8fVC/s320/092909172607.jpg" /></a><strong><span style="color:#ffcc99;">Skin:</span></strong> Barbara Daly for Tesco Moisture Foundation in Porcelain (for the record, I've finished the Oriflame one ;D), Tigi Fixx-It Stick in Light, and Bourjois Mineral Radiance powder in Vanille. I applied powder with my Jemma Kidd kabuki brush this time. And I contoured with the MAC brush & Bourjois Miel Dore powder - a video I've seen recently recommends using a contour colour similar to the shade your eye lids are (they're usually slightly darker than most of the face), and this fits :).</p><p><strong><span style="color:#ffcc99;">Eyes:</span></strong> I'll write out steps 'cause this was a bit elaborate ;).<br />*Line the upper waterline with black (Oriflame Retro Chic Kajal pencil - not pictured, I forgot to add it >:-/), and the lower waterline with white (my ridiculously tiny Laurel & Hardy by Oriflame - will be needing a new one soon).<br />*Use a sheeny pinky peach colour (I used the bottom left from my Markwins palette) all over the lids.<br />*With a soft dark colour (top row, second from the right, Markwins), draw a fat line just above the crease. It should be visible but not fully when your eyes are open.<br />*Sort out the line. Make sure its shape is right. (This is why I recommend starting with a soft colour.)<br />*Once you have the shape you want, go over it with black powder liner (Revlon Bedroom Eyes in Fishnet Jet). If you don't own a powder liner, you can use pigment or eye shadow.<br />*With a smudge brush (mine's by Sephora, but the brand doesn't matter as long as it works :-P), blend the colours.<br />*Line the upper lash line with a black gel (if you prefer, you could use a liquid) liner (I used the Jane Be Pure mineral gel liner in black). Make it a thin line with a slight flick that should end about where the thick black powder line does.<br />*Use a brightening pencil (Wet & Wild Idol Eyes pencil in Pixie) on the inner corners.<br />*Curl, and apply loads of (black) mascara on all lashes.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#ffcc99;">Cheeks:</span></strong> Bourjois powder in Miel Dore to contour, Mary Kay blusher in Apricot Breeze as the cheek colour, and the mess I ended up with when the face products section of my Too Faced Love Lisa Beauty Battle Box palette smashed on me (lol) as a highlighter :-P.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#ffcc99;">Lips:</span></strong> Revlon Matte lipstick in Nude Attitude.</p><p>More pictures...</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpaHJOHOatkWtseOFYHhcih_tDs3L-Ez1PIw5JA6SkO6H2T6R09tfVq6Zy7S5zaxXTZigkgv-iay-5cB_E75Bkn3FFzsKcadpomhuBE8FL9CwrtQ8nrekkgnhbJKyICufZBe5mEx_KgDV/s1600-h/DSC00346.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386914315611549714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpaHJOHOatkWtseOFYHhcih_tDs3L-Ez1PIw5JA6SkO6H2T6R09tfVq6Zy7S5zaxXTZigkgv-iay-5cB_E75Bkn3FFzsKcadpomhuBE8FL9CwrtQ8nrekkgnhbJKyICufZBe5mEx_KgDV/s320/DSC00346.JPG" /></a>I never have a 'normal' expression, do I >:-)?</p><p>I forgot to take a close-up of my eyes. Sorry about that. I think they are visible enough on these though.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcGEcrWU-VGJaBkbR0vBx7hriPRgavPnrBA2u8YXwJU547mzEajn3BpGa9GzPtAU34uHM4aRKyuYBX-b_Q5k4jvZ4CouKO29sZWpTNoNIO9OXVy7Tw9kEb94D659qxdWvi89x_5cI6eSd/s1600-h/DSC00338.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386914679364126402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcGEcrWU-VGJaBkbR0vBx7hriPRgavPnrBA2u8YXwJU547mzEajn3BpGa9GzPtAU34uHM4aRKyuYBX-b_Q5k4jvZ4CouKO29sZWpTNoNIO9OXVy7Tw9kEb94D659qxdWvi89x_5cI6eSd/s320/DSC00338.JPG" /></a>Shiny face, funny facial expression. I must've scared myself >:-D.</p><p>Kidding XD...</p><p>Here's the usual Swap Update.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 1 [The USA].</span></strong></p><p>(For my Benefit lip glosses in No Peeking and Who Are You Wearing?, and my Just Cavalli 75 ml shower gel.)</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXmrRfLCIWIBvFHbuua1-SFvvm7SAOp876LP8i7Rs3EhyZH5Q55CYpfIF0S51nPTsJvtTVtV2Tjkc5Th88xjK2bGmFxmcQctjvw73D1c5YNtWsCdSNvcV2uPlMGp7jzUlwh4r5jpcOGv8/s1600-h/091409171316.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386916584375192850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXmrRfLCIWIBvFHbuua1-SFvvm7SAOp876LP8i7Rs3EhyZH5Q55CYpfIF0S51nPTsJvtTVtV2Tjkc5Th88xjK2bGmFxmcQctjvw73D1c5YNtWsCdSNvcV2uPlMGp7jzUlwh4r5jpcOGv8/s320/091409171316.jpg" /></a>This swap was...</p><p>A pain. She wouldn't send me anything for three months, and only did after I threatened to report her. The funny thing is that I had a funny feeling about this swap before agreeing to it - so here's some advice to swappers: listen to your intuition, if a swap feels wrong, don't do it, and know what you need to do in case you do get tricked. I was lucky 'cause I did get my items eventually :). She even added extras.</p><p>We agreed to swap for two Mary Kay palettes (Floral Fantasy and Enchanted Garden), an Avon Daring Curves mascara in Navy, an Estee Lauder Pure Colour Gloss in Praline, and a Mark Gloss-Tastic See Through Lip Shine Hookup Stack in Crystal Clear. She added samples of Mary Kay gloss and eye shadow, an Avon quad in Blushing Raisins, an Avon Lip Delight gloss in Vanilla Mint, and two mini Avon wash-off waterproof (how that is supposed to make sense, I have no idea either :-/) coloured mascaras (a purple one and a blue one) as extras.</p><p>I thought the mini mascaras were black (there's no mention of their shade anywhere on them), so I gave one to my sister and put the other one into my swap box with the intention of adding it as an extra. Fortunately my sister opened hers and told me it was blue. I checked the other one, saw it was purple, and kept them ;). (It's alright 'cause she doesn't wear coloured ones anyway.)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNnbmUhGCZfJuHSlnA6kuOm0nYRsLCe236jyvKzV5oaB55fXj9cXhtGpcNDMO2AsWvHZb44rCnxqXNDvSTiUf9o1S-vpt_EiPzu7z178adz8eUhJx-6rgt8Fic1KE07EV-nN_Mbgo1yaA/s1600-h/091409171406.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386920008532041474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNnbmUhGCZfJuHSlnA6kuOm0nYRsLCe236jyvKzV5oaB55fXj9cXhtGpcNDMO2AsWvHZb44rCnxqXNDvSTiUf9o1S-vpt_EiPzu7z178adz8eUhJx-6rgt8Fic1KE07EV-nN_Mbgo1yaA/s320/091409171406.jpg" /></a>Good: all shades work this time >:-D.</p><p>Bad: the bottom two shades aren't as pigmented as they look :(.</p><p>But I <strong>love</strong> the top left colour :D...So I'm keeping this :).</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcSaPHHBSyH-PP-4JKMpqZzt45K4LHuEGtFgSf16Bu3kW2Ot8AGMHnGnKwtybUE_kb-D-cg-or5tHjWeJfJjbm_rvcEZ_tCBWylXydsysBWBUg7d1HeRQV5g0qi6hTP2YYiXlR75Q44I_/s1600-h/091409171435.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386920466434697026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcSaPHHBSyH-PP-4JKMpqZzt45K4LHuEGtFgSf16Bu3kW2Ot8AGMHnGnKwtybUE_kb-D-cg-or5tHjWeJfJjbm_rvcEZ_tCBWylXydsysBWBUg7d1HeRQV5g0qi6hTP2YYiXlR75Q44I_/s320/091409171435.jpg" /></a>And I <strong>adore</strong> the Mary Kay palettes ^_^. The packaging is beautiful, they're slim and very portable, and the products work brilliantly ;). Each palette has three shadows, a cream-to-powder cheek colour, and two lip colours.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZJ8_ayhpAPsrhR6H49wh91JPEBMjat5GYqR4cj61P0zabk0rOSCY-dbkhE4kJvCXWohoIflLnIa8Gc_oQnJgRdKdbnCGqMFpMnLGzUTTeqOm2NXF7aEuPyz48o3D6uxAEkqbRwztKRBM/s1600-h/091409171455.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386921023973407858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZJ8_ayhpAPsrhR6H49wh91JPEBMjat5GYqR4cj61P0zabk0rOSCY-dbkhE4kJvCXWohoIflLnIa8Gc_oQnJgRdKdbnCGqMFpMnLGzUTTeqOm2NXF7aEuPyz48o3D6uxAEkqbRwztKRBM/s320/091409171455.jpg" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 2 [The USA again, but a different swapper].</span></strong></p><p>(For my unused Elf quad in Pretty 'N' Pink, two CDs, and a little something extra ;D.)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_85Y5ARk7arK05IbO5tfnEUXBJwJyBsHRrxcXpJZHyq4eRzijEoddEfTumCB02a3BXlRndw_1ZF5NVZJ6jh_frJqNiConKBl40B0gYXEOKaHxVD7P3Uf8qvoqJQIWHwKSXMZ6RsOJb1a/s1600-h/091909193030.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386921774834997138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_85Y5ARk7arK05IbO5tfnEUXBJwJyBsHRrxcXpJZHyq4eRzijEoddEfTumCB02a3BXlRndw_1ZF5NVZJ6jh_frJqNiConKBl40B0gYXEOKaHxVD7P3Uf8qvoqJQIWHwKSXMZ6RsOJb1a/s320/091909193030.jpg" /></a>A Mary Kay empty palette and <strong>five</strong> lipsticks :-P. (Yes, I really like them.)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfVxyrQLo641moZeTQfWaZQeAsL6Z8TGwa34QoaLA0kOOcY2Bx7uL_2wzyUMechqnIIAuCpr5rbJyjGflK7C8i3gwLgbgwzZEpAGmdmdy_MLc5jIabb2qd590VLX4qZLffJ865QAAg34n/s1600-h/091909193149.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386922339968551378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfVxyrQLo641moZeTQfWaZQeAsL6Z8TGwa34QoaLA0kOOcY2Bx7uL_2wzyUMechqnIIAuCpr5rbJyjGflK7C8i3gwLgbgwzZEpAGmdmdy_MLc5jIabb2qd590VLX4qZLffJ865QAAg34n/s320/091909193149.jpg" /></a> Pictured: my new palette, now containing duos in Cotton Candy, Ivy Duet, Jade, Tutti Frutti and Safari Sunset, and Mary Kay lipsticks in Cantaloupe, Downtown Brown, Frosted Rose, Paradise Pink and Shell.</p><p>Must post a look with Downtown Brown - it's <strong>so</strong> not what I'd expected, and incredibly beautiful.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 3 [England, Kaleidoscope swapper].</span></strong></p><p>(For two DVDs, my Revlon highlighter stick in Crystal Calm, and lots of extras as usual.)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSLSG9yKGdIeTE9YoQrKbc7ow4OQXhZ-WoUK3Gz6ldQmeh0MY6OsmHejk8eQYcvzn2_E74KcMciiKbDyUqPeFK-lZHbIIho-Vl5v6t5QDa7lNj9RXrtizj2dLMdDJOJXW0Mgp4QdJOQIY/s1600-h/082509143738.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386926093756013922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSLSG9yKGdIeTE9YoQrKbc7ow4OQXhZ-WoUK3Gz6ldQmeh0MY6OsmHejk8eQYcvzn2_E74KcMciiKbDyUqPeFK-lZHbIIho-Vl5v6t5QDa7lNj9RXrtizj2dLMdDJOJXW0Mgp4QdJOQIY/s320/082509143738.jpg" /></a>Some skincare again ;). I really like the Nivea Gentle Cleansing Cream Wash & recommend it to anyone who likes creamy cleansers ;D. The Superdrug Vitamin E night cream's pretty good too :).</p><p>As for the make-up...I got the BeautyUK palette in 4 (most of the top right shadow broke off as soon as I touched it >:-D after taking the pic, but they're pigmented enough and the colours are really nice ^_^), my own L.A. Colours palette in Wine And Roses back ;D, Fyrinnae Lip Lustres in Bounce, Flavour Of The Day and Lollipop-Pop (I <strong>hate</strong> the packaging of these, but I suppose their inner beauty matters more :-P...), Prestige Total Intensity eye liner in Bold Brown (a cool-toned brown), Everyday Minerals minis in In The Garden, Mystic Night (probably the most stunning purple I have <strong>ever</strong> seen) and Starry Eyed, and MAC pigment samples in Dark Soul and Reflects Blackened Red. She also added Avon's Ideal Shade Smooth Mineral Foundation in Soft Ivory and a mini lipstick as extras :).</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 4 [The USA and yet another swapper].</span></strong></p><p>(For my Estee Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Antioxidant Creme SPF 15 mini, and some extras.)</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7gWDBEECgQMcE9uD9pPureJq59Xv-EYTnAJmOeAEzAinajZzMmDiZrnc4N1ESM1m2g5P5po_AD8VZesu5pNDSI7dNGXdA9HPKGLgq81wXlc2mruKHlRQMDt2GAl1Z151pizE-GFcjAB_/s1600-h/092609113816.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386929008597249730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7gWDBEECgQMcE9uD9pPureJq59Xv-EYTnAJmOeAEzAinajZzMmDiZrnc4N1ESM1m2g5P5po_AD8VZesu5pNDSI7dNGXdA9HPKGLgq81wXlc2mruKHlRQMDt2GAl1Z151pizE-GFcjAB_/s320/092609113816.jpg" /></a>A second tube of the Jane AguaCeuticals TM :), along with some <strong>really</strong> nice extras ;D. Tea ^_^ (fancy packaging too :-P :D), and fragrance samples - Missoni, and I've no idea what the other one is but I'll try it anyway :-P.</p>Will finish this off with things I've <strong>bought</strong> :).<br /><p>I do shop :-P. It's just that swapping gives me more and better items for my money (and half the time, my junk) ;D. Plus, receiving a 'present' feels <strong>so</strong> nice :). As does packing one ;). Really ^_^.</p><p>So, more Tigi stuff...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBim_UOaBk1RX8r8KrHl1nubVm_mkOZFs4hpb04KvN46FcF15z-LjNLMuUF3pOFVl41r8OZEiSvVUuzv9hD567Jf0_NyN8ueIWhiD5QCUzT252D18OuXt0RrIvFEepz3SRgWHoQvzeEl_w/s1600-h/091109204208.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386929998814168274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBim_UOaBk1RX8r8KrHl1nubVm_mkOZFs4hpb04KvN46FcF15z-LjNLMuUF3pOFVl41r8OZEiSvVUuzv9hD567Jf0_NyN8ueIWhiD5QCUzT252D18OuXt0RrIvFEepz3SRgWHoQvzeEl_w/s320/091109204208.jpg" /></a> Palette containing 8 full size eye shadows: 30 Euros, with Tools Of Attraction (5 mini brushes) and pouch free :D.</p><p>Incredible, right? That's a good deal even by US standards :-P.</p><p>Cyberoptics eye shadow in Jealousy: 13 Euros.</p><p>Blueberry liner: free :D, it was their tester (they had no actual Blueberry pencils for sale left) and they let me have it ^_^.</p><p>Tigi Tools Of Attraction:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lJddbws7vDofJFqaKK6x2dhR6viOCUjhWXqK1WTK8G1xHgZd96Ee_r02hrNCmZ3C_jqT7Fz7y3cYgTwPuMeYHfTY0yZBsJ06AeFVir0adacz9F-HBgkNCyev_0MQgdacOwYWuqABiBCm/s1600-h/091109204303.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386932735054444306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lJddbws7vDofJFqaKK6x2dhR6viOCUjhWXqK1WTK8G1xHgZd96Ee_r02hrNCmZ3C_jqT7Fz7y3cYgTwPuMeYHfTY0yZBsJ06AeFVir0adacz9F-HBgkNCyev_0MQgdacOwYWuqABiBCm/s320/091109204303.jpg" /></a>[Wearing Revlon Not So Blue-Berry on nails.]</p><p>A mini face brush, shadow brush, liner brush, lip brush (that I'll be using for eye shadow anyway :-P) and baby kabuki ^_^.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBI_38T9FubXGTWlg6JAPbJd5JCGbwEKUoKx7eQRPS4CyV_8QofQLnfyr4SN380mcyU0bAO4n7OveLAH3pfDYSA2S6KGNXevTmnb6DOJKCwk4LoGV4_6Z58q-bQuLYYP64GZl60Ipm4NgZ/s1600-h/091109204906.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386933677021156498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBI_38T9FubXGTWlg6JAPbJd5JCGbwEKUoKx7eQRPS4CyV_8QofQLnfyr4SN380mcyU0bAO4n7OveLAH3pfDYSA2S6KGNXevTmnb6DOJKCwk4LoGV4_6Z58q-bQuLYYP64GZl60Ipm4NgZ/s320/091109204906.jpg" /></a>Here's a close-up of Jealousy...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0NsPaBG_FjVUhyXt-SHm0SIUp0se8N-SRwQnXyzoAJGTyOidzwJ3J3_eZ_-A_76sxa-8O3imku0APN4poJAn2Q4WWBAq4OzdcDi7RukfGss4JBgZV00IxuATiz1ZJfSkUJM36wl7qoqb/s1600-h/091109204341.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386933890265275698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0NsPaBG_FjVUhyXt-SHm0SIUp0se8N-SRwQnXyzoAJGTyOidzwJ3J3_eZ_-A_76sxa-8O3imku0APN4poJAn2Q4WWBAq4OzdcDi7RukfGss4JBgZV00IxuATiz1ZJfSkUJM36wl7qoqb/s320/091109204341.jpg" /></a>And two pics of the palette, in different lighting.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyBAAp8jB05eb7gRw7vsgBpGAfdfvwERjEcMRu1SnaJLCDo9CLMI7Mdos-oXeJvQ9qELRxyXhMSjjnekCJwp8R1FjvoeyZwQne_ojW-ubdbrR6CykIy5LQt94H3KhtqVknzGHuuXRSL6F/s1600-h/091109205008.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386937931395764370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyBAAp8jB05eb7gRw7vsgBpGAfdfvwERjEcMRu1SnaJLCDo9CLMI7Mdos-oXeJvQ9qELRxyXhMSjjnekCJwp8R1FjvoeyZwQne_ojW-ubdbrR6CykIy5LQt94H3KhtqVknzGHuuXRSL6F/s320/091109205008.jpg" /></a>Peach, Brown, Wine, Passion, Copper, Natural, Black and Vanilla.<br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUKT2IE-cS5IjLduCy8100TWEm73KB8AvxHMDbY9m4ieAFXLN984UfkTdU4ugAznXXBu5rPwzTlMnaXXnCFp2jgZPuOwzgZXuGOxHSLYD1FCKkkVKKp4_GklKLJ0agNO6Vo5W8X3wNJ7p/s1600-h/091109204613.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386934387014426562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUKT2IE-cS5IjLduCy8100TWEm73KB8AvxHMDbY9m4ieAFXLN984UfkTdU4ugAznXXBu5rPwzTlMnaXXnCFp2jgZPuOwzgZXuGOxHSLYD1FCKkkVKKp4_GklKLJ0agNO6Vo5W8X3wNJ7p/s320/091109204613.jpg" /></a>And some stuff from Sephora...</p><p></p><p><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386934817980778722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLWJDRak3t4gFxPNF8KBSzEUGsZAsVje7qRSU6EvBCvfOvknVfTn0lYz74PwdawB7J4U_LfhZa9rqb-jcFrwVQQEKcl6pdXVHB2kpb8MTqBoQU-F0w5Gmw84WyFfKVjGDumyMJNGL5ELh/s320/092609113911.jpg" />I paid 5 Euros for the Too Faced eye liner in Ruby Slippers (hey, it's red, I had to get it :-P), and 5 Euros for...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtHYSCmHrtOLC3PgzzSrCPYuwhAS0dEBn5qRNpObgQZ_RMRO51PC2rJgiERD_4Gw0xsGvnpjh3f5DAl2EhHtgJE0vStOncxT8mb469HJ80zySfa1PsDfuW0njF-LHuc5WO7AJnUuIyRqF/s1600-h/092609114122.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386935143285722466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtHYSCmHrtOLC3PgzzSrCPYuwhAS0dEBn5qRNpObgQZ_RMRO51PC2rJgiERD_4Gw0xsGvnpjh3f5DAl2EhHtgJE0vStOncxT8mb469HJ80zySfa1PsDfuW0njF-LHuc5WO7AJnUuIyRqF/s320/092609114122.jpg" /></a>Five mini Sephora brand brushes, and a case (with a mirror). It's so cute too ^_^.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MK42PMG6qznp8ctzPDRQ3WRIeUX6zexby342husH3C6uIrGI_4RfLpZ-kcwPfn8IRwQtVoQ7kWkLbBVZuKXjXbaaUA8I7YryZYMdU_eyDdDnmWwQ2SoHC6SHiaPUBrTy4utptYZOH6xM/s1600-h/092609114235.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386935451632343794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MK42PMG6qznp8ctzPDRQ3WRIeUX6zexby342husH3C6uIrGI_4RfLpZ-kcwPfn8IRwQtVoQ7kWkLbBVZuKXjXbaaUA8I7YryZYMdU_eyDdDnmWwQ2SoHC6SHiaPUBrTy4utptYZOH6xM/s320/092609114235.jpg" /></a>These have their uses written on them. Powder, shadow, smudge, concealer & angle brow.</p><p>I think this was my longest post to date. This is what happens when you neglect blogging...Sorry about that, and thanks for reading :).</p>Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-23452602670659114832009-09-23T02:52:00.017+03:002009-09-29T19:34:49.340+03:00Last night's blue look, last week's blue nails, & more new stuff, including my contest prizes.<p>Finally, a look :-P.</p><p>(I know they're the most popular kind of post & everyone likes to see them, but I <strong>hate</strong> them - my face isn't a pleasant subject to work with in my opinion. Still, I can stand it when I have to ;D.)<br /><br />This looked nicer in real life :), so I'll be wearing it again ^_^. But...</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7yVp7tSsrivkzvN-ach8vT3pWkkMc3wBpJQQtnbHLp7jq_3H-ZAL5nELj6IUwd1ck3U7cbWdK_oB8XvHyc4OU5dXACiAV2_EFygNxhT8AWgBZTzVUbYOTMLbllyFt2okLwj7XlHGPsJs/s1600-h/DSC00249.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384446195979837970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7yVp7tSsrivkzvN-ach8vT3pWkkMc3wBpJQQtnbHLp7jq_3H-ZAL5nELj6IUwd1ck3U7cbWdK_oB8XvHyc4OU5dXACiAV2_EFygNxhT8AWgBZTzVUbYOTMLbllyFt2okLwj7XlHGPsJs/s320/DSC00249.JPG" /></a>It looks <strong>exactly</strong> like a passport photograph. And that isn't a compliment.</p><p>(Hey, it's <strong>my</strong> face, so I can tell the truth :-P.)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0XfGUUoNnluwp2UT-rJmzEjAYN_vhhXs3uhcfo0qWhfTBMac0T-O8TmL4eiz7S93QeFwyL5Hnq8M9Puvk5-j7Q-EnqSUYqQfQfH33Zb9TU8t4vm9VAB85PBK1PYLLH1JqnJy5UqJghKA/s1600-h/DSC00252.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384446535568084354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0XfGUUoNnluwp2UT-rJmzEjAYN_vhhXs3uhcfo0qWhfTBMac0T-O8TmL4eiz7S93QeFwyL5Hnq8M9Puvk5-j7Q-EnqSUYqQfQfH33Zb9TU8t4vm9VAB85PBK1PYLLH1JqnJy5UqJghKA/s320/DSC00252.JPG" /></a>In case you can't tell, yes, I <strong>really</strong> hate taking pictures >:-).<br /><br />An angled eye close-up. I suppose I got bored of the regular ones.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5O2PKdbnv-MV6iJHA3M87BsjKmCZeUWCO6HJe5l9bDy-tR31KjIdmIMaQDojfS8OsJBTHBr0URSzeEXSK4-wSCERS2uZ38n-2ueT8-N690hT9GydG9QzfwXExiRA3yMOg014ea2Z8WLqu/s1600-h/DSC00256.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384447241999759842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5O2PKdbnv-MV6iJHA3M87BsjKmCZeUWCO6HJe5l9bDy-tR31KjIdmIMaQDojfS8OsJBTHBr0URSzeEXSK4-wSCERS2uZ38n-2ueT8-N690hT9GydG9QzfwXExiRA3yMOg014ea2Z8WLqu/s320/DSC00256.JPG" /></a> (I do love that 'looking through the hair' effect. Even on me.)<br /><br />Here's what I used. (Yes, many things are new.)</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkUNavwgm371yalkoPk0A0Wl_ix2jEjk-Fba0TSeDGiIwDMvRU-6OVUx5axegomKsoR8ehPuWt4eyBZjk4zadp4lvjIeKjKF5kG4AsDOF8bf5U8xteEd-j6AFN8wX6bN7p6MnQUQaKR71/s1600-h/092209212425.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384447818476344642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkUNavwgm371yalkoPk0A0Wl_ix2jEjk-Fba0TSeDGiIwDMvRU-6OVUx5axegomKsoR8ehPuWt4eyBZjk4zadp4lvjIeKjKF5kG4AsDOF8bf5U8xteEd-j6AFN8wX6bN7p6MnQUQaKR71/s320/092209212425.jpg" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#000099;">Skin:</span></strong> Jane AguaCeuticals (that's a <strong>g</strong> as seen on the pic, not my mistake :-/) Sheer Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30 in Fair Tones (the lightest shade).</p><p>You've noticed? It's <strong>not</strong> light enough for me :(, and I don't think I'll ever find a technically cheap TM as light as the Stila, <strong>but</strong> that's about the only problem I have with it. And it doesn't look unnaturally dark, so I can definitely pull it off ;). (In fact, I'm sure that most people would prefer this over my usual <strong>pale</strong> base colour.) It's a great product :). It makes my skin look (and feel) glowy, soft and healthy, and has SPF 30 :D. I've already arranged a swap for another tube & definitely recommend this to you all to try ;).</p><p>I also used my Physicians Formula loose powder (mainly because I wanted to try out the kabuki), and contoured with Bourjois powder in Miel Dore (<strong>not</strong> Apricote) - I think this one works better ;).</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Eyes:</span></strong> I followed the technique outlined in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYhCELuuBkM">this video</a>. Since I don't have that quad though :-P, I used my Milani quad in Denim Blues (the colours are pretty similar ;D). Also, I made <strong>everything</strong> blue :D - so my liner & mascara for this look were Barry M Kohl Pencil in 4 and Avon Daring Curves mascara in Navy ;). And of course, I curled my lashes with my Shisem curler.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Cheeks:</span></strong> The Body Shop Shimmer Waves 02 (Blush). I used a mix of the darker colours on my cheeks & the lightest one (which looks white but actually reflects pink when worn) as a highlighter. Definitely recommending this product to all pale girls - it's not as shimmery as one'd expect of it, just softly glowing and very pretty :).</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Lips:</span></strong> Estee Lauder Pure Colour Gloss in Praline. Which I <strong>thought</strong> would be brown (praline's chocolate, isn't it :-/) when I asked to swap for it - and obviously it's not >:-), but it's pretty so I don't mind ^_^.</p><p>Bonus pic: I'm watching you :-P...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsaFdRjdn3GgfSN-B4byi_EBMWMY19mTdmk6cUrcyIhVgc1vpMqzm9usHN1MF2HOkGoaEjQi62kpiPNP5UpVl7Tmouyn9N9zYYlF98V4eVki2pk3E7sCfjyGb5YV5ZNuzVrrVjp2dnVgm/s1600-h/DSC00260.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384454892376132674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsaFdRjdn3GgfSN-B4byi_EBMWMY19mTdmk6cUrcyIhVgc1vpMqzm9usHN1MF2HOkGoaEjQi62kpiPNP5UpVl7Tmouyn9N9zYYlF98V4eVki2pk3E7sCfjyGb5YV5ZNuzVrrVjp2dnVgm/s320/DSC00260.JPG" /></a> Some swaps come next :). Read on for the blue nail polish pic ;), it came from a swap so :-P...</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 1 [The USA].</span></strong></p><p>(For my depotted NYX eye shadows in Rust and Lime Green, and lots of extras ^_^.)</p><p></p><p><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384455897202814930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0RxcdKCcwT1M_YHtYfBsg3OQ_o12CRRehYayvV7kH6CPKstJQi3kUsXBdDOhpCgAnNtJvJAzGVV5TmZoq4p3XQ6GJTvpvo1tCteRFoHlStYtlX3BN3J3fAIx1CJ4yjCsydnhkyYJ6T0H/s320/082409180708.jpg" /> The Jane TM :D! (See the 'Skin' section of the tutorial for the full name, I'm lazy :-P. Or just read it on the pic ;D.) And...</p><p>Revlon Not So Blue-Berry nail polish :).</p><p>I've wanted that colour ever since I read <a href="http://wieniawski.blogspot.com/2009/04/revlon-not-so-blue-berry.html">this review</a>, but living in Europe, I couldn't just go out and buy it :-P. (Don't get me started on that, there are so many products I wish I had direct access to :-/...)</p><p>Here's a pic...</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVulcocxpZmztoN5r7SwfFCTSpmGQVRRopSWYFtxvIhRAev4GdnKCRpdpKXwqBFozGZCBUnEpC7PEjIc8KuRi0UuZQX4TpSAeVnyflxKJtwOvi744lSMUjdSaVkPwiVqYIqwEkXUyTMnAq/s1600-h/091909213601.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384457593410714546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVulcocxpZmztoN5r7SwfFCTSpmGQVRRopSWYFtxvIhRAev4GdnKCRpdpKXwqBFozGZCBUnEpC7PEjIc8KuRi0UuZQX4TpSAeVnyflxKJtwOvi744lSMUjdSaVkPwiVqYIqwEkXUyTMnAq/s320/091909213601.jpg" /></a>Simply lovely. Oh, and it does smell like berries ;).<br /><br /><p>She also kindly added a Trish McEvoy Beta Hydroxy Pad and mini primer as extras :D.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 2 [The USA, a different swapper].</span></strong></p><p>(For two Prevage minis I had & obviously didn't need, and some extras.)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Q_-Vn2VrMzljGe49DNF738dY7N6C2m6FMC71o_ZlrqQZofWcfa2-DiQrryexWmswb_iWZqpGY9Qz34EwfCxZD_U7tAhZnYPStTx3ETbuLv4giW2sk7I7Y-2Vl9yj2hUFfxQAiXVc8bMW/s1600-h/091909192653.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384458732650205410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Q_-Vn2VrMzljGe49DNF738dY7N6C2m6FMC71o_ZlrqQZofWcfa2-DiQrryexWmswb_iWZqpGY9Qz34EwfCxZD_U7tAhZnYPStTx3ETbuLv4giW2sk7I7Y-2Vl9yj2hUFfxQAiXVc8bMW/s320/091909192653.jpg" /></a> Clinique Glosswear For Lips Sheer Shimmers in Gold Sparkle. If you'd like to know what it looks like, picture Benefit California Kissin' in this colour, minus the 'freshness' effect, and it's quite sticky. Believe it or not, this looked like a cool-toned gold to me, so if you're after one, check this out ;).</p><p>She also added a La Roche-Posay eye cream sample & a face cloth as extras :).</p><p>And last but <strong>not</strong> least, here's my prize lot from <a href="http://xblogspotxbeautyx.blogspot.com/">Blogspot Beauty</a>'s <a href="http://xblogspotxbeautyx.blogspot.com/2009/09/contest-winner.html">contest</a> :D.</p><p>This contest had a really cute concept - the prizes were minis of BB's fave products, so the winner could get to try them out for herself ;) ^_^.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmMKHcorqNPJMMdkXBid6NTjKQ5LFb_ZUBZrbjomfbWMkTZUpyE9SWpbxUqwXlyINx8Rpa362XsYWFaFRYbUx0rpCp0Pfs1jcmLybEsJaQ_EKS2KnBac2E8IXZHfSRsQrLTAH5Pghhru-x/s1600-h/091009195551.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384460838091728674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmMKHcorqNPJMMdkXBid6NTjKQ5LFb_ZUBZrbjomfbWMkTZUpyE9SWpbxUqwXlyINx8Rpa362XsYWFaFRYbUx0rpCp0Pfs1jcmLybEsJaQ_EKS2KnBac2E8IXZHfSRsQrLTAH5Pghhru-x/s320/091009195551.jpg" /></a>The minis:</p><p>*Estee Lauder mini Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher.<br />*Estee Lauder mini DayWear Plus Multi Protection Antioxidant Creme SPF 15.<br />*Boots No7 mini tinted moisturiser in Medium.<br />*Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess mini bronzer.<br />*Estee Lauder mini MagnaScopic mascara.<br />*Lancome mini Definicils mascara.<br />*Lancome mini Juicy Tube.</p><p>And two full-size products: a Sanctuary warming detox mask and a Boots No7 Moisture Drench lipstick in Cameo.</p><p>It's a medium rose with a reflecting sort of effect. Reminds me of my Oriflame Skydiver nail polish (which I'll have to repurchase 'cause my little sister knocked it off the table >:-@, but at least I'm glad it was this & not a rare OPI one, lol) or my Barry M lipstick in 123, minus the huge chunks of glitter in that one. I think I'll take a picture 'cause I'm having a hard time describing this with words :-P.</p><p>I've swapped off the mini skincare 'cause I know they won't work for me, and the Juicy Tube. I also gave the mini TM to my (teenage) sister - and she <strong>adores it</strong> :D. (I'm always happy & a bit vindicated to see her excited about a product, 'cause she normally looks so <strong>bored</strong> when I'm all giddy about my new stuff, it's irritating >:-/. But hey, her friends are all jealous of her & say she's lucky to have a live-in Sephora XD :-P.) I've kept everything else though, and will use it often ;). Thanks again <a href="http://xblogspotxbeautyx.blogspot.com/">BB</a> :).</p><p>And thank you all for reading ^_^. I know I have a few tags pending, so I'll do these soon ;D...And there's more new stuff (swapped <strong>and</strong> purchased) to share :).</p><p>P.S. Thanks to everyone who missed me. I appreciate it more than I seem to.</p>Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-32870327809494751722009-09-05T17:58:00.023+03:002009-09-05T19:33:04.173+03:00I've won another giveaway, yay ^_^! Plus some nail pics & New Acquisitions. Including a must have product under 5 $ - really.<a href="http://xblogspotxbeautyx.blogspot.com/">Blogspot Beauty</a> e-mailed me...To tell me that <a href="http://xblogspotxbeautyx.blogspot.com/2009/09/contest-winner.html">I'd won her contest</a> :).<br /><br />Well, that's about as good as 'welcome back to the blogosphere' can <strong>get</strong>, right XD? Thanks <strong>so</strong> much BB ^_^. Everyone else, do check out <a href="http://xblogspotxbeautyx.blogspot.com/">her blog</a> ;).<br /><br />Here are the nail pictures. I'll do a look as soon as I stop feeling like a dried out pancake.<br /><br />So, Nails Inc Victoria:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihLfVdSdkXKidxpDLnW8tcPM37_NFjLF6l_OMptVHNCnRLt4UvqquBytMFN90kv-OTgMdaTIOFsnUn9N8pBVHZNszC5WUx_osCUuOqgVypyVUW4scMLxo4DEUfCtsSVFcjHSs2TcRRHL7D/s1600-h/081909230858.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378001184591172834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihLfVdSdkXKidxpDLnW8tcPM37_NFjLF6l_OMptVHNCnRLt4UvqquBytMFN90kv-OTgMdaTIOFsnUn9N8pBVHZNszC5WUx_osCUuOqgVypyVUW4scMLxo4DEUfCtsSVFcjHSs2TcRRHL7D/s320/081909230858.jpg" /></a>I'd swapped for this one ages ago, can't believe I'm only posting it up now.<br /><p>Well...It's an autumn kind of colour :-P? Not that I personally pick my looks like that, but many do ;).</p><p>Nails Inc Victoria topped (in retrospect & as visible on there, sort of clumsily - sorry!) with Icing by Claire's Signature Runway (black with red sparkles, pics minus the sparkles >:-D <a href="http://diamondenigma.blogspot.com/2009/08/finally-got-my-contest-prize-swap.html">here</a>).</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWGe5IR55F7lO4Hj7LfqFh9iH4iPEWya4KloW6JbFm4jbdKpVTb2OOtxo7SUI1OoCV-2N9pHUEsRvJM5cJgzHc2HWg0efzwpOKYcFXgt-8an6LVAHv8efHJ_FQs_p09duVoWERGg25Jv5/s1600-h/082009102110.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378001633941751218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWGe5IR55F7lO4Hj7LfqFh9iH4iPEWya4KloW6JbFm4jbdKpVTb2OOtxo7SUI1OoCV-2N9pHUEsRvJM5cJgzHc2HWg0efzwpOKYcFXgt-8an6LVAHv8efHJ_FQs_p09duVoWERGg25Jv5/s320/082009102110.jpg" /></a>Can you see the red glitter on this pic? It just <strong>won't</strong> show up >:-/. But for the record (if you're planning on getting the Claire's polish, and you probably should if you can 'cause it's cheap enough to take a chance on ;D), they <strong>are</strong> there. And they're most intense under electric light. I think that topping a chocolate colour with this would look like OPI Midnight In Moscow ;) :D.</p><p>Alas, I don't own a chocolate colour XD. But I love this combo too :) - and it's even prettier in real life 'cause one <strong>can</strong> >:-) see the glitter. I think I prefer this to wearing Signature Runway on its own, and I'll be wearing it again ;).</p><p>Wet & Wild Bijou Blue...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWoKISyYOVMkgD-WVX2Wdc3dLNp57e5Bpn7QkxRaH-bmhEfoYOaGQ8N32KyOyGgAxch2T5p71GdAWtjy4yPzxg_utI8hHqCe4dfBAn3e6rxe2HAi4uDfNfYFRA6pejp1b3sX_T1cdCklcz/s1600-h/082109180859.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378003466990367474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWoKISyYOVMkgD-WVX2Wdc3dLNp57e5Bpn7QkxRaH-bmhEfoYOaGQ8N32KyOyGgAxch2T5p71GdAWtjy4yPzxg_utI8hHqCe4dfBAn3e6rxe2HAi4uDfNfYFRA6pejp1b3sX_T1cdCklcz/s320/082109180859.jpg" /></a>Blue is my favourite alternative (that is, not red, white, pink or nude) colour to wear on nails. I feared that I might hate this (I don't really like teal), but somehow, with my skin colour, it works :).</p><p>[Here's <a href="http://wieniawski.blogspot.com/2009/03/wet-n-wild-blue-bijou.html">a proper review</a> ;).]</p>I've also worn my Essie Flirty Girl, but was too lazy to photograph it >:-). Will do next time though ;D.<br /><br /><p>On to my new stuff :D. I love things :-P. You can probably guess that by now >:-).</p><p>First of all, here are some things I actually <strong>bought</strong> >:-D.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJM-oQPegEHaYdY1IBxb7TLKO55Qc9QaqZ-YbwMRloEFgXgdj4eJP6oAHjdCzVKsLXN457RdGAMkWdSO7zyRBe0axhPVpgp_mOw89g_Wu5q3sWZxoo5chpGDr1QFQBHh8U3fq-kg7EY9S/s1600-h/DSC00017.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378007222443826434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJM-oQPegEHaYdY1IBxb7TLKO55Qc9QaqZ-YbwMRloEFgXgdj4eJP6oAHjdCzVKsLXN457RdGAMkWdSO7zyRBe0axhPVpgp_mOw89g_Wu5q3sWZxoo5chpGDr1QFQBHh8U3fq-kg7EY9S/s320/DSC00017.JPG" /></a>A sharpener for my concealer (in my favourite colour, of course :-P), and two Tigi Bed Head brushes :D. They're hot pink ;D, and have <strong>names</strong>. Whoever came up with that is <strong>brilliant</strong> :). I don't like it when products have numbers instead of names & there's no real reason for it to be different with brushes. The liner brush is called Fame, and the other one's called The Love Brush ;).</p><p>These cost me 6 Euros each. If you can get them for that price, <strong>do</strong>. If you can get them full price, do it anyway if you have the funds, 'cause these rule :-P.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0k3fwFDpbOZ3hkYWpF9CO7SGLUB7Mhz7uWJRKmRU4zpwDx2Uh4M3pVadS5eggLKtjTKPa2HclZs4mRGQ3bjzlQLHU3JiEvAyXhIvW8SXa7f1qLp_XGP5j6amNNGxvX7ICMQHJhVfWRMe/s1600-h/DSC00018.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378008145788365378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0k3fwFDpbOZ3hkYWpF9CO7SGLUB7Mhz7uWJRKmRU4zpwDx2Uh4M3pVadS5eggLKtjTKPa2HclZs4mRGQ3bjzlQLHU3JiEvAyXhIvW8SXa7f1qLp_XGP5j6amNNGxvX7ICMQHJhVfWRMe/s320/DSC00018.JPG" /></a>So far, I've used Fame with my Kate silver gel liner. (My black liners work fine with the cheap liner brush the Jane one came with, but this one called for a better tool ;D.) It works wonderfully :). I love it ^_^. And I'm sure I'll also love The Love Brush when I get around to using that ;D.</p><p>And now (you probably knew this was coming...), here are some swaps :).</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 1 [France].</span></strong></p><p>(For my Maybelline Line Stylist in Jade Flash, and a few extras.)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVVVvSB4gVWSXhIWVyw7wJdJc0AQ8iMsQDuI6jXoWoY6zbpqWhBLTzUIC7UsF8MKAHgguwDGob-F3pojMERlZ66g4CcL1yQAP1deFyxTMVN2_uCrPVAlpMUruYgHzwCvrhQBDZyAcVIUA/s1600-h/081709142332.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378010302540458834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVVVvSB4gVWSXhIWVyw7wJdJc0AQ8iMsQDuI6jXoWoY6zbpqWhBLTzUIC7UsF8MKAHgguwDGob-F3pojMERlZ66g4CcL1yQAP1deFyxTMVN2_uCrPVAlpMUruYgHzwCvrhQBDZyAcVIUA/s320/081709142332.jpg" /></a>An eye & lip liner from The Body Shop, in Chocolate ^_^. Also samples of a Crabtree & Evelyn hand cream and something anti-ageing by Guerlain - swapped that one off.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 2 [England, Kaleidoscope swapper].</span></strong></p><p>(I got her an Oriflame Radiance Energy cream and Beauty Balm, and as usual, added lots of extras ^_^.)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOyUNbiNY3RGyAT9VMW3FqNEv11HEU7FGKIx_n4HBXvaxT3irlNya4Cob3JWOnoTMsUpH1BpkXNrzFQgInp_LVW2GPtQzMQsHYZ4Xmf4GVFL-A-_ChNKqUyztvc_jfvunDmCnz9MKiYqv/s1600-h/081709142420.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378013025050189602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOyUNbiNY3RGyAT9VMW3FqNEv11HEU7FGKIx_n4HBXvaxT3irlNya4Cob3JWOnoTMsUpH1BpkXNrzFQgInp_LVW2GPtQzMQsHYZ4Xmf4GVFL-A-_ChNKqUyztvc_jfvunDmCnz9MKiYqv/s320/081709142420.jpg" /></a>Palettes galore :D...</p><p>Profusion 36 Glamour eye palette, Sleek palettes (<strong>finally</strong> got my hands on these) in Acid and Chaos (which is upside down on the pic >:-D), the ArtDeco Beauty Box I'd originally bought for her (with two eye shadows in it ^_^), Coty Puzzle perfume (50 ml), Bourjois Violet Absolut eye shadow, and a metallic blues palette by L.A. Colours as an extra :). It's <strong>beautiful</strong> ^_^!</p><p>That shiny thing on the bag's top right is a pore strip, it was an extra too XD.</p><p>More pics...</p><p>The Profusion palette is a <strong>must have</strong>. I mean it. And it's only a few dollars in the US >:-). <strong>So</strong> freaking unfair to us all in other countries, but at least I managed to get one through this swap :).</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjFJUbjIijWDRISi8FIdpHo97eBaFGLosm0hNQ1J7ry373BJ0sLVF_iYMkPtdYuqBj2VPL_GO-_W5pLrhVBSLZJjBcWZX3GSdetFJBdNwT5KhUdRgQ1ORVVC44xxApAk0SpieEFX82uGR/s1600-h/081709142719.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378014595000371762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjFJUbjIijWDRISi8FIdpHo97eBaFGLosm0hNQ1J7ry373BJ0sLVF_iYMkPtdYuqBj2VPL_GO-_W5pLrhVBSLZJjBcWZX3GSdetFJBdNwT5KhUdRgQ1ORVVC44xxApAk0SpieEFX82uGR/s320/081709142719.jpg" /></a> It's got a lot of lovely neutrals and enough smokes, but also a red, some greens, a <strong>lovely</strong> periwinkle blue...A wonderful variety of colours :). And guess what: these colours go on metallic if used wet, and many are duochromes :D. See that pale orange in the second row (second from left)? It <strong>reflects white</strong> ^_^. This is for a single colour out of a 3.99 $ palette that contains 36 of them. If you have access to it, get it <strong>now</strong> ;D.</p><p>Oh, and it has the best and largest mirror I've <strong>ever</strong> seen on a palette XD. If you have a hard time justifying this purchase, tell yourself it's for the mirror's sake - and once you try these amazing shadows, you won't have any more issues :-P ;).</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAJS_OmpmQvgXea1z7JGFcUluSBkBJAENWkRYizi7mtpDz4JS1uAIVqKIY0t_g8okDyZWNFLfm624HAUKE90igzT5YpsZQ93Jc-qajU-bFx_czmB0ITVOaBXHrMzhW6b-TooecI56iD0h/s1600-h/081709142551.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378016790406508354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAJS_OmpmQvgXea1z7JGFcUluSBkBJAENWkRYizi7mtpDz4JS1uAIVqKIY0t_g8okDyZWNFLfm624HAUKE90igzT5YpsZQ93Jc-qajU-bFx_czmB0ITVOaBXHrMzhW6b-TooecI56iD0h/s320/081709142551.jpg" /></a>That's Acid on the left and Chaos on the right.</p><p>Well, only the middle four shades in Acid are true <strong>neons</strong> :-/. But the other shades are pigmented anyway - and I suppose that them not being fluorescent will be seen as a <strong>good</strong> thing by most people XD.</p><p>As for the shades in Chaos, they remind me of clay XD. But they're really nice colours :). Look at that orange, it'll be great for autumn themed looks ;).</p><p>You can also see my two new ArtDeco shadows on that pic: 82 and 217. But since I have 243 from <a href="http://diamondenigma.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-2009-beauty-pop-colour.html">the same collection the Beauty Box was part of</a>, I put that one there. And to keep things green, I added my other two ArtDeco greens. It now looks like this:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRqd22yCOxKlZZRL_Q58GtBA5OZ11CLZfPZipwDRPpTd6m55f0XQEr-MDQUoqxdhyFp7jSKblDKp2iDFGae6sCNAtnYHRHP5FmdUdcUk44BCs3hyphenhyphengZCCKiS0ifSYSi6ciIBUd6pBet_hD/s1600-h/081709143058.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378018413764313298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRqd22yCOxKlZZRL_Q58GtBA5OZ11CLZfPZipwDRPpTd6m55f0XQEr-MDQUoqxdhyFp7jSKblDKp2iDFGae6sCNAtnYHRHP5FmdUdcUk44BCs3hyphenhyphengZCCKiS0ifSYSi6ciIBUd6pBet_hD/s320/081709143058.jpg" /></a>ArtDeco eye shadows in 318, 243 and 390.</p><p>And this is a better pic of the Puzzle bottle:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqSOa3fAvZvoRHC2Y_I_nsk0-CRwI9JL6oa1-Zhjp0cKRQ3KHYRaXenSj4OMKR70uLFXSW96WBHVjIdtiXzS85kkwkGlmxfzhM27ei70KG9meaUEX6YQNz4my0IENRhb1zx3h6Et76SAk/s1600-h/081709222247.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378018919631162354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqSOa3fAvZvoRHC2Y_I_nsk0-CRwI9JL6oa1-Zhjp0cKRQ3KHYRaXenSj4OMKR70uLFXSW96WBHVjIdtiXzS85kkwkGlmxfzhM27ei70KG9meaUEX6YQNz4my0IENRhb1zx3h6Et76SAk/s320/081709222247.jpg" /></a>It's so cute :). But in real life it's green, not blue :-P. (Though personally I would've preferred blue like on this picture, lol. But oh well.)</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 3 [The USA].</span></strong></p><p>(For my mini Lancome Juicy Tube in Frozen Punch, and I added a few extras.)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2NthZA59DNWyoKJJYNk7SfCww07AlBKssFr-xcxSuWuFq2JvyqpL9gdj8FMs0NCSHr1GwOCEgWPdgjPBhcqI1U1FVGCL9w_mXSHxG34quqCkHzRbVTtNNoXATU7U4wl8cgLX_uFPSe_l/s1600-h/081909211402.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378019580678939810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2NthZA59DNWyoKJJYNk7SfCww07AlBKssFr-xcxSuWuFq2JvyqpL9gdj8FMs0NCSHr1GwOCEgWPdgjPBhcqI1U1FVGCL9w_mXSHxG34quqCkHzRbVTtNNoXATU7U4wl8cgLX_uFPSe_l/s320/081909211402.jpg" /></a>C.O. Bigelow Soda Fountain Strawberry Sundae Mentha Lip Shine ;D. As you know, I love these - and this one looks so pretty :).</p><p>Oh, and it was brand new & still sealed. Not that I care XD, I don't mind used lip stuff. But I suppose it's nice to swap for something unused every now and then ;).</p><p>Thanks for reading :). I've got<strong> a lot of</strong> catching up to do XD...</p>Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-11657961717108379162009-08-16T20:28:00.011+03:002009-08-16T21:29:25.856+03:00Last Swap Update...For now. I still have more to come (literally) & will post them once they do.Believe it or not, Swap Updates are my favourite kind of post to write. Looks are a <strong>pain</strong> because I'm a perfectionist and it's <strong>so</strong> annoying to get decent pictures, because I wasn't blessed with a nice face >:-). On the other hand, products are generally beautiful to look at (and if they aren't, I won't swap for those XD) :).<br /><br />So, here goes ;).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 1 [England, Kaleidoscope swapper].</span></strong><br /><br />(For 4 ArtDeco eye shadows & a Magnum Beauty Box to match, Stila tinted moisturiser samples, some extras, and a birthday present for her ^_^.)<br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370618710855293970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSgHI8UJoZl2BpVJ5EDMtl4U48TF6HoNSNSIKPFJZmu9V3egvfm1mvlm1F94igrhMX-NujhLKzhKCH9yStqcpBIbOTXJrA-0dGZNFFw-mQMB_7P94hiwWWWT6Dud4wvAMFr35jmVgvXXn/s320/DSC02327.jpg" />Yet another huge multi-swap ;).<br /><br />*Tesco Ginger, Vanilla & Pink Pepper perfume (50 ml). I love this even though it's cheap :D. It's a really nice, warm, spicy scent.<br />*So...?SuperStar mini perfume (20 ml). The packaging's <strong>so</strong> cute ^_^.<br />*Sugar Sweet Cheeks baked duo in Cupcake. This arrived broken, but it can still be used so I don't mind.<br />*Icing by Claire's nail polish in Signature Runway (wearing it <a href="http://diamondenigma.blogspot.com/2009/08/finally-got-my-contest-prize-swap.html">here</a>).<br />*Physicians Formula baked eye shadow trio in Baked Oatmeal (I <strong>love</strong> this - must try more baked stuff).<br />*Ruby & Millie Eye Colour in Red 420P.<br />*Bourjois eye shadow in Brun Somptueux.<br />*Milani eye shadow in Garden Mist.<br />*Barry M lipstick in 129 - the famous Lavender Whip supposed dupe. It's more Lavender than Fashion Mews ;).<br />*NYX lipsticks in Tea Rose, Ceto and B52.<br />*Benefit lip cream in If Only I Had Known. Isn't the pot gorgeous?<br />*Everyday Minerals eye shadow in Comfy and eye shadow mini in Hot Chocolate.<br />*Sleek Eye Dust in Inferno. Sleek palettes are famous around the blogosphere, but their pigments should be too ;D! They're amazing. I'll probably do a look to prove it ;).<br />*A Rimmel shadow & liner as an extra (swapped that off).<br />*Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush lip gloss in Slice Of Heaven - beautiful and tastes <strong>so</strong> good, I totally recommend Beauty Rush glosses and plan to get more ^_^.<br />*TheBalm Plump Your Pucker Tinted Gloss in Strawberry My Shortcake. Cooling effect (always a plus during the summer) and it does plump :).<br />*A Lancome mini Juicy Tube in Frozen Punch as an extra (I swapped that off too).<br />*Prestige Total Intensity eye liner in Intense Olive.<br />*Wet & Wild Idol Eyes Creme Shadow Pencil in Pixie - perfect for brightening inner corners ^_^. This was an extra too ;).<br /><br />Close-ups:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtv31Lg5Vb3OTCfX_O_683UKlnMGPNc2DoVhms3r9XqeqXwM-uizDnHw66uZ8sgFkcZdZdPyOgM_YRHpOqMz8tmS0ito_ixdaabXIi7-mChQJJKjGQPdxHEFsNOJIjW9P7_1fmv421F1C0/s1600-h/DSC02328.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370622501577177618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtv31Lg5Vb3OTCfX_O_683UKlnMGPNc2DoVhms3r9XqeqXwM-uizDnHw66uZ8sgFkcZdZdPyOgM_YRHpOqMz8tmS0ito_ixdaabXIi7-mChQJJKjGQPdxHEFsNOJIjW9P7_1fmv421F1C0/s320/DSC02328.jpg" /></a> Lipsticks from left to right: Barry M in 129, NYX Tea Rose, NYX Ceto and NYX B52.<br /><br />Tea Rose is the colour of roses, Ceto is a mildly metallic tangerine coral, and B52 is a creamy rosy brownish nude.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Swap 2 [England, same swapper].</span></strong><br /><br />(For three Korres Lip Butters (Pomegranate, Guava and Plum), my Revlon eyelash curler (since I got & prefer the Shisem ;D), the Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturiser (in 1), and some extras, including my Clinique Wow Violet lipstick.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_c1Yn7klZvaOCwj2JGe-PdcKqaTfHeko6iuDXbkuPWJzypuOeMeqC3wA0AQtQaD2tlCvrQ61kYGu8nYFCeSS6y896rdRboDbqRApHgfgPAQw6qYFZxxO3GoGEcUJX86bK8BxNM2m8_3bk/s1600-h/DSC02551.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370623729319178034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_c1Yn7klZvaOCwj2JGe-PdcKqaTfHeko6iuDXbkuPWJzypuOeMeqC3wA0AQtQaD2tlCvrQ61kYGu8nYFCeSS6y896rdRboDbqRApHgfgPAQw6qYFZxxO3GoGEcUJX86bK8BxNM2m8_3bk/s320/DSC02551.jpg" /></a>*Revlon Leading Lady Blush in Smoky Rose.<br />*Bourjois blusher in Rose De Jaspe (the lid broke off but the product's fine).<br />*<strong>Lots</strong> of sample baggies ^_^. Most are eye shadows, but there's one of lip balm :-/.<br />*Jane Be Pure mineral gel liner in Black (comes with a liner brush).<br />*An Avene face wash sample as an extra - gave that to my sister.<br />*Avon Treselle roll-on fragrance - it's sweeter than my usual type, but I think I like it.<br />*Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker in Clear. <strong>Warning:</strong> this doesn't just make your lips feel cold or tingle, like most plumpers do - it has a <strong>very strong</strong> (probably close to painful the first time you try it) effect that's reminiscent of electric shocks >:-). Also, it smells freakishly <strong>exactly</strong> like cake (made me wonder just <strong>how</strong> fake food flavours may be nowadays). But it does work and the cake smell is pleasant :). And I got used to the electric shock treatment after enduring it twice :-P.<br />*Maybelline Line Stylist liner in Jade Flash (as an extra - I swapped it off).<br />*NYX Lip Pencil in Pink Nude.<br />*Tarte Lock & Roll Creaseless Eye Shadow Duo in Rose Gold. <strong>This works.</strong> I wore it on a hot day for over 12 hours and it didn't slide off :).<br />*NYX Lip Gloss With Mega Shine in Cady Shop [Candy Shop] and Frosteed Beige [Frosted Beige?]. Here's the situation: My glosses say 'Cady Shop' and 'Frosteed Beige'. The NYX official website lists 'Cady Shop' as Candy Shop (though the swatch is way off), but 'Frosteed Beige' is spelled with a double e :-/. Verify it <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/top.php?pr=1&lp=2&lpg=7">here</a>.<br />*Sleek Eye Dust in Jet Set and Vintage. I love these pigments so I got more ^_^.<br />*NYX eye shadow in Rust. I can never have too many reds ;D.<br />*NYX Chrome Eye Shadow in Iced Mocha.<br />*Everyday Minerals eye shadows in Lap Top and Net Surfing, and eye shadow minis in Mistle Toe, Snow Flakes and Starlit. Mistletoe is <strong>meant to be</strong> a single word as far as I know, but the packaging spells it as two words :-/.<br /><br />I suppose this was the typoed products lot >:-). Lol. Close-ups:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjwtLy75w7OwlqUYMbtjN4aOyZyiHKfh2kzzzg5EO_dQEh88pHKOWvHu2FcEz1EWWlKZVC2VIV0NVMy8QgNdLofWYOka4ZIh86FJl-7ysd2b0O0ZToQfDtbx5CFfYqnk8XIvR5r9A1ZwN/s1600-h/DSC02552.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370627824051936306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjwtLy75w7OwlqUYMbtjN4aOyZyiHKfh2kzzzg5EO_dQEh88pHKOWvHu2FcEz1EWWlKZVC2VIV0NVMy8QgNdLofWYOka4ZIh86FJl-7ysd2b0O0ZToQfDtbx5CFfYqnk8XIvR5r9A1ZwN/s320/DSC02552.jpg" /></a> Bourjois Rose De Jaspe, Jane gel liner, Sleek Jet Set, Sleek Vintage, NYX Iced Mocha, Everyday Minerals Lap Top, Net Surfing, Mistle Toe, Snow Flakes and Starlit.<br /><br />Bonus pic:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJOGpHqk99kSVLHRLdL3Mt1B5PNuYEGQNV3fcl6FT3SKBz4J8DiQ_aV4-wXW7HAZ_ePQK2x9BZmzHNeHhzdP-DisNvYGCsszssCO3mr_Qm8lKdaw81VJLHrMry9gUApa_7hFpThAZfyzV/s1600-h/DSC02269.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370628978934475954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJOGpHqk99kSVLHRLdL3Mt1B5PNuYEGQNV3fcl6FT3SKBz4J8DiQ_aV4-wXW7HAZ_ePQK2x9BZmzHNeHhzdP-DisNvYGCsszssCO3mr_Qm8lKdaw81VJLHrMry9gUApa_7hFpThAZfyzV/s320/DSC02269.jpg" /></a>Had to depot my Olivia lip balm to get a pot I could use for one of the Stila tinted moisturiser samples ;).<br /><p><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Not all brands featured have been added to the labels list, because 'the combined length of all labels cannot exceed 200 characters' >:-). I'm really sorry :(. [And annoyed >:-@.]</span></strong></p><p>Thanks for reading ^_^.</p>Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804677004392740463.post-5222755677042267202009-08-15T14:56:00.020+03:002009-08-15T17:03:05.405+03:00Swap with Thiamere (and look featuring the products) & swatches of all my Mary Kay products as requested.*Disclaimer: New camera, still getting used to how it works, which places to photograph at, etc. so pictures may look a bit different from my usual lighting. Sorry about that, I'm sorting it out as we go ;).<br /><br />So, <a href="http://thiamere.blogspot.com/">Thiamere</a> has finally received the stuff I sent her :D (you can see it <a href="http://thiamere.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-first-makeup-swap-bb-cream-samples.html">here</a> if you'd like), and now I can post up my stuff too :).<br /><br />How did this swap come about? Well, she left me a comment <a href="http://diamondenigma.blogspot.com/2009/06/still-alive-p-awards-swap-update-some.html">here</a> saying how much she loved my Victoria's Secret Mosaic Highlighter, and I (knowing what it feels like to have a product you <strong>really</strong> want unavailable in one's country) offered to send it to her :). But she was <strong>so</strong> nice and offered me some things from <strong>her</strong> collection that she didn't really use - and so we had a swap ^_^.<br /><br />Here's what she's sent me :).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9ESPUaWpEswIw48HGzL2P8Zi_gv1BCUmaz5sYe6v-hsupR0MIHU0LoglFt7wuLBtWbuBFZaRKDGGoNSBqdEDqodjcULTzBzoWwuz3nRQbkSdUn4nO3Kl6pmdN9SpjM0SAQJWzQwicVsj/s1600-h/DSC02354.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370162944993019986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9ESPUaWpEswIw48HGzL2P8Zi_gv1BCUmaz5sYe6v-hsupR0MIHU0LoglFt7wuLBtWbuBFZaRKDGGoNSBqdEDqodjcULTzBzoWwuz3nRQbkSdUn4nO3Kl6pmdN9SpjM0SAQJWzQwicVsj/s320/DSC02354.jpg" /></a> *A note ^_^.<br />*A metallic pouch :).<br />*Hair elastics for my sister (who was <strong>so</strong> happy to receive something sent to her & a bit surprised to be known around the blogosphere, lol).<br />*Rose paper soap :).<br />*Careline (I love this brand :D) pigments in Vanilla White and Moist Green. These are <strong>amazingly</strong> metallic when used wet, and still beautiful when dry :).<br />*An Elianto 3D Eyeshadow Cube in Gold Brown. Which isn't gold brown >:-). (I'll post a look below.)<br />*Fashion 21 Fine Blush Powder in 1.<br />*A mini Sally Hansen lip plumping gloss.<br />*Everyday Minerals eye shadow minis in Matinee and After Party.<br />*Wet & Wild Precious Metals lipstick in Gold Rush. I'm <strong>so</strong> happy to have this 'cause word has it that this is a dupe of MAC Blonde On Blonde ;). I don't own that, but I'd like to - though for now I have this ;D. Yay ^_^!<br />*NYX Lip Gloss With Mega Shine in Burgundy.<br />*NYX Fruit Lip Gloss in Strawberry.<br /><br />I've worn most of these products already, and I love <strong>everything</strong>. Thank you Thiamere ^_^!!!<br /><br />Here are the close-ups...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fVl2AJS7X1kfujEPRjPN1LOJ7EL3He5yoVEtx-sylQRMTTFj0Khr4LnSYSXUaFYDUpStoXxJw-8VXeQkwFCbrKDdYkXkB1LGhluFmvZQgj_HVkIf2wsL_AlRjq3QY3wJWoor2k5LAtha/s1600-h/DSC02355.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370168044311473010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fVl2AJS7X1kfujEPRjPN1LOJ7EL3He5yoVEtx-sylQRMTTFj0Khr4LnSYSXUaFYDUpStoXxJw-8VXeQkwFCbrKDdYkXkB1LGhluFmvZQgj_HVkIf2wsL_AlRjq3QY3wJWoor2k5LAtha/s320/DSC02355.jpg" /></a>I made up a look featuring some of these products today. This is the first one - I'll do a look with the rest too ;).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SrYOHkPmcwi7Y-UgwfynLUcv3m0Mn7tuulbLdJbT4WQXkMoSxq8q7Cnj1Qedh-zBSy_L-Jwg5xcpF3S1WirSNKfCidA9TRzGA12DIVzHHmsbfniDBvZkazZDhEGu8Mus_rKua-C9YCI3/s1600-h/081509143752.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370168493829313138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SrYOHkPmcwi7Y-UgwfynLUcv3m0Mn7tuulbLdJbT4WQXkMoSxq8q7Cnj1Qedh-zBSy_L-Jwg5xcpF3S1WirSNKfCidA9TRzGA12DIVzHHmsbfniDBvZkazZDhEGu8Mus_rKua-C9YCI3/s320/081509143752.jpg" /></a>(See what I mean about the camera? But I promise I'll get used to it and take nicer and clearer pictures very soon ^_^.)<br />My fringe was annoying me so I trimmed it myself >:-). Could've been a disaster but I think it turned out alright :-P.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">Skin:</span></strong> The usual. Loose powder instead of pressed though (Physicians Formula). Not sure why - I think I want to finish this one up 'cause I don't really need both. But I may change my mind >:-D.<br />Oh, and I forgot to contour. If it shows, I really don't care, I don't consider myself attractive anyway :-P.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">Eyes:</span></strong> I applied the Elianto eye shadow as a wash, with a large, wide brush. Then I used Moist Green pigment by Careline wet, on my outer eyelids. Made a bit of an outer V too, but nothing too dramatic. To brighten inner corners, I pressed on a bit of Vanilla White pigment there, with my little finger. I lined my lower eye line with Styli-Style Flat Pencil in Buenos Aires (a shimmery white), using the skinny side, and then used ArtDeco Kajal Liner in 20 (a dark leafy olive green) on my inner eye line. Curled lashes with mascara on both top and bottom finish off the eyes.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">Cheeks:</span></strong> Fashion 21 Fine Blush Powder in 1.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">Lips:</span></strong> Wet & Wild lipstick in Gold Rush.<br /><br />Sometimes I feel stupid, writing such detailed descriptions. This isn't a magazine. But even if nobody else really reads them, they help <strong>me a lot</strong> when I want to wear an old look again ;). So they stay.<br /><br />Products picture:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrxgQI2-RcxlBQ809bm_Y0sBlCOR8n7jH4BhAvsA-Ut0NslYCsYvf0hJHL7xgfRYAkUuve5iTB6eJpuHxo2yCbYMdfov6lJNotXoKzJTkf1pimAyojdjV2Ke5nySPFzLx7ibXYBZNIxZq/s1600-h/081509144201.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370173661571524306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrxgQI2-RcxlBQ809bm_Y0sBlCOR8n7jH4BhAvsA-Ut0NslYCsYvf0hJHL7xgfRYAkUuve5iTB6eJpuHxo2yCbYMdfov6lJNotXoKzJTkf1pimAyojdjV2Ke5nySPFzLx7ibXYBZNIxZq/s320/081509144201.jpg" /></a>Eye close-up with eyes open:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bEt5JaICls0qhfY8i391412KqkwCzOKZfXNPTvfACF_OmrPh7ioKoa9xX-Bbz4lv1KX65BlwP_BioKUyGilSDCmw-VAFCf7IxvSeqhy_txKOcBa3ZFkaXxFNnU8Vy5fMUfByswdWos2G/s1600-h/081509143243.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370172995906208850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bEt5JaICls0qhfY8i391412KqkwCzOKZfXNPTvfACF_OmrPh7ioKoa9xX-Bbz4lv1KX65BlwP_BioKUyGilSDCmw-VAFCf7IxvSeqhy_txKOcBa3ZFkaXxFNnU8Vy5fMUfByswdWos2G/s320/081509143243.jpg" /></a>Eye close-up with eyes closed:<br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370173156532946498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrahCB8CS9b3g8pQak3I932B_V7Q6q3w6hGQwAVMjCoNPAaU8gmUvAMLbNId6JP11EbkGUGDgPI0Sl1Tx4-Q-ZWaKSr4XrEUSJbl1vRlyo0WdZ6OVb8jhUXUC0ktrDjWvf1_JGRLXXgCI/s320/081509143849.jpg" />(I quite hate this pic but I need to show the colours.)<br /><br />Bonus pic:<br /><p></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfk5qb_ikv-OYHlBx4Y1i4azzj_jUI05TYO8b0VZeeCWTT47VLrChqiyyOQ2rCyqwLnvWUHqEC96dOkJC_yqv2yzhnLd0_s2MS-_vYTud6Mzp5F043L78htecWVT4sKR1ccSGTRAaAhiLk/s1600-h/081509143534.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370173430559693506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfk5qb_ikv-OYHlBx4Y1i4azzj_jUI05TYO8b0VZeeCWTT47VLrChqiyyOQ2rCyqwLnvWUHqEC96dOkJC_yqv2yzhnLd0_s2MS-_vYTud6Mzp5F043L78htecWVT4sKR1ccSGTRAaAhiLk/s320/081509143534.jpg" /></a>I put up my hair but then took it down again. This was the only decent pic of me with my hair up. (And the other full-face pic was the only decent one with my hair <strong>down</strong>, so they're even XD.)<br /><br />And here are the swatches of all my Mary Kay products to date. Somebody asked me for a look, but it'd take me ages to use all these colours in a look XD, so I made swatches :).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpQSfBFQ1m37z_00cSqT7ziSnrso7Jm__h5z72I3EQbb_uwI8_Kym4iH2yObFVvUC4y2Ig59ojvCbajLefw4BRIOQPP1eAo2gBC7oxervBxqWIAp9jwb1PWCy8qhQwWXDpLVpZe1dvrzK/s1600-h/081309184648.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370175038203294274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpQSfBFQ1m37z_00cSqT7ziSnrso7Jm__h5z72I3EQbb_uwI8_Kym4iH2yObFVvUC4y2Ig59ojvCbajLefw4BRIOQPP1eAo2gBC7oxervBxqWIAp9jwb1PWCy8qhQwWXDpLVpZe1dvrzK/s320/081309184648.jpg" /></a>Two photographs, taken with different lighting, in order to give the truest impression I could manage ;).<br /><br />From <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">right</span></strong> to <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">left</span></strong>: Single eye shadows in Raspberry Rush, Periwinkle, Fig and Seashell, and duos in Cotton Candy, Ivy Duet, Jade, Safari Sunset, Tutti Frutti and Twilight.<br /><p><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370175765841277506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6I7g1-1pR_ssOQ3f2XAw2K921TVWNPJT-kfp4258yFfPZ_mNrRy8a_9jvOgbABv6TiS35eKuBSxWxdPnO0aj_WoaiSb-p1Fmyi4HFZlogqynENGsinb350pzIcRjs3U74A_gBw3a6YeEk/s320/081309184746.jpg" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>And the rest ;). From left to right: Lip Liner in Dusty Pink, blushers in Apricot Breeze, Burnished Bronze (I suppose that one's technically a bronzer, but I'll use it on my cheeks), Desert Bloom and Pink Meringue, and lipsticks in Pink Coral, Pink Daisy and Pink Melon.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNCw-3lEphy36-EzgF-FDjM-fvl3yr6LBjvgn14R3ide1zfc-T_jMM13IVo-6yQTRa9sp_6lgffeANM7WiKz50SP_XjGvZWvmb8Qg3985AmKA2RzoQu5Lm-pAKzVc6WgURGE6J_eOTPUMx/s1600-h/081309190803.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370176659840474578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNCw-3lEphy36-EzgF-FDjM-fvl3yr6LBjvgn14R3ide1zfc-T_jMM13IVo-6yQTRa9sp_6lgffeANM7WiKz50SP_XjGvZWvmb8Qg3985AmKA2RzoQu5Lm-pAKzVc6WgURGE6J_eOTPUMx/s320/081309190803.jpg" /></a>The lipsticks are pinker in real life, but they just <strong>wouldn't</strong> photograph properly >:-@. I gave up, but I may use those in a look or three so you'd get to see them :).</p><p>Oh, and here are swatches of my Mary Kay Mini Mineral Eye Colour Quad.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOwMhDRCCuFDcZ6z3JruJcc7XV6KuSJkzY-QPOm-FOss3NgYMOt_dV3zIxMYHr4XGEeE-GpYwQV3VdzJx940YBz_wEK39SqhApL-A8-ddgyv44eSjwWjzDlbe45CdcDbctPi5MELaJsfn/s1600-h/081509163436.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370184648729671218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOwMhDRCCuFDcZ6z3JruJcc7XV6KuSJkzY-QPOm-FOss3NgYMOt_dV3zIxMYHr4XGEeE-GpYwQV3VdzJx940YBz_wEK39SqhApL-A8-ddgyv44eSjwWjzDlbe45CdcDbctPi5MELaJsfn/s320/081509163436.jpg" /></a>Silky Caramel, Lemongrass, Amber Blaze and Denim Frost. Silky Caramel is a soft matte while the rest are shimmery and mildly metallic.<br /><p>Is there anything else I should swatch? Let me know ;). Thanks for reading ^_^.</p>Crishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517399843132136212noreply@blogger.com1