Monday, October 31, 2011

Super Awesome Indie Halloween Sales!

Some of my favorite indie companies and a few I've been itching to try are having some great sales. Most are for today only so don't delay!

Detrivore
  • Detrivore started their 10 eyeshadows for $20 and 3 10 gram blushes for $10 sale early, so head on over! This sale lasts until Novemberr 20th, so you have some time.

Darling Clandestine
  • For today only (Oct 31), my favorite indie perfumer is having a buy one, get one free sale on their full-size bottle and perfume solids. Type "Everybody scream!" in your message to seller, plus your choice of free perfume.

Candy's Sweet Treats
  • I haven't tried this company, but for today only you can get 65% off anything is their etsy store with the code HALLOWEEN.

Morgana Cryptoria
  • Today is the last day of their Customer Appreciation Sale. I placed my first order a few days ago for 4 of their new gel lipsticks and 3 lipglosses.

Black Rose Minerals
  • Another shop I haven't tried, but have had my eye on for awhile. Until midnight tonight, get 25% off your entire purchase of $25 or more using coupon code Bloody. The only exclusion is the going going gone category.

Pollen Cosmetics
  • This isn't a Halloween sale, but a grand opening sale! I loooove their eyeshadows and it's definitely worth picking some up. Until November 5th, use code GrandOpening to get 15% off your order.

Hi-Fi Cosmetics
  • I have a bunch from Hi-Fi that I still need to swatch, but I can tell you everything looks pretty in the jar! Haha. To get 20% off your order for today only, enter the code HWNBDAY at checkout.

Kiss My Sass
  • I love KMS's lipglosses and their eyeshadows are great, too. Use code Halloween2011 to save 31% on any order over $31 from now until 10/31/2011!  Not valid on Memberships.

      Sunday, October 30, 2011

      Halloween Nails with China Glaze Fortune Teller

      For some reason I thought it would be a good idea to wear my Halloween nail polish the week before Halloween. I haven't worn China Glaze's Fortune Teller in at least year and forgot how much I love it. It's the perfect Halloween polish and one of my favorite from China Glaze. In fact, it was my first China Glaze ever. I remember going in to Sally Beauty Supply just to get it like 5 months after my nail polish obsession began. I just wish it hadn't been limited edition!

      My nails still aren't in great condition, but I love this polish so much I had to share.

      China Glaze Fortune Teller
      Fortune Teller is famous for how amazing it looks matte. It is actually my favorite way to wear it.

      China Glaze Fortune Teller
      I've seen Fortune Teller on eBay for around $10, so if you really love the color it might be worth it.


      Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!

      Saturday, October 29, 2011

      FOTD: Unashamed Visionary

      Ugh, I'm sick. I'm pretty sure it's tonsillitis due to the fact that my right tonsil is swollen 3 times its normal size, but I refuse to go to the doctor. I guesssssss I'll go if I don't get better. My boyfriend had to be hospitalized when we were in high school because his tonsillitis was so severe. If I remember right he passed it on to me, too. Now it's my time to return the favor, MWAHAHA! Ow, the maniacal laughter hurt my throat. :(


      Eyes:

      •  Tarte emphasEYES cream eyeshadow in Shimmering Taupe on lids
      • L'Oreal HiP pigment in Visionary on inner third of lid
      • MAC Mauvement pigment on outer two thirds of lid
      • L'Oreal HiP pigment in Unashamed in the crease and below lower lash line
      • Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Corrupt on water line and upper lash line
      • A mix of CoverGirl Lashblast mascara and Wet n Wild MegaLash Clinical Mascara on lashes
      • Physician's Formula Canyon Classic quad matte eyeshadow in brows (darkest shade)
      Face:
      • Physician's Formula CircleRx concealer in Fair Light under eyes
      • CoverGirl Simply Ageless Eye Concealer in 205 also under eyes
      • Physician's Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Powder Foundation in Translucent Light
      Cheeks
      • Detrivore blush in Concubine
      Lips
      • Pixi Lip Twin in Coral Camellia
      • Kiss My Sass lipgloss in Caribbean Escape




      Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!

      Friday, October 28, 2011

      Team Pink Eye Project for Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure AND A GIVEAWAY!

      It's the end of October and almost the end of the month long celebration of all things boobs. Oh wait, that isn't what this month was about? By now, everyone and their moms, grandmas, great-aunt's sister's cousin's dogs know about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So I guess that means that the awareness part is working. But sometimes we need to do more than just be aware. Being aware of a disease never saved anyone. It's just the first step. To take that first step even further Project Pink Eye was developed to raise money to support breast cancer research through Susan G Komen for the Cure.

      I am hosting a giveaway (sponsored by Cinnamon Cosmetics and Team Pink Eye, not Susan G Komen) to help raise money for research. Other blogs are hosting giveaways as well, so keep reading to see how you can enter them all.

      Here is what you can win- a four piece eyeshadow collection from Cinnamon Cosmetics. According to the owner, Candace, "I'll be giving away "The Sirens Collection" which includes the colors Audrey, Bettie, Lana and Julie.  The colors are a collection of pinks and purples all inspired by Hollywood sirens. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these eye shadows go to benefit the Susan G Komen Foundation through Team Pink Eye all year long."
      Audrey
      Bettie
      Lana
      Julie

      Giveaway Information:
      • What you could win- A special awareness eyeshadow collection, called The Sirens, from Cinnamon Cosmetics, pictured above (pictures courtesy of Cinnamon Cosmetics).
      • How to enter- You must go to the Team Pink Eye page on the Susan G Komen website and donate at least $5 (Click here to be taken to the donation page). This one donation will allow you to enter all giveaways this week. You then comment on this blog post stating that you donated and give the email address you used to donate. *IMPORTANT* You will need to donate under the name you you will be commenting under so that the those in charge of this project can verify your donation. Now you are free to go comment and enter giveaways on other blogs. (Click here to see a list of other blogs participating in the project this week. Some might not be updated with their posts yet, so keep checking back throughout the day).
      • How long you have to enter- Giveaways will run from the time they are posted until 10 PM CST Sunday October 30th.
      • Additional information- You will not be contacted by me if you win the giveaway, but by one of the ladies in charge of Team Pink Eye. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be notified by email in the next few days after the giveaways end.
      This is for a good cause so please spread the word through, Twitter, Facebook, or anywhere you can!

      ----------------------------------------------------

      I was really excited about the pink makeup look I was planning for this post, but then I got sick and wasn't able to do it.  So I have something else for you guys instead. I absolutely love pink eyeshadow and indie makeup companies, so I wanted to share my favorite pink eyeshadows I own from indie companies. All of the below are swatched over Fyrinnae's Pixie Epoxy.


      1. Antoinette's Revolution Cosmetics- Dusty Rose
      2. Detrivore Cosmetics- Death Valley
      3. Detrivore Cosmetics- Sexualis
      4. Evil Shades- Phyrra's Fantasy
      5. Kiss My Sass Cosmetics- Tea Rose
      6. My Pretty Zombie- My Pretty Zombie Eyeshadow (same name as company)


      7. Pollen Cosmetics- Future Sunrise
      8. My Pretty Zombie- MnG #1
      9. My Pretty Zombie- MnG #2
      10. My Pretty Zombie- MnG #3
      11. Persephone Minerals- Mars Crystal Power
      12. Persephone Minerals- Pink Sugar Heart Attack
      13. RockABettyBeauty- Cupcake Not A Muffin


      Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!

      Thursday, October 27, 2011

      My Current Nightly Skincare Regimen

      I rarely, well never actually, talk about skincare on this blog. Mostly because I really have no clue about it and have just barely begun to realize that "hey, I have skin!" and maybe I should start taking care of it. What has freaked me out the most is all the fine lines under my eyes that are cropping up and I'm not even 25 yet (only a little over a month, eep!).

      I decided I should star some semblance of regular skin care and this is what I came up with at night. It's still a struggle to actually get myself to follow it every night, but I'd say 5 or 6 nights a week I succeed. And my skin already is looking better!

      This isn't a review post, besides me just saying that all of these products work for me. I may get around to reviewing them eventually if I can motivate myself to do so, haha.

      Black Magic Soap from One Hand Washes the Other
      Black Magic Soap from One Hand Washes the Other

      Burt's Bees Rosewater and Glycerin Toner
      Burt's Bees Repair Serum

      I was my face with a little scrubby cloth and Black Magic soap. Then I  use a cotton pad soaked with the toner and wipe down my face (I'm not sure this step is completely necessary, but I do it anyway). Last I use a few drops of the serum on my whole face including below my eyes and on my eyelids. And that's it!


      Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!

      Wednesday, October 26, 2011

      The Only Skinny Jeans I Will Ever Fit In- Thanks to Benefit's Creaseless Cream Shadow

      As much as I love Benefit's Creaseless Cream eyeshadows, I can't believe that I've never posted about them. They are one of my most used products in my makeup collection. I use them as a base for other eyeshadows, by themselves as a quick eye look, or depending on the color, as a liner or highlight shade.

      The reason they are one of my holy grail products is because they don't crease on me even without primer, they don't fade, and they apply evenly and are build-able, and they're just simply pretty. I recently bought the color Skinny Jeans and I think it may be my favorite one yet. They formula is the most creamy Creaseless Cream eyedshadow I've ever used from Benefit (the formula reminds me of Estee Lauder's cream eyeshadow formula). The color is opaque but can be sheered out. I just wish that Benefit would come out with brighter, bolder colors as many in the line seem to be more muted or neutral.

      Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans
      Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans
      Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans
      The color looks a lot lighter in the pot than it does on my skin.

      Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans
      Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans

      Available:

      Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!

      Tuesday, October 25, 2011

      Detrivore Cosmetics' Blushes Swatches and Review

      I loooooooove Detrivore (click here and here for previous swatches). Not only is their makeup amazing, but their prices are as well. From time to time they also offer some of the best sales I have seen. I bought these blushes during one of those sales. A new sale starts November 1st. 10 gram jars, including blushes will be 3 for $10 and 5 gram jars, including eyeshadows, will be 10 for $20.

      One problem I have with indie blushes is that many of them tend to be too glittery and pigmented. They almost just seem like eyeshadows in a bigger jar. These blushes are perhaps my favorite indie blushes. The finish is matte, but they aren't chalky, and almost have a satin-y look about them. They're build-able, but you can wear them more sheer as well. I love the soft, buttery texture. Despite being a powder, they don't look powdery on my skin at all.My only complaint is that I find the pictures for the blushes on the Detrivore website to be inaccurate. The tone is correct, but they look a lot darker/bolder than they really are.

      From left- Poison, Concubine, and Spoiled
      Detrivore Blush in Poison
      Detrivore Blush in Poison
      Detrivore Blush in Concubine
      This one looks kind of scary in the swatch, but I really like the way it looks on my cheeks. It's subtle, but pretty.

      Detrivore Blush in Concubine
      Detrivore Blush in Spoiled
      Detrivore Blush in Spoiled

      So what do you guys think? Even without the 3 for $10 sale, these are still a great deal.

      Available:

      Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!
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