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Archive for August, 2009

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 29 - 2009

Five Favourites ~ August 2009

The title is pretty self explanatory for this post, I’m going to share five of my favourite products from this month. Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash in Blackest Black I love trying new mascaras, but Buxom Lash is definitely unique in the fact that I know I’m going to continue to use it. I find the  [ Read More ]

Categories: suggestion
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 28 - 2009

Face of the Day ~ Smoked Burgundy [U.W.Y.H.]

One of my favourite makeup gurus is Josh, widely known as petrilude on YouTube and elsewhere online.  He has just recently started in on a series entitled; Use What You Have or “U.W.Y.H.”.  It’s a hard line focus on encouraging his viewers to use what they already have, instead of being hung up on having  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 20 - 2009

Handling Trends

Of all the fall collections, Style Black from MAC has had my attention from the start.  I’ve been pondering how to put my own spin on such a striking collection. Why? ..because it’s something different that challenges the usual aesthetic. Granted, black cosmetics are hardly cutting edge or unique, but you don’t see them that  [ Read More ]

Categories: opinion
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 14 - 2009

Haul ~ A Little Of This [M.A.C.] & That [E.L.F.]

After some errands yesterday I found myself at the MAC counter.  Imagine that.. It wasn’t a random visit though, I was trying to find a back up for Just A Pinch gel blush.  It’s one of my favourite blushes and it was unfortunately a limited edition item with the Rose Romance collection.  I was lucky  [ Read More ]

Categories: haul
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 13 - 2009

Eyes ~ M.A.C. Recommendations

This morning I was browsing some beauty blogs and came across this tag on Expressions of You, which is run by Naomi. I thought it sounded like fun and decided to do it. Basically, it’s my recommendations for MAC products specifically for the eye.. lid. If you decide to do your own version, please leave  [ Read More ]

Categories: opinion
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 12 - 2009

Stash ~ Dazzleglass Collection [M.A.C.]

For the past month or so, I’ve been thinking about doing a visual breakdown of my collection. There are two main reasons behind this. One, to have a quick visual of what I already have.. so those new collections can’t sneak up on me. Two, to share what colours I have and how I make them work for me.. so others might find items of interest.

Categories: featured, stash, swatches
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 12 - 2009

Look of the Day ~ Five August Faces

Despite the inactivity here, I have actually been experimenting with new looks this month. It’s just a matter of getting the photos uploaded and organized with the list of items used. I have moments of laziness, what can I say. But, here are five different looks that I figured I may as well just showcase  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 03 - 2009

Look of the Day ~ A Focus On Skin

I put this look together for a family BBQ. I wanted something that looked fresh, without being too over the top. At the time I didn’t realize it, but looking back now I can really see that the focus was on my skin, rather than the eyes or lips. A bit of a shift for  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks