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Archive for September, 2009

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 30 - 2009

Five Favourites ~ September 2009

Here’s the next installment of favourites from the month of September. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink I’ve been a fan of gel eyeliners for quite some time, since I find them more exact than pencils but easier to control than liquid.  It’s a happy medium.  When my MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack finally  [ Read More ]

Categories: suggestion
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 22 - 2009

Style Black Available Online

I know that some stores have released the collection early, but now it’s available online! http://www.maccosmetics.ca http://www.maccosmetics.com As exciting as that is, I’ll be waiting until the ‘offficial’ release date so I can go play with the products first. Thursday isn’t so far away.. At least, that’s what I’m telling myself!

Categories: collections
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 21 - 2009

Look Series ~ Shadowy Lady [Pre-Made Palettes]

Even though today is the first day of fall, I figured I would add the third installment to the Pre-Made Palette series. Just like the first one, this quad came out of MAC’s Cult of Cherry collection last fall.  It’s a beautiful cool toned palette, great for those who love purple.  The colours are extremely  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, look series, looks, palette
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 18 - 2009

Stash ~ Limited Edition Lipstick Collection [M.A.C.]

It’s been about a month since my last ‘stash’ installation, so I thought it was about time for an update.  Enjoy! This time around I am showcasing more lip products, but today we’re focusing on lipstick.  More specifically, limited edition lipstick from MAC Cosmetics. All of the lipstick shown are from one of the following  [ Read More ]

Categories: stash, swatches
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 17 - 2009

Collective Wishlist Revisited: Style Black [M.A.C.]

Style Black is my IT collection for the end of 2009.   Why?   Because it’s predominantly things I don’t have.  Black is intense fun on it’s own, but I feel so many people overlook the fact that it’s so versatile when it’s used in layers. I think these will be key pieces that I’ll still  [ Read More ]

Categories: collections
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 16 - 2009

My Lips But Better

A few weeks ago, I was experimenting with some lip products and came across a combination that I’ve absolutely fallen in love with. It’s relatively subtle, but it’s definitely a more polished look than natural lips with a balm.  It actually falls into the MLBB category; my lips but better! The only downside to this  [ Read More ]

Categories: lip gloss, suggestion
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 16 - 2009

Review ~ Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash Mascara

Product Name ~ Buxom® Lash Mascara (Blackest Black) Product Description (from http://www.sephora.com ) ~ Holds the style of your lashes for a continuous 12 hours with no flakiness. The silky, vitamin-rich formula darkens, lengthens, and thickens from root to tip without ever clumping. Its patented, hourglass-shaped brush is designed to lift and separate every lash  [ Read More ]

Categories: mascara, review
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 12 - 2009

Face of the Day ~ Turquoise Pop

I’ve been wanting to make use of my new Make Up For Ever eye shadow, and decided that I’d start off with just one. I’ve heard the rants and raves about the pigmentation, but I was very surprised with just how bright the colour is and with the ease of blending. Introducing, colour number seventy-two!  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 02 - 2009

Moderation is Key

A lot of my friends would probably laugh if they saw the title ‘Moderation is Key’ and knew that I was referring to makeup. I make no excuses for my love of makeup but as with all things, balance is very important. It can seem overwhelming at times, when everyone is showcasing their hauls and  [ Read More ]

Categories: opinion, thoughts