Beauty Thesis

The experimentation and exploration of a makeup addict.

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Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jul - 29 - 2010

Face of the Day: Soft Summer

A lot of what I’ve been wearing lately has been very subtle. I’ve been focusing a lot more on skin and lips than eyes, which is odd for me. There isn’t any particular reason, just preference for the moment. Though there will be some brighter and more dramatic looks coming up soon.. ..balance in everything.   [ Read More ]

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jul - 27 - 2010

Collective Wishlist: Dare To Wear [M.A.C.]

I very rarely do posts on collections because there are so many other bloggers that do. Occasionally though, I will find myself very interested by a collection to the point of making an official list. Dare To Wear has my attention because of the release of a number of very bright, very interesting eye shadows.  [ Read More ]

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jul - 26 - 2010

Stash: Eye Shadow Palette – Green/Teal [M.A.C.]

Here is the next of my eyeshadow/pigment palettes. This is an extension of my original overview and the second in the series after my highlights. This second palette features a mix of green, aqua, teal, turquoise and anything in between. The first two colours, Gorgeous Gold and Juxt have always been peculiar to me.  I  [ Read More ]

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jul - 23 - 2010

Haul: Pro Store Goodies [M.A.C.]

Two weekends ago I was in Toronto for a bridal shower, and I made a point to stop by the MAC Pro store. It had been a while since I’d stopped in, and there were a few things I had been waiting to pick up.. plus a few extras that I completely forgot had been  [ Read More ]

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jul - 23 - 2010

Face of the Day: Beautiful Brights

About a week ago I was watching a makeup tutorial on YouTube featuring bright colours. I was actually surprised to see it, but I thought it turned out very nicely. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there that like to point out the obvious. There were quite a few comments that talked about  [ Read More ]

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jul - 05 - 2010

I’m Baaack!

I decided to take off for a super long weekend, and so last Wednesday I disappeared up north until very late last night. Surprisingly, I decided that I was going to leave my laptop at home. Sometimes I find it’s much more relaxing to fully disconnect from the bustle that is technology. Don’t get me  [ Read More ]

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jun - 22 - 2010

Look Series: Maybelline Eye Studio Quads [Part 3]

For the third installment of the series, I decided to go with purples.  Purple is great year round and tends to be universally flattering, especially for those with green and brown eyes. I used the same products again, with the exception of using the plum liner as a coloured base to bump up the intense  [ Read More ]

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jun - 20 - 2010

Pre-MMVA Party

Today I will be attending an event in Toronto; “The Field” Annual Pre-MMVA Bash. I was invited to participate with the Annabelle makeup team, which I’m beyond excited about. This year’s much anticipated The Field Pre-MMVA Party will continue the tradition of star studded events that Executive Producer Cherie Sinclair has thrown for over the  [ Read More ]

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jun - 17 - 2010

Stash: Eye Shadow Palette – Highlight [M.A.C.]

After a bit of a hiatus, it’s back to the stash! This may look slightly familiar as I did an overview of my palettes a few months ago. I decided that I would go back and do swatches, since it seems to be a pretty popular request. It’s one thing to see something in the  [ Read More ]

Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jun - 17 - 2010

MIA Update

This is just a quick update to let you know that I’m back! The browser I use for all my beauty related stuff decided to delete all my passwords, which made for a long and drawn out task of restoring them.  So with everything back under control, you can expect some regular updates again.