I received a package yesterday with the empty tins I ordered online a while back.  I’ve been waiting for them eagerly, as the idea of pressing pigments has been on the ‘to do’ list for a long time.

This post is coming to you as I wait for my first four pigments to set, which shouldn’t be too much longer.  It’s been quite the experience.  It’s not difficult, but definitely requires some patience and trial by fire.  No major disasters as of yet, but I think I’m definitely going to have to pick up another palette or two.. this is actually a lot of fun.  LOL

No pigment shall be safe!

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara: Carbon Black

Category: Mascara

Product Name: L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Product Description: L’Oreal introduces Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara for bold and beautiful lashes, with dramatic volume. It’s a shade that’s black than black! Safe for sensitive eyes. Opthalmologist tested and allergy tested. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Clump resistant. Fragrance-free. (from www.lorealparisusa.com)

Price: varies by location, check your local drugstore

Amount: 7.7mL

Packaging: A black & gold tube with a matte finish, simple but sturdy. The brush is large with traditional bristles.
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To get back on track this month’s Five Favourites will see a double feature; favourites from both December and January!

Five Favourites / December 2009

MAC Lipglass / Viva Glam V
I picked this up to pair with Viva Glam V lipstick, and I’ve found that it works well on it’s own too. It’s a really nice neutral on my skin tone, it doesn’t add much contrast but it does make my lips look polished. It’s perfect for work, I think I’ve worn it the most consistently of any of my other lipglasses.
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For this look I decided to try an experiment. I picked up a Maybelline quad at the drugstore the other day, and when I got home I realized that I could dupe it with some of my MAC eye shadows. So I put together a quad of similar colours and used Maybelline on one eye and MAC on the other eye. It’s mainly to demonstrate that using a good base and strong application techniques can have to very different products looking similar.

Amethyst Smokes Close Up Open

Can you figure out which side is which?
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It might be an understatement to say that I’ve been away for a minute.

December was a write off in terms of turning my ideas into tangible posts and videos, and January.. well January has seen me being lazy.  There are some things coming down the pipeline though; some FotD, a drugstore haul, a mascara review and hopefully a tutorial (filmed tonight!).

I also need to get around to my fellow bloggers and catch up, as well as touch base with the forums.  I’m glad I’ve got tomorrow off, I think it’s going to be a busy day!

Stay tuned.

Glitter is something that can be challenging to work with. It can be diffcult to control, too much can look a hot mess and often times juvenile on those approching and beyond thirty years. Knowing all of this had me immediately skeptical when I saw a video by Natalya of Filthy Gorgeous Makeup, but she impressed me. So much so that I used her Glitter For Grown Ups as inspiration for a night out. Thank you Natalya for such a gorgeous look and making me feel like I can do more than just admire the glitters I have!

Glitter For Grown Folk

Face

• Make Up For Ever HD Elixir
• Make Up For Ever HD Concealer / 345
• Make Up For Ever HD Foundation / 153
• MAC Brow / Stud
• MAC Eye Shadow / Mineral
• MAC Brow Set / Clear
• MAC Sheertone Shimmer Blush / Otherworldly
• MAC Gel Blush / Just A Pinch
• MAC Studio Fix Powder / NC42

Eyes

• Too Faced Shadow Insurance
• MAC Paint Pot / Cash Flow
• MAC Glitter / Antiqued Gold
• MAC Eye Shadow / Mineral, Honey Lust, Tete-A-Tint, Soba, Blanc Type (upper)
• Mineral, Honey Lust (lower)

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During the last weekend of November I did some shopping out of town. Usually when I hit a Sephora I go to one mall in particular, but there were a few additional stores that I needed to go to, so I ended up visiting another mall as well. Usually I don’t hit up the same store twice when there are multiple stops to make but when it comes to Sephora, I knew I had to have a peek. I’m glad I did, because I had forgotten to pick up an essential at the first store and then found something that wasn’t even stocked at the first store either.

Sephora Haul: Juice Beauty, Sephora, Make Up Forever & Stila

From left to right:
Stila Lip Glaze Collection, Juice Beauty Cleansing Gel, Sephora Blotting Papers in Natural Lavender
Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in #345, Sephora Powder Puff

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After getting some questions about my hair I decided it would be easiest to do a video.