FOTD - Smokey Purple

Me love me purples! =]  I love how it brings out my brown eyes.

I tried something new this time.  For the outer corner, I decided to try to mix two colours together – I used MAC’s Parfait Amour & Nocturnelle together.    Parfait Amour has a blue undertone to it, and together with Nocturnelle, it turned out beautifully! =]

 

For the inner half of my lid, I used Beautiful Iris (also by MAC)

Foundation: Smashbox Halo Powder – Light

Blush – NARS Oasis

Lips:

I kept the kips more natural looking because the eyes are a bit more dramatic.  I used:  Gingerroot lip liner, High Tea l/s & Fluorabundance lipglass (all MAC).

Instead of just lining the top lashes and the outer half of my lower lashes, I rimmed my entire eye this time to give it that more dramatic effect.

The finished look:

A place I’d love to go back to…

I visited my parents 2 summers ago, and it’s only a 4 hour drive to Banff.  We went there for the long weekend.  It’s such a beautiful place!!! The waters are so clear, and the scenery is breath taking!  The mountainous area is great for hikes up the mountain!  The reward is to see the waters and vegetation from above.  I took hundreds of photos while I was there, here’s just a few of my favorite shots!  =] 

My other love…

Aside from beauty, and fashion, and all the materialistic things out there… I love music… and I love playing the piano.  I kind of regret not listening to my mom when she told me to practice when I was younger.  I was a bit of a rebel haha.  I didn’t really like the songs I was given to practice for piano exams, and as most kids… they don’t like to practice… and I was one of them.  A bit about my piano background:  I started playing the piano when I was maybe 4 or 5, and stopped taking lessons in Gr. 9 because my workload was getting crazy!  I was preparing for my Gr. 8 piano exam, but I never went to it.  I haven’t really played much since I stopped taking lessons.  Music is one of the things I run to when I want to get away from reality, like now! I don’t want to study anymore!! haha

Rather than studying… I’ve been playing the piano a lot lately.  It keeps me sane from all the studying.  3 exams to go!

Most of you ladies out there probably already know where this song came from. hehe  I didn’t really like the movie, but I really LOVE this song.  It’s so soothing and soft =]

I still see room for improvement here… but anyway… here it is:

Philosophy – Purity Made Simple Review

Adapted from Sephora.com:

Purity Made Simple
What it is:
A highly effective one-step facial cleanser.
What it is formulated to do:
Philosophy Purity Made Simple is a ph-balanced formula that rapidly dissolves dirt and makeup while deep cleaning pores. The best-selling cleanser contains infusions of sage, chamomile, and carrot.
What else you need to know:
Purity Made Simple is part of a collection of Philosophy products designed to soothe even the most dry and sensitive skin.
Best of Sephora Winner 2008

I received a sample of this from Sephora, and I’m almost out.  I do plan on buying a larger bottle. =]

I *love* this cleanser.   I have combination skin and this stuff is great! My face feels so soft after – like a baby’s bum.  It never leaves my skin feeling dry or tight.  It feels… balanced and fresh.

It takes off all my makeup, cleanses, and tones all in one step! me love. =]  Especially since I’m so lazy, and this allows me to skip steps hehe.  Also, the product is categorized as ‘Naturally Sephora’.  To learn more about Naturally Sephora - *click here*  The scent smells a bit herbal, doesn’t bother me.  The consistency of the cleanser is liquid.  It doesn’t really foam, and on my face it feels gel-like?  I don’t know.  Maybe that’s just me. haha

Overall,  I think this is an excellent cleanser.  I definately recommend going to Sephora and asking them for a sample.  Hey … it’s free … that’s always a good thing. =]

MAC Top Ten Sellers

10. Everything Prep + Prime: Get ready for Spring with primers for the face, eyes, and lips!

9. Mineralize Blush Duo in Moon River: So pink and so Spring!

Blue pink mélange / pale yellow pink

8. Fast Response Eye Cream: De-puff, de-crease and delight your eyes.

7. Eye Liners: Switch to Spring with liners that say 'colour' in liquid, pencil or gel.

6. Fix +: Adds radiance, finishes makeup. Spray it on!

5. Eye shadows! Shades: Beautiful Iris, Honey Lust, Freshwater, and Flourishing

Beautiful Iris: Fresh Lavender with sheen (Veluxe Pearl)

Honey Lust: Bronze-dipped peach (Lustre)

Freshwater: Bright summersky blue (Veluxe Pearl)

Flourishing: Rich moss green (Matte)

4. Bronzing Powder: Go sun kissed! Get natural highlights for all skin types.

3. Studio Fix: The ideal go-anywhere compact. Maintain a fresh face as the temperature rises!

2. Dazzleglass! Shades: Goldyrocks, Smile and Sugarrimmed.

Goldyrocks: Sheer soft yellow with pink and gold pearl

Smile: Light coral with pink and gold pearl

Sugarrimed: Milky pale pink with red, teal, and white pearl

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EOTD – Simple Blue

 

Blue is not an easy color to wear, but Lancome’s Luring e/s is beautiful.  It’s more like a duochrome – blueish purple, but it looks more blue.

I used MAC’s Tete-A-Tint first, and then I put Lancome’s Luring on top.  Then I lined my eyes and went over the lid with another layer of Luring, so you don’t see black as a liner.  Nice and Subtle =]

 

 

Package… for me! =] Speechless!

Wow!  I came home from work today… to find this…

It’s from Jamilla from Makeupforprofessionalwomen dot com

I bought Smashbox’s Halo Powder off of her, I was so excited to see the package because I really wanted to try this powder. =]

I opened it and what do I find inside?

Uh huh… The 3 Chanel nail polishes TOTALLY caught me by surprise!  All I can say Jamilla…. THANKS!  You’re too generous…

I never really tried red polish because I’ve always felt it doesn’t suit me… weird eh? I know… isn’t red suppose to suit everybody?  So because of that, I never really bought a red polish… now…  I must give it a try.  =]