Aromaleigh Spring Solstice Is Back!

Hello Beauties! And Happy December ;)

I just got a pleasant surprise when heading over to Aromaleigh's website - Spring Solstice is temporarily back - yay!
I've been awaiting this collection, since I missed out on it when it was available back this Spring! The whole collection will be sold for 2 weeks starting today, and after that part of the Spring Solstice collection will be permanent.
 

Shade Descriptions:


1. Mallow: Spring's first blush. The softest pale coral with shimmers of gold.

2. Heartleaf: The freshness of budding leaves with sparkles of violet.

3. Forget-me-not: The lush turquoise of petals, sparkling with magical turquoise sparkles.

4. Tansy: The deep golden color of closed flowerbuds, sparkling with blue highlight.

5. Jessamine: A walk through the Spring forest. Deep green and brown base with golden highlight shimmer.

6. Nasturtium: Dramatic neutral red, sparkling with highlights of pink sparks.

7. Phlox: A delicate, shimmering wash of pale silver grey with iridescent blue sparks.

8. Bellflower: A diaphanous violet purple tone, slightly sheer, with highlights of pink sparks.

9. Calendula: Warm mahogany brown with coppery sparkle shimmer.

10. Greenbrier: Lovely cool green with surprising sparks of blue, the color of the sky.

11. Alyssum: Soft frosty champagne pink with shimmer of green and blue.

12. Chicory: Rich copper with rose undertone, bright copper sparkle.

13. Hemlock: A complex, very wearable soft shimmering brown with undertones of green.

14. Lupine: Shimmering mid-tone smokey blue violet.

15. Candytuft: Petal pink with an abundance of violet sparkles highligting.

16. Trillium: Vibrant, but wearable fresh Spring green full of shimmering green sparkles.

17. Ondberry: A rich, softly shimmering eggplant purple with slight sparkles of gold.

18. Larkspur: Softly frosted lavender with a magical purple iridescence.

19. May Lily : My new favorite- the palest creamy greenish shimmer with sparkles of pink and violet.

20. Viburnum: Remember the coveted Le Mystere #69? The only Mystere that actually had a recipe? Well, this is it. The perfect marriage of cocoa brown and pewter. Softly frosted. Fantastic.

21. Godetia: Rosy brown shimmer with tiny sparkles of gold throughout.

22. Zinnia: So unique, this vibrant but soft coral peach turns into a blend of pinkish coral with a dominant violet iridescence.

I havent quite made up my mind yet as of which ones I'll order from this collection. Mallow, Larkspur, Viburnum, Zinnia, Ondberry, Hemlock and Trillium all look very tempting, though ;)

Now, tell me which your favorites from this collection are; I'd love to know!

The Spring Solstice Collection is available at Aromaleigh Cosmetics.

Pictures and shade descriptions are from Aromaleigh's website.

Taylor Made Minerals Sample Haul - Initial Impression

Hello lovelies!

Hope you are having a great Tuesday ;)

Today I thought I'd show you my very first samples from Taylor Made Minerals. This is actually two separate orders that arrived a few days apart.

I'd been curious about this mineral makeup for a while, so decided to give them a shot and I'm so glad I did! Holy guacamole; this stuff really rocks my socks! These minerals are SO extremely pigmented and intense, providing awesome color payoff. I think I can honestly say that they are probably the most pigmented powders that I've come across up until today. I have tested all of them on my hands/arms, and every single one delivers! I sound like a sales person here; I swear I'm not, lol!

I have used these a few times, but haven't gotten around to post an EOTD using them yet. Will do that soon, promise ;) Now I've only ordered eye pigments, so I really cannot comment on the quality of the rest of their product range, but if they are anything like these eye pigments they most certainly will be good.

So, let's take a look then, shall we?
As always, all pictures are clickable for larger image...


Haul #1:

Crappy pic... sorry ;)

And pics of haul #2...











And here they are all together...










Sample baggies are 1/4 tsp and cost $1.00. Shipping was very reasonable priced, I think I paid about $4, which is cheapo when you're living overseas ;) Orders arrived in a timely manner, I got those packages within 10 working days.

I promise I will update you all with some EOTD's using these.

Have you tried Taylor Made Minerals? If so, what's your take on their products?

My First Aromaleigh Order Has Landed!

Happy Wednesday! ;)
I finally gave in and submitted my first Aromaleigh sample order the other day. I've read so many glowing reviews of those products that I simply couldn't resist any longer, I got way too curious... :)
Shipping was lightning fast, goodies arrived within a week; not bad at all.

Let's take a look at what I got... Pictures are clickable ;)

Misc samples from different pigment groups...

Rocks! samples...

Freebies...

Oooops!
This is what happens when you are a first class fumbler!
Spilled at least half the amount of the gorgeous "Caribé"...

I'm so excited to test these out; I'll make an EOTD using some of those very soon.

Til next time, take care ;)

xoxo

Bronze-y Tuesday EOTD

Good day everyone! I hope your week has started out well ;)
Mine has; it's warm and sunny, and therefore I'm doing my best not to spend too much time on the Internet right now, hence not very many post these last days ;)
It's wonderful to be able to spend most of the days in the garden with the little one and the dogs, now when the weather finally allows for it ;)

So today I did a bronzey look using Dreamworld Minerals and Cory Cosmetics for the eyes...

Shade descriptions:

* Goll - Deep dark brown with copper
* Antarctica - sweet cream at first glance, but has a very light green iridescence. Or is that blue...?
* Jasper - darkened mid brown shade with muted bronze and red undertones
* Rift - sparkly mid bronze and copper color with lime undertones

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Dreamworld Minerals Goll - all over eyelid up to brow bone
Dreamworld Minerals Antarctica - inner part of lid, on brow bone and close to tear duct
Cory Cosmetics Rift - outer v and crease
Cory Cosmetics Jasper - lower lash line
MAC Fluidline in Nightfish - upper lash line
Maybelline Colossal Mascara in black


Face:
Earthen Glow Minerals Cover Me Foundation in Paris
Dreamworld Minerals Ghostly Glo Illuminating Glow Powder

Cheeks:
Earthen Glow Minerals Peaches Copper blush
Earthen Glow Minerals Bronzing Powder in Early Summer

Lips:
NYX Slim Lipliner in Nectar
NYX Black Label Lipstick in Summer Love
NYX Lipgloss with Megashine in Frosteed Beige (it's not a typo; it actually says "frosteed" on the label....

For some reason which I can't think of, I totally forgot to include Jasper in the pics; sorry...

I'm actually quite happy with how this look turned out; I adore Dreamworld and Cory; their pigments are so pigmented and easy to work with, big thumbs up ;) (sound like an advertiser, I swear I'm not :))

So; what's your take on this look?

That's all for now; take care & I hope to see you soon ;)

xoxo

The She Space April Limited Edition

Happy Friday!
Just though I'd share the latest TSS news... I love being an enabler :)
Many gorgeous looking shades there, ahh; bummer I am on a no-buy...!

From The She Space website:





















April 2009 Limited Edition
A tribute to Rodarte and the ART of One Little Dress

Do you think that it's possible for one or two little dresses from the Fall 2009 Rodarte Collection to actually inspire an entire color palette? Absolutely! I fell in love with the dresses and boots first, and then I knew that I had to build a collection around both of these looks! Spring needs to be lightweight and breezy...but I get tired of seeing the same Sorbet inspired colors everywhere I look....so for the woman who likes to mix it up a little....and step up the color game...this 30 piece collection is for you! Many of the colors are sheer and wispy, but certainly not to much that you cant SEE the pigment! So, this Spring as we finally put away the parkas and get ready to some out of hibernation I encourage you to LIVE IT UP IN COLOR!!! Special thanks to Rodarte for putting together one HECK of a fabulous collection!!!

One Little Dress will be available for roughly six weeks or while supplies last!


http://www.theshespace.com/aprillimitededition.html


Happy shopping :)

xoxo

New MAC Pigments and Blue EOTD

Hi gals!

Missed me? :D
Sorry about my recent absence ; I haven't posted as much as I wanted to lately; things have been quite hectic this last week, and I've been feeling really tired and worn out as well.
Anyway; today I thought I'd show you my newest additions to my MAC pigment stash. These arrived the other day, I got them from TheBodyNeeds which is where I buy my pigment samples most of the time. Shipping is reasonable, she ships quickly and the price is awesome as well; $1.79 each (1/4 tsp). AND; they are authentic to the best of my knowledge, I can highly recommend you to check out this site. The inventory changes all the time, so visit often :)

So, this is what I got this time...

Top Row L-R: Reflects Blackened Red, Reflects Transparent Teal, Reflects Turquatic,
Naval Blue, Sunnydaze
Bottom Row L-R: Softwash Grey, Pastorale, White, Azreal Blue

Reflects Blackened Red, Reflects Transparent Teal, Reflects Turquatic,
Naval Blue, Sunnydaze

Softwash Grey, Pastorale, White, Azreal Blue

Excuse the typo; it's "Sunnydaze", not Sunnydays... ;)

Shade descriptions:

-Reflects Blackened Red - Sparkling Burgundy
-Reflects Transparent Teal - Sparkling White with Turquoise
-Reflects Turquatic - Sparkling Bright Turquoise
-Naval Blue - Subdued, Frosted Navy Blue
-Sunnydaze - Soft Apricot-Taupe w Silver Pearlized Pigments
-Softwash Grey - Grey with Purple Pearl
-Pastorale - Khaki Green Gold Pearl and Sparkle
-White - Soft Pearl White
-Azreal Blue - Cool Soft Blue with Silver Pearl


I used colors from this haul for my EOTD....

I put Azreal Blue all over lid up to brow bone. Then I put Naval Blue in the outer V and crease. Applied White on brow bone and inner corners. Lined both upper and lower lashes with NYX Slim Eye Pencil in Sapphire and put on mascara (Maybelline Colossal Volume, black)

And.... voilá!

I don't mean to stare...really! :)

I want to wish you all a fabulous, Happy Easter!!!

Easter kisses!

xoxo