Sunday, November 6, 2011

Catch-Up

Given my addiction to both gloss AND procrastination, we've got to play a little game of catch-up :)  The fastest way to do that is to share a snapshot of my Winter (because it sure feels like Winter) faves:
Clockwise from the top: Buxom lipgloss in Jackie, Bare Minerals Prime Time shadow in Sandalwood, Pete's Coffee & Tea Xiao's Blend Tea, Bare Minerals Prime Time shadow in Bronzed Twig, Fusion Beauty cream blush in Bella.

The two cream shadows are part of the "Strike it Rich" 5-piece holiday set from Bare Escentuals.  It's available exclusively at Macy's.  Even though they're both shades of brown, I can't decide which one I like better. But if I had to make a distinction between the two, Sandalwood has more of a romantic light sparkle to it, while Bronzed Twig is a darker, more polished matte.

Here's Sandalwood up close and far:

Here's Bronzed Twig up close and far:

I'm still SUPER addicted to Buxom glosses.  They're formulated so perfectly that they double as  gloss and chap stick for me.  My go-to Winter gloss for sure.  "Jackie" is a cool pink shade with very subtle shimmer.  My cheeks are dressed in "Bella," a pink-mauve shade, from Fuscion Beauty.  This blush goes on smoothly and layers on top of foundation with no issues at all.  It was also on sale at Nordstrom for the (almost painful!) price of $7.50.  The line is going out of business and clearing out its inventory everywhere, so hop on this if you haven't already! 

Here's a better look at my gloss, my blush and my puppy!

Labels: , ,

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

49'er Red

My stress levels at work build to a breaking point each week.  So by the time I reach Friday all bleary-eyed and delirious, lots of "let loosing" ensues.  And it continues through the weekend.  I'll probably have to correct this behavior at some point, but for NOW, this is just the type of therapy I need.  Two weekends ago, I indulged in an event thoroughly soaked in rain and a lil bit of alcohol - the San Francisco 49'er/Oakland Raider Tailgate.  And in the spirit of super fandom, my tailgate outfit came complete with the perfect shade of deep 49'er red:  Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick in "Fresno" layered with Buxom gloss in "Brandi."  I also gave a nod to the gold by highlighting my cheeks with my favorite Stila powder seen here.

Thought these shades were good luck since my boys finally broke their losing streak that week ... but then they proceeded to lose the following Sunday.  Guess ya can't win 'em all. 

This pic doesn't exactly show the true color of the products, so I swatched them for you below.



Post-game Fantasy League'ing ... and Domino.




Labels: , ,