tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57536756009742596822024-03-14T03:42:38.851-04:00Happy Cake...and other fabulous things.Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.comBlogger243125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-17580135076811049632017-10-31T12:39:00.001-04:002017-10-31T12:40:33.950-04:00Inktober 2017<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dale (black), Minnie (tabby), & Chip (black & white) at 5 days and again at 8 weeks. <br />
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Hey, all!<br />
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It's been ages since I've posted. (Checks posts.) Yeah...it's been since last Halloween. I'm almost embarrassed. Almost. I've not been in a blogging mood, but I'm still creating. I've been watercolor painting and crocheting. I made my husband's and my dog's Halloween costume and the backdrop for our Trunk or Treat. I'll post all of that tomorrow. Probably. Check back just in case.<br />
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In the meantime I thought I'd try out<b><a href="http://mrjakeparker.com/inktober/" target="_blank"> Inktober</a></b> this year. Inktober is the brain child of <a href="http://mrjakeparker.com/inktober/" target="_blank"><b>Mr. Jake Parker</b></a>. He is an artist and came up with this idea in order to improve his inking skills. My ink skills are nearly non-existent, so it's a perfect challenge for me. I paint with acrylics, oils, and watercolors, I do digital art, and I draw with colored pencils. Inks are terrifying to me. I wanted to make this as simple as possible so I'd actually finish it. I used Jake's prompt list for the ideas. I packed a small art journal with a felt tip pen, a mechanical pencil, a white gel pen, a ruler, and an eraser (that weird yellow thing at the bottom of the picture below). If I had complicated anything at all, it would not have gotten done. Period. I know me well enough to say that with confidence.<br />
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I read up on tips and tricks to finishing Inktober. The one tip that really stuck out to me was "Pick a theme and stick with it!" I picked cats. I've had cats on the brain since rescuing the three babies in the first picture. Someone had dropped them at the bottom of my father's driveway. Their eyes were still closed and infected and they were crawling out in the middle of the road. Whoever did that to them had no intention of them living. They were in such terrible shape I didn't think they'd live the night, but they're now almost eight weeks and are thriving. That brings our cat total up to six. Six cats. I have six cats. (That's something I have to keep repeating to myself to try to make me believe it. I don't believe it.)<br />
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I thought I'd give a run-down of all of the pictures I've drawn. If you want to check them out individually, go see my <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tabbiecat77/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b>. They're all there. Some were more successful than others and some are destined to end up as watercolors. </div>
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1. Swift - This is of Minnie climbing so quickly up my pajama pants. I'm okay with how it turned out. It's alright. Not my fave. Not the worst. Just alright.</div>
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2. Divided - We had given the kittens their first bath and had them wrapped up in hand towels. My daughter started calling them purr-ritos and I shamelessly stole that word from her. It's not stolen if I give her credit, though, right? This one will be my first watercolor from this series.</div>
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3. Poison - An upturned bottle of poison with a cat-headed skull and crossbones. So inspired! (Sarcasm font needed.)<br />
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4. Underwater - Minnie getting a bath.<br />
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5. Long - It's nearly impossible to have yarn out near cats.<br />
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6. Sword - This one was entirely my daughter's idea. I think I could have done a better job if I had been allowed pencils, but I'm not mad at it.<br />
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7. Shy - Minnie hiding behind a curtain.<br />
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8. Crooked - I'm pretty pleased with this one. I'm loving those crooked whiskers!<br />
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9. Screech - Minnie yelling her head off at me. She's a yeller.<br />
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10. Gigantic - This is Minnie playing with Caius's tail. I really love this one.<br />
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11. Run - Minnie chasing a ball.<br />
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12. Shattered - Caius surveying the damage he caused. I love the attitude of the cat in this one. Caius never actually did this (as far as I can remember), I just really love drawing striped cats.<br />
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13. Teeming - A box teeming with cats (like my house currently). This is another one I might try again in watercolor. I do like how it turned out in ink, though.<br />
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14. Fierce - These kittens are so rough with each other. This is Minnie bullying Chip.<br />
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15. Mysterious - Chip hiding under a blanket.<br />
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16. Fat - Minnie's full belly. I really like this one.<br />
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17. Graceful - A cat on a garden fence. I think this would be beautiful in watercolor.<br />
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18. Filthy - The kittens used to practically bathe in the wet food when they first started eating it, which is why they had to have so many baths. I like this one, but I'm not thrilled with the eyes. They're not as cute as I was going for.<br />
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19. Cloud - A cat shaped cloud. Going to do a watercolor of this one.<br />
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20. Deep - I was aiming for galaxy eyes. Was very unsuccessful. Definitely going to try to paint this one, too.<br />
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21. Furious - Dunno why that one cat is wet, but he's blaming the other one. I straight-up don't like how this one turned out. At all. Not one bit.<br />
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22. Trail - I love this one and will probably be doing a painting based on this.<br />
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23. Juicy - These kittens will eat anything.<br />
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24. Blind - Cats are pretty destructive. I was happy with this one.<br />
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25. Ship - The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat...you know the rest. I love this one.<br />
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26. Squeak - I thought this one was adorable, if I do say so myself.<br />
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27. Climb - Kittens are excellent climbers. No place is safe.<br />
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28. Fall - I love, love, love the idea of this and will be painting this one soon.<br />
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29. United - Ever notice how cats sleep in a yin-yang configuration? It's adorable. I think I should have drawn this bigger in order to see the details a bit better.<br />
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30. Found - She's not great at hide-and-seek.<br />
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31. Mask - I made it all the way through! I feel like I deserve a trophy or a cookie or something for following through. (Preferably a cookie.)<br />
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This was a lot of fun and I'm so glad I did it. I don't feel like I'm any more skilled at ink than I was before, but I am more confident. That first picture took me forever to work up the nerve to start. That last one was barely a fully formed thought before it was finished. So...that's progress, right?!?<br />
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Love,<br />
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Hey, all!<br />
Turns out nothing kills my creativity faster than grief. I had the worst summer. Thank goodness it's over. I'm starting to feel a bit better, just in time for Halloween. I whipped up these two wreaths in no time at all using things I got from the Dollar Tree. The only thing that didn't come from the Dollar Tree was the gold skull ribbon on the one below. That came from Michael's last year.<br />
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There's no real tutorial needed for this. It's all held together with chenille stems and the feathery wreath took two Halloween boas to cover it. The feathery wreath uses a styrofoam form. If you have any questions you can leave a comment or send me an email.<br />
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Also, this crow is pretty judgmental. It's rating your costume, just so you know.<br />
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Have you created anything for Halloween? Please share! I'd love to see it.<br />
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Love,<br />
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Hey, all!<br />
How's your summer going so far? Mine, not so good. But let's not talk about sad things today. There's enough of that already. Let's talk about pretty things like this month's ipsy bag. I was happy with everything I received, so in no particular order here's what I got and what I thought.<br />
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<b>1. <a href="http://www.bellapierre.com/banana-setting-powder.html" target="_blank">BelláPierre Cosmetics Banana Setting Powder</a> </b>- I have no idea how ipsy knows the contents of my vanity drawers, but they must be spying on me. I was just about to run out of banana powder when, lo and behold, this came! I'm in love with BelláPierre Cosmetics at this point. They do fabulous liners and, apparently, fabulous banana powder.<br />
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It's so finely milled and the perfect shade for me. My skin is so fair that a lot of banana powders are too dark for me. I love using this to set the concealer under my eyes. This lady has some dark circles!<br />
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<b>2. <a href="http://trustfundbeauty.com/collections/nails/products/no-filter" target="_blank">Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in No Filter</a></b><a href="http://trustfundbeauty.com/collections/nails/products/no-filter" target="_blank"> </a>- This is the second polish from Trust Fund Beauty that I've received and I've been impressed both times.<br />
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The formula is thick (but not goopy), so you get full coverage in two coats. Really, if one and a half coats was a thing, then that would get it done. This shade is a fabulous greyed-out nude. Ignore the terrible application in the photo. It was late and I said to myself that I need to go to sleep. Instead I painted my nails poorly. Same thing, right?<br />
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<b>3. <a href="http://modellaunchercosmetics.com/products/felt-tip-eyeliner?variant=1145502703" target="_blank">ModelLauncher Cosmetics Felt Tip Eyeliner in Emerald Isle</a></b> - I've never heard of this company before, but they certainly got my attention with this awesome eyeliner.<br />
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It has a superfine felt tip and is so easy to use.<br />
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This shade is gorgeous and totally unlike anything I already own. It is smudge proof and water resistant. I have watery eyes and this stayed all. Day. Long! After taking the photo below I tried smudging it with my finger. I rubbed so hard I made my hand a little sore. It didn't budge. I want every color they make.<br />
<b>(Value $13.00)</b><br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/excessive-lash-arresting-volume-mascara-P409535?skuId=1831395&icid2=make_up_for_ever_lp_whatsnew_carousel_us:p409535" target="_blank">MAKE UP FOR EVER Excessive Lash Mascara</a></b> - This is a good mascara. It gives good volume. It builds easily. I like the brush. There was no flaking and no smudging. I like it.<br />
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<b>5. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nunzio-Saviano-AFS24-Anti-Frizz-Sheets/dp/B00ZAN5YY4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465408171&sr=8-1&keywords=nunzio?src=0716gr" target="_blank">Nunzio Saviano Anti-Frizz Sheets</a> </b>- I really enjoyed this one. It looks so strange, but since I tend to frizz I gave it a shot. This dealt with my fly-aways beautifully, has a very light clean scent, and didn't leave my hair oily at all. The others will be living in my purse this summer.<br />
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<b>The bag</b> - 90's me would have been so into this. It's holographic and has a print of (what looks like to me) an aerial view of beach umbrellas. It's so cute.<br />
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Play the song above if you haven't heard it before. I'll wait....okay, you're back? Awesome. That's the soundtrack of my life in Spring. I'm always running out of time. Things are starting to slow back down and I can finally take a breath and do my ipsy review.<br />
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In a previous post I mentioned how I subscribed to a couple of other beauty boxes. I did get my Play! by Sephora box, so that review will be coming up. My BeautyCon box...well...it mostly came. It was shipped on April 19th. As of May 26th (today) I still have not received my nail wraps. I'm thinking about cancelling that subscription. The customer service has been less than satisfactory. I emailed them twice. The second time I got a form letter saying that there was a manufacturing defect in the wraps and they're being remade. Does it really take more than a month to remake some wraps? Are they being painted by hand?!?! If you want a review on what I did get, let me know in the comments below. (Hehe! I rhymed!)<br />
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Anyway, rant over. Now on to this month's ipsy glam bag, which has a travel theme. I was very happy with this month's bag, so in no particular order here's what I got.<br />
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<b>1. <a href="http://www.bellapierre.com/lip-liner.html" target="_blank">BelláPierre Cosmetics Gel Lip Liner Pencil in Nude</a></b> - BelláPierre makes my favorite black eyeliner pencil, which I received in my <b><a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2015/05/may-ipsy-glam-bag-jetsetter.html" target="_blank">May 2015 glam bag</a></b>. It's amazing, so I was so excited to get a lip pencil in my bag.<br />
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It's a wonderful, flattering mauvey nude that lasts all day. I've worn it so many times since getting it, which is saying a lot. I don't do lip liner on a daily basis.<br />
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<b>2. <a href="https://slmissglambeauty.com/products/white-glam-brush-book" target="_blank">Slmissglam Small Contour W07 Brush</a></b> - This brush was created for contouring the nose. It does that exceptionally well. I've also used it to contour my cheeks, my temples, and to highlight the bridge of my nose, the tops of my cheekbones, and my cupid's bow.<br />
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The bristles are very soft and densely packed. The brush itself is just darling. It's a pearly wooden handle with a golden ferrule that has two rhinestones set into it. The bristles are white with a pink tip. I would love to have a full set, however that's probably never going to happen. They're a bit more costly than I tend to go for. (And that was a major understatement!) Unfortunately the only way to buy this brush right now is to buy the entire set.<br />
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<b>3. <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/product/6030/39357/Eyes/Mascara/X-RATED-MASCARA/NEW/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Smashbox X-Rated Mascara</a></b> - When I found out that this mascara has fibers in it, I mentally screeched. I wear contacts and am so fearful of anything getting in my eyes. If you've ever had something stuck in your eye while you're wearing contacts, you know what I mean. I got brave and tried this out. You know what I discovered? It's totally fine. I didn't have a problem at all. No irritation. No itchiness. It was all good. I love the brush. I'm into the traditional brushes as opposed to the plastic spiky ones that never fail to poke my eyes out. I wasn't able to actually see individual fibers in the formula. It gave me volume and was buildable. This was a good one.<br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://www.hanaleicompany.com/products/lip-treatment/?src=0516gg" target="_blank">Hanalei Lip Treatment</a></b> - To be honest, the first time I tried the Hanalei Lip Treatment I wasn't blown away. It just seemed like a nicer version of Vaseline. However, the more I use it the more I like it. It definitely smells better than Vaseline.<br />
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There's antioxidants and moisturizers in there that improves the condition of my lips. I use this at night before bed and wake up with super soft lips in the morning.<br />
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<b>5. <a href="http://www.epiceinternational.com/Hydrating-Mask-1-oz_p_51.html" target="_blank">Épicé International Hydrating Mask</a></b> - Confession time. I haven't tried this mask. My skin is going nuts and I'm afraid to try anything new until it calms back down. I'm pretty sure it's all stress (see above) and hormone related, but I don't want to risk it. I love the idea of it. It's a clay based mask that still hydrates. It sounds like a complete oxymoron, so naturally I'm intrigued.<br />
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<b>Bonus - <a href="http://www.modelcocosmetics.com/shop/cosmetics/lips/lip-gloss/lip-lacquer-lip-gloss" target="_blank">ModelCo LIP LACQUER Lip Gloss in Socialite</a> </b>- I had some rewards points, so I went for this teensy tube of lip gloss.<br />
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It smells like candy, is sheer but gives off a beautiful color, and is comfortable to wear. It's delightful.<br />
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<b>The bag</b> - This is the first envelope bag I've received from ipsy, so that's a welcome change. The pattern is adorable with major landmarks. I see you, Easter Island heads!</div>
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The<b> grand total </b>this month is <b>$61.16</b> (plus the bonus gloss plus the bag {FREE} is <b>$64.71</b>). It's hard to complain about that, isn't it?<br />
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I have something a bit different for you today. It's a lip gloss that you can feel great about buying (many, many tubes). Half of the money made from these gorgeous glosses goes to <b><a href="http://mountaineerautismproject.org/" target="_blank">Mountaineer Autism Project</a></b>. This helps <b><a href="http://mountaineerautismproject.org/" target="_blank">MAP</a></b> to cover the costs of education and safety products to address elopement and safety. </div>
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They are<b> $6 (US) each</b> or you can have <b>two for $10 (or four for $20)</b>. </div>
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If you're local, I'm happy to meet up somewhere to deliver your order. If you're not local, I can ship these but will have to charge shipping.</div>
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<b><a href="http://notoriouslymorbid.com/" target="_blank">Notoriously Morbid Cosmetics</a></b> from Beckley, WV is the creator of this Everyday Heroes Cosmic Gloss and according to <b><a href="http://notoriouslymorbid.com/" target="_blank">Notoriously Morbid's</a></b> website they're vegan.</div>
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Everyday Heroes is a pearly gloss with a rainbow micro shimmer that leans a bit toward a blue shift. It basically looks like you're applying an opal or mother of pearl to your lips. It's sheer, not sticky at all, and the scent is Sugared Strawberry. The scent is not overly strong and after applied I can't smell it at all. </div>
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My favorite way to use Everyday Heroes is as a topper over other lip products. It changes the base color into something a bit magical. Above I have it swatched over NudeStix in Mystic, NARS in Cruella, Rituel De Fille in Against Nature, and Lipstick Queen in Frog Prince.</div>
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It's a full sized lip gloss at 10 mL and comes with a doe foot applicator.</div>
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Ingredients: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (and) Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer (and) Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Carmine, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorophylogopite.<br />
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Above I have it applied over BelláPierre's lip liner in Nude and below I'm wearing Everyday Heroes by itself.<br />
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Let me know if you have any further questions. To order comment below or email me at <b><a href="mailto:tabbiecat77@gmail.com">tabbiecat77@gmail.com</a></b>.<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-39597526811521534702016-05-04T10:34:00.000-04:002016-05-12T11:40:04.710-04:00Star Wars Birthday Party<br />
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Hey, all!<br />
May the fourth be with you! (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)<br />
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My daughter turned eight a couple of months ago and wanted a Star Wars party. (Yaaasssss!!! That's my girl!)<br />
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I had a lot of fun with this theme, but honestly there's only a few things I made myself. I did the photo backdrop, designed her invitations, and I made light sabers.<br />
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I bought a black plastic table cloth from the Dollar Tree, printed off about a million and a half yellow stars and the Star Wars logo. I just used tape to adhere the stars and logo. I bought the props from a party store.<br />
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My husband inserted a photo of Zara roller skating into this photo. I then tweaked it a bit and created the invitation using <b><a href="https://www.gimp.org/" target="_blank">The Gimp</a></b> using <b><a href="http://www.fontspace.com/category/star%20wars" target="_blank">downloaded Star Wars fonts</a></b>.<br />
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The lightsabers were easy to construct, but they took a bit of time to do. I finished them over two evenings and had twenty total. They're made from a pool noodle cut in half, some duct tape, and some electrical tape. The kids loved these. As a party game I blew up some balloons and had intended the children to try to keep the balloons up in the air as long as possible using the lightsabers and to have them pass the balloons back and forth. In reality, they pounded the balloons into the ground had burst all of them within thirty seconds. No exaggeration.<br />
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Zara has always wanted a pinata at her party, but we tend to rent places for her parties. This is the first one we've had at home since she was two. She really, really, REALLY loved destroying that pinata.<br />
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The cake and cupcakes were made by <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracisshapecakes/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Traci's Cakery</a></b>, the cookies were by <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Artistic-Cookie-Creations-826180320828021/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Artistic Cookie Creations</a></b>, and the entertainment was provided by <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/gregory.goode.5?fref=ts" target="_blank">Greg Goode</a></b>.<br />
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We really enjoyed putting together this party. It's up there as one of my faves. What have been your favorite party themes over the years?<br />
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Love,<br />
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It's time for April's glam bag! Yay! If you're into beauty box/bag reviews, well I have some news for you. I got my first BeautyCon box last week. I'm still trying stuff out. I also got off the Play! by Sephora wait list. I'm still freaking out over that, although I'm pretty sure everyone made it off the list. Still, I like to feel like I'm a special snowflake.<br />
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Spoiler alert! I liked everything I got this month, so in no particular order...<br />
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<b>1. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/wildly-whipped-lightweight-liquid-lipstick-P407359?skuId=1787001&icid2=brand%20content_buxom_lp_whatsnew_carousel_brand:buxom_p407359_image" target="_blank">Buxom Cosmetics Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick in Centerfold </a></b>- That's a name and a half, isn't it?!? I'm officially obsessed with this lipstick. The color is something I'd definitely pick for myself. I'm loving the '90s nudie lips lately.<br />
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It has a comfortable mousse-like texture and dries to a soft matte finish. It reminds me so much of the formula of Hard Candy's Velvet Mousse Matte Lip Color and I love, love, love that stuff!<br />
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It's not transfer-proof but it does last a long time on me. It fades away gracefully without making my lips look scary-crazy by the end of the day. It has a faint bakery-sweet scent.<br />
<b>(Full size $21.00. Sample size $7.87)</b><br />
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<b>2. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/lip-cheek-pencil-P388952?skuId=1648336&icid2=brand%20content_nudestix_lipcheekpencil_carousel_brand%3Anudestix_p388952_image" target="_blank">NUDESTIX Lip + Cheek Pencil in Mystic</a> </b>- I have really been enjoying the NUDESTIX products I've been getting. This is no exception. The color is so beautiful. I love product that do double duty and do them well.</div>
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This is a very comfortable, wear everyday kind of lip pencil that has a bit of a shine to it. There's no scent at all.<br />
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It also sheers out beautifully on the cheeks for a healthy flush. I didn't find it sticky at all. I wore it with setting powder and without and was happy with the results both ways.<br />
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*I really have no idea how to figure this one out. The pencil I received from ipsy is 0.088 oz. Sephora's website says theirs are 0.05 oz. but you also get a case with a mirror and a sharpener. So...? I'm just going to make my best guess at this point.<br />
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<b>3. <a href="http://www.renskincare.com/usa/face/by-product-type/moisturisers/evercalm-global-protection-day-cream.html" target="_blank">REN Skincare Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream</a> </b>- This seems like a pretty nice cream. It's a day cream, but there's no SPF included. I don't believe it has broken out my skin. I'm blaming other things on that. It's a bit thick, so I have to give it time to sink in before I apply my makeup. That being said, makeup applies well over it. This cream has a light fresh scent.<br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://www.lab2beauty.com/p-12-just-blending-in-brush.aspx" target="_blank">L.A.B.² - Live and Breathe Beauty Just Blending In Brush</a> </b>- Honestly I was telling myself right before I got this glam bag that I needed another blending brush. I like having a couple of the same sort of brushes on hand just in case one is dirty or is still wet from being washed. I can't be the only one, right?!?<br />
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This brush is soft; it's not the softest, but it's still soft. It's smaller than the one I use constantly, so it's better at small areas. I haven't had any issues with shedding. All in all, I'm so glad I got this. It was excellent timing.<br />
<b>(Value $6.99)</b><br />
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5. <b>pur~lisse Beauty <a href="https://shop.purlisse.com/products/blue-lotus-white-tea-treatment-sheet-mask" target="_blank">Blue Lotus + White Tea Sheet Mask</a> & <a href="https://shop.purlisse.com/products/blue-lotus-seaweed-treatment-sheet-mask" target="_blank">Blue Lotus + Seaweed Sheet Mask</a></b> - These super long names are wrecking my head! I'd never tried a sheet mask before. They're so much fun!<br />
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I love that two were included, because that just added to the hilarity.<br />
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And, of course, we had to prank the little one. I sat next to her wearing my mask for ages before she noticed I was there. I feel loved.<br />
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This was a lovely mask. Not literally. I'm not going out in it. It just felt wonderful. It was very hydrating. I tried the one with white tea and my husband got the seaweed one. The white tea mask really smelled of white tea, which I love. The seaweed mask had a very fresh scent.<br />
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<b>The bag </b>- It's cute. It has an abstract watercolor thing going on that I like. It's sort of tie-dyed. Maybe. I dunno. I like the colors.<br />
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<b>The bonus - <a href="https://www.emcosmetics.com/collections/the-life-palette/products/the-life-palette-trial-size-sampler?variant=10366154883" target="_blank">em cosmetics by michelle phan the life palette trial size sampler in night life - city glitz</a> - </b>I had some ipsy points to burn, so I thought I'd try this. I guess I was expecting something much, much cheaper since it was only 250 points. I was surprised that there were actual pans of shadow and a pan of lip gloss. I think I was expecting swatches on paper kind of like what you'd find in a magazine. I dunno. Anyway I was very happy with this.<br />
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The packaging is cardboard and I'm not too sure how sturdy it's going to be. I'll probably de-pot these and put them in a magnetic palette.<br />
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Everything was good, but I was soooooooo impressed with the silver. It was so bright and metallic (duh!) and stayed that way on my eyes all day long. I was sad to wash it off that night. The lip color is a sheer gloss. There are six different samplers to try out. A few of the other ones are calling my name.<br />
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Taaaaabithaaaaaa....Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabithaaaaaaaaaaaaa...buy us! </blockquote>
Shut up, palettes! I don't need to hear that.<br />
<b>(Value $10.00)</b><br />
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The grand total for April's ipsy glam bag is <b>$75.86*</b>(contents) + <b>$10.00</b> (bonus palette) + bag = <b>$85.86</b>. That's all for $10. <span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">If you're interested in signing up, ipsy is a $10/month customizable beauty subscription service. </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><a href="https://www.ipsy.com/r/1zma" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Click here for my referral link</a></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"> (I get points) or just go to </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><a href="http://ipsy.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">ipsy.com</a></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"> to check it out.</span><br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-53214940992745335702016-04-14T12:00:00.001-04:002016-04-14T12:01:40.697-04:00Another crochet round-up.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Hmmm...addicted to crochet you are." Stop being so judgey, Crochet Yoda.</td></tr>
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So, here we are again with yet another bunch of things I crocheted. Yup. No shame here. There will be another one coming as soon as I get a chance to take some photos.<br />
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First up is this koala bear I made for my daughter for Valentine's Day. She's a bit koala obsessed. This <b><a href="http://www.stitch-em.com/post/73346779818/koala-ii" target="_blank">pattern from Stitch-Em</a></b> was easy to follow. The only change I made was to use large button eyes instead of embroidering them. The puffy tail is too cute!<br />
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I also made this little heart shaped basket for my daughter. <b><a href="http://www.petalstopicots.com/2012/02/hugs-and-kisses-heart-basket-crochet-pattern/" target="_blank">Petals & Picots</a></b> has an adorable pattern. Instead of doing the X shapes on the sides, I kept mine pretty plain with a double crochet and added a ribbon woven through the spaces. Since I made mine taller I needed more definition in the shape, so I sewed the points at the top and the bottom.<br />
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Just purely by happy accident the box of candy hearts I bought for her fits perfectly inside the basket. I couldn't have done that on purpose if I tried!<br />
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The next one is near and dear to my little nerdy heart. <b><a href="http://lucyravenscar.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lucy Collin</a></b> has a fabulous <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Crochet-Kits/dp/1626863261" target="_blank">Star Wars crochet kit</a></b> out that's jam-packed with so many fun amigurumi versions of all the best characters from the older films. She's currently working on another Star Wars book and I sooooo cannot wait to get my hands on it.<br />
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Of course my first one was Yoda, but he needed a buddy. Lucy has her <b><a href="http://lucyravenscar.blogspot.com/2015/10/salacious-crumb-free-pattern.html" target="_blank">Salacious Crumb pattern</a></b> up for free on her blog. I think if I had it to do over again, I would have used safety eyes rather than embroidering them. I'm really terrible at embroidery. Obviously.</div>
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This next one is the first big project I've tackled. My daughter wanted me to make her a sweater, so I let her pick out the colors she wanted. I had some issues with this pattern. I ended up making so many changes. The original pattern is <b><a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L40407.html?ss=" target="_blank">Lion Brand Yarns Next Generation Crewneck Pullover</a></b>. I'm sure the problems happened because I'm new at this. I'm still trying to figure a lot of stuff out.<br />
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One thing I did differently was to stop sewing before I reached the end of the sleeves. Even though I measured everything carefully, the sleeve's end was too tight for my daughter to put her hand through it.<br />
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She is able to roll it up and it stays cuffed.<br />
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The neck hole ended up being way too big, so I went around it a few times with a double crochet stitch and just for fun I chain stitched a ribbon that I wove through and made a bow. I definitely wouldn't put a drawstring on a small child's sweater though. That seems like it could be dangerous. Right?!?<br />
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Sewing the sleeves into the body was a bit tricky for me. I had to make adjustments to that, as well. I also had to add on to the bottom of the sweater. I guess she grew a lot from the time I originally measured her to the time I finished it. Random growth spurts are fun! <br />
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Have you given crochet a try? If so, I'd love to see what you've done.<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-59207011307434702822016-03-21T14:16:00.000-04:002016-03-21T14:16:52.358-04:00HELLO, SPRING! March 2016 ipsy glam bag (plus extras)<br />
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Hello, spring, indeed!!!<br />
I don't know about you, but winter was rough. I stayed sick, so was really, really, REALLY not into blogging. I'm trying to get back into the groove. (Anyone else now have Madonna stuck in your head? No? Just me? Well, alrighty, then.) At the end I'll do a quickie review of the bags I missed due to illness (and other things).<br />
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Let's get to the goodies. That's why you're here, right?<br />
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<b>1. <a href="http://www.mememecosmetics.com/loose-powder-brush" target="_blank">Me me me Loose Powder Brush</a></b> - This brush is super soft and is shaped perfectly for blush and contour. It's described as a loose powder brush, but I like a much bigger brush for that.<br />
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It has an oval shape that works so well for blush and contour. I like a soft contour. I don't tend to do sharp lines, so this is perfect for me. This brush hasn't shed a bit. I'm really loving it.<br />
<b>(Value $20.00 /£14.00)</b><br />
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<b>2. <a href="http://www.veramona.com/shop/lotus-color-switch-palette" target="_blank">Vera Mona Lotus Eyeshadow in Clover</a></b> - I thought I had never heard of this company before until I was poking around their website. Vera Mona is the company that makes the Color Switch tool. It knocks dry powders (such as eyeshadow) off of brushes so that you can continue to use that brush without having to wash it. Confused yet? Go check it out. It looks pretty cool. I might get one. I'll let you know how that goes if I do.<br />
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Anyway, apparently they've branched out into actual makeup. One eyeshadow palette. More like a twig than an whole branch, but it's a start. It's an excellent start. I was so impressed with this sample.<br />
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The pigmentation was impressive. I loved the pinky-peachy-golden shade. (My color descriptions are so good makeup companies should totally hire me.)<br />
<b>(Full palette value $32.99. Sample value $2.00*)</b><br />
*I deducted the price of the brush and the Color Switch included in the palette, and then divided by 8.<br />
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<b>3. <a href="http://www.pixibeauty.com/cheeks/beauty-blush-duo-kabuki" target="_blank">Pixi by Petra Beauty Blush Duo in Rose Gold</a></b> - I've really enjoyed everything I've received from Pixi. This blush/highlighter is no exception.<br />
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The blush is a subtle, perfect for everyday, go with anything pink. I think that if your skin tone is much deeper than mine, it might not show up very well. That highlighter kicks things up a notch (or twenty). That highlighter is no joke. It's not here to play. It means serious business. I'm in love! I mean, come on! Look at that gold!<br />
<b>(Full set value $18.00. Sample value $13.00)</b><br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/liquid-suede-cream-lipstick/NYX_201.html?cgid=lipgloss#start=8&cgid=lipgloss" target="_blank">NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Pink Lust</a> </b>- Now you know I love me some NYX! I was so excited to get this liquid lipstick in my bag. NYX rarely ever lets me down. I've tried many of their other lip products but hadn't had a chance to get this one yet.<br />
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It's a liquid lipstick that is super-saturated, as you would expect. It feels very comfortable on the lips. One of the few things I didn't expect is that it doesn't dry down very matte. In order for me to achieve a matte finish I had to blot it. No big deal. It didn't affect the color or the pigmentation at all.<br />
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Another thing I didn't expect is that it's not transfer-proof. Seven minutes (weird, I know) after swatching it on my hand, it still smudged. That being said, it lasted forever on me. I didn't really need to touch-up after dinner. All I had to do was smoosh (yes, that's the technical term) my lips together to redistribute the product. Again, no big deal. To be completely fair, NYX never claimed that it was long-lasting or transfer-proof. Just saying. Also, if you're affected by scents, this doesn't smell like anything, really. I'll definitely pick up more the next time I'm at Ulta.<br />
<b>(Value $7.00)</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5570017" target="_blank">5. Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco 3 Day Smooth Perfect Blow Dry Cream</a></b> - Marc Anthony is another brand that doesn't let me down. This was a pretty good smoothing cream. I have thick, wavy hair that can resemble Mufasa's majestic mane in humid weather, so I go through a lot of smoothing cream. I'd buy a full size of this one. Enough said?<br />
<b>(Full size value $8.99. Sample value $2.25)</b><br />
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<b>The bag </b>- I really like this bag. The color combo is unexpected. I like the stylized rose print.<br />
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As I said before, I haven't blogged in ages because I spent the entire winter sick. Also, I then got busy...and then I got out of the habit. Yeah...anywho. I thought I'd let you get a peek at the bags I never got to review along with some quick reviews.<br />
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<b>February's bag </b><br />
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<li><b><a href="http://www.pauladorf.com/makeup/eyes/eye-liner" target="_blank">Paula Dorf Baby Eyes Enhancer</a></b> - Too creamy. Doesn't stay in waterline.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.luxiebeauty.com/luxie-rose-gold-flat-definer-brush-221/" target="_blank">Luxie Beauty Flat Definer Brush 221</a></b> - Love it! Great for lining eyes and filling in brows.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.smashbox.com/product/6038/39348/Face/Primer/PHOTO-FINISH-PRIMER-OIL/NEW/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Primer Oil</a></b> - Pretty good. Doesn't make makeup stick around longer or fill in pores, but it's hydrating.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.jerseyshoresun.com/special-offer-vanilla-bean-anti-aging-lip-and-hand-polish-duo.html" target="_blank">Jersey Shore Cosmetics Vanilla Bean Anti-aging Lip & Hand Polish</a></b> - Smells like cookies. Oil tends to separate, so you need to massage the tube (that sounds bad) before opening. I enjoy using this one.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.harveyprince.com/product/jorel-parker-eau-so-divine/" target="_blank"><b>Jor'el Parker Eau so Divine</b></a> - Sophisticated. It's what I wear when I want to pretend to be an adult for the day. </li>
<li><b>The bag</b> - Sooooo adorable that it's still on my dresser as decoration.</li>
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<b>January's bag</b><br />
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<li><b><a href="http://www.thebalm.com/cosmetics/eyes/mr-write-now.html" target="_blank">theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) in Jack B. Bronze</a></b> - Great pigmentation. Beautiful color.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.mitchellandpeach.com/collections/bath-and-body/english-leaf/english-leaf-luxury-hand-cream/products_id/20/cPath/4_6" target="_blank">Mitchell and Peach English Leaf Body Cream</a></b> - Smells so good! Absorbs quickly.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://jellypongpong.com/eyes/13-fairy-lashes-curl.html" target="_blank">Jelly Pong Pong Fairy Lashes CURL</a> </b>- This is pretty good. Can be built up. Left my lashes fluttery like a fairy's. I suppose. Not sure I've ever met a fairy besides Tinkerbell at Disney World. She had some really good lashes. I have naturally curly lashes, so I can't attest to the CURL claim.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.heyhoney.com/open-your-eyes-eye-contour-lifting-fluid/?src=gr" target="_blank">Hey Honey Skincare Open Your Eyes Eye Contour Lifting Fluid</a></b> - Very hydrating. Impressed.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://citycolorcosmetics.com/eyes/eyeshadow/eyeshadow-trio/#.VvA2dOIrKM8" target="_blank">City Color Cosmetics Eyeshadow Trio in Falling Leaves</a></b> - Great pigmentation. Loved it.</li>
<li><b>The bag</b> - Cute. I like the Pop Art look.</li>
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<b> December's bag</b><br />
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<li><b><a href="http://peonycosmetics.com/home/11-shadow-trio.html" target="_blank">Peony Cosmetics Shadow Trio</a></b> - I was pretty pleased with this. Good color payoff.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.aveeno.com/product/aveeno+daily+moisturizing+lotion.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn" target="_blank">AVEENO Daily Moisturizing Lotion </a></b>- Absorbed quickly. No greasy feeling.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.pacificabeauty.com/makeup/lips/lipstick/power-love-natural-lipstick?id=628" target="_blank">Pacifica Power Of Love Natural Lipstick in Nudie Red</a></b> - Beautiful color. Not at all red, actually. Comfortable on lips. Satin finish. Smells like vanilla Play-Doh. The packaging is so cute!</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.elizabethmott.com/products/thank-me-later/?src=1215gr" target="_blank">Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Primer </a></b>- It did it's job. It's pale pink and covers the discoloration on my eyelids. Eyeshadow lasted all day without creasing.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod10711253" target="_blank">Marc Anthony Hair Care Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Deep Conditioning Treatment</a></b> - This smells so good and left my hair so soft. I need to pick up some the next time I'm at Ulta.</li>
<li><b>The bag</b> - Loved this one! The pull is lip-shaped!!! </li>
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-32569145153596739332015-11-20T14:33:00.002-05:002015-11-20T14:33:55.469-05:00Beauty Blast: November ipsy Glam Bag<br />
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Hey, all!<br />
How was your Halloween? Mine was a bit nuts. We did a lot of activities and had a party. I went as Mavis from Hotel Transylvania. I didn't get a good picture, of course. It just gave me a really good excuse to get stripy tights and canvas high tops. #winning<br />
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Since then, I got my November ipsy bag! Woot! Woot! This bag is so daggon cute! Seriously. Look how cute it is! November's theme is Beauty Blast. I like pretty much everything I got, so in no particular order here we go.<br />
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<b>1. <a href="https://trestique.com/bundles/mini-trios" target="_blank">tre'StiQue Mini Matte Lip Crayon in Florence Fig</a></b> - I really, really like these Mini Crayons. I got the <a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2015/06/swim-into-beauty-june-ipsy-glam-bag.html" target="_blank"><b>Shadow Crayon in June</b></a> and enjoyed that, as well.<br />
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It's creamy, comfortable, long lasting, and doesn't really smell like anything. The shade that I received is very much what I'm into right now. It's one of those nude-ish shades that goes with any eye look.<br />
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<b>2. <a href="http://maicouture.com/collections/makeup/products/blush-papier" target="_blank">Mai Couture Blush Papier in Sicily</a></b> - How cool is this?!?! I'll be the first to admit that it's a bit gimmicky, but it's just sooooo cool!<br />
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It's thin sheets of paper with blush on them. Think blotting sheets infused with powder. Super travel-friendly.<br />
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I was able to get three uses out of one sheet. I did use a big, fluffy brush to blend it out on my cheeks, but you could use your fingers in a pinch. This shade is a warm shimmery bronze.<br />
<b>(Full Size $17.50. Sample Size 3.50)</b><br />
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<b>3. <a href="https://www.coolwayhair.com/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=135" target="_blank">Coolway Stronghold Spray</a></b> - I think ipsy believes I use hairspray a lot more often than I actually do. Fun fact: I still have every hairspray ipsy has sent me. Really, the only time I need hairspray is when it's time for my daughter's dance recitals. And then I go for something that sets like cement. That being said, this one's a bit different. It can be used with wet or dry hair. And it smells like Froot Loops. It seems to work well. And I really like Froot Loops. So #winning. Again. If it matters to you, this has a pump instead of aerosol. Some people care about stuff like that.<br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://beautebasics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=69" target="_blank">Beaute Basics Gel Eyeliner in Navy with Gel Eyeliner Brush</a></b> - This one is a bit mixed for me. The color is gorgeous.<br />
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I'll give you a minute to appreciate that blue. Dat blue doe!<br />
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This liner sets to a matte finish, however it is not smudge-proof. It was very easy to work with and is super creamy with a great color payoff.<br />
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However, this brush...that's after one use. I used it to swatch the liner, tried to wipe it off, and that happened. As you can tell from the swatch, the lines are thick and uneven. The brush is a total throwaway. When I tried the liner on my eyes, I just used a brush that I already owned.<br />
<b>(Value $9.99)</b><br />
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<b>5. <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/product/6030/18515/Eyes/Mascara/FULL-EXPOSURE-MASCARA/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Smashbox Cosmetics Full Exposure Mascara in Jet Black</a></b> - I'm too lazy for this mascara. I really am. It takes forever to build it up to look like anything at all. It didn't flake or smudge on me, but that's about all I can say for this. I'm hoping it'll get better when it dries out a bit. Some do that, you know.<br />
<b>(Full Size $20.00. Sample Size $5.34)</b><br />
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<b>The bag </b>- It's a pink and purple galaxy!!! I'm in love!<br />
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The grand total for this bag is $32.52. I'm happy with it. If you're interested in signing up, ipsy is a $10/month customizable beauty subscription service. <b><a href="https://www.ipsy.com/r/1zma" target="_blank">Click here for my referral link</a></b> (I get points) or just go to <b><a href="http://ipsy.com/">ipsy.com</a></b> to check it out.<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-36329769807674480712015-11-06T09:08:00.000-05:002015-11-06T09:12:05.833-05:00Crocheted Bangles<br />
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Hey, all!<br />
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I suppose I could save this post for Monday and revive my old "<b><a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/search/label/Makeover%20Monday" target="_blank">Makeover Monday</a></b>" series, but meh. Yesterday I saw a <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anx71B57UNw" target="_blank">video that showed how to cover bangles with old sweaters</a></b>. It's prettier than that sounds, I promise. I was inspired to try to cover a couple of old bangles with crochet. And guess what? It worked!<br />
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I picked these beauties up for about 25¢ each at a yard sale. And then I may have worn them once. Turns out I'm not an 80's plastic bracelet kind of girl. Who knew? I should have known, to be honest. If you're not a yard sale shopper, craft shops have blanks in many different sizes.<br />
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I had bits of yarn left over from <b><a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2015/10/hooked-on-crochet.html" target="_blank">previous projects</a></b>, so this didn't cost me anything. Yay for free(ish) projects! I did the blue one using a Double Stitch. The rainbow one was done using a Half Double Stitch. When beginning the bangle, leave a tail of a few inches. When you've filled up the whole bracelet with as many stitches as you can fit in, tie the last stitch off and then connect it to the beginning by tying the tails together. Both bracelets took me about 20 minutes total, which qualifies this project as <b><a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/p/super-simple.html" target="_blank">Super Simple</a></b>. Here's a tip for you: yarn is bulky, so make sure your bracelet will still fit over your hand with the added mass. I didn't think of that until after, but they still fit. Yay, again!<br />
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I love how the yarn isn't really attached to the bracelet. The pattern is constantly changing as the yarn slips around the bangle, which makes it a bit more fun.<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-88513478462660902722015-10-30T09:00:00.000-04:002015-10-30T09:00:00.123-04:00Poet Dog Sweater<br />
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Hi, all!<br />
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My last post on how I'm <b><a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2015/10/hooked-on-crochet.html" target="_blank">hooked on crochet</a></b> right now hinted about this post. I felt this little guy deserved his very own post. I mean, look at that face, amiright? Chauncey is starting to feel the chill in the air and spends so much of his time cuddled up under blankets. He makes a nest. Seriously. I keep trying to film him, but he gets camera shy. I had a lot of yarn left over after making my husband's hat, so I thought I'd try a sweater.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L32350.html?ss=" target="_blank"><b>pattern is The Poet Dog Sweater from Lion Brand Yarns</b></a>. I always thought Chauncey seems very philosophical, so I figured this pattern was made just for him. The pattern is free, but you need to sign in (also free) to get to it. I made one major mistake on this sweater and a few little ones. First, I assumed my little guy is a small, so I didn't bother measuring. Yeah...he's a medium/large. What?!?! I had the pieces finished when I figured that out. Instead of starting over, I added panels to the underside's rib area and the neck area.<br />
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Secondly, the alternating BPDC (back post double crochet) and FPDC (front post double crochet) on the neck tripped me up. How am I supposed to remember what I just did? I can't. It's a problem. I got the hang of it on the third row of the neck trim. I didn't care enough to go back and re-do the first two rows. For the leg trim, I picked FPDC and just stuck with it.<br />
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Berkeley kept photobombing the photo shoot. And then she let me know exactly what she thought about the sweater.<br />
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Berkeley is always honest about her feelings.<br />
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I'm thinking about adding a Superman emblem to the back because the sweater looks like a cape. If I do, I'll share the pics. This sweater was so easy to throw together (once I figured out my mistakes) that Chauncey might end up with a whole wardrobe of them.<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-1386679167106539532015-10-29T10:55:00.000-04:002015-10-29T11:37:56.874-04:00Hooked on Crochet<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hi, all!<br />
Sorry about the title. I couldn't resist!<br />
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I've been crocheting up a storm lately. My daughter, Zara, is a very busy girl, so I spend a ton of time in waiting rooms. There's usually too much going on for me to read, I get bored with games after a while, so I started crocheting.<br />
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For Zara's hat above, I stuck to the pattern. I did tweak the mittens quite a bit. I left off the cuffs, started with a chain ring, and didn't decrease the thumbs. Instead I just sewed the tops of the thumbs. Zara wanted a Z on her hat. I tried to crochet one, but as you can see below, it ended up being larger than the hat itself. That was my first lesson on scale. I ended up chaining 24 or so stitches and then tacking them down in a Z shape.<br />
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You may recognize the yarn below from the <b><a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2015/03/learning-to-crochet.html" target="_blank">first scarf I ever made Zara</a></b>. To be honest, she hated it, but she was very polite about it. She just said, "I prefer long scarves." So, I disassembled the old scarf and made her a new one. She's much happier now.<br />
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My husband didn't want to be left out. He requested a couple of hats and a scarf. I plan on adding more to the scarf to make it longer. I'm still learning to figure out how much yarn a project will need. (Hint: Always buy more than you think you'll need.)<br />
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I stuck to the hat pattern with a few additional increases just for comfort.<br />
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And now we're down to something I made for myself. I posted previously about how I wanted a slouchy beanie to match <b><a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2015/03/learning-to-crochet.html" target="_blank">my scarf I made last spring</a></b>. The first attempt was horrible. Well, sort of horrible. It turned into a <b><a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2015/09/how-to-not-crochet-hat.html" target="_blank">cute doll purse</a></b>. The second attempt worked out fine. I didn't use a pattern. I made the headband using ten double stitches per row and kept going until it fit my head. I then sewed the edges together and single stitched in a spiral until it got as big as I wanted. I sewed the hole together to finish.<br />
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I have one more project that I've finished, but that's getting a post all to itself. It's adorable. No hints, though.<br />
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If you have any handy tips or tricks, leave them in the comments below. I definitely have a lot to learn.<br />
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This post is late, late, late! There's been a ton going on lately and on top of that I've developed a crochet obsession. I had to force my self to put down the project I'm working on to type this post. Seriously. (Also, that's a major hint for the next blog post.) </div>
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This month's ipsy glam bag theme is "alter ego". Cute. I love anything remotely Halloween-y. This bag came with some great stuff and some no-so-great stuff. In order of faves to not so much, here's what I got and what I thought.</div>
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<b>1. <a href="http://www.thebalm.com/mary-lou-manizer.html" target="_blank">theBalm Cosmetics Mary-Lou Manizer</a></b> - I was sooooo hoping to get this in my bag. I've been wanting to try it out for ages. Being so pale, I have a hard time finding a good highlighter. They're usually too dark, too glittery, or just look like normal face powder on me. Bummer! This one, however, is ahhhh-mazing!</div>
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Can we take a moment for the packaging? the Balm does such cute packaging.<br />
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Mary-Lou Manizer is a fab champagne gold. It's shimmery but not at all glittery. It blends well and stays all day on me. I also tried this as an eyeshadow and loved it. I'm definitely picking up the full size when this little one runs out.<br />
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<b>2. <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-lipsurgence-skintuitive-lip-gloss?utm_source=ipsy&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=ipsy+august2015/?src=gr" target="_blank">tarte deluxe LipSurgence™ skintuitive lip gloss in energy</a></b> - This is one of those fun products that changes color. I've loved "mood" lipsticks since the 80's and for my birthday this year I picked up Lipstick Queen's Frog Prince. So, I'm sure you can guess how tickled pink (geddit?) I was to get this in my glam bag.<br />
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This gloss smells like cotton candy, but it's subtle. Once it's on, I can't smell it at all. (Another bummer. I love cotton candy and wouldn't mind smelling it all day!) It goes on clear and develops into a pretty, sheer pink. It's slightly sticky, which helps it stay on longer. It's not as sticky as MAC's Lip Glass, but if you hate sticky altogether, be warned.<br />
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<b>3. <a href="http://ayresbeauty.com/shop/collections/pampas-sunrise/pampas-hand-cream-1-4oz/" target="_blank">AYRES Pampas Sunrise Hand Cream</a></b> - This is a really nice hand cream. I love lemongrass anything. The patchouli warms it up a bit. It absorbs quickly and is non-greasy. All good things.<br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://nourishorganic.com/collections/face/products/pure-hydrating-argan-face-serum/?src=gr" target="_blank">Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum</a></b> - There were two products in my glam bag that I'm just not feeling. This is one of them. It made my skin warm. It didn't burn, per se. However, it felt warm. And thick. And it hated my foundation. This would probably work better at night, but with the warming (not quite burning), I'm kind of afraid to try it again. Also (this is stupid), since it was in a tube I thought it would be thick. Long story short, I spilled a bunch on my carpet. It's serum. Don't let the tube fool you. If you're interested, the full size comes in a bottle with a pump, which is a great idea. I do like the scent. It's apricot and rose hip. I mostly smell earthy citrus.<br />
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<b>5. <a href="http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/eyes/liner/xpress-line-cosmetic-pencils.html/?src=gr" target="_blank">Coastal Scents Xpress Line Cosmetic Pencil</a><a href="http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/eyes/liner/xpress-line-cosmetic-pencils.html/?src=gr" target="_blank"> in Black</a></b> - This is the other product in my bag that I did not enjoy. At all. It's going into the trash when I'm finished with this post because there's no one I dislike enough to pass this along to. There are so many excellent, inexpensive eyeliners out there that there's no need to waste time with something that is so hard and patchy. It literally hurt to apply this.<br />
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I tried this as a tight liner, on my waterline, on my upper eyelid, and on my lower eyelid. It didn't stick around. By lunchtime it was gone from my waterline and by dinnertime it was faded and smudged everywhere else. I've heard good things about the company, so I'd like to try other things from Coastal Scents, but not this. Never, ever, ever again.<br />
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*edit 10/29/15 - Oops! I had totally forgotten that I had a couple of blushes from them from my <b><a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2014/08/augusts-ipsy-bag-beauty-schooled.html" target="_blank">August 2014 glam bag</a></b>. They're good blushes and I'm wearing them right now. Together. That's just how I roll.<br />
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<b>Rewards Bonus - <a href="http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/eyebrows/brow-powder-palette" target="_blank">Pixi by Petra Brow Powder Trio</a></b> - I had some points burning a hole in my pocket, so I picked out this brow trio.<br />
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I really like this. The idea is that you can mix your perfect brow shade. I found myself using different shades depending on what part of my brow that I'm working on. I tended to go lighter on the inner and outer portions and darker near my arch. It's fun having options.<br />
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These are matte and also work well as eyeshadows. (Yes, I always try to find multiple uses for products.) I'd recommend using a primer if you're trying these on your lids. I forgot the first time and had some creasing by the evening. I really do enjoy this product. I'd consider buying the full palette when this one runs out.<br />
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<b>The bag - </b>We need to discuss this bag. It's pretty cute. I'm getting a definite 80's vibe.<br />
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It's a very metallic yellow gold on one side and a black patent leather-like vinyl on the other.<br />
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The <b>grand total</b> for this bag is<b> $31.15</b> ($34.15 with the bonus plus the bag). I'm a pretty happy camper. If you haven't heard, ipsy is a $10/month customizable beauty subscription service. If you use <b><a href="http://www.ipsy.com/r/1zma" target="_blank">my referral link</a></b> I get points. Points get me free things. I like free things. If you're not comfortable with that (I totally understand), then check out <b><a href="http://ipsy.com/">ipsy.com</a></b>.<br />
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If you already subscribe, what did you get? If it was the same as me, what did you think of the serum and eyeliner? Any helpful tips on using them?<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-70891590718416174922015-10-06T11:43:00.000-04:002015-10-06T11:44:07.478-04:00Transformation Glam with IAmGlamm<br />
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I have a brand new subscription service to review today. <b><a href="http://iamglamm.com/">IAmGlamm.com</a></b> contacted me and asked if I'd be interested in checking out their new service. Of course I said yes. I am a beauty product addict. You've probably guessed that by now.<br />
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Let's get started with October's bag. This month's theme is "Transformation Glam", which would definitely explain a few of the items I received. (I'm looking at you, black lace mask!)<br />
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First off, the presentation is so stinkin' cute!<br />
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The mailer is black and then when I opened it, the whole package was secured with some adorable hot pink fringe and tissue paper. You all know I'm a craft hoarder, so of course I saved the fringe for a future project.<br />
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It comes with an info card...<br />
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...and a contents list. I felt everything was securely wrapped.<br />
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In no particular order let's see what I got and what I thought.<br />
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<b>1. <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hard-Candy-Crushed-Chromes-Nail-Polish/23116183" target="_blank">Hard Candy Crushed Chromes Nail Polish in Crush On Raisin</a></b> - Makeup companies, can we get real for a minute? What's up with the names? This is clearly a coppery pink, not a raisin. Okay, rant over. Weird name aside, this is a gorgeous nail polish. I love Hard Candy in general and when they re-released Sky, I tracked it down. This particular polish gives great coverage in one coat and dries quickly. If you want it to last, use a base coat and a top coat. Otherwise, it'll start wearing down at the tips. Hard Candy is a cruelty free company and can be found at Walmart.<br />
<b>(Value $4.00)</b><br />
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<b>2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Aimo-eyelashes-WXYJM-for-women/dp/B013G95WLI" target="_blank">Aimo Eyelashes</a> </b>- The next thing in my bag was this lovely pair of eyelashes. I had never heard of this brand before and had some trouble tracking them down. The link was for a set that is close to this one, but since no model numbers are given, I couldn't track down the exact set. This set flares out at the end, giving me some serious Disney Princess eyes. That's my favorite style to wear. They looked pretty natural on. The band was a bit stiff, but not totally uncomfortable. I'd definitely wear them again.<br />
<b>(Value $6.00)</b><br />
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<b>3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Urparcel-Lashes-Bottom-Eyelashes-Handmade/dp/B00MGGHR0C/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1444068286&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=aimo+bottom+lashes" target="_blank">Bottom Eyelashes</a></b> - I've never tried bottom eyelashes before, so I was pretty excited to get these. These lashes are hand-knotted on a clear base. They went on pretty easily. It's definitely a bolder look than I go for, however these would be perfect for dressing up. Halloween is coming soon. I might wear these then.<br />
<b>(Full size $2.47. Sample size $0.25)</b><br />
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<b>4. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/204204687/black-unique-crown-lace-masklace-tie?ref=market" target="_blank">Black Lace Mask</a> </b>- My daughter has no idea I have this. I'm pretty sure she'll confiscate it the second she finds out. This mask is beautiful and comfortable. The laces are stretchy, so they'll fit pretty much everyone. I wish I had somewhere to wear this to. Somebody throw a masquerade party and invite me, m'kay?<br />
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<b>5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Klear-Action-Nails-Polish-Repair/dp/B004RJ36KQ" target="_blank">Klear Action Nails AR New Nail Polish Repair</a></b> - This is a pretty neat idea. Basically, if you have a chip or smudge in your nail polish, this will fix it. You dot the product over the area that needs repaired and then you brush it over until the problem is gone. I tried it on the chipped polish on my toes (There's no pictures of that. You're welcome!) and it seemed to be working. I feel this would be best for small chips in nail polish that's not too dark. I want to play with this a bit more to see how it works in different circumstances.<br />
<b>(Value $3.55) </b><br />
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The<b> grand total</b> for the value of this bag is <b>$17.79</b>. The subscription is $8.99 per month and they do have a rewards program.<b> <a href="http://iamglamm.com/">IAmGlamm.com</a></b> ships to U.S. and Canada.<br />
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Much thanks to <b><a href="http://iamglamm.com/">IAmGlamm.com</a></b> for the opportunity to try out their subscription service.<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-14005436391386275632015-09-28T15:15:00.000-04:002015-09-28T15:15:05.274-04:00Walmart's Autumn 2015 Beauty Box<br />
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Hi, all!<br />
I've been getting the <b><a href="https://beautybox.walmart.com/" target="_blank">Walmart Beauty Box</a></b> for a while now. It didn't occur to me to review it until now. It's only $5 per box and there's four boxes per year. It's almost all sample sizes and travel sizes. They also include coupons.<br />
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Here's what I got and what I thought about some of it. (I have a hard time trying out packet samples. They seriously annoy me.)<br />
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<li><b>Dove Advanced Care Deodorant </b>- Pretty good. I didn't get gross and it didn't break me out. (Yes, my pits can break out. TMI?)</li>
<li><b>Schick Hydro Silk Disposable Razor</b> - Razors are expensive, so yay for this one!</li>
<li><b>Crest 3D White Brilliance Deep Cleaning Toothpaste & Whitening Finisher</b> - Haven't tried this one yet.</li>
<li><b>Nivea Extended Moisture Body Lotion</b> - Or this one.</li>
<li><b>Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask - </b>This one, neither.</li>
<li><b>ACT Advanced Care Clean Mint Mouthwash </b>- Will take this while travelling.</li>
<li><b>aussie mega hairspray</b> - Will take this while travelling.</li>
<li><b>Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer - </b>Meant to try this one in the shower this morning. Forgot.</li>
<li><b>Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara </b>- This is way more natural looking than I feel comfortable with. I'm glad I got to try it in a beauty box rather than pay full price.</li>
<li><b>Caress Body Wash in Adore Forever - </b>Smells so pretty.</li>
<li><b>aveeno positively radiant daily moisturizer </b>- Thick formula, but it absorbs quickly. It didn't break me out.</li>
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I'm not going to wreck my head trying to figure out the value of sample packets, but I do feel this box is worth my $5. That's 11 products to try out. What do you think? Are you getting the <b><a href="https://beautybox.walmart.com/" target="_blank">Walmart Beauty Box</a></b>? Did you get this same things if you do?<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-43493913883354415892015-09-17T09:52:00.000-04:002015-09-17T10:04:48.865-04:00Sean's Oatmeal Soda Bread Recipe<br />
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Hi, all!<br />
My family has been so busy lately, that meals at home are a treat. I'll tell you what else is a treat - Sean's awesome bread. It's delicious and so quick to throw together. The recipe is below.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sean's Oatmeal Soda Bread</span></b></div>
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<li>2 cups instant oatmeal</li>
<li>1/4 coarsely crushed almonds</li>
<li>1/4 cup flax seed</li>
<li>1 tsp (heaped) baking soda</li>
<li>1/2 tsp sea salt</li>
<li>1 cup low fat plain yogurt</li>
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<li>Preheat oven to 350°.</li>
<li>Combine ingredients.</li>
<li>Pack loosely into a greased loaf tin, making sure the entire bottom is filled with no large air pockets.</li>
<li>Carve a shallow line down the center with a knife. </li>
<li>Bake 30-40 minutes or until it's brown on the top. Poke it with a knife. It's finished when the knife comes out clean.</li>
<li>Remove the loaf from the pan and wrap in a tea towel to cool.</li>
<li>Bread should cut easily even shortly after cooling down.</li>
<li>Nom!</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sean crushing almonds.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mixture.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The proper shade of oatmeal soda bread brown.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready for its wrap.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a towel burrito.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So pretty!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mmmm! Buttery! (Also great with jam. And peanut butter. And honey. Need I go on?)</td></tr>
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If you give this a try, let me know what you think.<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-32796322412227022922015-09-16T11:33:00.000-04:002015-09-16T11:33:17.511-04:00Face Fashion - September's ipsy glam bag<br />
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Hi, all!<br />
It's time to Face Fashion...or something. I dunno. Ipsy's glam bag of the month is all bronzey and gorgeous. Love! Love! Love!<br />
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<b>1. <a href="http://evelyniona.com/products/natural-organic-cream-blush-ash" target="_blank">Evelyn Iona Cosmetics Cream Blush in ASH</a></b> - I love a good cream blush. It gives such a healthy, natural flush to the skin. This one is a really, really good one. It's a pinky, peachy shade. (I'm great at describing colors!)<br />
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It's organic, cruelty free, and $1 of every one sold is donated to YWCA Canada. All good things. This blends out beautifully and is so soft. It doesn't really smell like anything, and, because I'm weird, I tried this on my lips as well. Pretty!<br />
<b>(Full size $18.75. Sample size $10.71)</b><br />
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<b>2. <a href="http://www.acureorganics.com/product-p/050.htm" target="_blank">ACURE Argan Oil Cleansing Towelettes</a></b> - These wipes are pretty good. They removed my makeup and didn't break me out. They're a bit smaller than most other wipes I've tried. They're also on the drier side of damp, if that makes any sense. However, they do work. They removed my eye makeup pretty easily. "Unscented" is a bit of a misnomer. It has a faint scent of something; maybe the argan oil? I dunno. It's not overpowering and I'm sure the "unscented" part is that there is no additional scent added. I guess. If you're interested, they're on sale for $3.50 at the time of this post.<br />
<b>(Value $6.99)</b><br />
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<b>3. <a href="http://jcatbeauty.com/eyes-2/eye-liners/motd-slide-on-pencil-for-eyes" target="_blank">J. Cat Beauty #MOTD Waterproof Slide on Pencil for Eyes in Bronze</a></b> - This eyeliner is So. Flipping. Awesome! It's so creamy. I really love bronze on my eyes. I love this eyeliner! (Can you tell?)<br />
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Look at that. Just look at it. Gorgeous!<br />
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I ran water over the swatch. It didn't budge. I rubbed it super hard and then it balled up. You can see that the liner is still there, but there are flakes. Never, ever, ever rub your eyes as hard as I did my hand. Ever!<br />
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This wore all day on my lash line, however it didn't last in my waterline. Bummer. I don't care though. That's how much I love this liner.<br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://crownbrush.us/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_14_26&products_id=413" target="_blank">Crown Brush Oval Concealer Brush (C224)</a> </b>- This brush is a good brush. It's a concealer brush, but it also does well applying cream eyeshadows. The bristles are synthetic and soft, but firm. I know that doesn't make sense at all, but it would if you could feel it for yourself. Trust me on this one.<br />
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<b>5. <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/love-in-rio-eye-shadow-palette/NYX_099.html?cgid=eyeshadow#sz=12&start=28&cgid=eyeshadow" target="_blank">NYX Cosmetics ipsy Eye Shadow Trio</a></b> - This particular trio was made just for ipsy. I love NYX. I love ipsy. I should love, love, love this palette. Yeah...<br />
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These colors in the palette are fabulous. There are two shimmers (a champagne and a bronze) and a matte (a charcoal). I was so excited!<br />
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Right up until I swatched them. The swatch below took three passes of layering and piling them on just to be able to photograph them. Meh.<br />
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I did get a couple of very pretty looks on the eye. They were both soft, natural looks. I'm thinking that if I pile the darkest shade on over top of a dark base, I could build up some drama. They're easy to work with and blend very well. I was just expecting more pigmentation.<br />
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As I mentioned, this is an ipsy exclusive. NYX does have many other trios. The closest one to this one would probably be the Voodoo Love Spells trio. And it's on sale for $3.00 right now. Yay!<br />
<b>(Value $6.00)</b><br />
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<b>The bag -</b> I really like this bag. In keeping with the bronze theme, it's bronze. Surprise! It's a textured metallic vinyl. I'd definitely carry this as a clutch.<br />
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The <b>grand total</b> is <b>$30.67</b>. I'm well pleased and feel like I got my ten dollar's worth. Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that is $10/month. If you're interested in subscribing to ipsy, check it out at <a href="http://ipsy.com/">ipsy.com</a> or if you want to give me referral credit, <b><a href="http://www.ipsy.com/r/1zma" target="_blank">click my link</a></b>. I get points for referring people. Points get me free stuff. I love free stuff. Just sayin'.<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-10209048917404747622015-09-10T11:14:00.001-04:002015-09-10T11:14:44.256-04:00Google Translate app<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently discovered something I've been having a lot of fun with. No, it's not Hershey's Kisses (although I do love them!). It's the Google Translate app. </div>
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Maybe I'm the last to know about this. I dunno. I've used the Google Translate on my computer often, but had no idea about the app until I saw a commercial for it. I thought it would be useful for traveling. It probably is. Mostly I've just been playing with it. </div>
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It can use your camera to translate signs, you can type in whatever you want translated, there's a voice feature, or you can write what you want translated in the app. I tried cursive and printed handwriting and they both worked perfectly, which is amazing because my handwriting is kind of the worst. I can't even read it sometimes.<br />
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There's many languages to choose from and a "Detect Language" feature. I think that's pretty sweet.<br />
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Also, this app is free! You know I love that because I'm cheap.<br />
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Get it here - <b><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.translate&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a></b>::<b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506?mt=8" target="_blank">Apple</a></b><br />
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Have you discovered any new apps that's blown your mind? Let me know in the comments. I'm always looking for interesting new things.<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-71368899059127801962015-09-09T11:56:00.000-04:002015-09-09T11:56:48.519-04:00More Mascaras<br />
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Hi, all!<br />
I have a weird thing with mascaras. I keep trying to find the perfect one. At any given point, I have at least three open at once so I can layer them up as needed. I <a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2014/10/many-many-mascaras.html" target="_blank"><b>posted previously about six other ones</b></a>. Well, here's five more in no particular order.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-138-best-lash-extreme-volumizing-mascara.aspx" target="_blank">Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara</a></b> - <b>($2.99) - </b>This is one seriously good mascara (and it's cheap!!!). It volumizes like crazy. This gets recommended by so many YouTubers and bloggers, that I had to try it and I'm so glad I did. One drawback is its tendency to clump if you're not careful. A good eyelash comb can take care of that. I found this one at Walgreens, but I've also seen it at K-mart. If you don't have either of those near you, click the link above to take you to their online store.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod12011187#" target="_blank">Essence Lash Princess Volume Mascara</a></b> - <b>($4.99)</b> - This one is also soooo cheap, but soooo good! I'm not going to lie. I bought this because of the adorable packaging. #noshame But, also no lie, this is my new favorite mascara. I plan on picking up another tube the next time I'm in Ulta. It gives good volume, but with less clumps. Sometimes I still have to use an eyelash comb, but it's not that often. The brush is shaped differently from anything else I've tried. The bristles on one side of the brush is shorter than the other. I apply this like normal from the front and then I put the brush behind my lashes and use a flicking motion to curl my lashes backwards. I then use the short side for my lower lashes.The bristles do an awesome job of grasping my lashes, curling them, and placing product on my lashes all the way to the tips. I love my dramatic lashes and this gives me drama. Also, the packaging is adorable. Did I say that already?<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.bareescentuals.com/bareMinerals-Flawless-Definition-Mascara---Black/USmasterflawless,en_US,pd.html" target="_blank">bareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara in Black</a> - ($18.00) -</b> You may have noticed, but I don't often (or ever, really) get full sizes of high end mascaras. I have a problem paying that much for something I'll have to toss in just three months. I'm cheap like that. However, I'm tempted to pick up a full size of this one. "Flawless Definition" is a perfect name for this mascara. Each and every lash is perfectly defined from base to tip. Gorgeous!<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.toofaced.com/p/mascaras/better-than-sex-mascara/" target="_blank">Too Faced Better Than Sex Voluptuous Volume Mascara</a> - ($23.00)</b> - This one is pretty good. I'm on my second (sample sized) tube of it. It has an hourglass shaped brush that makes my lashes flare out. My one serious gripe about this mascara (besides the name) is that I have to let this one dry out a bit. When I first use it, I'm never that impressed. I'll layer other mascaras with it. However, after giving it a week or so, it's pretty great.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/wet-n-wild-megaprotein-mascara-very-black/qxp470574" target="_blank">Wet n Wild MegaProtein Mascara in Very Black</a> - ($2.29) -</b> Yeah, this one's a bummer. I tried hard with this. I love the Wet n Wild brand, but it can be hit or miss. This one missed huge for me. I could not get this to leave any product of the tips of my lashes, so, in short, this made my lashes look so stumpy. So. Very. Stumpy.<br />
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What mascaras are you raving over right now? And, more importantly, which ones should I avoid like the plague?<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-45038349173162505882015-09-04T14:54:00.000-04:002015-10-29T11:38:12.923-04:00How to (not) crochet a hat<br />
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Hi, all!<br />
I've been feeling the crafting bug a bit lately and thought I'd try to crochet a hat to match the<a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2015/03/learning-to-crochet.html" target="_blank"> scarf I made last spring</a>. I was thinking that a slouchy beanie would be cute. So, completely sans pattern (yup!), I started. Here's how I (didn't) crochet a hat.<br />
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<li>Decide to not use a pattern or tutorial. Who needs those?</li>
<li>Chain a few stitches, figuring that when you start to crochet around them, they'll go kind of circular-ish.</li>
<li>Notice that the stitches aren't going circular-ish. Ignore and carry on.</li>
<li>Notice that instead of the non-circular-ish area getting wider, it's getting taller. Ignore and carry on.</li>
<li>Realize that this will never work. Continue on for a few more rows.</li>
<li>Decide that your hat is now a doll purse.</li>
<li>Chain stitch a handle and secure to the opposite side.</li>
<li>Have a good laugh.</li>
<li>Look up a pattern to make a slouchy beanie hat. </li>
<li>Begin again some other night.</li>
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Very simple, right? In just ten easy steps you, too, can (not) have a hat.<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-22038820068602871942015-08-19T07:00:00.000-04:002015-08-19T07:00:03.526-04:00Prep School: August 2015 ipsy glam bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi, all!<br />
How's your summer? Mine went fast! The kiddo started back to school Monday and I've bought my first pumpkin scented candle, so that must mean it's autumn. Ipsy must agree, because this month's theme is Prep School. I liked everything this month, but I liked some things more than others. So, in order of favorite to least favorite, here's what I got and what I thought.<br />
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<b>1. <a href="http://trustfundbeauty.com/collections/all-polish/products/elegantly-wasted" target="_blank">Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in Elegantly Wasted</a></b> - I'm so in love with this nail polish! It's by a brand I had never heard of before, so I'm so thrilled to be able to try this one out. It's almost a one-coater and Elegantly Wasted is such a beautiful greyed-out purple. It's a color I would buy myself.<br />
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The brush is just the traditional skinny brush. The formula coats evenly and dries quickly. It's 5-free, cruelty-free, and vegan. And the packaging is fabulous. Love! I painted my nails Thursday evening and as of now (Tuesday), I have only one small chip and some wearing on the tips. I'm thrilled with that. I'm so hard on my manicures, I feel lucky to get maybe two days without significant chipping. I used this with <a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/nail-gel/SBS-507020,default,pd.html" target="_blank"><b>Gelous</b></a> as a base and top coat.<br />
<b>(Value $15.00)</b><br />
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<b>2. <a href="https://skonecosmetics.com/shop/brows-liners/new-luxe-doubler/" target="_blank">Skone Cosmetics Luxe Doubler Eye/Lip Pencil in Wine </a></b>- The idea behind this pencil is intriguing. It's an eye and lip pencil. Together. In one product. I had a hard time wrapping my head around that one. As a lip pencil, it went on smoothly and lasted well past lunch before I felt like I needed to touch-up. I love wearing wine lip colors for autumn.<br />
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As an eye pencil, well, it doesn't set on its own. It stays creamy and if you have watery eyes (like I do), that could be an issue. It looked beautiful, but there was some wear at the end of the evening.<br />
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I think I'll stick to wearing it on my lips. Bonus tip: to avoid eye infections, sharpen it between uses. I just feel like going from mouth to eye could be a problem. I'm not a doctor, but it sounds a bit sketchy. Sharpen it and you should be fine.<br />
<b>(Value $12.00)</b><br />
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<b>3. <a href="https://noyah.com/lipstick/desert-rose-natural-lipstick.html/#.VczldvlViko" target="_blank">noyah Natural Lipstick in Desert Rose</a></b> - This lipstick is pretty good. It's not long-lasting, but it doesn't claim to be. It smells like unscented lipstick, which I know sounds weird. It's just that waxy scent that's not much of anything. The color payoff is good. It's richly pigmented.<br />
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This dusty pink was almost a nude on me and it has a semi-matte (kind of satin) finish. It's all-natural and cruelty-free.<br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://lafreshgroup.com/good-day-good-night.html" target="_blank">La Fresh Group Good Night. Night Cream</a></b> - I've tried the <a href="http://happycakecrafts.blogspot.com/2015/01/january-ipsy-bag-fresh-start.html" target="_blank">eco-beauty good day cream</a> before and loved it. This size of packaging took me two or three weeks to get through before and I'm still working on the night cream. I love that that gives me time to decide how I really feel about it. The scent is so light and the formula is very hydrating. The important this is that it doesn't make my skin break out. So, yay! I also love the fact that the packet has a nozzle and cap. It's perfect for travel. You can get the day cream in this travel size, but not the night cream. Maybe that's coming later. Fingers crossed!<br />
<b>(Full size $40.00, Sample size $13.99)</b><br />
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<b>5. <a href="https://www.briogeohair.com/product/blossom-and-bloom-spray/" target="_blank">Briogeo Blossom & Bloom ™ Ginseng + Biotin Volumizer</a></b> - If I used a volumizing spray, I'm sure I'd like this one. As it is, my hair tends to resemble a lion's mane all on its own. I tried it out (for science!) and it smells really good and leaves my hair soft, not crunchy. My hair is big anyway, so I have no idea if it works for volumizing. It does smell really, really good, though.<br />
<b>(Full size $18.00, Sample size $3.53)</b><br />
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<b>The bag -</b> I adore this bag! It's something I would have picked out and actually pay real money for. In fact, I just bought a wallet that matches this bag. I've had an abiding love for houndstooth for as long as I can remember. This one has a fresh look with the radiant orchid zipper and lining. The outer body is a vinyl that will be easy to keep clean.<br />
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The <b>grand total </b>this month is <b>$49.02</b> plus the bag. I'm happy with that. How about you? What did you get? If you're not subscribed and would like to check it out, <a href="http://www.ipsy.com/r/1zma" target="_blank"><b>my referral link is here</b></a>. I get nothing but points to redeem for free stuff. If you would like to check it out without the link, go to <b><a href="http://ipsy.com/">ipsy.com</a></b>. It's $10/month beauty subscription service that is customizable to you own tastes.<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-58319200870802028172015-08-18T13:30:00.001-04:002015-08-18T13:30:06.848-04:00Disney 2015<br />
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Hey, all!<br />
I said I'd get around to blogging about our Disney trip, so here it is. I'll keep it brief...-ish. We always take two days to drive down. We stop in Charlotte, NC first and then Savannah, GA. We hit Tybee Island for the day as our last day of relaxation before heading to the land of the Mouse. 'Cause there's no rest to be had at Disney!<br />
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There was so much excitement when the kiddos saw the sign. (And, yes, I only have one kid, but we also took my niece with us this time.)<br />
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I really love the seemingly random shows in the street.<br />
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After a trip to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, we had Enchanted Tales with Belle. Z & E were Chip and Mrs. Potts.<br />
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See those giant birds? Yeah, they're pigeons. Their caretaker was helping them get straw for their nest. Gorgeous.<br />
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That grey thing in the background is a hippo. The girls were mostly fascinated by the fish.<br />
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Mr. Gold's pawn shop!!!<br />
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The news of the day in Storybrooke.<br />
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I loved the hand prints at Hollywood Studios.<br />
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Squee!<br />
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So pretty! <3 p=""><br />
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One sad family checking out.<br />
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We stayed in Port Orleans French Quarter this time. The last time we stayed in All-Star Music. Port Orleans is a bajillion times better. It was more comfortable, had better amenities, and the kids loved the pool with its water dragon slide. We stayed busy the whole time. In fact, I feel like I'm still trying to recover a month later. That being said, my husband is already planning the next trip. He's got Disney in the blood now.<br />
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Love,<br />
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Hi, all!<br />
This month's ipsy post is super late. The bag was delayed in Hebron, KY for many days and then it was delivered the day after we left for Disney World. (That will be another post once I've rested up.) The theme of the month is Summer Lovin'. The pattern on the bag is summery, I guess...?<br />
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I really liked everything I got, so I'll list the contents in no particular order.<br />
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<b>1. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/magnetic-eye-color-P388953?skuId=1648633&icid2=brand%20content__p388953_link" target="_blank">NUDESTIX Magnetic Eye Color in Gilt</a></b> - This is an eyeshadow pencil that is waterproof and smudgeproof. Gilt is a metallic gold and is straight up gorgeous. Once it sets, it doesn't budge and it doesn't crease.<br />
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I tried it on its own and with a traditional eyeshadow over it. Works beautifully both ways.<br />
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There is a sharpener that comes packaged with it.<br />
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And the sharpener fits onto the end of the pencil. Pretty neat. They also come with a case when you buy them. Ipsy subscribers didn't get the case, but honestly that's cool with me. I keep my eye pencils in a pretty cup thingy. The case would get in my way.<br />
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<b>2. <a href="http://citycolorcosmetics.com/face/finishing/hd-powder/#.VbpmwflViko" target="_blank">City Color Cosmetics HD Powder</a></b> - City Color keeps knocking it out of the park. Their HD powder is beautiful. It's so finely milled and it leaves a soft matte finish. It's 100% silica.<br />
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3. Jor'el Parker Classico Mini Roller - I really like this perfume. It's so grown-up and sophisticated. That's not normally what I go for, to be honest. I tend to like smelling like a candy shop or a bakery. The website has this listed as the perfume's notes:<br />
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Basically, it's a spicy floral.<br />
<b>(Value $21.00)</b><br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://crownbrush.us/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_28_66&products_id=691/?src=gr" target="_blank">Crown Brush Professional Tweezers in Black</a> </b>- (I kind of wish I had gotten pink, but whatever.) These tweezers are perfectly fine. They're a good size; smaller than my other tweezers, but not too small. I seem to go through a lot of tweezers, so I was happy to get these.<br />
<b>(Value $6.99)</b><br />
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<b>5. <a href="http://shop.purlisse.com/products/pur-bright/?src=gr" target="_blank">pūr~lisse pur-bright ultra skin brightening serum</a></b> - This was some seriously good timing. I've developed some freckles this summer. I wear sunscreen daily. I even carry around two different kinds with me in my purse. I still ended up with more freckles than I find acceptable on me. I've been using this as directed both at night after washing my face and in the morning before doing my makeup. It goes beautifully under makeup. It absorbs quickly. I haven't had it long enough to notice a difference, but it hasn't broken me out. So, yay! (Side note: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Facial Cleanser + pūr~lisse pur-bright ultra skin brightening serum = dill pickle scent. Just sayin'.) I've been using Murad's Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum for a while. The pūr~lisse one is much milder.<br />
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<b>The bag</b> - I think this month's bag is good. The print is super cute. I prefer a zipper on top rather than on the side, but that's my only real gripe. A friend of mine (Hi, Christal!) had issues with her bag. It had frayed around the seams or something. Mine was fine. Until I splashed coffee on it. But, whatever. User error. <br />
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<b>Rewards Points Bonus: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/buxom-eyeshadow-bar-single-eyeshadow-refill-P397514?keyword=Buxom%20Eyeshadow%20Bar%20Single%20Eyeshadow%20in%20VIP&skuId=1700483&_requestid=89786" target="_blank">Buxom Eyeshadow Bar Single Eyeshadow in VIP</a> & <a href="http://www.sephora.com/empty-single-eyeshadow-compact-P397502?skuId=1700715" target="_blank">Empty Eyeshadow Bar Compacts</a> </b>- ipsy does this cool thing where you can review the products you got and have people sign up using your code and you get points. Points get you free stuff. Yay! I ordered this Buxom eyeshadow with my points. It came automatically with compact. Super yay!<br />
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I love a good purple, so I went with VIP. It's described as a sparkling orchid. It is a matte base with a hint of micro glitter. On the eye, the sparkle is very subtle. Even on the swatch, I had a hard time photographing it. The website describes the formula as:<br />
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A primer-infused, powerfully pigmented eye shadow refill with intense color payoff.<br />Featuring primer-infused technology to help keep color locked in place, this Single Eyeshadow Refill has a powerfully-pigmented formula that glides onto lids—delivering intense payoff with an ultra-luxe, powder-to-silk feel. </blockquote>
I'd take that primer-infused claim with a grain of salt. I normally use an eye primer, however as an experiment (For science!) I went without it. This creased and faded pretty badly. With a proper primer, it's gorgeous and lasts all day. Moral of the story: Use an eye primer!<br />
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I was really impressed that they included the compact.<br />
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<b>(Value Eyeshadow $12.00, Compact $2.00)</b><br />
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The <b>grand total</b> for this month's ipsy bag is <b>$80.74 + $14.00 bonus = $94.74</b> not including the bag. Score!<br />
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If you already get ipsy, what did you get in your bag? I'm always interested.<br />
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Love,<br />
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<script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3"></script>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796215095904529987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753675600974259682.post-4126428264285089222015-06-17T11:27:00.000-04:002015-06-17T11:27:00.305-04:00Swim Into Beauty: June Ipsy Glam Bag<br />
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Hey, all!<br />
According to the calendar it's still spring, however the thermometer is calling the calendar a liar and saying it's summer. It's been so hot here already I'm pretty sure I'll spontaneously combust this summer. That'll be fun!<br />
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My beloved ipsy glam bag arrived. That actually is fun! No sarcasm there. The theme of the month is Swim Into Beauty. The contents of this bag were all pretty good, so in no particular order...<br />
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<b>1. <a href="http://jcatbeauty.com/lips-2/liptitude/liptitude-24-7-hydrating-lip-stain" target="_blank">J. Cat Beauty Liptitude Hydrating Lip Stain in Hikilicious</a></b> - This is a gorgeous creamy lip stain. It goes on with a doe foot applicator. I put it on at around 9 a.m. and only had to reapply after dinner at 6 p.m. I had had a veggie fajita quesadilla with queso. All that oil did a number on this, which is what I expected. It lasted through lunch with no problems.<br />
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Liptitude has a minty scent. Hikilicious is a gorgeous satin coral. I got compliments on this. I really love it when people notice my lip color.<br />
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Liptitude isn't transfer proof. I kissed my daughter's head and she came away with coral hair, but it stays full color on your lips. I had to scrub it off my hand with a wipe when I swatched it for the photo. I really do love this stain. The product. Not the stain on my hand. Just to be clear.<br />
<b>(Value $5.99)</b><br />
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<b>2. <a href="https://trestique.com/bundles/mini-trios" target="_blank">tre'StiQue Mini Shadow Crayon in Kona Coffee</a> </b>- Funny story about this crayon. I thought the lid had fallen off. I searched and searched for it until I realized...<br />
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...the tip is the cap. #facepalm Cute packaging, though.<br />
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Kona Coffee is a matte dark brown. It's very creamy, blends well, and sticks around all day. They come full sized or you can get a trio of minis of eye crayons and lip crayons. There are six shades of each to choose from.<br />
<b>(Mini Trios $32. Sample Value $10.67)</b><br />
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<b>3. <a href="http://www.lavanila.com/The-Healthy-Mini-Body-Butter-Pure-Vanilla-85-oz_p_47.html" target="_blank">LAVANILA LABORATORIES The Healthy Body Butter in Pure Vanilla</a></b> - "It smells like clean sexy lady," said my husband. Yeah. Even though the scent is called "Pure Vanilla", there's other stuff in there, too. There's also heliotrope and soft freesia, so this doesn't smell like a cupcake. It's a more mature scent. It absorbs quickly and doesn't feel greasy at all. This leaves my skin feeling baby soft. They also have a full size. I'd really consider buying the full size when the sample runs out. It's lovely.<br />
<b>(Value $4)</b><br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/product/6038/18502/Face/Primer/PHOTO-FINISH-FOUNDATION-PRIMER/Award-Winner/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Foundation Primer</a> </b>- I'm not a huge foundation primer fan. Just thought I'd say that straight off. I can't see much of a difference on my skin. And, more often than not, they break me out. I just moisturize and use sunscreen under my foundation. If you're into primers, this seems like a good one. My skin had no adverse reaction. My foundation looked nice. It lasted throughout a cookout in super hot weather. It went on very smoothly. It's a clear, oil-free gel.<br />
<b>(Full Size $36. Sample Value $8.52)</b><br />
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<b>5. <a href="http://www.itcosmetics.com/brow-powerr-universal-eyebrow-pencil/?src=gr" target="_blank">IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil in Universal Taupe</a> </b>- I'm soooooo seriously picky about my eyebrows. A good brow day is a good day. Today is a good day, fyi. I had heard so many good things about this pencil and I've been wanting to try it for ages. I'm so thrilled I got the chance to try it for free (-ish).<br />
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Brow Power is a mechanical brow pencil with an awesome spoolie attached to the other end.<br />
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The pencil itself is an oval shape.<br />
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The idea of it is that you can build up color by either going over your mark or by pressing harder, so it should go with anyone's coloring.<br />
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My problem with this is that there's a learning curve. The first time I wore it, I felt I looked like Bert or Groucho Marx. That's not a look I aspire to. Sorry, Bert! The shape took me a while to get used to and color really does build up pretty quickly.<br />
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I've been using the <b><a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-295-micro-brow-pencil.aspx" target="_blank">NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Taupe</a></b> since it came out. I'm in love with this pencil. It's very easy to use, the point is so fine that I can get a natural, well-defined look very quickly. There's also a spoolie attached. I feel like I have more control with my NYX pencil. And when it comes to my eyebrows, I'm a control freak. The price points are very different. NYX is $10. IT Cosmetics is $24.<br />
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The shades themselves (with IT Cosmetics being used very lightly) aren't that different. IT is a bit darker. I'm not saying Brow Power is a bad pencil. It's not. It just takes some practice.<br />
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Also, I found this on IT Cosmetic's website:<br />
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So, that's an awesome thing!<br />
<b>(Full Size $24. Sample Value $12)</b><br />
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<b>The Bag </b>- I have no idea why the zipper looks yellow in this photo. Scroll up to the top. That's what it actually looks like. Go on! I'll wait...<br />
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...See what I was saying? Weird.<br />
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The bag is black Neoprene with a neon coral zipper and black lining and has ipsy embroidered all over it. It's not my favorite. Not by a long shot.<br />
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The <b>grand total</b> for this month's bag is <b>$41.18</b>. If you're interested, ipsy is a $10/month customizable beauty subscription service. If you use <b><a href="http://www.ipsy.com/r/1zma" target="_blank">my link</a></b>, I get points. Points add up to free stuff for me. If you just want to go straight to the site, go to<b> <a href="http://ipsy.com/">ipsy.com</a></b>. It's totally worth checking out.<br />
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Love,<br />
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