Orglamix 30 Days, 30 Ways... I WON!!!!!!!

Updated 03/05/2011 & 03/06/2011


This is strictly my own personal opinion about the matter. All material uncovered was done through a public google internet search with a few different keyword entries.

Due to information uncovered and revealed about this company, I cannot in good conscience or good faith recommend anyone support this reportedly handmade, organic small business. If information had been disclosed prior to discovery by the shop owner herself, I would have no problem with continuing to purchase. Regretfully, the scope of the lie and how many different people it could have potentially affected and hurt leaves me no other choice than to say this is not an honest company to do business with.

For information as to why, you can read more below:


http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-way-that-way-which-way-whats-going.html
http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/long-tale-of-orglamix-organic-ending.html


Or click here for more links and topics. The information can be found just below the introduction paragraph on the page.

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I can't believe it!

I'm in SHOCK!

The last time I won something tangible that I could touch and feel, and was an actual prize... Was a bottle of wine when I was 17! I figured my luck since then has been all downhill from there, since every contest I had entered... I didn't win. Not even close. Never in the Top 5, never-mind the Top 3. Heck, I don't even think I got a Top 10. LOL

I signed on this morning, resigned to taking tallies for the contest I've been running for the past 12 days, and I nearly dropped my sister's MacBookPro when I saw my news feed...

Not to fear, the computer is quite safe and didn't end up on the floor...
After realizing this, I of course nearly flipped my lid. I was so overwhelmed with excitement and giggles, I thought I was going to burst! Ok, maybe not that excited... But it was definitely a great giddy feeling. I announced the winner of the Happy New Year contest I ran alongside Holly from Moi Minerals Cosmetics, and decided I needed to count what I already have.

Yes, I've been hearing "She's got all that makeup up in her room... All of it!" for months. It's kind of the running joke around here- I'm the cosmetics freak, and my "makeup station" is now the it place to be. Ha ha ha! It's the table top of my long dresser, with a large mirror, with two lights set up on either side. I just discovered I have a white balance setting on my movie editor, in addition to my camera one... LOL, no more videos to come out with me looking like either an Oompa-Loompa or a funny yellow creature. Or worse yet.... A smurf! Yes, my Mom feels bad when she needs to come in and do her makeup... But my sister, well she just comes right on in. That's the point- even though I have all this makeup encroaching everywhere on my dresser- I share! They can use most of it! I don't mind! The lights going on before sunrise kinda makes me wake up cranky though lol

I sat down tonight, though, and decided to figure out just how many colors I have from Orglamix. Soooo... I took a seat on my bed, surrounded by furries (aka the three kittens and their Mama. "Pinkie" is now "Libby", and lives with her new owner! I'm sad, but happy too! She's getting along quite well!) With the furries curled up and keeping me quite warm, I started to count... And count... And sort... Rearrange and put in chromatic order... The whites, to champagnes, to pinks, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, purple, brown, silver and black. I need order. I like everything organized nicely!

I stepped back and did a double take. I've been purchasing colors for nearly 2 years (I'm pretty sure it's been that long...) and I didn't think I had this many in my collection. They were on my dresser, in a box, some here and there... Everywhere in my room... And I was shocked. 70 colors. Brimstone is a double- but I have a 5g jar that the colors were first sold in, and the newer 8g jar.

Holy crap, I have 70 colors!
I pretty much think that with the exception of the new colors I got for Christmas, that I've worn each color on my eyes! That's a lot of makeup wearin, especially for a color fiend like me... Ha ha ha!!!

So, my collection consists of:

8g jars-
Blue and Pink Twinkle Effects
**Snow
Marshmallow
Vanilla Birthday Cake
Spark
Aurora
Moonstone (closest to dupe of Phantasmagoria!)
Slate
Phantasmagoria
Champagne Toast
Jasmine
Sweet Pea
Cashmere
Silk
Roselle
The F Word
Baie Rose
Watermelon
Cherry Blossom
Geranium
Red Currant
Saffron
**Cardamom
Cranberry
*Mandarin
**Cinnamon
*Citron
Solar
Pineapple
Amber
Lemongrass
*Absinthe
**Celadon
Sage
**Wasabi
Green Tea
**Mint
**Mistletoe
Spring Water
Lagoon
Clover
Aegean
Fog
Blueberry
Orchid
Lilly Pilly
Neroli
**Violette
**Lavande
Fig
Grape Hyacinth
Acai Berry
**Cafe au Lait
**Teak
**Sandalwood
**Frosting on Taupe
Chocolate Frosting
**Hot Chocolate
**Stone
Storm
Sesame
Brimstone
Midnight
Black Magic

5g jars:
Vert
Olive
Vetiver
Espresso
Brimstone

PHEW!

I'd say I have an Orglamix addiction problem... But the colors do not yet surpass my collection of shoes... Ha ha ha!!!! Now if I were to tell you ALL the different colors I have in my mineral collection, then of course... I'd hands down be a Mineral Makeup Maven with an Addiction To Color.

What cosmetics do you use?
What's your favorite color?
What's your favorite color scheme?

xoxoxo
~*Snarky P



* These are colors I won as part of a blog contest. They were sent to me free of charge.
** Were colors that were given to me as a gift; they were purchased for Christmas for me :)
All other colors have been purchased by me.

Get the Look - GLAMPING!

Updated 03/05/2011 & 03/06/2011


This is strictly my own personal opinion about the matter. All material uncovered was done through a public google internet search with a few different keyword entries.

Due to information uncovered and revealed about this company, I cannot in good conscience or good faith recommend anyone support this reportedly handmade, organic small business. If information had been disclosed prior to discovery by the shop owner herself, I would have no problem with continuing to purchase. Regretfully, the scope of the lie and how many different people it could have potentially affected and hurt leaves me no other choice than to say this is not an honest company to do business with.

For information as to why, you can read more below:


http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-way-that-way-which-way-whats-going.html
http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/long-tale-of-orglamix-organic-ending.html


Or click here for more links and topics. The information can be found just below the introduction paragraph on the page.

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You're probably making the same WTF face I did when I first heard the term. I admit- I started giggling, I had no clue what it meant.... But to me, it sounds dirty. Like one of those words you utter amongst your girlfriends group and you all laugh in a conspiratorial way which garners strange looks from anyone within hearing distance.

Glamping. Hahahaha...

Ok seriously- I found a few seriously side-splitting definitions of this new term thanks to Urban Dictionary:

1.) Shorthand for glamorous camping; luxury camping:

I ain't sleepin' in no tent! For real, I'm goin' glamping!

2.) Glamorous camping. Satisfying your craving for the outdoors and your penchant for a good meal, nice glass of wine, and a comfortable bed.

No stinky sleeping bags on the hard ground, and freeze-dried food for me. If it's not a Glamping trip, count me out.

And my personal favorite:

3.) Glamorous camping; when rich bitches can pay someone to do all the work for them

"Oh Heathcliffe dear, I'm ever so glad we are glamping this weekend. By the way, is the butler done catching our trout?"

Um... Seriously?!?! I'm not able to camp right this second because a) it's COLD here in New England and b) bad back issues prevent me from having any sort of real fun right now.... But I'm all for throwing a tent into the back of my SUV, packing one cooler full of beer, another full of soda and alcohol, another full of beer, an extra one full of ice, another cooler with extra beer, an air mattress, maybe a couple fishin' poles and bait, and a shotgun in case a pesky bear, coyote or raccoon ventures into camp. (Of course, I've never been camping where a gun is used- it just helps to sleep next to one. Bear claws can go right through nylon...) I think that's it as far as packing. Oh wait.... I feel like I'm forgetting something...

I never thought the minimal makeup I dragged along with me would be considered a glamorous trait. Whatever- it's quick, easy, and I'm done in less than 5 minutes. (The video, again, is long because I blab!) The great perk of using only mineral makeup (which I didn't do concerning the concealer and tinted moisturizer- but they're light enough they won't clog my pores or make me break out) is that the minerals won't force your skin to react horribly and sneaking one mother Vesuvius on your chin that's going to erupt... After forming miraculously overnight somehow. Well, more than likely, if you're like me... It was during the early early morning sleep.... Because drinking and hanging out goes hand in hand with staying up late- very late.... Again, not an activity I could enjoy this past summer. Next one, I plan to make it all up! So if any of you chicks wanna plan a Glamping trip with me, leave a comment below! LOL

Yours truly, making a really weird face.

Mineral makeup tends to stay where it's put. Foundation does need to be redone, but all in all, eye makeup typically stays put. Sweet and simple looks- all you need to do is a touch up!

Face Ingredients:

e.l.f. Tinted Moisturizer

(I forgot color, I'll add after)

e.l.f. Concealer

PF: Organics Mineral Foundation in Translucent Light

Espresso & Champagne Toast

The Eyes Have It:

100% Mineral Eye Products

Orglamix Cosmetics:

Magnetism Eye Primer

Champagne Toast

Espresso

Ginger Blush

WNW Black Kohl Eyeliner

WNW MegaLength Mascara

Stay sexy, stay as sweet as you can... And remember- the wild outdoors isn't nearly as scary as you think! Camping is fun!!!!

Oh yeah.... I remembered what I felt I was forgetting. You have to pack food too!! Sustenance is key! Just remember to lock up all your food in the vehicles before going to bed. The wild animals will try and get it if you leave it out.

Giggles and laughs tonight to you all!
~*Snarky P

The Good Goth - Dark, Sexy & Dramatic Eyes

Updated 03/05/2011 & 03/06/2011


This is strictly my own personal opinion about the matter. All material uncovered was done through a public google internet search with a few different keyword entries.

Due to information uncovered and revealed about this company, I cannot in good conscience or good faith recommend anyone support this reportedly handmade, organic small business. If information had been disclosed prior to discovery by the shop owner herself, I would have no problem with continuing to purchase. Regretfully, the scope of the lie and how many different people it could have potentially affected and hurt leaves me no other choice than to say this is not an honest company to do business with.

For information as to why, you can read more below:


http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-way-that-way-which-way-whats-going.html
http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/long-tale-of-orglamix-organic-ending.html


Or click here for more links and topics. The information can be found just below the introduction paragraph on the page.

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Yesterday's look was a bit on the dramatic side... Ok, ok... More like definitely dramatic. What can I say?! I love drawing attention to my eyes, and I love sparkles. So it kind of makes sense that I'd want to do a dark look on my eyes, right?! Right!

It's gothic with a twist. I kept my lips fairly nude. But my eyes... Wowza! The tutorial is below for you to check out!

For me, having bold eyes is fun. It's a way for me to express my feelings for the day- whether it be fun, silly, quirky, or sullen. Yes- we all have gray days. Yesterday it was Danger for some reason. I don't know why... I just felt dark, full of emotion... And craving glitter. A poll on my Facebook Page revealed the color I would be using: Purple.

What's on my face:

Nivea Moisturizing Cream

e.l.f. Complexion Perfection

(under eyes, around nose, chin)

e.l.f. Concealer & Highlighter Wands

(cover blemishes, highlight nose & temples)

PF: Organics Mineral Foundation

The Eyes Have It with Orglamix Mineral Cosmetics:

Magnetism

Eye Primer

Fig

Grape Hyacinth

Pink Twinkle Effects

Vanilla Birthday Cake

Finishing Off:

Silvery-White Creme Eye Shadow Stick

(off brand, not sure which? Applied after primer, before Fig)

Wet 'N Wild Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Black

WNW Gel Eyeliner in Black

Fantasy Makers (WNW) Silver Glitter Eyeliner

WNW MegaLength Mascara in Black

Cheeks have Baie Rose dusted on them (Orglamix)

Lips have e.l.f.'s Minty Lip Gloss in New York City mixed with Baie Rose.

There's the look! While this isn't quite a look for the faint of heart, if you're looking for a change- this definitely fits the bill! It's fun, it's glittery and sparkly, and you'll get lots of compliments for certain!

Thanks for stopping by as always!

xoxoxo ~*Snarky P

Get the Look - The Sexy Pinup With a Dark Twist

Updated 03/05/2011 & 03/06/2011


This is strictly my own personal opinion about the matter. All material uncovered was done through a public google internet search with a few different keyword entries.

Due to information uncovered and revealed about this company, I cannot in good conscience or good faith recommend anyone support this reportedly handmade, organic small business. If information had been disclosed prior to discovery by the shop owner herself, I would have no problem with continuing to purchase. Regretfully, the scope of the lie and how many different people it could have potentially affected and hurt leaves me no other choice than to say this is not an honest company to do business with.

For information as to why, you can read more below:


http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-way-that-way-which-way-whats-going.html
http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/long-tale-of-orglamix-organic-ending.html


Or click here for more links and topics. The information can be found just below the introduction paragraph on the page.

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I'm on a kick here with incorporating some dark into my looks... So it's a pinup look, with a darker, sexier twist!

I wanted a pretty, shimmery look that wasn't the basic nude-toned colors typically seen with a Pin Up Girl's face. So I picked a berry color.... Specifically, Cranberry! I raided my stash to make sure I had all I needed to put this together... And so I did. Watch below:

There you have it! The look is quick and simple!
Wear it to work (with lighter lips), and darken up the lips for a sexy evening style!

On My Face:

Nivea Soft Moisturizing Cream

e.l.f. Complexion Perfection

e.l.f. Concealer (over blemishes) & Highlighter (applied to cheekbones)

Too Faced Illuminating Foundation Wand in London Fair

e.l.f. High Definition Powder

The Eyes Have It with Orglamix Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow Colors in:
Vanilla Birthday Cake
Champagne Toast
Cranberry
Wet 'N Wild Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Black
WNW Gel Eyeliner in Black
WNW MegaLength Mascara

Finish It Off:
e.l.f. Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Ruby Slipper
Cranberry mixed with lipstick to darken

Pucker up that pout, and you're ready to go!

Stay tuned- there's a giveaway coming up and it's a surprise!!!

xoxoxo ~*Snarky P

Sports Team Series - Miami Dolphins

Updated 03/05/2011 & 03/06/2011


This is strictly my own personal opinion about the matter. All material uncovered was done through a public google internet search with a few different keyword entries.

Due to information uncovered and revealed about this company, I cannot in good conscience or good faith recommend anyone support this reportedly handmade, organic small business. If information had been disclosed prior to discovery by the shop owner herself, I would have no problem with continuing to purchase. Regretfully, the scope of the lie and how many different people it could have potentially affected and hurt leaves me no other choice than to say this is not an honest company to do business with.

For information as to why, you can read more below:


http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-way-that-way-which-way-whats-going.html
http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/long-tale-of-orglamix-organic-ending.html


Or click here for more links and topics. The information can be found just below the introduction paragraph on the page.

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Updated 03/05/2011 & 03/06/2011


This is strictly my own personal opinion about the matter. All material uncovered was done through a public google internet search with a few different keyword entries.

Due to information uncovered and revealed about this company, I cannot in good conscience or good faith recommend anyone support this reportedly handmade, organic small business. If information had been disclosed prior to discovery by the shop owner herself, I would have no problem with continuing to purchase. Regretfully, the scope of the lie and how many different people it could have potentially affected and hurt leaves me no other choice than to say this is not an honest company to do business with.

For information as to why, you can read more below:


http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-way-that-way-which-way-whats-going.html
http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/long-tale-of-orglamix-organic-ending.html


Or click here for more links and topics. The information can be found just below the introduction paragraph on the page.

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Another sports team has been created!

Well, on my eyes at least! This latest request comes from Melanie and Paola, and is dedicated to Lexi! Whilst orange and teal are colors that certainly don't look attractive together (think of their uniforms... eek!) they certainly can, and will, work on the eyes!

So here we go.... Grabbing a few colors, we paint with our brushes! Priming your eyes before putting on shadows helps for a number of reasons:

1. The colors stay put

2. There is no creasing

3. Minimal blending of colors (where they meet, if not blended together)

4. No "runny" makeup- as in melting off your face

This is great, especially taking into consideration where you watch football games:
1. A Stadium

2. A Sports Bar (21+ only please!!)

3. Your living room

There are various factors which come in to play in each setting which could help your makeup run off your face unless... Namely, your eye shadows.

Stadiums- they can be indoors or out. If you're out, you hope you don't get rained out.... Snowed out... Or even worse- furnace blasting hot, converting your once perfect face into a melting waxy mess of color. Bad bad bad! When you apply foundation which is liquid based, always finish by setting your makeup with a translucent or High Definition powder. This locks your carefully created porcelain finish into staying that way. The same thing goes for eye shadows- the eyelid primer you use essentially locks your eye colors in place. And, of course, always use waterproof mascara if you're going to be outside or at a bar- you never know when it's going to rain... Or when a beer fight's gonna break out.

Now that we have the ground rules established, see how to create the look below!

Face Off:

Nivea Soft Moisturizing Cream

e.l.f. Concealer

Too Faced Illuminating Foundation in London Fair

e.l.f. High Definition finishing powder

The Eyes Have It:

Moi Minerals Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow in Drifter.
Orglamix Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadows in Mandarin and Vanilla Birthday Cake
Wet 'N Wild Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Black
WNW Gel/Creme Eyeliner in Black
WNW MegaLength Mascara in Black


Finishing the Look:
e.l.f. Super Glossy Lip Shine in Candlelight


There you have it- knockout team colors Eye Look for the Miami Dolphins!
This one's for you Lexi!

Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!


xoxo ~*Snarky P

Sports Team Series - Clemson University

Updated 03/05/2011 & 03/06/2011


This is strictly my own personal opinion about the matter. All material uncovered was done through a public google internet search with a few different keyword entries.

Due to information uncovered and revealed about this company, I cannot in good conscience or good faith recommend anyone support this reportedly handmade, organic small business. If information had been disclosed prior to discovery by the shop owner herself, I would have no problem with continuing to purchase. Regretfully, the scope of the lie and how many different people it could have potentially affected and hurt leaves me no other choice than to say this is not an honest company to do business with.

For information as to why, you can read more below:


http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-way-that-way-which-way-whats-going.html
http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/long-tale-of-orglamix-organic-ending.html


Or click here for more links and topics. The information can be found just below the introduction paragraph on the page.

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Let's hear it for purple, orange and white! Yes, they can be worn together! And I show you how!

This was a request from Relynn over on my Facebook Page where I asked anyone interested to post their favorite Team Names and Colors in the Forum found underneath the "Discussions" Tab. I'm going to try and do these in order, so if there are multiple teams- what I'm going to do is one first, then go to the next person's inquiry, and then perhaps come back every few teams or so.... Just to be fair!

Anyways- if you want to see your team colors in a color combination on my eyes, go leave your info! Clemson University Football here we come! I dove in with three of the best representative colors in my collection that can easily be had- and they're listed below. In addition, I'm using brushes from e.l.f. which include the "C" Brush, the Blending Brush, The Crease Brush, and The Small Precision Brush.

Bright and bold colors, but subtle enough that it's not over the top for drama factor. This is one combination I just might end up wearing one day because I feel like it- the colors made my eyes really pop and I love how they shimmered and sparkled. Let's get to the good stuff!!

Face Off:

Nivea Soft Moisturizing Cream

e.l.f. Complexion Perfection

e.l.f. Concealer

Too Faced Illumination Foundation Wand in London Fair

Physicians Formula: Organics Mineral Foundation in Translucent

The Eyes Have It:

 

Orglamix Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadows in:

Acai Berry

Mandarin

Vanilla Birthday Cake

Wet 'N Wild Gel Eyeliner in Black

WNW MegaLength Mascara in Black

WNW Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Black

Finishing Touches:

e.l.f Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Bark

Orglamix Blush in Ginger

With all that done- I'm ready for the chips and dip! How about you??

xoxoxo ~*Snarky P

Get the Look - Iridescent Bubbles Upon My Eyes

I remember being a kid, and getting a new bottle of bubbles each summer. I'd sit in the sunshine in my backyard, and try to make the biggest one possible with my little wand. Careful concentration, along with quick breaths were key.... And before you knew it, I'd have a sparkling, shimmering bubble reflecting all sorts of rainbow colors in the sunlight.

For a while, I was so enamored with them, during a trip to a Science Museum, I stayed at the bubble table while everyone continued on. Finally realizing I wasn't with them, one of the chaperons came back and found me still playing. Lucky for me, I didn't get into trouble. I was mesmerized with the tiny bubble clumps, each one having a different iridescent reflection- but all of them with the same colors. To me, they were magic. They still are!
 

 

When my friend Mary posted this song to my profile, along with a request to do create a look which was light, airy and colorful. This is also one of my favorite songs, from one of my all time favorite movies! I mean come on- what girl wouldn't want a pair of ruby red, glittery shoes?




I scooped up some colors, and quickly got to work. A little color here, a little color there... And soon upon my eyes danced the same colors one would find when looking at the surface of a bubble! I think out of all my looks, this one is one of my top 5. It just reminds me so much of being a kid- and sitting in the sun blowing bubbles. Or even better- near a bubble machine, so as they popped out into the air, they felt like butterflies alighting on your skin as they popped.

 

For a little extra shine, I glued on a 2mm and a 4mm crystal on the inner and outer corners of my eye. With the application of fantasy lashes in magenta, it really upped the look to the next level of pretty. More glitter, more sparkle- gotta love it! Of course, if worn to work you wouldn't want to add the extra glitteries and lashes.... But for a night out, or a Halloween look.... You can't go wrong!

 

In order to blend the colors, you want to make sure you have a fluffy brush that will not wipe all the color off your lids. If the brush is too dense, it will do such. By using a fluffy brush, it will evenly distribute the colors and gradually blend the colors out softly without wiping it off completely. The brush I'm using is from e.l.f. and is the Blending Brush. You can also use the e.l.f. Crease Brush to blend- however, it's considerably smaller than the blending brush, so it may take a little more time to achieve the soft gradient blends. As with any look, if a color goes on too sheer- blend it out as if it were the color you wanted. Go back for a little bit more, and continue alternating between the blending and adding color until you achieve the pigment you want.

Remember- have fun!

On My Face:

Nivea Soft Moisturizing Cream

e.l.f. Concealer

Physicians Formula: Organics Mineral Foundation in Translucent

e.l.f. High Definition Powder

Ulta lipliner in Nude

e.l.f. Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Perfect Pink

Orglamix Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow in Baie Rose used as blush

The Eyes Have It:

100% Mineral Eye Shadows from My Beauty Addiction in:

Hawaii

Sea Breeze

Lavender Ice

Paparazzi

Ice Princess

Pink Quartz

Electric Purple

Fiji

Wet 'N Wild Kohl Eyeliner in White and Black

WNW Gel Liner in Black

WNW MegaLength Mascara in Black

Eyelash Glue

Swarovski Crystals, flat back (can also use nail art crystals)

Department 18 Magenta Lashes (to and bottom)

Hope you're inspired by the bubbly-goodness and sparkles! Love, sunshine and magic await!

xoxoxo ~*Snarky P

Sports Team Series - The Boston Bruins

Updated 03/05/2011 & 03/06/2011


This is strictly my own personal opinion about the matter. All material uncovered was done through a public google internet search with a few different keyword entries.

Due to information uncovered and revealed about this company, I cannot in good conscience or good faith recommend anyone support this reportedly handmade, organic small business. If information had been disclosed prior to discovery by the shop owner herself, I would have no problem with continuing to purchase. Regretfully, the scope of the lie and how many different people it could have potentially affected and hurt leaves me no other choice than to say this is not an honest company to do business with.

For information as to why, you can read more below:


http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-way-that-way-which-way-whats-going.html
http://the-eyes-have-it-all.blogspot.com/2011/03/long-tale-of-orglamix-organic-ending.html


Or click here for more links and topics. The information can be found just below the introduction paragraph on the page.

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Second up for the Sports Team series is one of my hometown teams: The Boston Bruins! Now I caught a lot of flak for not doing one of the Mass. teams first off, but whatever.... I promised it would be the second! And of course, since hockey season is starting to gear up- I had to get this one done! Woo-hoo!

It's time for Black, Gold & White! I haven't been to a game yet... But soon I tell you, soon! There's nothing like sitting in the stands at a rink, freezing your patootie off. Cold fingers, keeping them burrowed into your pockets in some attempt to keep them warm. I digress.

Hopefully, this look will come in handy-dandy when my sister and a few of her friends take the trek to see the team again this coming December 2010. I'm so jealous! But it's alright- I'm the one that came up with this look! [laughs]

The cosmetics I'm using are from My Beauty Addiction, and definitely a worthy combination for the Bruins! In my entire collection of mineral makeup, these were the perfect colors for me to use.

Highly pigmented, Pot 'O Gold absolutely jumps off your eyes and screams "look at me!!!", and as for the Chrome- well, you might as well have peeled it off a nice bumper. It's highly reflective, and bright! Storm is a deliciously dark and sparkly shadow which blends out to a beautiful soft black, and the last touch is pearl, which looks just like some crushed up dainty shimmers. Are you ready for some hockey!?!

The Face Off:

Nivea Soft Moisturizing Cream

e.l.f. concealer

MBA Shadow Poxy Eye primer- all over lid, and on the bags under my eyes

Physicians Formula: Organics Mineral Foundation in Translucent

e.l.f. High Definition Powder

Orglamix Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow in Baie Rose used as Blush
e.l.f. Minty Lip Gloss in New York City

 

The Eyes Have It:

My Beauty Addiction Mineral Eye Shadows:
Pot 'O Gold
Storm
Chrome
Pearl

So here's to all you Bruins fans! I hope you like the look!

xoxoxo ~*Snarky P

Get the Look - Blue and Shimmery

I'm sure many of you are hesitant to use blue on your eyes. I think of it, and visions of 80's chicks in plastic bangle bracelets, bright pink lips, crimped hair and blue eyeshadow everywhere enter my head... And I shriek! That's not my idea of fun makeup.... Unless you're headed to a theme party.

All joking aside, blue is a very versatile color. It comes in shades of the lightest pastel, to electric blue, to deep almost black colors. All which are very pretty. Most which when worn correctly, will look quite stunning. For instance, today I've used bright blues. The key to pulling off this look is moderation.

I've chosen three colors that are similar to each other, but still different. Now, in the pictures and the video it kinda looks like I have one color on. Rest assured, I don't. When you blend blues out, they combine, and a variety of gorgeous shading comes in to play. You need the lighter blue on the inside half of your lid to brighten up and widen eyes. The mid-tone blue on the outer half adds contouring, to tone down and compliment the lighter one. And finally, the darker blue creates shadows and depth to your crease. With the addition of a white shimmery brow highlighter, you can blend the blues down to lighter shades if you want to as well.

Depending on how your eyes catch the light with this sort of combination, it will appear various shades of blue are on your lids. And who can resist that!? A light eyeliner is key as well- you don't want to go too heavy handed with it. The blues are bright enough that just a hint of color is needed along your lash line. On your bottom lid, only bring the liner half way across from the outside to the middle, and only apply it to the roots of the lashes. Applying the white kohl eyeliner to the bottom waterline, along with the same highlighter color used on your brow, will really open your eyes up and make them appear wider. Along with the blues, it will also brighten up the whites of your eyes and intensify the color of your eyes- blue eyes take on a lot of the shade colors. Green can turn a little aqua, and brown eyes will turn to a rich chocolate.

I apologize for the lack of pictures in this post... As I so often warn you, be careful you don't poke your eyes with a brush. I think mine was victim of the mascara wand- I honestly don't remember. But I'm not showing you my beautifully bright pink eye along with the awesome blue shadows. Nope, not happening.

Product list of what's on my face:

Nivea Soft moisturizing cream

e.l.f. Zit Zapper

e.l.f. Complexion Perfection

Physicians Formula: Organics Translucent Mineral Foundation

Eyes Moi Minerals Cosmetics mineral eye shadow colors in:
Fame- light, bright blue on inner half of eye
O'Baby- shimmery medium blue on outer half of eye
Bobbie- dark blue, used in crease and to create depth
Shimmers & Pearls- white shadow, used on brow bone, inner corner of eyes, upper crease to blend blues, and on lower waterline
Lips- MMC gloss in Lover
Wet 'N Wild Kohl Eyeliner in Black and White
WNW MegaLength Mascara in Black

So there you have it, a stunning blue look!

Play with color!!

xoxoxo ~*Snarky P