We who Smolder-Fotd

Despite all the drama going on in the indie blogo-sphere I want everyone to remember make-up is fun. The reason we all started these blogs is for fun. Yes, there are a group of harpies who are trying to ruin the good name of other bloggers and indie make-up companies, but please be aware that if you give these women any kind of attention they will get what they want. Bad publicity is still publicity as they say. Please don't feed the trolls.

(That being said I think it's amazing that most of the bloggers are standing up for themselves and the companies they love.)

What I used:

Eyes-

TFSI

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

Aromaleigh e/s in Xylia ( A dusky dark purple used on the lid to create a smokey eye, also used under the eye.)

Aromaleigh e/s in Caelia ( A sheer soft purple dusted over the Xylia and into the crease.)

Aromaleigh e/s in Rosina ( As the highlighter color and them inner corner eye light.)

Milani eyeliner in Black

Almay Liquid eyeliner in onyx

mascara

Lips-

(In the full face shot my lips are bare but in the picture with just my lips that is...)

Evil Shades Deviant Lipstick in Primrose Path ( Which is my natural lip color but enhanced by sexy shimmers.)

Haul-

My Evil Shades order arrived today. I was so excited I ripped open the package with such vigor that the free full sized Deviant lipstick almost nailed me in the face. I laughed and opened the lipstick that wanted to attack me. It was the color Fiendish, a pretty blue/teal.

I bought:

Deviant Lipstick in Primrose Path ( The color between coral and pink called sex.)

Samples of:

Zombie ( A reddish/black eyeshadow that reminds me of gore flashing in the moonlight.)

Heartless Queen ( A red so bright and gorgeous you'll think you're using rose petals.)

Sinister ( A green with an almost radioactive brightness to it.)

Phyrra's Fantasy ( A warm pink that reminds me of poisoned fairy cakes.)

Nightshade ( Purple, purple so neon it will remind you of sex and bar signs.)

Wanderflower ( A green/black/teal shade of deep complexity I was given this for free.)

I'm hitting myself over Bane, I wish I had ordered it. The lip sticks are very pigments and glossy feeling. I don't have to put chapstick on before the lipstick because it feels like chapstick. I really love these lipsticks you should really try them!

I also went to Ulta today and bought a two polishes and a matte top coat. I'll probably post the pictures of them tomorrow since it's so dark.

What have you been blown away by product wise?

The Peach Orchards of the Underground-Fotd

I remember the orchards of my youth. The world was calmer then, we were more powerful then. The Queen and her court would often sit among the trees, braiding the hair of lost children or laughing softly as the minstrels performed. I was younger and fairer. Not the scarred battle axe I am now. My sisters would call to me from the trees, swinging their feet above my head. "Catch us! Catch us!" They would taunt,I knew they'd change into doves as soon as I held one of them, so I just let them be.

As the world aged so did the orchard. All of Faery began to grumble as the humans began to deny our world. The trees were unable to bear fruit, the scent of the peaches faded from memory. I stand next to the queen now, in the ghost of the orchard wishing the trees would bloom again.

What I used:

Face-

Hard Candy concealer palette

Fyrinnae Mineral Foundation in Opal (Dusted onto the T-zone and chin.)

E.L.F. All over shimmer stick in Pink Lemonade

Eyes-

TFSI

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

(All Aromaleigh e/s used from here down.)

Luella eyeshadow ( A warm toned peach dusted onto the lid.)

Emernta eyeshadow ( My favorite purple with blue reflects lightly pressed in the crease.)

Rosina eyeshadow ( A metallic ivory used as a highlighting shade.)

Elysia eyeshadow ( A soft sea foam green used as an eyeliner to contrast the warmth shadows.)

Nyx Jumbo Pencil in Milk ( Used on the waterline.)

Milani eyeliner in black ( Upper waterline.)

Mascara

lips-

Estee Lauder Lipstick in Tea Rose

I have seriously fallen in love with this collection. When it's released I plan on buying a few full sized shadows. I rarely buy full sized shadows since I have so many samples but I've fallen hard for a few of these shades.

* I was given the Aromaleigh eyeshadows for free by the company.

Goodbye Aromaleigh

Yesterday night I went on Twitter to discover a tweet by Miss K. Confused by the title to the link I clicked and read it through. Then I read it three more times, I even sent it to my fiance and best friend. I can't believe Aromaleigh is closing.

Yes, may have Aromaleigh had it's faults but the company (not just the make-up or customer service.) touched thousands of women's lives. It changed mine from a dull brown one into a multi-hued wonderland. Miss K I understand wanting to stop for your peace of mind. As much as I'd like to yell "Do not go gently into that good night!" I know that it would be at the cost of your heart. Kristen I hope you find the peace you are looking for. I send all my love to you and your son. Thank you for teaching me about colors, beauty and sparkles.

Pix

Olinda of the Seelie Court FOTD + A True Story

I'm not sure I told this story before. I may have shared it with a few of you but I believe I haven't actually written it in a long time. This is the story of how I began to believe in faeries. When I was very small my brother and I loved playing in the vast woods behind our home. The woods were very thick but welcoming. We loved chasing deer from our garden into the woods, most days we didn't follow past the barn. That day we made the mistake of going far past our property line, deep into the forest.

Before my brother and I knew it we were both very lost. At five I felt I needed to keep my spirits up. Singing songs to my two year old brother as we tromped through the ever darkening woods. It was then that we saw a light ducking through the trees. A small orb of light bobbed near us, beckoning us to follow it. Not knowing of willow-wisps or other wicked fey I followed it. With in the hour my brother and I were staring out our home over the hill. The orb had led us home! Believe it or not this is a true story. If it had not been for the small light I think we would have been hurt or killed by a wild animal in those woods. Most people I tell don't believe me.

What I used for this look:

Face-

Hard Candy Concealer Palette

Fyrinnae Mineral Foundation in Quartz

Aromaleigh You're A Doll Finishing Powder in Metamorphosis

Nyx Blush in Pinky ( A cool toned bright pink.)

Eyes-

TFSI

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

(All e/s in Aromaleigh unless stated otherwise.)

Olinda e/s ( A soft but bright pink with a silver sheen used on the lid.)

Celinette e/s ( A soft and shimmery yellow used on the inner corner of the lid.)

Liriope e/s ( A bright pink/purple shimmery shade used lightly in the crease.)

Rosina e/s ( A shimmery almost metallic ivory white as a highlight color.)

Erlina e/s ( A light grassy green almost lime colored along the lower lash line.)

Nyx Jumbo Eyeshadow stick in Milk ( Used on the waterline.)

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner pencil in Zero ( Upper lash line.)

Almay Liquid eyeliner in Onyx

Mascara ( Used heavily in the middle of the lash for a doll like effect.)

lips-

Fryinnae Lip luster in Puppy Love ( A light pink with purple reflects.)

What do you think of the look? I'd really love to hear your stories!

Disclaimer- I was given these eyeshadows for review by the company.

You Get Me Every Time Fotd

Ooo another lip color I don't do. Reds! I love them on me, when I wear them I look like Snow White. Sadly I don't wear them enough. They're such a pain in the ass to apply, if it smudges you look like a clown. If it isn't the right hue you look like a clown. If you apply it to thickly you look like a clown. Though I've always idolized women who wear it, I just don't. Today however I decided to wear it because of the simple eye color. When I was done with the eyeshadow my face seemed too plain, it was between a vibrant pink or a soft neutral red. I wish I had more lip colors because I probably would have used a coral color if I owned one. :3

What I used:

Eyes-

TFSI

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

Aromaleigh e/s in Cyanide Sorrows (A warmer toned mauve with browns used on the lid.)

Aromaleigh e/s in Freakshow ( A yellow toned brown put in the crease.)

Aromaleigh e/s in Slyph ( A sheer white highlighter shade with a matte base.)

Almay Liquid Eyeliner in Onyx

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Zero

mascara

lips-

Estee Lauder lipstick in Fig ( A soft neutral red.)

Also I'm going to start playing World of Warcraft. After much consideration and peer pressure I came to the decision yesterday. My fiance is helping me set up an account. Most of my friends are Horde as of right now so I'll probably be a Blood Elf. The boys I know who play want me to transfer to GhostLands. As of right now I have no idea which class I want to be etc but whateves I'm sure it shall be fun. ( Even though I'd much rather be Alliance.) What do you Gamer Ladies think is the best class? I'm thinking Mage? Or whatever can heal? I don't know. I need a game guide. *grumbles*

Stardust Mayhem! FOTD

I learned yesterday that spending five dollars on a hair cut means you will get less then you paid for. Yay! I've bitched enough about my hair on facebook and twitter so I won't bitch on here I promise. Lets just say it looks bad. :D

In amazing news my brother is currently on his way to Amsterdam. He's going on a tour of Europe with my Grandmother because he finally god his G.E.D. we're all very proud of him. He's a very smart kid he just doesn't apply himself so this was his reward for working hard. I must admit I was very jealous at first but I think this will help him get out of his funk. He'll be gone for two weeks, I'll miss his smelly butt. :( He might be visiting CERN where my Aunt works. I hope he does! It would be so cool to see the huge Atom smasher up close and personal.

What I used:

Eyes-

TFSI

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

Fyrinnae Arcane Magick e/s in Electric Stardust ( Applied on the lid with a fluffy shader brush.)

Aromaleigh e/s in Mayhem Trilogy ( Applied in the crease and blended outwards.)

Fyrinnae e/s in Nijiro ( As a highlighting color.)

Almay liquid eyeliner in onyx

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Zero

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Mildew ( On the waterline.)

mascara

Lips-

Fyrinnae Lip Luster in Lace Gloves ( Which I need more of :D)

Pink-a-Dilly fotd

It looks so much brighter in real life I swear it. Blogger always washes out my pictures for some reason. I may have a really old camera but it picks up the colors really well. Though when I try to take pictures of my nails the pictures always turn out really blurry. :/ Oh well. Who wants to see my stubby nails when there are boat loads of beautiful nail blogs out there. :D

What I used:

Eyes-

TFSI

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

Hi-Fi cosmetics e/s in Drunken Kiss ( Applied on the inner corner of the lid.)

Hi-Fi cosmetics e/s in In Bloom ( All over the lid.)

Nyx e/s in Black ( Blended in the crease, but this blended kind of patchy of the Pixie epoxy.)

Almay Liquid eyeliner in Onyx

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Zero

Nyx Jumbo pencil in Milk ( Applied on the waterline.)

Mascara

Lips-

Chapstick

No name brand hot pink lip pencil ( Outlined and filled in lips lightly except for the inner pout.)

Fyrinnae Lip Luster in Lollipop-pop ( Applied all over lips)

I don't wear enough pink. I also don't wear enough black eyeshadow but I wear mostly black clothes so I figure why not wear bright eyeshadow and subtle clothing. Though I must confess I wear clothes for comfort not for style. I mean have you seen plus sized fashion these days? They want me to wear skinny jeans that make my bottom look huge and flat with low cut shirts. Girl my bosoms are far to hefty to wear little bits of fabric. So ladies how do you dress? For comfort or for style?

This... Didn't Go as Planned fotd

Not the greatest look but not the worst either. Eh I was hoping for something pretty but it turned out kind of blechy. I did do another nude lip I usually go for the pinks but these nudes are looking really nice. Sorry for the weird face at the bottom, I seem to be making half of a duck face.

What I used:

Eyes-

TFIS

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

Aromaleigh e/s in Apocalypse Pansy (Along the crease but unblended.)

Aromaleigh e/s in Mireille ( Blended into the first shadow and blended outward on the crease.)

Fyrinnae e/s in Aztec Gold ( On the lid.)

Random white e/s ( As the highlight shade)

Urban Decay 24/7 e/l in Zero

Almay liquid e/l

H.I.P. gold e/l

lips-

Nyx Round Lipstick in Echo

Does anyone have any books to recommend? I like supernatural books, young adult novels and yes even terrible supernatural romantic novels. ( NO VAMPIRES BOOKS THOUGH FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. Maybe vampires in it but if the vampire is the main character I will explode.) Anyone have anything in mind?

Overdose of Blues fotd

I changed my nose ring a few days ago from a steel stud to a gold stud. My "bump" has healed though I still have a minor infection it's nearly gone thanks to the gold. I'm apparently allergic to steel like fairies. Uhm... yeah...

I'm sorry about the lax posting I've been feeling weird plus I haven't been wearing much make-up. D:

What I used:

Eyes-

TFSI

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

Hi-Fi cosmetics e/s in overdoes ( A true blue patted on the lid.)

Fyrinnae e/s in Nori ( On the crease and blended.)

Nijiro ( A rainbow sparkly highlight color.)

Nyx Jumbo Pencil in Milk ( On the water line.)

Urban Decay 24/7 e/l in zero

Mascara

lips-

Nyx Round Lipstick in Echo ( A nude lipstick.)

I did a few things differently like the white eyeliner and the nude lips. What do you ladies think? I hope you all are having a nice day. :D

Pix

Opium Smoker fotd

In real life the shadows are blended a lot better. For some reason they look very muddled in the pictures, which is a shame because I love this look. I've been a bit obsessed with poppies lately. Not just the pretty red ones but the pink poppies and the yellow poppies too. My neighbor has this gorgeous yellow poppies by her mail box, I keep fighting the urge to dig them out so I can put them in my back yard. It'd be silly to go to jail over poppies if I got caught though.

What I used:

Eyes-

Too Faced Eyeshadow Insurance

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

Aromaleigh Victoria's Revenge e/s in Bleeding Poppy ( In the crease and blended.)

Hi-Fi cosmetics e/s in Old Fashioned Fascism ( Applied on the lid and blended.)

Fyrinnae e/s in Nijiro ( As a highlight of course.)

Almay Liquid e/l in onyx

Urban Decay 24/7 e/l in zero

mascara

lips-

Estee Lauder Tea Rose lipstick

What have you guys been obsessed with as of lately?

Er... Hello

Sorry guys I haven't been wearing make-up much lately. I promise tomorrow I'll have a new post for you. Sorry, sorry again!

Unseelie Deep fotd

I had a story planned for this look but as soon as I sat down at the computer to write it I drew a blank, I hate that.

Yesterday I started watching Buffy The Vampire Slayer, which I had never watched from the start. I only watched a few random episodes that were showing on Logo. To tell you the truth I started watching because I felt like I was missing something in my geek tv show repertoire. I really like it so far. Xander is my favorite character. I love socially awkward tall guys.

I also found my Labyrinth DVD which has been missing for a few months. I was gutted when it went missing. It's my favorite movie of all time. Speaking of Labyrinth Veronica of Hi-Fi cosmetics has just released a new collection inspired by Labyrinth. I screamed when I saw it. No literally. I am not joking. I want this collection so bad the colors are perfect. I'm currently staring at the page right now haha.

What I used for this Look:

Eyes-

TFIS

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

Hi-Fi cosmetics e/s Terror in the Depths (A beautiful pale violet with blue sparkles on the lid.)

Aromaleigh e/s in DestinationUnkown (Used on the outer lid and slightly into the crease)

Fyrinnae Arcane Magic e/s in Glitterboi ( Applied lightly on the upper part of the crease.)

Fyrinnae e/s in Nijiro ( As a highlight of course.)

Milani eyeliner in Black

Mascara

lips-

Tea Rose colored lipstick

I'm off to go watch some Invader Zim I hope you all have a good day/ Evening etc.

Pixie

Red Velvet and Black Tea fotd

I love how this came out. I really really like darker jewel toned eyeshadow on me I think it's very flattering with my dark hair. I love how lighter more colorful shadows look too but I just wear those for fun. A year ago make-up was "fun" for me. I wouldn't wear colorful looks out of the house because I didn't want to be looked at. I begin to collect colorful eyeshadow that seemed to over take the browns. Slowly the colors started replacing the browns and I started coming out of my shell a bit more. Make-up has helped me change my shy, withdrawn personality to a more open, confident one.

I wear eyeshadow for myself. My fiance thinks I wear it to look good but if I don't have the extra shield that make-up gives me I remain shy. I do go days without make-up if I'm feeling tired of rushed or if my skin needs a breather.

I hope everyone is having a good day. My two best friends are home for the weekend. They live in Columbus for school so they come up to visit their families and friends as much as they can. I'm going to go urban splunking with them. ( Exploring abandoned or broken down buildings.)

What I used:

Eyes-

TFSI

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy ( All Aromaleigh e/s)

Gothic Lolita Collection e/s in Velvet Dreams ( A bright metallic red used all over the lid.)

Victoria's Revenge e/s in Bleeding Poppy ( A dark blood red used on the outer crease.)

Victoria's Revenge e/s in Magick and Metal ( A brown/red used on the crease.)

Victoria's Revenge e/s in Skeleton Key ( Added to the lower part of the crease to add shimmer.)

En Pointe e/s in Slyph as ( A rainbow sparkly white.)

Milani eyeliner

Almay Liquid Liner

Mascara

lips-

Nyx Lip Gloss in French Kiss

Swatch posts to come.

Jewels of the British Empire Fotd

He cannot give her much. All his money goes to saving for the ring. He takes her out to dinner but not to many fancy places. He's a solider of the empire, rich in more important ways then money. She knows that when he retires he will take her to the far off lands he fights in. He comes home ladian with Indian spices, African ivory and Chinese silk so fine she can see through it. She may be a Governess for now but some day he'll make her his wife and she will wear all the jewels of the British Empire.

What I used:

Face-

Hard Candy Concealer Palette

Stila Tinted thingie which I hate but need to use up

Nyx Blush in Pinky

Eyes-

Too Faced Eyeshadow Insurance

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy ( All Aromaleigh e/s from here down)

L'Orchidee collection e/s in Jewel ( A light lavender/lilac with gold shimmer on the lid.)

Victoria's Revenge e/s in Perpetual Motion ( A bright bronze/gold on the crease.)

Victoria's Revenge e/s in Infernal Chaos ( A sheer nude/taupe/pink as a highlight.)

Victoria's Revenge e/s in Skeleton Key ( A shimmery glittery silver on the inner corner.)

Nyx Pen eyeliner in Extreme Black

Milani Liquid eyeliner pencil whatever blah blah in black

Mascara

lips-

Bare

What do you guys think of the little story? I was thinking of doing that for more posts because I need to write more. I've lost my muse and by using the titles as prompts I can go from there. Even writing a paragraph a day can help this sucky block I've had. :d

Pixie

Envy for a skeleton fotd

What I used:

Face-

Hard Candy Concealer Palette

Nyx blush in Mocha

Aromaleigh You're A Doll Face Powder in Metamorphosis

Eyes-

Too Faced Eyeshadow insurance

Fyrinnae Pixie epoxy

(All the e/s from here down is Aromaleigh.)

En Pointe e/s in Arabesque ( Used on the inner corner of the eye.)

Victoria's Revenge e/s in Mayhem Trilogy ( Used on the "ball" of the eye and blended out.)

Victoria's Revenge e/s in Tarnished Strychnine ( Used on the crease and blended into a wing.)

Victoria's Revenge e/s in Skeleton Key ( Used on the inner corner and dabbed on the upper crease line.)

En Pointe e/s in Slyph ( Used as the highlight just under the brows.)

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Zero

Almay Liquid Liner in Onyx

Mascara

lips-

Estee Lauder Lipstick in Tea Rose

I love how this turned out holy crap. Sorry for teh short post again I'm feeling meh since I have to clean out my grandfather's house tomorrow. He's been gone for five years but there was so much stuff in the house it... is uuggghhh.

Pix

Poppies for Eternal Slumber Fotd

Actually in flower speak I think Poppies are for elegance I can't recall. Victorians were fascinated with flowers and what they meant. Roses were for love, but certain colors meant different things like friendship or passion. There were even flowers that meant you were sick of seeing them or that you weren't interested in being with them. So if you gave some one a bouquet of babies breath, forget me nots and pink roses that means you have a sweet innocent love for them. Like puppy love or maybe just an infatuation with how they looked that night on the dance floor. And if you didn't your mother in law pestering you on a certain day you'd send her some striped carnations. Maybe then she'll actually invite you a week in advance when she's planning something instead of a day. (Cough this has nothing to do with my life right now. *lies* Cough)

I know this because when I was younger I was obsessed with the American Doll Samantha. She lived during the Victorian times but was very modern for her time. I remember her rescuing her best friend Milly from a factory so that she could come live with Samantha. And because Samantha had such a big house she was able to keep Milly or Abby or whatever her name was in the house for weeks without her grandmother finding out. I thought she was a pretty awesome roll model. ( Better then frelling Miley Cyrus or Bella Swan kthx.)

What I used:

Faces-

Hard Candy Concealer Palette

Fyrinnae Foundation in Quartz

Nyx Blush in Mocha

Eyes-

Too Faced Eyeshadow Insurance

Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

Aromaleigh Victoria's Revenge Collection e/s Oleander Vapor ( Placed on the lid.)

Aromaleigh Victoria's Revenge Collection e/s Bleeding Poppy ( In the crease.)

Aromaleigh En Pointe Collection e/s in Slyph ( As the highlight color.)

Milani whatever the hell long lasting eyeliner in black

Almay Liquid eyeliner in Onyx

Mascara

Lips-

Estee Lauder Lipstick in Fig ( A soft red blotted out.)

I dig how this turned out :D now I'm off to go buy some curry.

Pixie

p.s. Haul/swatch post coming soooooon!

p.s.s. I swear I'm not high in the full face picture. I'm sorry it was the least stupidest (Proper english oh English major? I think not.)picture I took. >.<