Rigmarole?

Rigmarole can be defined as "confused, rambling, or incoherent discourse; nonsense." I figure this gives me permission to talk about pretty much anything I feel like on this blog. So, set your expectations low, and read on!

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Day 29 -- FOTD

Here's what I wore from my stash on Day 29:

Tarte Smoot Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum
Everyday Minerals base in Ivory
Everyday Minerals Aussie Perk Me Up Concealer
Elf Studio Eyeshadow Single in Sand Dollar
Gosh Mono Eyeshadow in Metallic Grey
Gosh Wterproof Eyeshadow in Love That Platinum!
Mac Wisteria Eyeshadow
Milani Marbleized Baked Eyeshadow in Mix It Up
Shiseido Eyeliner Pencil in Black
Elf Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
Laura Geller Bronze & Brighten in Medium
Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Rose

Friday, October 28, 2011

Week 4 Collection Update

Only 2 more days to go.  Here's the update on how I have been using my collection:

Numbers indicate on which day of the 30-day challenge I used the item.  (October 1 = Day 1; October 2 = Day 2; etc.) Once I use something three times, I'm going to label it a "keeper" meaning I no longer will keep track of what days I use it on.  I can still decide to toss it though if another product beats it out!

Foundations:
Elf Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Porcelain 1, 2, 4 "Keeper!"
Everyday Minerals Base in Ivory 3, 5, 7 "Keeper!"
Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum 3, 5, 7 "Keeper!"
Laura Geller Spackle Tinted Under Makeup Primer in Bronze 20, 21, 22 "Keeper!"

Concealers:
Elf Studio Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter in Light/Glow 1, 2, 4 "Keeper!"
Elf Tone Correcting Powder 2, 4, 6 "Keeper!"
Everyday Minerals Aussie Perk Me Up Concealer 3, 5, 7 "Keeper!"
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer in Light Golden 8, 9, 14 "Keeper!"

Eye Primer:
Elf Eyelid Primer in Nude 3, 7, 12 "Keeper!"
Elf Eyelid Primer in Pearl 4, 5, 8 "Keeper!"

Eye Shadow:
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Birthday Suit 19, 23
Benefit Silky Color Eyeshadow in Guess Again 20
Elf Studio Beauty School 32-Piece Eyeshadow Palette Vol. 2 Bright 10, 16, 18 "Keeper!"
Elf Studio Eyeshadow Single in Oatmeal 5, 16, 23 "Keeper!"
Elf Studio Eyeshadow Single in Sand Dollar 8, 15, 20 "Keeper!"
Eyeko Line and Shine Duo Colour Pencil For Eyes in Popstar 17, 24
Gosh Mono Eyeshadow in Golden Green 16, 28
Gosh Mono Eyeshadow in Metallic Grey 22
Gosh Waterproof Eyeshadow in Love That Dolphin! 21
Gosh Waterproof Eyeshadow in Love That Pink! 18, 25
Gosh Waterproof Eyeshadow in Love That Platinum! 15
Mac Wisteria Eyeshadow 21
Milani Marbleized Baked Eyeshadow in Mix It Up 15, 28
Milani Runway Eyes Fashion Shadows in Glamorous Gems 14, 21
NYX Trio in Guru 5, 9, 20 "Keeper!"
Sephora Colorful Mono in Chrome No 05 22
Tarte TEN Eyeshadow Palette 4, 7, 24 "Keeper!"
Too Faced Matte Eyeshadow Collection 3, 17, 27 "Keeper!"
Too Faced The New Romantic Makeup Collection Palette 8, 18, 25 "Keeper!"
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil in Clash 9
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil in Delinquent 6, 19
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil in Juju 6, 12, 26 "Keeper!"
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil in Morphine 22
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil in Rehab 11, 26
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil in Sin 1, 2, 11 "Keeper!"
Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy Rides Again 9, 11, 25 "Keeper!"
Vincent Longo Trio in Premiere Dream 6, 13

Eyeliner:
Elf Liquid Eyeliner in Black 1
Elf Liquid Eyeliner in Cobalt Blue 9
Elf Liquid Eyeliner in Coffee 8
Elf Liquid Eyeliner in Forest Green 2, 14
Elf Liquid Eyeliner in Midnight 4, 17, 22 "Keeper!"
Elf Liquid Eyeliner in Plum 3, 13
Elf Liquid Eyeliner in Stardust 6, 12
Elf Liquid Eyeliner in Teal 5
Gosh Velvet Touch Eyeliner in Green Boost 21
It Cosmetics H2O Eyes Waterproof Eye Pencil in Brown 18
Maybelline Master Drama by Eyestudio in Midnight Master 15, 23, 28 "Keeper!"
Milani Color Brilliance Eye Pencil in 02 Aqua 11
Shiseido Automatic Fine Eyeliner in Brown 20, 27
Shiseido Eyeliner Pencil in Black 21
Smashbox Eyeliner Pencil in Green (labeled "Smashing Black")
Tarte SmolderEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Eyeliner in Smoke 7, 10, 16 "Keeper!"

Blushes:
Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover Colour in Plum Poppy 19, 20, 27 "Keeper!"
Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion 7, 11, 18 "Keeper!"
Jouer Powder Blush in Peach Bouquet 3, 10, 23 "Keeper!"
Laura Geller Blush & Brighten in Apricot Berry 1, 8, 12 "Keeper!"
Milani Minerals Blush in Luminous 5, 13, 24 "Keeper!"
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Blush in Natural 14, 21, 25 "Keeper!"
Tarte Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blush in Blissful 6, 17, 28 "Keeper!"

Bronzers:
Elf Essential Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder 7, 11, 13 "Keeper!"
Elf Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder 2, 4, 7 "Keeper!"
NEW! (25 Oct.) Laura Geller Bronze & Brighten in Medium 25, 26, 28 "Keeper!"

Highlighters:
Elf Studio Blush in Gotta Glow 2, 5, 8 "Keeper!"
Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Champagne 4, 10, 12 "Keeper!"
Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Rose 3, 6, 9 "Keeper!"

Lip Gloss:
Bobbi Brown Lipgloss in Buff 19, 20, 23 "Keeper!"
Burt's Bees Super Shiny Natural Lip Gloss in Sweet Pink 6, 16, 17 "Keeper!"
Elf Glow Pout Perfecter 2, 7, 12 "Keeper!"
Elf Mineral Lip Gloss in Pageant Princess 1, 10. 14 "Keeper!"
Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Mirage 2, 5, 8 "Keeper!"

Day 28 -- FOTD

Here's what I wore from my stash on Day 28:

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum
Everyday Minerals Base in Ivory
Everyday Minerals Aussie Perk Me Up Concealer
Elf Eyelid Primer in Pearl
Gosh Mono Eyeshadow in Golden Green
Elf Studio Eyeshadow Single in Oatmeal
Milani Marbleized Baked Eyeshadow in Mix It Up
Maybelline Master Drama by Eyestudio in Midnight Master
Tarte Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blush in Blissful
Laura Geller Bronze & Brighten in Medium
Elf Studio Blush in Gotta Glow
Elf Mineral Lip Gloss in Pageant Princess

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Day 27 -- FOTD

THREE DAYS TO GO!
Here's what I wore from my stash on Day 27:

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum
Elf Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Porcelain
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer in Light Golden
Elf Tone Correcting Powder
Elf Eyelid Primer in Nude
Too Faced Matte Eyeshadow Collection
Shiseido Automatic Fine Eyeliner in Brown
Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover Colour in Plum Poppy
Elf Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Champagne

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Day 26 -- FOTD

Here's what I wore from my stash on Day 26:

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum
Everyday Minerals Base in Ivory
Everyday Minerals Aussie Perk Me Up Concealer
Elf Studio Eyeshadow Single in Sand Dollar
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils in Juju, Rehab, and Sin
Laura Geller Bronze & Brighten in Medium
Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Mirage

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Please Welcome Laura Geller's Bronze & Brighten in Medium

A friend of mine on the makeup forum offered to send me this deluxe sample size (1.8 g) of Laura Geller's Bronze & Brighten in Medium for just $5 including shipping.  She wasn't using it, and I waas super curious about the color.

I've been eying the Bronze & Brighten in Fair and still may purchase the full size (9 g).  I think it would work better for an all-over glow on my fair skin.

That said, Medium is a beautiful, shimmery, glowy, bronze color, and I'm excited to have it in my collection.  Today I contoured with it using a light hand.  I think it would also work as a brownish blush or even an eyeshadow.

Want a more detailed review?  Have any questions?  Just ask!
What's your favorite Laura Geller product?

Santa Came Early!

On the makeup forum, there's a Secret Santa Christmas gift swap going on, and I was the lucky first recipient of a gift!
It showed up in the mail today, beautifully wrapped and accessorized!



All the little packages had cute Christmas decorations attached to them.

This adorable snowman card and ornament were included as well.

This fuzzy trio of warm sockies was in the first package I opened.

Then, I was excited to see Elf's Beauty Eye Manual, Natural Eye Edition.

It's a lovely, generous selection of neutral eyeshadows, an eye pencil, and applicator.

Next, a small box contained this treasure.  Silver danglies! LOVE!
I wonder if my Secret Santa handmade them...

A really fun travel makeup bag was included, too.

It came complete with a lovely silver compact mirror inside!

I've always wanted to try one of these Ecotools brush sets.

I love the natural look to them, and the travel bag is handy, too!

The grand finale gift in my package was this 4-pack of receiving blankets.
My Secret Santa did her homework, and she knows we're expecting our second child.
The best part is that these are gender-neutral, too, 
since we don't know if we're having a girl or a boy!

THANK YOU SECRET SANTA! AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TOO!