A Review and other things-

So, I figure it's time I got around to those products I bought a while back and how well (or not) they turned out. As I mentioned before, all natural or organic make-up is a crap shoot for me and while not all the little goodies I picked up lived up to my hopes, most surprised me in a good way.

The things I was most excited for was the foundation and primer. I've got very odd coloring to my skin being both olivine under toned and splotchy red. The fun of mixing Italian and Irish genes I guess. So, I'm always on the lookout for a product to even out the red. I had hopes for the color changing mineral foundation by Mojo Spa to be a lightweight makeup that wouldn't be unbearable to wear during the summer. And while it feels fine on, the lightest color offered is way to tan for me.

As you can see, it looks like a bronzer and let me point out that my hands are much tanner then my face. I looked a bit clownish with it on my face. 

However, the primer and concealer worked better for me. The Iluminata under my everyday make-up gives a pretty glow and while the white concealer doesn't cover up things like a traditional one, it does take away redness. But I've found it's unsung virtue is making blemishes disappear. Truly.

The lip products I really like- the scrub works well and even though I'm not a big fan of honey scent, it's not overpowering. And I really liked the tinted balm. That is until this morning when I accidentally washed it with my work jeans and now have a melted tube of tinted mush. But I have a photo of how it looked on before I kultzed all over it.

Beware of big eyes! Yow.

My absolute favorite buy was the unfortunately named Twilight perfume. Despite it's tweeny vampire connections, the perfume smells like heaven and I can't stop wearing it. There's something very warm and sweet about it without smelling like frosting. Adore. 

And that's this rounds foray into natural makeup. I think I fared better then I expected to. I was planning to blog about some other stuff as mentioned in the title but I'm hungry. Next time...

Hot-hot-hot

Last weekend saw a few fun activities and the herald of some intense summer heat. I wish I lived somewhere that didn't skip right over spring and winter. It's always fall chill then boom! summer hot then boom! fall chill.

Anyway, Saturday I woke up early (for a weekend) and decided I really wanted to check out the Golden Hill farmers market that started less then a month ago. I wrangled up CJ and we did some quick wandering about. Real quick since the market appeared to be closing down once we got there. But it was a funland of cute dogs and a very cute peanut butter booth gentleman. Which means I will definitely be making that market a weekly stop.

 I think I wasn't excepting the back swing.

 I mentioned it was hot but it was also windy!

 This is Rufus- a very sweet very fluffy doggie who looked like he was always in motion.

So, the market ended early but we had a going away BBQ to go to for CJ's cousin. Nothing like vegan fried tofu kabobs.

Unusual Takes on an Outfit

I usually don't go in for multiple posts in one day but I felt compelled to do another of my outfit today. Mainly due to the responses in garnered.

As you can see, nothing super special or over the top. It's actually a bit plain and casual for me.

But at the coffeeshop, the hippie gal behind the counter asked if I was a teacher. I said no obviously and asked if I looked like one. "Yes but like from little house on the prairie" was her reply.

Then at the drugstore, the lady ringing me up asked if these were my work clothes or do I usually just dress this way. "My usual get-up" to which she remarked that I look like someones who's dutch with my wooden shoes and all.

I sort of feel the need to keep this outfit in regular rotation now and refer to it as the dutch schoolteacher of the prairie ensemble.

Outside in the morning

 Good morning glories!

 Good morning sad looking kitty cat!

and good morning two little baby hummingbirds!

I guess between the blooming flowers, crazed cat and newborn birds, Spring is here despite the gloomy weather.It's a Good Morning and this song always makes me think of sun and gardens and all that springy stuff.

The house smells like cookies and beer and hippies

Blessed Friday- this weekend couldn't come soon enough!

I'm celebrating the start of the weekend with a Fat Tire and I have a cookie dough candle going cause it smells just awesome. I'm also in the midst of a literary explosion in my room. Literally. 

It started as a desire to reread The Silmarillion ( I found out that day that War would not be happening and I figured a little Middle Earth will have to do) and ended up with my bookshelf scattered about the room as I searched. It turns out I never actually owned a copy- I had been borrowing one copy or another from various ex boyfriends all these years. I decided it was time to jump on amazon and secure my own book.

And speaking of online shopping, I got a nice little surprise on my doorstep when I came home- a package of make-up fun I ordered from Mojo Spa last week. See, I have this nasty habit of buying hoards of beauty products on the merit of "they look nifty" and usually end up with a drawerful of nifty looking, no-use serving lotions and lipsticks. In my defense though, Mojo gets rave reviews from their costumers and they use natural ingredients without any nasty chemicals or synthetics. So, at least it's environmentally conscious reckless shopping.

A primer, foundation, lip scrub, tinted balm, concealer (yeah, the white stuff. funny huh?) and some all natural deodorant. Just cause I've always ever used the aluminum filled stuff and maybe it's time to try out some clay based stuff. It smells like hippies but less then other natural deodorants out there.

I also trimmed up my bangs using a tutorial CJ found and sent me. She's cutesy. Take a read.

Sunshine and Butterflies

 The title sounds like some disgusting themed princess party for your niece. But honestly, that's what I've got going on today. It stormed last night and this morning is beautifully blue and clean. And cold!

 So, I'm wearing a very warm cashmere sweater I picked up in Rochester for pennies and my butterfly Trashy Diva dress-

What I really need is to buy a tripod of some sort. Taking outfit shots at home seems vastly superior to looking like a goof at the coffee shop trying to get a good angle with my camera phone. People give me funny looks as it is without doing acrobatics in heels.

Don't you spend Wednesdays photographing your room?

I went out of my way this past weekend to clean up my room and decided to get some photos of it in this unnatural state. I have a small room as it is and a lot of stuff to fit in it. So, it pays to be creative when organizing out my space.

 

 My vanity which really is- I love it and think it's very beautiful. I started stripping it over a year ago but was taking too long on it. I couldn't stand doing my make-up in the bathroom so I moved it back in unfinished. And discovered I love the ragged look of it. I may or may not finish this in the future but for now, I'm happy with it.

 Shoes on parade- many of which need a good cleaning and repairs.

I'm trying out a new system for my closet- ordered by color rather then style. Since I tend to create outfits by color matching more then anything else, I figured this way would make that a bit easier.

 My poor multitude of books currently crammed on my sad 5 shelve case. And my attempt at storage next to it. The suitcases are filled with handbags and the hat boxes are filled with......hats obviously.  It keeps the clutter down and I really love the look of stacked cases.

Thought I'd throw in a project I'm almost done with- it's a head dress for War modeled by the lovely bald Marie.

And I know it's not the weekend but it's still a Good Morning so let's have a little S. Stevens to celebrate.