Cirque du Soleil!

I know these are a little late but it was Labor day weekend and I didn't want to spend all my time on the computer. Saturday's challenge was Cirque du Soleil and I really wanted to do something theatrical but we were having a bbq at our house and it wasn't very practical so I went for something more wearable. The image I drew inspiration from was:



I loved the greens, yellows and blues, so here is what I came up with:



List of products used:
Glamour Doll Eyes "Control Freak" Eye Primer
NYX Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencil in "Electric Blue"
MAC Spiritualize Pigment
Inglot Pearl 418
Glamour Doll Eyes Immature
Glamour Doll Eyes Electric Lemonade
Inglot AMC 64
MAC Crystal Avalanche
MAC Blue Peep Fluid Line
Glamour Doll Eyes Blueberry Lush
MAC Feline Eye Kohl
Loreal Voluminous Mascara
Maybelline One By One Mascara
OCC Clear Lip Tar

And some more images:

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Totally 80s.

I am sure we all have colors that we just don't feel like works great with our complexion, eye color, hair color, etc and this is the case for me and this challenge. When I think of 80s make up, I think of blue. I don't know why (well, it's pretty obvious, blue make up was a no no in the 80s) and all I wanted to do was a blue make up look. Well, that didn't work out too well. And yes, I did try and failed miserably. I wanted to still incorporate blue into my look so I did something a little more simple. I know this is probably the most simple and boring "80s" look you have ever seen, but the themes are all open to interpretation.

Here is what I came up with:

List of products used:
Glamour Doll Eyes "Control Freak" Eye Primer
MAC Blanc Type
MAC Mulch
MAC Show Stopper
MAC Cross-Cultural
Inglot Matte 390
Inglot AMC 57
MAC Woodwinked
MAC Crystal Avalanche
MAC Blue Peep Fluidline
Glamour Doll Eyes Melancholy
MAC Feline Eye Kohl
Covergirl Lash Blast
MUFE Smokey Lash
Inglot Lip Gloss in AMC 541

And some more images:


Tomorrow is Cirque Du Soleil and I REALLY have no idea what to do, so I need to start searching for inspiration!! Thanks for looking :)

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Tequila Sunrise!

I have decided to start participating in Nymphette's daily challenges for the month of September. I feel like I have recently lacked in creativity and inspiration and I thought this would be a fun way to get back into the swing of things. I am far from a make up artist, I just do my own make up so I am not saying I am on any level of any of the other amazingly talented girls that post their entries. I just wanted to join in on the fun.

September 1st theme is "Tequila Sunrise". I have to be completely honest, I had no idea what a Tequila Sunrise was.. It's obviously an alcoholic beverage, but that's all I knew. I googled it, and found this picture:


I loved the brown in it and really wanted to incorporate that into my look as well. Here is what I came up with (I am hoping my camera quality is ok, I am taking pictures with my phone):


List of products used:
Glamour Doll Eyes "Control Freak" Eye Primer
MAC Blanc Type
NYX Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencil in Milk
Glamour Doll Eyes Electric Lemonade
Glamour Doll Eyes Jailhouse Jumpsuit
Glamour Doll Eyes Her Revenge
Glamour Doll Eyes Infectious
MAC Show Stopper
MAC Crystal Avalanche
Stila Smudge Pot in Black
Mac Feline Eye Kohl
MUFE Smokey Lash
Covergirl Lash Blast
Tarte Lip Gloss (No idea the color)

And some more images:


Well, that's it for today, tomorrow's theme is "Totally 80s" and I have a fun idea for that! Hope you enjoyed :)

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HUGE blog sale!!!

My husband and I are taking the first steps to move to another state so I decided it is time to go through the things I don't use and give them a better home. A lot of these items have been used, but very lightly.

All prices are with the items. Shipping will be calculated on weight and where you live. All items will be shipped in a bubble mailer unless it needs more protection then it will ship in a box. I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ITEMS ONCE IT LEAVES MY HANDS. Insurance will be $1.75 for the US and $2.50 for International.

If you're interested in an item, please leave a comment here with your name, email address, what you want, if you want insurance and your zip code. I will then send you an invoice. The invoice will come from a "Jason", that is my husbands paypal account!

Usage for most of these are shown but let me know if you want specifics. My camera isn't that great at picking up color so please google swatches if you want to see a clearer picture of the shade.

Now, onto the goodies:

Palettes

Urban Decay NYC Palette BNIB - $54 (retail price)


Stila Red Carpet Look Trio BNIB - $10.00


LE MAC Tempting Quad - $24.00



Kat Von D Rock & Roll Palette - $6.00


LE Wet N Wild Palette - $4.00

Face Stuff

LE MAC Happy Together Blush BN - $18.00


LE MAC Darkly My Dear Blush - $18.00 (PENDING)


Benefit That Gal Face Primer BN - $22.00


NYX HD Foundation in SOLD & Soft Beige BN - $8.00 each


NYX Auto Eye Pencil BN (black, white, dark brown) - $4.25 each or $10 for all



Random Liners BN (ELF black, Wet N Wild Denim, Avon blackest black(SOLD)) - $1.00 each



SOLD, Full Of Fuschia Technakohl Liner (2x-3x) $8.00


MAC LE Grease Paint sticks (SOLD, Slick Black(PENDING)) $12.00 each Red Velvet Shadstick (SOLD)


MAC LE Shadows (Ego, SOLD) - $14.00 each



MAC Shadows BNIB (Unbasic White, SOLD, SOLD, SOLD) $10 each. SOLD


MAC Juxt Pro Pan BN - $8.00


MUFE 3 Eye Shadow (Matte White, MAYBE swatched once) - $12.00


Mehron Eye Cream in Creamy Beige - $2.50


Tarina Tarantino Magic Hour Cream Shadow in Purple Velvet and SOLD - $5.00 each


Kat Von D King Cobra Rock N Roll Eye Shadow Duo BN - $10.00


Tweezerman Betsey Johnson Skull Tweezers BNIB - $20.00


Stila One Step Primecolor in Kitten (2x) - $8.00


Stila Little Black Dress Smudge Pot - $8.00. Minis SOLD


Sephora Porcelain Eye Shadow - $8.00

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Contest Winner!!!

I first off want to thank everyone who entered the design contest. I had some amazing entries and I am so grateful that everyone took a few moments (or more than a few) to enter my contest!!

During the process of this contest, I had made the decision to go a different route with the website. GDE is coming up on 3 years of being in business and I feel like we need a more permanent look. I have chosen a winner for this contest but I am going to have that winner design something completely different for me.

Because I decided to change the pace of the design, I think its only fair that everyone who entered gets something in return. I don't want you to feel like you wasted your time because you didn't. I loved every design and I wish I could feature them all, but I just can't. So everyone who entered (minus the winner, who will get her prize) will get a $10 gift certificate to GDE. I know that is not a lot but I had over 40 different people enter so I just wanted to make sure you guys know your work got attention.

So each person that entered (not how many times you entered) will get a $10 gift certificate. Please remember, the contest was only supposed to have one "winner".

I will be sending the gift certificates out after I post this, if you have any questions, please let me know!!

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