Nails/NOTD: Sally Hansen Nail Prisms - Diamond

I love holographic polishes! This one doesn't seem so amazing on its own, so I added a couple grams of TKB's Luminosity Glitter to the bottle. It did make it more holographic and opaque!  This photographs best in direct sunlight. Indirect sunlight looks the most boring.

direct sunlight

indirect natural light

flash

I achieved this look with:
1 coat of Avon's NAIL EXPERTS Smooth Beginnings Base Coat 

2 coats Sally Hansen Nail Prisms - Diamond

1 coat of Avon's NAIL EXPERTS UV Gloss Guard Top Coat

11 Questions Tag!

11 Questions Tag!

I was tagged by Betty (http://bettygirlmakeup.blogspot.com/) for 11 Questions.  I normally don't do tags, but I thought I'd give you the opportunity to know a little more about me.

Here are the rules of the Tag:

1. Each tagged person must answer the 11 questions given to them by their "tagger" and post it on their blog.
2. Then, choose 11 new people to tag and link them in your post.
3. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
4. Go to their page and tell them they've been tagged!
5. Do not tag back to the person who has already tagged you.

Have fun learning new things about your fellow bloggers and maybe find a few new blogs to follow!!

Here are the 11 Questions I was sent by Betty:

1. If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
This may sound corny but I would prefer to be myself. It has taken me a long time to be completely happy being me, flaws included. I can't think of anyone else I'd want to be for a day. That would be weird! The movie "Being John Malkovich" comes to mind. Hee hee!

2. What's your favorite place to shop for beauty products?
 It's hard to pick just one place. I like to shop on the internet as I'm not a fan of going shopping. It's so tiring and annoying to me. Although I really like Ulta and Sephora.

3. Share one weird or funny fact that nobody knows about you.
I'm a ninja booty grabber! If you spend any amount of time with me, I won't be able to resist grabbing your bum when you least expect it. :-)

4. What is your one MUST HAVE beauty product?
Skin MD Shielding Lotion is my favourite product. I would simply die if it disappeared.

5. What is your favorite food?
Anything that is breakfast related! I often eat eggs and toast for dinner.

6. Slankets - yes or no? 
Um...I had to do an internet search to see what the heck a slanket is. I'd have to say, no.

7. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I wish I wasn't such a scaredy cat. There are a lot of things I would like to try (extreme sports) but I'm afraid of getting hurt!

8. Favorite vacation spot?
Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park!

9. Do you have a monthly beauty budget that you set aside for yourself and do you usually stick to it!?
I don't have a beauty budget. I simply don't buy anything if I don't have the money for it. But I won't necessarily buy something even if I have the money. I tend to be a money hoarder and put money away in savings each month. I shop like a guy. If I go into a store for one thing, I'm not coming out with a bunch of random crap I didn't go there for.

10. Describe yourself in one word.
Goofy!


11. Tell us something about the person who tagged you!
Aside from her beautimus face, I appreciate that Betty gives honest and helpful reviews. :-)

I'm tagging:

Sam from Adventures of a 40-something Beauty Addict

Lisanne from http://lisanneblogt.wordpress.com/

Wendi from Makeup Zombie

Robyn from Stay Beautiful

Vampiressdoll from Bleeding Beauty

Pixie-a-la-mode from Faeries Stole my Lipstick!

Cinseven13 from http://cinseven13.blogspot.com/

Kitten Mittens from Painted

Heather from Eyeconic Makeup

Silhouette Screams from http://silhouettescreams.blogspot.com/

Sparklz and Shine from http://www.sparklzandshine.com/

Here are my 11 questions for you!

1. Do you prefer liquid or powder foundation and why?

2. What are you favourite eyeshadow colours to wear?

3. Dress and heels, or jeans and sneakers?

4. If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?

5. What is something that most people don't know about you?

6. What is your favourite flower?

7. Do you like outdoorsy activity?

8. How would you describe your sense of style?

9. What type of movies do you love to watch the most?

10. What is your favourite Holiday and why?

11. Why did you start blogging?

I look forward to seeing what you all answer with!

~BLIX

Dramatic Green St. Patty's Day Makeup look with Sobe Botanicals

This is the look I wore on St. Patty's Day. I also wore the only green shirt I own...I wear it every St. Patty's Day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eyes (all applied in this order):
Coastal Scents Shadow worx eye primer (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger)

Sobe stick it! eye primer (applied all around the eyes patting then rubbing in gently with ring finger) 

Sobe - Diamond Dust (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting/sweeping) 

Sobe - U Rock! (applied to outer V and crease with MAC 217 by patting/ sweeping inward)

Sobe - Poisoned Apple (applied to lid with MAC 239 by patting)

Sobe - Poisoned Apple (applied to lower lash line with MAC 266)  

Sobe - Consequence (applied to inner V/corner with MAC 228) 

Kryolan Aqua Color liner - black (applied wet with water, using MAC 210 on upper lash line and winging out)  

NYX Candy Glitter Liner - Hot Green (swiped onto inner lower V)

Avon Super Shock Mascara - black (lower lashes)

Ardell lashes - #113

Eyebrows: Sobe Fill Me In Brow Filler - a mixture of Brunette and Raven (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: Sobe Botanicals - Fickle

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion

NARS Sheer Glow - Mont Blanc (applied with a damp beauty blender sponge)

Sobe Tinted Illusionist Powder (applied with a large powder brush) 

Sobe Bronzer - Summer Fling (applied to cheek bones and blending back toward the hair line)

 

Check out Sobe Botanicals!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SobeBotanicals?ref=pr_shop_more

Gold and Green Makeup look for St. Patty's Day

I wore this look the day before St. Patrick's Day. To get into the spirit of green, I wore some eyeshadows I made a long time ago. I didn't name them so I'll just list the colour description for them. We went out to a bar to hang out with friends and dance. So I have some pictures from the night after the jump at the bottom.

 

 

 

 

 

Eyes (all applied in this order):

Coastal Scents Shadow Worx primer (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger) 

Darling Girl Glitter Glue (applied all around the eyes, blending in gently with ring finger)

Morgana - Snowsheen (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting/sweeping and blending downward)

My Stuff - Blackened green/gold sparkle (applied to outer V with MAC 217 by patting and sweeping outward)

My Stuff - Deep Sparkly Green (applied to outer lid and crease with MAC 217 by patting and blending into the crease)

My Stuff - Golden Yellow (applied to inner lid with MAC 239 by patting)

My Stuff - Sparkly White (applied to inner V with MAC 228 by patting) 

My Stuff - Deep Sparkly Green (applied to lower lash line with MAC 266 by patting/sweeping) 

Kryolan Aqua Color liner - black (applied wet with water, using MAC 210 on upper lash line and winging out) 

Avon Super Shock Mascara - black (lower lashes)

Ardell Lashes #113

Eyebrows: Sobe Botanicals Fill Me In Brow Filler - Brunette (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: Sobe Botanicals Lipgloss - Neglige

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion

NARS Sheer Glow - Gobi (applied with a damp beauty blender sponge)

Sobe Tinted Illusionist Powder (applied with a large powder brush) 

Aromaleigh blush - rococo (applied to cheek bones and blending back toward the hair line)

 Me and Sam!

Nails/NOTD: Coat - Cosmic

This polish is kind of awkward to apply by itself, so I applied it over a black base which worked well. This was really hard to photograph. I could see various colours, but the camera just did not want to cooperate.

 

 

 

 

 indirect sunlight

 

 flash

 

direct sun light

I achieved this look with:
1 coat of Avon's NAIL EXPERTS Smooth Beginnings Base Coat 

1 coat China Glaze - Liquid Leather

2 coats Coat - Cosmic

1 coat of Avon's NAIL EXPERTS UV Gloss Guard Top Coat

Purple and Blue Makeup look with Fyrinnae

I love Parental Advisory so much! Such a vibrant purple.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eyes (all applied in this order):

Coastal Scents Shadow Worx Primer (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger) 

Darling Girl Glitter Glue (applied applied all around the eye, then rubbing in gently with ring finger)

Sobe Botanicals Foundation - Light Neutral (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting, sweeping and blending downward) 

Morgana Cryptoria - Snowsheen (applied to inner V with MAC 2228 by patting/sweeping)

Fyrinnae - Parental Advisory (applied to lid, outer V and crease with MAC 217 by patting/sweeping)

Fyrinnae - Cheshier Cat Grin (applied to lower lash line with MAC 266 by patting/sweeping)

Kryolan Aqua Color liner - black (applied wet with water, using MAC 210 on upper lash line)  

NYX jumbo Pencil - milk (waterline)

Avon Super shock Mascara - black

Eyebrows: Sobe Botanicals Fill Me In Brow Filler - Brunette and Raven mix (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: Sobe Botanical - Exposed

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion
NARS Sheer Glow - Mont Blanc (applied with a synthetic foundation brush)

Sobe tinted Illusionist (applied all over face with a large powder brush) 

AL blush - Candy-O (applied to cheek bones and blended back toward the hair line with an angled blush brush)

 

Check out FYRINNAE!

Yellow, Pink, Coral, Red and Green Makeup look with Morgana Cryptoria

Today the weather was so nice! I opened all the windows in the house and enjoyed the warmth and fresh air. I'm so ready for summer!

 

Eyes (all applied in this order):

Coastal Scents Shadow Worx primer (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger) 

Darling Girl Glitter Glue (applied all around the eyes, blending in gently with ring finger)

Morgana - Snowsheen (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting/sweeping and blending downward)

Morgana - Coraline (applied to outer crease with MAC 217 by patting and sweeping outward)

Morgana - Bloody Mary (applied to outer lid/crease with MAC 217)

Morgana - Druscilla's Sister (applied to middle lid/crease with MAC 217 by patting)

Morgana - Snowball's Chance (applied to inner V and 1/3 of lid with MAC 228 by patting) 

Morgana - Ectoplasm (applied to lower lash line with MAC 266 by patting/sweeping) 

Morgana - LE #18 (applied to outer lower lash line with MAC 266 by patting/sweeping) 

Kryolan Aqua Color liner - black (applied wet with water, using MAC 210 on upper lash line and winging out) 

NYX Jumbo Pencil - milk (waterline)

Avon Super Shock Mascara - black

Eyebrows: Sobe Botanicals Fill Me In Brow Filler - Brunette (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: Morgana lipstick - Azalea Blue

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion

NARS Sheer Glow - Mont Blanc (applied with a damp beauty blender sponge)

Sobe Tinted Illusionist Powder (applied with a large powder brush) 

Aromaleigh blush - rococo (applied to cheek bones and blending back toward the hair line) 

Check out Morgana Cryptoria!