NOTD: Orly Cosmic FX - Space Cadet

This is from last Tuesday. While I thought when I first got the Cosmic FX collection that the darker ones would be my fav, I think this one might be! It sometimes looks green, copper, pink or purple! This would be an amazing eyeshadow...if only.

I've heard of people having issues with this brand. I haven't had any yet as I've found that even with the crappiest polishes, if I apply them in thin coats letting each coat fully dry before I apply the next, I never have a problem. My process is, while I watch a movie or marathon of shows, I'll do my nails. I have a small fan on high aimed upward to disperse polish fumes in the air while applying, then I aim it downward directly at my nails for 10-15 minutes in between each coat. I am very patient with the process and I slowly and carefully apply the polish to avoid making mistakes. I'd rather avoid than need to do major cleanup afterward. This works wonders for me and has helped me regain my love of polish. Before I started wearing polish again, I had not worn it or even owned any in YEARS. Around 8 years.  I know, I'm going to makeup hell, right? :-P

 

natural direct light

 

natural indirect light

 

with flash

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

3 coats of  Orly Cosmic FX - Space Cadet

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

~BLIX

Pink and Purple glitter makeup look with Aromaleigh

Cameras can never capture how sparkly this is!

For those of you who were not aware yet, Aromaleigh is back! This makes using AL products much more enjoyable as I'm not saddened by being reminded it's gone. Woot! http://www.aromaleigh.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eyes (all applied in this order):
Chafing Relief Powder-Gel (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger)

Detrivore eye primer (applied all around the eyes patting then rubbing in gently with ring finger)

elf - innocent (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting, sweeping and blending downward) 

Morgana - snowsheen (applied to inner V with MAC 228 by patting)

AL - passion (applied to outer V and crease with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

AL - dorment dream (applied around passion with MAC 217 by patting/sweeping)

AL - flying flowers (applied to upper lid with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

AL - clara (applied to lower lash line and haloed around may lily with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

AL rocks glitter - rapture (mixed with Graftobian liquid skin sparkle and swiped onto upper lid with a small taklon brush)

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

BH cosmetics gel eyeliner - Onyx (water line)

Cover Girl Volume exact mascara in Very Black (lower lashes)

Ardell lashes #113

Eyebrows: Ardell brow powder in soft black (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: Sobe Lipstick - Purple Rain (blotted)

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion

Sobe Powder Foundation in neutral light (applied with a taklon flat top buffer brush)
AL Gothic Lolita rouge - Dolly (applied to cheeks and blended back into the hair line with a small blush brush)

Teal & Brown + Glitter Makeup look with MAC

This is from a week ago. Getting behind on posting!

Necklace is a one of a kind that I made for myself. Anyone recognize the art in the center? It's one of my all time favs!

Please don't forget to enter my jewelry giveaway! Moon Maiden Jewelry Giveaway!

 

 

 

 

Eyes (all applied in this order):
Chafing Relief Powder-Gel (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger)

Detrivore eye primer (applied all around the eyes patting then rubbing in gently with ring finger)

elf - innocent (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting, sweeping and blending downward) 

MAC - naked (applied to inner V with MAC 228 by patting)

MAC - blue brown (applied to outer V and crease with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

MAC - dark soul (applied to outer crease with MAC 217 by patting)

MAC - teal (applied to upper lid with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

MAC - coco beach (applied to outer lower lash line with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

MAC - teal (applied to inner lower lash line with MAC 266 by patting/sweeping)

NYX Candy Glitter Liner - Jade (swiped onto inner lower lash line)

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

Cover Girl Volume exact mascara in Very Black (lower lashes)

Ardell lashes #113

Eyebrows: Ardell brow powder in soft black (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: AVON glazewear lipgloss - brown sugar

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion

Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Powder - Translucent Light (applied with a flocked sponge by patting, then blending in) 

Sobe Powder Foundation in neutral light (applied with a taklon flat top buffer brush)
Sobe Blush - Orgasmic

Green glitter Makeup look with Aromaleigh

I guess this is more of a minty lime than green, but whatever!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eyes (all applied in this order):
Chafing Relief Powder-Gel (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger)

Detrivore eye primer (applied all around the eyes patting then rubbing in gently with ring finger)

elf - innocent (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting, sweeping and blending downward) 

AL - sylph (applied to inner V with MAC 228 by patting)

AL - amarante (applied to outer V and outer 1/3 of upper lid with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

AL - may lily (applied to middle of upper and lower lid with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

AL - heartleaf (applied to inner lower lash line and haloed around may lily with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

AL - trillium (applied to outer lower lash line with MAC 266 and winged outward)

AL rocks glitter - oscillate (mixed with Graftobian liquid skin sparkle and swiped onto outer lower lash line and winged out)

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

NYX jumbo pencil in milk (water line)

Cover Girl Volume exact mascara in Very Black (lower lashes)

Ardell lashes #113

Eyebrows: Ardell brow powder in brown (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: Morgana Lipstick - Apple Plum

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion

Sobe Powder Foundation in neutral light (applied with a taklon flat top buffer brush)
Sobe Tinted Illusionist Finishing Powder (applied all over face with powder brush)

NOTD: Orly Lunar Eclipse + China Glaze Black Mesh Nails

This is from last weekend. I have been crazy busy with jewelry orders, but since nail posts don't take much time I figured I'd go ahead and post this for you.

I first did Lunar Eclipse, then I tested Black Mesh on top. Yeah I'm very late to the crackle polish thing, but I wanted to try it and see how it is. Doesn't look right with this polish IMO. I'd like to try it over white polish tho.

 Natural indirect light

flash

 flash

Then I added Black Mesh on top. I don't think I like it and probably should try it with a much brighter or lighter shade underneath. Next time. :-)

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

3 coats of  Orly Cosmic FX - Lunar Eclipse

1 coat China Glaze Black Mesh
1 coat of Avon's NAIL EXPERTS UV Gloss Guard Top Coat

~BLIX

Gold Purple makeup look with Fyrinnae

Here's a dramatic crease look for ya.

Necklace and earrings are available in my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/Moon-Maiden-Jewelry

 

 

 

 

 

 Smile!

 

 

Eyes (all applied in this order):

Chafing Relief Powder-Gel (applied to upper lid, blending in gently with ring finger) 

Pixie Epoxy (applied to upper eye area patting then rubbing in gently with ring finger)

elf - Innocent (applied under brow with MAC 217 by patting, sweeping and blending downward) 

Fyrinnae - Freya (applied to outer V and crease with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

Fyrinnae - Rapunzel Had Extensions (applied to upper lid with MAC 239 by patting/sweeping)

Fyrinnae - Arctic Fox (applied to lower lash line with MAC 228 by patting/sweeping)

Morgana - snowsheen (applied to inner corner by patting with MAC 228)

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

NYX Jumbo Pencil in White (applied to water line with MAC 210) 
Ardell lashes #113 (my fav!)
Cover Girl Volume exact mascara in Very Black (lower lashes)

Eyebrows: Ardell brow powder soft black (applied with MAC 266)

Lips: Morgana Lip Lipstick - Margarita

Face: Skin MD Shielding lotion
Sobe Powder Foundation - Light Neutral (applied with a taklon flat top buffer brush)

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

 

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Moon Maiden Jewelry Giveaway!

So I have been thinking a while on what type of jewelry giveaway to do for you all. I bounced around from several design ideas to make some custom pieces for a giveaway, but in the end, I've decided to just offer up a $40 gift card to one lucky person!  This way the winner can choose whatever they want, rather than being stuck with whatever I choose to make. So if you've ever wanted to buy something from me and haven't been able to, now is your chance to win something in my store.  If you don't see something you like, I do offer custom orders. :-)

For those of you unfamiliar with my eBay shop, go check it out here by clicking on this banner:


 The majority of the jewelry you've seen me wear in my makeup posts were made by me, so that also gives you an idea of what type of jewelry I can make if you win. 

How to enter:

1. You must be a follower of my blog through Google friend connect. (no unfollowing after the giveaway is over, I've heard of this happening and that is rude, plus you don't want to miss out on future giveaways!)

2. You must leave a comment in this post saying what you would like if you win. Feel free to include links of the items you like. :-)

3. With your comment you must include your email address as shown, so I can contact you for your shipping information: you at blogger dot com

4. If you have your own blog, twitter or even a Facebook account, you must post about this giveaway where you can and if possible, include my banner.

This giveaway starts now and will end Sunday evening on October 9th. The winner will be chosen at random and will be announced on Monday October 10th. The winner will be contacted once the giveaway is closed to find out what items they want. The winner will be given 48 hours to respond with their jewelry choices and shipping address. If they don't, a new winner will be chosen.

 When you win, you can pick out any amount of items that add up to $40. If you want items that go over $40, I can send you an invoice via PayPal for the difference. I will cover shipping fees via USPS!

This giveaway is open internationally!

If you have any questions at all, please let me know.

~BLIX