Some BFTE Swatches

So, a few months ago my friend Kim (who writes the Libby's Pink Vanity blog) started hinting that she had something big in the works. A few weeks later she dropped the bombshell that she had bought BFTE Cosmetics! How awesome is that? She gets to play with makeup for a living now and I have to say that I'm a bit jealous. Anywho, when she found out that I had never tried the brand before she sent me some samples to play with...she's kinda awesome like that.

So, of course I had to swatch them and share with you all. They are all swatched over Urban Decay Primer Potion. In all pics:

Top Row L-R: Flirt, Within Reason, Emerald City

Bottom Row L-R: Diva, Peacock, Dirty Deals

 Ottlite

 Natural light

 Flash

Sunlight

I literally gasped when I saw these in the sunlight. The colors are very pretty indoors in regular light but they absolutely come alive in the sunlight! I couldn't quite catch the amazing sparkle in Dirty Deals but believe me, it's gorgeous. They have so much shimmer and sparkle. And they were a dream to apply; buttery, blendable, just the perfect consistency.

So, if you haven't tried BFTE Cosmetics yet run, don't walk, to her website here. Tell her I sent you!

'Til We Meet Again...

Rebecca  :)

Sugar Skull Minerals Spam

A few weeks ago I won a giveaway from a brand that I've been wanting to try but haven't had the money to: Sugar Skull Minerals. I received 6 sample baggies as well as a larger blush and eyeshadow.

And now for the swatches (done over Urban Decay Primer Potion).

Top Row L-R: Conundrum, Bikini, Penny Pincher

Middle Row L-R: Sweet Dreams, Marco Polo, Cannon Ball

Bottom Row L-R: Mermaid, Heart Throb (blush)

Bikini, Marco Polo and Cannon Ball are from the brand new Pool Party Collection.

 Ott Lite

 Natural light

 With flash

Sunlight

I LOVE these shadows! They applied like a dream and the colors are so pretty; especially in the sunlight. The shimmer and sparkle are gorgeous. And as pretty as they are over regular primer I bet they would be absolutely amazeballs over a sticky base (which I don't have yet). 

You can buy Sugar Skull Minerals here. She sells small sample bags for $1.25, large sample bags for $2.25, small jars for $6.00 and large jars for $14.00. Right now through July 9th there is a special for 6 small jars used in an awesome rainbow eye look for $25.00 which is a great deal. And there is also a sale for 25% off of any size order using the code SSM25 until July 11th. This is a perfect time to try this company so go check it out!

I hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend.

'Til We Meet Again...

Rebecca :)

More Eddie Funkhouser Pretties

Hi all! Today I have the last of my Eddie Funkhouser pretties to share with you.

The first is Hyperreal Pure Pigment in Catchlight.

The website describes the color as "metallic sun gold flash" and I would say that it is a spot-on description. 

You can see how it catches the light at different angles and reflects different hues. It's really pretty and I think it would look great as a highlighter color or on the inner corner of the eye.

Next up is Graffiti Liquid Liner in Haze which is described as "metallic luscious grape". 

Purple is one of my favorite colors and this shade is absolutely gorgeous! It's such a bright, saturated purple and the metallic sheen is so pretty.

Eddie Funkhouser cosmetics can be purchased from the website here, at select Rite Aid stores, at urbanoutfitters.com and at Gloss 48. The products are amazing quality for the price and I highly recommend that you check it out.

'Til We Meet Again...

Rebecca  :)

A 4th Of July Mani

Hi all! I'm back! We're finally settled back in California after a very long, frustrating, and tiring move. I just wanted to write a quick post to say Happy 4th of July to my American friends and show you a mani that I did for the occasion.

I used China Glaze First Mate, OPI Alpine Snow, Zoya Sooki, Elemental Styles U.S.A-mericium and Vivid Lacquer Paint Me Patriotic along with some cardboard cut-out stars, striping tape and dotting tools to make this fun skittle mani.

So, yeah, that's all I've got today. Have a safe and fun day!

'Til We Meet Again...

Rebecca  :)

I'm Moving!

Hi all! I just wanted to write a little post and let you all know what is going on with me at the moment. I've never been a very regular poster but now I'm in the middle of a huge move from Washington to California and things are stressful and horrible. All of my pretties are packed and I really want to play with them. Oh, and we have no place to move to as of yet. We are leaving next Wednesday and we still haven't secured a place in California. It's a lot more difficult getting back than we had anticipated. But once we get settled again, I will unearth the pretties and start playing and taking pics again. Have a good weekend!

'Til We Meet Again...
Rebecca  :)

A Paris Sparkles Spring Mani

Hi all! Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate and Happy Sunday to those of you who don't.

A while back the owner of the Etsy shop Paris Sparkles Facebook page posted that anyone who posted about her business on their Facebook page would receive a free polish of their choosing from her shop. I chose Celery Stalker.

Celery Stalker has a light green base, almost mint green, but a bit more yellow. It has a faint shimmer running throughout and a great combination of glitter (from dark blue, to pink, to magenta) in all different sizes. The glitter came out of the bottle easily in all different combos and I didn't have to fish for it at all. I did 2 coats and there is no VNL. My only recommendation is to wait for the polish to dry between coats; otherwise it can be a draggy, streaky mess. But if you wait between coats it is a dream to apply.

I thought this was another absolutely perfect shade for Spring; it reminds me of grass and flowers. 

You can purchase this or any of her other pretty polishes on her Etsy shop here. They sell for $8/bottle and there are quite a few that I would love to try. I hope you all have had a great weekend!

'Til We Meet Again...

Rebecca  :)

A Revlon Spring Manicure

Hi all! I was trying to figure out what the heck to put on my nails that was Spring-like (without the hassle of trying to do something artistic) when I came across this gem on my nail wheels: Revlon Wintermint. It is from the Parfumerie line of scented polishes that was released a while back. I knew I had to have this one because I fell in love with Deborah Lippmann's Mermaid's Dream when I first saw it and had heard that this was a pretty close dupe to it. I have a hard time paying $18 for a nail polish and this is a much less expensive version of it. Even though it's called Wintermint it feels very Springy to me.

It kinda reminds me of Easter eggs and Spring flowers and I really love it. It smells like mint but the scent was so light that I barely noticed it.

It's finally starting to feel like Spring here. There is some sun interspersed with the rain and the tulips and daffodils are popping up everywhere along with the cherry blossoms. Has Spring sprung where you live?

'Til We Meet Again...

Rebecca  :)