The all new shop your stash challenge!

[LMD84]

you look pretty in your pictures! and that is so funny that he likes to sit on the stairs! i am pleased the move went well for you

 

[JennsJewelz]

Phew, finished moving house! Well, I've still got a lot of tidying to do at the new house, but half the battle is won Non challenge related photo...



Our new house is two storey, a first for our cats, and they are loving the staircase! Here's Ted Mosby in his favourite spot - halfway up and in everyone's way

I feel like I've missed so much! I've only worn make up two or three times in the past week due to moving house and having the flu, so haven't had much to share, but I wasn't able to get online to share anyway.
Katred - the blog post is such a great idea! Will have to keep an eye on it Welcome to the challenge too, I'm loving your looks, Cockney looks gorgeous on you - just the way I want it to look on me
Lou - that combination with Heritage Rouge sounds gorgeous!
Jenn - congrats on finishing your degree, that is awesome! Sounds like you have some amazing opportunities coming up too

Okay, here are the two looks I have to share - one from work last Thursday:




Face: Studio Sculpt NC15, Select Cover-Up NC15, Marine Life
Eyes: Lime Crime Candy Eyed primer, MAC Bare Canvas paint, MAC Nylon e/s all over lid, Sugarpill Junebug e/s in crease and under lower lash line, MAC Old Gold pigment on centre of lid, Chanel Ivory e/s as a highlight, Australis liquid liner, Smashbox Bionic mascara
Lips: Smashbox l/g in Stylist

And one from yesterday:



Face: Studio Sculpt NC15, Select Cover-Up NC15, Crushed Bougainvillea CCB
Eyes: Lime Crime Candy Eyed primer, MAC Bare Canvas paint, Smashbox Bionic mascara, MAC Blacktrack fluidline applied on tightline - first time trying this, my eyes stung all night! Will have to experiment with different liners to make this work. Dior e/s palette in Incognito - all shades except the slate grey
Lips: Lime Crime l/s in Countessa Fluorescent applied super lightly as a stain

Cute kitty! Congrats on the move! Thanks so much - it feels good to be done, although there's still lots happening right now! I love all of yout looks, as usual - I especially love the pink lippie with the scarf!

 

[JennsJewelz]

I'm a little behind, but here's my makeup from the past 3 days:

Day 19:

EYES: Antiquitease Royal Assets Smokey Eyes Palette - Maid of Honour (all over), Palatial (lid) & Majestic (crease & lashline), Dipdown Fluidline (liner & lower waterline), Black Swan (upper waterline), Lancome Definicils Mascara

CHEEKS: NARS Orgasm, By Candlelight MSF

LIPS: Mehr l/s





Day 20:

EYES: Club, Lancome Definicils Mascara

CHEEKS: Dainty Mineralized Blush

LIPS: Viva Glam V ls & l/g


Please excuse the after shower hair!

Day 21 (today! ):

EYES: MAC Peacocky Mega Metal shadows - Prance (highlight), Top of the Posh (lid), Mating Call (outer corner and crease, inner half of lower lashline), Noir Plum (liner, outer half of lower lashline), Quarry (brows), Feline Kohl (tightline), Revlon Grow Luscious Waterproof Mascara

CHEEKS: Pink Cult, NARS Illuminator in Copacabana

LIPS: Dior Addict Lipstick in Model #564




So yesterday I went to Sephora to get my "I'm done my Master's and should have a job soon" treats with my 15% off bonus. I ended up getting the Kate Walsh fragrance Boyfriend in the roller ball, which has captured my heart like no other fragrance yet has. Something about it just pulls me in - it evokes a very strong memory in me, but I can't place it, so there's some mystery there. And on my skin, the vanilla and woodsy notes blend and mellow out like a dream. Just stunning, although apparently it's been a hit or miss for a lot of people. On me, the best explanation I've come up with so far is a strange but wonderful mixture mix of Lush (the store), incense and root beer. Go figure. I also picked up one of the new Dior lippies in Model which I am wearing today and loving, and although I almost picked up Tokyo as well, I decided to wait for another day so that I could pick up the NARS Illuminator in Copacabana. Gorgeous shimmery goodness. I ordered 2 new of the new Bite lippies online and am waiting for them, and then Haute Couture had a NYX Black Label sale and I bought the 2 full lipgloss sets at $20 bucks each. A crazy steal, although lord knows I don't need any more lip products! Still, it was nice to treat myself! Now I'm waiting till my next paycheck, which hopefully comes out before Surf Baby! I'm off to see family for the Easter, so I hope you all enjoy your weekends!

 

[littlepickle]

Thanks Lou & Jenn Loving the looks, Jenn! Always nice to spoil yourself a bit and you deserve it!
I am officially counting down to my birthday on May the 9th (16 days!!) because the Quite Cute collection pre-launch thingy is then and my wonderful boyfriend is packing me off with vouchers for spending goodness

I'm dragging my younger sister along too, I can't wait, even though I only want Giggly & Sakura blushes - I love launches!!

I did my make up yesterday and was all set to run out the door when work called to say they didn't need me! Apparently no one is feeling the need to call/email customer services at Trade Me (NZ Ebay) over Easter weekend, so there's not much to do. Ah well, spent the evening cuddled up in bed munching on choccy and watching Castle with the boyfriend.



Face: Studio Sculpt NC15, Select Cover-Up NC15, Guerlain Meteorites 02 Pink Fresh (had a mini of these that I'd never used! Sooo pretty)
Eyes: Lime Crime Candy Eyed Primer, MAC Bare Canvas Paint, Naked Lunch all over lid, Gleam in centre of lid and blended out, Chanel Ivory e/s as main highlight with a touch of If It Sparkles pigment on browbone, Shimmermint shadestick under lower lash line, Juxt over Shimmermint to soften, Smashbox mascara, Australis liquid liner
Lips: ModelCo Liplights in Coral - this used to be one of my faves and I haven't touched it in an age - Shop your stash win!

 

[katred]

I'm really getting inspiration from everyone's looks! Littlepickle- I especially love the one with the pink-stained lips, like an intense colour, but still very restrained. I'm excited because I got to wear my Rouge d'Armani 404 out last night. I found it last week, although it was a limited edition colour from their holiday collection, this incredibly pigmented red with enough shimmer to almost qualify as metallic without looking frosty at all. I have no idea how they accomplished that, but between their lipsticks and the new shadows, I'm increasingly convinced that Armani has magical little elves working in their development department. Wish they had more of a colour range on the lippies, but it's probably best for me that they don't.

 

[littlepickle]

Katred, I'd love to try some Armani products, but the cosmetic line isn't sold here That lippy sounds amaaaazing though! It sounds like what I wanted Baby's On Fire Dazzle l/s to be. Pics please?

After my absence, I feel a bit like I'm spamming the thread! Here's today's look - please excuse my naked, ultra pale and very chapped lips!


Face: Studio Sculpt NC15, Select Cover-Up NC15, Revved Up pigment as blush (it is a bit washed out in the photo but looks really nice!), Pearl Blossom BP as highlight
Eyes: Lime Crime Candy Eyed Primer, MAC Bare Canvas Paint, Crush Metal Pigments in Stacked 2 - Tan shade all over lid, Tan pigment in crease, Vanilla pigment as highlight, Smashbox mascara and Australis liquid liner
Lips:

 

[littlepickle]

Okay, now I'm definitely spamming the thread

I hope everyone's enjoying their Easter!



Face: Studio Sculpt NC15, Select Cover-Up NC15, Rose pigment as blush
Eyes: Lime Crime Candy Eyed Primer, MAC Cuddle Shadestick, Sugarpill Goldilux Loose shadow all over lid, Glamour Doll Eyes Dollhouse in inner third, MAC Nylon e/s washed over browbone, Australis liquid liner, Smashbox Bionic mascara
Lips: YSL Golden Gloss #6

I'm terrible at using my shadesticks and forget all about my loose eyeshadows too, so I'm glad I gave them some love today I'd never actually used this YSL gloss either, it looks really dark and scary in the tube but I love it on

 

[katred]

LittlePickle- keep spamming the thread as much as you want! That's what it's here for.

Sorry that you don't get Armani there. It's worth sending them an email through their web site to bug them, since no company likes to say that they can't offer their products to a prospective customer. Maybe they'll have a solution for you.

Here's a pic of me wearing the RdA 404. It was night, so I unfortunately had to use the flash, which means you can quite get the impact of the metallic shimmer the way you can in person. Still, you can see how light-reflective it is. The wear is phenomenal on these lipsticks, too. There really isn't a single negative thing I can say about the formula.



I'm up to day fourteen and I'm trying to make sure I'm hitting all of my various shades equally. Need to give the browns and neutrals a little more love, I think. Wore Night Violet last night and today I pulled out Flash N Dash from the Fafi collection. I unfortunately got a reminder of why, despite the fact that I like the colour, I don't wear it all that often. The glitter has a tendency to travel... Shoulda worn a liner...

 

[littlepickle]

Gah, that red is divine! You look gorgeous
I must use Flash N Dash again soon too, what liner do you use?

 

[LMD84]

you guys are all putting me to shame! i always forget to take pictures and i havent been wearing much make up recently hence why i haven't posted in a while. i will wear some tomorrow though

 

[JennsJewelz]

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you guys are all putting me to shame! i always forget to take pictures and i havent been wearing much make up recently hence why i haven't posted in a while. i will wear some tomorrow though

LOL, Lou, I've been the same way, so no worries!

I have a whole bunch of little things to do today, so I'll be running around like mad! I haven't done my makeup yet because I'm waiting until I get back from the gym and shower, but I'll post pics when I do and update my look from yesterday for Easter Hope everyone had a lovely long weekend!

 

[ElvenEyes]

All such pretty and unique looks! Everyone looks lovely!

Today's mix for me: Eyes Peony & Python Palette by Bobbi Brown, Cheeks Sakura by MAC, Lips Temptress by Revlon. Bloodshot eyes by 3 1/2 hours of sleep!

 

[JennsJewelz]

Noooooo I just lost my post! Alright, here it goes again...

Day 22 (Easter!):

EYES: Hey (lid), Bronze (crease), Feline (tightline), Revlon Grow Luscious Waterproof Mascara

CHEEKS: Dainty Mineralized Blush, By Candlelight MSF, NARS Copacabana Illuminator

LIPS: Quiet, Please l/s and Painted On l/g

This lip combo was suuuuuuper pretty - it was one of the few times Jerome has ever commented that he loved my lipstick! lol

Day 23 (today!):

EYES: Motif (lid), Brown Down (crease), Lord it Up (smudged along upper lashline), Forever Green p/p eye pencil (lower lashline), Taupe p/p eye pencil (brows), Feline (tightline), Lancome Definicils Mascara

CHEEKS: Oh So Fair BP, By Candlelight MSF

LIPS: Sublime Culture l/l, Pretty Please l/s and Docile l/g






Plus, my leftover Easter Mani (China Glaze Sea Spray and Witchcraft Nail Art in White)


It was super cute, but a pain in the behind to do! I still haven't quite mastered my dotting skills, but oh well! Now I need to do a No More Waity Kaity mani for the Royal Wedding on Friday!

I'm estimating only 8-10 more days of eye products left, and then maybe another week or so after that to finish off my lippies It's getting harder to make combinations with so much less to choose from, but it's getting more fun, too! I have to get creative now!

Debi, you're looking lovely as always! I can't even tell that your eyes are bloodshot! You look a lot better than I would on that little sleep! lol

 

[katred]

Debi- I love that lipstick on you! I haven't seen that one, but I may have to check it out. Then again, Quite Cute looked wonderful on you, whereas on me it was...

And ladies, I promise, that photo does not do the Armani 404 justice. It is stunning in person.

@LittlePickle- I usually use Cherry lip liner, but pat it down a bit so it's not quite as bright. I don't have a great selection of lip liners, though. A nude one around the contour of the lip would probably do the trick too!

Today's lippie was Chanel's Baroque Rouge Coco. It's a more brown shade, although it's fairly dark and has some reddishness/ purplishness to it, so it doesn't make me look too sick... On the eyes, I went sort of purple/ blue with light pink. I used:

Rosy Outlook e/s (all over lid)
Violet Trance e/s (outer third of lid)
Love Lace e/s (in the crease and along the outer brow bone)
Contrast e/s (a little in the outer corner)
Bobbi Brown Black Sparkle e/s (lower lash line)
Cloudbound e/s (highlight)
plus blacktrack fluidline, Fascinating eye kohl (water line) and YSL Faux Cils mascara

On the cheeks I used Mocha blush and Play it Proper beauty powder. I love love love love PiP.

I also had the eye bags from hell today. Some days, no amount of concealer is going to help.

 

[littlepickle]

Right, break time at work!

Face: Studio Sculpt NC15, Select Cover-Up NC15, Madly Personal pigment used as a blush (loving pigments as blush - why haven't I been doing this all my life??) Shiseido Highlight Brush 02 Beige Shimmer above blush.
Eyes: Continuing to try and and make use of my poor neglected shadesticks - Lime Crime Candy Eyed primer, Lemon Chiffon SS all over as a base with extra in the inner corners for a bit of oomph, Honey Lust e/s all over the lid, Chanel Ivory e/s as a highlight with MAC Nylon e/s blended as a transition between the highlight and Honey Lust. Smashbox Bionic mascara & Australis liquid liner.
Lips: Went to use Flash N Dash from Fafi but my eyes fell on Strawbaby instead!
Nails: (No pics sorry!) China Glaze Flyin' High with Snowglobe glitter overtop. Have already chipped them though!

Very lovely looks everybody! I especially love that mani, Jenn, and Sakura looks GORGEOUS on you, Debi! I really like that lippy on you too Katred, I don't feel like I can pull off those tones but you rock them!

 

[littlepickle]

Ohhh and the second pic is me trying to show my preggy belly to you all (I'm 33 weeks now!) - it is super tricky to take a belly shot with my camera!

 

[LMD84]

Ohhh and the second pic is me trying to show my preggy belly to you all (I'm 33 weeks now!) - it is super tricky to take a belly shot with my camera!

wow!! you don't have long to wait now!

Today i did a super quick look but i did use a pigment! i used universal mix all over my lid and then i used a green sephora liner. i couldnt do much because i was getting my brows waxed so had to keep it clean in the area!

tomorrow i will be using a couple of pigments because i will be re-creating a mac promo pic!

 

[littlepickle]

Sounds very pretty Lou! Yay for getting your brows done, mine are sooooo overdue.
Look forward to seeing/hearing about tomorrow's look!

 

[katred]

Ooh! I can't wait to see which one you're doing! Care to give us a hint?

Today's lippie was Guerlain's Rouge G Brilliant in "Bee". I'm normally not a huge fan of the Rouge G Brilliants, because I find that for the colour payoff they have, I might as well get a gloss (and pay less than $50). However, this colour just blew me away. I saw it originally when Temptalia did a review of it and I headed out the next day to track it down. It's coverage is quite nearly opaque, but still not intimidatingly dark. It's just this gorgeous deep berry colour with a bit of sparkle that brightens it up and it's lurvly on!

Today I also tried extending my comfort zone by doing softer eye makeup with only a light liner on my upper lid. I don't know what it is, but I find that, without liner, my eyes look faded and fatigued. I tried, I wasn't happy with the results. The liner is coming back out tomorrow.

 

[littlepickle]

Bee sounds and looks gorgeous - I just checked it out on Temptalia I know what you mean about liner, I just don't feel right without it sometimes!