FOTD: 08/06/09

I'm well aware that I haven't posted a FOTD since the end of April! I had planned on doing at least a couple each week. In the mornings I'm usually rushing too much to try and take a decent photo of myself so everything usually gets deleted. Today's photos aren't great, but I'm posting you a FOTD anyway. It's just a simple look, I'm nearly at the end of a mineral pigment so I've been using it pretty much every day. It should be done by the end of the week. It's only a sample, but it still counts!

Before getting onto the FOTD, I've just got a few updates for you!

I ordered from Fyrinnae last night. Just $21 worth of samples (pigments and inks). That will probably turn up some time towards the end of July. Fyrinnae have always been upfront about their processing times so it's not too much of a big deal.

I've got some new storage for my stash! I'm still in the process of getting it all set up, but it gives me a lot more room than the bookcase I was using. Plus I can put books on my nookcase now instead of the floor. I'll show you it once it's set up.

Finally, last night's usual video session didn't get done. As you'll see from the photo today, I've got a very attractive paper cut right on my top lip. It was swollen yesterday and looked rediculous! It's gone right down today so I'll have a go at getting at least one video done tonight.




I used:
-Lily Lolo foundation "Candy Cane"
-Body Shop Lightening Touch "#3"
-Lancome Colour Dose "101"
-Stargazer Eye Dust "17" wet on inner half of lid
-About Face pigment "That's so Camp" wet on outer half of lid
-MAC Eye shadow "Jete" as highlight
-Gosh Velvet touch liner "Black Ink" top liner
-MAC Eye kohl "Hyacinth" lower liner
-Benefit Bad Gal Mascara
-Milani Blusher "Luminous"
-Urban Decay Lipgloss "Naked"

The Stargazer Eye Dusts are a prime example of the "great product, stupid packaging" problem. There's no seal around where the pot meets the lid so whenever you open the jar, you end up covered in dust. It gets in all the threads and spills all over everything. Shame really as the product is pretty fantastic.