makeup
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Vintage Clothing and Birthday Massacre Concert

I studied 80’s and 90’s makeup this week not only to try to get my look right for the show but also to plan for our vacation. I found an old prom photo with a dress much like this one. The girl was wearing purple eyeshadow and red lipstick, so I went with that. However, Continue reading
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Makeup, shopping
I love braids in an 1840s style. My self/hair yearns for this style. I have done my hair in a braid almost every day this week. I think next week I will make it a goal to have a braid every day. And at least one day do a milkmaid braid, which I haven’t done for a while. I love the way Continue reading
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Mineral makeup
I worked with my mineral makeup set. I was thrilled with it. I can’t believe I haven’t used it before. I purchased this Joelle set from eBay. It was much cheaper than name brands. It doesn’t have the metallic sheen I associate with mineral makeup. It is matte and very natural-looking. After applying my face Continue reading
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Makeup and skin care
Torrential rain this morning. I got some new beauty products last night: Salma Hayek’s Nuance Anti-aging eye cream. Maybelline 24-hour concealer Two NYC lip glosses in Honey on the Hudson and Coffee Break. Cover Girl blush in Iced Cappuccino. My hair has become so red I am wearing brown color products now. The peach I normally Continue reading
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Beauty shopping
CVS still carries my favorite brand of Lumene skin care, though not the cosmetics. Months ago I tried the Lumene beauty drops. It was the first facial serum I had used, and I loved it. I carried it in my purse, and when I needed to do errands after work I would use it to Continue reading