Black & White Challenge - Day Three

Sorry I haven't posted this yet, it has been done for about a week and I just never wrote up the post. I recently got a few new stamping plates and wanted to play with them so you will see images from the second Bundle Monster set and the Cheeky 2012 set.

Black Base With Color

What I used:
China Glaze - Black Diamond
China Glaze - Aquadelic
China Glaze - Happy Go Lucky
Konad - m56
Bundle Monster - BM221
Essie - Matte About You

What do you think of this design? I am so glad to have an image plate with a leopard print pattern on it. It seems no matter how hard I try, I cannot seem to do it myself. I need the help! I tried to, instead of using glitter, using a matte top coat as an accent. I feel it did not work out quite as I had planned. It wasn't bad, just not what I imagined it would be. Also if you can tell on the pinky I tried stamping the bow with red first didn't like it and changed to yellow. The red just did not stand out as much as the yellow did. This is also my first time using Black Diamond. I think I works well for this challenge.

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Palette Swatches and Review

Since I finally finished my series of swatches of OCC lip tars, I thought it would be nice to start off my next post with swatches of something new. I do, but I do not, like this palette. I will get to those thoughts after the swatches. I will also be posting two looks from this palette in the next few days. (Here is a look with the purples and pinks.)

This palette is designed like the newer Poetica, Sinner, and Saint palettes. The palette itself is made of metal, and has an embossed design on the front. The back has the same sticker that all the other palettes have telling you the names of the shadows and what the ingredients are. Also like the other palettes, this one comes with an eyeliner pencil instead of the two dinky brushes like the old palettes did. The colors in this palette are:

Swan Song- iridescent pearl
Marya- pearl soft pink       
No Regrets- hot pink purple sparkle 
Drama For Yo Mama- iridescent purple
Mad Max- matte sky blue
Dublin- shimmery kelly green
Sparklehorse- shimmery gold
Altruism- shimmery vanilla
Wonderchild- electric blue

Front

Back

Open

Inside

Autograph Eyeliner Pencil in Wonderchild

Swatches

All swatched over bare skin - no primer

Top- Swan Song, Marya, No Regrets, Drama For Yo Mama
Bottom- Mad Max, Dublin, Sparklehorse, Altruism

Autograph Eyeliner Pencil in Wonderchild

I will start by saying this palette is not horrible, I just don't like it. When I saw it on the Sephora website, I thought it would be amazing! Online it looks so bright and I just had to have it. When I received it in the mail and swatched it, I was disappointed. The shadows are much more pastel than they look. That does not mean they are not nice colors, just not what I was expecting or wanted. I do really like Mad Max (mostly because I love the movies) and Swan Song (which I am pretty sure it is a dupe for Urban Decay's Urban Glow Cream Highlighter in Moonshine). I did also like the color of Wonderchild (although personally I do not find it to be and electric blue) but you cannot buy just the eyeliner, it is only available in the palette.The more matte shadows are a little chalky and not as nice as Leather from her other palettes, for example. I also wish the "hot pink" was actually hot pink and not so red.

I do not think that the colors are really -that- original after I swatched them. A lot of brands have similar shades and I would recommend that you buy singles of the shades you like from an indie company instead of paying 36$ for this palette. I would also recommend if you are interested in some bright matte colors and shimmery pinks and yellows, take a look at the ELF 144 palette.

The one thing I do like about this palette is that it is completely different from the rest of her palettes and there are no repeat colors at all this time. It does not lend itself to creating only a dark smokey eye like almost every other palette. Every color is bright and youthful, great for a fun look to go out. The direction the line could go in from here could be quite nice. If the shadows were more pigmented and true to the color in the pan, I think another palette like this could possibly be a winner.

I did not like the holiday palette this year and I am not a fan of this one. If I am not a fan of the next offering from Kat Von D, I may stop purchasing these palettes. In closing, if you like the swatches or like to collect Kat Von D palettes I do not see why you could not buy this, otherwise, stay away from this one.

What do you think of this palette? Do you collect KVD palettes?

Would you wear any of the colors in this?

Were you somewhat disappointed by the colors this time around or do you love them?

You can purchase this from Sephora for $36

Glamour Doll Eyes Holiday 2011 Set 1 & Set 2 Swatches

I could not decide which of these to buy. I liked some of the colors in both and as I am a freak and can't say no to having a complete set I purchased both. I am not really that excited about the colors in the first set after having them in my hands and swatching them, I am completely in love with the second set mostly because of the eye light and one amazing color. I am a sucker for anything glittery and if you are too, you may be interested in picking up set two, or at least just looking at all the sparkles!

These sets will be on sale again on the 15th of December. Vee only makes a certain amount of these sets so when they are gone they are gone. Set one is $16 for four full sized 5g jars. Set two is $14 for four full sized 5g jars. Set two is cheaper because one is an eye light and not an eye shadow.

Set one includes:

Snow Globe

Champagne Kisses

Gingerbread Girl

Snow Berry

Top: Snow Globe, Champagne Kisses
Bottom: Gingerbread Girl, Snow Berry

Top: Snow Globe, Champagne Kisses
Bottom: Gingerbread Girl, Snow Berry

Snow Globe

Champagne Kisses

Gingerbread Girl

Snow Berry

Snow Globe is white satin sheen with light blue sparkles. Champagne Kisses is a buttery yellow sheen with sparkles. Gingerbread Girl is a frosty gingerbread brown with sparkles. Snow Berry is a frosty, almost metallic maroon with sparkles.

Swatches

all were swatched over bare skin

Top: Snow Globe, Champagne Kisses
Bottom: Gingerbread Girl, Snow Berry

Set two includes:

December 26th

Overslept

Midnight Light Show

Tinsel Fight - eye light

Top: December 26th, Overslept
Bottom: Midnight Light Show, Tinsel Fight

Top: December 26th, Overslept
Bottom: Midnight Light Show, Tinsel Fight

December 26th

Overslept

Midnight Light Show

Tinsel Fight

December 26th (my Brother's birthday!!) is a bright metallic looking raspberry with pink and silver sparkles. Overslept is greyish Christmas tree green with a frosty silver sheen and sparkles. Midnight Light Show is a matte black with purple and green sparkles. Tinsel Fight is silver, red and green glitter.

Swatches

all were swatched over bare skin except Tinsel Fight which was patted over LA Splash Splash Proof Sealer eyeshadow sealer/base

Top: December 26th, Overslept
Bottom: Midnight Light Show, Tinsel Fight

I would say skip set one, its not my favorite although I do like Snow Globe. Personally I like set two best because I like Tinsel Fight and Midnight Light Show. Midnight Light Show is my absolute favorite shadow from Glamour Doll Eyes to date. There is just something about the super dark black chock full of glitter! <3

Do you like any of these colors? Did you pick up either of these sets? Are you going to order or pass on this holiday collection?

And remember as always if you like anything you see here, check out the Glamour Doll Eyes website.
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Glamour Doll Eyes - Circus Collection Swatches!

It is finally that time! I have received my package full of circus goodies. If you order full size jars or sample jars you will receive them in a box, sample baggies do no come with the box. Inside I received two tickets, the circus business card and a cotton candy flavored lollipop (none are shown in the following photos). The packaging of these shadows is truly amazing. I love every little detail put into this collection.

Front of box

Back of box

Special circus labels

There are eight shadows in this collection, they are:
Bearded Lady - medium to dark brown inspired by the luscious beards of the women of the sideshow.  The silver shimmer throughout add a hint of femininity.
Big Top - mimicking canvas tents, this medium toned yellow with red shimmer ties together the traditional colors of the circus all in one.
Cotton Candy - who says cotton candy has to be pink? this light to medium blue with pink shimmers brings forth the playfulness of the spun sugar treat.
Electric Chair - FLASH! This satiny/velvety white, somewhat metallic looking shadow is inspired by the shock of the electrical current. JOLT!
Fiji Mermaid - this greenish blue tells the story of a commonly used sideshow act. The Fiji Mermaid is alive and real with green shimmer undertones, reminiscent of scales.
Fire Eater - insipired by the heat and excitement of the fire eaters act this eye light uses red, yellow and orange colors to bring the fire-y spark.
Oddity - is a very unique blend of shimmer and matte. This is a lime green but almost looks duochrome as well.
Sword Swallower - down the hatch it goes! This semi metallic silver with silver sparkles embodies the shine and sharpness of the swords used in this traditional act.

All of the shadows

Aren't they just lovely

Cotton Candy

Fiji Mermaid

Big Top

Oddity

Electric Chair

Fire Eater

Bearded Lady

Sword Swallower

Swatches

all were swatched over bare skin except fire eater which was patted over LA Splash Splash Proof Sealer eyeshadow sealer/base

If I had to pick a favorite I think I would pick Fiji Mermaid or Big Top because I do not have any colors even close to them. The pigmentation is wonderful, they are all very smooth and silky. All these colors go together well. I also really like that Cotton Candy is blue instead or pink. If you would like to know more about this collection you should check out what Natasha (myeyeshadowisodd) has to say about it.

What do you think of this collection? Will you be picking up any of these colors?

And remember as always if you like anything you see here, check out the Glamour Doll Eyes website.
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Glamour Doll Eyes Light Bright Collection and Swatches

This is part three of my Glamour Doll Eyes haul. Today I want to share with you swatches of the Light Bright collection. (you can see part one here and part two here )There are six shadows in this collection.
* means the shadows are unblended

Blueberry Lush*- is a bright blue with medium sheen
Bleeding Love*- is a cool red, with a medium sheen
Electric Lemonade*- is a vivid yellow with medium sheen
Glam Girl*- is a super bright purple!!
Jailhouse Jumpsuit*- is a bright orange (formally known as Orange Crush)
Shamrock*- is a bright green

Top: Bleeding Love, Blueberry Lush, Electric Lemonade

Bottom: Glam Girl, Jailhouse Jumpsuit, Shamrock

 Top: Bleeding Love, Blueberry Lush, Electric Lemonade

Bottom: Glam Girl, Jailhouse Jumpsuit, Shamrock

 Bleeding Love

 Blueberry Lush

 Electric Lemonade

 Glam Girl

 Jailhouse Jumpsuit

 Shamrock

Swatches
All are swatched over bare skin - no primer

Top: Bleeding Love, Blueberry Lush, Electric Lemonade

Bottom: Glam Girl, Jailhouse Jumpsuit, Shamrock

My favorites are definitely glam girl and electric lemonade. I found all these colors to be very vibrant, quite pigmented and great to work with. If you or anyone you know is looking for a bright eyeshadow, I would say check these out.

What do you think of these colors? Are you going to pick any of these up? What kind of look would you create with these?

And remember as always if you like anything you see here, check out the Glamour Doll Eyes website.

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