Nude but not naked

A mirical happened today...

I put makeup on! seriously, the first time in 2 weeks! It has been,still is, too hot to bother.

Today my Sephora order came in so I decided to play! Now you have to look at me! hahaha!

Don't look too close, my skin is very angry about the heat!

I tried a nude look...meh!

My winged liner turned out decent though. YAY!

Yeah a Nude lip...not so nude on me but the swatches I saw were all a perfect nude. :o(

It's not my imagination is it? That's pink right?

(OMG I'm getting old, I have lip lines! ewwwww)

The Hot Guy demanded I post this picture. Why?

(I love my nose, I'm weird but I really do!)

I guess I did this "Nude" look correct because it honestly doesn't look like I'm wearing anything.

I don't like it...it's boring! I need color, lots of bold crazy colors!

P.S. I am wearing a shirt, it's strapless but it's there, I promise!

The rundown:

Face-

Too Faced Primed & Poreless Face Primer

(I don't think it does much at all as far as pores but it gives a nice matte)

Cheeks-

Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzer

I really like this for just a glowy look. On me it doesn't add any color but it gives a soft glow.

Eyes-

Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer

(Works really well)

Too Faced Eye Shadow Duo in Teddy Bear & Heaven

(Heaven all over and Teddy Bear crease and outer v)

Evil Shades Halcyon in crease and outer v to add some pretty sparklies

Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero

Lash Injection Mascara in Pitch Black (Looks nice but smudges badly)

Lips-

Too Faced Lip of Luxury in Centerfold

It didn't stay on long, my lips started feeling very dry so I took it off and put on gloss.

I'll try it again with a sparkly gloss on top.

This is not me at all but I still had fun playing and I'll use all of the products seperately in non nude looks.

Are you in love with the "Nude" look?

Old School Urban Decay nail polish in Graffiti

I Love the old Urban Decay polish!

The bottles were awesome the colors were hot and the names were fun!

This one is Graffiti a sweet Light blue with purple shift

Sorry about the tip wear! It has/is a very busy week with 2 of my children starting or going back to school.

I managed to forget to take pictures the first day and this is day 3. *Hangs head in shame*

I know this one is badly blurry but it really shows the duochrome better.

In some light it looks like a light blue with lilac shimmer, in the next it looks lilac in the center with blue edges and the next it looks a bizzare lilac blue mix.

I love these and so with UD would bring these back!

Requested Comparison's OPI Swiss Collection

I had a couple suggested possible dupes in the OPI Swiss collection

First William tell me about OPI vs. Lincoln Park after Dark

In the bottles they look like possible dupes. William tell me about OPI looks a bit lighter than LPAD.

Index and ring finger William tell me about OPI. Middle and pinky Lincoln Park after Dark.

On the nail you can see that WTmaO is a couple of shades lighter than LPAD.

Also William tell me about OPI is more toned wine where as Lincoln Park after Dark is more blackened Burgandy. For me they are different enough to own both.

Next up is Color so hot it Berns vs. Red my Fortune Cookie

At first glance the look pretty close.

CshiB looks a touch pinker.

On the nail top to bottm Color so hot it Berns, Red my fortune cookie, Color so hot it Berns, and Red my Fortune Cookie.

Index and ring finger Color so hot it Berns. Middle and pinky Red my Fortune Cookie.

Color so hot it berns is a pink toned red and Red my fortune cookie is orange based.

I hope this helps. If you have any other possible dupes please let me know and if I have both I am happy to compare them.

OPI Swiss Collection Fall 2010 Part 1 The cremes

                                                OPI's Swiss collection is coming in Fall 2010

These are the 6 creme's of the collection inspired by Sweden.

The only thing that would have made me more excited about this collection is if it had come with a round trip ticket to Sweden. Feline can I sleep on your couch?
(Explaination: I know the collection is refering to Switzerland but I don't happen to have friends there so I'd like to swap for Sweden or maybe a full European tour...a stop in Slovenia, Norway, Finland, The Netherlands Hi Rozie, The UK and a quick stop in to see Lily in Frace.)

This collection is full of rich fall shades with a bit of funn tossed in.

Color so Hot it Berns- Classic Red creme very slightly pink toned.

I am a red addict so I always get excited over a new red.

I'm Suzi & I'm a Chocoholic- a brown toned red creme

The color is very pretty but as you can see my skin tone makes it less brown toned and more brick red which it is not. So for those who can wear these lovely shades...you're going to love this one!

From a to Zurich is a pink toned wine.

I love these rich colors for fall, though I wear them year round.

Just a Little Rosti at this- a perfect deep wine

More purple than FAtZ and deeper, richer shade.

William Tell me about OPI- a deep plum

This is my favorite of the creme's. Vampy but not blackened and very clearly plum in all light.

Drooooool

Ski Teal we Drop- a dark teal creme

This a sexy deep teal. I think it is easily the best teal creme I've seen in a while.

The formula was OPI's normal fabulous. Ski Teal we Drop was a bit thinner than the rest but not runny.

I will be  back soon with the other half of the collection.

Are you looking forward to Fall or trying to hang on to Summer?

I'm ready for Fall but can we skip Winter?

Dermelect Makeover Review and nearly naked nails

(Picture is from Dermelect website)

I have been using Dermelect Makeover Ridgefiller for about 3 weeks.

 Here is what Dermelect says on their website about this product:

Anti-Aging Base Coat- Dual Concealer and Nail Treatment

 Dermelect Makeover Ridge Filler achieves beautifully natural nails by multitasking to cleverly conceal nail imperfections with a natural pink hue while treating them with protein, vitamins and much needed moisture. The innovative, anti-aging treatment utilizes ProSina, a unique delivery system of protein peptides to strengthen weak nails and make them resistant to splits and breaks. In addition, Pentavitin, a crucial moisture binding agent, acts like a water magnet for your dry, brittle nails and correctly restores the moisture balance resulting in increased flexibility. Two remarkable anti-aging formulas in one innovative treatment will transform your damaged nails into a makeover sensation.

My nails are not weak and I don't have ridges, but my nails are badly stained,

dry and can be brittle.

I did not do a before picture because what I need does not show in pictures. Other than I had hoped this would help reduce or prevent stains. (I did not and I have yet to find that miracle)

Try not to notice the stained yuck

Her is what I have experianced with Dermelect Makeover:

I like the opal pink color to this. People without stains or very minor ones could easily wear this alone.

It dries quickly and has no harsh odor. The brush is nice quality. The formula is a bit thinner than most treatments that I've used which for me is great because it doesn't add extra dry time or make my polish look thick and odd.

After 3 weeks of use I have noticed that my nails are more flexible and I have had no splits along the sides where I normally get tiny hairline splits. So I am impressed and I will continue to use Dermelect Makeover to see just how much it does for my nails long term. I will update you in a few weeks.