Deeply Superficial

Oh Clarins, I love you so.

2009-11-17T04:41:00.004+10:00

Clarins Instant Smooth primer stuff has long been a favorite of mine for making my skin look airbrushed and keeping my foundation on longer. I was tickled to death when they made a foundation out of the magic stuff- AND included a shade that matches me! (I use shade 00, and I'm a bit lighter than MAC NC15, for reference). This stuff is beautiful- covers up my pores, gives me a perfect canvas for

Autumn Colors FOTD

2009-11-14T03:26:00.002+10:00

So I'm home sick with the flu (regular, not swine) and I'm really tired of looking at the zombie in the mirror. I finally decided that I might as well play with makeup, and decided to have fun with pigments that I haven't used in forever! I never use my pigments, out of sheer laziness, but I need to start again.I really love these colors! Eyes: MAC Gold Mode and Old Gold pigments, Sephora

A little more self-indulgent than normal, this being my blog and all.

2009-11-13T14:33:00.007+10:00

So in 8th grade, I had art class for my final class of the day. I liked it because I was in it with my buddy Andy, and we could goof around and do what we wanted. Until we got assigned seating. I still had Andy beside me (thank goodness our last names were close together), but another girl joined our table. A girl I feared. A girl who was two years older (ok, like everyone else, but she was just.

Fashion is Deadly.

2009-11-13T14:11:00.010+10:00

I'm reasonably sure I've committed several deadly sins by all my lusting and coveting and gluttony over the pretties. And the shoes at the top? WILL. BE. MINE. SOON. For seriously. I signed a contract saying I wouldn't buy clothes or makeup. NOTHING ABOUT SHOES. NOTHING COMES BETWEEN ME AND MY SHOES.

NOT. FAIR.

2009-11-13T10:41:00.003+10:00

For crying out loud, ModCloth, I'm on a freaking no-buy! WHY would you put this on your website to torment me?/spoken in a very Mike Myers/Austin Powers/Fat Bastard voice:"GET IN MAH CLOSET!!!"

Permanent Beauty (And Happy Veteran's Day)

2009-11-12T11:16:00.004+10:00

On my right shoulder is a blue star. It contains the initials of the two best men I've ever known- my Grandpa and Papaw. Grandpa was a Navy man; Papaw was career Air Force. Happy Veteran's Day to both of them- even though I don't get to say it to them in person, I'm certain they're in heaven, hopefully entertaining each other with the stories they loved to tell. My right shoulder bears the

Thanks!!!

2009-11-10T02:46:00.002+10:00

I just want to thank everyone for the emails, texts, etc regarding my Frodo cat. He is at home now- one side is shaved, with a drain running from his spine to his belly. That will come out Friday. He's eating like a horse, and constantly demanding attention and belly rubs. I am so so so grateful for God's provision, for the excellent vets, and for the kindness of my friends. This kittyboy is one

A few outfits of the week...

2009-11-06T08:02:00.002+10:00

I <3 Ronson dress, and the beloved $30 MbyMJ flatsThe Badgley Mischka dress stays! And Arwen the Idiot Savant likes it!I dressed up in fall colors. And my lovely friend Andrea took my picture outside of work. See? I work in the wilderness. There are probably freaking bears out here.I bought this gorgeous sweater from the fabulous Sara over at Confessions of a Serial Thrifter.I like it with the

GRRRR

2009-11-05T05:18:00.003+10:00

Yeah, yeah, I know. Life is not fair. I get it, ok? But IT SHOULD BE FAIR AND GOOD FOR FRODO. Baby boy is having surgery on his side on Friday. He's in a E-ring collar right now because he won't leave the infected site alone. This has been a learning experience for both of us- he really hates not being totally self-sufficient. And he's definitely trying, and if he occasionally falls off the bed

Please pray

2009-11-04T02:05:00.003+10:00

If you read my blog, please pray for my kitty. He has a bad infection. Frodo is my baby boy, and I'm a wreck today worrying about him. Whether you pray, send good vibes, think good thoughts- whatever- please do it for Frodo. We couldn't get into the vet till 4, and it's scary. I wish I could have brought him to the office with me, just to keep an eye on him. He has been ill before, and he is FIV

Words words words

2009-11-03T06:40:00.002+10:00

As I professed here before, I'm not a very good Christian. I make really stupid decisions. I'm a jerk. I call people idiots like Dwight Schrutex3. I do a whole lot worse than that.But I just want so badly to be the person God made me to be. Not this warped and addled version I've twisted it into. I want to be a real Christ-follower who will do everything rough thing the Scripture tells me to do

An Outfit of the Day and another Red Lip Review!

2009-10-31T13:13:00.005+10:00

Yep, I've officially succumbed to my annual November flu extravaganza. And as usual, it picked the perfect time, since this is the opening weekend of the play I'm in. I've done the last two performances drugged to the gills and running at least a 100 degree fever. Go away, bad germs! Here's the last real outfit I wore, before I switched to sweats or a costume. Dana Buchman shift from Kohls,

Outfit of the Day

2009-10-29T01:25:00.003+10:00

Kinda dull- JCrew crops, Gap tank, Express sweater. I know the cropped pants/tall boots thing is "over", but I like the equestrian feel of these pants with the boots.Darling birdcage necklace I picked up at a trade show when I was in Chicago. There were a few cheap chic gems to pick up among all the designer knockoff trash!

Review- free sample of Smashbox DNA Mascara

2009-10-28T23:40:00.004+10:00

I got this in one of Nordstrom's fun beauty GWPs a little while ago, and needed a travel mascara last week. I was tired of my Clinique samples, so I tossed this in my bag. Hmmm...in short, not my favorite.Here's the fat and uneven little brush:Naked lashes!Lashes with Smashbox DNA- after extensive combing. This stuff CLUMPS like crazy. It also makes my eyes burn and run a little at first. My

At least they're pretty, right?

2009-10-28T02:38:00.003+10:00

Courtesy of Sociological Images

. . . she was not accustomed to taste the joys of solitude except in company . . .

2009-10-28T00:21:00.002+10:00

Have I mentioned before that I adore Edith Wharton? The House of Mirth in particular is a great favorite of mine. Which is why this darling blouse on ModCloth caught my eye this morning.Yes, dear readers, it's actually called the Lily Bart Blouse. The delicate black lace and the petal pink....oh, it's so me I can practically see my face reflected in it. Oy to the price tag, however. I'll just

Holy Schmoley

2009-10-27T13:55:00.003+10:00

It has been one HECK of a good swap day!! Yes, I swap for makeup. It's fun. It's easy to sanitize. And you get pretty packages in the mail :)Below are some lovelies I am much more excited about in person than I was when I arranged the swap. First, Revlon Shiny Sheers in Sheer Mauvey Star- I think this is discontinued, right? It's so pretty, it must be. It's how the lipstick gnomes work. It's the

A Survey

2009-10-27T03:30:00.003+10:00

Here's a fun survey from The Beauty Look Book- if you read my blog, fill it out and stick it in the comments, or put it on your blog and let me know so I can read it!!1) Tell me one interesting non-beauty related thing about yourself.I'm a voracious reader of ANYTHING- nonfiction, essays, junk novels, heavy classic works- you name it, I'll devour it. My favorite author is Edith Wharton, and I'm

How I Became a Red Lipstick Woman

2009-10-26T07:04:00.003+10:00

Growing up in theater, I had always seen red lipstick as another piece of the essential stage face- and there was no way I would wear my Max Factor pancake in Tan 2 out in public, so why would I wear the lipstick that went with it?Now, some of this has to be chalked up to spending my teens in the 1990s- Kate Moss wasn't exactly wearing red lips in her Calvin Klein ads, and Bobbi Brown didn't have

Things that make me happy

2009-10-21T09:49:00.002+10:00

I got to go to sleep next to a pile of snoozing, purring kitties Saturday night. HAPPY!!! And the beautiful Keiko shared a cool contest on her blog- you can enter this here.Now, I know, it's sponsored by JC Penney. I hate that store. I thought I hated that store. It's always hot and crowded and all the clothes are ugly. Welll...I kinda went there after my nap on Saturday, and found some cute

The Black Dresses- Which Sells, Which Stays?

2009-10-21T09:35:00.004+10:00

Okay, the two Little Black Dresses (LBDs) in question- #1- Badgley Mischka- Okay, I have to admit, I think this one is my personal favorite. I love the neckline, I think the length is perfect, and the fabric has such a nice weight to it, without being too heavy for summer. Unfortunately, it appears that I have lost some weight since trying this on (thank you Strattera!). I'd need to take it in a

Don't say I never did anything for ya...

2009-10-20T00:45:00.003+10:00

Oh yes, it is SEPHORA FRIENDS AND FAMILY TIME!!!! Use the code FF2009 at checkout and you will receive 20% off your order. Free shipping with an order over $50- and seriously, with this discount, can you really spend LESS than that?Tell me what you're getting in the comments!I ordered (I was being very good, btw)Gucci Flora perfumeStila Kitten smudgepotSephora Gigantor Lip Sampler thingy (I dunno

Dilemma!!

2009-10-17T07:52:00.001+10:00

Ok, I have this really pretty black jersey Theory cocktail dress- sleeveless, bias cut, so gorgeous. But I also have this Badgely Mischka cocktail dress cut almost the same, except the neckline is more geometic, and it's made out of a thin black brocade instead of jersey. I wear the Badgely more- actually, I've never worn the Theory. I've tried it on a lot, and always changed my mind. So sell the

The Red Lip Trial and Error of 2009...part one

2009-10-16T12:41:00.008+10:00

Ok, so instead of going to bed like a responsible adult, I decided to take some lip swatch pictures of a few of the red lip products I've purchased recently. Oh yeah, but end up forgetting to wear, because I'm a drone in the morning and leave my lipstick on the vanity table and end up wear Black Cherry Vanilla Lipsmacker throughout the day. Anyway... This is from Hard Candy's new Walmart line (I

The Fashion-Blogger Blues

2009-10-14T10:12:00.004+10:00

So, I have a wardrobe full of pretty cool clothes. I have a great collection of shoes, including my much-drooled upon Loubs and my mini-cache of red pumps. I have fun accessories, many of which were my grandmother's, and I love them to death. But I have a fashion issue. I like to sleep. More than I like to get dressed. And I really, really like to be comfortable. I do try to get around the "what