Monthly Archives: May 2012

Sophisticated Smoky Eye Look

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Phyrra

I did a step by step picture tutorial today! See how to get this Sophisticated Smoky Eye Look at FutureDerm. I wanted to share the look with you. I used grey as the primary color for this look because I feel it works really well with my eye color.

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Dandy Lion with Pistols

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Phyrra

Wednesday I went to an SEO Meetup. I had a wonderful time and mingled with some people that I greatly admire, as well a learned a lot. I wanted to accentuate my eyes, so I chose to use Tarina Tarantino Dandy Lion for my lid and used Urban Decay Pistols and Cobra for my crease.

Posted in Brands, Makeup, Uncategorized | Tagged FOTD, Green Look, Tarina Tarantino, Urban Decay | 18 Comments

Dorian and Dahl Book Blend My Great Sin Review

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Phyrra

Recently I had the opportunity to try out Dorian and Dahl custom blended perfumes. Today I’ve got the Book Blend My Great Sin to review. A small reminder that scents are subjective. I tend to like fruity, exotic florals, amber and vanilla. Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Fractionated Coconut Oil), Jojoba Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, … read more

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Cult Nails Nevermore, Hypnotize Me and the Hungry Asian Sea Creature

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Phyrra

This is my new favorite mani! I started with one coat of Cult Nails Nevermore, which is truly a one coat black. I then added one coat of Cult Nails Hypnotize Me to all of my fingers except the ring finger. I added one coat of The Hungry Asian Sea Creature to my ring finger. … read more

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Illamasqua Skin Base in Au

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Phyrra

Recently I participated in the Illamasqua Lust Have Event on Twitter. I tweeted that I was lusting after Skin Base in Au and Burst eyeshadow. Illamasqua contacted me and said I’d won the Skinbase in Au.

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Tidbits – Anxiety

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Phyrra

I’ve been asked about my anxiety a lot. I have social anxiety. It’s gotten worse as I’ve gotten older. In short, it sucks. There are different ways to treat aspects of it. I’ve done therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, I’ve taken medication… you name it and I’ve probably explored the option. Credit What I’ve found most … read more

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LA Girl Blissful Blackberry

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Phyrra

I put a coat of LA Girl Blissful Blackberry on top of Wet n Wild Through theGrapevine and Bettina Flip Flops It’s so cute! Blissful Blackberry is another polish from the Beauty Bloggers of Central Florida May Meetup. I definitely love it! Product sent for consideration. All opinions are my own.

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Boscia Super-Cool De-Puffing Eye Balm Review

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Phyrra

This is a guest review written by my friend Kelly, aka WhimsyBeading. I recently purchased the Boscia Super Cool De-Puffing Eye Balm after seeing it advertised in a “new arrivals” email from Sephora. It’s currently a Sephora exclusive product, which doesn’t bother me much, since I don’t need much of an excuse to visit my … read more