Thursday, October 29, 2009

Lauren Luke



Awhile back, I was blessed to purchase the Lauren Luke eyeshadow collection in greens. It is so lovely to use. The shadows go on so smooth and creamy. Her shadow primers go on smooth and hold the color without causing creases in the shadow throughout the day. The colors stay true and long lasting. The blush and lip color are vibrant. The lip colors besides being truly beautiful are the perfect final touch to the looks this collection can create. You are only limited by your imagination. Each kit is a masterpiece. I wish I could get them all. The only complain I would have at all is not with the product. It is with the packaging. The shadow pans have the nasty habit of dropping from their place in the shadow box if held up to show the shadow. As you will see when watching the video.
If you should get or already have this product, enjoy it. Try new looks. Break out of your comfort zone. Let your inner child come out. Think of drawing with crayons or finger painting and just be creative.


Leslie

makeup addict

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Let's catch up.

Last I spoke with you I had done a hasty video on liquif eye shadow collection from too faced cosmetics. I have to tell you I am really loving the shadow. The shades are rich in color. The colors are beautiful! Fun to play with! They can create endless combination's. FUN! Finger paints for faces. Yea! The eye liner that came with it is a clear create your own color of liner out of the shadow kit. Great idea. Right? This dries quickly, needs multiple dips and just doesn't make a bright and lasting color. The color dries sort of "off color". Instead I have been using the bare minerals weather everything liner sealer. It seems to work much better. This product is a solid awesome out of a possible amazing.

I will be back to doing tutorials in a day or two. Life has been living me this week. My apologies. Here in DFW Texas we are having Lovely Autumn rain storms. Our arrid state needs this mousture, so I will not complain. Everything is looking more like it is gearing up for the holidays as we have Halloween candy competing with the Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations in the stores. I guess that makes this time of the year Hallowgivingmass. Right?

I had promised some swatches of the liquif eye shadow. Here you go.



Leslie

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Amazing advances in cosmetic products for both sexes


In today's fast pace, stress driven world, it is important to stay looking young and attractive. This is ever more important for men as it is for women. In days of old, only women wore cosmetics. More and more these days, men are less shy about covering acne or blending uneven skin tone. Just as it is common place to see television personalities wearing makeup, you will now see men walking around unabashedly wearing it in their day to day lives. Unafraid of repercussion for their football watching, beer belching he man male buddies. You see.....they are probably wearing make up too. Wink wink.

There are so many amazing products to chose from. I will mention a few of my favorites. Let's start with erase paste and lemon-aide. These two products can beat down even the toughest of dark circles or redness for the dreaded zit or skin discoloration. Women have been using these secret potions for years. Now men have caught wind of it and want to get rid of their dark circles and blemishes also. Our recently departed Micheal Jackson had been a great friend to eyeliner long before goth became the flavor of the moment. Long before he came along the great male stars of Theatrical theater where wearing their stage makeup out in public. It was not a shocking event.

Now let us all think back. Way way way back. I'll say a word and lets see if you can guess what makeup they wore. Kiss......Yes, that is right. They wore full on face makeup. More like clown garb than "makeup". Next. Egypt.....kohl eyeliner, and body oils. These dudes where the kings of the winged eye look. Romans......These rugged men used chalk to whiten there faces, rouge to make themselves look as though they had a tan, and they used pumice stone to whiten their teeth. PUMICE the original tooth whitener. Yikes!

So, Ladies, if you have a fellow in your life, You may be wanting to hide your makeup bags.

Amazing Advances In Cosmetic products for both sexes.


Russell Brand made makeup part of his trademark.
I Wrote this post early on in my blogging career.  It was one that I had a lot of fun working on and researching.  I've gone through and updated it a little bit and decided to re post it and share it with you.

In today's fast pace, stress driven world, it is important to stay looking young and attractive. This is ever more important for men as it is for women. In days of old, only women wore cosmetics. More and more these days, men are less shy about covering acne or blending uneven skin tone. Just as it is common place to see television personalities wearing makeup, you will now see men walking around unabashedly wearing it in their day to day lives. Unafraid of repercussion for their football watching, beer belching he man male buddies. You see.....they are probably wearing make up too. Wink wink.

Michael Jackson


There are so many amazing products to chose from. I will mention a few of my favorites. Let's start with erase paste and lemon-aide. These two products can beat down even the toughest of dark circles or redness for the dreaded zit or skin discoloration. Women have been using these secret potions for years. Now men have caught wind of it and want to get rid of their dark circles and blemishes also. Our recently departed Micheal Jackson had been a great friend to eyeliner long before goth became the flavor of the moment. Long before he came along the great male stars of Theatrical theater where wearing their stage makeup out in public. It was not a shocking event.

Now let us all think back. Way way way back. I'll say a word and lets see if you can guess what makeup they wore. Kiss......Yes, that is right. They wore full on face makeup. More like clown garb than "makeup".

Next. Egypt.....kohl eyeliner, and body oils. These dudes where the kings of the winged eye look. Romans......These rugged men used chalk to whiten there faces, rouge to make themselves look as though they had a tan, and they used pumice stone to whiten their teeth. PUMICE the original tooth whitener. Yikes!
The Pharaoh





Cosmetics have been worn between both sexes throughout time.  All through history even children have adorned themselves with makeup.  It isn't specific to any one culture or sex. Makeup is Everywhere, and it's a beautiful thing to all people.


So, Ladies, if you have a fellow in your life, You may be wanting to hide your makeup bag.

Take a moment to let me know what you think of missditz-the beautifullife by leaving a comment below.  Thanks.

Leslie




Sunday, October 11, 2009

It has arrived!!!! Liquify!!

Oh I was so happy yesterday when my son brought in the mail. I had received my order from Sephora. This is what was inside. The Too face liquify shadow and eyeliner kit, and the Bliss foaming face wash. I am currently wearing the shadow and have turned into eyeliner. It is such a fun product. In the next few days I will have a photo snapped and put on the site. I've used the Bliss face wash and look forward to a little video report on how I feel about that product. Until then.

PS. Please remember that October is breast cancer awareness month. You don't have to wait for October to take care of your health though. Remember to do breast self check exams every month. If you haven't had a mammogram get one. Take it from me, you are never too young to have cancer. I was diagnosed at the age of 34. So please, take care of your health and check yourself.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Anticipation

Oh my gosh, I just had to share this with you. I knew YOU would understand. I'm waiting on some things from a previous order to sephora. I got the "the remainder of your order has shipped" email. Oh the joy! It is like Christmas. Just to know there will be a package at the door any day now, that I get to rip open. Even though I already know what is inside, it is still exciting to get a gift from myself. Especially since it was sent in a separate shipment.

Tell me, You know what it's like to be excited by a package received, right? I am all a'twitter just waiting for it to arrive. So that you know what we are expecting. It is the too faced liquify shadow collection, and the bliss foaming face wash. I will give those a try and let you know how they check out. It is the shadow I am excited about, Mainly. I just love those bright colors. Ready to break out of my comfort zone a bit this season and play with color. I'll be checking back with you soon.

Leslie

Friday, October 2, 2009

tagging myself

I'm tagging myself with the little things that make me happy. After reading the post about the little things that make Lollipop26 happy. It just made me smile and happy. I think it is so positive to focus on those little things in this current time. So, here are my little things. After you read them, you may consider yourself duly tagged!!



My numero uno is my fella. He has been in my life since I was 13 and I am now 43. Whew, Can you do that math? Dang!



My kids would have to come in a super close second for that number one spot. I have a handsome son and gorgeous daughter. Smart. Look out world. Here they come. I am not showing their pictures as they would hunt me down if I did.

Then there are the cute and the cuddly. We have a herd of dachshunds in our home. They are a favorite. They just love you no matter what.

I take great comfort in the creation of coffee. A day without coffee is like????? Well, I don't know. I've never made it through a whole day.

Shopping, makeup, clothes, hobbies,travel, eating great food. Not necessarily in that order. And of course chocolate.

How about you?