tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81164125416460319422024-03-21T13:28:10.907-07:00I'm the Queen of the ModsA catalog of mixed media. A cacophony of color, fibers, words and of course, interpretive dance.Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-72399045365070881892011-01-05T19:13:00.000-08:002011-01-05T19:13:14.837-08:00I'm baaack with my first food post: Enchiladas!!I know what you're thinking. This is a makeup blog. Well it was until now and let me also correct you in that this is a blog of the stuff that I created. Granted up until now I've only posted makeup looks but that all changes right now! Enchiladas are stuff and I created them. If I decide to not do this consistently at least I will not have abandoned another blog.<br />
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This is my parent's recipe. I could do without the chile con carne and use red (or even green) chile sauce instead but since I cook for them also I do it their way.<br />
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Cheese Enchiladas with Chile con Carne<br />
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13 Corn Tortillas (I use white because I think they are prettier but either is fine)*<br />
1 small to medium tomato (Diced)<br />
1 small onion (Diced)<br />
12 oz Cheese (Colby or Colby/Jack/Cheddar blend)<br />
approx 4 Tbs oil (I use Coconut because it is better for you but vegetable, corn or canola is fine)<br />
Chili Powder<br />
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Yields 1 dozen enchiladas<br />
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Add the oil in a small skillet over medium low (low if using coconut oil to melt, then turn up to medium-low). Add Chile powder to color, I'm honestly not sure how much but if I had to guess around 1 tsp.<br />
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Now add a tortilla. We want to get them soft enough to roll but not so soft they tear. Once the oil is warm enough around 10 seconds on each side should suffice. My mom always flipped them with her hands. I can but I have tongs so I use them. <br />
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Now we assemble. Put a tortilla on a plate flat sprinkle cheese, a bit each of the tomato and onion. (Very exact measurements as you can see). Not too full though, you have to roll it up.<br />
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Now fold about 3/4 of the way and pull back so the filling is tight, then tuck the overlap under. The picture will explain better than I can.<br />
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Add a spoonful or two of the chili to the bottom of the casserole. Spread it around. This seems to help prevent sticking and hardening of the tortillas. Place them in a casserole dish seam side down so they won't flap open. I use pyrex but any is fine.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/TSUuyCaWNnI/AAAAAAAAAI4/0TbvnP8Y7Kg/s1600/DSC02568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/TSUuyCaWNnI/AAAAAAAAAI4/0TbvnP8Y7Kg/s320/DSC02568.JPG" /></a></div>Naked enchiladas ready for their close-up. No shame.<br />
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Add a can of chili, I make a great bowl of chili from scratch but this is not the place for it. Wolf brand works great, vile canned stuff it is. Add the remaining tomatoes, cheese and a handful of onions. I didn't tell you to save some? Well do that, ok? <br />
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Cover with foil and cook for 20-25 minutes at 350 and then uncover and cook for additional 10-15. Eat.<br />
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No plated pics. I need to get the idea of take out of the oven, take a pic and then eat. I usually go straight to eat. The whole standing around and taking pictures seems counter-intuitive.<br />
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*13 tortillas yield one dozen and a raw one for the cook <br />
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They state it is inspired by the ethereal beauty of the towns that border USA and Mexico that they discovered on a road trip to Marfa. <br /><br />The problem:<br /><br />Calling the border town (Juarez in particular, for which one of the nail polishes is named) ethereal could not be more misleading. Juarez is one of, if not the, most violent town(s) in the world. Since 1993 countless women have been raped, tortured and murdered in this so called idyllic town. Most of these women work in the maquiladoras or factories (coincidentally the name of the other polish in this collection is factory) for slave wages. <br /><br /><br />If you want to know more about Juarez:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1966988">An NPR series on CJ</a><br /><a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1171962&ps=rs">Another NPR story</a><br /><br />At the Drive in Made a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wR1MVdDmUA&feature=fvw">video</a> about this very subject, the death toll at the time was 573. That was almost 10 years ago!<br /><br />My take on it all:<br /><br />I don't really see them as racist or ignorant. I feel like they knew what they were doing. They wanted to stir things up and capitalize on the controversy. They did not count on people being as educated as they are. It just seems in opposition to alienate your target audience (women) by taking something that affects them so lightly. It's like a matzo ball company naming their wares the bergen-belsen. No offense to my Jewish friends I know the scale of these crimes are way smaller, however I hope you can see that I am just trying to point out MAC and Rodarte's insensitivity. As someone of Mexican descent I find it a slap in the face that they put some emaciated white girl with black circles around her eyes a mile out as the "face" of their campaign. I mean, if you stuck a flower on her forehead she could be a sugar skull FFS. Estee Lauder does give their companies the freedom to make their own decisions while having the advantage of all the R&D they have spent so much money on. This time they had enough rope to hang themselves although I doubt they will feel anything from this aside from the fleeting PR blemish, especially from a company that is so profitable.<br /><br />MACs response to it all?:<br /><br />"We understand that product names in the M.A.C. Rodarte collection have offended some of our consumers and fans," the company said in a statement. "This was never our intent and we are very sorry. We are listening carefully to the comments posted and are grateful to those of you who have brought your concerns to the forefront of our attention. M.A.C. will give a portion of the proceeds from the M.A.C. Rodarte collection to help those in need in Juarez. We are diligently investigating the best way to do this. Please be assured that we will keep you posted on the details regarding our efforts."<br /><br />This just in MAC has decided to change the names in addition to the 100k donation. You can read more <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/mac-rodarte-changing-product-names-100k-donation">here</a> I guess money (and a name change)CAN fix everything. I think it is good that they are donating the money but they should have done this in the first place if the misery of so many was going to be their spring board. They should have came correct and acknowledged this and not painted a pretty picture (their "inspiration") all the while putting what is really going on (the names of the products) under our faces. I think that MAC may be trying to do the right thing now at least(albeit as damage control, much in the way many prisoners find Jesus in jail). Rodarte on the other hand? Spoiled little rich girls with not a bit of taste in sight.Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-25631092202421584812010-06-19T11:08:00.000-07:002010-06-29T16:57:52.743-07:00Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60 PA+++Sigh I'm sorry for nearly abandoning this blog. I had the best of intentions. I read that's one of the things white people do on stuff white people like. Since I am only half white I decided to only half abandon my blog. At any rate, I finally decided to try this sunscreen. It has been sitting in my cabinet, beckoning to me. I had been using the lancome UV expert with Mexoryl, trying to be good and use it up. It's a good sunscreen in it's own right but not super cosmetically elegant. I must admit here that I am a sunscreen freak. I use it everyday without fail. It's part of my routine. I believe I have found a winner here. This is a great matte sunscreen. I know that alot of people have really preferred the old SPF 55 formula, saying this is greasier. I can only assume the 55 was like rainbows and unicorns dancing on your face because this is pretty good stuff. It does go on a bit oily but it soaked in VERY quickly for me so that was not an issue. I do have an oilier skin particularly during the summer which is very unforgiving in Texas. I wish it had a higher PPD rating (the measure of UVA/Anti-aging protection for you non-sunscreen geeks) but other than that it's dreamy! I love how lightweight it is. I find the smell pleasant. Just be aware you do have to shake it well or else you will end up with a handful of oil. I noticed it was all oil coming up when I squeezed that bottle to smell it. (everyone does that right?) This is my first time around with it so I cannot speak to breakouts but will certainly update if need be. It doesn't however seem to cause any irritation, although I am not typically sensitive so did not anticipate any.<br /><br />Note: After talking to my friend who works at Lancome the UV expert will be replaced with a new Bienfait liquid sunscreen. To compete with Shiseido I assume. It will no longer contain Mexoryl so my concern is that it will not maintain the same level of UVA protection. I don't know why they took out the mexoryl after going to the trouble to have it patented. Not so cosmetically elegant? Flipper babies? If anyone knows please tell me.Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-60755738480345720302010-03-23T21:42:00.000-07:002010-03-23T21:56:42.162-07:00Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal SwatchesI realize EL does not typically get alot of love so I had to share how amazing these lippies are. I know they are old news but I couldn't find any swatches online so I figured I could make some myself. They remind me a bit of the MAC glaze formula but feel a but glossier. They are not opaque but seem to be buildable. Without further ado here are a few swatches of the Pure Color Crystal lipsticks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S6mabZ6tLqI/AAAAAAAAAH8/APSUvRR0jCc/s1600-h/CIMG0017.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S6mabZ6tLqI/AAAAAAAAAH8/APSUvRR0jCc/s320/CIMG0017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452058619512958626" /></a><br /><br />Starting from the bottom row<br /><br />Rose Tea for reference (it is a pure color but not the crystal formula), Crystal Rose, Crystal Coral and Ripe Papaya. Top Row: Crystal Nude and Red Apple<br /><br />The winners well they are all winners but the coral is a bit to orange for me. I love Bois de Rose in the regular collection so the crystal rose is a must for me. Ripe Papaya seems very unique and Red Apple seems the perfect amount of depth for a day that you don't want to do over the top vampy. All in all a great formula. I hope to swatch the rest soon.Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-82150841817714875522010-03-11T20:16:00.001-08:002010-03-11T20:16:56.841-08:00Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland book of ShadowsWith the exception of a few glitter bombs this is a great set and deal. I missed out on BoS II and have regretted it ever since. I had the chance to redeem myself with AiW. I had to go to school (for work) at the nearest mall with a sephora right when this came out and I figured I would stop in and ask after school. They had not put them out yet but did have them in. I was the first one to buy from that store. Glad I did as they sold out in 2 days! Yikes! Well I have my new toy and played with it quite a few times already. They shadows are pigmented as typical of UD and go on very buttery if you sweep or pat on. I prefer to pack on the glitter bombs using a wet application to avoid gratuitous fallout. The 24/7s are great, although I find them to be a but smudgy on me but I know they work great on many people YMMV. The UDPP is a must have of mine and I don't wear shadow without it. I'm taking the first train to crease junction otherwise. I really like the variety of colors here but would have loved to see more out there colors and less neutrals.<br />Just a caveat: This palette does include many colors that we have already seen in other palettes and singles. If you already own a ton of UD shadows you may not want this.Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-70427970914782249162010-03-09T20:35:00.001-08:002010-03-09T20:35:57.431-08:00MUFE Mat Velvet Revew(Note: I will be adding pictures soon)<br /><br />This is the matte, smooth, full coverage foundation that I have been looking for. I found it to keep me pretty matte with minimum touch-ups. It did melt a little on the first mildly warm and humid spring day here in Texas. It made me look vaguely like an aging drag queen but after a powder touch up all was well. I'm now searching for a primer that compliments this and prolongs the matte finish as well as a good stippling/buffing brush for application. I got around 5 hours on the above mentioned day. I did find that quite a bit rubbed off on my phone so I need a setting powder. It did not dry me out but few things can when it starts getting the least bit humid. I think I would prefer a pump bottle but that would probably jack up the price so I'm good. What do you think?Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-50886338393722837132010-02-21T21:18:00.000-08:002010-02-21T21:51:53.548-08:00I'm a Street walking cheetah with a heart full of NapalmI'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb<br /><br />What a strange Sunday off. I was up at 10 and made the 11:45 matinee to see shutter island (good movie). It's just hyper bizarre me being up and around that early on a day off unless I have an appointment or some such nonsense. <br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3zUdn0zXchVypLXorua5Hw?authkey=Gv1sRgCKmqzcv8gvSLhgE&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4IYGjewAxI/AAAAAAAAAHE/JjimTg7ARto/s400/DSC02381.JPG" /></a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Products Used:<br />Face:<br />MUFE Mat Velvet in 30<br />Mac Mineralize Blush in Grand Duo<br />Origins Multigrain in Light Medium to set<br /><br /><br />EYES:<br />From the AIW Palette Drink Me Eat Me (Sin)on lid, Mad Hatter (Twice Baked)in crease, Midnight Tea Party (Midnight Cowboy Rides Again)above crease and White Rabbit (Polyester Bride) for a highlight<br />UDPP<br />Clinique Cocoa shimmer for upper lid and EL LE Bronze Goddess on lower waterline<br />EL Projectionist Mascara<br /><br />Lips: Clinique in Blushing Nude<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/D_V7BtWXOLCU54aFIXG64g?authkey=Gv1sRgCKmqzcv8gvSLhgE&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4IYHgF_KFI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/Mxov2U8lKvc/s288/221closed.jpg" /></a></td></table><br /><br />What a lame look, I'm almost ashamed to post it. Almost.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1bMeUaTrBjUTfUDk2_0lkg?authkey=Gv1sRgCKmqzcv8gvSLhgE&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYSJ5dfFg6Nj_Hs2A-jfoVAC_dDovJjcde9oOLIDa5Szd9A94TI_zRImo8dxjyEe5UvDTmTe_CLP4TPmHx2fI8VwB93LIZqSQdX1zUnwdoa2Je7_j09VC9Gx8qQe5u0YphibyliHYfVeg/s400/DSC02373.JPG" /></a></td></tr></table><br />I'm trying to teach Cooper to dance. He is not interested unless it is the hustle.<br /><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/G88cP5HAJahWOiXvruTo4A?authkey=Gv1sRgCKmqzcv8gvSLhgE&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoFyi7AdhV8wfA1hrRZ6aGr0RvRBwqqP3dMDa7Z2oesDmJLT_eNz7n18UrIdo_mFPhZTI-z9MgybA4x6uhIaXVX8x_UlLwnliYcCGsfhyphenhyphen9v-JgzwTuSLVzsRSxo-jXHVBIPoO8bJotWaO/s400/DSC02380.JPG" /></a></td></tr></table><br />The camera loves fawkes almost as much as fawkes loves the camera...<br /><br />Maybe tomorrow will bring a better face!Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-65863245049325167812010-02-20T20:20:00.000-08:002010-02-20T20:46:17.736-08:00When routine bites hard, and ambitions are lowI wanted to do something that would convey how I feel about the upcoming year and my emotions that go with it. I feel I've been letting the grass grow beneath my feet. Letting routine bite hard. I'm ready to change it up. I've decided to do more volunteer work and focus on my art, photography, fibercraft and possible musical collaboration with my husband. I passed up more hours at work and am glad that I am able to do so. This comes in addition to my new re-commitment to a solid exercise routine, reading a book a week minimum and my current volunteer work with the Master Gardeners and of course work (both employment and house). My goal is to make the world a more beautiful, peaceful and educated place. So I feel absolutely electric after this epiphany!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C38NOclSI/AAAAAAAAAFE/e5crRG1Lt2g/s1600-h/DSC02350.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C38NOclSI/AAAAAAAAAFE/e5crRG1Lt2g/s320/DSC02350.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440550594833847586" /></a><br />Coming at ya like a pocketfull of loose change!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C4SC7nseI/AAAAAAAAAFM/5Ol6ZC8eeJ8/s1600-h/DSC02358.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C4SC7nseI/AAAAAAAAAFM/5Ol6ZC8eeJ8/s320/DSC02358.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440550970027651554" /></a><br />I'm preparing to eat your face little dog!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C4dIFaDVI/AAAAAAAAAFU/4b5jc6A1N8Y/s1600-h/220closed.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C4dIFaDVI/AAAAAAAAAFU/4b5jc6A1N8Y/s320/220closed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440551160389438802" /></a><br /><br />Products Used:<br />Face:<br />MUFE Mat Velvet in 30<br />Smashbox Blush in Dolce Vita<br />Origins Multigrain in Light Medium to set<br /><br /><br />EYES:<br />Mac Pigment in Fuschia<br />Fyrinnae in 1.22 Gigawatts<br />EL shadow in Nautical Matte (Crease)<br />UDPP<br />Smashbox Liner Creme (don't care for this, I find it too waxy BUT I feel obligated to use it)<br />EL Projectionist Mascara<br /><br />Lips: Lancome Lip Gloss in Iridescent<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C4su_HMUI/AAAAAAAAAFc/_4pzFWPhwmE/s1600-h/220open.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C4su_HMUI/AAAAAAAAAFc/_4pzFWPhwmE/s320/220open.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440551428530057538" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C48i6uQqI/AAAAAAAAAFk/mfxapx35ZPA/s1600-h/DSC02349.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4C48i6uQqI/AAAAAAAAAFk/mfxapx35ZPA/s320/DSC02349.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440551700168327842" /></a><br />My new performance art gig as a human blow up doll.Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-21937047795413885762010-02-20T20:06:00.000-08:002010-02-20T20:14:05.455-08:00Coolest Tea Infuser EverBeing an avid tea drinker a infuser is a must have. My inginuiTea from <a href="http://www.adagio.com/teaware/ingenuiTEA_teapot.html?SID=2d8cc3aee369d25ddd078aab0143de11">Adagio Teas</a> is absolute aces. I have however found something I love due to sheer overwhelming moxie.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4Cyi8CVcII/AAAAAAAAAE8/DEaIE0Iu3NU/s1600-h/3179_ot264b_600.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S4Cyi8CVcII/AAAAAAAAAE8/DEaIE0Iu3NU/s320/3179_ot264b_600.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440544663164776578" /></a><br /><br />Ah Yes, the yellow tea submarine. <a href="http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_142_tea-sub---yellow-submarine-for-your-tea.html">TeaSub</a>, you shall be mine. I will brew a tasty earl grey within your yellow hull.Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-78546617275060954732010-02-18T17:26:00.000-08:002010-02-18T17:37:20.029-08:00She talks in stereoThe sunshine had me thinking of Monet's water lilies so I decided to try my hand at a water color inspired. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S33pZeOfo0I/AAAAAAAAAEs/UJ3Xh3nDEew/s1600-h/DSC02337.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S33pZeOfo0I/AAAAAAAAAEs/UJ3Xh3nDEew/s320/DSC02337.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439760548753285954" /></a><br /><br />Products Used:<br />Face:<br />MUFE Mat Velvet in 30 <br />Nars Blush in Deep Throat<br />Origins Multigrain in Light Medium to set<br /><br /><br />EYES:<br />Cargo Tahiti Palette<br />UDPP<br />Lancome Laque Liner<br />EL Sumptuous Mascara<br /><br />Lips: Estee Lauder Starlet Rose Lip Sheen<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S33qadPnJLI/AAAAAAAAAE0/wf6Ipu1PqPs/s1600-h/218open.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 249px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S33qadPnJLI/AAAAAAAAAE0/wf6Ipu1PqPs/s320/218open.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439761665181033650" /></a><br /><br />I really like this cargo palette and at 1/2 off it was a steal. Really nicely pigmented and buttery. they are a bit soft but with a good brush it's not too much of a problem. I prefer that to chalkiness any day of the week.<br /><br />Let me know if there are any questions!!Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-41794078445806430162010-02-17T19:38:00.000-08:002010-02-20T20:19:47.724-08:00Wake me up before you go go!I knew my makeup would be a mess when I got home after spinning so I decided to take it before I walked out the door.<br /><br />Here we have a fab robe!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3zBA5FDSRI/AAAAAAAAAEc/uOPCA6qBIH4/s1600-h/DSC02326.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3zBA5FDSRI/AAAAAAAAAEc/uOPCA6qBIH4/s320/DSC02326.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439434671022885138" /></a>'<br /><br />Ok I'm so glad my huge melon decided to cover up the dead rosemary in my window that I could not seem to root for some reason. I really need to get that in the compost bin...<br /><br />Products Used:<br />Face:<br />MUFE Mat Velvet in 30 (Love this beyond words, possibly HG)<br />Lancome Blush in Shimmer Mocha Havana<br />Origins Multigrain in Light Medium to set<br /><br /><br />EYES:<br />Lancome Sun Sea Sand Palette<br />UDPP<br />Lancome Laque Liner<br /><br />Lips:Estee Lauder Tiramsu<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3zCvJXGJEI/AAAAAAAAAEk/jyOMYCPdWUg/s1600-h/217close.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3zCvJXGJEI/AAAAAAAAAEk/jyOMYCPdWUg/s320/217close.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439436565179147330" /></a><br /><br />I'm trying to get my photo editing sorted so that these wont be so blurry, please bear with me.<br /><br />I never use a primer on my face. I use a serum (sometimes), moisturizer and a decent PPD sunblock. I can't help but think if I add primer to the equation that you may well be able to take a cross section of my face much as you would count the rings on a mature oak. <br /><br />I can't stress how important a photostable sunblock is if you want your skin to stay youthful. I don't leave the house without it. I currently use Lancome with Mexoryl. It is a good PPD but a little pasty for me. When I run out i will be switching to Shiseido Lotion. It has a lower PPD but gets rave reviews and many say it eliminates the need for a primer. I'm game.Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-49688755949126547922010-02-14T20:19:00.000-08:002010-02-20T20:18:41.709-08:00You're a prima ballerina on spring afternoonHappy Valentines day!!<br /><br />I did a cut crease today. I love them and Valentine's day is all about amour, non?<br /><br />Today's FOTD is a bit tired. I didn't have time to take pics until later in the day. I'm creasing up a bit so hence no closed eye pics...<br /><br /><br />Products Used:<br />Face:<br />Revlon Photoready in Shell<br />Clinique Blush in Smoldering Plum<br />Origins Multigrain in Light Medium to set<br /><br /><br />EYES:<br />UD AIW (Yeah, I know I'm on a tear on this one)- Absolem (Homegrown) on lid, Cut Crease with Mad Hatter (Twice Baked) and Sheered out the crease with Mushroom<br />UDPP<br />Lancome Laque Liner<br />EL Projectionist mascara in black<br />UD 24/7 e/l in Zero in Waterline and Flipside under eye<br /><br />Lips:<br />Clinique Blushing Nude<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3jQEWmlp5I/AAAAAAAAAEE/_nEG8ar3sHQ/s1600-h/DSC02318.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3jQEWmlp5I/AAAAAAAAAEE/_nEG8ar3sHQ/s320/DSC02318.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438325323255359378" /></a><br /><br />I choose my pictures based on if they make me laugh, obviously not on if they make me look cool<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KfVYaU_F9Rtwb27pb4E6e_LLlDg1ma788yNK12CF20vcPqKh1neJCTucYJ0u4QmUyLBESSjVliJjDudWuCWCXVCh1nc4D6mpnaWqzApH5_1UCC3AV-KzBUBpo9W8cqrVWXmqTZjaVDuv/s1600-h/DSC02324.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KfVYaU_F9Rtwb27pb4E6e_LLlDg1ma788yNK12CF20vcPqKh1neJCTucYJ0u4QmUyLBESSjVliJjDudWuCWCXVCh1nc4D6mpnaWqzApH5_1UCC3AV-KzBUBpo9W8cqrVWXmqTZjaVDuv/s320/DSC02324.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438326450392641778" /></a><br /><br />Eye close up:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3jRZKATX1I/AAAAAAAAAEU/OEzD_qGow7Y/s1600-h/close214.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 252px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3jRZKATX1I/AAAAAAAAAEU/OEzD_qGow7Y/s320/close214.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438326780162432850" /></a>Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-33912121261715048092010-02-13T17:47:00.000-08:002010-02-13T18:00:06.770-08:00I'll call you 'jaguar,' if I may be so bold...Quick and dirty and out the door.<br /><br />The snow is melting. The streets, full of slush.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2qo00IT4jFO8pCx9IiCY-TryxytBTAJ-JrY_2DiXZDTTcae3AOj8uS5tqvVmUC9yTgoN5RjXvJKTZ-XXE6gmcDqSRqtY3XxETgxacefKIU5GkJCCuH555GivIeycC6kkSpQ8I65B_vIV/s1600-h/DSC02308.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2qo00IT4jFO8pCx9IiCY-TryxytBTAJ-JrY_2DiXZDTTcae3AOj8uS5tqvVmUC9yTgoN5RjXvJKTZ-XXE6gmcDqSRqtY3XxETgxacefKIU5GkJCCuH555GivIeycC6kkSpQ8I65B_vIV/s320/DSC02308.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437912738801898386" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3dZFT3-lAI/AAAAAAAAAD8/nIyE3LTKgR8/s1600-h/DSC02311.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3dZFT3-lAI/AAAAAAAAAD8/nIyE3LTKgR8/s320/DSC02311.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437913022842442754" /></a><br /><br /><br />“Kiss and make up--but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss.” - Mae WestBananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116412541646031942.post-55892153366582933522010-02-12T14:08:00.000-08:002010-02-12T16:31:25.445-08:00Palace of the BrineIn a place they say is dead<br />in the lake that's like an ocean<br />I count about a billion head...<br /><br />Today brings another snowy lazy day. What better to do than ham it up with a dog that looks like sausage.<br /><br />Today's eyes are from the Fascinating Ruby: Smokey palette. Lauder projectionist Mascara. No lips, its my lazy day.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3XlWY33z8I/AAAAAAAAADQ/5MXLi1O_zHU/s1600-h/eyes.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 111px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qnGbeYQ37ZA/S3XlWY33z8I/AAAAAAAAADQ/5MXLi1O_zHU/s320/eyes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437504297916420034" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Today's dog is from the dachshund collection<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBs0Ncp2ab5LahQ6VYdPOQ-SGdDtd0R6M_1VXPjD56DUXA_ToY0WzkYM0LbbS9pOxk2abqSs-_2nBEWkoR_h80vkJvDeLjm6DALpgkH5I81rzcegy4afCMa_E_OKdoyWmmPWIOJwU789FN/s1600-h/21050_1314382293191_1039682719_30963583_5733822_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBs0Ncp2ab5LahQ6VYdPOQ-SGdDtd0R6M_1VXPjD56DUXA_ToY0WzkYM0LbbS9pOxk2abqSs-_2nBEWkoR_h80vkJvDeLjm6DALpgkH5I81rzcegy4afCMa_E_OKdoyWmmPWIOJwU789FN/s320/21050_1314382293191_1039682719_30963583_5733822_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437506013737103010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivz1PNqoMERobmsGcGvzzptP10HhRA2WX_Lefj50L2-CPWZLb0Y8W_CaK269IXVgTtH5gC_wQsdaGSnOMV4LKRrCJogEsRifQDS8JlkTWCj_hs3156RzvRGbwuKmnadDr37qgg4Loi2mjh/s1600-h/21050_1314382333192_1039682719_30963584_943262_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivz1PNqoMERobmsGcGvzzptP10HhRA2WX_Lefj50L2-CPWZLb0Y8W_CaK269IXVgTtH5gC_wQsdaGSnOMV4LKRrCJogEsRifQDS8JlkTWCj_hs3156RzvRGbwuKmnadDr37qgg4Loi2mjh/s320/21050_1314382333192_1039682719_30963584_943262_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437506297542080514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="body">The makeup is simply an extension<a id="KonaLink0" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/makeup_4.html#"><span style="color: rgb(0, 100, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: static;color:#006400;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 100, 0) ! important; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.3333px; position: relative;"></span></span></a> of the personality and colors, clothing, makeup all express something.</span><br /><span class="bodybold"> <a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/g/genesimmon179268.html">Gene Simmons</a> </span>Bananarchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06571095451724901221noreply@blogger.com0