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Lady Gaga Applause Inspired

Who hasn't been inspired by Lady Gaga, though critics love to compare her to Madonna

she is an ingenue all her own. To be quite frank I think her talent and stardom

has surpassed her predecessor.

Products used:

Eyes

NYX Eyeshadow Base WHITE, Spectrum Cosmetics Mineral Shadow AZZURRO,

BH Cosmetics 120 Palette 1st Edtn, Cover Girl Liquiline

Face

MUFE Camouflage Palette N4, BH Cosmetics Liquid Foundation DEEP ESPRESSO,

Laura Mercier Translucent Powder, Kiss Natural Finish Loose Powder DEEP,

Sleek Makeup Contour Kit DARK, Guerlain Terracotta Bronzer EBONY

Lips
NYX Matte Lipstick INDIE FLICK, NYX Lip Pencil ORANGE, Gloss

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❤ "Lady Gaga Applause Inspired" was Posted On: Friday, September 13, 2013 @9/13/2013 04:49:00 PM | 0 lovely comments ✿

Summer Faves

During the summer, you'll be hard pressed to find me in any semblance of makeup in South Florida; it's just too hot for it. But there are days when a girl wants to get dolled up [some] and these are my typical facial product choices.

Iman stick foundation in Earth 7 offers a light, powder finish for under my eyes, since I opt out of using concealer, which can be oily, thus producing more sweat.

I love this bronzer and pretty much wear it all year round. CoverGirl Queen Collection mineral bronzer in "Ebony"

This "little pink tin" was gifted to me by a good friend, Matzvi, and it's the perfect lip balm.

I use MAC's MSF in "Deep/Dark" all over the face just to help with blotting out oil.

THE most important summer item on my list however is bug repellant. It's so hot and humid here that the mosquitos and bugs are in full force. So on days in the back yard or at the park, these sprays and cream are a MUST.

Repel Natural and Off! Botanical (both are deet free) but I use sprays with deet on forest-like park days.

And finally, the only fragrance I use is this light, floral perfume "rose the one"

It is so fresh and unoffensive [imo] and perfect for summer days.

Thanks for reading and sharing my summer must-haves,

You make it a great day.

Emmy

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❤ "Summer Faves" was Posted On: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 @7/03/2013 11:02:00 AM | 0 lovely comments ✿

Beauty From the Earth

Mineral pigments/shadows are one of the best ways to get amazing pops of color onto the lid. They are highly pigmented and offer some really beautiful shades. A company providing this is Beauty from the Earth. I love their earth tones and neutral shades. They have bsolutely gorgeous color payoff and shimmer.

I opted to sample their products a few years ago and trust me, they last a while (as you can see). Below I have some swatches with them stand-alone as well as on a primer. These minerals are wonderful for women of color and all skin types.
The colors are in the order of the sample bag images. The top row is without base, the bottom row has Too Faced Shadow Insurance.