Notoriously Morbid Lost in the Lodge Collection - Swatches and Review

My favorite indie company, Notoriously Morbid, is at it again!  They've recently released a collection based on the TV show Twin Peaks.  The collection is called Lost in the Lodge and contains six shades.  A full-size jar of a shade was given to us as a Free Day Friday gift so I took that opportunity to order the others (as well as a few other shades I've wanted to try).  This was actually several orders combined into one so that's why it seems like a lot..

Another cute personalized note :)  The crypt that Carrie is referencing to is NM's Facebook fanpage called "Notoriously Morbid's Customer Crypt" - I love talking to people there; they are all friendly and awesome.

ELF Haul!

It's been such a long time since I've made an ELF order!  If you didn't read my blog in the early stages, I bought from ELF Cosmetics so much.  I only stopped because I discovered the greatness that is indie companies.  However, I was running out of some products and needed some new brushes, so here goes my haul :)

Yay brushes :D

Notoriously Morbid Free Friday - Sneak Peek at Valentine's Collection

So if you guys didn't know, my New Year's resolution was actually to go on a no-buy.  That was completely broken by Notoriously Morbid's announcement of their Free Day Friday.  I promptly decided to change my resolution into a low-buy instead.  For their Free Day Friday deal, they were including a free full-size shadow of the new Valentine's collection that was being released (it's released now, called Little Melancholies!).  I picked up a few samples that I've been interested in and anxiously waited for my package.  When I received my package, I was really happy to see that she included shades from the V-day collection as my free samples :)

As usual, Carrie writes me a nice note.  I had told her I was breaking my no-buy for her beautiful shadows :)

Notoriously Morbid Black Friday Haul - Swatches and Review

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope you guys spent it with family and loved ones, I know I did :)

I'm continuing on my Black Friday haul reviews that have been pouring in for the past two weeks or so.  Notoriously Morbid had an amazing Flash Sale for 60% off I believe.  I only got samples, which retails for $1.25, so 60% off is dirt cheap.  I decided to get mostly neutral colors because I've gotten most of the jewel-tones she had.  

One thing I noticed immediately was some labels were printed on nice plasticky paper that was more transparent but easier to peel.  I like these better because I tend to rip the paper ones very easily.  

My order also came in a pretty blue tissue paper with multicolored glitter, and a handwritten note as usual.

This may not seem like much, but it's such a nice gesture to take an extra few seconds to write a longer message for every person.  She often makes references to my old orders sometimes and I like the fact that she remembers (I feel so special!).

Fyrinnae Haul - Review and Swatches

Despite my initial disappointment with the famous indie company Fyrinnae, I made a second purchase because they were finally restocking the Mephisto eyeshadow.  I'd been wanting this shade for a really long time after looking at dozens of swatches.  Let me start off by saying there's nothing wrong with their products, it's just so hyped up that I expected a lot more when I ordered.  They weren't having a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale but I picked up a few other shades anyway.

Pictures taken under daylight bulb and swatches done over ELF Essential Primer (click to enlarge)

Mephisto

Mephisto:  dark purple with blue and red tint.  I've been waiting so long for this shade and it did not disappoint.  It can look like three different color at once - the site description states that there's copper in it too, I think.  I also wanted this color because I'm a fan of Goethe's Faust so I had to have a shade called Mephisto.

First Victorian Disco Cosmetics Order!

Yay for my first ever Victorian Disco Cosmetics haul!  I'd been wanting to try this indie company for so long!  Their eyeshadows are all organized by collections based on geeky things like World of Warcraft, Harry Potter, Miyazaki, etc.  I actually ordered awhile ago, and while their TAT was 2-4 weeks then, it actually took 3 weeks for them to ship out.  It was within the TAT, but a lot longer than I'm used to waiting.

I ordered the Blogger Package, that includes two mini jars and six sample sizes for $6.50.  I also ordered a full-sized jar that was on sale and the owner, Ashley, kindly included two free samples with my order.

My order came wrapped in purple tissue paper with a cute Hello Kitty sticker - the same sticker was also stuck onto my invoice.  I asked for a picture of Totoro and Doraemon having a tea party with a Pokemon guest thrown in.  Ashley definitely delivered - look how cute it is with Pikachu hiding behind Totoro ^_^

Notoriously Morbid Mini-Haul - Swatches and Review

Here's another super late post!  It's another order from the amazing Notoriously Morbid.  I actually ordered this before the Black Friday sale because the color I wanted would be discontinued before the sale.  So yes, this haul is because of ONE color (it's that good).  

I was initially going to order just that one color, but I saw that there was a Blogger's Package that included one full-sized shadow and a few other samples.  I figured that was more bang for my buck, plus I get to try out some other colors!  I don't think you actually get to choose the exact shadows for the pack, but there is an option for certain shades such as, "mostly yellows, mostly reds, mostly browns, rainbow).  I chose the rainbow option because I'd rather have an assortment.  In my note, I asked Carrie if she can send me Hallows Eve as the full-sized (as that was the reason for my purchase) and to not include any yellows for my samples since I wouldn't use them.

When I received my order, I fell in love with the red and silver tissue paper; it's so beautiful!  She included a really nice note in my invoice and gave me two free samples :)

Wet n Wild MegaLast Lipsticks - Swatches and Review

Today I have a really long post for you!  I gathered all my Wet n Wild MegaLast lipsticks and reviewed each one.  These lipsticks are long-lasting, matte, and go for $2/ea at drugstores.  I currently own 18 of them.  Since they are matte and long-wearing, they can be very drying.  I find that if they have not been warmed up beforehand, or if you don't have lip balm on your lips, they tend to tug during application.  

The packaging in these are not too bad.  It comes in a black plastic case with a clear plastic lid.  The lid clicks shut to lock it in place.  The bad thing about Wet n Wild lipsticks is that the bullets don't twist all the way down, so you have to be extremely careful recapping.

Another Oslo Haul! New Game of Thrones Eyeshadows

I know, I know; I have a serious Oslo obsession.  But guys, she just released a new Game of Thrones collection!  You know I had to get one it.  Plus, I needed to snag a few more samples of Ara and Lyra to press fully into pans.  I also needed to try her blushes after seeing some more reviews haha.

I ended up buying two Blogger Packs (4 full-sized shadows) and one Sample pack (5 samples).  I had actually made two separate orders but since it hadn't shipped yet, she combined them into one package for me :D  

The colors I got were:  Doradus, Asterism, Tremor, A Song of Ice and Fire, Essos, Winter is Coming, Pegasus, and Milky Way. 

Daylight - Top Row:  Doradus, Asterism, Tremor, A Song of Ice and Fire
Bottom Row:  Essos, Winter is Coming, Pegasus, Milky Way 

Flash - Top Row:  Doradus, Asterism, Tremor, A Song of Ice and Fire
Bottom Row:  Essos, Winter is Coming, Pegasus, Milky Way

Drugstore Haul! (Hair rollers & Makeup)

Holy moly do I have a lot of posts scheduled or what?  Being so backed up recently and at the same time buying a lot of things do NOT make for a good combination.  I'd been on Spring Break last month, and I took that opportunity to go to my trusty neighborhood beauty stores and buy some things.  These stores are only found in my neighborhood, but I'm sure you can buy each item online or in other stores!

Revlon Colorsilk in 'Dark Burgundy' ($5), Kiss Adhesive Remover ($3), Kiss False Lashes in 'Au Naturale' ($3), Push Liner brush ($2), Suave Max Hold Hairspray ($3), Divine 2" Foam Rollers 4-Pack ($1.29)

Annie 3/4" Soft Twist Rollers 5-pack ($3.50), Annie Magnetic Rollers 12-pack (bigger ones, $2.50), Annie Magnetic Rollers 12-pack (smaller, $2)

NYX Blush in 'Red' ($5), Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in 'Breeze' ($1), NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in 'Amsterdam' ($6), Jordana Easyliner in 'Baby Berry' and 'Latte' ($2/ea), NYX Lipliner Pencil in 'Nude Beige' ($2)

L.A. Colors in 'Luscious Wine' ($1), L.A. Colors in 'Berry Ice' ($1), Wet n Wild Megalast Lip Color in 'Sugar Plum Fairy' and 'Vamp it Up' ($2/ea)

Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette in 'Comfort Zone' ($5)

Whew, that took forever to finish!  I didn't buy all these in one day, they're purchases made throughout the month.  I actually just applied for a Rite Aid Wellness+ card so I got all the Wet n Wild things at Buy 1 get 1 50% off :)

I had been interested in trying hair rollers for some time, so I took the chance to buy some while I was home since the dollar store near my school didn't have many options.  Stay tuned for swatches and reviews of these products!

- Jolie ♥

E.L.F. Haul!

So it's been awhile since I ordered from elf...maybe because I branched out a little bit and started ordering Coastal Scents.  But I realized that with all the mystery boxes I've been getting, I needed a place to put those individual Hot Pots into.  I immediately thought of elf's Custom Compacts that only cost $1 and hold 4 pans; so I started filling up my cart to get enough for free shipping haha.  I also needed to try some new concealers because the All-Over-Cover Sticks were creasing under my eyes.

As you can tell, I didn't actually get many new things, just things I was sort of interested in trying out.  

I got:

Cream Eyeliner in 'Black' ($3/ea) - the one I had before dried out beyond saving so I had to get a new one

Studio Blush in 'Blushing Rose' ($3/ea) - for my medium skin tone because lighter shades weren't showing up

Studio Lip Exfoliator ($3/ea) - backup

2 Custom Compacts ($1/ea) - for my Coastal Scents Hot Pots

Shine Eraser ($1/ea) - for my boyfriend who wanted to try it

Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzer in 'St. Lucia' ($3/ea) - I was interested in the hype and I really needed a bronzer that would show up because Elf's Healthy Glow Bronzer in 'Matte Bronze' was NOT doing the trick

Nail Polish in 'Skinny Jeans' ($2/ea) 

Tone Correcting Concealer in 'Light Beige' ($1/ea)

Brightening Eye Color in 'Nouveau Neutrals' ($1/ea) - free sample

Clarifying Pressed Powder in 'Apricot Beige' ($1/ea) - the other ones I had gotten were too dark, so I went a shade lighter and this is perfect for me :)

Cover Everything Concealer in 'Light' ($2/ea) - yet another concealer I wanted to try in case the Tone Correcting one didn't work

2 Triple-Tipped Waterproof Eyeliner Pens in 'Black' ($2/ea) - I ordered a second one by mistake :(

I have tried and swatched almost everything the minute I opened the box.  Just so you know, Coastal Scents Hot Pots do NOT magnetize with Elf's Compacts, but at least it's a nice, safe way to store them.

I enjoyed the blush immensely; it actually gave me color on my cheeks.  The duo blush & bronzer actually impressed me a little bit because I didn't expect the bronzer to actually show up.  Many reviews will advise you to use a light hand with the bronzer because it is so pigmented, but I had no problem with it, probably because I'm a little more tan.

The two concealers I got worked well; I put one under each eye to kill two birds with one stone.  I didn't use any setting powder over them and they didn't crease at all throughout the day.

Don't worry, if this is a little too much to take in, I definitely plan on posting reviews of most of these products, so stay tuned!  (And as always, feel free to comment below if you have any questions or comments.)

- Jolie ♥

Another E.L.F. Haul? No Way!

Yes, you read the title correctly.  ANOTHER elf haul.  I really do have a problem haha, but they had a promo code that was $5 off your order with NO MINIMUM.  Which, in elf language, is pretty much never.  But with the $7 standard shipping, you end up paying $2 for shipping after the discount which is still not too shabby.

I guess I would consider this a mini-haul, and boy was I tracking this package for days.  Finally received it tonight and was so, so happy.  Without further ado, here goes!

Top:  Essential Tinted Moisturizer ($1/ea) in 'Apricot Beige' and 'Honey'

Middle:  Shimmering Facial Whips ($1/ea) in 'Pink Lemonade', 'Persimmon', 'Lilac Petal', 'Toasted', and 'Golden Peach'

Brightening Eye Color ($1/ea) in 'Nouveau Neutrals

Essentials Lipstick ($1/ea) in 'Captivating'

Bottom: Essentials Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liners ($1/ea) in 'Bark' and 'Natural Blush'

Essentials Shimmer Lip Gloss ($2/ea) in 'Dream'

Studio Eyebrow Lifter & Filler ($3/ea) in 'Ivory/Dark'

Studio Angled Blush Brush ($3/ea)

Studio Small Stipple Brush ($3/ea)

Eyelash Curler Pads ($1/ea)

Mineral Lip Gloss ($3/ea) in 'Trendsetter'

Hope the organization didn't confuse you too much this time!  I really tried to separate them into 3 groups.  This is my first time buying the facial whips and I originally bought them because you can use them on your face, lips, and eyes.  I intend to try to use some as bronzers and some as blushes (which is also why I bought the blush brush and stipple haha).  Plus the whips were only a dollar each, a little goes a long way, and other beauty blogs have given great reviews on them.

I will definitely try to review them all separately!  I've tried a few of these things, mainly the lip products, but since I have more colors in the same collection, I'm going to do in-depth reviews on each collection.

Thank you for reading, and stay tuned!

- Jolie ♥

More E.L.F. Hauls

I know, I know.  I definitely have an elf addiction as I've done a few haul posts already within the month, but who can blame a girl when they ALWAYS have promotions and their prices are so cheap?  Anyway, instead of writing two short pointless posts, I'm just going to combine two of my elf hauls in one.

This is only going to show the products I've bought, individual reviews will definitely comes soon.

Top: Hypershine Lip Gloss in 'Flirt' (Free Gift, retails $1/ea)

False Eyelash in 'Dramatic' (top): retails $1/ea

False Eyelash in 'Natural' (bottom): retails $1/ea (One looks shorter because I trimmed it)

Studio High-Definition Powder in 'Sheer' ($6/ea)

3 Luscious Liquid Lipsticks in 'Brownie Points', 'Cherry Tart', 'Ruby Slipper' ($1/ea)

Super Glossy Lip Shine in 'Strawberry' ($1/ea)

Studio Lip Exfoliator ($3/ea)

2 Shimmer Lip Glosses in 'Love' (top) and 'Hope' (bottom): $2/ea

Studio Lip Lock Pencil ($3/ea)

Studio Precision Liquid Eyeliner ($3/ea)

Zit Zapper ($1/ea)

2 Shimmer Eyeliner Pencils in 'Grassy Green' (top) and 'Boldly Bronzed' (bottom): $1/ea

I'm sorry for it being so unorganized; I had only put them together for the picture, but hopefully the descriptions make it easier...

Now for the second haul:

 From Left to Right: Studio Mascara & Shadow Shield ($3/ea),

2 Zit Zappers ($1/ea), 2 Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liners & Sharpeners in 'Bitter' and 'Mauve Luxe' ($1/ea)

Studio Mascara Primer ($3/ea), (Free Gift) Brightening Eye Color in 'Nouveau Neutrals' ($1/ea)

6 Essential Lipsticks in 'Sociable', 'Seductive', 'Charming', 'Posh', 'Gypsy', 'Fearless', 'Fantasy' ($1/ea)

More in depth reviews to come!

- Jolie ♥