I used to be a huge fan of the Marlena and the Makeup Geek. I loved the looks done and I even hung out on the forums on occasion. It was definitely a positive forum in my experience and I liked it. When I saw that Marlena had released eye shadows, I decided to pick…
This isn’t really a review, per se, of the Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Pure Opal and Pure Nude sparkle powders, but I wanted to show you swatches of them. I had an inkling that Pure Opal would be similar to Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Jubilee, but OCC Jubilee is like a deeper, more mid-tone version of Pure…
December’s Independent Spotlight is with Sophie of Femme Fatale Cosmetics! FCC is based in Brisbane, Australia and she specializes in duochromes. How long have you loved makeup? I’ve worn makeup since my early teens, but I’ve only begun to love makeup in the last couple of years. I’ve always been into the arts and…
After seeing a beautiful look by the Pretty Erin of the Pretty Exclusive, I just had to get the Kat Von D Beethoven palette. It’s made up of 8 colors, and comes in a really nice graphic black case with a rose pattern. I really love the case, actually.
This month’s Indie Spotlight is with the enchanting Emily from Concrete Minerals! How long have you loved makeup? Since I was a child! I have this amazing cousin who would babysit me when I was about 3 or 4 years-old. She was (and continues to be, I might add) the coolest girl on the planet!…
My name is Mai, I’m 21 and I write a beauty blog at Portrait of Mai. I originally set out blogging about nail polish but since my nails inevitably get worn down around school I’ve turned towards blogging about the giant makeup collection I have. I write reviews, do swatch posts and occasional posts on…