Paint It Loud! Rescue Beauty Lounge Fortissimo

Fortissimo is a sophisticated, rich espresso with a dark green-khaki undertone. The formula is wonderful! Achieving full color after two coats, with a lustrous finish.

As beautiful and unique as these polishes are, the formula leaves a lot to be desired. Usually, I have to apply 3 to 4 coats to achieve opacity, which really doesn't bother me. But, What gets me is the dreadful tip wear I experience within the 1st and 2nd day; not good for a higher-end brand, and I expect more from an $18 nail polish. That being said, I'm always sucked in by the lovely color combinations, and I find myself getting back on that 'lacquer horse' called, Rescue Beauty Lounge. 

What's your experience with Rescue Beauty lounges formula? 

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Searching For Beauty Products Is Half The Fun: So Lonely In Gorgeous Scavenger Hunt Giveaway!

For this weeks giveaway entry, I wanted to share my photos (taken 3 years ago) of this breathtaking paper craft structure.

The time is drawing near...only 4 weeks left!

 The exhibition is called Umi no Ue no Oshiro (A castle on the ocean).

The Rules:

Must be a gorgeous member.

Create a board on pinterest and title it "So Lonely In Gorgeous Scavenger Hunt Giveaway"

Now, what you pin is totally up to you. It can be a collage of cosmetics (favorite looks, lipsticks, blushers, eye shadows, nail polishes, past, present and up coming cosmetic collection releases, products you can't live without, what you're loving right now, etc), hair care, skin care, home decor, art, music, food, vacation spots, your muses/inspirations, and so on...you get the gist.

Once you've completed your board, add the link to the comment section of this or one of the weekly giveaway reminder posts.

The final day to submit your board will be January 5th, 2014.

This giveaway is open Internationally!

You may be wondering, "how does this giveaway work?" Well, I'm glad you asked because it's all based on creativity, points, and a hat :D

You automatically get two entries for being a gorgeous member. So, Don't forget to click the 'join this site' button.

Blog or twitter (please include the link in the comment section) about the giveaway on a weekly basis and earn 2 points for every week.

If for some reason you can't do the pinterst thing, then write your answers to the same general topics in the comment section for two additional points.

By posting your Pinterest link, you earn an additional 10 entries.

An additional 5 entries for creativity and effort (i.e. posting your own photos/images).

 Created by Wataru Ito, this handmade paper castle took for years to complete. 

 The model is also furnished with electrical lights (which change color), and a moving train.

Within the same exhibition, you can watch a short film of the making-of this incredible work of art. 

 A castle on the ocean is located at Umihotaru, a service stop in the middle of the ocean.

Finally, and most important...the prizes:

2 Addiction Eye Shadows (your choice).

2 Addiction Cheek Sticks (your choice).

2 THREE Flash Performance Eyeliner Pencils (your choice).

2 Laduree Pressed Cheek Color (your choice).

All the prizes will be purchased by me :D

Feel free to ask any questions!

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Don't Want Nobody, Nobody...Cause Baby It's You! YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll Mascara

Yves Saint Laurent's Baby Doll is one of my signature scents, and when I saw that the brand had released some products named after said fragrance, I had to give them a go. Back in June, I Purchased the color Wheedler Brown; but, I didn't start using it until August, after finishing my beloved Helena Rubinstein Lash Queen Fatal Black WP in 03 Captivating Bronze.

As devoted as I am to my Lash Queen Fatal Black WP03 Captivating Bronze, Wheedler Brown places a close second in my favorite brown mascaras category.

The spikey rubber wand resembles some sort of medieval weapon; Perfect for slaying those unruly lashes. 

Wheedler Brown is a dark bark-brown, with a hint of khaki. 

The mascara's formula is very wet (I prefer a drier formula), but after about two weeks of exposure to air and settling, the consistency becomes just right. During the three and a half months of use, I found formula doesn't clump or flake. It's only now when the mascara is on its last bristles (and its fifth, and last month) that I'm experiencing any clumping or flaking. Also, this mascara smells like the fragrance, except more chemically. Tell me, why do brands feel the need to add scents to mascaras? I could do without this luxurious expense, and would prefer the product be sold for a little less. 

I love the way Baby Doll fans out my lashes, giving me that wide-eyed "doll" effect. The mascara separates, thickens, volumizes, and goes the distance with my 15-hour-plus work days. What more can you ask for?!

I was going to include some demonstration pictures, but Baby Doll has gone missing in the Bermuda triangle of makeup that I call my apartment :P 

Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll Mascara retails for $30.

Have you tried YSl's Baby Doll Mascara?

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps...THREE 4D Eye Palette in 09 Star Guitar

As one of my favorite Japanese cosmetic brands, THREE's Rock Ur Life A/W 2013 Collection is Definitely one of my favorites this Fall.

 THREE 4D Eye Palette 09 Star Guitar.

09 Star Guitar (along with the other two quads in the collection) is sensationally squee-worthy!

 09 Star Guitar swatches.

Three Color Veil For Cheeks 22 Sweet Thing. 

From left to right: 22 Sweet Thing Color Veil For Cheeks, 01 Little Wonder Vibrant Sumptuous Lip Crayon, 05 Surface Yourself Glam Touch Lipstick (not included in the collection, but I used it in both look, so I included it in the swatches.

Look Breakdown:

Face:

FACEatelier Ultra Foundation in #5 Sepia.
Three Color Veil For Cheeks in 22 Sweet Thing.
Eyes:

Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.

MAC Mineralize Concealer in NW25.
THREE 4D Eye Palette in 09 Star Guitar:
The red based plum cream shadow in the outer one-third of the lid, crease and lower lashline.
The grayish-brown taupe shadow patted on the inner two-thirds of the lid, crease and used to blend out the edges of the cream shadow on the lower lashline.
The dusty, mauvish-rose-pink shadow in the inner corner and brow bone. 
The glittery taupe shadow dusted in the inner corner and two-thirds of the lid.

THREE Flash Performance Eyeliner Pencil in 08 Eye On (on the upper and lower lashline, the waterline and used to tightline).

Givenchy Noir Couture 4 in 1 Mascara in 1 Black Satin. 

Lips:
THREE Vibrant Sumptuous Lip Crayon in 01 Little Wonder.
THREE Glam Touch Lipstick in 05 Surface Yourself. 

Look Breakdown:

Face:

FACEatelier Ultra Foundation in #5 Sepia.
Three Color Veil For Cheeks in 22 Sweet Thing.
Eyes:

Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.

MAC Mineralize Concealer in NW25.
THREE 4D Eye Palette in 09 Star Guitar:
The grayish-brown taupe shadow on the lid and crease.
The red based plum cream shadow on the upper and lower lashline.
MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in NW25/NC30 (on the waterline).

Givenchy Noir Couture 4 in 1 Mascara in 1 Black Satin. 

Lips:
THREE Vibrant Sumptuous Lip Crayon in 01 Little Wonder.
THREE Glam Touch Lipstick in 05 Surface Yourself.

THREE's Star Guitar pulls on my heartstrings with its superb eyeshadow texture and quality. 

Did you pick up any pieces from the Rock Ur Life Collection?

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Butter London Cyber Weekend Sale!

Time to save one some polish stocking stuffers :)

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Thankful For All I have, And For All Of You

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I wasn't able to host a  thanksgiving dinner this year. So, enjoy an extra serving of Turkey, Stuffing, and yams for me. Thankful for all my family and friends (you're included in the friends bit :D).

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The Secret Of Happiness Is To Find A Congenial Polish! O.P.I Congeniality Is My Middle Name Nail Lacquer

Congeniality Is My Middle Name is a GORGEOUS deep, Magenta-berry-red, loaded with hot pink and purple microshimmers. These shimmers give the semi-jelly polish a dazzling violet duochrome sparkle. I'm totally smitten with the brilliance of this shade, and I love the way it looks against my skin tone (NC30). Definitely a must-wear lacquer for the Holiday seasons.

What do you think of O.P.I's Congeniality Is My Middle Name?

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