The World Only Sumiredama Knows!

Today's look was created using Suqqu's Blend Color Eyeshadow palette in Ex-11 Sumiredama. The star shade of this palette is that gorgeous, purplish-blue, duo-chrome eye shadow. I want to sing its praises from the top of Mt. Fuji...maybe one day I will :P Ex-11 Sumiredama (as well as Ex-12 Hisuidama and Ex-13 Ginusudama) is a little piece of eye shadow heaven, and if you can get your hands on it, do so!

If you'd like to revisit the original post and view the swatches, please click here.

Products used:

Face:

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Punjab (Medium 1).

Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.

Suqqu Gradation Cheeks EX-01 Mizudaidai (the darker beige-peach on the apples of the cheeks and blended upward to the ears. The lighter shade blended onto the cheek bones). 

Eyes:

Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC30.

Suqqu Blend Color Eyeshadow Ex-11 Sumiredama:

The purplish-blue shadow on the lid, blended slightly into the crease, and outward.

The grayish-taupe shadow on the ball of the eye and the lower lashline. 

The pink shadow blended into the crease to diffuse the purplish-blue shadow.

The cream shadow in the inner corner of the eyes, and the brow bone. 

Suqqu Eyeliner Creamy Ex-02 Navy (on the upper and lower lashline).

Chanel Inimitable Intense Multi-Dimensionnel Sophistique Mascara in 10 Noir.

Lips:

Mac Lip Pencil in Stripdown.

Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist Ex-09 Kohakudama. 

Which palettes are you loving?

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Laser Lavender, Revlon Nail Polish!

Revlon's Laser Lavender is a semi-sheer, lavender with sky blue shimmers, and a greenish-turquoise duochrome finish. 

 Natural (overcast) light.

The formula is thin, and requires three to four coats, but the enchanting color of Laser Lavender is well worth the effort.

With flash (the nail of my ring finger is a little shorter, due to a dicing accident six days ago...ouch!).

Sadly, Laser Lavender was a limited edition release from way back when, however, you may be able to find it online.

What are some of your favorite duochrome polishes?

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Shu Uemura's Friends & Fans Event!

Enjoy the savings! 

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Whose Cuisine Reigns Supreme? Chicken Quesadillas!

Thursday night I had some friends over for dinner, decided to go with a crowd pleasure, and made Chicken Quesadillas.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup of vegetable oil.
3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
3 tablespoons of lime juice.
3 minced cloves of garlic.
3 teaspoons of ground cumin.
1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
1 teaspoon of onion powder.
1 teaspoon of salt.
1 teaspoon of black pepper.
1 1/2 pound of meat (chicken breast, shrimp or steak) cut into small pieces.
1 yellow pepper.
1 orange pepper.
1 red pepper.
1 medium onion (optional, I'm not a fan of onions, so i omit it).
Flour tortillas.
Shredded cheese.

 Not the most appetizing photo, but trust me, it's delicious!

In a heavy duty plastic bag, combine the meat, vegetable oil, lemon and lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper. Shake the bag to make sure all the meat is coats, place it laying flat in the refrigerator, and marinate for 30 minutes.

While the meat is marinating, chop the peppers and optional onion into small squares. Add them to a lightly vegetable oil coated frying pan, sprinkle some salt and pepper, and heat until tender. 

Add the meat to the peppers, cook over medium heat until done, then set aside in a bowl. 

Place a flour tortilla in the pan, and spread some shredded cheese over it.

Arrange the meat and peppers mixture over the shredded cheese. 

Add another layer of cheese.

Then place another flour tortilla on top.

Carefully flip each side until golden brown or desired crunchiness.

Guacamole is a MUST topping for my quesadillas! It's the perfect accent, and really enhances all the flavors. 

Guacamole recipe: 

4 Avocados. 

2 minced cloves of garlic. 

2 Chopped tomatoes. 

1 chopped onion (Once again optional. I don't like onions, and raw ones even less). 

Lemon juice (add to taste). 

Salt and pepper (add to taste). 

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl to desired consistency. 

Hope you enjoyed this foodie post, and if you try this recipe, please let me know! 

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One Fine Spring Day Look

Hey guys, how's your week going so dar? This is the look I wore yesterday, for swatches of the products, please click here.

Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Punjab (Medium 1).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Mini Face Color Trio 103:
The peachy-beige shade in the hollows of the cheeks and blended upward.
The neon hot pink on the apples of the cheeks.
The lavender-blue shade applied over the neon hot pink.
Eyes:
Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC30.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Creamy Eye Color 05 (all over the lid).
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Mini Face Color Trio 103 (the peachy-beige shade in the crease and inner corner).
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Pencil Eyeliner 101 (on the upper and lower lashline and waterline).
Chanel Inimitable Intense Multi-Dimensionnel Sophistique Mascara in 10 Noir.
Lips:
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Lip Lacquer in 01.

After using Laduree's Creamy Eye Color for a while now, I have to say that the product didn't perform as I had hoped. If you have any dry flare ups on your lids, stay away from this product! It goes on patchy, has a mind of it's own, and only performs well when it wants to...GRRRR! Shame, I love the color, and when it works, it's really lovely, but once it's gone, I won't repurchase.

If you've tried the Creamy Eye Color, please let me know what you think :)

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Refresh Your Mani With China Glaze's Re-Fresh Mint Nail Lacquer

Released back in 2010's Up & Away Spring Collection, Re-Fresh Mint is creamy, pastel, mint green. The formula is somewhat thick,yet runny, so, three coats are a MUST to erase any imperfections.

I love wearing this color for Spring, and as a result, I've learned to turn a blind eye to Re-Fresh Mint's tricky formula.

What are some of your favorite mint greens?

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Oh, Thou Doth Teach The Torches To Burn Bright!

Just got home from a birthday party, it's almost midnight, and I have to go to bed. But before I do, here's tonight's look (inspired my the Eye Candy nail lacquer) featuring some items from Guerlain's Spring 2013 collection.

The swatches:

 Guerlain Ecrin 4 Couleurs 502 Coup de Foudre. 

My love for Coup de Foudre knows no bounds! 

 From left to right: Rose Aux Joues Blush Duo 05 Golden High, Rouge G Gisele 08.

Products used:

Face:

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).

Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.

Guerlain Rose Aux Joues Blush Duo 05 (the darker blush in the hollows of the cheeks blended upward and the lighter side on the apples of the cheeks).

Eyes:

Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC30.

Guerlain Ecrin 4 Couleurs 502 Coup de Foudre:

The coral shadow on the center of the lid and lower lashline.

The light mint green shadow in the inner corner, 

The dark pine green shadow in the crease, outer v, and one-third of the outer lashline.

The golden khaki green shadow used to blend out the dark pine green in the crease.

Mac Kohl Pencil in Ivy ( the waterline). 

Chanel Inimitable Intense Multi-Dimensionnel Sophistique Mascara in 10 Noir.

Lips:

Mac Lip Pencil in Stripdown.

Guerlain Rouge G in Gisele 08.

Hope you enjoyed this look as much as I did wearing it!

Have you tried any of these products?

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