Larry and Jerry Get Coffee...and Tea

xxx ~R

Summer Nail Polish Picks

I hope everyone is having a great start to the Summer!

 xxx ~R

Blog Sale Update: MAC Pigments

I like the idea of loose pigments, but the actual execution is nothing short of maddening (for me). So, I'm unleashing the remainder that I own and have added a couple/few other things to the Sale Items page, as well. If you're bored or feel like it, feel free to give it a gander.


Song of the week...



I sometimes forget how much I love The Strokes, and this song reminded me. #reptilia

xxx ~R

Blog Sale Update: Lipstick Bonanza

I'm at the over capacity point with my lipstick hoarding collection, so I thought it was due time to release the non-used or ignored shades back into the wild. I've also added a couple MAC blushes, BNIB MAC Snowglobe Beauty Powder, as well as a fragrance. There are still some miscellaneous eye products, too. Hopefully, you guys see something that strikes your interest/tickles your fancy. "Tickles your fancy"? That's such an odd phrase. Anyway, click HERE for navigation to the Sale Items page, or, there's a tab...over to the right.


Unrelated to any of that...



I still miss the '90s, in a weird way. Mostly, I miss the sloppy "I don't give any effs" garb and righteous tunes. "Righteous"? I'm on a roll today. #weirdo

xxx ~R

Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick 316 Incognito

Aside from the Dior Addict Ultra Glosses, there haven't been any "wow" moments for me, with any other Dior lip products. This particular lipstick was a total surprise. It's from the new Addict Extreme range, which looks Grandma in the tube, party on the lips. 

I would describe 316 Incognito as a slightly mauve-toned, natural nude. It's kind of like MAC Blankety, but sheer and not gross looking (sorry, if you love Blankety). It's the perfect color when you want a little something demure and sophisticated, but nothing particularly noticeable/obvious. The texture is so smooth and creamy, without sliding all over the place. 

If I had any cautionary words going into this lipstick range, it would be to be ("be to be"?? ..whatever) aware that a lot of the shades within the Addict Extremes are quite sheer. Some of the brighter shades, like Riviera and Lucky, look fun and intense in the tube, but too transparent and lack-lustre on le trap (from my experience). 

Who's excited that I actually posted a lip swatch?!? Me!!  #jazzhands

xxx ~R

Updated Blog Sale and a Gratuitous Tune

It's been a while since 1) I've posted anything on and here 2) I've updated my Sale Items page. I maintain that I really and geniunely want to get back into the grind of putting up product shots and swatches, etc. It's just a matter of me not sucking at life blog life.

All of that aside, I've added a pretty good amount of products to the sale, ranging from both "high-end", to that of the drugstore. Hopefully, you guys 1) still visit my crap blog (wouldn't blame if you didn't) and 2) see some things that spark some/any interest.

On that note...



Weren't the '70s a good time? I wasn't on the planet yet, so...there's that. But, the music was pretty bitchin'.

xxx ~R

Rouge Bunny Rouge Blush, Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks and a YSL Lipstick

Rouge Bunny Rouge Delicata blush functions as a subtle contour shade for pale skin, whilst the Gracilis adds a bit of a natural pink presence. The packaging of these blushes might not be A+ (in my book), but the textures are very smooth and blend into the skin seamlessly. You can't even tell that you're wearing a powder.

The Laura Mercier Caviar sticks are just brilliant (I'm British now, btw). But seriously, I've never been a big LM'er, but between the Rose Rendezvous Illuminator and these bad boys, she's almost got me converted. Amethyst, in particular, is a must-have for pretty much everyone. It's a confusing mixture of brown/purple/taupe, with gorgeous micro-glitter flecks (that do *not* fall down). The video doesn't even do Amethyst justice.

Lastly, the Rouge Volupte Perle 115 Shimmering Coral is nothing short of glorious. The last couple releases of the RVPs have been consistently impressive, with a much easier feel and formulation to that of the OG Rouge Voluptes. They're not as crazy pigmented, and as such, wear more as a standard lipstick. 116 Milky Pink is also beautiful, but I think Shimmering Coral is the more dazzling of the two.

Rouge Bunny Rouge Original Skin Blush 033 Delicata

Rouge Bunny Rouge Original Skin Blush 034 Gracilis

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour  Khaki

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Smoke 

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Amethyst

YSL Rouge Volupte Perle Lipstick 115 Shimmering Coral

xxx ~R

Burberry Sheer Eye Shadow 21 Midnight Brown

When Burberry first launched, I had zero interest. I've seen various blog posts and YT vids that showcased some pretty things, but I never felt dazzled or as though I needed to try anything. It wasn't until I saw swatches of one of the newest shadows (22 Pale Barley), that I knew a visit to a Burberry counter was necessary/imminent. 22 Pale Barley wasn't stocked at the counter yet, so naturally, I had to leave with something. That "something" turned into Sheer Eye Shadow 21 Midnight Brown.

21 Midnight Brown reminds me of MAC Mulch, but not as dark, "true" brown, or rough in texture. This color is somewhere between a sable brown and a beige-toned, warm taupe. This shadow literally glides on the skin, leaving a beautiful glow and sheen. There is *zero* fallout, and the color could blend out for days. It's rare to find a brown-based eye shadow that can work as an all-over wash. I applied this shadow all over the lower lid, up into and past the crease, blending out the top line with a tapered blending brush. I didn't use a base or eye primer, which made the result all the more impressive (to me, at least).

A glowing, smoldering, smokey eye with only one shadow? Don't mind if I do. #smoldering

xxx ~R

Rachel Does Inglot

Has anyone else tried Inglot shadows? Thoughts/views/opinions/recommendations? #questioning

xxx ~R

Haul Video: Rouge Bunny Rouge Eye Shadows and Lip Products

As I mentioned in my post regarding Abyssinian Catbird eye shadow, this brand has completely won me over. I'm not one to experiment/dabble in "niche" brands, but I'm really enjoying this little hiatus from my comfort zone. The colors and textures of these eye shadows are nothing short of genius. Naturally, I had to order a couple more.

Delicate Hummingbird and Unforgettable Oriole are just as I thought they'd be; gorgeous. I'm really looking forward to mixing them up/experimenting with different color concoctions. In terms of the lip products, I can already tell you that I'm really impressed with the Sip of Pink Shimmering Luxe Balm. I slapped it on right after the video. And, you know what? It was "shimmering" and felt very "luxe". It's like a glowing gloss and treatment, all in one. The lipsticks? I'm still clueless as to how Raw Silence and Nothing Unknown will shake out. I'm assuming I will love them, as everything else has been nothing short of stellar.

Speaking of stellar, one of my super cool YT subscribers messaged me last night, informing me of Zuneta.com's 20% off sale, which applies to all brands sold on their site. The code is "ELLE20" and is valid until February 28th! She was unsure of how long the code lasted, but the lovely blogger, Perilously Pale, made a post regarding the sale, noting the duration of the code.

I pounced right after I got the message and ordered Angelic Cockatiels eye shadow and the blushes in Delicata and Gracilis. I've been trolling the site for weeks and weeks, hoping for Solstice Halcyon eye shadow to re-appear. You can rest assured that said trolling will continue on until that shadow is in my crazy mitts. #trolling

xxx ~R