Since we had so much notice for the snowstorm did you make plans  - maybe some advance spring cleaning?  Cleaning jewelry is not fun but necessary and some of the silver needed it, esp pieces I have not worn in a while.  Even though I keep my silver in a 'tarnish safe keeper' some pieces need extra attention.  No I did not clean all of these - just the ones yelling the loudest!!

 I have a ton of  bronzers but I am testing out 2 new - to - me:

  Too Faced Bronzed & Poreless

This is a beautiful color and appears darker in the compact than when applied.  It is very finely milled and only a little bit of powder is required - you could certainly build on this but for me just a light swipe with a brush and it's done!

Physicians Formula  Bronze Booster Season to Season

I really like the 4 diff variations of color in this compact - I am using Winter and Spring.  These separately or combined will be perfect now and thru summer - for overall color and a little contouring.  I scraped off the little shimmer ball in the center because it is not necessary since there is a light sheen in the powder - but not to the point of glitter - also no odor or orange tone.

Here is a new entry into the bronzer field but have not been able to find it yet ~
 Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Murumuru Butter Bronzer - Spring 2016
 
Infused with Murumuru Butter, Cupuacu Butter and Tucuma Butter, this should be good for the skin. I am afraid this is going to be too shimmery for me but will give it a try when I find it - it might be a good choice as a base layer.

This Magic Mosaic in  Warm Beige / Light Bronzer has been a goodie for the past couple of years - I swirl it all together and use it all year.  I definitely use more bronzer than blush.

 I just placed an Ulta order - with 20% off & $6 cash rewards, I picked up some things I wanted to try and some oldie goldies:

ColorStay Not Just Nudes Palette  Romantic

• Moisturizing Face Lotion AM

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  Brilliant Color Lip Gloss  Guava

• 

  Minerals Nourishing Lip Color   Rose Garnet

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  Brilliant Color Lip Gloss    Cupcake 

• Rough Paste 12

• 
  Sculpting Stick
  
  

 

• Super BB #InstaReady Filter BB Bronzer

I can't wait to try this - should be perfect for spring & summer when you don't want to bother with foundation.

 If you are a stitcher the storm urges you to pull out something to work on:

As a daily migraineur, I may go months and not do one stitch and I regret how much time I have lost over the years.  I would like to do a new Christmas piece and as you can see, no stitches are in progress!  But if I let it sit there and keep looking at it, maybe, just maybe..........
I forced myself to complete this alphabet sampler when GD was on the way:

I like to think one day it might hang in her daughter's room.

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 This is a delicious soup I found at the grocery store:

This is an excellent potato soup - very handy to keep in the pantry for chilly nights.  We could get our first snow this weekend & the grandchildren are over the moon since they will be here.

I am enjoying my new haircut - I really needed the layers - it helps add body to fine hair.  This is a little flatter than I normally wear as it was raining & freezing cold.

And yes, this is really my hair color - thanks to mother nature (it was darker before breast cancer).  But I was born with this color so I am happy with it.  I really need to use a molding wax but not sure which to get - I have this:

 It smells heavenly! But I tend to be heavy-handed with hair products so I guess I need practice.
Let me know your favorites - I have Ulta & Sephora items in a cart ready to go so there is room to add more products!!!

I discovered Paul Mitchell prods many years ago & have a stockpile that I am going to drag out and try again.  I think the sculpting glaze is going to do a good job for holding the style on top.

I have used Dr. Dennis Gross products over the years & like them.  So I had to try this new product:

This is Ferulic Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Overnight Serum - I have been wanting to use a nightly serum so I am excited to try this.  I use retinol esp in the summer but I wanted something milder for the winter.

 This week is partly teacher work days so I  will be keeping the grands - I think we will make cupcakes and I have ordered new coloring books to keep them busy:

        


 My stars  ~  they are growing so fast !!!!!!!!!










I found these orchid color Christmas balls which will be lovely for this year's tree:

I was lucky my DIL wanted my cream & burgundy color scheme from this year - I am drawn to pink and might as well not deny what I really enjoy.

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Since I cannot see my earrings it is time for a haircut!  And though my stylist keeps my appts ready for a year sometimes I get antsy & have to go in early.

This time of year encourages me to organize - which after the holidays is desperately needed.  To be honest, I have not unpacked several of my beauty purchases (darn those Ulta & Sephora sales!!

I have this corner armoire in my dressing room which is not completely full - so I need to organize it so more 'stuff' fits inside!

I am not sure I look forward to this task - but make me do it anyway!!!

I had to have Laura Mercier Matte to Metal Holiday Caviar Stick Eye Colour Collection - these are 6 eye color sticks that go on smoothly and have super staying power - which will be perfect for the heat we endure here in the South during the summer.

   

Rose Gold - Amethyst - Khaki  

                           (From top)         Sugar Frost - Aubergine - Ganache
This set has sold out in some places so I am thrilled I ordered these during the holiday sales.  I will probably mostly use these for the eye crease accent which will last longer than powder.  I won't use all of these but that's ok.

I am still in love with the Color(s) of the year ~ Rose Quartz & Serenity :

tarte cosmetics Amazonian clay 12-hour blush A long-wearing, supremely soft blush infused with Amazonian clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun. 236 $28.00 In Stock

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How beautiful is the new blush from Tarte - "Celebrated"

This is a lovely nod to Pantone's Color of the Year - it's a soft pink nude that is definitely coming home with me and I am not much of a blush person!  This color will be useful all year long especially for fair skin, as you can build it up. 

tarte cosmetics Amazonian clay 12-hour blush A long-wearing, supremely soft blush infused with Amazonian clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun. 236 $28.00 In Stock

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 If you enjoy cross stitch look at my other blog, http://mimisprimroselane.blogspot.com
as I am downsizing and if you are a collector there are great charts & linens for sale.  I miss stitching and rarely pick up a needle any longer because the migraines are just too consuming.  I want my pretties to go to good homes.

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