http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com en sparklecrackcentral@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-07T04:49:05+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/how_i_spent_my_labor_day_weekend/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/how_i_spent_my_labor_day_weekend/#When:05:49:05Z General news roundup, because I’ve spent my weekend alternately working on the site or curled up with a headache. Yes, PAX was fun…but I apparently brought home a wee tiny dose of ConSARS. News 2010-09-07T05:49:05+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_love_bird_kit/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_love_bird_kit/#When:13:26:43Z Manufacturer: Bare Escentuals When available: December 2007 Where available: from QVC Contains: 3 eye colors, 2 face colors, 1 face powder, 1 lip color, mascara, 3 brushes, and a makeup bag Cost / Value: $60.00 Would you buy this kit again? yes Kits and Collections 2010-09-05T13:26:43+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/site_news_some_new_toys_for_folks_to_play_with/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/site_news_some_new_toys_for_folks_to_play_with/#When:05:39:01Z A few changes to the blog, some will affect folks and some won’t. After I rebuilt the site I started browsing plugin sites and thinking about what other functionality I might like to add…and I found a few toys. There are still a few kinks to be worked out; and I know that there’s more I can do with the Ratings - sort according to highest rated, most often rated, that sort of thing. I just haven’t figured out how to implement those, and am still debating what features I do want to use. I don’t want this to become an all-purpose rating blog like Kaboodle; but I do want to give readers another way to gauge product quality and to add their voice if they choose. News 2010-09-05T05:39:01+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_hummingbird_kit/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_hummingbird_kit/#When:11:28:36Z Manufacturer: Bare Escentuals When available: Summer 2007 Where available: from QVC Contains: 3 eye colors, 2 face colors, 1 face powder, 1 lip color, mascara, 3 brushes, and a makeup bag Cost / Value: $60.00 Would you buy this kit again? yes Kits and Collections 2010-09-04T11:28:36+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_bird_of_paradise_kit/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_bird_of_paradise_kit/#When:07:19:56Z Manufacturer: Bare Escentuals When available: Winter 2007 Where available: from QVC Contains: 3 eye colors, 2 face colors, 1 face powder, 1 lip color, mascara, 3 brushes, and a makeup bag Cost / Value: $42.00 Would you buy this kit again? yes Kits and Collections 2010-09-04T07:19:56+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/everyday_minerals_boardwalk/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/everyday_minerals_boardwalk/#When:03:24:43Z Manufacturer: Everyday Minerals Availability: from the online storefront; part of the regular eyeshadow line. Released as part of the Sandcastles collection. Color Range: chocolate brown shimmer Staying Power: 2 out of 4 stars Cost/Amount: $6 for a 10-gram jar with sifter / 2.5 grams (or, with the 45% beauty perk, $3.30 for 2.5 grams) Would you buy this product again: possibly Similar shades: NOTE: As of early 2010, most Everyday Minerals products contain lauroyl lysine. Info & links of interest Eye Candy 2010-09-04T03:24:43+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/and_now_a_musical_interlude_dreamside_feat._rogue_open_your_eyes/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/and_now_a_musical_interlude_dreamside_feat._rogue_open_your_eyes/#When:16:57:38Z This is one of the songs I’ve been listening to constantly for the past week. The band is Dreamside, a goth/electronica band from the Netherlands. I found it because this song featured Rogue, the lead singer from Cruxshadows. This video is on YouTube a couple of times…this is the highest-quality version I’ve found. Miscellaneous 2010-09-03T16:57:38+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/august_2010_favorite_products/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/august_2010_favorite_products/#When:16:25:50Z This morning on Twitter, Sarah of Glossicious asked: “Monthly favorites video or Eid look tutorial ? help me decide”. I told her I’d do a monthly favorites post if she would. I didn’t register the “video” portion of the request…er. Bad week, the brain’s still about half a lap behind. But - on to the favorites post! Miscellaneous 2010-09-03T16:25:50+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_berry_best_kit/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_berry_best_kit/#When:11:26:55Z Manufacturer: Bare Escentuals When available: December 2004 Where available: from QVC Contains: 2 eye colors and one blush, foundation, mineral veil, mascara, and an organizer Cost / Value: $116.00 Would you buy this kit again? yes, for the colors Kits and Collections 2010-09-03T11:26:55+00:00 http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_be_enchanting_kit/ http://www.sparklecrackcentral.com/MMU/blog/entry/bare_escentuals_be_enchanting_kit/#When:10:50:36Z Manufacturer: Bare Escentuals When available: May 2010 Where available: from QVC Contains: 3 eyecolors Cost / Value: $32.00 Would you buy this kit again? yes Kits and Collections 2010-09-03T10:50:36+00:00