I only sampled colors from this collection *after* it had been culled and 14 of the original 20 colors made permanent. These colors are all duochromes, but they are about as sheer as some of Bare Escentuals’ deeper glimpses (or as sheer as some straight micas). For example, while Aurora photographs as...
"In school we learned that Pleasure was dangerous, and I was sure that she would distract me from my work. I didn't realize that she could nurture me." — from The Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler I chose bolder colors, but not too vivid, and not too bright...
"The Wind is a gossip. Not in a malicious way. She just likes to move around and stir things up." — from The Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler My next theme is inspired by J. Ruth Gendler's The Book of Qualities. It's a whimsical, lyrical, artful book where...
Hi all! This week I am giving away three Bath and Body Works scented body products to celebrate Sparklecrack Central's first birthday!
Glamour Puss is home, and doing well. Last night he was so happy to see me, following me everywhere. For a cat that had just had four teeth extracted (he has only four left now!) he was surprisingly energetic. This morning I was able to give him his pain medication...
My final look in the elemental series, which started off with a non-BE dupe of BE's Earth Angel kit and visited water and fire before this final look, air. Starting today, I'm also going to try and include notes about why I used each item and placed them where I...
Lisa Kate of Sparkle Is My Crack! tagged me for the Happy 101 meme that's been going around: list 10 things that make you happy, and tag 10 blogs.
Finishing up the “elementals” theme started just before the 12 days, then on to the next theme/series/thingie. (And thanks to everyone who posted their color-associations for the qualities, both here and other places I put out the call.) I've done earth and water, next up is..fire! Earth -...
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