Tarte for True Blood

I have never seen an episode of True Blood, but I was an extra once on the show a few years ago. The scene was in a church where someone was preaching about the sun, and there was a vampire sitting behind me. I am still clueless about what all this means. However, I do know a good makeup palette when I see it, and the Tarte for True Blood™ Limited-Edition Palette looks good. Here is the description from Sephora:

Get glamoured with this limited-edition palette packed with 17 killer new eye shadows and more. Each richly pigmented shadow is softly milled and infused with Amazonian clay for pure color payoff, silky application and long wear. From ethereal goddess to vampy vixen, you can create countless looks using these shimmering, matte, and smoky shades. Open after dark: Buried in this palette's pull-out drawer is a full-size EmphasEYES™ Aqua-Gel Eyeliner in black, a deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes! clinically-proven natural mascara and a deluxe Lifted™ Natural Eye Primer with Firmitol™ to help you complete your look. Turn into a real truebie using the four 'get the looks' included with each palette, created with the help of True Blood™'s award-winning lead makeup artist Brigette Myre-Ellis. Tune in to the new season of True Blood™, Sundays at 9/8c. Only on HBO®.

I'm a huge fan of Tarte products because their makeup is formulated without parabens, synthetic fragrances, and phthalates. Plus, I love that Tarte worked with the lead makeup artist from the show. Last fall I bought The Jewelry Box palette from Tarte and am still working my way through the gorgeous eyeshadows and lip glosses. Alas, I should probably wait on buying the True Blood palette, but perhaps it would be OK to indulge in the Tarte for True Blood™ Limited-Edition LipSurgence™ Natural Lip Tint, which is half the price.

Saturday Haul

Even though I have been busy working these last few weeks, I still managed to find time for shopping. Online shopping is certainly one of my guilty pleasures, and thanks to sites like RetailMeNot and Ebates, I have been able to find great deals.

I should, also, mention that another guilty pleasure of mine is entering giveaways. I won this beautiful bag from Foley + Corinna.

During the recent friends and family event at Sephora, I bought The Jewelry Box from Tarte. I debated about getting the Sephora Endless Color Blockbuster, but decided on Tarte since it is free of parabens, sulfates, etc. While the eyeshadows are not quite as pigmented as I could wish, I am still delighted with my purchase.

My hair is fried from dying my hair too often, so I am hoping that this Proclaim Natural 7 Argan Oil will undo some of the damage.

Next weekend I am hosting a House Party for Jolee's Jewels and couldn't believe all the wonderful supplies I was sent for the party - for free. This is going to be my first House Party, and I am excited to see what other events come along.

Back to Beauty School

Head to the top of the class with beauty products designed to last throughout the day. These products are on my wish list, so let me know if you've tried them and if you liked them.

Josie Maran Natural Wonder Powders Palette

I'm a sucker for butterflies, so the packaging immediately caught my attention. The palette includes 5 eyeshadows, 2 blush colors, and 1 bronzing powder all made without yucky Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, etc.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes! Waterproof Mascara

This waterproof lengthening, curling, volumizing, and conditioning mascara is guaranteed to last through any rain, sweat, or tears you may face, and it's, also, made without Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, etc.

Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

This setting spray will keep your makeup in place for up to 16 hours and even has Temperature Control Technology to prevent meltdowns and makeup dehydration. The All-Nighter promises a lot, and I am eager to know if this works because I may have just found my new makeup saver.

HerCut The Ponytail™ Styling Lotion

The sleek ponytail always eludes me, but The Ponytail™ Styling Lotion promises to tame fly-aways and impart shine. I'm already sold.

tokidoki Pittura Brush Set

These brushes are so cute! The set includes Mozzarella Eyeshadow Brush, Adios Amigos Crease Brush, and Donutella Angled Eyeliner Brush. Perfect for any homeroom touchups.