Geek Faerie

You know when you get a fragrance that is so delicious, so intoxicating, so all encompassing, that you find yourself sniffing your wrist with that closed eye glee of rapturous contentment while your office companions wonder what is wrong with you.  That pretty much describes what I've look like for the last month since purchasing this scent.  I really can't get enough of it. It's alluring, subtle yet strong, both masculine and feminine, also somehow very what the color of dark purple should smell like.  It's like being in a garden at midnight surrounded by nigh blooming flowers with a full moon over head and a gentle breeze wafty their scent all around you. Okay, I'm not the greatest at describing scents so here's the specific break down from Illamasqua for those scent-philes out there. Top notes: Black Davana, Opium Flower and Belladonna bewitch the senses into uncontrollable lust and passion.  Heart notes: Poison H...

I'll be the first to admit I'm horrible at staying on top of taking care of my feet.  My pedi visits started off on a good note.  I was going every 2 weeks but as life infringed it turned into once a month and then once in a blue moon.  It's not that I don't love getting my feet done, on the contrary I adore it.  I just have a knack for letting something else get in the way of me getting precious foot VIP time.  I've been on the hunt for a lotion to fill those gaps for keeping my feet soft and my callouses less scaly.  Normal foot lotion wasn't cutting it and powder was causing too much mess all over everything.  Enter Butter London Powder Finish Foot Crème, an answer to my prayers.  I talked myself into trying this during one of my I MUST OWN EVERY BUTTER LONDON POLISH ON THE MARKET AND IT MUST BE NOW purchases at Ulta.  Spontaneous buy?  All my purchases tend to be that way, much to my family's chagrin.  Any way, I figured what...

I wanted to love you, I really did.  I wanted to love you so bad that I bought you again and kept trying.  You smelled okay in the tub and your scent didn't linger on the skin too long thankfully.  You applied evenly but your recommendations for a little goes a long way I found untrue.  For a while I thought you were working, but then realized my only changes to my routine besides you were application.  Namely I applied the cream working in upward direction instead of down on my girls.  Kind of a no brainer there, if you want the skin to look youthful you apply up and not drag the skin down.  Did my ample bosom appear firmer and more youthful?  Not that I could tell nor the critical eye of my man.  I thought maybe we were missing something and so I stopped about halfway through my second tub and went back to normal body lotion but kept the application technique the same.  Again no noticeable difference.  I wasn't expecting the twin...

Did I mention this is Will Wheaton approved?  Oh I haven't, well cause it is.  And why not!  Scented with a delicate vanilla custard scent I at first found it to be both spicy and sweet.  A sort of musky and bubble gum type flavor, almost like what you would expect the TARDIS to smell like, all mystery and mirth.

Miracle work horse in a bottle, oh you betcha!  Neutrogena has changed everything I ever thought about cleaning my face with a two in one product that works like a charm.  I have to say I was very pleased when I started using it.  Within the first week the few blemishes I did have cleared up, but it took me till the second week to really see major results.  My redness had gone down dramatically, my face had that glow that I had not seen since my pre-acne youth, the skin bumps were vanishing, and my pores were starting to look smaller.  Even on closer inspection of my nose I could tell the pores were much cleaner than any nose strip could ever have hoped to achieve.

Every summer I struggle with this dilemma.  Should I buy some tanning lotion or should I just lay out and try to get some sun.  See the problem with my job and lifestyle is very little sun is involved.  I work in a windowless office, many times in very cold comm rooms or server floors which also have no windows and means my work garb is mainly long pants.  My home life is either spent in front of the computer or the television or catching up on cleaning, laundry, etc etc.  The little time I do go outside I tend to lean towards wearing pants mostly cause I'm attempting to hide my bright white legs (as well as my hips).  I always say I am going to get more sun but I just never seem to do it. 

I first discovered Queen Helene in my Grammie's medicine cabinet.  I was about 8 or so and I remember thinking how cool it's going to be when I'm grown up enough to use it.  I didn't think about Queen Helene till it was mentioned in an article as being one model's go to face saving secret to stay fresh during the hectic events of Fall Fashion week.  I ran out to Ulta that day and picked up a bottle to try.

It arrived!  And it is simply gorgeous! I had to snap off a few photos and share it all with you.  I haven't road tested these products or put a look together as of yet.  Once I do I will be sure to share with you all.  In the mean time feast your eyes on this lovely collection.  Bobbi Brown Dress for Success Eye Shadow Palette Bone, Beige Shimmer, Taupe, Espresso, and Navy  Bobbi Brown Dress for Success Extreme Party Mascara  Bobbi Brown Dress for Success Lip Color in Brownie Bobbi Brown Dress for Success Lip Color in Petal Bobbi Brown Dress for Success Lip Gloss in Crystal Bobbi Brown Dress for Success Swatches Top: Espresso and Navy Middle: Taupe, Beige Shimmer, Bone, and Extreme Party Mascara Bottom: Crystal, Petal, and Brownie I checked Macys.com today and sadly the kit is no longer available.  Hopefully you grabbed yours up when you did.  I cannot say if the Macy's Bobbi Brown counters still have them in...

First off I updated the previous entry with Temptalia.com Blush, Mineralize Skinfinish, Lipstick, and Lipglass Comparison and Dupes links as well as her Overall Recommendations for the MAC Wonder Woman Collection.  Go check it out HERE .  Now for how I'm feeling...I'll be honest I'm really not.  Temptalia does some fabulous, detailed, and thorough reviews of products and I trust her viewpoints.  She didn't even list a single product as a "Must Have" from this collection and that is saying something about the quality, or lack there of.  MAC what are you doing?  I have been waiting, saving, lusting after this collection for a year and now...now I look and I'm lucky if I'll be getting even a couple of products.  And so many of these are repromotes, granted I don't have those shades, but hardly anything new or limited edition.  It just saddens me a great deal.  Tons of great packaging, I was overlooking the steeper price in lieu of getti...

Did a Gold and Black smokey eye for todays game. GO STEELERS!!!!! Will break down the look and share soon. :) Who are you rooting for? posted from Bloggeroid Update Feb 7 - Steelers Look Break Down Eyes: Too Faced Shadow Insurance Candlelight, MAC Pigment-Old Gold, Urban Decay Deluxe Eyeshadow-Honey, Urban Decay Black Palette-Cobra and Black Dog, Urban Decay Naked Palette-Virgin, Too Faced Liner Lava Gloss, Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara Brows: Benefit Brow Zings-Medium, Benefit High Brow Face: Tarte ReCreate Primer, Too Faced Amazing Face Liquid Foundation-Warm Vanilla, Tarte Smooth Operator Illuminating Serum, Urban Decay Razor Sharp Finishing Powder, Too Faced Candelight Powder, Benefit Blush-Sugarbomb Lips: MAC Lip Conditioner, MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme-Faithfully Yours, Stila 24kt Gloss-Golden Charm Step by Step Application Apply MAC Lip Conditioner to lips.  Apply Tarte ReCreate Prime all over your face and neck.  Mix Benefit Foundation with a touch ...

Isn't it the most lovely thing ever? I picked it up at Ulta.com last weekend. Go Steelers!! posted from Bloggeroid  Update Feb 7 - Here is a break down of what I used on my nails: Base Coat: Essie Millionails (1 coat) Base Color: Ghina Glaze Anchors Away Collection-Lighthouse (2 coats) Top Color: OPI Black Shatter Top Coat (1 coat) Top Coat: Essie Millionails (1 coat) You need to work fast when you use the Black Shatter Top Coat.  It starts to dry as soon as you lay it down and if you over lap the strokes you might move some of the bits.  Beyond that I love this top coat! I picked my bottle up at Ulta . What do you think of it all?

Temptalia.com posted her reviews of the MAC Wonder Woman Collection yesterday.  She hasn't gotten through everything yet but she's testing, swatching, reviewing, and posting as quickly as she can.  I've posted the list of items below and linked them to her reviews of the products.  Who else is getting excited?! Lipstick: Marquise d’, Russian Red, Spitfire, and Heroine Lipglass: Emancipation, Wonder Woman, Athena’s Kiss, and Secret Identity Opulash Mascara: Victorious, Army of Amazons, Themyscira, and Black Penultimate Eye Liner: Rapidblack added Feb 7 - Nail Lacquer: Obey Me and Spirit of Truth Lash: #48 Lash Defiance Eyeshadow Quad: Defiance, Paradise Island, Star Studded, and Real Drama Lady Justice Eyeshadow Quad: Lady Justice, Insurmountable, Bold Babe, and Deep Truth Valiant Eyeshadow Quad: Valiant Light, Spinning Transformation, Diana, and Manila Paper Reflects Glitter: Reflects Pearl and Reflects Bronze Pigment: Bright Fuchsia and Marine Ultra Blush ...

Temptalia just posted 2 new posts full of details regarding the MAC Wonder Woman Spring Collection (available February 10th in US)  I am getting so excited for this!!  Her first post Temptalia: MAC Wonder Woman Collection for Spring 2011 – Official Information, Photos, Prices  provides loads of details on the prices and tons of photos of each product.  The scond post Temptalia: MAC Wonder Woman: Behind the Scenes  contains a questions and answers portion about the collection as well as a mini comic strip.  Head on over to Temptalia and read all about it! All prices are in US Dollars 4 Lipsticks $15.50 each 4 Lipglasses $19.50 each 4 Opulash Mascaras $15.00 each 1 Penultimate Eye Liner $18.50 each 2 Nail Lacquers $14.00 each 1 Lash $14.00 each 1 Defiance Eyeshadow Quad $40.00 each 1 Lady Justice Eyeshadow Quad $40.00 each 1 Valiant Eyeshadow Quad $40.00 each 2 Reflects Glitters $21.00 each 2 Pigments $21.00 each 2 Blush D...

I just checked Temptalia.com and OMG!!!  She has details on the MAC Wonder Woman Collection !!!!  I am sooooo getting this entire collection as soon as it hits the online store!!  I.  Simply.  Must.  Have.  All. Of.  This!  According to Temptalia  looks like the US release date is Feb 10, 2011.  Oh jeez my heart is racing so fast!  This collection is a must for Wonder Woman fans.  From the press photos on Temptalia 's site it appears that the standard MAC packaging has been replaced with Wonder Woman themed packaging.  And I think it's fantastic and gorgeous!!!  Want!  Want!  Want!  I am going to be glued to Temptalia 's site for additional details and I will post here links to everything she shares.  Right now she has pictures and details up.  The quick break down is like this... 4 Lipsticks 4 Lipglasses 4 Opulash Mascaras 1 Penultimate Eye Liner 2 Nail Lacquers 1 Lash Mascara 1...

I'm not greedy.  Well maybe a little but who isn't at times.  You know you have a list somewhere, mental or written down of all the lovely and awesome things you'd get for yourself if you had endless supplies of cash to spend.  I didn't write that list here, I just picked a few items I really want off of it.  Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencils - I know they aren't out yet but if they were the first thing on my list would be Urban Decay's new 24/7 Shadow Pencils.  Swatched and reviewed Here (Part 1) and Here (Part 2)  by Temptalia.  I want them cause they are the same amazing quality as Urban Decay's 24/7 eyeliners and they are super easy to apply.  Perfect for those of us that want some color in the morning without having to spend a lot of time doing their make-up.  Or for those of us that are running perhaps perpetually late and need to trim down their make-up routine some. *looks innocent and whistles* Benefit All You Need Is Gloss - Re...

I decided to take some time create a few posts entitled Gitmas Quest 2010.  These posts will be filled with gift ideas, shops, items I've gotten and would recommend, websites, Etsy shops, whatever I feel like that will help you out this Holiday in the gifts department. This post is comprised of Etsy shops I've favourited or have made purchases from.   I've categorized them and added a short blurb for each of what I like about each of these shops. Clothing BRANDED - The Vintage Dad shirt is what caught my eye.  But I fell in love with the Grr Argh! Whedon Monster shirt! taraduff - Do you also have a teen that wishes he could grow an entire beard instead of the tufts of down he's sporting now?  Help him along this Holiday with a bearded knit cap. BabyEtte - I don't have a baby of my own but I've always seen the baby carrier sling things and thought they were so cute.  Well here you can find one to match not only your style but your outfit too! Shri...

FTW or Friday's the Win is a recurring theme every Friday.  Since everyone looks forward to Friday's arrival each week I figured it'd be a good time to share with everyone here at Geek Faerie what made your week filled with extra awesomeness!  Maybe you finally met Neil Gaiman.  (insert OMG fangrrl squee!)  Maybe you finished all of Fable III and saved Albion!  Or maybe you found that elusive and discontinued MAC lipstick on E-bay and it didn't cost you an arm, leg, and your first born child.  Whatever it is that made your week tell us all about it here. For me it was finally getting my Sigma Make-up brushes   and my Lush haul! From Sigma I got the Synthetic Face kit, the Complete kit with black brush roll, the Hollywood Glamour Retractable Kabuki in Black, and the Lip brush.  I have been wanting to get these brushes for a long time now.  I've been reading reviews, watching youtube videos, and trolling the site to drool.  I curr...

Bath drawn, check Reading book, check Gillette Venus 3 with a new blade, check Geeky Clean's Hairy Fairy bar, check I wanted to put this product through its paces and my legs not only gave the Hairy Fairy bar quite a challenge but could have posed as the name sake.  To give you a bit of background, I am cursed with a heritage that is both Italian and Polish/Lithuanian which resulted in my leg hair being thick, coarse, and dark.  Shaving is a process that I dread cause it is never quick and easy.  When I first stumbled upon the Hairy Fairy I was intrigued.  Could this product be the one that solves so many of my shaving woes?  The answer is yes.  I opened up the wrapping on the bar and took a nice long sniff.  Heavenly!  It was chocolatey, rich, creamy, and reminded me a of a perfect fudge brownie.  And that was just the smell.  The bar itself I could tell was handmade and contained more natural ingredients than a regular bar of bran...