Forget Carmen San Diego... WHERE in the world is my INGLOT order!?!?

Sorry I've ben slacking on the blogging, but if it's not one thing it's another. First it was just me being crazy busy, then it was my laptop crapping out on me... but it's fixed and I'm ready to dive back into this blogging game :-)

Now...

I placed this order April 15th, and more than a month later... still NO Inglot! No email stating my choices were backordered or anything. So finally, after looking at my calendar and noticing how much time had passed, I call the company to figure out WHERE MY MAKEUP IS? And lo and behold, it turns out my order was somehow overlooked and never even pulled! Normally I would be a bit pissed, seeing as though my cc was charged but I never received my order, but the customer service woman was SO professional and apologetic. I mean Inglot truly has some great customer service because not only did she make sure my order was pulled and shipped that same day, she also upgraded my order to OVERNIGHT shipping AND refunded the initial shipping fees I paid. So by 10 Am the next day, I had a box full of Inglot (including some nice samples) on my doorstep.

So worth the wait. I got 17 shadows and a few palettes: the 10, 5, 3, and 2 pan palettes. My only complaint is that the 3 and 2 pan palettes DO NOT stack/adhere to the 10 pan palette at all. No matter how I place it, the magnet just does not attract.

Swatches will be up soon!

Where've you been????

I know it's been a little bit since I've done a post, but life has been running me ragged! But I did want to take some time and talk about a few items I've been testing recently that I may or may not do in depth posts on.

FIRST! I've been experimenting with mixing and pressing my own pigments/micas from TKB Trading. I have to say I am VERY impressed with their selection and quality. I've researched and watched videos for  months prior to placing and order just to get a feel for the whole process, and I'm in love! The ability to custom make your shadows is so appealing to me, and I also have gotten pretty good at pressing them.  I purchased the sample sizes (which are HUGE!!!) and have not yet run out. I decided to go the TKB way, rather than CS because they have the tin pans (which fit into MAC and ELF pans AND require NO MAGNET) which take less time and provide less bulk when preparing your shadows. I ended up with about 20 colors to start and will be going back for more in the future.

Now, being the foundation junkie that I am, I  recently went back to an old trusty (BOOTS No. 7 Anti Aging foundation in Walnut 45)... and I now remember WHY I love this foundation so much. You get great coverage & a good color selection for reasonable prices! I also tried one of their plumping lipsticks, and they're ok. Color took some building, but it's not drying at all. You get quite a bit for the $9 price tag.

SIDE NOTE: Rimmel Match Perfection in Natural Caramel- Me likey! (even though I need a little CS color corrector to make it perfect!) It's a good stand in for now.

I also was able to try a few items by Victoria Jackson Cosmetics, but I'll have to do a full post on that later.

Just wanted to do a quick "I'm not dead" post  LOL  and see what's been new with you all?

TTYL,
Miss Brina

SLEEK Avoir la Peche Collection

 

I own a couple of the Sleek Palettes, but this new collection has replaced my beloved Bohemian palette as my all time favorite. I LOVE the gorgeous peach colors that fill this palette, and they all are nice and pigmented. Sleek also did a little something new and added the individual shadow names on the plastic insert protector... very helpful IMO. My only complaint is I wish the palette was made with the same illustrations as the box it came in (it's so beautiful).

 

 

I also grabbed the tinted lip conditioner in Sugar May, which is a light peach, and very moisturizing without any sticky feeling to it. It also has a nice scent and faintly sweet flavor. I've always been interested in the lip pots but never actually made a purchase until this collection came out, but I will surely be picking up some more colors... and you get alot of product too.

Lastly, I bought the coordinating blush in Pan Tao, which is a bold, orange toned peach. I LOVE THIS BLUSH. I was taken aback when I opened the package because it was so small, but you get a lot of pigmented product in the package, which is very compact. I actually prefer the Sleek blush compact over any other that i own because you still get alot of product, but it's not a bulky item taking up more space than needed to house the blush pan... and it comes with a mirror and the cute floral design I wish the palette had. Please  keep in mind this blush is VERY pigmented!!! I barely tapped my brush in the pan it was more than enough to do both cheeks (I looked so ridiculous when I first applied it, had no idea it was that concentrated... must get more!).

Overall, A+ on this collection! It's my favorite thus far, I would LOVE for them to make the Paraguaya shadow palette and Pan Tao blush permanent.

What do you guys think of Sleek's newest collection Avoir la Peche?

Blogger Award!!!

 I've received my 1st blogger award from the gorgeous Meme! Thank you sweetheart... and make sure you check out her blog, she's got some great things going on over there.

Here's how it works...

1. Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them in your post.
2. Tell us 7 things about yourself
3. Award 15 recently discovered new bloggers
4.Contact these bloggers and let them know they've received the award.

7 things you may not know about me...

I. I'm a mother to a beautiful 8 month old and am LOVING everything about it!

II. I've had a serious lifelong crush on Sean Connery and Dallas Raines (local weather man).

III. My favorite color is green.

IV. I LOVE to read, I generally read a book and a half a day.

V. I am semi-obsessed with Jimmy Neutron and the Backyardigans (I can't even blame it on my child, I've watched these shows for years LOL).

VI. If I could live anywhere in the world I'd choose Ireland.

VII. I have a serious aversion to getting into trouble. So if you're going to act up, do it elsewhere because I WILL tell on you LOL

And these are the wonderful ladies whose blogs I've recently found and enjoy!

WitchHazel

Makeup Love XO

Lipgloss and Leopard Print

The Jazzy Spot

FacesBySarah

Miss Natty's Beauty Diary

SofiasBrighterDays

FacesFromAziajs

Beauty By Brittany

Juicy Beauty Gossip

I Bleed Pink

Joy the Baker

Fragancia

 

UPDATE: 24 hr contest (April Fools) ... except I'm serious! LOL

CONGRATULATIONS to Jinz for winning the 24 hr April Fools giveaway. Be sure to check your inbox for further details.

And thank you to everyone who entered. I've got a few more treats in my beauty box, so stay tuned for the next contest and your chance to win!

24 hr contest (April Fools) ... except I'm serious! LOL

Hello and Happy April Fools Day to everyone! I'm all for a good prank here and there, but I prefer alot more treat and alot less trick. That being said, I've got a BNIB LE Yash lipstick from MAC's SOLD OUT Mickey Contractor Collection... and it's all yours.

Simply leave a comment stating what type of eye look you'd pair with Yash (including products used). One entry per person, but you can earn 1 additional entry by creating the accompanying eye look & submitting a photo and/or 2 additional entries for posting this 24 hour contest on your blog and linking back to Beautifully Flawed. All entries must be received no later than April 1st. Winner choosen by random drawing.

If the perfect nude lip interests you then be sure to enter below!

 Have a Happy Friday ya'll!!!!

Subscriber Giveaway: WINNER

I want to thank everyone who reads this blog, as well as all the beautiful ladies who entered the giveaway. And without further adieu, the winner is.....

StealMyHeartLove

Congratulations! Check your inbox for further details