Pumpkin and Poppy One Ring FOTD

 I put together this look using mostly Pumpkin and Poppy. I hope you enjoy =) 

Eyes:

Elf Mineral Eye Shadow Primer

Pumpkin and Poppy My Precious Cream Eyeshadow (inner and outer part of lid, lower lash line)

I used a white cream base that I have on hand that is no longer cruelty free. I recommend the All Natural Face Diva Stick in Milk. I placed this on the middle of my eyelid. 

Pumpkin and Poppy eyeshadow in Shire (inner and outer part of lid over My Precious, slightly blended into crease)

Pumpkin and Poppy eyeshadow in Archer (middle of lid over white base)

Pumpkin and Poppy eyeshadow in Furry Friend (blended into the crease, I wanted the warmth of this shadow to peek out from some cooler shadows I blended on top, so this color went up pretty high)

Pumpkin and Poppy eyeshadow in Notre Dame (blended into crease over Furry Friend, allowing Furry Friend to peek through at the top)

Too Faced eyeshadow in Bouquet Toss (brown bone, inner corner)

Too Faced eyeshadow in Unveil (used to line upper lash line)

Face:

100% Pure Healthy Skin Foundation with super fruits in Creme

OCC Skin Conceal in Y0

Pumpkin and Poppy creme eyeshadow in Lockbearer (used as cream blush)

Pumpkin and Poppy Cave of Wonders (lightly dusted over Lockbearer)

Pumpkin and Poppy contouring Powder in Oak Bark

Pumpkin and Poppy Oil Absorbing Mineral Veil 

Lips:

Pumpkin and Poppy cream blush in Debutante

Quick Tip: Exfoliating

As I'm sure you know since I say this all the time, I have very dry skin. Being that it's winter, my skin is even dryer and requires regular exfoliation. While the exfoliating scrub that I use is not drying, it's not exactly moisturizing either, and I really need everything I use this time of year to be at least somewhat moisturizing. My solution has been to mix a small amount of my Selma Hayek walnut scrub with my Yes To Cucumbers Gentle Cleansing Milk. This provides me with an extra gentle exfoliating scrub that leaves my skin very smooth and feeling moisturized. This could also be useful if you have a scrub that you find to be a little too harsh. Mixing it with your cleanser should diffuse it a little and make it less harsh.

I just wanted to share this tip, because it's been helping me a lot lately! I hope everyone is having a great week and that you have a wonderful weekend.

Pumpkin and Poppy One Ring Collection Overview and Swatches

Veggie Beauty has done it again. She's come out with another brilliant collection, and this one is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. This collection features some beautiful autumnal colors based on characters and scenery found in the Lord of the Rings books and movies.This collection includes a cream highligher, two cream eye shadows, five mineral eye shadows, a lip butter, and a solid perfume that is only available when you order the entire collection for $66. You can purchase the full collection without the solid scent for $58. Of course you can also order individual pieces.

Lady if Light cream highlighter is a peach/gold with copper undertones. This product is based on Galadriel, known as the Lady of Light in the books. (And probably my favorite elf in the series.) This provides a fantastic, subtle highlight. This beautiful product is $9.75

My Precious cream eyeshadow is a bronzed gold. This color is based on the enticing color of the One Ring to rule them all, and in the darkness, bind them. $8.00

Lockbearer cream eyeshadow is a coppery brown based on the brave and loyal dwarf Gimli and his coppery beard and hair. True to dwarf nature, Gimli is ever a loyal companion, however gruff he tries to appear. $8.00

Shire is a golden olive green with orange/copper duochrome. This color is based on the peaceful, rolling green hills of the Shire, where the hobbits make their homes and enjoy stories, food, and generally lazing about. $5.00

Archer is a shimmer beige/gold with taupe undertones. It's based on the elven warrior Legolas's blonde hair and metallic bow and arrows. $5.00 

Left to right: My Precious, Lockbearer, Shire, Archer

Lady of Light cream highlighter

I love this collection immensely. All the colors are beautiful and the products perform phenomenally, as always. I think I am going to have to break down and buy the other two mineral shadows in this collection, Strider and Wise Wizard. I highly recommend everyone check out Pumpkin and Poppy Cosmetics and the new One Ring Collection, even if you aren't a Lord of the Rings fan. 

***Disclaimer: All products purchased by me. All thoughts are my own. I am not sponsored of affiliated with Pumpkin and Poppy Cosmetics.***

Review: Diva Cup

I'm going to go ahead and give a fair warning: I am not shy. I will be discussing some things in this post which may make some people uncomfortable. 

I became interested in the Diva Cup when xxpandafacexx did her review of this product on Youtube. As someone who is striving to be cruelty free and to lessen the footprint I leave on this earth, I was definitely willing to give this product a try. Since the Diva Cup is reusable, there is no throwing away nasty tampons and pads that will then sit in a landfill somewhere. There are also no chemicals like those that are used to bleach the cotton used in tampons and pads. No one wants chemicals in their vagina. 

I don't think anyone can really enjoy their period however, I have found that the Diva Cup makes mine much easier and less painful to deal with. I have always hated tampons and pads. With tampons, you face the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome, and I have always had a problem with tampons leaking no matter what brand or size I used. Pads are just gross. They make me feel like I am wearing a diaper, and leave me with what is essentially a diaper rash. Let's face it, they stink, too. Not a pleasant thing to smell or look at every time you need to go to the bathroom. I told you this might get uncomfortable. =)
The Diva Cup is made out of medical-grade silicone, is hypoallergenic, and provides 12 hour protection. I do find that if I am having a particularly heavy day, I have to change it about every 6 hours just to make sure that I don't get any leaking. However, most days I only have to empty the cup in the morning when I wake up and at night before I go to bed. I have not had any problems with leaking unless I have waited too long to change the cup when my flow is extra heavy. I have always had a heavy period and thought that it might cause a problem with trying to use this cup. If you do have a heavier period, just make sure you empty the cup a little more often, and you will have no problems.

As far as inserting the product goes, I will say that it looks a little scary and takes a little getting used to. Once you figure out which folding technique and position makes it the easiest for you to insert the Diva Cup, it is very easy and quick to do without having to throw away wrappers and things of that nature. Removing the Diva Cup also takes some getting used to, but following the instructions and again, after finding what position works best for you it becomes quick and easy.I do not feel the product when it is in use, and it is very comfortable to wear.

I am sure some of you are probably wondering what the hell you're supposed to do with the contents of the cup when it's time to empty it. I dump it in the toilet and then use a mild soap to wash it out before I reinsert it. I am sure this notion grosses some of you out, but there is no smell (in my experience) while using and rinsing the product. If you take proper care of your Diva Cup, it can last you a year or more and save you money on tampons and pads, and it is SAFE for your body. 

I suppose you'll want to know how much this costs. I purchased my Diva Cup on the vitacost website for $24.60. There are two models. One is for women under 30 who have no experienced childbirth, and the other is for women over 30 or who have had children. The product comes with a pouch made of a breathable material to store your Diva Cup in while it is not in use.  That sounds a little expensive until you think about how much money you will not have to shell out each month for pads and tampons.

I highly recommend this product. It has truly made me dread my period less, and I don't feel guilty about polluting the earth and contributing to the suffering of animals. There are also no chemicals in my vagina! 

www.vitacost.com

 xxpandafacexx Diva Cup Review

October Favorites

I really haven't been wearing makeup all that much this month, but what I have been using I have been absolutely loving. It's been one of those months when I've been sick, red, and haven't been getting much sleep so, my skin has needed some help. I have also found other uses for previous favorites, which makes them even bigger favorites since I get so much use out of them. 

Elf Mineral Infused Primer

My skin is SO incredibly dry right now, and I would not get by wearing even a very moisturizing foundation without out this primer. It's very affordable and great for dry skin.

 This is just a FANTASTIC setting powder. It works really well for me, and I have very dry skin, as I've mentioned. It  just does a great job of setting my makeup, and I've even been using it to set my concealer under my eyes. It gives a beautiful glow, and doesn't bring out dry patches. I have had a real problem with other powders oxidizing on me. 

Pumpkin and Poppy Debutante Cream Blush

I can't rave enough about this cream blush. It's absolutely beautiful. It gives an amazing finish and is a very natural, pretty color for the cheeks. this can also be used on the eyes and lips. 

Pumpkin and Poppy Cave of Wonders

When I haven't even been bothered to put on Debutante, I have been using this as a blush. It works really well when you're in a hurry, or, in my case, when you're too sick to mess with too many products, but you still want to look put together.

Pumpkin and Poppy Lady of Light cream highlighter

This is the PERFECT highlighter. I will be posting swatches and more detailed pictures this week, hopefully. 

I FINALLY ran out of the other concealer I was using and chose this to try as my next concealer. I adore it. It's creamy, it blends beautifully, and it looks just like skin. It's also a dead on match for me. I love it and highly recommend it. I use it both on my face and under my eyes.

Wet N' Wild Comfort Zone palette

This is a great palette for fall. I love the greens and browns in here, and all the colors work so well together. It's been super easy for me to put together quick looks with this that look like I put a lot of effort into them. 

I just love this color. It's beautiful for fall, and it just makes me happy when I'm wearing it. 

My lips have been super chapped, and they usually stay that way all the time. This is a great chap stick that's very inexpensive and gets the job done. 

I hope everyone has a lovely, safe Halloween! I would love to see what your favorites are this month so, link me to your youtube videos, blog posts, or just tell them to me in a comment.

Update

I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm still alive. I was sick last week, and I've spent today catching up on some housework. I'll be posting my October favorites hopefully within the next couple of days. 

I will also be ordering the rest of what I'm going to be getting from the Pumpkin and Poppy One Ring Collection this week so, I will be doing an overview of that soon. 

I hope you guys are having a great week, and please stay safe if you are in the path of all these storms.

I Love Fall Tag

1. Favorite Fall Lip Product? This would have to be my OCC Lip Tar in Lydia. It's a fantastic fall color. 
2. Favorite Fall Nail Polish? I haven't been wearing nail polish lately, because I absolutely cannot stand the smell, and my nails peel and break if I wear it. I have my eyes on Storm from the new Zoya fall collection. I've been waiting to try Zoya polishes, because I've heard the smell isn't as obnoxious and they're not as bad for your nails. 
3. Favorite Starbucks fall drink? I actually had a pumpkin spice latte for the first time this year tonight at my local coffee shop. I hate to be cliche, but that's my favorite!
4. Favorite Fall Candle? I don't have one. I am scared to keep candles in my house, because I don't want to burn my house down. I am extremely scatter-brained >.< 
5. Favorite Fall Scarf or Accessory? I'm gonna have to say the scarf my mother-in-law crocheted me last year. I looooove it. 
6. Haunted House, Haunted Hay Ride, or Haunted Corn Maze? All of the above. If I had to choose one, it would be the haunted house.
7. Favorite Halloween movie? The Nightmare Before Christmas. I watch it every single year with my sister. 
8. Favorite candy to eat on Halloween? I'm going to have to agree with the lovely Dani. Reese's cups!\
9. What are you dressing up as for Halloween? A panda! I was a panda a couple of years ago, but since I don't have the funds or time to think of a new idea, I'm going to be a "sexy panda" this year. I'm going to wear a black and white smokey eye with some sexy false lashes =D
10. What is your favorite thing about Fall? The cooler weather and the colors. I hate warm weather. I love crisp air and cool breezes. 

I tag cosmeticcouturier, NYC Georgette, SincerelySariaC, veggiebeauty, LoolaLoves, and YOU! Yes, you!

Thank you to Dani from Daniellelovesglitter for tagging me!

Dani's Blog 

I hope you have a a great, SAFE Halloween!