3 distinct shades and 3 definitive personalities based on 3 fascinating historic women and moods captured in stunning shades of deep roan and pink-blue reds. Absolutely what I have been looking for and I love the vintage packaging ElizaCosmetics presents her recreations in. The formulas are gentle on the lips, deep toned and smell (and taste) wonderful with a smack of cocoa. I can't stop vamping in the mirror and topping it off with a "Boop-boop-a-doop!", haha. Theda- The darkest lady of the trio. This shade was originally a Halloween costume custom purchase last October for my Vampire Flapper idea (RIP that lost night) but one coat and I was completely under her spell, felt transformed and that somber lipstick shade immediately found her way into my makeup casket. It is a true gothic hue of brown-red resembling dried blood and dying roses; perfect recreation of the shades vamps and smokey-eyed silent sirens on the silver screen wore in the earliest days of Old Hollywood. *Inspired by the original Vamp Theda Bara Initially I purchased the nail polish of Theda then had to get the lipstick to match. The formula of the nail polish is impressive lasting several days without chipping and minimal streaking for a deep red-brown colour. Full coverage in about 2 coats but for a richer depth I went for 3 coats. Others commented my fingernails looked like I had dried blood at the tips- perfect! Louise- Slightly more of a lighter hue with say more garnet than maroon in Theda, still dark and mysterious and to be honest the lipstick I grabbed more often through autumn and winter (and even into spring until I was introduced to Marilyn). I never wore such daring shades before trying samples from this little nifty shop and I'm so happy I stepped out of my comfort zone. Being well lily complected to put it nicely (better than saying ghostly pale, haha) I somehow always believed I couldn't wear red lipstick without looking ridiculous or harsh, little did I know it's only the right cast of red that makes the lady. *Inspired by the enigmatic Louise Brooks Marilyn- The newest gal to join my vanity table and one more reason I'm loving to vamp in front of the looking glass these days. This one is a deeper rose pink lipstick that is my personal spring/summer shade (there is a reason this colour is a top-seller). You can never go wrong with anything pink-red I'm finding out this year (wait until I ramble about Progeny from Pariah House Cosmetics coming up; pink is nothing to fear!) *Inspired by the Blonde Bombshell Marilyn Monroe Salome Hair Pomade (scent of Bergamot, Lemon, Orris, Rose, Lavender, Jasmine. creamy Vanilla, Sweet Tonka, Civet, Toffee notes of Opoponax absolute.) In my most recent order I was surprised with a sample of the hair pomade version of Salome and a few twists of strands and pins released later and my softly defined curls waft this powdery musky allure around me that harkens back to the ultimate heyday of glitz and glamour. On me, more creamy lavender is noticed with an underpinning of musky non-gourmand vanilla. Just hypnotic, refined and I love how this formula plays so well with my fine hair that tends to frizz and expand this time of the year. Very impressed. *Inspired by Rita Hayworth Needless to say with all these marvellous self-care, makeup choices I've discovered for myself since January from across the indie realm, I'm ready for what (and whom) may come my way this 2022-2023 Venus Return. |
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28th of January 2023) NOTES/COMBINATIONS and Stones CURRENTLY ON THE HUNT FOR: Naughty Licorice/Star Anise Cardamom Cardamom Cake with Roses Smoky Honey & Leather Leather and Florals Pomegranate Colder Tuberose scents Smoked Florals with Cinnamon and Honey Graham Cracker and Incense Double strand of Rose Quartz or Moonstones or Black Tourmaline Chainmaille Jewellery Houses of Fragrance and Interest on the Horizon (shops that contain such temptations): LurkerAndStrange Good Spirit Wolf Rapt In Maille ToadStoolSoaps DSH Perfume Baphomet&Co Harvest Moon Haven Granny Hootenanny's Shop
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