Archive for January, 2010

Hello Glossies,

Learning from my foundation matching experience, I know always need to try a few different shades to be matched correctly. MAs always match me darker, as most WOC, I am working with multiple shades from forehead to my chest region, so matching can be a great challenge. So I match the part of my face that needs foundation and add powder to the remaining areas.

I finally got my Prescriptives Custom Blend foundation and powder. It took 2 counters on two different days to get it done, but I got the match that works well for my skin tone.   I used the initial blend  on Saturday and it wore well the entire day, but the color was a bit too dark for my complexion. So I decided to go to another counter for the color adjustment.   This time I took a friend, a faithful Prescriptives Custom Blend user, to be my extra eyes. Well, as I thought, the foundation needed a bit more red. (I am Yellow/Orange).

If you want to try Prescriptives Custom Blend, you still have time take advantage of the 30% off, but give enough to time, so the blend can be tweaked (if necessary) before the counters officially close on January 31, 2010. Make sure to get your recipe sheet because future orders can be placed online.

Mix Maven

My weakness is and will always be pink glitter.  I cannot get enough and I will not try to stop getting enough of it. LOL  Recently, I purchased a couple of LASplash nail polishes, Tidal Wave (a frosty wine) and Sparkling Fuchsia (fuchsia glitter in clear polish) *awww yeah* from Cherry Culture. From the swatch on the site,  I thought Tidal Wave was going to more of dark purple-y wine creme.  I think the Tidal Wave by itself is pretty, but boring.  That’s where my trusty pink glitter comes in to save the day.  Adding a coat or two of the Sparkling Fuchsia nail polish made a huge difference. 

2 coats of LASplash Tidal Wave, 1 coat of LASplash Sparkling Fuchsia and top coat

They run about $3.99, definitely worth the price. I think want more…maybe some funky colors for the spring/summer season.

Hope 2010 is treating you well.

Mix Maven

Happy new year to all my Glossies!

I wish you all a wonderful and prosperous 2010 filled with love and beauty.

My new year’s celebration was pretty lowkey.  We went to church around sunset for a prayer and praise service, which was spirit-filled and blessed.  This left us time to eat and hang out with the family @ Chez P&G.  The TM aka Mr. Touch-A-Lot was in his element and had loads of fun playing and laughing.

I want to thank all of the readers who stop by Pumps and Gloss on a regular basis.  Thank you for the kind comments.  All visits are definitely appreciated and welcomed.  Also a special thank to all the bloggers who show the site love, via blog roll and/or leaving comments.  Thank you *huggles huggles*

For the new year, Pumps and Gloss will be doing more contests, returning to more substantive posts and more fun all around.  There are some surprises up the sleeves…cannot wait to unveil.

Here is my NOTNY – nails of the new year

Wet n Wild Gilded over Arissa Just Peachy