This review is wayyyy overdue, when I went to do the review the shop was closed temporarily. By the time I realized it was back open many weeks went by but here it is my hi-fi cosmetics on Heartsy review!!
We are gonna revisit Hi-Fi Cosmetics today. As you know they are one of my favorite indie companies and when they were featured on Heartsy I jumped on that quickly! I had a buncha Heartsy credits saved up so never actually paid outta pocket for this one! It was $10 for $35 worth of products! I ordered on July 6th and received my goods on July 27th.. Which is about 3 weeks. As usual my order came secure and wrapped wonderfully!
The products I got are:
Dismemberment Constellation - "is a cosmic purple with blue duochrome and a twinkling galaxy of blue sparkle!'
I like this color but I think its more pink than purple.. in fact I would call it a hot pink
Jingle Bell Rock - "is a vivid purple jam-packed with teal and iridescent glitters! This is the "punk rocker" of the collection!!"
This color screams at you! looks amazing at the crease or foiled as a liner!
Prophecies and Curses - "is an amazing, glowing medium-green "
Fabulous!!! I love this on my lid.
Epidemic - "is a vivid green with intense gold highlight and iridescent sparkle"
Wow.. I didnt think I would like this color when I first opened it but once applied this color will wow you.
Things that can not speak- "is a deep magenta hue with lots of fuschia and indigo glitters. "
This is a beautiful purple! One of my new favs!
Three Libras (free sample)- "is a cool, pale, shimmering beige with lots of iridescent sparklies!"
I havent actually worn this yet.. its pretty just not inspired by it..
Omen (free sample) - "is a rich, stony purple with a hint of moonlit iridescence"
I was super stoked when I saw this sample, I have been aching to try it for a while and happy I have it!!! It looks amazing!
Novacaine Spotlight Lip Glaze -"is a smooth and creamy moisturizing gloss with softening Vitamin E. This product is thick, but not sticky, and has an almost balm-like feel"
Still unsure about this.. I thought it would have been a bolder color
Sad Love Spotlight Lip Glaze- "is a frost-laden pink with beautiful sparks of rose and iridescence!"
This is actually going to something else so won't be swatched because I am giving it to someone
L-R over ELF eye primer : Phophecies and Curs, Things that can not speak, Omen
L-R over ELF eye primer : Three Lib, Dismemberment Constellation, Jingle Bell Rock, Epidemic
I like this company.. the shadows are always lovely. The TAT time was a little long , granted that was the Heartsy sale so its to be expected.
What do you think of Hi-Fi Cosmetics? What are your favorite products from them?
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
The Morbid The Merrier- A review
The Company:
The Morbid The Merrier has been on my list for such a long time but to be honest , I am so picky on scents, like annoying picky. Well after winning RiverCityLizzys 100+ giveaway which included full size bottle of Noelia I was hooked. Noelia smells so blasted lovely I couldn't stop sniffing my wrists ( which made an interesting night at the bar.. my friends kept thinking I was losing my mind ). At the time I went to the site it was closed.. So I waited and finally it opened. I hopped over to Etsy and placed my order. TMTM has a nice selection of oils for anyones ideal scent. I ended up choosing choose 5 sample set.
Shipping and packaging:My order arrived on Sept 9th in a bubble mailer. It took 10 days from ordering to receive, not bad! My smell good came carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and tissue wrap in a cute fashion and also include a card and a free sample!
The Products
The scents I chose are-
Delina - "is a scent for a woman with a dark side. It's black garters and blood red lips, sweet and sinister simultaneously. Lotus gives it innocence, amber grounds, and red wine gives it just enough naughty! I think it's something Miss Delina herself would have liked."
I love this scent..It absolutely smells incredible. I can't stop smelling myself when I wear it.. This will be a full size purchase! Delina definitely has a dark and sexiness to it!
Athelia - the blackest fig, accompanied by spice, wood smoke, earth and moss... softened and sweetened with lotus flower.
I have a love/hate relationship with this scent.. I don't love it but don't hate it. It does smell good and smells pretty good on me but I would not buy a full size of it. Honestly don't know how much I will wear it. It may go in the purse as an emergency scent.
Lucy-White-out! A melange of white, white, white. White musk, white sandal, vanilla bean, indian white amber and white pepper. But don't worry. I've added enough black to keep it interesting.
I was very iffy on this scent, it really didn't sound like something that would smell good on me, I was wrong. This is a fantastic scent and I love it!
Kuku- " is a stunning combination of sweet neroli, wood, and leather. It's the feminine version of my Black Jack. Opens up sweet and flowery but, like her namesake, should not be underestimated... this lady has quite a dark side!"
This is the only scent I do not like. It doesn't smell good to me, to much like flowers .I knew from first smell it is not a Christa scent. Don't get me wrong it smells good, just not the deep musky, dark smell I like.
Paramour- "Oh, romance. Or something like it. A dozen red roses, spilled wine, a hint of blood, and gunsmoke"
Wowzers.. Beautiful scent.. I love everything about this! I can't wait to purchase a full size! For some reason this smell reminds me of the book.movie Gone with the Wind. Go with me on this one. Roses.. something that would of been around a plantation house.. spilled wine.. cause Scarlet is a diva.. blood... cause of bloodshed due to war... and gunsmoke.. cause of war.. I don;'t know thats what it reminds me of..
I orginally wanted Organ Grinder but convroed and asked to switch it out for Paramour and the owner Lysa quickly replied "Absolutely". Well Lysa sent Organ Grinder anyways!
Organ Grinder -" Spicy, dark, and seductive. A heavy base of tobacco, smoke, pepper and wood, rounded out by just a touch of sweet. A deep, masculine scent - to be worn only by the ones our mothers warned us about"
I have to admit when first choosing this I wanted it based on the fact Organ Grinder is an Emilie Autumn song, and she is one of my favorite artist! Once I read the description I thought it would be too deep of a scent for myself, thats why I asked to switch it out, but when Lysa sent it anyway I was super stoked to try it out. This oil reminds me of Emilie Autumn's Organ Grinder song. Its deep and dark, but still lovely.. something right out of the Dark Asylum.
Final thought:
Pros:
-Good variety of scents and products
-Decent pricing
-Good communication
-Good shipping time
-Incredible scents
Cons:
-I don't like the one scent, but that shouldn't reflect the shop
Will I be ordering agian? Oh yes!! I can't wait to order a couple full sizes and some more samples! I am already adding things into my cart!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
SugarPill- A Review {Picture Heavy}
The Company & Ordering:
Sugarpill is an awesome,pretty well known indie company. Most people who know about Sugarpill knows of their wonderfully pigmented pressed shadowed and glittery goodness of their loose pigments! Sugarpill is the brianchild of the lovely Amy AKA Shrinkle. Amy launched SP to the world in 2010 with a goalto bring a "custom line of vibrant, richly pigmented, velvety pressed eyeshadows and sparkling loose powders" I do believe she succeeded!
Shipping and packaging:
I ordered on July 20th and in less than a week my order arrived. Sugarpill ships their products to you in a specially made box that has their logo and their name on it. When opened you see tissue paper, cards, invoice, products and a cute sample.
I ended up getting 5 Chromalusts and 2 pressed shadows. All shadows cost $12.00 , which yes I know is a bit of money for shadows but if you look at what you get its well worth it.. plus you can always split the cost with someone.
The Product:
Darling- "Stunning teal loaded with iridescent turquoise star bursts"
OMG if I could marry this color I would ..lol
Magentric- "Metallic deep magenta with a dazzling turquoise sheen.'
So pretty and looks amazing any way you apply it
Paperdoll - "Lovely lavender with dazzling shimmer and sparkle"
A very light and pretty color.. perfect for a day look.
Hysteric - "Metallic purple with turquoise sparkles and luminous flashes of green. "
Yeah Its purple.. nuff said!
Starling - "Vibrant, metallic turquoise with intense sheen."
A little darker then I thought but beautiful all the same.
Bulletproof (pressed) - "Deepest matte black with extraordinary pigmentation and lasting wear."
I was hoping for a uber black but it still is nice and does the job.
Poison Plum (pressed) - "Dramatic purple with a semi-pearly sheen"
WOW.. this has made its way into my favorite shadows!!
Tipsy (sample) - "High shimmer, true grass green"
Bright and Lovely
I got to say that I am very happy with all the colors! Favorites in this bunch are Hysteric, Poison Plum, Darling and Magentric. All shadows blend great and last all day.
All swatches taken over UDPP
TOP L-R Magentric,Darling,Paperdoll,Starling
BOTTOM L-R Bulletproof,Poison Plum,Tipsy, Hysteric
Final thought:
Pros:
-Easy Ordering
-Bright Vibrant Colors
-You get alot for your money
-Fast Shipping
-Easy Blending
-Last all day
-Adorable Packaging
Cons: NONE
Will I be ordering agian?Heck yes! I love Sugarpill! I am hoping to get a couple people together and get a bunch of colors!
Have you tried Sugarpill? What do you think? Are there any colors that are a must have?
Sugarpill is an awesome,pretty well known indie company. Most people who know about Sugarpill knows of their wonderfully pigmented pressed shadowed and glittery goodness of their loose pigments! Sugarpill is the brianchild of the lovely Amy AKA Shrinkle. Amy launched SP to the world in 2010 with a goalto bring a "custom line of vibrant, richly pigmented, velvety pressed eyeshadows and sparkling loose powders" I do believe she succeeded!
Shipping and packaging:
I ordered on July 20th and in less than a week my order arrived. Sugarpill ships their products to you in a specially made box that has their logo and their name on it. When opened you see tissue paper, cards, invoice, products and a cute sample.
I ended up getting 5 Chromalusts and 2 pressed shadows. All shadows cost $12.00 , which yes I know is a bit of money for shadows but if you look at what you get its well worth it.. plus you can always split the cost with someone.
The Product:
Darling- "Stunning teal loaded with iridescent turquoise star bursts"
OMG if I could marry this color I would ..lol
Magentric- "Metallic deep magenta with a dazzling turquoise sheen.'
So pretty and looks amazing any way you apply it
Paperdoll - "Lovely lavender with dazzling shimmer and sparkle"
A very light and pretty color.. perfect for a day look.
Hysteric - "Metallic purple with turquoise sparkles and luminous flashes of green. "
Yeah Its purple.. nuff said!
Starling - "Vibrant, metallic turquoise with intense sheen."
A little darker then I thought but beautiful all the same.
Bulletproof (pressed) - "Deepest matte black with extraordinary pigmentation and lasting wear."
I was hoping for a uber black but it still is nice and does the job.
Poison Plum (pressed) - "Dramatic purple with a semi-pearly sheen"
WOW.. this has made its way into my favorite shadows!!
Tipsy (sample) - "High shimmer, true grass green"
Bright and Lovely
I got to say that I am very happy with all the colors! Favorites in this bunch are Hysteric, Poison Plum, Darling and Magentric. All shadows blend great and last all day.
All swatches taken over UDPP
TOP L-R Magentric,Darling,Paperdoll,Starling
BOTTOM L-R Bulletproof,Poison Plum,Tipsy, Hysteric
Final thought:
Pros:
-Easy Ordering
-Bright Vibrant Colors
-You get alot for your money
-Fast Shipping
-Easy Blending
-Last all day
-Adorable Packaging
Cons: NONE
Will I be ordering agian?Heck yes! I love Sugarpill! I am hoping to get a couple people together and get a bunch of colors!
Have you tried Sugarpill? What do you think? Are there any colors that are a must have?
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Hi Fi Cosmetics- A review
The Company and Ordering:
I first saw Hi-Fi Cosmetics on Etsy awhile ago and had my eye on a bunch of colors. When I went to order Veronica had put her shop in vacation mode. So time went on and eventually opened back up for buisness. After more time went by Hi-Fi had a sale. In honor of the NON apocalypse , there was a $10 off of $20 or more. So I thought it was a great time to try this highly recommended company. I placed my order on May 22nd via Artfire. Artfire is very easy to use and most of the colors lists the ingredients , whether it's vegan, whether it's lip safe,size and description.
Shipping and packaging:
I ended up ordering the 5 shadows for $20.00 with the discount it came to $10.00. Shipping was $1.00 which is the best shipping ever. Now the shipping time did take a bit long but Veronica was experiencing alot of power outings and storms. She did update her Facebook page as often as she could. On June 6th I messaged Veronica about my order, she quickly messaged me back apologizing and stating that it should ship the next day and that she has been busy running errands that her husband who is away on military duty does. I can appreciate that being my brother is in the Army. I received my package on June 13th In a bubble mailer. My shadows came in bags. 4 in 1 bag and 1 in another bag. There was an invoice included as well as a business card and 2 samples baggies which were in another bag.
The Products:
I was so excited for the colors that I started using them immediately. I really like how the color and ingredients are on the bottom of the jar.
Another Day, Another Drama- "is a vibrant purple with ultra-fine cosmetic grade holo glitter and tons of pink and fuschia sparkle!"
This is a beautiful color and has made it to my favorite purples!
Punk Rocker- "is a dark pink metallic shade with LOTS of flamingo pink sparkle"
A very vibrant pink! You need sunglasses when looking at it! hehe .. This has also made it to my favorites!
Psycho Mind- "is a very dark and complex asylum of color-shifting magic!"
Very nice color! Make a fantastic smokey eye
Magic Spell- "is a bright-blue on a duochrome base, loaded with deep purple glitter!!!"
A pretty blue!!
Suicide Trees- "is a deep, metallic teal on an opaque black base! As beautiful as it is dark and ominous!" Wow.. just Wow.. This yet again has made it to my favorite collection!
Don't Forget The Violence (sample)-" is a shimmering bright blue with lots of turquoise sparkle!" Awesome blue! Looks awesome as a liner
Red Wine (sample)- "is a purpley wine color with lots of wine-toned shimmer!"
Very pretty color!!
L-R over E.L.F Eye Primer: Don't forget the violence, Red Wine, Suicide Trees, Another Day another drama, Magic Spell, Psycho Mind, Punk Rocker
Final thought:
Pros:
-Awesome colors
-Great customer service
-Easy ordering
-Secure shipping
-Found 3 favorites!
-Good price
-Supporter of the Military ( I know that's a bit personal but I am a HUGE supporter of the military)
-Descriptions on jar
Cons:
-Long shipping time ( I know that it was due to storms but felt it had to be mentioned)
Will I be ordering agian? Yes. Yes and yes!! I already have! This is a great little company and Veronica is an awesome owner!
*Product description came directly from the site*
A look I did using Another Day Another Drama,Suicide Trees, Punk Rock, and Don't Forget the Violence
I first saw Hi-Fi Cosmetics on Etsy awhile ago and had my eye on a bunch of colors. When I went to order Veronica had put her shop in vacation mode. So time went on and eventually opened back up for buisness. After more time went by Hi-Fi had a sale. In honor of the NON apocalypse , there was a $10 off of $20 or more. So I thought it was a great time to try this highly recommended company. I placed my order on May 22nd via Artfire. Artfire is very easy to use and most of the colors lists the ingredients , whether it's vegan, whether it's lip safe,size and description.
Shipping and packaging:
I ended up ordering the 5 shadows for $20.00 with the discount it came to $10.00. Shipping was $1.00 which is the best shipping ever. Now the shipping time did take a bit long but Veronica was experiencing alot of power outings and storms. She did update her Facebook page as often as she could. On June 6th I messaged Veronica about my order, she quickly messaged me back apologizing and stating that it should ship the next day and that she has been busy running errands that her husband who is away on military duty does. I can appreciate that being my brother is in the Army. I received my package on June 13th In a bubble mailer. My shadows came in bags. 4 in 1 bag and 1 in another bag. There was an invoice included as well as a business card and 2 samples baggies which were in another bag.
The Products:
I was so excited for the colors that I started using them immediately. I really like how the color and ingredients are on the bottom of the jar.
Another Day, Another Drama- "is a vibrant purple with ultra-fine cosmetic grade holo glitter and tons of pink and fuschia sparkle!"
This is a beautiful color and has made it to my favorite purples!
Punk Rocker- "is a dark pink metallic shade with LOTS of flamingo pink sparkle"
A very vibrant pink! You need sunglasses when looking at it! hehe .. This has also made it to my favorites!
Psycho Mind- "is a very dark and complex asylum of color-shifting magic!"
Very nice color! Make a fantastic smokey eye
Magic Spell- "is a bright-blue on a duochrome base, loaded with deep purple glitter!!!"
A pretty blue!!
Suicide Trees- "is a deep, metallic teal on an opaque black base! As beautiful as it is dark and ominous!" Wow.. just Wow.. This yet again has made it to my favorite collection!
Don't Forget The Violence (sample)-" is a shimmering bright blue with lots of turquoise sparkle!" Awesome blue! Looks awesome as a liner
Red Wine (sample)- "is a purpley wine color with lots of wine-toned shimmer!"
Very pretty color!!
L-R over E.L.F Eye Primer: Don't forget the violence, Red Wine, Suicide Trees, Another Day another drama, Magic Spell, Psycho Mind, Punk Rocker
Final thought:
Pros:
-Awesome colors
-Great customer service
-Easy ordering
-Secure shipping
-Found 3 favorites!
-Good price
-Supporter of the Military ( I know that's a bit personal but I am a HUGE supporter of the military)
-Descriptions on jar
Cons:
-Long shipping time ( I know that it was due to storms but felt it had to be mentioned)
Will I be ordering agian? Yes. Yes and yes!! I already have! This is a great little company and Veronica is an awesome owner!
*Product description came directly from the site*
A look I did using Another Day Another Drama,Suicide Trees, Punk Rock, and Don't Forget the Violence
Friday, July 8, 2011
Fryinnae- A Review
The Company and Ordering:
I have heard alot of good things about Fryinnae from other bloggers, especially about their pixie epoxy primer. I heard its amazing and their shadows are beautiful , so I decided to give them a look. Going through the pages of lovely colors I decided to place an order, But I wanted to try their pixie epoxy to see what all the hype is about. At that time they didnt have any so I created an account and put a couple mini shadows in my cart and waited. About a week later I heard that they had PE back in stock so I went ahead and placed my order. Now on the front page it says that there TAT is 26-28 days possibly sooner, which is kind of ridiculous but went ahead and placed an order.
Shipping and packaging:
My order was placed on May 17 and I received a shipping notice on May 22nd , so I am guessing that the 26-28 days is to cover themselves. My order arrived on May 26th in a bubblemailer. my pretties were wrapped in tissue paper. There was an invoice and a free sample included!
The Products:All the shadows came in a 3 gram jar with 1/3 tsp of product.
Darling misfit- "This is a deep magenta-pink with a contrasting aqua highlight"
Love this color! its subtle but bright.. works great for a wild and crazy colorful look or an everyday look!
Gigawatts- "Brilliant shimmery electric blue with flashes of gold sparkle"
Wow.. This is such a vibrant blue.. I was a bit overwhelmed by it at first.. lol but I love it!
Senyo- "Vibrant, shimmery, sparkling pink-hued purple"
It's purple.. need I say more..
Sleepy Hollow- "Lush ocean blue with a flash of sage green as the light hits, Sleepy Hollow has a touch of gold sparkle as well."
Makes a wicked awesome smoky eye
Sugar Skulls ( Free sample) "Vibrant deep pink, leaning warm but not overly so, with a glimmering orange (not gold!) highlight that adds dimension"
Very pretty pink!
Pixie Epoxy - To be used over primer. Gives the ability to rub shadows and not pat.
It took me awhile before I figured out to use this properly. Less is more.. This works great and really brings out the vibrancy in the colors!
L-R over E.L.F eye primer and Pixie Epoxy
Darling Misfit, Gigawatts, Sugar Skulls, Sleepy Hollow and Senyo
All these colors are super pigmented and blend beautifully!
Final thought:
Pros:
-Great color selection
- Very vibrant colors
-Easy blending
Cons:
TAT could be a bit long if your looking on getting your stuff quickly
Will I be ordering agian? Yes! I really like the colors and my TAT wasnt very long!
A Look I did using Senyo Gigawatts, Darling Misfit and Sugar skulls!
So what are your favorite Fryinnae colors?
I have heard alot of good things about Fryinnae from other bloggers, especially about their pixie epoxy primer. I heard its amazing and their shadows are beautiful , so I decided to give them a look. Going through the pages of lovely colors I decided to place an order, But I wanted to try their pixie epoxy to see what all the hype is about. At that time they didnt have any so I created an account and put a couple mini shadows in my cart and waited. About a week later I heard that they had PE back in stock so I went ahead and placed my order. Now on the front page it says that there TAT is 26-28 days possibly sooner, which is kind of ridiculous but went ahead and placed an order.
Shipping and packaging:
My order was placed on May 17 and I received a shipping notice on May 22nd , so I am guessing that the 26-28 days is to cover themselves. My order arrived on May 26th in a bubblemailer. my pretties were wrapped in tissue paper. There was an invoice and a free sample included!
The Products:All the shadows came in a 3 gram jar with 1/3 tsp of product.
Darling misfit- "This is a deep magenta-pink with a contrasting aqua highlight"
Love this color! its subtle but bright.. works great for a wild and crazy colorful look or an everyday look!
Gigawatts- "Brilliant shimmery electric blue with flashes of gold sparkle"
Wow.. This is such a vibrant blue.. I was a bit overwhelmed by it at first.. lol but I love it!
Senyo- "Vibrant, shimmery, sparkling pink-hued purple"
It's purple.. need I say more..
Sleepy Hollow- "Lush ocean blue with a flash of sage green as the light hits, Sleepy Hollow has a touch of gold sparkle as well."
Makes a wicked awesome smoky eye
Sugar Skulls ( Free sample) "Vibrant deep pink, leaning warm but not overly so, with a glimmering orange (not gold!) highlight that adds dimension"
Very pretty pink!
Pixie Epoxy - To be used over primer. Gives the ability to rub shadows and not pat.
It took me awhile before I figured out to use this properly. Less is more.. This works great and really brings out the vibrancy in the colors!
L-R over E.L.F eye primer and Pixie Epoxy
Darling Misfit, Gigawatts, Sugar Skulls, Sleepy Hollow and Senyo
All these colors are super pigmented and blend beautifully!
Final thought:
Pros:
-Great color selection
- Very vibrant colors
-Easy blending
Cons:
TAT could be a bit long if your looking on getting your stuff quickly
Will I be ordering agian? Yes! I really like the colors and my TAT wasnt very long!
A Look I did using Senyo Gigawatts, Darling Misfit and Sugar skulls!
So what are your favorite Fryinnae colors?
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