Fall Haul

Well...Sorry for no posts. I don't how regular bloggers keep up with their blog posts.

I've been waiting for cooler temperature to buy more cosmetics. Well....I was waiting for the fall/winter collections. Most of you know, fall items have been trickling out during the dead heat of summer in Dallas. Because of the blazing heat I was not interested in checking out the collections.

 Unbelievably, I did not pickup any limited fall collections. I know red lips is "in."  However, isn't red lip always in???

Below are the things I picked up along the way in September.

June 2012 Beauty Favorites

June 2012 Beauty Favorites

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Texas Caviar

from http://mycharmingkids.net/2009/10/texas-caviar/

Texas Caviar is a great salad or a dip for chips (I prefer it as the latter.) that I have been craving and making in hard core fashion all summer and fall. I present to you here my own version of this culinary delight. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Oh, and my apologies in advance to those of you who prefer recipes with exact measurements.

Texas Caviar

You’ll need:

1 can of garbanzo beans

1 can of black beans

1 can of kidney beans

1 can of corn

2 avocados

1 small yellow onion

a bunch of cilantro

Italian dressing

sugar

lime juice

salt

To make:

Drain the beans and corn well. Put them in a bowl.

Chop up the onion into very small pieces. Add them.

Add about 1/3 bottle of Italian dressing to the mixture. Squirt in a whole buncha lime juice. Add some sugar. Like a 1/2 cup or something. And then add some salt. I love salt. Stir well. Cover. Chill overnight in the refrigerator.

Before serving, drain the Texas Caviar quickly in a colander. Cube up the avocado and add it. Rip up as much cilantro as you want and add it too. Toss together.

Serve with blue corn chips. Or Fritos. Or do what I did when I had guests last week and add some shredded smoked chicken breast and eat it with a fork as a salad.

Yum. Yum. YUM!

Sunday Riley Juno

Lip Swatches: Koh Gen Doh Maifanshi, Laura Mercier Lip Glace & YSL Volupte

 Koh Gen Doh  Maifanshi Lipstick PK104 Fresh Pink 

 Koh Gen Doh  Maifanshi Lipstick PK01 Pink Rose

 Laura Mercier Lip Glacé-Camelia

 

 YSL Volutpe no 3

Lip Swatches

              Nars Pigalle

 Nars Afghan Red 

 Nars Lipgloss Pillow Talk

Nars Afghan Red with Nars lipgloss Pillow Talk

Guerlain Rouge Automatique no. 164 Chamade

                                                          Burberry Lip Glow no 06

Chanel Glossimer no 151

Laura Mercier Lip Gloss Pink Tulle (sample)

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss no 247 Glow (sample)

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss no 662 Flash

Hourglass lip gloss in Hypnotic

Laura Mercier Lip Glacé in Quartz (sample)

 Laura Mercier Creme Lip Color Cinnamon

Laura Mercier Creme Lipstick Audrey

Christian DiorSkin Nude Tan Sun Powder in No 01 Miel/Honey

     The color, Honey, was chosen by a Dior makeup artist. Initially, I thought it was a little light, but I went with it. She's the pro; she was right! This new Diorskin Nude Tan Powder warms my complexion and adds just right of color for contouring.  Like all Dior powders, this gorgeous face powder feels buttery, is easy to apply, offers long-wearing formula.  The kabuki brush comes with the palettes; it is usable, unlike most free brushes.

Nars Mekong, Guerlain Rouge Automatique in chamade & Laura Mercier

Nars eye shadow-Mekong

deep, dark brown with fine bronze shimmer

I love using this shadow for smokey effect and to line my eyes.

Guerlain Rouge Automatique--164 Chamade

     Chamade is a hydrating, well-pigmented lip color that offers 4- 6 hour wear.  This color brightens 

my complexion. 

Laura Mercier Matte Translucent Smooth Focus Pressed Setting Powder Shine Control

    This celadon green pressed powder could ward off curious consumers; however, if you are plagued by oily skin, you might be inclined to give Laura Mercier powder a try. An in-depth review to follow....