The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.-Steel Magnolias

Monday, February 7, 2011

Come To the Dark Side....of Haircolor.

Winter has lingered here and the sun has been nowhere to be seen for a long time.
This has caused my skin to become rather pale which in turn makes me feel a bit blah when I look in the mirror.  It was time for a subtle change (actually I wanted a huge change, but spouse was like "uhm...no."
We used the same base color and then added 6 foils with a shade 4 shades darker.
Using the foils is a great way to add shading and depth.  It is also easy to grow out since it is not an
allover color which leaves a very definite line of demarcation.
I loved it and it does add a depth and color around my face so I don't look so pale.
I could break down and buy a pass to the tanning bed but I have a real thing against tanning beds.
Nothing personal except for the whole gives you wrinkles and cancer stuff. lol

Since Joy left the office, I have been coming in to fill in here and there. It is not the same without her.
And The Ida misses me.  I have got to tell you some great stories that she shared sometime because she is a pretty amazing woman.  She used to have to pick 200 lbs. of cotton a day!  Ida rocks!

Today I chose a great green (the color of spring) pinstripe shirt and cardi,  then threw on a cranberry scarf for my punch of color and amber jewelry for sunshine.  My photographer today is, Kaja Marie, age 9.
I told her to do whatever she wanted today with the camera.  I love it!  She has an eye for detail and
I think she caught a lot of that! 

Amber, coral and jade necklace from Helen, Ga.

Amber earrings-made by friend to match the necklace
I have a think for amber since it is so Scandinavian like me.
Dior lipgloss

Low-lighting.  Love 2 tone coloring!

With winter still underway and the sun being a "no-show" I have a couple things that have been wonderful at this time of year!  Hope they help you also.  To get them I usually go to Sephora or Sephora.com!  I love me some Sephora! (I added the links for these products also).

1. benefit Erase Paste  Without sunkissed color to my face, my dark circles have taken on a new life of their own!  If they got any bigger I'm was afraid I could count them off as dependants!  Then I found this great concealer!  wow!  It is hands down the best!  Apply underneath the eye...but do not forget the "bat cave!!!  This is what I call the area by the inner corner of the eye.  A dot here will bring this out and make your eyes look instantly brighter.
2.  Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in the new color Pink Veil (watermelon pink) #654
This is the most fabulous color in the world!  I tried it on at Sephora and was a bit nervous by just looking at the color.  I put it on and Joy even agreed it was amazing!  It added a great glow and it such a great gloss!
Heaven in a tube ladies!
3.  Hello Kitty perfume- Hey don't laugh!  Have you ever smelled something and thought it smelled like spring?  Or reminded you of something wonderful?  When I was checking out at Sephora I got a whiff and was like "Hey, this is springy and fun!".  So that's what I am wearing today!
4. Too-Faced Glamour Gloss in Plush (its volumizing and this color is well suited for everyone)
I know, I already put up a lip gloss, but this is sunshine in a tube.  And you can wear it alone or over a darker color.  So there.  Besides, Lipgloss is my favorite thing!

What products do you love?
The photographer and model child
Kaja Marie


22 comments:

  1. Love, love, love what that cranberry scarf does for the outfit! It's perfect! And your hair looks incredible!!!

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  2. What Melissa said! Plus, I love the pop of color with the bag. And the photographer?!? A diva in training!

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  3. Oh my! I do love that lip gloss! One of my favorite things is C.O. Bigelow lip glosses from Bath and Body Works. They have a built in breath freshener and are just FABULOUS! You look beautiful! ~Serene

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  4. Melissa: Thanks!


    Missy:Oh, I forgot all about the yellow bag. lol
    Yes, I thought it would go with the amber jewelry. Thanks

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  5. Serene: Thank you. And thanks for the tip. I use a lot of things from B&B works so I can't wait to try out the lip gloss!

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  6. Lise...you look amazing! When I darkened my hair seven years ago...it was the best decision for me. I looked in the mirror and said THAT'S ME! The bleached blonde for most of my life just did not feel like me. i can even tell in the sofa pix that your eyes are poppin'. I love the outfit and the jewelry and I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A LIP COLOR like this...can't wait to shop for it! Hang on to your joy...no matter what...and don't let go!!

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  7. Pam, I am glad to help, but I have to agree with you on the Joy thing! We hang on to each other!!

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  8. Your hair looks fantastic! I'm also in love with your makeup today. Just beautiful, lady.

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  9. love the new hair color!
    you do look like a breath of fresh spring air
    i cannot live without erase paste
    the only other thing that even comes close is bobbie brown concealer and why pay so much more for so much less!

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  10. I like it! It looks good!!

    And Kaja looks awesome, as well!!

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  11. I love your accessories-- the scarf and the necklace! :) Your hair looks great, too! Is work boring now that your bestie is gone?

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  12. Your photographer is looking stylish herself. I really like the amber jewelry. And, please, I want to hear Ida's stories.

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  13. I love you so much! You are truly my most fabulous fashion friend! (Also have I ever told you, that you were the catalyst for my fashion awakening?) I will have to tell youthe story someday!

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  14. Love, love, love the new haircolor, you look great! I really like it when women choose to go a little darker - except when they choose to go lighter, like you, Joy!
    I was so glad you posted the lipcolor information, I noticed it in the picture right away and thought I'd have to ask about it. I am always looking for lipcolor in that pink range. My favorite color is MAC Viva Glam V.
    I like the green/cranberry/yellow/amber combination. I think yellow & maroon are a pretty color combination.

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  15. JoAnn: Thanks! I changed my makeup and glad someone noticed!

    Brett:You already use erase paste? no wonder you always look fabulous!

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  16. Viktoria:Thank you and yes...without Bestie it is no good at all. :( There is no joy at work.

    Terri: We both love amber jewelry? Very cool! And my daughter thanks you for the compliment. I have had requests for more Ida stories...I think I need to sit and tell you all some more. She is wonderful!

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  17. Leah, I would love to hear the story and since you inspire me in so many ways, I would love to hear how I "infected" you. LOL

    Joyce: I am going to check out that MAC! Viva glam V? right. Thanks! YOu are wonderful.

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  18. Yes, and I also use MAC Viva Glam Cyndi, which is a red. I have glosses to go over both and will have to dig them out and let you know what they are - both are MAC, but not sure of names.

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  19. I'm really enjoying browsing through your blog, Lisa Marie. And your hair is gorgeous.

    Thanks so much for commenting on my blog. It was lovely.

    xo,
    Tracy

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  20. I really love your new hair- it looks so good on you. I feel your pain with the dark circles. I have always had them, and in the winter they like to take over my face!! I'm glad things are going well with your MIL. I know its a hard job but you are so great for doing it!!

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  21. you look beautiful! Thanks for those tips. I want to smell the Hello Kitty perfume now! I am addicted to CO Bigelow Mentha in copper shimmer - I got it 75% off so I bought all they had because they were discontinuing!

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  22. Am I the only one who has not tried CO Bigelow???
    Off to shop! lol

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