So, I've been having some issues with my current Cosplay - GLaDOS from Portal.
I got the skirt done, that was easy.
I turned two old vampire cloaks into the overskirt, also easy.
Now I'm stuck.
I made a fascinator to act as the headpiece, but I have something like 4 months till the convention (Armageddon) and I just don't know what I want to do. Do I want a long wig? A short wig? An ombre'd wig with curls?
Do I want to make my top from the black and silver pinstripe that I bought specifically for it, or do I want to cheap out and buy a 'corset' instead? I mean, its not a competition piece so I don't have to handmake 75% of the costume. If all else fails, I guess I could relace my Ursula corset with white or black ribbon, and put it over a white teeshirt.
I still have to make the cake.
Couldn't find Whipple anymore, so I followed a DIY to make a decorating cream out of talc and glue. It works, surprisingly.
Things left to do on GLaDOS:
- Paint hat box, adhere "cream" and "cherries". Find a way of actually CARRYING the damned thing. I'm thinking maybe a handle under it some how or wrapping it in brown felt so I can craft a handle on one side along with a couple semi-hidden latches to hold it closed.
- Evenly distribute the ribbons on the inside of the skirt.
- Find a way of attaching the overskirt to the underside of the corset/top
- OBTAIN corset or make top.
- Find and buy a wig that would work for this cosplay.
- Figure out how to attach a very front-heavy fascinator to a wig without everything failing.
- Remember to take spare batteries for the lamp, and make sure that the batteries are accessible.
- Decide what I want to do with my legs/arms. I'm thinking I might have to *gasp* make some white leggings to go with it, and then wrap them with black ribbon to make it look like cables.
Do I use these little balls to make her personality spheres? Or is that going too far?
4 months to go?
BRING IT ON!!
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Appelles Blackseed Shampoo and Tamanu Conditioner
Full size: 500ml ($47). Sample Size: 35ml ($3.29)
This stuff smells amazing. Its herby and leaves your hair feeling really soft.
Manna Kadar Beauty 3-in-one Fantasy blush-highlighter-eyeshadow
Full Size: $25
This is such a pretty neutral colour. I have worn it a couple of times, but everytime I try to photograph it, it doesn't show up.
I prefer to use it as an eyeshadow, but as a 3 in one product, you can totally get a variety of use out of it.
It doesn't really work as a blush on my colouring - its just too close to my regular skin tone.
Still very pretty and wearable as a highlight or an eyeshadow though.
Marsk Certified Organic Browliner - Marilyn
Full Size: $28.95
I had to pass this onto my blonde-haired sister after taking a swatch, because honestly, I would never use this. I have medium/dark brown hair and my brows are generally the same colour.
See how light it is? It just wouldn't work for me.
Marsk Certified Organic Eyeliner - Pitch Black
Full Size: $28.95
I'm still going on the 1st Marsk Eyeliners that we were sent, so I gave this one also to my sister.
It's a pretty basic black eyeliner pencil. Takes a couple swipes to build up colour, but its decent enough for a day look, and pretty easy to smudge out for a smoky eye.
Personail Nail Strips
Full size: $18
Not sure of the style name, I think these are called Perfectionist.
I've tried these kinda strips in the past, and they are OK for a week or so and do the job.
The half-moon design was interesting. I'm not sure if you are meant to put them over polish or not.
Because I had done my nails a few days prior with some full coverage water decals, I tried to accent one nail on each hand.
You can see that the silver isn't really opaque - you can still see the decal through the glitter.
Filed the end off and yea, it looks OK. I'm not sure that I would choose a design like this in future though..
Added a top coat to it after the photos were taken, and it lasted a good couple of days before I took everything off (the decals were getting a little on the tatty side).
I'm sure my sister would get more use out of them than I would anyway!
So thats it, folks!
Total cost of the box: $19.95
Total Value: $107.48
Total useful value to me personally (because I passed on most of the items): $31.58.
Still a decent return on a $20 box!
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A combination of skincare and makeup in this one.
Glazel Visage Single Matte Eyeshadow - Colour S40.
Full Size: $15 (3gm)
GIMME A PROPER NAME!!! How I can tell people my awesome purple eyeshadow is S40? Why not Sassy Grape?
It seems a little chalky and pale... I'm not sure if I love this colour or not.
Be A Bombshell Eyeliner - Bling Bling
Full Size: $20
This colour is quite pretty. The formula is kinda waxy and it drags a little.
Jersey Shore Cosmetics - Anti Aging Whole Body Balm
Full Size: $20 (0.15oz)
Still not 100% sure how to use this. Do I rub it straight on? Do I rub it in my hands first and then apply it? It smells good though.
Ruby Eye Liner Slanted Brush
Full Size: $22.40
You can never have too many brushes! This would be amazing for applying a gel liner or using to apply a liquid liner.
Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash
Full Size: $14.95 (300ml). Sample: $2.49 (50ml)
I've used Sebamed before. It smells like clean soap (is that even a smell?).
I think I had issues with it not getting my face as clean as I would like, but I've been wearing less makeup because of summer, so lets see if it has a better chance at working on some clearer skin.
Eye look using the shadow, liner and brush from this bag.
Why is my eye so red? I have no idea.
Total (usuable) value: $79.89
Cost of box: $19.95
Totally worth it, even if you just got it for the brush!.
We also got a $35 Hello Fresh voucher, but because I'm not in Australia, I can't use it.
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The February box has been pretty good!
We have a good mix of things in here!
Be A Bombshell Mascara
Full Size: $21
Nothing wrong with a basic black mascara. This one has a volumising formula, which is good if you have thin lashes. The brush helps to distribute product onto all the lashes, and it builds up nicely.
One eye with mascara, one eye without mascara.
My brows just can't be tamed.
Used the Unani Micellar water from a previous box to remove it - I love how cleanly it comes off with one pass.
Mellow Matte Lipstick - Candy Floss
Full Size: $18
I wore this a couple times when I was going out. I'm loving the bright barbie pink and love that it's more cool-toned.
Got a bunch of compliments while I was wearing it.
I expect a matte product to set with a more matte finish than this gives. It has a semi-matte appearance to me, and isn't transfer-proof like I expect matte lipsticks to be.
It is a really pretty colour though.
Lanolips Everyday Hand Balm
Full size: $22.95 (50ml)
Gorgeous product. I love the smell, I love the texture, I love the absorption... there is something about lanolin being so close to human oils that just makes it really effective.
The rose scent is a little strong though - I put it on next to a workmate and she started sneezing because of the smell.
(No bottle shot? I left it in a friends car before I got the chance to take photos. As soon as I get it back, I'll update with a bottle shot!)
The Body Shop Oils of Life Facial Oil
Full size: $54.95 (30ml). Sample: $12.83 (7ml)
How do you use this? I put a couple drops into my fingers and dotted it over my face and neck, but it just felt.... weird. Greasy, oily and shiny. I tried to rub it in but I just wasn't feeling it.
It smells good though - very soothing and calming. I think it's the camellia and rosehip.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream
Full Size: $24.95 (50ml). Sample: $7.49 (15ml)
Ahhh, a cream I can get behind. It smells good, it feels good, a little goes a long way...
It absorbed quickly into my skin and left it feeling soft. Does what it says on the container, so happy with it.
The Body Shop Italian Summer Fig Eau De Toilette
Full Size: $36.95 (50ml). Sample: $1.11 (1.5ml)
This could go either way.
It smells exactly like figs - which is good if you are really into figs.
By itself, its ok. Doesn't overpower, fades out nicely, has a light finish.
Just don't combine it with ANYTHING else.
I tried it with the Lanolips hand cream and I smelt like an old lady.
I tried it with a honey based hand cream and it was just too sickly sweet.
I wonder if moving the perfume to the neck and leaving the lotion on the hands would make a difference, but I think the fig would be too close to my nose and I'd end up hating it.
Still on the fence about this.
Garnier Fructis Full and Luscious Shampoo & Conditioner
Full Size: $5.95 (250ml). Sample: 10ml ($0.23)
The only good use of foil packets like these is to put them into a travel bag. They're good for an weekend trip somewhere or taking in your handbag if you know you're not going to be home for a few days.
Total cost of the box: $19.95.
Total value this month: $83.84
Totally worth it.
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