Pea and Mint Soup p.132 of Jamie's Food Revolution
Two of each: carrots, onions, celery, and garlic cloves, chopped and cooked lightly in olive oil. Brought organic vegetable broth to a boil. Mixed together and added frozen peas and mint leaves, allowing to cook for 15 minutes. Puréed with a hand mixer. Really nice, healthy, easy to make, and refreshing soup. Tastes better as recommended with toasted foccacia!
Today's Makeup Look 31: First Day of Summer
NARS Laguna (brown gold) bronzer in number 3 pattern.
NARS South Beach (shimmering apricot) Multiple on eyes, cheeks, lips.
NARS Sandstorm (gold) Eye Liner Pencil lightly smudged out around eye and as base.
NARS Sandstorm (gold) Eye Liner Pencil lightly smudged out around eye and as base.
NARS Luster (apricot) lightly on cheeks.
NARS Deep Throat (pinky peach) lightly on apples of cheek
NARS Copacabana (pearlescent) Multiple as highlight on top of cheek and up towards temple, nose, chin, and highpoint of brow arch.
NARS Deep Throat (pinky peach) lightly on apples of cheek
NARS Copacabana (pearlescent) Multiple as highlight on top of cheek and up towards temple, nose, chin, and highpoint of brow arch.
NARS Isolde (frosted ginger, shimmering copper) mixed on brush and placed on eyelids and under eyes.
NARS Bengali (brown) lined on top of eyes and between lashes.
NARS Bengali (brown) lined on top of eyes and between lashes.
... Joan made me do it.
Great Finds: SS Big Locks
My awesome hair stylist at WorldSalon uses hair clips like the SS Big Locks to section my hair. These hair clips are the best ever! Normally hair clips for sectioning while drying can't properly hold thick hair. The SS Big Locks however, flex around the hair to grip it in the clip to hold it in place. An essential tool for easy sectioning for blow-drying and styling long and mid-length hair. (Dannyco makes a similar product described as "Jaw Clips".)
... Joan made me do it.
NARS Fall Collection 2011 - Order Now Online for delivery in Canada!!
Hi! I am so excited as Canadians (like me!!) can now order collections ahead of the in store release dates!! This collection is available in Canada by going to the NARS website, at the bottom is an international sites option, click and choose Canada! You're there; enjoy those new Larger Than Life Eyeliners!!
Editing the Makeup that Goes Into Your Bathroom
There's a fun article by "Into The Gloss" in which the reader gets to look into NARS National makeup artist Francelle Daly's intimate at home makeup behaviour.
One thing that caught my eye is how Francelle edits what makeup goes into her bathroom. Many bloggers have huge collections that surround them at a makeup table or area and in contrast I like how Francelle selected a few items and laid them out in a simple tray in the bathroom; keeping the bulk of the makeup elsewhere. I also really liked the look of the clear glass brush container that she used round stones to hold the brushes in - tidy, earthy, serene, and stylish.
One thing that caught my eye is how Francelle edits what makeup goes into her bathroom. Many bloggers have huge collections that surround them at a makeup table or area and in contrast I like how Francelle selected a few items and laid them out in a simple tray in the bathroom; keeping the bulk of the makeup elsewhere. I also really liked the look of the clear glass brush container that she used round stones to hold the brushes in - tidy, earthy, serene, and stylish.
Jamie Oliver's Best Pasta Salad
So yesterday was the second backyard BBQ that I attended this season and I was assigned to bring a salad. I'm not one to prepare and try things ahead of time, so, needing to be able to count on my contribution tasting fantastic I googled "Jamie Oliver best pasta salad". I boiled small shell pasta with 3 cloves of garlic as directed and combined the cooled pasta with fresh ingredients: tomatoes, chives, basil, olives, & cucumber. Each ingredient was cut to roughly half the size of the pasta (that was the hard part). The boiled garlic was removed from it's skin and combined with white wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt & pepper for the dressing. It was a hit!
... Joan made me do it.
Today's Makeup Look 30 - Summer Makeup
Inspiration and guidance from NARS' Director of Global Artistry:
"Summer is the time to be more experimental and playful. You're wearing more colour in your clothing, so add it to your makeup, as well. Even if you're the type to wear neutrals, try gold and copper, as well as brown. Try colour in your eyeliner or on your eyelids." James Boehmer, 2011.
Q: If you only have 5 minutes to do your makeup?
"It all starts with the skin. Spend time on making sure you take care of it. Then use a sheer foundation and concealer. And add one thing — eyeliner, mascara or lipstick." James Boehmer, 2011.
Full interview is published in the Denver Post online:
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_18218223
"Summer is the time to be more experimental and playful. You're wearing more colour in your clothing, so add it to your makeup, as well. Even if you're the type to wear neutrals, try gold and copper, as well as brown. Try colour in your eyeliner or on your eyelids." James Boehmer, 2011.
Q: If you only have 5 minutes to do your makeup?
"It all starts with the skin. Spend time on making sure you take care of it. Then use a sheer foundation and concealer. And add one thing — eyeliner, mascara or lipstick." James Boehmer, 2011.
Full interview is published in the Denver Post online:
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_18218223
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