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So, remember how I said I was making crayon lipstick? Well, I have two pics; one of the orange lipstick in a matte, and another of a fuchsia shade in a semi-gloss-thingy. I was kind of surprised at how good they were, but I still want Impulse Cosmetics lipstick. My desire was not sated. Haha.

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I also find myself wanting all the Seven Kingdoms colors from Shiro. I just... need to have them. They're so pretty!

 
@@trekkersangel *one of us, one of us* That's my favorite part about the indies, the geekdom!! 

Victorian Disco 30% off right with code MOVINGSALE. http://victoriandisco.com/ Haven't looked yet to see what's left, if much. She's, well, moving so getting rid of  anything that is left! 

And swatched my GDE order I got this week so will post in a bit, it's so prettttty and sparkly. 

 
trekkersangel said:
Part of me wonders why I didn't know this thread existed & part of me knows my checkbook is going to absolutely HATE this thread!!!  I'm geeking out at the geeky make-up.  LOVE THEM ALL.
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Agreed, what's worse is that I've actually started going to reddit now for the /r/indiemakeupandmore sub reddit...

I'm doomed. Just doomed. If its horror or fantasy themed I "need" it.... >.< Its okay, I was due for a new hobby anyways. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
meaganola said:
*cough* http://www.darlinggirlcosmetics.com/category_103/Oh-The-Horror.htm *cough* http://www.geekchiccosmetics.com/strange-aeons.html *cough*
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HAHAHAHA yup....I allready have one order in with Geek Chic but that and the Superneutrals set is next and Darling Girl might come first as haven't purchased from them yet and I need their Glitter Glue to play around with. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm even more doomed come September-October when everyone puts out Halloween sets...haha <3

 
I was so surprised to finally see my Victorian Disco order (from May...) arrive today! My package was actually two orders combined - one from May 9 (website redesign sale) and one from May 23 (flash sale, includes June subscription). I received shipping info for the order on May 28, but the tracking info seems permanently stuck at "electronic shipping info received." I emailed Victorian Disco June 12, since I live in a neighboring state and thought that it was really strange that it hadn't arrived yet. Ashley (the owner), was in Canada at the time and told me that she would reship once she returned - I never received shipping info for this. Later someone made a rant thread in /r/indiemakeupandmore and I mentioned that I had a similar poor shipping experience - Ashley then said that she would reship and gave me a tracking number. The package I received is dated June 22, so I'm guessing this is the one sent out after she came back from Canada... I have no idea where the first package and the third one (tracking info received via reddit) are - I checked both tracking statuses and they're both at "electronic shipping info received."

Victorian Disco has moved to Florida now and she has also redone her management system (I think her boyfriend is responsible for things like getting orders out while she does formulation and customer service), so hopefully there won't be any more shipping problems!

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Quick blush swatches in natural light: L-R: The Firey, Dragon Flame, Altercation (swatch and blended out)

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So I had time to swatch the Brilliant Deductions (inspired by Sherlock) collection by Aromaleigh - I got samples and put them into 5 gram jars. All pics are in natural light.

The box I made for it

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Swatches Part 1:

Top to bottom: primer (theBalm - Put a Lid On It), bare skin, glitter glue (Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy)

Left-Right: 1. Surveillance Status, 2. Pupils Dilated, 3. Lucky Cat Emporium, 4. Codes & Ciphers, 5. Brainy is the New Sexy, 6. Psychosomatic Limp, 7. Nicotine Patch, 8. High-Functioning Sociopath, 9. Recreational Scolding, 10. Bitterness is a Paralytic, 11. Damaged & Delusional, 12. Frailty of Genius, 13. Sooo Changeable

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Swatches Part 2: these include some Geek Chic Cosmetics Shadows (from The Game is On collection, which is also Sherlock-inspired) and a lone Aromaleigh shadow - Miuccia (version 2)

Left-Right: 1. Password Protected, 2. Experimental Drug, 3. Fleeting Impression, 4. Alone is What I Have, 5. Spectacularly Ignorant, 6. My Only Weakness, 7. Glittering Career, 8. How Quaint

After the first tape - Geek Chic Cosmetics Shadows: High-Functioning Sociopath, Battle Dress, My Mind Palace

After the second tape: Aromaleigh - Miuccia

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Oh wow, Thank you for your lovely swatches! I'm not much of a Sherlock Fan but some of those colors are to die for! I'm officially sold on High Functioning Sociopath haha (I've been on the fence for a while now) My collection needs it.

 
Onyxspider said:
Yay, Shipping notices from Shiro and Geek Chic! Exciting! Waiting on My Pretty Zombie and Aromaleigh but all in due time. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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When did you place your GCC order?  I have two placed a week apart that I'm anxiously awaiting!

And thanks to Julep putting out *another* boring-as-hell collection, I finally just upgraded my Rainbow Honey sub to full size.  I know there's a RH mystery bag/sub thread, but I felt like mentioning it here in case anyone here might be interested but wasn't already aware of that thread!

Speaking of subs, the innocent+twisted sub slot window will be opening towards the end of the week.  I'm not sure of the exact time (one of the luxuries of already having a sub:  no need to worry about when the slots go up), but if you check out the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/innocenttwistedalchemy), updates will go there.  Every time I see a preview of something -- anything, even if it's not the shadow, like a sketch of the artwork for the labels/envelope -- from one of her sub collections, I get all tense about needing to rush on sub slot day, and then I remember I'm already in!  Once you land a sub slot, you're set until you cancel.

(I desperately wish someone would put out a _Goonies_ collection *now*-ish.  I'm probably headed to Astoria again in a few weeks when the bar across the street has their annual beer festival, and I would love to have the appropriate eyeshadow for that day!  I have a Story of Astoria t-shirt from Teefury and Truffle Shuffle lipstick from GCC, but I'm a pigment freak!  Gimme shadow!)

 
I second a Goonies collection!!!  I'be never gotten into scifi/fantasy, but adore the indie shadows for their shimmery sheens and duochromes and pigmentation and all the loveliness.  I've tried a couple (and have looked at them a lot) and don't know how I'll resist more - even if I don't understand all the names.  :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  But a Goonies collection? That I could get into!

 
meaganola said:
When did you place your GCC order?  I have two placed a week apart that I'm anxiously awaiting!

Speaking of subs, the innocent+twisted sub slot window will be opening towards the end of the week.  I'm not sure of the exact time (one of the luxuries of already having a sub:  no need to worry about when the slots go up), but if you check out the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/innocenttwistedalchemy), updates will go there.  Every time I see a preview of something -- anything, even if it's not the shadow, like a sketch of the artwork for the labels/envelope -- from one of her sub collections, I get all tense about needing to rush on sub slot day, and then I remember I'm already in!  Once you land a sub slot, you're set until you cancel.
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I ordered on July 5th and got a "we are a bit behind" email on the 11th. They apologized that they wouldn't get the order out by the 15th and extended it to the 20th. I got the shipping notice early this morning.

And thanks for the update on innocent+twisted. I will need to set an alarm. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Yay, got my shipping info for order number one!  I received the delay email, but I'm used to indies having even more unexpected delays during times like this.

(Added bonus:  My order is all lip stuff and solid perfume, and it's shipping at a time when it's supposed to stay under 80 until Friday!  We might even get *thunderstorms* Wednesday!  I knew melting was a risk, but I was crossing my fingers that it might ship during a cool time.)

 
I'm addicted to:

My pretty zombie

Hello waffle

Innocent + alchemy (Linda actually created a spot for me! So nice!)

Meow cosmetics

Notoriously morbid

And, I'm not sure she counts as indie, my chaos makeup-all of her profits from makeup goes to animal rescue efforts... That suckered me in! Plus, the bridal collection is soooo pretty.

 
Innocent and twisted is so pretty!!! Eyeballing that Facebook page for sure.

 
Shiro is out for delivery today! YAY!
 

....also, I had no idea that Geek Chic Cosmetics was in Cornelius Oregon...that's less than 10 min from my house. o_O So that will probably be here today or tomorrow too. I'm feeling very lucky today to live where I do.

Ive also come down with an ikky head cold so these pretty mailbox presents help tons.

 
Onyxspider said:
Shiro is out for delivery today! YAY!

....also, I had no idea that Geek Chic Cosmetics was in Cornelius Oregon...that's less than 10 min from my house. o_O So that will probably be here today or tomorrow too. I'm feeling very lucky today to live where I do.

Ive also come down with an ikky head cold so these pretty mailbox presents help tons.
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And Shiro is in Wilsonville, and Haus of Gloi is in Gresham (ten minutes from my apartment)!

 
I want to make an order today, but I don't know what to pick! I would totally order more BPAL but I don't know if I want to pay their expensive shipping if I only get a few things. And I'm worried about getting some pigments from Shiro, or other places because they are on my Summerswap wish list, and my poor buddy, I've already bought a few things on my wish list. I just got my B2G2 GDE order which I love, and I can't wait to play with and swatch. Maybe I could get a few more colors from them, I have a discount code...help!

ETA: Oh Haus of Gloi! That's not on my Summerswap wish list, but I do want to get some. How's their shipping? Not bad?

 
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