Down the Indie Rabbit Hole

[Emma Verstraete]

Hi! I'm a visitor from Reddit IMAM while that sub settles down some. As for my brands tried/to try:

Tried:

AFK (got amazing custom balms for xmas gifts, Dena is a doll!)

Alchimia (eyeshadow)

Shiro (obviously)

Parlo

Waiting on:

Aromaleigh (brillant deductions, also got a sub, YAY!)

Ten Three Labs

Want to try:

GDE

LE

Kiss my Sass Liar's Keep Secret Collection

I love lipstick the most, though neutrals with a twist have a special place in my heart. As does glitter, all the glitter.

 

[meaganola]

Welcome to the glitterdome, @! We're obviously a much smaller group here, but I'm hoping that translates to good things. IMAM absolutely baffles me when I try to find something, so I tend to stay away.

 

[Deareux]

Welcome to MUT, @

This place is like the gateway drug into indie and sub boxes. It's terrible for your wallet!

 

[sefkhet]

Welcome @! Try Notoriously Morbid too! Their TAT is pretty high right now because of Black Friday, but they have great shadows, lip balms, and glosses.

 

[Kelly Silva]

@ Welcome welcome! Be prepared for some serious enabling!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

 

[Emma Verstraete]

I got my order from Little Sparrow Cosmetics, I was so concerned because it was taking forever but you know Jessica posted on FB that she's closing shop. Anyways, that's not why I am posting. I am posting because, I am assuming since she is trying to move out all existing stock she sent me a full size of my order instead of the mini sizes I had requested. I ended up getting:

Full size of the complete Grimm: Little Snow White Collection

Full size of Sin (I didn't order this, not sure if it was a GWP or if she tossed it in. Is beautiful, though.)

Five different sample baggies.

Since I am pretty sure that the fs is a freebie, and I know the upgrade from mini to fs on my order was done out of generosity I am pretty sad I won't get a change to order with her again. But the colors I swatches are super beautiful and I can't wait to play with them!

I also received a full size of Sin. Much love. So pretty. AND worry not my dear! When Dreamworld reopens 2015 with new liquid/gel/whipped foundations they will stock Little Sparrow

 

[rachelshine]

@ Welcome! God, I love Little Sparrow and can't wait for Dreamworld to carry her. 

 

[Emma Verstraete]

@ Welcome welcome! Be prepared for some serious enabling!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

I'm so beyond enabled at this point. 

 

[BSquared]

Dark Matter swatches as I attempt to organize the stash. From left:

Ursa Minor, Ursa Major, Betelgeuse, Acrux, Neptune. Photo isn't doing them justice, they are amazing, especially Betelgeuse. LURVE.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Dark Matter swatches as I attempt to organize the stash. From left:

Ursa Minor, Ursa Major, Betelgeuse, Acrux, Neptune. Photo isn't doing them justice, they are amazing, especially Betelgeuse. LURVE.

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Dammit Brittany, I'm supposed to be on a no-buy. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

*heads over to the Dark Matter shop*

 

[CurlyTails]

I think that indies are exempt from no-buys. I read it on the Internet somewhere ...

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Good, because I just ordered six sample tubes! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lovepink]

I think that indies are exempt from no-buys. I read it on the Internet somewhere ...

Good, because I just ordered six sample tubes! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

You are supporting an artisan, small business owner and contributing to someone's dream so indies ARE exempt from no buys when you have all that feel good-y, sparkly amazingness!

 

[ohsailor]

You are supporting an artisan, small business owner and contributing to someone's dream so indies ARE exempt from no buys when you have all that feel good-y, sparkly amazingness!

This is one of my favorite things about indies. 

 

[kaitlin1209]

@@BSquared What did you swatch those over? I really want to wear mine and idk what primer I should try first. I'm so nervous to "waste" my indies!

 

[BSquared]

@@BSquared What did you swatch those over? I really want to wear mine and idk what primer I should try first. I'm so nervous to "waste" my indies!

UD Bondage. Not my favorite adhesive but it's cheap so I use it for swatches, it's actually not too bad, I never hear anyone talk about it but I don't mind it. Not the best, but I've used worse.

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6500030

 

[Deareux]

@@BSquared What did you swatch those over? I really want to wear mine and idk what primer I should try first. I'm so nervous to "waste" my indies!

A part of my formulating process includes swatching my shades over several different brands of primer to make sure that they come out having somewhat uniform colors across different primers. However, I can say that they look best over Too Faced's Glitter Glue and Sephora's Glitter Primer Adhesive. The sticky textures help the sparkling glitters adhere longer.

 

[Elizabeth Mac]

Anyone know when Haus of Gloi will release a new collection? Their stock is so low /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[rachelshine]

Anyone know when Haus of Gloi will release a new collection? Their stock is so low /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hmm good question!! I know they have a Spring collection. And I am relatively positive I heard something about a Valentines Day collection too? I think that's why they didn't restock anything yet. Trying to get caught up after Fall/Winter madness and still prep for upcoming collections!

 

[Shalott]

HoG posted on FB that they are taking a short break and restock what Yule they can when they reopen on the 27th. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> So, not a new collection but at least one last chance to grab a wishlister!