Hey there geekonistas!
Happy Halloween to you! I hope you're having all kinds of spooky fun, or at least enjoying some lovely fall or spring weather, wherever you are! I finally got my yard decorated, got my costume together, and assembled 150 treat bags for the trick-or-treaters! When I said we do Halloween up right around here... I meant it!
Today, however, I have some news to share with you : I am going on hiatus. I love writing this blog but I feel as though I have come to a place where I am not improving and I cannot figure out how to push myself forward. I've often referred to this blog as "an excuse to buy more makeup", which was true and very helpful while I was trying to build a collection. Now that I have a (really) large collection, I'm going to have to be way more selective about the makeup I choose to add to it and that is, unfortunately, not conducive towards writing two reviews every week!
I can't say for sure what the future of GeekShines is going to be. What I do know is that I am taking the next two months off to think about the direction I want to take it and really work towards improving whatever skills I need to improve in order to do that. I really want to extend my thanks to you, my readers, for coming back here to read my ramblings and look at my potato photographs every week. You are awesome, I really appreciate you and I hope to see you back here again when I come back from hiatus!
Until next time,
Thanks for hanging out!
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Monday, October 31, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016
Fyrinnae : Halloween - Liquid Eyeliners
Hey there geekonistas!
My Halloween decorating has ground to a screeching halt upon the discovery of a nest of scorpions in my front yard - officially making it 100% scarier than I could ever hope to achieve through animatronics and fog machines, and rendering it unusable until we have the pest guy come out (again) to spray everything with poison. It's disappointing but at least I have good foundation for next year, when we will be certain to spray the yard BEFORE we start decorating.
So to distract myself from the sadness and hundreds of dollars worth of decorations that are currently in a pile in my front room, I thought I would test out and share with you a brand new product from one of my favorite indie cosmetic brands, Fyrinnae - liquid gel eyeliners!
My Halloween decorating has ground to a screeching halt upon the discovery of a nest of scorpions in my front yard - officially making it 100% scarier than I could ever hope to achieve through animatronics and fog machines, and rendering it unusable until we have the pest guy come out (again) to spray everything with poison. It's disappointing but at least I have good foundation for next year, when we will be certain to spray the yard BEFORE we start decorating.
So to distract myself from the sadness and hundreds of dollars worth of decorations that are currently in a pile in my front room, I thought I would test out and share with you a brand new product from one of my favorite indie cosmetic brands, Fyrinnae - liquid gel eyeliners!
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Hello Waffle: Visage October 2016
Hey there geekonistas!
Hope this week is going well for you well so far. Today I've got a perfectly Halloween themed treat to share with you - this month's Visage from Hello Waffle Cosmetics!
Hope this week is going well for you well so far. Today I've got a perfectly Halloween themed treat to share with you - this month's Visage from Hello Waffle Cosmetics!
Monday, October 17, 2016
SauceBox Cosmetics : Autumn Goddess Collection
Hey there geekonistas!
Testing out new (to me) brands is always fun - though I love my tried and true favs, I also love branching out! So I am excited to share with you today my first ever order from SauceBox Cosmetics - the Limited Edition "Autumn Goddess" collection!
Testing out new (to me) brands is always fun - though I love my tried and true favs, I also love branching out! So I am excited to share with you today my first ever order from SauceBox Cosmetics - the Limited Edition "Autumn Goddess" collection!
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Espionage Cosmetics: EC BOOM! Box October 2016 "Haunted"
Hey there geekonistas!
Sorry this post is going up late today! I had another I was going to post this morning but unfortunately I ended up not being able to use it and had to write up another. Luckily for me, just yesterday I got my BOOM Box from Espionage Cosmetics, and that's something I always love to share with you!
Sorry this post is going up late today! I had another I was going to post this morning but unfortunately I ended up not being able to use it and had to write up another. Luckily for me, just yesterday I got my BOOM Box from Espionage Cosmetics, and that's something I always love to share with you!
Monday, October 10, 2016
Glamour Doll Eyes: Halloween 2016 Set #2
Hey there geekonistas!
Feeling that Halloween spirit yet? If not, don't worry, I still have a ton more Halloween special collections and boxes to review! Starting with today - let's take a look at the Glamour Doll Eyes Limited Edition Halloween set!
Feeling that Halloween spirit yet? If not, don't worry, I still have a ton more Halloween special collections and boxes to review! Starting with today - let's take a look at the Glamour Doll Eyes Limited Edition Halloween set!
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Lunatick Cosmetic Labs : Elvira Mistress of the Dark Palette
Hey there geekonistas!
October is upon us and the countdown to Halloween begins! I'm actually not travelling this month (my wedding anniversary is in October so we often take trips to celebrate) so I'm going to do it up right! And what better way to start than by checking out the brand new collaboration between the ever spooky Lunatick Cosmetic Labs and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark?
October is upon us and the countdown to Halloween begins! I'm actually not travelling this month (my wedding anniversary is in October so we often take trips to celebrate) so I'm going to do it up right! And what better way to start than by checking out the brand new collaboration between the ever spooky Lunatick Cosmetic Labs and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark?
Sunday, October 2, 2016
September Favs and Flops
Hey there geekonistas!
Some people love fall for the cooler weather. Some love it for the Pumpkin Spice everything. Some love it for Halloween. Me? I love it for all of those things, but mainly for all the new indie makeup collections! See, unlike mainstream companies, indies don't directly transition from summer to christmas collections - in fact, Halloween is the time of year when most indies have their biggest releases! There's absolutely no way I can review them all *sighs dramatically* but I am definitely going to spend this next month trying as many as I can! But of course, before we start off on next month, let's take a moment to look back over last month and pick out a few of the things I've been loving!
Some people love fall for the cooler weather. Some love it for the Pumpkin Spice everything. Some love it for Halloween. Me? I love it for all of those things, but mainly for all the new indie makeup collections! See, unlike mainstream companies, indies don't directly transition from summer to christmas collections - in fact, Halloween is the time of year when most indies have their biggest releases! There's absolutely no way I can review them all *sighs dramatically* but I am definitely going to spend this next month trying as many as I can! But of course, before we start off on next month, let's take a moment to look back over last month and pick out a few of the things I've been loving!
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Hello Waffe : Visage - September 2016
Hey there geekonistas!
Woohoo! I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow to Disney World and I am so excited! I'm going to be on vacation mode so there will be no posts next week, but if you want to see what I'm up to you can always check out my Instagram, I'll be posting lots of pics! But before that, I promised that my Hello Waffle Visage review would not be late this month, so I wanted to make sure I share it with you before I leave.
Woohoo! I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow to Disney World and I am so excited! I'm going to be on vacation mode so there will be no posts next week, but if you want to see what I'm up to you can always check out my Instagram, I'll be posting lots of pics! But before that, I promised that my Hello Waffle Visage review would not be late this month, so I wanted to make sure I share it with you before I leave.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Innocent + Twisted Alchemy: i+t alchemist - September 2016
Hey there geekonistas!
I hope this week is starting out well for you! I have three days of work left before my vacation starts and while I haven't quite started counting out the minutes and seconds yet, I'm getting close! Of course, according to the weather it's going to rain the entire time I'm there... literally the sun will not come out until the day after I leave, but I'm okay with that. At least I won't get sunburned, right? Anyway, in the short time before my brain goes on vacation without me, I thought I would share with you this month's i+t alchemist from Innocent + Twisted Alchemy!
I hope this week is starting out well for you! I have three days of work left before my vacation starts and while I haven't quite started counting out the minutes and seconds yet, I'm getting close! Of course, according to the weather it's going to rain the entire time I'm there... literally the sun will not come out until the day after I leave, but I'm okay with that. At least I won't get sunburned, right? Anyway, in the short time before my brain goes on vacation without me, I thought I would share with you this month's i+t alchemist from Innocent + Twisted Alchemy!
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Fyrinnae Pressed Shadows
Hey there geekonistas!
A couple months ago, for my July favorites, I included the "Steampunk" pressed eye shadow from Fyrinnae. Well, since then my collection of pressed shadows has... grown a bit. I blame this wholly on the Labor Day Sale. Okay, I mean.. I bought some before the sale, but... still. I'm blaming it. In any case, I thought since I have a pretty wide range now, it would be fun to go through and swatch them for you and give you my thoughts.
A couple months ago, for my July favorites, I included the "Steampunk" pressed eye shadow from Fyrinnae. Well, since then my collection of pressed shadows has... grown a bit. I blame this wholly on the Labor Day Sale. Okay, I mean.. I bought some before the sale, but... still. I'm blaming it. In any case, I thought since I have a pretty wide range now, it would be fun to go through and swatch them for you and give you my thoughts.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Brija Cosmetics: Halloween Heroes(ish) Collection
Hey there geekonistas!
I'm so excited today! I'm bringing you a review of a brand-new (to me) brand, Brija Cosmetics! I first encountered Brija Cosmetics on Instagram, where it has quite a loyal following. Their themes and philosophy seemed to be my cup of tea, so I thought I should check them out.
I'm so excited today! I'm bringing you a review of a brand-new (to me) brand, Brija Cosmetics! I first encountered Brija Cosmetics on Instagram, where it has quite a loyal following. Their themes and philosophy seemed to be my cup of tea, so I thought I should check them out.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Shiro Cosmetics : Elemental Glows Collection
Hey there geekonistas!
I hope you're all doing well today. I have a trip coming up in a few weeks so I'm almost at the "running around like a chicken" phase of getting ready. Almost, but not quite, so before the storm hits I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the launch of a brand new product from Shiro Cosmetics!
Shiro Cosmetics is a long running indie makeup company that produces vegan, cruelty-free loose eye shadow pigments, blushes, highlighters, bronzers, contour powders, and lip products. They also stock products from brands like Detrivore, Femme Fatale, Sayuri, Bettie Pain, Ms. Sparkle and Victorian Disco on their site.
Today I'm checking out their latest collection, the Elemental Glows! These are nine new cream highlighters based on all the different Eveelutions, and they just have the best lid art ever. Unfortunately, I just got the sample sizes, which don't come with lid art, but if there were stickers available I'd snatch them up in a second!
I hope you're all doing well today. I have a trip coming up in a few weeks so I'm almost at the "running around like a chicken" phase of getting ready. Almost, but not quite, so before the storm hits I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the launch of a brand new product from Shiro Cosmetics!
Shiro Cosmetics is a long running indie makeup company that produces vegan, cruelty-free loose eye shadow pigments, blushes, highlighters, bronzers, contour powders, and lip products. They also stock products from brands like Detrivore, Femme Fatale, Sayuri, Bettie Pain, Ms. Sparkle and Victorian Disco on their site.
Today I'm checking out their latest collection, the Elemental Glows! These are nine new cream highlighters based on all the different Eveelutions, and they just have the best lid art ever. Unfortunately, I just got the sample sizes, which don't come with lid art, but if there were stickers available I'd snatch them up in a second!
Monday, September 5, 2016
Hello Waffle: Visage August 2016
Hey there geekonistas!
Yes, I know, my Hello Waffle Visage review is going up late again! I'm working hard on getting caught up and hopefully this month I'll be on time. I am super excited about the August theme too, since it's based on "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare - which is not only my favorite play of his, but also served as inspiration for my wedding!
Yes, I know, my Hello Waffle Visage review is going up late again! I'm working hard on getting caught up and hopefully this month I'll be on time. I am super excited about the August theme too, since it's based on "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare - which is not only my favorite play of his, but also served as inspiration for my wedding!
Friday, September 2, 2016
Special Saturday Post: Labor Day Sales!
Hey there geekonistas!
I just wanted to post a quick little entry today! I know not everyone is in the US and therefore not celebrating Labor Day.. in fact, I don't even think people inside the US really celebrate Labor Day... except as an excuse for a three day weekend! But in any case, there are a TON of sales going on this weekend as everyone clears out their summer inventories to make room for fall, so I thought I would share some of the ones I have found!
I just wanted to post a quick little entry today! I know not everyone is in the US and therefore not celebrating Labor Day.. in fact, I don't even think people inside the US really celebrate Labor Day... except as an excuse for a three day weekend! But in any case, there are a TON of sales going on this weekend as everyone clears out their summer inventories to make room for fall, so I thought I would share some of the ones I have found!
Thursday, September 1, 2016
August Favs and Flops
Hey there geekonistas!
Well August seems to have wound to a close, pitching us headlong into fall, and apparently in the case of most makeup companies, straight into the holidays? Seriously though Urban Decay, you need to let me chill out with my apple cider for a bit before you make me start panicking about spending all my holiday money. For today, however I thought we could try to squeeze one last bit of summery-ness in and talk about my August Favs and Flops!
Well August seems to have wound to a close, pitching us headlong into fall, and apparently in the case of most makeup companies, straight into the holidays? Seriously though Urban Decay, you need to let me chill out with my apple cider for a bit before you make me start panicking about spending all my holiday money. For today, however I thought we could try to squeeze one last bit of summery-ness in and talk about my August Favs and Flops!
Monday, August 29, 2016
Notoriously Morbid : Vanishing Cabinet August 2016 "Perfect Day"
Hey there geekonistas!
I usually try not to be snarky, because I truly believe the world is a better place when you put out positive energy instead of negative. However, today I have had enough of something and I really need to make my displeasure known. Can we PLEASE stop saying that things make people's eyes "pop"? It just... it just sounds so dang disturbing! I just can't stop picturing beauty gurus with their eyeballs rolling around on the floor and its horrible and funny at the same time and makes me feel like a terrible human being. So please, save me from being just the worst and let's.. stop.
I usually try not to be snarky, because I truly believe the world is a better place when you put out positive energy instead of negative. However, today I have had enough of something and I really need to make my displeasure known. Can we PLEASE stop saying that things make people's eyes "pop"? It just... it just sounds so dang disturbing! I just can't stop picturing beauty gurus with their eyeballs rolling around on the floor and its horrible and funny at the same time and makes me feel like a terrible human being. So please, save me from being just the worst and let's.. stop.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Innocent + Twisted : i+t alchemist - August 2016
Guys. GUYS.
I missed out on July's i+t alchemist. It was the restructuring month where only the one month trials were available and I was gonna order it and I forgot until all of the sudden it was August first and I couldn't get it anymore. Guys. I missed out on the Ranma 1/2 themed box! One of my favorite anime of all time and I missed out on the subscription dedicated to it! *sobs inconsolably* Thankfully, overstock of the individual colors should be up on the Innocent & Twisted store soon, so I can at least get a hold of those. *Sigh of relief*
I missed out on July's i+t alchemist. It was the restructuring month where only the one month trials were available and I was gonna order it and I forgot until all of the sudden it was August first and I couldn't get it anymore. Guys. I missed out on the Ranma 1/2 themed box! One of my favorite anime of all time and I missed out on the subscription dedicated to it! *sobs inconsolably* Thankfully, overstock of the individual colors should be up on the Innocent & Twisted store soon, so I can at least get a hold of those. *Sigh of relief*
Monday, August 22, 2016
Once Upon A Book Club
Hey there geekonistas!
Well, this weekend was both fun and hugely stressful! The Sabakon Fashion show was a blast, but for someone with severe social anxiety, it was also very draining. I must have done five or six test runs of my makeup for show last week, which burned me out a little bit, so let's move away from beauty today and into something at least equally as cool! (To me, anyway). I just got my first box from Once Upon a Book Club and I just HAD to share it with you!
Well, this weekend was both fun and hugely stressful! The Sabakon Fashion show was a blast, but for someone with severe social anxiety, it was also very draining. I must have done five or six test runs of my makeup for show last week, which burned me out a little bit, so let's move away from beauty today and into something at least equally as cool! (To me, anyway). I just got my first box from Once Upon a Book Club and I just HAD to share it with you!
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Glamour Doll Eyes: OTM August 2016
Hey there geekonistas!
So, wow! I'm going to be in a geeky fashion show this Saturday! I'm excited but also kind of terrified, since I've never actually done anything like this before. I'm walking for Darling Army, who makes some of the best "simple" cosplay clothing around, like pinafores, printed dresses, leggings, and a whole lot more! If you live in the Las Vegas area and want to come see the show, it's going to be a part of the Sabakon convention at the Alexis Park Resort, Saturday at 11 am. Whee!
But before all that, let's jump into something else exciting: this month's OTM from Glamour Doll Eyes!
So, wow! I'm going to be in a geeky fashion show this Saturday! I'm excited but also kind of terrified, since I've never actually done anything like this before. I'm walking for Darling Army, who makes some of the best "simple" cosplay clothing around, like pinafores, printed dresses, leggings, and a whole lot more! If you live in the Las Vegas area and want to come see the show, it's going to be a part of the Sabakon convention at the Alexis Park Resort, Saturday at 11 am. Whee!
But before all that, let's jump into something else exciting: this month's OTM from Glamour Doll Eyes!
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