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My Lip Color Collection (Part II – Lipsticks)
Posted by Latoya in Lips, MAC, Make Up For Ever, Make-up, My Collections on February 25, 2013
Here is the second part of my lip color collection – my lipsticks, as well as a couple lip liners to boot (check out the first part – glosses – here) I am kind of surprized by the number of lipsticks I have – as in, how few I have, when it seems like I've been ogling rich, pigment dense lip colors for the last long while. I feel like I should have a lot more than I do considering the long wishlist of shades I'm dying to own – let's hope this year I change this! You'll see that similarly to my glosses, I tend to stick to a few shade categories – actually, even more so here. There is a WIDE gap in colors which I am all too happy to fill :) Let's take a look!
First up, we'll start with the neutrals again:Left to right: NARS Velvet Gloss Pencil in More, MUFE Rouge Artist Intense in N10, Burberry Lip Cover in Rosewood, Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Pencil in Sydney
The NARS lip color is called a gloss, but it's far too pigmented and not really all that glossy, so in my opinion it's more of a lipstick. This is not true for all of the NARS gloss pencils though, as a note. Out of all of these, I actually only really wear the Buxom lip pencil regularly (which is actually a nude shade on me rather than 'neutral') – I think the others are supposed to be kind of 'my lips but better' shades, but they just aren't nailing it very well for me. Thankfully, out of the four I only purchased one (the NARS), so it's no real hardship. But once I use up one or two of these, I'll be investing in a really good every day shade – every girl's gotta have one!
Next, we have another shade category of which I think every gal should own at least one color – RED:Left to right: Dior Addict Glitter Collection in Show It, MAC Lipstick in Dare You, MUFE Rouge Artist Natural in N46, MAC Lipstick in Russian Red, MUFE Aqua Rouge in 08
I have a hard time not buying every single gorgeous red on the market – I LOVE me some red lips! Though as you can see, my stash is very homogenous – where are the orange reds!? I didn't realize that all the shades I owned were essentially true reds or even blue-leaning until I did this swatch session. It's interesting actually because I think my skintone leans warm, which typically means that I should be choosing a more orange-based red to get the most flattering effect. However, I do feel the colors I have are great and I feel very good wearing them, so I'm not going to concern myself with it too much. But, it gives me great pleasure to realize that I have this gap, as it gives me free reign to buy a few more :D
I would say I wear all of these reds equally as often, except for perhaps Russian Red, which I feel is a more 'special event' red as it's so bold. The Aqua Rouge is also very 'in your face' but because it's so long-wearing I've put it in more regular rotation because it's so low-maintenance. The Dior Addict shade, which has since been discontinued, is the sheerest of the bunch, but with a flushed cheek it looks just perfect (though it's a bit gritty feeling with the gold sparkle).
Yet another 'must-have' shade in my humble opinion, is a good vamp:Left to right: MAC Mattene in Bing, Ellis Faas Creamy Lips in L102, Dior Rouge Dior in #976 Daisy Plum, Shu Uemura Lolishine in #789, MAC Lipstick in Funbathing
MAC's Bing (an LE shade) was my first vampy shade, and as you can see I pretty much dove right in! It's VERY dark and mysterious and…insanely hard to wear. I either blot it down to wear as a stain (as you saw here), or I mix it with other shades to tone it down a bit. I still dream of being able to wear it full force, however, reminiscent of the looks in these pics below:
I'm not too upset by the difficulties of Bing however, because I have found MY best berry lippie shade since – Ellis Faas' L102. I get so many compliment on this lip color, it's crazy!!! You'd think I'd wear it every day, but it's almost like I'm trying to ration it or something, because I don't. Silly, I know. In any case, when I do wear it, it honestly makes my day. You always have to have one of those kinds of products in your back pocket, right? The Dior #976 is actually a similar color but doesn't have the same impact, somehow, perhaps because of the golden shimmer.
The Shu lipstick is very sheer and not really my style, but I don't own any Shu and I got it in a swap, so I'll hang onto it for now (note that it is no longer available). Funbathing was also procured via swap (and LE), and I really like it's berry-bronzey goodness, but it feels fall-ish to me, and I haven't really had a chance to wear it since I was away for most of the fall and was doing the whole *next to no makeup* thing. It'll get it's chance next year!
And now…CORAL. While it isn't the typical 'you gotta own one' color, trust me – you gotta own one!Left to right: MAC Lipstick in Crosswires, Burberry Lip Cover in Cameo Pink, Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Empire, MUFE Rouge Artist Natural in N36
These kind of look pink in my swatches, but IRL they definitely have a coral leaning. Crosswires is described as a 'clean pinky orange' but I don't see any orange when I wear it at all. Chanel's Empire (LE) is described as a 'pink-peach' and MUFE's N36 an 'iridescent coral', but to me they're all in the same vein – coral-pink. In any case, these are highly wearable shades and seem to go with almost any look I choose (well, Crosswires is a bit bright, but the rest are good to go). I love them all and enjoy each of these shades immensely! No favorites nor duds in the bunch.
I have one straggler shade here, and sadly it's also one that I wish would just DIE already – it's a mauvey purple shade, and I'm not hating on the color, just this one in particular:
Ehhh…it's just not my thing! It's got too much grey in it, which I have to steer clear of (which tends to rule out a lot of mauve tones) – it just washes me out and doesn't do me ANY favors at all. I try to wear it occasionally to use it up, and pair it with brighter shades and bronzer in order to keep me from looking dead and blah. I'd love to have a great purple shade, as I've seen it look truly amazing, but just not this one. Think more like this:
Gah. Such an awesome look. SO not like that lipstick I have. Must rectify.
Lastly, we have my few lip pencils, which I keep because it seems prudent to do so, but which get absolutely NO play from me at all (oops):
I think have have the gamut covered well here – a nude, a neutral, and a red. These will work with all the lip colors I own, if I ever do get the idea to wear one lol. Happily, none of these cost me a dime so I might as well keep them on hand and not worry about using them – it's not like they take up a lot of space!
So – gaps. There is a lot (in my mind!). I'm thinking I need a true girly pink, a bright fuchsia, an actual nude, an orange-red (and – just an orange!), a coral-orange, and a fabulous purple…sound about right? Since I went with 25 as my 'max' for lipglosses, I don't see why I can't apply the same number to lipsticks. I've got 19, add these shades I've noted…well, that makes 26, but I'm sure I'll finish one of these in time no problem :D ~schemes~
What are your thoughts? Any shades here you've tried and loved (or hated)? What color do you normally gravitate toward?
Sunday Afternoon Fun: My Lip Color Collection! (Part I – Lip Glosses)
Posted by Latoya in Lips, MAC, Make-up, My Collections on February 24, 2013
After my last swatch-a-palooza, my poor arms were in rough shape (literally), looking like I had a case of serious carpet burn. They've finally healed, so I thought that spending the afternoon swatching all my lip glosses, balms, and lipsticks was the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday. This finishes up my makeup color collection (see previous posts on my blush/bronzer, eyeliner, and eyeshadow collections!) – I hope you enjoyed sneaking a peek into my stash as much as I did going through it all (swatch-burn aside). This has been the absolute perfect way to curb my spending, revisit neglected shades, and get inspired by what I already own – you may have noticed I've been playing a lot more with color and posting more FOTD's for your viewing pleasure. I highly encourage anyone with a more than moderate collection to indulge in a similar practice!! So, so fun :)
As these posts can get a little picture-heavy, I'm splitting up my lip colors into two posts – first, my lipgloss collection, which will include the few colored balms I have as they all have shiny, sheer finishes (which is what I consider the general definition of a gloss); the second post will contain all the lipsticks I own (which incidentally includes one product that is called a gloss but I find far too pigmented to dub it so).
Let's start with the neutrals, which are often the gateway shade when one is starting a makeup collection:Left to right: Benefit Ultra Plush in Dallas, Fresh Sugar Honey Tinted Lip Treatment, Benefit Ultra Plush in Hoola, MAC Lipglass in Clear, Illamasqua Sheer Lipgloss in Opulent, Hourglass Extreme Sheen in Ignite, Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Discrete, Clinique Chubby Stick in Graped Up, Pur Minerals Lip Gloss in Passion
I was surprized to find that I had so many neutral glosses – I always feel like I'm looking for one and never quite get what I need. Laura Mercier's Discrete is probably the best shade of the bunch when I need something but want to keep the lips lowkey (but not nude), but I wish it were a creme and not with that shimmery finish. I also like Benefit's Hoola which is essentially clear but with a hint of sparkle to keep it interesting. The rest of these I'm pretty much 'meh' over, sad to say.
Cool-toned glosses:Left to right: Benefit Ultra Plush in Dandelion, Tarte Vitamin-Infused in 40 Winks, Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish in April, MAC Chromeglass in Prize Shine (I think), Illamasqua Sheer Lipgloss in Divine, it Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush in Je Ne Sais Quoi, Benefit Ultra Plush in Bella Bamba
The three baby pinks on the left are all quite nice and each look different on the lip – the Benefit gloss is pretty basic; the Tarte gloss has a sheer pink base with gold shimmer for warmer looks; and the Buxom gloss is a bit more opaque with quite a bit of silver sparkle, which I love in winter and for nights out. The MAC lipgloss here I picked up ages ago (the name is worn off, so I'm not 100% sure, but I think it was Prize Shine), and I got it because of this promo pic:
Actually, it was this girl with this makeup but the shot was at a different angle (which I can't seem to find online). Anyway, she looked AMAZING and since her skintone is close to mine, at the time I thought it'd be a great idea. Uh…. It is one SERIOUSLY METALLIC lipgloss, which makes it exceptionally hard to wear :S However, back then I was determined to make it work, and picked up…ah damn, I can't remember now, but it was *like* C-Thru but it wasn't that. Anyway (getting rambly here!), I paired the pale milky sheer nudeness of *whatever it was* with Prize Shine, and BAM! We got this:
It probably seems crazy that I can remember what I was wearing for a lip color in a photo from 5 years+ ago, but that's the life of a beauty obsessed gal. What can I say? In any case, this was a combo I was totally infatuated with, but you only needed the tiniest bit of the metallic purple, so I've still got about 1/3 left of this gloss (which is LE by the way) – I ran out of the other shade long ago. I'm determined to finish it this year!
The last two shades are nothing to write home about, the but 3rd from last – Illamasqua's Divine – will be getting it's own post. I got this on mega-sale a couple months ago and I LOVE IT SO MUCH. Best cool-toned pink ever!!!
Lastly, we have the warmer-toned glosses:Sephora Reflex Gloss in She Sparkles, NARS Lip Gloss in Wonder, MAC Dazzleglass Creme in Luscious Spark, Benefit Ultra Plush in Coralista, MAC Tendertone in Purring, YSL Glossy Stain in #7 Corail Aquatique, MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe, Illamasqua Intense Lip Gloss in Plentiful
This shades of gloss are clearly my fave. I went through a big kick wearing Sephora She Sparkles last Christmas, but haven't worn it much since. NARS Wonder and MAC Luscious Spark (LE) are lovely in summer, and I highly enjoy MAC's Lychee Luxe – so much so that it's almost finish (yay!). I'm going to play around with Illamasqua's Plentiful this spring, as if you recall it was a touch light for my skintone, but I think I can make it work. I want to love the YSL Glossy Stain, but the fragrance is a little off-putting (mainly because it makes me nervous), and I wish I had chosen a more punchy shade. I'll probably pick up another over the next while and I'll reevaluate my feelings on them then.
So that's my gloss collection! It's actually not SO huge, at 24, considering. Maybe I'll set a mental 'max' at 25 – so I better hop to is using some of these up! I'm actually not huge into gloss right now, opting more for a bold lipstick, or even bare lips, but here and there I'll throw one on, as they can be a convenient way to perk up your look. My wishlist has very few glosses on it and many, MANY lipsticks, so topping off at 25 should be a piece of cake :)
I don't think I'm desperately missing any shades here, though not because it's such a vast array, but more so because as mentioned, I'm just not terribly concerned with gloss. A nice nude may help round it out, and I have one in mind actually – Becca's Ultimate Color Gloss in Fallen Angel. There! 25 it is.
Do you prefer gloss or lipstick (or neither)? What shades tend to be your go-to's?
Swatching Is Rough (AKA My Eyeshadow Collection)
Posted by Latoya in Bare Escentuals, Bobbi Brown, Burberry, Chanel, Clinique, Eyeshadow, Giorgio Armani, Hourglass, Illamasqua, KATE, L'Oreal, Laura Mercier, Le Metier de Beaute, Lise Watier, MAC, Make Up For Ever, Make-up, My Collections, NARS, theBalm, Urban Decay on February 9, 2013
I was going to leave my eyeshadow collection 'till last to swatch in my 'find the gaps' series of posts, but the superstorm (which…is kind of lackluster – yea, there's lots of snow, but I want some action, darn it!) seemed like the perfect time to just get 'er done – so I did! Oh man…for those of you who have larger collections than mine, I feel sorry for you if you attempt to do this – it is a BIG EFFING ORDEAL. I started last night and got just over halfway through before both (!) arms had had enough. I continued today and after needing to re-swatch several shade categories to get them *just right*, my left arm is just burning (as you'll notice in the photos – red spots galore!). So: enough. I'm ready to rock 'n roll. Now – let's get into 'er!
Note: All shades are permanent within their respective brands except where otherwise noted.WHITE EYESHADOWAvon True Color Quad in Smokey Eyes (satin white) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Uzi (shimmer w/glitter) (LE) 'HIGHLIGHT' EYESHADOWMake Up For Ever Star Powder in #920 (iridescent) KATE Real Create Eyes BR-2 Palette (white gold pearl) MAC Eyeshadow in Vex (frost) NUDE EYESHADOWMAC Eyeshadow in Next to Nothing (Cult of Cherry Tempting Quad – frost) (LE) Laura Mercier Eye Color Duet in Suspense (matte cool beige) (LE) Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Trench (satin) BEIGE, CHAMPAGNE & PEACH EYESHADOWUrban Decay Eyeshadow in Midnight Cowboy Rides Again (shimmer w/glitter) Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in #13 Warm Beige (frost) Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in Emerveille (shimmer) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Snatch (shimmer w/glitter) Kate Real Create Eyeshadow BR-2 Palette (soft peachy shimmer) MAC Eyeshadow in Arena (satin) GOLD EYESHADOWMAC Pigment in Melon (frost) Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Color in Gilded Moonlight (pearl) (LE) Clinique Touch Tint for Eyes in Gold Glimmer (shimmer) (discontinued) COPPER & ORANGE EYESHADOWMAC Eyeshadow in Amber Lights (frost) Ardene Eyeshadow in 8B (pearl) BRONZE EYESHADOWMAC Pigment in Cocomotion (frost) (LE) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Smog (shimmer) MAC Eyeshadow in Tempting (lustre) Clinique Color Surge Super Shimmer Eyeshadow in Rum Spice (shimmer) BROWN EYESHADOWMAC Eyeshadow in Dark Edge (Cult of Cherry Tempting Quad – satin) (LE) KATE Real Create Eyes BR-2 Palette (deep brown shimmer) Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in #17 Espresso (matte) Laura Mercier Eye Color Duet in Suspense (matte burgundy brown) (LE) TAUPE-BROWN EYESHADOWS Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Suspect (shimmer) NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Rajasthan (beige-gold taupe) (shimmer) (LE) KATE Real Create Eyes BR-2 Palette (taupe shimmer) TAUPE-PURPLE EYESHADOWS NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Grand Palais (silver-taupe shimmer) Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Exhibition (mauve shimmer) MAC Eyeshadow in Shale (satin) bareMinerals High Shine Eye Color in Meteorite (frost) Le Metier de Beaute True Color Eye Shadow in Corinthian (shimmer) RED & PINK EYESHADOWL'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Golden Mahogany (frost) Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in Abstraction (shimmer) Avon True Color Quad in Smokey Eyes (matte light pink) MAUVE & ROSE EYESHADOW Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Bordello (shimmer w/glitter) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Last Call (metallic) NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Grand Palais (matte dusty rose) PLUM EYESHADOW NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Habanera (sparkling plum) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Rockstar (shimmer) Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Exhibition (eggplant shimmer) PURPLE EYESHADOW Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Psychedelic Sister (shimmer) MAC Paint in Infamous (metallic) (discontinued) BLUE EYESHADOW MAC Paint in Blue Boy (metallic) (discontinued) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Radium (shimmer) MAC Eyeshadow in Blue Edge (matte w/shimmer) (discontinued) AQUA & TEAL EYESHADOWS NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Rajasthan (blackened teal shimmer) (LE) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Loaded (metallic) theBalm Shady Lady Eyeshadow in Jealous Jordana (shimmer) Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow in 8E (matte) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Haight (shimmer) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Money (shimmer w/micro-glitter) (LE) NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Habanera (mint frost) GREEN EYESHADOW Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Kush (shimmer w/micro-glitter) Le Metier de Beaute True Color Eye Shadow in Jade (shimmer) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Mildew (shimmer) MAC Eyeshadow in Sharp (Cult of Cherry Tempting Quad – satin) (LE) Lise Watier Couleur Folle Eyeshadow in Folie Pomme (iridescent shimmer) Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in #57 Chartreuse (satin) YELLOW EYESHADOW Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in #24 Yellow (matte) MAC Eyeshadow in Bright Future ( KHAKI EYESHADOW Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Waterproof Eyeshadow in #24 Smokey Copper (shimmer) Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadow in #6 Khaki Pulse (shimmer) Clinique Color Surge Soft Shimmer Eyeshadow in Autumn Moss (satin) TAUPE-SILVER EYESHADOWS Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Maui Wowie (metallic w/glitter) Bobbi Brown Chrome Eye Shadow in Pewter (frost) (LE) theBalm Shady Lady Eyeshadow in Insane Jane (shimmer) Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in #2 Steel (shimmer) GREY EYESHADOW Avon True Color Quad in Smokey Eyes (medium grey & dove grey) (shimmer) BLACK EYESHADOWS MAC Pigment in Dark Soul (frost w/glitter) Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Perversion (matte)
Did you make it??
…So. To be honest, when I started swatching all my makeup, I was originally just trying to find a way to justify new purchases – if it could be considered a shade I didn't already own, then I would feel free to go for it. However, now I've discovered that being so fully aware of what I own, has made me really excited to play with my current collection, instead of seeking out new products. I especially noticed this with this eyeshadow post – there are so truly fabulous shades in there! While there are still of course colors I'd like to pick up to fill the gaps (namely – a lilac and a skintone [MY skintone, to clarify] shade, among a couple others), overall I'm WELL aware I have a ton of shades to rock out and don't really *need* anything else at the moment. I did notice I have a lot less color than I imagined, but that's actually OK because I don't tend to wear it a ton and try to avoid buying a lot of it only for it to go unused. I think my stash is fairly representative of the kind of makeup I wear day to day! So SCORE for being logical in my purchases :)
I am kinda worn out from the work necessary to do this post, so I'm done now LOL. But – I have questions for you!
Do you see any gaps that I could fill? What shades make up the bulk of your eyeshadow collection?? Also – anyone bother to count how many shades I have? I'm too tired now to bother LOL
Where's Waldo? – My (Fairly Robust!) Eyeliner Collection
Posted by Latoya in Eye Liner, Make-up, My Collections on January 23, 2013
Continuing on with my dedication to filling the gaps in my collection, let's turn now to my eyeliner stash. This isn't an area that I'm terribly concerned with, nor do I obsessed and stalk new eyeliners like I do blush, but it was a fairly easy task to swatch and photograph them, so I figured I'd get them out of the way.
In glancing at my stash, my first impression is that I'm not missing much of anything – however, that's partially due to my semi-ambivalence toward eyeliner as a whole. There are shades (and formulas – I tend to favor liquid) I own that I LOVE, but overall I tend to wear eyeliner because I own it, not because I'm a fiend for it, and I purchase them infrequently (I wrote a previous post on my eyeliner collection, and since that time I've only accumulated …….though I literally just bought the Milani Gold eyeliner within the last hour, LOL! Hey, it was on sale!). However, it seems I still have a fair number of shades somehow (26, in fact!), so maybe I don't know what the eff I'm talking about.
I seem to own at least two shades of most colors – grey, black, purple, etc. I don't really wear bold-colored liners much, though it appears I like to buy them! I'm hoping to change that this year – maybe work 'em on the lower lash liner or blend with black to darken them.
(Left to right): MAC NW25/NC30 Chromographic, Chanel Khaki Platine Precision, MUFE #21L Aqua Eyes, MUFE #14 Aqua Liner, UD Oil Slick 24/7, Wet N Wild 861 (black) Mega Liner, Tarte Starry Night, MUFE #0L Aqua Eyes, Laura Mercier Black Violet Kohl, UD Crash 24/7, UD Ransom 24/7, Illamasqua Paddle
FYI: I forgot to add in the two aqua shades when I did my swatches, oops (since they usually only get pulled out in summer and were stashed away).
(Left to right): Illamasqua Paddle, MAC Blue Petrol Pearlglide, MUFE #4K Khol, UD Covet 24/7, Smashbox On Trend Cream, Clinique Egyptian Cream Shaper, Illamasqua Wisdom Precision, Milani Gold Liquif'eye, Lise Watier Gold Eye Shine, UD Eldorado 24/7, UD Lucky 24/7, NARS Via Appia Larger Than Life, Illamasqua Havoc Precision
Below (top to bottom): Milani Aqua Liquif'eye, MUFE #5 Aqua Liner
So, I'd say within this bunch, I LOVE 1/5 of them (both my Illamasqua Precision Liners, my MUFE #14 liquid liner and #21L pencil liner, and UD's Lucky pencil), I like half of them (but they fall short of love either because of formula – for example, love LM's Black Violet and MAC's Blue Petrol as shades, but they smudge/run like CRAZY – or I just don't tend to wear them much, like MAC's Chromographic, MUFE's #4K, UD's Covet & Eldorado, Milani Aqua, and NARS Via Appia), and the last few shades just DO NOT do it for me at all (UD's Deviant is a weird shade on me, Illamasqua Paddle is kind of crap to apply, and the Smashbox On Trend is better as a shadow than a liner). Then there are about 5 pencils that are so close to being finished I can just TASTE it (UD Oil Slick, Tarte Starry Night, MUFE #0L, UD Crash, and Lise Watier Gold).
Check out what was left after I rubbed off the swatches with makeup remover:
…That would be the MUFE Aqua Liners, and the Illamasqua Precision Liners – see why I love 'em??
Moving forward, I'm not really sure what gaps need to be filled, except the glaring one which is A BLACK LINER PENCIL. Once my Tarte and UD liners are gone (–> very soon), I will not own a plain black pencil, just the Wet N Wild liquid one. I've determined that I am going to see what all the fuss is about and buy Giorgio Armani's Waterproof Eye Pencil in Granite, and I'm pretty stoked about it. Otherwise, I don't have any other liner purchases on the horizon just now – or should I?
Can you see any glaring holes in my eyeliner collection? What shades do you tend to wear most?
Playing Where's Waldo with My Makeup Collection
Posted by Latoya in Benefit, Blush, Bobbi Brown, Burberry, Chanel, Clinique, CoverFX, Estee Lauder, Illamasqua, MAC, Make Up For Ever, Make-up, Milani, My Collections, NARS, Rouge Bunny Rouge, theBalm, Too Faced on January 9, 2013
I spent two hours – TWO HOURS! – last night, researching what products and shades I should to order from Becca Cosmetics (a brand I've yet to try and desperately want to). My (totally logical – I swear!) reason for doing this? To avoid purchasing any shades that were similar to ones I already own. I DID come up with a (very) pared down list, you'll be happy to hear; if you're interested (and FYI – the blog Shades of BECCA is a good resource for some swatches):
Papaya Beach Tint $30CAD (hot red)
Fallen Angel Ultimate Color Gloss $29CAD (nude spice)
There were a handful of other products I liked the look of, but in checking out swatches, they seemed to be too close to items I already own (though, c'mon, the brand is gorgeous and I could have easily gone for one of everything!). Which brings me to the point.
You're all familiar with my organizational obsession right? (and…if you're new and not aware: Hello! My name is Latoya and YES, I have a problem which manifests itself into a bit of compulsive organization. Could be worse!) Anyway, another problem I have is lack of funds; when you own a home on your own and don't make the big bucks, things can get tricky. However, I have ANOTHER problem (jeez, someone institutionalize me, will ya?), which is that I love shopping – for cosmetics in particular. Smash the three of these together and what do you get? Well…you get THIS:
My poor broken MAC blush up on the right :(
What 'THIS' is, is me taking a good look at an area of my makeup collection – specifically blush/bronzers in this instance – and seeing where I have gaps. By gaps, I mean: what shades do I lack that I can justify buying, in order to round out my stash and also quell the burning desire to shop my face off. Ya dig? This fantabulous idea kills
three birds three mosquitoes (no one cares about those) with one big-ass swat. I get to organize something*, figure out what shades or products I'm missing, and rationally and systematically purchase new items that are on my wishlist and fit the 'missing' bill. BOOM!
*Seriously guys, I joke but….I really like organizing things. So much so, that near the end of the month I'm signing up for a Professional Organizers intro course to see if I'd like to become a professional organizer for realz. It's THAT serious :S
So, as you can see, I'm starting with blush – because clearly blush is THE BEST EVER and deserves the number one spot for allowing EVEN MORE BLUSH. Because clearly 20 (+ 7 bronzer-type things and 2 mini-blush) are NOT ENOUGH.
(I swear I'm not on the sauce tonight guys – I just feel a little peppy 'cause I'm back into running and signed up for the Ottawa 1/2 Marathon in May…wooo! :D)
Left to right (flash): Rouge Bunny Rouge Florita, NARS Turkish Red, Illamasqua Tweak; NARS Taj Mahal, Make Up For Ever Blush Powder #25, Illamasqua Lover, Make Up For Ever HD Blush #12 First Kiss
Left to right (flash): NARS Sin, Bobbi Brown Velvet Plum (discontinued shade); MAC Raizin, CoverFX Bronzed FX in Garnet, Burberry Russet, MAC Early Morning
Even with 20+ blush, I can plainly see what shades I'm lacking: A bright red! (NARS Turkish Red is more of a burgundy) A true orange! (NARS Taj Mahal is kind of a burnt orange and quite shimmery) A neutral pink! (…I literally do not own one beige-y pink blush, for shame) A nice deep berry would be lovely! And also – varying formulations! I have NO cheek tints, and only four cream blush. You see, there actually ARE shades/formulas I do not have despite having far more blush than is probably necessary. And then, there are shades I need NO more of, like medium pinks…I have enough of those, yep. I don't think I need any more bronzers, especially since I rarely wear them and I'm already kinda *ahem* bronze. I only really have a couple coral shades, which tends to be the one a lot of people go gaga for (myself included), but I'll hold off till the warmer months on thinking about those right now. Same goes for apricot-hued shades.
Left to right (flash): NARS Desire, Illamasqua Unrequited (discontinued shade*), theBalm Down Boy, Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel, Benefit Bella Bamba, Illamasqua Hussy, Bobbi Brown Calypso Coral, NARS Torrid, theBalm Hot Mama
Left to right (flash): NARS Laguna Illuminator, Too Faced Sun Bunny Bronzing Powder, NARS Laguna Multiple, MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder, Milani Sunset Duos in Sunset Beach, Clinique Bronze Uplighting, Estee Lauder Illuminating Gelee in Shimmering Sands
What I'm wondering is, what gaps do YOU see? Since I only have my stash to compare it to, I can't get a good idea of what I'm missing. What shades can you suggest that I should focus on buying?
I'm planning on doing this little experiment with all my makeup over the next little while, so be prepared: more lame examples of my organizational obsession coming your way! But do come back anyway, because I need your help :)
Is your makeup collection where you want it to be, or do you have a few gaps you'd like to fill?
Something to Amuse You While I'm Gone: My Blush Collection (Part III!)
Posted by Latoya in Blush, Bronzer, MAC, Make Up For Ever, Make-up, Milani, My Collections, NARS on April 11, 2012
Oh my goodness, it doesn't end, does it!? Let me tell you, swatching all these blush took half a day to do; I can't even imagine attempting something like this if you had a bigger collection than I (and I know some of you do!). If I hadn't been off for a couple days before we left, this would never have gotten done. But, it's been great swatching and categorizing some of my blush, as it allows me to see just where I can fit one more in LOL! And, more importantly I hope it helps you out too! I feel that you can never have TOO many swatches of a product :)
Today we're going to look at something very fitting: orange blushes and bronzers, perfect shades for a tropical vacation :) The bronzer swatches were reworked several times, because some of these products could be considered illuminators too, making it tricky to decide where they should go. Again, I made a judgement call and I'm pretty happy with how it all turned out! We'll begin with the orange shade first however, as the collection is VERY small:
Left to right: Make Up For Ever #10, NARS Taj Mahal
Yep, that's pretty much it!! And it's not even because I fear orange – in fact, I think it's gorgeous and I stare at other orange blush longingly (I was sorely tempted by MAC's new Modern Mandarin from Tres Cheek!). However, it's tricky to get a true 'orange' – usually they lean peach or coral one way or another, and it's there that I start feeling like I might have a shade similar in tone. Of course, orange blush isn't for everyone, and those mid-way shades are often more wearable, but with my darker skintone I like to be a bit more daring. Seems I need to get on that then, don't I?
Anyway, Make Up For Ever's Aqua Cream #10 is a 'golden tangerine sheen' which seems a bit misleading, like it might be sheer – if you recall my review on this, it is NOT. It's a tough shade to wear, but I think with a little work it can be absolutely beautiful! (Note that it can also be worn on lips, but isn't recommended for eyes) NARS Taj Mahal, described as a 'blazing burnt orange with gold shimmer' (wowza!), is pretty much THE orange blush if you've ever thought about indulging yourself. Let's look at some swatches:
All swatches taken with flash. Left to right: Make Up For Ever #10, NARS Taj Mahal
As you can see, neither of these are for the faint of heart, but if you're looking to be a little bit daring, here are two options to allow you to have some fun! While both of these do require a light hand, as they're orange and shimmery – c'mon! – the orange tone lends itself a great, warm glow to the skin that's simply stunning come Summertime. I'm definitely wearing Taj Mahal while I'm away!! Speaking of which, here's what it looks like actually worn (pre-tan):
Not so scary, right? LIGHT HAND people, and make sure to buff it into the skin well!
Now, onwards to the bronzers!! Half of these will not be getting much play while I'm away, as I'll be too tanned for them to show up at all. I still sometimes shake my head at owning any, but they do add a nice warm glow during my more sallow months I guess!
Clockwise from top left: MAC Refined Golden, Milani Sunset Beach, NARS Laguna Multiple, NYC All-Over Bronze Glow, NARS Laguna Illuminator
I recently swapped for the MAC Refined Golden (in Style Warrior packaging), and while it gives me a really believable bronzed look (not too orange or brown), it's almost too subtle. It's going to be essentially useless until next Winter, so I might swap it away. Milani's Sunset Duo in Sunset Beach is one of the cheapest products I own (I don't own many!) and yet it looks absolutely amazing on, just really natural – and the bronzed shade alone is great for a contour as well. NYC's Mosaic Face Powder in All-Over Bronze Glow is another cheapo product, but not as deserving of praise; it transfers to clothing etc. easily (if I use blotting powders, its everywhere) and it's REALLY dark, even for me – I'm taking it to Jamaica in hopes that once I'm tanned it'll actually look good. The NARS Multiples have a great consistency to them, not greasy at all and easy to use, but I don't find they wear well – this bronze-y shade is no exception. Lastly, the Laguna Illuminator I raved about last year: I still love it, in indoor lighting – its just that the big chunks of glitter in it are deterring for wearing it outdoors. I'm going to pull this out for our evenings while away :)
Above, with flash. Left to right: NARS Laguna Multiple, NARS Laguna Illluminator, NYC All-Over Bronze Glow, MAC Refined Golden, Milani Sunset BeachAbove, natural light. Left to right: NARS Laguna Multiple, NARS Laguna Illluminator, NYC All-Over Bronze Glow, MAC Refined Golden, Milani Sunset Beach
The NARS Laguna Multiple is really more of an illuminator itself on me rather than a bronzer, but it's got brownish tones – hence why I categorized it this way :) In the flash photos, you can see the glitter in the Laguna Illuminator – a shame, because otherwise the shade is a great match for me. You can't tell how dark the NYC bronzer is here, and in fact the brown shade isn't terrible, it's just that it's just so pigmented it goes on far too heavily. Alternatively, for the MAC swatch, I had to go over and over again with product to get it to show up as much as it did – it seems pretty goof-proof, so might be a good option if your fair and in the market for a bronzer. The swatch of Sunset Beach is only of the bronzer part and not including the blush; when you swirl the two together, you get the nicest plum-brown shade that is insanely flattering on my skintone. Here's a few face shots for proof:
(PS: I have a Revlon lippie on here, in Berry Haute – thoughts??? Too cool??)
BAM! Another part of my collection, down! Are you getting bored/tired yet?? There's only one more left to go!! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out Part I and II!
And now I'd like your honest opinion – do you think I should bother with bronzers at all, or is it kind of silly? Do you wear bronzer year-round or just certain times of the month?
Something to Amuse You While I'm Gone: My Blush Collection (Part II!)
Posted by Latoya in Blush, Bobbi Brown, CoverFX, MAC, Make-up, My Collections, NARS, Tarte on April 10, 2012
Hello my dears! I hope this Tuesday finds you very well :) By now, I've gotten into the groove and I'm hopefully nice and relaxed (all the free booze doesn't hurt!). Today I have some more of my blush collection for you: 'reds' and plums. I put red in quotations because they're not exactly red, but their of that variety so lets just go with that (anyone else find categorizing blush shades super-difficult!?).
We'll begin with the questionable 'red' shades:
Clockwise from left: NARS Turkish Red, MAC Early Morning, CoverFX Garnet
Notice anything about my MAC blush? Like the fact that it's BROKEN!?! I dropped it back in February, after I'd only had it for about a month, and you know there isn't anything worse than dropping makeup and it breaking. I was pissed. It makes me not even want to use it much, but I'm trying to get over that!!
Anyway. Even though MAC's Early Morning is described as a 'peachy-pink,' I find on me it looks much more like a peachy-red, and more of a burnished shade, so I pulled it in with this group. It's probably fairly close to NARS Torrid when worn, but I wanted things to look pretty and complimentary in the product shots, so… :P NARS Turkish Red is a deep red cream blush, which I received in a swap last Fall – it's now discontinued. CoverFX Garnet is probably my oldest blush, as showcased by -*GASP!*- PAN!! It's part of the BronzedFX collection, but I feel it's far too reddish to be considered a bronzer. Its a great shade though; it looks fantastic with tanned skin in the Summer and great for a windblown flush in the Fall.
All swatches taken with flash. Left to right: NARS Turkish Red, CoverFX Garnet, MAC Early Morning
As you can see, these blush aren't exactly 'red' but they definitely have red tones in them. Turkish Delight is a bit tricky to make work sometimes, but when it does, it truly looks stunning! Garnet is just a great tone all-around with it's brick-red qualities, and the shimmer isn't so much that it's gaudy. Early Morning is a very wearable shade as well, as it IS coral (which works for most skintones) but with a faded, dusty tone to which you can wear very soft and subtle, or with a heavier hand to give the face a windburned look (which sounds weird but looks kinda great!).
Next, let's take a gander at some of the plummier tones I have in my stash, which aren't always the most popular picks because it can sometimes give a bruised quality, but can also be terribly flattering:
Clockwise from left: NARS Sin, Tarte Blushing Bride Cheek Stain, Bobbi Brown Velvet Plum
Plum blush actually looks quite lovely on my skintone, but like many I don't gravitate toward them very often. My first experience with plummy tones was with Tarte's Blushing Bride Cheek Stain, a sheer deep plum, which I actually used first while staying with a friend in Toronto. I loved it's natural and glowing effect – but I find it's lasting power and the stickiness leave something to be desired. I also find it's a bit too muted to show up much my skintone. The other two shades here are just perfect though; NARS Sin, described as a 'berry tone with gold shimmer,' was a recent acquisition this year and it's gives a great warmed-up look to my paler Winer face, and Bobbi Brown's Pot Rouge in Velvet Plum is one of my favorite natural-looking blushes to use in the Summer.
All swatches taken with flash. Left to right: NARS Sin, Bobbi Brown Velvet Plum, Tarte Blushing Bride
I haven't been wearing Velvet Plum much, which I hope to change when I come back from Jamaica – it really gives my skin a glow and looks super-natural and fresh. Unfortunately, it looks like it's been discontinued since the update to the packaging, so if you love it – you're outta luck! Sin will likely take a back seat until next Fall when my tan fades, as I suspect it won't show up much on my darker skin. As for the Tarte stain…I think it's days are numbered. It looks fantastic on my fairer-skinned counterparts, so perhaps I'll leave it with someone who'll give it a better home. It just doesn't get any attention and there's still quite a bit left.
Part II finished on my blush collection!! Be sure to check out Part I – Pinks and Peach/Corals – as well!
What are you're thought so far? See any glaring gaps in my shade selections, and particular products that I absolutely MUST own??


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Financial sector investors should be weary that Barclays problems are just a tipping point of widespread industry malfeasance. "The credit crisis has already claimed the jobs of many CEOs and post the revelations from Barclays of the Libor issues, may yet claim more," wrote Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst Michael Helsby in a Tuesday note. Agius of Barclays also underscored concerns of the impact of a widespread Libor probe, in a Tuesday conference call.
Other large banks that set short-term rates such as Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC), RBS (RBS), Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), Credit Suisse (CS) and UBS (UBS) may also be brought into an ongoing manipulation probe by regulators around the world.Still, Diamond's departure is particularly tragic because of his contribution to Barclays and his instrumental role in pulling the bank through the crisis and transforming it to a leading global player. When Diamond took the helm of Barclays Capital in the late 1990s, the unit was a small investment banking operation within Barclays - Britain's second largest bank by assets - and an even smaller piece of the global capital markets and underwriting community, where the likes of Goldman Sachs (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS), JPMorgan (JPM), Deutsche Bank (DB) and Citigroup (C) have long held top positions. Impressively, Diamond spearheaded growth at the investment bank and a separate unit called Barclays Global Investors, taking on Wall Street's largest players. In fact, it was the investment banking and investment management businesses that Diamond grew and oversaw, which helped Barclays weather the 2008 financial crisis as peers like Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) were forced to take bailouts from the British government. In 2008, Diamond made what may be the boldest bet of the financial crisis, buying Lehman Brothers U.S. investment bank, in a move that transformed Barclays Capital into one of the key players in global finance. Shortly thereafter, Diamond sold the Barclays Global Investors investment management and ETF unit he helped build to Blackrock (BLK) for $13.5 billion, in a capital raise that averted a government bailout. Diamond was rewarded for molding of Barclays Capital into a key part of Barclays overall earnings, and at the start of 2011, he took over as chief executive of the entire bank. In 2012, Diamond rebranded Barclays Capital so that it wouldn't stand separately from the larger retail banking operation centered in Britain, shaving off the "Capital" moniker from Barclays U.S. headquarters.
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Samantha Kobs, an education major from Deer Park, will study in South Africa for four weeks this summer. She will take three courses while she is there, which will focus on the political history, culture, art and media of South Africa.
While Kobs' family's financial situation made studying abroad a challenge, having an international experience was so important to her that she searched for scholarships to defray the costs. Through her search, she found the Gilman International Scholarship and quickly determined it met more than just her financial needs.
"I really value my education, and I knew that studying abroad would help me grow on an interpersonal level," Kobs said. "Since the goals of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program went beyond just providing financial assistance, actually coinciding with my own personal beliefs, I knew it was a perfect opportunity for me to express myself in hopes of being chosen."
As a future educator, Kobs said it is important for her to understand diversity in the classroom. She wants to bring her experiences in South Africa back to her students to cultivate an environment of learning and acceptance, she said.
Kobs chose the South Africa program because of its unusual and inspiring history.
"I want to understand the struggles that the people of South Africa have gone through," Kobs said. "More importantly, I want to learn about the techniques and ideals that they've used to unite the country and end apartheid. It's those forces and that unity that make South Africa such a wonderful place."
This sense of unity has inspired her to spread the feeling to others, Kobs said.
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When she returns to the United States, Kobs hopes to make a positive impact on her hometown. By giving presentations at the high school, contacting the local newspaper and submitting articles to the school newspaper, she hopes to help educate the students and the community about college and the Gilman program.
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Quick Look: Darksiders
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By the way, I've bought Demon's Souls (a recent example of a perceived negative quicklook) after seeing it for the first time here.
"Bzzt. That's a common misconception. The fourth horseman, and the first deployed, is Strife. In the bible at least. Famine covers pestilence. The end result for both is starvation. Strife just uneases everyone so they're more pron to the other 3.
For a game with such a bullshit setting it seems to be taking itself way too seriously. It's like heavy metal without the irony... kinda pathetic, or, at best, not my cup of tea. Doesn't look like something I would enjoy.
Oh, the fourth horseman is Famine."
You're probably right, thanks.
P.S. - my earlier comment(s) weren't arbitrary, but a followup/response to subject matter contained within posts by or exchanges between Scotto, mordecaix7, and Crushed. So I'm certainly not the only chump with these concerns.
My bad, how could I or anybody else underestimate the much esteemed intelligence of the masses. I mean, even alone a recent decade of human history readily illustrates how reliable and infallible it is, right?
But seriously, I'm glad you're buying the game, as am I, although it's sure as hell not because of the quick look vid, lol. Hopefully we'll both enjoy and savour the experience. Happy gaming.
Game looks pretty damn cool, a lot better than I expected. Also, to those who are complaining about the 'journalistic moral compass' regarding quick looks...look, if you're going to go to specific websites oriented directly towards video game content, and are willing to sit through over twenty minutes of gameplay footage/silly commentary about a game you're /thinking/ about buying, I'm pretty damn sure that you'll also take the time to scroll through some comments or check out a review or two.
The problem with Darksiders is that it doesnt really lend itself to a quick look very well at all, basically here in this quicklook all u mostly see is the combat but so much of the game is puzzles and exploring but if they made a quicklook just that, then it would be more boring, plus this portion is strange because its mostly just trying to open the gate, anyway 10 hours into this game its a great game, love the Zelda style I would suggest u read the reviews, and watch the IGN video demo because those guys jump around multiple saves and show u different, cooler areas this section is very early on.
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I really like the look of that inventory stuff but otherwise most of this game just reminds me of playing as Dante in DMC4.
Anybody else think War kinda looks like Arthas circa Warcraft 3!?
"@mordecaix7: The entire point of Quick Looks is to be a "first impression" of the gameplay, which is precisely why they typically don't offer a ton of editorial commentary on the quality of the game in the videos. Unless of course it's a howler of a game. I don't get how people accuse them of basically not showing the "right parts" of the game, to do it justice. The part of the game they showed in this video is as much a part of the game as anything else. Great, the game get's better when it isn't being bogged down by these 'challenge rooms" - so what? You're constantly being given new weapons and abilities? Great. Jeff showed some of that towards the end, and seemed intrigued by it. The only objectives of a quick look are to simply show some unedited footage of gameplay - sometimes that footage might occur during a "good part", and sometimes it might not. The point isn't to edit together a montage of all the different things the game has to offer. That isn't their problem. If you want an overview of the game's quality as a whole, read the review. This isn't a review. - Scott "
ya the problem with that is some games are gotten and played alot earlier then others. so the borderlands QL had wayy more info then most. If the Borderland QL just happend to show a section with alot of driving ppl might think that game sucked. if the staff dont play deep into a game, its pretty much the luck of the draw how a QL will turn out.
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The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse: War, Pestilence, Death, and Skim Milk
It's easy to hide behind legal technicalities and trivialise the morality/ethics of it, especially when it's not your potential earnings at stake. However, nothing you said invalidates or negates the complaints labelled against the overall quality or inherent value of the series of Quick Look vids, especially when same/similar vids are later posted on YouTube and relabelled as reviews. And like 777to7 said, I really wouldn't mind if the person playing the game in the vids took a little time beforehand to become more adept at the controls. I see other websites posting similar quick look vids but at least using multiple save points and displaying a higher level of controller competency, surely GB can offer up stuff of equal quality. Then later if the vids are misrepresented elsewhere as reviews, they'll at least impart a slightly better impression.
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I can't believe I hadn't heard of this game until earlier this week. Where was I? A lot of things in this game just click with me. The art style, gameplay variety (combat, puzzles, etc) and GoW/Zelda comparison just got me really excited to play this. Unfortunately, had to cancel Gamefly cause I need the extra money...but once I resume, this will be the first game on my list!
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Well, did the legend of Zelda games have amazing combat? I don't think so. This may seem a little combat focused, but I've heard it's mainly in the beginning part. What I've also heard from reviews all around is that it is mainly a Zelda esc. game, with the exploration, dungeons, items and so on, and yes, a QL is basically a small part of the game, either its in the beginning or way long into it, so if you want to hear the impressions on the game as a whole, a review or on the podcast is the way to go.
Dear GB and other forum users... I don't care if GB's quick look vids are 30 minutes of boring footage taken from the beginning, middle, end, or parts throughout the game in question.
All I ask and expect is that the person with the controller in their hands plays better than my retarded 6 year old brother who's missing fingers from both his hands! And sadly, that often doesn't seem to be the case.
P.S. - just to make it clear for those who don't bother to read this post properly - I've watched that aforementioned brother of mine and his first hands-on time with some of the games in these quick look vids, and they indeed seemed to be of better quality. So sue me if this sounds insulting to GB, it's just an observation and my opinion which, last time I checked, I was entitled to.
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Conquest, War, Famine and Death.
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Calling these vids Quick Looks is not a problem at all. The laid back attitude of Giant Bomb is what makes the site so much more enjoyable then other gaming sites which are by and large a hell of a lot more formalised. These QL vids are fun and represent a honest ,often first look, at a new game. Keep up the good work Giant Bomb
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I'm getting a Soul Reaver vibe.
That challenge room which involved those duskbats was awesome when i played it. Just keep pressing circle or B and you jump from bat to bat.
An achievement involves killing 5 of them without touching the ground. Felt awesome when i did it.
Also, the game isn't as button mashy as you'd think. Try playing like that and you're likely to get owned by any of the larger monsters.
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Apocacop! LOL
Unfortunately, the game looks boring and way too repetitive...
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Art style of WAR reminded me of warcraft.
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this game rocks,its really kool to play
Describing someone playing a video game as being akin to " my retarded 6 year old brother" just makes you seem like a childish idiot.
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This is all I really want. Just familiarize yourself with the game a little bit before the quick look, delve into it a couple of hours and then record the quick look.
" And like 777to7 said, I really wouldn't mind if the person playing the game in the vids took a little time beforehand to become more adept at the controls. "
I can't remember who said it earlier, but yeah this game style doesn't lend itself well to a quick look but that doesn't mean the GB team can't at least play for a few hours to get a feel for the controls and what things do before spitting out potentially false information. I fail to see how the combat isn't really like God of War or Devil May Cry as they say in the quick look. I've played GoD 1 and DMC 1 and 2; it seems similar enough to me. Especially the way in which you buy moves for your weapon... and have a gun later on in the game.
I'm not saying they need to play that** far in the game though. Just far enough to come to an understanding of the basic game mechanics.
**That = obtaining the gun
No one is forcing him to watch the videos but should we not question it? If you want something to be better, you talk about it. This site's tagline even states: We're into batarangs, the half tuck, and viewers like you.
Yeah that's probably meant to just be funny but as I've found over the past year+ being on this site, they do care what we think. So if we don't speak up about being unhappy about a particular feature of the site it won't change and get better. Yeah, we don't have to be mean about it and insult the GB crew but we should speak up if we're not happy with it and explain why.
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Looks like a pretty cool game. Doesn't look like the combat has a lot of depth, but if it is fun, who cares.
Perhaps you can't read properly, as nowhere do I state these vids being presented as reviews by anybody at GB.
How am I to form a legitimate opinion of something, let alone express an opinion about it, if I don't at least bother to actually watch the vid? Oh, of course - psychic powers like you!
And I suppose your apparent inability to tolerate a view differing from your own screams of maturity.
I never described anyone being akin to my retarded 6 year old brother who's missing fingers from both his hands (again, you should work on your reading/comprehension skills).
It's a simple observation, my retarded 6 year old brother with missing fingers on both his hands has played some of the games in these quick look vids, and his first hands-on attempts were indeed of better quality. But maybe I'm missing something, not being blessed with your psychic powers and superior maturity.
P.S. - just to make it clear for those who don't bother to read comments properly - I've watched that aforementioned brother of mine and his first hands-on time with some of the games in these quick look vids, and they indeed seemed to be of better quality. So sue me if this sounds insulting to GB, it's just an observation and my opinion which, last time I checked, I was entitled to.
Almost picked Darksiders up on a whim last night at Best Buy, kinda glad I didn't. The game looks cool and all, but it looks generic as hell.
At first I was gonna take a pass on this game but after seeing this quick look, I find myself in a really odd position. This seems like one of those games that I'd categorize as a "might as well play it" game. One experience I may cite is the fact that I played all the Legacy of Kain games to completion. The combat, platforming, and puzzles in those games I always felt were garbage and I only kept playing because the story and characters were kind of interesting to me. This game's premise seems at least AS interesting as those games and I've finished even worse games that I won't name.
The combat seems middling but there looks to be a bit of depth to the upgrades and stuff. If I may take a stab at making a comparison to a game not mentioned in the comments, the art style and some of the gameplay reminds me of the Maximo games on PS2 and I really liked those. Still, I appreciate this quick look for bumping my interest level from "none at all" to a "might as well try." Thanks for the awesome video.
Which games, and in what manner was your brother's playing of "better quality."
It's a simple observation, my retarded 6 year old brother with missing fingers on both his hands has played some of the games in these quick look vids, and his first hands-on attempts were indeed of better quality. But maybe I'm missing something, not being blessed with your psychic powers and superior maturity.
Please be specific.
I was hoping GB would form their own opinion and see just how incredibly fun Darksiders is instead of conforming to the rest of the reviewing community.
I have played every new release for the last 2 years at least and this week of course I bought Bayonetta too. When I come downstairs in the morning to start playing Darksiders is the first one of the two I reach for.
Darksiders takes you on an incredibly fantastic and thoroughly rewarding journey. The characters, puzzles, adventure, exploration, secrets and action are all amazing. For the first time a game requires you to thoroughly understand and utilize all the actions of the character as the game progresses in an incredibly rewarding way. Kill prompts reward with extra currency and health instead of just a visual. Dungeons and boss fights incorporate special moves and gear in a way that opens up the game for the player to fully enjoy every situation to it's maximum potential. Never are you stuck grinding along since a new gadget or upgrade lies around every corner and keeps things new and exciting. Straight out from the opening of the game there are bonuses, items and areas that can't be accessed without coming back with the right tools keeping the world open and exciting all the way through. The fighting is seriously satisfying and becomes increasingly technical but in a way that makes anyone feel like a total pro behind the controls. Most of all it's just fun, you feel incredibly strong as War but manage to be challenged and completely taken in by the world, it's secrets and the lore. It's definitely one of the most hopeful candidates for a new and successful IP that I've seen in a long time.
Darksiders deserves some serious attention from any serious gamer.
" I was hoping GB would form their own opinion and see just how incredibly fun Darksiders is instead of conforming to the rest of the reviewing community.What? They haven't reviewed it.
And reviews have been good. So I have no idea what you're talking about.
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His knowledge greatly outweighs ours.
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It reminds me too much of Too Human. I do like the fact that Mark Hamill does a voice in it though.
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If you can play again after you beat it with all your purchased abilities then its worth a purchase.
And after finishing this video and watching the 12 minutes of tests you have to do in the arena I've decided to not buy this game. Thats ridiculous. Those arena's should be at the end of the game or a time trial extra...not a major part of the first act! It kills the pacing.
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions Step-By-Step
1Mix all ingredients and put in a crock pot and cook on low till the cream cheese and butter are melted. Stir occasionally.
About this Recipe
Course/Dish: Vegetables
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: Southern
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
Cari Bower cbower - Dec 15, 2010
This side dish doesn't last in my house.Everyone always goes for second helpings.
Wendy Rusch snooksk9 - Dec 15, 2010
oh yummy! I love corn...and this just sounds so good! thank you!
shannon schmidt Shannon2010 - Jan 1, 2011
I am making this recipe tonight for supper.I could eat the entire dish of it :)
Jan Sharp jansharp - Oct 10, 2011
Did you really get this from Rudy's or is this your own creation? Either way cannot wait to try to see how close this recipe is to the real deal. I live around the corner from the one at Seaworld. I eat too much of this stuff. haha There is better bbq in Tx, but Rudy's has this hands down!!!!!
Cari Bower cbower - Oct 11, 2011
Hi Jan- This is a copycat recipe, however it does taste alot like Rudy's.My sister lives in San Antonio, and Rudy's is a must have several times when I visit her.I also order there BBQ sause and have it shipped. Best ever.


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