Remember the Ultimate Blog Party?
In addition to mingling with some pretty sharp bloggers, I managed to score, not once, but TWICE!
First, from Crystal at Two Belles & a Bead, I won a pair of triple metal hoop earrings! Crystal creates jewelry with pizazz, and no doubt you’d find many things you HAVE to have after just a few minutes at her site–gemstone jewelry, Swarovski jewelry, semi precious metals and chain maille (do yourself a favor, click to see for yourself!).
I tried to take a picture to show you, but I’m not so great at self portraits.
Isn’t that creepy? Talk about wild-eyed…! Not one to give up easily, I gave it the ol’ college try–
Anyone looking for a close-up of an ear? Hmmm, I didn’t even know I had a tiny mole on my earlobe. I wonder what else I’d find if I photographed extraneous body parts.
Never mind, I don’t really wanna know.
This one was okay aside from the chicken neck and shiny forehead and that mask-like smile that kinda froze after 274 pictures (you think I’m kidding, don’t you? Never mind about that, too.) and the pesky fact you can’t really see the earrings.
This is what I was going for and FINALLY got after I tried, tried, tried, tried again.
Doesn’t it look like it was MADE for me? The bronze-y colors match my bronze-y hair. Crystal will be MORE than happy to make a pair that match your [whatever metallic shade your hair happens to be] "natural" coloring. Even if "natural" comes from a bottle.
The other surprise is on its way from Alyson at Three Ps in a Pod. It’s Loreal’s Bare Naturale Mineral Foundation powder. I’m thrilled to try this; while I like to sample different make-up, a) I don’t like to pay to sample new make-up, because b) more often than not, I don’t like the color I end up choosing, and c) there are entirely too many choices to begin with. What’s that thing in math called where you calculate the possible combinations given six choices for "a" and 12 choices for "b" and eight choices for "c"? That’s what the make-up aisles at Target look like to me–visual "white noise". Find me on that aisle trying to make a decision and ya know those ears you saw above? Smoke’ll be curling out of them.
In other words, I’m thankful Alyson drew my name so I can try something new without frying my brain. That kind of thing doesn’t help when you’re already suffering from Momnesiiiiiiiiiiiia.
Thank you Girlie-Qs…two surcies just for cranking the b-sphere made my day–times two!!
You’re a beauty in black! I really like the earrings too. :~D
Great earrings they really suit you.
You are so freaking hot.
Even without the earrings.
PS. Do you know who’s doing Fun Monday tomorrow?
You’re so pretty, Robin. Congrats on your wins!
Hey I’m celebrating my birthday today, if you want to stop over;)
Lovely earrings, they are beautiful. Hope you like the make up too!
ok, you’re not going to believe this, but I used to have earrings like that!! Honest!! (and you’re freakin’ gorgeous!!)
Robin,
I love the earrings! I will visit Crystal’s site. Also about the L’Oreal make-up, I don’t usually wear anything but lip gloss and on occasion, mascara, but someone told me about this brand of mineral make-up; I bought it reluctantly, tried it, love it!! I don’t use it everyday; just on occasion, but when I do, I really like the weightless feeling, the way it brushes on, and the finished natural look. The only drawback is that it can be messy. I usually have to clean the bathroom counter when I’m done. I’m trying to find a way to apply it and keep it from being so messy. When I figure it out, I’ll let you know. I hope you like it.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I always enjoy reading what you are up too. I like your writing style. The earrings look great. They are perfect for you!
The earrings are lovely, Robin!
When a makeup store in our area had a BOGO Free event, I got that foundation and love it. It feels just that, Natural!!
Congrats on your wins!
They look perfect on you! Thanks for the write up and link. 🙂
I need to make myself a pair. Isn’t it sad – I never keep any of the good stuff? lol
Okay, here’s another weird connection: I have a small mole on my left ear (I had to have my daughter tell me which one!).