Monroe Misfit Makeup | Beauty Blog: August 2014

August 30, 2014

Autographed Makeup by One Direction Collection Giveaway


I know...what does a well out of her teens grungy rock n roll girl have to do with One Direction? Other than tight pants and messy hair not a whole a lot! Except they have a new Makeup range out and they're giving my readers a chance to win one of 50 limited edition sets signed by the band!

The irreverent attitude and colorful style of a new generation takes on a glamorous form in Makeup by One Direction. The world’s biggest pop band debuts a limited-edition cosmetics collection by Markwins International, now available at dillard's.com and Macys.com

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August 26, 2014

Subscription Box Reviews: POPSUGAR, Boxycharm, MeMe, Fab Polish, Sudsybox, Dottiebox, & BlushBox


My August Subscription's were two beauty boxes I've shared before...BoxyCharm and MeMebox Global #13. With a some new ones the POPSUGAR Must Have Box, Sudsy Box, Dottie Box, Fab Polish and a sexy quarterly subscription the Blush Box


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August 18, 2014

Shopping Skincare at Pharmaca


Just when you think you know of every beauty spot on the grid one pops up you don't know about, and this one was right in my backyard! Seattle Pharmaca has locations here in West Seattle, Madison, Wallingford, and a new store opening in Queen Anne. Pharmaca is unique because it brings together traditional Western medicine with the long-stranding traditions of natural and alternative medicine. In addition to traditional pharmacists, customers may be helped by a naturopathic doctor, a licensed esthetician or another expert who will work together to provide each customer with a holistic way to manage their health. 

Pharmaca stores and Pharmaca.com are one-stop-shops for a wide variety of natural health, beauty and household products from top-of-the-line brands. They offered me the opportunity to try a few offering's from their store, I chose two skincare products on my really want to try list, Paula's Choice Resist C15 Super Booster and Dr. Hauschka Revitalizing Mask. My third choice was one I'd sampled before, Juice Beauty's Sensitive Skin Green Apple Peel.

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August 07, 2014

What I'm Loving this Summer

I don't know how you guys in hot climates do it with the heat and wearing makeup, we've hit the high 80'-90's all Summer in Seattle and I've barely put ANY on. So not a lot of makeup going at the present but I was prepping for a weekend getaway to see Arcade Fire at the stunning outdoor music venue The Gorge and thought why not blog about some of this Summery stuff in the process. Anyone like to use their blog as a reference? It really helps with travel packing  :)

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August 03, 2014

Lipstick of the Day: Ruby Woo Circa 1994

I've found new love again with MAC Ruby Woo lipstick. It's known for being the quintessential most immaculate pin up red, but I'm loving it these days for an early 90's/Fiona Apple/Courtney Love/ grunge era makeup look. Getting back to my roots with this face of today along with the rare occurrence of natural day light. Thanks sun...think I could do with seeing you more often :)


For the eyes I went to town muddying it up with several shades in the Too Faced Chocolate Bar and the balm Meet Matt(e) Nude palette's. I don't think Meet Matt(e) gets enough love, weird because dude on the cover is a real stud! Even more attractive are the shadow's inside, these are some crazy good matte's.

Finished up the face with powdery foundation and a darker brow. If this didn't look ever so ill, tortured, and strung out this would be my makeup every day. Emotionally gritty undone rock n roll looks are IT for me.
Product Listing:
Face: Victoria Jackson Foundation Duo Light, Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Base SPF 20 Ivory, NARS Laguna Bronzer, LASHEM Blonde Brow Tint & Lift, NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base, Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette, theBalm Meet Matt(e) Nude Palette, Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner Roach, Benefit They're Real! Mascara, Bullseye Fiona, Lipstick Queen Red Lipliner, MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick.

Because you can't wear C.Love makeup without serving up some batshit crazy realness :)