Spiral Style

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Trick or Treat

Fairy Shadow
from DewCon

What a sweet trick or treater!

Have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy the Halloween candy and don't forget to set your clocks back and change your smoke detector batteries.

See you Monday.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Laura Mercier Has You Covered...

...Your face that is!

I've been using Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer for years so I was very skeptical of trying a mineral powder. When Laura launched a Mineral Makeup Collection I thought it was time to give minerals a try.

Laura's Tinted Moisturizer has won accolades from magazines, Allure and In Style. This Tinted Moisturizer is a sheer, lightweight moisturizer with SPF 20 and just enough color that it can be used in place of foundation for a natural look.

Mineral Power is composed of very finely milled natural elements, has an SPF of 15 and is available in loose and pressed form. The powder is mostly composed of ingredients found in liquid makeup but without the dyes, fragrances and preservatives used in the liquid form. Eliminating these irritants, those with sensitive skin are able to wear the powder without related problem. You may click here to read about mineral makeup on WebMD.

Prepare your skin by priming with the Foundation Primer. It helps to achieve a flawless application. Click here to read about it.

Having both Rosacea and oily skin, I'm thrilled with Mineral Powder for a flawless face. No more oily-shine.

Check out minerals for yourself!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

New York State Of Mind

I just returned from a few days in New York City.

I'm originally an East Coast girl now transplanted in the mid west. Occasionally I need a New York "fix". I find it inspiring to simply walk and observe people, trends and shop windows.

Photo by me

Sunday morning at Balthazar

I had some great meals. As a "walk-in", getting the full menu at the bar was the way to go in normally "impossible to get a reservation" restaurants.

Jacques Torres is known as Mr. Chocolate. I visited his Hudson Street retail store for my holiday baking chocolate.

I'm energized and ready to get back to my studio and see if my inspiration can evolve into some new jewelry designs.

What is your inspiration?

Monday, October 26, 2009

Fun Read

This is what I'm reading now.

Probably the whole world has read this book or seen the movie. I admit I rarely attend movies but I would like to see this... most likely when I'm able to view it On Demand in my living room. I am glad that I'm reading the book before viewing the movie. It is a delightful read for anyone who cooks, likes to eat, knows who Julia is or writes a blog. Next I'll read, My Life in France, by Julia Child.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

What path will you walk today?

photo by me

While on vacation in Lisbon, Portugal, I was totally enamoured by the mosaic sidewalks. ALL the walks were composed of the mosaic tile, for which Portugal is famous.

So civilized in comparison to the trash strewn, gum laden street of most American cities.

Hoping your Monday is the beginning of a lovely week.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Giveaway Winner

AND THE WINNER IS....

EGATER of Estonia!

Egater subscribes by email.

Thanks to all of you for subscribing and following Spiral Style.

I appreciate all your kind words and I will be checking out all your blogs, websites and Etsy shops. PLEASE mention this giveaway if you purchase any of the jewelry from my Etsy shop www.dfjewelry.etsy.com and I will give you free shipping thru the end of 2009.

Etsy Find: lemon+betsy

It is a very rainy day here in Michigan and I was sitting by my fireplace trying to be inspired about something to post in Spiral Style today. I jumped over to Etsy and voila' , I spotted lemon+betsy