Give your eyes a bit of pick me up with By Terry's Crayon Khol Terrybly Eye Pencil in Opaline Flash

Your cheekbones have NARS Copacabana, the brow bones and cupid's bow have Benefit's High Beam and your general glow is imparted by Hourglass' Ambient Lighting Powder.

And your eyes? Here's how can you make them come to life on a random Tuesday morning in less than two minutes. Simply line your upper lash line with By Terry's Crayon Khol Terrybly Eye Pencil in Opaline Flash. 

Opaline Flash

Opaline Flash, one of six shades, is a light seashell pink with grey undertones and a pearlescent finish. By Terry promises eight plus hours of wear from this waterproof formula. Look beyond your eyes and experience its multi-purpose abilities -- Opaline Flash can even be used to highlight and define other facial features. 

Swatch of Opaline Flash

While the name of this product contains the word precision, I have yet to apply a precise line. The tip is soft and is also prone to spreading to places you wish it wouldn't go, mainly the roots of my lashes. In order to combat this I try to smudge and blend out any imperfections.  I can't speak for the other five colours, so you might want to test them out before fully committing. 

Wearing Opaline Flash

Bright-eyed

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for By Terry's Crayon Khol Terrybly Eye Pencil in Opaline Flash:

• $48.00 AUS  / $34.00 USD

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

• 6 out of 10 bags — pretty, but pretty expensive.

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

• I might go swatch By Terry's Colour Skin Enhancers, but whoa, check out the price tag!

Another year..

Another birthday. 

If I close my eyes and count to thirty, I can do it in an instant. Like snapping photos, or watching the years tick by at warp speed. 

0-18 was reserved for my parents, raising three kids couldn't have been easy. There were tough years and really good years -- the good ones definitely outnumbered the tough ones. What did we know (Dave and Rich included), we were just these silly kids with a roof over our heads and all the toys we could ever want or need. I'm an American girl from Plymouth, MA who never dreamt of even visiting Australia, let alone live there.

18-25 was for me. A college education, random jobs in retail, a new car, love that would fizzle after the pops and burns (I just didn't know or see it at the time). 

25-30 was filled with new opportunities, new love, weddings, babies (not my own, of course), new places and new experiences. Plus, Bagful was born during these years, it's also when my career in construction took off and when I married my best friend.

30 and beyond? That's for Scott and I decide, just as long as he continues to hold my hand for all the years to come.

Here's a little throwback for you. 

Kindergarten circa 1989

Junior Prom

Senior Year - Homecoming

Sophomore year of college - from left to right: Diana, Kelly and me

When I thought television production and being a blonde was for me

Beauty in a tick: Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo in Nude No. 5

Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo

My quest for the perfect muted, everyday lipstick continues. On this particular stop we have Hourglass' Nude Lip Stylo in Nude No. 5, a creamy peach with subtle flecks of gold.

It took me a while to narrow it down to No. 5.  I swatched and re-swatched all six shades on two different occasions -- the determining factor was No. 5's shimmer. 

Nude No. 5

Swatch of Nude No. 5

Nude No. 5 lasts well over four hours on my lips, it even saw me through pancakes and coffee on Sunday morning. 

The Femme Nude Lip Stylos are drama free with their sturdy cap and twist-up/down features. Pencil sharpener not required. 

While I do enjoy Nude No. 5's subtlety, I think all six shades will really shine on a darker complexion. Perhaps, a few weeks in Hawaii will work like a charm in two weeks' time.

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo in Nude No. 5:

• $42.00 AUS  / $30.00 USD

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

• 7 out of 10 bags — I'm in like with it at the moment.

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

• I'd love to see how well Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick performs.

Drats, foiled again! Stila's Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eyeshadow in Metallic Dusty Rose

Stila's Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eyeshadow

Eyes, let's dance under the disco ball, without the cheese of the Hustle to the boogie woogie beat. 

Stila's Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eyeshadow dishes out the sparkle, it all depends on you, your base, your shadow and whether you want to sheer it out or wrap your lids in foil.

I opted for both.

Starry eyed duo

Stila's little kit comes with a sample sized Stay All Day Liquid Eye Primer to aid with adhesion, lasting power and for its ability to assist with the foiling process. There's also a mixing tray for the mad scientist in you, but I'd rather see the magic come alive on my lids. 

As for the piece de resistance, Metallic Dusty Rose mesmerises by giving you a wash of sparkle.

Here's how you can go for gold... for a sheer look, gently rub the eyeshadow across your lid with your ring finger atop your preferred primer -- a brush won't do.  For the foiled effect simply dab the eyeshadow on your lids until you've reached the look you desire.

All told I got about six hours of wear before I noticed creasing. Also, while wearing Metallic Dusty Rose I experienced a cooling sensation when the air hit my closed eyes.

Frightened by the removal process? Saturate a cotton pad with water and apply it to your lids. Hold the cotton pad in place for a few seconds, then gently rub the pad away. You'll be amazed by how easily the eyeshadow comes off when exposed to water. To finish, wash your face with your favourite face wash. 

Go forth and flutter your gilded lids!

Swatches of Metallic Dusty Rose sheered out (left) and foiled (right)

Close up of Metallic Dusty Rose on my eyes

If Metallic Dusty Rose isn't daring enough for you, there are 11 additional shades to choose between. Just a warning, Metallic Emerald and Metallic Cobalt are so pigmented they will stain your lids if you don't apply primer. 

Personally, I prefer to have a hint of sparkle mixed with a dash of surprise when I blink my eyes. 

//Edit: Anticipate fallout during/post application.

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for Stila's Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eyeshadow in Metallic Dusty Rose:

• $49.00 AUS  / $32.00 USD

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

• 8 out of 10 bags — t'was fun, but the price tag might scare some off.

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

• Might have a swatch session with Stila's High Shine Liquid Vinyl Eye Liner.