Notoriously Morbid Vanishing Cabinet May 2015.

The theme for this month is The Price of Magic, inspired from the TV show Once Upon A Time. The Vanish Cabinet is the monthly subscription box from Notoriously Morbid, which bills for $17 per month. There was actually two months between this cabinet and the one before to allow the women at Notoriously Morbid a chance to focus, and create a comprehensive set (and move locations).

The VC comes with a nice print out welcoming you for the month. 

This is a guest blush from Dark Heart Designs. I would have never chosen this name, but perhaps those kinds of jokes about special massages where only in my group of 18-year-old friends. This is a nice coral blush with a gold sparkle that seems to remain even when you rub the blush in.

This is a sample of the new Diablo Lip Rouges called Wicked Heart.

These labels are really pretty.

Bottoms of the jars.

From left to right: You Want Darkness?, Dearie, Misthaven, Always the Queen.

Look at the sparkle!

Again, look at that sparkle!

It's a great value for 4 mini eye shadows, a lipstick and a blush sample. I've never heard of Dark Heart Designs, and I'm glad I can check them out. 

Swatches!

Top to bottom: Lipstick: Wicked Heart, Blush - Happy Ending, (A tiny bit of Dearie as I worried it might blend into my skin in the photos), You Want Darkness?, Misthaven, Always the Queen and Dearie.

Top to bottom: Lipstick: Wicked Heart, Blush - Happy Ending, (A tiny bit of Dearie as I worried it might blend into my skin in the photos), You Want Darkness?, Misthaven, Always the Queen and Dearie. 

Top to bottom: Lipstick: Wicked Heart, Blush - Happy Ending, (A tiny bit of Dearie as I worried it might blend into my skin in the photos), You Want Darkness?, Misthaven, Always the Queen and Dearie.

Left to Right: Lipstick: Wicked Heart, Blush - Happy Ending, (A tiny bit of Dearie as I worried it might blend into my skin in the photos), You Want Darkness?, Misthaven, Always the Queen and Dearie. 

Notoriously Morbid has had some drama this month, and I'm still making up my mind how I feel about it, so I'm just going to summerize with I adore Misthaven of this bunch. I want to try out the lip rouge and it gives the most beautiful purple sheen over the red. 

Do you still watch Once Upon A Time? What did you think of this cabinet?

NM VC Feb Swatches

Here I am testing out two sets of brushes to blend. The ones on the photo left appear much better, blending at least. I'm still in it. ;)

Last year, I bought an expensive set of brushes. We're talking over $100 US. Nothing too crazy, but the most I'd spent. I also bought a slightly cheaper set at the time. Although I've carried the expensive with me every where I've traveled (it comes in a cup!), I never actually used it. I looked at it every day but didn't feel confident I should test it out. I didn't think I was good enough. Well.. I've finally started. 

I've already written a blurb on the February VC, so I'm just going to go into details here.

The five February Colours, Both Purehearts (from January and February). My regular ol' concealer brush - what I usually use to "pack and pat" on loose shadows.

Geesh, who are these women to objectify men. Wait.. you can see my coffee cup. Nevermind...

Enticing Elba, Hell Hot Hardy, Handsome Hiddleston, Lustful Lincoln, Captivating Cumberbatch.

All swatches are done over control freak primer (which did run short on the back side). The first swipe is more patted on using a concealer brush, the second is more fluffed on using a bulkier eye shadow brush.

In the shade: Enticing Elba, Hell Hot Hardy, Handsome Hiddleston, Lustful Lincoln, Captivating Cumberbatch.

Left to right: Pureheart (2), Pureheart, and Lustful Lincoln.

And in the sun: Enticing Elba, Hell Hot Hardy, Handsome Hiddleston, Lustful Lincoln, Captivating Cumberbatch.

More in the sun. Top to bottom: Pureheart (2), Pureheart, Lustful Lincoln. 

This post is part test for me to see the difference in swatching two brushes, and how to start using primer/bare skin/glitter adhesives in swatching. Although not pretty, I've learned more for my own technique for when I have time to make things prettier. I also want to note that Glitter Fix kept most of the colours on my arm for over three hours. Three hours of exposure to me picking up an infant and a toddler. Impressive.

I appear to be missing the last photo. Pureheart (2) lasted far longer than the original Pureheart. Hot Hardy seems to have noticeably stained my arm as well as Enticing Elba left minor staining. 

Notoriously Morbid January Vanishing Cabinet Review

Notoriously Morbid offers a subscription for $17 per month (my costs, domestic or other locations may be different) called the vanishing cabinet. A few limited edition shadows are included, maybe extras and maybe a sneak peak of the next month's cabinet. From what I've read these are all themed, and usually quite clever.

This month is based on 80's cartoon Jem and the Holograms (which I've actually never seen). 

This is was my first month.

The baby loves it!

In total: 5 shadows, one sample, and one gloss.

Gloss: Starlight. Bubblegum pink with gold sparkles. Love. 

From Top to bottom. No primer.

Enticing Elba (sample). This blue was pretty in the bag, but didn't swatch on my skin very well. 

Pureheart - purple, beautiful.

Showtime - a very light pink, you can't see it on my arm well. I think it might look great on me. 

Show's Over - I love this one too. A very pretty sparking blue.

Rebel - a burnt red/orange. This one has the least sparkle.

Headstrong - a lovely teal with pink sparkles. Also love!

I'll try to upload a video of the sparkles again;

And, the true challenge. I'll try these in a look and see how they stay.

Look one:

I decied to let the sparkles shine front and center. And to try out this miracle primer from my last Birchbox. They colors were gone by six hours. Not overly surprising as I had lots of stuffed toys shoved in my face that day.

Look two:

This look was using control freak and glitter fix (both from Glamour Doll Eyes). I noticed some creasing but headstrong stayed in place as long as I needed it to.

update: I love headstrong (teal) and show's over (blue). I want to love pureheart (purple) and showtime (pink) but even with glitter fix, they won't stay on my lids. It could be I need to find a better primer/glue solution for these kinds of glitters and my eyes. They are very ... hooded?   

Oh, I also thought it was extremely generous of Notoriously Morbid to include a coupon code for this month. A great way to thank customers who love your product.