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From my  +PHAMExpo  2014 haul, I present  +Tat2U Makeup  and the AWESOMESAUCE prezzie I won from their Instagram giveaway! Click here to see the whole haul. Rock Candy  from  tat2U 's   Matte Lipstick collection  has absolutely no slip. This lipstick is best applied with a brush as it is so extremely dry, you run the risk of breaking the lipstick during it's application. It is completely unforgiving to dry lips kin so make sure you exfoliate your lips first. This collection of cosmetics is designed to not budge and it lives up to its name. I've experienced very minimal transfer of  Rock Candy  to my cup. I must note, there's a noticeable odor that I am finding a bit distracting. It would prevent me from wearing or buying this formula again.

I love  +PHAMExpo , this is their second year in Pasadena as the Summer bridge for makeup shows and I have to admit, it is my favourite by far. I didn't even go to iMats or The Makeup Show this year because I was saving my sanity for PHAME. My weekend started in Old Town, I found myself hopping in an Uber and venturing into  +Madewell  for 2 awesome treasures: An iPhone battery backup and a set of metal bobby pins. The deal of the day was the charger; Gingham in colour, it retailed for $39.40, was clearance for $29.99 but it was incorrectly marked to $4.99. score!  The bobbies were full price at $10.50. Since I drove to Pasadena, I knew I could buy a few special treasures at the  +Goorin Bros.  hat shop. I grabbed a new hat for myself, a future gift and a hot box for Franci. She too has an impressive hat collection and needs to protect her pieces from fading and dirt. I also grabbed this awesomesauc...