lucky penny loves to play with makeup.

when she was just a pretty young thing, she would rouge her pout with mumsy’s lipstick… and dream of the day when she would be a lady. now all grown up, our girl prefers to keep her daily makeup routine to five minutes flat. there are, of course, times when she craves a little more drama. ooh, la la.

enter clinique’s lid smoothie antioxidant 8-hour eye colour. this *new* creamy eyeshadow comes in a little tube, and packs a punch with protective antioxidants, and refreshing caffeine and cucumber extracts.

yours truly uses a small dab of #11 (currant affair) for a sheer and natural je ne sais quoi. for après sept, build on the base colour with a second or third layer, and a smudge of black eyeliner.

et voilá, knock em’ dead!

lucky penny turns two today.

who, my darlings? there was a wedding, jetsetting to san francisco, galapagos islands, nyc and sin city, a new house, fireball… but do not fret, our busy blogger bee is baaaaaaaaaaaaack.

she even bought herself a birthday gift, a red resin bangle by lulu frost for j. crew. its turquoise glass stones set in an art deco casting made her immediately swoon. #armparty

*exactly* two years ago, two lovelies (whose fifteen year friendship started back in awkward grade seven) had an idea to pen a blog… about everything (and anything) they adore.

lucky penny loves to shop all things gorge, indulge her culinary palate, and explore the city (here and abroad). these golden nuggets must only be shared amongst her nearest and dearest.

lucky penny can’t keep a secret. can you? happy two-year anniversary! xo