Yay...the Bare Escentuals thread, Part Deux! Oh Ally, you sound like you've got the application mastered.

I definitely need to sit down with my collection and practice, practice, practice!
I've acquired a few more things online:
The instructional DVD from eBay - thanks to Alisa's suggestion.
Items from Face, etc:
Body Minerals Kit (Kabuki brush and bag)
Multi-tasking Minerals - Warm radiance
Lipstick Lovers Autumn Palette (To answer Ponine's question about the lipcolors; this is a case with an assortment of shades along with a brush.
When I looked at it I didn't think I would like it. But the color applied to my lips very easily with the brush. It feels soft and moisturizing. It looks lighter and natural, not chalky and heavy.)
Loose blush - Beauty (Same shade as Ally!)
Makeup Planner Book
Clear Radiance
Tapered (angled) Blush Brush
I made an investment in this stuff because I figure at the age of 42 it's time for me to finally learn how to use some makeup.
Any advice and suggestions would be welcome and much appreciated!
Over at
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61009 you can see all the shades they carry in the loose blush. There are eight different shades, but every shade is sold out!
Check out this link at
www.faceetc.com:
http://www.faceetc.com/products/?mod...ls-Loose+Blush*
They have five shades of loose blush in stock including Thistle.