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Minggu, 31 Juli 2011

An old favourite...

My love affair with MAC's Hush Cream Colour Base is no secret... since I purchased it last year it has barely been off my cheekbones.  So when I realised to my dismay last week that I literally had only a scrap left (..I think I'd been in denial for weeks at how fast I was running out) and no time to repurchase, I had a rummage in my stash and came across a previous love...

Prestige Skin Loving Minerals Glam Tan Bronzer


Although showcased in a previous FOTD in the form of a bronzer, this time I lightly swept it just along the tops of my cheekbones to provide the 'lit-from-within' dewiness I love.  I am not sure this would work with my normal skin tone - as the product is quite dark - but with my Spanish tan still lingering, it took on the role of a highlighter perfectly.

Cue embarrassing photo from a recent night out...

If someone has a hat on, you just have to try it on...right?!

As well as the gorgeous sheen and fantastic pigmentation, this product applies beautifully; you can build it up as you wish and takes on the role of an eyeshadow perfectly.  The mineral based product means it's gentle on your skin and at just £9.49, it is gentle on your purse too.

Prestige is one of those brands that I always overlook but out of the few products I do own, they are seriously impressive and I go back to time and time again.  The Pure Shimmer version of this product is definitely on my radar for when I'm less tanned... 

Do you have any Prestige recommendations?

xxx

Senin, 17 Januari 2011

Modern 60s


Dewy skin, dark cut crease and pinky nude lips

FACE

Chanel Pro Lumiere Foundation
Bobbi Brown Corrector then Creamy Concealer under eyes
No 7 Transparent Créme Touch Powder to set

No 7 High Lights Illuminating Powder in Island Glow to Contour
No 7 Blushers in Soft Damson and Honey blended onto cheeks
MAC Hush Cream Colour Base to highlight cheekbones


EYES

MAC Bare Canvas Paint all over lid
Urban Decay Whiskey eyeliner through socket and on upper & lower lash lines
Urban Decay Buck eyeshadow blended through the socket over the liner
Sleek matte black shadow put lightly through socket to darken
L'oreal Super Liner Carbon Gloss along upper lash line and flicked out
L'oreal Voluminous Mascara
Sleek matte brown shadow through brows

[In hindsight, I would have thickened the flick and added lashes - but there is always next time!]


LIPS

Prestige Silk Lip Liner
MAC Hue Lipstick
Revlon Peach Petal Lipgloss


xxx

Selasa, 03 Agustus 2010

Favourites: Lip Products

I own more lipsticks, glosses, liners and balms than any other type of cosmetic.  I am just instantly drawn to the sparkly, pink, glossy goodness and seeing as most lip products are under the £10 mark a new purchase is always justified....!

Therefore to whittle it down to 5 favourites was no mean feat but here is what I came up with...



MOR LIP DELIGHT - PASSION FLOWER

Oh my days, this is potentially my favourite product in the world. Yes, big claim there!  I received this as a present for Christmas from Space NK but before that I had never heard of the brand.  From a little bit of internet research it turns out it is an Aussie brand and this little pot (10g) is around the £12 mark.  Space NK unfortunately don't seem to stock it anymore though.  Sad face.

However, I have used this every day since Christmas day and the pot still has over half left.  It is the most delicious smelling balm I own that makes my lips feel butter soft instantly and provides the perfect base for lipsticks and glosses.  It is also a slightly opaque balm so can be used to tone down a bright lipstick when used over the top. 



PRESTIGE LIP LINER - SILK

My lip line is naturally not perfectly even so I love using a natural coloured lip liner to even the edges out and make my lips slightly fuller.  

This liner fits the bill perfectly as it is pretty much the same colour as my natural lips.  It gives me a perfectly symmetrical pout and when used all over, makes my lipstick of choice stay put longer than usual.


BARRY M 147 LIP PAINT

Out of all the lipsticks I own, this has been getting the most love recently.  It's a gorgeous corally/peachy pink that is slightly brighter than my usual nudes and therefore perfect for the Summer months.  It's also as cheap as chips, readily available and I do love the matte black packaging.


BARRY M #4 GLOSSY TUBE

I'm just going to say it - I love this and could not live without it!  I would recommend this product to everyone and anyone - it is just a gorgeous, glossy matte pink gloss that I'm sure would suit nearly all skin tones.  It's pretty, light, easily applied and smells delicious - strawberries and cream spring to mind...
On it's own it is pigmented enough to tone down my naturally quite red lips or over the top of a lipstick it provides a beautiful glossy finish.


In this picture from Saturday night I have it applied over the 147 lip paint - pretty much a match in lip-combo heaven ♥


GOSH DARLING VELVET TOUCH LIPSTICK

No surprises here...!  I know everyone raves about this and it's not very original but it honestly is such a fave! It's just a beautiful, versatile lipstick that I can wear everyday.  It goes with basically every make up look and has just enough colour to ensure you don't look like a corpse/chav rocking concealer lips.  If you haven't tried this yet, what are you waiting for?!!!

Minggu, 27 Juni 2010

Out and about this week - Clothes, Make up, Hair & Nails





Dress: Camden Market
Belt: ASOS

It has been so beautifully hot this week that I have spent most of my time in the garden but when needs must and I've had to pop out, I've chosen this dress a fair few times.  It's far too hot to be faffing about with multiple items of clothing so I've just thrown this on, belted up and gone about my business!  The make up has been super-natural - Nivea young tinted moisturiser; any mascara and a clear gloss.







Nivea Young Tinted Moisturiser
L'oreal Studio Secrets HD Smoothing Foundation
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer
ELF Mineral Foundation - to set

No 7 Mosaic Bronzer - to contour
MAC Hush Cream Colour Base - highlight
No 7 Pink Petal Blush

MAC Bare Canvas Paint - all over lid
Zara black eyeshadow - in crease & outer third
No 7 grey/silver - blended into black 
ELF Medium Eyebrow Kit

Prestige Silk Lipliner
Barry M 147 Lip paint
Jemma Kidd Shell Lipgloss

Earrings: Accessorize

Hair: Styled as in my hair routine

A bit more glam for a night on the town!  I did nearly die from the heat when getting ready though - 28 degree weather + hair dryer + curling tongs = a melted George ...!



Nails of the week: OPI - Got a date to-knight

I really cannot fault this polish - gorgeous wearable pink, applies very smoothly and this photo is after 5 days of wear.  One of my faves for sure!!

Sabtu, 24 April 2010

Yesterday

The Outfit


Top: River Island
Belt: ASOS
Jeans: Crafted at Republic

The Hair

Curled the same as in my hair routine.  I decided to go sans hair extensions - this warm weather makes me want to embrace the natural side of things!

The make up


MaxFactor Miracle Touch Foundation - 45 Warm Almond
GOSH Touch Up Concealer - 2
No 7 Creme Touch Face Powder - Translucent - Lightly on t-zone
Prestige Glam Tan 

MAC Paint - Bare Canvas - All over the lip
MAC Eyeshadow - Tempting - Outer third of lid; Lower lash line
Bourjois Clubbing Mascara
ELF Eyebrow Kit - Medium

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss - Peach Petal


Click on photos for a more detailed view xxx