Friday, 23 April 2010

FOTD + Update


I thought i would do my first Face (and hair) Of The Day post and a little update!
Face
♥ Estee Lauder Double wear foundation - Fresco
♥ Max Factor Facefinity powder
♥ Benefit - Hoola bronzer
♥ Sleek Palette - Storm (just used all the browns)
♥ Barry M liquid liner
♥ Eve Pearl mascara
♥ Foxy Lashes - Flirty Flare (coming soon to Foxy Locks)
♥ Gosh Lip'n'Shine gloss - shade 04

I blow-dried my hair with a big round brush to create some volume, clipped in my Foxy Locks and then just went over my quickly with my curlers. Simple :)

Cardigan - River Island


I have been so busy recently, i've been trying to record a video all week for my Youtube channel but i haven't been able to :( I will definitely be recording one next week! I also have to announce the winners for the Foxy Locks Extensions storage case competition, there are so many entries!
Also, this week i won the Superdrug Insider competition!!!! I was chosen to be the next Insider and i won £100 worth of vouchers to spend there - ahhhhh i am so excited to! I definitely going to have to take a trip to a big Superdrug to get all the good stuff.
And I am bringing out some new Foxy Lashes which are fab, i can't wait to show you :) 
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Sunday, 18 April 2010

I ♥ Etsy

Ever since i bought my first items from Etsy i have been obsessed, i love how unusual everything is and that most of it is handmade.
I got a few beautiful pieces from Lizhutnick (my favorite etsy seller!), her items are so unique and interesting.
Here's what i got:
As soon as i saw this birdie ring i fell in love! It is so adorable, it's hand painted and looks amazing. I can honestly say i own nothing else like it, definitely one of a kind!

I had to get another statement flower ring! This one is absolutely beautiful and huge! 

Last but not least are these lovely spring inspired hair grips. How gorgeous will these look in the summer with beachy waves in your hair!? Stunning!

If you want to get your hands on any of these beautiful handmade pieces check out Liz's shop:

Everything is so reasonably priced with free worldwide shipping! Check it out :)

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Saturday, 17 April 2010

NOTD: Nubar - Hot Pink

Above: Nubar - Hot Pink
It's such a gorgeous day out today so i wanted to sport some super bright neon nails.
Neon's are definitely 'In' this summer, with many of the big nail brands bringing out a range of them. Nubar have bought out the Get Hot collection. Hot Pink is such an amazing neon, this is by far the best one i have come across. Unlike most other neon's where you have to apply at least three coats and sometimes a white base coat to achieve a non-sheer finish, with Nubar i only had to use two coats! I was honestly pleasantly surprised and now i want the whole collection. I have already had so many compliments today about my nails!


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Wednesday, 14 April 2010

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Swatches Review

I was searching through ebay when i came across Revlon Colorburst lipsticks. I loved the look of them and the colours seemed exactly what i go for. They are very smooth, have no strong scent and are very moisturising. I also really like the shape of them, they make it really easy to apply.
I bought six of them, i will start off with my favorites going down to my least favorite.

Above: Soft Nude
This is my favorite, the colour is lovely. I hate it when some nudes make you look washed out but this one has some peachy undertones which is warming to the skin. All these lipsticks leave a lovely lustre/sheen finish.

Above: Baby Pink
This one reminded me of a muted Mac Viva Glam Gaga. It has lilac undertones, when applied fully it is a very bright pink. I would wear this one on a daily basis with just a quick sheer coat.

Above: Blush
This colour is a light pinky brown, very close to my natural lip colour. A very natural, subtle shade with a shiny finish.

Above: Lilac
This colour looks lovely with a gloss over the top, it can be quite over powering when applied with a full coverage. It's a lavender shade with a sheen finish, the perfect colour if you're into your lilacs!


Above: Carnation
A burgundy toned pink that is quite garish for me, in the photo i have just applied a light layer as it is very pigmented. I don't think this one suits my skin tone. I think it is best suited for darker tones.

 
Above: Rosy Nude
This i really didn't like on me, it was quite a muddy brown and had no rose tones to it. Other people have said if your lips are very pigmented (like mine) then it can look very dark. Although i have seen a lot of other people that love this so don't write it off just because it doesn't look good on me.

Over all i love these lipsticks and i am very impressed by the colour collection. I think the quilted packaging looks great too. A thumbs up from me!

What do you think of them?
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