MAC Cosmetics Marilyn Monroe Collection Fall 2012

The MAC Marilyn Monroe collection will be hitting stores in October, I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am about this!!

I adore 40-50s glamour, pale skin, the red lips, the fashion . So to me, Marilyn is the ultimate icon, the pinnacle of Hollywood Glamour.

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So for my favourite Cosmetic brand to be paying tribute to such a beautiful star, by creating a whole collection is so exciting!!

Here’s a sneak peak at the collection!.......

Here is a brief description of what to expect in the collection, at the moment they are accurate but subject to change.

Lipstick

Pure Zen - Warm nude (Cremesheen)

Scarlet Ibis - Bright orange red (Matte)

Love Goddess - Mid-tone pink red (Satin)

Deeply Adored - Deep scarlet (Matte)

Charmed I'm Sure - Dark true red (Matte)

Dazzleglass

Phiff! - Sheer yellow peach

Little Rock - Soft sheer white with pearl

Lip Pencil

Beet - Vivid reddish-pink

Redd - Clearly red

Cherry - Vivid bright blue/red

Eyeshadow

How to Marry - Soft White (Veluxe Pearl)

Preferred Blonde - Pale champagne beige (Veluxe Pearl)

Silver Screen - True silver (Veluxe Pearl)

Showgirl - Dark blue grey (Veluxe Pearl)

Eye Kohl

Smolder - Intense black

Fascinating - Intense matte white

Penultimate Eye Liner

Rapidblack - Rich deep carbon black

Penultimate Brow Marker

Universal - Natural warm taupe-brown

Brow Finish

Clear

False Lashes

Extreme Black - Carbon black

Beauty Powder

Forever Marilyn - Sheer pale peach

Powder Blush

Legendary - Pale soft coral (Satin)

The Perfect Cheek - Neutral pink beige (Matte)

Nail Lacquer

Vintage Vamp - Rich deep retro wine (Cream)

Stage Red - Dark berry red (Cream)

Flaming Rose - True red (Cream)

Kid Orange - Coral (Cream)

Rich, Rich, Rich - Glittery gold (Pearl)

Eye Lashes

35 Lash - Dramatic lash with emphasis on the centre of the lash

I just adore the packaging, the beautiful image of Marilyn with her name signed in the red she's so famous for wearing on her lips!

I'm desperate to find the exact release date of this fabulous collection. As soon as it hits the stores I will be treating myself! 

What do you think? Will you be treating yourself in October?

xxx

August Favourites

I haven’t done a monthly favourites on my YouTube channel for months, I’m not all that keen on making videos, I don’t like watching myself back and all I do is pick out my flaws, I may be deleting my channel. So I’ve decided that every month I will do a favourites post.

So here are my August Favourites!!...

Models Own Indian Ocean

Top L Indian Ocean, R No7 Violetta & IO

Bottom L MUA Frozen Yoghurt & IO, R 17 Mint Choc Chip & IO

I don’t think I’ve adored a nail polish quite like I do this one! Indian Ocean by Models Own is part of the Beetle Juice collection, it is just the most beautiful baby blue with the finest shimmering pink glitter running through it.

It is a little too sheer to use on its own, so much so I almost described it as a top coat, but the fact that this amazing polish transforms any nail colour is what makes it so special. Models Own polishes are only £5 and often 2 for £8 in Boots!

Vita Liberata Silken Chocolate Self Tan.

This is quite possibly the best self tan I have ever used, it give me the most beautiful natural colour. It’s tinted so you can see where you are applying it, the drying time is perfect, not too quick so you end up with patchy areas, but you’re not left damp and tacky, feeling like you have to run around the house naked!!

For me the medium colour is just perfect, it leaves a subtle golden glow on my skin. I apply it with my tanning mitt at bedtime, you can only smell the classic self tan/biscuits odour in the morning once the colour has developed, however while applying it has a delicate fragrance.

My only bugbear is the price, I got it on offer in Boots for £14.49, although it’s normally priced at £23. Although I will repurchase this again for the perfect tan!

Famous Cosmetics Spotlight Lipgloss

I have way too many lipglosses, I do have a little addiction going on, so of course I was very excited to be asked to try the new Spot Light Gloss. It’s a delicious shade of pinky peach with a subtle golden shimmer running through. The formula is fantastic, very opaque with a creamy feel, and a bargain at £4.99.

I’m also loving the light in the lid, helping me apply this on the go, on a crazy night on the town...........ok so that never happens these days!!

Barry M Lipgloss in Violet

This is another gloss I am loving at the moment, it’s super glossy, purple/pink with violet glitter and smells of bubblegum! Gorgeous! Available at Boots or check out Semichem.co.uk for great prices and offers.

Barry M Waterproof Eyeliner in Bold Blue

I tend to opt for black or grey eyeliners but after seeing Tanya Burr's Olympic Makeup Tutorial with bright blue eyeliner, I was excited to try this. I wear a very natural colour on my lids such a Skimp by Urban Decay over my lids, then apply the bright blue liner on the base of my bottom lashes, I love the pop of colour it gives without being over the top for daytime. Being a waterproof line, it doesn't budge at all, so it’s staying power is fantastic, meaning no re applying through the day. Also available from Boots, Superdrug or Semichem.co.uk

Thanks for reading, I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend!!!

xxx

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Famous Cosmetics Re-Launch

I was a fan of Famous by Sue Moxley, I loved the baked bronzers and the highly pigmented eyeshadows, so I was disappointed when I recently saw the stand in my local Superdrug very bare and everything half price. To me this screamed ‘Discontinued’.

So I was very excited to find out they had actually re-launched the brand as Famous Cosmetics  with gorgeous new packaging, which is so glam, yet sturdy, think TOWIE, bling and animal print. Celebrity inspired product names and fabulous new additions to the line.

Here are a few of my favourite products in the range.....

First Date Blush in Penelope - £4.99

This blush is a beautiful subtle flush of colour, a very soft, natural shade of pink. I love the strap line ‘Get that sexy demour first date blush’. The colour payoff is fantastic, one swipe of this blush on the apple of your cheeks looks so beautiful and natural.

Shining Star Shimmer brick in Rihanna Shimmer - £6.49

I love a highlighter and a healthy glow, so this shimmer brick is perfect. It’s made up of 5 colours, I swirl my angled blush brush over all the shades and apply a light layer over the First Date Blush for a stunning rose gold sheen on my cheeks.

High Five EyeShadow in After Hours - £4.99

This palette consists of 5 fabulously pigmented grey, black and silver shadows. All you need for the perfect Kim Kardashian smokey eye.  The shadows consist of three shimmering shades and two matte shades, including a matte black, perfect for lining the lashes.

I'm currently running a Giveaway  including The Zebera Complete palette and a Spot Light Lipgloss.

So go check out the new range can be found in selected Superdrug stores and online . Checkout their Facebook and Twitter pages for offers and competitions!

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Look Beauty 'Cool Britannia' Nail Pop!

In just over an hour the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony will be reviled to the World, so it only seems right to mention this beautiful Limited Edition nail polish aptly named 'Cool Britannia'.

This gorgeous polish is packed with red, white and blue glitter. I'm not usually a huge fan of glitter polish as it can often look tacky but this patriotic glitter is so fine, it's very subtle yet glamorous, amazingly you only need one coat for full coverage of the nail. I think it gives a beautiful effect.

This limited edition nail polish is available on the Look Beauty website and at selected Superdrug stores for only £5.



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Wonderful Hair Cold Fusion Extensions

A month ago I had extentions done by Nicki at The Vanity Beauty Academy in Hitchin.

My friend Nicki was trained by Wonderful Hair, created by Nev, celebrity hairstylist and business partner of Lauren Goodger. Nev is the man behind Lauren’s gorgeous long glamorous hair, as well as some of the other TOWIE girls.

Me and Nev at the Lauren's Way Press Launch

Wonderful Hair use only the Cold Fusion technique. This technique uses no heat or glue, eliminating any damage to your natural hair.

Instead the 100% human Remy hair from Italy is attached with tiny keratin hoops and lasered to the natural hair. The whole process from putting in the extensions to cutting and styling took Nicki only 2 hours.

The colour match is absolutely perfect, Nicki chose two different colours due to the highlights in my hair.

The only down side is the maintenance, if the hair isn’t treated with a deep conditioning treatment 1-2 times a week, it can dry out. The hair can also tangle quite a lot, but if you do use a good treatment and use a Tangle Teezer on it, then the exentions should last 3 – 4 months.

I feel so much better about myself with my gorgeous new hair! I highly recommend Wonderful Hair Extensions!

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MUA Undressed Palette

We’ve all heard of the Urban Decay Naked Palette, while some of you have it and probably love it like I do, some maybe have been holding back due to the hefty price tag of £32. If that is the case, take a look at the MUA Undressed palette, it's a fantastic dupe for the Naked and at only £4 it is an absolute bargain!

I have mentioned MUA quite a bit in the last 6 months, I think it’s one of the best affordable cosmetic ranges on the market at the moment. Mainly due to the eyeshadow palettes, I have Dusk Til Dawn and the Pretty Pastels palettes. The Undressed palette is definitely my favourite in the range.

The pigmentation is very good and long lasting on the skin. I wear three of the more natural shades for work and by the end of the day the colour is still strong.

As with the Naked you can create a natural look or a more glam smokey eye with the Creep and Gunmental dupes.

My favourite shade in the Naked is Half Baked, and the Undressed equivalent is just as gold and gorgeous.

The only downside to this palette is the packaging. For only £4, I don’t expect stylish, sturdy packaging. However my real bugbear is the black coating on the plastic lid. It melts to the touch and rubs off on your fingers, not what you want while you’re applying your makeup!

Not a good look!

MUA if you could just sort out this packaging issue I’d give this product 5 stars out of 5, so at the moment it’s getting 4!

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Gone AWOL!!

As you've probably noticed, I have neglected the blog for a month or so, I was unwell for a couple of weeks, I then started a new job, so I've not really had the time.

Excuses, excuses I know! I promise to be back very soon! I have some great posts coming up! I've had the chance to try out a new 'cult' skincare brand, the newest MUA palette and I treated myself to 3 more Revlon Lip Butters today which I must share with you!!

Tomorrow I'm gonna type up a post on my favourite ever Self Tan!!

I can't wait to get back into the swing of things!! I also have my 500 follower as soon as I get there!!!

x x x

Blog Sale - MAC, Models Own, Bio-Oil.....

Here’s a little blog sale. Hope you like the goodies!

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MAC Paint Pot in Bare Study - £8 - 95% left

MAC Paint Pot in Fresco Rose Limited Edition - £9 – 90% Left. SOLD

MAC 249 Large Shader Brush £10 SOLD

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara in Black - £2 – Used Once SOLD

Max Factor False Lash Mascara £3 - Used Once SOLD

Bourjois Light Eye shadow in 2 (Very soft pale blue) – £2 – Used Once SOLD

Leighton Denny Sex Kitten polish - £3 Swatched

Revlon - Facets Of Fuchsia polish -£2 Swatched SOLD

St Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mist - £1.50 – Used once on face SOLD

Bio-Oil  £3 – Used once on legs SOLD

Blink & Go Eye shadow & Blush Palette £6 – Swatched eye shadows only

Garnier BB cream in Light £2 – most remaining SOLD

Happy Shopping!

Super Smooth Tootsies?!

Ok so Spring has apparently sprung, although we have been more likely to have worn our wellies for the last couple of weeks but sometime soon (fingers crossed) the sun will show its happy face as Summer is on its way, so the sandals and flip flops will be making an appearance!

If you don’t take care of your feet all year round, which I am totally guilty of, this is the best time to do it!!

I do tend to neglect my feet in the colder months but as soon as the temperature rises I start taking better care of them!

Here are the products I’ve been using for the past few weeks...

Bomb Cosmetics Dr Foot Scrub with lemongrass essential oil - £7.99

This yummy scrub is super thick and grainy, which polishes those tootsies so well! It smells delicious and is super refreshing!! Your feet feel so moisturised and smooth due to containing essential oil and Shea Butter.

Emjoi Micro-Pedi £39.99

This gadget is fantastic, being battery operated, it does all the work for you! Before I got this, I did use the manual files, out of necessity! I don’t enjoy using them at all, for me it’s like scratching nails down a chalkboard and puts my teeth on edge!

The Emjoi Micro-Pedi files down that yucky hard skin so gently yet so effectively, using a rotating roller, you get two rollers to choose from, coarse and extra coarse.  It’s totally pain free, it just buffs away the rough dry skin leaving your skin feeling super soft!
Love this!
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Bomb Cosmetics Big Softee Body Lotion £7.99

I’m not overly keen on creams specifically for feet, they are often fragranced with Peppermint which I’m not really a fan of! So I use a rich body cream or lotion instead, at the moment I’m loving the Bomb Cosmetics Big Softee Body Lotion.

This contains ylang-ylang and also sandalwood which I don’t normally like as I find it too heavy, although in the lotion it’s gorgeous. The scent is so refreshing, it reminds me of Summer!

The lotion is so light and easily absorbed, you’re not waiting around for it to dry before getting dressed or walking on your carpet!



I bought both of the Bomb Cosmetics products at the Vitality Show, they were on offer for 2 for £10, I’ll keep my eye out on the website, if and when they have an offer on I’ll let you all know!