20.5.13

Weekly Dose #8

Standout Product: I haven't been able to stop myself from buying nail polishes lately. One that I recently came across is Clinique A Different Nail Enamel in Concrete Jungle. Such a pretty light nude, as most nudes are too dark for me. I also love that this one has a slightly purple tint to it.

Disappointing Product: I have been a little low on makeup storage these days, and have been trying to figure out a way to create more storage in my cramped bathroom. I feel like the only solution is for the Ikea Alex 9 drawer, to be a 10-12 drawer unit.

Best Read: Aleeza who writes one of my favourite blogs, Stylish & Literate, wrote a post about her FOTD: á la gatsby, which is so pretty! Can we just talk about how amazing her bare skin is? So jealous. Now I'm just wanting to watch The Great Gatsby and wear Mac Riri Woo.

Latest Buys: Clinique A Different Nail Enamel in Concrete Jungle, Black Honey, and Happy ♥ // Sally Hansen Pacific Blue // Shiseido Cotton Pads // Essie Sleek Stick in Embrase The Lace, Over The Moon, Glam It On, and Oh My Gold! // Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gioa Eau Fraiche

Wish List Addition: I have been browsing the Stila Convertible Colors and I'm having a hard time not purchasing more. Either Lillium or Petunia will be next.

17.5.13

Stila In The Light Palette - Look One

If you guys remember my post about the my Stila makeup collection, you might remember how much I love their products. One of my all time favourite purchases are palettes, and the Stila In The Light Palette is one of my all time favourite ones. It competes along side the Urban Decay Naked and Naked 2 palette for best neutral palette. I honestly don't think I could decide which one I love the most as all three are at the top of the podium for shades, quality and price range. Lets talk about the In The Light Palette for right now.

Inside you get 10 amazing quality eye shadows, I'm talking excellent pigmentation and very blendable. These are also a really good size, roughly 1/3 of a full size Stila Single Eyeshadow. All 10 shades are completely wearable, and range from neutral to dark. Also included is a full size Smudge Stick (Damsel), which I think makes this an amazing value.

I have been loving a few eyeshadow combinations I've done recently with this palette, so I thought I'd share and show you how versatile and wearable this palette is.

The first look is one I often do when I don't want to look like I'm wearing a lot of makeup. It is very natural and subtle. I applied the iconic shade 'Kitten' all over the lid and into the inner corner. 'Kitten' is one of my all time favourite shades, it is incredibly shimmery, but I love how it can brighten the entire eye. To define the crease I love 'Bliss' which is a warm medium brown. Because it looked a little too harsh for this look, I took some of the lightest shade 'Bare' above the crease to blend it out, and into the brow bone to slightly highlight it. With the of the amount of shimmer I used all over the lid, I didn't want a shimmering brow bone highlight as well, so I love that 'Bare' is a matte shade.

To add the subtlest of definition into the lash line, I took some of the Smudge Stick in Damsel that comes in the palette, and while barely touching the skin made a very light line on the outer third of the eye.

With a little mascara you're finished!

What do you think of barely there eyeshadow looks? Needed, or unnecessary?

Look 2 and 3 will be coming up soon!

15.5.13

Daily Dose #1

Recently I re-discovered my Mac palette. While I do love Mac eyeshadows, I rarely use them. Part of it I feel is because the eyeshadows are tucked away in an not so easy to reach drawer. I was really wanting to wear Vex, one of my favourite Mac eyeshadows, so I worked the rest of my makeup around it. After adding it all over the base of my lid, I added a bit of definition with Mac Cork. To brighten up the inner corner as per usual, I decided upon Phloof!

To even out my skin I reached for my rarely used Clarins Ever Matte, I love everything about the foundation, except their lightest colour is too dark; hence why my hair is down. I skipped out on colour in the face, and focused on my brows. I tend to lack the arch I've always wanted, so I fake it by filling in with Anastasia Brow Powder Duo.

A swipe of a favourite mascara, Benefit They're Real, defines the eyes, and a layer of Mac Angel lipstick brought everything together.

Simple, unique and easy makeup, my favourite.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion // Mac Vex Eyeshadow // Mac Cork Eyeshadow // Mac Phloof! Eyeshadow // Benefit They're Real Mascara // Rimmel ScandalEYES Eyeliner in Nude // Clarins Ever Matte 104 Cream // Anastasia Brow Powder in Ebony // Mac Angel Lipstick

12.5.13

Weekly Dose #7

Standout Product: This has to go to Essie First Timer from the 2013 Resort Collection. The bright green, with a hint of blue, is perfect for summer. It's been on my nails for the past 5 days and there are barely any chips. My job is not so nice on nails, so I was quite happy. It also received a lot of compliments! It's always nice to be able to talk about nail polish instead of the weather with your customers.

Disappointing Product: I wouldn't say there is one product that is disappointing, but just my overall skincare. I'm in a bit of a rut, my skin isn't doing great and I feel like I'm just missing something. Hopefully the Clarisonic that's on its way will help, before I get too big of an urge to change everything.

Best Read: I loved gh0stparties post about her Pre-Sleep Winding Down Pamper. I think I felt more relaxed just with her descriptions of each product. The Kiehls Lavender Foaming Relaxing Bath sounds like heaven. I think after I'm finished with writing this post, I'll head for a not so appealing bath compared to Kate's.

Latest Buys: Thankfully, I got my hands on a Bioderma. Any longer, and it could have been a catastrophe. I also picked up a few familiar shades from the Rimmel 60 Second line, but more on that later. To add to the nail polish purchases, I also grabbed the shade Fashionista from Revlon that I've had my eye on for awhile.

Wish List Addition: Since I haven't been so happy with my skin care, I've been looking at the new Stila Skin Care range. Pretty much every product calls my name. It's practically organic, and it smells like peppermint. While the scent may not be for all, it's definitely for me!