NOTD: Matte Pink and Gold Glitter

Well I haven't done a NOTD post in awhile, and since I quickly did my nails today (they were so chipped and gross and were getting on my nerves!) I thought I would share them with you!

What I used:

• Essie Nail Polish in "Hard To Get" - needed three coats of this to get a decent coverage, fully not impressed. If it takes more than two coats, I'm not really a fan. 
• Revlon Matte Top Coat - I actually really like this as a matte top coat, it works pretty well!
• Milani One Coat Glitter Nail Lacquer in "Gold Glitz" - This is my favourite glitter to use when you want a real opaque look. I used it with a dotting tool to decorate the nails. Polka dots here and there, some stripes and... done!

And that's it! Quick and easy right?
I actually quite like the way it turned out, I love the combination of pink and gold and I think the different textures compliment each other nicely!

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Top 5: Current Faves

I realise I haven’t done one of these kinda posts in a long time, so I thought I would share my Top 5 current faves with you.  In no particular order:

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector for Oily/Combination Skin

BB Creams are very hit or miss with me, some are great... others are terrible. But since I’d heard nothing but good things about this, it was time to bite the bullet and get it.
The coverage is that of a sheer foundation (as opposed to a tinted moisturiser!), the formula isn’t oily or shiny and it seems to stay put really well all day. I also love the fact that it has an SPF - this will be perfect for Summer.
The only thing I don’t like about it, is that it emphasises any dry patches I might have on my face, so I usually use a moisturiser underneath it.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in “Crème Brulee”

Honestly, I love these lipsticks. They are so moisturising and are really nicely pigmented. This one in particular is actually a perfect nude for me, and lately I’ve been wearing it almost everyday!
I have two other colours, but am definitely on the lookout for some more.

Lush Dream Cream

I wrote a review here stating how much I absolutely love this body lotion. It has become a regular in my daily routine, and my skin is loving me for it.

MAC Blushcreme in “Ladyblush”

I actually can’t believe that I forgot about this for so long, it is so beautiful! It's actually the perfect natural blush colour. The best thing about this. is the fact that it just glides on and blends out effortlessly, giving you that "naturally-flushed" look. To set it, you can either apply some of your setting powder, or a powder blush overtop. I kid you not, this will actually last all day.
I’ve also actually used it as a lip colour too, and it works great - especially if you throw some gloss on overtop.

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot – “Vintage Selection”

I have always been a fan of the Paint Pots and this is no exception. It’s described as a subtly, warm-toned, lightened brown with a slightly frosted, champagne sheen. I would definitely agree with that description. It is the perfect all over lid colour, and because they actually dry down and set, they don’t crease! Perfect for those days when you can’t be bothered applying heaps of eye makeup.

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NOTD: Forgotten Nail Art

I haven't done a NOTD post in a very long time, so I thought I would post some photos of the nail art I have been rockin' lately. Let me know which one you like best!

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NOTD: Nudey Rose

This is most definitely my favourite Konad stamp. I can't help but love the way it looks with everything, it's so pretty! It also livens up an otherwise boring nail polish, haha.



The base colour I used is Revlon Peach Smoothie. It was the first time I'd actually used this, and it was a bit of a disappointment. I could not get it to apply smoothly - it went on streaky, and what's worse is that it smelt disgusting... I should've known that scented nail polish wasn't a good idea.
On the plus side, the colour is quite nice and summery and you can't really notice how streaky it is when you Konad on top of it.

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Some NOTD goodness!

Hey all!
I'm getting so bad at posting my NOTDs every week, so here's a few of them to catch up on!

First up is pink/black checkers:

I used:

• Santee Rainbow Pink as the base coat
• Konad Special polish in Black
• Konad m56 plate
• Hello Kitty bow stickers (only on ring fingers)

Next is my ultimate FAIL, the nail polish I used was this old 90 second set Revlon one... I can't even tell you just how OLD this nail polish is. The only reason I'm letting you guys see this, is because I'm dying to find a good dupe for it, the name is Revlon Tidal Wave. Can you help me, know of any good dupes??

I used:

• Revlon Tidal Wave (failfailfailFAIL)
• Konad Special polish in Dark Purple
• Konad m64 plate

Lastly, we have what my sister named my 'Picasso nails':

I used

• Santee Blue Flash nail polish
• Konad Special polish in Black
• Konad m64 plate

Hope you enjoy! I'm going to try and post a few times this week, I've got lots of reviews coming up, one in particular that I'm extremely excited about, so stay tuned!!
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What's in my on-the-go makeup purse??

Hi guys, I've seen people doing these sorts of things all the time, but I've never got around to doing it myself - so thought I'd give it a go!

These are the things I carry around in my handbag everyday as my on-the-go makeup kit. I can actually do my whole face with everything in this, but usually I just use it for touch ups.
First of all, this is the little bag I keep everything in:

It's actually supposed to be a sunglass case, but when I saw it I thought it'd be perfect for makeup!

Now lets take a look inside!
- MAC Skinfinish Natural in Medium Deep (this is the colour I wear in summer, for the rest of the year I use Medium)

- Thin Lizzy Brush. I don't use thin lizzy myself, and this brush isn't the best, but it's great to use on-the-go for reapplying face powder and blush!

- The Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil Facial Blotting Tissues. I can't even begin to tell you how often these have come in handy - I recommend that everyone carries blotting tissues with them!

- Cute little mirror that a friend bought me years ago. Could not live without this. Seriously. :P

- Two MAC Lipsticks in Snob and Hug Me. I actually wear these two colours quite often, so it makes sense to always keep them on me.

- Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Black. I'm not even sure what this is doing in here, must've randomly chucked it in one day when I was doing a smokey eye look.

- Altoids Tin 'Palette'! xD

I love this little thing. Inside there is:

• An empty Everyday Minerals container with Ben Nye Neutral Set powder inside.
• A Yaby Blush in BL005
• 3 Yaby eyeshadows in ES347, ES155 and ES154
• Ben Nye concealer depotted into a little Yaby emptie
• Mini Fresh Supernova Mascara
• Mini Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Zero
• Teeeeny little MAC 213 brush (from one of their little holiday eyeshadow palettes)

The eyeshadows, blush and concealer all have magnets on the back which keep them from banging around inside the tin. So easy to make, I can do my whole face with this little tin alone!

So that's what's in my on-the-go makeup bag. I also have a 'Girls Survival Kit' that I keep in my handbag at all times too - maybe that should be my next post?

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FOTD: Purple Smokey Eye!

First FOTD I’ve done in ages! And the purple didn’t even show up as good in the pics! That is SO typical. :P

 
And now for the close ups, tried to get the purple to show up better
With flash:

Without:

  
What I used:
Face:

• MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation in NC20
• MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW20
• Smashbox Softlights Blush Duo in Super/Model
• Revlon Age Defying Powder in Sand Beige
  

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion
• MAC Sharkskin Shadestick, applied as a base upto the crease
• Kryolan Eye Dust in Pink Sunset applied all over the Sharkskin Shadestick.
• 120 Colour Palette – matte black in the corners and worked up into the crease, also underneath the eye in the outer corner
• MAC Vellum eyeshadow in the inner corners and as a highlight colour under the brow, as well as under the eye.
• Shiseido Liquid liner in Black
• Avon Ultra Luxury Eyeliner in Black
• Avon Supershock Mascara in Black

Lips:

• MAC Lipstick in Fleshpot
• DB Lip gloss in Watermelon

Hope you like!
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FOTD: Natural?

Hey all, whoa, my first ever FOTD :o Might try to do one every now and then, probably weekly!
It’s not a very exciting look, but I was bored and decided to take pics. Ok, I’m not photogenic at all and for some reason my smile always looks fake, but you’ll just have to get used to it! :P
Here’s what I’ve been wearing today :D

Excuse the wrinkles >_>
Products used:
FACE

• MAC Face and Body Foundation in ‘C2’
• Ben Nye Concealer Palette
• Revlon Powder in ‘Sand Beige’
• MAC Hello Kitty Blush in ‘Tippy’
• Thin Lizzy (LOL) in ‘Dark’ for contouring. About the only thing I’ve ever use Thin Lizzy for :P

EYES

• MAC Paintpot in ‘Painterly’ all over eyelid, up to the brow bone
• MAC Intriguing Scarlet Palette (from the Passions of Red collection) - ‘Sweet Joy’ all over lid, ‘Warm Suede’ on the inner and outer corners and in the crease, ‘Real Drama’ in the outer crease and on the lower lash line
• MAC Infatuating Rose Palette (also from the Passions of Red collection) - ‘Satisfy’ as a highlight
• Shiseido Liquid Liner in Black
• Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara

LIPS

• Purple/brownish lipstick (sorry, I don’t know the name, the label came off)
• DB Lipgloss in ‘Watermelon’

As you can see I didn’t fill in my brows, even though they desperately need it. I’m pretty lazy when it comes to doing my own makeup, prefer to do it on other people xD

I should do another review soon…
Thanks for viewing!

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