Top 5 - Blushes
Honestly, I'm not the biggest blush fan. A lot has to do with the fact I'm a bit hit a miss with my application. My cheek bones are pretty high, and I tend to struggled with blush placement. I some how end up looking like a dirty tramp. Not good. I have however managed to obtain a rather larger collection, most MAC with a few other brands thrown in for good measure.
I picked this up awhile ago, I think when Topshop first released their Make-up range. There was quite a lot of hype surrounding this blush so I thought why not. I must say when I first saw it and swatched it I thought there was no way I was going to wear it, it was so, Neon (duh). But when blended out it gives a really natural and life like hue to the cheek. It's differently a staple in mt collection, it always goes with me.
Well I'm sorry that this blush is looking in such a state, I managed to crack it while depotting and had to repress it. This blush is sadly well discontinued, it came out with the Barbie collection way back in 2007 (!!!). I picked this up in a sale some time last year and haven't stopped using it! I love everything about this blush, the pigmentation is amazing as is the color and consistency. It's a bright blue based pink, with a slight frost.
The name on this is a little deceiving, it leans towards the pink side rather the the peach. Saying that it's not the most unique color ever, but still, I love it. It's just so easy and simple to wear. I'll throw this on when I can't make my mind up and it will work with any eye and lip combo. It's pigmentation is perfect, not to make but enough that you know you've got it on. It gives my skin a gorgeous glow and color, and is perfect over Neon Rose by Topshop above.
4. MAC - Pretty Baby
itWhile this is not technically a blush it's a beauty power, I use it as a blush (what else you would use it for, I'm unsure) so I'm including it, so ner. Another discontinued product, sorry! This came out with the much talked about Hello Kitty Collection in 2009. Again I snatched this up in a sale, mostly for the packaging. I will one day when I get round to it put my face power in here to keep in my purse, as it's duper cute. Anyway, the actual product. It's very light and sheer baby pink with a tiny sheen. I use this on nights out or when I've got a bright pink lip as it gives a subtle glow and it actually last a really long time on the skin.
You do not need to adjust your computer screens, the blush really is this bright. A bright pink/fuchsia it may not seem like everyones delious cuppa tea. However once blended into the skin it gives a youthful flush. It's super pigmented so a little goes a long way, so this will last forever.
Labels: Blush, MAC, make-up, Top 5, Topshop
In the Red.
As promised here is the second half my bank torturing haul. These bit's and bobs are all from the Semi Precious collections. I wish I had picked some of the eye shadows up now, namely Smoked Ruby. But I'll just wait for them to pop up in some sales, mucho cheaper that way.
This collection came out with four new Mineralized Skin finishes. Now, these are one of those products that I think I love, and buy ALOT of. But then I never use them, I'm not even sure why. I think they sometimes are too shimmer/glitterly for my likeing and make my pore look like the could house a small family. Anyway, all the MSF are called Semi Precious something. The one I picked out, having seen watches online, it seemed to be the only one that wasn'y packed with glitter and blindly light. It's called Semi Precious Rose Quatrz, and I sorta like it. As you can see from the swatches below the outta ring is loverly, however mixed with the inner light glitter it just becomes far too much. I'm gonna try a play with it a little more and see what I can do.
Secondly I picked up the Glem of Roses lipstick. I picked this up on recommendation of Temptailia. It's not really like anything I own, and is very pretty. It's much more pink than it appears in the swatches below. I wear it with a light pink gloss atop. It's been one of my lip looks recently. If you get the chance, pick on up.
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| Lipstick - Glem of Roses | MSF Rose Quartz - Outside - Inner | Above Rose Quartz Mixed |
Now, I had no reason to pick these up what so ever. I have enough brushes to last me a life time, even if half of them fell apart. But I'm just drawn to make-up brushes, they make such a difference to the applications. Some people will say they don't I however think they do. These brushes are totally different to anything I own, they are Split Fiber. Meaning one half is natural hair (the solid black) and the other half is synthetic (lighter half). I haven't atucally used these yet, so I can't really comment. But if you would like a review at some point give us a shout.
And now, just because it looks stunning when photographed some make-up porn starring Semi Precious Rose Quatrz.
My bank balance likes me less.
A few bit's of make-up i've picked up recently, when I say few I'm being kind to my self. I went a littlover board on MAC.
Most of what I picked out is from the MAC Semi Precisous collection and a few from the Fashion Flower collection. And lastly there are three things from blog sales.
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| MAC Lark About Pigment | Bobbie Brown Gel Liner |
I'll post the second half a little later one, there was far too much text and images one page. I nearly had a seizure. Also, sorry there was a lack of Following Friday yesterday. I have a very busy day, and I'm still feeling rather crap. So I'm going to move this feature to every other Friday and add something else in it's place.
I've got the 100 followers give away sorted, I know what I'm giving you guys! 28 more people to go!
Labels: Bobbie Brown, haul, MAC, make-up, Sleek
Jealousy Wakes
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| Good Lord, how fat and ugly does my hand/wrist look in this?! Eugh, please ignore. |
If you're as much of as make-up junkie like me you will have undoubtedly have heard of the Beauty Blogger collection released exclusively in America.It was created by the very lovely and knowledgeable Christine from Temptalia. There is a post you can find here all about who she, and a number of other bloggers created their products.
Luckily I was able to asked one of my American makeup junkie friend to pick this up for me, If you don't have one of these, get one, now! It is such a pretty color in the pan and on the skin. It's very pigmented, however I don't think it's quite as pigmented as a normal Veluxe Pearl, and maybe a little more chalky. It's a deep teal/green with a hint emerald and sliver shimmer, and a gold glitter. When blended out the shimmer and sparkle fade's slightly and you are left with a certain blue green color.
While I don't own many greens, I do not think they suite my skin tone at all, I think it makes it look like I have terrible skin! But I'm pleased I own this. I wear a natural eye and smudge this along the botton lashline for a perfect pop of color.
I would suggest If you can find this (for a reasonable price that is!) pick it up!
On another note, sadly I'am feeling no better. Sad face. Which has put me in a wonderful mood as I also have to work and write essays, and I should most probably clean the house! However seeing that I now have 69 followers and put me in a slight better mood! 69 people (kinda) care what I have to say and show, well shocking! I'm planning on a giveaway when I hit 100 followers. I most likely involve MAC lipsticks and eyeshadow!
Labels: eyeshadow, MAC, review
I'm Vicky, or as my mother and father choose to name me; Victoria-Louise. I'm 23 years old, living, working and blogging from Bath. I live with my boyfriend of 5 years, Ian and our cat, Mizzy. Psychology Degree grad, still trying to find out what I want to do and find in life.