My first beauty blog tag! 5 FABULOUS THINGS

The lovely Yi over at The Style Neighbourhood tagged me to post 5 fabulous things. So like a good beauty web girl I followed suit and so to take her precise wording, the rules with this award are:
1. List five current obsessions
2. Pass the award on to five more fabulous blogs
3. On your post of receiving this award, link back to the person that awarded you
4. Link your five winners, and let them know that they've been awarded

5 Current obssessions
1. The Hills (my eyes are still glued to this, even watching reruns)
2. Elle UK magazine and US Shape magazine (both my fashion and health fixes)
3. Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Powder Foundation (I've been road testing this and cannot WAIT to do a review on it!)
4. Surfing ebay for vintage dresses (have got back into ebay vintage!)
5. Having come back from Seville, researching next hols!

The 5 fabulous blogs I tag are:

birdsdecoratebranches.blogspot.com

belledujournewyorkcity.blogspot.com

baby-blonde.blogspot.com

thebeautylookbook.blogspot.com

londonmakeupgirl.blogspot.com

In the meantime hope you enjoyed!

I had my bag snatched.......................

This is a brief post as I'm just a bit shocked to be honest. 12 years in London - a city that I love - without incident.....until now.

This last Saturday a little teenage punk decided to swipe my bag from my hand. Thank god I didn't have much in it at all - no cash - so to be honest it wasn't a very good theft for him. It's more frustrating and annoying than anything - I can get over the admin side of it all by cancelling cards and waiting for insurance etc but what gets me is that he thought he could just mosey on up to me and take what was mine. Like he had the right to.

Yes I am thankful that my SO was with me and we both weren't hurt. I am ever so thankful for that.

My MAC MSF, Bobbi Brown kabuki, new MAC Patisserie lipstick and Hello Kitty double sided mirror were the victims too. My Bobbi Brown kabuki was the best. The best.

I'm just disappointed someone so young hasn't had the guidance and/or the self direction/confidence to know what is right from wrong. I know it's the world. And there are many other more shiny, loving, happy elements to the world.

Thanks for reading all....

COMPUTER WORKOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ABSENCE UPDATE

Hi all

Just a brief update I came back from a lovely hols in Seville, Southern Spain, last Saturday to turn on my computer to catch up on the web beauty world - and I have no internet connection!!!!

I am pretty frustrated as this has now happened twice in 2 months with my service provider (BT) and it is a pain in both bottocks to get through to BT in addition to getting some answers. This ain't no Asia for sure : (

I'm trying to resolve it as soon as possible - but BT in my experience are incredibly slow. In the meantime I am also looking at other providers for now......

B#LL#CKS!

I had a great time in Seville - was pretty hot at 45 degrees! - but I was road testing a foundation (the one I posted as a mystery foundation in the last post) and I will tell you that it is from Prescriptives : D

I'll be back soon!
xxxx

A weekend FOTD workout

Just to post 2 looks that I did on the weekend - trying out a new foundation. Won't say which one it is yet til I have tried it out for a couple of more weeks - but I am loving it so much. Is that mean of me?! If you do want to know what it is - NOW -I'll spill just let me know : D

So the 1st look:


FACE
A mystery foundation : D
Becca Duo Concealer in Tahini
Blushing Peach from the LM First blush palette


EYES
MAC Bare Canvas paint
Smokey eye with Mary Quant e/s in black and bronze (sorry no code numbers because the shadows are glued to a palette) and MAC Brule e/s to highlight.
Tarte Rest Assured pencil
MAC Dark Devotion e/s for brows (Fascinating Ruby Smokey Eye palette 2008)
Maybelline Full & Soft waterproof mascara in black

No lips yet!


The 2nd look


FACE
A mystery foundation : D
Becca Duo Concealer in Tahini
MAC Improper Copper CCB and topped up with Korres Blush in #45 Coral

EYES
MAC Bare Canvas paint
Creating a smokey eye with MAC's Fascinating Ruby palette using Scant e/s as an all overwash and in inner corners, MAC Dark Devotion on upper and lower lashline
MAC Dark Devotion (from above palette) on brows
Maybelline Full & Soft waterproof mascara

LIPS
Shiseido Maquillage l/s in PK 347 (a HG!)

I like the 2nd look better - I like the combo of the stronger blush colour with a paler lip.

Thanks for reading!

Recent fave FOTD workout for the office

My computer is driving me crazy! It is running so slow because it is ancient and it just takes ages to write a post and import pics. So that's why it's taken me so long to update! Anyways, I'm on the search for a new computer so hopefully this situation won't last much longer.

I wanted to post a recent fave FOTD that I've been using for the office a lot lately, using my fave taupes from MAC - Satin Taupe e/s and Subtle pigment.

Here's what I used:


And here's the look:




FACE
Korres Wild Rose Foundation in WRF2 mixed in with Olay Radiance cream (to make my TM)
MAC CCB in Improper Copper (love!) and then topped with
Korres blush in Peach #18 (love!)

EYES
MAC Paint in Bare Canvas
Tarte Rest Assured pencil
MAC Subtle pigment used as a wash
MAC Satin Taupe e/s used on top and bottom lashlines
Maybelline Full & Soft WP mascara in black

LIPS
Just carmex in the pic, but I used NARS Roman Holiday

TOOLS
Shu Uemura eyelash curler
MAC #217 to apply MAC Subtle pigment
MAC #226 to apply Satin Taupe to lashlines (more precise application)
Shu Fan brush to apply Korres blush

It's pretty subtle - and I really like how the 2 taupe e/s complement each other.

What's your go to FOTD for work?

London Summer Sales - my chance to a haul workout!

I'm taking every opportunity I have to make posts between work and entertaining family (which is a 24/7 business!) and yesterday was the 1st time that I was able to have a bit of 'me' time. I managed to get a few things so here they are:

A tribal/ethnic style bag (Accessorize) - I just love everything about it. The embroidery and decoration on the main body of great fuschia pink, plus the twisted colour strap. I'm thinking of using this for an evening out as a clutch - am thinking that it'll look great against block colours - but also during the day with jeans - strapped on the diagonal. I've always liked this tribal trend but never really saw anything that looked not too OTT or a little contrived. But I think this is perfect!


Another trend that I love but haven't quite replicated in my wardrobe is the nautical theme and this great canvas bag (love the twisted handles) introduces me to it. Great for mu items to get lost in : D


Some cute hairpins (Accessorize) - I don't have anything with swallows on it - so am following the trend with this one!


I thought this was a great necklace (again, Accessorize) to jazz up a workoutfit but also perhaps a wedding outfit - as I have a few to go to over the next year! If you saw my YT vid on my fave jewellery pieces - you know I love these kind of statement necklaces. It's a combination of blue/green/grey stones...very pretty IMO


Then I coudln't resist this delicate looking blue glass stone and gold bracelet which I thought just looked classy - and would be great for wedding season too! Thanks Accessorize!


And then I popped along to John Lewis on Oxford Street and braved the crowds - but saw these great Dune sandals. They are more off white cream than white than they appear in the pics but I loved the heel height (manageable and comfy) and I thought it's really difficult to get cream coloured heels that don't look trashy. They also have it in tan (though not my size) which if I am lucky enough to find in my size - I will also purchase!


Of course, the sales wouldn't be it without some makeup or skincare purchase and I saw the Bliss Sleeping Peel Masque for sale in Harrods. The SA told me that it was on sale because they were changing the name and packaging due out in winter, but the product will remain the same. I am going to try this to help with my blackhead congestion around my nose specifically - and will do a YT vid once I've used it a few times!


PS. Sorry the photos are not upright in some of them , trying to do this in a rush before the computer is needed by someone else in the fam!

Any sales gems you've scored this summer?

CCO HAUL WORKOUT

Hey there all! Just popping in to post because I've been MIA and super bizzy with my family and some friends that have been visiting from abroad. So went to Somerset last week and had a good ol' English Countryside long weekend break - and on the way back to London stopped off at Bicester Designer Village. Of course, no visit to Bicester would be without a mandatory stop at the CCO. And these are my goodies:



MAC Spaced Out Sheertone shimmer blush (love the orange packaging on this one!)
MAC Drizzlegold Loose powder
Clinique Egyptian gel eyeliner

I have been forever wanting to get Spaced Out blush and Drizzlegold. I am turning into such a MAC hoarder! And one that always sees the new collections, doesn't get anything, but then wants after seeing makeup posts and reviews! So I was super pleased to discover these at the CCO.

Any good discoveries lately?

To Ren or not to Ren? : Shall I try a new skincare cleanser workout today?

As some of you will know from my YT channel, I am a devoted fan of Eve Lom's Ultimate Cleanser. It is the single one thing in my skincare routine to which I am absolutely and resolutely loyal.

I am now scraping the bottom of my current jar : D (which of course gives me great pleasure) and this one has lasted me a good 8 months.

I have tried similar items which have endeavoured to replicate Eve Lom - Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Cleanser, Clarins Marula Oil, Bharti Vyas Skin wisdom for Tesco (UK supermarket). I know Clinique has one - but not so interested in that. Today I spotted another like balm cleanser in SpaceNK - Ren's No. 1 Purity Cleanser.



I'm intrigued by it because it is the closest to the Eve Lom Cleanser in texture that I have seen of all the like cleansers on the market. Also, it had the most gorgeous smell, thanks to the 'silky rose infusion' scent it has. Retail price is £28 for 150ml - which is both just over half the price of Eve Lom, the latter which is less as well of 100ml. And of late, I'm all for trying more natural, 'offbeat' (pardon my ignorance!) lines like Korres to see if they really do make a difference.

I am going to try it. If only really to once again, prove that Eve Lom is the mistress of balm cleansers. Big words I know. : D I'll be posting my review on YT in due course!


Have any of you experienced this product - or of this line?

Sunday outfit workout - the obsession with denim continues!

I spent the day with a girlfriend - checking out the newly refurbished Whitechapel Art Gallery and then onto Brick Lane and Spitalfields - which on a Sunday is just buzzing!

So, this is what I wore today - a denim dress that I bought in the Dorothy Perkins sale last year...and I love it! I teamed it with my M&S black leggings, Topshop metal studded ballets and a Matthew Williamson for Debenhams scarf which I used as a belt.



Makes me feel very country western : D

FOTD workout - movie date night

Went to see Transformers 2 with the SO at the 02 centre yesterday, and I love the 02 cinema because it's just so huuuuuggge - great for seeing action movies : D The movie was #meh# (shrugs shoulders) but I really liked my eye combo for the FOTD.


I'm gonna try & fit all my products on an A4 piece of paper - just to see if I can get it all into one small space!



And final result:










So here are the products used, incl tools:

PRODUCTS:
Smashbox Healthy Fx fdn L3
Becca Duo Concealer in Tahini
MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre
Tarte Rest Assured eye pencil on waterline
MAC Smut e/s (from the Free to Be e/s quad)
MAC Subtle pigment in crease and out
GOSH e/l Metallic Brass
MAC Improper Copper base on cheeks, topped with MAC Springsheen blush
Maybelline Full&Soft mascara in black
NARS l/s in Roman Holiday topped with Bourjois 3D Max Effet lipgloss in 61 Rose Adulé
And to touch up - MAC MSFN in Medium

TOOLS:
Forgot to put my MAC 187 brush in there which I used for the foundation application

MAC#188
MAC #217
MAC #266
Shu Uemura eyelash curler
Bobbi Brown Kabuki brush used with the MAC MSFN

Oh, and fingers of course!



....and the outfit to go with was very comfy, a Zara cotton denim tunic with M&S black leggings, Topshop metal studded black ballets:



...we parked opposite the David Beckham Football Academy - no sign of David though : D