#NoBareLips30: Purple If You Please

#NoBareLips30: Purple if YOU Please

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

                                                  On the lips: MAC Liner Pencil in Magenta

                                  MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Flat - Out Fabulous

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE 

   xo xo 

#NoBareLips30: Vamp It Up

#NoBareLips30: Vamp It Up!!

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

                                                     On the lips: Sleek Matte lipstick in Majestic

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE 

#NoBareLips30: Liner Day

#NoBareLips30: Liner Day 

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

On the lips: Bourjois Longwear Lip Liner in Rouge #20 (cheap and cheerful, plus when they say longwear it is long wear, about 4-5 hours with 1 full application)

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE 

#NoBareLips30:Purple If You Please

#NoBareLips30: PURPLE IF YOU PLEASE

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

On the lips: Sleek Matte lipstick in MYSTIC, Sleek Pout polish in Raspberry souffle.

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE 

#NoBareLips30:Pink Lips

                               
"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better.
                                             Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 



                                           

                                                   On the lips: Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in #02

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE 

#NoBareLips30:RED LIPPIE

#NoBareLips30: RED LIPPIE

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

                                         On the lips: Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in #22

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE 

                             Have you hugged or kissed someone you love today?

#NoBareLips30: Kiss Someone You Love

        #NoBareLips30 Lipstick Challenge. Theme of the day is Kiss someone you love. 

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

Someone I love = My big little brother aka the #BestBrotherEver (yes he made his own hashtag)

On the lips: Neals Yard Goji Berry Lipgloss

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE

                             Have you hugged or kissed someone you love today?

#NoBareLips30 Lipstick Challenge: A Call to Define Your Own Beauty

Did you know that Lipstick is the only beauty/cosmetic/makeup product has a rise in sales during recession?
 Check it out, it is an anomaly but TRUE!! 

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

I am taking part in her Lipstick challenge over the next 30 days. If you are interested check out the details below and join in.

If you use social media and would like to participate in the Spring 2014 edition of #NoBareLips30 here are some of the details:

1. #NoBareLips starts on April 28, 2014 and ends on May 27.

2.  There will be a  #NoBareLips30  calendar and you will need a red, a pink, a brown, a nude, and a bunch of fun shades! 

3. You don’t have to post every day.

4.  Use the hashtag: #NoBareLips30 and please unlock your accounts for the thirty days     (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook are the most popular social networks for this challenge). 

5. Have fun. 

Check out  the official #NoBareLips30 Calendar below. 

#NoBareLips30 Define Your OWN Beauty

P.S. Remember the idea behind this challenge is to use products you already own.
 You are under no obligation to purchase any products. 

xx

Birthday Presents - MAC Stuff

I received a MAC makeup lesson as a birthday gift. The lesson was £50 and then afterwards I was allowed to redeem that amount in products. The makeup lesson was an hour and a half long, in the back room with all the bright white lighting that makes your skin look amazing.  The MAC lady went through skincare, prepping skin before makeup, foundation application, highlighting and various other processes with me. She had a look at my skin, and thought that it was a bit dehydrated (which was true) otherwise there were no major concerns. I enjoyed the lesson, and I picked up these products to add to my collection. 

My haul, lol 

Magenta liner, Moisture cover concealer in NC45, Flat out Fabulous - Lipstick , Blucsh - Ambering Rose

This lipstick colour is just tooo gorgeous.

Great blush for summer outings and photos. 

There is a bit of a back story here, this gift was for my 2013 birthday. I got the  voucher in July but the MAC concession in Leicester Highcross where I originally wanted to book in. They could not fit me in unless it was during the day, which was no good for me since I would be at work. Also that MAC concession they do not have any lessons or makeovers on Saturdays because they are too busy. So I booked in at the MAC store in Nottingham, with my weekend schedule and their availability I only had the lesson about 3 weeks ago. (Yup from July to December) another person might think wow that is long for just 1 booking, I like the fact I had time to pop into the store, look at the products, choose my lipstick. Also I was able to look at my current makeup collection and see which items I needed to upgrade / add. 

Something similar happened last year as well. My brother bless his soul gave me  a MAC gift-card as a Christmas present. (MAC gift-cards are quickly becoming his go to gift  for all his sisters I have noticed.) Did I immediately go out and buy the first thing  I saw? No, I waited until I had a MAC item that finished then I replaced it. This time the item that finished (in April) was my MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural which you all know i am in very very very deep like with. For me the wait is a bit of a strategy as well as a saving mechanism.

This post is a bit of a ramble but I say all of that to say this. Sometimes it is better to hold out and wait to get those few items that you absolutely love. Even if you have to try them 4 times just to be sure. 

Have a great day my lovelies.

xx

Birthday 2014 - OOTN

Yesterday was my birthday  (25th January)  there was a lot of love via calls, texts, cards, champagne and cake, cake, cake cake. Shout out to my aunty M for being the first call of the day and to G for being the first text of the day. Usually I am awake and my skype pops off at midnight  with my friends calling to sing me happy birthday. This year I was asleep so the skyping/calling had to wait til the morning. 

Face 

Laura Mercia Tinted Moisturiser - Walnut

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural - Deep Dark, Dark deep (whatever they are calling it these days)

Sleek Blush - Flushed#

Rimmel Brow Pencil - Dark brown

Kate Moss by Rimmel lipstick - 22 

Dress - Little Mistress via House of Fraser

Shoes - Call it Spring

Happy Birthday my fellow January births,

 back to the celebrations now.

xx 

Boots Star Gift - SEVENTEEN Complete Collection

            

This is the 3rd week' of the Boots star gifts and this week's gift is definitely aimed at the glamorous girls in all of our lives. A complete go to kit for eyes lips and cheeks (as described by the boots website). If my sisters play their cards right they might all find one of these under the Christmas tree from santa. lol 



The Seventeen Complete Collection comprises of the following:
-12 x SEVENTEEN Eyeshadows 
-5 x SEVENTEEN Lip Glosses in Peachy, Pink Ice, Fuzzy Yellow Petal, Nude and Very Berry
-SEVENTEEN Blusher in Bramble Frost 
-Limited Edition SEVENTEEN Bronzer
-Limited Edition SEVENTEEN Metallic Eye Cream 
-Limited Edition SEVENTEEN Gel Eyeliner
-Limited Edition SEVENTEEN Black Mascara
-SEVENTEEN Black and Coffee Eye Pencils
-SEVENTEEN Photo Flawless Primer 
-5 x Make-up Brushes
-Pencil Sharpener
-Eyelash Curler

 This is definitely a great gift for a uni student it covers all the basics and a few glam looks can also be created from this treasure trove of goodies. From lectures, lunches to Lacrosse socials this kit has everything a girl will need. It is also a  great gift for someone who is just getting into makeup and they are at that stage where they just want to try things. You can grab all of this at the super bargain price of £17 bucks reduced from £35, plus Boots points. I like the fact that this kit includes brushes as well as so many products. 

Remember this kit is not just limited to Christmas this would be a great gift for a birthday or anniversary. 

There you go my lovelies,

 this weeks star gift.

Images courtesy boots.com via google images

Lipstick Faves for Autumn/Winter

   Hey guys and gals long time no blog. This is just a quick list to tell you my Lipsticks that I will be wearing for the winter months. Now even though not all of my readers are in a cold climate like I am they will be sure to take away something from this post. 

Avon - A kiss of pink , this is a hybrid between a lipstick and a lipglos, it goes on smoothly and gives a great finish.

Sleek True colour  - Majestic, this is a gorgeous deep berry/plum shade it gives a matte finish, so you may want to pair with a gloss. 

Pics of my wearing Sleek Stiletto lipstick to a prohibition party....xx

Sleek True Colour - Stiletto, this is a lovely red matte lipstick with a tiny hint of an orange undertone, but not garish. You may pair with a gloss.

M.A.C. - Ruby woo this is a red liptick with blue undertones, it  also has a matte finish. This is the holy holy holy grail of red lipsticks, it looks great on every skin tone under the sun. I have it on good authority that it tends to be very drying so please make sure lips are well moist to prevent chapping, pairs well with Cherry lipliner also from MAC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waDA_WaU6TA&feature=channel_video_title M.A.C Artist Caroline D. Creating a look that is as much red carpet glamorous as rock and roll rebel, she demonstrates the secrets to achieving an iconic red mouth. She is using RubyWoo lipstick from M.A.C.

Estee Lauder Pure Colour - Red apple, this is another berry lipstick it is a lighter berry, and has a lustre finish.

Rimmel London Lasting finish by Kate Lipstick - #01 this is a gorgeous true red lipstick which has a lustre finish. It is not too bright nor too dark, it is just perfect and at £5.49. with this baby you are guaranteed to turn heads and stop a few roads of traffic. 

Here they are  Red Apple, Kate Moss #01, Ruby Woo, and Majestic, Stiletto has pulled a disappearing act on me at the moment. 

Special mentions :

Sleek tinted lip conditioner in Scandal which is a delicious blood red lip conditioner.

Revlon superloustrous lipgloss in Firecracker.

I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles.

Audrey Hepburn