Shopping My Stash / #11

This week, I've been using the MeMeMe Seventh Heaven primer which never fails to keep me matte; I used it to 'counteract' Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation (link) dewiness (I haven't been feeling in the mood for this look in winter) but still providing a good coverage; I also set my base with Mac Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in medium. All together a pretty full face but still quick and easy to achieve every morning.

I skipped the highlighter and only used Nars Blush in Sin (link) which is winter epitomised!

On the eyes, I played with different combinations of browns and greens from the Urban Decay Oz Theodora Palette (link) and Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in zero which stands even the wettest of days.
Finally on the lips, I used Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 096 macaroon (link): the berry/brown shade works really well with Sin and it's moisturising for my wind-battered lips :(

Have you used any of those products before?

Shopping My Stash / #10

I've been a bit depressed lately; I've been struggling with tendinitis in my right thumb probably due to my job. I've been in my current position for about 6 months and it's constant typing for 8 hours so I have developed this inflammation... what can I say? I work too hard! ;)

Anyway, you can imagine that the last thing I wanna do is to come home from work... and type some more, so apologise for the erratic update on the blog and other networks.

Sooooo to cheer me up I picked up the warm, peachy tones of coral in my make-up this week.

On the face: Mememe Seventh Heaven primer, Urban Decay Naked Skin Liquid Makeup in 3.0, Guerlain Meteorites Perles in 01 Teint Rose'.

On the cheeks I used Becca Luminous Skin Perfector in opal - which is my favourite together with pearl; I'm really interested to try a compact version of these too, hope they are not too powdery.

The blusher - Cover FX Bronzed FX in golden peach - is also pretty luminous with it's golden shimmer and not my first choice for autumn but nothing to lift the complexion like this baby.

On the eyes, I used another Becca product has a primer: Becca Eye Tint in vicuna that its pretty translucent just with a hint of glitter and most especially, does not budge and it's waterproof.

 As eyeshadow I applied Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in ebloui that I know it works well with corals and I can simply slap it on - not much effort required! ;)

Finally on the lips, I went for a balmy texture with Revlon ColorBust Lip Butter in peach parfait or  a more opaque finish with Lancome French Touch Lipstick in sweet marmalade.

Well, let me know if you suffer/suffered from this condition too and have any advise. For now, I'm just taking it slow and believe me,  using the mouse on the other hand is soooo frustrating!!!

FOTN - Green Smokey Eye Look

Face: Mememe Seventh Heaven Primer, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in no.5, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in medium, Mac Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in medium, Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in cherub, Bobbi Brown Face & Body Bronzing Duo, Benefit Sun Beam;

Eyes: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in zodiac*, Revlon GrowLuscious Mascara; 

Lips: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in macaroon.

*just one eyeshadow, easy-peasy look, sweet & fast! :)

Remember to enter my Autumn Giveaway!!!

FOTD - Coral Eyeshadow

Face: Clinique City Block Sheer Spf25, Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Estee Lauder DoubleWear Concealer in 07 Warm Light, Mac Cremeblend Blush in Something Special, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal, Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder in Brightening Nudes;

Eyes: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr in On And On Bronze, Kiko Long Lasting Stick Eyeshadow in 29 Intensive Coral, Kiko False Lashes Concetrate Building Base Mascara, Clinique High Impact Mascara, Revlon GrowLuscious Lashliner in Expresso;

Lips: Revlon ColorBust Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie.

FOTN / Work Dinner

Simple look for a dinner with colleagues

Face: Daniel Sandler Retexturing Face Primer, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in shade 5, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in medium, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Blush in 3 Coral, Guerlain Meteorites Perles in 01 teint rose';

Eyes: Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in ebloui, Maybelline EyeStudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24hour, Soap & Glory Thick & Fast mascara;

Lips: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait.

FOTD - Blue Eyeliner

I had a go at the blue eye look on Easter Monday - it was a sunny afternoon and seemed a good day for experimenting ;)

I just used the blue pencil on the lower waterline and I got to say that I'm pretty pleased - I like it a lot!

That lip butter is not working out for me, tho - far too pale for my skintone. :(

Face: Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer, Nars Pure Radiance Tinted Moisturizer SPF30 in light 2 Alaska, Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Sesame, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection in medium, Mac Blush Ombre in Azalea Blossom;

Eyes: Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Stick in 003 Bad Girl Bronze, Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in 014 Brigh Blue, Revlon GrowLuscious mascara, Mac Paint Pot in Painterly;

Lips: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake.

*** I'm off to Amsterdam soon - cya in a few days :) ***

FOTD & OOTD - Christening

Face: Ysl Touche Eclat Foundation in BR40, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer in 07 Warm light, NYX Cream Blush in Glow, Givenchy Sari Glow blush in 43 Maharani Pink, bareMinerals Original SPF15 Foundation in N20 medium beige;

Eyes: Lancome Hypnose Star mascara, Chanel Ombres Perlees de Chanel (pink and purple shades);

 Lips: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Sweet Tart.

 Some friends baptised their baby boy, few weeks ago, so we went to the church and to the party afterwards; I forgot how pretty that dress is - it's from Topshop 2009 and I haven't worn it enough. It's a one shoulder and I teamed it up with this h&m cropped cardi... also from ages ago.
Accessories:
 Bangle - Claire's,
Rings - Topshop,
Shoes - Office, 
Bag - Mango, 
Earrings - Swarovski.

I do love an hot fuchsia outfit! :)

FOTD & OOTD - Sunny in Glasgow

Face: YSL Touche Eclat Foundation in BR40, Clinique City Block Sheer SPF25, Ysl Touche Eclat in 1, Urban Decay Dew Me Setting Spray, Nars Foreplay Palette (first outing!);

Eyes: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr in 30 Pomegranate Punk, Becca Eye Tint in Vicuna, L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes mascara in extra-black, Clinique High Impact mascara, Lancome Artliner in amber;

Lips: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake (not pictured).

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FOTD & OOTD in Italy

Very very simple make up look to cope with the hot weather:

Face: Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Deauville, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Garnier Eye Roll On Concealer, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal, Benefit Posie Tint, Givenchy Sari Glow Blush in Maharani Pink;

Eyes: Laura Mercier Eyeshadow in Crystal Beige, Clinique High Impact mascara, Revlon GrowLuscious Lashliner in Espresso;

Lips: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake.

Outfit: 

Top - Mango

Shorts - Topshop

Bag - Mango

Shoes - Office

 

FOTD - Shopping at the Mall

Face: L'Oreal Lumi Magique Foundation in N4 Pure Beige, Ysl Touche Eclat in 01, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in 3 medium, NYX Cream Blush in 5 Glow;

Eyes: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr in 30 Pomegranate Punk, Clinique High Impact Mascara in black;

Lips: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 096 Macaroon.

I'm loving this Macaroon lip colour: it's so... juicy! :)

 

FOTD - shopping date

Face: Benefit Hello Flawless foundation in Honey, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer in 3 medium, Wet n Wild ColorIcon blusher in Pearlescent Pink, Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder in Brightening Nudes;

Eyes: Wet n Wild ColorIcon Eyeshadow Trio in Knock On Wood, Shu Eumura Eyelash Curler, Bourjois Volume Fast & Perfect mascara;

Lips: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 050 Berry Smoothie.

FOTD

Simple look for the office:

Face: Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24hr in 010, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in Pink, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer in 3 medium, Clarins Instant Light Blush in Coral Tonic, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Blush in 3 Coral, Mac Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in medium, Urban Decay All Nighter Spray;

Eyes: Soap & Glory Thick & Fast mascara, Guerlain Ecrin 4 Couleurs in 04 Les Bois de Rose;

Lips: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 025 Peach Parfait.

FOTD

Face:

Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint in 01 Bare

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer in 3 medium

Mac Blush Ombre in Azalea Blossom

Eyes:

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr in 40 Permanent Taupe

Soap & Glory Thick & Fast mascara

L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes in Extra-Black

Versace Comfort Eye Pencil in 007 Teal*

Lips:

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 080 Strawberry Shortcake

*this is quite an old eye pencil... in fact I don't think Versace even makes make up anymore... It's a pretty teal colour tho and stays put forever; I'll try and post some swatches, if you're interested... :)

Also, I have started adding links to the swatched of the products... let me know if this is any helpful :)

I love the colours on the this Lee shirt, too!!!

Revlon Colourbust Lip Butter

I, finally, managed to swatch the Revlon Lip Butters in store and I must confess I only returned 1 of the originals I bought a couple of weeks ago - http://fashion-olic.blogspot.it/2012/03/giveaway-reminder-haircut.html

I got pretty sucked into this hype, Im afraid and I wouldn't normally buy 5 lipsticks from the same brand/line in one go (I got 2for£10 and than 3for2... still!)... I blame it on the pre-wedding madness! :P

Anyway, I got to admit I like the product: I like the pigmentation and because of the balmy feeling, it gives me the opportunity to wear lipsticks more.

I returned Tutti Frutti 'cause it really didn't suit my skin - shame as I love a orange lip!

The packaging is still up for judgement: I like the quilted coloured cup but the black base is too thin so it's hard to grab and open it, the first few times at least.

I like the actual metal tube inside - very sleek and chic and definitely a reminder of the Dior Addict Lipstick.

025 Peach Parfait

This is a warm peach which is the most subtle on me; it, also, has a layer of golden shimmer which still adds a dimension to the lips. Very summery!

050 Berry Smoothie

This is the one that surprised me the most; it looked pretty ordinary in the packaging but instead is so flattering on the skin and the most wearable.

It's a berry colour, obviously, with a tiny tiny bit of shimmer (nothing compared to Peach Parfait), perfect to add a hint of colour. At the same time, it can be built up easily to obtain a very intense stained lip.

080 Strawberry Shortcake

This is my least favourite, actually; I wanted a light baby pink, ideally Cotton Candy but I couldn't find it so I got this one. 

It lightens my lips too much and I was looking for something barely there, instead.

Swatched, it is a gorgeous bubblegum pink (pretty cool toned) but it's simply too pigmented to look good on me.

090 Sweet Tart

My favourite! :)

It's a warm bright pink, nearly fuchsia I'd say - and fuchsia is my favourite shade of lipstick; especially,  for a statement lip instead of a red!

096 Macaroon

I read that Macaroon is Uk-esclusive apparently... it's described as a toned down strawberry jam with brown undertones... I think the description put it down, it's much prettier in real life.

It's kinda of a unique, peculiar shade but definitely mostly wearable by many and in many occasions.

Looking forward to experiment with this one.

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They last about a couple of hours on me - colour-wise, the shine disappears well before that - but because they are so low maintenance, I don't mind to re-apply on the go. 

What struck me the most and I love is the glossiness which enhance my thin lips... but without being sticky as a gloss.

All together, heavily swatched - l-r: peach parfait, berry smoothie, strawberry shortcake, sweet tart, macaroon

So, what do you reckon... would you try any of these? :)

xxx