FOTD - Lunch @ Nando's

Face: L'Oreal Lumi Magique Foundation in N4 Pure Beige, Garnier Roll-On Concealer in 03, Wet n Wild ColorIcon Blusher in Pearlescent Pink;
Eyes: Ellis Faas Petrol Milky Eyes E204, Ellis Faas mascara, Revlon GrowLuscious LashLiner in Espresso;
Lips: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Universal Lip Glow.
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Super simple make up look with an handful of products - I only popped out with the husband today for a spot of lunch @ Nando's.
To be fair, we don't go there very often - maybe once every 3/4 months - I quite like it but I don't get how amazing everybody's finding it (plus, it's not that cheap for what it is).
 Also, the menu' is pretty small so I would get bored to eat in there, regularly... in fact I always try to order something different.

I went for the mushrooms&halloumi wrap with lemon&herbs sauce, this time :)

Do you enjoy Nando's?

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.

State Side Swap - part 1

Few weeks ago, the lovely Betzy - from Betzy's Makeup - asked me if I'd fancy a swap with her... so, I jumped at the chance of getting some goodies from the USA.

My parcel arrived few days ago and ever since I haven't stopped playing with my new make-up.

(I'm gonna split the Haul into 2 posts as it's very picture heavy, sorry!)

First of all, the box: Betzy used a BirchBox to send me all the items and I'm sooo gonna keep it!!! :)

I'm, also, loving the floral tape - too cute!

Ta-Da!!!

I asked for brands that I can't find in Uk or items that are yet to be released in Uk (see Revlon Chubby Stick - exciting!!!) - and luckily, loving everything so far.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in 001 Honey

This is the one that I was - mostly - looking forward to try out!

I adore the Clinique Chubby Sticks and these look like exact dupes but cheaper... these really just came out in the States and it's really hard to find swatches online so I just picked the colour which looked most unusual but still wearable. 

The gamble paid off because I'm so pleased with my choice; I'm not really sure how to describe this colour so I'll just let the swatch do the talk. ;)

Believe me, It's so so pretty!

Maybelline Bouncy Dream Bouncy Blush in 60 Coffee Cake

I, actually, like the bouncy consistency - although you end up wasting product. I think it's easy to work with and easily build-able.

I picked this colour because I have too many pink blushes already - It's, actually, less orange than in the picture and very flattering on the skin.

Wet n Wild ColorIcon Eyeshadow Trio in Knock On Wood
I saw so many youtube videos where people rave about these eyeshadows... I chose this trio because pink and purple are my most used eye colours.
These are lovely - very buttery and a joy to work with. They have a great pigment payoff (even the lighter shade) and blend very well. I'd, definitely, love to try some more of these.

Wet n Wild ColorIcon Blusher in Pearlescent Pink
Probably, my least favourite of the lot; as I said above, I have loads of pink blushes already so nothing particularly exciting about this product.
Still, lovely quality powder and I will, definitely, use it - safe blush choice!

Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in Burgundy Frost
Another WnW item - hehe :)
Pretty, deep red shade with a bit of shimmer in it - can't go wrong with a red manicure and this colour will work well for a pedicure, too.
It lasted well for 4 days straight and dried super fast. I think, for the price, you get a good deal here.

... part 2 to follow...