FOTD

Face: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, Benefit PoreFessional primer, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Estee Lauder DoubleWear Concealer in 07 warm light, Dior DiorSkin Nude Tan Helthy Glow Enhancing Powder on 002, Clarins Instant Light Blush in tonic coral;

Eyes: Mac Paint Pot in rubenesque, Urban Decay Eyeshadow in free love and X, Clinique High Impact mascara, Revlon GrowLuscious Lashliner in expresso;

Lips: L'Oreal Rouge Caresse Lipstick in 303 coral & floral.

Pür Minerals Show Off Collection

Pür Minerals Show Off Collection* is a 6-piece set, part of the Christmas Collection 2013 - It contains 3 eyeshadow sticks and 3 cheeks & lips products. 

It's the perfect present for the make-up addict in your family or, believe me, it's worth investing as a treat for yourself, especially with the party season upon us!

These crayons are the perfect size for your handbag or your office kit and you can go from day to night look in a few minutes.

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pür Minerals and once again, I'm impressed with the quality and the gorgeous, pigmented shades. The eyeshadows are vitamin enriched and the lip/cheek glosses are very hydrating, thanks to shea butter and jojoba oil.

Eyeshadow Sticks in: Exposed, Unveiled, Staged

top - bottom: exposed, unveiled, staged

The eyeshadows are easy to modulate to the desired degree, for a natural look or a smokey eye.

During the day - I like to use Unveiled as a base colour and then apply Exposed to the waterline and inner corner, to make me look more awake.

For a night look - I simply add Staged to the crease and blend (to add depth) and smudge below the eye.... easy-peasy!

Exposed is a vanilla colour with a hint of pink, Unveiled is the perfect burned gold and Staged - my favourite - is a chocolate with purple sheen.

Lipgloss Sticks in: Pucker, Taunt, Fling

top - bottom: pucker, fling, taunt

These pink pencils are the perfect consistency and colours for both lips & cheeks. 

They are non-sticky and blend seamlessly on the cheeks, giving a healthy, blushing-from-within look; at the same time, they deliver a punch of pigmentation on the lips, without being drying.

I particularly love Fling, which is the perfect shade of berry for autumn! Taunt - the deepest shade - compliments the cool tones of Staged and it's great to channel the wine stained lips of this season. Finally, Pucker is a light pink - beautiful and glossy on the lips and also works to perk up the complexion on the apple of the cheeks.

Pür Minerals is available from Marks & Spencer nationwide - link

Introducing / Moccis

Today, I have the perfect Christmas present to share with you... Here come the Moccis!

Moccis was founded few year ago by Anna Wetterlin when she realised that these Swedish moccasins were absent from the Uk market.

They are ideal for toddlers and young children that tend to remove their socks every 2 seconds and they are safe too, thanks to the skid proof leather soles. 

They come in 35 cute designs, in luxurious cotton or wool and they are machine washable; they are also made the traditional way in a factory in Sweden and they are hand-sewn!

And the awesome part is that they are available for adults too!!!

Given my love for owls, I couldn't not get the Love 4 An Owl* model :)

They are super comfortable and light that you don't even notice that you're wearing them; they are the perfect partner for your slanket, when you want to snug on the sofa and keep your toes toasty during these winter months.

They are also great for travelling because they take barely any space at all and hygienic for when your wee ones are at nursery.

They just feel and look very well made and most certainly they are la creme de la creme of slippers!

Get yours on www.Moccis.co.uk, starting from £34.97 with free delivery - There's currently an offer where you buy one, get one half price.

Have you heard of the Moccis before?

Shopping My Stash / #8 + Giveaway Reminder!!!

Another week, another shopping my stash!

For the base I used Stila One Step Correct Brightening Serum and Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation in 42 vanilla - both favourites of mine. The primer is not oily or heavy and the foundation gives a beautiful, flawless finish to the skin. My skin has been oilier than usual lately so I'm really taking care to use a powder to set - Mac Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in medium is a trusty ally that never looks cakey.

I've also been in the mood for bold red lips so I used a combination of Mac Marilyn Monroe Lipstick in scarlet ibis and Maybelline Baby Lips in cherry me to top up the moist, throughout the day.

I chose Mac Sheertone Blush in blushbaby which is the perfect 'neutral' blush but with a red/brick undertone to tie with the lips perfectly.

I like big & bright eyes with a red lip - I used the Nars Trio Eyeshadow in ramatuelle and built up the lashes with Kiko False Lashes Concentrate Building Base Mascara and Pur Minerals Big Blink Mascara. I thickened the top lashline with Bourjois Intuitive liner and added Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Line in nude to further open the eyes.

***Giveaway Reminder - enter here***

Neve Cosmetics Twenties Icon Collection

Neve Cosmetics New Collection - Twenties Icon - is super exciting. Who doesn't like the roaring twenties with its art deco style, flapper dresses and bold make up?!

This collection evokes those years with plums, browns, greens - for the eyes - and nostalgic pink blushes to complement a flawless and pale complexion.

 The jars are gorgeous and limited edition with an art deco design. The collection includes 4 eyeshadows, 2 eyeliners and 2 blushes and all products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans too.

Chiffon Mineral Eyeshadow* is a pale mauve with pink and gold sparkle and works particularly well wet. It really comes to life under the light, so it's great to add an iridescence touch to an evening look. Also lip-safe.

Jazz Mineral Eyeshadow* is an intense green, nearly matte with tiny silver glitter particles; it's ideal for a smokey eye or as a blending crease colour.

Scarlet Mineral Blush* is matte dusty pink that complements any skintone; it adds the right amount of flash to the cheeks, thanks to the brick undertone, without competing with the bold eyes and lips. It blends easily and builds to the desired effect.  It simple brings any look together!

Finally, the 2 Pastello Natural Eyeliners that are also my favourite items of the collection :)
They are both extremely soft and don't pull on the eyelid, on application.
I like to use Vanita'* - the purple shade - to thicken the top lashline and because it's soooo soft, it also smudges beautifully. It's soo pretty, with pink and orange glitter.
Cincilla'* - is a bit more unusual but absolutely gorgeous - a satin warm taupe with pink shimmer.
I've been using it on my lower lashline to add luminosity to the eyes; it's also beautiful applied as an eyeshadow all over the lid.

Next on the list is Tobacco - a duochrome brown/green with coral sparkle... sounds divine!!!
Will you be trying anything from this collection?