Thursday, September 30, 2010

Here's To....

Here's to...my lovely, handsome husband who always makes me laugh and never fails to make me smile when I have a bad day...


Here's to...Wolverine and his many failed attempts to escape from his cage this week, you have to admire his persistence...


Here's to...a yummy body lotion, Philosophy's Wild Blackberry Blossom, that makes your mouth water when you apply it and is seriously addictive...
Here's to...re-discovering old favourites.  I started using my Aveda Damage Remedy shampoo and conditioner again and I had forgotten how much I love this combo for making my hair incredibly volumised, manageable and shiny...


Cue happy hair pic....


Here's to...slowly making my Jem fancy dress costume from scratch (photos of finished outfit to be posted once completed!)...


Here's to...lusting after dream storage products from Howards Storage World.  I really want this jewellery tidy...

AND this bag tidy for my closet...

AND this bigger hanging jewellery tidy...I want! I want!

Here's to...a song that reminds you to forget the people who have royally hacked you off and get on with your fabulous life...Tali, this one's in support for you...please don't give up blogging!  We love you girl!


Feel free to do one of these posts yourself...I would love to see what other people are loving this week!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Tali's Tag: Would You Rather?...

Tali's TAG: Would You Rather..

I thought this looked like fun so here goes...
Never use mascara again or bronzer again?
Well as I've said many times before, I resemble the above picture when I don't wear mascara (ok...SLIGHT exaggeration but you know what I mean!). So it would have to be mascara all the way for me, unless I could get my eyelashes tinted! I could just use fake tan to get my glow on and skip the bronzer.

Only be able to buy high end make-up or drugstore make-up again?
I would have to choose high end makeup because most of my favourites belong to brands like YSL, Dior and Estee Lauder. If I'm being completely honest, the higher end brands make me feel more special, they often feel and look more luxurious so it feels more like I'm treating myself.
Be In Love or Be Loved?
Oh man, I would definitely prefer to be loved. I don't think there's anything more painful than unrequited love! Remember that crush you had in high school and he never even noticed you existed?...ok, so that was probably more infatuation than love but it hurts all the same. I often think if we displayed the same behaviour now with the opposite sex as we did when we were teenagers, we would be branded as stalkers!ha ha. Writing his name on your pencil case, working out in percentage terms how compatible you are, choosing the same subjects as him in the vain hope of sitting next to him, following him home from school...joke! I never did that...and if anyone tells you otherwise then they're a big fat liar! The weird thing is, 9 times out of 10, these guys lose their looks when they grow up and you're left in awe of the geeky boys who have turned into gods! Ah...you have to love the poetic justice of it all!
Go out with chipped nail varnish or unshaven legs?
Well considering I'm an OCD freak 90% of the time, the chipped nail varnish would be VERY hard to bear. Seriously, if I even get one little chip on my nail, I have to take the whole lot off...I know, I have a problem! However, the thought of going out with unshaven legs would just feel gross to me...unless I could hide them under some opaque black tights! So chipped nails it is (ugh...I just shuddered at the mere thought of it).
Go out with messy hair or no make-up?
Ha ha ha...considering I am a makeup addict, this one is easy peasy sesameesy! I would rather go outside with messy hair any day than without a scrap of makeup. I have suffered years of ridicule and questioning from my family/friends about the fact that I won't go makeup-less but it's part of who I am so I make no apology for it! I like to look put together and well presented at all times so makeup is a must for me. Some girls are lucky enough to be able to go without makeup and look good (my friends being in this category) but I have high coloration in my cheeks which would lead people to ask if I'm:

a) entering the menopause early and dealing with hot flushes or;
b) embarassed about something and blushing uncontrollably

Generally speaking, if your makeup looks fab, it doesn't tend to matter what your hair looks like. Plus I often think that messy hair can look good!
Leave the house with an orange tan or peroxide-gone-wrong ginger hair?
Hmmm this is a tough one as neither of them appeal to me (maybe it would if I was Christina Aguilera circa 2002). I have had a few disastrous fake tan incidents...who hasn't?! So I know first hand the embarassment of going one shade shy of Oompa Loompa. BUT I would say that peroxide-gone-wrong ginger hair would be more expensive to fix and it would take longer to rescue your burnt out hair. So it's with much upset that I choose the orange tan...at least you could exfoliate the bejesus out of yourself to remove it and within a couple of days you would look semi-normal again!
It were Winter forever or Summer forever?
This should be an easy answer...most people would choose summer. HOWEVER, this depends where you live...we all know that summers in the UK are not great and tend to be a disappointment. Plus, I'm actually well climitised to the Scottish weather so I find it hard to deal with mega hot weather and the fact that makeup just slides off your face, you have to apply sun screen a couple of times every day, it's harder to keep your hair in good condition and the sun ages your skin more quickly when it's at it's strongest. I hate to admit it but I quite like winter...being all cosy inside (an excuse to get extra close to the man in your life!), sipping hot chocolate whilst it's cold and snowy outside, building snow men with your pals and having snowball fights, being able to layer lovely clothes and not worry about being in the best shape ever, Christmas and family time...etc. So I choose winter!
Leave the house with dried toothpaste drool or crusty yellow sleep eyes?
Hmmm...neither of these are particularly enticing but I would probably have to choose the dried toothpaste drool because crusty yellow sleep stuff is gross! It used to scare me when I was a kid and I was being told that the sandman came at night to put the sleep stuff in your eyes! What kid would be comfortable with a grown male stranger sneaking around their bedroom whilst they were asleep?! (it's ok santa, you get a pass!)
Give up all MAC or Illamasqua products?
I like both brands but I definitely have more favourite products from MAC...I love their lipsticks, MSF's, blushes and pigments. Illamasqua are a relatively new brand so it would be difficult for them to compete with the likes of MAC who are almost an institution in the world of makeup!

Looking forward to seeing everyone else's answers!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The Prettiest Peach Blush...

I can't say that I've ever been obsessed with blush products, given that I have naturally rosy cheeks, so I tend to stick to delicate shades of pink and peach to flatter my skin tone.  As you know, my current favourite is Benefit's Coralista and I used it non-stop during the summer months.

However I have increasingly been feeling that I need to start using a blush that's more appropriate for the autumnal/winter months i.e. a product without any 'shimmer' particles.  As we all know, the light in the winter months can be harsh and it almost more of a white light than the yellow light you get in the summer months.

Chantecaille is a brand that I have never looked into before as it's not readily available at make up counters in Aberdeen, therefore you have to rely on online swatches/colour descriptions.  It's a high end brand with high end prices (this blush product is £23.00 for 2.5g).  I would say that it's definitely worth doing your research before you buy anything as no one likes to spend alot of money blindly on cosmetics just to find out that the shade doesn't suit your skin tone.  I think we have all experienced that before!

This is Chantecaille Cheek Shade in 'Joy'...



This blush is the most beautiful shade of peachy pink and has been formulated to create 'the most subtly convincing blush of colour'.  It has an incredibly feathery light, fine texture that is so smooth, it almost feels creamy to the touch.  This is definitely a blush product that would appeal to Holly, Tali and Aleksis.

This blush contains vitamins A, C and E and has a soft matte finish that looks really natural on the skin.  It doesn't sit on top of your make up and look powdery like some blushers can, it just blends in beautifully.  Here's a swatch so you can see the loveliness for yourself...


I really love the colour and formulation of this product and it does ooze quality however it's an expensive blush so I would imagine it's only one for those who really are blush obsessed.  You don't get a massive amount of product for your money but the product you do get is top notch.  This blush is very pigmented so you only need to dab your blush brush into it to get the desired amount.  It lasts all day on me without having to re-apply (for reference I have combination/dry skin).  The packaging is very compact and really easy to pop into a small make up bag for touch ups so it would also be great for when you are travelling.

So, in conclusion, if you absolutely love blush and love peachy pink tones, then this product is for you.  However, if you aren't too fussed about blush and prefer something more affordable, then I would recommend MeMeMe, Korres or Sleek blushes.

Have you tried anything from Chantecaille?

Monday, September 27, 2010

If You Like Glitter, You'll Love This...

Hey, I hope you all had a fun weekend! 
I spent mine out with friends, having a meal with my lovely husband at our favourite French restaurant and going to the cinema to see 'The Last Exorcism'.
I remember the other week I was watching The Saturdays 24/7 on TV and I saw Mollie from the band getting a manicure done.  She got the coolest pink glitter nail polish applied and ever since then I have been obsessed with finding something that fits the bill.  I haven't worn glitter nail polish since I was a young teenager but I think it actually looks really fun if you wear it with the right outfit.  For instance, I would never wear it with a sequin dress or anything too busy.  But, when worn with a more simple dress and a black blazer, it adds a little touch of tack that looks more quirky than childish.

This is just a quick post to show you a new nail polish in my collection from Orly called 'VIP'.  It has to be the most perfect polish for my fancy dress outfit as Jem...it's pink, it's full on glitter and it's very in-your-face 80's. It's not a polish I would wear everyday but it's actually a really fun polish when you want to go more glam.  This is what it looks like after two coats...
Something I do remember about glitter nail polishes is that they can be impossible to remove but if you make sure you apply a good coat of clear polish beforehand then it should be a cinch to remove.
The Orly VIP polish almost has a reflective metallic look to it when you see it from a distance.  I never thought I would see myself wearing a glitter polish as an adult but you know something...I love it!  It's incredibly girly but hey, I'm a girly girl so that's fine by me!

Would you rock glitter polish or do you prefer something more subdued?
And here's a pic of Wolfey...just because! Isn't he just the cutest little thing ever! I love him because he is such a gentle soul, he never bites or scratches and he's just adorable.  He makes me smile :)

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Two can play at that game! Kim Kardashian upstages sister... by wearing the same dress

Kim Kardashian certainly knows how to fill a dress.
The stunning reality star poured her famous curves into Herve Leger bandage dress - the same one worn by her younger sister Khloe a few days ago.
No doubt Khloe will not be impressed with her sister, who has apparently gone on another wardrobe raiding mission, as has been well documented in their reality show.
Kim Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian
Face-off: Kim Kardashian headed out for dinner last night in a Herve Leger bandage dress, the same one worn by sister Khloe on Tuesday, seen right
The figure hugging dress suited Kim's figure down to the ground - although Khloe, 26, did not fare so well in the number when she wore it out to an event on Tuesday.
Kim was pictured out last night having dinner with her American actress friend LaLa Vasquez at Nobu restaurant in West Hollywood.
But it seems today the reality star is on a mission to replenish her clothing supplies, after tweeting a picture of herself wearing a Victoria Beckham dress while out shopping.
Kim Kardashian
Looking good: The reality star cut a stunning figure in the form-fitting outfit, which she teamed with leopard print Louboutin heels

Kim Kardashian
Girls' night out: She was joined by her actress friend LaLa Vasquez and dined at Nobu restaurant in West Hollywood
She posted the accompanying message: 'What do u think @vbfashionweek ? Should I get this new FAB Victoria Beckham dress?'
She also recently tweed a picture of her new Rolls Royce Ghost car.



Kim tweeted cryptically: 'I think my house is now haunted...I see a Ghost!!!' And added a link to a picture of the stunning $250,000 car - a sister version to the bigger Phantom.
The eight-speed automatic transmission luxury car goes from 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.

The star of Keeping Up With The Kardashians recently split from boyfriend Miles Austin, an NFL player.
Kim Kardashian
Check me out: Kim tweeted a picture of herself out shopping today, trying on a Victoria Beckham dress

Two can play at that game! Kim Kardashian upstages sister... by wearing the same dress

Kim Kardashian certainly knows how to fill a dress.
The stunning reality star poured her famous curves into Herve Leger bandage dress - the same one worn by her younger sister Khloe a few days ago.
No doubt Khloe will not be impressed with her sister, who has apparently gone on another wardrobe raiding mission, as has been well documented in their reality show.
Kim Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian
Face-off: Kim Kardashian headed out for dinner last night in a Herve Leger bandage dress, the same one worn by sister Khloe on Tuesday, seen right
The figure hugging dress suited Kim's figure down to the ground - although Khloe, 26, did not fare so well in the number when she wore it out to an event on Tuesday.
Kim was pictured out last night having dinner with her American actress friend LaLa Vasquez at Nobu restaurant in West Hollywood.
But it seems today the reality star is on a mission to replenish her clothing supplies, after tweeting a picture of herself wearing a Victoria Beckham dress while out shopping.
Kim Kardashian
Looking good: The reality star cut a stunning figure in the form-fitting outfit, which she teamed with leopard print Louboutin heels

Kim Kardashian
Girls' night out: She was joined by her actress friend LaLa Vasquez and dined at Nobu restaurant in West Hollywood
She posted the accompanying message: 'What do u think @vbfashionweek ? Should I get this new FAB Victoria Beckham dress?'
She also recently tweed a picture of her new Rolls Royce Ghost car.



Kim tweeted cryptically: 'I think my house is now haunted...I see a Ghost!!!' And added a link to a picture of the stunning $250,000 car - a sister version to the bigger Phantom.
The eight-speed automatic transmission luxury car goes from 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.

The star of Keeping Up With The Kardashians recently split from boyfriend Miles Austin, an NFL player.
Kim Kardashian
Check me out: Kim tweeted a picture of herself out shopping today, trying on a Victoria Beckham dress

Kim Kardashian Venus Water Goddess pic

Kim Kardashian Venus Water Goddess Photoshoot
Kim Kardashian Venus Water Goddess Photoshoot


Kim Kardashian Venus Water Goddess pic

Kim Kardashian Venus Water Goddess Photoshoot
Kim Kardashian Venus Water Goddess Photoshoot


Saturday, September 25, 2010

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures

Kim Kardashian was out sizzling in the traditional German outfit she wore at Oktoberfest in Munich, is Germany. The hot and sexy Kim Kardashian is currently on her European tour to promote her reality show "Keeping up with the Kardashians." Oktoberfest runs from the end of September to first weekend in October and is the world's largest fair, attracting six million people each year. Take a look at the German looks Kardashian style. Happy travels, Kim and Kris!

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures

Kim Kardashian at Oktoberfest in Munich with here mum pictures
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