i want it now


This is barry m's new nail colour,pink flamingo,now im a sucker for their nail paints,il do a post soon on how much nail varnish i actually own.

I love this colour,i want it now

i dont think i can wait until its out in the shops,its calling me now.

i am really going to have to order it online,right now

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barry m



so i bought these little beauties today

Barry m lip gloss wands,not only do they look so so good on,but they smell divine.Toffee is the one on the left and tropicle tango is the one on the right.

Toffee smells like toffee and tastes like toffee mmmm......
its the perfect mod nude

and the other one has a tangy tropical taste and smell,
and its the perfect summer shade.








my camera wouldnt do them justice so heres some swatches


The tropical one doesnt come out that bright,i assure you.

Click this barry m link to see the other shades.

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I give up on fotd

So im giving up on face of the day,why i hear you ask....Because my makeup never ever shows up
see.....



Am i meant to pile it on so the camera picks it up,if so maybe its best i do it in the evening,dont want to scare anyone.

I will say what i am wearing,even though there may be no point

eyes-sleek ink pot in black,maybelline collosal mascara and rimmel black eye pencil

lips-elf moisture care lip colour in caramel candy

face-elf colour stick in persimon.collection 2000 shimmer and shine bronzer

I assure you ther is makeup there,even if you cant see it : )

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fotd and mascara love

So heres my face of the day...


I dont really wear much makeup as my face cant carry it : )
but on the plus side i can carry off a killer smokey eye...yay

so today i have on

eyes-maybelline collosal and rimmel back pencil eyeliner
lips-rimmel 700 nude delight
cheeks-elf colour stick

pretty booooring i know

I also wanted to show some love for my mascara,i love how it makes my lashes look


And thats with one coat

I love it,and its only £6 or £7,such a bargain

Theres a picture of it a couple blogs down

I do recomend you buy it and try it.x

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DuWop's New Lip Delights





Not that one can find much on this hinted about new lip product by DuWop, but I thought I'd share a bit of scoop until we learn more. Elle magazine gives us a little peek at DuWop Lipmousse in the August 2009 issue. With a texture of decadent whipped cream, Lipmousse is said to devlier the intense pigment of a lipstick plus the soft shine of a gloss.



DuWop says their Lipmousse's creamy, lightweight formula packs staying power with a punch of satiny color. The unique showerhead applicator dispenses drops of shea butter-infused color that hydrates long after the first use. Hydro-attracting powdered silicone consisting of two interlacing polymer networks absorbs water and swells, creating a mousse-like look and feel. The super absorbent formula also creates an optical blurring effect that diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the lips. They say often times, in order to get intense coverage, there is an element of thickness that needs to exist. Lipmousse gives a long-lasting look without waxy buildup, creating a powerful burst of color, but is still sheer enough to see the beauty of the lips that lies underneath.

Not in stock yet on the site (or anywhere, really, that I can find yet), Lipmousse is slated to come in six mouthwatering shades: Baked Apple, Creme Brulee, Cupcake, Ganache, Sorbet and Tart and will retail for $22 each.



Another new lip product by DuWop, their limited edition Lip Venom V is a sneak preview of their highly anticipated Twilight Venom, debuting this Fall. Lip Venom V is not your typical DuWop venom. Instead of a gloss, Lip Venom V is a shimmering crimson lip stain suspended in a venom-laced liquid lip conditioner with a super potent bite, and contains argan, avocado, olive oils and vitamin E. The product should be shaken before use to represent the blending of the human and vampire worlds (ha ha) and applied repeatedly until lips are plumped, revitalized and the desired intensity of color has been reached. I managed to grab one of these. The liquid is quite beautiful in the glass bottle, a dark shimmery crimson (the photo doesn't do it justice!). Applied, it is sheer red and tastes of cinnamon-mint. However, additional coats may be applied to intensify the stain on lips. My favorite way to wear it is to outline my lips in pencil then apply Lip Venom V within and blend. Love it!


Lip Venom V is only available for a limited time and retails for $16 (but be prepared for the shipping & handling charges on this little beaute ... whew!)


For more news and product availability, visit DuWop online.


image at top: Elle Magazine (Aug2009

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Sorry It's Been So Long ...

Have been crazy busy with work projects and re-designing my little blog space here that I've not been able to post as of late. Have you had your eye on things? Please forgive me ...

While still changing things around a bit on the site, I'm happy to be back with posts. There's sooooo much that I've missed telling you about that I'm hoping to catch up with lots of new info on product launches, new collections, deals and promo offers and fashion goings-on near future. I've missed my blog time tremendously!

Catching up on emails as well, so I beg your patience if you've mailed me and I've not replied - I will. xo

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mascara

I love my mascara


You have probably seen it around,its the best thing i have ever used,i will be reviewing it shortly.

But to get back on track,i love my mascara,but i hate that it tends to always dry out when im kinda broke.It actually isnt expensive,so i could just go out and get another.But like every woman,i choose to hold onto it and make it last instead.

so heres a couple tips for you all

NEVER PUMP your mascara,ALWAYS TWIST.pumping lets in excess air which dries the mascara out.

And if your mascara has dried out,but deep down you know theres lots inside.

Heat up some water in the kettle.

let it slightly cool

pour some into a mug or any other heat resistant item,like a jug or something.

pop yor mascara into the water,LID ON!

leave for 15-20 min

take your mascara out

and you should be ready to go

the hot water should bring the mascara back to its natural consistancy.

so if your like me and you want to make your mascara last,try it.

let me know how you get on.x

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Stretch your shoes with ice........or even your hairdryer!


Hey ladies,this is more of a tip i picked up ages ago.If your shoes are new,sometimes they need breaking in.You know just,wearing about the house for a while before you actually wear them out.

Well heres a tip i think you will appreciate..........Set your hairdryer to warm and heat up yhe inside of your shoe or(werever you want it to losen)

Wait 10 sec for it to cool,PLEASE DONT BURN YOUR FOOT.

Pop your foot in,the shoe will now mould to the shape of your foot.You may have to do this a couple of times for optimal results,but it definitly does work.

Secondly,you can stretch your shoes with ice
This works best on peep toe shoes,and apparently can stretch a shoe a half to whole size.WOW!

I have only used this meathod once to see if it worked,and i must say,it did.

What you do is get two sandwich bags

fill them up 1/4 of the way with water

place them right down inside your shoe,if your doing this on peep toe shoes,pull abit of the bag through the peep toe bit.

Now put them in the freezer

when the water is COMPLETELY FROZEN take the shoes out.

put them to one side for around 20min before you remove the bags

When you have removed the bags,dry your shoes and pop your foot in to see the difference.

you can always do it again if it hasnt worked the way you wanted.

But like i said.Im addicted to the first meathod,it really works on those pretty shoes that have the tandancy to rub.

Happy stretching

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E.L.F studio line




So its finally here ladies,the e.l.f studio line.Most believed we would be blessed with this news tomorrow,but its come early,yay

With products from the blusher and bronzer compact,primer to brushes to eyeshshadows,some would believe christmas has come early with the price starting at £3.50.

The sleek black casing gives the products a stylish expensive look.Which i think sets the tone for the products very well.

I havnt got mine yet but i will defo be ordering this week.You should do the same.

Click HERE to get yours,Happy shopping.

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its all wavy

So i was just about to hop into bed(hence the state of me) after playing with my beloved GHD's,when i managed to do this............


I was so excited i created waves i liked i had to share my moment.

I love them and i cant believe it came out how i wanted,when usually i end up re doing it about ten times before im happy.

Now lets see if i can achieve the same results in the morning,Im guessing probably not,because thats always the way.

Fingers crossed that i can.....

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outfit for the weekend

so,i literally just found out this minute at nearly 10pm lol,that i may have two birthdays to attend at the weekend.straight away i knew i would wear my fave shoes,sorry couldt find my camera lead so just pulled the image off the web......


These are my favourite shoes i love them,and as a bonus,there not even high and they dont hurt your feet,yay

i also ordered this jumpsuit,that was originally £45 but was now £22


i really dont get why the model is wearing those pink shoes with it????
it does the jumpsuit no justice.
I love it,i love the colour and im a sucker for hareme pants.

So if i do go out that will be my outfit,probably teamed with some jewellery,not sure what yet.

I also cant wait to team this with my denim jacket and gladiator sandles when the weather warms up a bit,and im hoping it will,because i know the weather man aint trying to tell me that the one week of warm weather we had was our summer.

i hope not.x


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ive never tried M.A.C

So,believe it or not i have never tried mac before,hmmm yeah i know........

Alot of you are probably thinking why? and the only answer i could give would be that theres so many products i wouldnt know where to start.Its also quite pricey.I wouldnt want to buy something,to then realise it doesnt actually look good on me.

So i am asking you...

if you could recomend one everyday mac product that i should try,what would it be?

will i ever be converted.....maybe : )

she certainly looks happy enough.

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Beautyhabit French Beauty Selections



Beautyhabit celebrates the season of vacations a la francais.

Celebrate summertime with these new Beautyhabit favorites and enjoy a fun sampler gift filled with chic, luxurious treasures all your own (details at bottom).

a. Des Filles a la Vanille Vanilla Girls Eau de Parfum $85 - fragranced with vanilla, orange and musc. The epitome of Parisian chic, des Filles a la Vanille has just introduced six new parfums, including Vanilla Girls, each carrying romantic names and tender messages. These fragrances are recognized for their special quality inspiring dreams of the South of France any beyond. I adore des Filles a la Vanille; their Toi ... Mon Ange EDT remains to this day one of my all-time favorite vanilla fragrances.

b. Crazylibellule and the Poppies Josephine Jonquille Solid Perfume $16 - a green floral Jasmine-Jonquil, sun-kissed with Tiaré flowers and sublimated with tangy Ginger coated in Dark Chocolate. Desirable in the extreme. The Garçonne masculine feel of ‘Joséphine Jonquille’ is expressed with Dark Chocolate. Fascinating and spirited… extremely desirable.

c. Paul & Joe Beaute Waterproof mascara in Black $24 - New! Keep lashes soft and supple with this waterproof formulation – Lashes look naturally beautiful without the stiff sensation often accompanied by waterproof mascara. Soft-curl polymers keep lashes feathery and light for a superior sultry blend. Quick-dry powder prevents clumping and allows for fast-drying beautiful lashes.

d. Diptyque Paris Santal Candle $60 - Reminiscent of India's spice markets. The exotic & earthy scent of sandalwood and its sacred woodsy notes.

e. Les parfums de Rosine Rose Praline $95 - Top notes of Cardamom, Italian bergamot and rose oil blend with heart notes of géranium, chocolate powder, rose absolue and Lapsang Souchong tea. Finishes on a base of amber, sandalwood, cacao and white musk.

f. Cinq Mondes Encens Aromatique Atlas, Morroco $32 - There are 5 Arômes et Couleurs associations that are based on the principle of the five elements of Chinese medicine. This incense brings together the power of essential oils and that of colors for a personalized sensation of well-being.To meet an energy need for Plenitude, Vitality and Strength Ingredients: Orange Blossom and Leaf Essential Oils.

g. Miss Ferling Kiss Me Sweet Mona Lip Balm $15 - Beat the wind, cold rain and sun with this glamorous pearly balm, a promise of sweet violet-scented kisses. With its retro look, delicious violet-scented aroma, lovely flowers and a hint of silver sparkles, this product sublimates the smile. Kiss me sweet Mona acts as an essential daily lip care. With its ultra natural formula which has the power to revitalize, soften and protect, it fights cracks, irritations and damaged lips.

h. Nuxe Touche Prodigieuse Complexion Multi-Perfecting Retouch Brush $30 - In one easy and precise step, Touche Prodigieuse acts simultaneously as a corrector that promises a flawless complexion, a radiance booster that illuminates the skin and a concealer that reduces dark circles and lights up the eyes.




Receive a seven-piece deluxe French beauty sampler filled with chic and luxurious product samples with your online Beautyhabit purchase of $50 or more. Offer expires 7/27/09.


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Sally Hansen HD High Definition Nail Color




Introducing High Definition Nail Color from Sally Hansen.

  • The Color: Pure, vivid pigments with multi-dimensional color & vibrance.
  • The Technology: Patented formula with Real Liquid Crystals for multi-dimensional color and iridescent shine!
  • The Result: Dazzling, Lustrous High-Definition Color.


    High Definition is the new standard for visual and audio entertainment. Now Sally Hansen translates this unrivaled clarity and brilliance into nail color!



Enter Sally Hansen's Hi-Definition Nail Color Sweepstakes!

July 8, 2009 - September 15, 2009

  • One Grand Prize winner will receive a 32inch HD TV
  • Three 1st Prize winners will receive an iPod Nano
  • Ten weekly winners receive a Sally Hansen gift bag
For more information about Sally Hansen products, including their HD High Definition Nail Color line, visit them online at SallyHansen.com.

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e.l.f virgin

so i was a total e.l.f virgin up until a week ago when i ordered a whole bunch of products,but today im going to do a review on 2 nail varnishes i ordered off their site,which i will add,even though i ordered late in the afternoon it came the next day.Lucky i was on my way home as my postman decided to leave it at my front door,"WHAT WAS HE THINKING"
these are the 2 polishes...


chocolate and mod mauve,i couldnt wait to stick the chocolate on..


this colour only needed two coats and even without a top coat it had a brilliant shine.I love it! each nail polish is only £1.50 so in theory you could go mad and order as many colours as you want.i havnt tried the other one yet but i am sure it will be as nice as the one i have already got on,i will be doing some more reviews on e.l.f stuff as i have got quite abit,but in the mean time click here to grab your nail polishes.

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Mario Badescu GWP



Mario Badescu, THE skincare brand and spa care for many a celebrity and beauty enthusiast, has a fun gift with purchase promotion going on this week. All orders will be packaged with a free travel case filled with a mirror and deluxe samples of three of their best selling products! This gift is on top of the three free samples Mario Badescu gives with every order anyway.

So why is everyone in love with Mario Badescu products? Quite simply because they work and they are very reasonably priced! Another advantage to buying with them is they are happy to provide a professional consult to you personally about your skin and recommend products, often allowing you to try them before you buy. You can even fill-out a brief skincare questionnaire for information and product suggestions. Some of their best-selling products include their Drying Lotion (for acne, pimple-healing), Healing Cream, Glycolic Foaming Cleanser, Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Azulene Calming Mask and their Seaweed Night Cream. I enjoy treating my skin to a Mario Badescu regimen for an at-home spa experience.




BEAUTY OFFER: For this week only, receive a complimentary travel case filled with three best-selling products (will vary) when you enter code: GWP at checkout. Offer good 7/13/09 - 7/16/09. You'll also receive three free samples as you would with all your orders.



For more about Mario Badescu products, spa, celebrity testimonial and more, visit them at Mario Badescu online.

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sleek

so this is the sleek palette in storm


its £4.85 and i got mine from my local superdrug.

they are mineral eyeshadows and i find they stay put best if you use some kind of base on your eyelids first.There are also two other palettes available and a limited edition one which includes bright neons.If you would like me to do swatches,let me know.

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Nude lips

so after looking around for the perfect nude for myself i came across these....


boots natural collection in apple blossom and rimmel nude delight.This is what they look like
(l)apple blossom,(r)nude delight


i mix them as i find apple blossom to pinky for me


anyhoo.......

thats what they look like on together.I think apple blossom was around £2 and nude delight was about £5 - £6

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I love my hair better the next day

So on one of my frequent shopping trips i had to pop into boots.I paid for my things at the till,and as usual was given some kind of money off voucher(Usually i pay no attention to these)but as it was a professional hair care voucher i thought i'd pop back and have a look at what they had on offer.
and i came across this......

Its by lee stafford and its called day after spray.I've tried a couple of his products in the past and liked them so i thought i'd give it a go.It was £4.88 but with my voucher i got £2 off.I couldnt wait to get this home and try it.As a girl of mixed origin i find washing my hair and getting it perfect a grueling task.lol.By the time i have washed it blow dried it then straightened it,over an hour of my life that i cant get back has been sucked into the process of what is my hair.Even when i do get it perfect it just poofs back up within a few hours,and i know you know what i mean.

so any ways,i took this home washed my hair and sprayed it onto my damp hair as directed.To my suprise by the time i had finished my hair it was really shiny without a sign off fluffyness in sight.

I went to bed and in the morninng i made my way to the mirror,to my surprise my hair was still shiny and sleekwith no frizz,woo hooo

I love this,i will definatly buy another when this one runs out.you can also get it online at boots,just click here.

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Hey every one!

Hey everyone,i say everyone but i have no followers : (
im new to this scene so please bare with me.My first blog should be with you shortly.hope you enjoy my future posts.

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MAC Colour Craft Collection





With all the temptation of a candy store for a kid with a serious sweet tooth, MAC introduces us to Colour Craft, a celebration in color, creativity and artistic individuality.

Every artist must be daring to hone his/her craft. MAC invites us to go ga-ga over this dizzying array of new hues. The self-made individuality of arts and craft finds its way in a soaring one-of-a-kind creation: you. Don't skimp on the materials. Get creative!

MAC Colour Craft Collection consists of Mineralize Eye Shadow Quads, Mineralize Skinfinish Singles, Mineralize Skinfinish Trios, Mineralize Brushes, Lipsticks, Marbelized Lipglasses and a selection of Brushes.




MINERALIZE EYE SHADOW (QUADS) $19.50 each
Mineralize Eye Shadow spun into a stylish pinwheel pattern of four shades to provide contrasting and complementary colours in a range of glitter, pearl or shimmering mineralized finishes. Limited edition.

  • GIRLISH ROMP - Dirty violet, Yellow white, Mid tone pink, Pastel coral
  • ODD BITS - Silver grey, Dusty rose, Peachy bronze, Dark burgundy
  • ASSEMBLAGE - Silver white, Deep grey, Yellow gold, Black w/ silver glitter
  • ECCENTRICITY - Rich gold, Light violet, Rich bronze, Deep plum
  • NATURAL FLARE - Copper, Yellow orange, Rich gold, Dirty brown
  • FASHION PATCH - Ice blue, Off white, White pink, Black w/ silver glitter


LIPSTICK $14 each
Creamy sticks of pigment in finishes of frost and lustre.


  • COLOUR CRAFTED - Milky pink (Frost)
  • EVER EMBELLISH - Plum brown with red pearl (Lustre)
  • MADLY CREATIVE - Pink neutral with white pearl (Frost)
  • MADE WITH LOVE - Bright coral pink (Lustre)
  • MOST POPULAR - Purple with yellow undertone (Lustre)
  • TRIMMING TALK - Bright fuchsia (Frost)




MARBELIZED LIPGLASS $18 each
A marbleized melange of three summer-light and get-ready-for-fall tones swirled into one high-shine Lipglass formula. Limited edition.
  • CRAZY HAUTE - Blue pink (Cream)
  • ECLECTIC EDGE - Cool violet (Frost)
  • FUNKY FUSION - Pink coral (Cream)
  • MISS MARBLE - Muted pink (Cream)
  • NICE MIX UP - Burnt ginger (Frost)
  • PRETTY PATTERN - Warm dirty beige (Frost)





MINERALIZE SKINFINISH $27 each
A luxurious velvet-soft powder with high-frost metallic finish. Smoothes on: adds buffed-up highlights to cheeks and brows, or an overall ultra-deluxe polish to the face.
  • PORCELAIN PINK - Soft pinky coral w/ gold veining
  • SUNNY BY NATURE - Rich Bronze w/pink pearl
  • CHEEKY BRONZE - Soft Golden Coral w/ bronze pearl


MINERALIZE SKINFINISH (TRIOS) $27 each
A Mineralize Skinfinish featuring three complementary shades in a striped pattern. On application provides an overall sheer and radiant effect. Limited edition.
  • WARM BLEND - Top: Antique Gold; Center: Mahogany Bronze; Bottom: Copper
  • TRIPLE FUSION - Top : Soft Champagne Gold; Center: Soft Golden Pink; Bottom: Rose Pink w/Golden Nuances
  • SMOOTH MERGE - Top: Soft Champagne Pink; Center: Deep Rose; Bottom: Pale Cool Pink



MINERALIZE BLUSH $21 each
A Mineralize Blush specially created for the Colour Craft collection. Each shade features a rich, shimmering pearl veining in contrasting or complementary tone. Limited edition.
  • HAND-FINISH - Light pink with deep gold veining
  • FAD-DABULOUS - Dirty Burnt coral yellow gold veining
  • DAFT PINK - Deep blue pink with light white yellow veining
  • IMPROVISE - Mid tone neutral coral with light white yellow gold veining
  • CHEEK & CHEERFUL - Mid tone bronzy brown with yellow gold veining
  • STYLE DEMON - Dirty brick red with copper veining

109 Small Contour Brush131 Duo Fibre Powder/Blush226 Small Tapered Blending Brush

  • 109 SMALL CONTOUR BRUSH - Use on the face to apply, blend or contour powder products. Softly rounded dome tip delivers just enough colour; smoothly blends colour into the face. Of natural fibres. $32
  • 131 DUO FIBRE POWDER/BLUSH BRUSH - A flat, tapered face brush featuring a combination of short, natural fibres and longer synthetic fibres making it ideal for the highlighting/contouring of Mineralize Skinfinish and all powder products. $40
  • 226 SMALL TAPERED BLENDING BRUSH - Short tapered, blending brush with ultra-soft, natural bristles. For application and blending of shadow on the lid, and perfect for working the crease. $24.50
For swatches from the collection and first hand experience about the products themselves, click on over to view Christine's up close photos and product descriptions at Temptalia. MAC Colour Collection is available now. Visit MAC Cosmetics for more information and for tips on creating the looks from this fabulous collection.

images: Temptalia, fav.or.it, MAC

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