Monday, 28 February 2011

Easy Fresh Spring Makeup

Another YouTube vid, another FOTD post...

A few weeks ago, I got a request to 'do something' with MAC Sumptuous Olive E/S. This is a shadow that can easily become muddied if too much smokeyness is added, so I kept the inner corner light and just blended the Sumptuous Olive out at the crease. Teamed with glowing coral cheeks & lips, this kept the overall look fresh and spring-like.


I know I wasn't pouting when I took this pic, so not sure why it looks like I was !!


Chanel Pro Lumiere
Sleek Primer Palette
MAC Sumptuous Olive E/S
AVON Gel Shock Liner
Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
MAC Omega E/S (brows)
MAC Select Cover-Up Concealor NW20
DIOR Capture Totale Loose Powder
Benefit Coralista
Estee Lauder Blazing Sun Crystal Lipstick (available online from 28th Feb)

Sunday, 27 February 2011

New from Lauder: Pure Colour Lip & Nail Shades

Estee Lauder can literally do no wrong at the moment. With Tom Pechaux's non-stop assault on their colour palettes, Lauder have transmogrefied themselves from 'posh old lady brand' to a brand that has girls & women racing to counters to snatch up the latest limited edition collections.

The latest Lauder/Pechaux offing is quite vast. There are 45 new lipstick shades & 16 new nail lacquer shades hopping their merry way into the Pure Colour range, from 28th February. I've picked out some of my faves from the new ranges...


Pure Colour Nail Lacquer


In the lacquer ranges, there will be 8 new additions to the permanent line and 8 limited shades. Pictured above is 'Nude Attitude' from the permanent line and 'Chocolate Crave', which is a limited shade. The chocolate shade is exactly like melted chocolate and I half expected it to smell like chocolate when I opened the bottle. Unfortunately it didn't, but it is still quite dreamy. In fact, the 2 colours sat side-by-side kind of remind me of Bailey's ice cream, with the glass bottles like ice cubes. Yum!

Next on my hit list will be Mega Fuchia, Violet Diva and Wild Blue.


Pure Colour Lipstick (Long Lasting & Crystal)

There is nothing about Lauder lipsticks I don't like. I love the gloss sticks, the crystals, the double wear.. I could go on. Pictured below is Melon (LL) Crystal Baby (C) Blazing Sun (C) and Crystal Rose (C).

For those who have yet been unable to get hold of Crystal Baby, you will be pleased to hear that there are 2 or 3 shades that are quite similar being introduced to the Crystal line. The Crystal lipsticks are so easy to wear, moisturising & sheer.

The packaging of these are worth the £18 price tag alone. They are like ornaments; absolutely gorgeous!



You will be able to find all of the above products on counters and online at www.esteelauder.co.uk from 28th February.

St Andrews Charity Fashion Show 2011

Last night I attended the St Andrews Charity Fashion Show 2011. Before you ask, no I didn't meet Wills & Kate, although I did wear Royal Blue just in case...

The fashion show is hosted each year in conjunction with Trekstock, to raise money for charities such as Cancer Research UK, through one-off collaborations in music, fashion & trekking! The annual event attracts fashion-lovers from across the UK and show cases creations from some of the biggest fashion houses. This year there was Amanda Wakeley & Nicole Fahri, with previous years showcasing Vivienne Westwood & Prada.

Here are few snaps from the evening (or you can hop on over to YT to see some footage)


Friday, 25 February 2011

Scottish Ballet Presents 'Alice'

Last month, I posted about my trip to the Scottish Ballet's production of Cinderella, but I'm already planning my outfit for when Alice opens in April! The company describes Alice...

After tumbling through a camera lens, Alice finds herself in a strange dreamlike place. Drifting through episodes from Lewis Caroll's treasured stories, she meets a series of fantastical characters, who each impatiently try to teach her something, and guided by Carroll himself, she has to rely on her wits to find her way out.


This is the promo pic, of one of the lead female dancers, Sophie Martin, and below is a 'behind the scenes' vid of how they captured the famous fall!

Alice opens in Glasgow on the 12th April and will be touring Scotland & Cardiff!