Wednesday, 25 July 2012

I heart NYC

If I can't physically go to NYC the next best thing, in my opinion, is using makeup named after my favourite city in the world!




I was very kindly sent some of the products from the new Summer Bronzed collection & a few bits from their regular line.




The foundation was a shade to dark for me, so I have added it to my kit. I did however buy it in my colour from SuperDrug & am really liking it! The staying power is really amazing for the price, oh did I mention that it was only £2.49! WTF? It was on offer, otherwise it's £3.99. Bank breaking, right?



Now I'm not into bronzer...I've never been able to wear it, or fake tab for that matter, without looking like something that should be working for Willy Wonka! However, the lighter side on this duo is a nice subtle contour colour for my see through pale skin!



Anyone who has seen my makeup collection knows that my liner collection is...just ridiculous. "Stacey, you only have two eyes, WHY do you need 200 eyeliners..." Mothers words of wisdom there...But hey! I got three more...& they are just beautiful. Very smooth & glide on like a dream & they last a good while without re-application. I used the navy one last week on a night out & smoked it out into a blue shadow also from NYC, it was so beautiful (pics to come).




I also received three other products which are still unopened & in my 'Giveaway' box. I already had the lipgloss & mascara, & as I have said I don't use bronzer so I'm building up my giveaway box for when I reach 100 subscribers :-)

I have a few looks coming up from other NYC stuff I have been sent & also bought so make sure to check back!

Also thank you to @fifibel for the opportunity to test out & review these amazing products!


Xx


Thursday, 5 July 2012

Do you need all that?

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My friends and colleagues scoff at the size of my handbags...they are always big...& full. Do I get gratuitous praise when they need something obscure like a needle & thread, of which you can choose from TEN colours, or a corn patch (even though I do not have corns!!!), or maybe something normal like a tissue, antibacterial gel or cinnamon powder, NO, is the answer to my own question.

I digress, the item which takes up the most room is my makeup bag...& before you ask, YES! I do need to carry a full makeup bag, I work shifts & sometimes limiting it can just not be done!

So here it is...my 'Everyday Make-up Bag'

 Yep...I told you.


 This makes me happy...


 I need 10 hair bobbles because....just because.


 Two tubes of primer & two blushes...Really Stacey...is there a need?


 Apparently I use 6 eyeliners at a time...


 Someone needs to explain the concept of categorizing to me...


 I know that powder looks gross...I have now wiped it off...& yes, yes I do need to bottles of exactly the same foundation.


I would say that two thirds of this stuff goes onto my face daily...the other third gives me options...which I like...




Tuesday, 3 July 2012

One word answers please

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I have read this tag on a few blogs & have decided to tag myself and complete it! Its as simple as it states, answer the questions with one word. p.s Its harder than you think!!!

Questions with one-word answers


Where's your cell phone: Handbag
Your hair: Down
Your mother: Working
Your father: Working
Favorite food: Dairy
Dream last night: Pass
Favorite drink: Fizzy
What room are you in: Lounge
Hobby: Make-Up
Fear: Spiders
Where were you last night: Work
Something that you aren't: Perfect
Muffins: Blueberry
Wish list item: House
Where did you grow up: UK
What are you wearing: Clothes
Your pets: Awesome
Friends: Working
Something you're not wearing: Shoes
Favorite store: Primark
Favorite color: Green
Last time you laughed: Today
Your best friend: None
Best place you go to over and over: Paris
Person who emails you regularly: Google -.-
Favourite place to eat: Local

I tag everyone & anyone who reads this & has a spare five minutes! Its actually harder than you think!