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So being paid monthly has never been a good idea for me. I tend live it large for the first …
02 Wednesday Dec 2015
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31 Monday Aug 2015
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Ok, I know I haven’t been blogging that much lately, I have had so much going on that I didn’t have time to breath. So apologies ladies. MAC MAC MAC what is it about MAC? What is it that just makes us feel so warm inside when we purchase goodies from there? I literally don’t get the same rush with any other brand funny isn’t?
So I went to a MAC product launch a couple of weeks ago (Ok more like two months ago) I went with the intentions of only buying a lip liner ………………….MMMMMmmmm why do we lie to ourselves eh? I ended up spending over a hundred euros on products that quite frankly I didn’t need, but deep down I really did need them if you catch my drift 😉
Let’s start with Pro Longwear nourishing waterproof foundation, ok as much as I love MAC I haven’t consistently used their foundations since I was a teenager. I just find that most of their foundations just don’t suit my skin. So I was pleasantly surprised with the Pro longwear, the product description describes this foundation as a 24-hour waterproof foundation that can also be used as a concealer. Now I wouldn’t go as far as to say that this the great double act (Concealer & foundation) But I would say this is a beautiful oil free weightless foundation that really does last for 24 hours as brazen as it sounds (Yes I can testify that it actually does last for 24 hours) So for me this is definitely a repurchase.
Now now the Burgundy Times Nine was a 100% impulse buy! I have so many eyeshadows I could paint a wall with them. But I saw this beautiful palate and I just couldn’t say no. There is a fabulous mix of burgundy and mauve hues that provides you with a great mix of matte, satin and frost finishes. This is a great little portable palate that really delivers an AM to PM look. As far as a repurchase I am not sure if its worth the money though :/.
I also purchased the Japanese Spring lip gloss in a pale dirty pink. You can never really go wrong with a light pink glow.Probably one of my favorite things about MAC’S lipsticks and lip glosses is their smell, I love it so much I find myself reapplying it over and over again. The next thing I, love is their staying power and they come in a great variety of shades. I’ll be forever a MAC girl when it comes to buying lipsticks, pencils and glosses!
01 Thursday Jan 2015
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My NYE Look
So are we all ready to give the auld booze the boot? Have you promised yourself you’re going dry for the whole month of January? It’s funny how we actually almost believe ourselves. No doubt we all have one friend who’s birthday is in January or a party you totally forgot you commited to. So 90% of us will not last the month of January without touching drop FACT.
So normally I am not too pushed about New Year’s, it’s a funny night out actually, it can be either messy/mobbed or dead. I think a lot of people stay at home or go to house parties. So it was a last minute decision to go club 92 in leopards town , 60 quid in and a free bar all night ”Oh that will do” I said. We had a really good night and danced our asses off until were asked kindly by the bouncers to leave. We finsihed the night by frantically flagging down every taxi that passed us by and walking for miles, and finally we got a taxi and I swear it was King Nidges Father! Such a funny night and was so worth it.
“Lady in red” I decided to go for retro 60’s glam for New Year’s Eve. I had full intentions of whipping out the backcombing brush and teasing my hair to an inch of it’s life to achieve that ultra 60’s beehive. Oh and of course, I ran out of time STANDARD. I was running late so I settled with subtle waves “Sher you can never go wrong with waves “My dress is from Zara, my shoes are New Look and my clutch is from Penny’s.
This is the only up close pic I had from last night of my makeup. I was rushing all evening and didn’t get a chance to take clearer non drunkie pic.The makeup I used to create this look are the following, No7 concealer in Deeply beige , Blush Pore Perfecting Primer, Estee Lauder Double Wear in DAWN, L’Oreal Bronzer in GLAM BRONZE, Blush liquid lipstick in UNCORKED, Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Liner in Black, Maybelline great lash mascara in black. Benefit Watt’s up highlighter, Rimmel eye shadow mixed with MAC in Folie, MAC eyeliner in Black, 100% human Hair redcherry eyelashes.
Ok so my mam got me a little goodie bag for Christmas from Blush makeup which was made up by So Sue Me http://sosueme.ie/ . This little goodie bag was the gift that just kept giving. The redcherry lashes were amazing they were very soft and light weight, I basically didn’t feel them on all night, like you would with some other false eyelashes. The primer is probably the best primer I have used in a long time, its lightweight, intensely moisturising and it rests beautifully under your foundation. The liquid lipstick in uncorked, where have you been all my life? This is amazing I love and it. It glides on like a dream and sounds weird but again very comfortable not annoying or sticky. Also it gives the illusion of much bigger lips and let’s face it who wouldn’t want bigger luscious lips. The highlighter is pretty good too, I myself am not a big fan of liquid highlighter but this was easy to apply and gives a nice under stated glow. All in all I was pretty impressed with all the Blush products. All products are available from Blush makeup Showgrounds Clonmel Co. Tipperary or online at http://www.blush.ie/.
I hopy you enjoyed my post guys, feel free to comment and share and tell me your tips.I am wishing you all heath and happiness for 2015, its being a great year for me and I am hoping this one will be even better.
Best wishes Nelly says x x
05 Friday Dec 2014
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Winter Makeup
Hey guys, here are some of my favourite makeup looks and trends at the moment. I love trying new things but like most people, I myself fall into the trap, of going for the same look again and again, I call this the ”comfort zone”. So its good to mix it up every now and then.
Try something you would never do, be it an over the top dramatic look or minimalistic natural look. The Christmas party season is in full swing right now, so its a perfect excuse to go all out and do something ”CRAZY”. With this seasons trends its very hard to do something wrong, when it comes to revamping your makeup, from dark burgundy to subtle demure mauves, you simply can’t really go wrong.
Dark princess or go for eye catching glitter, or if your Brave enough both.Metallic eyes and lips in burgundy, dark-brownish and berry hues masked in glitter are the break out colours this winter.
MAC Lipstick in Yield to Love MAC Lipstick in Sin
Available at: Brown Thomas
Bobbi Brown Midnight Violet Lip Gloss CATRICE 040 Al Burgundy
Available at: Brown Thomas Available at: Pennys
MAC Heirloom Mix Glitter
Available at: Brown Thomas
60s inspired makeup has always been my favourite look. Modern 60s makeup is regularly showcased on the catwalks. What I love about this look is soft, feminine and provocative all in one. The False lashes and nude/pinkish lips are one of the easiest looks to pull together.
MAC lipstick in Creme cup Benefit They’re Real mascara
Available at: Brown Thomas Available at :Debenhams
MAC Eyeliner Fascinating Eylure Dramatic 205 eyelashes
Available at: Brown Thomas Available at: Boots
Channel your inner Liza Minnelli, lash on some lustful red lipstick and go to the cabaret.According to livescience A study in France discovered that waitress who wore red lipstick were tipped more by male customers than the waitresses who didn’t wear red lipstick. So if your looking for the shift reds the way to go girls.
MAC lipstick Ruby Woo Collection Work The Colour Eyebrow
Available at: Brown Thomas Available at: Boots
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD foundation in 135 VANILLA
Available at: MAKE UP FOR EVER Dublin
This is the a great day to night transitional look. Lightweight foundations with no blush, and creamy lips will give you a predestine natural look.
Nars Audatios Lipstick in Julie Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Liner
Available at: Brown Thomas Available at: Most pharmacys
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in Nude Beige
Available at: Most pharmacys
For those who dare to go bare, is bleaching our brows the way forward? A good way to get a short-term alternative to bleaching, use a heavy concealer lighter than your skin tone with some powder. If your like me and you won’t leave the house without filling your brows then maybe this look is a bit too adventurous. Despite my reluctance I still really like this look, and who knows what the future holds maybe we will all rocking the bleached brows this time next year.
Urban Decay Urban Decay Naked3 Nars-belle-de-jour Lipstick
Available at: Brown Thomas Available at: Brown Thomas
‘Double Wear’ Stay-in-Place Max Factor All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation
Available at :Debenhams Available at: Most pharmacy’s
Go for the 90s grunge rock chick look, with poker-straight hair,dark dramatic eyes and soft lips. This look is so easy to create, smudged eyeshadow and eyeliner ”Why I am already an expect in that area”.
MAC eyeshadow in Disel Armani Rouge D’armani Sheer
Available at: Brown Thomas Available at: Brown Thomas
Has she had her lips done or not, that’s what everyone is asking. Miss Jenner is claiming that her new found plump pout is ”au naturel” and its down to creative lip lining techniques. What ever the case I think this is a beautiful rich colour. The matte creamy effect with undertones of mauve,browns and pinks give this lipstick and very charming and elegant finish. To create this look you will need dramatic eyelashes, light dewy foundation and of course a steady hand to create those lips.
MAC Lip Pencil “Whirl” Eylure individual eyelashes
Available at: Brown Thomas Available at: Most pharmacy’s
MAC Satin Lipstick – FAUX
I hope you enjoyed my post today,
Best wishes Nellysays x x