Show what you are worth in delicate items that has been showcased by Valentino, Christopher Kane and Erdem.
Sunday 31 July 2011
Trend!! Lovely Lace
Lace is in this season, as show in Marie Claire.
Show what you are worth in delicate items that has been showcased by Valentino, Christopher Kane and Erdem.
Show what you are worth in delicate items that has been showcased by Valentino, Christopher Kane and Erdem.
Thursday 28 July 2011
My Amazing Discovery
Now I'm sure than many people have figured this out but I'm sooo excited about this new lipstick that I have discovered. I was shopping in my local superdrug and I was looking at the Barry M stand that they have in there. Now, bar the Nail Paints that Barry M offer I have always seen this brand as more "dress up" make up that you would use for something like fancy dress. This was further inspired by the green lipstick that I saw in their lipstick range.
I always asked myself "who would wear this?" because it's sooo green it's just not even right. So, I was with my friends and I decided that I was going to have a little look at this green lipstick, and I swatched it on my hand. I was amazed at what I found. It came out pink on my hand... I was shocked. I tried it multiple times and it came out pink everytime, I then tried it on my friends hand and it came out on her skin as a lighter pink, peachey colour. I was impressed to say the least. So, after standing their, deciding wheather I should get the MUA professional palette I had already picked up and the lipstick that I was amazed by.
Well, I choose the lipstick and here it is. The package is just plain black as you can see in the image below.
The next image that you can see if the colour that it appears out of the tube and the last image is the colour that it swatches on my hand.
Am I the only one impressed by this? because I really didnt expect it to come out pink or a similar colour. It comes out slightly darker on my lips, and is slightly to instense for my liking but I dulled the colour down with some clear lip blam which left the colour on my lips and shiny to.
Overall = Impressed
I always asked myself "who would wear this?" because it's sooo green it's just not even right. So, I was with my friends and I decided that I was going to have a little look at this green lipstick, and I swatched it on my hand. I was amazed at what I found. It came out pink on my hand... I was shocked. I tried it multiple times and it came out pink everytime, I then tried it on my friends hand and it came out on her skin as a lighter pink, peachey colour. I was impressed to say the least. So, after standing their, deciding wheather I should get the MUA professional palette I had already picked up and the lipstick that I was amazed by.
Well, I choose the lipstick and here it is. The package is just plain black as you can see in the image below.
The next image that you can see if the colour that it appears out of the tube and the last image is the colour that it swatches on my hand.
Am I the only one impressed by this? because I really didnt expect it to come out pink or a similar colour. It comes out slightly darker on my lips, and is slightly to instense for my liking but I dulled the colour down with some clear lip blam which left the colour on my lips and shiny to.
Overall = Impressed
Friday 15 July 2011
M.A.C Semi Precious Collection
M.A.C’s semi precious make-up collection appears very impressive on first look, let’s all hope that it can be as impressive to wear as it looks in the pans.
The collection includes 4 lipsticks (£13.50), 5 Cremeshine Glasses (£16.00), 3 Mineralized Blushes (£18.00), 4 Mineralized Skin Finishes (£20.50), 12 Mineralized Eye Shadows (£16.00), Mineralized Satin Finish SPF15 Foundation (£22.50), Mineralized Charged Water (£21.50) and Zoom Fast Black Lash (£13.50).
The lipsticks bring colour and texture to the lips, and are presented in bold colours and are exceptionally creamy. The four shades that are offered are called Gem of Roses, Lush Amber, Musky Amethyst and One of a Kind. The true colours range from strawberry pink to rosy neutral.
The Cremesheen Glass lip-gloss retail at £16 each. They combine the creamy sheen filled nature and the Cremesheen lipstick and the shine of M.A.C lip-glass. They are soft, comfortable and non-sticky. They can be used as a top layer on a lipstick or used alone. The 5 shades are called Geopink, Looks Like Sin, Natural Flare, Pure Magnificence and Richly Revered. The colours here are hugely ranging and they go from colours like a reddish plum to a light grey pink.
The Mineralized Blush that is offered in this collection is made up of backed minerals that are refined into a powder. It is an exceptionally sheer and lightweight powder and it builds up lightly, without giving the appearance of heavy coverage. It’s meant to be used to enhance cheek bones with a luminous, peralized simmer. The three shades that appear in this collection are Feeling Flush which is a combination of pinks, deep blues and soft browns. The second is called Pressed Amber and that colour is made up of swirls of nude, beige and brown. The final colour is called Warmth of Coral and is made up of coral and peach colours. They sell for £18 each.
The Zoom Fast Black Lash gives a more intense black colour than other M.A.C mascaras and is intensely rich, deep and carbon black. The want instantly combs and lifts the lashes and the formula gives incredible volume and length. This is the cheapest item in the collection at retails at £13.50
The Mineralized Skin Finish powders can be worn on the face and anywhere else on the body and they give a deluxe polish to the skin when applied. It’s a luxurious, velvet soft powder and it smooth’s onto the skin. It adds buffed up highlights when applied to the cheeks and the brows. The finish that it leaves is highly frosted and metallic. They sell at £20.50 each and come in four shades as stated above. The names of the finishes all start with Semi-Precious (the only items in the collection to hold the name) and are followed by Crystal Pink, Goldstone, Rose Quartz and Pearl. The powder in the pan looks strange and almost like something is crushed into the middle. The colours differ in the middle, giving these finishes 3 different colours. The base colour (the outer rim) provides one colour, the inner circle gives the second colour and the combination of the two give the third colour. The colours range from champagne, to plum to, silver.
The Mineralized eye shadows sell at £16 each and are available in 12 colours. The eye shadows look amazing in the pan. The colours are all swirled together and give you more than one colour for the expensive price. The only problem that may occur would be that each pan is different and it’s impossible to tell what combination of colours (like how much of each colour) you will get in the pan that you buy. The pans all combine up to four colours and this collection of eye shadows ranges hugely in colours. They are describes and a sheer, pearled and mineralized powder that is superfine and lightweight. The powder is softly tinted and gives a reflective shimmer when it’s placed on the skin. The colour and shine that is given by these shadows builds subtly and even though they are called eye shadows, they can be used anywhere on the body. These eye shadows can be applied dry and wet which also gives some variance in the colour when they are applied. The wet application appears to give the colour a more combined and intense colour when put onto the skin.
The Mineralized Sating Finish SPF15 Foundation is sold in 30 ml bottles and sells for £22.50. The colours range hugely and could fit almost any skin tone. This foundation would be best for people with normal to dry skin and it gives a low to medium coverage of the skin. It combines a blend of natural light reflecting micro minerals and a fluid that give a smooth satin finish.
The Mineralized Charged Water is a refreshing and hydrating mist that is said to replenish the skin and it’s meant to enhance the application of makeup and wear. It sells at £21.50 in shops. It’s worth noting that it’s similar to the fix + water that M.A.C offers and it’s also worth a note that it’s not a setting spray for your make up either. A good suggestion may be to refrigerate the spray in the hot summer and give yourself a spray when you pass the fridge or need a cool down.
The four brushes in the collection combine real goat hair and synthetic fibres. The combination of the two fibres ensures that they makeup blends well on the skin and stays for a goods amount of time. The brushes that are offered are the 179 Angled Split Fibre Buffer Brush (£32.50). The goat hair in this brush picks up the powder and gives it a diffused look on the skin. The synthetic fibre fuses the colour onto to skin and gives the powder a more polished and luminous look. The second brush that is offered is the 128 Split Fibre Cheek Brush is meant to be used for blush application. The combination of the fibres gives the blush (when used for that) and soft and diffused look on the skin. The other two brushes that are offered are eye brushes. The first of the eye brushes is 234 Split Fibre Blending Brush and it sells for £15. The goat hair in this brush picks up the powder and pigment and the synthetic fibre blends the colour on the skin. The second of the eye brushes is the 235 All Over Eye Brush. It sells for £21. This brush allows you to create whatever look you want, whether that be edgy or elegant or subtle or sizzling.
In the image here you can see both sides of the brush, with both the goat hair and the synthetic fibres.
The collection includes 4 lipsticks (£13.50), 5 Cremeshine Glasses (£16.00), 3 Mineralized Blushes (£18.00), 4 Mineralized Skin Finishes (£20.50), 12 Mineralized Eye Shadows (£16.00), Mineralized Satin Finish SPF15 Foundation (£22.50), Mineralized Charged Water (£21.50) and Zoom Fast Black Lash (£13.50).
The lipsticks bring colour and texture to the lips, and are presented in bold colours and are exceptionally creamy. The four shades that are offered are called Gem of Roses, Lush Amber, Musky Amethyst and One of a Kind. The true colours range from strawberry pink to rosy neutral.
The Cremesheen Glass lip-gloss retail at £16 each. They combine the creamy sheen filled nature and the Cremesheen lipstick and the shine of M.A.C lip-glass. They are soft, comfortable and non-sticky. They can be used as a top layer on a lipstick or used alone. The 5 shades are called Geopink, Looks Like Sin, Natural Flare, Pure Magnificence and Richly Revered. The colours here are hugely ranging and they go from colours like a reddish plum to a light grey pink.
The Mineralized Blush that is offered in this collection is made up of backed minerals that are refined into a powder. It is an exceptionally sheer and lightweight powder and it builds up lightly, without giving the appearance of heavy coverage. It’s meant to be used to enhance cheek bones with a luminous, peralized simmer. The three shades that appear in this collection are Feeling Flush which is a combination of pinks, deep blues and soft browns. The second is called Pressed Amber and that colour is made up of swirls of nude, beige and brown. The final colour is called Warmth of Coral and is made up of coral and peach colours. They sell for £18 each.
The Zoom Fast Black Lash gives a more intense black colour than other M.A.C mascaras and is intensely rich, deep and carbon black. The want instantly combs and lifts the lashes and the formula gives incredible volume and length. This is the cheapest item in the collection at retails at £13.50
The Mineralized Skin Finish powders can be worn on the face and anywhere else on the body and they give a deluxe polish to the skin when applied. It’s a luxurious, velvet soft powder and it smooth’s onto the skin. It adds buffed up highlights when applied to the cheeks and the brows. The finish that it leaves is highly frosted and metallic. They sell at £20.50 each and come in four shades as stated above. The names of the finishes all start with Semi-Precious (the only items in the collection to hold the name) and are followed by Crystal Pink, Goldstone, Rose Quartz and Pearl. The powder in the pan looks strange and almost like something is crushed into the middle. The colours differ in the middle, giving these finishes 3 different colours. The base colour (the outer rim) provides one colour, the inner circle gives the second colour and the combination of the two give the third colour. The colours range from champagne, to plum to, silver.
The Mineralized eye shadows sell at £16 each and are available in 12 colours. The eye shadows look amazing in the pan. The colours are all swirled together and give you more than one colour for the expensive price. The only problem that may occur would be that each pan is different and it’s impossible to tell what combination of colours (like how much of each colour) you will get in the pan that you buy. The pans all combine up to four colours and this collection of eye shadows ranges hugely in colours. They are describes and a sheer, pearled and mineralized powder that is superfine and lightweight. The powder is softly tinted and gives a reflective shimmer when it’s placed on the skin. The colour and shine that is given by these shadows builds subtly and even though they are called eye shadows, they can be used anywhere on the body. These eye shadows can be applied dry and wet which also gives some variance in the colour when they are applied. The wet application appears to give the colour a more combined and intense colour when put onto the skin.
The Mineralized Sating Finish SPF15 Foundation is sold in 30 ml bottles and sells for £22.50. The colours range hugely and could fit almost any skin tone. This foundation would be best for people with normal to dry skin and it gives a low to medium coverage of the skin. It combines a blend of natural light reflecting micro minerals and a fluid that give a smooth satin finish.
The Mineralized Charged Water is a refreshing and hydrating mist that is said to replenish the skin and it’s meant to enhance the application of makeup and wear. It sells at £21.50 in shops. It’s worth noting that it’s similar to the fix + water that M.A.C offers and it’s also worth a note that it’s not a setting spray for your make up either. A good suggestion may be to refrigerate the spray in the hot summer and give yourself a spray when you pass the fridge or need a cool down.
The four brushes in the collection combine real goat hair and synthetic fibres. The combination of the two fibres ensures that they makeup blends well on the skin and stays for a goods amount of time. The brushes that are offered are the 179 Angled Split Fibre Buffer Brush (£32.50). The goat hair in this brush picks up the powder and gives it a diffused look on the skin. The synthetic fibre fuses the colour onto to skin and gives the powder a more polished and luminous look. The second brush that is offered is the 128 Split Fibre Cheek Brush is meant to be used for blush application. The combination of the fibres gives the blush (when used for that) and soft and diffused look on the skin. The other two brushes that are offered are eye brushes. The first of the eye brushes is 234 Split Fibre Blending Brush and it sells for £15. The goat hair in this brush picks up the powder and pigment and the synthetic fibre blends the colour on the skin. The second of the eye brushes is the 235 All Over Eye Brush. It sells for £21. This brush allows you to create whatever look you want, whether that be edgy or elegant or subtle or sizzling.
Sleek Original Palette Review
After much convincing from reviews that I have read, I have invested in my first Sleek Eye Shadow Palette. I choose the original palette, appropriately called The Original (Number 594). The Sleek Palettes are mineral based eye shadows and each contains 12 colours. The shadows, unlike M.A.C colours, are not named and there are some doubles in the palettes but it’s not to repetitive. The outer packaging of the is very sleekly, with most of the black plastic in a matt finish and the name “Sleek Make Up” has a shiny finish.
The original palette contains very generic colours that should be owned by any make up lover. It contains black, purple, blues, greens, browns, pinks and yellowy cream all of which have a shimmer (or pearl) finish. They are all highly pigmented and have a brilliant colour pay off when applied to the skin. I found that for the best results and all day long look it’s best to use a primer but I would use a primer with any shadow, no matter what brand I use. A great suggestion for a primer would be the eye primer but George at Asda or the Gosh primers. The palette comes with a duo ended sponge applicator and a mirror in the lid. It’s defiantly a brilliant selection for those on the go because it’s reasonable small and it has the mirror and brush to help with touch ups.
The look of the colours can be seen below in the two images of the swatches that I made. As you can see, they have a nice colour pay off and the images was taken after one brush of the colour. Using a brush, rather than sponge applicator gives a slightly less intense effect but gives a more every day look.
The pale yellow and two pale pinks are very shimmery and are very light but they would give a great addition to any look and also look great alone for a slightly glam work look. The black is hard to work with just because of the intensity of the colour but when used well, it’s a fabulous colour. The colours are grouped well in the palette so it’s easy to tell which colours go best with one another.
I would defiantly spend more time and money on the sleek palette because of the excellent pigmentation of the shadows and the lasting finish that they give when applied to the skin. I think my next investment would be the storm palette, because of the colours it contains. The Acid palette looks amazing and would be brilliant for any neon lovers out there.
The original palette contains very generic colours that should be owned by any make up lover. It contains black, purple, blues, greens, browns, pinks and yellowy cream all of which have a shimmer (or pearl) finish. They are all highly pigmented and have a brilliant colour pay off when applied to the skin. I found that for the best results and all day long look it’s best to use a primer but I would use a primer with any shadow, no matter what brand I use. A great suggestion for a primer would be the eye primer but George at Asda or the Gosh primers. The palette comes with a duo ended sponge applicator and a mirror in the lid. It’s defiantly a brilliant selection for those on the go because it’s reasonable small and it has the mirror and brush to help with touch ups.
The look of the colours can be seen below in the two images of the swatches that I made. As you can see, they have a nice colour pay off and the images was taken after one brush of the colour. Using a brush, rather than sponge applicator gives a slightly less intense effect but gives a more every day look.
The pale yellow and two pale pinks are very shimmery and are very light but they would give a great addition to any look and also look great alone for a slightly glam work look. The black is hard to work with just because of the intensity of the colour but when used well, it’s a fabulous colour. The colours are grouped well in the palette so it’s easy to tell which colours go best with one another.
I would defiantly spend more time and money on the sleek palette because of the excellent pigmentation of the shadows and the lasting finish that they give when applied to the skin. I think my next investment would be the storm palette, because of the colours it contains. The Acid palette looks amazing and would be brilliant for any neon lovers out there.
First Up
So, this is my blog. I've tried this so many times before and never really stuck at it but I am going to this time. This blog, though called Trial and Test, will be a mix of things. I will blog about day to day thing, sell things (links with ebay) and test and trial things (like cosmetics and beatuy prodcuts).
I will update as often as possible. Some things that you should know about me is that I have this amazing (annoying) ability to say things that don't need to be said and to talk wayyy to much. I will try and keep that to a minimum but I can't promise anything.
Oh, and I forgot to mention, I will also link other blogs and videos and other things that I would recommend anyone see.
I think thats about it for blog post 1 but more will follow and it will be far more interesting than this.
I will update as often as possible. Some things that you should know about me is that I have this amazing (annoying) ability to say things that don't need to be said and to talk wayyy to much. I will try and keep that to a minimum but I can't promise anything.
Oh, and I forgot to mention, I will also link other blogs and videos and other things that I would recommend anyone see.
I think thats about it for blog post 1 but more will follow and it will be far more interesting than this.
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