MAC lipstick in Impassioned

Aloha!
The sun is out much more often these days, which makes me want to incorporate brighter colours to my make up! Corals, peaches, hot pinks and fuschias are on the highway!!! This time, I'm going to talk about one of the most gorgeous and unusual colours that I own: MAC's Impassioned lipstick!

Impassioned is a very intense, ultra-pigmented, in-your-face, watermelon pink, with a fuchsia undertone. I cannot describe it quite well. It is not a true pink, and most definitelt not a true red. It is an in-between colour. It is neither warm nor cool-toned, so I believe all skintones can suit this. It goes really well with my super pale skin, but looks equally as beautiful on tanned skin.
It has an amplified finish, which I like even more than cremesheens! Vegas Volt is an amplified too, but I find Impassioned to be a bit more moisturising to my lips. Its staying power is truly amazing. Of course, if you're out for drinks and stuff it is eventually going to fade, but it will leave your lips with a lovely just-bitten/rasberry colour!

I would really recommend you to go and check this out, even though I think that it stands out on its own at MAC counters. It is simply beautiful worn either in winter or summer!!

Have you girls got this? Do you like it?

Weekend FOTD #2

Salut mes cheres!
These past few days have been awful, I was always on the go, then got down with the flu, exams are on their way...you can see, it's pretty hectic. But I managed to stay true to my word, so here's my second 'Weekend FOTD' post.



FACE:
Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Oil Free B.B. Cream - Light
MAC Studio Finish concealer - NW20
MAC Select Sheer Loose powder - NW20

EYES:
MAC paintpot - Bare Study
MAC e/s - Jest
MAC e/s - Quarry
MAC e/s - Nylon
Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara - Black

CHEEKS:
MAC blush - Daft Pink(LE)

LIPS:
MAC l/s - Chatterbox

BROWS:
HnM Clear Brow Gel

This week, I've decided to go for a bit more of a 'flirty' look.
What do you girls think? Isn't Chatterbox just beautiful?

Review: MAC Ruby Woo lipstick.

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!
I know that the festivities are over, but if there's one thing I discovered during December, it's my love for red lipstick. So just before 2012 came to an end, I gave in and got Ruby Woo. Another red to add to my humble collection of red lipsticks...




Ruby Woo is described as a blue-based red with a matte finish and nearly opaque colour coverage. To me, it looks more neutral than Russian Red, for example. Russian Red is surely deeper and more blue-toned that Ruby Woo. The thing about it is that, it's super matte which can be super drying, so prep your lips with a primer or a lip balm before you apply it. I have seriously dry lips but with a lip balm underneath Ruby Woo bears no pain :)

What really surprised me though, is the longevity of this lipstick! I wore it on New Year's Eve where there was lots of drinking, dancing, smoking, even sweating(AND eating!) involved and it didn't streak, not even fade after 6 hours of wear! This makes it the most long-lasting lipstick I've ever came across. It's even better than a lip-stain!

Overall, Ruby Woo lives up to its fame, it's a classic retro red that most likely suits any skin tone. To me it's heaven, because I love the combination of pale skin, blue eyes and red lips. If you ever pass by a MAC counter, check it out!

Have you managed to get your hands on this lipstick? What do you think?

FOTD

Hello ladies!

Seeing as though my Saturday night is ruined, due to feeling poorly, I thought it was the perftect time to post the make-up I was wearing the other day.



FACE:
MAC Matchmaster foundation in 1.5
Bourjois Healthy Mix concealer in 52

EYES:
MAC paint pot in Bare Study
MAC e/s in Amber Lights
MAC e/s in Gleam on the inner corner
Erre Due eye pencil in Black
L'oreal Telescopic Mascara in Black

CHEEKS:
MAC blush in Margin

LIPS:
Neutrogena Instant Lip Repair
MAC l/s in Lady Danger



*since I'm "da poza"*


I think I should probably start wearing other reds instead of Lady Danger, 'cause I have so many that are left forgotten. But I just ADORE this lipstick :)

Do you like this look? Do you like bold red lips? Tell me in the comments!

SUMMER MUST HAVE: MAC PIGMENT IN MELON

Hello everyone!
I hope you're all doing alright! Due to personal problems and my finals which are beginning next week, blogging wasn't my top priority and I want to apologize for that!

So, rearranging my stash, I actually discovered some pretty amazing products which I seem to have forgotten over the past year. I couldn't help myself but post about this MAC pigment for you guys, just to express how much I'm currently in LOVE with it!



Melon pigment is described as a soft bright golden peach on MAC's website and I think that is the perfect description for it. When it hits the light it reflects into this gorgeous gold and then it contrasts into a lovely warm peach!
Depending on your skintone, I find that this may appear a bit different on your skin. Skins with pink undertones may bring out the peachy-ness, while skins with yellow undertones are more likely to bring out the golden side of it. Also, depending on how dark or fair your skintone is, it may alternate the appearance. In fairer skintones, it may look more peachy-orangey. I have NW20 skin and it applies true to its colour on the lid! On darker skintones the peachy tones may fade a little bit more. I have also noticed, that this has some detectable chunks of shimmer, compared to other MAC pigments, say Vanilla or Teal, but it doesn't look tacky, so I don't mind whatsoever.

Overall, I love using this on its own as a wash of colour, over other eyeshadows, as a base, heck when I'm tanned, even as a highlighter. It sure is a beautiful colour, and now that summer is here, I would highly recommend you girls to at least go to your nearest MAC store and check this out. It's well worth the try!

What do you think of the pigment? Have any of you tried it? I would love to know :)

BLUSH of the moment !!!

Hello beauties!
Hope you're all doing alright! Things are getting a bit better over here so I wanted to make a post about a product that, I literally wore every single day during January.
That is MAC's Margin blusher, of course!

On the website, it's described as a peach with gold shimmer, but I would describe it as muted peach with beige shimmer running through it. It is such a lovely colour that, I believe, suits every skin tone and is perfect for every day.
It has got the most amazing sheen, the shimmer in it is so fine that it looks like it gives an inner glow rather than some glitter ball effect on your face. I highly, HIGHLY recommend everyone to, at least, go and check it out as it may seem a bit boring on the pan and wouldn't necessarily be the one to catch your eye, but it's such a pretty and chic colour!!!




Margin swatched, and blended on the right

I have no idea why this wasn't in my collection earlier, it definitely was something that I REALLY wanted from my Christmas wishlist and it's surely worth its price. So here it is, in its full glory!

Have you girl tried it? If so what do you think?

Have a wonderful week!

a well belated FOTD post

Hello guys! Today I woke up pretty early and as I was doing my make up I thought I'd take a few pictures to put into a FOTD post. It's been AGES!



As you can see, I kept it very simple(I was going to class, afterall)Neutral eyeshadow with peachey cheeks and lips!


FACE:
Garnier BB cream in light
MAC studio finish concealer in NW20
MAC blush in Peaches
MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle

EYES:
MAC Paint Pot in Bare Study
MAC e/s in Jest
Maybelline Lash Stileto mascara in black
LIPS:
STILA lip glaze in Peaches






What do you guys think? Do you like it?

november favourites '11

Hello everyone!

So this is what I've been using the most for the month of November. Make-up wise, It wasn't that interesting as I kept it really simple for Uni etc. Quite basic, every day make up.

1. L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray.
Nothing more to say. Does the job perfectly and smells amazing.

2.Oriflame Essentials Revitalising face cream for normal skin.
I was not as impressed with the one for oily skin which I got in the summer but this one seems better and moisturises my skin quite well. I am willing to buy the one aimed at dry skin to try it out as my skin gets drier during winter.

3.Garnier Intensive 7 Days Repairing Lotion with Shea Butter for Extra-Dry Skin.
Wow, that's a mouthful. Well, I've been loving my BS body butters but this little baby has been helping me moisturise my skin every night, after I get out of the shower. It does the job perfectly and leaves my extremely dry skin moisturised and baby smooth. Plus, the scent is AMAZING!


4.White Musk Eau de Parfum.
I remember sniffing this when I was 13 and immediately falling in love with it. Now, six years later it still remains as one of the most beautiful scents that I ever smelt, and I always make sure that I have one bottle of this on my drawer.

Top notes: velvety musk, floral lily and sensual ylang ylang with hints of fresh galbanum and basil.
Middle notes: velvety musk, oriental jasmine, floral lily and rose.
Base notes: velvety musk, oriental jasmine, floral lily and iris, rose, sweet vanilla, fresh amber, patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver with hints of fruity peach.


5.MAC Strobe Cream.
It has been a favourite for quite some time now. I absolutely LOVE this. I recommend everyone to go and buy it. It's got the perfect sheen. I sometimes use it as a highlighter but most of the time I like using it with my foundation, especially with the one mentioned below.

6.Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation.
I love that it's full coverage, yet does not look cakey at all. It's not matte and it gives a lovely glow to my face, when i first got it I thought it was like a porcelain doll's skin. And I also love the shade (52) It suits my skintone exactly.

7.MAC cream blush in Posey.
In the close up it looks lighter and slightly more peachier.(no idea why)
It's a lovely rosey peach that looks awesome if you fancy some pop of colour to your cheeks. And not to forget, because it's a cream product, it leaves a lovely sheen on the cheeks.



8.Nail Varnishes.
Essie in Trombone: a true blue toned red
Essie in Berry Hard: a true burgundy/burdeaux
Erre Due last minute in 31: a lovely yellow toned/tomato-ey red






Have you girls tried any of these products? If so, do you like them? Let me know!

Marie Claire & GLAMOUR freebies

Hello, my beauties,
hope you're having a wonderful start of the week :)


So me and my sister were strolling around town today and I always had in mind to get the December Marie Claire and GLAMOUR issues as they had lovely freebies! And look what I got :





I was overwhelmed with the freebies I got off Marie Claire! Apart from the gorgeous blue-toned red nail polish in Trombone they gave away a handful of other samples such as the new Korres cream against wrinkles, Vichy's new liftactiv serum 10, Palmolive's shower milk with Black Orchid & moisturising milk, Nestle's Le Chocolat cocoa powder and TWO samples of L'Oreal's Revitalift total repair moisturising cream! Bargain at only 5,90E.




GLAMOUR had a full sized Rainbow Priorities Blush which to be honest, I'm not really keen on as it's too dark and browny for me, but I'll give it a try! Anyway, this is not the reason I got GLAMOUR magazine, it's because every December issue has a GLAMOUR discount card, which has lovely discounts in some of my favourite stores :)

ACCESORIZE - 20%
MONSOON - 20%
ALEXI ANDRIOTI - 30%
BIZART - 30%
COOK-SHOP - 10E(purchases over 50E)
FOLLI FOLLIE - 20%
LOISIR - 30%
MAC - 30%
MANGO - 20%
MISS SIXTY - 30%
OPTICAL PAPADIAMANTOPOULOS - 50%
PINKO - 15% BONUS
SANDY .S - 25%
SEPHORA - 40%
STAFF - 10%
TOUS - 20%
LACOSTE - 25%
L'OCCITANE - 20%
LOLLIPOPS - 20%
LUNA - 20%
LUSSILE - 20%
NOTOS EXCLUSIVE - 30%
YAMAMAY - 25%
ZAC ZAC - 20%




I was a little late at getting these but I think I'm gonna take full advantage of my discount card this week ;)

Have you got these issues? Have you purchased anything?Let me know in the comments! :)

My early Christmas Wishlist

Hello beautiful girlies!

Today I am doing a post showing you all my Christmas wishlist! I know it's a bit early, but on the other hand, it's never too early for the Christmas cheer, is it?
The shops are slowly starting to wear their Christmas attire and it's so beautiful walking down the streets along with twinkling lights and beautiful Christmassy decorations! I always get very cheery(and may I add, silly) at Christmas!
This blogpost was inspired by the ever-so-lovely Evi from CBSG5861.

1.MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation


I've been laying my eyes on this foundation for quite a few months and it's definitely something that I really, like desperately(how sad), need for Christmas. It's medium to full coverage and it is said to leave a dewy finish on the skin.


2.Dior Amber Diamond Highlighter


I can't stress how much I want to try this product, everywhere I read reviews with positive feedback. The price puts me off, but I guess it's worth it and will last me quite some time!


3.Soleil Tan de Chanel


I don't do bronzer during winter, even though I like using bronzes and golds on my eyes and stuff, but I usually get quite pale, which I like and am trying to embrace. Nevertheless, I think I'm making an exception this winter ;)

4.MAC blush in Margin


There is no logical reason why I haven't got this yet. It's a neutral, pinky peach shimmering blush, great for everyday use. I guess I always thought to 'buy this later' as I have far too many everyday blushes and looked for more vibrant colours, but this, I'm definitely getting this winter!


5.Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara


Lancome do the best High End mascaras in my opinion. They really do. They don't come cheap, retailing at 30E but when I got my first Lancome Hypnose mascara when I was 16, I was astonished with the results! I need a new High End mascara at the moment and what's a better option than the one that took all the hype by beauty editors this winter?


6.MAC lipstick in Shygirl


I went to get this one a year ago but it was out of stock so the make up lady recommended Ravishing as a closer match so I got that. I, frankly, forgot about it but Viviana from Vivianadoesmakeup raves about it all the time, so I'm looking forward to adding this in my make up collection :)


7.Estee Lauder Daywear moisturiser


I've had this before, It's one of my favourite moisturisers. A bit expensive but does the job brilliantly.


8.Essie Winter 2011 collection


I'm really liking the colour palette of this collection, Cocktail Bling, School of Hard Rocks and Size Matters are my favourite colours!


9.Alien by Thierry Muggler perfume


My favourite ever perfume, haven't smelled anything more addicting than that. I've ran out of this a few months ago and haven't repurchased ever since 'cause the Thierry Muggler perfumes are quite expensive. Wishing someone is 'amazing' enough to get this for me at Christmas!


10.Eternity by Calvin Klein


My mom used to wear this all the time when I was little, now she switched perfumes but I'm always euphoric when I detect someone wearing this perfume. The perfect floral scent. It's quite affordable, for its size, 50E for a 100ml bottle. So Christmas perfume: check!


11.Jeffrey Cambell Lita Shoes


These will always be on my wishlist, they are pricey at about 300-something E and are always out of stock on the website!


12.Zara bags: The Plaited Shopper bag in Brown and the Large Shopper in Black


I'm doing my research on getting a really good handbag this winter. Zara do some really good quality bags and I've had my eyes on these for quite some time. I'm definitely getting ONE of them this winter.


13.Yankee Candles (Christnas Eve)


I get crazy over scented candles. I really do! Yankee candles are by far my favourites and I always take a sniff of them when I'm at Public. I am going as far as purchasing a large jar this December in Christmas Eve. Don't like the price (about 20E or something), but they last quite a long time.

***pictures are not my own, they were taken from Google Images

So this was my 'long' wishlist for this Christmas. Go and check out Evi's wishlist as well, it's lovely!

What about your Christmas wishlist? Do you have any products that are listed in my wishlist too? Let me know girls!!!

favourite mac lipsticks

Hello my gorgeous readers! I hope you're all doing alright!




Blush may be my all time favourite make up item, but lipstick is something that I invest in as well. From the palest hues to the most vibrant ones lipstick can change one's look in a split of a second. So, here is a list of my favourite MAC lipsticks!

Freckletone: Frecktone is described as a neutral peach and that's exactly what it is! For everyday use, I tend to choose warmer lipstick tones such as peaches or peachy pinks. I never was the type for pale nudes so Freckletone is my kind of nude. It has a lustre finish and pretty much goes with anything. *ahem it's neutral* I reckon it would suit most skintones and it can be worn during the day and during the night too. I think Frecktone is something that every lady, who loves lipsticks, out there should go and check out. (*sign* you NEED this in you lives!)

Snob: Snob was one of my first MAC lipsticks, and this is my second tube of it. I remember getting it because of all the hype around it. It's a ,satin finish, pale pink with lilac undertones in it and would probably suit cooler skintones. I don't mind wearing this in the summer when my skin's a little bit more tanned, but it's also a real treat during winter, because it easily makes, such a ladylike look. I have this weird thought that Snob suits blondes better, don't know why, but I'm more keen on seeing this on golden-haired ladies.

Pink Nouveau: I purchased Pink Nouveau about a year ago, when Lady Gaga came out with her Viva Glam lipstick and whilst she did interviews she said that Pink Nouveau was the lipstick of her choice. So you understand that there was quite a big fuss about this lipstick. Nevermind the fame, Pink Nouveau is a unique and beautiful lipstick colour on its own. It's a bright pink with a satin finish that can spice up any look that you're wearing. It is said that it suits brunettes better than blondes, I, being a blonde, insist that it looks JUST as gorgeous on blondes as it does on brunettes. Be careful though, as it can sometimes look very Barbie-like.

Impassioned: Impassioned is a lipstick that I can't quite describe. On the MAC website it's described as an amped-up fuschia. I say it's a very hot pink, with warmer orangey undertones. I have no idea why, as it always stood out to me on the MAC counter but I only got this on my 19th birthday last year and I instantly fell in love with it! It's such a fun colour to have around, it's not quite fuschia, not quite red. It's in between. I would probably like this one everyone, blondes, brunettes and even redheads, used lightly or full on. I usually like this kind of colour more in the summer but I don't mind using this during winter as well! Difenitely go and check this out!

Lady Danger: Lady Danger is my favourite kind of red! I love reds and I think that they look quite glamorous, so over the years I've acculumated quite a collection of blue-toned and yellow-toned lipsticks. This one falls in the latter. It's a bright orangey red, with a matte finish, that would probably suit any paler skintones even if they're warm or cool. It makes such a glamorous look, because in my opinion, matte lipsticks are way more classier than creamier ones, so matte red lipsticks are the epitome of class. What I love the most about this lipstick is that you can play with it and intensify the tones you'd like,yourself! Wear it with a warm blush and it instantly makes the orangey tones stand out, or wear it with a cool toned blush and the red-ey tones stand out. I'm not sure if I'd recommend this to everyone, I've come to realise that it suits different skintones with different faces and such, so it'd be nice if you went to a MAC counter and tried it out by yourself.


Media(LE): Media is a limited edition lipstick that came out with a collection that I can't remember the name of, last winter. It's a burgundy colour, more of a deep red wine. It's supposingly a satin finish but I find it to be more creamier than any other satin lipsticks I've got. To be honest it's the darkest lipstick that I own, and one that I rarely use. I tend to use it during the winter months. What I love about this lipstick is that you can use it full on, and make a statement or you could use it lightly as a stain or even as a blush.







*lipstick swatches*


Have you, girls, tried any of these lipsticks? What do you think? What are your favourite MAC lipsticks?