January Blues

...its fair to say I've sunk into the January Blues;(

Not because its january, cold wet and just after Christmas, because I've got Science REAL GCSES within the next two weeks. :(

Its so stressful and a scary prospect because this is my first real GCSE... I've done one French controlled assessment but nothing in a hall... or on a new specification. I think I've defiantly got the fear of the unknown though. I've done loads of revision, and covered every topic and stuck sheets over my wall, I just hope it goes ok.

Anyway, because of these January Blues, I'm thinking of buying some MAC stuff, yippe! I'm not getting my results for at least 3 months, but I think my reward will be after the exam as a 'its over!' instead of 'yay you passed' sort of reward. 

I've been searching online, In-between revision of course;), at All that glitters and Woodwinked. They both are so pretty and All that glitters seems the go to first mac e/s and I think would look really nice over my big bounce e/s. Wookwinked is just a lovely brown/gold colour that looks as if it would complement well. I am also liking Patisserie and Hot gossip, but not sure about which shade would suit me best....

I think I'll either get one e/s and lipstick or just one overall thing, seeing as £27 seems a lot to spend on two makeup items, when one for £13.50 sounds better!

L-R : All that Glitters, Patisserie and Hot Gossip

Accesorise baked eyeshadows

L-R: moon dust  and molten copper  (linked)

I found these two in the sale section of accesorize yesterday. The are originally £4.50 but were £2.00 in the sale, bargain! I couldn't just buy one now could I? So I bought these two shades, Molten copper which is a coppery brown with gold running through it and Moon dust which is a shimmery white with gold and brown finely running through it, although these colours don't show up as much.

Since these eye shadows are baked, they are slightly domed. They claim to have two application methods, wet for a more dramatic look and dry for a shimmery finish. Unlike some cheaper drugstore eye shadows they are not chalky and very pigmented! I couldnt get a decent picture of the swatch but there is one below.

Overall I think these eye shadows are very good value for money, I am yet to try them out in their long-lasting-ness but I will keep you updated! I am looking forward to trying out accesorizes other makeup, it looks amazing quality for such a cheap price! Maybe a blush or bronzer next!

RRP: £4.50
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Wishlist January 2012

 

1. Chestnut Uggs £110-130

2. MAC Patisserie £13.50

3. Fashionista Baked e/s Radiant £4

4. UDPP

5. Soap and Glory Primer £8

6. Sigma F80

7. Sigma Compact 4 £5

I am hoping to purchase the MAC lippie, A primer, the stila compact and possibly the Sigma F80 out of this list soonest... But it all depends on money and demand... :)

1. MAC Big Bounce e/s in Impeccably Rich 

2. Body Shop Shimmer cube in Warm 

3. Benefit cream e/s in Sippin' n Dippin' 

4. Stila e/s in Twig 

5. No7 e/s blend and contour brush 

6. Natural collection blush in Peach Melba 

7. Vaseline Creme brule 

8. Natural collection blush in Pink Cloud 

9. L'oreal true match foundation in C2 Rose Vanilla 

10. MAC Superglass in Tunnel of Love

Some recent additions to my collection, bearing in mind this is over the last month or two with Christmas as well :)

I purchased the No7 brush with the £5 vouchers which are out again, its very soft and I've heard some great things so am looking forward to trying it out. 

The MAC items were for Christmas, and I'm very happy with them!

I did a sneaky Body shop and CheapSmells order before Christmas and got the benefit e/s and stila e/s at half price or more!

New Years Resolutions!

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A bit of an outdated post now, but I've decided to do it never the less.

1. Only buy new products which are :

     - Not the same colour as another

     - Not the same concept eg. Face powder unless reasoned. 

2. Save my Boots points to splurge on a big purchase or spree!

3. Concentrate at school more

4. Eat healthier (5 a day and 2 litres of water!)

5. Take of my makeup each night and cleanse once a day AT LEAST!

6. Experiment more with different colours, techniques and products.

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Makeup Storage

For me, make-up storage is very important as it has to look nice, be accessible and practical since it is used everyday. My storage and layout changes constantly, due to enjoying looking through my collection and moving bits and bobs... pretty sad I know ... ;) After experimenting with drawers or boxes I can conclude that I prefer drawers as there's something about open boxes that doesn't look as appealing to me...

                                     Provence Rose 3 Draw Cabinet - £15 (linked)

I was after the WHsmiths drawers which many bloggers and youtubers had but I couldnt find one anywhere! I asked the staff and they said they didnt stock them during the christmas months (Which is like september-feb). Whilst in Cath Kidston I spotted this beauty! They are bigger than my old storage, and deeper so my foundation can fit it as well as layering the products! As well as that I have room to expand my collection which I didnt have before, always good!

Brushes and mirror next to it 

Brush holder from a little shop in Somerset, Mirror from amazon.

My old storage drawers, shown ontop but will be next to the mirror later on, are now housing wipes, packaging, cotton pads and bits and bobs. You can see that the new drawers are considerably bigger... and since the acrylic ones were only £5 less (homebase) the cath kidston ones are better value and prettier!

My set up is on my windowsill as I felt that its old home, on top of my big chest of drawers was too dark. On the windowsill I receive great natural light which is useful when seeing the true effects.