Illmasqua Manchester Event!

I am excited/nervous about the event on Friday! If you see me looking a bit lost, please take me under your wing! Thanks!!

So excited though because I lurve Illamasqua, the whole brand is just amazing!!

Who's going? Do you just go into the venue or is everyone meeting outside?! Arghhh! xx

Talika Lipocils Review

Ipicked up this product around 2 months ago, and wanted to let you know my thoughts on it.

I purchased this from HQHair and it cost £12.50 for 4.2ml. A 10ml tube is also vailable priced at £20.00

The first thing I noticed about this product was the size, it was smaler than I expected. I would imagine that the 10ml tube is around the same size as a standard mascara tube. Here is my wee tube alongside Rimmel Extra Super Lash and Loreal Lash Explosion Mascaras

Lipocils is on the left!

What HQHair says: "In normal conditions, our lashes never reach their maximum length: they fall out, they become brittle and break because of pollution, use of make-up and make-up removers, etc.

Talika's Lipocils Eyelash Treatment Gel combats this with specific, natural ingredients. In just 28 days eyelashes grow naturally longer and thicker.

Lipocils is the only product on the market to rightly claim and prove eyelash growth. It is the only product ever to be authorized in France to advertise this claim"

What it says on the box: "This very unique transparent gel is enriched with a complex made of plant extracts and lecithin that multiplies the effectiveness of the 100% natural active ingredients contained"

Right, so that's the science bit. Now, what did I make of it?

To start with, I had fairly long lashes but they lacked strength and thickness. After using this product for the last few months I have visably noticed a difference in the length, condition and amount of lashes I now have! Unfortunately, I don't have before pictures, so you'll have to take my word on the outcome! Here's a picture of my lashes now. No mascara!

I had low expectations of this product and was well and truly blown away with the results! Most other eyelash growth products on the market are up to 5 or 6 times this price of this little gem. I personally wouldn't pay for one of the more expensive products, as having long eyelashes isn't at the top of my beauty agenda (what??! lol) but for the price, even if all it did was condition my eyelashes, it's £12.50 well spent in my opinion!

Have you tried this? What did you reckon? Let me know! xx

The Eagles "Hotel Calofirnia" Inspired Look!

Gypsydancermacaholic has reached 1000+ subscribers on YouTube and has also just celebrated 1 year of making videos! She is having a contest and has asked us to create a look inspired by our favourite band or artist.

My favourite band is the Eagles. My dad is a huge fan so I was brought up listening to their music. My favourite song is "Hotel California" (click to watch the video of this song! It's the best!!). I recently went to see them in concert at the Birmingham NIA and they were amazing! I nearly lost my voice from singing along the whole night!

See inspiration pictures here and here

Products Used:
Revlon Colourstay in True Beige
Sugar Fix Concealer
Mary Kay Blush in Desert Bloom

MAC Vanilla Pigment
Mineral Magic Zoe
Apricot from 120 palette
MAC Mutiny Pigment
Mineral Magic Dream
Turquoise from 120 palette
Rimmel Exaggerate Liner in 100% Black
Black kohl for waterline
Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara in Black

Mary Jay lipgloss in Cocoa Creme

Sex Bomb!

Feels like ages since i've updated my blog! Sorry about that guys!

I posted a contest entry for tandcmitchell and saywhatacuteface18's 'Sex Bomb' contest last night! I thought i'd share some pictures with you!

Lighting was a problem here! With the flash it looked like I had white skin! Might it have been the SPF in my foundation? Incidentally, anyone know a good foundation which does not contain a suncreen? MAC Face and Body is out as it's too sheer!

Products Used

Face:
Rimmel Fix and Perfect Primer
MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC30
Sugar Fix Concealer
Illamasqua blush in Hussy

Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Spell Cosmetics Blueberry Fizz
Brown from 28 Neutral Palette
NYX Morocco
Champange colour from Sleek Safari Palette
Natural Collection Willow
MAC Mystery (for brows)
Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Liner in 100% Black
Ulta Minerals Black Liner
CG Lash Blast Luxe
Ardell Demi Wispies False Lashes (Love!!)

Lips
Natural Collection Apple Blossom l/s
Tarte Lipgloss (came with the re-usable straw palette!)

Extreme eye cloe up! For those of you in the UK, Boots have started to sell Ardell lashes. I got the Demi Wispies and am blown away with them. They are very similar to the Nicola Girls Aloud falsies but with less length on the outer corner!

Here's the tutorial, please let me know what you think!

Sleek Safari Look #1

These shadows have the most amazing consistency, almost creamy in texture. They are also well pigmented..plus it's a steal at just under £5!

Products Used:
Face:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC30 mixed with
MAC Mineralise Satinfinish in NW35
Sugar Fix Concealer
Illamasqua Dixie Cream Blush

Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Sleek I-divine Palette in Safari
Prestige Kohl Liner in Black
Loreal Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara

Lips:
Mocel Co Lipgloss in Coral

BrushingOnBeauty's Under The Sea Contest Entry!

My inspiration picture

Products Used
Face:
Revlon Colorstay in True Beige
EDM Multitasking Concealer
Sugar Tropic Tan (as contour)
Illamasqua Lover Blush

Eyes
Sleek Ink Pot Gel liner in Glacier (all over lid as base)
Black (crease), Blue (above crease), yellow (lid) and white (highlight) all from 120 palette
Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Liner in 100% Black (upper lash line)
Lancome kohl in Le Bleu de Jim (waterline)
Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara in Black

Lips:
elf Super Glossy Lip Shine in Candlelight

YouTube Video:

Fashion Finds #1

Alright, so I know this is a make-up blog, but variety is the spice of life...or so they say!

As you will probably be aware, I fit into the 'plus size' (Grrr I hate that phrase!) clothing category. Hopefully not for much longer and i'll get my butt in gear with this Weight Watchers malarkey! Until then, I still want to look good. No, I don't want to wear sack-like clothes and no, I don't want my big old chunky legs in a mini skirt...I do think there is a middle ground. Here are some thing i'm loving recently!

First up is this beautiful dress by Anna Sholz for Simply Be. I think it would be prefect for summer weddings or special occassions. I love it because it a. Shows off the cleavage and b. is empire line and emphasises the smallest part of the wait, directly under the bust. This is a steal at only £35! Get it here! * Devlivery within Europe

I've come over all retro pin-up with this swimsuit but I firmly believe that this is the most flattering swimsuit on curvy lovelies! I love everything about it! At £34, it doesn't come cheap, but it is classic and will stand the test of time! Get it here! * Delivery within Europe

I saw this top from Evans and instantly thought it was very pretty! The sleeves are great for disguising chunky arms! This would be nice teamed with some dark jeans and heels and some chunky jewellery! Think I am gonna have to cave and go out and buy this, although at £25, it aint cheap ladies! Get it here! * Yes! They ship internationally!

Every girl needs good accessories. This set of mixed bangles would take you from day to night; either wear them all at once or individually. Plus, they are generous around the wrist! No more i-cant-get-this-off-my-wrist panic in the middle of the shop! These will set you back a mere £12! Get them here! *Yes, they ship internationally!

So, thats what I have my beady eye on this week! Did you find this useful? Would you be interested in seeing this again?!