Showing posts with label NARS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NARS. Show all posts

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Most Worn Makeup: February


Last month I did a January Favourites post but this month I decided to do a post on what makeup I've been wearing the most in February. I might do a February favourites post as well because there is a lot of non makeup items that I've been loving this month too.

First of all, the foundation I've been wearing the most this month is Laura Mercier Silk Creme. I absolutely love this foundation, it was in my January favourites and it's still at the top of my list. This month I've been switching between this and my Armani Lumious Silk but I just keep going back to Silk Creme as it gives the most gorgeous finish. I did a full review on this here if you haven't already seen it. I then love to finish off my base with a sweep of NARS Laguna bronzer under my jaw line, on my temples and under my cheek bones for a bit of contouring. I've been using this bronzer every day since I got it in September and I have a back up that I got for Christmas because it's almost finished, definitely couldn't live without it.

Next up is the cheeks, I've been loving Benefit Fine One One and Dior Amber Diamond. Fine One One is just so convenient for those early morning starts, just sweep it onto the cheeks and blend with your fingertips and viola! a gorgeous coral blush with a highlight on the cheekbones. I've had Amber Diamond since November and I still love it as much as I did the first time I used it. If I want more of a noticeable highlight I'll use this on my cheekbones and on my brow bones for a lovely glow. I've done full reviews on both of these products here and here.

I've been using my two new eye shadows, MAC Woodwinked and Naked Lunch almost every day since I got them earlier this month, they're such great colours for every day wear. If you want to see them on, you can check out this post. I can't wait to build up my MAC shadow collection. Benefit They're Real! is one of my all time favourite Mascaras along with Dior Show. I ran out of my full size one but have been using this handbag sized one I got at an event recently until I can afford to buy a new one. I love the way this makes my lashes look, long and full at the same time and it doesn't budge all day.

Along with Creme D'Nude, MAC Angel is one of my all time favourite nude lipsticks (also a firm favourite of Kim K). It's a gorgeous pink toned nude and the only lipstick I've ever used up (three times). It's great for everyday at work and even for nights out paired with a dark, smoky eye. I definitely have a bit of an obsession with MAC lipsticks.

Do you love any of these as much as I do? What products have you been wearing this month?





Wednesday, 2 January 2013

What I Got For Christmas






I know I'm a little bit late on doing this post but I've finally found some time! I've already done a post on my main Christmas present which was my Mulberry Bag but I thought I'd show you the other little bits and pieces I got.

Beauty

From my Mum and Dad I got a Phil Smith Blonde Bombshell set which will be great to keep my highlights looking nice and fresh, some dry shampoo and hairspray because I'm always running out, Dirty Works body scrub, a couple of cute little makeup bags to go in my handbag and a Korres plum lip butter. The lip butter was actually on my sisters wish list but I got one too and I'm loving it - will need to do a review on it soon!
My boyfriend got me NARS Laguna bronzer because before Christmas I had hit pan on mine and was moaning it was running out, he actually does listen to me. From my friend Emma I got a gorgeous pink NARS nail polish that I think I'll try out tonight. I also got some TIGI shampoo from my aunt that I can't wait to use.

Jewellery

My main present from my boyfriend was a Pandora bracelet with two charms, one from him and one from his Mum, which was a lovely surprise because I've always wanted one. My aunt got me some earrings and rings, my sister got me a cute little Oasis bracelet and my Mum and Dad got me Oasis earring too.

Books

So as well as my bracelet, bronzer and my trip to Edinburgh, my boyfriend also got me the Cheryl Cole book (spoiled). My Mum and Dad got me the rest of the 'I Heart' book series. I love I Heart New York, I've read it about four times so I'm excited to start reading the rest of them.

Clothes

My Mum got me a couple of tops from New Look, a wine coloured lace one and a black vest with crosses on it - I'm loving crosses at the moment! My sister got me a lovely gold peplum top which I wore on Christmas day.


So that's mostly all of the things I got for Christmas, I was so lucky and extremely spoiled! Have you done one of these posts? If you have please link them to me in the comments :) Hope everyone got spoiled this Christmas and here's to 2013!



Tuesday, 6 November 2012

NARS Blush: Desire



NARS is one of my favourite makeup brands at the moment and I've got my eye on so many products! I've already got the Laguna bronzer, Orgasm blush and Albatross highlighter and have recently got this blush as a gift. My friends from my old work got me this as a leaving present along with MAC Vegas Volt lipstick, Chanel Frenzy nail varnish, Eylure 140's (my fav), a gorgeous gold collar necklace and an amazing accessorize chunky snood. I couldn't believe how much they got me, definitely the best leaving present and workmates ever.

I love the NARS sleek, black packaging but as I've said before it does get a bit dirty in my makeup bag so I'm always cleaning it with a makeup wipe. I've had my eye on the Desire blusher for a while as I like to have a bright pink in my collection at all times. I usually go for MAC Dolly Mix but I'd recently run out of it so was so excited when I opened this up! Its a gorgeous barbie pink, so girly and right up my street. The pigment is absolutely amazing, you only need the tiniest amount on your brush, sometimes I tend to put a bit much on and have to tone it down a bit with my translucent powder.

Overall, I love this blusher and think pink is a perfect all year round colour - everyone needs one in their collection. NARS blushers retail at £21 and can be bought at your nearest NARS counter or online here. I can't wait to get my hands on even more NARS products! What's your favoure NARS product, any recommendations?



Wednesday, 24 October 2012

NARS Wishlist


1. Blush: Sin
2. Sheer Glow Foundation
3. Semi Matte Lipstick: Viridiana
4. Multiple: South Beach
5. Illuminator Copacabana
6. Duo Eyeshadow: Isolde

Sorry for not blogging as much as usual everyone, but I've just started a new full-time job which I'm not used to and haven't had much time to blog :( I thought I'd do a really quick post while I have a minute on some of makeup I've been lusting after.

NARS is fast becoming my favourite makeup brand. I'm currently using the Laguna Bronzer, Orgasm Blush and Albatross Highlighter but I'd love to build up my collection with the choices above. I wish I had an endless amount of money so I could go and buy all this right now!! Sadly, I'll just have to buy them gradually or maybe put some of them on my Christmas list. Do you like NARS products? What are your favourite?

Melissa
xxx



Tuesday, 2 October 2012

The Perfect Duo: NARS Orgasm & Albatross



My sister got me NARS Orgasm blush for my birthday and very kindly gave me her Albatross highlighter because she hardly used it - I loved it and was always stealing it! I actually asked her for the Sleek Rose Gold dupe but she surprised me and got me the real deal along with lots of MUA goodies. I've been using the blusher and highlighter for about a month now and I'm absolutely loving them.

First of all, I love the NARS packaging, it's so sleek and simple and looks gorgeous in my makeup bag. However, I do feel as though it gets dirty quite easily so I'm always cleaning it with my makeup wipes. Orgasm blush is a gorgeous pinky/peach colour with a gold shimmer through it. I'm not usually a shimmer kind of girl and usually go for a matte blush but I've always wanted to try this blusher as I've seen so many reviews on it. I think the colour is absolutely gorgeous and I've had a lot of compliments on it. It's quite a subtle colour but I like to put on a few layers to build it up which gives a stronger colour. The shimmer is very noticeable, so if you have problems with your skin it might highlighter it, but personally I think it gives me a lovely glow.

Now onto the highlighter...I've been wearing Albatross long with Orgasm and I know you can get these two in a duo which I think is great because they go perfect together. Like Orgasm, Albatross has gorgeous gold undertones which is why they look so good together. The pigment is great for a highlighter so a little goes a long way. I love wearing it on my cheekbones and on my brow bones, especially on a night out as it stands out in photos.

I also love wearing this along with my NARS Laguna Bronzer. I'm a bit obsessed with everything NARS at the moment and have one of the Multiple's and Desire Blush on my wishlist. These are definitely my favourite blush and highlighter to wear at the moment. Orgasm and Albatross cost £21 each and can be purchased here.

What do you think of these products? Have you ever tried them?

Melissa
xxx

Saturday, 14 April 2012

Photo Shoot Make Up

Hi Guys, Melissa again.
Just a quick post while I'm in bed not feeling too good!

A few weeks ago, I was asked to do the make-up for a promotional shoot for one of my friends beauty salons.When I posted the pictures on Facebook/Twitter a few people asked me what products I had used so I thought I'd write them down here. The client wanted a 'girly/barbie' look so I decided to go with smoky glitter eyes and bright pink lips! Here is a few of the pictures taken from my Blackberry.


                                                                                           Makebelieve Enhance Tinted Glow Moisturiser
                                                                                                         MAC Studio Fix - NW35
                                                                                                  Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer
                                                                                                         MAC Bush - Dolly Mix
                                                                                                NARS Highlighting Powder - Albatross
                                                                                            Benefit Brow Zings Brow Shaping Kit - Dark
                                                                                                          MAC Shadow - White Frost
                                                                                                            MAC Shadow - Carbon
                                                                                                     Barry M Fine Glitter Dust - Silver
                                                                                                          Dior Show Mascara - Black
                                                                                                       2x Eylure Intense Lashes - 145
                                                                                                        Barry M Lip Paint - Shade 62
                                                                                                              MAC Lipglass - Clear

     
                       Here is a couple of the pictures from the finished shoot - hope you like them!
                                                                        Melissa
                                                                           xxx