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I think I’ve finally got my overnight makeup bag packing down to a fine art. I’m always moaning that Mr. L expects me to take about 3 items away with me yet still somehow look like a human being.
I thought I’d share what I took with me when I went on an overnight jaunt last time.
My requirements are simple. Long-lasting makeup with the least amount of application time. The key to this (for me at least) appears to be some simple layering.
Firstly, brushes. I don’t take any of my good ones… I’ve thought about purchasing some of those brush guard thingies… but they’re such a boring and practical purchase and I’m always finding more exciting things to spend my money on instead!
A mascara spoolie, slanted eyebrow brush, cheapo no7 eyeshadow brush, Une Cosmetics flat top kabuki and my Pout Airbrush see me through a couple of days well.
Because I’m out and about all day, I need my makeup to go the distance and I’m finding a few key products are seeing me through the day.
Most importantly, I want my base to last and at the moment, I’m finding a combination of Bourjois Healthy Mix set lightly with Bare Escentuals Matte is seeing me through the day nicely.
Cheeks are a combination of Une Cosmetics Creme Blush in B02, with a light dusting of Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzer in Maui ontop.
My ever-faithful, ever-present Urban Decay Primer Potion gets packed time and time again and a combination of creme/liquid (Chanel Ombre D’eau)… and powder eyeshadows (Shu Uemura) remain solidly on my lids all day.
Diorshow Iconic and a Kajal eyeliner are foolproof to apply and never give me bother in the mornings. The kajal smudges as the day goes on, but any errant smears are quickly wiped away whilst the majority of the product stays nicely between my lashes.
I never wear full-on lip colours when I’m travelling simply because they’re too high maintenance, I chose to take my Guerlain Maxi Shine with me this time… light yet long wearing, I’m definitely looking to increase my Guerlain lipstick collection!
God, that was a dull post… I’m absolutely dying up here on this poop laptop with weird colours. I have many posts in my head and pictures to resize and edit, but the colours are so squiffy on this monitor that I don’t wanna upload anything colour crucial. You’ll wonder why I’m wearing a green lipstick or something!
Have a great weekend ladies!
C’mon, tell me!
Here’s (a virtual) £60.
The catch is, you can only buy one thing with it and it’s got to be a palette.
And NO(!) it’s not allowed to be the new Urban Decay Naked palette or we’d all just say that one (mostly!)
Here’s my pick:
The LORAC Private Affair palette ($38)
Look at those beautiful cool tones! I’m not saying that I’m wishing Autumn/Winter upon us… but if I had this palette, it would make the inevitable seasonal shift much easier to bear!
Anyone else fancy a bit of virtual Sephora Sweep – link me up!
Whilst on holiday, I’m working on a shockingly bad laptop with a screwy backlight… in conjunction with an internet connection best suited to 1994, I’m struggling!
I hope that these images are at least somewhat colour accurate… If not, I’ll fix them when I get home – but for now I want to chat about the infamous and generally well regarded Boots 17 Mirror Shine lipsticks. In particular, the popular shade Beehive.
Thanks to the UK blogging community, I heard about these lippies aaaaages ago… and have been trying to find Beehive in stock for a long time. Somewhat ironically…. of all places, I finally found it on one of the busiest shopping streets in Britain.
Beehive is a creamy, shiny and almost balm-like lipstick. The formula is soft and as a result, prone to snapping halfway down the bullet. Apply with a gentle hand and don’t store anywhere it might get warm to preserve it for as long as possible. These are quality issues that need looking into, but the sad truth is that if they’re addressed… the lipstick probably wouldn’t feel half as siky as it does in both application and once on the lips.
If you’re looking for a pigmented lipstick, these aren’t for you. Glossy and sheer are the key words to remember here, but this makes the range light, easy to wear and comfortable with just a hint of colour. Beehive (£4.49) is a pinky nude shade that evens out the tone on my lips and adds a degree of shine. It doesn’t blow me away, I don’t think it deserves it’s place on the pedestal it occupies (especially considering it’s quality flaws) but I’m happy to own it and I reach for it when I want a quick polished finish to a natural look.
I was watching “Never Mind the Buzzcocks” on Dave last night (if you have no idea what I’m talking about, that sentence is gonna sound pretty kinky – I only wish it were).
Anyway, up popped the ads – and as I was preparing to throw a shoe at the telly after the stupid Always advert told me to “have a happy period”, my mood was suddenly placated by an ad announcing that Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light is gonna be on offer in Sainsburys until the 18th August.
And what an offer! Half price to be exact, so if you were contemplating trying the new range out… don’t bother going anywhere else for it!
This photo does not do the polish justice. It’s one of those that needs a good dose of direct sunlight to light up the sparkles contained within the shade until they simply glow.
A beautiful deep plummy red with more sparkles than you can shake a stick at. Simple gorgeous.
Wear was around the 3 day mark before the inevitable tip wear began to make it all look a little tired. Application was great, 2 solid coats to achieve a great finish.
What can I say? It’s a little pricey at £12.50 for 5.5ml. I paid half that in the beauty sale in Harrods a couple of weeks ago. It’s a wonderful shade for Autumn though and is still available online at HoF.
A girl with too many lipsticks.
And a blog about them.
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