Mini Beauty Haul

Hey Bloggerinos!

I haven't been on a beauty shop/ haul in a while and sometimes I have no idea what I like but yesterday I was calm and focused as I slowly strode around Oxford Street. As I haven't gone crazy in a while I it would be smart to budget myself. I slightly went overboard but I'm still quite proud (high fives all round). So lets get down to some gandering!

The first area in the beauty department I gravitate to has been the Collection display as I've notice that the Goth Glam lipsticks have been discontinued. I was hoping that I would be able to get my hands on another tube of the delightful Revenge because even though it's summer I'm deeply in love with it.

 No such Luck there but Scorned was available so I decided to give it a go. I think Scorned and I will get on amazingly and I can always mix it with other lipsticks to get the desired effect I'm going for. Blog review coming soon!

I've forever been looking for a fluffy blending brush and it just wasn't happening so when I saw this brush was only £1.99 I snapped it up! If it doesn't work out it only cost Two quid. It can also be used for blending concealer. Keep your eye out for a review!

A White pencil applied in the right place can work wonders on my eyes. It can make you eyes look more awake, make your eyes appear bigger or you could just have fun with it for Halloween look. I've never had a white khol pencil (2 true) before so I'm going to play around with it and see how it goes. Youtube videos, here I come!

I love, love, love a matte lip, who doesn't? I don't have very many in my collection but I use blotting paper to gently dull the shine on my glossies. Cream Puff by Collection is nothing new but it's still popular. To be honest I wasn't sure if any of the colours were for me so I played it safe here but I think can mix it up and make it work.

As well as loving my Burgundy lipstick I have possessed the spirit of Nicki Minaj's lips circa 2011. I picked up Perrie's lipstick from the Little Mix collection and fell for lilac colour immediately so this £1 lipstick from MUA (which was the only shade left) is perfect for me as I'm starting to feel more confident with and with out make up.

If you haven't caught on that I'm going slightly loopy on the lip products and having fun, mixing it up so I got this fair Pink/ Rose gold type shade as I could match it up with any lipstick I choose. It also has a nifty sharpener in the lid so it's great for on the go.

The Eyeko liquid eyeliner pen was free with Glamour magazine last month in conjunction with Alexa Chung's cover. I've yet to try it but if it's a goodun I'll be a loyal supporter.

I hope you enjoyed this as much I love writing it. It's been a right feel good day today and I just desperately wanted to share with you all.

Take care and blog ya soon,

Dawn x

Make-up look of the day- 24th February 2014

Hi Everyone!

A quick, little post of the make-up look I created.

I'm still learning when it comes to eye make up but I think I'm doing an ok job. I feel a lot more comfortable with my foundation and I'm deeply in love with this nude/ slightly rosey shade from Topshop.

Items used to achieve this look:
Eyes- Undressed Palette - MUA
Lips- Rumour has it -Topshop
Eye liner- Fast Stroke -Collection
Blush- Plum Puff - Seventeen
Foundation- Caramel - Dream Matte Mousse - Maybelline
Concealer- No.9 - True Match - LOreal

 Have you tried any of the items above and what do you think of them?
                     Thanks for popping by, Dawn x

Collection Gothic Glam - Revenge

Hey Amigos,
coming at you with this amazing lipstick from Collection's Goth Glam range in Revenge.

The deep Burgundy shade glided onto my lips with ease. The application felt as if I was applying a lip balm, soft and smooth. The Formula is quite drying but that nothing a reapplication or a little balm wouldn't fix.

The colour held up extremely well even though it drying on my lips. It didn't flake on my lips and after giving it time to settle on my lips it became matte so no need for blotting or transfer issues.

   

I really like the Black/Gold theme in and outside of the casing. I don't think the design on the top of the tube is 'Goth Glam' and looks a little out of place but as I'll be carrying this everywhere because I've fallen in love  with it, it will rub off in no time.          

I really wish I found this last year as I would've created so many more make up looks to go with it.

It's Collection so it's not damaging on the pocket and widely available.

Please let me know in the comments about more lipsticks to check out or what you think about the Goth Glam series.

With Love

Dawn x


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Beauty haul

I went out with the intention not to too crazy but as I stepped into the Boots all tame thoughts where cast aside. I don't feel bad about it at all now I have all my pretty, sparkly and dare I say sexy, new make up to toy with. Reviews to follow shortly so keep an eye out!

Rimmel Lasting Finish in Azure
Collection Goth Glam in Revenge
Rimmel Lasting Finish in Disco Ball
Botanics  Rosewater Spritz
Real techniques Starter Set
Boots Cotton Pads

With Love

Dawn x

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Simple Glittered Nails

Today's pretty nail colours were brought to you by the following:

Step 1: Applied one coat of Collection 2 in 1 base coat and Ridge Filler with Keratin.
Step 2: Applied a coat of Claire's Nail Hardener Polish.
Step 3: Two coats of Rimmel 60 seconds Nail Polish In Rapid Red 320
Step 4: One coat of  Claire's Galactic Glitter Nail Polish
Step 5: One coat of Claire's Clear Matte Effect Top coat

I like to do Two coats of Rimmel Rapid Red because I think one appeared  transparent and I wanted a solid base colour even though on the bottle it says only one is needed.

I was really happy with end of product. the finish was smooth and matte, it dried super fast and the glitter particles are fine so my nails weren't bumpy or rough. The overall product was thin on the nail and not soft to the touch but only after a few hours one nail had chipped and two had indentations but that was probably due to me doing the washing up not long after, lol.

Dawn x                        

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