Try BEFORE you buy!!

Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 16:52 | Category : Cosmetics
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We all know it makes sense don’t we? Yet for some reason when we see that new MAC Collection pop up online we can’t help ordering somewhat blind.
Recently I’ve really wised up and put the foot down. I dread to think of the hundreds (maybe thousands eeek) I’ve wasted on make-up that I thought looked [...]

Budget Beauty

Thursday, 29 October 2009, 11:42 | Category : Cosmetics
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I’m all out of Estee Lauder Double Wear and I need it for a wedding this weekend. Bang goes £24
However I’ve learned a lot about my skin, hair and make-up over the past few years. One of those things being that I need to pay high end prices for the kind of flawless finish I’ve [...]

Bathe those brushes!

Friday, 14 August 2009, 15:36 | Category : Cosmetics
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When was the last time you gave your blusher brush a wash? What about your compact sponge? A week ago? A month ago? Never…..?
Washing make-up brushes is a pretty monotonous task. However once you get into the habit, it becomes second nature, and there is a certain satisfaction once they’re all clean.
Great…. but why should [...]

Sun Kissed

Rimmel London have released a new collection of Moisture Renew Lipsticks £5.99, Vinyl Glosses & Blushes £4.99 which is currently on 3 for 2 in Superdrug.
The lippy and gloss seems to revolve around the whole “bronze goddess” vibe thats floating about at the minute. Very summery, sexy and metallic.
The blushes are based around the seasons, [...]

Ulster Tatler Style Awards

As my twitter friends are aware, @cimota and I attended the Ulster Tatler Style Awards sponsored by Magners Light last night.
We had a brilliant time, I just love getting dressed up and putting on my face for a real swanky occassion. For those of you who have kids you will know what a treat getting [...]