Barry M Dazzle Dusts

I frickin LOVE these things. They're the reason i would never buy mac pigments. With pigments you're paying £15 for something you will take years to use up. And whats to say you might change your mind and end up hating the colours you've bought? Personally, i think mac pigments are ALOT of money, and unless its an absolute MUST HAVE colour, that you will use everyday, I don't think they're worth it.

Dazzle Dusts however, have an amazing pigmentation, are the perfect size and are £4.50! They also have a massive range of colours. So you can try out 3 for the price of one MAC pigment. but also, they're 3 for 2 most of the time... so..thats even better. :)

My first makeup item ever was the lilac dazzle dust. I was 13...And i still have loads of it left!

This is my collection

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Front row left to right: 59 - Lilac, 11- Charcoal, 84 - Cherry Red, 44 - Bronze

Second Row L to R: 15, Aqua , 39 - Tan, 25 - Rust

Thrid Row L to R: 76 - Yellow (Seriously, what was i thinking?), 72 - Emerald,

Hhm, the other one is old, looks like its been discontinued as it says "17" underneath. But the current 17 is a different colour. Its the same with the the last one..This one is colour 6...and that too has dissapeared. It's like Mac's Vanilla aswell...unless they tweaked it up a bit and brought it out as a new colour?

Alot of these colours i don't use too much as i bought them when i was about 13-15, i.e the crazy yellow. But they're great for photography shoots or for doing something a bit more outrageous. For the price you can't really complain. I want a few more neutral shades for wearing everyday.

Ah well. Thats my DD collection. Anyone else love these? How many do you have and are any colours as embarassing as my yellow one? :)

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Review: Catastrophe Cosmetic

This is my review of the Catastrophe Cosmetic fresh face mask from LUSH.

"Blueberries rich in beneficial anti-oxidants and full of vitamins and minerals to reduce inflammation and have an antiseptic effect. Soothing chamomile, Irish moss and almond oil with the gentle cleansing action of calamine save the day. Apply to clean skin, avoiding the eye area. Leave for five to ten minutes, then rinse away with warm water. Keep chilled"

I have been using this for 3 weeks now (after this it expires anyway). And there was definately the right amount in the tub for the amount of time it needs to be used up, which i was quite worried about initially. I didn't want to end up wasting any.
The smell of this mask is amazing. Some of them can smell a bit funky, and to some people that makes it quite offputting, especially when it has to be applied to the face. But this one just smells of blueberries. yum.
When this has been on your face for about 5-10 minutes it starts to crumble, at least you can't leave it on any longer than it says. It washed off easily and it did leave my skin feeling really soft. I use the Mask of Magnaminty aswell, but i find that the fresh face masks make my skin look alot more refreshed and blemish free. I would definately reccommend the fresh facemasks as i can really tell a difference in my skin after i've used one. I'm going to be buying another one of these to try... :)

Anybody else has a good experience with a LUSH fresh face mask?

Oi Oi Sailor.

I am loving some of the nautical colours and themes buzzing around at the moment. It was around a bit last year (the whole anchors and red, blue and white) and it seems to have sneaked back in. Although this time round, I am slightly more drawn in.

I WANT this outfit. So cute.

These shoes were £25 in New Look. They also come in white to replace the blue. But i prefer the blue. Can't wait to wear them out. They have a really cute platform at the front, which can put you off balance if your not trained enough to walk in them. :O

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Lucky Charms anyone?

Right, I know this is completely random, and i am a complete weirdo...but we used to have lucky charms in the U.K. They were my favourite. I could seriously eat box after box of those badboys. Then one evil day, general mills decided that they would crush my soul and completely remove them from the U.K shelves because they were too unhealthy. SO WHAT? If i get uber fat that's my problem right? I managed to get my hands on a box 3 years ago when my ex boyfriend went to the U.S on holiday and I begged him to bring me back a box in his hand luggage. I really did make that box last...he also bought me a lucky charms t shirt..but i cannot eat that. You have no idea how jealous i am that people in america can just chuck these into their trollies in the local supermarket. :(

So, If there is ANYONE lovely enough to send me some in exchange for something from the U.K (GOSH, Barry M...your choice) i would be more than happy too. haha i know...im crazy.

Most people do makeup swaps..I seem to have put a slight twist on that.

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Hairband D.I.Y

A few weeks ago i was really bored and was missing making things (Finished a level textiles last year) so i grabbed one of my cheap brown hairbands (10 for £1 in primark..bargainus) and at my 18th party last year my mum bought loads of little fake flowers to make table decs and she was throwing them all away! :O so i nabbed them and decided i'd make a hair band. This is the finished product. Bit messy and scew-wiff. But i like it.

Please excuse the lack of any eyemakeup.. i was half done. :)

Anybody else make random things?

6 products I couldn't live without tag

I was tagged by "AbbieandBrian" (Make-up reviews) :)

Hhmm, I had NO idea how hard it would be to find 6 things i couldn't live with out, I found out that really, i could live without alot of the things i've bought, which makes me feel bad that i've spent so much but good that i'm not as materialistic as i thought. :) I probabaly COULD live without all these things BUT these are the products i always repurchase and love.

1. Satin Taupe Eyeshadow by Mac - I adore this eyeshadow. It's definately my most used shadow, and goes with every look.
2. Palmers cocoa butter moisturiser with gradual tanner - Love it. Love it. Love it. Smells of chocolate and leaves the skin a perfect colour.
3. GOSH touch up concealer in no.2 - If you've read any of my previous posts you may have noticed me mentioning this? It's the best thing since sliced bread. Need i say more?
4. Lancome Hynose Mascara - UH-MAZ-ING! I've had compliments on my eyelashes SO many times when i've worn this mascara.
5. Bare Escentuals mineral foundation - I know that bare escentuals is like marmite, some love it, some hate it. I really like this because i have dry skin, and sometimes i find that a liquid foundation just sits on top and makes this worse, whereas a mineral foundation sinks in and blends aswell as give a natural colour. I have tried SOOO many different liquid foundations, but i always find myself coming back to this.
6. Carmex - I really don't need to explain this one. Holy grail lip balm.

I tag everyone who hasn't done this yet, please have a go, id love to know if anyone found it as hard as me to find 6 things you always go back to?

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Lipstick Love.

I thought I would share my current lippie collection, as it's something I quite enjoy people showing me.

The Mac Lippies ♥

From Left to right: Show Orchid (love), Pleasureseeker, Vanitys Child (looks scary but it's my favourite nude), Myth (we're currently not on speaking terms), Bare slimshine.

The Barry M Lippies ♥

From left to right: 130, 136, 132, 129

Others ♥

Left to Right: GOSH darling, Nina Ricci in col. 41 Satin (Amazing, I need more of these & so do you!) & lastly we have an ALDI lipstick in col. 100

My favourites have to be Mac's Show Orchid, Nina Ricci satin, Mac'sVanitys Child and Barry M's 129.

Enjoy! ♥

P.S. As you can see, I am in need of the perfect red but I don't want anything too bright.

Anybody have any suggestions?