New In: Mac Heavenly Creatures Collection

Mac Heavenly Creature Collection 

Mac have too many collections to keep up with these days, but their recent collection, Heavenly Creatures totally took my breath away! The most beautiful blushes and skinfinishes I've laid my eyes on in a while. The collection contains a range of products from Blushes, to Lipsticks to Eyeshadows and launched last week and I managed to get my hands on three items - they are going to sell out pretty quickly!

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Centre Of The Universe 

First up the Mineralize Skinfinish in Centre Of The Universe, a little beauty in a black pot! I'm familiar with the Mac Mineralise Skin Finishes, especially the shimmer finish - see post here - they give a lovely colour to the face, aren't the finest milled powder around so I do be careful not to overdo it. The coral and golden shimmer marbled effect gives an overall peachy glow that's very illuminating and slightly frosty. I'm really looking forward to wearing this in summer - especially as a blush or highlight.

I haven't induged in a Mac lipstick in what feels like years, but Cut A Caper is a shade I couldn't resist. Personally I don't find the formulas of Mac lipsticks to be particularly amazing, they feel quite drying and do highlight cracks in dry lips. That being said I've recently found Nuxe Reve De Miel lip balm (see post here) to be a fantastic base for applying them - problem solved!

Mac Cut A Caper Lipstick is a lovely coraly peach shade with a lustre finish. The shade can be built up from a slight hint of colour to a full blown peachy lip, both of which I love. I know I'll be reaching for this a lot this summer!

Mac Mineralize Blush in Supernova

The blush that made me drool - Supernova. Mainly, being the shallow person I am, due to the pink and gold design. It's heavily pigmented so needs a really light hand to avoid applying too much and resembling a clown - definitely not one of those slap on when your not looking products. It gives a gorgeous pink flush with a hint of golden highlighter that looks very fresh on the skin. 

What do you think of the recent Mac collections? Will you be picking anything up from Heavenly Creatures?

New In: OPI & Minnie Mouse Collection!

This collection has got to be the cutest this year...it's OPI & Vintage Minnie Mouse! This collection is really making me channel my inner girly girl with it's adorable pink and red shades as well as a glitzy topcoat packed with pink glitter and heart sequins. 

There are four shades to choose from, Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It, I'm All Ears, The Colour Of Minnie and If You Moust You Moust (from left to right)

Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It, I'm All Ears, The Colour Of Minnie and If You Moust You Moust (from left to right)

Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It, I'm All Ears, The Colour Of Minnie and If You Moust You Moust Swatches (from left to right)

My favourite combination has got to be If You Moust You Moust with Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It over the top. I love being able to strategically place the heart sequins or packing them on for an all over effect.

Each shade is available to purchase individually or in a set of 4 (but no glitter topcoat!)

OPI Vintage Minnie Mouse Nail Polish Set

OPI Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It

Would you be interested in trying any of the OPI & Minnie Mouse shades? Which one is your favourite?

I predict they'll be in high demand! They are available at Lena White here or at House Of Fraser

Top Beauty Picks From Summer 2012 Collections!

I have a teeny problem when it comes to limited edition makeup, I want it all. I guess it's kind of like having, what my friends call - FOMO (abbreviation for - fear of missing out) but with cosmetics. I know limited edition items sell out pretty quickly and
1. Don't want to be frantically searching round ebay and amazon for sold out limited edition products
2. I'm too scared of missing out on what could be a fantastic item!  
I do end up hoarding a few pieces but after testing the summer collection releases for a while, I've decided on what can be given away to friends and what is staying in my cabinet. Here are my top pics from the summer collections...

 

Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel in 917 Sable Rose - link to post

This is VERY much loved. Such a great one of taking a big brush and dabbing it on my cheeks as it's a highlighter, blush and bronzer in one! The shades are all really warm and when used together have the ability to brighten up my face in one sweep.

Lily Cole For The Body Shop Puff On Radiance - link to post

With such cute packaging how could I not pick this?! Apart from that it's a fantastic body highlighter - looks lovely down the centre of legs and on collar bones for some elegant shine and shimmer.

Guerlain Pucci Meteorites Perles D'Azur - link to post

Similar to the Body Shop Puffy On Radiance but much less shimmery and adds more of a glow. I've been using this as a face powder for days where my skin is looking a bit bla, it provides instant radiance and makes me appear to have a really bright complexion - love!

Estee Lauder Bronze Sands Eyeshadow Palette - link to post

I absolutely LOVE this palette! Being a different formula to the usual powder, they are described as Gelée Powders and are so pigmented and blend like a dream. Haven't found a use for the blue shade yet but the rest are lovely. Will definitely be looking out for Estee Lauder's other palettes!

Burberry Sheer Summer Glow Palette - link to post

I love the Burberry collections, they are a brand I've really gotten into recently for their love of neutral, very wearable shades, and this Sheer Summer Glow Palette is right up my street! It's the perfect highlighter for adding some life to my face as well as being really understated and subtle - perfect for daytime! 

No7 Nourishing Lip Shine - link to post

I wrote about these here and mentioned them being a great dupe for the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfectors, as they are both a really lovely texture, not sticky yet glossy.

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in 617 Holiday (left)

The perfect summer red!

You can see the rest of the summer collections here. There are my top picks from the summer collections! What are yours?

New In: Guerlain & Emilio Pucci Collection - Terra Azzurra

Guerlain and Emilio Pucci Terra Azzurra Collection

Probably one of the most anticipated collections this year is the Guerlain and Emilio Pucci Terra Azzurra Collection. Seeing as their previous one from 2007 was such a success I was SO excited to get my hands on these goodies. The collection features a Bronzing Powder & Blush, the famous Guerlain Meteorites, an Eyeshadow Palette, Mascara, 3 Lip Glosses (one blue!) and two Nail Polishes. Everything is perfected down to detail...even the inside of the packaging is Pucci design! 

I managed to pick up three items from the collection, the Terracotta Gloss in Porto Azzuro which is an indigo blue, the Terra Azzurra Bronzing Powder & Blush and the Meteorites Perles D'Azur. 

Guerlain Pucci Terra Azzura Bronzing Powder & Blush

Guerlain Pucci Terra Azzura Bronzing Powder & Blush Swatch

Guerlain bronzers are hands down my favourite, especially their matt ones, amazingly smooth texture, so lightweight and comes in so many shades matched down to hair and skin colour. The star of the show, the Terra Azzura Bronzing Powder & Blush covers both Guerlains amazing bronzer and the Pucci prints bringing us one of those 'do it all' products that you can just slap on and leave the house! I absolutely love the universal shades in this palette - great for all skin colours!

Guerlain Pucci Terracotta Gloss in Porto Azzuro

Guerlain Pucci Terracotta Gloss in Porto Azzuro Swatch

Next up, the Terracotta Gloss in Porto Azzuro (yes I did purchase a blue lipgloss!) Whenever I'm on a lipstick hunt I search for ones with blue, cool undertones as they help enhance teeth looking more white. This gloss is pretty transparent when applied but leaves a blue tint to the lips. I found it worked best over a lipstick, the formula is very light and isn't sticky too - always a plus! Above is pictured alone and over a pink lipstick, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy. 

Guerlain Pucci Meteorites Perles D'Azur 

Guerlain Pucci Meteorites Perles D'Azur Swatch 

Finally Guerlain Meteorites Perles D'Azur, described as a 'must-have' powder by many, made for complexion enhancing. The small balls of powder include 6 shades, some shimmer and some semi-matt. Each pearl is designed to enhance for example pink to counteract any yellowness in the skin. Swirled together the colours give a lovely light tint that I loved dusting this all over my face, especially under my eyes for some extra brightening. Another way that works a treat is with a big fluffy brush over the chest and collar bones or down the centre of legs for some enhancing ;)

Wearing the Guerlain Terra Azzura Bronzing Power & Blush and the Guerlain Terracotta Gloss in Porto Azzura 

The whole range is heavily scented and smells like summer which is amazing but could be something to watch out for if you're got sensitive skin that doesn't agree with scented products. Overall I absolutely love this collaboration & am super excited to get my hands on it - especially as it's limited edition! I don't think I'll be able to throw away the packaging for a while too! I'm very impressed with the whole Guerlain Pucci range - its beautifully packaged, elegant and contains some gorgeous colours - I love it! Would you pick up anything from this range?

New In: Summertime De Chanel - Summer Collection 2012

Chanel Summertime De Chanel Collection

This summer Chanel have released a new collection named Summertime De Chanel that features two bronzers, three nail polishes, one eyeshadow duo, two pencils, two rouge coco shines and two lip glosses. I always look forward to a good Chanel collection and this one was no failure! I managed to pick up a few bits including the Soleil Tan De Chanel Harmonie Poudre De Soleil in 917 Sable Rose, Ombres Contraste Duo Eyeshadow Duo in 37 Sable Emouvant, Rouge Coco Shine in 437 Empreinte and Le Vernis Nail Colour in 607 Delight and 617 Holiday.

Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel 917 Sable Rose

First up in the bronzer, Soleil Tan De Chanel in 917 Sable Rose, that includes seven (yes seven) shades, with a hint of shimmer. The shades are all really warm and compliment my complexion well even though I'm fair skinned and this is the darker palette of the two. I used them below blended together and swept across the cheeks for some radiance and sculpting. This will definitely be my summer staple as the shades are perfect for a day or an evening look and are so easy to use!

Left - Chanel Holiday 617 Nailpolish. Right - Chanel Delight 607 Nailpolish

I think everyone anticipates the Chanel nail colour shades, Holiday 617 is a bright coral and will definitely be gracing my nails this summer as well as Delight 607 which is a gorgeous shimmery bronze. I've been wearing Holiday on my nails with Delight on my ring fingers - lovely!

Chanel Eyeshadow Duo 37 Sable Emouvant 

The Chanel Eyeshadow Duo is very pigmented, very creamy and blends lovely! The shade 37 Sable - Emouvant is right up my street and will definitely be using this on a daily basis! Soft beige/cream all over the lid with some slight definition using the brown shade in the crease and under the eye and all sorted!

Rouge Coco Shine in 437 Empreinte

Last up, the Rouge Coco Shine - Hydration Sheer Lipshine in 437 Empreinte. I absolutely love the formulations of the Rouge Coco Shines, they are very hydrating while adding a sheer wash of colour and are very subtle. I love this shade, it's a soft beige with a slight shimmer to it that gives a 'my lips but nuder' effect.

Wearing Eyeshadow Duo 37 Sable - Emouvant on my eyes, Soleil Tan De Chanel 917 Sable Rose on my cheeks & Rouge Coco Shine in 437 Empreinte on my lips! 

So those are all the items that caught my eye from the limited edition Chanel Summertime De Chanel Collection (and I sense the collection will be a sellout!) Do you have you eye on anything?

Event: Dior Croisette Summer Collection at Harrods

You may have heard me say this before but I'll say it again... I don't think there's ever been a Dior collection I didn't love. This was no exception when I first lay eyes on the Croisette Summer collection. I recently went over to the Ice Parlour in Harrods for a wonderful event held by Dior to introduce their summer collection. There was a demonstration with Dior's National Makeup Artist Jamie Coombs with the Beauty Director of Vogue, Nicola Moulton, followed by makeovers and manicures!

Dior Summer Croisette Collection 2012

The Croisette collection covers the main trend we saw on the catwalks, covering the sorbet shades, and the warmer sunlight shades. these are represented by the two eyeshadow palettes Swimming Pool and Aurora (which is so gorgeous -  stay tuned!) The Vogue Beauty Director, Nicola Moulton's favourite product was the DiorShow Waterproof Eyeliner in Turquoise as she said theres no one it doesn't suit, such a flattering colour especially if you have brown eyes or blue eyes.

Jamie finally look on the lovely Charlotte pictured above using one of my favourites, Dior DiorSkin Nude Foundation, Dior DiorSkin Nude Tan powder, Dior Eyegloss in Sunset, Eyeshadow Palette in Aurora followed by DiorShow Mascara Primer (which I raved about here) and mascara.  After Jamies demonstration we were all treated to manicures, makeovers, an issue of the latest Vogue and goody bags! 

Below are the bits I purchased from the collection, Eyeshadow Palette is the 5-Couleurs in Aurora, Dior DiorSkin Nude Tan and 1-Couleur Eye Gloss in 560 Tan and 750 Sunset so stay tuned if you're interested in seeing my thoughts on them!

Dior Croisette Collection

Thank you very much to everyone at Vogue, Dior & Harrods who helped put together such a lovely event and special thank you to Ayesha Grover at Dior for sending me these pictures!