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Monday 30 June 2014

ELF COSMETICS haul

ELF COSMETICS haul
Monday 30 June 2014
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ELF Cosmetics Haul ♥

I've recently placed an order with ELF COSMETICS. I get so excited when I receive a big box in the post! I purchased these goodies on the 22nd Monday and they arrived on 25th Wednesday! - Super quick! Plus the customer service is ALWAYS fabulous, quick to respond and informative. I've always loved ELF COSMETICS because they're a budget brand but the quality of the majority of the products is brilliant. Check out what I bought!
 
1 of Baked Bronzer (Los Cabos)
1 of Baked Eyeshadow (Pixie)
1 of Baked Eyeshadow (Enchanted)                            
1 of Baked Eyeshadow Palette (California)                            
1 of HD Blush (Diva)                            
1 of Maximum Coverage Concealer (Porcelain)                            
1 of Mineral Lipstick (Runway Pink)                            
1 of Precision Liquid Eyeliner - Black                        
1 of Shimmering Facial Whip (Golden Peach)                            
1 of Shimmering Facial Whip (Lilac Petal)                            
1 of Studio Body Shimmer (Golden Glow)                            
 
ELF MINERAL LIPSTICK - RUNWAY PINK
I really enjoy the packaging of this product. It's very sleek and sophisticated and sturdy which is more than I can say for other budget lipsticks. However, I am slightly disappointed with the colour. Online and on the packaging the colour appeared to be more of a baby doll pink however it's a more beige, red toned pink which im not a great fan of, but with a nude lip mixed in, im sure this will look lovely.

 
 
 
ELF BAKED EYESHADOW - PIXIE & ENCHANTED
My favourite products from ELF! I LOVE their baked eye shadows. They are very pigmented, last a long time, and look truly beautiful. Enchanted is my favourite, and I probably use it everyday. I was surprised at how long the product lasts in terms of how much is left. It seems like it wont ever run out! but I got a backup just incase they happen to discontinue it! Pixie is also as beautiful with plum and pink undertones.



 
 
 
 
Shimmering facial whips - Golden peach & Lilac Petal
 I originally purchased these to mix in with foundation to give you extra dewy skin but im not going to be using them for that particular reason simply because they have elements of glitter which will make your face look like a glitterball! Instead I will be using these for highlights. When blended, they are subtle and look beautiful. I cannot pick which one is my favourite!

 

 
 
ELF BAKED BRONZER - Los Cabos
 This is such a beaaaautiful bronzer!!! it's dark enough to contour as well as giving you that bronzed goddess skin! It has the smallest amount of shimmer but I would say its predominantly matte. This is beautiful for all skin types.



 

ELF STUDIO SHIMMER - Golden Glow
 Firstly, I love the concept of having a body shimmer that's effectively a roll on. The pigmentation is nice and I am in love with the colour. It's a true gold. It's very buttery and will give you bronzed skin within an instant.


 
 
 
ELF MAXIMuM COVERAGE CONCEALER - Porcelain
OMG! - I cannot explain how much I love this concealer... and even better there is 20ML's of it! I read a lot of reviews on this product, all of which were a mixed bundle of hit and miss so I was a little unsure as to whether to purchase it because of issues with oxidisation, the coverage etc... If you like high coverage, this is the concealer for you! I am so glad I went ahead and purchased it! It also has fantastic staying power. Well done ELF!
 
 
 
 
ELF WET GLOSS LASH AND BROW MASCARA
This is definitely a staple in my makeup bag. I don't think i'll be using the mascara for my lashes much, however once I use up one end of the product, I will swap the brush end so that I can use the other side for my brows. This keeps your brows in place for a good amount of time and it somehow ensures the product on your brows, is all blended together.  And it's ridiculously cheap! 
  
 
ELF PRECISION LIQUID EYELINER - BLACK
This is my favourite eyeliner! I cannot be without this. It's so very easy to use. The bristles are thin enough to create precise line, and it lasts all day. It's also a very dark black whereas with other eyeliners I have found they have lighter black undertones - if that makes sense lol!
 
 
ELF HD BLUSH - DIVA
I am such a big fan of the HD blushes. I think they are well and truly amazing! If you are looking for a product that will last you such a long time for a cheap price - this is it! This will last me forever and a day! DIVA is a very hot pink colour. Similar to Candy Yum Yum from mac, just in a blush form. It's a liquid but feels very smooth once on the skin. This particular bottle however, feels a bit unsecure. I've had this before with ELF where I've had the one off botched up item, but this liquid consistency isn't like another HD blush I have. This one seems more oily/watery whereas my other blush in SHOWSTOPPER seems more matte and thick. That aside, the pigmentation is literally UNREAL!






ELF BAKED EYESHADOW PALETTE - CALIFORNIA
Sight disappointment with this product, considering I was soooo excited to receive this. I love the packaging, its very sleek and sophisticated like all of ELF's studio products. I love the colour selection as well as having a large mirror making it travel friendly! My only problem is the pigmentation of the eyeshadows. It's like there is nothing! Again i may have just had a crappy one off, but the product transfers well to the finger, but when transferred onto the eye, it's as if you have put nothing on there bar a sprinkle of gitter. No colour nothing. Compared to their other baked eyeshadows, i cannot believe theyre not that pigmented. But at £5.00 (in the 50% off sale), i really cannot complain. Im hoping that as i scratch beneath the surface the pigmentation may lift.
 



 

Whats your favourite ELF products?
 
 
Tuesday 24 June 2014

Purple & Gold Smokey Eye Tutorial ♥

Purple & Gold Smokey Eye Tutorial ♥
Tuesday 24 June 2014
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Hey poppets! I've filmed a new video for my YouTube. You can view it **HERE**.
 
I wanted to go for something rather dramatic, but colourful at the same time instead of the classic brown smokey eye. Arguably, this is a winter look however I think with that pop of orange, the summer vibes just spill out. And even better, its all drugstore makeup!
 
PRODUCTS USED:
RIMMEL MATCH PERFECTION FOUNDATION
MAYBELLINE ERASER CONCEALER
ELF CORRECTIVE TONE POWDER
MUA PRESSED POWDER SHADE 4
MAKEUP REVOLUTION HIGHLIGHTER - GOLDEN LIGHTS
AVON EYESHADOW PRIMER - LIGHT BEIGE
MUA EYESHADOW SHADE 18
ELF STUDIO SINGLE EYESHADOW AMETHYST
MUA PALETTE UNDRESSED
ELF STUDIO SINGLE EYESHADOW SUNSET
MUA EYELINER PENCIL BROWN
NO7 MASCARA
MAC PIGMENT NEO-ORANGE
 
 

Friday 20 June 2014

Dollie Closet Jewellery Review*

Dollie Closet Jewellery Review*
Friday 20 June 2014
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Hello beauties!
Believe me when I say I am so excited to bring you this review. I am grinning like a Cheshire cat writing this!
 
I was sent a beautiful item from a brand called Dollies Closet. They are an online boutique specialising in beautiful jewellery, bikinis and various other items of clothing. To view their products you can visit their INSTAGRAM page @DOLLIECLOSETUK and place an order through their email which is displayed on their page. I was lucky enough to be sent an item from their glorious range and its safe to say I will forever be a customer to them! I also want to take this opportunity to thank dollie closet for their generosity and fabulous service. I am a lucky girl to have discovered their brand... and now I want YOU to discover them.
 
The necklace I was sent was called BOMBSHELL and retails at £21.00.
 
Packaging
 
 
The necklace arrived first class signed for. This alone is fantastic because they can track your order! As I opened the package, it was wrapped in a purple plastic package. In that bag, was this beautiful package... I know girls, I needed a moment to take it all in too! - Its wrapped in purple tissue paper with pink ribbon. Dollie Closet wrap their products in such gorgeous and protected packaging.
 
Product
 

 


 
 
Okay I need to breathe a lil... There is no doubt about it... this necklace is just as stunning as it looks in these images!!!!! Firstly, the necklace has a very good weight to it. It's not too heavy for it to be unwearable, but its still got the weight to prove its not tacky! The jewels are linked to a silver chain. This in itself is again fantastic simply because other necklaces that are tied onto chains, go rusty and as a result they end up being the last thing we grab for. This super soft silver chain will do the exact opposite. It will look fab all year round!
 
Now... the jewels... (heavy breathing).... The amount of colours in this necklace is truly beautiful allowing for you to wear it with almost ANYTHING! From the clear gems to cerise pinks, it has it all. It really is a colour explosion. They are all positioned so that each colour and shape brings out the neighbouring one. The clasp is very secure and easy to use. All it requires, is a push down to put the necklace on/off and then joining pack together secure. This is great because the last thing you want is your necklace falling off and breaking when you're strutting your stuff down the high street! And if you thought this necklace wasn't gold dust already it has some very cute jewels covering the clasp.
 
This necklace is definitely statement. There is no hiding away from that. This beauty can turn the classic blue jeans and white top into a glamorous outfit in no time!
 


 
Service
 
I personally have had a glorious experience with Dollie's Closet. They are very friendly, informative and reply rapidly! They also notify you once your item has been shipped. They appear to really take care and pride in their business as well as valuing their customers. As for the product being shipped, it was here in absolutely no time at all.
 
Concluding Thoughts
 
Personally, I have had the most fantastic experience with this boutique. And for that, I will forever be a customer. They provide the most statement and unique products, that you wont find in the high street. The quality of them is just as good, and I strongly sing their praises. So much so, that I think they're better than high street brands when it comes to necklaces!! If you want to find that perfect statement piece for an outfit, where you want it to be here in a quick time period with a respectful company. This is the one for you. This necklace is the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen. I really cannot stop saying it!!! I am certain that I will be buying the rest of their range.
 
I will be creating outfits of the day based around this necklace in an upcoming post! be sure to keep your eyes peeled!
 
Thank you once again Dollie's Closet. You are going to be a massive brand.
 
 
 
 

Tuesday 17 June 2014

Colourful Summer

Colourful Summer
Tuesday 17 June 2014
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HOW I CREATED THE LOOK:

1) APPLY A BABY PINK SHADE OF EYESHADOW TO THE INNER TEAR DUCT. I USE ONE FROM MUA.
2) TAKING A SHIMMERY IRRIDESCENT COLOUR, APPLY THIS ALL OVER THE LID AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE PART OF YOUR LOWER LASH LINE. I USE ENCHANTED FROM ELF COSMETICS.
3) APPLY YOUR TRANSITION COLOUR + CREASE COLOUR. I USED A DARK BROWN.
4) USING A DARK BLUE/GREEN COLOUR, APPLY THIS TO YOUR OUTER LOWER LASH LINE AND EXTEND TO MAKE A TAIL.
5) USING A SIMILAR GREEN TONE COLOUR, APPLY TO THE INNER LOWER LASH LINE. I USE JUXT FROM MAC COSMETICS.
6) BLEND... BLEND ... BLEND!!!!

for extra intensity of colour - I dipped my synthetic eye shadow brush into elf fix mist.