FOTD & Early Spring OOTD.

Hello Lovely People!

I wanted to film a quick Outfit of the Day for ye as I awoke to the first really nice sunny day this year, but since a lot of people subscribed to my channel and who read this blog aren't so much into just fashion posts, I decided to add in a not-so-quick Face of the Day to incorporate some makeup into the scenario. 

PRODUCTS USED;

LetzMakeup's Makeup Collection & Storage (Updated; March 2014)

Hey Guys!

I listened to the mounting requests and finally got around to filming my (updated) makeup collection & storage video. It's a long one so get comfortable!

xx

Find the MUJI Acrylic Storage here....
http://www.muji.eu/

Where I buy my acrylic lipstick holders.....
Available here...

Where I buy my smaller nail polish stand.....
Available here...

Where I buy my larger acrylic nail polish stand.....
Available here...

How to Contour & Highlight using Creams/Liquids.

How to contour and add more shape & dimension to the face is one of the most requested techniques asked of me by clients (as a makeup artist as well as on Youtube).

Contouring & highlighting can be achieved by either using creamy & liquid products or powder products. 

In this tutorial I share my tips & techniques on how I contour and highlight using cream/liquid products, and I will follow up with another tutorial covering the same thing with powder products in a week or two.

My GIGANTIC NYC Makeup Hauls!!!!

My trip to NYC & beyond was pretty epic as far as holidays go, firstly as it was my first time ever visiting the continent of America & the U.S, and secondly because the makeup shopping there is amazing!!! They have so many stores and companies that we don't have here in Ireland so my not going a bit mental just wasn't an option!!! Ha ha.

Max Factor 'Excess Volume Extreme Impact Mascara'

Max Factor's newest mascara is a 2 step system that first promises to add volume & then with the top coat, add an intense glossy carbon black finish. Described by Pat McGrath as the "Wet-Lash Look", it was used at the Felder Felder SS14 underwater inspired show.

The base coat is a thickening formula containing waxes & volumising particles and is applied with the same fat brush as the 'False lash Effect' Mascara which was designed to build maximum volume.

The top coat is a thinner formula "jet-black lacquer" that adds intensity without clumping or removing any of the base volume. It is supposed to thicken the lashes, seal the mascara & add a carbon black glossy or wet-look finish. This is applied with a different design of brush on the opposite end of the mascara.

Back to Business! Video Round-up.

Hey Guys!!

Apologies for the dead air on the blog over the past couple of weeks. I'm back from my holiday to the U.S and though I had no content up here during that time, I did have pre-recorded videos scheduled for upload over on my Youtube channel during my absence. 

So here is a round up of the videos ye may have missed from my channel that were up while I was away :)

Fun Fashion Haul :) ft. PersunMall, SheInside, TopShop, Newlook & Romwe.

Persunmall.com Coat; C/o

Size Small (6-8 UK/IRL)

Available here.....

New 'Blush by 3' Palettes from Sleek Makeup!

New 'Blush by 3' Palettes
'Californ.I.A' & 'Pink Lemonade'

Sleek Makeup have added 2 new 'Blush by 3' palettes to their already existing line bringing the total collection count up to 8. (That's 24 blushes!!!)

The new shades include lovely, very Spring appropriate, sugary brights that are the lightest in the existing line.

The palettes include a mixture of shimmering powders and smooth creams, all highly pigmented and very soft.

You can see the full line up on the website here.....

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm; First Impressions & Demo!!! (Standout)

I picked up one of the new Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balms in the shade 'Standout' while in Boots recently, though I was supposed to be on a makeup buying ban until my holidays, I just had to get it as there was only one of that particular shade left... Fate!

There has been a ton of hype over these on the blogosphere over the past while. Of course the US got to enjoy them long before they arrived in Ireland as usual, which meant we had to read all the reviews and look at the beautifully painted lips online while waiting not-so-patiently. This just made the need to try them out all the more intense.

So finally it's my turn to share my 2 cents on the new formula of lippy!

Silvikrin 'Anti-Aging' Hair Care Range.

You would think think I'd be getting a bit paranoid/insulted by all the anti-aging hair products I have been sent recently, but honestly I am just enjoying them all too much! (As are my mom & sister)

These products address the results of aging to our hair like thinning, hair-loss, lose of vitality, volume and shine etc.

You definitely don't need to be over-the-hill to suffer from loss of volume or lack-lustre hair, so these babies can help young & old(er) alike!

In this new range of products from Silvikrin, you have an anti-aging hair spray, mousse & thickening lotion.

'Garden of Eden' Tutorial ft. Sleek Makeup

Hello All ^_^

As promised here's a makeup tutorial featuring Sleek Makeup's most recent i-Divine eyeshadow palette 'Garden of Eden', which I showed & reviewed here...

'Back to School' 20% off deals on Romwe.

Hey Guys!

This is for you fashion fans.......

 Romwe are holding another of their sales.

20% off the ENTIRE store when you use the coupon; 20%offback

The sale began yesterday but you still have all today and tomorrow (Thursday 30th) to avail of the deal.

Check it out here!

Take Care!

Shiv.

xx

New Luxury Makeup Brushes; Zoeva

Ahoy hoy Lovelies :)

Today is finally here..... The 8 new Zoeva single brushes are available from today along with 2 different size clutch bags, as is the stunning new 'Rose Golden' brush set of 8 brushes also along with a matching Clutch.

I give a full run down of all the brushes in the video below and my thoughts on them as well as the different uses for each. 

G'wan...... Have a look!!!

W7 "In the Buff" Giveaway Winners.....

Hey All!

Apologies for the delay in announcing the winners of the 2 "In the Buff" palettes by W7.

 I can now reveal the the two random winners are.......

Alice Furlan

&

Evinde

Huge congratulations to you both :) I will be contacting you both soon to get delivery info.

Cheers to everyone else who entered!

Take Care,

Shiv.

xx

Aussie 'Miracle Recharge' Conditioning Sprays.

Aussie Conditioning Sprays C/o .

Time for a hair care post and this one is all about the new(ish) Aussie Conditioning Sprays...

I have in the past steered away from leave-in conditioners as the older formulas used to weigh my fine hair down, making it look lank rather than silky and sleek. In the past few years though the new formulas coming out are much lighter and some are even volumising and much more 'fine hair' friendly.

The 'Miracle Recharge' Conditioning Sprays by cult hair-care brand Aussie are fab for these exact reasons.

Sleek Makeup 'Garden of Eden' EyeShadow Palette Show & Tell.

Hey Guys!

Sleek Makeup's first new offering of 2014 is this gorgeous eyeshadow palette inspired by Nature with earthy tones & 'Jungle' shades and names like 'Python' & 'Evergreen'. It joins the rest of the i-Divine palettes, with the same great quality and textures, buy this guy costs only £7.99 compared to the rest of the palettes which are £9.99 each. (I've no idea why this one is less expensive!)

Meet 'Garden of Eden'!!!

La Roche-Posay 'Cicaplast Mains'

'Cicaplast Mains' sent as press sample.

My poor hands suffer so much over the colder winter months, and constantly sanitising them in work with an alcohol gel doesn't help matters much either. My wise mother is blue in the face telling me to use a hand cream since I was a teenager but would I listen???.... Not at all!

'In The Buff' Makeup Tutorial

On the left; Tom Ford Lipstick solo, on the right, Vino Lip pencil by MAC added!

Hello Lovelies!

As promised, here is the makeup tutorial featuring the W7 'In the Buff' eyeshadow palette I reviewed here.

Romwe LBD Giveaway Winner.....

Good Morning Guys!!

The winner of the Little Black Giveaway which was sponsored by Romwe.com is......

€5 Naked Palette Dupe! W7 "In the Buff" EyeShadow Palette

Aloha Lads & Ladies!

I have been very excited about sharing this fab palette from W7 with ye since I discovered it a couple of months ago when Cara Pharmacy opened in Galway City Centre, bringing along with it many many lovely new makeups to drool over. It is called the 'In the Buff' Natural Nudes Eye Colour Palette and is a great affordable alternative to the much pricier 'Naked Palette' by Urban Decay. At only €5.00 Irl (or £4.78 UK) it is an absolute steal and nearly 9 times cheaper than the Urban Decay Palettes which cost €44.00 in Ireland.