Urban Decay - Oz Palettes

Hey ladies,

I hope you're all well. I have decided to share a little secret with you, I've become addicted to the two palettes I am about to show you, a day hasn't gone by the past few weeks where I haven't reached for these. The Urban Decay 'Oz the Great and Powerful' palettes in Theodora and Glinda have completely blown all my other eye shadows be it single or palettes, out of the water. I am just in love with these!

Let's start with Theodora. I was more than a little biased when it came to choosing a favourite, the main reason for choosing Theodora was because Mila Kunis plays the role of the witch. Now, I know I'm not alone in saying I have a total crush on Mila, and knowing that this palette was designed around her look just made me love it all the more!

The palette contains 4 full sized shades and 2 full sized split shades. Broken - a pale cream. Beware - matte warm brown. Bewitched - a charcoal brown. West - a deep metallic brown with shimmer. Spell - black with green and gold shimmer and gold metallic. Jealous - dark forest green and a paler green pearl. It also includes a 24/7 liner in Zero. The formulation of this palette is what you would come to expect from Urban Decay. Pure perfection. The shades are creamy, fantastically pigmented and as always highly blendable. The colours included are extremely versatile, there are so many looks you can achieve with this palette, I just love it. The shades have great longevity, day to night using my primer potion, but I have also road tested these shadows without the primer and I find they last about 8 hours before they start to fade.

Theodora Palette - Urban Decay

Next up is Glinda the good! The Glinda palette is beautiful, the colours are just so pretty and feminine. The part of Glinda is played by Michelle Williams in the movie. This palette represents the beauty and femininity of Glinda, any fans of the new or original Oz will love this collection of shades. I think as kids we all liked to pretend we were the good witch of the south (my brother was always the flying monkey).

Like the Theodora palette, Glinda contains 4 full sized shadows with 2 full sized split shades. Tornado - a highly pigmented deep purple shimmer. Aura - an iridescent white with a gold shimmer and an iridescent white with blue shimmer. Magic - an almost pastel pink with golden shimmer. Illusion - a pale peach satin. Oz - a dirty gold with silver shimmer and a blue toned silver with silver glitter. South - a pale taupey silver with micro glitter. The palette also comes with 24/7 liner in Rockstar. Again the pigmentation and blendability of the shadow is just second to none. Urban Decay have always been my go to shadow of choice for the simple reason that no matter if its a single shadow or a palette the texture, pigmentation, transfer to the eye and wear time of the shadows just cannot be beaten.

Glinda Palette - Urban Decay

The palettes also come with an Urban Decay Super Saturated High Gloss Lip Colour, one for each palette 'Glinda' a gorgeous nude and 'Theodora' a stunning deep red cream. Both of these are a pleasure to use, they're moisturising on the lips and application is flawless.

So, my final thoughts on the Oz Palettes from Urban Decay? I adore them. I really do. I think if you're still in two minds about them you need to go to your nearest counter and swatch these. I can promise you, you'll have an overwhelming urge to pick up one if not both of these. They are perfect in every way. I have gotten so much use out of these, and I will continue to use these... somehow, I cant see these little palettes losing their magic for me, maybe they might cast a little spell on you too? (see what I did there?! No? I'll get me coat...).

That's it for now ladies,

I hope you enjoyed!

What are your thoughts on the Urban Decay Oz Palettes?

Will you be purchasing?

What are your thoughts if you have one already?

As always, let me know below.

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

Clarins Favourites!

Hey Ladies,

I hope you're all well. Over the past few days, during my daily routine of getting ready I had a 'moment' where I realised that two particular products have become staples in my routine without me even noticing! Now you all know about my love for Clarins, but these two little items have become things I cannot live without. I bought them on a whim and never used them for a while, and then like most beauty addicts you discover things you forgot you had and bam! you're in love...

One thing that tends to draw me to Clarins products is the scent. I always thought if I could find a fragrance that smelled like Clarins products I would be all over it. I discovered Eau Dynamisante by accident, while purchasing my toner at the Clarins counter they had the scents on display and I ACCIDENTALLY knocked one over. Out of sheer mortification I purchased 'the one in the red bottle' without even smelling it. After I had ran out of the shop to die of embarrassment in comfort, I went home to have a little sniff and that was it, the scent of Clarins in a perfume, I was hooked! The fragrance itself is fresh and invigorating, and just smells like clean! I have a habit of spraying this on me after my night time shower, it's just beautiful. This is a perfect scent for Spring/Summer. If you have never tried this scent I highly recommend you have a spritz!

The Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment was something I had wanted for quite a while. I had read very mixed reviews on this from a few fellow bloggers, but I have to say, I really like it. I got this for half price with a voucher full price is €19 and honestly when this runs out I will have no issue with repurchasing at full price. It smells fantastic and I find it does moisturise my hands very well. It's non greasy and sinks into the hands beautifully. I like it so much I find myself reaching for this four or five times a day and a little tip is, it is perfect to use after exfoliating your hands. Like a mini spa treatment its a real treat!

That's it for now ladies,

Just a little insight into 2 Clarins products I have been really enjoying!

Have you tried either of these?

These may be good gift ideas for Mothers Day!

What are you loving at the moment?!

As always, let me knew below.

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

Urban Decay - Naked Flushed

Hey Ladies,

I hope you are all well, any of you who have been with me from the beginning will know about my huge obsession with all things Urban Decay, to this day the post I did on my Urban Decay collection is one of my most viewed posts! Since then my collection has been ever expanding. I think that lately UD have been knocking it out of the park with new products and honestly, I just cannot get enough! The Naked line from Urban Decay just draws me in completely. I was in line for the release of the original Naked palette, I was first in line for the Naked 2, and honestly the entire line just doesn't disappoint. When I found out that a face palette was to be the newest addition to the Naked family, I was incredibly excited to see what it had to offer. Let's have a little look shall we?!

The Naked Flushed has quickly become part of my daily makeup routine.The sleek packaging is light yet sturdy, its perfect for travel! The three sections of the palette include a bronzer, blush and highlighter. The formulation of these are just perfect, Urban Decay have done an incredible job on the formulation of these powders. All three glide effortlessly onto the skin and require very little effort to blend.

The bronzer in the palette is a beautiful matte, that suits pale skin perfectly. Its not too orangey, and its not a muddy brown either. It strikes that happy balance that us pale face ladies strive to find in a good bronzer. I apply it with a synthetic brush to contour and the blendability of this bronzer is just fantastic. it requires little to no effort and doesn't leave you looking like you've been tango'd! The highlight shade is a champagne beige pink with a subtle almost metallic sheen. I used this to highlight the high points of my cheekbones, as an under arch highlight and on the cupids bow, I found it subtle and beautiful, incredibly easy to work with. The blush is a dark rosey pink with a hint of coral. I would advise caution with this shade if you tend to be a tad heavy handed with your blush (let's face it, we're all a bit guilty of that sometimes!) The blush itself is almost satin in texture, aside from the issue of maybe being a bit heavy handed application wise, I couldn't fault this blush, it transfer beautifully from palette to cheek, really lovely to use,

As you can see from the above picture, the palette transfers beautifully to the face. So, what are my final thoughts? I love it. Really. I think it's another great addition to the Naked family. It's now part of my daily routine and I have already talked two friends into investing! I really don't think you can go wrong with this little beauty, so the next time you're near an Urban Decay counter, definitely have yourself a little look, and if you're feeling generous, why not treat yourself?! The Naked Flushed does not disappoint!

That's it for now ladies,

I hope you enjoyed!

What are your thoughts on the Naked Flushed?

Will you be indulging?

As always, let me know below!

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

Butter LONDON - Sweetie Shop Spring Collection

Hey Ladies,

I hope you are all well. I was recently invited to attend the launch of the butter LONDON Spring 13 Collection 'Sweetie Shop'. Anyone who knows me well, knows the huge addiction I have with nail polish, I just adore it, I think that a good shade of polish can add the finishing touches to an outfit, or perk you up on a bad day, ah... the power of the polish. butter LONDON are a brand that I have had an interest in for quite a while, whats interesting about the brand in particular, is the fact that they are '3 Free'. We're talking free from formaldehyde, free from toluene and free from carcinogens. Pretty fantastic right? Well let's have a look-see at the new collection!

Look how pretty?! These pastel colours are absolutely beautiful. I honestly couldn't think of a more perfect way to have Spring 2013 represented on your nails! I really feel that you cant go wrong with some pastels in your staple nail polish collection, they work for every occasion and are totally non offensives!

'Fiver' is first up, its a gorgeous icy mint with an insanely glossy finish. I found the application on this was pretty fantastic, Fiver was almost opaque in one coat, but I would recommend two coats for full opactity. I change my nail polish every two - three days and I found that it held up brilliantly, zero chipage and stayed glossy until I removed it.

'FIVER'

'Fruit Machine' is described as a carnation pink. To me is the perfect bubblegum pink, i found that with Fruit Machine I only needed one coat for full opacity. The wear time to this was just as good as Fiver, no chipping and it looked just as good after three days as it did on first application! I am in love with this colour, I can see myself getting a lot of wear out of this!

'Fruit Machine'

I've kept the best for last! This is 'Molly-Coddled'. Straight up, I could not be more obsessed with this polish! It's a beautiful lilac/lavender, this is another polish that is opaque in one coat, it just pops on the nails. I've worn this a few times, every time I wear it I get a multitude of compliments. It's such a flattering colour, and I know I' going to need a back up of this little beauty!

'Molly Coddled'

So, whats my verdict? butter LONDON is my new addiction, I need more, I need them all, and I need them now! The formulation is fantastic, the colours are beautiful and I cannot fault the opacity of the polishes! I'm excited to give the rest of the collection a try, and I will definitely let you know how I get on!

That's it for now ladies!

What are your thoughts on butter London?!

Have you tired the brand yet?

What do you think of the Sweetie Shop Collection?

As always, let me know below!

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

Ginvera BB Cream

Hey Ladies,

I hope you're well! Bit of a rave review for you today. 2012 was definitely the year of the BB Cream, everywhere you went last year, every brand you could possibly think of released their version of the BB Cream. To be completely honest I never bought into the hype, the reason for this being that the reviews I had read, and the majority of videos I watched never made me think 'Oh, I must try that!' mainly because it was general consensus that the majority of brands had taken their tinted moisturisers and repackaged them as BB Creams. Not only that, but I like my coverage when it comes to foundations, hence why tinted moisturisers and BB Creams hadn't appealed to me. I had heard great things about the Ginvera Range, so I decided to bite the bullet and see what The Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream was all about!

So, what were my first impressions of the Ginvera BB Cream? Well it wasn't at all what I had expected, the cream itself was very fluid in consistency, which led me to think that the coverage wouldn't be great. Goes to show you how wrong first impressions can be! I applied some to the back of my hand, and set to work with a buffing brush.

In all honesty I was astounded by the results! The coverage was just phenomenal, beyond anything I had expected. As I continued to buff the BB Cream in, I was left with a high coverage, beautifully matt, velvet, seamless finish. I'm not going to lie to you, I was shocked.  All of this from a BB Cream?!

I was curious to see how it would mingle with my skin woes, would it cling to dry patches etc... I'm delighted to say it didn't! It's not often I am completely wowed by a product, but the Ginvera BB cream has just bowled me over!

There is nothing better in my eyes than a product that provides full coverage whilst actually doing something for your skin, the Ginvera Green Tea Nude BB Cream  does it all, it has an SPF of 30, it provides all day hydration, the essential nutrients it contains help revitalise the skin and its non greasy! As you can see from the above list, this is a product that delivers on its promises!

Ginvera have an entire range of skincare products which I am more than eager to get my hands on, including the incredible Marvel Gel which I am more than excited to try. So, my thoughts on this Ginvera BB Cream? If you are looking for a full coverage, face product that contains SPF and actually does some good for your skin, then Ginvera is your brand. 2012 may have been the year of the BB Cream, but 2013 is definitely the year of Ginvera BB Cream for me!

So that's it for now ladies,

I hope you enjoyed!

What are your thoughts on BB Creams?

Will you be giving Ginvera a try?

As always, let me know below.

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

Skincare Favourites

Hello Ladies,

I hope you are all well, my post today is about my Current Skincare Routine/Favourites. I have posted on here about my skincare woes on more than one occasion. My skin is dry/dehydrated and it is stubborn as hell. The products I'm using at the moment have set my skin on the right track. I have to tell you straight off, that I had never used any of these brands on my skin before. I had resigned myself to the fact that my skincare routine would never be perfect, until I started to use these.

The products I'm using at the moment are mainly NUXE and Clarins, with the exception of my cleanser. I had always heard fantastic things about NUXE, and the first product I purchased from them was the infamous Reve de Miel lip balm. After seeing what that had done for my dry, chapped lips, I figured I couldn't go too far wrong with their skincare range. Clarins are a brand I had tended to favour for their makeup, I was hesitant to try the skincare because I had been burned by high end brands before. Browsing through my local counter one day with a few extra euro in my pocket I decided to give the brand a go, and just like NUXE, I'm delighted I did!

Cleanse: This is my 'Holy Grail' cleanser, Bioderma. Anyone who uses this will know what a nightmare it is to get hold of it when you're not living in France. I managed to find a reliable stockist however, who don't gouge you on the price, or for shipping*. The thing I love about Bioderma is, it's just a gentle, hassle free, thorough way to cleanse and remove makeup. It is a micellar solution that is specially formulated for sensitive/dry skin, but you can also get one to match your own skin type for example if you have oily skin. I will say that the first week I used this it dried out my skin a lot, but after that it quickly became a staple in my routine, and now? I couldn't live without it.

Tone: You know when you try a product and after a few uses say 'I will never be without this'? The Clarins toning lotion in Chamomile is one of those products for me. It smells beautiful, really fresh and zingy. Again its very gentle and is alcohol free, which is something I look for in my toner. It's an absolute pleasure to sweep across the face and leaves the skin feeling clean and soft.

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Moisturise: Day - For daytime I use the Clarins HydraQuench Lotion with an SPF15, it's a very lightweight moisturiser, which sinks into the skin in seconds. I find that this hydrates my skin beautifully, it's just perfect for day wear and my makeup glides on to the skin flawlessly after I apply this. I have my eye on the HydraQuench Cream, it is definitely on my list to try. This lotion makes me want to explore the HydraQuench range all the more!

Moisturise: Night - For night use, it has to be the NUXE Reve de Miel, Ultra Comfortable Face Cream. This has quickly become a favourite of mine, and for good reason. The RDM range is especially formulated for dry/sensitive skin and it's such a treat to apply. The cream itself is thick and creamy, so luxurious on the skin. It smells incredible and it moisturises the skin to an extent I've never felt before with any other moisturiser. I honestly cannot recommend this enough. Again, it's one of those products that make you want to run out a try the entire NUXE range!

Serum: Morning - For my morning serum I use the NUXE Nuxellence Jeunesse. It is a youth and radiance revealing serum. Its perfect for day wear. I find it gives a lovely glow to the skin and really helps you appear more healthy and well rested. It smells divine, as I've discovered the majority of their products do. It leaves my skin super soft and just wonderfully healthy feeling. I always feel more awake after using it, which of course is a bonus on these cold mornings!

Serum: Night - The Clarins Double Serum is one in a million for me. I just adore it. It helps to revitalise the skins 5 anti-ageing functions. Hydration, nutrition, oxygen, rejuvenation and protection. I tend to warm up the serum before applying it to the skin, it applies like a dream and sinks into the skin effortlessly. We all know that prevention is better than cure right?! You really cannot go wrong with this little wonder!

Lip Care: The Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm has been a firm favourite of mine for the past few months. It is a very thick, nourishing balm, it smells amazing! Once you put this on your lips, it will not budge for a least 5-6 hours. A perfect example would be about 2 weeks before Christmas when I was roped into helping my father put up the outdoor Christmas lights at night in the freezing cold. I applied this to my lips at around 8.30pm and when we had finished around 12am, by which time the temperature had dropped to -3, the balm was still firmly fixed to my lips. I dread to even think what state my lips would have been in, had I not been wearing this! It works wonders on dry, cracked lips. It's definitely a must have for me!

Hand Care: I have been using the Reve de Miel hand cream for quite a while now, I think it's a fantastic day to day handcream. I do use a different intensive treatment at night (review to come soon) but I carry this with me in my handbag and use it 3 to 4 times a day. I honestly couldn't fault it. It leaves my hands soft and supple, and does an excellent job of keeping my cuticles in good condition! I think if you are in the market for a new hand cream this is a really great option to have.

That's it for now ladies,

I hope you enjoyed!

Have you any skincare products that you are loving right now?

Has anything above struck your fancy?!

Let me know below!

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

Lancome - Teint Visionnaire

Hello Ladies,

I hope you are all well! I have to confess, I have been keeping a secret from you for quite a while now... Before Christmas we were invited to view the Spring Collection from Lancome, but also to view their latest innovation in skin perfection 'Teint Visionnaire'. I needn't tell you ladies, how hard it is to keep a secret about anything to do with the world of makeup! I have to admit, I was excited straight off the bat, from the look of the foundation bottle itself, to the promises it made, I was ready and willing to spread the word, but couldn't until now!

So, what's this foundation all about? What makes it special? Well, Teint Visionnaire is the first high tech makeup duo that pushes the concept of perfect skin to a whole. new. level! I think now more than ever women are more conscious about what we put on our skin, but more than that, it's what it will do for our skin. Lancome have created a unique ultra perfecting foundation, with two complementary expert steps in one product.

Step One of Teint Visionnaire is the Targeted High Coverage Corrector. It is housed within the lid of the foundation which is pretty nifty! I found that the corrector itself needs some warming up before application. Once you begin to apply it though, it has a fantastic level of high coverage, and blends seamlessly with the foundation. The corrector is enriched with with Vitamin CG, known for it's brightening action. I've particularly found this corrector excellent for eliminating the appearance of dark circles. It also covers any blemishes or imperfections perfectly.

Step Two is the Complexion Perfecting Foundation: I found that with the foundation, it glides over the skin and blends effortlessly, the coverage is medium to full, I would say it leans more toward full coverage. It's a very lightweight foundation for the coverage it offers, the foundation is enriched with 2% [LR 2412] which works day after day to smooth wrinkles and refine pores, all working toward beautiful skin.

So, what are my thoughts on this foundation/correction duo? I love it, I was always a big fan of Lancome's Teint Idol Ultra 24, which I bought on the recommendation of my bestie Donna from www.NotJustInside.com (who incidentally bought me a new bottle for my birthday last week, Thank you Donna!) and I find it has similar coverage to Teint Visionnaire. I think with the generous shade range and the affordable price tag Teint Visionnaire is going to appeal to everyone, it's foundation and skincare in one, and it's just a fantastic product with beautiful coverage, and an amazing finish. I am going to insert some pictures below of what the foundation and corrector look like on the skin, so you have an idea of the coverage and finish!

Indoor Light

Outdoor Light.

Teint Visionnaire will be available from Lancome Counters Nationwide

14th February (Valentines Day) for €45!

Get ready to drop hints ladies!

What are your thoughts?

Are you excited by Lancome's new dynamic duo?!

As always, let me know your thoughts below!

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

Clarins Rouge Eclat - Spring 2013 Collection

Hey Ladies,

It's been a while! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday! Back to normality now and what better way to return than with a look at the incredible Rouge Eclat Collection inspired in large part by the Iris flower. After the Christmas collection I really thought it would be hard for Clarins to follow up with a collection just as beautiful but here I am, in total awe of this stunning collection of products. Lets have a look shall we?



This is the fabulous Eye Quartet Mineral Palette, it contains 4 beautifully pigmented 'sure to make your eyes pop' shades. It's embossed with the symbol of the Iris. It contains a white shimmer highlight shade, a mid toned brown shimmer, a fantastic almost indigo shade and a dark charcoal, which is the most incredible colour to cut the crease and define the eye. I am more than impressed with this palette, i think its just so flattering, and it's a palette that everyone can enjoy no matter what eye shade you are. I had a lot of fun putting together different looks with this and I really cant praise it enough. The shadows themselves are easy to work with, pigmented and blendable, they compliment each other beautifully, what more can you ask for?!



Next up is the stunning face palette, which can be used as a blush/face powder. I have been using it mainly as blush. If you're familiar with NARS Doucer it's very similar. It gives a really radiant, natural look to the face.



This happens to be my favourite product of the collection. Yes, I know, it's a loose mineral powder... What's so special about it I hear you ask? Well, I never in a month of Sunday's thought I would ever favour a powder above anything, but this is just an incredible product. It just leaves a beautiful veil of powder that sits on the skin perfectly. I am IN LOVE with this powder. I love the packaging, the shade and the finish. Perfection in a pot!




This little beauty is the Vibrant Rose Gloss, and it is just a fantastic Spring shade, the gloss itself is a fab magenta pink with an almost blue undertone, there is a little bit of micro glitter thrown in there for a bit of extra sparkle! It is a very smooth, non tacky gloss and it's a pleasure to sport on the lips!


Last but not least is Jolie Rouge Brilliant Lipstick in Sweet Plum, The formulation of these lipsticks are flawless, they glide on, there is no fuss, and the you have a nice glossy finish. They're kind of like what I had expected the lip butters to be. This collection has two colours, the other colour Watermelon, is one I am seriously considering adding to my collection. They are such a lovely formulation.

Below you will find some pictures of what the products mentioned above look like on the face. I honestly can't fault this collection, it's perfect. So have a little look below and let me know what your thoughts are!

So that's it for now ladies,

I hope you enjoyed,

What are your thoughts on the Clarins Spring 2013 Collection?

Has anything caught your eye?

As always, let me know below.

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

Cocoa Brown Tan by Marissa Carter

Hey Ladies,

I hope you are all well, I have something really exciting to share with you all today. I have been waiting for the day I could do this review for a long time. I am delighted to share with you my thoughts on Cocoa Brown Tan by Marissa Carter. If you know me well, you know that Tan is not something I tend to get excited about too easily. BUT when I heard the amazing and inspirational, award winning beauty specialist, Marissa was releasing her own false tan, I knew almost immediately it would be something that I just HAD to try. Marissa Carter is the proud owner of Carter Beauty in Blackrock. You may have read my post about how Marissa without knowing it, set the wheels in motion to change my life by offering me a course of IPL Hair Reduction Treatment. If you haven't already read my story, you can check it out here.

The little snippets of information to tease us all that Marissa released on Twitter, had me lusting after this, way before it's release. I loved the sound of everything about it. When she tweeted a picture of the packaging in all it pink and girlie glory... it was love. So when I finally got my hands on this little beauty, I was nothing short of ecstatic!

In a market that's flooded by 'false tan' brands it can be expensive to try and find 'The One'. What makes Cocoa Brown special is the fact that unlike normal false tans, where you have to wait up to 8 hours for development, this 1 hour tan contains accelerating ingredients, which carry the tan into the skin and help speed up the development time. So, in short, you can leave it on for 1 hour, or up to 3 for a more intense colour. 'What about smell?!' I hear you ask... Well CB Tan was formulated with vegetable derived DHA, instead of synthetic DHA  (that's the thing that causes that biscuit smell you often get when applying false tan).

On to application, the tan itself is a beautiful thick mousse, it's coloured, so it allows you to see exactly how much you've put where. I used a tanning mitt, and it took three generous pumps to fully cover both arms, my chest, neck and the back of my neck, now call me crazy but that in itself is pretty epic! The first thing I noticed was the beautiful fresh scent, which is Tahitian Gardenia. Fancy and exotic!

The above picture is after 3 hours of development time, now I am by no means a false tan application expert so you'll have to excuse the poor application around the fingers and hands. My thoughts? I have to admit it to you ladies... I'm in  love. So much so, that Ms. Lazy Bones here is planning to integrate tanning into my beauty regime. Shocked? Not as much as I am. Marissa and her wonder tan have totally converted me.

I am so happy for Marissa. All the hard work she put into this incredible product has truly paid off and she has created a beautiful, natural, bronze can of perfection here. I can only wish you every success in the world Marissa, you deserve every bit of it!

You can find Cocoa Brown Tan Online:

http://www.cocoabrown.ie
Facebook: Cocoa Brown - http://www.facebook.com/#!/cocoabrowntan?fref=ts
Twitter: @CocoaBrownTan

Or: you can book into Carter Beauty for a spray tan with CB Tan on 01 2103624

Cocoa Brown Tan retails at €8 or if you feel like treating yourself, you can book into Cater Beauty for a spray tan for €20 at the above mentioned number.

That's it for now ladies,

I hope you enjoyed!

If you are looking for a tan for the festive season,

look no further than Cocoa Brown Tan by Marissa Carter.

What are your thoughts?

As always, let me know below.

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

Armani Christmas Collection 2012

Hello Ladies,

I hope you are all well, today's post is a little peek a what Armani will be opffering this Christmas season. It's no secret that I love the holidays, the cosmetic collections that emerge this time of year always give me a feeling of wonder and enchantment. Armani never dissapoint so lets have a little look at whats on offer this year, shall we?

This collection reminds me of snow, the beautiful sparkle in the lipgloss, the glistening irredescence of the face powder, it's all so... magically festive!

The lipgloss 'Lip Maestro Colour Zero' is an instant lip enhancer, it promises to mattify other lip products, it's basically a topcoat for the lips, it can also be used directly on bare lips and adds a very subtle shimmer, it leaves the lips looking beautifully luminous while hydrating to perfection. I love this gloss, it's just amazing!

The Micro-Fil Loose Powder in Moonlight Pink is absolutley stunning! It evens out and illuminates the complexion beautifully, it's a very subtle pale pink irridecent shimmer, just incredible really. The patinum particles allow the powder to be worn all over the face, as a highlight or even on the eye. I can see myself getting a huge amount of use out of this. For, me this is the show stopper of the entire collection and an absolute must have for any girl this party season. I can see this myself using this throughout the year, as it would be such a shame to leave it sitting in my makeup drawer. Another thought I had was to use it as an accent powder on the decleotage, kind of how Marilyn Monroe suggested with perfume, place it anywhere you want to be kissed, it really is perfection!

So that's it for now ladies,

I hope you enjoyed!

What are your thoughts on this collection?

Has anything caught your eye?

As always, let me know below!

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea

ARTDECO - Dita Von Teese Golden Vintage Collection

Hey Ladies,

Todays post is a look at ARTDECO'S new Golden Vintage Collection by Dita Von Teese. I previously reviewed Dita's Fall Favourites here. I adore all the Dita collections, and this one, is no exception. This will be the final collection that Dita Von Teese will release for ARTDECO, and I have to say, I am extremely dissapointed not to have another to look forward to. This collection is the perfect way to end the partnership, not with a fizzle but with a bang!

The peices I have to show you from this collection are elegant, beautiful and timeless, I can safely say I wouldnt be a bit ashamed of pulling these beauties out of my bag! They are just perfect for the party season.

The Lip Laquer in 'Chinois' is the perfect colour to get you through this festive season. It's a beautifully bold red that applies with no fuss, and fades away gracefully leaving an almost 'my lips but better' stain. I will be getting a lot of use out of this!

The pressed powder compact is my favourite, it is the perfect setting powder for the skin. I have already gotten a huge amount of compliments on this, and it has pride of place on my makeup counter at present. The applicator that comes with it is actualy perfect for application on the go. I think I may need to pick up a backup of this, I'm seriously in love!

The nail polish in Gilded Moon, is a colour that will never go out of fashion, it applies streak free and is opague in two coats, wear time is pretty decent and doesnt chip too easily.I've really been enjoying this colour.

The No. 48 Demi Lashes are fab, really glam and great for special occasions. I may even use these bad boys for my Christmas Party this year. I love the diamond detail along the lash line. Definitley gives them a very Dita feel.

That's it for now ladies,

I hope you enjoyed

What are your thoughts?

Has anything caught your eye?

Let me know!

Until next time

xoxo

Aundrea