NARS Laced With Edge Holiday 2014 Color Gifting Collection

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Tis the season for giving and the manner of giving is worth more than the giving. But whether giving or receiving, you won't be disappointed with what NARS has to offer in there iconic Laced With Edge Gift Collection for 2014. The custom packaging adapts the architectural designer Chris Kabatsi's digitally-rendered Nebula print into a dynamic yet delicate depiction. The intricate web of black gloss grips the signature soft-touch packaging in a modern take on lace.

- Kabuki Brush Set
- Modern Future Roman Holiday Lip, Cheek & Nail Set
- Laser Cut Eye, Cheek & Lip Palette
- Algorithm Laguna Bronzing Powder Palette
- Tech Fashion Lipgloss Coffret


Kabuki Brush Set
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Three iconic NARS Kabuki brushes to sculpt, contour, define and defy colour conventions.

Mie Kabuki Brush
Mizubake Kabuki Brush
Kabuki Eye Brush

Modern Future Roman Holiday Lip, Cheek & Nail Set
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Includes iconic pink tone, Roman holiday, cloned into a prism of pigments for cheeks, lips and nails.

Roman Holiday Lipstick
Mini Roman Holiday Blush
Roman Holiday Nail Polish

Laser Cut Eye, Cheek & Lip Palette
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A futuristic vision for eyes, cheeks and lips in a tech chic double layer compact.

Hardwire Eyeshadow 1 - neutral vanilla
Hardwire Eyeshadow 2 - simmering cafe au lait
Hardwire Eyeshadow 3 - matte army green
Day Dream Blush
Laguna Bronzing Powder
Dolce Vita Lip Gloss

Algorithm Laguna Bronzing Powder Palette
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Golden ratio redux

Tech Fashion Lipgloss Coffret
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Four megawatt miniatures of lip gloss multiply future chic into polished possibilities.

Shimmering Peach Sorbet
Shimmering Sheer Fig
Shimmering Sheer Raspberry
Sheer Ruby

For more details on the collection, check out the NARS website.

On a side note, I will be doing a separate blog post on the NARS Virtual Domination Palette because that is a gooden and the Audacious Lipstick Collection as well because it is just irresistible.

Have a great day ! Xx

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To check out my last Holiday Collection blog post for NARS, click here

NARS Laced With Edge Holiday 2014 Color Collection

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NARS has brought out the Laced With Edge Color Collection for the festive season of 2014 where Francois Nars projects a bold new design for future femme. The captivating collection exposes a full range of colours and textures with dramatic dimension. It is a new level of refined seduction for the confident.

Canberra Hardwired Eyeshadow - shimmering lavender eyeshadow

Gabon Hardwired Eyeshadow - bronze green eyeshadow

Opal Coast Hardwired Eyeshadow - iridescent white eyeshadow

Adriatic Hardwired Lipstick - glistening soft cream lipstick


Deadly Catch Hardwire Lipstick - crimson lipstick

Femme Fleur Hardwire Lipstick - shimmering brick red with gold pearl

Burning Love Lip Gloss - bright ruby with subtle shimmer lip gloss

Corsica Lip Gloss - shimmering pink raspberry lip gloss

Soleil D'Orient Lip Gloss - shimmering pink champagne lip gloss

Algonquin Nail Polish - sparkling lilac nail polish

Sherwood Nail Polish - shimmering violet rose nail polish

Barents Sea Nail Polish - sparkling deep blue nail polish

Almeria Blush - tan rose blush

Check out the NARS website for more details on the Laced With Edge Holiday 2014 Color Collection if you are interested.

Have a great day ! Xx

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To check out my last Holiday Collection blog post for Tarte, click here

Product Of The Month

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This is the last Product Of The Month blog post for 2014 which is a little surreal how the year is just about ending. Nevertheless, I have chosen the Zoeva Graphic Eyes Waterproof Eyeliners as my Product Of The Month for November. I love Zoeva for their amazing makeup brushes and it is definitely my go to for quality brushes that does not burn a massive hole in the bank balance. Understandably, they hype for Zoeva makeup isn't nearly half as exciting as compared to their brushes. However, for £5.50 the quality of these eyeliners are unbelievable.

The packaging is similar to the MAC Pro Long Wear Eyeliners. The texture of these eyeliners are silky soft, glide on eyeliners which allows the choice of wearing them as regular eyeliners or eyeshadows when smoked out quickly and blended. There are ten shades available to choose from and my favourites are Blue Lotus, Desert Traveler and Nude Reflection. Desert Traveler and Nude Reflection are amazing for lazy days to be used as eyeshadows and Blue Lotus is lovely for an alternative to the traditional black eyeliner.

Black to Earth - rich matte black

Blue Lotus - matte rich royal blue

Close to Heaven - iridescent light lilac blue

Desert Traveler - matte desert brown

Female Attraction - matte dark teal

Good Karma - mermaid teal green with fine gold glitter

Mr. Marvelous - black base with purple fine glitter

Nude Reflection - champagne beige with crystal shimmer

Rock 'n' Roll Bride - dark brown infused with pink and red glitter

Skyline - matte black with fine silver glitter

I hope you have enjoyed this blog post and don't forget to comment below sharing your views on the Zoeva Graphic Eyes if you have tried it out. Last month, I featured the Tom Ford Lip Colour as my Product Of The Month so check that out as well.

Have a great day ! Xx

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Tarte Sweet Dreams Holiday Collection 2014

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Seeing as it is the start of December, the Christmas spirit is officially at top speed. Besides the Christmas trees, fairly lights, music and snow covered parks, there is no better way to immerse yourself in the holiday festivities than having a look around some Christmas makeup. Last year, I did a blog series, Countdown2Christmas, where I uploaded everything that had to do with Christmas. However, I have decided that this year, I will focus on makeup and beauty, and try to do Holiday Collection blog posts as frequently as I can to cover quite a few holiday collections out there. These are more to sharing whats on the market rather than reviews style just so you have an idea of what is currently in the shops.

To begin will be the Tarte Sweet Dreams Holiday Collection.

- Chic to Cheek Deluxe Amazonian Clay Blush Set
- Sweet Dreams Best Sellers Collection
- Ladies Who Lash Picture Perfect Eyelash Curler
- Kiss and Belle Deluxe LipSurgence Lip Set
- All I Need 5-Piece Skinny smolderEYES Eyeliner Set
- Brushed With Destiny Bamboo Brush Set
- Très Chic Park Ave Princess Contour Palette

Chic to Cheek Deluxe Amazonian Clay Blush Set
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Includes 4 limited edition blushes

Amour - candy pink
Classic - soft apricot pink
Prim - plum nude
Daydream - rosy pink

Sweet Dreams Best Sellers Collection
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Includes Tarte's best selling skincare and collector's edition cheek stain

Deluxe maracuja C-brighter eye treatment
Deluxe maraca oil
Deluxe cheek stain in dreamer - pinky nude

Ladies Who Lash Picture Perfect Eyelash Curler
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Limited edition eyelash curler with an opulent pearl design paired with best selling lights, camera, lashes 4 in 1 mascara

Limited edition pearl picture perfect eyelash curler
Deluxe lights, camera, lashes 4 in 1 mascara

Kiss and Belle Deluxe LipSurgence Lip Set
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Collector's set of award winning LipSurgence lip tints and lip glosses in new limited edition shades

4 deluxe LipSurgence lip tints
Dreamy - cool raspberry
Alluring - mauve
Innocent - warm nude
Dainty - pink

2 deluxe LipSurgence matte lip tints
Eternal - pinky nude
Fancy - plum berry

2 deluxe LipSurgence lip glosses
Kiss - light pink
Belle - raspberry

All I Need 5-Piece Skinny smolderEYES Eyeliner Set
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Includes 5 full size skinny smolderEYES in best selling shades

Onyx - black
Bronze Agate - bronze
Smoky Quartz - grey taupe
Peridot Green - olive green
Plum Tanzanite - dark plum

Brushed With Destiny Bamboo Brush Set
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Includes full size brush set and whimsical travel case

Contourtionist bamboo cream blush & contour brush
The balancing act bamboo foundation brush
The buffer airbrush finish bamboo foundation brush
Double-ended bamboo eyeshadow brush
Undercover lover bamboo concealer brush
Limited edition collector's brush & makeup bag

Très Chic Park Ave Princess Contour Palette 
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Limited edition palette of contouring essentials staring Tarte's iconic park ave princess matte bronzer

Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
Amazonian Clay 12 hour Blush in Posh - pale pink
Amazonian Clay Highlighter in Champagne Gold

Check out Tarte's website for more details on the Sweet Dreams Holiday Collection if you are interested.

Have a great day ! Xx

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Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 Palette

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Around the Internet, I see beauty bloggers and beauty enthusiasts putting the Naked Basics against the Naked Basics 2 and though I contemplated for a long time before I sat down to write this blog post, I decided that I will not structure this post in that manner. Although I think that is completely fine and in no way "wrong", I see the Naked Basics 2 as an individual though it is so easy to compare it to the original version. I would like to point out, before I go any further, that I sat down a few weeks ago to write this blog post but I decided then, that I would give myself more time as I did not have a clear idea of what I thought of it just yet. I am very attached to the original Naked Basics Palette therefore I was not too keen on the Naked Basics 2 when I laid my hands on it although I was overwhelmed with excitement for it's release.

The palette has 6 shades altogether, 5 matte and 1 with a slight sheen. If anything, the downside to Naked palettes in general will be the fallout especially with darker or more shimmery shades. I find because of the shades in this palette, that is nothing to worry about and Urban Decay has kept its amazing pigmentation that has become somewhat of a trademark for their palettes.

My Naked Basics Palette has been very well loved over these few years and maybe now is the time to transition into the new addition to the Naked Palette family. I am sure that I will get just as much use out of this palette and once again, as usual, Urban Decay did not disappoint.

A breakdown of the shades:-

Skimp - pale yellow toned highlight

Stark - nude matte pink

Frisk - warm grey toned matte

Cover - dusky red-brown

Primal - muted matte brown

Undone - smoky deep brown

Because of their size, it is so convenient to throw into your handbag to touch up during the day or do your makeup on the go, or into a travel bag and you can basically bring it anywhere. These are great everyday colours and perfect for any occasion. Sleek and elegant shades, pair it with a light lip during the day or for a more toned down look or have it with a deep wine colour for a more festive feel and bright red for a night out party vibe, the combinations are endless and it is palettes like these that are so versatile and evergreen that will be your best friend whatever the situation. I got mine from Sephora in Paris, but you can get it at their counter or inline for £22.00.

Comment below sharing your thoughts on the palette. Also, check out my other social media sites that I will list below. I have many exciting plans for the month of December that I will address again in my next blog post so do look out for that coming up very soon. 

Have a great day ! Xx

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Ruth Crilly Dry COLAB Shampoo Collection

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I am one of the many girls out there who have fallen madly in love with dry shampoos. Let's be honest, the idea of a dry shampoo itself, is genius and I never fail to use it everyday, sometimes twice or multiple times a day. I go through cans and cans of dry shampoo like oxygen and though it may sound a little OTT, I stand by my obsession for these life savers. I have recently gone through all my original and travel sized COLAB dry shampoos and I thought it was about time to pop into Superdrug to stock up.

Though I love me a good bit of Batiste on a limp hair day, I don't necessarily have time to get out those little white, powdery bits out of my hair as I am racing out the door and chucking down my breakfast (can you tell that multitasking is not my forte). Which brings me to how grateful I am for the Sheer Invisible formula that is in the COLAB dry shampoos. I have used these almost everyday, they might as well be featured as one of my Product Of The Month posts. My favourites out of the five would be London and Tokyo. I got mine at Superdrug for £3.50 for a 200ml can and £1.99 for a 50ml version. I believe Superdrug is having a Christmas promotion at the moment where you get to save up to 1/3 of the price, and if you have a load of accumulated points, then all the more better. If not, they are also available at FeelUnique and BeautyMart.

London
A classic yet contemporary fragrance of bergamot, musk and magnolia

Paris
Floral fragrance - an enchanting floral bouquet of jasmine and rose with a touch of patchouli

New York
A fresh fruity scent of apple and melon with a light amber finish

Tokyo
Oriental accents of orchid and mandarin with aromatic base of sandalwood

Rio
Tropical fragrance - a carnival of tropical notes with papaya, pineapple and a heart of cassis

Check out my other social media sites and comment below sharing your views on the CoLab dry shampoos.

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Alexander Wang x H&M Collection

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Glamour Magazine reports:

"I am honoured to be a part of H&M's designer collaborations. The work with their team is an exciting, fun process. They are very open to be pushing boundaries and to set a platform for creativity. This will be a great way for a wider audience to experience elements of the Alexander Wang brand and lifestyle." - Alexander Wang

COOL, SPORTY, EXCITING and BOUNDARY PUSHING are the words to describe the new collection featuring New York based fashion designer, Alexander Wang in collaboration with Swedish multinational fashion retailer, H&M. It is a classic case of Fashion Week catwalk royalty meets worldwide high street brand to present a collection with edge and sophistication but still keeping it affordable and wearable. It has been a long wait since the announcement of the collaboration back at Coachella in April of 2014 but the time has come. On the 6th of November, 250 H&M stores worldwide opened their doors to expectedly overwhelming numbers and the collection took off immediately. The collection is also available for purchase on the online store.

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