Wedding reception, not mine! Stila Magnificent Metals foil finish eye shadow - review

So a Wedding Reception party, and time to get glam.  An evening do, I couldn't wait to try out this new eyeshadow I have recently purchased... Stila Magnificent Metals foil finish eyeshadow in Comex Platinum.  So by now you probably realise that I am not averse to the odd silver shadow. In fact its a bit of an obsession.  I am always on hunt for that perfect sparkle...!

 

 

I wanted big eyes and not much else.    I would think that I would look like a bit of a prat with bright lips too, so I opted for a nude.  But hey, I probably look like a prat anyway, lol!!!  The eyeshadow has lots of gizmos to go with it and actually looks a bit scientific.  Way too complex for me, but I gave it my best shot...

A shadow in a pot, a vial of gluey stuff, a pipette and a mixing tray.  Idea is you mix the shadow with the liquid and apply.  And that's it!  Again, with this one I used no base and it seemed to work fine.  It lasted ok, but I let dry and reapplied several times to get that wow factor...

In my humble opinion, it looks a bit patchy in this shot, but I assure you, not patchy at all in the flesh.  It does literally look like foil on your eyes.  Its a little bit different to anything else I own, so will defo keep it safe.  Take a look, see what you think... xxx

 

 

Here's Kian, all dressed up and being Spiderman

 

 

And Maya, channelling her inner Princess

 

Hope you like! xxx

 

 

This week I'm Loving... Matcha Green Tea!!

 

So I have to admit, it wasn't me who had this idea.  But my husband done good.  Its brilliant stuff.   Apart from the caffeine, this stuff makes you feel great!  Its meant to be excellent for your skin (boy do I need that), your hair, your mood, concentration and I could go on.  I need anything to make me feel and look better...  This one is Doctor King, and tastes a bit like grass!  Its an instant pick me up and just what the Doctor ordered LOL!!!

 

Give it a go, the taste is odd, but you get on a natural hippee high!  Yay! xxx

My new haircut!! Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40 a review

 

I was really excited to hear about Bobbi Browns latest addition:  Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40, so I had to try it out!  What did I think?  Honestly, not sure about this one.  Ok, so my skin has a gleam but being a fan of their Luminous Foundation (which they are discontinuing!), the lady at the counter assured me that this was a great product, and was replacing it.

I have to admit I expected big things.  Don't get me wrong, its good enough, but maybe because I have mature skin, it didn't really work for me.  That, and the whopping price tag.  I found that it kind of sat on top of my skin and maybe even looked slightly grey...  But maybe I just need more coverage but I have other foundations which deliver a whole lot more moisture (and colour!) to my dry skin.  I used it in Warm Natural 4.5.

Verdict?  I will use it now I have it, but not for any special occasion...  I think it is OK... Don't take my word for it, try it out and see what you think!  xxx

 

A little glum and a little grey, me.. lol!!!

Birthday Party! Bobbi Brown Blush in Bahama Brown a review

 

 

 

Ok.  So after all the drama I am now slowly getting back into the swing of things.  What better than a party??  So, my sister hit a major milestone and I'll be next.   How old??   Not telling lol!!!

 

So, I love Mac Relentlessly Red.  But what blusher goes with it.  Pink and you look like a marshmallow.  So I decided that a bronzey browny blusher would work best.  I used Bobbi Brown blusher in Bahama Brown.

 

I did a light dusting over my foundation just over my cheekbones just for definition but I didn't want to overdo it.  The star of the show is the lipstick.  Its great for evening because it has a subtle shimmer and pink and brown undertones.  Staple product that I use with most of my brighter lipsticks.

So, that's that.  Now eyeshadow.  I didn't mean to be matchy matchy it just worked out that way in the pictures!  Its my old favourite Lancôme in Cuban brown with a bit of Chanel sparkle on top.

 

 

 

So I needed to look nice, I find dressing up therapy especially seeing how great my sister looks...!

 

So, that night, we sat and drank Strawberry Bellinis and I was nearly on the floor.  Just the thought of having to put the kids to sleep kept me kinda sober.  Well almost...

 

 

This is what I wore:  Blazer Topshop in Stone,  White T-shirt dress Asos (below), shoes Dune

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the British public...!!! Chicken Pox woes

 

 

So I've been away.  Not on a jolly I assure you.  There is never a drama far away from me! 

 

My daughter had chicken pox and we took it as read that my son would get it too.  My daughter screamed her way through but was generally ok with distraction.  When my son contracted it, he seemed like a better patient.  We were relieved and thought nothing more of it...

 

He had his first spot and we thought it would be ok just to take him to the shops 10 minutes away.  So when we were out, he started to look a bit peaky so we decided to come home.  My husband asked me should we give calpol.  Being the paranoid nut I am, I said most definitely.  We stopped off at Superdrug and gave him some.  We walked back to our car.  So, about to leave, my husband puts my son in his seat and I was not prepared for what happened next. 

 

He had a seizure.  In the middle of the car park, passed out cold.  His eyes were rolling all over the place and his body was limp.  No response to anything we said just had a fit which seemed to last a lifetime.

 

So, what to do in such a situation???  My son was having a seizure and no one was around.

What did I do???  I walked into the middle of the echoey car park and SCREAMED!!!

 

And what happened?  People came.  Running.

 

I had a family who supported us through the whole thing, held my hands until we got the help we needed.  They called the on site medics and brought ice and stayed with us until help arrived.

 

Those people were angels, and I have no way of thanking them for what they did for us that day.

Except to know, God is looking down on them smiling.   A big thank you for helping us through what was up there with one of the worst days I have ever known. 

 

Kian is better now, after going through antibiotics and a lot of tlc.  We were told that if we hadn't have given the calpol when we did, it could have been a lot worse!  He is now the cheeky little monkey he always was and my life is returning to some sort of normality... 

 

Keep watching, I'm on my way back!

 

xxx  

Chicken Pox! Mac Matte Lipstick Relentlessly Red

So we have been afflicted with the dreaded chickenpox and my daughter was very unwell with it.  We worked round the clock hence why I've been away from this!  Meeting with family, I wore a lipstick that I've been waiting to get my hands on: Mac Matte Lipstick in Relentlessly Red.  I've been waiting for 5 minutes so I could share!

 

 

And a closer view:

 

Ok, granted, more pink than red but its a gorgeous shade whatever its supposed to be!!! 

Go check it out.  Hope you like! xxx



My Secret Weapon revealed: Stila One Step Illuminate - a review

Hey folks, apologies for my absence.  To make it up, here it is the piece de resistance of my make up collection as a thank you for following.  I absolutely love this product and no foundation should be worn without it.  What is it?  Stila One Step Illuminate.  Absolutely give this 5 stars, it makes my sallow skin glow.  I've never tried it on its own to be honest just under, as a primer, my foundation and its fab.  All I do, is swoosh it all over my face with a foundation brush, wait a few seconds and then apply foundation as normal...  This seriously makes your face light up, and keeps your foundation stuck in place for hours. 

But SSHH!!!  Its a secret ;)