Me...and Makeup Utopia

There is a bit of a chance you're are reading this because you have just been in a wonderful world of makeup, AKA Makeup Utopia...If however you're a regular here and not there, check it out now...I have my 1st article on there and I'd love your opinions!

My first Article for Makeup Utopia is a back to basics number, the topic this week is Eye Shadow Primers...inc a great set of photos to show how hard they work.

You can find it here: Makeup Basics Eye Primers

Enjoy!

Brush Storage Idea

If you're like me and a complete freak when it comes to getting dust and yuck on your foundation brushes then I have come up with an excellent idea...A Straw Dispenser.....Genius....

Probably only good for your flat brushes because the sides with squish fluffy ones BUT as far as I'm concerned the brushes used for liquid products, which you then place on your face with a certain degree of pressure -foundation and concealer are the ones you REALLY want to protect.  The best thing is these are pretty cheap in places like The Rject Shop etc. Brilliance.

Illamasqua Haul

Gosh, It really has been a while since I posted, everything has been kind of busy and spare time has been pretty limited.  However while being busy I checked out the Illamasqua counter at Myer Bourke St. and picked up a few new favourites.

Blush in Hussy

What an awesome name too, its a beautiful rich, true pink colour that just looks lovely.  I love it. Price $42

Powder foundation

You can tell from the picture I've been using this, I love it, it give a great finish without that awful powdery looks and also, doesn't have that 'there is so much stuff on my face, my skin can't breathe' feeling. Price $55

Skinbase Foundation

This stuff is magic, stay tuned for a review and some before/after photos, its such a lovely product.  Price $65.
I bought all of these in a store, but Illamasqua have a website you can buy from too, the prices work out to be cheaper even with delivery which is about GBP9.  I bought these products in store, party because it was a little treat for me to do this, but mostly I find matching foundations and powders to my skin to drive me insane and this way someone else did it for me. :)

I'm currently in love with the whole Illamasqua range, so far I have had no issues. Everything is wonderful. Any thoughts? Anyone have fave brands/items from teh Illamasqua range?

Z Palette, I Salute you!

When you ask a person to describe instances they have had both bad and good customer service they can usually tell you of several of the former but struggle to recall the latter.  This is mostly because, sadly it’s a rarity and also because people retain negative memories- remember when you came out of exams and all you could think about was what you got wrong? 

I however, want to write about an instance I had recently where the customer service was impeccable.  I have been an avid user of Z Palettes for a while now.  I always order them straight from the company in the US as it’s easier and usually cheaper.  The most recent purchase though, involved one of the larger ‘professional’ palettes and when it arrived it looked a bit bruised from the journey.  Once I opened the package I discovered the spine of the palette had been ripped and it no longer closed properly.  I decided I would just live with it but I would send a note to Z Palette to inform them, so perhaps next time they could use the info to add some extra bubble wrap as I was reluctant to send it back due to the time it would take and also the cost I would incur.  I got a reply within 24 hrs stating that if I was willing to sign an affidavit to say it was damaged then they would claim it on their insurance and send me a new one.  So, I did, and as promised I received my new Z palette is less that 2 weeks from my original e-mail. 

Kudos Z Palette, not only are your products great but your customer service could not be faulted!

You can buy these awesome customisable palettes here.

(kind of) My 2nd FOTD

At work today my friend and colleague sent me this...

hmmph, hilarious, so instead of coming home early to make the cupcakes like I said I would... I did my 'Clown couture' makeup (whatabitch)

Any way, I was so pleased with it I took some pictures, the my camera died so I didn't get many, but I'm going to share them, I wasn't really doing anything in particular and I was grabbing stuff randomly, so I can't list what I used, if anyone really wants to know, ask, I could tell you.

Let me set the scene, tonight is Relay for Life in our town and the theme is 'Celebrat10n because its 10 years, so that's why I was going to make cupcakes, instead I did my celebratory-not-too-mad-for-the-oldies makeup.

Taa Daaaa.....

Yes, the photos could have been better, and if the camera hadn't died I would have got lots more, but still....I like it!

Also, the other night I was bored, I understand most people take this as a cue to watch TV, read a book or have an early night, oh, no, not me, I did half a face of makeup, I had a new blush I wanted to try out....I don't need an excuse.... I was going for creepy doll, I think I manged...so here's a picture of that too!!!

Creepy right? Yeah I thought so.... I think its the contacts... should have done the other half of my face, oh well...

Better go make those cupcakes...