So, I have officially enrolled in a 'Profesional Makeup Artistry' course at my local TAFE, its an evening class, one night a week for 10 weeks, prepare to see pictures and updates on my progress and movement from (makeup) lover to learner.....
Begins next Wednesday....I am quite excited!
Monday, 9 April 2012
Sunday, 1 April 2012
(more) Illamasqua Haul
Firstly I have to apologise for having yet another haul so soon and yet another Illamasqua haul at that, but the truth is I love them so much. Also, I pre-ordered from the Human Fundamentalism collection and so when it arrived I had just done a haul, oh well, skip this part of you want. Expect lots of pictures AND swatches....omg swatches (I know I don't do enough but I'm just never happy with the ones I do, so I don't share them...)
Without Further ado...
I Bought both palettes, the Apocolips lippie, and a shadow in Burst (yes...teal lippie AND shadow...Brills n Thrills and such)
The lippie:
Hand swatch
Lip swatch
I will do a review on this, I swear, but I'll try not to make it my next post so that non Illamasqua loving readers don't hate me.
The Palettes:
The Shadow:
Arm swatch:
like I say, matchy matchy, please ignore the piercing scars (if you please) yes, mum was right but there's no point in admitting that now... (also I don't hate them, they do not offend me, they are scars from a part of my life I was proud to have lived)
Did anyone else splurge on any of this range? Anyone take advantage of the free international postage/eyelash offer they had recently? The lashes were no.23, some of my personal faves!
If like me you like haul type posts, jump over to Makeup Utopia and join in the haul n tell conversation, or any of the other forums. It really is a World of Makeup and a welcome one at that!
Without Further ado...
The grand opening...
What I opened to....
Oooo a Freak sample....awesome!
The goodies...
The lippie:
The Palettes:
The fundamental Pallete:
I apparently didn't photograph the Neutral Palette box, but its the same but says 'Neutral Palette'
The Shadow:
And just so you can see, and especially helpful if you are a matchy matchy type of person... The lippie and the shadow.
Did anyone else splurge on any of this range? Anyone take advantage of the free international postage/eyelash offer they had recently? The lashes were no.23, some of my personal faves!
If like me you like haul type posts, jump over to Makeup Utopia and join in the haul n tell conversation, or any of the other forums. It really is a World of Makeup and a welcome one at that!
Friday, 23 March 2012
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!
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!
Thursday, 22 March 2012
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.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
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.
What an awesome name too, its a beautiful rich, true pink colour that just looks lovely. I love it. Price $42
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
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?
Blush in Hussy
Powder foundation
Skinbase Foundation
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?
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