NOTD: OPI Danke Shiny Red

Today's nails are from the OPI Germany Collection. Danke Shiny Red is a gorgeous red with a slight metallic shine. Perfect for upcoming Xmas parties!!




Stay beautiful

Jane x

EOTD: Bourjois & Sleek Makeup

For this look I used:

Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion in Sin

Matt Brown (3rd from left, top row) from Sleek Makeup Chaos Palette

Pale Gold Shimmer (2nd from right, bottom row) from Sleek Makeup Sunset Palette

Bourjois Little Round Pot Eye Shadow in 03 (Blue Magentique)

Push Liner Brush

Angle Brush

The look is very easy:

Apply primer
Use matt brown on eyelid
Pat shimmer over lid and into crease
Use push liner & angle brush wet to create winged eyeliner with blue eyeshadow
Optional: I applied MUA Intense Colour Eye Liner in Snow White to waterline to create a cleaner look

Curl Lashes and apply mascara

NARS Orgasm Collection

Anyone who loves NARS will no doubt be aware of the cult classic that is the NARS Orgasm collection. Within the Orgasm range is a blush, The Multiple, illuminator, lip gloss and nail varnish.


I already own the Orgasm blush in the trio palette NARS brought out last summer. I don't think it is quite as shimmery as the single version but still is as gorgeous!

Orgasm Blush, Albatross Highlighter, Laguna Bronzer

I had kind of forgotten about it in the last few months after favouring NARS Cactus Flower and my new love Illamasqua Zygomatic! 


I had forgotten until I saw this picture on their Facebook page, I don't know why I just fell in love with the look!

On the Facebook page they have listed the products and how to apply them to recreate it, click here to take a look.


I would have loved to have rushed out and brought all of them but I resisted. Instead as I already own the blush I treated myself to the lip gloss.

It is similar to the blush with a golden/pink shimmer colour. I have olive skin so on my lips it looks more sheer then maybe it would with a lighter skin tone. It is great to put over a neutral matt lip base if you want to go from day to night.

I did consider Super Orgasm but for me it was to shimmery and the 'glitter' particles were to noticeable.


Inspired by the NARS image I decided to create my own Orgasm look.


Face
I used NARS Laguna lightly over the face as I have tan so don't need foundation.
Placed NARS Orgasm over the cheek bones and then dusted lightly around the hairline, nose and lips.
Finished with NARS Albatross to highlight cheeks, nose and cupids bow.


Eyes
As a base I used Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin
Built up 3 or 4 layers of NARS Orgasm Blush over the top, blending out over the crease
Smudged MAC Smoulder Kohl Pencil in black and then dusted a light coat of NARS Orgasm Blush over the top.
Finished with Max Factor Masterpiece Max Mascara in Black


Lips
Line lips with GOSH Nougat Crisp and blend into to lips.
Coat lips with NARS Orgasm Lip Gloss


Overall the collection is great to add a glow for Summer!


Stay Beautiful,


Jane xx

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

As we are coming in to Summer (I type this as it is pouring with rain outside!!) I needed to replace my Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser as it was running out. I decided to give the new NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer a go. I picked it partly because NARS is fast becoming one of my fav makeup brands but also because it is oil free.

My colour shade is St Moritz (Medium1), it blends into my skin perfectly, better then the Laura Mercier colours do.

In terms of coverage, I would say it is light but can be built to medium. The finish in my opinion is more matt then some may like but does give a radiant effect. The best thing for me about this moisturiser is the longevity of it. I am not a great one to powder after application and with most of my foundations and tinted moisturisers by the end of the day I look oily and a little cakey. After a day at work with the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer my skin shows hardly and oil and barely any cakey patches.

The only negative thing I have to say is about the smell! For some it may be great but for me it has a really strong citrus smell which I really am not a fan of. Despite that it does not stay on the skin so it hasn't put me off enough to stop using it.

If you are comparing it to the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser here are some little facts you may like:

• NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer has SPF 30 compared to SPF 20
• Both are 50ml
• NARS is £27, Laura Mercier is £33 (when purchased from Space NK)
• NARS is Paraben free, Laura Mercier isn't

I didn't think anything could convert me from my Laura Mercier but this one has and is now one of my must haves!!

Stay Beautiful

Jane xx

Choccywoccydoodah Shop London

Last week my mum and I had an unexpected trip to London and thought we would go a visit the new Choccywoccydoodah shop in Fouberts Place (opposite the Mac Pro Shop for beauty fans!). If you have never herd of Choccywoccydoodah they create the most amazing sculptures from chocolate. They really are pieces of art! They started in Brighton and recently opened the new shop in London.

Below are some pictures I took to show how amazing the creations are, plus we did get to sample some of the chocloate and it tastes amazing!



Stay Beautiful & Eat Chocolate!!

Jane xx

Sarah Edwards Cakes

I am so excited to write this post, I have been saving it for months!


Last year my family and I started a little tradition of buying a bespoke birthday cake for each other. This is how we discovered the very talented Sarah Edwards. She makes the most amazing cakes ( I have tried alot of cakes, so I am qualified to make this statement lol!) and her white chocolate filling is to die for!!


Below are a few examples of the gorgeous cakes Sarah has made for us. They really are pieces of art and it has become a highlight of family birthdays to see what she has created.

My mum loves Chanel No 5

This was my bday cake, inside the gingerbread house was my fav sponge cake with white chocolate filling! The little trees around the house were peanut butter cupcakes!

I can honestly say this was the best bday surprise ever!

I love that the hands were movable!

My dad is a chocoholic!

For my grandad who loves reading Shakespeare

My mum collects Wedgewood

This is my favourite of all the cakes, it had such personality it was almost too cute too eat!!

I hope you all like them, you can see more of her cakes on her website or on her facebook page.

Stay Beautiful & eat lots of cake!!!!

Jane xx

Umberto Giannini Hair Kits

Umberto Giannini and their Artistic Director, Paul Gooch, have created these cute little hair kits. They are a bargain at £12 and contain everything you need to create the looks. What I love is that each kit has a QR code on the back that links you to a video showing you ways to use the kit.

The range includes four kits: 

Vintage

The kit contains:

Velcro Rollers, Roly Polys, Pintail Comb, Pins, Grips and a beautiful lace headband

Festival

The kit contains:

Wide Tooth Comb, Hair Rags, Triple Ribbon Hairband and a Compact Mirror

Up-Do

The kit contains:

Big and Small Hair Donuts, Pins, Pintail Comb, Hair Band and a Diamante Hair Band

Backcomb

The kit contains:

Roly Polys, Backcomb Brush, Pins, Feather Grips

My favourite is the Vintage kit and think they make great gifts or to take with you on summer travels. I am thinking of trying the Festival one for my upcoming trip to Ibiza.

All the kits are available from large Boots stores or at www.boots.com

Stay Beautiful

Jane xx