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I can't help but wonder what people carry around in their handbags. Peeking inside someone's handbag offers so much about the owners personality and style. So here is a sticky beak inside of my handbag. </div>
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I have my handbags on high rotation but this happens to be that one I have been making use of the past few days. The bag is inspired by the McQueen bag. It's the perfect day bag which has all the pockets and contraptions to keep all my mumbo jumbo in order. </div>
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The contents of my bag varies from day to day but these are the staples. My daily must haves are:<br />
Wallet<br />
Umbrella<br />
iPhone & earphones</div>
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Snake Print notebook - I am a massive list maker<br />
Lispstick pen<br />
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Becca Beach tint in Watermelon - amazing multipurpose product, love it!<br />
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Georgio Armani Diamonds Perfume<br />
Watch - I don't often wear a watch but for some reason I often have one floating around in my bag<br />
Lucas' Paw Paw<br />
Carmex - because dry lips suck!<br />
and keys complete with my delightfully tacky fur keyring! </div>
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<b>And that's it! Pretty standard, what are the staples in your handbag?</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt;">Saw this blush a few weeks again and was lamenting that fact that I really shouldn’t splurge. So imagine my excitement when my sister came home with it! Anyway, Hervana (her + Nirvana, eeee) is, an ‘orchid-blossom blush for a heavenly flush of enlightenment’ Sounds cute huh? I think I agree, it’s natural, beautiful and I feel very pretty wearing it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt;">The product, which was launched in Australia just this month, follows on from Sugar bomb with the swirl of different colours. This one has four shades; lucky shell, divine peach, heavenly rise and berry delight. I love the effect of all four swirled together and there is something about actually swirling the blush around that I love.</span><br />
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shades in Nervana are quite different from my staple blushes which is a good
thing. I mainly go for your more peachy tones or brighter pinks but this one
almost has a cool pick, mauve undertone which is really flattering (especially
for those pale skinned ladies!). With winter coming up I think it will add a
great pop of colour but still with a muted, angelic look.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;">It has the slightest amount of shimmer but
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the packaging. For those benefit blush buffs you will have noticed the lid is
not completely removable like most other benefit blushes. This is my first
benefit blush with the new box and I am a fan. Hoping they eventually change
all the packaging over. Even better is the new brush which although is still
not ahhhmazing, it a hell of a lot better than the old one and you might
actually want to use it, especially on the go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Toothy Tabs, if you don’t already know are a new alternative to toothpaste.
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<span style="font-size: small;">Available in 6 different flavours (although Dirty is the only
available flavour in Australia at the moment) they are tiny little tabs which
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<span style="font-size: small;">You simply pop one tab in your mouth, crush it up a bit,
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while cream of tartar works to whiten them and unlike some toothpastes they
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<span style="font-size: small;">I’m not going to lie, at first the whole thing seems a bit
unusual. I think it’s the fact that using normal toothpaste is such an ingrained
habit but when you think about it an alternative is kinda cool. You might feel
an initial “erghh” when you start using them but the results are pretty
fantastic! I have a feeling that these are definitely not a product for
everyone and I can imagine many people not feelin the love for them, which I
totally understand. Some of the flavours are definitely not for the
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<span style="font-size: small;">As for me I am a sucker for them. I am totally obsessed and will not stop raving about them/convincing people to buy them. I think my flatmate wants to kick me out because of my non stop talk of them. I think the whole concept is
genius. I do have to admit that as they don’t contain fluoride I only use them
in the morning and I still do brush with toothpaste in the evening just to make
sure my teeth are in tip top shape. What I absolutely LOVE about these babies
is the fact that they are cruelty free, vegan and environmentally friendly and contain a ton of natural
ingredients. Each year 1 billion toothpaste tubes end up in landfill so by using a 100% recyclable box we you are helping the environment. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Win win win. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Plus the boxes all come with silly little mouths. Enter cheesy snap. . . </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">After a very bumpy 6 months I am finally settled down and can't wait to get back to blogging. Here is a little snapshot of the last 6 months; </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #330033; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 20px;">♥ </span><span style="font-size: small;">I moved to Melbourne into a new place which is 7 hours away from my home</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's been a whirlwind but it has been great and for the first time in a while I'm finally feeling on top of everything. I'm definitely back to blogging with a bang and I thought this would be an appropriate NOTD for this post. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Obviously the inspiration for these came from the one and only WAH nails (cannot get enough!) It was the sort of pattern that I thought I would never ever be able to do but I surprised myself. It was a lot of fun and got a ton of nice comments. If you are going to give it a go yourself, which you definitely should, my only advice is leave yourself lots of time and if you're anything like me recruit a friend for the words on the right hand if you're right-handed and vice versa. </span></div>
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<br />Imogenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486532550912398363noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347393034328733876.post-24651793099475517882011-11-09T13:14:00.000+11:002011-11-16T16:29:32.929+11:00Tutorial: Neutral leopard print<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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Here is my latest NOTD. Having to keep it tame for work so I like to think of it as subtle leopard print. It's so simple to do yet I got lots of compliments so I thought I may as well do a step by step guide despite the fact that you have probably seen it 1000+ times before :) Trust me, anyone can do this!</div>
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All you need is three things. A base colour, a nail art pen (or fine paintbrush and top colour) and a clear top coat. I used Essie's Chinchilly as my base coat which is a lovely greige! For the leopard pattern i whipped out my trusty Sally Hansen nail art pen in black (don't know what I would do without it)I finished it all off with my favourite Chanel top coat. Viola. </div>
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All you do is apply the base coat and wait for it to dry. On top of that draw leopard spots (or attempt to like me) I embraced the messy spots! Apply the clear top coat and you are done. </div>
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<br />Imogenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486532550912398363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347393034328733876.post-27450152073120117292011-11-06T21:41:00.000+11:002011-11-06T21:41:19.097+11:00Dasio Haul<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sorry for the blogging gap. I seem to have been overwhelmed lately that combined with issues logging into my account mean I have been MIA BUT I am now back and ready to rock & roll. Lots of exciting posts to come. Thanks for sticking around :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I very excitedly went the the new Daiso store the other week. If you're not familiar with Daiso they are a Japanese chain all around the wall with thousands of products all for $2.80. Yes that's right everything is $2.80! I was like a kid in a candy shop just throwing everything into my basket. I was actually quite tame and could have bought so much more. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you live near one I would definitely suggest you check it out. It was good fun. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I managed to fill up my basket with plenty of goodies as you can see below. Everything came to a grand total of $47.60 which considering how much I got is a bargain. I left with a massive bag, it felt like Christmas!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You may or may not already know I am completely obsessed with <a href="http://wah-nails.com/">WAH nails</a>. As usual I was browsing the WAH site for inspiration and came across this pattern called 'basketcase' and had to try it. If you are bored and want nail inspiration I definitely suggest you check it out, they have amazing designs. Come to Australia WAH!</span></div>
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The original pictures I saw were in black and white but I decided to use pinky purpley colours. This would looks amazing in any colours, black and gold is my what I'm thinking next time. As usual my attempt is a bit dodgey and needs work but I love it! The design was relatively easy although as usual my right hand is not quite perfect. Hope that you like it!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">If you are not famliar with the concept, which I sure most of your beauty lovers are, it's bascially a box of different beauty samples which you recieve in the mail every month for $14.95. Partnering with great brands such as YSL, Shu Uemera, Bobbi Brown & Garnier to name a few, the Beauty Box sounds promising.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I was impressed with Beauty Box from the beginning and was not disappointed when this gorgeous pink box arrived. I am a massive sucker for packaging and pink (if you haven;t noticed from the masses of it on my blog haha) </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> so as you can imagine this was right up my alley. Inside the pink box was a black box with a pink ribbon and inside wrapped in tissue paper was the goodies. The box also conatined a lovely card with a description of all the products. Overall the packaging gets a huge tick from me, loved it!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #330033; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">♥ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Shu Uemura High Performance Cleasning Oil - <i>Cleanses & gently maintains skin's delicate moisture balance with a combination of botanical oils. Suitable for all skin types. Removes make-up instantly. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love Marc Jacobs Oh! Lola! & the cute sample sprays are perfect to throw in my handbag. The cleansing oil is also a winner. However it kind of bugged me that they refer to the YSL Beauty Sleep as a special treat. I feel like it's a bit of joke as it should have just been included in the box anyway. Without it the box would have been even more of flop so I don't see why they insist on making out that it is this great treat we are receiving. I think the nail file is handy but I was expecting samples a little less dull and the Playboy fragrance smells nice although it does take me back to high school when I actually used aerosols!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Overall I am disappointed with the Beauty Box. I'm not sure if my hopes were too high but I felt like it the products in the box weren't that exciting and it needed more oomph especially as they have partnered with such great brands. I also thought that as it was the first box they might have made it bigger and better or maybe it's just me. I mean the products are alright but nothing jumps out. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the concept of the box, I love the packaging of the box & really did want to love it more but I just can't rave about it. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Although I'm not over the moon with this particular box I am nore than happy to stay signed up and see what happens over the next few months especially as they have just partnered with Essie. And anyway who doesn't love packages right?!</span></div>
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Imogenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486532550912398363noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347393034328733876.post-5992483797873361772011-08-21T01:15:00.000+10:002011-08-21T01:15:59.971+10:00Blush Crush: Benefit's Coralista<div style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> .</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hey beauties, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm back with another blush crush. This time I'm loving Coralista by Benefit. </span><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Coralista is a gorgeous corally pink. It gives me a bright sunny look (which I need as the weather is unpleasant at the moment!). There is some shimmer but not too much, just enough to give the cheeks a gorgeous glow. You can build definitely up the intensity but as I'm pale I use a light hand. I really think this is a blush that would be flattering on sooo many skin tones too. Really that about sums it up; it's just a fabulous blush..</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I am currently sporting this brand new polish which is Wild Berry by Ulta3. Yes the name of this nail polish is Wild Berry... personally I don't think it hits the spot but name aside I like this polish. It's a blue based grey which applied beautifully. It was smooth and just needed two coats. It's a wintery kind of colour so perfect for this time of year and unfortunately especially appropriate today where the weather is miserable. It's one of those non black colours which I love and need more of in my life! I find it has a bit warmth to it which is flattering and I have even managed to rack up some compliments so go Wild Berry!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have recently started 2 new jobs so I have busy busy busy and become a bit slack with blogging lately but I am back with a long overdue rave/review. It's for Estee Lauder - Idealist Even Skintone Iluminator and I have been wanting to do this post for ages now because it's amazing! </div></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Estee Lauder claims the product drastically reduces the look of uneven skintone; redness, acne marks, dark spots and discolouration. They describe it as an intensive yet gentle oil-free serum with Triple-Optic technology which instantly illuminates the skin for instant radiance. The serum is comprised of comprehensive, anti-spot ingredient, powerful antioxidants and soothing anti irritants to combat the signs of uneven skin tone making it appear clearer, even-toned and radiant. <span style="color: black;">Sounds pretty good to me!</span></span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The illuminator is a light, pale coloured serum which has a delicious citrus scent and comes in lovely simple packaging with a convenient pump pack which is sanitary and means less waste. I have been using this product for about 6 weeks now and I have to say I am impressed. I apply the product both morning and night after cleansing. Once it has sunk it I just apply my usual moisturiser over the top and I'm done. </div><div style="color: black;"><br />
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I stopped using the product for about the last week to see if I noticed a difference in my skin and I did. My skin didn't look as glowy and fresh and appeared a bit duller so I'm a convert!<br />
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</div>Imogenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486532550912398363noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347393034328733876.post-49957301515609314142011-07-17T21:42:00.000+10:002011-07-17T21:42:31.864+10:00Pucker up with Back2Mac!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">I finally got around to gathering together my empty Mac containers to swap them for some new lipsticks with the Back2Mac program. I'm sure you know what Back2Mac is but just in case you're not it's Mac's recycling program where you return 6 empty Mac containers and in return get a free lippie.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">I had my sights on Vegas Volt for ages so this one was a definite. Vegas Volt is a beautiful creamy coral with a tiny hint of pink. Can't wait for summer to pull this one out!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">My second choice was going to be Hue but they were sold out so I went with Shy Girl instead which as you can see was a good decision. I have already made my mark on this baby. It's a peachy nude with a really smooth formula. Would be perfect paired with a smokey eye. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">I struggled to choose a 3rd colour because they are all great but decided to go with Girl About Town as I don't really have anything like it in my collection and I'm glad I did. Girl about town is a bright and bold fuchsia pink. I haven't worn this one too much yet but am itching to try it when I have somewhere appropriate to wear it!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">What can I say apart from I LOVE Back to MAC! What girl can argue with free lipstick whilst saving the environment?! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">So far I am happy with each and everyone of my new lippies. Expect some FOTDs featuring them soon in the near future.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">I love this blue! It's OPI's No Room for the Blues. A great spring colour or in my case a great shade to add</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">pop of colour to a miserable winter day. I have got a few of my friends onto this colour and think it looked great on all of them regardless of skin tone.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">It hit me the other day that I am a highlighter addict. I love glowy radiance skin and am a sucker for a good illuinating product. There are so many great products on the market I thought I would give a bit of an overview and comparison of my favourites. I managed to narrow it down to the top 6, it was hard but I did it!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">So we have; </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">♥ <b>Mac Cream color base in Pearl </b>- Love this. It's one of my favourite highlighters. It's an off white cream colour with no obvious glitter. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">It creates dimension and a lovely luminscent glow. This product is the definition of dewy and glowy!</span></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">♥<b> Prestige Sun Baked Mineral Bronzer in Pure Shimmer</b> - This is the cheapest of the lot and I think it's great. It gives a great natural sheen to the skin and considering the price it gives great glow and not glitter. I</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"> like that it's not too bronzey, pink or white it is sort of a great mix between all three colours. <span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></span></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">♥ <b>Nars Albatross</b> - As you can see mine has had plenty of wear and tear, I think it's a reflection of how much I love it! Albatross looks a bit white in the pan but adds a gorgeous golden warm glow to the skin. The golden shimmers are finely milled so it appears really natural. I use it on my cheekbones but it is also an amazi</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">ng inner corner and brow bone highlight!<span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></span></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">♥ <b>Dior Amber Diamond</b> - I love this highlighter! I have posted about it before <a href="http://imogen-loves.blogspot.com/2011/03/glow-glow-glow.html">here</a> if you want to read me rave on about it more. Gives a beautiful ultra-sheen to my cheeks. Don't know what I did without this. I especially love using this on nights out for that extra glow.</span> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; line-height: 20px;">♥ <b>The Body Shop Shimmer Waves in 02 Blush</b> - This was one of the first makeup products I ever bought and I have since repurchased it. I use it just as a highlighter rather than a blush. It's a great pinky toned highlighter with a very fine, satin like shimmer. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; line-height: 20px;">♥ <b>Nars Multiple in Copocobana</b> - This highlighter looks very frosty in the tube but once on the skin it's actually really flattering. It blends right into the skin and gives a natural, subtle nude sheen. I like that it creates more of a sheen than a shimmer. This is is great for the fair skinned ladies! </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">I honestly cannot choose one favourite. I love them all and wear them all at different times for different occasions. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> I think they are all great products for providing a gorgeous, luminous radiance. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">If I had to choose only one it would be a toss up between Amber Diamond and Mac Pearl.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Although I love all of these I could always do with more glow so</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> I have my eye on Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector in Pearl. I need it in my life!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><b>What is your favourite highlighter? Share it with me!</b></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here is a quick neon polish tip. I like to apply a coat or 2 of white polish underneath neon nail polishes to make them brighter and more opaque. Often I find neon polishes watery and thin so you need to apply a few coats but applying white underneath makes it so you need apply less coats. Plus it makes the neon polish appear brighter!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">So I was going through my makeup stash the other day and realised I have a really similar product to Mac's Virgin Isle cream colour base. I love Virgin Isle so have to share this discovery! It's</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> Max Factor's Miracle Touch cream blush in Soft Candy (07) and although it's not a perfect dupe it's definitely in the running. </span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">and swatched...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sYNik2WdLTU/TggBiJ8ha7I/AAAAAAAABC0/onMNTzM9i7Y/s1600/Max+factor+creamy+blush+candy+soft+blush+Mac+virgin+isle+cream+colour+base+swatch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"></span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R70LJLvLvXQ/Tgsh42V-jjI/AAAAAAAABC8/oyZ_EYuO5Ts/s1600/Max+factor+creamy+blush+candy+soft+blush+Mac+virgin+isle+cream+colour+base+swatch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="561" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R70LJLvLvXQ/Tgsh42V-jjI/AAAAAAAABC8/oyZ_EYuO5Ts/s640/Max+factor+creamy+blush+candy+soft+blush+Mac+virgin+isle+cream+colour+base+swatch.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">L-R: Max Factor's Soft Candy applied heavily and blended and Mac's Virgin Isle applied heavily and blended</span> </span></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Soft Candy does look darker in the pan but once applied they are alike. Soft Candy has more of a red tone whilst Virgin Isle is a bit more coral toned. Virgin Isle is more pigmented which isn't necessarily a bad thing as you do have to be careful not to use too much product or hello clown cheeks! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">One of the differences between these two is the finishes. Soft Candy has a glossier, dewier finish when applied to the skin, both products provide that great glowy look to the skin. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Although their finishes are different the colours are really similar especially once they are blended into the skin. I would give Soft Candy a B in duping, what do you think?</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Much love, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Imogen</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So I am sick again so I haven't been wearing any makeup lately so I'm back with another nail polish post. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Being cooped up inside made me restless so I decided to jump on the nail art bandwagon by copying a WAH design. I love WAH nails and their blog is one of my favourite places to browse and get inspiration. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://wah-nails.com/post/781722594/stripey">Here is the design I ripped off.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q64QoM5cNTc/TgBJNJH3E2I/AAAAAAAABCY/sUfb1g_cWJQ/s1600/000_1044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q64QoM5cNTc/TgBJNJH3E2I/AAAAAAAABCY/sUfb1g_cWJQ/s400/000_1044.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I think I need to practice for a month straight to get to WAH level!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To create these babies I used Sticky Tape, Essie Tart Deco, Essie Van D'go, Ulta3 Lily White, Chanel Laque Brillance Extreme, Sally Hansen Nail art pen in black. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was a bit fiddly but I had fun doing it. My right hand is a bit dodge, straight lines are hard with your left hand! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am definitely going to track down some of the Model's Own & WAH nail art pens, has anyone tried them??</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello lovely readers, </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm back with another blush crush. This time it's NYX's Mauve. The weather has taken a turn for the worst lately and I haven't really been feeling like peaches of pinks so I thought I would whip out this one to mix it up a bit. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mauve is a muted rosy pink blush. I do find the name a little deceiving as the blush is more of a muted pink with almost a hint of orange (on my skin anyway) regardless I am liking this blush. I am still on the hunt for a great mauvey toned blush so let me know if you have any suggestions. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The texture is smooth, silky and really blendable. It's easy to apply and very pigmented, as you can see in the pic below where I have packed it on! However this blush does lack staying power but for the price I really can't complain too much. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is a nice, rosy, natural looking blush. This blush is definitely great for fair to medium skinned gals but be careful to use a light hand!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I would love to know what people's favourite winter blushes are, I think I feel a shopping spree coming on!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am currently battling a nasty cold so to cheer myself up and make myself feel a bit less blergh I painted my nails in gold glitter. They are delightfully tacky but have added some much needed sparkle to my day!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To get this result I applied 1 coat of Ulta3's Antique Copper polish followed by 3 coats of Ulta3's Gold Digger polish (bonus points for the name!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am not normally one for having all my nails covered in glitter polish but was up for a bit of fun and actually really liked it plus I got loads of compliments, yay. Are you a glitter polish fan?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There is this great little Asian beauty store near where I used to live so before I moved I stocked up on a few things including these Cantena face masks. It was hard to choose all the different types so I ended up stocking up on heaps but these are the first ones I have tried. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These are the 8 cups of water hydrating masks and as my skin seriously lacks moisture during the cooler months these sounded perfect. </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As you can see you can see the instructions say cleanse, apply and leave for 20 minutes then massage and you're done! The mask is one of those fabric type ones and it did feel a bit super gooey when I got it out of the packet but once it was out of the packet and on my face it was all good. So for your viewing pleasure I have inserted a picture of me looking my finest whilst the mask is in action...</div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Onto the results, it didn't irritate my skin when I used it, it left my skin appear softer, dewier, moisturised and supple, has pleasant smell and was pocket friendly plus it may have even given me a tiny bit of a glow (that's right glow!) The glow was only temporary, however over the next few days my skin did feel and look more moisturised than usual so that's a bonus. Overall it was a decent mask.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I am such a sucker for all the Asian beauty masks, I have so many more different types I am itching to try yay! </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Have you tried this sort of thing??</div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">It's the end of May which means 2 things, it's my mum's birthday and it's time for a favourites post! So here are the things that have been floating my boat over the past month or so; </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Orly Cuticle Oil</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> - Bought this stuff on a whim when my cuticles were going though a shocking stage and it has worked pretty well. I have been applying it the evening and it leaves my cuticles softer and moisturised</span>. </div><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Revlon Matte Lipstick in Pink Pout - </span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have had this lipstick for ages but only recently rediscovered it. I have been going through a bit of a light pink phase with my makeup and this has been getting quite a bit of use. I like that it's not way too pale yet not too bright. It's sort of a lilac toned pink. Looks great by itself or with a gloss<b>!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Mac Well Dressed blush - </b>I did a whole post dedicated to this blush a while back (check it out <a href="http://imogen-loves.blogspot.com/2011/03/blush-crush.html">here </a>if you're interested) and I am still loving it. As I said I am going through a light pink makeup phase and this is perfect. Gives my cheeks a great pop of colour and glow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Mac Nylon eyeshadow - </b>As you can see by the picture this shadow has been through the wars, it just shows how much I love it! The most perfect inner corner colour I have come across. It is a beautiful shimmery white/gold toned highlighter which instantly brightens the eyes. I would recommend this to everyone!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Liner - </span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was going on holidays and wanted a cheap liner to take with me so I picked up this one and have really liked it. The colour is definitely a true black and it has a really nice creamy texture which applies smoothly. Long lasting too. I own both Mac and Bobbi Brown gel liners and I think this one is up there, especially when you consider it's a drugstore product. </span><br />
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Good Afternoon lovelies, </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
This has been my NOTD for the past week or so which is a long time for me! It's Essie's Neo Whimsical from the Art of Spring Collection and like all this other colours from this collection this one's a winner too.<br />
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I loooove this colour. It's a beautiful pastel pink shade with a hint of lilac and totally up my alley. It is a bit more pinky toned than the shows, for some reason it looks quite lilac in the picture. I think this is a great colour for pale skin tones.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">It is a bit difficult to apply and it did require 3 coats. However I don't mind because I love the colour and think it's worth it plus with a coat of Seche Vite it lasts for ages.</div><br />
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