Oriental Diva Contest Entry!

This is my entry to Liloo and Co's Oriental Diva contest. This is the first time I have tried anything like this and I had so much fun with it! Here is a link to the contest:http://lilooandco.blogspot.com/2010/06/contest-lets-be-oriental-diva.html#comment-form

I used some of my new Aromaleigh shadows for this one! :D

Aromaleigh Poison Utopia

Aromaleigh Mourning's Whimsy

Aromaleigh Orchid

Aromaleigh Cricket

NYX Black Bean Jumbo Pencil

NYX Black Eyeshadow

1000 Hour False Lashes

Bourjois Liner Effect Mascara

Bourjois Blush- 34 Rose D'pr

NYX Lipstick- Gem

Inglot Sleek Lipgloss- #43 (gold shimmer in centre of lips)

Thanks for looking! Good luck to everyone that entered the contest, great prizes up for grabs. Hope you all like! :D xxx

Poison Utopia!

This is my look from yesterday when I was heading to a tattoo/car show. Here's what I came up with while playing with my first Aromaleigh order!

NYX Black Bean Jumbo Pencil

NYX Black Eyeshadow

Aromaleigh Poison Utopia Eyeshadow

Aromaleigh Mourning Whimsey Eyeshadow

NYX Liquid Liner

Rimmel Eye Kohl - Jet Black

Bourjois Liner Effect Mascara

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil

Covergirl Trublend Foundation

Translucent Powder

Bourjois Blush #16 Rose

MAC Mineralize Blush Duo - Moon River

Random clear glittery gloss

Thanks for looking! Let me know what you think :D

Sarah xxx

Mini Update!

Today I started my new job. I think it went pretty well :) yay!

Anyway, I decided I really needed some neutral eyeshadows, just for something nice and easy I can wear to work or if I'm not feeling very inspired. I had been doing some looking around for neutral mac eyeshadows and dupes for them as I don't have a whole lot of $$$. Anyway, I found some reviews on Inglot makeup and, seeing as I conveniently have a store located where I live, I decided I HAD to buy a palette :D

I have been there a few times before, and have a few of their products (gel liner, loose pigments and some lashes, but thats it). So today I went there, and filled a 5 pan eyeshadow palette with gorgeous neutral shades.

Also, while I was at work today, something came in the mail! I returned home to find a lovely little yellow package patiently waiting on the kitchen table for me to rip it open! Inside I found my Aromaleigh order! I paid for it on the 2nd June, and got it today on the 10th! Super fast shipping!

Anyway, I bought 13 eyeshadow samples, and got 3 free samples with the order. And OH MY GOD... VISUAL ORGASM!!!!

All the colours I got are SUPER sparkly and oh so pretty! And one of the free samples I got is the most unique colour I have seen in quite some time. Never seen anything like it! In the sample baggie it looks like a pastel baby yellow... swatch it and it is a gorgeous mixture of a pale yellow with blue highlights! Its so different yet so intriguing... I don't even know how to wear this colour, but I am determined to find an awesome combo :)

So I basically just wanted to update and let you know I have a haul/swatch post coming up veryyy soon, along with many prettyfull FOTD/EOTD's :D

Sarz xxx

Enchanted Danger

Hey all, this is a look I did today inspired by the gorgeous Zoffe. I basically recreated one of her looks using my Heavenly Naturals eyeshadows. I did this on the weekend and loved how it turned out, and re-did it just so I could take pics and show you guys! These colours are gorgeous!

Naked Eyeshadow Base
MAC Push The Edge pigment
Heavenly Naturals Enchantress
Heavenly Naturals Danger
Heavenly Naturals Logic
Heavenly Naturals Diva
Heavenly Naturals Pot O Gold
NYX Black Bean Eye Pencil
NYX Black Eyeshadow
NYX Liquid Eyeliner - Black
Rimmel Soft Kohl Eyeliner- Black
Bourjois Liner Effect Mascara

Australis Bronzer/Highlight Duo (not sure what its called)
Bourjois Blush - #16 Rose

Australis Concealer - Medium
Covergirl Nude Shine Lipstick

Everyone head over to http://www.heavenlynaturalbeauty.com/ and check out their products!

Heavenly Natural Beauty Review and Swatches!

I would like to share with you guys the amazingness that is Heavenly Natural Beauty. It was quite a while back that I bought my first lot of their eyeshadows, and I have to say, I was impressed. They have a HUGE range of colours and textures to choose from and also sell face and lip products, as well as brushes, bath and body products AND perfume! They are sure to have something for everyone.

Ok, onto the swatches:

(Left = swatched over NYX Milk Jumbo Pencil/ Right = No Base)

Top to Bottom:

Cha Cha, Danger, Pot O Gold, Logic, Panic, Hypnotic, Superstar, Genius, Deep Ocean, Diva, Enchantress, Furious, Sugar & Spice.

Please click the images for a larger view!

(Top to bottom)

Superstar, Genius, Deep Ocean, Diva, Enchantress, Furious, Sugar & Spice.

(Top to bottom)

Cha Cha, Danger, Pot O Gold, Logic, Panic, Hypnotic, Superstar

These two (and Pot O Gold) were free samples sent with my order. With You (left) and Fairytale (right).

Cha Cha: "This Pigment beautiful pigment is a sparkly peach with hints of golden glimmer. Very sparkley".

Danger: "Danger Eye Candy is a dangerously desirable intense color, not for the meek or mild. If you have a bit of a wild side then you'll love this color, it is not a usual everyday run of the mill sort of color. But then again you are not an everyday run of the mill sort of person. So get some today!

Danger is a vibrant Orange with golden undertones and highlights."

Pot O Gold: Pot O Gold Eye Candy is a sparkly shimmery Gold which pairs up nicely with many colors including purples, blues, even black. Pot O Gold has a nice glittery shimmer. A nice compliment to all skin tones.

Logic: Logic Eye Candy, is a beautiful translucent pigment that is yellow with a very sparkly light gold under tone, very flattering.

Panic: Panic Eye Candy is a delicious green which pairs up nicely with many colors including purples, blues, even black. Panic has a nice shimmer but is not overly glittery. A very pretty green.

Hypnotic: Hypnotic Eye Candy is a stunning green with a slight teal feel. A very Pretty color, it is matte, so it is not shimmery.

Superstar: Superstar Eye Candy is and amazing intense blue. A very unique color that goes well with many combinations including other blues, greens, purples, it would look great with gold too.

Genius: Intense deep navy blue. Use this color for an exciting new twist on the smokey eye.

Deep Ocean: Deep Ocean Eye Candy is a very vibrant Opaque blue, use sparingly for a slight hint of color or use a lot for and intense true blue.

Diva: This Pigment is a lovely true deep purple. This is a great color for any girl, bust especially great for those who happen to have hazel or green eyes.

Furious: Furious Eye Candy is a intense and fiery black with hints of glorious reds and purples.

Sugar & Spice: This Pigment beautiful pigment is a mysterious color it looks like a light muted lavander color but when you put it on it turns a fiery purplish copper color. Very nice color.

* Enchantress wasn't on the site. I guess its no longer available.

I found the matte colours (Deep Ocean and Hypnotic) to be extremely difficult to work with. They appear incredibly pigmented, but it is quite difficult to place the colour, and blending is almost out of the picture. I also thought Hypnotic was a bit on the chalky side. Definately wouldn't recommend these two, but I'm not sure if their other mattes are similar.

As for all the others, they are fantasticly pigmented and very easy to work with. I would definately recommend their eyeshadows to anyone interested in makeup.

I have only purchased the sample sizes, both in baggies and in jars, and they definately contain a reasonable amount of eyeshadow that will last quite some time. I can't remember exactly how long shipping took, but I as far as I can remember, the packages arrived in decent time.

My faves are Diva, the most gorgeous purple, and Danger, a stunningly bright orange!

I never realised how pretty Genius was until I made these swatches. Definately going to use that one more often.

Would I purchase again? Most definately :D

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with this company in any way. I purchased all products besides the free samples they send with each order. These are 100% my honest opinions.

Interview Appropriate Makeup

This is my take on interview appropriate makeup. I'm not saying this is the only makeup acceptable at all, everyone is different. This is what I wore to my job interview last week and I got the job! :D

Please click the pictures for a larger view =]

I started off with the eyes. Lately instead of using a liquid or gel liner I have been using NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean on an angled eyeliner brush (Sigma ss266). So I got some of the Black Bean on the brush and applied it to my upper lashline, starting about halfway in and sweeping to where the eye finishes. I then got more on the brush and did the same thing on the lower lashline, but starting on the outside and sweeping inwards so that most of the product is on the outer part of the lashline. Then, with whatever was left on the brush, I softly dragged the black bean downwards on the outer part of the lashline where the line was thickest. This blends it out so it isn't a harsh line.

I then wiped the brush clean and used NYX's Black eyeshadow to set the Black Bean pencil. Once I had done that I used a small pencil brush (Sigma ss219) and softly ran that along the lower lashline, at the very edge of the liner, this softens the line even more. You can even use a small amount of face powder at this step, if you wish, to help you blend.

I then used NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk (white) to line my water line. You can use any white eyeliner for this step. This will open your eyes up and make you look more awake. I didn't bother, but you can set this with a matte white eyeshadow if you want it to stay all day.

The next step is mascara. I use Bourjois Liner Effect Mascara and I love it. For me, it really separates and lengthens my lashes.

Next do your face makeup, whether its full foundation, just concealor with powder, or just powder on its own. What ever makes you feel comfortable. If you're going to do full foundation, make sure your foundation colour is right for your skin tone, or you will just look silly. Also, please don't go overboard! Noone is going to want to hire you if you look like a clown or an oompa loompa!

To top it off, use a NATURAL looking blush (if you wish) that suits your skin tone. So, obviously if you're very pale, don't use anything too red or too dark. I used one by Bourjois (16 Rose) that is a coral/peach type colour. I love Bourjois blushes because they are scented, I guess its somewhat florally, but its a nice effect :)

Also, If you really want, you can add a highlight to the cheeks and/or fill in your brows, but this is totally up to you. In these photos I have used MAC's Moon River Mineralize Blush as a highlight, but only with a very light hand. I'm not sure if you can even tell.

I recommend leaving lips natural. I have simply used a lip balm to make sure they aren't all dry looking.

The number 1 tip I can give anyone for a job interview is to be yourself and smile! :D

I hope this is helpful to some people. Over the next couple of days I will be adding Heavenly Natural Beauty eyeshadow review and swatches.

Thanks for looking! xx

The "I Got The Job!" look =]

I recently got a new job :D This is the makeup I did the day after I found out I was offered a position, nice and colourful to match my happy mood!

I used lots of pigments for this one

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil- Milk
Heavenly Naturals- Logic (yellow)
Glamour Doll Eyes- Lime Light Pie (lime)
Heavenly Naturals- Panic (green)
Glamour Doll Eyes- Fabulous (light blue)
Heavenly Naturals- Genious (darker blue)
NYX Black eyeshadow
Sugarbaby Blue Blink (greenish/gold shimmer, over the black in the crease)
Heavenly Naturals Diva (purple)
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil- Black Bean (as liner with NYX black eyeshadow on top to set)

On my face is nothing special, just covergirl concealer with face powder, bourjois blush #16 Rose. On my lips is NYX Vitamin lipstick with a random clear-ish gloss.

I'm thinking about doing swatches of the heavenly naturals eyeshadows I own because they really are beautiful and great quality. Also, if anyone is interested I could post my everyday makeup/job interview appropriate makeup. Thoughts... yay or nay??

Thanks for looking! =]