Beauty | Mac Maleficent Collection

Hello, 

I am so so excited about the Mac Maleficent Collection. 

It combines 3 of my great loves: Angelina Jolie, Disney and Mac. 

Mac has brought this iconic villain to life, ready for the release of this Summer's epic new film. 

The new disney film has inspired a limited-edition colour collection, in specially designed packaging, which for me, really makes the collection. 

I intend to buy the whole collection, but to start me off I have bought the nail varnish in 'Uninvited', the lipstick in 'True Love's Kiss', and the lipgloss in 'Anthurium'. 

The packaging is so amazing! Each item has 'Maleficent' printed on it in a fantastic font and the iconic wings. I think I'll also keep the boxes as they too have the design printed on them. 

I've just applied the nail varnish and it looks lovely. It's a great neutral tone with a subtle sparkle. 

The lipstick and lipgloss also have a subtle sparkle to them. They are both highly pigmented and such a delicious red! I will do a make-up look with them soon, so check back!

<3

My current collection. 

Beauty | Neutral & Mature Make-Up

Hello, 

So I went to see 'Miss Saigon' in the West End, which was absolutely fantastic by the way, and I wanted to go for a more neutral and mature look (not sure why, just fancied it!)

I blow-dried my hair roughly and loosely so it looked as natural as possible. I always think it looks better this way, though sometimes I find this look difficult to achieve - it either ends up too casual and messy or overly straight. I'm happy with how it turned out on this particular occasion. 

I wore a very simply pale eyeshadow (No7), but still emphasised my brows. I used my Bobbi Brown brow pencil in 'Blonde', as it creates a softer, more natural look. 

I did my base as usual (Mac foundation, Mac Mineralise Powder, Mac Bronzer and Mac Blusher), but used extra highlighter (Benefit) to create a light and airy feel. 

I then used Mac lipstick in 'Faux'. I bought this colour for my graduation, as it is quite similar to my own lip colour and I didn't want anything which would stand out too much. It's perfect for when I want to create a simple, clean look. 

In the photos I am wearing- 

Necklace: Primark

Top: Gap

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Beauty | Spring Beauty Look II

Hello everyone, 

This is my second 'Spring Beauty' blog post. I thought I'd post another as my look today was rather different. I went for quite neutral eye-makeup, but bold eyebrows and big red lips. I also left my hair to dry naturally and then added some Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray to add some texture. I will do a review of this spray soon. I used it for the first time today and think it is simply super. 

Today the products I used were:

Bodyshop Vitamin E BB Cream

I had to use quite a lot to get a good coverage, but it has lasted all the day. 

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Plus

This is the powder I wear everyday. I should probably experiment with new powders, but this just really works for me!

Mac Sheertone Blush in Sincere

As I have said in a previous blog, this colour is so great. It is like a midway colour between blush and bronzer and just great for Spring if you don't want anything too heavy. 

Mac Sheertone Blush in Fleur Power

A really nice bright girly colour. 

No7 Eyeshadow in Starry Lights

I didn't even know I had this colour. It is a light shimmery gold and worked really well today by itself for a more natural look.
Maybeline 'The Collossal Volume Express' Mascara
I got this mascara in a drugstore in America. I assume they sell it in the UK too. It's super. It makes eyelashes bold and thick. 

Chanel Sculpting Brow Pencil in Brun

This pencil is great. It is quite soft so blending is quite easy. It has lasted all day on my brows. 

Mac Lipliner

It's always good to use a liner before applying lipstick, especially, I think, with a bright colour.

Mac Lipstick in Russian Red

This is my favourite Mac lipstick. It goes on quite matte and certainly sticks. I find that I don't have to reapply a lot throughout the day (just after meals and snacks!)

I am going to do a more detailed blog about The Bodyshop BB Cream, but I hope this look has inspired some of you to be bold with your lipstick. It's a great way to complete a look. 

Beauty | Spring Beauty Look

Hello everyone, 

 I am posting a selfie to celebrate the second day of my blog! This is my make-up look from today. Today I nipped into central London to pick up a Make-up organiser from Muji (I  will be blogging about this later) and I also picked up a great piece in H&M. I then spent the afternoon picnicking up at Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally). The views across London were incredible. I will do another blog about my afternoon and include more photos.

What I used:

Erborian BB Creme

I got a little tube of this as a tester and I love how it blends on my skin. It also has pretty good coverage for a BB cream.

'Fake Up' by Benefit

This is a new concealer for me. It is a great colour (I wear the lightest one), and it is really moisturising. 

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Plus

This is a staple for me. I always have one in my make-up bag. It has really good coverage, and can be worn by itself (without any foundation underneath).

Mac Sheertone Blush in 'Sincere'

This is a great colour as it is somewhere in between a blush and a bronzer, so I find that when I use this I don't need bronzer as well.

 Mac Pearlmatte Face Powder in 'Flatter Me
'This was limited edition, and it is mid-way between a blush and a highlighter powder. It has a great sheen to it which makes it perfect for cheeks in Summer. 
'High Beam' by Benefit
This is another staple, especially for Summer where you want that fresh glow. I used it on my cheek bones and on my brow bone. 
HD Brows palette in 'Foxy'
I got this palate for Christmas and it is super. It comes with 3 different shades of brown and a nude, which means you can alternate depending on how defined you want your brows, or how dark they are (mine go very light in the sun, so I'd use the lightest brown in the Summer for a more natural look).
Mac Penultimate Eye Liner in 'Rapid Black'
I could probably do with getting another one of these as mine has dried up  a bit. But they are great. I am onto my 3rd one! It's super easy to use - it's just like a felt tip pen. 
Maybeline 'The colossal volume Express' Mascara
I got this mascara in a drugstore in America. I assume they sell it in the UK too. It is great! And really good and making your eyelashes bold and thick. 

Mac Brushes: 150&183 and a Limited Collection powder Brush.

Thanks so much for reading, and look out for my blog about this afternoon's picnic.
Rosie x