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February 2, 2013
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Top 3 Bright Bold Lipsticks

Lipstick

LIP Colour BRIGHT AND BOLD pop of color lipstick

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have undoubtedly noticed the current ‘bright lipstick’ trend (it’s pretty hard to miss) and for those of you that aren’t too keen on a pop of colour on your lips, I’m sorry to say….. it’s not going away any time soon!! Makeup artists, magazines and runways are loving it, so it’s here to stay.  There’s certainly a lot of ‘bright lip blogger challenges’ currently trending and over the last couple of months I’ve had a few messages asking what my favourite bright and bold lip colours are.  So I figured rather just feature the standard ‘shot of lipsticks laying on a tray’ I would show you my top 3 bright wearable lipsticks (I’ve listed the rest of the makeup I’m wearing further below).

1. L’Oreal Intense Color Riche Lipstick in Magnetic Coral

lipstick bright bold New Zealand L'Oreal Maybelline Garnier 

2. Maybelline COLORSensational Lipstick in Hot Plum  (My absolute favourite of the 3)

lipstick bright bold New Zealand L'Oreal Maybelline Garnier
3. Maybelline COLORsensational Lipstick in Electric Orange

lipstick bright bold New Zealand L'Oreal Maybelline Garnier

So, these are my top 3 bright and bold lip colours – TAG, YOU’RE IT.  Let me know which hot pop of colour lipstick shades you’re currently loving.

Makeup Overview.
Garnier Dark Spot Corrector
L’Oreal NUDE Magique BB Cream
Maybelline COLOSSAL Cat Eyes Mascara in ‘Glam Black’
L’Oreal Color Riche LeSmoky Eyeliner Pencil (and smudger) in ‘Mystic Grey’


Ange x
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

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January 29, 2013
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M·A·C Archie’s Girls Collection

MAC Archies Girls Collection

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection

Betty and Veronica – the names alone are a vivid four-colour flashback to an era of sweet, comic book innocence. Their eternal love triangle, with all-American freckle-faced Archie, is legendary in its teen tension, tight sweaters and two-toned saddle shoe charm. Girl-next-door blonde Betty vs. vivacious, spoiled rich-girl, brunette Veronica, an epic rivalry, now in two contrasting M·A·C colour collections, packaged in exclusively designed cases. 

I can’t event begin to explain how excited I am about this range.  When I first heard about the M·A·C ‘Archie’s Girls’ Collection around 4 months ago I didn’t know how I would make it through until it’s release this February.  Of all the MAC collections, ‘Archie’s Girls’ holds a very special place in my heart.  As an avid Archie/Betty & Veronica reader, from around 8 years of age & right throughout my early teens, I hung on every word I read (albeit, they were comics so clearly not a hard read) and would flick through the same comic time and time again just adoring the fashion of Betty and Veronica (admittedly, more Veronica than Betty) awaiting the following Sunday when a new edition was released – I would even colour in their outfits to suit how I envisioned they should look.  I still have my entire Archie/Betty & Veronica comic book collection to this day and that collection literally contains hundreds of well-read and much adored comics (don’t judge me) and now I have this new MAC line to obsess over.

Take a look at the BEAUTIFUL new M·A·C Archie’s Girls collection… (I must own ALL of it!!)

The Accessories…

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

Betty Range…

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

Veronica Range…M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

 Individual Products (I’ve not included every single colour here in the close-ups as this is more just to show you a close up of each product from the collection)M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

M·A·C Archie’s Girls The Exciting New Collection New Zealand

Collection available March 2013 (I’ll be the girl camping outside MAC’s doors the night before).


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January 18, 2013
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LUSH – Emotional Brilliance Makeup

LUSH Emotional Brilliance

How adorable is this new line of cosmetics by Lush?!  Clearly I’m a marketer’s dream, because the Lush Emotional Brilliance new makeup line had me at their gorgeous packaging, reminiscent of vintage apothecary vials.

Now I have to say right from the get go, I haven’t actually tried anything from this new line yet, so I’m unable to review and give you my honest feedback on anything yet, however I promise that the moment I get some in my hot little hands I will blog my findings on them straightaway.  Being the Lush junkie that I am, I was perusing the Lush Times Summer Issue for new bath bombs (there’s no point having a bath without Lush bath bombs) and that’s when I saw this swoon-worthy line of Emotional Brilliance Lush Cosmetics… Here’s a little run down on what it’s all about…

Spin the Emotional Brilliance Color Wheel to get a personalized color reading (link below), choose the three colors that stand out the most and they will uncover certain words that reveal a little bit about your current state of mind. Then wear the color to match your ‘emotional brilliance’!

This range – consisting of lip colours, eyeliners and eyeshadows, is less about wearing make-up that’s in-season or on-trend and more about wearing colours that shape your mood. Emotional Brilliance is a way to wear colour that’s designed for you. Choose colours, each with a corresponding word such as Confident, Glamorous or Ambition, and they will be significant to your needs at that time – wear those colours and you truly wear the word.   

It’s the power of suggestion – if one believes enough in something, there will likely be a change in behavior.

LUSH EMOTIONAL BRILLIANCE – SPIN THE WHEEL 

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January 11, 2013
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Introducing The Bobbi Brown PINK & RED Collection…

Bobbi Brown NZ

I’ve just checked out the new Bobbi Brown Pink & Red Collection and it is truly divine!

With this collection, Bobbi Brown took an unconventional approach to the season’s traditional colour palette.  The Red & Pink Collection isn’t about matching your lips, cheeks and nails.  It’s about deliberately mismatching.  In the words of Bobbi Brown herself “I love pink and red worn together – it’s a very modern mix (and perfect for Valentines’ Day)”.

Check out some of the amazing products and colours from this collection:

Limited Edition
SHEER COLOR CHEEK TINT
Nothing makes a woman look prettier than a pop of blush. Bobbi’s Sheer Color Cheek Tint gives cheeks a tint of healthy, natural-looking colour. The translucent, lightweight formula glides on smoothly and blends evenly onto skin. Bonus: it’s packaged in a chic, swivel-up stick for easy,
on-the-go application. For a just-been-kissed look, apply Sheer Color Cheek Tint to the apples of the cheeks and blend down and back towards the hairline using fingers. Shades: Sheer Pink and Sheer Cherry.

New and Limited Edition
CREAMY MATTE LIP COLOR
Creamy Matte Lip Color is a unique matte lipstick formula that combines the look of a classic matte lip with incredible wearability. Creamy, moisturizing and highly pigmented, it glides comfortably onto lips, but feels extremely lightweight. Extremely high concentration of pigments delivers true color that lasts for up to 8 hours. Shades: Hot (New) and Heart.

New and Limited Edition Shades
SHEER LIP GLOSS
This lip gloss formula is super sheer and wearable. The translucent finish makes bold color easily wearable and is designed to enhance lips. Wear it on its own for sheer color or swipe it on top of lipstick for extra shine. Shades: Cherry (New) and Pretty in Pink.

Limited Edition
NAIL POLISH
Use color on the nails as an accent or accessory. A splash of these new nail colors on fingers and toes completes any look and fits any mood.  Shades: Pink Valentine and Valentine Red.

I picked myself up the ‘Valentine Red’ nail polish and ‘Pretty In Pink’ lip gloss – soooo pretty!!

If you haven’t seen this über cool collection yet, head in to your local Bobbi Brown stockist and check it out. (if you are based in Auckland, I recommend the Bobbi Brown store in Britomart).

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Ange x
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January 9, 2013
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Newspaper Nails…

Newspaper nails are so easy to do. This is a great tutorial for someone wanting fun nail art without too much hassle!  I’ve seen ‘newspaper nails’ around for a while now but hadn’t tried it myself until last night and I was pleasantly surprised with how quick and easy it was.  My ‘Step by Step’ tutorial will show you how to achieve this super cute look…

Here’s what you will need:

  • Light Coloured Nail Polish for the base (I’ve used OPI ‘s Did You Ear About Van Gogh?)
  • Alcohol (I recommend Vodka – not to drink!!) as it needs to be a white spirit. If you happen to have Rubbing Alcohol this is just as good
  • Newspaper
  • A small bowl (I recommend a deep lid/cap from a container)
  • Cotton pads
  • Cotton Buds/Cue tips
  • A Topcoat

STEPS:

1. Cut up a sheet of Newspaper into 10 pieces (slightly larger than your nails).

2. Paint your nails in a light grey or nude nail polish colour. Let it dry thoroughly before doing the next step.

3. Pour some alcohol into the cap or small container.

4. Dip a piece of newspaper into the alcohol for around 5 seconds and place, print side up, onto a cotton pad.

5. Press nail firmly onto the newspaper print and hold in place using the cotton pad for around 10-15 seconds (the cotton pad allows you to press firmly without smudging).

6. Lift your nail off the cotton pad/newspaper carefully. You’ll find that the ink from the newspaper will be left behind

7. Continue steps 4, 5 & 6 until you’ve competed each of your nails

8. Apply a topcoat to your nails. This will ensure the print wont smudge and gives your nails some extra shine.

If you have any print left around your nails, simply get a cotton bud and some nail polish remover to clean up your nails.

You can do this nail art with any newspaper print (unfortunately magazines won’t work as the paper is too glossy). A crossword cut into pieces would look kinda amazing too !

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January 4, 2013
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Catch A Falling Star – Makeup Tutorial On How To Stop Glitter Fallout

I love glittery eye make-up – I DON’T LOVE THE GLITTER FALLOUT!!  This little trick will allow you to remove the glitter fallout effectively, in less than a minute AND without ruining the rest of your makeup.

OK – see the small sparkly fallout, just under my eye? (in the top left corner picture) – this is what we are going to remove (and if you have more glitter fallout on your cheeks, you can remove this too by following these steps).

Tear off a piece of Scotch Tape or Removable Tape and wrap it around the tip of your finger with the sticky side facing out.

Firmly press the tape onto any fallen glitter and simply lift it off

Voila!  No Glitter Fallout!!

Should you feel you need to – you can touch up any foundation that may have lifted off with the tape.  For the sake of this tutorial I didn’t bother with foundation, however I feel confident the tape shouldn’t disturb your makeup too much at all, as it’s not ever ruined my foundation in the past.

Glitter kisses xx

Ange 
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December 27, 2012
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Caviar & Velvet On My Nails Please…

Textured nails are in hot demand and Caviar & Velvet mani’s are leading the way for this textured trend.

Basically what it involves is painting your nails with polish and then applying hundreds of tiny microbeads on top of each nail, making it appear as though they are decorated with caviar, or ‘hundreds & thousands’ if you go for the multi coloured look. For the ‘velvet mani’ – same process, paint nails and then apply a velvet dust, giving you a rich, matte, velvety nail.

UK Based Ciaté have made these nail looks easy & achievable with their ‘Caviar and Velvet Nail Kits’ so that you can DIY to your heart’s content.  On my hit list is the beautiful Caviar kit in Mother of Pearl.

The Velvet Kit:  The finished effect is unlike any other, giving an indulgent velvety coat to your manicure. Simply divine! Kit contains: 1 Paint Pot, 1 pot of luxurious crushed velvet powder and 1 little black brush.

The Caviar Kit: The finished effect gives nails an instant rich & sophisticated look. Kit contains: 1 pot of Caviar Beads, 1 Paint Pot.

For an easy ‘How To’ tutorial click here: http://www.ciate.co.uk/caviar-manicure-how-to-apply

Ange x
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December 18, 2012
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OPI Announces Latest Collaboration…

OPI Products Inc. announced their latest collaboration today with multiple Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum selling recording artist Mariah Carey. A five-time Grammy Award winning global superstar with over 200 million records sold worldwide and 18 Billboard No. 1 singles (more than any solo artist in history), Carey will be the inspiration for a line of OPI limited edition nail lacquers that will launch January 2013.

Now the reason I’m so excited about this collection in particular is because the brand is using this collaboration to introduce a brand-new type of nail finish called Liquid Sand. Four of these “Stage Shades” (as opposed to the normal “Studio Shades”) feature a textured, matte finish when worn without a topcoat. The Liquid Sand nail lacquer offers a ‘never before seen’ look with a pebbled finish that lightly shimmers with fine glitter (whilst somehow still remaining matte).

I can’t wait to get my hands on ‘A Butterfly Moment’ – a sophisticated nude, that in my view, is a must-have from the Mariah collection.

Ange x
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December 12, 2012
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Nail Art – How To Paint Nail Designs Perfectly On Both Hands!! (you don’t need to be ambidextrous)…

ImageSource: ChelleOnPinterest

Ever wanted to paint pretty designs on your nails but found that it was impossible to DIY because you have one dominant hand that’s brilliant at drawing designs and the other hand that’s, well, not so much? Here’s a solution!  Prepare your designs before applying to your nails….

You will need:
Nail Polish
Ziploc BAg – like a sandwich bag or something similar (not cling wrap as it’s just too flimsy)
Clear Top Coat
A Hairdryer (if you’re impatient)
A Nail File

– First, paint your designs onto a Ziploc bag (as I’ve done in the below pics).  You will need to do fairly thick
coats and probably around 2 coats in total.
– Allow each coat to fully dry before applying the next coat (this is where you may want to use a hair dryer set
at ‘cool’)
– Apply a base coat to your nails
– Peel your designs off the Ziploc bag and place them on your nails
– Finish with a topcoat and viola – you’re done!

If you find that the design is hanging slightly over the end of your nail, use a nail file to gently file away any stray ends.  Then apply your top coat.

Happy DIY!

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December 3, 2012
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If Nothing Ever Changed, There’d Be No Butterflies

You’re a free-spirited girl. You appreciate a great music festival as much as a hike in the woods. You embrace the notion of creating waves, but you’d rather be riding them. You love the beach even though your life doesn’t always feel like a day at one. You celebrate life and all it has to offer, and you change your mind all the time, just because you can. Well, I’ve found the nail polish to match your free spirit: RUBY WING COLOUR CHANGING POLISH – Transforming the way you view colour!

Each Ruby Wing nail polish transforms in direct sunlight for a total of 36 possible shades! No special light needed – just the sun!  It’s solar changing baby!!

Check out a few of Ruby Wing’s colour combos here:

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Available at AmazonSurf.   RRP$24.95
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