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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Working Girl

The good thing about a job is that you make money.

The bad thing about a job is that when you get days off you blow all your hard earned money.

Oh dear.

First stop was Brown Thomas to pick up a MAC lipstick I had been lusting over. The Glamourdaze collection is currently out so of course I needed to check that out. I will post on the Mac haul later this week!

Then Boots to pick up some necessities....

Now I don't like Christmas (grinch I know) but I really recommend checking out their Christmas section for gifts for others and er, yourself! This Mango set was 13.00euro! Soap and Glory in particular have really excellent little bundles around the festive season. Also keep an eye on the Boots Star gifts which are better than half price off each week!

And finally it ended, as usual, in Penneys where a selection of winter wear was purchased. Including ear muffs. Are these cool or not?? I don't know but they sure keep my ears lovely and warm!

And now I'm going back to work...

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Pink in the Afternoon

As much as I love loud pinks, purples and reds sometimes a more moderate colour is required, whether it's to pair with a smokey eye or simply to be work appropriate.

I find it very difficult to get a nude/light pink to suit me as with my dark hair and pale, pale skin most make me look half dead or like I have concealer lips on.

I prefer to opt for a peachy pink which adds colour and life to my pale skin without being too in your face, in this case Revlon's Super Lustrous lipstick in 415 Pink in the Afternoon. I adore everything about this lipstick. It's a creme formulation which means it's hydrating enough for my parched lips, the colour suits me to a t and the packaging is super classy. Also the name makes me think of high tea in a fancy hotel or Downton Abbey (can't get enough of that show).

Left Pink in the Afternoon, middle Mac Love Nectar, right Love Nectar layered over Pink in the Afternoon

If I want extra oomph for night time, I simply add a gloss like Mac's Lustreglass in Love Nectar, a sheer peach/pink with gold microglitter. A word of warning though, your hair WILL stick to this. I only ever use it when my hair is safely pinned up and out of my face. The pretty and long lasting combination is worth it!