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New Mac Collection - Baroque Boudoir

29-Dec-09 18:56. Comments

Hey guys, I know I'm running behind with the lastest collection from Mac but bare with me when I catch up.This is closer to a mini collection so I wont take up too much of your time.

Another collection,xmas and running a little behind...

29-Dec-09 17:40. Comments

Hey Guys, Merry belated Christmas everyone and Happy New Year....see look I got that one in early :) I have yet to write up the December collection which is what I'm about to do now for you all,I apologise swatches for the holiday collections were impossible I've been ill for over a month and I'

Miracles Happen Viva Glam Holiday Kit

04-Nov-09 21:06. Comments

Also this holiday mac have brought out a viva glam lip kit,the kit named 'miracles happen' is the perfect name for the lipsticks that raise money for the mac aids fund.Every cent as they put it of the purchase price goes towards the mac aids fund.

Magic,Mirth and Mischief - Love's Devine Lash Kit

04-Nov-09 20:40. Comments

The holiday lash kit contains everything you need for that night out,it contains 4 essential products which comes in a small silvery-pewter bag.

Magic,Mirth and Mischief - Mischief Makers

04-Nov-09 20:09. Comments

The mischief makers collection has 6 different kits, 3 lipglass/lustreglass and 3 pigment/glitter.

Magic,Mirth and Mischief - Brush Bags

01-Nov-09 15:31. Comments

The last part I have to tell you about in the Mac: Magic,Mirth and Mischief collection are the brush bags,there are 3 different bags to choose from depending on what brushes you are after.Each set of brushes comes in a small,rectangular silver/pewter vinyl make up bag. Morning,Moon and Knight everything eye br

Magic,Mirth and Mischief - Lip and Eye Bags

01-Nov-09 13:24. Comments

Also in this collection there are four lip and eye bags,if you are new to trying Mac or its a gift to a friend this could be one of your best buys. House Of Mirth deep lip bag - This contains 3 lip products: Fantasia Lipstick - Deep rose (Lustre) Cedar Lip penci

Magic,Mirth and Mischief - Exclusives !

01-Nov-09 12:52. Comments

Mac has released two exclusive kits in this holiday collection,each kit contains four items and will make someone very happy (including yourself). Here are the breakdown of both kits: Fun In The Sun Mineralize Kit - This kit contains a mineralize skinfinish,mineralize blush,mine

Mac Holiday Collection - Lip,Eye and Face Kits

01-Nov-09 12:06. Comments

Mac has brought us some new kits in there holiday collection:Mirth,Magic and Mischief.

New Mac Collection - Magic,Mirth and Mischief

01-Nov-09 07:41. Comments

Hey everyone, Its here the long awaited Mac Holiday collection,the name is enough to entice you and one you see the collection I think you may be parting with some serious money. "Magic, Mirth and Mischief is what M?A?C Holiday '09 is made of! All the sparkle, shine and seduct

Whats going on?

01-Nov-09 07:16. Comments

Afternoon everyone, Its been way to long since I've updated and that is because my job got very busy but I am back and going to update so often you'll probably get sick of me or forgive me for been away for so long :) As for my Halloween looks,as you know they were already to be p

New Mac Mascara: Zoom Fast Black Lash

08-Oct-09 18:05. Comments

One last piece of the new Mac collections,a new mascara: Zoom Fast Black Lash. Now I can't live without my mascara and for years and years I've bought every new one that came out not just Mac but any brand.

New Mac Collections: Dsquared2

08-Oct-09 17:40. Comments

The final collection release of this month Dsquared2,this collection has been long awaited and some nice hidden treasures.

New Mac Collections: Dazzleglass Creme

08-Oct-09 17:17. Comments

The next collection been released this month (Just launched on the UK website) are the Dazzleglass creme lipgloss, Ive hearded whispers about these for the last month or so and can't wait to try them.

New Mac Collection - Style Black

08-Oct-09 05:00. Comments

Morning everyone, With Autumn now here Mac is starting fall/winter with a bang,this motnths new collection is:Style Black,anyone who follows the collections in America before they launch over here in UK will already have their eye on this collection.

Morning update :)

01-Oct-09 05:03. Comments

Morning guys, How are you all, I cant beleive it is now the first of October...the british weather has really set in today is freezing cold I should have layered up :) So I've been MIA the last week but I've been busy,I've put together some great looks for halloween and will post them just before so you have a

The Best Concealers Around

22-Sep-09 04:42. Comments

Morning everyone, How are you all doing,I know its been a couple of days but since I released all the news of the new Mac and Illamasqua collection I haven't had any new information to share.

Illamasqua:Dystopia

17-Sep-09 13:28. Comments

Hey guys, Heres a quick post just to let you know that some of the stock has now come in stock on the Illamasqua website and I think its going to sell out fast. The 3 new powder eyeshadows are now in stock: Machine Matter Synth (EU Only)

Late Night Blog - Update

15-Sep-09 17:27. Comments

Hey guys, Just a quick update for you, I'll be finishing the seven deadly sins looks this week and moving on to something different.This does not mean the seven deadly sins looks are gone for good as they will re-appear in October just in time for Halloween (Obviously a boulder version).

DuWop Cosmetics - Must Have Products

14-Sep-09 14:43. Comments

Hey guys, How are you all doing today?,I've been using a brand for a while now but noticed I haven't added it to my list of must have items.

Uraban Decay Book of Shadows Volume II

13-Sep-09 06:59. Comments

Hey guys, Hope your having a great weekend,its boiling hot here so making the most of the nice weather when it lasts. I thought I'd get these few posts up before heading out for the day,yesterday I posted the swatches for the newest Mac collections aswell as the new Illamasqua col

Illamasqua:Dystopia Collection (Autumn/Winter 2009)

12-Sep-09 11:22. Comments

Hey guys, Ive just uploaded the swatches from the new Illamasqua:Dystopia Collection,I love this collections already,silvers,blacks and pruple with bright silver lipgloss it cant get any better. Well that is until you see the birght pink lipstick that has come out with this collection.

Mac: Make Up Art Cosmetics - Swatches!!!

12-Sep-09 05:09. Comments

Hey guys, All swatches from the Mac: Make Up Art Cosmetics collection are in the swatches part of the site.There are a few missing that haven't yet come into stock in my local Mac store. There are swatches for: Tinted Lipglass Lipsticks Eyeshadows Technakohl Li

Update and new Illamasqua collection

09-Sep-09 09:28. Comments

Hey guys, Just a quick update,I will now be going swatching friday to Mac and Illamasqua. I can't wait as tomorrow is the realse date for Illamasquas new collection: Dystopia.

No7 Shine free make up base review

06-Sep-09 16:52. Comments

Hey guys, A week last saturday I told you I ran out of my Mac prep and prime face,I was gutted but I took this as an opportunity to look for something new. This was nothing to do with the product,I love Mac prep and prime and the forumula is perfect.

New Mac collections - Make up art cosmetics

03-Sep-09 10:35. Comments

The last part of the Make Up Art Cosmetics collection is from Painter Richard Phillips, thsi part of the collection includes 3 new quads,lipsticks,tinted lipglass,plushlash mascara and two new powder blushes.

New Mac collections - Make up art cosmetics

03-Sep-09 09:50. Comments

The second part the of the Make Up Art Cosmetics collection is by Illustrator Maria Kalman,This part of the collection has 6 eyeshadows and 5 technakohl liner, the colours are bright beautiful and will make any dull day seem better. If I could afford it I would probably but every eyeshadow and liner in this the collec

New Mac collections - Make up art cosmetics

03-Sep-09 09:11. Comments

One of the new collection released on the mac website today was the Make Up Art Cosmetics F/W'09, Its split into 3 parts each with a different artist. The first been Marilyn Minter who is a photographer,this part of the collection includes Pigments,Glitter and Clear gloss.Everything is limited edition none are permanent.

New Mac collections - Nail Trend F/W'09

03-Sep-09 08:40. Comments

The next mini collection from mac is the nail trend f/w'09 and I have to say I really like the colours in this collection. There are 6 colours,a base coat and top coat.

New Mac collections - Flirt with fall

03-Sep-09 08:06. Comments

Another mini collection from mac,if your a big fan of mac false eyelashes you might be eyeing up this collection. The collection includes 4 permanent lashes and 2 limited edition lashes: 43 lash - Wispy bundles and natural style length provide an everyday flirty fringe 44 l

New Mac collections - Mac High Def

03-Sep-09 07:42. Comments

Afternoon guys, Yes its that time of the month again,the new collections have been launched and things are already selling out.

NOTD - Barry M and Konad Art

31-Aug-09 17:35. Comments

Hey guys, I am becoming such a huge fan of the Konad nail art system,it does suck that you can only use the special nail vanishes for the art itself but you can use any colour as the one that goes underneath.So today we have Barry M shocking pink (I love Barry M nail varnishes),Barry M have sooooo many bright colours.

Sticking to my word

29-Aug-09 13:56. Comments

Afternoon guys, How you all doing today?, First I'd like to thank sally for sending me some great feedback its for everyone I make this site and I'm glad you think I'm doing a good job.

Blog update!!!

28-Aug-09 13:18. Comments

Hiya guys, How you all doing?, I bet everyone is set for the weekend,I know I am...We have a day weekend her in Uk as monday is a bank holiday. yey I love long weekends,this weekend I will be shopping with my daughter as shes been asking me all week to go...sounds good...did I mention shes only 2?!!.

Late night,sleepy and whats next?

27-Aug-09 04:35. Comments

Morning guys, Oh I wish I was more awake this morning,I can't figure out if its lack of sleep or staying up until stupid a clock playing guitar hero that has made me in need of as much caffine as humanly possible.

Have I gone Swatch Crazy?

26-Aug-09 04:54. Comments

Morning guys. How you all doing today?, Now as you've noticed I've been going swatch crazy lately especially with Urabn Decay which is the most accesible brand near me.

Latest Mac Collections! - Euristrocrats 2

23-Aug-09 15:55. Comments

Hey guys, Last but not least the Euristocrats 2 collection, I think some of these colours are sooooo unique and are definetley worth a look.

Latest Mac Collections! - Baby Bloom

23-Aug-09 15:12. Comments

Hey guys, Part two of my reviews of the latest Mac collections, Next on my list is Baby Blooms this is more of a summer mini collection and consists of Studio moisture tints and suntints liquid lip balm. First up in the Studio Moisture Tint, they are spf 15 and you can never get e

Latest Mac Collections! - Love that Look

22-Aug-09 16:01. Comments

Hey Guys, Love that look has been one of the most awaited collections in a while due to the re-release of some of the favorite eyeshadows from the starflash collection. Now I wasnt a huge Mac fan when this collection was released so all these are new to me although I do recognize alot of the names.

Latest Mac Collections! - Graphic Garden

22-Aug-09 12:25. Comments

Hiya Guys, Sorry this is late it has been a longtime coming,its just been finding the time. Now Mac are trying to bankrupt us again by releasing 4 collections at once!. But they are very nice collections even if I am saying so myself.

Illamasqua swatches update!!!

13-Aug-09 05:47. Comments

Morning guys, How you all doing today?, I'll be finishing editing my pictures tonight so the Illamasqua swatches I do have will be going up for you all.

Update and a gossip

11-Aug-09 03:52. Comments

Morning Guys, It feels like ages since I had a proper chat with you all, I havent been well for the last week or so, things still arent 100% so just bear with me and all will get better in time.What are you all up to today?, Probably in work like me but theres no way out of it if you want some money in your pocket :)

Illamasqua video up !!!

08-Aug-09 15:26. Comments

Hey guys, quick blog update,my illamasqua video has gone up on youtube,check it out x

Illamasqua review

03-Aug-09 08:38. Comments

Hey everyone, Ive missed you guys,so sorry Ive been MIA. First I had a really bad day on saturday and then my internet brokedown on me.

Not a good day for shopping

01-Aug-09 14:29. Comments

Hi guys, This is just a quick blog and I will update you guys later on why I had such a bad day when I feel up to it.

Request your swatches!!!

31-Jul-09 15:28. Comments

Hey guys, Last chance to get your

Contact me form up and running!!!

28-Jul-09 14:42. Comments

Hey guys, Just a quic

More swatches to come

28-Jul-09 06:32. Comments

Morning guys, How you all doing?, My urban decay swatches went online the weekend and they turned out really well I was chuffed, the deluxe eyeshadows have to be my faveorite as the color payoff is amazing and I will be buying a good few of them. I'll have more swatches going up this weekend as I'll be

Mac mineralize quad eyeshadows - swatches

24-Jul-09 05:09. Comments

Morning from a wet wales guys, As promised some more swatches went up last night,3 swatches of the mac mineralize eyeshadow quads from the the color craft collection.

2nd video up!!

23-Jul-09 03:57. Comments

Morning everyone, Hows everyone doing this morning,thursday is finally here so not much longer until the weekend, This weekend I will be swatching Urban decay eyeshadows and also some Barry M goodies,those should be up by saturday afternoon.

Mac Graphic Garden collection

22-Jul-09 05:41. Comments

Hey guys, Hows everyones morning going?, Its raining again here today but enough about that heres something that might cheer you up.

First video up!!!

21-Jul-09 05:11. Comments

Morning guys, Its a nice rainy day again here in Wales,all our sun seems to have gone,so I've got a cup of tea warming me up (what?!! no coffee) for a change. My first video went up last night,it was a short and sweet introduction and I was sooooooo nervous, Ive always thought of doing tutorials

My First Video

20-Jul-09 18:24. Comments

Hi Guys, I have just done my first video, Mind the welsh accent, lol, It is just an introduction there will be more video's to follow with and actual purpose.

Morning everyone

20-Jul-09 06:00. Comments

Morning eveyone!! How were you weekends?,I've been doing a few looks this weekend one nice neutral pink on friday and yesterdays which were a little out there,the ice princess one was fun I loved the eyes but the lips didnt turn out so well pigment is very hard to distribute evenly on the lips so I'll h

Quick update

19-Jul-09 07:41. Comments

Hey all, Sorry I'm going to have to put the Urban Decay swatches on hold today,it is way to wet and windy to take my little one out shopping with me so I'm going to have to do the swatches next weekend,I'll try to do them before but don't hold me to it.If not during the week tho definetly Saturday,gives y

Urban Decay

19-Jul-09 04:30. Comments

Morning all, I noticed I'm not the only Urban Decay fan out there so when I go to town today I will get some Urban Decay swatches for you all, I love Urban Decay there make up is so gorgeous and the colors you can get are amazing.

Quick chat

18-Jul-09 05:07. Comments

Morning guys, Sat is finally here and I'm off shopping,not for MAC no cardiff today but just a wander around the shops.What are you all up to today?.

Friday at last!!

17-Jul-09 06:16. Comments

Hey everyone, How you all doing today?,its friday finally Ive been feeling ill all week (really hope I havent got what Ceri has got) and I'm so glad its nearly the weekend I need rest. If you saw my post last night I had another go at the konad nail art and it didn't turn out too bad at all but I think I'll re

Nails!!!

16-Jul-09 16:32. Comments

Hey guys, I was just looking at the forums on specktra and found a post about konad nail art,now I got the set ages ago and I hate to say it after a few attempts I gave up and put it away thinking I was hopeless I just couldnt do it.

Another look coming up...

16-Jul-09 05:04. Comments

Morning everyone!!! How you all doing this morning,I hope your having a great day (As much as you can when stuck in work anyway), I have my coffee nice and early yay on second cup now...hmmm maybe I should slow down before I'm bouncing off the walls. Anyway before I rant a little too much,I have a new look on

A New look and Thanks

15-Jul-09 06:00. Comments

Hey everyone, Morning,I'm having a funny morning so far...it must be the lack of coffee as theres no milk here in work but oh well I'll survive I have caffine :) How you all doing this morning?,this is just a quick message to everyone who visits my website,rates my looks and leaves me the nicest

New look on the way....

14-Jul-09 10:42. Comments

Hey all, Long time no see...well okay its only been a couple of days but you know I love sending you an update,a look and some reviews.

Latest MAC collections reviews-swatches

11-Jul-09 14:33. Comments

Hey guys, If any of you follow me and twitter then you saw my updates last night and this morning that I was going to check out the two new collections in cardiff, it was a horrible rainy day going all the way to Cardiff but it was worth it.

Update!!!

30-Jun-09 16:36. Comments

Hey everyone, I apologise in advance no looks tonight I'm full of cold, Felt like crap all day and was dying to just just lie my head down on the desk in work to go to sleep.

Quick update

29-Jun-09 06:48. Comments

Hey guys, This is just a quick update to see how your all doing and what you've been up to. I'm home from work today because my little girl is ill,shes currently fast asleep on the sofa snoring lol and will probably wake up soon for lunch.

My last haul for a while but soooo worth it

28-Jun-09 14:50. Comments

Hey guys, Yep its my last haul for a while due to lack of money but it was sooooooooo worth it.

Swatches uploaded !

24-Jun-09 16:46. Comments

Hey guys, Quick update, swatches are now uploaded and welcome to my specktra friends,to anyone who hasnt heard of specktra click the link and take a look especially if your a huge fan of Mac of any make up in general. Thanks for you patience while I uploaded

Swatches and a blonde moment

24-Jun-09 04:28. Comments

Hey guys, Sorry I know there havent been any looks lately but Ive been so busy and time has literaly flown.

A long day at work...

19-Jun-09 17:22. Comments

Hey all, No make up look, I know thats not like me but I've had the longest day ever,it seemed never ending. I was running late for work this morning,got Paige up for breakfast,changed and ready to go,got Ceri up...he doesnt eat breakfast and he's never ready to go lol.

A brief update & the new comment system

17-Jun-09 09:05. Comments

Hey all, Here's a quick update I h

My latest look

14-Jun-09 13:05. Comments

He everyone, I hope you've all had an amazing day like I have, its really hot here in wales again (wonder whos getting our rain lol),we too

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