Saturday, March 27, 2010
REVIEW: CHANEL GLOSSIMER, 105 SIDERAL
This is a review on a Chanel Glossimer in "105 Sideral" from the Levres Scintillantes collection.
First thing you should know about the whole Levres Scintillantes collection is that all the shades of colours are very vibrant and you won't find a subtle colour. This can be good and bad; you may want your lips to be the focus of your makeup but you may also want your makeup to not be over the top.
The consistancy is even stickier than MAC Dazzleglasses BUT Chanel acts as a lipstick in a gloss form whereas MAC is just a transparent gloss. The glitter is a little chunkier than necessary but i think it is just due to the amount because it can be seen that the glitteris still very finely milled. It has a metalic finish as the blue glitters reflect upon the pink.
The packaging is extremley appealing with the gorgeous gold Chanel decals. For $53 i would say that this product is worth it but just because it works great as a lipstick. I probably would not purchase any more colours from the collection as they don't appeal to me but this vibrant pink is a gorgeous colour to have in my collection.
Although Chanel promises creamy with this gloss they don't deliver. However, it is still a great 2-in-1 product with it able to be used as a lipstick and lipgloss.
JORDY,
xx
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
HOW TO: SALON-STYLE BLOW-DRY!
As you probably already know, i work at a hairdressing salon. I understand that noone can afford to go to the hairdressing to get the perfect blow dry hair before every event they go to. So i am going to tell you how to do it yourself!! So basically 50% of my time when i work is spent blow-drying hair!! You would hope i know how to teach you...
MAGAZINE: ITALIAN VOGUE BEAUTY 2010
I found these gorgeous scans from the 2010 Italian Vogue. I have been reading Italian magazines ever since i began learning Italian 3 years ago and they are amazing things to read. Even if you can't read Italian, the pictures entertain you enough!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
BRAIDED HAIRSTYLE
Just a quick video showing you a tutorial on a braided hairstyle. It is really quick, easy and simple but very chic and cute :)
JORDY,
xx
Friday, March 19, 2010
NEW CAMERA + CURRENT CAMERAS!!!
EXCITING NEWS!! I got a new camera!! I know what your thinking...havn't i already bought 2 cameras in the past 2 months? The answer is yes but i saw this new camera that was coming out and couldn't resist because it is nothing like i have ever seen before. I also included the other cameras i own at the moment because it is pretty commonly asked what cameras i use (for YouTube and all).
Sony HD Bloggie, MHS-PM5
($299.00)
Just a few features include;
* Complimentry 4GB Memory Stick
* Uploads straight from camera onto YouTube (specially designed software)
* A little add on that allow 360 filming!!
NEW FEATURE TO MY BLOG!!
JORDY,
xx
Sunday, March 14, 2010
8 FAVOURITE: MAC SHADOWS
The following 8 things are my favourite MAC eyeshadows.
with flash
Amber Lights: Frost. A stunning shimmery baked gold with hints of warmth and a foiled effect on the lid.
Naked Lunch: Frost. A peachy toned hilight with pink reflects.
Forgery: Lustre. Basically just a whole bunch of silver glitter pressed into pan form. Surprisingly there is minimal fallout and looks like a pigment has been used.
So they are my 8 favourite MAC eyeshadows. Tell me some of your favourites? Reccomend me some nice MAC shadows and i will look into purchasing them :)
HAUL 27: MAC
So i purchased a couple of things from MAC because i mentioned in a previous post that i havn't been to MAC in a while. I am really happy with what i bought and would love to share them with you.
This is an amazing ocean greeny blue. It is mainly blue but reflects green glitters. Super pretty for a lid colour!!
"Bitter" Eyeshadow:
A fluro lime green eyeshadow. A shadow i have been wanting for ages and i finally got aorudn to purchasing it.
"Naked Lunch" Eyeshadow:
A beautiful champagne colour that reflects peachy tones.
A deep chestnut brown. Very rich and creamy with a butter like consistancy. Looks a lot like "Naked Lunch" in the photo but is a lot darker in real life.
I vibrant red with ruby pearl. The most pigmented Dazzleglass i have ever owned.
A bright watermelon pink with green and red duo chrome sparkles.
A bubblegum pink with baby pink duo chrome sparkles.
A limited edition Dazzleglass that came out with the Magic, Mirth, and Mischeif, christmas 2009 collection. I saw that my MC had a couple left over and bought one because it's silver. How cool is that?!?
This is just my foundation that i used and i thought i should stock up.
I really wanted to try out a new MAC pressed powder and this one is sooo cute with the little sponge and everything. Looking forward to trying this out.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
REVIEW: 5 COOL CAPERS
So this is going to be a review on the 5 Cool Capers set that came out with the 2009 christmas collection (Magic, Mirth, and Mischeif) It is a set that comes with mini sizes of 4 pigments and 1 glitter;
1) Fuchsia – pigment (4/5)
I am always careful with bright pink shadows because they can often make you look like you have been crying, have an eye infection etc. but this is a very nice colour for the outer corner of your eye with a light pink all over the lid. I use this with MAC Swish e/s and it is amazing.
2) Kitschmas – pigment (3/5)
Kitchmas is a really light purple, like lilac. I have a few problems with the grainyness of it therefore fallout is common. A super pretty all over lid colour for a wash of purple.
3) Reflects Transparent Teal – glitter (5/5)
I can not say enough good things about this glitter. It is my first MAC gliter and i can see myself purchasing many more. It is such a fine consistancy and totally doesnt feel like big chunks of glitter AT ALL. It feels so soft like crushed pearl. It adds BAM to your look when you take a clean blending brus, dip it in the glitter and swipe it over the whole lid. Makes any matte e/s look like a glitter whilst blending the whole look together.
4) Deep Blue Green – pigment (3/5)
A beautiful deep dark navy blue that reflects green. Super smooth and glides on really well. It is just a little dark and i would only use a tiny bit on my outer corner with a blue look.
5) Grape – pigment (4/5)
A beautiful deep purple with silver and pink reflects in it. A very nice buttery consistancy as if it has been whipped. The perfect finishing touch to a purple look and is fabulous is the crease.
OVERALL: 19/25
= 76% perfect
= 24% to be improved
(I have been learning about percentages in math...who said they dont use math?!? Cause i always do!)
I think i would repurchase all of these pigments. I am so glad i purchased this holiday set because they gave me mini sizes of them and i can't even see myself going through that much pigment. It is true you need the SMALLEST little dab in a pigment to do your WHOLE eyelid.
Friday, March 5, 2010
AWARDS
SUNSHINE AWARD
I was awarded by Grace, Kay and Laura. All beautiful girls with incredible blogs so click there name to check them out. RULES
-Put the award on your blog or in your post
-Pass the award to 12 bloggers
-Link the nominees within your post
-Let the nominees know by commenting on their blog
-Share the love and link to the person who gave it to you
PEOPLE I TAG
1. Caitlin
2. Geeky Mac Boy
3. Llymlrs
4. Samantha
5. HeartShapedBruise
6. Cassiopia
7. Jenna
8. Castor
9. Caroline
10. Velire
11. Charry
12. Jacque
HAPPY AWARD
I was tagged by the amazing Geeky Mac Boy. Click on his name to check him out.
So the rules are that I list 10 things that make me so happy.
Then I'll tag 10 other people for this award.
1. My family because they are so supportive and will always be there.
2. My friends because they make me laugh so much and keep me staying so happy.
3. Internet buddies because they really brighten up my day with their kind gestures and beautiful comments.
4. Making YouTube videos and posting on BlogSpot. It is so amazing being able to interact with people from all over the world.
5. Makeup. I find it incredible how a little bit of mascara can boost someone's self esteem.
6. Fashion. It is super fun putting together outfits and expressing myself through couture.
7. Food :) Mmmm
8. Shopping. Online or in a mall, wherever it is...i LOVE it!!
9. Reading because it is really cool how you can just step outside of your life and into someone else's through reading.
10. Long hot baths with a good book and Lush.
1. Jo
2. Kimber Doll
3. Kinsey
4. Jen
5. Miri
6. Paulina
7. Chloe
8. Mel
9. Starship Narcissus
10. Meg
If you got awarded, please send me the link when you put it on your blog :0 If i didn't specifically tag you but you still want to do it, then go ahead, consider yourself tagged :)
Thursday, March 4, 2010
SORRY AND SOCIAL ACCOUNTS
So this post is going to be an apology and references to my social accounts.
Firstly, i am sooo sorry for neglecting you guys! I know it sounds harsh buts that's what it comes down to. It has been crazy how people who i didn't even know read my blog are contacting me through email, formspring and cbox on here telling me how i have been slacking and i should be thankful for my dedicated followers. If you were one of those people then don't worry, it's totally fine to tell me that and i thank you for bringing it to my attention. It has been a mixture of many things so i would like to list the main just so you get an idea as to why i have been so vague.
* School: It is nearing the end of term 1 and therefore all of the assignments are piling in. I have many assignments on the go at the moment and have been dedicating lots of time to them. Then of course the actual being at school bit. People always get angry at me for not replying to them within 24 hours. It is because i go on the internet at night, then have no time in the morning, then im at school. Finally, i get back to you. Please be patient :)
* Work: I work 3 jobs. A hairdressing salon, a bakery and a modelling agency. Although modelling isn't very often (i only do it for the money, it isn't my life ambitions) it is very long hours and most of the time i have nothing left of me to spare for the internet. I have set hours at the hairdressing salon and bakery every week so im booked up in the working aspect as well.
* Extra Curricular: Cheerleading practice literally kills me so im pretty much dead by the time i come home and just need a long shower. Debating is mentally draining and i tend to be sick of writing by the time i am finished my speech. I also try to go to gym in any spare time i have left over after school so that physically kills me as well.
Secondly, I get many questions asking me about what social networking sites i use. I don't like to confuse people and links are always in the sidebar. I don't create them to be followed or subscribed too. They are just for the people who want to view them and learn more about me. VanityMakeup just did a similar post to this and i felt i need to do the same. Here are the current social networking sites i use.
Monday, March 1, 2010
MAC WISHLIST
* Extra Amps Dazzleglass
* MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder (I have heard many good things about this)