I love Smashbox cosmetics!
Here is a really pretty collection for summer. It is not a large collection but I do like the Gloss Box and the Halo Bronzing Powder.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
OPI Summer Flutter Collection 2010
In continuing to indulge with my nail polish obsession, here is the OPI Summer Flutter Collection 2010!
Wing It!
Catch Me In Your Net
Flower-to-Flower
Flit a Bit
Availability: May 2010
Catch Me In Your Net
Flower-to-Flower
Flit a Bit
Availability: May 2010
Source: Temptalia
Who's ready for summer? I am!!!
China Glaze : Summer 2010 Poolside Collection
China Glaze : Summer 2010 Poolside Collection
I love these colors for my toes this Summer! I think they would look great with sandals.
Check out the swatches here: Scrangie
Do you like these type of neon colors?
XOXO,
Awilda
I love these colors for my toes this Summer! I think they would look great with sandals.
Towel Boy Toy
Kiwi Cool-Ada
Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Sun Worshiper
Pool Party
Flip Flop Fantasy Check out the swatches here: Scrangie
Do you like these type of neon colors?
XOXO,
Awilda
Online shopping, but at half price?
So I have a problem. I wish I could call it a small problem, but let's face it, it is far from that. I am absolutely addicted to online shopping (the bf says I'm an insatiable shopaholic but what does he know?).
Unfortunately I no longer have the time to go shopping on the high street very often (why can't shops in London be open 'til 9 like they are in other big cities I whinge constantly?). However, I have become very speedy at entering my card details online, so much so that I now remember all of them (even the ridiculously long one- how sad!). I look forward to my lunch break every day knowing that I can sit down in the comfort of my wheely chair for 15 minutes and browse through all the shiny things my heart desires.
A friend recently pointed me to a couple of sites that I have subsequently become absolutely addicted to. They host sales from a huge range of different brands from Diesel to Coccinelle to Pringle to Ralph Lauren to Bodum (and yes the other day I purchased a Wok for £10.. what? It was a good deal). The only downside is these websites are invite only, meaning that a current user has to send you an e-mail invite, and then you sign up for their mailing list. Don't panic, they are not spammers, all they do is send you updates of the sales that they have coming up. Each brand sale only lasts only a few days, but there are always about 10 sales going on at the same time. Also, as the sites don't store the products themselves (and hence can sell them at ridiculous prices to us), your purchases do take a couple of weeks to arrive as the sale has to be finished before they can despatch them to you.
I am not affiliated to these in any way, but I just wanted to tell you about them as they are absolutely fantastic. Who doesn't like getting a good deal and buying a designer bag at 80% off? I know whenever that e-mail drops into my inbox I get excited :).
So what are these amazing internet shopping havens?
www.secretsales.com and www.vente-privee.com (I think you can still sign up for this one on their front page, but there are limited places left).
If any of you are interested in joining please e-mail me (filthygorgeousmakeup@gmail.com) and I shall send you an invite.
I shall leave you with a few items I am currently fawning over to tingle your shopping taste buds (if such things exist?).
Love Sparkle Earrings (RRP £30), on sale for £10
Love Sparkle Ring (RRP £41), on sale for £14
Love Sparkle Cats Eye Necklace (RRP £105), on sale £35
18 Cart Gold Plated Earrings (RRP £28), on sale £11
The sites have much, much more than jewelry, but these are just the pieces that caught my eye today. I can't recommend them enough! If you are interested do leave a comment and I shall set up a new account that I can use to invite you all :). xxx
Unfortunately I no longer have the time to go shopping on the high street very often (why can't shops in London be open 'til 9 like they are in other big cities I whinge constantly?). However, I have become very speedy at entering my card details online, so much so that I now remember all of them (even the ridiculously long one- how sad!). I look forward to my lunch break every day knowing that I can sit down in the comfort of my wheely chair for 15 minutes and browse through all the shiny things my heart desires.
A friend recently pointed me to a couple of sites that I have subsequently become absolutely addicted to. They host sales from a huge range of different brands from Diesel to Coccinelle to Pringle to Ralph Lauren to Bodum (and yes the other day I purchased a Wok for £10.. what? It was a good deal). The only downside is these websites are invite only, meaning that a current user has to send you an e-mail invite, and then you sign up for their mailing list. Don't panic, they are not spammers, all they do is send you updates of the sales that they have coming up. Each brand sale only lasts only a few days, but there are always about 10 sales going on at the same time. Also, as the sites don't store the products themselves (and hence can sell them at ridiculous prices to us), your purchases do take a couple of weeks to arrive as the sale has to be finished before they can despatch them to you.
I am not affiliated to these in any way, but I just wanted to tell you about them as they are absolutely fantastic. Who doesn't like getting a good deal and buying a designer bag at 80% off? I know whenever that e-mail drops into my inbox I get excited :).
So what are these amazing internet shopping havens?
www.secretsales.com and www.vente-privee.com (I think you can still sign up for this one on their front page, but there are limited places left).
If any of you are interested in joining please e-mail me (filthygorgeousmakeup@gmail.com) and I shall send you an invite.
I shall leave you with a few items I am currently fawning over to tingle your shopping taste buds (if such things exist?).
Love Sparkle Earrings (RRP £30), on sale for £10
Good Times/Bad Times
GOOD TIMES
1) Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - This stuff is just brilliant in my opinion, I have been using this for every night out and special occasion in my calender. It may not be everyone's cup of tea because it is a medium to full coverage foundation but there IS no better foundation for when I want a flawless look on a night out. It stays put like no other foundation, no matter the environment, this product will keep your face looking perfect. The pic below demonstrates it's amazing staying power because I applied the foundation at 8am in the morning and when it came around to getting ready for a special occasion, I realised that I didn't have to re-do my makeup. This pic was taken at 10pm so that's 14 hours AFTER it was originally applied! All I did was add a light dusting of powder on my T-zone. In my opinion, that is one good foundation!I know some people think it would feel heavy but to me, it doesn't and I don't think it looks heavy either, in photos OR in 'real life'.
2) Wolverine - I never though a hamster could be so entertaining but he really makes me smile sometimes! He has definitely got bigger in the time we have had him and he is just the most docile hamster ever! He is never aggressive and he doesn't bite and we just love him!
3) Bridesmaids Shoes - I finally managed to find the perfect bridesmaid shoes for the girls. I had a mental checklist of all the things they had to be...comfortable, not too high, no ankle strap, silver, no bits digging in. I found the perfect shoes in Next for only £26!!! They also come in 'Wide Fit' so that gives you another option if someone has slightly wider feet. The pic below shows you what they look like. Thankfully all the bridesmaids liked them so that's another thing crossed off the list. Yah!
4) Slim Fast - I weighed myself yesterday as usual and I lost another 1lb! So that's 6 and a half lbs in just 4 weeks. Granted it's not the most exciting thing to drink every day but it's definitely worth it when you find you can fit into your 'slim' jeans again! I changed my gym programme again so that's working really well for me too. I do have one day a week where I can eat what I want...I find that keeps me sane!
5) Jerseylicious - This is my guilty pleasure at the moment (it's on Sky, channel 253 The Style Network on Saturdays at 9pm). I always Sky Plus this show, it's a reality show about a hair and beauty salon in Jersey called Gatsby (we all know these shows are usually far from reality though!). It follows the stylists and beauticians at work and in their daily lives. I always love the scenes between Tracey (the bitchy one) and Olivia (the underdog). It's full on, ridiculous drama!he he. I think Chris despairs about some of my tv viewing but I can't help but watch this show! Expect lots of animal print, fake nails, big hair and BIG attitudes. Take a look at this clip...
BAD TIMES
1) I don't know what's wrong with the skin on my neck at the moment but I started to get small cyst like spots underneath my jawline by my ears. They almost feel like the bumps you get when you get bitten by insects. I couldn't work out why I was just getting them there and not on my face (thank god!) and I finally worked out after some detective work that it was because of the moisturiser I use to blend my foundation into my neck. I promptly dumped that in the bin and started using a tea tree one instead so hopefully that will clear up soon!
2) I desperately need my highlights done at the moment but I was waiting until I had a bit more money. I just feel manky when my roots are all dark and I hate the way it looks. I phoned to make an appointment with my usual hairdresser but she is on holiday at the moment. I really don't like other hairdressers doing my hair because it's hard to get the same result you usually do, I have really built up a good relationship with my hairdresser and she does an excellent job on my hair. I have the appointment on Thursday at midday so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it all goes well!
