January make up must haves!

This post will contain my must haves for this month, specifically tailored to the trends and requirements for January 2013...

My first must have product is the 'oh honey' set of Lashes from the Katy Perry lash collection, created by Eylure priced at £5.95



This is due to Spring/Summer trend 'Fluttery Lashes' as seen on the runway at Moschino, Giorgio Armani & Gucci

It is clear that huge lashes are used on a very natural colour palette, enhancing eyes and making the look more feminine. These Katy Perry lashes are perfect for giving your eyes an extra flutter. Stock up because this is going to be a huge trend!

My second Beauty product is the Liz Earle Brightening Treatment mask. £14.25


During the winter the cold, harsh weather can leave your skin dull and dreary. This treatment mask with revitalise your skin and give you a 'natural looking radiance' It does this through natural products such as camphor oil and toning witch hazel.This can be used morning, night or whenever you see fit. A definite must have for restoring your skin to it's full potential. 

My third must-have beauty poduct is the Undressed palette from MUA £4 


This bargain product is perfect for recreating the sixties make up trend as seen at Marc Jacbs & Louis Vuitton...

A neutral smokey eye with an abundance of eyeliner will perfect this sixties trend. Use lighter colours on your inner eye lid, then a slightly darker shade towards the outer corner with a very dark colour along the crease. Sweep the same dark colour out extending past your eye for a dramatic night time look. Don't forget to fully fill in your eyebrows too for a very sixties style look.

My fourth must-have beauty product are these twon nail polishes from OPI £11 each (prices vary depending on stockists)

This is due to the Spring/Summer trend approaching fast - two tone nails, as seen on runways at Phillip Lim, Roland Mouret and Tracy Reese...

The great thing about these colours I've chosen (Altar ego - Pale pink & Midnight in Moscow - Burgundy) is that these two polishes can be used in two other Spring Summer trends - Pale nails & Dark nails. By investing in two nail polishes you're set for 3 upcoming trends! Sounds like a good investment to me.

My fitfh must-have beauty product is the Barry M Lip Paint in Shocking Pink £4.49



This is in honour of the colour pop lip trend popping it's way on to the catwalk at Giles & Dries Van Noten

A bright pop of colour on your lips is a fabulous statement this season, wear with bright prints for an all over colour blast or with a simple monochrome look for a serious colour pop. This Barry M colour is perfect for recreating a catwalk trend for less. A very wise investment!

My Sixth must-have beauty product is the Juicy Couture perfume 'Couture La La' £34.50


This Juicy couture fragrance is the newest edition to the fragrance line and isn't it gorgeous! However, a fragrance shouldn't be bought by judgement on the bottle (but it is beautiful isn't it!) it's about the scent - This one's wonderful. It is a floral fruity scent and has a very feminine feel to it, that's just what you need after a Christmas of gingerbread scents. 

My seventh must-have beauty product is Frontcover's Black Kohl Pencil With Smudger £8.00



This season it's all about grungy eyeliner, as seen at Lanvin & Roberto Cavalli 

The best way to achieve this runway look is to take inspiration from these pictures. Sweep a thick line of Kohl pencil along your lower lash line and then smudge with the other end of the pencil - a perfect grunge look achieved in seconds!

My eighth must-have beauty product is Aussie's 3 Minute Miracle Re-constructor £4



This deep conditioner is perfect for resolving problems with dry hair. During the winter months hair can be left feel dry, dull and in need of help! This Aussie conditioner will help revitalize your gorgeous tresses and leave them looking wonderful again! At £4 for 250ml I'd say it's at least worth a try!

My ninth beauty must-have is MUA's professional Primer - £4



I have repurchased this product countless times, it's a miracle product! A current trend for Spring/Summer is a completely flawless complexion and using this primer, you're on your way! Take a look at these runway looks from Jil Sander



As you can see each of these models has a clear, flawless complexion. This is easily achieved with a primer and why blow all your cash on a high end one when MUA offers high end results at a fraction of the cost? It makes perfect sense to invest in this gorgeous primer. 

My final must-have beauty product is Collection 2000's Lock N Hold Lipgloss in shade 'Rock Steady'

I chose this because I picked one up on Sunday and I adore it! I wear it over MUA's lipstick shade 14 - Bare and it looks gorgeous! For a simple neutral gloss, this is perfect. When you don't have a lot of time, slip this on your lips and your pout is perfected! 

I hope you enjoyed this post and I hope it inspires you to pick up some of these gorgeous products! 
Love Dixie
:) xox

My March Beauty wishlist 2012

This is a new idea I have had, every month I will post a current Fashion and then a separate Beauty wishlist. It will consist of 10 new products, accessories or garments that I would love to own, they will consist of designer and high street things (Fashion wishlist) or Drugstore or high end products (Beauty wishlist), enjoy :)

Number one - MUA BB cream £4
 
I have already written a blog post about this new product, So I will sum it up in a few sentences. The BB cream is supposedly a foundation, concealer and primer all in one, it comes in three shades light, medium and dark. Two shades can be blended together to create a tone perfect for you. I can't wait to try this because BB creams are currently filling up the shelves, and the MUA BB cream is a cheap way to join in with this trend.

Number two - Rimmel Wake me up foundation £6

I saw this foundation advertised and thought it looked pretty good, I got some testers in a few magazines and I loved the way it felt on my skin, almost as though I'm not wearing any foundation, however sadly the testers were not my shade :( So I will hopefully pop into the nearest Superdrug or Boots during the half term and find the perfect shade for me. The foundation includes SPF 15 which is good for protecting your skin against the sun on a daily basis, also it contains illuminating radiant pearls to enhance a natural glow.


Number three - Nicki and Ricky for viva glam MAC £13.50

Again, I have already made a post about this product but it absolutely has to be in my wishlist because it is almost perfect. It is created by MAC, one of my favourite make up brands worldwide, it is a viva glam products therefore the profits go to a charity which provides help and research for those suffering from AIDS, It is Nicki Minaj and I love all things Nicki Minaj, and Finally The colour is amazing, a bright pink that will look gorgeous with smokey eyes or a natural look. I cannot give this product enough praise!


Number four - Rimmel waterproof gel liner £5-£7

This Gel liner is definitely something I want to try out, I have never used a gel liner before and I am quite excited to. the advantage of a gel liner is that you have greater control over the lines and it isn't as runny as liquid liner but it is smoother than kohl pencil. This particular gel liner is good because Rimmel is a well trusted brand that offers good quality products at a reasonable price, also the applicator is the lid which I think is a really good idea. Therefore this product makes it on to my wishlist

Number five - Maybelline dream nude airfoam foundation £6-8

This product makes it onto my wishlist because it's original. I haven't seen a foundation like this. This foundation is advertised as weightless, I think this is second most important factor of a foundation (First being that it looks natural) because if I'm wearing a foundation that feels thick and cakey I don't feel confident. Due to the fine pigments in the formula it gives a perfect natural look and also has SPF 16 included in the formula.
Number six - Maybelline the falsies volum' express flared mascara £6-8

All of the reviews I have read about this mascara say amazing things about it, I have heard it isn't flakey, it maintains full looking lashes throughout the day and it makes even the dullest of lashes seem bright and curled. The packaging is very cute with the pair of little angel wings on the lid and I love the colour of the bottle.

Number seven - Chanel Le Vernis Nail polish in shade Distraction £17.50

This shade especially for Spring/Summer 2012 is gorgeous! Chanel nail polishes are renowned for their high quality finish and gorgeous limited edition colours and this shade looks as though it will definitely live up to expectations. The shade 'distraction' is very in this season and would look great matching one colour from a bright floral top or clashing with a pastel toned ensemble.

Number eight - MAC Haute and Naughty lash £18

This MAC mascara looks absolutely gorgeous. First of all the packaging is so cute, both of my favourite colours (pink and purple) and included on the bottle, I love the glittery purple section! Second of all the mascara is good value as you are getting almost two in one, you can choose whether you want natural or dramatic lashes and then use the appropriate wand. The idea of this product is genius! I have heard and read many reviews about this product and people only have good things to say about it, that's why this mascara has made it on my wishlist.
Number nine - NARS Pro Prime Multi-Protect primer £24

I have never tried or even held a NARS product, not because I dislike them or anything like that it's simply the fact they are not within my budget or reach. However this primer has some amazing reviews and was recently rated 5 stars and the best primer in the Beauty tester section of 2nd April 2012 NOW magazine, the tester stated 'my make up looked as fresh in the evening as it did in the morning' I have never used a primer and this to me does sound like a worthwhile investment, the aim of a primer is to allow your make up to not only stay on all day but to be applied to the skin easily without clogging pores and the reviews on this primer tell me it does just that.

Number ten - Sephora Moonshadow baked palette - In the nude $50

This palette is a luxurious piece of heaven. The colours in this are extravagant, the quality is divine and the uses of this palette are endless. I am totally and endlessly in love with this palette and I saved it until last on my wishlist because it is my absolute favourite. With the colours in this palette you could create a natural look enhancing the colours and angles of your eyes or you could create a bold look using some of the tones. If I could only use one palette for the rest of my life I would most definitely choose this one. The reason I do not already own this gorgeous palette is that the brand 'Sephora' is not accessible in the United Kingdom :( So until I finally go to America I am palette-less :( However to end on a positive note one day I shall own this marvellous palette and when I do I will review it to it's true glory!

I hope you have enjoyed my beauty wishlist of March 2012! Hopefully this will become a monthly post if it gets positive feedback.
Love Dixie
:) xoxo

Beauty haul 10/03/2012

On Saturday 10th March, I decided to pick up a few essential repurchases and a few little treats :) Check out what they were...

First (and my favourite) Store - Superdrug

Superdrug is my favourite because it stocks some of my absolute favourite brands and the prices are affordable, anyway, let the haul commence :)

First product - MUA Matt-finish eyeshadow Shade 20 £1

 

  This is an absolutely gorgeous colour, I was looking for a matte black shade to use on my upper lash line to define my eyes and I was using shade 4 from the immaculate collection palette by MUA, however I found that although the shade was perfect it was not very portable as it is part of a palette so I decided to purchase a single eyeshadow and shade 20 was exactly what i was looking for. It is highly pigmented and blends so easily, for only £1 you can't go wrong!

Second product - MUA Mosaic Bronzer  Shade 1 - Natural Glow £2.50

 This is a repurchase as my other bronzer was nearly finished and it shattered because I dropped it :( However, this is an absolutely wonderful bronzer, it looks more browny/orangey toned in real-life and applies so easily. You can build the colour up for a dramatic look or apply one sweep for a 'natural glow.' Also due to the mosaic effect you can also use a single 'tile' as neutral eyeshadow, two products in one! For £2.50 I think this a brilliant bronzer and will leave you looking sun-kissed, I definitely recommend this product.

Third product - MUA Love hearts nail varnish 'I WANT U' £2

This is my second love heart nail polish - my first was 'U R FAB, a light claret tone - After using my first one, I had to buy some more, the colour is bright and eye catching. Although two coats is necessary for a full colour effect, it was still an amazing purchase. Whilst writing this post I'm wearing this shade on most of my nails and shade ' U & I' on both of ring fingers, looking at the bright colours remind me that summer is coming and makes me happy :) The Nail polish applies easily and dries quickly, definitely a great purchase.

Fourth product - MUA Love hearts nail varnish 'U & I' £2 

This is my third nail varnish from the love hearts collection and I love it, the colour is a bit brighter than it looks after layering it twice. A very sunny colour that looks gorgeous next to the orange shade ' I WANT U' Not only do I love the actual product but the packaging is adorable, with cute loveheart sweet-style messages on the top of the bottle and the love hearts logo printed on the bottle these make a cute addition to any nail varnish collection or an adorable gift for a friend. 

The next store I went to was Boots (by this time I had spent all of my money so I am now borrowing money from my best friend). My best friend and I discovered an amazing deal, all 'Frontcover' products had 75% off, We had a quick browse through the small stand and I decided on these gorgeous products...

First product - Front cover to go 'Powder Puff' powder eyeshadow £4 reduced to £1

First of all I would like to apologise for the poor quality of the picture, my Camera is broken so I am using my horrendously rubbish web cam :s Anyway on to the product, at a price of £4 I wouldn't of picked this up normally as MUA probably stock a much similar shade, however at its discounted price of £1 I thought this was very good quality. Before purchasing I tested the shade on my hand and it was gorgeous, it leaves a little colour and a little shimmer, I thought this shade would be perfect for highlighting the brow bone. 

Second product - Front cover to go 'Frosted Almond' powder eyeshadow £4 reduced to £1 

This shade looks slightly more gold in real life, and a bit more shimmery. After testing this shade and 'Powder Puff' together I saw how well they went together and decided to buy this one too, the two shades together create a natural eye look, but also give a hint of shimmer. I would use this colour all over the lid. These eye shadows are still in their packaging (as I am filming a haul later), to add these colours to a front cover palette, you open it up to get the small black square and pop that into a hole in the palette, you can fit four shades in a palette. 

Third product - Front cover to go ' Baked Bronze' powder eyeshadow £4 reduced to £1

 Originally, I wasn't going to purchase this shade as I wanted a darker tone, I found a gorgeous shade named 'Burnt Toast' in the tester section but they had sold out, so I went for this shade instead, the actual colour is a bit lighter in person, but is still gorgeous. Much like the other shades it is relatively shimmery. I would use this tone to line my upper lash line, whilst using shades 'Powder Puff' and 'Frosted Almond' also, this would give a perfect natural yet shimmery look, this could be worn everyday as a casual look. 

I also went to Savers to pick up a couple of essentials

First product - 'MUST' (savers own brand) Slant tweezers £1

Again, I apologise for the bad quality, but you get the idea, simple black, slanted tweezers. I find slanted tweezers much more easier to use. 

Second product - 3 In 1 Self Tan Applicator Mitt £1

 The mitt is double sided, the side visible is a white sponge-like material, the opposite side is a khaki coloured velvet like material, inside the mitt, a pair of black latex gloves are stored.The mitt supposedly can be used to exfoliate, apply tan and buff skin, however I will just be using it too apply the tan. I have never used one of these before and I decided on this one because it only £1, I will trial it and possibly review it 

This concludes my Beauty haul on 10/03/2012, Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed it, leave feedback 

Love Dixie 

:) xoxo

MUA Pro BB Foundation

As a Make Up Academy worshipper, I can't wait to get my hands on their brand new BB Foundation. It is stated the BB foundation is 'lightweight but with high coverage' and is said to be 'a primer, concealer and flawless foundation all rolled into one' It sounds absolutely amazing. Priced at only £4 and available in shades light, medium and dark, they're perfect for anybody. 

Technically, 'BB' should stand for  Blemish Balm or Blemish Base but that doesn't mean it's a spot cream. 'It's more of a multi-function cream that has coverage and skincare properties. It promises natural-looking skin coverage. MUA’s Primes the skin, smooth’s out the skin and also conceals any blemishes.'

             Swatches by MUA's Make-up artist, Karla from left to right Light, Medium and Dark.

A great advantage of these amazing BB creams is that you can blend them together to create a shade just right for you, Karla blends together light and medium to create a perfect match for herself.

Available in stores that stock the MUA Professional range on 14th March 2012, I definitely recommend you purchase one!

Love Dixie

:) xox