MAC haul and a rare night out!

I've been watching faaar too many hauls recently and have had a MAC wishlist for so long! Nothing very exciting but i've been meaning to make an effort with my MAC eyeshadow collection so that I can start the de-potting process, so finally.. with the intention of 'kit replenishment for bridal work' (not that I need any excuses) I was so excited, I know, not at all cool, but with another make-up fan at my side we were on a mission..

first call starbucks for a caramel machiatto with whipped cream...OH SO BAD! but so yummy!

I'm sorry the pics are no way in order, I'm yet to get to grips with uploading loads of pics!

Okay, so back to front..here is me, with the make-up on, for my yummy mummy night out (lol..I know, but you have to love the term)

Kristen Stewart inspired make-up, messy, muddy smokey make-up.. been a little too obsessed with twilight since my 'twilight week' of all 3 books and films in a week.

Messy is actually a much harder look to achieve than i thought!

so back to the haul (sorry for the confusion!) here are the beautiful shadows..i know, not all that exciting, you've probably all had them for ages, but i've been too busy marvelling at other products till recently..

oooh...love this...tanya of pixi2woo has raved about this combined with vanilla pigment and i'm afraid i'm I can't help myself if someone says it's so good. Gorgeous strong rosey pink, leaving a glowy, pretty cheek!

swatch of eyeshadows

pre-de-pot!

two arguably boring pigments but I LOVE them, so versatile, for eyes, cheekbones, brow bon, mixed with moisturiser for a gorgeous skin sheen! yummy!



another pixi2woo favourite, I have hush and a few other highlighters but this one always looks so beautiful on her tutorials.

The lot of them..ooh I had lots of fun with these! xx

a little E.L.F has been...

Sometimes the little things are just the best and when my postman finally delivered my little elf parcel (usually next day delivery but had been inundated with orders over the weekend!) I was rather excited this morning! Had ordered quite a few new things from their summer launch and they certainly didn't disappoint!

Firstly, I know, these nail varnishes look kinda the same, but i LOVE them all the same. All of them beautiful muted tones of browny (greige) i think the name is, lilac, a very pale neutral pink and a pale grey! Perfect to go with my usual wardrobe of the same! Sounds boring but makes life a lot easier on the getting ready in the morning front with 2 boys under 4!

from left to right- smoky brown, innocent, lilac and desert haze! Innocent!
I've only tried this one so far but application was easy (unlike some of my Chanel and Essie polishes) and this look was achieved after just 2 sheer coats.


Then there's the luscious Liquid Lipsticks in strawberry and raspberry.. strangely minty and tingly but fab colours, easy application with a rather attractive clear twist pump action and spongy applicator!

Raspberry

Strawberry

Then there's the All over colour sticks, I'm assuming they're a little (much less expensive version) of the NARS multiples and to be honest they are really rather nice. Yet to try them out on my face but the swatches were lovely colours.

Golden peach on the left- Spotlight on the right

I think golden peach will be a hit, however spotlight is a little too chalky and white I'm thinking to be a highlight, but I'll not pass judgement until I've tried them all out properly! Can't wait to try the other nail colours though for £1-50.. two easily applied coats.. who could complain!

Why not take a look? http://www.eyeslipsface.co.uk/

Have you ordered anything from e.l.f 's new launch? Do you have a favourite e.l.f product? xx

No 17 mirror shine lipsticks

I thought I'd give them a go.. thanks to Laura of lollipop 26 http://www.lollipop26writes.com/


and yummy mummy beauty blog

Frutini

Peace

from the top, frutini, peace and bee hive

left to right, frutini, peace, beehive

If you've tried them..let me know what you think xx

make-over make-up mummy!

well..i did it, there's no surprises with the amount of times I take photos of my make-up that I would jump at the chance of someone else taking a much better version for me!

Here is the end result- I have to say..I do rather like them..kinda weird being the model though!

Hope you like them..

Photo's by the lovely Gemma Dwyer of purple princess photgraphy

Also.. i will explain in another post v soon why I've been terrible at blogging recently! Basically as it's not that an exciting topic and also as it's a weird one! Looking forward to getting back to blogging properly soon.. be prepared for plenty on new ones coming up v soon! x