Swatcharama - Sleek Pout Paints

I'll have a review of these and a comparison with OCC Lip Tars up ASAP (I need to do more testing. At the moment they seem very similar but each product has it's own advantages and disadvantages against the other) so far I really like em and think I'll probably buy more :)

 Peek-a-bloo - cyan blue

 

More under the cut :)

Facebook

I have made a facebook page for my blog. It seemed like a good idea a few hours ago. There's a little box in my sidebar with the link. Please 'like' if you wish, at the moment I'm Lillian no mates!

It's been a funny few days!

Last week everything was as normal and then bam panic on the streets of London! (and Birmingham and now Manchester and other places!)
Being (relatively) young I've never experienced anything like this before, it was very frightening. Not that I thought anything would happen to me (I live in a very middle class area away from Wimbledon town centre so I wasn't really at much of a risk) but just because it's a really horrible situation to be in. I have friends who could have been in danger (thankfully everyone is ok), two of them could see burning buildings and the gangs from their windows. It also spread closer and closer to home, hitting Colliers Wood on monday evening and then yesterday the shops in Wimbledon were evacuated by the police as a precaution. Yes, the extent of the rioting in Wimbledon was a single bin set on fire but it's just weird to know that your local town is actually being evacuated and protected by police.
The whole thing is scary and senseless and just appalling.

However the thing that has struck me most about the whole situation is just how much it brings out the best and the worst of people. And I don't just mean the obvious looting/community spirit. I've seen some people become hideously right-wing and been reacted to in a hostile manner because I can empathise with the kids doing these things. Does that mean I agree with them? No, obviously not. What they're doing is hideous and criminal and wrong and they need to be punished. However I just don't believe that people just suddenly decide to go out looting for fun, something happened to make it start, there was a catalyst and things need to be done by the government to make sure this doesn't happen again. And by that I don't mean 'shoot the hoodies' as I've seen people suggesting. When people have everything taken away from them it's inevitable that they're going to strike out. Of course that doesn't make it right, but it's happened before (hello 70s and 80s!) and will happen again if nothing changes to make things better for the people living below the breadline.

However I have also been so moved by peoples love and kindness. The people who have banded together to clean up their communities are so so amazing and I wish I could have helped. And so many people have just so supportive. Thank you so much to everyone who has emailed/tweeted/facebooked me checking that my family and I are ok. It's really so touching to know that people care. And I know it's not just for me, I've seen wonderful spirit all over where people are banding together and sending their love and wishes and prayers to people they've never met and  probably never will. It's amazing and wonderful and makes me feel very sappy.

I hope all my readers are safe and happy today
xx

London

Just hoping that everyone in London (and Birmingham) is fine. It's all very scary and depressing. My town is currently safe and I'm sure it will remain that way.
x

Haulage

 Last week I decided to leave the house on my own (apart from to walk the dogs or go to my sisters house) for the first time in about 5 months (probably, I cant remember). Scary! I was all shaky and very anxious and didn't stay out long at all, but I did it! Hooray. Go me. So I treated myself to a haul, which I shall now share.

Firstly I got these awesome huge headphones from TK Maxx

 

And they also had this Color Club Starry Temptress set for a bargainous £8. I'd seen these on blogs and was thinking of getting them from t'internet because they are both neon + glittery! :)

 

Then I got some bits from Superdrug.

 

Left-right:

MUA Professional quake polishes in Quiver and Shiver

Sleek True Colour lipstick in Mystic

Sleek Pout Paints in Peek-a-bloo, Cloud 9, Lava, Milkshake and Mauve Over

But now the most exciting thing....

 

VEGETARIAN PERCY PIGS!!

Oh how I have longed for this day! They're just how I remember only made with no animal bits. Oh frabjous day!

I also got some boring bits and bobs and some CP things. Woo! Leaving the house! Woo!

Blog Sale Update

Everything that has been paid for has been sent out now. Everyone in the UK should have recieved their packages by tuesday at the latest. Shipping worldwide can take anywhere up to a month, please let me know when you get your stuff!

I also just wanted to say thank you to everyone who bought something from me. The money raised so far has bought Claire and I a special photography lightbox to help take professional looking product photos and some samples. We're now ready to order our first lot of stock and are so excited! We should have our shop running by the beginning of September!

I still have lots of stuff left that I want out of my house so I have lowered a lot of prices. I've also changed the rules slightly because including the shipping in my prices ended up confusing some people
Please have a look and see if there's anything you like. I really appreciate it :)

Oh and if anyone was interested in my Urban Decay Alice palette I have decided it would be fairest to put it on ebay. I will post when it is up.
Thanks again!

It's Mah face!

Well it is :P

 

 

Wearing:

Face: Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation in 02, ELF Studio Blush in Pink Passion

Eyes: Illamasqua Pure Pigment in Static, Venomous Cosmetic loose eyeshadow in Bravest Astronaut, Collection 2000 Glam Crystals glitter eyeliner in Night Fever, black mascara

Lips: Models Own Lip Balm in Fuschia-Full

I liked the colours for this, and my skin looks flawless, the huge scabby spot I had is barely visible (thank you Skin Base!) but the blending out of my eyeshadow is appalling. Le sigh. I really need to learn how to blend!

Makeup Heroes Number 3

Hi everyone. I think everyone has their third video up for the Makeup Heroes now you can see them all on our channel :) I've been slacking terribly and so this one is late and I'm late for the next one. Baaad me. Anyway here is mine:



However after making the video I have experiences some problem with High Voltage's customer service and sadly I would no longer count them among my favourites. I still stand by what I said about the products, a lot of what I've bought is fabulous and I love them. However because of the problems I have I will no longer be buying from them, and while I would recommend the products in a heartbeat I'm unsure if I would recommend the brand as a whole. My experience has left me feeling very sad and disappointed. I wish Jasmine the best and hope everyone who continues to buy from her has everything go well and likes the products as much as I do.

Models Own Lip Balm Review

I'll just come right out and say it, this review is going to be hideously gushing as this is one of the best lip products I've ever tried. I LOOOOVE it. I actually tried a self imposed boycott of Models Own for a while last year after a big sale fail and then someone from their facebook page nicking photos from my blog without asking or crediting me but then I tried this and was just like '...ok well as a brand they may suck but their products rule!'

So why do I love this so much? Well it's fully opaque with the shine of a gloss, smells like delicious fruity candy, lasts for hours, moisturises my lips as well as a non coloured balm and feels like I'm just wearing a light layer of balm. IT'S JUST AMAZING!

  

As you can see it comes in a little pot (which either weigh 6g full or hold 6g of product. I'm not sure.) The balm itself is like... a paste I guess! It's not as hard as your average lip balm in a tube but not as liquid as a gloss. It's really easy to spread over your lips and looks smooth and even. And my god are the 3 I own pigmented!

Red Hot - bright bold red. Smells like strawberry candy.

 

Tangerine - Reddish coral. Smells like orange candy.

 

Fuschia-Full. Shimmering bright fuschia. Smells like raspberry candy.

 

I wanted to test out their longevity so worn it for a while and took photos at intervals.

Here is Fuschia-Full after about an hour, during which time I drank a pint of water and ate something:

  

IT'S EXACTLY THE SAME!

Here it is after about 4 hours. There was more drinking, eating and at one point I completely smudge it accidentally with my hand. 

 

It has now faded quite a lot but it's an even, sheer pink now, no patchiness or smudging.

While wearing these It just feels like I've applied a thickish layer of normal lip balm, they're not at all sticky or heavy or gloopy feeling. After I remove it my lips feel really softened and supple.

Any cons? Well if you just wanted a slightly tinted lip balm this obviously isn't for you (though there is a clear shade and a light pink that might be suitable), there are only 6 colours available at the moment and some people might not like applying from the pot. Personally I have no problem with the packaging, I use a lip brush to apply it so I don't get messy fingers and because of the consistency I really can't think how else they could package it. Some people also may dislike the fragrances (though those people would be crazy as they smell delicious!) but you can only really smell it when you first apply (or if you stick your nose in the pot to sniff it like I do :P) Other than that I don't see how anyone could dislike it. It's just... lovely! These are usually £5 from Models Own but I think I picked them up in a sale on Asos for about £3 each. Obviously I'm glad I paid less than asking price but I definately think they're worth the full price.

*Despite the hideous gushing in this review I have recieved no form of compensation for it and I bought the products myself, it's just a creamy dreamy product!*

Edit:
If Models Own get to 50000 'likes' on facebook by the end of August there will be a 50% off sale. If anyone outside the UK would like me to do a CP then (or at any other time with any UK brand) I would be more than happy :)

Modern Retro look

Ugh see, my attempts at creative names for my looks are cringe-worthy! The title came from the fact that  this look somehow reminded me of the 50s. I think it's the minty green and orangey-red, the combination is just invocative of 50s design. Or also it's a bit like something an old victorian whore might wear :P pale face, bright red lips, shoddily applied bright green eyeshadow, rouged cheeks...See what I mean? :P And it's modern because of the contrasting sparkle in the shadow and the glossiness of the lips. Or something.

 

Face: Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation in 02, Barry M blusher in no 5 Apricot

Eyes: Venomous Cosmetics loose eyeshadow in Fairy Godmother, black mascara

Lips: Venomous Cosmetics Lip Poison in Dazed

I really liked this makeup and think I could have looked quite pretty if I didn't have hideous unwashed hair and dirty pyjamas on :P