I am a sucker for packaging. Now that is out of the way, let me tell you about the two items from the MAC Wash & Dry limited edition I bought.
Sucker no1 here succumbed to a lipstick and a highlight powder. It could’ve been worse.
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Review: Schwarzkopf got2b Mind Blowing express styling range
Even though it is not a great thing, we are all rushing people. I, for once, always seem to be running that little bit late. Tools that helps us save a bit of time are always welcome, so I was glad to try the Schwarzkopf got2b Mind blowing range.
Dani’s Little Book of Fashion: new romantic
My plans to create a series of features on more fashionable looks started a long time ago. However, finally getting off the ground took some planning.
The aim of Dani’s Little Book of Fashion is to dissect looks into wearable chunks, that will work for the person carrying it, whatever their personal style.
Nails of the week: nude
Yes, you read it right. Nude. Nails are nude. Plain and simple nude.
Initial plan was to make the nude a base for some art then I was so taken aback by how pretty this polish is I can’t even remember what art I was going to do…
Review: Joan Collins Timeless Beauty Divine Lips lipstick
Timeless Beauty is indeed a very appropriate name for Dame’s Joan Collins‘s beauty line, for obvious reasons. At 81, whatever her secret is, I want a piece of it.
Of course, you all know I cannot say no to a red lipstick, so this was a clever move to get me on their side.
Beauty News: Olivia Palermo for Ciaté
Olivia Palermo for Ciaté – image from Elle UK
Nail brand Ciaté’s creative director for 2015 is Olivia Palermo. That means there are some new ail polish shades coming…
Starting with the packaging, it is still Ciaté’s curves rectangle, but it has a luxury feel – a touch of gold and some pretty box.
MAC Wash & Dry collection
What a weird name, eh? But the colours are inspired on vintage laundromats, so it’s ok!
The MAC Wash & Dry collection, which is full of vibrant and fresh colours has already launched in the UK – the laundromat is indeed open for business!
Nails of the week: Lilac leopard
More leopard on the blog! Yay! I never tire of that print, but it is nice to get some variation…. so we have lilac!
This mani was still from when I was in Brasil and it is another one from Rosângela, the “family” manicurist. As i emntioend before, she has a huge range of lovely nail art “stickers”; they are actually hand painted by another lady on base coat and plastic, and Rô buys them to apply on to clients’ nails.
The nail polish is a beautiful shade of lilac called Lavanda from Ana Hickmann; it is creamy with some light silvery sheen to it.
Although it is leopard print, I found this quite delicate and discreet, as animal print go. I think applying the design over colour made it stand out less. Love it!
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Review: Nivea Sun Protect & Bronze Face Sun Cream
It shouldn’t really be this way, but at this time of the year people usually start thinking more about sun protection – and more importantly, acting on it.
I love sunbathing, but my face is always totally protected throughout the year, and Nivea Sun offers a helping hand for the summer, giving us the best of both worlds – protection and tanning in one product: Nivea Sun Protect & Bronze Face Sun Cream.
Nails of week: pink leopard
When I go to Brasil, I hang up my nail-doing shoes and leave my talons on the expert hands of Rosângela, a lovely lady who goes to my family home to sort out mum’s nails – she also does gran’s, two aunties’ and a cousins’ nails every week.
So Many Lovely Things 