Kit Cosmetics Eyeshadow in That's Hot

Hey all, 

I hadn't tried many Kit Cosmetics products for a long while, but got drawn in by their bright, gorgeous lipstick's (review soon to come) and have been expanding my horizons ever since. It's a wonderful brand, with great shades, high quality and adorable packaging. 

I was shopping the other day, and just could not walk past this eyeshadow. It is such a gorgeous shade, and didn't look like anything else that I had in my collection. 

The Shade 

A gorgeous deep, shimmery and multi-dimensional purple.

What I Love 

- Highly pigmented, one swipe colour. 

- Creamy and blends easily. 

- Has shimmer, but is not overpowering. 

- Long lasting, especially with a primer. 

- I adore the packaging of all Kit products as well! 

Where to Buy: Mecca Cosmetica, Mecca Maxima, Myer and Online. 

Price: $19.95

Swatches 

Without Flash 

I though that I would put two pictures in, as I just couldn't capture the beauty of the colour as much as I wanted to. 

With Flash 

I'm a sucker for purple shadows (or anything purple for that matter), and am certain that this shade will become a favourite in my collection! 

Have you tried any Kit products? Which product is your favourite? 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Shabby Chic Inspiration - Round 2

Hey all, 

This post is round two of shabby chic inspiration for me and my blog! I am currently in the process of redecorating certain rooms in my house - so I need all the inspiration that I can get! I am aiming to create spaces that are chic, cosy and gorgeous (of course)! Preferably with large amounts of purple...

If you know of any good inspiration sites or Pinterest users, link me to them! And on that note, add me on Pinterest to see many more pics like this!

Pinterest Username - Marked Beauty 

The cutest laundry area. 

Deep, rich purples. 

Frills and floral.

Wouldn't this be the perfect place to read?! 

And lastly, my dream kitchen colour! And people thought I was crazy when I said that I wanted purple...

Hopefully everything with my little renovations goes to plan! I shall try to grab before and after pictures for all of you to see. 

Hope you all have a wonderful night! xx

On My Lips: MAC Reel Sexy - Heroine and Watch Me Simmer

Hey all, 

As I'm sure a lot of you were, I was super excited for the MAC Reel Sexy collection to hit Australia shores. Since we get everything a little bit later than the US, it always gives me time to look at swatches and reviews...and fall in love with everything! 

All of the lipsticks in the Reel Sexy collection looked divine, so the day that they were released here I ran out and picked up the two I thought would work best with my skin tone - Heroine and Watch Me Simmer.

Heroine & Watch Me Simmer

The Shades

- Heroine - a gorgeous magenta purple that is almost completely matte, it just has a hint of shine to it. 

- Watch Me Simmer - a bright coral with a hint of pink. 

What I Love 

- Highly pigmented and creamy, like most MAC shades.

- Such gorgeous shades. 

- Wear around 4-5 hours on me. 

- Fade evenly. 

Where to Buy: Online, Myer, David Jones

Price: $36.00

Swatches

Without Flash 

With Flash 

On My Lips 

In Natural Light

Heroine

Watch Me Simmer

I think that these colours are absolutely stunning; so glad that I grabbed them. I'm also starting to think that I will go back and get Reel Sexy as well, I didn't think I wanted it at first - but it has grown on me! 

What are your favourite items/shades from the Reel Sexy collection? 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Purple & Orange OOTD

Hey all, 

I haven't done an OOTD post in a little while and I figured that I should remedy yet! They are one of my favourite types of posts to both read and create; and I jumped at the first opportunity I had last week to take some pictures. 

It has been starting to get colder here in Brisbane, so all my clothing with sleeves has come out to play! I adore both purple and orange...so I just chucked them together for a lunch date with the girls - and I like the way it turned out! 

Enjoy! 

The Outfit 

Ally Dress/ Colette Belt/ Lovisa Necklace/ Wittner Shoes

Face

L'oreal Lumi Magique Foundation in Camel/ Australis HD Concealer/ MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in NC42/ MAC Blush in Pinch Me/ Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells/ Maybelline Kohl Express Eyeliner/ Essence Long Lasting Eyeliner in Khaki/ FOA Impact Curl Mascara 

Look at my little plants grow!! It's very exciting, haha! 

How are you changing your wardrobe as it gets colder? And what is your favourite colour for autumn/winter? 

Hope you enjoyed this post, and that you have a great night! xx

On My Lips: MAC Hang Up

Hey all, 

Another one of my lipstick great loves! I loved this lipstick as soon as I put it on for the first time. 

Hang Up has been a constant favourite in my collection for a long while now, and it is definitely one of my go-to shades. This darker purple red compliments my deeper skin tone perfectly and it definitely adds a little bit of glamour to any look. 

Shade: Deep purple-red with brownish tones. 

Formula: Cremesheen 

What I Love 

- Gorgeous colour.

- Moisturising.

- Smooth and easy application. 

- Relatively long-lasting, about 4 hours without eating or drinking. 

Price: $36.00

Where to Buy: Myer and David Jones 

Swatch

I wear this shade lightly applied with a gloss during the day, and heavily applied for a highly pigmented night time look. Although it may seem to dark for some skin tones, I definitely recommend that you try it out for yourself - it may surprise you! 

Do you have Hang Up? Any other shades like it that you love? 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Essence Gel Eyeliners Review + Swatches

Hey all,

Ahhh, this eyeliner!! 

I am definitely on an Essence product love-fest at the moment and here is another one that I adore! Their products are always amazing quality and are super cheap - I really don't have a single bad thing to say! This European brand definitely knows how to make makeup!

 I have been on a bit of a gel eyeliner kick recently and have heard so many great things about Essence Gel Liners, so I picked a couple up as soon as I came across them!

I picked up 01 Midnight in Paris (a true black) and 03 Berlin Rocks (deep plum purple).

What I Love
- So highly pigmented, they really have amazing colour payoff! 
- Go on smoothly, and are so easy to apply. 
- Waterproof.
- Long lasting - they will last through tears and sweat! 
- The packaging is great! They come in glass tubs, and are sleek and stylish. 
- Cheap, cheap, cheap!! 


What I Don't 
- As far as I know, you can only buy Essence at Target in Australia & they always seem to be sold out! 

Where to Buy: Target


Price: 

Swatches 


No Flash

With Flash

Look at how intense that black is!! 

Also, when I said these are incredibly long-lasting - I really meant it! I took a picture of the swatches on my hand after I tried to get them off with a makeup remover wipe!

It didn't budge! And I ended up scrubbing furiously! Eye make up remover is a must!

All up, I definitely adore these! They are my new favourite gel eyeliners and I will have to track down the other shade!

Do you like gel eyeliners? Which are your favourites?

Hope you all have a great night! xx

MAC Eyeshadow: Poison Pen

Hey all, 

I absolutely adore MAC eyeshadow's! They have some gorgeous colours, are highly pigmented and also tend to be easy to work with. Needless to say, I have built myself a bit of a collection over the years! But, I still have some stand out favourites, shadow's that I tend to keep going back to. 

This is most definitely one of them! 

Poison Pen 

Shade

Lavender grey purple 

Matte2

What I Love

- Absolutely gorgeous purple! Looks especially great with brown eyes. 

- It is a matte shade, with absolutely no shimmer.

- Highly pigmented - great colour payoff even with one swipe! 

- Blends like a dream. 

- Long lasting.

- Absence of any black undertones. 

- Can be used on the eyelids, in the crease, or as a liner. 

What I Am Not So Crazy About 

- Sadly, it has been discontinued! I am sure that you could find it somewhere and I will keep my eyes out for dupes! 

- A little bit pricey for those of us that are in Australia. 

Price: $33.00 AUD

Where to Buy: Myer, David Jones & From Various Online Locations.

Swatch

If you can't find it try Urban Decay's Cult 

This has been one of my favourite purple shadow's for quite a while, and I always find myself reaching for it whenever I create a purple look. It is great for the daytime, or for night and makes an amazing smokey eye! Although it is discontinued (which is such a pity!), I definitely recommend that you have a look online or on swaps for it! It is worth the search effort!

It is my aim to eventually work my way through sharing and reviewing all my favourite and most highly recommended shades through the next few months. I have always enjoyed playing a  a part (even it if is a tiny one) in the building of other's collections, so maybe I can tempt you a little! 

Hope you all have a great day! xx

MAC Fall Colour Eyeshadow: Shock-A-Holic

Hey all, 

A couple of days ago I headed out to my local MAC counter at Myer with the aim to purchase Woodwinked (finally), and came across the new Fall Colour collection! All the colours within the entire collection are absolutely gorgeous, vibrant and unique. Of course, I couldn't help myself and left the store with the new Shock-A-Holic shade (as well as Woodwinked of course!). 

Isn't it such a pretty purple?!

About the Shade - Vibrant grape purple - Slight shimmer - Pink shimmer particles (absolutely gorgeous!)- Satin finish 

What I Love 

- Anyone who knows me quite well is aware that in general I adore MAC eyeshadows! 

- Long lasting 

- Crease free

- Beautiful vivid colours!

What I Am Not So Crazy About

- MAC eyeshadow's are quite pricey, especially here in Australia! At $33 AUD each, sometimes they can be hard to justify purchasing. 

- New and limited edition shades often sell out quickly in store


Swatches


Without Flash 

With Flash 

It looks great with a dark brown colour in the crease for an everyday look, or a green, or even a blue for a more adventurous look. 

I am definitely going to pick up more of the collection soon. I am loving the vibrant fall colours out recently, greatly suited for the Australian spring I think! And for those of us who are a little more on the adventurous side.

Hope you all have a great day! xx

The New Camera Has Arrived!

Hey all, 

My new purple camera, or new baby Sony as I like to call it, has finally arrived! Yay to parcels! I've been playing with it for a couple of hours now, oh it is love! It does also help that it is purple (my favourite colour for future reference). 

Anyway, I must say that 16 megapixels seem earth shattering after my old 10mp camera, may it rest in peace.

Expect clear cut pictures soon my pretties!

Hope you all have a great day! xx

Nail Polish: NYC Colour in Lolly Pop

Hey all, 

Just a quick post, I put a new nail polish on last night all, and am absolutely adoring it! It is an absolutely gorgeous light lavender purple metallic colour, with just the right amount of shimmer. Also on the plus side: it catches the light beautifully & looks great after just two coats! 

Oh, and it was only $1.95 from Crush Cosmetics! I had a bit of an online nail polish haul the other night (I am sure that some of the other colours I picked up will turn up on here in the near future!). 

Hope you all have a great day! xx

Nail Polish of the Month: Rimmel 60 Seconds in 285 Style Hunter

Hey all, 

I am currently stuck at home because I am horribly ill, and I just painted my nails to cheer myself up a little. Which gave me a great idea! 

Introducing...the nail polish of the month segment of my blog! Ta-dah! Nail polish is one of those items that I always find myself buying, especially if it is on sale. That being the case, it makes perfect sense to share my nail polish favourites with you all! 

My nails are generally a new colour every week, sometimes more frequently (I like to mix it up a little), but I am only going to introduce a favourite shade of mine once a month for two reasons. Firstly, some shades that I adore I find myself using over and over again, and secondly, some shades I will use once and forget about! 

Anyway, here goes. 

Rimmel 60 Seconds: 285 Style Hunter

About the Shade 

- Gorgeous muted purple, pink shade.

- Feminine and elegant. 

- No shimmer.  

I absolutely adore this shade! Purple is my favourite colour and this shade is just the perfect mix of purple and pink. Looking at it honestly just cheers up my day! I have worn it twice this month already.

About the Formulation 

I must say that Rimmel's 60 Seconds nail polish is one of my favourite drug store formulations. It goes on smoothly, and looks amazing after two coats. It's usually super shiny/glossy (you know what I mean!). I also love the brush, Rimmel states it as an 'Xpress Brush - for 1 sec application'. Although it does take a little bit longer than one second, the brush is thicker and wider than most other brushes out there, which makes for super quick and mess free application! 

Price: $7.95 - from Priceline, Target, Big W, K-Mart and pharmacies/drug stores across Australia. Pretty cheap I say! 

Hope you all have a great day! xx