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| http://www.selfridges.com/en/StaticPage/the-beauty-project#events |
My favourite department store was holding an event! How could I miss it? I have an undying love for Selfridges, it's always my go to from everything from beauty - fashion - technology - home. I mean the famous windows are enough to go for! So when I saw that it was holding an event titled "The Beauty Project" I booked a ticket, got my self ready and went eagerly to see what was happening. After collecting my ticket, I was offered complimentary selection of drinks/Pinkberry/rainbow meringues from a bunch of good looking models who were also giving out complimentary Tatty Devine bracelets. There was a DJ set and some dancers that were celebrating all definitions of beauty. These small little gestures made my shopping experience so much more fun (I mean what's not to like about shopping while eating a delicious pinkberry and having a glass of watermelon and vodka).
Needless to say I was sucked in (doesn't take a lot) and ended up buying a bunch of stuff! :) oops...
I just want to also point out that all the sales assistants in Selfridges I spoke to that day (regardless if I bought the item or not) were so helpful, kind and well knowledgeable on their products that it made my shopping experience that more relaxing and fun!
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| Beauty face on: Eyeshadow: MAC Carbon Matte MAC Flashtrack Coastal Scents Palette Eyeliner: Maybelline Liner Express Foundation: DiorSkin Nude 020 Bronzer: Chanel Les Beiges N. 50 Blusher: MaxFactor 225 Mulberry Lips: Burberry Lip Mist Nude Peach. |
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| Mini Shopping Haul ♥ DIORBLUSH CORAL CRUISE 676 £30 |
I had heard that Dior's blusher range had been reformulated recently and I had always wanted to go and test them out, so (naturally) I thought that this was the perfect opportunity. As I was browsing through the different shades, the sales assistant came over and asked if I needed help. Now usually I am pretty okay when it comes to choosing what I want but I was so thrown by the colour choices as they were so bright and vibrant (no suprise - the collection is called Vibrant Colour Powder Brush) that I took on her offer. I usually use a dark plum tone as a blusher so was a little lost as to try on something quite bright! The SA suggested I go for the shade 'Happy Cherry 876' as it would brighten up my face. I found that this shade was far too pink and even though I tried it on and was told it suited me, I just wanted to wipe it off my face and stick to my dark tones! I told her that I would be more comfortable trying something that is more peachy/coral as those are the tones that suit me best. She then presented me with the shade 'Coral Cruise 676' . This colour looks very intense in the pan but when applied it is actually quite light and has a really good build up. I fell in love with this shade pretty much straight away. It has a soft silky feel to it and there isn't any of that nasty shimmer that some (most) blushers have. Instead it provides that soft healthy glow that we all yearn for! I found it surprisingly easy to blend on the face giving me that transparent natural flush!
So here is what it looks like on me! As you can see the colour is natural and it isn't as bright as it looks like in the pan. I have been using this blush pretty much everyday and am totally in love with it because it is so easy to build up and blend! Easily one of my most favourite purchases to date!
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RMK HERBAL MIST £19
I love RMK products because they all smell so good and work well! I came across this little gem and was instantly drawn to the simplicity of the product and packaging (definitely located a place for it on my makeup table in my head) and that for me, is a great selling point! I got this face mist spray in Rose.This smells so good, the scent isn't overpowering and doesn't leave me with a headache! It has a refreshing and calming scent that is an instant pick me up. It is great to hydrate your skin with when you feel like your skin is feeling dry and it is actually amazing to spray onto make up! The Sales Assistant was a total gem and it didn't take too long for her to sell it to me (I was already 70% there). She informed me that it is formulated with extract of cucumber to tighten pores and extracts of green tea and rose to rejuvenate the skin! After her spritzing me I can honestly agree with what she said! My skin instantly started to feel a lot more refreshed. A definite must-have (especially since it's almost summer)! I am already contemplating on going to buy another one in a different scent!
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NARS RED LIZARD £18.50
I have been on the hunt for a good shade of red lipstick since forever (a girl can never really have enough lipstick)! I have a sort of love hate relationship with the colour red! It is so hard for me to find a shade that isn't too bright or too dark or too shiny or too drying. For some odd reason I never once thought to try the lipsticks offered by NARS.
I love NARS products so am actually quite baffled with myself as to why I hadn't tried it before. I approached the Sales Assistant, told her the kind of look and shade of red I wanted and asked her to try on a few that they had! She turned around and said that she knows which one I will fall in love with straight away. And so she applied. And so I looked in the mirror. And I smiled.
THE HUNT IS OFFICIALLY OVER!
I cannot express my satisfaction with this lipstick enough! It is semi-matte and called Red Lizard. The texture produces velvety, full-bodied lips. It's not drying as some matte lipsticks prove to be which is great although I do think it makes for a better application when you have exfoliated and moisturized your lips beforehand but it isn't a necessity. The colour is true to the name, it is a bold and fiesty red. The shade itself, I believe, has a blue undertone! I was told that the blue undertone actually helps brighten the skin and I can honestly tell you that it does do that! It compliments my complexion and gives me that fresh but powerful statement. I would definitely, 100% be repurchasing this lipstick in the years to come and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good shade of red!
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| RED LIZARD |
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and as if one wasn't enough.......
NARS BELLE DE JOUR £18.50
Like I said before, a girl can never have too much lipstick! As soon as I decided on buying Red Lizard I suddenly wanted to buy a nude lipstick (for the days I don't wear red). I told the SA that I wanted something that would just stain my lips and that would be light enough to wear once I go bronze (hopefully) in the summer, that it compliments my tan. Basically something that doesn't leave me looking as if I have concealer on my lips. She showed me Barbarella and Belle De Jour. These two shades are sheer lipsticks and are enriched with Vitamin E to help moisturize the lips. I knew instantly out of the two which one I wanted. I tried them both on. Belle De Jour on my top lip and Barbarella on the bottom lip. Because these two are sheer lipsticks - the colour pigmentation isn't bold, it's more a translucent stain. Now there really wasn't much difference in the two shades but I knew that Barbarella would be slightly brighter as the colour has a warm orangey undertone making it more peachy than nude, whereas Belle De Jour is a sheer beige.
The application is smooth and it feels silky and moisturizing on the lips. The lipstick being sheer provides a natural stained look and the colour pigmentation is strong in regards to it being translucent. The colour itself lasts a long time on the lips and you don't need a mirror when applying this on as it is so easy to wear!
This has definitely become my staple nude lipstick in my collection! A must - have for anyone!
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| Belle de Jour |
And this is how I wear Belle de Jour. As you can see it gives the lips a light stain and it looks very natural! I am seriously in love with this lipstick! It is so so easy to wear and doesn't leave your lips feeling naked!
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And here are some non-beauty related (mainly from ARTBOX in Selfridges) purchases:
Q-LIA LETTER SET: MOYA MOYA ANIMALS £4.20
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CUTE POO PEN: £2.20
I love writing letters! Since most of my best friends have moved country/returned home, I find that this is the nicest way to keep in touch! Seeing as I absolutely adore anything remotely cute (and japanese) it's easy enough to say that when I saw this Q-Lia Letter Set: Moya Moya Animals and a Cute Poop Pen I couldn't resist! I bought them and since have written to my friends and I absolutely LOVE how adorable they look ^_^
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Q-LIA STICKERS: JAPANESE CAT £2.60
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| Ultra Kawaii <3 |
....and you can't really send out letters and packages without some cute foamy stickers can you? I mean it's just not done. So I got em :)
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SUGAR HOTEL CARD CASE: MILK £1.90
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| Cutest oyster card holder or what? |
And I really don't have any other excuse other than this was extremely cute and makes me happy :) I mean I now have a happy milk carton oyster card holder...... :)
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HAPPY JACKSON: MINI CHEERFUL NOTEBOOKS £6.00
Since I am always lugging around a notebook in my bag - which can be inconvenient at times due to it making my handbag heavy. Sometimes, I can't even take it as it doesn't fit in my bag. So these are absolutely amazing just to be able to pop into your bag. They are mini and light! Perfect!
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and a little something free from the event :)
TATTY DEVINE CHARM BRACELET
