UPDATE: My Make Up Storage!

So I've done a few make up storage posts but a couple of months ago I really wanted to downsize and depot my collection. I had been researching the best options but didn't want to purchase anything too costly and also it would have to be something I could pack up too.

I ended up purchasing the large MUFE Magnetic Metal Palettes from Dubai on a quick visit and have been SO happy with how it has all turned out. I had lots of products in bulky packaging and whilst aesthetically they looked nice, it was time to depot and place in a palette for easy accessibility too. Most of my products depotted easily but I lost 3 Sleek blushes in the process and had to mend my ABH highlighter and MAC Give Me Sun with rubbing alcohol . I know sad times but they are still usable!

I have 3 palettes, eyeshadows, highlight/contour and blush. Even though I have used these palettes I do still have a number of products I was unable to depot and a few that were easier to keep in their packaging.

I've shown below how it has all worked out and I am pretty happy with the outcome. What do you guys think?

Highlight & Contour Palette
L-R Top: ABH Contour Kit, Kevin Aucoyn Cream Glow, Wet n Wild Precious Petals, Physicians Formula Waikiki Strip.
L - R Bottom: LM Baked Bronzer 03, LM Baked Bronzer 04, LM Baked Highlighter in 01, MAC Soft & Gentle.

Eyeshadow Palette
L-R 1st Row: Inglot Matte 369, Triple 104, Matte 307, UD Deluxe in Adore, Inglot Metallic 15, NARS Mekong, BB Sable.
2nd Row: UD Deluxe Palette (can't remember all the names!)
3rd Row: 1st 6 shades are from BN2B2BB (not available anymore), MUG Jester, MUG Typhoon, MUG Burlesque, MAC Star Violet.
4th Row: 1st 3 Barry M pressed pigments ( I did these myself), MAC (can't remember the name as unlabelled and bought from a collection), MAC Ricepaper, next 3 are also Barry M pressed pigments, MAC Sushi Flower.
5th Row: MUG Shimma Shimma, I'm Peachless, Mango Tango, Chikadee, Peach Smoothie, Creme Brulee, Frappe, Cocoa Bear, Corrupt!

Blush Palette
L - R 1st Row: NARS Torrid, NARS Madly, LM Illuminating Quad in Coral Red.
2nd Row: MAC Pink Swoon, CG Classic Pink, Sleek Suede (not convinced as this looks so different to my last one so may throw out soon!), MAC Margin, MAC Peaches.
3rd Row: Milani Bella Rose, MAC Mineralize in Petal Power, NYX in Plum Mauve, MAC Gingerly, Milani Luminoso!

So there you have it! It is so much easier to use and access more of my make up products now. I forgot to mention I also have a medium MUFE palette which I use whenever I am travelling :)

Love & Blessings,

Sara xx

What Look Am I Rockin'?...Blue Sparkly Eyes

The other day I was really feelin' wearing blue (AGAIN!) on my eyes but wanted to use some eyeshadow and also make it more vibrant, like the main thing going on on my face.. LOL!

So I created this look and think it turned out pretty well!

I didn't include the face products in the photo but I will list everything I have used below. Enjoy reading :)

L-R: LM Gel Liner in Cobalt, L'Oreal False Lash Sculpt Mascara, Revlon Skinny Liner in Cobalt, Gerard Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in Aphrodite, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cairo, MAC Pro Longwear Lipliner in Nice 'n' Spicy, Topshop Glow Highlighter in Bronze, Colourpop Eyeshadows in I Heart This and Alchemy, MAC Paint in Bare Canvas, UD 24/7 Liner in Ultraviolet.

Breakdown of products:

Base: Garnier BB Cream in Medium, MAC Prep+Prime Illuminator in Peach Lustre (dark circles) and Bright Forecast (highlight), Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Nude, ABH Contour Palette, MAC Give Me Sun and I baked with LM Secret Brightening Powder.

Cheeks: MAC Peaches, Milani Luminoso, MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle.

Eyes: Primed with MAC Paint in Bare Canvas, applied CP I Heart This and topped with Alchemy using my fingers, painted on LM liner on upper lash line, topped with Revlon Skinny Liner in Cobalt, lower lash lined with UD Ultraviolet and topped with Revlon Skinny Linter, finished with L'Oreal mascara!

Lips: MAC Lipliner in Nice'n' Spicy, Gerard Cosmetics Liquid Lip in Aphrodite, topped with NYX Lipcream in Cairo.

Until next time my lovelies :)

Love & Blessings,

Sara

                                   

All Loved Up: September Favourites

Hey,
I'm back after an extended break! I thought I would start off with my favourites feature as I haven't posted since June/July.

So, last month I had been wanting to use some alternative products from my makeup collection and have been hooked on these beauties!


                                     

L -R:

#1 L'oreal False Lash Sculpt Mascara: I decided to switch to this incase I use up my Benefit and UD mascara's (they aren't available over here!) and I really love it. The applicator is amazing and it really lengthens and volumizes my lashes.

#2 Revlon Skinny Eyeliner in Cobalt Blue: I've been wearing a lot of blue liner recently on my lower lash line and have found that painting this on top of my pencil liner makes it appear more vibrant and stays put for longer.

#3 IsaDora Liquid Eyeliner in Black: This is definitely my new favourite black liquid liner! I've blogged before about Collection's liner and whilst I still like it I found that it didn't stay so black throughout the day. I love this one especially because of the precise felt tip like applicator and how black it is.

#4 L'Action Lip Plumper: Another product I have blogged about before, this is such an underrated lip plumper. It is quite a glossy but lightweight, creamy formula that instantly creates fuller lips. You don't feel any tingling and it is well worth the money!

#5 Maybelline Lipstick in Peach Poppy: I love me some coral! I bought this last year when I was in the States but have really only used it in the last few months. It is SO buttery and creamy and moisturising. The colour payoff is so beautiful too. I love it!

#6NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel: I love using this alone and as a topper. But paired with Peach Poppy it is beautiful!

#7 MAC Blush in Pink Swoon: I have a love/hate relationship with this blush. I bought it a fair few months ago and swatched it before I bought and loved it. I am not sure if my pan was a little dried out but I have to swipe my blush brush on this a good number of times to pick up the colour. But once on I adore how subtle this pink is on me.

#8 MAC Blush in Peaches: I have been loving a pop of coral on my cheeks lately and love how subtle this looks.

#9 Milani Blush in Luminoso: I use this a blush topper for Peaches and it is so pretty.

#10 UD 24/7 Eyeliner in Ultraviolet: You can see just how much love this product has and I am so gutted I cannot repurchase as it is not available online. I actually received it as part of a gift from my mum. Love, love the vibrant bluey-purple shade. It really makes brown eyes POP!

So there you have it! I am also trying to switch up my lip products so I am using more in my collection.

Love & Blessings,

Sara xx