Autumn / Winter Make-Up Trends 2010

 

Heya :) so as Ive been neglecting my blog alot lately to due to being lazy really, I'm going to blog more about things I buy, mostly make-up and give you my opinion on it.

So anywho onto this years Autumn/Winter make-up trend!

This Autumn/Winter looks includes smokey eyes, red berry lips, matte skin, colorful eyeshadows and natural/nude looking makeup. 

A natural look is about flawless skin so it is important that you take care of your skin to keep it looking it's best. So with along with using your daily facial cleanser, use a moisturiser cream with a medium to high SPF to protect your skin from harmful and aging effects from the sun. You mightn't think you need it but you do. Also your blush should match either your eyes or your lips. But in any case the cheeks should be emphasized.

 

And now onto some of my personal favourite looks, smokey eyes and red lips. 
Dark lips and fall fashion seem to go hand in hand, and this season is no exception. To keep your vampy lips from looking too goth, keep your eye makeup light and stick to mascara and a nude shadow, or just skip it altogether. Another difference in the dark lip trend for Autumn 2010 is the finish. Matte lipstick is out - glossy, moisturizing lipstick pencils are in!
Also full false eyelashes aren't in this season, as they are compensated by the shaded dark pencil at the out corner of the eye line. But if you really want to make your eyes really pop,use some individual false eyelashes on the outer upper edge for a more dramatic feline eye.

Eyebrows! I don't know why but I've always had a "thing" for eyebrows. Ive always had hideous eyebrows growing up and now in my twenties they seem to be no different. I try to keep them "tamed" but my right eyebrow just has a weird shape. And yes I know the famous saying "Eyebrows should be sisters, not twins" but I just hate mine so I just draw then on. Anyway, eyebrows are a really important part of the face and make up application. They can totally just lift your face in an instant and just really defines the face. I personally wouldn't recommend someone to do them themselves, if its plucking or waxing. Some people get abit too brave and before they know it, they've taken WAY too much off. So leave it to the professional ladies!

This season eyebrows can vary wildly, from pencil thin or even completely drawn on to wild and unruly, and the trend this season is definitely leaning toward the thick side. That doesn't mean you should toss out your tweezers altogether, but saying that you're still going to need them to remove stragglers and shape brows for that bold, groomed look. If your brows aren't naturally dark, consider investing in some brow cake with wax or pencil. I personally just use a dark eyeshadow on mine. Darkening your brows will help frame your face and draw attention to your eyes.

 

So that's enough for now. Can't wait to get glammed up and try out these looks for a night out.

As always Id like to hear feedback :) Have fun trying out these looks.

-Nadia x

It's finally Autumn!

Heya everyone, hope you all are keeping well :) I haven't posted an update is abit so will do so now. As you have all noticed a change in the weather, it is finally Autumn! My favourite time of year. I love this time of year for many reasons, the weather gets alot cooler but still sunny, the leaves are changing colour / falling, it's time to dig out the knitwear, chunky tights and leather boots. But most of all Hallowe'en :D

I'm just going to post some nice pictures of this season that I've found online or have taken myself. If you'd like to use any of the pictures Ive taken, I don't mind at all but please ask before you take them.  :)

This picture was taken by me in Central Park, NYC 2008.

I was just getting use to using my new camera :)

Cute little squirrel playing around on the trees.

This picture was taken by me in Central Park, NYC 2008.

Crunching through the leaves in Central Park in my new Nolan's :)

I liked the colours of this bird so I just took a picture of it.

I don't know much about birds so I don't know what kind of bird it is even.

If anyone knows, let me know.

Change of colour in Sycamore leaves throughout the seasons.

 

This picture was taken by me at the John Lennon Memorial in the Strawberry Fields in Central Park, NYC 2008

"The monument is a circular mosaic of black and white marble tiles and in the center is the title of John Lennon's song, "Imagine". It is flat and you can walk over it but everyone walks around it because there are daily arrangements of flowers from visitors and endearing fans. It was created in John Lennon's memory by Yoko Ono."

So that's enough for now, next up is autumn/winter make-up trends 2010. :)

-Nadia x

MAC Holiday 2010 Collection

So there been some buzz online about MAC's Fall/Holiday 2010 Collection "A Tartan Tale" which is due out in the States in October. Not quiet sure when it's exactly out here, as when I read stuff online then inquire about in Brown Thomas, the staff haven't a clue what im on about. Either they can't tell me or they are actually clueless about there job. But Id say maybe late October, early November. 

From the promo pictures online they seem to be a mix of reds, blues and greens. With maybe an punky scottish look. Some of the MAC senior artists on Twitter have been posting TwitPic's of tattoo designs. Saying it has to do with a new collection out soon so maybe it's this one :) So that's all the information available and that I have for now about this collection, when I find out more i'll keep ye posted :)

Hope ye like the pic's .Not to sure if I like the packaging yet or not, but I will definatley be making some purchases. :)

-Nadia x

Macbeth Footwear Autumn/Fall 2010

So finally the Macbeth Fall shoes are out! Woohoo! :D And they are sweet!
When I seen the preview pictures before summer I knew which ones I wanted to get straight away...."The Nolan - Purple/Leopard Cassadee Pope" ones. I mean *sigh* They.are.class.
I started wearing Macbeths a good few years ago, about 5 or 6? Could be more, can't remember. As much as I love my shoes, I could safely say if I had to, I would wear Macbeths for the rest of my life. Why? Well because they are so comfortable, most are vegan, they are heavily influence by music and other creative artists (which im ALL about) and of course they are stylish.

A little bit about Macbeth Footwear....
Macbeth Footwear (previously known as "Macbeth Athletics") is a company founded by Tom De Longe and Mark Hoppus from Blink-182. The company was founded in 2001. It is a Southern Californian brand of footwear, apparel and accessories, including vegan and organic products. Macbeths main online source is loserkids.com , which was also founded by Tom and Mark. Mark sold his share in the company after the indefinite hiatus of Blink-182.

So onto the good stuff....My Wish List...

Name of Shoe : Nolan 

Designed By : Cassadee Pope From "Hey Monday"

Colour : Purple / Leopard

Price / Cost : €85.00  

Description: 

"The Nolan is a cold process high-top lasted specifically for women. This version is designed by Cassadee Pope, the energetic lead vocalist for Hey Monday. At 19 years of age Cassadee brings a youthful and creative design to this collaboration with this an in-your-face purple suede and leopard high top Nolan. This special limited edition won't last long!"  ....*licks screen* LOVE these ^_^

Name of Shoe : Nolan 

Colour : Black / Orchid Satin. Vegan

Price / Cost : €75.00

Description:

"The Nolan is a cold process high-top lasted specifically for women, with deco embroidery details on the heel, eyerow and vamp. Contoured upper pattern creates another stylish Macbeth classic."

Name of Shoe : Nolan 

Colour: Grey / Purple Suede Leather

Price / Cost :  €80.00

Description:

"The Nolan is a cold process high-top lasted specifically for women, with deco embroidery details on the heel, eyerow and vamp. Contoured upper pattern creates another stylish Macbeth classic."  What I like about these Nolan's is that they remind me of Gabe Saporta for some reason, think its the purple, and even though these are girls shoes, I think these are a kinda style Gabe would wear. :)

Name of Shoe :Brighton Girl's

Colour:Black / Cream / Orchid

Price / Cost :  €75.00

Description: 

"The Brighton is Macbeth’s newest and most comfortable shoe! In 1964 hundreds of Mods and Rockers took to the streets in the English town of Brighton clashing and rioting and running through the streets to get away from the police...You should check out the movie Quadrophenia for a better idea about the event that inspired the shoe. With all that running from the cops, we were inspired to design a modern update to a classic t-toe jogger featuring a completely new outsole with medial arch wrap as well as an exposed molded eva midsole. Hidden within the heel of the eva midsole is an additional soft cushion pocket for added heel impact reduction.“Zero Seam” lining construction with a small amount of padding allows the upper form to your foot like the shoe was custom made to fit your foot!"

I have to be honest about these, I didn't like them at first. I got a pair of the guys ones for my Brother a few weeks ago and I didnt like them when he first showed me. But now that ive seen the girls one's, I love them. Strange, but thats me I guess.

So yeah thats about it really. As you probably guessed I like the Nolan Macbeth's ALOT. :D No more weekends out, gotta save for all my Wish List. :)

-Nadia x

MAC Venomous Villains Collection for Disney Fall 2010

U.S. Launch Date: September 30th, 2010 (online as early as 27th)

International Launch Date: October 2010

"A potion to poison, an apple to bite, a spell to cast… Bad never looked so good. A crystal ball of colour created from our favourite Disney Venomous Villains, inspired by the three most infamously frosty, fabulous and formidable of Disney’s dark ladies… and one dastardly Dr. Facilier."

A MAC and Disney collaboration to celebrate the dark side in every one of us, in a glamorous sort of way. Who’s the fairest one of all? Four separate mini-collections, in haute animated couture. The incomparable Cruella De Vil and Snow White’s Evil Queen are dazzlingly devilish; Sleeping Beauty’s Maleficent and The Princess and the Frog’s Dr. Facilier, both up to no good on their own. Uniquely designed iconic packaging you will kill for, cunning characters and bedeviled beauties that are so alluring, you can’t help but wonder what it would be like to be one!

Some say they are disappointed with MAC as they say the packaging looks cheap and tacky, but I kinda like them to be honest. I can't wait to get my hands on some of it. But as always with MAC's special edition collections, they sell out fast, so start saving those pennies my dears! :)

Cruella De Vill  

Eyeshadows :

Sweet Joy - Frosted creamy pale gold (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Passions of Red).

De-Vil - Rich copper  (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition).

Carbon - Black (Matte) (Permanent).

Lipstick :

Innocence Beware - Light yellow pink (Cream Sheen) (Limited Edition).

Heartless - Cherry red (Amplified) (Limited Edition).

Lipglass:

Wicked Ways - Deep fuchsia with pink pearl (Limited Edition).

Devilishly Stylish - Light nude with gold pearl (Limited Edition).

Powder Blush:

Dark My Dear - Dirty brown plum (Matte) (Limited Edition).

Pressed Powder:

Her Own Devices - Cool nude (Limited Edition).

  

Evil Queen

Eyeshadows:

Her Alter Image - Light violet (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition).

Vainglorious - Bronze burgundy (Frost) (Limited Edition).

Vile Violet - Deep dirty blue purple (Matte) (Limited Edition).

Lipsticks:

Toxic Tale - Bright coral (Satin) (Limited Edition).

Sinister - Soft brown plum (Lustre) (Limited Edition).

Lipglass:

Strange Potion - Soft coral pink (Limited Edition).

Hot House - Deep raspberry with pink pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Strange Hybrid).

Powder Blush:

Bite Of An Apple - Soft coral pink (Matte) (Limited Edition).

Powder: 

Oh So Fair - Clean pink with gold (Pearl) (Limited Edition).

Maleficent

Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo:

My Dark Magic - Deep pink with pink (Pearl) / Deep plum with purple (Pearl) (Limited Edition).

She Who Dares - Deep navy with blue (Pearl) / Deep forest green with lime green (Pearl) (Limited Edition).

Lipstick:

Violetta - Bright clean violet purple (Amplified) (MAC PRO).

Dark Deed - Burgundy plum (Amplified) (Limited Edition).

Lipglass:

Revenge is Sweet - Light yellow purple (Limited Edition).

Wrong Spell - Deep plum with pink purple (Limited Edition).

Powder:

Briar Rose - Soft violet pink with (Pearl) (Limited Edition).

Nail Varnish / Polish:

Bad Fairy - Red with red multi-changing (Pearl) (Limited Edition).

Formidable - Teal green with pink multi-changing (Pearl) (Limited Edition).

Mean & Green - Purple with teal multi-changing (Pearl) (Limited Edition).

 

Dr. Facilier

MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder:

Truth & Light - Sheer (Shimmer) that reflects silver and pink (Limited Edition).

Cajun - Sheer bronze (Shimmer) that reflects gold (Limited Edition).

Lipglass:

Resort Life - Off white with pink (Pearl) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Lillyland).

Greasepaint Stick:

Slick Black - True carbon black (Limited Edition) (Repromote).

French Quarter - Dirty black green with multi-colour (Pearl) (Limited Edition).

Pigments:

Melon - Soft bright golden peach (Frost) (Permanent).

Brash & Bold - Bright magenta (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Makeup Art Cosmetics).

Push The Edge - Deep bright purple with pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Makeup Art Cosmetics).

MAC I'm So Vain Mirror:

- Compact inspired by collaboration, interior contains standard mirror on one side and magnifying mirror on alternative side (Limited Edition).

 

I think the colours are great for the Fall / Winter trends as nudes and natural colours are all in with a dash of the vivid colours to glam it up abit. Anywho, that's enough for now to keep you make up lovers going :)

-Nadia x