Spring / Summer 2012 Make Up Trends.

Heya :)

So during the Spring/Summer 2012 Runway shows the make up trends consisted of a variety of looks. Perfect for those who like being Au Natural or those like me, who like being daring when it comes to make up. The ones that mostly stood out to me were Fendi's dramatic gold leaf eyeshadow,  Jean Paul Gaultier's Retro Glamour, Dolce and Gabanna's super Feminine Cat like eyes (false lashes at the ready!), Miu Miu's rocking red bold eyes and last but not least Chanel's feminine but effective tiny pearl embellishments which acted as piercings to the models face.

Other looks consisted of extreme smokey eyes… (yawn), gentle smokey eyes…. (double yawn). Sorry Pat McGrath you are amazing but gentle smokey eyes are no fun. Lana Del Rey esque doll like delicateness, minimalism, bright bold lips, color contouring, no mascara and chocolate red satined lips. 

As always we see some of the past trends re appearing in this years make up trends.
Here are some of my favorite looks from the Spring/Summer 2012 shows.

Fendi's dramatic gold leaf eyeshadow by Peter Philips.

Jean Paul Gaultier's oh so glam retro look by Stephaine Marais.

Dolce and Gabanna's sleek feminine cat like look by Pat McGrath.

Miu Miu's daring but beautiful bold red eyeshadow.

Chanel's delicate embellished look created by Peter Philips. 

So those where the main looks that caught my attention for Spring / Summer 2012.
What are your thoughts on the looks and have you tried out any for yourself? :)
Let me know.
Chat soon.
Love, love.

Nadia. x

Urban Decay Book Of Shadow's Vol. III NYC Palette

As I was saying in my last update, I couldn't wait to get my hands on 2 of the new Urban Decay Palette's. The Naked and NYC one's. I now have both. YAY! :D 
People were telling me I was mad to get the NYC palette as I have the Alice In Wonderland one and they said the colours were the same. But there not. Theres about 3 shades that are similar/the same but the rest are different and new.

"Totally obsessed with The Big Apple? So are we (how could anyone NOT be?) Inspired by the glimmering lights and iconic landmarks of New York City, Book of Shadows Vol III features16 eyeshadows that go way beyond neutrals and brights, including SEVEN NEW shades with names like Loaded, Rockstar and Money. We've also included nine best-sellers in a range of sizzling textures: everything from glitter to shimmer to matte."

The product is packed in black packaging, with UD NYC raised on the lid with images of some of New York City's iconic hot spots. The lid opens up to more landmarks from  Central Park, to the Chrysler Building to the Status of Liberty herself and many more.
One of the main features in the palette is that when you lift the lid to the pop up features the City lights up. I think its the little features like that, that makes it.

The palette contain 16 eyeshadows 16 x 0.8g (16 x 0.03 US oz).
2,  24/7   Eyepencil Liner 2 x 0.8g (2 x 0.03 US oz).
Eyeshadow Potion Primer 3.7 ml (0.13 US fl oz).

Perversion (matte black).

Uzi (metallic white with chunky silver glitter)  (This shade is permanently available).

Loaded (sparkly emerald green).

Kush (green metallic with silver glitter).

Midnight Cowboy Rides Again (golden beige with glitter)  (This shade is permanently available).
Last Call (plum punch)  (This shade is permanently available).

Rockstar (deep red-purple with metallic base).

Money (metallic light green).

Haight (deep teal)  (This shade is permanently available).

Maui Wowie (medium gold with silver glitter)  (This shade is permanently available).

Smog (deep coppery bronze)  (This shade is permanently available).

Bordello (pale pink-purple with shift).

Radium (bright blue).

Snactch(pale peach with golden sparkle)  (This shade is permanently available).

Suspect (sheer sparkly beige).

Psychedelic Sister (vibrant purple).


24/7 Eyepencil liner  
Zero  (This shade is permanently available).
Ransom (This shade is permanently available).

Miniature-sized Primer Potion (This item is permanently available). 

UK £30

IRL €39

Overall I really like the palette, all the shades are wearable. After all it is the NYC Book Of Shadows, and New York is one of my favourite places in the world! :D I did think it was a little pricey, but if you like and have an interest in make up as much as I do, the price doesn't matter. As always thanks for reading. Hope you like it. :)

-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