by VioletLeBeaux | May 28, 2010 | Beauty, Review
Today’s review is of Manicare Glam Eyes False Lashes 😀 The type I’m reviewing is called “Jessica”.
Until recently lashes haven’t been very popular in Australia (or at least in Queensland) and so nice and reasonably priced lashes have been quite hard to find.
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While it’s getting easier to find lashes they are still quite expensive. These ones retail for around AU$9.95 which in my opinion (as someone who wears lashes almost every day) is quite over priced.
 I’ve decided to caption this photo “SURPRISE LASHES!”
The quality is very good, they are very fine lashes and the band is thin and natural. They are flexible and seem to be reasonably sturdy for their thickness. I’ve worn my pair 6 times with no noticeable degradation and no lost lashes.
They come pre-glued which I hate, I washed the glue off and threw away the tube it came with in favor of my everyday brand. Their colour is a nice matt black and they are definitely not shiny like the some of the cheaper brands. The lash band is very thin and blended well with my eyes even when I was not wearing other make up.
When worn they look quite natural because of the fine lashes. They are nice and long and create a statement without being ridiculously dramatic. While a lot of people would probably use them as a smokey night time lash where as I prefer them for a day time dolly look without the effort.
Verdict- Quite pricey but a very good quality lash. Good if you are a casual lash wearer, not cost effective for every day use. DO WANT (but for a better price).
Also today is my birthday so I might be really energetic at blogging and post a photo or two later for you all ^_^
Have you guys tried the Manicare Glam Eyes range or do you have other favorite false lashes? |
by VioletLeBeaux | May 21, 2010 | Beauty, Review
Mitsu over at Universal Doll is full of awesome and win and recently she showed her beauty favorites.
I am definitely not biased about her awesomeness even though she has dubbed me as the “MacGuyver of Hime style” ROFL!
So for this post I’ve blatantly copied her in the hopes that some of her awesome will rub off on me 😛
Ok so that’s not totally true but last week she posted about her current beauty favorites and she asked to see ours… so here are mine…
Skin care beauty favorites!
I have become completely obsessed with skin care lately so these first products are the most important things in my whole bathroom.
Skin MD Shielding Lotion-
This is my first step to my day after showering. It doesn’t matter what moisturizer is best for your skin, using it is the important part! Very yummy food for your skin 😀
Neutorgena Oil Free Make Up Remover-
I searched long and hard for a good make up remover and came up with a big fat zero. I had pretty much lost hope until SuperKawaiiMama recommended me this Neutrogena one. It is FANTASTIC. I can’t say how much I love this, it’s so important to take off make up before bed especially if you have sensitive skin. This isn’t greasy, it doesn’t hurt your eyes and it removes every trace of make up. I’m going to do a proper review of it soon and show you all how well it works!
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Bases!
Bourjois Brush Concealer-
Haha ’nuff said!
Innoxa Satin Sheen Buttermilk Foundation-
I use this to get a nice even finish and I top it off with the Innoxa pressed powder too. Innoxa is one of the only brands I found that actually make things that suit my skin tone. I like this foundation because I can throw it on and still feel like I’m just wearing moisturiser but come out with pretty even skin!
The eyes!
Lash Me Type 1 Eyelash Adhesive-
I love my lashes and I just couldn’t use them without a good glue! While This glue is a little questionable in quality compared to other glues I’ve used… it still does the trick and it doesn’t irritate my allergies which is a major plus. It does contain latex but it is paraben free. I really wish it came in a better container though, it’s so runny that this one is just wasteful 🙁
Bourjois Volume Glamour Ultra Curl Mascara-
I may have bought this *partially* for the pretty packaging but it’s actually one of the best mascaras I’ve ever used! A girl always need a good mascara even with no other make up! It gives really good length and it give my eyes minimum irritation. LOVE the cute packaging and love the formula.
Bourjois 06 Noir Cobolt Eye Shadow-
Plain good old black eye shadow. I use this wet as my eyeliner and dry and a shading shadow. It blends and wears well, has a really dark colour and after 6 months of every day use I’ve barely made a dent in it.
Bourjois 90 Blanc Diaphane-
A nice while eye shadow is again a staple of my make up wardrobe. With a good white and a good black shadow you can create the base for almost any look. I like this one especially because it has a slight pearl finish to it so it’s not harsh
The Face Shop Jewel Powder in pink-
Another one recommended to me by SuperKawaiiMama when we were in Melbourne last. This is a really pretty shimmer powder that I use to highlight and emphasize the corners of my eyes. Even with no other make up this will really make your eyes pop!
I like that the Bourjois powders also come with mini mirrors so you can take them on the go!
Lips!
Bourjois Lip Stain 88 Cyber cassis-
This is my favorite lip stain ever. It stays on all day and only requires lip gloss touch ups. The colour goes with pretty much everything I own and depending on how you layer it and work with the lip gloss it can give you a variety of shades.
Bourjois Effect 3D Cosmic 23-
This is the top coat I use almost every day with my lip stain. It is choc full of glitter which is why I love it and unlike a lot of other glitter glosses I’ve used it doesn’t have that sandy chunky feel. Nice and so sticky that your hair gets caught all over your face in the wind 😀
Hair!
Cedel Hair Lacquer- Black
Surprisingly enough I tend to go through a lot of hair spray. I’ve tried a lot of different brands but this is the one I always go back to. The hold is amazing, I swear you could go rock climbing and come back without a hair out of place! I love the smell too, it reminds me of when I worked in a theater ^_^
Vidal Sassoon Velvet Hot Rollers-
I have notoriously hard to curl hair so when I want beautiful bouncy hime style curls this is what I go for. It’s quick and easy to do and doesn’t damage hair as much as other direct heat products can. I think my favorite thing about hot rollers is that you can pop them in, go have something to eat or check your emails and then come back to big beautiful hair!
What are your beauty favorites at the moment?
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by VioletLeBeaux | May 14, 2010 | Beauty, Review
Evening everyone, Cover Girl mascara review time 😀
I always have lots of trouble finding nice mascaras so I’m going to gradually review all of the ones I’ve tested out in the search for the perfect mascara! Today I’m comparing and reviewing two Covergirl mascaras, the Lash Blast and the Volume Exact…
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This was my go-to mascara for almost two years, if you layer it on thick it can give you some crazy lashes. |
It has a very fancy looking brush which is made of silicone like tendrils. Actually it kind of looks like those spiky silicone glow in the dark raver earrings that were popular for 2 minutes in the 90’s. The brush is very thick at the ends which is great for doing the outer lashes but can make it challenging to get small lashes at the inner corner of your eyes. It does however make it really easy to throw on mascara last minute if you’re in a hurry.
It does take a while to dry, I have bad hay fever too so I tend to sneeze and end up looking like a panda XD
The colour it produces is a really dark black and the formula is very thick. As you can see in the photo it does have a tendency to clump a bit but if you are wearing it with false lashes you can’t tell.
Allergy experiences: This mascara tends to irritate my eyes quite a bit compared to others I’ve now found. At the end of the day I would always have tiny chunks of black lodged in my eye (eww) which doesn’t seem to happen with others I’ve used.
I have less experience with this mascara but I used it for around 2 months. This mascara has a much thinner formula than the Lash blast and it goes on very easily. The brush again looks like one of those weird 90’s silicone pointy earrings but this one is quite thin and the end is nicely pointed to easily reach small lashes.
This doesn’t give the volume that the other does but it’s a good mascara in it’s own right. It goes on quite easily and seems to dry a little faster. It’s very useful for a more subtle day look. It’s a little lighter in tone than the dark black of the Lash Blast.
Allergy experiences: This one doesn’t irritate my eyes as much as the Lash Blast but at the end of the day I would still feel a slight puffiness.
I used one on each eye below so you can see the differences.
Comparatively speaking you can see that Lash Blast looks more clumpy than Volume Exact but the colour is definitely a bit darker.
Verdicts…
Lash Blast- Good volume, great for under false lashes. Brush can be too thick to get to small lashes without making a mess. BUT… can be clumpy and leaves yucky junk in my eyes. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.
Volume Exact- Nice formula, no clumps, good lengthening, easy to use brush and good for day looks. Possibly not enough bang for more bold styles but still very pretty. DO WANT.
So are you all getting ready for Sneaker Sunday this week? Hope you enjoyed the Cover Girl review! 😀
by VioletLeBeaux | May 12, 2010 | Beauty, Hime Gyaru, Life, Notices, Outfit Of The Day
Ok clearly I haven’t been cam-whoring enough lately because you girls have actually been asking for outfit photos!
I suppose I have been doing a lot of crafts XD
I think it’s because I’m trying to use up a lot of my supplies before we move so I don’t have to bring them with me!
So a couple of weeks ago Nuffnang threw James and I a going-away party 😀
This was my outfit for the night…
I hope you weren’t too distracted from the outfit by the hideous carpet!
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Outfit details:Shirt- Nuffnang- “I’m famous in the blogosphere”- modified by me Skirt- Vintage from Blue Velvet Vintage Shoes- Bodyline Stockings- Myer Bow- Made by me Jewelery- random |
Heehee I made a new hair bow from the left overs of the Nuffnang shirt, it says “We <3 Bloggers”!
Of course it was a fairly small turn out because for some reason Brisbane bloggers don’t like hanging out! We had a blast though! Below left to right is Wouter, me, Tash and James is taking the photo.
I’ve been trying to take more effort with my make up lately too and try out looks I wouldn’t normally wear. The next day I tried out this purple/pink eyeshadow combination and I really like it!
I’m loving anything with glitter in it at the moment ^_^
I’m wearing my green lenses here. I love how much they contrast!
And one without the flash to show the sparkles:
The biggest news I have today is that in 10 days James and I are moving down to Melbourne! EXCITING!
What this means is that for the week leading up to leaving and the week we get there I am going to be crazy busy trying to find an apartment and setting everything up there. I’m still going to be posting as usual and I’ll schedule posts for when we’re driving down but it means I won’t be able to reply to comments and emails as quickly as I do now because we won’t have as stable internet.
Don’t worry I promise I will answer every single comment and email eventually, it will just take me a little while!
It’s a really big move for us and hopefully it will lead to lots and lots of really exciting things in the future so please bear with me for now! We are driving all the way down so I’ll bet there are going to be lots of silly road trip photos and videos for you soon 😛
Have you guys ever moved city before? It’s a bit scary, I think I need a moving cities outfit 😉 
by VioletLeBeaux | May 7, 2010 | Beauty, Review
Lots of people have been wondering what came in my Priceline bag XD
A few weeks ago those of your who follow me on Twitter would have heard all of my excited tweets about the Priceline goodie bag. For my non-Australian readers basically Priceline is a make up/beauty store here and every year they have a deal where if you spend $50 on certain brands you receive a bag full of fun products for around $150. They have lots of samples but even better they have full products too. And it all comes in a very sturdy bag.
If you want more information you should go and check out Chai Gyaru’s post about it all.
This is what came in mine:
Lots of hair products (yay!), Palmer’s moisturiser, lip glosses and false eyelashes 😀
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I’ve got to say I was completely happy with how many products and how usable everything was! I spend the $50 on things that I actually needed and was going to buy anyway.So as you were all so interested in what was in the pack I figured I would review them all ^_^ |
Some things I won’t be reviewing… like this Revlon Colour Stay Foundation which was waaaay to dark for me.
So first review!
CoverGirl Outlast Lip Stain
I’m not sure what the colour was called but the number is 425 and it’s a berry colour with slight purple tones. This one didn’t come with the goody bag but I bought it to make up the $50 to get it ^_^
Design:
I really liked the idea of a felt pen style applicator but after using it several times it definitely has it’s positives and negatives. For instance, the colour only comes out of the very tip of the felt part which makes application kind of awkward. Also have you ever tried to use a pen upside down for an extended period of time? The ink just runs the other way and it’s pretty much the same with this, doing your bottom lip is easy but depending on your technique getting the top lip perfect might be more difficult.
Colour:
I thought this was actually quite a versatile colour. the photo below is just one coat but if you layer it a couple of times you could get a nice dark plum tone.
Lasting power:
Holy bajeebus does this stay on for a long time! Seriously, this really is a “stain” in a literal sense. I even had trouble removing it at the end of the day with make up remover. One thing I found was that if you wear several coats it can wear unevenly during the day. I would definitely suggest using a lip balm or something underneath this because by itself it is kind of drying.
Verdict:
Even though it’s not perfect application I think it is fantastic as a base with a subtle lip gloss over the top for a little shine. I think the colour is really pretty and versatile, it’s a base colour that you could change so much depending on your outfit and mood. DO WANT.
by VioletLeBeaux | May 2, 2010 | Beauty, Nails
Sneaker Sunday is really taking off huh? It’s been fantastic to see all of your posts and photos, keep them coming in ok 😀
If you still don’t know what all the fuss is about check the original post here!
So this week in honor of Sneaker Sunday Valerie and I wanted to talk about foot care. When you’re on your feet all day running around and being busy it’s easy to forget about the little things that are carrying you. We so readily will give ourselves cute manicures and nailart but pedicures are much more rare, so this week I present…
Violet’s Favorite Foot Care Routine With a Cute Summer Nail Art Idea… Which Is Awesome… Ok.
Longest title ever.
Step 1.
Get in your most comfortable pajamas and make sure your feet are clean.
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Step 2.
Remove any old and chipped toe nail polish.
Step 3.
Use some cuticle oil around your toe nails. Please don’t use the same one that you use on your finger nails, that’s unhygienic. I have a second one for my feet so they feel nice and soft!
Nail art time!
Gather together toe separators, pink, purple and clear polish and a white dotting tool. You will also need some Fimo fruit slices.
Step 4.
Paint your toe nails alternating in pink and purple.
You might need two coats.
Step 5.
Use the dotting tool to place small white polka dots all over the nails.
Fimo fruit slice time! The lovely Jin sent me these slices, how cute is the container?
Step 6.
Using the clear polish as glue, set 3 of your favorite fruit pieces in a u shape on your big toe. Once it’s dry give it a clear coat over the top too.
Step 7.
Once your polish is nice and dry use your favorite moisturizer and give yourself a foot rub!
Even better, find someone willing to do it for you 😀 Thanks James!
Step 8.
Put on your favorite pair of cotton socks and sleep in them. This will keep all the moisture in but still give your feet breathing room.
And there you have it, you’re on your way to feet that love you a little bit more 😀
If you’re hungry for more Sneaker Sunday action don’t forget to check out Valerie’s post on her own DIY foot spa because it’s totally awesome!
Have a great Sneaker Sunday everyone!
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