Thank You Barry M :)

I recently had cause to complain to Barry M about their customer service - I know companies do sometimes get things wrong but the way I look at it, what matters is how they put things right and Barry M certainly know how to put things right :)
I received several lovely emails from a lady called Emily and Barry M subsequently sent me a couple of products from my wishlist free of charge :)

First of all Lipgloss Wand - LGW3 Strawberries and Cream

If you love sticky lipglosses this probably isn't the one for you but despite its thin consistency it tastes amazing and feels lovely and non drying on the lips. I don't know how Barry M have managed to do this but it really does taste of strawberries and cream - first you get the berry taste then a bit later on you get a creamy vanilla flavour - yummy I going to have to try really hard not to keep licking this off -lol. This probably isn't one of the most pigmented shades in the range but it gives a nice subtle pale pink sheen to the lips which looks fresh and healthy :)


They also very kindly sent me a Lip Paint in 132 Pinkie Gold Sparkle. I have wanted this for ages but none of my local Barry M stockists ever have it in. It is a gorgeous peachy pink shade with gold shot through. Again not the most pigmented of colours but a lovely fresh take on the nude lip.



So huge thumbs up for Barry M and especially Emily x

The lip paints are £4.25 and the lipgloss wands are also £4.25 direct from Barry M and also from Boots, Superdrug and several other retailers

A Huge Thank You !!!!!

I just want to say I huge thank you to all you people - my lovely followers - since I have now hit the 50 followers mark I will shortly be hosting a little giveaway. I will announce the details on Saturday so keep checking back xxxx

MAC Goodies + A Few Questions

I got a lovely little parcel from MAC this afternoon so I've spent the afternoon depotting - I got two new 15 pan palettes and a quad palette, as well as a few extra shadows :)

My Smokey Quad



My Pinks and Purples


My Greens, Blues and Aquas


Needless to say I now have a whole load of empty eyeshadow pots to Back 2 MAC. I had a few queries about it so I emailed MAC and received a very interesting response -If I want to back 2 MAC shadows without the metal pans I need to send them back to MAC UK by post - has anyone heard of this ?

Also does anyone know how to depot the old style MAC packaging with the twist off lids - is it possible and if so how do I do it

Thanks in advance peoples xx

US Ebay Bargains

I received a couple of bargain bits from US ebay this morning :)

OPI - You Don't Know Jacques Matte Nail Varnish

I loved the sound of this but in reality I'm not quite sure - to be honest it looks a bit like dry, matte mud especially when you get it on the skin - the matte effect I think is also going to take a bit of getting used to tbh. I think I might have to go for a glossy top coat :(



Sorry for the bad pic here - its a bit hard to apply as it seems to dry quite quickly



I also got a couple of the L'Oreal HIP Kohl eyeliners in black and in burgundy - I love the HIP range please L'Oreal can we have this line in the UK





Only one follower away now :) from my giveaway - I am trying to sort my prize out at the mo fingers crossed it won't be long

I'm Getting There - Happiness Well Nearly

Well the big plus today is that I have finished my Tamiflu thank goodness -this stuff nearly made me feel as bad as the dreaded lurgy is/did. I am still feeling pretty weary so I am going to try and have an easy week.
Thinking of pigs whilst reading my Miss Piggy book I was reminded of this pic which always makes me smile - It's Miss Piggy wearing Prada for a promotion at Paris department store Colette enjoy x


Another thing that has made me smile today is discovering a new blog - today I discovered Amanda's Sunshine after seeing alink on Reaching for the Stars blog. Amanda is currently holding a super blog giveaway so don't forget to check her out x

How Many ?

I read a post from Yinka at Vex In The City yesterday that struck a bit of a chord with me - it was a pic of how many lipglosses she had (89 in total in case your wondering - lol). I definitely don't have 89 but this pic gives you some idea of the majority of lip products that I own. I haven't pictured the ones I am currently using but this little lot is pretty scary - I have everything here MAC, ELF, GOSH, Barry M, Chanel, Lancome, Smashbox, Benefit... the list goes on - I really need to stop buying make up after today - I say today because I may have placed another little MAC order and I may have ordered the Bare Escentuals TSV from QVC today on the auto delivery option...I love Bare Escentuals foundation so this is a bit of a stock up really and I heart their brushes. I am a bad girl and I will get help after I get my ELF studio goodies ;)

Barry M Natural Dazzle Compact - Thanks Arlene

As I said the other day I managed to get the Barry M Natural Dazzle Bronzer Compact from the lovely Arlene aka dressjunkie's recent blog sale - huge thank you honey xxxx

Now I've got this I've realised why so many people rave over it it natural without being too dark, too shimmery or too muddy - a real essential when you are pale like me

I am really pleased to have this product in my all be it large collection





Oh and keep checking my blog out I will be doing a giveaway when I get to 50 followers and in the next month or so I will be holding a blog sale too - I have way too much lightly used and unused stuff that could do with a new home ;)

Beauty Haul :)

Sorry I promised you this yesterday but I felt too yuck to do it :( I am still sweating very badly and my temperature is still too high sniff Oh and I've started sneezing again :( However beauty goodies always cheer me up a bit and I've got a few bits over the last few days :)
First off all the phenomenon of the blog sale - what a fabulous concept :) I managed to win MAC Lightscapade MSF from the fabulous Lollipop26 on Sunday I had given up the hope of ever owning this since ebay prices were so ridiculous but I've got it and I love it - I am pretty pale and it gives a gorgeous pale pink/ silvery sheen on my cheeks - Thanks Laura!



I also placed a little baby sized MAC order - partially thanks Emma from Magpie Sparkles amongst others.

I ordered the fabulous Naked Honey Skin Salve - I must admit I wasn't sure what to expect with this because I don't particularly like the smell or taste of honey - but this product is fabulous it has more a sweet, and floral type of taste and smell. The tub is much bigger than I thought and its really moisturising :)



Perhaps the biggest purchase I made from MAC though is a 15 pan eyeshadow palette - Being a complete depotting virgin I also bought a few bits from ebay e.g. stickers and magnets. I always used to prefer portability but more recently when I've gone out I've found myself taking palettes so I though why not! I also bought Phloof to start my neutrals palette off


So this afternoon armed with my hair straighteners I've managed to do some depotting

I decided to use the stickers on acetate method of labelling because it looked to be the easiest and it also protects your shadows a bit

I have certainly got the bug now and can't wait to get some more palettes ,oh and when I am well enough do some serious Back 2 Mac work :)

I also picked up a few bits from ASOS including two Barry M Dazzle Dusts

No 78 Kingfisher

No 79 Gold Green

I also picked up these fabulous handbag shaped lipbalms - so, so cute


I've also won the fabulous Barry M Natural Dazzle Compact in dressjunkie's blog sale - pics etc. when it comes :)

Online Clothes Haul - Top Shop, New Look, ASOS

Well being ill has its advantages lots of online shopping - although its a bummer that I can't answer the door at the mo :(
Here are a few sale and non sale bits that have came over the last two days

New Look

Harem Pants


Bow Patterned Vest


I also ordered the striped playsuit that I had wanted for ages but it was so huge when it came its going back and the smaller sizes have all sold out :(

Top Shop

I have been looking for some more nude / cream tops to go with the shoes I got for my birthday and I think these two will more than fit the bill


I have been basket dancing with the second top ever since I saw it on the fabulous Laura aka Lollipop26 - I'm not small on top which kind of put me off it a bit but I love so I am going to give it a go :)
I also got these super cute bow earrings from Top Shop too - I am loving bows at the moment ;)


ASOS
I am a bit of an ASOS fan especially for basics so I picked up a few t-shirts from their sale




I also got some cute jersey shorts

and some pale blue harems for only £3

and I also got this cream gold tone bracelet - I have a similar one in turquoise which I got for my birthday and ever since I saw somebody wearing a cream one I have wanted one


There we go then a little clothes haul - I have a few beauty bits to show you including some more MAC - oh dear - I'll try and do it later for you c

Illness Update - Oink

Well the picture says it all really doesn't it. As you know I have been feeling really unwell for the past few days with a sore throat, chest pains, and a high temperature. My mum was getting a bit concerned so I rang my GP yesterday who confirmed I had suspected swine flu :( Cue loads of hassle and my mum and various relatives trekking round the region to get my Tamiflu. I am bit argh at the moment but I am heartend by the fact that the majority cases are mild - so I am getting plenty of rest, knocking back lots of fluids and paracetamols. I am sure I will be fine though if in doubt though ring your GP I waited a little bit too long to do it - better be safe than sorry
Just some information for UK bloggers - Swine Flu Information take care peeps - I'll try and get back later with a clothes haul post xx