My Huge MAC Haul Pics and Details

Well as some of you may know I placed a huge MAC order last week which coincided with the launch of Double Dazzle and A Rose Romance - well it came this morning ;)and I thought I'd let you know what I bought. Apologies as always for the quality of the pics but if there is anything else you want to know leave me a comment and let me know.

A Blush of Youth Beauty Powder - a gorgeous subtle colour and I love the design


MSF Natural - Light

Creation Hue Dejarose Fragrance - This is my first MAC fragrance and I am really liking it.If you love The Body Shop's Moroccan Rose or Paul Smith's Rose you need this fragrance



Fix + Rose - Loving the smell of this but I am wondering how similar this is to The Body Shop's Vitamin E Face Mist which is a lot cheaper and smells just as nice

Paint Pots in Delft and Blackground -Have wanted Delft for ages and have seen so many gorgeous tutorials etc. on YouTube using Blackground that I had to have it ;) - L-R Blackground - Delft


Eyeshadows in Sable, Vex, All That Glitters and Silverthorn - The first 3 again because I saw them being used some many times on YouTube, and Silverthorn because I love silver!

Virgin Kiss Lipglass - Exactly like Cherry Blossom from Cult of Cherry which I love!(top)

Baby Sparks Dazzleglass - Pretty similar to Virgin Kiss but with sparkle (middle)

Moth to a Flame Dazzleglass - Wasn't sure about his but ordered it anyway - I am so glad I did a gorgeous peachy / nude sparkle (bottom)




Lipstick In Blankety - I kept being told I had to try this as I love nude pinks and I am not disappointed it lovely <3


Cleansing Tips - perfect for eye make up touch ups

Well there you are my huge haul I haven't had a chance to play but no doubt you'll hear more from me when I do x

My Huge MAC Haul

more pics and details to come :)

7 Days - Relief, Baking and More

Its been an odd 7 days for lots of reasons but we are back to normal - well there or therabouts but in the last 7 days lots of things have still made me happy

1)My mum getting out of hospital - much of my up and down week was due to my mum being in hospital - her operation was a success but she had a bit of inflamation so they ended up keeping her in for an extra few days - but shes back now at home recuperating. Me and my mum are really, ridicuously close - probably something to do with me being an only child and I have to say I really missed her - On my bad ME days she really is my rock and I am so pleased shes back I really rely on her so much at times and probably take her for granted but I can't imagine life without her

2)Chocolate Caramel Nuggets - I have seen this recipe posted on a few foodie blogs namely Penelope's Pantry and originally Cherrapeno All I can say is thank you ladies! I mangaged to adapt the recipe pretty well with gluten free flour, and a touch of Xanthan gum, although I did find I needed some more liquid. Apologies that there are no pictures but there isn't any left but don't worry I will definitely be making these again :)

3) ELF Moisture Care Lip Colour - Baby Lips <3 - My first ELF purchase and its love with this item. I am loving the colour and the finish and the fact it doesn't leave my lips dry - a winner!


4) I've made loads of nice purchases this week but one had really stood out - OPI -Done Out In Deco Nail Polish - Apologies I can't get a good picture but there are plenty out there I've borrowed this one from ASOS- it is in fact a gorgeous creamy lilac - a perfect match for my new Mary Quant Eyeshadow

5) I made quite a juvenile purchase this week a copy of Hello Kitty magazine / comic - Ok its probably for 8 year olds but it came with a fabulous free gift a Hello Kitty mobile / iPod sock. How could something this cute by tacky :)


6) The final thing that has made my super happy is you - my blog readers thank you so much for everybody that has started to follow me both here and on twitter and for all the nice comments regarding my blog. I really, really appreciate it I never thought for one minute anybody would be interested in my ramblings - a huge, huge thank you and big love to you all x

ELF and Ebay Haul :)

To be honest I am not having the best of days my mum has developed an infection after her operation so she will be staying in hospital at least until the weekend :(
Nothing though is guaranteed to cheer me up more than parcels. My Dorothy Perkins and New Look orders came this morning, and this afternoon some ebay goodies and my ELF package came :)


First of all my ebay goodies - I am starting to get my nail varnish mojo back big style so I managed to get OPI Done Out In Deco - a fabulous lilac cream which I am loving, Orly - It Up To Blue, and Orly - Oh Cabana Boy (I saw this on Magpie Sparkles You Tube Videos and fell in love such a fab hot pink!). I also managed to get hold of this Mary Quant eyeshadow duo in Peep Eyes 14 Lilac Wine - these are lovely but far too pretty to use with the little daisies embossed into the powder <3

Ok now my huge ELF haul I haven't used this brand before but for under £32 for 17 items I thought it was worth a try.

I ust admit I love my mineral products so I thought I'd try and few from this brand to see how they compare, sorry the photos aren't too clear but I got Sheer Mineral Boost (this is supposed to be like Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil (the big pot), Socialite eyeshadow (grey brown), Girly eyeshadow (pinky lilac), Partier (Silvery), and Earthy (shimmery olive green).


I also ordered some eye products - from L-R - Brightening Eye Liner in 1006 Gilded (a nice gold pencil liner with a sharpener),Waterproof Eyeliner Pen 7303 Black, Top - Duo Eyeshadow Cream 7106 Black Licorice (dark smokey grey and silvery grey) - Bottom - Duo Eyeshadow Cream 7102 Olive (darky browny olive, bright olive green)


I also ordered quite a few lip products - Top - Candy Shop Lip Gloss Tin - Frosting Fanatic. From L-R - Theraputic Conditioning Balm 8001 Strawberry Cream, Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15 - 2808 Candlelight, Hypershine Gloss - 9012 Blossom, Plumping Lip Glaze - 2908 Baby Doll, and finally Moisture Care Lip Color- 2111 Baby Lips.



Finally a couple of nail bits Nail Polish in 1544 Mod Mauve, and Nourishing Cuticle Pen.

Sorry for the rubbish pics but if you want any more pics or swatches let me know, and obviously I'll let you know what I think when I have had a play x

New Look and Dorothy Perkins Haul

A few pics from my New Look and Dorothy Perkins Haul
DP's :)



I also got a couple of basic bandeaus and t-shirts

New Look





Also got a striped Breton style jumper and a short sleeved long line pink cardigan

Don't You Just Hate It When+ Today!

I have had one of those today - I waited in all morning and nearly all afternoon for some parcels that never came - grr I hate that. I eventually managed to drag my ME ridden carcass to Tescos, the post office, and the bank. Admittedly I got the bus there and back but it was still effort that I could do without at the moment :( What happens when I get home - the ebay bidder that I have been waiting for a payment from for nearly a week pays - well she'll have to wait for her parcel now I am not going that way till Friday - grr. Oh and then my phone battery died when I was trying to take some photos of today's look - don't you just hate that - so you've just got a little pic of the make up I used today - enjoy

Clothes

Same Jeans as yesterday - (They are still clean I only get dressed properly if I am going out)
Teal T-Shirt With Oriental Girl Print - ASOS
Metallic Grey Leather Biker Jacket - New Look

Handbag

Oversized Black Slouchy Leather Bag - Next

Make Up

Face

Id Bare Minerals Foundation Medium Beige (I actually prefer Medium)
Models Prefer Concealer - Medium
Nars Orgasm


Eyes
UDPP (jury's still out on this I don't think the coverage is that great up to now)
Sleek Eye Dust - 682 Jet Set (turquoise teal shade)
Smashbox Cream Eyeliner - Caviar
Laura Geller Black Mascara


Lips

MAC Lipstick - Fabby <3
Urban Decay Pocket Rocket - Kirk


Perfume

Benefit - Maybe Baby


Nail Varnish

Supermodel by Leighton Denny - starting to look a little scratty so its coming off tonight

Boots Online Haul

I mentioned last week that I had placed a lovely order with Boots online well its just came . I had barely been in the house 10 minutes after coming back from the hospital when the doorbell rang - I never knew DHL delivered at 7.45 at night -I have had the odd thing at about five ish but never so late - very strange ! Anyways back to my haul :)There was a few good offer on last week when I placed my order including a buy one get one half price on Boots Botanics skincare so I stocked up on a few basics. I got a couple of my holy grail eye make up removers, and some cleansing wipes. Since I needed another item to take advantage of of the offer I thought I'd try some of the face wash - I used to use Molton Brown Skinfresh to wash my face in the morning but lately this hasn't been doing the trick so I thought I'd try a few other brands.I decided to go for the Skin Brightening Deep Clean Gel in Normal / Oily as my skin still looks ultra shiny especially in the summer months - I'll keep you posted as to what I think of it. I also got some Soap and Glory Peachy Cream Body Butter which was also on special offer - OMG I love the smell of this it is almost eatable - drool! I also added a couple of make up items to my basket some Urban Decay Primer Potion as I've never tried it, and an Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lipgloss in Kirk (see swatch)I love the colour - a real nude - and the super cute packaging but like others I am not sure about the smell and the taste a cross between coffee and marmite...
Well there was also an offer where if you bought certain Urban Decay products you could get a half price Best of Urban kit - so my being a sucker for a special offer I got the Spandex kit- It looks fab -you get a 24/7 eyeliner in Zero,a silvery glitter eyeshadow called Uzi, A turquoise glitter heavy metal eyeliner called Spandex, and a mini primer potion :)Very excited about playing with this I haven't used much Urban Decay before. I also got some black and white hair wax because I lurvvvvve the smell. I also noticed that one on my favourite print designers Celia Birtwell has done a range of beauty accessories for Boots so I got a brush roll and a gorgeous rose shaped compact mirror Oh and Laura Geller TSV came today I am especially loving the marbled lippy Riviera - Oh happy days x

8 Things Tag

Just got this from Girl With The Golden Touch - Thanks Carla My First Tag :)

8 Things I look forward to -
My Birthday - Just Under Two Weeks Now
Holidays - I really want a holiday this year
Summer - I really hope we get a nice summer this year - I neeeeed sunshine
Being Healthy and Getting Rid Of My ME
Parcels Coming - I love getting goodies through the post
The MAC website updating
Finishing A Beauty Product or Starting A New One - Its always satisfying to finish a product and it super exciting starting a new one
My mum getting out of hospital



8 Things I did yesterday
Hoovered
Drank A Glass of Wine
Used NARS Orgasm Blush
Visited My Mum In Hospital
Cleaned The Cat Litter Tray
Placed a Dorothy Perkins and an ELF order
Made A Get Well Card
Used Dry Shampoo On My Hair




8 Things I wish I could do-
Live in New York :) (I'm with you Carla)
Play a musical instrument
Recover from my ME and be a healthy person
Eat Wheat without feeling ill
Be a lot thinner
Drive, I had lessons a few years ago and I'm just too scared (I'm with you here as well )
Meet Mr Right
Stop Spending Money

8 Shows I watch-
Sex and the City
Goks Fashion Fix
Ugly Betty
QVC Generally
Market Kitchen
Grow Your Own Drugs
Spendaholics
Match of the Day


I tag these 8 lovely Bloggers -

I don't think I follow 8 blogs at the mo and pretty much everyone I do has already been tagged so here is a few that maybe haven't been or I may be duping them too

Geeky Weirdo Chick
Em From A Passion For Fashion
Sadie from Butterfly Wings
Emma at Magpie Sparkles

7 Days - Scarves and Blusher

I've decided to do a weekly post for you and for myself really, on everything that I've loved or discovered this week, or anything that has influenced me in any positive way - I spend too much time thinking negative thoughts and I really should look at some of the positives no matter how small.

5 major things this week :)

1. First up this week is Nars Orgasm blusher - I have had this for ages but for some reason I just haven't wore it for quite a while. Well I have rediscovered it big style I have worn it solidly for the past few days and I love it makes me look so glowy and healthy - I am in love with this all over again




2. Second up, my Barbara Hulanicki girl print scarf from her capsule collection for Top Shop - gorgeous soft silk and a gorgeous colour and pattern - I love this and will wear it lots- sorry for the teeny tiny pic




3. The Staff at Spire Hospital Washington for being so great with my mum and treating her like she really matters




4. Linessa Exotic Sorbet Ice Cream Lollies - exactly like Soleros but from Lidl - exotic fruit lolly with a yummy ice cream centre




5. QVC Craft Day - I love my card making and scrapbooking so a day full of lovely things to buy (I am being good don't worry), and loads of hints and tips - soothing relaxing and just what I need

Cheering Myself Up - Maybe?

Its been a odd few days here in Lou Lou Land something that is forecast to continue for at least the foreseeable future. My mum went into hospital yesterday for her hip operation. Understandably I was totally stressed all day waiting for news so I did what I do best in situations like that I shopped. I am now waiting for a whole batch of parcels to come - I ordered some clothes, jewellery and a bag from New Look, some clothes and a bracelet from Dorothy Perkins, a whole load of beauty bits from Boots and some make up from ELF eyeslipsface . I haven't tried any of their products yet but at prices starting from £1.50 they have to be worth a try. Then today I ordered some Orly and OPI nail varnishes from eBay and I won a gorgeous Mary Quant eyeshadow duo too. Hmm all because of stress I have spent nearly £200 and my spending diet is out of the window yet again - that is pretty scary when you think about it.

As it turned out there wasn't a great deal to get stressed about - my mum had her op and is feeling better already - I went to see her last night and she called me this morning and although she is still hooked up to her drips and is still on morphine she isn't feeling too bad - I am hopefully going to see her again tomorrow which will settle my mind again. I've hoovered, cleaned the bathroom and I just have a pile of dishes to do and then everything bar my craft room is pretty much sorted - I can do this!