Spiced red cabbage
Can't post with images because blogger hates me today. But I have been making cushions and going to market to buy dinner and cooking spiced red cabbage and lots of nice things which I hope to share with you soon. When I am no longer picture challenged.
Estee Lauder 'Pure Colour Extravagant' Christmas Collection by Tom Pecheux
Hands up if you've already paid your christmas office party deposit? Yeah? Then you've probably already started thinking what you're going to wear, maybe which shoes you'll buy and maybe even 'hmmm shall I go for a festive red lip or sparkly eyes this year'....
Well Lauder have it covered. If you've been impressed by the recent EL collections coming from Michael Kors and the more recent Blue Dahlia collection by Tom Pecheux, then you are going to LOVE the new Pecheux Christmas collection. Based on a few key shades of berries and gold, the Extravagant collection has sumptuous festive-ness all wrapped up in a bow.
This collection is sizzling and instantly makes me want a mince pie and a glass of champers. It is the absolute epitome of festive glamour and will take me all the way from early get togethers at the end of November to the ball I will be attending for Hogmany.
It will be hitting the counters next week and pieces will be limited, so get down there early. In the meantime, take a browse below. I will be doing a couple of videos of Christmas looks using various pieces, so keep your peepers peeled.
Up first are 2 nail varnishes, jam-packed with shimmer. The shades are Extravagant Pearl and Extravagant Night (Pictured below). Extravagant Night is a gorgeous deep plum-y blue/purple-y colour. Delicious.
Next is the eyeshadow palette 'Extravagant Gold'. Made up from 5 shades ranging from the lightest champagne, to the darkest chocolate, you will be able to create a variety of glamourous smoky eyes. The bottom left shade is my absolute fave - a stunning metallic caramel colour that will make blue eyes shine.
The lip palette centres around a true red lipstick, with 4 sheer glosses to choose as a top coat. There is a beautiful purple/burgundy colour in the bottom left and 2 champagne/gold colours at the top. The curve ball here is the coral gloss on the bottom right; stunning.
The lip products continue with 2 new shades of lipstick. 'Extravagant Red' (left) and 'Extravagant Berry' (right). There are also 2 complimentary lipglosses, detailed below. The packaging of the lipsticks are to die for - aren't they gorgeous??! And don't be put off by the extreme shimmer that appears on the bullet - this is just for show and is infused around the outside like a gossamer.
Berry (left) and Red (right)
The lipglosses gently compliment the lipsticks in 'Plum' (the purpley colour) and Ruby (the red). These glosses are high shine and packed with shimmer. Wear the lipstick during the day to the office and whack one of these glosses over the top to take you into the evening. Et voila!
Extravagant Plum
Extravagant Ruby
Unfortunately my festive hangovers have started early this year (champagne and wine on a Tuesday is never a great idea! and Ladies - you know who you are!). So below is a very quick and basic FOTD I managed to pull together using the Extravagant Gold eye palette - these shades are so pretty and I am looking forward t doing something a bit more glamorous with these products in the next few weeks. My first Xmas party is on the 4th Dec and I will be rocking a gold eye and berry lip!
A xx
*All these products were provided for review, but I would happily pay for them all.
I wish I could crochet
My highlight on twitter this morning is finding out from Sandra Juto that it is Wristworm season. But which pair? I love them all.All images Sandra Juto, one of my favourite bloggers. Her photography really does makes my day.
Make Up For Ever Haul
Hi,
In July, when I was on the MUSE course in London, one of the brands I tried out a lot was Make Up For Ever. To be honest, I really didn't expect the products to live up to the hype, but by george was I wrong! I loved pretty much everything I tried and had made up my mind to make a few purchases. Unfortunately, the only place to pick up MUFE and try them in person before you buy, is in Fulham - not exactly the most convenient when I live in Aberdeen!
I didn't even realise they sold MUFE in Sephora stores so I was delighted to spy it for the first time! Here are some of the products I picked up...
HD Foundation in #120
The foundations are so pigmented that you only need the tiniest amount and you'll get amazing, gorgeous satin-y skin
HD Cream Blush. Possibly 2 of my current favourite products out of everything I own. Amazing, amazing stuff and if I could recommend one item from this brand, it would be one of these.
Maybe one of the products you've heard the most about, the Smoky Lash Mascara is thickening, lengthening, unclumpy and waterproof. What more could you ask for??
You can see me use some of these products here
What do you think of MUFE? Do you have any products? Shall we petition them to sell more widely in the UK??
A xx
FOTD
Hi,
Today is my little brother's birthday and so we were hanging out at the cinema. Here's the makeup I wore!
Face: FACE atelier Ultra foundation in Wheat
MUFE HD Cream Blush in #03
Eyes:
Urban Decay E/S in Creep from Naked Palette
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on pencil in Black
MUFE Aqua Smoky Lash mascara
Shu Uemura brow pencil in Seal Brown (Hard 6 formula)
And that's it! Simples!
2 Week Gel Manicures
Hi guys,
So I hate having a bare nails; I find having polished nails makes me feel just a little bit 'together' even when the rest of me might feel a mess. But for years I've achieved this by doing manicures probably 2 or 3 times a week.
Enter the 2 Week Gel Manicure! This stuff is amazing. It protects nails, it doesn't chip and it stays super super shiny for the whole 2 weeks. I have mine done at my new favourite salon in Aberdeen and they use BioSculpture, although I'm sure there are other gels available.
Here are a couple of pics of recent manicures I've had. Having spent the past couple of months with a french manicure, I finally broke and have gone for a very Chanel-esque burgundy red colour. Gorgeous winter colour.
A xx
Early Autumn berries
Bright morning light, warmed soup in the evenings, early Autumn berries and cosy corners. I hope you have a happy weekend.
Classic Black Liner and Pink Lip tutorial
Hi guys,
I promise there will be some proper posts coming soon! I'm a bit distracted by YT at the moment!
You can watch my latest vid here
A x
Six of the best . . . images
I have saved to my desktop tonnes of inspirational images and sorting through the loved, already used and unnecessary this afternoon I found these six to share which you too might love. Pretty girly things for a dismal afternoon, to get you in the spirit for making tea and cake.1 Catherine Campbell.
3 Selvedge Magazine.
4 and 6 Martha Stewart Weddings.
5 Rita Konig's apartment.
If you are the owner (or know who is) of the pretty garland in image 2, please please let me know and I will add the link. Enjoy.
Botanical prints
I have been asked a few times where I got the pretty rose prints in my lounge. They were the pages of an old book of the Botanical Prints of Pierre-Joseph Redouté. After visiting the V&A yesterday I was browsing their online shop and found their beautiful collection of posters and prints. They have lots (not exactly the same), but of other beautiful fruits, flowers and birds.Oh just one more unrelated thing I loved from the shop and then I promise to let you discover the rest for yourself! These oh so sweet finger pincushions. For keeping your pins safe and close by.
Oh Comely
Had a fabulous time in London with friends today. We enjoyed yummy balsamic strawberry and black pepper ice cream next to the shimmering water in the garden at the V&A whilst waiting to see the Grace Kelly exhibition. It was all there, the Kelly bag, diamond tiara, floral silk pumps, capsule honeymoon wardrobe. Lots of cooing later and with a few (can't leave behind) items from the museum shop. I found myself making a mad dash for the train with a paper wrapped caramel doughnut in one hand and a copy of this beautiful magazine in the other. So impressed with their ethos (below) and what I discovered within the pages. I subscribed as soon as I got home. Can't wait for the next issue to arrive."oh comely is a magazine about people and their quirks and their creativity, rather than money and what it can buy. It's nice to see you here.
It's a magazine that inspires people to be creative, talk to their neighbours and explore new things, rather than buy stuff or lose weight. Imagine sitting down with a cup of tea and a creative friend to hear all the strange things she says, all the curious stuff she does, and about the things she loves."
Images Oh Comely.
UD Naked Palette FOTD Video
Hi
Just realised the link I posted last night wasn't working so you can see the video of the natural look here
Taking requests on what you would like to see! either comment here, on the video or email me!
A x
Urban Decay NAKED Palette
Morning peeps
I picked the NAKED palette up in Sephora in Vegas. I figured my chances of getting one back home were fairly slim to none, so snapped it up. Like everything else I bought over there, I wish I'd gotten 2! I paid $44 (about £30). Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to find UK info online for UD; I believe you may be able to buy this in HoF if it's not sold out. I am not sure about Debenhams or Boots (sorry!)
I've never been a massive fan of the UD palettes as I often find there's only 1 or 2 shadows in it that I would wear on any sort of regular basis, but this one is jam-packed with colours I could wear every day and it has enough 'rockier' shades that it could be used just as well for evening looks. I also have never used the Primer Potion before (I know, I know), so will be looking forward to giving it a go. First impressions of the 24/7 glide on pencils are that they are super soft and I am keen to get using these too!
I imagine there will be a couple of FOTDs coming out of this in the near future which is why I didn't bother with a billion swatches. In the meantime, you can feast your eyes on these...
I picked the NAKED palette up in Sephora in Vegas. I figured my chances of getting one back home were fairly slim to none, so snapped it up. Like everything else I bought over there, I wish I'd gotten 2! I paid $44 (about £30). Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to find UK info online for UD; I believe you may be able to buy this in HoF if it's not sold out. I am not sure about Debenhams or Boots (sorry!)
I've never been a massive fan of the UD palettes as I often find there's only 1 or 2 shadows in it that I would wear on any sort of regular basis, but this one is jam-packed with colours I could wear every day and it has enough 'rockier' shades that it could be used just as well for evening looks. I also have never used the Primer Potion before (I know, I know), so will be looking forward to giving it a go. First impressions of the 24/7 glide on pencils are that they are super soft and I am keen to get using these too!
I imagine there will be a couple of FOTDs coming out of this in the near future which is why I didn't bother with a billion swatches. In the meantime, you can feast your eyes on these...
Love A xx
Six of the best . . . Cushions
There's no quicker, easier way to update or re direct the design of any room than with new soft furnishings and cushions in my opinion are the best place to start. I love using found and repurposed fabric from favourite dresses and skirts that no longer fit or vintage curtains, to make quick decorative cushion covers. Who knew the old embellished Jigsaw cardigan that I shrunk would look so great on my sofa? If you neither have the time or inclination to craft your own these six shops sell great collections of cushions and pillows. Here are my favourites. Top row, Odessa folk cushions - Plumo, Cottage Garden Cushions - RE-Found Objects, and Mulberry pink striped - Papa Stour.
Bottom row, Orangerie floral cushion - Designers Guild, Silk velvet - Toast, and Roses Vintage Retro - Plonka Home.
Lost and found
My husband just had an old forgotten camera film developed and I was delighted with some of the shots that were on the film.
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