Bourjois Faux & Fabulous Event

This afternoon I popped along to the Bourjois HQ in London to have a little sneak peek of the new Faux & Fabulous collection. It was a fabulous cosmetic full afternoon, jam packed with beautiful nibbles and amazing company.

 The Faux & Fabulous collection is a range of five sets of themed false lashes, all working towards different trends- Rock Chic, Smoky Eyes, Lady in Black, More Volume and Miss Couture.

They are all pretty stand out lashes, especially the fifth design Miss Couture which has been made in collaboration with Paperself- the worlds leading paper art lashes. They aren't your standard false lashes, but if you have a creative streak then these customisable paper lashes can be worn in so many different ways to create so many different looks. Sally O Neill, the make up artist demonstrating the products, used these by cutting the sections apart and applying them to both on the skin and the lashes with lash glue in a custom design which looked really fab and eye catching.

As well as the range of lashes, we were also introduced to a few new products and others that will be hitting the shelves very soon. These include a great pair of 2 in 1 eyelash applicator tweezers which have a curved end allowing a speedy and easy eyelash application and a soft angled tip on the other end which allows you to gently press down the lashes onto the lash line to ensure they are secure. Other products that we were introduced to were two fabulous new eye liners, firstly the Intuitive Liner that uses a dotting effect to ensure a precise and easy line and flick and another Khol Kajal liner that is currently exclusive to both the Selfridges Beauty Workshop and the Harvey Nichols BeautyMART, along with a Mascara which are both a part of the Queen Attitude line.

As if all of that fabulous-ness isn't enough for new arrivals to Bourjois' make up stands, they also have some new nail shades for A/W which are a metallic dream, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for them!  

The Faux & Fabulous range is available as of next week in Boots, Superdrug and ASOS and cost from £3.49-£10.99.

The Intuitive Liner is available as of this month from Boots, Superdrug and ASOS for £6.99 and the Queen Attitude collection is available now in the Selfridges Beauty Workshop and the Harvey Nichols BeautyMART but will be available nationwide from November costing £6.99 and £9.49.

I have very kindly been given a few of these items to try, so I'll be sure to share them with you shortly.

What do you think of these new products? Do they sound like products you would like to try?

xx 

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Japonesque Eyelash Curlers

As much as I'm not so much all about the full on lashes any more, I most definitely still like them to look neat and have a nice shape to them. Without any product or curling before hand, my lashes are pretty much small lifeless stubs and so regardless to whether I am going to go all out or not, I feel the need to curl them is always necessary.

I saw the Pocket Pink Go Curl Eyelash Curler* advertised and remember thinking it was super cute. It's very dainty and is the perfect tool to carry around in my make up bag as it is so compact, pretty and does a really good job at curling my lashes. 

Though it does do an extremely good job, with it being so small it isn't the easiest eyelash curler I have ever used. It's convenient in size, but not so much so in practicality. When I curl my lashes, though I shouldn't be, I am often quite rough but with these, you can't really move them around much or see how close to the root you actually are. 

It don't think it is a product that will last forever in my collection, as it is very plastic and therefore also quite delicate. If I do go in with too much pressure I do worry slightly that I may break/crack it. 

This curler does come with a refill, which is kept at the bottom and is very handy. I always manage to lose my refills which can be such a pain! As well as this being really convenient, Japonesque also offer their customers free refills for the life of the product, which I think is great customer service and a definite pro when deciding whether or not to make a purchase. 

To be honest, the curl in my lash does pretty much always stick around, regardless of what product I use and this product is no exception. A lovely little curl is kept throughout the day and I don't really ever feel the need to re-curl, although with it being so small it's no struggle to keep in your bag just in case.

The Heated Pink Mini Curler* is absolutely beautiful. I can't tell you how much I love this. I'm not new to Heated Eyelash Curlers, in fact I remember getting a set when I was about 13 and thinking I was the absolute bees knees! 

I've owned a couple of No7 ones in the past, which I have always been pleased with although I lost half of my last pair and never got round to repurchasing them.

This is a very welcomed addition to my make up bag and I absolutely love using it.

It's a nice size for use and so easily gives you a comfortable curl. With a simple battery operated on/off slider, the curler heats up but in no means to burning temperature which I know is what some people worry it will be like. I find them so safe to use confidently, I hold the comb so close to my eye and don't feel any heat at all. The heat from the coil really is minimal but enough to do an extremely good job on my upper lashes! 

These are meant to be perfect for "hard to curl" lashes, which I imagine would be true. Like I mentioned before, my lashes aren't great naturally but I don't find it hard to get a curl on them either, maybe this is why this tool works extra well for me.

Unlike standard eyelash curlers, I feel absolutely comfortable with using this throughout the day without the worry of my lashes sticking on the squeeze! It literally is just like an eyelash comb, so no squeezing or pinching involved! 

I really do love these and the fact that they're a Pink rubber finish is a huge bonus to me.

The Pocket Pink Go Curl curlers cost around the £10 mark and the Heated Pink Mini Curler around £12.50.

The full Japonesque range can be found online here and can be purchased in John Lewis, Boots and I have more recently spotted them with free UK delivery on Hair HQ.

Do these Pink beauts make your lashes flutter?

xx

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Japonesque Travel Sized Make Up Brushes

Okay, hands up I have a statement to 100% retract. Once upon a time, I may have said that in my opinion a brush is just a brush. I know right? How dare I? Over the past few months I have got so absolutely brush happy and the brushes I have now tried have just proved to me that a brush is not just a brush and can in fact completely change the way your make up both looks and feels.

A few weeks ago, I received a rather special Japonesque package containing a Travel Angled Foundation Brush*, a Travel Blush Brush* and a Travel Brow and Lash Comb*.

I have heard so many raves about Japonesque brushes and after my local Boots store recently beginning to stock them I was becoming more and more intrigued and I was therefore especially excited to receive them. 

I only became aware of Japonesque, like I said more recently when I started to read more and more raves about there products however, they have been around for a considerably long time (20 years!) and now that they are available to buy in more accessible stores like John Lewis and Boots, I think that they are going to become even more popular than they already are.

I'm obviously no expert when it comes to brushes, but I'll try my best to give you the low down and my opinion.

Travel Blush Brush 924
This is a super tiny handled Blush brush, that is perfect addition to my collection as I'm currently going through a slight blush obsession. I find that using it directly sometimes picks up maybe a bit more product than I like, but it works absolutely perfectly at blending colour out on my cheeks.
It's described as being perfect for contouring, but to be honest I prefer something even smaller.
The quality of this brush is really good and the brush itself is incredibly soft.
It retails at £24, which I think for a travel sized brush does seem a little steep but they are the same quality as you would get from the professional long handled brushes and being so compact always comes in handy for me.

Travel Angled Foundation Brush 914
I've recently been raving so much about my Real Techniques Stippling and Buffing brush when it comes to applying foundation and currently, I'm afraid nothings going to quite beat them, however, this travel sized angled foundation brush really is one of the better additions to my brushes as with its tiny little size and flat angled shape it really gives me such precision to my final touches around my harder to apply areas such as around my nose, my eye area and around my brows which otherwise end up covered in product themselves.
It really is so handy, and if you're looking for an angled foundation brush to apply your full foundation then this is advertised at being perfect for building colour- both sheer and full coverage.
This brush retails at £19.50, which I think is pretty reasonable for a good quality foundation brush.

Travel Brow/Lash Comb 844
I can't tell you how many Brow and Lash combs I have, I think it's one of those brushes that comes in almost every set you own. In saying that, it's the one brush that I reach for every day- whether I'm wearing make up or not.
Brows are a huge deal to me and the very thick tight bristles on this comb my brows and put them into shape perfectly. I don't use the Lash comb so much and in my opinion that is one tool that does pretty much does do the same job as any other. It works perfectly well to separate and get any unwanted clumps out of my mascara. On occasion, I might also use it on my brows to work through them out inwards to make sure they are combed through perfectly.
This comb costs £9.75, which is considerably cheaper than the others.

I must say, if you are interested in these brushes, you must really be aware that they are super travel sized. If you are looking for professional quality brushes but want to save money by going for these, they might not be for you. The full length of these brushes is no bigger than six inches, and although they are perfect for me and are now some of my go to brushes when it comes to keeping in my make up bag and for work purposes, it is personal preference and if you like a longer brush you might find them harder to work with.

There are 20 brushes in the travel sized brush range and I especially want to try the Travel Stippling Brush.
The full ranges are available with more information on the Japonesque website.

These are available to buy now, and in the UK are available in John Lewis and Boots. 

Have you tried any Japonesque brushes or are you tempted?

xx

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Eylure Upper and Lower Lash Duo

Hey sweets,

Today I decided to go for a slightly bigger lash than normal, so I rummaged through my stash of Eylure and picked out the Upper and Lower Lash Duo. Now, I was planning on showing you the "full effect" but to be honest I looked like a clown with the lower lashes on. My eyes are far too small for any lashes that are bigger than average and anything more out there than normal can make me look a little crazy.

When we was given these at the Eylure event, Lily from llymlrs.com was at the height of the conversation. She looks amazing in them and I would really recommend you go to her fab blog to have a look at them looking there best.

The upper lashes are by far the easiest lashes I have ever applied. I have no reason why, as the adhesive strip is the same as any other but I literally applied within seconds and there was no fiddling about.

The lower lashes on the other hand were a small nightmare for me to apply. Firstly, they was originally too big for me and when I did cut them to size I just couldn't get the technique right. I do have a set of more natural Upper and Lower lashes, so I will work on my technique when trying them out.

I'm really pleased with my HD Brows now, at the beginning I was a little indecisive with the whole thing. They are quite heavily penciled in here, bur you can see the shape. I'll get a shot of them looking natural for you put up as soon as possible. 

   

In these photos I am wearing

-MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC35

-MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer NC30

-Fashionista Blush in Rose Shine

-LOOK Lipstick in Baby Doll

-No7 Eyebrow Pencil Brown/Black

-L'oreal Architect 4D

I hope you're all really well. Not long until I go away to Thailand now so I'll try my best to get a few posts up in the meantime. 

Have you tried the Upper and Lower Lash Duo?

xx

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Eylure and Elegant Touch Event

 For those of you that like to indulge in a little bit of fakery like myself, I'm sure you can imagine how excited I was when I was invited to attend an Eylure and Elegant Touch event at Callooh Callay, Shoreditch. 

Both brands were showcasing there latest products which are super, some of which I was also lucky enough to get my hands on.

On arrival to the event I must admit I was pretty overwhelmed, we entered the bar and walked through a lion, witch and the wardrobe-like door and was met with a room full of lashes and nails- what a dream!

The room was full of such lovely bloggers (impossible to name them all) but my favourite ever-Vivianna was there and I finally got to meet the gorgeous Corrie, Jennifer and Milly which was an absolute treat. We got the chance to try both brands ranges whilst sipping on the most delightful (rather strong) cocktails.

I was really spoilt for choice when it came to choosing products and was very kindly offered a few sets of each and I promise that as of tomorrow I will share them all with you- some are slightly over the top for me so please, beware!

I literally cannot wait to get all TOWIE, stick on my nails and flutter all of my new lashes! Excited.

Some of the products to keep your eye out for are-

Elegant Touch Envy Wraps

Elegant Touch UV Gel Coat Polished Nails

Various Eylure Naturalites as well as the fabulous Upper and Lower lash duos which I am very excited to try.

Photo courtesy of the lovely Corrie

I hope you're all fabulous and I really, really look forward to sharing lot's of fab Eylure and Elegant Touch goodies with you...


xx

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Models Own Eyelash Curlers

I've never really been one for curling my eyelashes- well I used to be and then I kind of just stopped?

I've been meaning to get some eyelash curlers for a while- I have heated No7 ones but they don't quite do the job I don't think, so whilst in Boots trying to figure out what to get on 3 for 2 (as if I had to get anything) I decided that these little beauts would be my third and free thing. They really are quite beautiful and pink.

Models Own Eyelash Curlers- £6.00

Oh my gosh, what a lovely difference they make. My lashes look so much better and really think they open up my eyes tons. My boyfriend even asked me if they was falsies- yay!

Mascara- L'oreal 4D Lash Architect

I really like the shine in my hair, I washed my hair with Liz Earles Shampoo & Conditioner and I'm sure its all down to that. I'll make sure I do a review shortly.

I hope you're all fantastic.

xx

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