Posts Tagged‘I Covet Thee’

Thanks, Back to MAC!

I’m sure that Jules and I have mentioned the Back to MAC Program before, but for those who don’t know, it’s an initiative by MAC  to encourage the recycling  of their empty products. So, if you take 6 empty MAC products to any MAC counter or MAC Cosmetics online, you’ll receive a free MAC lipstick of your choice. Sweet deal or what?!  I recently saved up enough empties to cash in and get a free lipstick, and I decided on ‘Vegas Volt’, a brightened orange-coral with a creamy, opaque finish (it’s an amplified creme formulation). It immediately went onto my lust…

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Link Love #4

Beauty Read of the Day - Beautezine | All Dolled Up

If you don’t follow us on Twitter, then you would have missed me linking to my top ten recent beauty reads yesterday morning. I wouldn’t want you to miss out so I’ve compiled them here for a little light weekend browsing: Best of MAC from Beautezine Here are seven of the legendary brand’s best-selling star products to kick off your collection or bring you back to the basics. Read more »

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International Blog Appreciation

It’s no secret that I trawl a LOT of blogs on the daily, so I sift through a lot of information on your behalf (you’re welcome!). Whilst I’ve got a lot of love for local beauty blogs (I’m looking at you Tori, Luzanne and Chantelle), overseas beauty blogs are really what get my heart rate up – and even though a lot of the products aren’t available here, I do think that it’s important to keep informed! Here is a run-down of the articles and videos that I have been loving lately, I hope you enjoy… Caroline Hirons Caroline’s Cheat Sheet…

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Favourite Five: Beauty YouTubers

Lisa Eldridge The godmother of YouTube beauty gurus, Lisa Eldridge has been a professional make-up artist for more than 20 years and works with the world’s most famous faces. She uses a good mix of high- and low-end brands and is extremely accessible, creating looks that are wearable yet imaginative. I just love watching her videos because she makes you feel like a friend and gives good, practical advice on a wide variety of topics. She also has some fantastic Basics videos and Everyday Looks so check those out if you’re a newbie or just want to brush up on…

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