Pink Dynamite: June 2013

Sunday, June 30, 2013

The Week That Was... #10

I've been so slack, I know. The past week was the last week of the financial year at work and for me, that equals madness. I've just not felt motivated to even think about blogging. Now that's all done and dusted hopefully I have a little more brain space to dedicate to my blog, because I do love it! Anyway onto the week (or 2 weeks...)

- Fluro pink jumper and a bright pink lip heading out to see World War Z. I enjoyed the movie!

- Preparing dinner and watching YouTube, i've never done this before and think it might be a new "thing" of mine.

- Clean Salmon Patties! Healthy and yummy!

- My Picture Polish order, including the collaboration with my girl Chelle from Cosmetic Cupcake called Frosting. I should have a swatch of this on here tomorrow (if I manage not to chip it...pressure's on!).

- Small haul before I saw Denise Scott & Judith Lucy's stand up show. Some new Nespresso pods, a descaler (which is what my Friday night consisted of... Crazy time here!) & the product i've been lusting after Hydraluron! I'm not going to comment yet, I want to use it for a while longer before I review.

- I bought my lunch at work on Friday, which is something I haven't been doing and this is what I ended up with but secretly I wanted hot chips.

- This morning (Sunday) I went for brunch with Chelle & Ange, as usual lots of laughs, a bit of shopping and a really fun day!

- On our shopping expedition (haul video coming soon!). We spotted the new Maybelline Color Whispers and I swatched all the ones that appealed to me... which was most of them. lol. We didn't buy any because we are waiting for sales. Never settle for full price people!

- I also picked up a lippie i've been lusting after and is discontinued! I was almost going to buy this on Ebay but found it even cheaper at this little stall in the middle of the shopping centre. Score!.

On The Blog

Super slack this week, so i'll recap the last 2 weeks!

Manicure Monday - Illamasqua Seance - This is a UV polish and the colour is amazing! From the new Paranormal collection.

The Makeup Edit - June 2013 - What i'll be slapping on my face for the next month. Makeup edits are updated mid-month.

Bl ush - Essence Wool'd You Cuddle Me? - Goooooorgeous peach blush from the Essence collection Home Sweet Home. So cheap and a beautiful colour.

Random Thoughts

- I think I mentioned in my last TWTW that I was embarking on a 12 week challenge. I've been doing well! I've had a few slip ups but hey i'm only human. My overall diet has been much much better. I didn't get to the gym much last week but hopefully I can make up for that this week. My first lot of measurements are in just over a week so I will update how I go there!

- The rain... So much rain... I mean it's great for the farmers etc but I haven't been able to wash my clothes and dry them in 2 weeks. When we do get a nice day, i'm at work. Ugh!

- Instagram added video this week, expect lots of pooch videos from me :) Speaking of my dogs.. They are bloody adorable and always make my day better!

Last but not least, I wrote about this awhile ago but as of I believe today or tomorrow. Google Reader & Google Friend Connect will be no more. If you haven't already i'd love if you would follow my blog on Bloglovin. If you're after a good blog reader Bloglovin' is the one I use!

Hope everyone has a good week! <3

Here's a song i've been liking lately, it's pop perfection :)

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Blush Loving with Essence Home Sweet Home Collection

This post is a bit late going up and I know this collection's stocks are starting to dwindle in stores, but if your lucky enough to find a fully stocked Target; I highly suggest checking out the blush shades in the Essence Home Sweet Home collection.

It's no secret I'm a big fan of anything corally-pink toned on my cheeks so when I saw the Essence Home Sweet Home collection blush in the shade 02 Wool-d You Cuddle Me? (cute name, tick!) I had to pick it up. My initial thought was that it may just be a great dupe for one of my favourite limited edition blushes MAC Ripe Peach (old review with terrible photos). I didn't do a comparison and I really should have but this is a lot more matte then Ripe Peach so I don't really think it is a contender, soz folks.

The best thing about Essence is the price of the items, yes the quality may be hit and miss and personally I find this blush a little on the chalky side but for around a fiver... I couldn't really give a toss. The pigmentation is there and the colour is gorgeous. Side note, how cute is the little "knitted" embossing on the pan? For a cheaper brand they really do put thought into the look of their collections.

I have also since picked up (or actually Chelle kindly found it for me!) the pink toned version named 01 Knits for Chicks (okay don't like this name as much...). I haven't actually opened this to have a play with but I will likely put it into next months Makeup Edit so it can get a little lurve.

If you can find this well lucky you! Your best bet is Target as I believe Priceline didn't stock this particular collection.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The Makeup Edit - June 2013

So again i've trawled through my collection and picked a few items to use for the next month. I've tried to cut down on products a bit so I have less choice and have to be more creative... however once I get started I find other things and i'm like "oohh I want to use that". I must admit it's been fun "shopping" my stash each month!

Rules

Some products won't be rotated, this is could be because either they are HG items or I simply don't have something to swap them out with.
If i'm doing makeup for a special occasion I can dip into my regular collection, what I select for the edit is mainly for my everyday makeup.
I will try and rotate around mid month, it works better for my editorial calendar (haha that sounds so pro...) but mainly because beginning of the month is reserved for my favourites.
I will always note products that i'm trialling etc and let me know if you'd like a review! I'll also link to any reviews/swatches I may have already done for any products already in the edit.

Base

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - Light | Review

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer - Highlight

Urban Decay Primer Potion - Original

Models Prefer All In One BB Cream - Light | Review (almost finished!!)

Australis Fresh & Flawless Powder - Natural

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation - 825 (Review coming soon)

Chanel Vitalumiere - 20 Clair (Not available anymore)

Eyes

Sleek Storm Palette

Make Up Forever Aqua Cream - 02

NYX Eyeshadow - Iced Mocha

L'oreal Infallible Eye Shadow - Bronze Goddess

MAC Eyeshadow - Shroom (i'm really not a fan of this)

Eye of Horus Liquid Define Eyeliner - Black

Rimmel Scandaleyes - Black

Revlon High Dimension Eyeliner - Flash Bronze (not available anymore)

Rimmel Scandaleyes - Nude

Australis Extender Lash & Brow Gel*

Face of Australia HD Brow Kit

Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara (Sample Size)

Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara | Review

Face of Australia HD Brow Kit

Cheeks

Illamasqua Gleam - Aurora | Review

Benefit Hoola*

Australis Paparazzi Perfect - Shoot To Thrill

Benefit - Bella Bamba

MAC Cream Blush - Ladyblush

Becca Beachtint - Grapefruit

Lips

Revlon Lip Butter - Raspberry Pie

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain - Crush

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain - Smitten

Australia Pout Paste - Pash Me Pink | Review *

Covergirl Lip Perfection - Spellbound | Review

NYX Lipstick - Doll

NP Set Lipstick - Minneapolis

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick - Carnation | Review

Arbonne Lip Polish - Raisin*

I've decided to add swatches, I haven't marked them but they are generally in the order which i've mentioned the products.

*Products marked with an asterix were provided for my review/consideration. Please read my disclosure policy for more details

Monday, June 17, 2013

Manicure Monday - Illamasqua UV Nail Varnish in Seance

UV??? Yep that's right this polish will glow in the dark! I wish I had a UV light to show the effect & i'm a little old now for the UV lights at a club (totally not my scene anyway!) so for now you'll just have to trust me. It glows!

Other then that the colour is pretty unique. Well to my collection anyway! Kind of a bright violet shade but with a slight silver shimmer running through. Let's just say this was a bi-atch to photograph but to apply it was a dream. One coat would have been sufficient but i'm a two coat gal and that's what you're seeing here.

The finish is actually rather matte, if you can see (again shitty photography aside). I've popped a top coat on the first 2 nails and left the other 2 without it. I actually like this polish both ways! It almost looks as if it is textured without having that weird growth look that textured nail polishes seem to have (anyone else agree?).

The Paranormal collection is on shelves now at selected Myer stores with an Illamasqua counter and this polish retails for RRP $22.50AUD.

*This product was provided for my consideration, please see my disclosure policy for further details.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

The Week That Was... #9

Last weekend was the long weekend, and I took it as just that and didn't even post my weekly roundup. Back again with updates from the past week!

- Snuggling up on the couch with my loves

- The new City & Colour album rocks my world

- You know it's getting cold when the Pug gets her winter wear on.

- Uploaded!

- Cah-Razy Friday night out with friends, we got a Starbucks and were all home by 9pm lol.

- Something you'll be seeing many updates from. I've joined my gyms before & after challenge. I got scary before photos taken and i'm in for 12 weeks!

- Hanging out on the bed on Saturday morning

- Breakfast before Pilates

- Prepping dinner and lunches for the week.. healthy Kale!

On The Blog

Things were a little quiet on the blog front this week, I think getting back into the swing of things after the long weekend was actually quite hard & sometimes you just don't feel like blogging.

Illamasqua Gleam in Supernatural - I went outside my comfort zone with this bronze highlighter, and i'm glad I did!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Video: Faves & Empties

These are my latest two offerings on YouTube. I've managed to stick to doing my monthly favourites every month so far this year! Yay achievement unlocked (almost). I've also managed to get together another lot of empties for a full length video, I hope these arent too few and far between. It's good finishing shit off!

Watch, Like, Subscribe... All that jazz

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Outside my comfort zone with Illamasqua Gleam in Supernatural

The title says it all, Illamasqua is a good brand to help you step outside your comfort zones and recently I got to check out their new collection entitled "Paranormal". It's spooky names and colours that you wouldn't normally choose (well I wouldn't anyway...) but done in the typical Illamasqua fashion if you can step outside your comfort zone and try something a little different you may just be suprised. As I was.

I was given the Illamasqua Gleam in Supernatural to try out, it's a bronze highlighter that for a fair bear like myself looks a little daunting in pan. As you will see in my swatch photo it looks a little scary for a "highlight" colour. However, blended onto the high points of the cheek it gives you a gorgeous bronzey glow that emphasises the cheekbones and gives you a sunkissed look. I've applied it with quite a heavy hand to show the effect but you can definitely go much sheerer and more natural looking. I've also got a blush on in this picture but you could skip the blush and use this as your main cheek/cheekbone color. This product is also multitasking and would double for a shimmery blush, eyeshadow and possibly even a lip colour. You could do a lot with it.. the possibilities are endless!

Illamasqua Gleam in Supernatural can be purchased from Myer for RRP $28.00AUD. You can also buy online from Illamasqua directly.

*This product was provided for my consideration, please read my disclosure policy for more information.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Hydraluron is coming to Priceline!

I know I know, this is my 2nd kind of announcement type post in the past month and I said I never do them...Oooooops. This is a product i've been lusting over and finding incredibly difficult to get hold of so when I got the news it was becoming available in Australia and no less in my favourite store Priceline I had to blog about it.

Photo Source: Indeed Labs (slightly edited by me)

What is Hydraluron and why am I so frickin excited?

Hydraluron is a product by Canadian brand Indeed Labs, this is what the website says:

Hydraluron is inspired by injectable hydration and plumping treatments employed in Swiss clinics.

Hydraluron uniquely combines the world's purest hyaluronic acid and a bio-engineered strain of red marine algae causing a controlled increase in blood circulation. This increased circulation optimizes the penetration of the small particles of hyaluronic acid into the key deep layers of the skin and refill spaces formed through the aging process and improve skin structure.

Sounds kind of amazing right? This weather has deemed my skin doomed for the next few months... dry patches like no other and just feeling bleughhhh so i'm hoping this is the boost my skin needs.

I think i've mentioned it before but I am utterly obsessed with Caroline Hiron's blog and reading up on her skincare cheat sheets, well she raved about this product and you can read all about it here.

After stalking the comments on the Priceline Instagram I saw that the product will be retailing for $34.99AUD. I also found out the product will be available from mid June, so keep your peepers out (and tweet me if you see it around Sydney... TA!)

I have a Priceline club voucher that needs to be redeemed and I know what it'll be going towards!

Monday, June 3, 2013

The week that was... #8

- Eyeballin' with P.

- Snug as a bug in a rug

- I got a little organized with my lunches last week...this week so far not so good. Oops!

- Minnie likes to sit on my stuff while I get changed

- I won Keno! $120 baby!

- S made me this yummy scramble eggs with Spinach after I came home from a morning walk/run.. 5kms.. I was dead for 2 days after.

- OPI Ink, so pretty and neglected in my stash

- OMG BEN AND JERRYS! We are not only ripped off with makeup here but also the price of Ben & Jerrys, getting a flavour that suits both S and myself can be quite tough but we were both impressed with this offering.

- You can't see because the photo is shit, but I saw The Great Gatsby with my mum on Sunday, I enjoyed the movie. I haven't seen the original or read the book so I went in with virgin eyes and liked it. I saw a few interviews recently with Baz Luhrman and he's a strange strange man.

- Sunday afternoon cup of tea and my stories.

On The Blog

- Manicure Monday with Maybelline Audacious Asphalt - Picked this baby up at the Chemist Warehouse sale because i've never tried the Maybelline polishes and generally love all things Maybelline. Not sold on the formula yet but the colour is pretty.

The Face #1 - What i'm calling my FOTD posts (which i'm going to try and do more of).

You can also watch my recent Chemist Warehouse sale haul where I picked up a few bargains. Speaking of YouTube i've been waiting to hit 300 subscribers for ages and finally did it this week! I know it's not a lot in comparison to many other YouTubers but for me it's quite an achievement. Thanks again if you subscribe to me, I really appreciate it and because of this I'm planning a giveaway on my channel soon.

Random Thoughts

- I had a big week at work last week, so busy and I was feeling the stress... My face took the brunt of it I think

- I really can't think of anything else... I'm about to go meet the girls for coffee.. WOOOOOOO!

Watch this amazing Sloth video... Yes i'm still obsessed with Sloths.

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