Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick - Centrifuchsia

Centrifuchsia Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick is described as a bright fuchsia.

It's really pigmented, but I did have too apply quite a bit for an even and opaque finish.

The texture is good, comfortable to wear and they have a vanilla scent, I don't mind that.

I like the uniqueness of the packaging but the bullet is a bit bulky. It is 6th anniversary packaging, only available for a limited time.

Fuchsia is one of my favourite lipstick shades.

I found that it wore better with a lip pencil.

Worn here with Illamasqua Titivate, a warm bright pink medium lip pencil - now discontinued.

The downside is that this shade stained my lips and took a few layers of makeup remover to remove.

Sugarpill Chromalust Loose Eyeshadow - Olivia

In my IMATS London 2014 haul I managed to get my hands on Olivia, a new, but limited edition Chromalust loose eyeshadow shade launched at the show and available in limited quantities (now sold out) online.

The Sugarpill range includes colour intense pressed eye shadows and loose powders that are vegan and cruelty free designed by Amy, known as Shrinkle (below, right), Sugarpill's founder.

Olivia is a golden olive green. 

I own more Sugarpill loose powders and I absolutely love the sparkling, metallic pigment and soft texture.

A little goes a long way and for best results and last, I always use them, as with all my eye shadows, with an eye primer base.

Sugarpill products can be ordered from the US but you will have to pay a custom charge. 

I have previously ordered mine from Cocktail Cosmetics and they can also be purchased from Love Make Up.

MAC A Fantasy of Flowers Heavenly Hybrid Lipstick Swatches & Review

I chose 2 lipsticks from the 'A Fantasy of Flowers' Spring 2014 collection, Heavenly Hybrid and Snapdragon (post coming!).

They are limited edition so of course sold out on the day of the launch, but I managed to get my order in just in time!

Sleek MakeUP Garden of Eden i-Divine Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

The latest Sleek Garden of Eden palette is inspired by nature and the tropical jungle. 

Launched for Spring 2014, the palette features 12 shades of earth toned browns, dusky purples and rich greens.

Givenchy Ombre Couture Cream Eyeshadow (8) Prune Taffetas Swatch

The Givenchy Ombre Couture Cream Eyeshadows are waterproof and long-lasting.

They cost £18 each.

(8) Prune Taffetas is a plum shade.

They can be worn alone or mixed to create your own unique shade or as a base under other eyeshadows to improve the hold.

Givenchy Ombre Couture Cream Eyeshadows - (6) Kaki Brocart Review & Swatch

The new Givenchy Ombre Couture Cream Eyeshadows launched at the beginning of Feb 2014.

They are described as a creamy, waterproof, long-lasting (16 hour) eyeshadow.

Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick | No.104 - Brun Cachemire Review & Swatch

Encased in a chic metal and genuine lambskin leather case, iconic with Givenchy fashion shows, the
Le Rouge Lipstick in Brun Cachemire is described as a Plum Brown with a semi-matte finish.

Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick | No.104 - Brun Cachemire

MAC Pro Longwear Lipglass - Driven By Love

I am loving everything red right now! MAC have recently launched their Office Hours Collection with no-fade staying power, longwear formula's. On my travels for work to Dublin today, I saw the collection in Gatwick South airport. The range boasts a mix of pinks, plums, nudes, browns and greys, but they didn't have much of the shades available in the airport so I will need to head to Brown Thomas whilst in Dublin and see if they have the rest!

Illamasqua Generation Q Swatches

Just because I couldn't wait, I made a few purchases from the new Generation Q collection today!

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Amsterdam

I'm so happy with my new NARS lipstick!!

On my first visit to the NARS counter in John Lewis, on Oxford Street to view the Fall 2012 collection, I resisted the urge to buy it using the 'I have one in a similar colour already" excuse!

On my second browsing visit, my makeup lover buddy coaxed me to try it... so I did... and that was that!

Before I knew it, I was not only walking out with Amsterdam, I had also brought Moscow, a colour that I have been loving for a while.

MAC Superslick Liquid Eyeliner in Signature Blue

I tried this today, had to have it and had to blog about it!

I have two metallic MAC Liquid Last liners in Pop Iris (violet purple) and another deeper purple which I cannot name as it has rubbed off! I love metallic eyeliner colours.

So, Signature Blue...

It is described as a Dark Navy with soft pearl...

Illamasqua Nail Varnish | Kink

MyNailChallenge #27

5*

Illamasqua are one of my favourite brands for nail polish. 

I love every colour I own.

The texture is rich and easy to apply.

Kink is a bottle green shade with a rubber finish. I have layered it here with Essie top coat, 

but you can see that the effect is still visible.

MAC Eyeshadows in Plumage, Contrast & Nehru

I purchased 3 more shades to add to my fast growing collection..

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks - Milk Chocolate

Bobbi Brown does a great multi-purpose colour cream perfect for lips and cheeks.

Pot Rouge in Milk Chocolate is a subtle chocolate brown which blends on the cheeks and adds colour to the lips.

Kiko Nail Lacquer | 373 Burnt Sienna

MyNailChallenge #26

4*
I found this amazing colour for the bargain price of only £1.50 at  Kiko Cosmetics in Westfield.

I love this purple, grey shimmery shade.

It's quite good quality considering the cost. It's not as rich as I like but with 2 coats its fine!

MAC Lipstick in Paramount

Although I love my red lipsticks, MAC's Paramount Lipstick with its Satin finish, its a beautiful colour to wear on non-red-lippie days!

NARS American Dream Eyelook

I was toying with the decision to update my previous swatch post, or create and new one. 

The latter won, because I will experiment with the different shades and create many looks I want to share..

See my previous post for the complete review of this palette : NARS American Dream Palette

NARS American Dream Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

So, in my previous post 'Sneak Peek at NARS American Dream' the new palettes had yet to be launched. On one of my many visits to Selfridges with the intention of 'just browsing', I was surprised to see it was available earlier than I had anticipated.

Inside my July 2012 Glossybox

I know this post is slightly late, but I had to wait until I returned from holiday last month to be united with my July edition!

MAC Fire Sign Lustre Lipstick

From the Heavenly Creature collection, Fire Sign is the red shade in the range of 5 limited edition lipsticks and costs £14.

This colour, in my opinion, is a raspberry red.