Blogger Love! Nouveau Cheap

If you don't know Blogger Love! is a series here on Hebridean Sprite Beauty that features some of my favourite bloggers that feature nail polish, skin care and cosmetics. Today's is G from Nouveau Cheap who only features items under $20 and is the drugstore and coupon Queen! She's also really friendly and approachable which I think in a big time blogger (she's very popular!) is a really great virtue to have.

1) Are you more of a Morning, Day, or Night time person?
Definitely a night owl. 

2) Something you struggle with on a day to day basis?
Responding to email. There is never enough time in the day, unfortunately.

3) Favourite Animal?
Elephant.

4) Favourite Colour?
Very pale pink.

5) Preferred foundation coverage and finish ex. Heavy coverage, matte
Full coverage.

6) How old are you?
40.

7) First makeup brand that really got you interested in cosmetics?
It was the L'Oreal Shadow Riche eyeshadows from the 80s. Once I tried those, I was hooked.

8) Do you have any makeup, nail polish or skin care items that are perfect for you? (HG items) If so which- include shade names please.Maybelline Define-A-Brow eyebrow pencil in Dark Blonde is the PERFECT match for my brows. I have tried a zillion others but always come back to it. (G has just posted a full set of her HG items! You can check out them all and her reviews here!)

9) What is your favourite food? Drink?
Food: Nothing compares to homemade baked macaroni and cheese.
Drink: The Good Earth Peach Black Tea. I could drink a gallon a day.

10) Favourite Gem Stone?
I'm not really a jewelry person but I love opals.

11) Do you have any pets in your life? If yes, what are their names (and can we have pictures?)
Sadly, I do not. But I used to have a boxer named JD. :)

12) One place you’ve never been that you want to visit?
I cannot believe I've still never been to NYC. That's at the top of my list.

13) What inspired you to start your blog?
I used to work in an office where I was kind of the go-to person for all things beauty-related. One day one of my colleagues urged me to start a blog, so I eventually did it!

14) What are some of the most useful things you’ve learned about since you started blogging?
If you work hard, you're passionate and you write from the heart, the rest will fall into place. 

15) Favourite Season?
Winter.

16) What do you use to take your blog photos? What type of computer?
I have two cameras and neither of them is fancy. One is quite old but excellent for close-ups, while the other is newer but under $100 and I use it for outdoor shots. I have a very standard PC--nothing fancy there either.

17) What genre of movies/books do you like?
I'm all over the place when it comes to books. I just finished re-reading Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, and then I read Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein. I love fiction and nonfiction equally, but there are some genres that just don't appeal to me such as romance and chick-lit. I like difficult books that force me to think critically. If I want fluff, I'd rather turn on the TV!

18) Other hobbies or events that you’re involved in?
Blogging is my number one hobby, but I love to cook and bake (I'm a better cook than baker) and I love arts and crafts. I was really into jewelry making a while ago and I'm kind of doing that again in my free time.

19) Most unique eyeshadow you own?
Probably my original Urban Decay eyeshadow single in Road Stripe. I bought it when Urban Decay first came out in the early 90s (when the packaging was made of metal) and it's been long-since discontinued.

20) Most unique lip product?
I have a few MAC lipsticks that are quite old and were discontinued many years ago. They're pretty unique.

21) Favourite colour combinations?
I'm an earth-tone gal. I love soft, well-blended looks with lots of browns, taupes, golds, bronzes and olives.

22) Favourite piece of jewelry? Why is it your favourite?
All of the women on my mom's side of the family wear the same bracelet on their left wrist. As soon as you're old enough to wear a bracelet you get one from your mother and when you outgrow it, you get a larger one. We literally never take them off, so that's my favorite piece of jewelry ever.

23) Best drugstore product you’ve tried?
I can't possibly answer that, given the theme of my blog! 

24) Random fact you'd like to share about yourself?
I hate tomatoes in sandwiches, yet I love them in salads.

25) Favourite Nail Polish Brand and why?
Oh wow..I don't think I can narrow that down! But some of my favorites are China Glaze, Sally Hansen, Wet n Wild and Maybelline.

26) Most unique polish you own, why?
It's actually not too unique but it's one of those coveted flakies: Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure.

27) Favourite polish colour to wear?
A year ago I would have said taupe/greige/mushroom, but I'm afraid I've burned myself out on those lately. So I'll go with a nice olive green shimmer.

28) What are the best top coat, base coat, treatments you’ve tried for your nails?
I really love the Essie quick-dry top coat for when I have zero time to wait for my nails to dry, but I also LOVE the new Milani top and base coats. They work beautifully together and really extend the life of my manis.

29) What is your favourite finish of polish? (ie. Cream, holographic, matte, etc.)
I'm a sucker for a beautiful creme, but I also love holos of course.


I want to thank G so much for taking the time to do this! If you've got the time you should definitely check out her blog- she's my drugstore go to girl for sure!

Cult Nails Iconic~ Review and Swatches

L-R: Get it On Base Coat, Living Water, Iconic, Wicked Fast Top Coat

Not too long ago I made an order from Cult Nails during a sale that Maria had. I ordered two colours and her top/base coat combo. However, this review is only on Iconic, a beautiful deep berry/burgundy with gold shimmer and gold flakies. (The other polishes reviews are coming).

Cult Nails for any of you that don't know, is a polish brand that was started by a fellow blogger, Maria from her love of polish. On her blog R3Daily (which I follow and love) you can really see the passion, creativity, hard work and care that she puts into each and every one of her polish colours. All her polishes are cruelty-free and lack the big 3 and Camphor which is great! This also means they don't smell nearly as bad as normal polishes. 

Cooler light

Warmer light

This colour Iconic is part of her main line and as soon as I saw it I fell in love. Normally, I'm not too traditional in my nail colour choices- I tend to avoid pinks and reds, but this colour is anything but traditional! Depending on the lighting this colour is rich royal red, deep burgundy, or a unique pinked berry shade. Not to mention the amazing gold shimmer and gold flakies throughout. Most of you probably don't know this, but I adore flakies. I just love how each nail is a little different and the effect they give is just fantastic.

Warm, Sunlight

Daylight

You need to see this larger to appreciate the amazingness going on here

 See! Do you see the awesome?! I wore this for Thanksgiving this year (Canadian Thanksgiving is in early October), and my entire family loved it. And yes I did show it off and ask them all including my mother, grandparents and my great uncle. The poor souls have to put up with the cosmetic addiction.

The formula on this was fantastic too. I can't tell you exactly how long it wore for (because I'm testing the Cult Nails top/base coat at the moment and telling you would negate the results for that review, which I want to try some other polishes with the top/base combo first) HOWEVER, it applied like a dream, especially for a flakie polish. For any of you that have used polishes with flakies or large glitter pieces before, I'm sure you know what I mean when I say sometimes there is dragging issues or clumping, but I didn't experience any of that with this polish at all. I had a little difficulty at the tip of one nail but a quick sort of re-swipe over the area fixed it up no problem, so that is more of a flakie handling issue than a fault of the polish. All the photos above are with only two coats. At first I was worried as it looked magenta on the first coat but a second coat turned it into a beautiful rich berry.

Cult Nails polishes are $10 USD, which is fantastic because the quality (including the packaging which is easy to use, and has excellent brushes) is better than more expensive brands by far. Shipping isn't too bad either, especially because Maria often has sales and deals up. My polishes came to me individually wrapped in rough fabric-paper (which my gerbils adored being able to chew up into nesting material) and surrounded by cotton balls- which makes the polishes safe and provides you with nail polish removal. Not to mention eco-friendly!

Overall, I think this polish is fantastic. It's perfect for fall as it's a rich hue and it goes with just about anything. It makes me feel all sophisticated and chic when I wear it.

Sprite Rating: 10/10. This is going to be one of my staples I'm sure of it, especially for pedicures and in the fall. There is nothing bad about the polish, everything about it blew me away from formula to packaging to design. Maybe if they can get a consistent sticker on the bottom of the polishes (they have different fonts/layouts) but that's not an issue really as I rarely look at the bottom of my polish bottles anyways.

Would I buy it again? Yes. Absolutely 100%. Needless to say I'm excited to try my other colour Living Water and you all will be reading more Cult Nails on here in the future!

My Blogger Love! Interview

A good while ago I answered my own questions for my Blogger Love series, as Miss Diorista was curious to know! (If you are interested her Blogger Love! interview is here.)

So if you want to read my answers head over to her fabulous blog and you can read them. Hope you enjoy! My interview here. :D

Blogger Love! with Rachel from The Beauty Spot

This is Rachel from The Beauty Spot! You can check out her blog here!

Most of the blogger love questions are the same, but I've added a few new ones as I realized that I was leaving out most of the nail polish bloggers I follow! The shame! Anyways, heres all about Rachel who has an awesome blog with wonderful swatches! :D 

(As a side note the pictures of her and her hubby are from their wedding in St. Lucia, isn't she a gorgeous bride?)

1) Are you more of a Morning, Day, or Night time person?

More a day person mornings are a bit of a struggle and I'm pooped by bed time :) however I like to get up early on weekends I don't like to waste the day instead I play World of Warcraft for hours lolz :)

2) Something you struggle with on a day to day basis?

Finding time to fit everything in with a full time job and the blog and general life!

3) Favourite Animal?

Dogs especially cute ones like sausage dogs :P

4) Favourite Colour?

Hard to choose either neon pink or orange

5) Preferred foundation coverage and finish ex. Heavy coverage, matte

I want to look like those stupid airbrushed ad's so heavy but not "cakey" and matte is best no one wants shiny face!

6) How old are you?

27 on the 23rd of August!

7) What do you do in everyday life? If you’re a student what is your major?

I have worked in the Financial Services industry for many years not very glamorous I am afraid! I dropped out of college long ago it wasn't for me

8) First makeup brand that really got you interested in cosmetics?

Urban Decay I have always liked bright eye shadows and they were my ticket "in" I have since moved on to indie and lots of other brands but UD still hold a place in my heart

9) Do you have any makeup, nail polish or skin care items that are perfect for you? (HG items) If so which- include shade names please.

This is difficult, I have never really found my Holy Grail items. I have only been into makeup majorly in the past year and a half so I'm still experimenting.

Primer is a must though I use Hi Fi Cosmetics Shadow Fix and couldn't use my loose indie shadows without it! Hi Fi Cosmetics colours have also been a revelation the colour obsessed like me! Sugarpill is also up there!

10) What is your favourite food? Drink?

Omg pizza I have a massive thing for Pizza :) Hmm drink I have a penchant for Cherry Limeade and Vanilla Coke but can only get it in the states  so not that often!

11) Favourite Gem Stone?

I like the way moonstone looks!

12) Do you have any pets in your life? If yes, what are their names (and can we have pictures?)

No pets alas, I do have dog that lives with my parents but we commute a while to work so it wouldn't be fair to get a cat/dog

13) One place you’ve never been that you want to visit?

Japan no doubt about it

14) What inspired you to start your blog?

My frustration on reading blogs review 100 types of "brown" shadow I wanted to share what I like and that's usually very bright colours!

15) What are some of the most useful things you’ve learned about since you started blogging?

Lighting is everything, also not to "pack" on too much product on a swatch you want it to look natural and how people are going to use it. Also you don't have to have a top of the range camera for good results mine was only around £100 but has the functionality I need

16) Favourite Season?

Winter I love cuddling up in front of the fire and twinkling tree!

17) What do you use to take your blog photos? What type of computer?

I use Samsung ST70 Digital Camera - Black (14.2MP, 5x Lens) 2.7 inch TFT Screen

My PC is not describable cos I'm a doofus, my other half makes sure it's up to spec and gaming ready!

18) What genre of movies/books do you like?

 For actions Sci-Fi, Action and that sort of thing I HATE chick flicks!! Books I'm pretty open I read a lot of fantasy and the odd paranormal one

19) Other hobbies or events that you’re involved in?

I am a big video game enthusiast. I play a lot of World Of Warcraft but also love other RPG's and action games. I'm actually going to the London MCM Expo in October dressed as Ezio from Assassins Creed (think London's Comic Con?)

20) Most unique eyeshadow you own?

Sugarpill Royal Sugar that is a very unique blue, I have trouble applying it but the mega colour makes up for it

21) Most unique lip product?

Hmm the Illamasqua intense glosses are pretty awesome

22) Favourite colour combinations?

Hot pink, red and orange!

23) Favourite piece of jewelry? Why is it your favourite?

I have a bracelet my mum bought me with tiny pressed flowers in it, all different ones in little bubbles its unique and pretty

24) Best drugstore product you’ve tried?

Wet N Wild shadows I got them on a beauty swap cos they are not available in the UK

25) Random fact you'd like to share about yourself?

I'm a sucker for Gary Oldman and Mark Strong!

26) Favourite Nail Polish Brand and why?

Ooo tough....Zoya I think they have a lot of unique colours

27) Most unique polish you own, why?

Orly Space Cadet it's a true duo chrome and looks amazing

28) Favourite polish colour to wear?

Zoya Charla (I know I'm predictable!)

29) What are the best top coat, base coat, treatments you’ve tried for your nails?

The thing I have found works best for me is the Zoya color lock system it makes my polish last and last with minimal chipping I would purchase again

30) What is your favourite finish of polish? (IE. Cream, holographic, matte, etc.)

I hate flat boring polish I love holographic but I am always disappointed in them they look great in sunlight but I am in the UK!! I mean come on! I will always keep an eye out for holographic though, next to that is duo chrome and glitter and or neon!

Yay! Thanks so much Rachel! I certainly feel the same as you about a lot of different things like sausage dogs (so cute!) and holographic polish looking best in the sunlight but kind of meh inside. 

You can check out Rachel's blog The Beauty Spot <--there. 

Mac Me Over Swatches Links!

Mac Me Over is the newest collection coming out from mac lately and there are a couple really neat looking items coming out with it! Personally I want all four fluidlines (which would cost me a hefty $80 CND- scream of horror!). Moleskin eyeshadow also looks lovely and the Lady Grey quad. Anyways, here are a couple of other blogs showing swatches of this upcoming collection!

Yuki's Lazy Channel has the full collection swatched both on skin and paper (but the text is in an asian language, so I can't read it just look!)

Hopelessly Addicted to Makeup has swatches up (all over her arm! Plus I just love her tattoo as well) she's also got a Part 2! for even for swatches. :D

The Shades of U has the Fluidlines and Shadesticks from the collection all swatched out for you too! She's also got the lady grey quad and single eyeshadows swatched and up too!

Vampy Varnish has got swatches up by sub-collection (all part of Mac Me Over but different displays)- Icelandic Cool, Mac Basics, and New Black.

Karlasugar has two sub-collections up and I'm sure she'll have the third one up in a couple days. For now though here is Icelandic Cool and Mac Basics. (I'll add her New Black swatches to this page when she adds them)

Enjoy! (And tell me what has caught your eye!)

Sephora OPI Fall~ The Garden of Good and Evil

Sephora OPI has done it again, releasing yet another cool themed collection for fall. Named the Garden of Good and Evil, I like the brightness of this collection. Though there are some darker more fall normal shades there are more lively colours too, which is a nice touch. The shades as always cost $9.50 USD. Anyways here is the shades and their descriptions.

Designer Fig Leaf: Metallic Olive Green

What's Your Poison?: Cranberry Red with Chunky Glitter 

My Personal Serpent: Dark Teal Cream

Tempted By Teal: Metallic Teal

Frankly I Don't Give A-Dam: Light Grey Cream

Eve-y On The Eyes: Metallic Grape

Sin-cerely Violet: Metallic Lilac

Mini-Set! Includes the colour: Frankly I Don't Give A-Dam, Completely Fern-ished, Eve-y On The Eyes, and Tempted By Teal. The mini set costs $18 USD.

Completely Fern-ished is a Jelly-Cream Army Green shade.

I've found a couple people that have swatches up for this collection! Here are the links:
- Lacquered Lover has swatches for the entire mini set up
- Manicure Mommas has a bunch of them up here is all her pages
- Manicure Mommas What's Your Posion?
- Manicure Mommas Designer Fig Leaf
- Manicure Mommas Some Bottle Pics
- Dizzy Nails has My Personal Serpent swatched with a gold crackle on top

Tarte for True Blood Palette Swatches

I got permission from a wonderful fellow MUA goer and superb blogger Polish Wasteland to post her photographs and swatches of the Tarte for True Blood Glamour Me palette. Not only is it awesome in the layout it has great shades that seem very pigmented! I'm so excited and I want one for myself!

The palette also comes with four looks you can do with the 17 eyeshadow shades! Vampy Vixen, Not Your Average Waitress, Vamp Glam and Luminous Fairy.

Look at the awesome corset top of the palette!

The black gel liner, the shadow primer and the mascara.

Light Box lighting L-R: The Light, Fairy, Dusk, Dawn

Window Light L-R: The Light, Fairy, Dusk, Dawn

Outside Lighting L-R: The Light, Fairy, Dusk, Dawn

Light Box Lighting L-R: Werewolf, Waitress, Nocturnal, Charmer

Window Light L-R: Werewolf, Waitress, Nocturnal, Charmer

Outside Lighting L-R: Werewolf, Waitress, Nocturnal, Charmer

 Light Box Lighting L-R: Glamour Me, Stake, Bayou, Telepath, The True Death

Window Light L-R: Glamour Me, Stake, Bayou, Telepath, The True Death

Outside Lighting L-R: Glamour Me, Stake, Bayou, Telepath, The True Death

Light Box Lighting L-R: The True Death, Immortal, Moss, Legend, 'V'

Window Light L-R: The True Death, Immortal, Moss, Legend, 'V'

Outside Lighting L-R: The True Death, Stake, Moss, Legend, 'V'

Slightly powdery texture of the shadows

My favourites have to be "V", The True Death, Stake, Moss, Nocturnal, Werewolf, and Dusk. What about you are you digging this Tarte palette?

Thanks again to Todo Es Posible from MUA and Polish Wasteland blog!

Also if these aren't enough swatches for you Evermore Beaute has swatches of the palette as well as the lip stain and the cheek stain.

Tarte for True Blood Collection (links to swatches)

From Tarte's Facebook photos

It's true I am an official Vampire junkie. I love True Blood and the Sookie Stackhouse/ Southern Vampire Mystery book series it was based off of. I adore vampire romances, vampire historical novels and vampire myths. And my love for make-up can meet my love for vampires I am a truly happy person. If you didn't see my previous post, Tarte has collaborated with the True Blood make-up artist to create this limited edition collection and I want it. Like now.

But since I have to wait as I just made a huge Venomous Cosmetics order (not to mention the stupid Canadian postal service is still down) I googled and found for you another picture and links to blogs with swatches and pictures, even a video. 

• Board as Nails Blog- Palette swatch video, photos, swatch of lip and cheek stain
• Iron Spy Blog- True Blood Lip Stain swatch and review
• Iron Spy Blog- True Blood Cheek Stain swatch and review
• Beauty and Fashion Tech's Glamour Me Palette review and swatches
• Girl Gloss True Blood Lip Tint swatch

In addition to these two blogs I found some more information about availability on the Tarte Facebook page. This coming week Tarte will be posting swatches and looks with the items on their blog. 

The collection will become available on Tarte.com and Ulta.com June 29th. It will be released in stores in Ulta and Sephora around mid-July. 

Hope this was exciting for at least some of you!

Mac Bloggers Obsession Collection- All Swatched Up (Part 1)

Yes, I've got even more links for you! Karen over at the Makeup and Beauty Blog has swatched and photographed the entire collection as well as doing lip swatches (All My Purple Life looks amazing on her!).
Makeup and Beauty Blog Collection swatches
Makeup and Beauty Blog lipglass lip swatches

Temptalia has got yet another awesome eye make-up look called Green Machine using her Jealousy Wakes eyeshadow Here!
Temptalia also has released swatches of the lipglasses of the collection- go check them out through here!
Temptalia's Eyeshadow swatches and photos
Temptalia's comparison swatches for the shadows

Afrobella has a video out here on YouTube that showcases her All Of My Purple Life lipglass shade (and sweetly thanking everyone for their support too!) This really gives you a great idea on how opaque the colour of this is.

The Shades of U has an awesome manicure done in OPI Smok'n Havana with the Sonoran Rain swatched beside the nails and it's an awesome match! They look great together!

Yet more links to Mac Blogger's Obsession Collection swatches and photos!

• Beauty Blogging Junkie has all the Official Mac images for the collection.
• Temptalia uses Jealousy Wakes eyeshadow in a eye look with Vex eyeshadow.
• Nylon Magazine has an overview about the collection and the Blogger's experiences here.
• Afrobella is rocking her lipgloss shade All of My Purple Life on her facebook.

Enjoy!

Mac Bloggers Obsession- Last 2 Shades

Here are the last two shades information from the 9 bloggers items- Persian Skies and Caqui

Lipstick Powder and Paint- Persian Skies, a grey-blue eyeshadow
Information, photo and inspiration

Beauty Maverick- Caqui, a persimmon orange clear lipgloss
Information, photos Here
Definition of Caqui Here

Loving the Persian Skies eyeshadow! Here are the links to my other posts for this collection....
Links to the other 7 bloggers overviews
Prelim. information 1
Prelim. information 2

Hebridean Sprite Beauty's 1st Birthday!

From image here

A year ago today I certainly didn't think I'd be here. As a sufferer of ADHD I have a sad tendency to start something and then get distracted by something else and leave things unfinished. However the wonders of make-up has persevered and Hebridean Sprite Beauty Blog has made it to it's very first birthday!
As something that started as a way to express my more creative side as well as my need to shout out my opinion and keep up my writing skills this blog has most certainly accomplished it's original goal. I've also been able to really interact with some other awesome beauty junkies, felt like I've accomplished something and even had a stress reduction outlet! I've learned a lot and I hope I've been helpful as well.

In the coming year I hope to keep doing what I've been doing. Reviews, swatches, deals, links and opinions. Hopefully at least one giveaway and survey, as well as some sparse animal posts. I'm sure there will be more too- I'd love to hear your opinions! What would you like to see?

As a side note my Fyrinnae order came today! Perfect timing it's like a little gift to myself for this anniversary! How cool hmm? I hope to have swatches up soonish.

As for the coming couple of weeks things are going to be hectic for me! We're selling our house and moving to a completely different city- so packing, painting, cupboard and counter renovations and more will be going on. I'll try not to disappoint though.

Lots of Love to all my readers (I appreciate every single one of you!),
Krista, a.k.a. Hebridean Sprite :D

Mac Bloggers Obsession Collection- More Information and links to Swatches!

The information from the 9 bloggers themselves has been released! They've got their swatches, their experiences at the Mac laboratories and more! I don't want to publish their pictures without their permission so I've linked every single post and video up so far!

Temptalia! Jealousy Wakes eyeshadow, a emerald green with teal and gold sparkle! (Can't wait to see more of this one!)
- A complete overview of the collection with pictures of the bloggers themselves, links to their blogs and Mac preliminary pictures. Here!
- The creation and swatches of her eyeshadow- all the background and inspiration! Here!
- Tour behind the scenes at the Estee Lauder (they own MAC) facilities. Here!

Beauty Blogging Junkie! Sparkle Neely Sparkle eyeshadow- A warm brown with champagne shimmer! (Wonderful neutral shade but flashy enough for a night out too!)
- Creation, swatches and Valley of the Dolls (inspiration) Clip!

Makeup and Beauty Blog! Evolution Revolution lipglass, a sheer coral with gold and pink shimmer!
- Evolution Revolution- Swatches and Inspiration and the creation process! Here!
- 12 ways to wear Evolution Revolution lipglass with other lipsticks and lipliners! All the creative ways, Here!

The Makeup Girl (.net)! Hocus Pocus eyeshadow, a medium smoky grey with rich silver shimmer- to create an easy powerful smoky eye!
- Swatches, pictures, links all Here!
- Behind the scenes, more swatches, Here!

The Shades of You! Sonoran Rain lipglass, a red coral base with a gold pearl, and silver pearl.
- Video description of what happened, inspiration and swatches! Here!
- The series of posts all about it, Part 1!
- Series, Part 2!
- Series, Part 3!
- The series of posts all about it, Part 4!

Nitro:licious! Nitro:licious 2046, Intense shiny warm red!
- Post about the experience and a swatch picture (on the lips!) Here!

Afrobella! All of My Purple Life, medium to dark purple lipglass!
- The experience and the mix up of the shade Here! (Make sure to click the pictures to see them larger!)

No posts yet on the eyeshadow shade Parisian Skies (grey-blue), and Lipglass Caqui (persimmon orange), from Lipstick Powder n Paint and Beauty Maverick respectively. Hopefully their coming soon!

Enjoy!

EDIT: The last two bloggers have updated their blogs with their product info- links to both of them are on my post HERE. :D

Bloggers Obsession Mac Collection Information

If you haven't yet heard, Mac is releasing a online exclusive collection this coming June 21st called Bloggers Obsession- a make-up collection based entirely off of the ideas of popular bloggers visions for some perfect colours.

Christine from Temptalia- Eyeshadow- Jealousy Wakes- Green: Based off a vintage earring
Lily Nima from Beauty Maverick- Lipgloss-Unknown Name-Bright Coral: Based off of an image
Patrice Yursik from Afrobella- Lipgloss-All of My Purple Life- Purple (for women of colour): Based off of "Purple Rain" song
Amber Katz from Beauty Blogging Junkie- Eyeshadow-Sparkly Brown- Based off of the Valley of Dolls book cover
There are other bloggers and their products too, but no news on them yet other than who the bloggers are (all listed in my first Blogger Mac Collection post linked here)

We should be hearing more soon!

PS. If you can get ahold of Nylon Magazine you can see some pictures of this upcoming collection (not all of it though!) Plus if you have an ipad you can download it for free!

Blog Awards!

From the Unknown Beauty Blog!

Recently I received 3 different blog awards! I couldn't believe it! So here are the blog awards and all they entail! :D

The first one I received was from the wonderful Olivia from The Unknown Beauty Blog Check out her great blog here! I adore that most of her photos actually have her covered up. That always makes me laugh as it really is Unknown what Olivia looks like! 

Here's the criteria for the award!

~ Post about the award and copy the rules (there's not many! Yay!)

~ Link to the person who gave you the award!

~ Choose 3-5 blogs you would like to give the award to and link to them as well. Leave a comment on their blog to let them know!

~ Important: This award is for unknown or new blogs only!

Here are the three blogs I'm giving the Bloggy Award to!

1. the black panties! Here! I always feel a little risque going to her blog just because of the name! Her reviews are always great too!

2. Evermore Immortal 18! You can see her here! This girl is so so talented! Her looks are to die for good, so creative and stunning!

3. Miss Diorista! Check her out here! I love how spring-like her blog is and how she includes some of the neatest looking cooking concoctions! Plus she is a doll, so sweet!

Next up is the Stylish Blogger Award! Thanks so much Varnish Vixen for giving me this! I really appreciate it! Varnish Vixen is one of my top favourite nail bloggers, not only is she endlessly friendly and has the neatest quirky steampunk style I adore her photographs and her header is adorable!

Here are the Stylish Rules:
1.  Thank and link the person who gave it to you,
2. Share 7 random facts about yourself
3. Give the award to 15 other bloggers and let them know about it.

Seven Random facts about myself!

1. The reason I got my gerbils (two little boys that are brothers) is because I was lonely at university. Ever since I got them I've snuck them into my residence despite the fact there is a no pets except fish rule. I figure since they live in an aquarium tank and drain their water bottle on a regular basis they can pretend to be fish if anyone asks. :D

2. I'm in science but I hate math and physics. I like the solidarity and confirmation numbers can give you I just can't manage to work them well myself.

3. I honestly believe I was supposed to be born in another era. I love history especially Scottish history and I adore myths and legends from the Britain as well. The fashion the activities such as horse riding, falconry, and embroidery. All of these things draw me so much!

4. I spend most of my time reading. To me it is the ultimate hobby and stress-relief.

5. Walking back to my place at night now is not nearly as intimidating after I had to go to the washroom in the dark in Tanzania. Worry of weirdo people has nothing over the worry of hungry hyenas.

6. I adore Cookie Dough ice cream. I also love Cherry Cheesecake ice cream. Some of the most decadent yummy things ever in creamy cold form. Ice Cream is a gift from the gods.

7. My favourite television show is Bones. I love how intelligent she is and yet completely oblivious to social norms at the same time. Plus the characters just interact so well together!

I've decided to only give the award to four others. Here they are!
~ Gina at Nouveau Cheap (I love all the awesome deals she has with dupes and swatches galore!)
~ Rae at The Notice: A Beauty Blog (She always has the best overview of some Canadian only brands!)
~ Cami at Cami Loves Kiwi Beauty and Dinosaurs (Such great reviews and I love her sense of Humor!)
~ Olivia from The Unknown Beauty Blog (Great Reviews, good swatches and such a wonderful name for the blog!)

There is another award that the lovely Miss Diorista gave me a while ago but I've run out of steam for this post! I'm hoping to get to it soon! Have a great weekend everyone!