London makeup haul

Going to London is like going back to paradise, I love it so much...the people, the atmosphere, the history...and the makeup :-0 I followed Temptalia's recommendation about UK brands, but unfortunately, I was not able to get all the things I wanted, like the Sleek blush in golden rose, or 17 mousse eyeshadow or the Real Technique brushes (are they only sold online?). Anyway, I love love love MUA - Makeup Academy eyeshadows, extreme pigmentation there and I simply could not resist buying the Sleep Oh So Special palette...I know! Anyone who has ever watched Pixiwoo sisters will know of the Collection 2000 concealer, so dying to try it out! I bought everything at SuperDrug and I have to say the UK customer service is the best, when I wanted to exchange the concealer because it had been used, they did not even bat an eyelid and let me have a new one!

 

Emma Stone Golden Globes Makeup

When I saw Emma Stone (Revlon Global Brand Ambassador) at Golden Globes, I immediately fell in love with her makeup look. What a perfect combination - green eyes and silver smokey eye...totol perfection. I found the complete list of products used on Temptalia website (here you will find all the looks of the evening analysed to the smallest detail). Her look was created by Rachel Goodwin - CHANEL Celebrity Makeup Artist.

• REVLON PhotoReady Perfecting Primer, $12.99
• REVLON PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup in Nude, $13.99
• CHANEL Powder Blush in Orchid Rose, $43.00
• CHANEL Intense Eye Pencil in Noir, $29.00
• REVLON ColorStay 16H Eyeshadow Quad in Precocious, $7.49
• CHANEL Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir, $30.00
• REVLON ColorBurst Lip Butter in Lollipop, $7.49
• CHANEL Nail Colour in Ballerina, $26.00 * or * REVLON ColorStay Nail Enamel in Calla Lily, $7.99

Wishlist - Maybelline Colour Tattoo eyeshadows

It's been a while since I really had any real craving for makeup (OK, maybe not so long...), but I am very curious about these new Maybelline Color Tattoo cream eyeshadows, that have been compared to MAC's paint pots...They sell for 7 USD in the States, wonder what the price would be here in Europe, if EVER they decide to launch them here...sigh. 10 shades, raving reviews...let's start praying for a miracle ;-)

 

Bobbi Brown store in Brussels

A Sunday stroll has led me, together with Katka, to THE Bobbi Brown store in Brussels, conveniently situated next to Hotel Mariott at Bourse metro. And Cosmericary is just next door :)

 

Maybelline Dream Touch Blush in 02

My beloved new blush, it blends like a dream (ha!), it has perfect amount of wonderful pigmentation, feels weightless and leaves a lovely sheen on the skin. I bought it in Germany and unfortunately, it is still not on offer in Belgium. But should you see it anywhere, make sure you get it!

 

Best Makeup Books by Wayne Goss

I love Wayne, value his opinion and hence I am happy to share his take on the best makeup books. I own Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual and Rae Morris The Ultimate Makeup Guide, but let me tell you, I am ready to expand my collection :)

Rae Morris Makeup The Ultimate Guide
Rae Morris Express Makeup
Makeup Designer Makeup Book
Scott Barnes About Face
NARS Express Makeup
Kevyn Aucoin A Beautiful Life
Robert Jones Makeup In 5 10 15 20 Minutes 

Pink overkill - MaxFactor Nailfinity 704 disco pink, Revlon ColourBurst Lipstick in Carnation

What better way to beat the gloomy January weather :). Earings are by Six, on sale for 2 EUR.