Wednesday 29 September 2010

Help me choose !

I can't decide between these 4.Can you help me decide ?






All images taken directly from Dune

Tuesday 28 September 2010

Shoe Is Art



This season Dune has dedicated its in-store autumn and winter 2010 Campaign to the theme of 'Shoe Is Art'. Taking its inspiration from cartoons, cubism and pop art. It's colourful and innovative display showcases the shoe in an original and visually exciting form.


Dune is offering artists and shoe fans alike the opportunity to create their own piece of art in their latest competition. The competition launched on Monday 27th September and will run until the Monday 8th November.



The art can be a painting, photograph, sculpture or any other form of art. You need to be at least 18 to join. There are three regional prizes to be won £1000 for each prize (each one will be included in the final judging) and the main prize is for £10,000.

The winners will also have their entries displayed in the window of the Flagship store in Covent Garden, London and other regional flagship stores across the UK.

To enter the competition you can submit your entry at the Dune Stores.

Send it to the head office address

Dune
9 Hatton Street
London
NW8 8PL

alternatively submit your entry via email shoeisart@dune.co.uk

for more details and full t&c's go to Dune

Good Luck!

Monday 27 September 2010

What's In My Current MakeUp Bag ?

I've read quite a few post over the last few months about What in my bag and I thought I would create a post devoted to what is in my make up bag,so here it is.


Make up bag was a clinique freebie.

Clinique glosswear 313 Nude Nectar
Rock Face Minerals Sheer Clear Lipbalm
Soap & Glory's Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss Clear.
Mac's Amplified St Germain.
Mac's Paints Bare Canvas.
Dior Addict Plastic Gloss 464
Ruby & Millie Eye Brush
Tweezers
Mac's Era Satin Eye Shadow
Avon's Pro Colour & Gloss Lip Duo in Berry Luscious
Avon's Pro Colour & Gloss Lip Duo in Poppy love
Eyeko's Touch up & go concealer
Mac's Splashproof Lash in Blacksplash.
Dior Addict Plastic Gloss 854 Electrifying Red.

If you have done a post like this feel free to link it in the comments.


What's in your make up bag ?

Happy reading, stay pretty

Thanks

Come join the party....

I have decided to create a directory as one of my blog pages for Beauty and Fashion Bloggers.

If you would like to be listed please let me know and leave a comment with  your name, blog name, which category you wished to be listed against Beauty, Fashion or Beauty and Fashion and any other contact details you want listed like email or twitter.

Happy reading, stay pretty

Thanks

Rachelle

Sunday 26 September 2010

Sunday Shopping

Today I finally managed to get my mitts on Barry M's Pink Iridescent and it's sooooo pretty and I can't wait to get it on my nails and a NOTD up !!

I have been trying for weeks to get my hands on a bottle and today was my lucky day. It's not the only Barry M missing from my collection, the other elusive nail paint is Mushroom.

I have tried online and in boots and superdrug in several different towns and cities. The Barry M nail paint saga continues, stay tuned !

Monday 20 September 2010

NOTD Posh Polish

Quick nail of the day post today, it's Eyeko's Posh Polish


It's a lovely shade and very versatile for work or going out.


Reviews on Eyeko's Posh Polish by my fellow beauty bloggers

Amy at Amy Antoinette
Kim at Dottie K
Laura at lollipop26writes.com
Chloe at Make-up Princess

Sunday 19 September 2010

Rock Face Minerals Review Part 1


I was lucky enough to receive some products from Emma at Rock Face Minerals. I was sent a range of products to review.

This review is devoted to the Natural Lip Balm I have been using the Sheer Clear Lip Balm for a few weeks now.


Rock Face Minerals say It's Made by hand, in small batches to order, these lipbalms are packed with lovely natural ingredients to pamper and condition your lips.

What's In My Natural Lip Balm ?

Contains coconut oil, grapeseed oil, cocoa butter, beeswax, sweet almond oil, vitamin E, aloe butter, candelilla wax


The Sheer Clear is one of two lip balms in the current range. The other is mauve a tinted lip balm

It is very easy to apply and there is no mess unlike alot of other lip balms that are packaged in pots.It's texture isn't too sticky and it has a pleasant,natural scent so your nose will be happy all day long!
After only a few days my lips were feeling more pampered.

The Lip Balm is compact and light,Ideal for your bag,dressing table or pocket.It's a steal at £5.00.


Other Rock Face Minerals Product Reviews

Big Fashionista
May at May Loves Makeup
Modesty Brown
Jemma at the beautiful news

For more of Rock Face Minerals

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Thursday 16 September 2010

Weekly Weight Update

I lost another 1lb it's ok but not as much as I would have liked.Considering I have been eating and working odd hours, it's not so bad.

I'm no expert or doctor but I thought I would share some of my insights into losing weight and having a healthier lifestyle and what I have found useful with a dash of don't try this at home.

NB I must stress if you are looking to embark upon a lifestyle change, please
contact your gp for a general health check and make sure they are ok with
going ahead.

Firstly I would recommend making small changes to start with or at least for the first few weeks.

DTTAH - Trying to change everything at once may cause you to become demotivated or to go on a sugar/grease food bender. Rome wasn't build in a day, and yes I have done it .Comedown is bitch not to mention, your own disappointment .

Suggestion one

Increase your water intake whether it's sparkling or still or a combo of the two.
Also if you are a lover of hot drinks like me and enjoy the sugar,
  • you could use sweetners or have sugar in every other hot drink.
  • Or decrease the number of sugars you have in a single hot drink.
  • Or if your feeling brave and fancy going cold turkey cut them out completely.
Until next time my dear readers, happy reading and stay pretty !

Rachelle X

Thursday 9 September 2010

FOTD - Red Queen

This is my first FOTD, taken from last saturday's teaparty as the Red Queen.


I used a brown eyeshadow from a rimmel colour palette I got free in December 2009.
My mascara is mac splashproof lash in blacksplash and I am wearing Dior Addict Plastic gloss in shade 854.

Monday 6 September 2010

A Very Merry Un-birthday to me


It was my birthday a few weeks ago but because some of my friends were away in august for holidays and festivals I decided to have my celebrations on Saturday.

As I love the Alice in Wonderland and dressing up it seems only right to have a mad hatter's tea party.

So I thought I would share with you some photos and my cupcakes !






Homemade cupcakes not bad for a first attempt, I thought.




I was the Red Queen serious



........with a side of silly

And a close up for the shoe fans




The Red Queen and the Mad Hatter

Weigh In Update

Last week's weigh in, was a step in the right direction.I lost 1lb, which I am pleased with and hoping it continues !