NOTW: Sunflowers

Posted by dublek on Sunday, April 17, 2011

Hey guys here's the nail art tutorial for this week :)


I opted for something quite bright here with the yellowy-golden polish, but spring/summer is all about having fun isn't it? Keep on reading to see how you can do this design yourselves :)

1. Prep nails with a clear base coat and apply two coats of a golden yellow nail polish on all nails except for the ring fingers. I used Golden Rose Paris Lacquer in no.41.

2. At this stage, you can top coat the painted nails and when dry, proceed with the design on the ring fingers.

3. For the ring fingers, paint diagonally tow coats of a dark purple polish.  I used a Special Edition shade from Barry M.


4. When dry, get a detailing brush and with the golden polish, paint five pointy petals to form a flower.

5. While you still have the brush at hand, paint three leaves on both extremities of the flower. Start by drawing two in the shape of a 'V' and then put one in the middle of it.

6. By means of a medium sized dotting tool, place one dot in the centre of the flower and then proceed by placing dots at regular intervals along the purple polish line as shown in the pictures.

7. Add a top coat and you're done!


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Tag: 11 Most Reached for Products

Posted by dublek on Saturday, April 16, 2011

Hello my lovelies! It's been a long time since I did a tag post and since I have been seeing this one going on around a few blogs and YouTube and it looks fun so why not do it myself? Now these are the 11 products I currently reach for the most although there are some which I always end up going for time and time again (you can have a look at some of these products here). Let's dig into this tag post!


1. e.l.f. Tinted Moisturizer in Rosy Beige ~ offers me the right coverage for everyday wear and matches my skin tone perfectly. Since it is not as heavy as a foundation, it lets my skin breathe.

2. e.l.f. Mineral Lipstick in Rosy Tan ~ the perfect my lips but better shade and its also very hydrating.

3. Napoleon Perdis Proetege Lip Gloss ~ I'm loving the orangey/coral lip trend this spring and this has been my go to lipgloss to create it!

4. La Roche Posay Lipikar Xerand Hand Repair Cream ~ the most moisturizing hand cream ever and it doesn't leave me it with greasy hands!

5. e.l.f. Studio Complexion Perfection ~ I'm so glad I bought this! It is my favourite setting powder as it neutralizes my skin tone.

6. Maybelline Water Shine Lipstick in 02 Beige Glace ~ a sheen shade of pink perfect for both day and night looks.

7. Rimmel Powder Blush in 004 Pink Rose ~ for me, this is the perfect pink blush to use all year round for a healthy flush to your cheeks.

8. e.l.f. Studio Cream Eyeliner in Metallic Olive ~ this is my fave eyeliner due to its creamy formula and also because it lasts so long.

9. e.l.f. Lengthening and Defining Mascara in Black ~ I love how this mascara makes me look like I'm wearing falsies and at €1.70 it isn't a big deal to replace when it dries out!

10. e.l.f. Eyelid Primer ~ makes my eye make-up stay put and also helps pop out the colours more!

11. essence stay natural concealer in 01 Soft Beige ~ my favourite under eye concealer as it hides my dark circles to perfection!

What are your 11 most reached for products ladies? I tag all of you to do this post! Can't wait to see your responses :)

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Giveaway Time!!! {now closed}

Posted by dublek on Friday, April 15, 2011

Hello beautiful ladies! What better way to end the week than with a giveaway? That's right! I'm so excited to announce this blog's first giveaway in association with Sigma Beauty!

If you haven't noticed yet, I have joined the Sigma Beauty Affiliate Program and as part of the program, I was eligible to receive the Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki.  Here are some pictures:


That's not it! You can also win one too! Interested? Here's what you have to do!

1. Be a public follower of my blog (leave your GFC name in the comment please).

2. Comment on this post only, telling me what your favourite make-up brush from your collection is (does not have to me Sigma).  Please include an email address so I can contact you if you win.


3. Like Sigma's Facebook Page (include your facebook name as well in the comment).  This will give you ONE extra entry.

4. Include everything in one comment please.  Each participant can comment only once so everyone has a fair chance of winning.

5. Giveaway is open internationally.

This giveaway will run for a week and will end on 22nd April 2011 11:59 GMT+1.

A winner will be chosen via random.org and will be announced on the 23rd of April 2011. I will contact the winner myself so that they can provide me with their shipping details which I will forward to Sigma and they will ship out the prize themselves.

Good luck cupcakes and feel free to let others know about this giveaway! 

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