Wednesday 13 April 2011

new lipsticks & a fab freebie♥

I had three b2ms to trade in last week, so off I trotted to Meadowhall (again) to get me some lovely lippies. I hadn't really thought about what I wanted before going so had a completely open mind. When I got there I decided I wanted to get some colours slightly out of my comfort zone. After what seemed like 100 swatches I decided on..
costa chic - frosty light coral. This is my favourite of the three. I kind of bought it because of the hype that seems to surround it. When I got home and tried it, I actually really liked it! I am thinking this will look even nicer in the summer with abit of a tan.

 politely pink - dirty pink frost.  I would never go for a lipstick as pale as this but when I swatched it and saw how glossy it is, I had to have it. I don't love it on its own but layered it looks fab!

please me-muted-rosy-tinted pink. such a pretty everyday colour, very pigmented, I love it.

  After I had chosen my lipsticks, I only purchased 2 palettes and shale in pan form, which is great because I would have normally gone mad in there. I was so proud! I didn't bother with pictures of the palettes and eyeshadow, as I'm sure you all know what they look like ;P

On the way home I got an email from MAC about the free haute and naughty mascara (£17.50!) that they were giving away for free with all orders, plus free shipping!! So I hot footed it onto the MAC site and placed two cheeky orders, thus getting two free mascaras!! I ordered 'Impassioned' lipstick and 'mischievous mint' nail polish from the Quite Cute collection.
The lipstick is lovely. I don't think I would use it as a full one lipstick because I don't have the confidence for it, but I do like using it as a lipstain though and it looks really pretty with a bit of clear gloss over the top.

The mascara I have used once on the 'dramatic' setting, as I don't really do natural lashes. It is very black and gives the lashes the perfect amount of volume and length. One thing I hate about it is the smell though. Phew, it smells of poison.

The nail polish is beautiful and although I thought I had something similar in my collection, I actually don't. It is a very pale, creamy mint, obviously. I am yet to try this as I'm still wearing 'Teenage dream', but I will get a notd up soon :)

Some lipstick swatches
Whilst I was browsing the lipsticks in MAC, I made a mental wishlist of the ones I want to purchase for summer. They include..

♥girl about town♥
♥vegas volt♥
♥pink nouveau♥
♥sandy b♥

What is your favourite summery lipstick? Let me know and I'll check it out!

Thankyou for reading
xx

23 comments:

  1. oooo these are all gorgeous shades- good choice! xxx

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  2. You picked some winners! I especially love impassioned and politely pink. Girl about town will definitely be for you if you want BOLD. It's extremely pink!

    I just went to the MAC website and they're still giving away the mascara but shipping doesn't seem to be free. Did you have a code?

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  3. Thanks Phoebs :) xx

    Oh are they Domzy? Thats good! I might order again hehe. I used 'SURVEY9' but I'm not sure if it's still valid. Worth a try though :) xx

    Thanks vikki I love them all :) xx

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  4. Lovely shades, I really want Costa Chic! x

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  5. i got vegas volt last week and i love it! its quite bright but you can easily wear it as a lip stain! :) i loveeee costa chic!

    Robin xxx

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  6. ooh I really want Vegas volt and impassioned aswell!! Love the tube that the poison comes in! ;) xxx

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  7. Your hand looks like mine. Thats a weird thing to say I know but it does.

    You can be my hand twin like joey in friends had.

    xxx sorry for the weirdest comment ever

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  8. wow you got some amazing things!
    I really need to get a mascara soon i think i might check out mac's and see. I really like the wet 'n wild just peachy matte lipstick for the summer its a really nice color for my skin tone and is really affordable

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  9. Thanks for the comments ladies <3

    Georgia haha, really? I get this really weird thingy where my hands burn, and go all veiny and literally hurt!! It is gross! xx

    @pb and j apparel - thanks lovely. I havent tried and mac mascaras before this so If i am impressed with this I may try more :) Ahh wet n wild, we can't get it over here ufortunately. I am desperate to try there palettes especially 'comfort zone' :) Thanks for your comment xx

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  10. I'm so jealous, Costa Chic is gorgeous, I want loads of lipsticks now, I never used to wear them but I'm definately into them now and have the grand total of 7 MAC lippys, I need more haha.

    What do you think of the Mascara?
    xx

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  11. Loving the look of Please Me, may have to purchase. I totally didn't realise there was a MAC in Meadowhall. Clearly wasn't paying attention last time I visited! xxx

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  12. I absolutly love the red lipstick, but I'm like you and don't have the courage to wear it, would probably go for a bit of gloss aswell

    xx

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  13. Great post, I placed an order too and they didn't put my free mascara in, I rang up and they said they would send me one but I am still waiting :/ I love Costa Chic too! xxx

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  14. I love Vegas Volt and I just picked up Pink Nouveau which I am also really in love with at the moment. I haven't tried Costa Chic but I do have impassioned and love the colour. Looks like you got some great items. Thanks for the swatches.
    xx
    Alicia

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  15. on of my favorites is costa chic! and now i want 'please me'! ... vegas volt is a good one as well, i like to mix it with costa chic or 'Fast Play'

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  16. I WANT THAT HAUTE&NAUGHTY MASCARA SO BAD!

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  17. I pored through the Quite Cute collection and did not notice that cute Mint Polish! :(

    Lovely haul you got there.


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  18. Love freebies like that and MAC such great brand... I wonder if I still can order to get the same thing. Thanks for sharing with us, darling!
    xox
    Marusya V
    http://crashingred.com

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  19. hey :) i know i was lifting all her lippys and swatching them haha! To the best of my knowledge im sure fashion flower is out next at the start of may and surf baby part 1 is out late may. No idea what june is bringing apart from surf baby part 2 xxx

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  20. youre most welcome :) haha i do that too! I wasnt all that impressed by the shades in my local superdrug they seemed a bit samey but they did only have 6 shades need to hit a bigger superdru and have a play. Yeah surfbaby is a bit of a miss but the semi precious OMG I want it all! xxx

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  21. You purchased some great stuff, and you gotta love freebies!!
    I LOVE Girl About Town, I have a LOTD with it!!
    New follower =)
    xx
    http://obsessionstolivefor.blogspot.com

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