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Eyeliner that adapts to your eye size

I love eyeliner and use it far too frequenly, but it can be hard getting that perfect fine line. Liquid liner can be very tricky for novices, but I love the way it;s so strong and vibrant.- but making each eye match up is difficult.

Well, you can practise, or you could opt for the EasyLiner concept - a perfect solution for this problem.

This eyeliner concept features a tiny mini scanner with infra red laser diode that scans the eye length.

This is what they say about it;

‘It performs the eye lining perfectly according to the various types and styles shown in the catalog. It comprises a brush with a soft tip that controls the line width, making it possible to draw a narrow line as well as a wider one through adjusting pressure on the tip automatically. The movement of the tip is based on the distance traveled by the EasyLiner on the skin which ensures the tip to go inside even if you are still pushing it during the application of the pattern.’

Sounds useful- and clever! Fingers crossed someone like Clinique (pictured) gets on board with this and makes it a reality!

[via Tuvie]

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Fashionista Cosmetics eyeshadows from Superdrug: Review

Fashionista is a new beauty range to the market and one I was a little unsure of. Sometimes it seems so many ‘budget brands’ get released that quality suffers, but I’m happy to say that’s not the case here. They do a bunch of different thinsg really well, from a clever gel liner that includes the brush in its lid, but its the great quality of their eyeshadows that really stand out.

Priced at £4 a shadow, and £5 for the red palette box from Superdrug they come in loads of shades, from luminous looking baked versions to Mono pigments in all types of colours. What I really like about these is how vibrant the colours are, as without using an eyeshadow base you get longlasting colour that doesn’t crease. They have a smooth silky texture when you apply and all colours- light or dark have a lovely glimmering finish.

From the swatches above you can see that the silver and purple are especially vibrant shades (called Lilac Dream and Silver Lining), and they really flatter the eye. I also love how each shadow comes in a case that it can be removed from and then slotted into the big Fashionista Custom palette. They’re easy to remove and press in (as are the blushers, but I haven’t tried them), and I like the big mirror- useful for travelling and it seems to resist dirt.

I’m really enamored with the Fashionista Cosmetic range, as the quality is so impressive. The packaging is a little plasticky, but the product more than makes up for that! They are currently doing a 4 for 3 promotion, so don’t miss out!

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Diego Dalla Palma eyeliners swatched!

Diego Dalla Palma is a new brand to the UK, but one that has been delighting Italians for years as their homegrown ‘MAC Cosmetics’. Sold exclusively in Tesco in the UK (I know, weird huh?) I’ve been having a play with some of their products and have fallen in love with their eyeliners. They’re created to be super long-for use by makeup artists- and are too big for most makeup bags, so tend to be strictly for at home use.

They are £13 each and will last you forever, and I love the thick rich consistency- when they go on, they stay on- and the colour is sharp and vibrant. The tip is rounded and you create fine lines as well as thick smudgy ones and the colour choices are great- the bright blue and green are special favourites.

Very impressed by this brand and keen to see more of them- as well as work out how Tesco will market them in store!

Check out the collection at Tesco.

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Beds of desire: Princess carriages, a Viking ship and more

Maybe it’s because I’ve been sleeping badly lately but I’ve started to longingly think about a new bed. I’m more about memory foam mattress than the pretty princess beds pictured, but sleeping like a Disney star might make me sleep better.. maybe?  Here are a few droolworthy beds to help you get your sleep on.[image via]

$10,800 for this from Posh Tots

Princess Coach Iron Crib from Posh Tots

Viking Ship Bed from Posh Tots

Which one tempts you?

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Sally Hansen Nail Art pen review

We don’t have Sally Hansen Nail art pens in the UK yet, but I couldn’t resist picking up one on a trip to Los Angeles, as it was only ten dollars. The pen comes in plastic packaging and looks like a slim felt tip. It handily contains a guide to suggest ideas you can create; spots, stripes, flower shapes.

To start you need to pump the pen to start the varnish flowing to the nib, so you press it down on the table/hand till you hear a click. A few more clicks and the nib floods with black. It’s quite a watery varnish, so you do need to press firmly for thick lines, but a little practise makes it quite smooth. I’d advise against clicking to create dots as that gets messy, but dabbing it creates a nice spotty effect.

I used this to create a cool black French manicure effect, and I really like the finished look. A top coat is ESSENTIAL though or it will all smudge away.

It comes in lots of colours- can see these being super popular if they ever come to the UK.

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Beauty Blogging Link Love: December 2011

Jen celebrates earth tones with this FOTD atMy Funny Valentine.

Want luscious long lashes? Amy Antoinette shows us the impressive results of Rapidlash.

Fleurissante shares her impressions on Chanel Holiday 2011 collection.

Phyrra shares with you her new favorite way to follow all her beloved beauty bloggers… on the Kindle Fire!

Take a sneak peak at the new Sigma Extravaganza Complete Kit and grab the Sigma Brushes coupons at Handmade Reviews.

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Conquering false eyelashes- four secret tricks to full on fluttering

False lashes may be the mainstays of the Christmas season, but they’re not always the easiest things to apply. This season is going to be all about giving great flutter, so I’ve compiled a few sneaky tips to help you master the tricky art of false lash application.

Here’s my guide on how to apply false lashes.

Secret beauty tool: A chilled spoon.

Many beauty tomes suggest you use a pair of Tweezers to place the false lash against your eyelid, but I’ve found a lot of people feel really awkward putting something pointy near your eyeball. The teaspoon trick we’ve discovered involves using a teaspoon to gently press the false lash against your eyelid. The curvature of the spoon helps flatten the lash to the inner rim of the eye, and due to the shape you can press all the way round at once. Your new beauty bag staple! I find that having it slightly chilled means the glue is less likely to stick to the spoon as well.

Flex and trim the false lashes

Before you apply the lash to your eye, bend it between your fingers to add movement to the lash. This makes it easier to work with and also means it will adhere to the curve of your eye and not just curl off. False lashes tend to be created longer than your actual eye area, so measure the lash against your eye and snip a little bit off the end to make it fit better.

Get a good false lash glue

The adhesive your false lash comes with will work, but why settle for ‘workabale’ when you can use something wonderful? We love the Duo glue (you can get this in MAC or online) which has a great sticky consistency and really helps the lashes stick down. The nozzle dispenser makes sure you evenly coat the lash in glue, and you can even opt for a tinted version to blend with your eyeliner. You’ll be impressed with how much difference this makes!

The 60 second rule

Once you’ve applied the glue to the lash, wait 60 seconds before you put it on, so the glue will have turned slightly tacky. This makes it much easier to apply and stops your fingers from getting accidentally sticky.

Do you know of any great false lash application tips? I’d love to hear your secrets, please share them in the comments below.

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Nail glove jewellery is a strange way to decorate your nails

How do you paint your nails? Red, blue, black? How about trying some real gold nail jewellery clips that cover your own nails. They are created by Anna SaraDavik and are surprisingly pretty and elegant- and the gloved versions add a twist that I really love.

What do you think- too strange, or surreal and beautiful?[via]

 

 

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Shoe-tastic Supertrash Sneak Peak S/S 12 Preview

Supertrash always puts on a good press day, and after eyeballing their Autum Winter 2011 collection a  few months ago, I was keen to see what they had in store for Spring/Summer 2012. The upcoming collection features a variety of prints and textures, but I was surprised to find I was most drawn to their footwear, as this was an area I’d never really paid much attention to before.

The Supertrash footwear offerings are unashamedly sexy with high heels vibrant colours and gorgeous detailing. They’re not just superficially pretty though, as the shoes contain hidden platforms (to make the more comfy) and stunning embellishments like a corset style detail running up the heel of the Aquamarine shoes (see above). The colour choices are great as they have some lovely bold shades, but this is paired with some taupe and nude shoes to cater for every occasion. The printed wedges are very summery and I adore the lace up peep toe brogue style shoes

Check out more of the brand at http://www.supertrash.com

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LoveLabel Nail Varnishes Set from Very

I love shopping for beauty online as it’s easy one click gratification. VERY is a online retailer which stocks a lot of brands and I was intrigued by their LoveLabel nail varnishes. You get four for £10 and they come in an adorable box, and are really well packaged.

I like how each varnish has a thick strong lid and the colours are very rich- you only need two coats to get a great finished look. They have a super glossy finish and I was very happy with the colour selection- the bold orange being my favourite above all.

One small complaint is that the lids can be a little stiff to begin with, but they soon loosen up. I also ADORE the box- what can I say, I like storage!

£10 from Very

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