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Hey guys!

I hope you are all doing very well, 

So for today's post I thought I'd share with you my latest additions to my Lipstick Collections, which is of course my Nicki Minaj x Mac Lipsticks. Ever since their release I couldn't wait to get my hands on them but whenever I tried they always seemed to be out of stock.


Well anyway I finally got my hands on them and I just couldn't decide out of the two shades which one I wanted. If I am completely honest I kind of wanted one of them for the name of the shade 'The PinkPrint' It's just a super iconic name but then the other one I wanted for the Shade. Well it was just meant to be because Mac released a student discount code and were offering free delivery over a certain amount as well as a free sample of their strobe cream (which I hadn't tried before) so I just went for it!  

Anyway my order finally arrived and I've done some swatches and taken some photographs so I thought I'd share them with you...


First of all can we just talk about the packaging. It has a kind of metallic shine to it which I think just makes it look really luxurious. I also really appreciate how the outside packaging is reflective of the colour of lipstick as with most Mac lipsticks you find yourself opening every lipstick lid to find out which colour it is. 

The packaging of the boxes match the actual lipstick holder which I really like. They also of course have Nicki's signature on them which I feel adds the exclusive feel.


So lets actually talk about the shades. The first one I'm going to talk about is the Nicki's nude. This is the one I brought because I really liked the colour online. Now what I will say this would probably be remeinsient of a nude lipstick if you have a similar skin tone to Nicki. However I knew for me this wouldn't be a nude but I liked that it still had a neutral tone to it. 

Although this isn't a nude on my skin I really do like the shade. Its perfect for when you don't want a really bold lip like a red but you still want it to be visible that you are clearly wearing lipstick. 

It creates a really put together vibe but you really don't have to think about it as the shade goes with pretty much everything.

Below in the pictures you can see images of the shade. I will talk about the consistency of the formula a bit further down.




Now lets talk about 'The PinkPrint' lipstick shade. This was the lipstick which when I saw the name of it I was just like I have to have it!

Now I would just like to mention I do have very pale skin so that does play a factor to my opinions. 

On Nicki this colour really does stand out as baby pink and could be considered a bold look.

However on my skin tone it is more of a pink nude. It is perfect for me with a very subtle makeup look for everyday where. It goes with everything but has a nice pink tone to it so its not boring.

Below are pictures of the shade...




Now, I don't normally actually tend to be a huge nude lipstick wearer and I tend to normally go for  a bold lip. However since purchasing these I legit have not stopped wearing them. Its almost like I've forgotten about my other lip products since I've got these.



Lets talk about the formula. 

So it may actually surprise you but I only actually own two other mac lipsticks other than these two Nicki ones. I have cyber which is a very deep purple, I love the colour but I think in order to create the pigmentation of this colour the formula really is not very nice. The other lipstick I own from Mac is Mehr which is a similar nude colour and I love this lipstick but I do have to wear it with lip-gloss as I do find it can be drying. 

However the formula of these two Nicki lipsticks is very different. They are creamy and very soft on the lips. They glide on and don't need more than one coat but they are also very build-able if you want to create a stronger colour. 

So, Whats the wear like? 

Well I wasn't actually expecting much in terms of wear due to the creamy consistency of the formula I felt that it wouldn't last long. However the first time I wore the lipstick out I had a full day at Uni and forgot to bring my lipstick with me, by the time I had come home my lipstick was still intact despite eating in it and wearing it for so long. There was a slight fade in colour but there was no areas which disappeared or wore off that were visible. 

I have also found that when topping up it is easy to do so with these lipsticks, the glide on and do not create a patchy look in the slightest.  


If I am very honest with you all I didn't have huge expectations for these lipsticks and I was kind of drawn into getting them due to the celebrity endorsement. However I really have been pleasantly surprised and these two lipsticks are now staple pieces in my makeup bag and collection. 

If you want to see the lipsticks being tested in a video format then I would definitely check out Nikkie Tutorials YouTube video first -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nc99x71bkA&t=406s

I hope you enjoyed having a little read! I really do appreciate it!

Thank you

Jodie x


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Heya!

So I’m back for my Monday post. This week I am going to be doing a post which I really should have done a while ago but oh well I have finally got round to it.

 So let’s get started! This post is going to be about all the Barry m products I got at the clothes show. So a kind of haul I guess, except it wasn’t really a haul because I actually brought a goodie bag and didn’t choose what was inside it. However never the less I still love all of the products. I brought one of these for myself and one for someone for a Christmas present (partly why this is such a delayed post). Anyway I’m going to be going through what I got in my goodie bag and my thoughts on the product.

First things first my products all came in a cute little Light pink Barry M makeup bag which is great because light pink goes with everything. It is a zip as well which makes it practical and the size is also perfect not too big or too small so this will indeed come in very handy!

Now let’s get started on what I actually got inside my Barry M bag! Of course they are all Barry M products and the first thing was an eye shadow. This is a nude/rose pink colour and would be great for a base colour or for blending. I haven’t used this product yet but I’m sure I will because the colour is so practical for every day and it looks really cute! I also love that it has a transparent lid so it’s easy to see what colour it is in my makeup bag!
The second thing I got was also an eye shadow but in a different shade. This was a grey colour so would be fab for blending to create a Smokey eye effect. It also has a nice little shimmer to it which is perfect for a party look.

The next thing I got was also an eye product but something a little bit different! This was actually a type of eyeliner but in a felt tip form. Now I haven’t used this exact one but I’ve had a similar one before and loved it because it’s so easy to to apply evenly so I’m super excited to try this out.

The last eye related makeup product I got in my Barry M makeup bag was purple eyeliner. Okay so a lot of you probably think why would you want a purple eyeliner but personally I love a bold eyeliner colour for an under the eye look when going out. I also have a lot of clothes which purple eyeliner compliments well. As well as this Barry M is my favourite make for pencil eyeliner so I was really happy with this product!

I also got a super shiny light pink/nude lip gloss in a tube form which was a really nice colour. I personally wear lipsticks more than lip-gloss but because of the pale colour and tube form this will be great to give an extra shine to put on top of a lipstick.

I also got another lip-gloss in my Barry M bag which is more of a pinky colour and is really nice to apply and gives a lovely shine. I was really pleased with this product and if lipstick is something you like then I would defiantly recommended this to you.

Okay so the other things I got in my Barry M goodie bag were nail polishes. I love Barry M nail polishes so I was super happy about these. I was also really pleased that these were random because I always seem to go for the same colours so this was a great way to get the chance to wear a nail polish colour I don’t normally get too.

The first one is a gel effect nail polish which is great because it means it will look professional when applied and give a natural shine. The colour was also a dark brown which is one I didn’t already have so will be great for me to try out. I also have a lot of brown clothes so this will go really well with them.

The next coloured polish I got was a sparkly pink. Yay! I love pink, and sparkly pink is just probably one of the best things ever! This is a really lovely colour and the sparkle in it is blended really well with ht polish so it will still apply evenly and also look glossy!

This one I got was also a different kind of polish. It was part of the Barry m silk collection which gives the polish a metallic shine to it. The colour is a subtle baby blue but with the silk shimmer it makes it look quite special. This is also a colour I don’t already have so was super pleased this came in my bag.

In my bag I also got a gold sparkly polish which was perfect in time for Christmas. Now I’m not going to lie this one doesn’t really apply that evenly because of the large size of the glitter however it does work great as a second coat.

I also got a limited edition coloured polish. This was similar to a lot of colours I already have but never the less I still love it! Something that may be isn’t suitable for this time of year but will be perfect for the summer and I can’t wait to try it out!

Last but not least I got a green nail polish! Now I don’t actually think I own a green polish. It’s just not really my kind of colour but I was so pleased I got this one because it’s something I wouldn’t choose to purchase but would love to try out. This polish also has a matte effect which is also great because I didn’t own any matte polishes and I have wanted to try one for ages and now I have finally got the chance!

That’s all that was in my Barry M bag! A short post this week but never the less I hope you enjoyed! I’ll be back next Monday for another post and once again thank you so much for reading!



Jodie x 

Heya guys!

I am back once again. I know it is not a Monday but I have a lot to blog about and it's the holidays so who cares? Don't worry I will still be doing my post on Monday too! Now I had planned to do a post about all the Barry M products I had grabbed myself at the clothes show, however I haven't been very well so instead I have decided to do a shorter post about the Glitter Hair Roots trend as I thought would be perfect in time for New Years. 

Now I would like to firstly start of by saying I hope that everyone had a super lovely Christmas! I know that the festivities are still on going so I also hope you are having a fab time as I speak (well type but you get the idea). So as I mentioned during all of my waffle today's post is going to be about Glitter Roots.

So let's get started. Glitter roots are actually a big hair trend at the moment. I had seen little bits and pieces on Instagram, but I wasn't fully aware about how big the trend was until my friend Ella was doing a feature about it as part of her magazine for a media project. 

So what are Glitter Roots and why would you want them? Well of course the question why you would want them can be complete different according to each individual. But personally I think it is a great way of adding a bit of sparkle to your hair. It of course looks as though you have gone to a lot of effort as well and It's also a great way to stand out. But of course it's Christmas and New Year is just around the corner so what better time to add a little bit of sparkle to your normal look. Glitter is everywhere at this time of year so why not complete your look with adding that little something extra to your hair? And I mean come on let's not forget it's on trend too! I mean most people want to stay in style at least a little bit don't they? Well this is the perfect way as it is fun, cost efficient and unique! So what actually is glitter roots and how can you achieve this look?  Is something you may be thinking. So let's get down to basics. Glitter roots are basically very self explanatory. It is a way of adding sparkle to your hair. This is achieved by of course glitter and hair gel and is worn in the parting of your hair.


My friend Ella actually completed the look which the photos show in this post for part of her media project, and for those of you who want to have a little experiment with this look here is how it is done. 

 So first things first you will need some glitter and some liquid clear coloured hair gel. You will then need something you can mix these together on. As you have probably guessed you mix the gel and glitter together. Personally I find the best way is to put the gel on the mixing tray first and then add the glitter to mix in after as this will leave you with a more accurate idea of how much glitter you will need. Remember you can always add more glitter or gel as you are mixing. You can mix this with anything really, the end of a brush or a brush itself are both good options. Once this is all mixed you should have a hair gel which is completely mixed with the glitter of your choice.

 Now the next step is to find the parting of your hair and comb this out so that it is very obvious when you apply the gel. You may be thinking why does the glitter have to be applied to the roots/parting? Now of course you can experiment with applying the glitter on other parts of your hair. However from experience the area you have applied the glitter gel to tends to go flatter than the rest of your hair. Naturally the hair at the parting is flatter so this doesn't effect the look or volume of your hair. Also not forgetting the current trend is all about glitter roots. 

 So what's next? Now once you have created a very distinct parting you can start to apply the glitter gel to your hair. How can you do this? Well for my hair and what we found best was using a brush which is used when dying your hair. These can be found at local makeup stores or chemists. Other things can probably also be used but this is what we felt gave the best result. Now let me just warn you the gel feels rather cold when its first applied because obviously there is a lot more than what you would use to just style your hair due to the fact your need to cover your whole parting.

 From here the process is quite straight forward. You simply use your glitter and gel mix and brush it onto your roots. Now what I will say is this is very wet when you have first done this. Personally mine did not dry properly for around an hour. So keep this in mind. If you find once you have applied the gel that the area you have covered your hair in has gone flatter than you would like you can always back comb your hair in the area. I personally didn't do this due to the length of my hair, however this is a look my friend who has long hair achieved on her hair to create a more volumized look. 

There is also a few tips for you if you are wanting to create this look on your hair. 

 Firstly I would defiantly say this is possible to achieve on yourself however it is a lot quicker if someone does it for you. 

 Secondly I feel the technique works best if you mix very fine glitter with the gel as it mixes easier and also covers all the hair easier. 

 Colour is also a major factor to this look. You can of course use colours of your choice and can even mix and match. As you can see for my hair my friend used a bright blue. I felt this worked well as it was very vibrant and showed up. Colours like silver and gold can also be used but you have to be weary that these may not show up as well or create the same kind of look. I have also seen completely different looks but with the same trend where sequins or such like is used, so it is defiantly something you can play around with. 

 If you where going to use this look I would strongly recommend experimenting with it before hand so you know exactly what you are doing and the look you want to create. 
I'd also like to add that hairspray of course is a great option to finish the look, as it will keep everything in place. This is not essential but it will ensure the look lasts longer. However if you do chose to use hairspray be cautious not to use to much as  the combination with the gel could mean the hair could ends up looking to stiff, which may not be the ideal look you are going for.

Anyway, I hope you have enjoyed the post and that you liked me sharing this current trend and some tips just in time for New Years. I would love to hear what you think of it or if you do recreate this look how you get on. Also if I haven't answered anything or you have more questions please feel more than welcome to leave a comment below. 

 Thanks again for reading! I hope you enjoy the rest of your holidays!

Jodie X 
Heya!

So I am back for my second post this week yay! I've actually managed to find time! I hope you are all okay! So I wanted to do a post about all the beauty products I got at the clothes show but there were so many so I've decided to split it into two blog posts because the majority of it was ether from models own or Barry M! So this post is going to be all about the models own makeup I managed to pick up and I will probably get around to doing a post about my Barry M stuff just after Christmas so make sure you look out for that!

So without further ado lets get started! Basically I thought I would explain to you the deals first before you all think I went absolutely crazy and just brought tonnes of models own stuff! So the deal was you could choose four things on display from models own for £10 and with that you would receive a free goodie bag! Now the goodie bag was the same as last years which I also got however  I had used most of the stuff up and I wanted to re purchase it again anyway! 

So for the four items I chose three nail polishes and an eye shadow pallet. The first nail polish I chose was a grey colour with a gel effect. I chose this polish because I didn't already own a grey polish and I guess it was an elegant grey opposed to a dull grey. I also chose it because the colour would suit most things and also the gel effect would make my nails look more professional. I have actually already worn this polish I just couldn't resit and I really loved it!

Secondly I chose another gel effect polish because it creates a really lovely polished look (excuse the pun). This time I chose a turquoise colour despite it not being a seasonal colour at the moment. I wanted to ensure I chose colours which I didn't all ready have, and I love how bright and fun this colour looked. I also thought it would be perfect for the summer holidays!

My third polish I chose was also not a very seasonal appropriate colour however, I also didn't have this colour and it really stood out for me! Not only because of the vibrancy and brightness of the colour but also I don't know why but I have really fallen in love with orange tones recently and feel like this will be prefect for 2016 spring! It also seemed like such a cheery colour and anything to make my day a little more bright I will opt for!

Now the fourth thing I chose to get was not actually nail polish but it was in fact a mini eye shadow pallet. They had several colours for the eye shadow pallets however I chose a nude purely because this is so much more practical for everyday use and I am running low on my current nude coloured eye shadow. I also felt that the colours in the pallet would blend really nicely together. Plus it came with a mirror, how perfect for travel! 

Now moving on to the models own goodie bag! So this is what came free with my models own purchases. In my opinion I think this is a great goodie bag it has so much in it and that's why I had to share it with you guys! So what's inside…

Firstly Inside the good bag was another nude coloured eye shadow pallet. This only had two shades but they were completely opposite tones of nude so would be great for blending. They also came in a nice little case which kept them tidy but the see through lid meant it is convenient to see this colours without having to remove it. I also liked that these eye shadows had a natural shimmer to them. 

 The next thing I got in my goodie bag was eye shadow applicators. These are are not brushes however I feel for a bolder colour when you don't want to blend they are better to use, or even if you don't want to have to keep washing your brushes and you stick to a certain colour for each applicator. I often use these a base coat for an eye shadow colour before applying the colours I want to blend with an eye shadow brush. Also these were the exact applicators I have been using which I had also got last year from the clothes show, however I really needed some more so I was very pleased this came in the goodie bag. Also The applicators are a perfectly length they are not to short but are small enough to store anywhere and fit in makeup bags. 

 A similar thing which I got in my models own goodie bag was makeup sponges. To be honest I don't actually use makeup sponges but I was still pleased to get them as they are something which I have been meaning to try out just for experimental purposes to be honest. Also there are a lot of makeup sponges which are cheap which just feel like they would be rubbish for applying makeup however these sponges felt very high quality. 

 In my goodie bag I also got a four way nail fail. This basically means the nail fail does four different things but is attached to one nail file. The nail file can be used to file, buff, smooth and shine. This was another item which came in the goodie bag which I was really pleased with because this is something I also used from last years goodie bag however my current one was starting to become a bit warn out. It is also very convenient because it is very short so its small size is great to take with you somewhere as it fits in all of my makeup bags. 

 I also got a pocket mirror in my goodie bag which is something I was also pleased about. I also got one of these last years but I find pocket mirrors are just like bobby pins or socks they are just something that always seems to go missing and I mean you just cant have enough of them. I must have a pocket mirror in like every bag now but I mean I think that its just super convenient. Pocket mirrors are just such an ideal thing especially when your wearing lipstick and you have been out for a meal! I also like how small and lightweight this one is. It would be perfect for a little clutch bag. 

 Another thing which I got in the goodie bag was an eyelash curler. I think this will certainly come in handy and was great to get in a goodie bag because it is one of those things you don't want to go out and buy but you want to have. I also liked that its black because it makes it look more expensive and also it is very lightweights which is great because in the past I have used heavy metal eyelash curlers and they are just not practical. 

Now this next thing I am very very happy to have got once again in my goodie bag. It is a nail art pen. This is something which I got last year but I liked it so much I have already used it all up. So I was really pleased about this. It is black colour which is great because it goes with most polishes you wear. And basically it is like nail varnish however it has a really small hole were it comes out more like a roller pen and when you squeeze it a small amount comes out which makes it very practical for doing nail art and design on your nails.

 In my goodie bag I also got a high pigmented coloured lip gloss. This was great because I love love love bright lips! As most of you are probably aware. However I sometimes feel like lipstick can just feel a bit dry on you lips. (not all lipsticks but sometimes) especially in the winter months. So a high pigmented brightly coloured lipstick is just great because lipstick always feels so great to wear but normally just doesn't give the same colour effect as lipstick. I haven't tried this out yet but I am really excited too. 

 As well as a lip gloss i also got a lip balm. This was also something i was very excited to get because i had also got this last year but had used it all up and i just find it is a great lip balm to apply before lipstick or just to wear around the house to g=keep my lips hydrated. It is also nice and small and not over packaged so is great to take on the go. The colour is very neutral looking and also smells very neutral which is practically great. because i feel like allot of makeup these days is scented which is nice but when you start wearing a lot of makeup like this when you are going out it can just make you smell like you've visited a perfume store and tired out every scent. haha.

 The goodie bag also include two eyeliners. Both of them are black however one is a plain black and one is a sparkly black. They also differ in width. I was very pleased that both of them came in the goodie bag because the sparkly one is great for going out because it creates a more dressed up look but the plain black colour makes sure your makeup doesn't look to over the top. However I was particularly pleased the thin plain black eyeliner came in the goodie bag again this year because this is what i use for my everyday under eye eyeliner and I have really got on well with it however  I have been coming to an end of my previous one. 

 Models Own has done me well this year at The Clothes Show and you can probably tell by now that I am really happy with my purchases! I also brought a lot form Barry M products so I will be doing another post on that so keep your eyes peeled! I hope you are all having a lovely Christmas holidays! Thanks once again for reading!

 Jodie x 
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