Friday 16 August 2013

Models Own Velvet Goth Collection

Yippee! A new Models Own collection!

Honestly, I am becoming a serial Models Own hoarder. When a new collection is launched, I just can't seem to help myself; those bottles of prettiness just call my name (and my bank card!)

I received an e mail from Models Own today, and the details also went up on their Facebook page of their new collection: VELVET GOTH. Yep.



My first thought was 'how can a polish dry down to a velvet finish on its own?' On closer inspection, these aren't actually a velvet finish product, but matte glitters. Here's what Models Own have to say about their new collection:

'Five intensely inky pigmented colours each with an extraordinary 2D finish. Matte yet sparkly at the same time, each shade applies glossy and dries down giving a multi-faceted effect that can be seen but not felt. Quick-drying, and formulated with the finest glitter shapes and sizes, to achieve the ultra smooth sprinkling of sparkle and velvety finish. Topped off with funky limited edition, colour-matched fuzzy velvet caps!'

So the only velvet here is the bottle cap! Personally, I'm quite pleased about that. I love me a good glitter, and these polishes not only look super pretty in the pic above, but the jewel colours make them perfect for Autumn. 

The five polishes in the collection are (L-R):-


Valerian – A rich bottle blue
Amethyst – A royal purple
Obsidian – A deep charcoal grey
Sardonyx – A blood scarlet red
Absinthe – A burst of deep emerald green

The Velvet Goth collection will be released in the Models Own Bottleshops exclusively on August 24th, online on the Models Own website on September 2nd, then in Boots from September 4th. 

Which Velvet Goth polish do you have your eye on? What has been your favourite Models Own collection so far? 



Maybelline Master Drama Chromatics Kohl Pencils

Hey guys, ready for some color?

Maybelline are seriously starting to make y wallet hurt this year! In recent times they've releases Color Tattoos, Vivid Sensational lipsticks, Baby Lips (FINALLY in the UK, YASS!), and Color Tattoo Pigments (not in the UK yet, boo.) However, these four pencils have not gathered as much interest and hype as these other products, and I'm here to change that, 'cos these pencils have jazzed up my makeup kit!




L-R clockwise: Purple Light, Magic Magenta, Vibrant Gold, Turquoise Vibe

These pencils are super creamy and insanely pigmented! The gold is the sheerest of the four, but all the other three are pretty much opaque in one sweep across my lids. With the look I created, I did build them up slightly, but if I was just wearing these as a simple line, one sweep would do!




I think these jewel colored eyeliners are perfect for creating sumptuous looks! Perfect for Fall, in my humble opinion. And for £4.49, these are a great, affordable way to update your makeup bag for the coming months. These pencils are available in both Boots and Superdrug. It doesn't say whether they are limited edition- if they are, I'm grabbing back ups!

Happy Weekend everyone!