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22nd April 2011

My Current Skincare Routine – Reactive Skin

In almost two years of beauty blogging (seriously, how the hell did that happen?) I’ve been incredibly blessed in that my sometimes sensitive skin hasn’t broken out in boils, blotches and mysterious rashes.  Until recently, that is.  Something I’ve been using near my eyes has caused a hot, red, itchy rash, and, to put it mildly, I’m not happy! I’ve narrowed down the possible offenders […]

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20th April 2011

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy – 02 Papaye Gelee

It must be said that YSL Rouge Voluptes have some of the prettiest packaging on the market.  That out of the way, I have to say that I am not a fan of the Rouge Volupte formula, finding it too greasy, and disliking the way the texture sits on your lips, rather then melds with your lips texture.  For such an expensive lipstick, personally, I […]

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19th April 2011

Remington 5 in 1 Airstyler

I’ve had blow-dry lessons from some of the best hairdressers in this country – Yes, Ben Cooke (creator of Victoria Beckham’s various ‘do’s over the years) I’m looking at you, and, it has to be said that I remain a cack handed muppet at it.  The problems are that I have short arms and a lot – and I do mean a lot – of […]

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18th April 2011

Hob Salons – “Treat Me Like A Princess” Package

I’m an accountant (I may have mentioned it), and this is my busiest time of the year. That occasional KA-thonk sound you may hear in the distance is my hitting my head on my desk whilst trying to get to grips with the concept of deferred income vs restricted reserves and their associate release against spend schedules, and please do not even talk to me […]

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16th April 2011

A Week in Lipstick

Another week, another seven lipshades. From top to bottom here we have: Guerlain Rouge G – GalanteRituals Cream & Care – SunsetShiseido Shimmering Rouge – RS310Guerlain Terracotta Gloss – GrenadeRevlon Just Bitten Lipstain – FrenzyELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick – shade unknownBourjois Effet 3D Max gloss – Rose Acidulé And here are the swatches: Bit of a glossier week than usual, what’ve you been wearing? Some […]

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15th April 2011

The Show Must Go On – OPI Burlesque Collection

In a “blink and you’ll miss it” collection from OPI to celebrate the release of the Burlesque movie at the end of last year (did you blink? You missed it), were some of the prettiest, blingiest and just plain joyful nail polishes that this jaded blogger has ever seen: A cool raspberry, this foiled-effect polish is packed to the rafters with layer upon layer of […]

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14th April 2011

Guerlain Meteorites Perles Perfecting Primer

Who can resist a product that looks like sago pudding? Not me! I admit that I’m not much of a one for facial primers, but, as I am a big fan of Guerlain’s Lingerie de Peau foundation, I thought I’m give their primer a try too. Mainly, admittedly, because it is by far the prettiest primer on the market. Tiny pink opalescent pearls of light […]

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12th April 2011

Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau

Serge Lutens, how much do I love thee?  The first super-expensive bottle of perfume I ever bought for myself (at a whopping £45, back at the time when most “expensive” perfumes cost £18-25 depending on precisely how “fancy” you wanted to smell) was a bottle of Serge Lutens Sa Majeste La Rose. This was shortly followed by a bottle of A La Nuit, neither of […]

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11th April 2011

Daniel Sandler Brushes

I’ve lot count of how many makeup brushes I own, there are a lot.  Besides which, I have two sets, a set of brushes that I keep for myself, and a set (from Crown brushes) that I keep aside for makeovers, that I rarely use on my own skin.  I was made a gift of some Daniel Sandler brushes a while ago, and I’ve been […]

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10th April 2011

Andy Tauer’s Carillon Pour Un Ange Giveaway Winner

Going by the scientific method of asking MrLippie to pick a number between 1 and 25, the winner of my giveaway this time around is …. BIG FASHIONISTA! Drop me an email with your address, bugalugs, and we’ll get the bottle in the post to you!  Well done Kellie, and thank you very much to everyone who entered. This post originated at: http://getlippie.com All rights […]

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9th April 2011

NARS 2011 – Dogon Eyeshadow Duo

I was lucky enough to be invited along to the NARS Summer preview this week, and, aside from falling deeply in love with the fall collection (which I forgot to take pictures of, because I’m an idiot), I also feel in love with the new eyeshadow duo in Dogon.  There are two duo’s in the summer range (the other has a baby blue/gold combination) alongside […]

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8th April 2011

Got Lippie?

I love lipstick. And these pictures, dear ladies and gents are the explanation as to why Get Lippie is called what it is: A slightly closer look: And one with a standard-sized paperback book added for scale: I had written a whole essay to go with this, but … meh.  I will just say two things: One, that this isn’t entirely them all (every girl […]