Estee Lauder - Bronze Goddess Soleil Summer 2011

Recently I was invited to a stunning (10th floor!) hotel suite at the Metropolitan Hotel, overlooking Hyde Park, to get a preview of Estee Lauders 2011 Bronze Goddess Soleil Collection! The Collection is inspired by the warm hues and atmosphere of the Mediterranean. 

"Experience the casual luxury and seductive spirit of a goddess with shades that sparkle, shimmer and shine for eyes, lips and nails, while face and decolletage are transformed into golden, glowing perfection!" Check out this beautiful promo shot for the collection featuring model Hilary Rhoda:

Click here to see step-by-step instructions on how to re-create the makeup look from the above photo!

At the event we got shown all the products from this collection ranging from products for eyes, face, nails and body. I instantly fell in love with all the gorgeous items on display! So let me break down the Bronze Goddess Soleil collection:

Eyes:

♥ Bronze Goddess Island Oasis Eyeshadow Palette £31.00

Inspired by hues from the surf and sand, this limited edition eye shadow palette  has six irresistibly wearable shades, brightens and defines eyes by day and transforms them by night. The eyeshadows’ delicate iridescent pigments allure with radiance and luminosity in warm sand shades of copper, bronze, gold and coral balanced by cool surf hues of turquoise, seashell pink, silver and seaweed.

It's such a luxurious compact with great shades to wear alone or together—the possibilities are endless! 

I definitely have my eye on this little beauty....

♥ ShadowStick Duo in Gold Bronze and Pink Teal £17.00 each

These unique duo's are the perfect, fun eye accessory for summer. Each pencil features two complementary shades in a water resistant, long wearing formula that is ideal for warm summer months. Whether you want a precise line or a smokey look, with these pencils you can do both! 

I got the Pink/Teal pencil. I'm already a fan of wearing a pop of teal on my eyes, as you can see in this tutorial, so I can't wait to play around to create more fun 'goddess looks' this summer with my new pencil!

♥ Sumptuous Waterproof Mascara in Black £19.00

"A waterproof mascara that gives you gorgeous lashes, just the way you love them. Full, curled and virtually indestructible. Now lashes look beautiful in all wet conditions, from steamy humidity to a splash in the pool!" I don't normally wear waterproof mascara but can see the benefit when in hot weather or on holiday so am going to trail this out when I'm off to Spain for the Easter break! 

Lips:

♥ Pure Color Gloss in Limited Edition Sun Burst Sparkle £15.50

♥ Pure Color Gloss in Blazing Coral Sparkle £15.50

♥ Pure Color Gloss in Plum Divine Shimmer £15.50

♥ Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Tiramisu $24.00

Nails:

♥ Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Limited Edition Shimmering Bronze £14.00

This is a gorgeous bronze nail polish. Swatches will feature in a NOTD soon :)

Face:

♥ Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer £26.00

♥ Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer Bronzer £26.00

♥ Bronze Goddess Soft Duo Bronzer in Amber Bronze Medium and Amber Bronze Rich £26.00

♥ Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer £21.50

♥ Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush £29.00

The last one, the Sea Star Bronzing Blush, is my ABSOLUTE favourite of the entire collection! It's so beautiful; I almost I didn't want to use it, so not to ruin the lovely design of it :)
"The new Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush is a beautifully-crafted, feather-light illuminating blush that enhances any skin’s bronzed complexion with a perfectly warm sun-kissed glow. Featuring an artful starfish resting on a shimmering sand-inspired background, the silky, soft powder bronzing blush gives skin a naturally radiant, smooth, sun-kissed finish. Color-true and with buildable coverage, this unique bronzing blush enhances your natural cheek color with an added touch more summer radiance with every stroke. Easy to apply and blend, the blush can be worn alone, or over any Bronze Goddess bronzer and will not streak or settle into pores."

I have been using this blush/bronzer almost daily and love the warm, pink glow it gives my cheeks!

The Bronze Goddess Soleil Collection is previewing at House of Fraser now and will be available at Estee Lauder counters and online from 2nd May. 

This collection has definitely got me in the summer spirit (Ok..the recent gorgeous weather in London helped a little too...)  So do you think you will be picking up anything from Estee Lauder to transform you into a Bronze Goddess this summer? xoxo

Happy Hump Day %

♥ Adele - Set Fire to the Rain


I have returned to London after a long weekend back home in the Netherlands. My weekend was a bit mixed, some super fun times but unfortunately also some really sad times. Why? Well, one of the main reasons I went home this weekend was because my grandmother is very ill and this was my last chance to say goodbye to her. I went to see her on Sunday with my parents and it was very tough and emotional to say that final ‘bye’ and tell her that I love her…
Since the start of this week she is now permanently asleep and it probably won’t be long before she passes away. Very sad but in a way you have to think, she is 95 (what a life!) and unfortunately it has come to an end for everyone at some stage..

Therefore today’s Happy Hump Day message is very close to my heart!
This is a sign that my grandmother (or ‘Oma’ as we call it in Dutch) has had in her house every since I can remember! It’s a very traditional Dutch saying that people had on little Delft's Blue wall tiles or embroidered onto cushions etc. It means ‘For the concert of life, nobody gets a program’. How true is that right? Life just happens, it's unpredictable so you can't get a program in advance! Happy Hump Day ♥

In other news, check my new compact digital camera that I got recently! My old compact died (r.i.p) when I arrived in Marrakesh so I was in desperate need of a new one. I've had a Sony CyberShot for years but I heard so many good things about Canon camera's I decided to go for one of them instead:

When I bought this camera I got an awesome little gadget for FREE with it - the JOBY Gorilla Pod!
I have wanted one of these for a while so it definitely signed the deal when I realised I would get this as part of the package. It is such a cool tripod; it's small, super light and you can bend the legs to connect it to pretty much anything to get that perfect shot! You can get the Canon IXUS 117 HS (including the Gorilla Pod) here

I couldn't wait to start playing around with my new toy so my weekend back in the Netherlands was the perfect opportunity! Check out some shots from the weekend :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day!
xoxo Roz

First Kiss >

Want perfect gorgeous pink cheeks with a subtle golden sheen to it for a bargain price? Then look no further!

I recently discovered ‘17 Blusher’ in the shade First Kiss and have been using it almost every day since. The colour is a great dupe for NARS Orgasm Blush, which is one of my holy grail products. However First Kiss is a more wallet friendly version because this amazing little blush is only £3.49!

First Kiss came out with 17’s Spring 2011 collection. The blush comes in a small screw top container. It’s a nice soft powder, that is well pigmented and lasts all day long. It blends so nicely and is just such a pretty colour! I definitely recommend checking it out. You can get it from Boots here. They even have a great deal on at the moment: get 3 for 2 deal on any of their 17 products!

Thought I'd share a FOTD with me wearing this lovely blush:
♥ Face:
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC20
Revlon PhotoReady Liquid Foundation
Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium Light
17 Blusher in First Kiss

♥ Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer potion (all over lid as base)
MAC Patina eyeshadow (all over lid blended up into the crease)
MAC Satin Taupe eyeshadow (lid only, up until crease so patina still shows in crease & lower lash line)
MAC Shroom eye-shadow (tear duct and underneath brows as a highlight)
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Black (waterline)
MAC Fluidline in blacktrack (to line upper lash line)
Bourjois Volume Fast & Perfect 'Rotatif' Mascara

♥ Lips:
Forever21 Nude Lipgloss

What do you think of this blush - will you go check it out?
Plus what other drugstore blushes are you loving at the moment? xoxo 

Travelling Light..

Happy Friday Everyone!
I hope you have all had a good week? I'm very excited today because I am off home (to The Netherlands) for a few days over the weekend. The last time I went was around Christmas time, which is ages ago now, so can't wait to catch up with friends, family and see The Netherlands in Spring time! Love it around that time of the year, with all the tulips and flowers in bloom!

Because I am only going for a 3 day weekend I am flying budget which means I can only take carry on luggage. Therefore I need to pack light! People have asked me this question quite a lot so I thought I would share what (essential) cosmetics items I take with me for a weekend away (when travelling light)...

♥ MakeUp:
Concealer - MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC20
Liquid Foundation - Bourjois 10hour sleep effect foundation
Powder - MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Light
Bronzer - Bourjois de Poudre Bronzing Powder (review coming!)
Bronzer/Blush - Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing blush (review coming!)

Blush - 17 Blusher in First Kiss (review coming!)

Liquid Liner - Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner Pen in black

Mascara - Boots No7 Exquisite Curl MascaraEyeshadows - Urban Decay Naked Palette which also includes a brown & black kohl liner!

These are probably my main cosmetics essentials and I will end up taking different foundations, bronzers, blushes and mascara's etc. depending on the products I am loving at that particular time. However, the Naked palette has become quite a staple for me to take travelling. It's just the perfect palette - so many great options from natural to smokey :)

♥ Brushes & Tools:
Blush Brush - Manicare, Artiste Stippling Brush 17
Foundation Brush - MAC 187 Stipling Brush
Contour Brush - Sigma SS168, Large Angled Contour Brush
Powder Brush - Sigma SS150 Large Powder Brush
Lash Curler - Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Brows - Ultra3 Brow Pencil
Small Blending Brush - MAC 217 Blending Brush
Pencil Brush - MAC 219 Pencil Brush
Flat Shader Brush - Sigma  SS239 Eyeshadow Brush
Big Blending Brush - MAC 224 Tapered Blending Brush

I tend to use a mix of MAC & Sigma brushes as I love them equally!
I hope you guys enjoyed this post and wishing you all a wonderful weekend :) xoxo