Invisible for Black & White

To celebrate the launch of NIVEA’s innovative new Invisible for Black and White Deodorant, they have teamed with leading online fashion retailer ASOS to create a limited edition capsule collection of high fashion dresses, exclusively available to win online!

The competition runs from today until 31st May, with 50 lucky competition winners receiving the exclusive range each week, courtesy of NIVEA and ASOS.

The four-piece monochrome collection gives minimal silhouettes for maximum effect, with clean cuts and precision pleats appearing across 2 ‘60s style shifts, a midi-length sheer- waisted dress and a full skater skirt dress. As every fashionable wardrobe testifies, the Little Black Dress (LBD) is a stylish staple. In contrast to the season’s bold brights, white is also back in the spotlight, making the LWD just as important as its counterpart – dominating the summer minimalist trend.

My favourite two pieces of the collection are:

♥ Left - The Skater Girl Dress: 

"As seen on the Victoria Beckham and Narcisco Rodriguez S/S'11 catwalks, the skater skirt dress is summers easiest shape to wear. This dress comes complete with capped sleeves and chic slit at the decolletage to add a sassy vibe. Wear with chic flats for a garden party and add a colour pop heel for evening cocktails – what' not to love?"

♥ Right - The Forever Dress

"There's nothing more classic than a Little Black Dress to add to your wardrobe, it's the most versatile piece you'll ever invest in. This sleeveless version will become your go-to summer piece come day or evening. We love the A-line shape of this one – wear with sky-high heels and bright accessories to be the envy of the party."

So you now have the opportunity to WIN one of these dresses from the timeless Black & White collection. 

And it's soooo simple: 

♥ To enter the competition, visit www.asos.com/nivea

♥ Accessorise the dresses by dragging and dropping the right accessory looks and enter your details!
♥ Four styles - 50 lucky winners each week!

I have already entered several times, hehe, here's to hoping I win one of the dresses or maybe even the whole collection? ;) Check out some of my picks from playing with the accessories online:

The white skater girl dress is so cute and stylish, I want I want....FINGERS CROSSED!

Thanks Nivea for giving me the opportunity to win one of these cool dresses.
I'm quite interested in trying out their new Invisible for Black and White Deodorant too! Because it promises "protection against white and yellow deodorant stains. Plus as well as white marks on black clothes becoming a thing of the past, their technology helps prevent the yellow stains that develop over time due to a mixture of deodorant, sweat and washing powder – amazing!" Sounds good, gotta hate white marks or yellow stains, yuck!

So come on, what are you waiting for......enter this fun competion :) I know I have and will enter a few more times; the more entries the more chance of winning right? GOOD LUCK to everyone xoxo

(This post was sponsored by Nivea & ASOS through Handpicked Media)

Black & Grey Smokey Look $

Last weekend I had a friends birthday drinks so a group of us went out to celebrate! We were going to Kensington Rooftop Gardens in London so I wanted to look 'glam'! I decided on a very smokey black and grey look. Check out my face of the night below...

♥ Face:
NARS Pro Prime, Pore-refining primer 
Revlon ColorStay Foundation in 180 (normal/dry skin)
FYF Impeccable Mineral Loose Powder in Medium (loving this powder, review to follow!)
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess, Sea Star Bronzer Blush 
He- Shi Bronzer, all over face
NARS Super Orgasm Illuminator (Gorgeous! Review to follow)
BobbiBrown Browshaper

♥ Eyes:

MAC Black paint pot (all over lid as base, softly blended into crease)
MAC Black Tied eye shadow (all over lid)
MAC Scene eyeshadow (crease & along lower lash line)
MAC Copperplate eyeshadow (blended into crease)
MAC Shroom eyeshadow (applied to tear duct)
New CID Cosmetics i-open pencil (applied under brow bone & blended as brow highlight)
MAC Smolder kohl liner (waterline)
Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner pen (upper lash line)
Bourjois Volume &Fast Perfect Mascara

♥ Lips:
Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Sugar Rush

It was such a fun night out! Great music so definitely had a boogie! Here some more photos of us girls...

Spot anything different about me in these photos? Well, yes, I had a haircut! However, if I am honest, I'm not really happy with it because I came out with more of an actual fringe, rather than a deep side fringe...Also when going out that night I was a bit frustrated with my hair because he'd styled the fringe to the opposite side that I normally wear it and it was just annoying me the whole time. Think ill be growing it out a little (hopefully that won't take that long) and then i'll get it re-cut to more side, blended style. Outfit wise I am wearing a new dress that I recently got at Zara for only £29.99. I received a lot of compliments on the dress so feel it was a good little purchase! You can get it online here.

Also, am loving the NARS Pore-Refining Primer that I wore that night! It recently launched as part of their Pro Prime series. It's an oil-free primer that instantly refines the look of pores, regulates shine, and creates a matte surface to the skin for smooth and long-wearing makeup application. Mineral Powders manage oil in the T-zone while blurring the look of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Key ingredients include:
* Natural Bisabolol & Butterbur Root Extract, known to calm and soothe skin
* Vitamins A, C and E, known to protect the skin from free radical damage
Plus its oil-free, paraben-free, synthetic fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and dermatologist-tested.

It makes my skin super smooth (which allows easier & longer lasting makeup application) plus it controls shine on my face all day and night! Great new product, find it at www.narscosmetics.co.uk for £24.

NARS Runway Trends & Summer 2011 Collection

Recently I attended an event by NARS showcasing the Autumn Winter 2011 Runway Trends and the looks created by some of NARS's best makeup artists. See a selection of the looks below!

From left to right: 

Show: Honor - Trend: Graphic Eyes 

Show: Marc Jacobs - Trend: Blushed cheeks and lined eye

Show: House of Waris - Trend: Lined eyes with a hint of color, complemented by sun-kissed skin 

Show: 3.1 Phillip Lim - Trend:Theatrical eyes

Show: Mandy Coon - Trend: Art-deco “inside out-lined” eyes

Show: Thakoon - Trend: Tribal eyes and muted lips 

As much as I love this bold style of runway makeup, they can be a little unwearable for everyday people like you and me. However I really liked the simpleness of the Honor, Marc Jacobs and House of Waris looks!

Also on display at the event was NARS's new 2011 Summer Collection! Created by NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars, collection is a range of warm, sophisticated, shimmering shades, punctuated with shots of vivid, nature-defying color. Eyes are washed in icy sea foam, silver-green and frozen turquoise. Lips are infused with mandarin orange gloss and hot pink matte color. The look is finished with nails in bold sunflower yellow or matte opaque white for a modern, edgy effect that’s strictly NARS.

My favourites picks from this lovely bright collection are:
♥ Dogon Duo Eyeshadow (Limited Edition) £23.50
Named for the Mali-based culture, this metallic taupe (with icy green sheen) and charcoal black duo eyeshadow delivers an unexpected twist on an otherwise neutral color combo. Blend the lighter shade from lashes to brow and smudge the darker hue in the crease and along lashes for added impact. When blended together, the shades create an iridescent green cast on the charcoal hue.
♥ Exotic Dance Duo Eyeshado (Limited Edition) £23.50
A well choreographed pairing of metallic white with silver sheen and metallic gold, creates a dazzling duo eyeshadow. The shimmering hues can each be worn alone or layered for a mixed metal look that has added intensity.

♥ Carthage Pure Matte Lipstick (£18.50)
Named for the string of cities that line the Gulf of Tunis, this matte, hot pinkhue saturates lips with rich, bold color. The pure matte lipstick creates a sophisticated, eye-catching statement that’s both timeless and modern.
♥ Mayflower Lipstick (Limited Edition) £17.50
This nourishing, sheer raspberry lipstick, delivers subtle color with a shimmery finish. Wear alone or with other lip products, it’s the perfect complement to a bold eye.

Oh and another thing that really caught my eye was the Orgasm, Albatross, Laguna 'Blush/Bronzer Trio'. This handy portable zip-around compact contains the three most iconic NARS products!

I love my Orgasm blush to pieces plus Albatross and Laguna have been on my lust list for sooo long....meaning this compact may be something I just need to get my hands on. Because it's limited edition and priced at £39, I reckon this will sell out fast!

This new NARS collection will be available in the UK from May 1st, 2011 at narscosmetics.co.uk or from any major department store. Have you spotted anything that tickles your fancy? xoxo

Loving my recent duty free splurge!

The people that follow me on Twitter or Facebook, will know the item I recently picked up at duty free! The Estee Lauder – Pure Color Gloss Collection, which is a travel exclusive. One of my friends took this little collection of gorgeous glosses with her to Marrakech, which gave me a serious case of envy ;) So when I saw them (calling my name) at Gatwick Airport, I couldn't resist. And to be honest, it wasn't that much of a splurge because I think £27 for 5 (mini) glosses is pretty good value for money.  I hadn't tried an Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss before but have to say I am in love with them and am now definitely keen to get myself some more colours.

The pack includes 5 stunning individual glosses (4.6ml each):

♥ Sugar Rush (44)

♥ Electric Ginger (03)

♥ Impulsive Coral (20)

♥ Rock Candy (09)

♥ Racy Raspberry (30)

Tom Pecheux (Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director) says  "Gloss brings sensuality to a woman's face" and I completely agree with him! :) Here are the glosses swatched on my lips:

Am seriously in love with these glosses! They feel light and luscious and are not too sticky. They smell/taste divine and provide my lips with shimmer, sparkle and all with sheer to medium coverage. My favourites are probably Impulsive Coral, Rock Candy and Sugar Rush. 

 

Have you ever tried any of the Estee Lauder Pure Color Glosses? If so, which one do you love?! xoxo