Birthday Fun!

As promised, here is my post about all the birthday fun I had last Thursday. On August 4, I turned 27 (wow time does truly fly when you are having fun) and I had a GREAT day! I did have to work that day but I didn’t mind. Growing up my birthday was always right smack bang in the middle of summer holidays which was awesome because got to celebrate it in another country with my family whilst on holiday, but it did mean you always had to have your ‘party’ way before or way after the holidays which didn’t make it quite so relevant if you know what I mean. Therefore working on my holiday these days, suits me just fine; that little extra attention is quite the treat I have to admit (OK yes I am a Leo so don’t judge me! Haha)

So here is my Birthday FOTD:  

♥ Face
Collection 2000 concealer (medium)
Revlon ColorStay Foundation in Sand Beige (180 - Normal/Dry Skin)
FYF Cosmetics –Impeccable Mineral Loose Powder in Medium
NARS Laguna Bronzer
NARS Orgasm (blush)
MAC Belightful powder (lightly brushed to highlight cheekbones)
MAC charcoal brown e/s (to fill in brows)
MAC clear brow gel to set brows

For my eyes I used this amazing new palette by Estee Lauder;
the Pure Color - Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Bronze Dunes.

♥ Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion (base)
Bronze Dunes – Biscuit cream (milky shimmer) shade applied from tear duct to inner 1/3 of lid.
Bronze Dunes – Champagne gold (shimmer) shade applied to the middle of lid.
Bronze Dunes – Copper bronze (metallic) shade applied to crease and outer 1/3 of lid.
Bronze Dunes – Deep cool brown (shimmer) applied along lower lash line.
Bronze Dunes – Chocolate brown (matte) lightly applied in the crease/socket line.
MAC Fluidline in blacktrack (waterline)
Eyelash extensions by Lash Lab (see post here)
Lash Perfect – Ultimate Black Mascara (bottom lashes only)

♥ Lips

Estee Lauder –Sensuous Rouge Lipstick in Nude Affair

After my day at work where I was treated to cake, blowing out candles and being sung happy birthday to, I headed home to quickly get changed to meet my girlfriends in Clapham (South West London) for a lovely night out. We had wine, an amazing dinner, following by the yummiest cupcakes made for us my my friend and then headed out for a few cocktails.

Outfit wise I was wearing a dress I had picked up in the ZARA sale recently for only £29! I haven't really worn anything that green before, but got lots of compliments so I am glad I got it! And yes...I am wearing my new Tiffany & Co silver ball earrings!

Check out this super cute little shed that's in the garden of the restaurant we went to in Clapham:

"You'll always be my friend. You know too much" Love it :)
Thanks to all my girls for a lovely evening out xoxo

Spoiled Birthday Girl >

So it was my (27th) Birthday last week and I have to say, I was one spoiled Birthday Girl ♥
I had a lovely evening out with my friends on my actual birthday (birthday FOTD post and pictures to follow) plus had birthday celebrations continuing throughout the weekend with friends visiting from overseas! Wanted to share some of the amazing gifts I got for my birthday :) 

A gorgeous teal Longchamp bag! My sweet flatmates got this for me from Nice (France) and told me the bright blue colour was the colour of the season there! Which is fab because I love bright colours anyway - think this bag will come in very very handy! Plus now that I am the owner of a Longchamp bag I feel properly British ;)

Check out the super funny and creative card my work friends made me! 'The Dutchess' Magazine :)

LOL it just cracked me up so much!

Two of my besties from New Zealand (currently in London woop woop) got me some beautiful goodies from Chanel - they know me SO well ;) A lovely pink lipgloss and a Les 4 Ombres Palette in Mystic Eyes.
Of course a review and swatches post of these items will follow!

Plus also in this picture is a scarf I got from one of my friends. As you know, I am a big fan of stripes so this scarf is perfect for me and the mix of beige, pinks, purples and coral is just to die for.

My dear friend Lulu (who's featured quite a bit on this blog) came from Holland to London especially for my Birthday weekend, awwww ♥! She got me these funky stud crystal earrings from Swarovski. Such a cool black/granite/grey colour - gives them a cool edgy look while still pretty and sparkly. Love them :)

And last but not least - my annual Tiffany & Co present! You may remember that last year I also got some earrings from T&C (read the post here) and so this year I had already chosen which item I wanted from my (ever growing) lust list from my favourite shop in the world ;) My parents got me these beautiful silver ball earrings which I just adore. They come in 8mm and 10mm diameter and I chose the bigger version because think it makes them pop a little more! Thanks mum & dad :)

So that was a selection of my birthday gifts; am I a lucky girl or what!?
Thanks to all my wonderful peeps for the presents and birthday wishes! :) xoxo

Teen Choice 2011 Awards =

On Sunday, August 7th, 2011 the Teen Choice Awards took place at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. It was a night of hot teens, rockstars and heart throbs!
Here are quickly some of my favourite looks that rocked the ‘blue’ carpet!

♥ Rachel Bilson looked uh-mazing in a Chloé Resort 2012 collection dress matched with studded Brian Atwood booties. Love the mix of pretty vs edgy!
♥ Blake Lively showed off her gorgeous figure in a tight & bright dress from the Gucci Resort 2012 collection matched with Christian Louboutin heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
♥ Kendall Jenner (the little sister of Kim Kardashian) star looked all grown up in an Aurelio Costarella dress, YSL shoes & a Kotur clutch. Think she will do well in the modelling world, she's very stunning.

♥ Cat Deeley showed off her beautiful gams with a long-sleeved, embellished turquoise shift.
♥ Kaley Cuoco, the Big Bang Theory actress (who hosted the show) in a Rebecca Taylor dress and Neil Lane jewels. Especially loved her hair and makeup.

♥ Selena Gomez rocked an Erin Fetherston dress and fellow fellow Disney star Demi Lovato brightened up the carpet in a BCBG Max Azria dress and Christian Louboutin heels. Demi's 'mullet' style dress (dress that is long in the back in short in the front) is THE trend of this season. Not sure if I am a fan of this trend yet; sometimes I like it (as in Demi's dress) and other times I think it can look a little odd.

On another note, it is Happy Hump Day!!

Today's quote is inspired by all the madness that has been going on in London since Sunday!
The looting, riots and violence around the streets is just so selfish, painful and scary to see :( I live in the Clapham area of London and the Clapham Junction streets were vandalised the other night (I didn't get much sleep - kept up by sirens and helicopters) and I know people that have personally been affected by the violence. All I can say is, I hope Karma is a bitch to all the people that are looting and causing harm and destruction to innocent people! Shame SHAME on you!

"I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent" as said by Mohandas Gandhi. Happy Hump Day xoxo Roz

Wimp to WOW with lash extensions by Lash Lab

Hey my lovelies,
After reading so many raving reviews and having my mini experience with lash extensions a few weeks back…I decided to go for it; to get myself a full set amazing fluttery lashes! So I booked an appointment with the lovely Kym from Lash Lab who is an expert in the field of lash extensions.

Lash Lab is based in the heart of Brick Lane London in Shoreditch, near Old Street which makes it very convenient for people based in the city plus central & east London. They specialise exclusively in semi-permanent extensions for your eyelashes. At Lash Lab, your lashes will be tailored to suit your eyes, face shape and, of course, your personal preference!

Kym offers only full lash sets (priced at £85) and no half or “demi” sets, or “just a few in the corners” because she feels that more lashes add more definition, fullness and longevity to your set. Natural sets look more luscious and fluffy, and bolder sets more sumptuous and dramatic. Incomplete sets are often difficult to blend in with your natural lashes since there are so few lashes to go around, resulting in a look that appears unfinished.

So just in case you are new to all of this, let me explain what eye lash extensions actually are!

Semi-permanent eyelash extensions are the latest beauty craze to take over the world. Wimpey, thin, light lashes are transformed – one lash at a time – into a long, thick, luxurious set. The process involves attaching single strands of high quality synthetic eyelashes, one by one, onto your own natural lashes to mimic, enhance, and “extend” your own natural lashes. A variety of extensions are applied to add volume, length and curl. Styling of lashes will be tailored to suit your eyes, face shape and, of course, your personal preference.

How long do eyelash extensions last? Lash extensions when looked after properly should last 4 to 6 weeks. Over time you will shed your extensions as you lose your natural lashes, and through every day wear and tear. Your lash extensions will become sparse over time, and in-fills can be applied to replace the extensions that have fallen off.

 Lash extensions are really delicate and you do need to take care of them and be gentle to avoid them falling out prematurely.  Exposure to steam, very hot temperatures or water, touching, picking, or rubbing your lashes can weaken the adhesive bond on your extensions and cause them to fall off.

So two weeks ago I went to Lash Lab to get my new fluttery lashes applied by Kym. On arrival she talked me through the process and consulted me on what kind of look I was hoping for. I didn't want a 'Jordan' or very over the top fake lashes look so I asked for natural looking fluttery lashes - basically me but better! The idea would be that they will look the same (or maybe a little bit better) than they normally do when I curl them and wear mascara. After the consultation I was told to lie down on a comfortable massage couch and after about 1 1/2 hours (which was spend chatting to the lovely Kym and OK maybe a little snooze) the procedure was done!

Did it hurt? No, a propert application of lash extensions should not hurt. The extensions are attached to your natural lashes and not the skin and therefore clients do not feel a thing.

The below before and after pictures were taken on the day, actually at the salon, directly after application. In the before pictures I am wearing NO make up and in the after shots it's just my new lashes without any mascara! Impressed? I am :)

How do the eyelash extensions look and feel after the procedure?
Eyelash extensions should look and feel like your natural lashes, and to the untrained eye no one can tell they are not your natural lashes. You should not feel any pain or discomfort in or around your eyes after the procedure. Lashes should be clean and well separated with no clumping or lumps of adhesive visible. Kym told me she has carried out numerous remedial work on clients who have had dangerous and poorly applied eyelash extensions elsewhere where the client has experienced clumping, pain, discomfort, or damage to their own natural lashes – this is not normal! I didn't feel a thing and I have had them for two weeks now and I don't feel any pain or discomfort. They feel soft and you don't really notice they are there (feel wise that is!)

There are numerous reports floating around that eyelash extensions will damage your own natural lashes which was a concern I had before doing the procedure. Kym assured me that properly applied eyelash extensions should not damage your natural lashes. Clients should not experience pain to their eyelids or premature shedding of their natural lashes. Lash extensions may be removed with professional gel remover, and once the extensions are taken off your natural lashes should remain intact and in its normal condition. If I experience otherwise after 3-6 weeks, I will report it here!

Top: Before
Middle and Bottom: After with no makeup! ♥

   

Overall, I have to say it was a brilliant experience and so far am still loving my lashes. It's so nice to wake up every morning and having dark, long and curly lashes. Doing my eye makeup these days is such a breeze with no curling or mascara required :)

Have you ever had or considered getting lash extensions? At £85 it is quite the luxury expense but I think it's great if say you are going on holiday, for your wedding or if you have a month where you have a few special occsaions on; then it's definitely worth the money!

Fore more information on how to transform your lashes from wimp to WOW visit the Lash Lab website or call on +447 807 421 345 to make a booking.