30/6/12 Link Love

Jenny from My Funny Valentine reviews a beautiful 'my cheeks but better' blush- the Estee Lauder Pure Color blush in Sensuous Rose.

Looking for affordable cruelty-free brands? Phyrra shares her favorite affordable cruelty-free brands with you!

Krasey Beauty introduces you to Benefit Beauty's newest superhero, Spy Gal!

Over at theNotice, Rae's wondering how much pigment an orange gloss ought to have. Check out two orange offerings by Lise Watier and Clarins to see if you can figure out the magic pigment-to-shine ratio.

How well does MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural fare as a powder and a bronzer? Let's hear the verdict at Adorable On Your Vanity!

Jessika aka polish insomniac hated brown polish... until a new polish from the land down under changed her mind!

Steal My Heart Lovee shows swatches and gives a complete honest review on the Anastasia See And Be Seen Set.

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed may not be too bright but at least she can look bright with the new Dior Summer Mix Collection! Check out her swatches and be sure not to use any big words in the comment section!

Addicted to Beauty is going Korean beauty product crazy with an in depth tour of the Face Shop in South Korea.

Check out Jenn from Spiced Beauty views on Maybelline Dream Fresh BB in Deep!

Miss Beauty Nerd cannot decide which of Benefit's new Ultra Plush Lip Glosses she likes the best! They are all too cute!

Beauty Reflections gives 28 reasons to love Hourglass No.28 Primer Serum!


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16/06/12 Link Love

Read about how Beauty Reflections got her Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate for a great laugh!

Check out a gorgeous taupe and violet eyeshadow duo this week on theNotice - and make sure to give the accompanying look a read, too!

The Pink Sith reveals what was in her June Birchbox and if this was it's third strike or a home run!

Is the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Pencil a more convenient form of their best selling gel-liner? Head over to Makeup, Beauty and More to find out!

Get beauty schooled, with Krasey Beauty and Make Up For Ever.

This week, Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed discovers the wonders of Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture - check out her swatches and see if you agree that the polish looks just as nice as the bottle!

Phyrra has over 25 reasons for you to be happy this summer with the Meow Joys of Summer Collection!

Gouldylox discovers a hair treatment that is nothing short of a miracle. The shampoo and Leave In Treatment work so well, my hay-like hair isn't missing a traditional conditioner!

bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Glosses have become Prime Beauty's best friends!

Don't know why your hair is perpetually flat and greasy? Silicones could be your issue! Here are a couple of tips to prevent silicone buildup on The Beauty Nerd, so that you can put some volume back into your hair!

Hellcandy introduces Bex Londoner, a luxury range of unisex fragrances that capture the many distinct scents of London city.

Lavender Doily Nails

Orly You're Blushing • Konad White polish • Mash-03

The curiously-named You're Blushing is the third polish that I picked up from the Orly Cool Romance collection. The dusty/taupey lavender quality of Orly You're Blushing really drew me in and I couldn't resist buying it despite telling myself I was only allowed two, maximum. It's a very interesting and girly-but-not-too girly shade that is unique to my collection.

I paired it with a sweet border design that in retrospect reminds me of lace doilies. After finishing, I realized this design reminds me of something else:

My very first try at nail stamping! Essie St. Lucia Lilac is more pastel than You're Blushing, but I must have a thing for lavender and lace nails. I'm proud to say my polish application has vastly improved, although as you  can tell from the topmost photo that I still have problems with applying top coat. I was so pleased that Mash-03 stamped so crisply, but even though I thought I gave it plenty of time to dry, my top coat still blurred/smudged the design (especially on the pinky).

My pretty and sharp stamps before top coat

The colour is so totally off (indoor lighting!), but you can see the design is much clearer here. Seems I need much more practice :x

02/06/12 Link Love

Looking for a bright lippie to wear this summer? Be sure to check out Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick over at Makeup, Beauty & More!

Were there any colours in the Dior summer collection other than orange? While viewing the swatches of Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed, one would think not... check them out and see if you agree that orange is the awesome-est!

Phyrra shows you her newest lust, the Sugarpill Heart Breaker Palette. She compares it to some of her other favorite shadows and shares some looks, too!

At Eyelining Obsessions, Claire sums up her review series talking about 6 high street BB Creams.

Rae tries out a bright, summery, colour-blocked makeup look at theNotice. Find out what fuchsia and coral lipsticks she picked to create the lip!

Bun Bun Makeup Tips reviews some good quality eyeshadows from Makeup Geek! Shimma Shimma and Shimmermint are her favorites!

Love nail polish? Check out Krasey Beauty's review of the Zoya Beach collection!

Shannon at Lipstick Musings has found the perfect way to fake the sunny with Chanel's Soleil Tan de Chanel in Sable Rose from the Summertime de Chanel Collection. If you're a fan of bronzers, you may just need this one!

Jumping in on the BB Cream Craze, Pammy Blogs Beauty is determined to find one that works for her! Find how how she likes Clinique's Age Defense BB Cream.

 Find out which OPI polish is a wallet-friendly dupe for Chanel Peridot on My Lips But Better.

Miss Beauty Nerd is opting for Maybelline's Dream Nude Airfoam as her go-to foundation in this muggy weather.

K from Beautifully Addicted To gives you a look at L'Oreal Rouge Caresses in Dating Coral.

Christina the Glitterholic welcomes her makeup sensei Lisa in a guest post reviewing the new MAC Collection, Casual Colour Lip and Cheek Pots. Check out her swatches and read her review.

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