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EDIT: Just updating this post with all the details for the unofficial Specktra London Meet! Anyone is welcome to come along. The rough plan is to meet for coffee, then hit up Selfridges and any other makeup haven that takes our fancy Date: Saturday 7th January at 1pm...

NARS has launched 3 exclusive sets to coincide with Francois Nars' latest book launch. These appear to be Nordies exclusive in the US (don't know if that's just online?) and exclusive to the NARS online shop in the UK...

Just wondering if anyone else is a fan of New CID? They have a couple of counters in London but it's also available online: http://www.newcidcosmetics.co.uk/ I had seen blog posts about their products with some good reviews, but I hadn't tried anything from them until recently. I...

Does anyone have any recommendations for moisturisers that contain hyaluronic acid? I have oily, dehydrated skin - most moisturisers I've tried that are supposedly for oily skin don't deliver enough moisture for me. I'm thinking about the Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Moisturizer as it also...

I'm interested to know whether those of you who use powder foundation, apply concealer before or after your foundation? Personally I usually apply a light dusting of powder foundation first, followed by concealer, then a light dusting again of powder foundation over the concealer to make...

...at Debenhams, Oxford St next week. I don't have many Smashbox products but the ones I do have a really like. They do wonderful value kits too. This is only one counter as far as I know, but let's hope it's the first of many. I'd love it if we had an official Smashbox UK website!

Just saw this interesting piece in the NZ Herald to share with my fellow Kiwis. I've noticed there's more and more fake MAC on TradeMe, but it seems to be an even bigger problem than I thought! Source: NZherald.co.nz Buyers warned on hidden risks in fake cosmetics 4:00AM Saturday Oct 03...

I've been out of word the last few months, so today was officially my last day of being unemployed before I start my new job on Monday... hooray Luckily the weather was fantastic, so I got to enjoy my last day of freedom in the sun. What I used: - Chanel Mat Lumiere powder foundation in #80...

So for a while I've been contemplating my own beauty blog, and I know lots of you guys out there either have your own or else read others' blogs on a regular basis. I was wondering if anyone could share any tips or advice on beauty blogs, or even just blogs in general. In particular, some of...

Really simple look today to test out my uber-mini Rose Romance haul, which consists of Summer Rose beauty powder and A Rose Romance lipstick . Summer Rose actually shows up really nicely on my cheeks, unfortunately you can't see it too well as the lighting just wasn't so great today as it...

I've had Impassioned for a while now but haven't been brave enough to wear it yet. Thought I'd give it a test drive when I was stuck at home this afternoon. What I used: (all MAC unless otherwise stated) Face Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot primer Studio Fix Fluid NC30 Studio Sculpt concealer in...

I am leaving my current job soon (marketing) and moving overseas, and I really want to work for a cosmetics company. But - I'm not sure if I actually want to be an artist. So, I was hoping someone could tell me a little more about the other types of jobs that are available within cosmetics...

I just found out that MAC is launching its PRO line of products in MAC Chancery, Auckland, on April 1st . It's already possible to buy some pro products there (such as the eyeshadow pans for palettes) but now I guess the full range will be available. For those of you kiwis outside Auckland who...

So, I am moving to the UK in about ten weeks (eek!), and have just begun the process of moving my things over so they are there when I arrive. My husband just flew over there tonight (), so I got him to take most of my makeup in his suitcase as it's heavy and I don't want to mail it! Anyway, so...

So I wore my holiday cool eyes palette out shopping today, and I thought I'd post some pics. This is my very first FOTD on Specktra, so please be nice... All MAC products unless otherwise specified. face Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot primer StudioFix Fluid NC35 Select Cover Up NC30 MSF Natural in...