A Handsome Collaboration

How good is Maybelline?

Us girls here at The Makeup Case can’t get enough of Maybelline, they have been one of our makeup staples for years. So you can imagine our excitement when we were lucky enough to try out 3 new limited edition lip shades developed for fashions biggest event of the year…Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

This year, Maybelline have collaborated with Aussie fashion label We Are Handsome to create the Color Sensational Vivid Lip Color range.  The range is made up of 3 radiant and bold colors, Shocking Coral (910), Vivid Rose (904) and Hot Plum (906).

From left to right: Shocking Coral, Vivid Rose, Hot Plum

 

Each color is so bold, playful and energetic that I still can’t decide which one I like the best. I know they are all going to be on high rotation in my makeup routine over the next few months.

If you love these colors then you need to get in quick, they are only available for a limited time (8 weeks)! Trust us when we say, these colors are amazing!

RRP: $16.95 available from Coles and Woolworths.

Check out Maybelline on Instagram to see some amazing pictures from this years Fashion Week.

PS: Have you checked our the new beauty counters at Woolworths Town Hall? Its epic!

* These products were sent to The Makeup Case for editorial consideration – please see our disclosure policy.

 

 

Get the deep purple look…

I was recently inspired by Tilly Devines choice of lip colour in the new Underbelly Razor, deep purples and deep reds applied in the style of the time. Being a red girl myself I thought I would venture out of my fashion shell and go for a deep purple.

Now to let you in on some news, I have NEVER worn a colour like this before, sure I have applied it to many people but, never on myself! I have always really stuck to what I know works best for me, scared of making a big makeup blunder. Knowing this about myself I really did not want to spend a lot of money on a lipstick that I may never wear again and one that just might sit at the bottom of my makeup bag for all eternity.

We recently had the chance to try out a couple of the new Kate Moss Lasting Finish lipstick for Rimmel London, which were pretty impressive. I knew there was a deep purple lipstick in the collection (number 11) so I headed out to Priceline to grab mine, and lucky I left when I did because there where only two left in the display! Other Tilly Devine makeup stalkers like me perhaps?

I applied the colour as soon as I got home, anxious to see if I could pull it off. Sadly, I don’t think I did, the colour itself though is Devine (pun intended, ha). It probably has a lot to do with the fact that I have never worn a colour like this on myself before, I am sure if I continue to wear it I will get used to it. I hope so because I just adore this look so much. Maybe I will wear it out at night first to ease my way into it.

 

When applying a lipstick colour like this one always go slowly, one little mistake is so noticeable and not always easy to remove. Stay inside your natural lip first and then decide if you want to take it a bit fuller. The great thing about a colour like this one is it will stand out and make a statement so make sure your eyeshadow is not that out there or you could end up looking like a scary clown.

RRP: $11.95, available from Priceline, Kmart, Target, Big W, Coles supermarkets & selected pharmacies.

Want to Get the London look?

Last Wednesday night we were lucky enough to attend a Rimmel London event to celebrate Kate Moss 10 year collaboration with the brand, I really cannot believe it has been 10 years! The one advert that always comes to my mind when I think of Kate Moss and Rimmel is the one for Volume Flash Mascara where she rides a motor bike through the streets of London. Rimmel always comes up with such great ads to sell their products and you can never forget the catch phase “Get the London Look”. We had such a great night celebrating (and maybe drinking a few delish cocktails, Vodka and Blueberries anyone?) we wanted to share a few pics from the night.

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Now it wasnt all fun and games, we were also there to get a sneak peek at Kate Moss first ever signature lipstick collection created by Kate herself for Rimmel. The collection appropriately named The Kate Collection contains 7 shades varying from bright pinks, reds, coral and nudes, you are bound to find one that suits your skin tone and attitude.

After the event we were excited to take home a Rimmel London pack containing one of Kate’s Lasting Finish lipsticks.

The lipstick we received was number 11, a deep red (you cannot imagine how happy I was to get the red colour, I can’t get enough of red lippy). The lipsticks glides on well and the colour pops straight away, it is a very rich red and is a great colour to wear out during the day or night. Sometimes I find with certain brands of lipstick the colour that comes out on your lips is not always the same as it looks in the stick. The colour lasted well, after eating lunch it was still as bright as ever. I didn’t really need to apply for about 2 hours, by that time my lips did feel slightly dry.

In our awesome goodie bag we also received the Extra Wow Lash mascara in Extreme Black. I have to say this mascara is pretty god dam amazing, it is lash building and really defines your lashes making them fuller and longer. The brush  is oversized making it easy to create volume, you can apply 1-2 coats for a soft look or by applying 3 or more you achieve a dramatic look great for hitting up some friday night cocktails.

Kate Moss Vintage Muse perfume was also included, a floral musk scent that really lingers on your skin. Vintage Muse contains plum, rhubarb and black currant creme as its head. Peony, tiger orchid and purple violet as its heart and ambergris, white musk and a touch of chocolate for its base. All in all such a beautiful mix of ingredients, making this perfume delicious, not to mention the deep amethyst colour and design of the bottle. Breathtaking!

Check out the Rimmel London Australia website for all their other amazing products. They have such a great variety of makeup from polishes, lip gloss, lip stick, foundation everything you could possibly need.

xx

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Vintage Red Lips

Red lips are quite the fashion at the moment, it is a trend that we at The Makeup Case, have certainly embraced. So when I found these great vintage ads I had to share them with you. What a better way to start a Monday then with some lovely pictures. You can see that red lips are certainly not the new kid on the block, these ads date back to 1940’s!

1940’s

 1950’s

1960’s

1980’s

1990’s

Going by all these beautiful advertisements it looks like red is a colour that’s going to be on our lips for years to come. We at The Makeup Case don’t think that is a bad thing at all, in fact we think it’s fantastic! Red lips are by far one of our most favorite thing (sorry Oprah for borrowing your line, please don’t sue us!).

*Images courtesy of Found in Mom’s Basement and Vintage Ad Browser

Delicious (Black) Honey Lips

The first time I saw this lipstick was at a Clinique new season launch years ago at David Jones in Sydney. They kept saying that it was a great colour for all occasions and with almost any outfit. Looking at the lipstick, i thought ‘are they kidding? It looks like a staple in a makeup bag for one of those EMO kids!’ But then…..the makeup artist  used it on one of the models and right before my eyes its magic was revealed.

Its called Almost Lipstick SPF15, the colour, Black Honey. It is a sheer, glossy, lightweight lip colour and the shade, Black Honey, is exclusive to Clinique.  They say it is ‘universally flattering yet looks a little different on everyone’ and I tend to agree. I use this lipstick for nearly every bride we do makeup for and gives that ‘kiss me’ look.

It’s a really deep dark red colour in the tube but when applied it goes on sheer and it seems to just enhance your natural lip colour. It’s emollient-rich formula goes on nice and smooth, like a babies bottom, and  gives lips a sleek, moist finish. It ‘s also SPF 15 so it will protect your lips from the harsh Australian sun while you’re sipping bubbles at the Spring Carnival.

So why not head to your nearest Clinique counter and check it out or online at Clinique.

RRP $36. Available at Myer, David Jones and Clinique counters.

*Image courtesy of Clinique.com.au

Lets get together and paint the town red..and maybe a bit of sparkle as well.

As makeup students we were told that the hardest technique to perfect is applying the perfect red lip. We were often subjected to applying a red lip on a fellow student over and over again until we got it right. You would think by doing this I would lose all my love for the lady in red but NO, I still hold her near and dear to my heart and can often be found sporting her wild tones. I know there are a lot of girls out there that are still a little afraid to wear a red lip but there is really nothing to be afraid of. And a major plus of wearing red lips is that it makes your teeth look super white!

On a recent shopping trip I noticed a sales assistant with a particularly beautiful colour red on her lips, when I asked her what it was I was truly amazed…SPORTSGIRL.  I went in and bought the lipstick as soon as I could, and smiled when I read what she was called ‘Fashionista’.

Fashonista is packaged in a stylish black lipstick canister with a pretty pink heart on the lid that reads ‘Pout about it”. It has a fun girly feel that I love and now I want to have one in every colour. Fashionista is a beautiful deep red that compliments every skin tone; it glides on perfectly and leaves your lips feeling smooth and moisturized.

Fashionista

The funny thing about this lipstick is that it does not state that it is long lasting but stayed on my pout for hours without the need to reapply. Fashionista is perfect lipstick to wear on its own, although when I am hitting the town I do like to glide some Napoleon ‘St John’ lip gloss over the top to add some extra sparkle.

Fashionista and St John Lip Gloss

RRP: Sportsgirl Fashionista lipstick $9 (how great is that?!?) available from Sportsgirl stores. Napoleon Perdis St John Lip gloss $22 available from Napoleon Perdis concept stores.