Showing posts with label YSL. Show all posts
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Thursday, 26 September 2013

All-Time Favourite Mascaras


Like most boys and girls, mascara was the first cosmetic product I ever bought. It was through this gateway piece that I segued into the wonderful world of make-up and to this day, I depend on it. It's a definite must in my make-up bag, and even if I don't have one on hand, I would always carry a little travel size tube in whichever bag I would use. For me, not only does it help frame my eyes, it also helps elongate it by opening up the outer corner of my lashes- getting a more feline, more lifted effect than just plain ol' big eyes. Whenever I'm tired or in need of a pick me up, a coat or two of my favourite mascara instantly lifts my mood and makes me feel like I can conquer the world (to scale of course, so really- just Peterborough...) one smizing flutter at a time. Over the years I have done extensive testing, tube after tube after tube, and I have finally collated my list of wundertubes that have come through with flying colours (all in black ofc.) From left to right, take a look at my elite list of lash heroes!

Friday, 1 June 2012

Diamond Jubilee: God Save The Queen

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, by Chris Levine; Schön Magazine Issue no.11
This weekend the whole of Britain will be commemorating the 60 years of reign by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. What a milestone! To celebrate the occasion, the frenzied retailers in the UK have yielded some of the most novel tokens, trinkets, and memorabilia. I was walking around the humble Bridge Street in Peterborough today and all I saw was the Queen's face plastered and every imaginable surface, and even though the it has broken yet another threshold of kitsch, I think we can forgive and enjoy the novelty of it all. I've only realised that my mother has succumbed to the national jubilation by bringing out our Union Jack embroidered throw pillows.

Ta-dah! I think we got it from Past Times, although they don't seem to do it anymore. 
The month of June is usually saved in our calendars to celebrate the Philippines' Independence Day, but since I am also a Brit, the patriotic sentiments have doubled in the Ventura household and I am all the happier for it. Take a look at some of the best Diamond Jubilee inspired items I have found and loved online. I can only wish I found a copy of Geri Halliwell's infamous Union Jack dress to wear this weekend. If all else fails, tomorrow as I hit the streets of Leeds, I'll be on a mission to find a crown. Long live the Queen!

Clockwise: YSL Rouge Pur Couture in No.1 Le Rouge, Great British Weather Novelty Tie from TiesPlanet, 1910 Duchess Hostess Three Piece Tea Set from Liberty London, Royal Nutcracker Card Set by Alex Pulitzer at Liberty London, Glam'Eyes HD Eyeshadow by Rimmel, Guardsman Cufflink Set from TiesPlanet, Charlotte Olympia Regine Wedges from Selfridges, Diamond Jubilee Foulard from Liberty London, Ana Swirl Tiara by Butler and Wilson from Selfridges, Crystal Crown Tiara by Tatty Devine from Selfridges, London Horse Guards Mug from Connell and Todd, Union Jack Studded Clutch by Alexander McQueen from Selfridges, Regal Bear Keyring from Harrods, Corgi Linen Cushion by Jan Constantine from Harrods, Marquita Sandals by Rupert Sanderson, Red and Blue Union Jack Neckerchief by English Eccentrics from Liberty London.
How will you be celebrating this weekend? Sadly for me I will be spending most of tomorrow packing up my things and moving out of my Leeds home. However, apparently some of my dad's friends will be having a little bbq luncheon on Sunday, so I'll probably head there. Food and drinks for all! Maybe I'll bake some Union Jack frosted cupcakes, but so long as there is Pimms being served, I'll be a happy bunny.  Have a good one folks!

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