#GoodbyeGFC

You will have probably seen this on a million blogs already, but I'd still like to fly the flag on Obsessive Cosmetics Disorder.  As you know, we use Blogger to host our blog.  However, I've noticed that some of my favourite bloggers have been disappearing from my GFC feed - and now I know the reason why!

I wont bore you with more of my inane ramblings this evening. But I do suggest you pop on over to lipglossiping.com where the lovely Charlotte can explain the situation more eloquently than I am able to. 

Right, going to have to love you and leave you.  I'm getting settled ready to start Blue Bloods.  Exciting!

Have a nice evening!

Random Ramblings

Just a few things I want to update you on. I bought the new Bourjois 'Flower Perfection' foundation on Monday. I'm running low on ColorStay and I was researching the alternatives. This popped onto my radar.  Currently retailing for £10.95 in Boots, or 2 selected Bourjois products (including the foundation) for £13.  So I took a bit of a gamble.

 I've used it twice so far and I really like it! Its a full coverage, skin perfecting foundation that claims to last 16hours. I can't speak to that at the moment, but I have been really impressed by it.  I've been applying with a Real Techniques buffing brush and so far - I like...

Obviously, given that Boots has already sold out of Revlon Lip Butter's on-line - I think they may be a little bit popular with the British public!  Anyway, I thought I would finally share my one and only (for now!) Lip Butter with you.   I got Crème Brulee from CVS during my Las Vegas trip.  It wouldn't have ordinarily been a colour I would gravitate towards, as I'm not great at carrying off a nude lip.  However, this is more of a peachy tone.  It doesn't really give much colour, but that is kind of why I like it.  I pretty much want them all.  However, I've been to both Boots and Superdrug today, to no avail.  Booo hisssss!

Finally, I bought a few of the L'Oreal Caresse Sheer Lipsticks in 06 - Aphrodite Scarlet, 101 - Tempting Lilac and 401 - Rebel Red (£7.95).  I kind of see these as a Lip Butter/Rouge Coco Shine alternative.  I haven't tried them out yet, but I liked the feel and pigmentation when I swatched in store.  L'Oreal products are currently on 3 for 2 in Boots and Superdrug.

(L-R) 06 - Aphrodite Scarlet, 101 - Tempting Lilac and 401 - Rebel Red.

Has anyone managed to get their mitts on a Revlon Lip Butter?? My search continues!

NOTD: Nails Inc Baker Street

Baker Street came from the Nails Inc Valentine's TSV and no matter what I do I cannot manage to get this to photograph this right.  In natural light (above) it looks a little dull and in the picture with flash (below) it doesn't appear to be a bright enough.  The flash seems to wash out all that gorgeous cobalt colour. 

 I guess the only thing I can say,  is that I love it and have enjoyed wearing it.  I wear a lot of black, so it has been a huge focal point for me.  I've also had a lot of people commenting on the colour, even some of the boys from work! So it must have packed a punch, for them to notice!  I can definitely see myself wearing this all year round.

Never fear, if you missed the TSV you can now purchase Baker Street direct from Nails Inc for £11.

Nails Inc Valentine's TSV

Better late than never.  I thought I'd show you the Nails Inc Valentines TSV.  7 little beauties all ready and raring to go.  The collection included:

Belgrave Mews - forest green shot with gold shimmer

Baker Street- cobalt blue

Cadogan Place - muted mushroom

Royal Mews  - holographic silver

Wilton Row  -  plum

Mayfair Mews-  neon coral

Piccadilly Arcade-  bright baby pink

Belgrave Mews and Baker Street

Piccadilly Arcade and Mayfair Mews

Wilton Row

Cadogan Place and Royal Mews

Look at how pretty Royal Mews is?! Beautiful!! 

So here are my 3 faves of the collection. Royal Mews (As you know, I'm a sucker for anything holographic), Baker Street  (Of course!) and Belgrave Mews (you can see the gold shimmer best in this picture).  I didn't think that Belgrave Mews would captivate me as much as it did, but it really is so pretty and unique. 

QVC March 2012 Beauty TSV's

Wednesday 7th March - Lulu Time Bomb

Saturday 17th March - bareMinerals

Wednesday 21st March - Nails Inc

Sunday 25th March - Love Beauty with Alison Young

Tuesday 27th March - New CID Cosmetics

Saturday 31st March - In the Salon with Gatineau

Happy Shopping!!

London Haulin'

A few weeks ago, Nic and I headed to the big smoke for a day out shopping.  This is what I bought!

We popped into the Flagship store of Nails Inc on South Molton Street. Whilst browsing through their colours, Nic decided she was getting a manicure and I duly acquiesced and got one too!  I picked Kabaret for my mani. and made a few choice purchases.  I'd wanted Electric Lane holographic topcoat for a while and when you spent £25, you got to pick a trio of mini polishes (pictured above).  Clearly I went with the dark colours!

L-R Kabaret, Warwick Way and Windsor

Nails Inc manicure using Kabaret

L-R Topshop Hidden Treasure, OPI Designer, De Better and Topshop Gypsy Night

I've never tried any Topshop make up, so while in the Oxford Street store, I spotted a Chanel Peridot dupe.  I don't own the Chanel version, but Topshop Hidden Treasure looks pretty close to me.  I also scooped up Gypsy Night. Pretty!

We then trotted off to Liberty of London and I actually paid full price for a bottle of OPI Designer, De Better.   I must be crazy, but I haven't been able to source a decent OPI seller on Evil-Bay!  I've wanted the full size of this since Christmas.  The Boy bought me the OPI Mini Muppet set and it was instantaneous love.

At last, I saw the lovely Samantha Chapman's Real Techniques brushes in Boots.  Nic had already picked this set up and had been singing its praises.  Of course, I wanted my own set. I've only used the buffing brush so far, but I'm impressed.

Finally, the one thing I was actually on the hunt for, YSL Glossy Stains.  Since reading about the launch of these on BritishBeautyBlogger I knew I had to try them.  I'm obsessed with lip stains and I love gloss - so this sounded like a total winner for me.  I headed straight for the YSL counter at Selfridges and before I'd even swatched the colours, Naughty Nic had lassoed a Sales Assistant and was making a purchase! It made me laugh.  I finally decided on Number 5 (Rouge Vintage), although I'd have loved them all!!

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis a Levres Glossy Stain in 5 - Rouge Vintage

Final stop was Laduree in Covent Garden, where we stumbled across the lovely beauty bloggers,  Annabella from Skin Scrubs and Aysh from Truly Madly Beauty.  After a spot of late lunch/afternoon tea and a natter we all headed off home,  not before a macaroon purchase had been made.  The Boy would have been devastated if I'd come home empty-handed.  How pretty is the box?!

The macaroons were pretty fabulous too!  I had such a lovely day and it was really nice to finally meet Annabella and Aysh.  Must do it again soon, ladies. 

a-england: Lady of the Lake

Even though my Saint George manicure could have lasted a few more days, I was desperate to mix it up and try another of my a-england acquisitions.  So here is the divine Lady of the Lake (the name of which always makes me think of the lovely Charlie aka Lady of the Lane - just thought I'd throw that in there!)  from The Mythicals collection.  Isn't she a stunner?

A deep purple base with holographic particles. Okay, there is nothing about that description that I don't like. It is another beauty to apply.  Really, even the clumsiest application  (and believe me I'm no nail technician as you can plainly see!) looks pretty damn perfect.  I always appreciate products and formula's that 'perfect' the application of said product, even if the user is quite inept! 

Again I've included a few blurry shots to show of the holographic particles, because these nail varnishes are just mesmerising.  

Last picture of Lady of the Lake is taken with flash so you can see some of the holo effect.  Trust me, nothing is going to do these polishes justice until you see them with your own eyes.  I've taken a shed load of pictures.  Most of which don't even come close to capturing their true unique beauty.  

Next up from my a-england collection is Bridal Veil... Well, until my next order arrives!