Bagful of updates
A glimpse at the lips: NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Rikugien
Next time we’re in Tokyo together, can we meet up at Rikugien Garden? Let’s skirt around the pond, climb the hill and take in the greenery. Instead of forcing us to use our air miles in order to check out thirteen different parks sprinkled throughout the globe, Francois Nars plucked his favourite trinkets from each [Read On]
A peek at the cheeks: Gorgeous Cosmetics’ Cheek Creme in Caramel Whip
Brandied coffee, honey wine, creme caramel.. are you drooling yet? Gorgeous Cosmetics packaged your next natural flush in a petite plastic compact — the thing is, there are are six colours to choose between. Do you feel like a glass of tawny port or a helping of strawberry shortcake? It all depends on your appetite [Read On]
Beauty in a tick: Covergirl’s lipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Ruby Twist
Do you love watermelon, but despise the sugar content and those darn seeds? Covergirl’s lipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Ruby Twist delivers a sweet dose of fruit without having to count calories or deal with sticky fingers. Not quite robust as its namesake, Ruby Twist still passes for a low-maintenence, everyday colour. If you’re a [Read On]
Mom.
P-Cakes, Happy Mother’s Day! I miss and love you lots. Your Muffin P.S. Happy Mother’s Day to all the other lovely Moms out there, including but not limited to: Grammy, Karen, Ann, DDS, Dp’s and Melissa
Hair Envy: Amber Heard
Once I laid eyes on Amber’s hair in a photo from earlier this week, I knew instantly I’d like that colour for myself. Throwing this decision out to the webisphere, do you think I can pull it off? Note, there is a touch of ombre in there — btw, is ombre passé? //Image Source
In the news: Beauty
A few beauty-related stories caught my eyes this weekend – be sure to share your thoughts.. Animal testing isn’t what it appears to be. Target Australia has taken the fall for counterfeit MAC products sold throughout the country up until September 2012. Will CND’s Vinylux change the nail polish landscape? Food for thought: inside & out? One [Read On]
Let’s Discuss: Celebrity Spokesmodels
A few days ago Women’s Wear Daily reported Amanda Seyfried is the new face for Givenchy’s perfume Very Irresistible, thus putting fellow actress Liv Tyler out to pasture. Amanda Seyfried is no stranger to the beauty world as she also represents another high-end beauty brand, Clé de Peau Beauté. All things considered, do you find famous [Read On]
“Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair…” // Review of muk Spa Argan Oil range
A few years ago I discovered argan oil and and fell for its ability to smooth, hydrate and essentially tame the beast — my frizzy hair. Then I made a few life-changing decisions and with those changes, my hair reacted. It fell out. Not in clumps, but enough to scare the crap out of me; [Read On]
Weekly nail review: Hello Darling’s Trumped
Hello Darling’s Trumped isn’t without its luster, shine and golden sparkle. Trumped is opaque after two coats, however I did notice brush strokes in the finish. With that said, this is a common occurrence in most metallic formulas. The only thing I cannot comment on is wear, because I had to remove my polish prior to Erin’s [Read On]
Outfit of the day: a preppy hoot
This past Thursday we celebrated ANZAC day here in Australia, it’s the equivalent to Memorial Day in the US. I spent some time with Scott and caught up with a few friends for lunch; Scott and I may’ve even grabbed a couple of the cocktails at The Everleigh as well. This time of year it’s [Read On]
Lipstick on the cheap: Gorgeous Cosmetics
A few weeks ago I splurged and picked up five lipsticks for $25.00 when I attended Salon Melbourne. You read that right, I picked up five for $25! Normally, Gorgeous lipstick retails for $35.00/tube — I took this as a sign to try something new. Out of the five colours I chose, I was only [Read On]
Kiehl’s Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream – swatches and review
It’s just like saying ATM Machine — ATM stands for Automatic Teller Machine, so are you going to take a $20 out of the Automatic Teller Machine Machine? A few months ago I learned the error of my ways by repeating the trend and calling Beauty Balms, BB Creams; is it a balm or is [Read On]
Let’s discuss: Beauty Brands, Foreign and Domestic
I love reading other blogs and watching videos, because I love to learn new things and soak up as much information as possible. Especially when it comes to makeup. Haven’t heard of these brands? You can check them out here… RMK - Goss Makeup Artist showed off a few palettes in his haul video. I am [Read On]
Giveaway time: Win a bagful of notions!
This morning I felt compelled to clean my workspace and guess what, I stumbled across a few unopened goodies! I’ve amassed quite the makeup collection, it’s getting to the point where I need to purge a bit. If there was ever a time to have a giveaway, it’d be now. So what are you waiting [Read On]
Blow Dry Bar Melbourne Central — celebrate with bubbles and blowouts in 30 minutes
Got an event, don’t want to bother with your hair for a couple of days or feel like getting pampered? Get thee to your nearest Blow Dry Bar, tout de suite. Recently, I was extended an invitation to check out the Melbourne Central location — they have a lot to celebrate, because it’s their first [Read On]
A glimpse at the lips: Burberry’s Lip Velvet in Rose Pink No. 307
Slowly, slowly. Currently, I’m working my way through Burberry’s Lip Velvet range. Eventually, I’ll acquire all twelve shades — only nine to go I won’t bore you with the reasons why I love these lippies so much, but here’s a recap to get you up to speed. Pink Amber No. 306 Fuchsia Pink No. 309 [Read On]
Day One @ Salon Melbourne
I got up bright and early today in preparation for Salon Melbourne — it’s “Victoria’s ultimate hair and beauty event. Bursting with products, shows, education and entertainment, Salon Melbourne is a one-stop-shop for sourcing, learning and inspiration.” Products Inspiration Entertainment What more could you want? Salon Melbourne is a two day event which is currently being held at [Read On]
A glimpse at the lips: L’Oreal’s Shine Caresse Lip Colour in Princess
Over a year ago I was almost positive I was going to purchase YSL’s Rouge pur Couture Glossy Stain. So, what happened? First, there’s the scent (I couldn’t get past it), it reeked like really bad red wine and second, it was expensive. The coupled negatives were enough for me to warrant passing on something which [Read On]
Back to Basics: MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pots in Painterly and Bare Study
Great for everyday — wear them alone, together or as a base for a completely different eye look. Bare Study resembles champagne with a bit of silver and white pearl. To apply, I suggest using your ring finger or an eye brush intended for cream eye shadows (Chanel’s Complexion brush No. 10 works well). I’m still not [Read On]
Week in review
It was a busy week here at Bagful with Scott’s birthday (Happy Birthday!), the Salon Melbourne preview, muk’s Spa Haircare launch and a wine tour. I think I may’ve worked somewhere in there as well. Whoa, I’m spent. What did you get up to this week?