the very talented Rosemary Hamiltonis the self-publisher behind Australia's first fully dedicated glossy makeup & beauty magazine 'Heart Beauty Magazine', which is about to hit our newsstands launching the first ever hard copy edition Easter 2013. written by professional beauty experts on all things makeup & beauty, your going to be a very happy addict just like me... & i've already bought my subscription for the year!!
Heart Beauty Magazinelaunched on facebook last year, & in that time the posts have been limitless with copious amounts of expert makeup & beauty advice, tips, trends, gossip... pretty much everything you need to know. i haven't missed a post yet :-) making me most happy that ill be owning my first hard copy edition very very soon! Totally excited about this magazine & what it represents for me, as a makeup artist myself, HBM is all about supporting upcoming generations of artists, enthusiasts & addicts alike.
this magazine breathes fresh air for the Australian makeup & beauty industry, giving every beauty enthusiast a panoramic view of whats to come for Australian makeup artists, hair stylists, & of course expert knowledge straight from the leaders of the global beauty/fashion industry. HBM is supported by Reload Agency, Australia's most respected agency.
all i have to say is WELL DONEHeart Beauty Magazine, finally a quarterly magazine dedicated to what i love & adore most, & what i'm certain will be a huge stepping stone for Australian glossy magazines, & for all the beauty lovers!!
head over to Heart Beauty Magazine facebook page hit like... be inspired... HBM is about to be your no.1 must have magazine ♥ ♥ ♥ superscription's are available at HBM website or head to your nearest newsstand Easter 2013.
If you havent heard of Rachel Montgomery before... I suggest you go & check out her amazing portfolio!!
This talented woman is an inspirational icon for up & coming makeup artists (like me), & also an inspiration for girls who just adore the realms of makeup, beauty & fashion! There's not a day that goes by I don't look at Rachel's website... every-time I look at her portfolio I remember why I love makeup & what it stands for!!
If you have been reading SereneMuse blog you might notice Rachel's name & work pop up throughout the blog.. what can I say, shes a superstar!
I also love that Rachel works closely with the stunning fashion brand Wish with their fashion campaigns; if you haven't noticed the trend from previous posts.. I love love love Wish!
Well I could go on & on about Rachel's amazing work & kind heart, but I think you should go visit her website, & take a look at her portfolio for yourself so you can see just how incredibly talented & beautiful she is!!
One of our most loved fashion brands have put together an amazing 'supermodel' like gift package competition... do you want to know what it feels like to be a supermodel? Well my friend, this competition will blow your fashion & beauty conscious mind!!
The new face of Wish Winter Fashion 2012 will be, for the second time in her modeling career, the face of the 'Aussie' fashion brand. Wish are giving you the chance to win their 'Shangri La' competition, & all you have to do is guess the correct supermodels name! Check out the full competition details on the Wish website for hints on who the supermodel is.
What you win: Jet-set away & live it up for 2 nights at Sydney's top hotel 'Shangri La', $1000 to spend on Wish Winter Fashion& indulge your-self with the most intense supermodel beauty gift package ever!! Gift package includes products from these dazzling beauty brands ...
Original & Mineral hair treatment & gift Set
Non artificial, no ammonia haircare products that help you free your hair from stress & restore it to its natural beauty. O&M products will inspire you to live naturally & feel amazing about your healthy, clean & vibrant hair!O&M says call time on chemical overload.Check out their website & blog for all their haircare secrets.
Nvey Eco pure organic make-up gift set
I've only just been introduced to this makeup brand and I'm already in love. Good for your skin and good for the environment, free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, talc, sodium laureth sulphate (SLS) & is NOT tested on animals ♥
I cant wait to get my hands on their full organic range! Curious? check out their website or enter this competition :-)
Vani-T sunless tan treatment at Dr Naomi
This gift package is amazing! As a tan (sunless tan) fanatic I absolutely adore Vani-T fake tans. Natural oils, high in vitamins, & organic ingredients with no parabens, sulphates, talc, artificial colours, & they DON'T test on animals, oh & their packaging is 100% recycable.. voted number one fake tan with celebrities! If you haven't already tried Vani-T's sunless tans, I highly recommend you do. Full range on their website.
Two sets of Lash Republic Parisian Romance Signature Collection Lashes
These amazing lashes will not only enhance your natural eyelashes but add volume & lengthen your look, bringing out your inner goddess...perfect for a holiday to Sydney, or where ever your heart takes you!
Lash Republic by Milan & Co is an online luxury brand where you can buy high quality, light weight & beautifully designed false eyelashes. Deemed by leading make-up artists (such as my favourite make-up artist Rachel Montgomery) as their favourite custom designed false eyelashes ever!
Check out the Lash Republic website for all their unique eyelash styles.
This competition is bound to make you feel relaxed & well pampered; with breathtaking beauty gifts, $1000 spending money on Wish winter fashion & a 2 night stay at Sydney's top hotel 'Shangri La'...how could you not be smiling til your cheeks hurt!?
So continuing on from my Maybelline 'Fit Me' Makeup Collection Part 1 review, I'm happy to say that I liked all the products the 'Fit Me' collection has to offer. Who doesn't love a bargain? But there is a fine line between a bargain & cheap/nasty makeup products. Fortunately, this range has a high quality feel. The only issue I encountered was the poor pigment in the blusher (more about that later on). So my journey begins...
OK, so I was at the pharmacy the other day & Maybelline 'Fit Me' collection had 'buy a foundation & receive a free concealer' deal; obviously I had no choice but to purchase it. The concealer was worth $14.95, but i got it free!!
I use concealer a lot; not only because it's great for hiding flaws, it's also gentler around your eye area then foundation (most foundations have SPF, some women ask why foundation hurts around the eyes... well this is the reason). I use it as a touch up during the day, especially around my eye area for when I'm feeling tired.
Described as 'flawless that lets the real you come through', i think it's a pretty accurate description for this bargain concealer. My skin breathed & looked natural, it made my imperfections vanish, & what I liked best is that they actually had concealer shades for people that are tanned; I often see women wearing a concealer that's way too light for them, & frequently wonder if this is due to poor makeup skills with not enough knowledge, or simply because the diversity of shades just aren't on the market.
The coverage is light to medium & leaves skin looking natural & youthful, has no waxes or oils, is non-comedogenic, & dermatologist-tested. Great for all skin types. If you're looking for a more air-brushed look, then I would probably get a heavier/thicker concealer.
Application: Once you have your 'Fit Me' foundation number or your normal foundation, apply sparingly using the doe-foot applicator, dot concealer onto imperfections & around eyes (remember less is more), pat with finger to blend.
Besides the foundation I think this is my favorite product. I do love a good compact powder as they are so handy & they come with a convenient mirror. The over-powdering look is terrible, so please don't over powder. I want to look my age, so in my books powder is used for setting purposes more so then full coverage. However, if I don't have foundation on me I will use powder to even out my complexion, using concealer for blemishes & under the eye area.
Once you have your foundation shade number all you have to do is match that up with the pressed-powder shade number, & you automatically have a powder that suits your skin tone. I like to have 2 powders for myself, a lighter one & a darker one.. skin color is always changing. Leaves your skin flawless, fresh & natural, has no waxes or oils, is non-comedogenic, & dermatologist-tested, this powder is a keeper for me.
Application: after you've applied your foundation & concealer, using a powder brush apply to T-Zone, centre of forehead, & chin, using gentle pressing movements.
Note: always apply liquid based makeup products before you powder!
My favorite powder brushes are from EcoTools, their Finishing Kubuki Brush & Bamboo Bronzer brush range from $16.95 - $20.00. You can purchase these from Priceline or online. EcoTool brushes are soft & cruelty-free taklon bristles which gives a light finish.
I was hoping to love this product but I only like it. There are so many blush shades out there that I thought just maybe (their shade spectrum is pretty good) it could be my new blush for this summer. The shade I bought was #106 Light Nude, which is typically a color that I wear all the time (apricot/peach/nude/skin color) but unfortunately the pigment wasn't there. It takes so many brush strokes to work up a color, which is really just putting more powder on your skin, leaving you looking aged & over-powdered.
In saying that, I still love the shade & the feel but for me I probably wont be purchasing it again... however, I will buy another one just to check mine wasn't faulty or out of date. Maybelline promises that it is fade-proof. Even though I had to over apply it, it did last for ages. No waxes or oils, is non-comedogenic, & dermatologist-tested.
Application: For a soft, natural look apply using a blush/bronzer brush, from the apples of your cheeks to your temples, sweeping upwards. Note: Never smile when applying blush, as this will make your face look aged & your cheeks will appear sunken.
I haven't tested this product yet, but judging by the blushers pigment I can only assume that the bronzer will either have no pigment or be orange-pigmented; obviously hoping it's amazing though. I will however test the bronzer out & do a review for you soon.
If you have tried this bronzer, or any of the above products please leave a comment below. I would love to hear your thoughts on the new Maybelline 'Fit Me' Collection.
As I'm always trying new makeup products out, & every girl loves a bargain, I thought I would try Maybelline's new collection 'Fit Me' & give it my review.
At first I was hesitant as the foundation felt a little watery, which would decrease longevity, but to my surprise it lasted for hours, although I was using a primer. The second time I tested the foundation, I was in such a rush & I couldn't find my primer, so I used my normal moisturizer, & was so happy with the results, I had to purchase the entire range... In saying that, the entire range was the same cost for one Chanel or Mac foundation, so I was pretty happy.
I was also happy with how many shades of foundation there are, especially as Australia doesn't seem to get the entire shade spectrum that Maybelline has to offer. Oh & I love the modern-chic black packaging!
♥ The collection has 18 shades of foundation, 6 shades of concealers, 12 blushes & 3 bronzers. Something that will suit every skin tone at a bargain price ♥
Foundation
The shade numbers begin in the 100s for lightest skin & go to 300s for darkest skin, which makes it easy to find the right shade. It's weightless & is so light that I didn't feel like I was wearing any foundation, I even went out & bought my mum one because I know she dislikes the feel of foundation... & she loved it!
The coverage is light to medium, leaves your skin looking dewy & natural. Has no waxes or oils, is non-comedogenic, & dermatologist-tested. Great for all skin types; for oily skin, come summer you may need to powder your T-section a little more, but overall I think it 's a winner for everyone who wants to look amazing for $18.95.
Oh & another great thing about the 'Fit Me' range, once you have chosen your foundation shade number, all you have to do is simply match your foundation number to the concealers & powders; which certainly makes life easier then having to guess what shades to buy.
Application: Apply foundation to T-Zone first, then blending out, using either a foundation brush or your fingertips; if you're wondering, when I apply my foundation I first use a foundation brush (I will blog about makeup tools & where to buy them shortly), then using my fingertips, I massage the foundation into my skin lightly, as the heat will help you blend easier. I do this so the foundation doesn't look like it's sitting on top of my skin.
You can find Maybelline 'Fit Me' Foundation from Priceline, Woolworths, Coles, & most pharmacies. You can also purchase it for a great low price on Amazon.com
So if you're looking for a bargain & a new foundation or an entire makeup collection, I recommend you try this out for yourself. If you have any makeup questions, please leave me a comment below.
♥ More Maybelline 'Fit Me' pruduct reviews to come soon ♥
Chanel's Rouge Allure Extrait De Gloss has the depth of a lipstick, yet the shine and feel of a gloss. With the beautiful ingredients of shea butter, canola oil derivatives and vitamin E your lips are sure to feel pampered.
Insolence #57
You can use this gloss on it's own or over your favourite lipstick for a light reflective shine. Although this product is promoted as having a lip staining effect, we were rather disappointed to find that this isn't necessarily the case. However, we were impressed by the range of available colours and for a gloss - the colour lasts a reasonable amount of time. While we wouldn't purchase this product again, we have enjoyed using a Chanel branded lipgloss.
Genie #52
SereneMuse bought Chanel Rouge Allure in Insolence #57 (pink fairy floss) and Genie #52 (burnt peach).
True to it's long-wearing name with high quality pigment; this product is a mousse-like cream, which as any make-up artist would know can cause creasing. This product however, does not crease and will last for hours. With this product comes a natural fibre high quality application brush; strong bristles and an angled tip make applying the eyeshadow easy for novices or experts alike. Overall this product is easy to apply and blend. Something SereneMuse would definitely purchase again and recommend to our fellow beauty-lovers.
Application: lightly dab flat side of application brush over product without pressing. Apply under the socket crease of eyelid with a pressing technique, trying not to use a swiping effect. Blend to socket line. Add under eye if you desire that effect.
Can also be used as an eyeliner by using the tip of the application brush; starting from the inside upper eyelash line, stopping in the middle. Then starting from the outside upper eyelash line, apply from the outside in, meeting at the middle. This will create a perfect upper eyeliner effect.
Tip: When creating a wing effect with any eyeliner - imagine a straight line from the corner of your nose to the outer corner of your eye, apply the eyeliner on that angle for the perfect effect.
Note: Make sure you replace the lid after application to ensure longevity of the product quality.
We recently purchased our first ever Chanel products and were thrilled to get home and try them out. It all started when we were treating ourselves to a pedicure and discovered that the most amazing graphite-coloured nail polish the lady next to us was wearing was her new Chanel nail polish. So of course, we couldn't just purchase the nail polish alone... we also had to have the eye shadow, lip tint/ gloss and the impressive nail polish that turns any nail polish mat with just one coat (how do they do that?!). Even if you don't think it's the best product around, it sure does make you feel good to be wearing Chanel.
