The boldest lips - Black lipstick [FOTD Friday]

I have had a fascination for black lipstick ever since I was 14. Our Yr 9 social was themed "Shock Me" and I certainly shocked - not only with black lipstick used all over my lips but also for the huge black satanic pentagon drawn upon my forehead. Ahh, the things we do as teenagers.

Anyway, I haven't seem to have completely outgrown black lipstick. I bought a Barry M black lipstick a while ago and decided it was too severe to wear with black hair, however it might have a new lease on life with my pink hair! What do you think?

What I used on my face:

• Face: Illamasqua Blush - Ambition
• Brows: MAC Espresso with an angled brush
• Eyes: Stila Black All Day Waterproof Eyeliner, Lorac Pro Palette - Taupe, Espresso, Sable, Lt Pink
• Lips: Barry M Lip Paint in 37 - Black, lined with MAC Powerpoint Eyepencil in Engraved

Want an eye closeup or perhaps an goofy outtake? 

Manicure Monday: Sequins Part II

Hello lovelies!

This mani monday is to show off the second of my new limited edition Maybelline Sequins polishes in 825 Rose Bling. I absolutely love this colour and decided to pair it up with a black undercoat inspired by Sab/Rose's new interest in Pastel Goth! Unfortunately I'm still me and therefore have to incorporate sparkles, so predictable!

Thoughts?

x Sparkle/Alina

Getting spiritual: Pastel Goth / Nu Goth Accessories

Here's some of accessories I am absolutely in loooove with that I've recently acquired (for pastel goth / nu goth / pastel grunge / whatever that's called):

1. Nebula Galaxy Stars Heart Necklace - Nerdy Little Secrets (Etsy)
2. Purple creepy cute cross earrings - Raras Jewels (Etsy)
3. Cross charm necklace - Onestoreonline (Ebay)
(Scarf underneath from Love Couture 2 years ago?)

It's not really like me to jump on popular trends but this is a look that really resonates with me. I love galaxies, things with cats on, cross motifs, rose headbands / wreaths, studs, black / sheer black clothes, patterned stockings... stocking up on this trend so I can continue to wear it into the future, even when the pastel goth movement is dead and gone! If people think I am a dork, that's totally not my problem :D

Not sure what the hell pastel goth / nu goth is?
I found this tumblr article that explains it pretty well: Pastel Bomb on tumblr
Or even just browse tumblr: #pastel goth on tumblr

♥ Rose

Manicure Monday - Sea-quins

This mani-monday is brought to you by a new limited edition Maybelline Color Show in the shade Sea-Quins 820.

It's a gorgeous super sparkly glitter turquoise polish. It achieved almost opacity with 2 thick coats and I love the effect...I can tell that it's going to be a total bitch to remove as with all glitter polishes. But fun for now!

Have a wonderful week!

x Sparkle/Alina

FOTD Friday: Pink hair, pink lips

After a long hiatus I am back & my hair is now pink :D My hair was originally almost white blonde at the top before I dyed it, then I used equal amounts of Special Effects Atomic Pink and Special Effects Cupcake pink mixed with a loooooot of conditioner to get this colour! A little uneven (as most home jobs are) but I am extremely pleased with the result considering :D

Here's my every day look with a Forever New wreath I picked up at the end of last summer for $5. Obsessed with wreaths at the moment... and I'm loving the whole Pastel Goth look! You may see more pastel-goth-type items appearing around my face as I slowly sink into this trend. Where were you when I was 16, pastel goth?!? No matter, I'll jump on it now!

Things I used for this look:

• Face: Illamasqua Satin Primer, Illamasqua Powder Foundation in 200, Tarte Tipsy blush
• Brows: Lorac Pro Palette - Taupe
• Eyes: 
• Primer: Too Faced Shadow Insurance
• Inner corner & Tearduct: Lorac Pro Palette - Champagne
• Crease: Lorac Pro Palette - Taupe
• Outer corner & Lower lash line: Lorac Pro Palette - Sable
• Lids: Lightly washed in MAC Expensive Pink
• Liner: Stila Liquid Eyeliner in Brown, Tightlined with MAC Engraved pencil
• Lips: Revlon Lip Butter Lollipop

Follow me after the jump if you want to see the eye makeup closer up!

Manicure Monday: Holiday Edition

Hello beauty lovers,

Sorry about the recent lack of posts, I've been on a 2 week holiday to the Philippines and Sab has been snowed under with uni and other commitments. Here's a quick post to ease us back into the swing of things...

Now this isn't a review but I had my nails done while I was in the philippines (MULTIPLE TIMES...GOD IT'S SO CHEAP!)  and I took a photo of my favourite ones. It was amazing how quickly the manicurist did this nail art and it looks so professional!

I'm now committed to figuring out how to do this myself (possibly only on 1 hand...my non-dominant hand dexterity is shocking!). Look out for that in the future! 

Hope you're all suffering through winter okay (or if you're in the northern hemisphere...enjoying the sunshine!). 

x Sparkle/Alina