Modesty Brown

A Little Jubilee Makeup Silliness

2012-06-01T20:39:00.000+01:00

I accompanied Small Person #2 to the school Diamond Jubilee party this afternoon. I'd had a glimpse of the bunting earlier in the day and couldn't resist going with a little red, white and blue theme. Well I guess it was more red, cream and blue unless you count my white hairs! Anyway... I wouldn't normally go out of the house with shimmery blue eyeliner and red lips but no one batted an eyelid.

Updated Brush Collection

2012-06-01T12:53:00.000+01:00

I rearranged my brush collection over the weekend and as most of the brushes were clean, I thought it would be a good moment to do an updated collection post. The number of brushes I have seems to have grown again since this post. Judging by my original brush collection post, this urge to talk about my brushes seems to be an annual event! Rather than make the post overwhelming by commenting on

A Treasured Find: Dior Tendre Poison

2012-05-30T21:38:00.000+01:00

When I visited my parents over Easter, I did some scouting around for perfumes for a future post. There are many nooks and crannies in their house and the bathrooms in particular are a veritable treasure trove. I was mostly looking for perfumes belonging to my Mum and Grandma but I happened upon this bottle of Dior Tendre Poison which I very much remember being mine...no matter what my Mum

Illamasqua Naked Strangers Collection

2012-05-29T21:41:00.001+01:00

I first heard about this mini Spring/Summer collection through my subscription to the Illamasqua e-newsletters, as they were offering customers an early shopping preview of the three nail colours. Oddly, this grabbed my attention more than the usual press and blog build up. I like that Illamasqua want to engage with their customers not just schmooze bloggers and if it hadn't been for my nail

Omorovicza Balancing Moisturiser and the Radiance Renewal Serum

2012-05-28T14:24:00.000+01:00

The name Omorovicza has been popping up on radar quite a lot recently. My perception of the brand was of luxurious skincare without any of the ridiculous claims that seem so popular these days. If you promise me more radiant, supple skin without suggesting I'm going to look 10 years younger or that I'm applying botox in a jar, I'm a happy lady. So, when approached, I was very keen to see how the

Sunny (work) FOTD

2012-05-27T09:58:00.000+01:00

This is the makeup I wore on Friday. Although the eyes are still quite neutral, I added a little summery colour with the coral pink cheeks and lips. I haven't worn the Chantecaille Lip Chic in Zinnia for a while but I thought it compliment the blusher from the Kevyn Aucoin 'The Corals' palette that I posted about recently. I'm pleased with how RBR Bejewelled Skylark turned out when used as a

Beauty Spotlight 26/05/12

2012-05-26T16:39:00.000+01:00

Revlon's new Summer 2012 Escapism Collection catches Pammy Blogs Beauty's eye this week. Check out what she got from the collection in her recent Revlon Drugstore Haul. Forget matching your shoes with your purse, as Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed has discovered it's now all about matching your lips with your cheeks thanks to Benefit's Ultra Plush Gloss! Check out her swatches and see if they have

Kevyn Aucoin The Lip & Cheek Palette

2012-05-25T09:30:00.001+01:00

With the sunny weather we've been having recently, I thought it would be a good time to revisit this Kevyn Aucoin palette. I first tried the Lip and Cheek Palette in 'the corals' a couple of months back and it wasn't instant love. From experience, I know it's always worth giving things a second try and I'm pleased I didn't write this palette off. The palettes contain (from left to right)

Recommended Viewing: The Bridge

2012-05-24T18:22:00.000+01:00

I discovered Scandinavian crime drama, The Bridge on BBC Four, just as the last episode was airing and summarily spent last Saturday night and all of Sunday watching the series on iPlayer. It only has a couple of days left on iPlayer, so if you think it might enjoy it, get to it! I don't really watch much on television these days. Twitter has drawn me into a few of the reality TV programmes, but

Clinique Chubby Stick Lip Colour Balms

2012-05-23T07:14:00.004+01:00

Clinique are releasing 8 new shades of the Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balms to their existing line up next month. The shade I have here is Heaping Hazelnut which is a nice sheer, beige nude. As you would probably expect from a something called a Lip Colour Balm, the finish is glossy and it feels really comfortable and moisturising on the lips. The moistuising ingredients in the

Rouge Bunny Rouge Umber Firefinch

2012-05-22T07:18:00.000+01:00

I was very kindly offered Rouge Bunny Rouge Umber Firefinch by someone who found the colour wasn't working for them. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity to get around my eyeshadow ban again and duly arranged a little product swap. I had been really intrigued by this shade when I first read about the new colours but I found it the hardest to judge based on the online images and description.

Brown Pencil Liner Comparison

2012-05-21T10:02:00.000+01:00

Along with my interest in taupe eyeshadows and MLBB lipsticks, I seem to have a fairly healthy collection of brown pencil liners. I've never swatched them all side by side, probably for fear of spotting dupes. Thankfully there doesn't seem to be too much overlap but I'm sure I could probably get away with two or three, rather than five. The pencils that I have are: MAC Teddy Eye Kohl, Rouge

Check Out Marcia's Cans!

2012-05-19T21:08:00.002+01:00

It's time for Marcia from Beauty Info Zone to share what's in her ??? She's chosen her can or maybe we should say CANS! How could she possibly need a dozen cans? I think we need to click on the image below to find out.

My Week in Makeup

2012-05-18T11:37:00.001+01:00

I woke up this morning, rejoiced because I have a day off and then duly set my mind to what to write today. Unfortunately, my mind was a total blank. This isn't especially unusual for me as I'm not really a morning person and my mind has been similarly blank as I've been getting ready each day this week. Makeup wise, I've relied on tried and tested items that I know will make me look human and

On the Lust List

2012-05-17T12:28:00.000+01:00

It's been ages since I shared a wishlist type post. I try hard to be sensible about my cosmetic lusts these days, I know that many are just passing fancies so I will try to wait and see if the urge passes. My eyeshadow and nail polish ban have helped a lot in that sense. Eyeshadows are quite clearly my biggest cosmetic weakness. It's impossible to be sensible all the time though, I still have a

Aaah...Kneipp!

2012-05-15T20:47:00.001+01:00

I have been patiently bidding my time for the children to go to sleep tonight so I can enjoy a bit of 'me' time. A combination of pains as I get used to running, walking to work and standing up for a several hours at a time during exams has left my body very sore. There's only one thing I can focus on at the moment and that is getting into a hot bath for a soak. I'm taking this little bundle up

Ilia Beauty Lipstick in Crimson and Clover

2012-05-14T20:10:00.001+01:00

Crimson and Clover was one of the new Ilia lipstick colours released recently. I believe this particularly colour might be limited edition but it is still available on the Content Beauty website where I purchased from. Top - Crimson and Clover, Bottom - Arabian Knights Crimson and Clover is more opaque and pigmented than Blossom Lady or Arabian Knight but it still has that lovely

The Weekend Catch-up including Beauty Spotlight

2012-05-13T09:41:00.002+01:00

It's been a bit of a bad week at MB HQ. We had an abrupt end to the relaxing long weekend when Mr MB had a bump in his car on Tuesday morning. No one was hurt but the car took the brunt of it. Our insurance company are dithering over a decision and consequently we're totally without transport. I have a feeling that new car hunting is on the cards. Exam season starts next week so I will be doing

Guest Reviewing on A Model Recommends

2012-05-12T08:45:00.000+01:00

Today I am very honoured to be guesting for Ruth on A Model Recommends. The subject of the post is a review of the Perricone MD Radiant Skin Collection pictured above, and includes my thoughts on the (rather marvellous) Advanced Face Firming Activator. I'd love it if you went along for a read, although you might want to put the kettle on first, it is a bit of an epic! For anyone interested

Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipsticks

2012-05-11T16:00:00.000+01:00

The Lancôme Rouge in Love collection was released nationwide at the beginning of April. There a total of 24 lipsticks in the collection which are sub-divided into three categories: Jolis Matins, Tonight is my Night and Boudoir Time. The five shades I have here are all from the 'Boudoir Time' range. Oh la la!! L-R: Violette Coquette, Rose Boudoir, Rose Thé, Miss Coquelicot and Rouge in Love

Rouge Bunny Rouge Part II: Unforgettable Oriole, Bohemian Waxwing and Olive Violeteare

2012-05-10T13:27:00.001+01:00

My apologies in advance for this being such a picture heavy post. I had a request for a comparison of Bohemian Waxwing and Solstice Halcyon, so I thought it might be useful to do the same for Olive Violeteare and Unforgettable Oriole too. Unforgettable Oriole Unforgettable Oriole is a pale creamy gold with iridescent finish. It's a lovely highlighter shade and I like it best for use on

BECCA Bridal Event

2012-05-09T16:46:00.000+01:00

I thought this might be of interest to any of you involved in planning a wedding in the near future. BECCA are holding a special Bridal Event in their South Kensington Boutique this coming Saturday from 10am - 6pm. You can book yourself in for a free wedding makeup trial, they normally cost £70, but you will need to call and book in advance. It sounds like there will be other exhibitors there on

Les Tai Tai Model Mirror

2012-05-09T10:47:00.000+01:00

I am far from model material but the Les Tai Tai Model Mirror has been a very welcome addition to my household. I've mentioned before that I often have to apply my makeup anywhere and everywhere in order to keep an eye on the children and this mirror has become my multi-tasking ally. The Model Mirror is great as it will stand open on it's own so I can keep my hands free. It has a couple of other

My Rouge Bunny Rouge Depotting Adventure

2012-05-08T15:47:00.001+01:00

So after the feedback from my post on Saturday discussing my depotting dilemma, I decided to go for it and you can see the end result below. I know this won't appeal to everybody but I have put together a little tutorial explaining how I did it (and what NOT to do). If you're interested in how to depot Rouge Bunny Rouge eyeshadows and blushers without casualties, please read on. ............

Lancôme Erika F Eyeshadow

2012-05-07T11:39:00.001+01:00

For some reason, I had always assumed that Lancôme's Erika F eyeshadow was a limited edition. I was aware of the buzz that surrounded the colour when it was released but I just presumed as I didn't get my hands on it then, it would never grace my makeup bag. So, you can imagine my surprise when I spotted the shade on the Lancôme website. It is as pretty as I had been led to believe and