FOTD featuring Chanel Illusion D'Ombre "Illusoire"

Illusion d'Ombre shadows are a new innovation from Chanel makeup maestro Peter Phillips.

These shadows are a cross between a cream and mousse consistency and are a dream to blend. They are available in six shades:


Thanks to thebeautylookbook.com for this image

These shadows work perfectly together or on their own as a wash of colour. The don't crease (even after 10 hours of wear) and add a really sheek touch to makeup looks.

For today's FOTD, I wore the greyish purple shade (I call it grurple) "Illusoire". I used it as a wash of colour over the lid with some eyeliner and mascara. It's a great product to use when you're in a rush and don't have time to blend 3 different shadows...

Subtle and Sheek- perfect for work! AND it only took 5 minutes!

Buy It From: All major Department Stores

RRP: $48

Have any of you tried these shadows from Chanel? I know MAC and Benefit have those "Paint Pot" things... do you guys like them? I'm loving the texture of these shadows... AND NO FALL OUT! EEE!

Keep it Haute!



EOTD Featuring Chi Chi's Beach Babe Palette

Remember this post where I showed you my little Chi Chi haul?

Well I decided to show you guys how gorgeous the Beach Babe palette is with an EOTD!

Many apologies for not swatching the shadows yet... I'm not going to lie, I've just been lazy! >.<

Here is a pic of the palette again:

For today's EOTD I uses the darkest shade closest to the bottom and the shade third from the top.

Here is the EOTD:

Silly me didn't use a primer so it's gone a bit blotchy....

I used the darkest shade wet and applied it as an eyeliner

In the pan, the light shade looks very peachy but on the eye it's turned a light silvery colour... I like the effect but it wasn't what I had in mind. I don't really think it looks very "beachy" but I'm not complaining!

Because I was using the Beach Babe palette, I decided to do my make up very tanned and summery (I'm so over Winter):

Face:

Chanel Mat Lumiere Foundation No 20

Illamasqua Undereye Concealer

Illamasqua Powder Foundation

Cheeks

Illamasqua Blush in Lover

Illamasqua Bronzer in Writhe

Illamasqua Gleam Cream

Eyes

Shadows as above

Oradess Eye Definer Eyeliner

Sublime de Chanel Mascara

Lips

Revlon Nude Matte 001 Lipstick

What will you guys be getting up to this weekend? How will you wear your make up AND have you bought anything from Chi Chi yet?!





My Chanel Stash- Photo Heavy

This is my first ever stash post and I'm really excited! I love stalking reading other people's stash posts so I thought it was about time to do my own.

And what better way to start than with Chanel!

My stash isn't anything like The Makeup Mole's but it's slowly growing... hope you all enjoy!

                                                         The Group Photo

Chanel from above...

The Eye and Cheek Stuff...

As you can see these products get used A LOT...

Top Row L-R: Les 4 Ombres 93 Smoky Eyes, Les 4 Ombres 87 Sequoia

Bottom Row: Empreinte de Chanel (highlighter), Ombres Perlee de Chanel

With Flash

Without Flash

L-R: Ombre Paupieres Eyeshadow No 70, No 100

I use these as an eyeshadow base. On their own they crease far too much

They come with a doe foot applicator

Swatched in natural light- they are highly pigmented

The Primer

Le Blanc de Chanel Illuminating Base (fancy word for primer)

The Lips aka My Favourite

L-R: Rouge Coco Shines in Boy, Canotier, Aventure, Royallie, Liberte, Rouge Coco in Monte Carlo, Rouge Allure Lacque in No 75, Glossimer in No 131

The Lipsticks- sorry about the bad photography

Top to Bottom (yes that's my tattoo- it's the Happy/Sad drama masks in honour of my love to musical theatre)

Monte Carlo, Liberte, Royallieu, Aventure, Canotier, Boy

Natural light

With flash- they look so slick and glossy!

The Glosses

Rouge Allure Lacque, Glossimer in No 131. Both have doe foot applicators

Rouge Allure Lacque swatched in natural light with horrible tan lines >.<

The Eye Enhancers

Sublime de Chanel Mascara in Noir, Le Crayon Khol in Noir

Both of these get alomost daily wears- they are a staple in my kit.

So there's my stash! Hope you all enjoyed!

If you've got any stash posts, link it in the comments! I love them!

Keep it Haute!

Anni xox

Oradess Eyeshadow Review with Photos and Swatches

I was sent this GORGEOUS palette for review from Julia at MakeupSale.com.au.
This site is kind of like Inglot but better... It's Australian owned, much cheaper and has an awesome array of shadows you can make into your own custom palette. I highly reccomend that you check it out- I was incredibly surprised! On to the review...

The Short? AMAZING! Definite re-purchase

The Long?

The palette contains four colours made especially to enhance blue eyes- Gold Satin, Blue Sapphire, Charcoal and Antique White. I was pretty chuffed when I received it as I have blue-ish green eyes that change colour depending on the weather- when it's clear, they're blue and overcast, green. That means I need both shadows for blue AND green eyes... oh the expense.

Here are the colours:

Antique White

This is the perfect shade to add highlight to any eye creation. With just the right amount of lustre add this shade just under the peak of the brow bone for an instant brow lift. Add a touch to the inner corner of the eye or the top of the cheek bone. Any area you want to highlight or bring forward. Goes with: All colours

 

Blue Sapphire

Yes, you can wear blue! It doesn't have to be relegated the 80’s – worn well you can add a touch of glamour to your everyday. Worn along the lash line to frame your beautiful blue or brown eyes. Other colours: Antique White, Gold Satin, Champagne Beige, Charcoal

Charcoal

Charcoal goes with everything. This demi-matte shade has a little hint of lustre without making the eyes look shiny. A soft generous colour it ensures that you can create shape and drama or a soft smokey eye

Gold Satin

Add a touch of class to your make-up. This gold is ideal on darker skin tones. Use it as a colour wash across the eyelid on its own or add a touch to the inner corner of the eye. Any area you want to highlight or bring forward. Goes with: Antique White, Radiant Copper, Warm Chestnut, Rich Chocolate, Blue Sapphire

The Palette

The four shadows are placed in a sleek black palette along with two sponge applicators. There is a clear lid to cover the shadows to they stay in place and don't mess up the mirror- a BIG win!

How I Wore the Look

I wore the look with the gold washed over the lid, blue on the outer corner and charcoal in the crease. The white was used to highlight the brow bone.
I also lined my eyes with Napoleon Perdis China Doll eyeliner and used Maybeline Falsies as my mascara.

Don't mind me, I'm just Vogue-ing

Hehehe I took this in the surgery at work....

I hope you enjoyed this review! I had A LOT of fun figuring out how to use the blue. In the pan it looked a bit scary, but on the lid it was just stunning! No freakish 80's eyes here... it;s very modern, clean and silky. Oh and I'm just IN LOVE with Gold Satin. OMG it's just incredible! I think it's going to be a daily wear from now on...

Let me know what you guys think! Do you love freedom palettes?

Keep it Haute!

Anni xox

This is an honest review. Hand on heart honest. I was not swayed in anyway because this was sent to me.