Mary Bloomy

In 2014, beauty

News To My Bag!

The past week was full, at least of new things on my bag! What else can I say? There's no excuses!

I've been expecting for some of this for a long time! But lets take a look on what's new over here ;)

(It looks like I'm using one of my last post tips)

To start off I bought the new Cosmopolitan (August 2014 - Portugal), I've been loving this magazine. Found it recently (June) and since then I've bough the new ones that came out. The articles are amazing, it talks a lot about beauty and fashion but it also gives some tips in other lifestyle themes. I recommend it!
I usually buy the pocket version for the simple fact that I travel a lot since I go visit my parents every weekend so its handier to have the little version to carry on my bag, but this time I had to buy the full size one... the freebie... yes... a The Body Shop 50ml scrub in Olive! I've always wanted to try it so what a great time to do it!

My Godmother lives in France and she came to visit me while she's on vacation, she usually brings me a gift and this time she gave me a body wash and scrub from Nocibé, a French brand I suppose. I've already tried it and they're both amazing products, maybe a review will be up anytime soon. She always knows what to get me.. I'm a very thankful goddaughter :)

Last but not least, I went shopping at the Catrice counter to buy the Prime and Fine Waterproof Mattifying Powder that I've been wanting for a long long time since I've heard such amazing things about it, I haven't tried it yet but I'm so sure I'll upload a review on it! I also came up with a new mascara, Ultimate Lash Volumizer in Ultra Black, since I'm beginning to replace the old ones and as a first impression I'm not happy with it.. I expected much more but we'll see!

Hope you're having a good time!

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In 2014, opinion

When Your Camera Breaks

My camera... an Olympus fe 12 megapixel bought in 2009.. You may have noticed how technology has changed, and a nowadays 12mp camera is no longer that bad. Mine is awful, the quality, the options and the longevity. Nothing seems to work right and it makes me wanna trow it away.

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For the times where your actual camera sucks or breaks and you're waiting to get a new one you can't just stop living. If you're a blogger you know how pictures are important and without a camera we're left with minimal options.

Here's some methods you can use for those times where you can't have a picture of your own:

Ask a friend for a camera and take as many pictures as you can from the various themes you want to talk about in future posts;
Use pictures from internet (always giving its credits);
Draw what you want to show and scan it;
Use websites such as Polyvore to create an image of items you're talking about;

You can always opt to talk about things that don't need a direct picture such as:

Music taste;
Reviews on movies or books;
Share experiences;
Do wishlists;
Share links you love;
Quick tips...

And so many other things! As you can see you have a plenty good of things you can talk about without a camera but keep in mind it's better to get one soon I personally love to see original pictures from bloggers rather than from internet! Try to have a little of both worlds to balance your blog image and content!

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In 2014, opinion

Everything About YOU

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Life is made of points of view something that differs from person to person. No matter how well you get along with someone there will always be something that makes you different from each other. Good thing right?

Since makeup is the main theme it is important to clarify some things, at least my point of view on them. This blog is not about me, 'Mary', is about what I love, makeup. Yet everything is directly involved in my life and if you're a blogger you know how it rolls.

The quote I posted above is so important to take in because it can make you realize how important is to makeup your mind before your face. There's no makeup in the world that will make you pretty. You ARE pretty with or without a layer of face paint. Makeup is something that helps us get more confident about ourselves when it takes to our supposed flaws. If you think you look prettier with it, it's fine but remember that beauty comes from you not from a cosmetic!

Accept yourself, go look in the mirror and stay positive about YOU. Don't compare to anyone, it's hard I know I keep doing it but at the end of the day I remember that I'm unique and no one is like me.

Hope this little chat helps you figure out how beautiful you are from inside to the outside no matter any flaw you may notice, in the end it's all about what you think about yourself, what you show to others.

If you believe in your beauty everyone will notice it! This is your body and the most important thing in life is to feel comfortable in it. Take care of you, you're beautiful!

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In 2014, beauty

Blue On The Road

What a time to be alive, it always starts like this.

I know I'm not updating the blog as much as you're used to but let's be real, my life have been facing some pretty changes that aren't so pretty at all.

Skipping boring introductions let's go for what matters in fact.

I love to use shadows as liners and this time is no different, the blue color you see above is a Gel Shadow by Kiko that I got from long ago and I can use it as a base for an eyeshadow but I also love it as itself in a line following my lashes! It gives such a nice pop of color and it's creamier enough to work with yet good lasting as itself.

To deepen the crease I used a light brown from my Kiko Street Fashion Eyeshadow Palette in 02 Addictive Song mixed with a light beige matte shadow.

On the inner corner I used the lightest shade of the same Kiko palette and as mascara used my Maybelline Mega Plusher.

I really enjoy wearing this look and since it's not that dramatic everyone is able to adopt it!

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In 2014, beauty

Boulevard Rock - Addictive Shell Look

I don't know why but every store seems to have sales so after work I went to the mall and decided to pass by Kiko Makeup Milano.. You know... I had to.

They had some products in the sales section that I assume they were limited edition and after walking around I decided to grab 2 products from the Boulevard Rock collection:

Street Fashion Eyeshadow Palette in 02 Addictive Song - usually 13,90€ - sale 8€

Skinny Fit Kajal in 01 Intonation Shell - usually 5,90 - sale 3€

The colours are amazing!!! When I saw it my jaw dropped! There are a variety of effects which includes the cream and dark brown on the shimmery type and the other 3 on the matte side! The only shade I have similar to other eyeshadow here is the lightest one on the vertical but the others are just unique and I'm so glad I picked this up! For the price it's an amazing addiction to my collection and as always I love Kiko eyeshadows!

The nude pencil is a must nowadays and since my Catrice one has gone I decided it was just time to pick a new one. It glides on really smoothly and its pigmentation is good.

The swatches have no primer underneath and they are about 2 swipes since the palette is new and the first layer was a bit off. The pigmentation is really good and as I said I really love the colours!

I just went home and decided to create a look with them.. here it is:

I used the light brown all over my crease and the coral colour all over my lid. To add some deepness I used the darkest sparkly brown on the outer part of my lid and used it mixed with the burgundy shade on my under lash line. To highlight I used the cream colour on my inner corner.

Waterline has to be the new nude pencil which is creamy and pigmented and as mascara I used Curling Top Coat Mascara also by Kiko.

As you can see my entire look is all Kiko products and as always an affordable yet amazing quality makeup.

Thanks for reading,