MIXING LIMECRIME VELVETINES TO CREATE NEW COLOURS

I love Limecrime's awesome Velvetines Lipsticks! They apply like a cream gloss and dry to a super-opaque matte!! Delicious! So far the range is pretty small so I've been experimenting how to make new colours. Here's one such experiment bought to you in GIF format... hope you like it

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: RED VELVET, PINK VELVET, SUEDEBERRY, BLACK VELVET, SALEM, WICKED

There are  three new Limited edition Velvetine's available now in Salem(Dark Brown), Wicked (Dark Red) and Black Velvet (Black) as well as their three permanent colours Red Velvet (Classic Red), Pink Velvet (Neon Pink) and Suedeberry (Coral Red)

The full Limecrime range is available here

I'm a massive fan of this brand, I love their ethos, sense of fun and quality of product. Since discovering them I am adding more and more products into my kit (if I don't keep stealing them for myself) here are some of the Limecrime gals showcasing the limited edition colours.

LORDE'S MAC COLLECTION

Everybody's favourite teenage chanteuse has released a collaboration with MAC embodying her signature purple lip.

Our very own Amber D (Senior Artist for MAC) has been pivotal in developing Lorde's distinctive makeup style both in New Zealand and on her international tours. An awesome example of how a great makeup artist works with a client's personality to develop their own unique look that becomes synonymous with their name.

A massive high-five to Amber!

Penultimate Eyeliner in Rapidblack $19.50 USD 

Lipstick in Pure Heroine $16.00 USD

Look out for this collection in MAC stores in 5th June 2014

SHELLAC NOT WORKING FOR YOU? GET LONGER LASTING GEL NAILS

Ive been getting Gel and Shellac nails for years and, trust me, I think I've tried most of the big brands.  My problem with Shellac is that I'm very hard on my already thin nails and they never last more than a week.

What does work for me is Biosculpture a similar product to Shellac but slightly thicker and very long wearing.

Until now I have alternated between the two as many salons only do Shellac (and similar Gel products) and the seven salons I've found in NZ that stock Biosculpture don't have a particularly big range of colours. However that has all changed with a bit of a jackpot moment.... Using Biosculpture clear Base and Top Coat and a couple of layers of Shellac in between. The result long, hard wearing, beautiful nails while still having a vast choice of colours...YES!

It takes the same amount of time and works out at approx. $20 more then Shellac - but considering they truly do last weeks I think it's worth it!

I go to Pedman Spicer in Takapuna or check here for other stockists.