The Best Of February

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, I meant to write this post for Friday, but will with all the upset of loosing my little Mindycat, I took a day away from my laptop. I'm sure you won't mind.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">February was a proud blog month for me. I challenged myself to upload a post every single weekday and I succeeded. I wasn't exactly a breeze but I really enjoyed getting stuck in and am pleased with the content I produced. Look at me being all self praising! Haha. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm reluctant to challenge myself to do this throughout March as I know I have a LOT on in the next 4 weeks but I'm going to give it a while. In for a penny, in for a pound as they say...whatever that actually means!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, before it's too late, let's reflect on the great month that we just had and tomorrow we'll be looking forward to the next one. Smooooth.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Urban Decay Spring Collection 2013 Naked Flushed" border="0" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzv4tcJ1U9Tisnof8E1OAMZeqEhsn4QKLFr2V1GBjUkAXs9MQcsw_6IiarAi4m5G0e2KNFokd0ZEdO9pmllXevkQHwsmGwwxZw-A42aBkaW3pAdPvlwam5UmdWLUMIu1Sh7igPek7w6rs/s640/ud4.jpg" title="Urban Decay Spring Collection 2013 Naked Flushed" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We kicked off February with <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/urban-decay-spring-collection-2013.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> post, oohing and arring over the latest offerings from Urban Decay. The above palette is the Naked Blush Trio, the sister product the the Naked Eyeshadow. I'm crossing my fingers for more from this range. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Illamasqua Imperfection" border="0" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0zcq_RcUWv4kHKZ_Ytq4UA_jqrVm9pp8SPkZNVP2S3am0Hiq08Mjvf1LGKSZd9zOvpoUQ97968UJFVsj8TSGhzTCUq5_fjuuLFDV-eyelk89vM4LAgpawcGo2e4EKdvaLkIY80rRRm1A3/s640/Illamasqua+Imperfection2.jpg" title="Illamasqua Imperfection" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Still in total makeup junkie mode (when am I not in this mode?!) I told you all about <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/illamasqua-imperfection.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> amazing Illamasqua Event I had attended and we talked about speckled nails. Last month I also saw that L'Oreal are continuing with the speckled nail trend so I suspect this will be something we see a lot of in the months to come. Exciting to have something new. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Handmade Valentine Card by Toddler/Baby | Sprinkle of Glitter " border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsulgWZv6FZuxyUb6KP9F-n6gpW8ptprUq5ADnAUncEv_zgN3uIqQUJ0012RVUEiwAYO7dCZjmwNDpzP7Vtl0_Iv1KB5eAJBMqSuGm9vBMSsSONxlWhkw1oSYk0-CJylOuQTLKdiOXwLdl/s640/ValCard1.jpg" title="Handmade Valentine Card by Toddler/Baby | Sprinkle of Glitter " width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In week two, as well as having a long overdue blog redesign from Blogger/Author/Designer <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/wonder-forest-wonder-girl.html" target="_blank">WonderForest</a>, I talked about spending quality time with Darcy and making <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/my-tiny-valentine.html" target="_blank">THESE </a>oh so cute Valentine Cards for our family. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Sprinkle of Glitter Makeup FOTD" border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9S1skBYoIAfPjAKD377MXEDjH0xamdP4mESBs1_SZA1-C4cySyT9nCabUzPiJVDkOemG69ZgxFRZYMlO-uGzg9Mjmwb8neQKPXVZl3_96Wnt4bzK8TVu8GPiul3S6jtG6vL-cWnLPcjr/s640/FOTD.jpg" title="Sprinkle of Glitter Makeup FOTD" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In that same week, I uploaded <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/happy-wife-fotd.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> Happy Wife FOTD and took a new approach to photographing products - grouping! I by far and above prefer this method and think I will keep it up in the future. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Cloud Nine Giveaway | Free Irons | Free hair styler" border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXTeFGWmKT6Q5rOAWogZ5rXTxplanX0sJzYnaOqF-9o4PBNPqeostaOQwkm9hso9OzjdyzppA-Psb-XOHFljbGzRvOHfD4lC3H79PuPSTE98f-DOJHuWvfX371FCxa8xndORuE30PuKQ7/s640/C9Giveaway.jpg" title="Cloud Nine Giveaway | Free Irons | Free hair styler" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">February's giveaway was for a pair of Cloud Nine Stylers (won't link it as this giveaway is now closed). I was thrilled with your enthusiasm and may try and do a few more of these sorts of things. I'm quite fortunate in that I am offered to do giveaways by a lot of brands but I only really do them if the prizes excite me or I think they are extra special. Shall I do more? You decide.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29P62iW5CftYV-6HPg1Oa_-fTxa7X4jllfEglatvO79krLynpBtZaRL0MLQbvRw33vim0DVjrPrKGWRMZ1lkwgH0IixJtCXSMwTvsWIb5n-FQDVqEaBs0gYpkLdpr1pu98iyxtlMFcncT/s640/Baby+Style1.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">February was the month that I launched <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/baby-style-spy-mac-and-studs.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> new feature- Baby Style. If Darcy will stand still for 2 minutes and I can get a decent snap, you'll see a lot more of this kind of thing! After <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/baby-glitter-haul.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> insane clothes haul, I think I've got enough clothes! Haha.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="How to colour glass jars" border="0" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqkXom7NNs6iEvtaRFTiFc9u_GijEJErw2LxQvfLiXzc-287nLBWmGFwPEaW8PNnTRwpVSXk1UKgs9uagkz_VRL6PdZpdJJhk7kG5x4kK9U1MTMdR-Gafbrvtc8A0TrE18j2bMoioRSwP/s640/colouredjars3.jpg" title="How to colour glass jars" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the final week of the month, we had <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/how-to-colour-glass-jars.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> good old fashioned DIY post. As always, it was easy and affordable as I think that's what makes projects most appealing! All too often I have given up on things when they were too complex (I'm looking at you 'easy sew nappy bag') and felt frustrated and out of pocket (yeah, still you 'easy sew nappy bag. Grrrr). If your repins on <a href="http://pinterest.com/louiseglitter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> were anything to go by, this DIY tutorial was a hit. Woot woot.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Cat and Baby Photography" border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkzPPO72ZanFhHU6FAYXQjJ2Y_rlTS_YPkh6Jl0oXMaIyrMOrFtKOmTWQ_8GLqGrnpuUdkSjkZt3I_q3vBb6SM_awADUlvOykLQOL-5M10-htylpeXpUSerAg5TsJP-_yNi6fGrTUBk6Sr/s640/Darcy+and+Mindy.jpg" title="Cat and Baby Photography" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then finally, at the very end of a brilliant month, there was the very sad news of my wonderful kitty going up to heaven. She is buried in my back garden (I paid extra for the vet to come out to our house and leave her body- well worth the expense if you are ever in this awful position as the animal is a LOT calmer) and I imagine that she is up in heaven with my Mum and Gran and her kitty Mum and any brothers and sisters she might have had. She had a good life. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-------------- <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>♥ </b></span>--------------</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So a busy month! On top of all of those highlights (and the low light), were my regular posts like <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/amazing-advertisers-february-2013.html" target="_blank">Amazing Advertisers</a>, <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/bedroom-beauty-challenge-february.html" target="_blank">Bedroom Beauty Challenge</a> and four <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/motivational-monday-4.html" target="_blank">Motivational Mondays</a> (I think my favourite posts to write).  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is there anything specific you'd like to see in March? 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The Best Of February

Aloha Sprinklerinos, Well, I meant to write this post for Friday, but will with all the upset of loosing my little Mindycat, I took a day aw...

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Happy Wife FOTD

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little while ago my gorgeous Husband surprised me with a baby sitter (yay for sisters) and a trip out for some lovely time together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Before leaving, I took a few quick shots of my makeup for our 'date night'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9S1skBYoIAfPjAKD377MXEDjH0xamdP4mESBs1_SZA1-C4cySyT9nCabUzPiJVDkOemG69ZgxFRZYMlO-uGzg9Mjmwb8neQKPXVZl3_96Wnt4bzK8TVu8GPiul3S6jtG6vL-cWnLPcjr/s1600/FOTD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sprinkle of Glitter Makeup FOTD" border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9S1skBYoIAfPjAKD377MXEDjH0xamdP4mESBs1_SZA1-C4cySyT9nCabUzPiJVDkOemG69ZgxFRZYMlO-uGzg9Mjmwb8neQKPXVZl3_96Wnt4bzK8TVu8GPiul3S6jtG6vL-cWnLPcjr/s640/FOTD.jpg" title="Sprinkle of Glitter Makeup FOTD" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been sporting this casual look quite a look of late. I do love dark smokey eyes and bright lips but I feel very confident and comfortable in this more low key one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Beauty Products To Achieve This Look</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXN5hoNH8QpW8n-lWNnjfwzCfapWl3bcugIu2S4Do22VAUeQksQM3gqQL-K8maEiWhAoRpaqu9-9PAJ_CS-VdINsCeREr02E8XCT2TeFUNkbE20INLDo8NtoBLw_bIYMQ9NqcDYqyBpjVp/s1600/FOTD1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty Products for the Face Sprinkle of Glitter" border="0" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXN5hoNH8QpW8n-lWNnjfwzCfapWl3bcugIu2S4Do22VAUeQksQM3gqQL-K8maEiWhAoRpaqu9-9PAJ_CS-VdINsCeREr02E8XCT2TeFUNkbE20INLDo8NtoBLw_bIYMQ9NqcDYqyBpjVp/s640/FOTD1.jpg" title="Beauty Products for the Face Sprinkle of Glitter" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">MAC Strobe Liquid :: Great to mix into foundation to give lacklustre skin a bit of luminosity.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">MakeUp Forever HD Foundation :: I love the finish of this but I do find it needs the strobe liquid to prevent the dreaded 'flat face'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle :: My holy grail. There is no other warm toned highlighter in your life. Stop what you're doing and buy one now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sienna X Matte Contour Powder :: Incredible pigmentation, I have been using this every day for over 3 months and look how much I've used- next to nothing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Clarins Palette Eclat Face and Blush Powder :: I focused my brush more on the coral and pink tones  for a blush and was really impressed with the lovely candy hue it gave.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1WsxmSThH7s8ZR3vYm2Yvz6deCfSwJzHErexGmlk7BLJaK0Nv6dE0bfcZDtecLpYPcKUXeifEwu-nm89iWz4tmE1AUhaP35RfrDaI3lt-NmSVNmWVELhImjOBuTGIIh_mgepKcDHXSxY/s1600/FOTD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty Products for the Eyes Sprinkle of Glitter" border="0" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1WsxmSThH7s8ZR3vYm2Yvz6deCfSwJzHErexGmlk7BLJaK0Nv6dE0bfcZDtecLpYPcKUXeifEwu-nm89iWz4tmE1AUhaP35RfrDaI3lt-NmSVNmWVELhImjOBuTGIIh_mgepKcDHXSxY/s640/FOTD2.jpg" title="Beauty Products for the Eyes Sprinkle of Glitter" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">L'oreal Super Carbon Gloss Liquid Liner :: Fabulous for winged liner in a rush.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Topshop Kohl in Coal :: Works wonder on your water line and also smudges well on the skin if you want it to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Boots No. 7 Exquisite Curl Mascara :: The curved bristle wand is great for catching every eyelash and coating from root to tip.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Benefit They're Real Mascara :: Use to just thicken up the outer corner lashes. I think I really like this mascara but I'm still having the odd off day with it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">MAC Paint Pot in Bare Study :: The all time perfect champagne base colour for eyeshadows.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">MAC Cyrstal Avalanche, Antiqued and Amber Lights :: Ideal for creating a neutral eye with a bit of a kick.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look Beauty Brow Perfect Kit :: Despite being so hard to open that I jabbed 2 finger nails in the powder (massive grrr), I love this little powder compact. It does just the job for unruly brows, you are given a lot for your money and it's under a tenner. Woop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69S1Ihi5KNMYwX7OY65x1eE4IZ8GcU21SPIaEzBKhh4Iw8qpsijmT2cdQm9zVO8jms_lAx0AxoGsaXbFsedschDdLuSdmZTMbWx7wysMo2-bbiGkUSbsfrnODXeqDCb-AuMDPnBPK2CJF/s1600/FOTD4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty Products for the Lips Sprinkle of Glitter" border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69S1Ihi5KNMYwX7OY65x1eE4IZ8GcU21SPIaEzBKhh4Iw8qpsijmT2cdQm9zVO8jms_lAx0AxoGsaXbFsedschDdLuSdmZTMbWx7wysMo2-bbiGkUSbsfrnODXeqDCb-AuMDPnBPK2CJF/s640/FOTD4.jpg" title="Beauty Products for the Lips Sprinkle of Glitter" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Balmi Lip Balm in Raspberry :: I have two balmis and I adore them both. I keep them in my makeup drawers (because my last one broke in my handbag, I'd like slightly sturdier packaging) and apply them right at the start of my routine, when I do my moisturiser, and then by the time I come to putting on my lipstick, my lips are fully ready and in prime condition. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Clarins Joli Rouge Brilliant Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick in Guava :: This lipstick is from the new Spring Summer collection and I have been loving it. It's delicate, subtle but with a hint of glimmer- perfect for day to date!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And that's it! When you lay it all out like that, it looks like a lot more than it feels. I just had a quick count and it was twenty products- crikey.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I quite enjoyed doing a FOTD post in this style, with group product photos- what do you think? More in the future? Do you spot any products that you'd like a full review of?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/Sprinkleofglitr" rel="nofollow" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/sprinkleofglitter" rel="nofollow" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sprinkleofglitter?ref=hl" rel="nofollow" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://pinterest.com/babyglitter/" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> | <a href="http://www.hellocotton.com/mypage/sprinkle-of-glitter" rel="nofollow" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Hello Cotton</a> | <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/1918059/sprinkle-of-glitter" rel="nofollow" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Bloglovin'</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This month my Ultimate Advertiser is <a href="http://www.jijikiki.com/newItems.php" rel="nofollow" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Ji Ji Kiki</a> . 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Happy Wife FOTD

Aloha Sprinklerinos, A little while ago my gorgeous Husband surprised me with a baby sitter (yay for sisters) and a trip out for some lovely...

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Lou's Reviews || Collection 2000 Glow Getter

<div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You know those products you have, that might not be the most glamorous high end products, but you use them day after day until they are old and tatty but you just LOVE them? Well Collection 200 <b><span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Collection-2000-Shimmer-Shades-Way-to-Go_1219424/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shimmer Shades 'Way to Glow'</a> </span></b>is my one of those.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGSE4MjtcvFBfBi29Cty6BkJ56OCEMFMzbD8YT2jYs3dJNtzdgy05w-ZK4Nxt-dwQTTYGE8IXVYP2bgjH4F8zvHNA3GMZJDTSH23aIbmM-Ghd57LjtcGGDSypKLfy4bvOdwgCaK33ZNQ-/s1600/Shimmer+Shades.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGSE4MjtcvFBfBi29Cty6BkJ56OCEMFMzbD8YT2jYs3dJNtzdgy05w-ZK4Nxt-dwQTTYGE8IXVYP2bgjH4F8zvHNA3GMZJDTSH23aIbmM-Ghd57LjtcGGDSypKLfy4bvOdwgCaK33ZNQ-/s640/Shimmer+Shades.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I bought it about 2 months ago and have found myself using it every single day since. Now, as an extreme beauty junkie, this is high praise indeed!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I use the 2 darker brown shades under my cheek bone to contour and this gives the illusion of a shadow. You want to create this illusion because it then makes people subconsciously think your cheekbones are more prominent and your face is slimmer. It's a great little trick if you have a round face or a bit of extra chub like I do. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ5cRpd_RtOdFaIWIucQN0C6yV2ObV9UGzVxQ5B31lxVcuCLxoSEB_joE0ZJXJNOxb1EQ_f1KnyO2NxsQZ7FBw4UakOTl1uYCV_WFxQVn9n4UvW-ZfbKdTXYxKL_gL_vXBwvl513FOxWE/s1600/contouredmap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ5cRpd_RtOdFaIWIucQN0C6yV2ObV9UGzVxQ5B31lxVcuCLxoSEB_joE0ZJXJNOxb1EQ_f1KnyO2NxsQZ7FBw4UakOTl1uYCV_WFxQVn9n4UvW-ZfbKdTXYxKL_gL_vXBwvl513FOxWE/s640/contouredmap.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Mmmm maybe I should just felt tip on myself. It's so shexy!)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Above that (so on the lower part of my cheek bone) I use the peachy blush shade and then above that to highlight, the pearly shade. I tend not to use the peach and pearl shades too often as I have other blushers and highlighters that I enjoy, but the two brown colours are a staple. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love that there is a warm and a cool toned bronzer in this kit as I can match this according to weather I am (fake!) tanned or au naturally pale. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The packaging is sturdy and functional. It's not the most beautiful item I own, but it does the job, never pings open in my makeup bag, is clear plastic so you can see what you have and isn't unnecessarily bulky.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have found the pigmentation of this to be fantastic, my slanted contour brush (which I sell in mine and Zoe's <b><a href="http://www.shoplouella.com/product/green-bamboo-5pc-mineral-brush-kit" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">SHOP</a></b> in the mineral collection) picks up the pressed powder beautifully and it has EXCELLENT staying power.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Really, at £4.19, you'd be silly not to add this to your kit. I find myself choosing it over my much more expensive products- crazy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All in all, I literally cannot fault this quad. Great formula, impressive lasting times, good packaging, bargain price. 10/10.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you have any 'must have' staple items like this? Share in the comments and we can all diminish our bank accounts! haha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://confessionsofasecretshopper.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Confessions of a Secret Shopper</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top!  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Lou's Reviews || Collection 2000 Glow Getter

Aloha Sprinklerinos, You know those products you have, that might not be the most glamorous high end products, but you use them day after da...

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February FOTD

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Those of you who watch my videos may well have noticed that I have been sporting the same sort of look of late. I have found a look that I find quick, easy and suitable for day/night/the lot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On Saturday morning, before leaving for the IMATS, I snapped a few quick shots. I never know quite how to pose for facey shots, I know there is a certain blog style but having tried them, I look like a total goon, so I just tried to show you the products like a noooormal person. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKRS2VzMeSfhdsTeOZv218wM-ybHaGe9aFPQZuaPp6c0wrgYcRdp6uKWADXLOOZMsrZSvc8PAVcTPPkUIbJy6pG3JR8Cu4HiK7O9evz_9C5v_40WzDNpwDPZgo1bHilrvYESuqds-yamv/s1600/IMG_5638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKRS2VzMeSfhdsTeOZv218wM-ybHaGe9aFPQZuaPp6c0wrgYcRdp6uKWADXLOOZMsrZSvc8PAVcTPPkUIbJy6pG3JR8Cu4HiK7O9evz_9C5v_40WzDNpwDPZgo1bHilrvYESuqds-yamv/s640/IMG_5638.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiqtFcD9fTHC8Cz7aW7guno8Ato7maGaOcskew-Ir18rnVStpxuK2VPhmhJUIooAEJ_62wFI9Hw4B2Q46Vu28QSsfQ7KJn4piEaoVqT-EqLYLdW4NwCkHr6a6XMI2hKgMcNS9w0XDKtm8/s1600/IMG_5640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiqtFcD9fTHC8Cz7aW7guno8Ato7maGaOcskew-Ir18rnVStpxuK2VPhmhJUIooAEJ_62wFI9Hw4B2Q46Vu28QSsfQ7KJn4piEaoVqT-EqLYLdW4NwCkHr6a6XMI2hKgMcNS9w0XDKtm8/s640/IMG_5640.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Face</u></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Moisturiser- I'm currently trying out a few, reviews to come.</div><div style="text-align: center;">MAC Select Moisturecover Concealer, NW15.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint Foundation, 02 Beige.</div><div style="text-align: center;">MAC MSF, Soft and Gentle.</div><div style="text-align: center;">2True Face and Body Bronzer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Lips</u></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Boots own brand Strawberry Lip Balm.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Topshop Lipstick, Brighten Rock.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss, Pink Pop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Eyes</u></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HD Brow Kit, Vamp.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Illamasqua Pure Pigment, Beguile.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Topshop Eyeliner, Coal. (Smudged with a pencil brush)</div><div style="text-align: center;">L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara (loving this at the moment, review to come).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hmmm, reading that back it sounds like an awful lot of items but in the mornings, it doesn't feel like it. I can do this entire look in about 10 minutes. If I want to make it a bit more 'night time', I would use more eyeliner and spend longer on my lashes and also use a lipliner to do better lips, but seeing as this was at 7.30am, I was pleased.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you have a look that you find yourself going back to again and again?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div>

February FOTD

Aloha Sprinklerinos, Those of you who watch my videos may well have noticed that I have been sporting the same sort of look of late. I have ...

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