MAC Turquatic Fragrance || Beauty Review

<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;">Whilst in Covent Garden (London) a few weeks before Christmas, I popped into MAC to buy some false lashes and have them fitted for a party I was attending. As I sat have my eyes fiddled with (weird concept there), I decided on a whim to treat myself to a bottle of perfume that I remembered my friend Zoe ravving about a few years back.</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/AVvXsEg1rX94AbM-mypyGcfOWA6dQ7B6WyFy4dq3WphHrJ8qavc3iexOkKHnBempHdP3uZNHeuQFvSN9nXiOBI7cN103R9CNEXj6Sgi2E1Dvc8qpI4n28F9fUQZsHZ7xKIRdE5J6bx4meXe4GmkT/s1600/perfume1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rX94AbM-mypyGcfOWA6dQ7B6WyFy4dq3WphHrJ8qavc3iexOkKHnBempHdP3uZNHeuQFvSN9nXiOBI7cN103R9CNEXj6Sgi2E1Dvc8qpI4n28F9fUQZsHZ7xKIRdE5J6bx4meXe4GmkT/s1600/perfume1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I parted with my pennies and walked out with a brand spanking new bottle of <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/161/17323/Products/Fragrance/Turquatic/index.tmpl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MAC Turquatic </a>and have been delighted with it ever since. The website describes it as, 'featuring anemone, lotus, orris and coriscan blue cedar' and I would describe it as light, feminine and sophisticated. Perfect for being a gal about town or flouncing into meetings with. It's not what I would consider a date night scent as it isn't very flirty but it is definitely going to become a staple piece in my collection. </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/AVvXsEil6gB66uQ7bOt46B6FkWKwBES1y33DRwSt4hFRQWkaPnmt_QOxE4OwA_fccN3PeCshi8VKeSPXT0ZGzf1zkWqzaYGmeuDRuUOQanIa4_3A9A7KmUSW5W38nPQP0r25oApv1bFOZDTAztD2/s1600/perfume2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6gB66uQ7bOt46B6FkWKwBES1y33DRwSt4hFRQWkaPnmt_QOxE4OwA_fccN3PeCshi8VKeSPXT0ZGzf1zkWqzaYGmeuDRuUOQanIa4_3A9A7KmUSW5W38nPQP0r25oApv1bFOZDTAztD2/s1600/perfume2.jpg" width="596" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fickle as it may be, I adore the packaging of this perfume too. I have always heard from my Grandma, 'blue and green should never been seen', meaning the two colours fail to compliment each other but I think this sharp little bottle disagrees. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turquatic is also stocked in a rollerball which is perfect for bags where space is a premium or for travelling- yay!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/R7-1wB2x83o?list=PLtXezWnjqnkI_4ux8qGqCATK0mZ6kbkn_" width="640"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're a keen bean (which I do hope you are), you can see the day I bought this item in the video about. Skip to 8.06 to see it featured if you don't fancy watching the whole shibang. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What perfume are you loving at the moment? Anything I should consider? Or, do you not bother with perfume all together and think it's a frivolous waste? Tell me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px; text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Contributor - Louise</span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">To find new ways to stalk me or learn about my disclosure policy, click <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/want-more-glitter.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px;">Ultimate Advertiser -</span><a href="http://www.thefashionfuse.com/" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Fashion Fuse</a><a href="http://kittenishbehaviour.com/store/index.php?route=common/home" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">.</a><span style="font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px;"> Click </span><a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/sponsor.html" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px;"> for more info.</span> </div><br /><br />

MAC Turquatic Fragrance || Beauty Review

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Luxury Lipsticks || April

<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;">If you watched my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkcWKDLeXkg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luxury Makeup Haul on my YouTube channel</a> last month, you will know that I have had quite the splurge lately, mostly on lipsticks. 'Oopusdazy', as Darcy would say.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know what it is about a luxury lipsticks that pleases me so very much but honestly, I think I have a problem. I buy them like money is going out of fashion and I have about three floating around every handbag. It's almost a bit embarrassing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;">Before this pricey little problem goes any further, I thought it might be a good idea to review my current top three and plan to do this again in the future. Heaven knows I've got enough to feature!!</span><br /><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/AVvXsEg1po9cqizAOude69gsDRupXZVur7j8vVEJGn-99AL3MyI7xIThNuBEUIhTWcQBGC8Wvj9qRrcYVzXUE3A64aeeNVkffKyGLnt9Yc5veIBLBoatpt-gatu-ejFYgqyr2W9Qtz_Xaeir1xPT/s1600/FavLuxLips1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Luxury Lipstick YSL MAC Armani" border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1po9cqizAOude69gsDRupXZVur7j8vVEJGn-99AL3MyI7xIThNuBEUIhTWcQBGC8Wvj9qRrcYVzXUE3A64aeeNVkffKyGLnt9Yc5veIBLBoatpt-gatu-ejFYgqyr2W9Qtz_Xaeir1xPT/s640/FavLuxLips1.jpg" title="Luxury Lipstick YSL MAC Armani" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This month I have found myself coming back to the same three lipsticks again and again. <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Beauty/Categories/Shop-Make-up-colour/Lips/Lipstick/Rouge-dArmani-lipstick_317-77011643-ROUGEDARMANI/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Armani Rouge d'Armani in 503</a> (rrp £25), <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Beauty/Brand-rooms/Designer/YVES-SAINT-LAURENT/Whats-new/Rouge-Volupte-Shine-lipstick_456-84033258-ROUGEVOLUPTESHINE/?ddkey=http%3AShopbrandsView&freeText=YSL+CORAL+INTUITIVE&msg=MSG_SEARCH_ONE_MATCHING_PRODUCT&recentSearchesBean=com.salmon.ec.search.databeans.RecentSearchesBean%40364692e5&shouldCachePage=true&x=-1077&y=-82" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YSL Coral Intuitive</a> (rrp £24) and <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT168&PRODUCT_ID=PROD310&SKU_ID=SKU43338" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MAC Candy Yum Yum</a> (rrp £14). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I look to Armani when I'm having a low key day with just mascara and concealer because it makes me feel like I've added a hint of glamour to and otherwise 'meh' look. I use the YSL number for muted peachy lips when I have done big black smokey eyes and I turn to MAC Candy Yum Yum when I want to be show-stopping (which is surprisingly more often than you'd think. Worrying). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUVlc1QM8dDMlggwkxxf1Wj5LZbNmhPnO-pFQ-Nk877UMdJA6mbcEMy0-XxSY88V_UvzJ3fpuV-t9VoCvEKi-AqykoJmXN_ieO-TGS83tJPW3mJLZn55kVJjYFONDcLWtq5TVVnA-qRcO/s1600/FavLuxLips2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Luxury Lipstick YSL MAC Armani" border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUVlc1QM8dDMlggwkxxf1Wj5LZbNmhPnO-pFQ-Nk877UMdJA6mbcEMy0-XxSY88V_UvzJ3fpuV-t9VoCvEKi-AqykoJmXN_ieO-TGS83tJPW3mJLZn55kVJjYFONDcLWtq5TVVnA-qRcO/s640/FavLuxLips2.jpg" title="Luxury Lipstick YSL MAC Armani" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see from the swatches, both the Armani and YSL lipsticks have a frosted/sheen finish, where as Candy Yum Yum is entirely matte. Personally I prefer to add a little lipbalm over the top to keep my lips from drying and to add some shine, but I know some people love a gloss free lip. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'd also like to add, just because I'm anal, that the Armani has a beautifully engraved 'GA' on the bullet. Sadly, mine has sort of smooshed off due to a tragic melting in the sunlight accident but it was lovely none the less. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUF7jZUTAbNpAMNp-Gio4nopt74m9Q4Pv2KOspxeYM3jrMWpmIrrBi2eHfTugNSRk_EaoGrfDcEwlQcY7QTdto0V5IDPAgDoY-PZbkczlb_i154PjC3dcNdRbWs5lDR7nZ3nZy9avycrF/s1600/FavLipsLux4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Luxury Lipstick Swatches YSL MAC Armani" border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUF7jZUTAbNpAMNp-Gio4nopt74m9Q4Pv2KOspxeYM3jrMWpmIrrBi2eHfTugNSRk_EaoGrfDcEwlQcY7QTdto0V5IDPAgDoY-PZbkczlb_i154PjC3dcNdRbWs5lDR7nZ3nZy9avycrF/s640/FavLipsLux4.jpg" title="Luxury Lipstick Swatches YSL MAC Armani" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All three apply beautifully, last a great amount of time (by 'great' I mean about 4-6 hours, probably more like 8 for the MAC), have gooorrgeous packaging (magnetic seal for Armani that gives a VERY satisfying click and just look at the YSL would you!) and make me feel amazing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Pu9I3sGQpPr_0hAGohW9aS_TUg1gKkzRmVphEZ4SqWc13TUsBixeO-kJ_FMeRUiXuAQ9blvJhQS5Jb9iEa0S09l2w92KDhT9r-lCLcXwBTX9g7vbp8K5y0Cw8yITYjSgqycrs4XPIM95/s1600/FavLuxLips3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Luxury Lipstick YSL MAC Armani" border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Pu9I3sGQpPr_0hAGohW9aS_TUg1gKkzRmVphEZ4SqWc13TUsBixeO-kJ_FMeRUiXuAQ9blvJhQS5Jb9iEa0S09l2w92KDhT9r-lCLcXwBTX9g7vbp8K5y0Cw8yITYjSgqycrs4XPIM95/s640/FavLuxLips3.jpg" title="Luxury Lipstick YSL MAC Armani" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, I know these are frivolous, and yes, I know there are likely to be great dupes out there for these, but to me, they're worth it. It's not just colour on the lips in pretty casing, it's the way they make me feel.  When I wear one of these products I instantly feel more 'together'. I feel like I look like a woman who takes care of herself, even though I'm a busy Mum who more often than she'd care to admit uses dry shampoo and has been known to febreeze her tights in emergencies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think? Way too much for a lipstick or worth the money for my sanity? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://twitter.com/Sprinkleofglitr" rel="nofollow" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />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="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">This month my Ultimate Advertiser is <a href="http://barbieandpie.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Barbie and Pie</a></span><a href="http://kittenishbehaviour.com/store/index.php?route=common/home" rel="nofollow" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">.</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> If you would like to find out more about advertising on this blog, click </span><a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/sponsor.html" style="color: #6c0945; font-size: xx-small; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">.</span></div><br /><br />

Luxury Lipsticks || April

Aloha Sprinklerinos, If you watched my Luxury Makeup Haul on my YouTube channel last month, you will know that I have had quite the splurge...

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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> . If you would like to find out more about advertising on this blog, click <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/p/sponsor.html" style="color: #6c0945; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br />

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 :: MAC MSF Soft and Gentle

<div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the past few months, I have had one question in particular popping up over and over again on YouTube and I decided it might be a good idea to make the answer into a blog post. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The question I have been asked is what have I been wearing on my cheeks to make them look so glowy? I must say, I have been pleased as punch with all the lovely comments telling me I look radiant or healthy or even gorgeous! I can assure you it's all cosmetic and isn't that 'pregnancy glow'. There's no bun in this oven!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QSpg9nvhrUffaSSEi9pulJL84Bw8r1qqmf4ZV1iKlptlBGjlCqzwEzq9VBz3nniBOCoU7DhycQUaf9qK-gRKtt7DN7eRuvf3i9KsBzJ7hhhjKhPiypvvjqZqBv-hBGDaAvJtjpjS_zay/s1600/soft+and+gentle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QSpg9nvhrUffaSSEi9pulJL84Bw8r1qqmf4ZV1iKlptlBGjlCqzwEzq9VBz3nniBOCoU7DhycQUaf9qK-gRKtt7DN7eRuvf3i9KsBzJ7hhhjKhPiypvvjqZqBv-hBGDaAvJtjpjS_zay/s640/soft+and+gentle.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT159&PRODUCT_ID=PROD782&SKU_ID=SKU9448"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>MAC Soft and Gentle</strong></span></a> is part of the Mineralised Skin Finish (MSF) family and since buying it in September 2011, has been reached for almost every day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With swirling marbleised colours of gold, bronze and tan, it gives my skin the most beautiful luminous finish without it depositing little flecks of glitter. Obviously, I have no issue with glitter, in fact I embrace it, but there are times when a soft shimmer is preferential to sparkletown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I apply it quickly and easily with a domed kabuki brush and find it blends really well into foundation, powder and bronzer. It really does tickle my pickle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJpK3IqGkIvq8DrUJvACYc3VDEUZl6sAsbXCgeKr1PlMaUXK-20V3CBITxmxSrUjwdqKeTozhNYVxIKxqrPx34I-VJrT7z8TtBe4gzHk3IsaN6qsUli6N5z8GM-dtFO-Htkyp-15KoNNLT/s1600/IMG_5506.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJpK3IqGkIvq8DrUJvACYc3VDEUZl6sAsbXCgeKr1PlMaUXK-20V3CBITxmxSrUjwdqKeTozhNYVxIKxqrPx34I-VJrT7z8TtBe4gzHk3IsaN6qsUli6N5z8GM-dtFO-Htkyp-15KoNNLT/s640/IMG_5506.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>(I can't tell you how annoying that teeny smudge under my eye is to me. I nearly didn't put this photo in but it demonstrates how dewy brilliant the Soft and Gentle is dans la skin)</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The slightly unhinged addict in me is a little sad that I have used so much that there is no longer the domed effect in the pan, but if you check out the website photo, you can see one in all it's newy glory. In hindsight, I probably should have snapped this when I first bought it last year, but I have been loving it so much that it's not left my makeup bag. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This lovely product retails for £21.50. To me, it's a luxury purchase, but one that I'll repeat because the quality is fantastic, it lasts an age (6 months in and yet to hit pan) and it's lead to a flurry of kind compliments- and you can't put a price on that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you tried this highlighter? What are your thoughts on it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Lou's Reviews :: MAC MSF Soft and Gentle

Aloha Sprinklerinos, For the past few months, I have had one question in particular popping up over and over again on YouTube and I decided ...

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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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