Wednesday 31 December 2014

IKEA MAKEUP VANITY & HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS!




Hey Guys,

I wanted to share my Vanity/Makeup Work Station.

How awesome is it!!
Its not 100% complete yet but I'm just dying to share!

There is a lot of hype about this Malm Dressing Table & Alex draws on youtube so I knew it was the choice for me! Not to mention CHEAP! 



Ikea MALM Dressing Table:
The Ikea Malm Dressing Table has this clean look about it. Topped with glass & a built in tray for Makeup storage really makes for the perfect dresser. 



Malm Dressing Table = $199




Ikea ALEX 5 Drawers:
The Ikea Alex draws are available in 5 or 9 drawers.
 
2x Alex 5 Drawers = $129 Each



Hollywood Vanity Mirror:

The hollywood light mirror was not so cheap but totally worth the money! 
I had this order & posted from the UK to my address in Australia. 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this mirror! Its pure luxury! With a built-in dimmer switch powered by a 3 meter cable that adapts into a power point allows you to choose your required lighting setting.

A BEAUTIFUL High Gloss handmade construction that can be wall hung or attached to the stand as I have. It really is the ultimate makeup mirror! 

Hollywood Mirror/Light = $400





 PHOTO IN NATURAL LIGHT



EXTRAS

- Chaise lounge in White to match the freshness of the room $259
- Stool (x4) purchased from eBay $249
- Chandelier purchased from eBay $80




 

MORE PHOTOS









I hope you enjoyed seeing my Ikea vanity set-up & gives you some inspiration to start organizing your makeup area.


Be sure to come check out the facebook page & share any photos of your vanity!


Thanks for reading!!
~ Jaz

Cala / Pretty Girl Cosmetics Glitters

**MAKEUP LOVERS - DEAL ALERT!**





I came across this brand Calla/Pretty Girl Cosmetics on Esty while I was looking for a Holographic Glitter. I'm happy to say they are amazing! 

This company sells 4grams worth of cosmetic grade glitter in over 50 shades! wow!
I purchased two shades "Tiara" a amazing pure Holographic silver and a black based holographic "Laser Black" which are Cosmetics grade polyester glitter cut to .008" that is safe to use on the face, eyelid or lips.


Cost AU$7.00 each.

Shipping AU$10.51 then approx $1.50 for each additional item.

Unfortunately for us Australians we get stung with high shipping charges but if you are a makeup artist looking for a few great quality glitters for your kit or just love makeup in general. This may be exactly what you are looking for.

****TIP:
When using cosmetic glitter for makeup application do not brush on glitter, it will smear and flake. You are best to pat with a mixing medium or glitter glue.


Let me know what you think!!

Sunday 28 December 2014

NYX Nail Polish Mini's & Storage Ideas


CUTE NYX MINI NAIL POLISH SET


Hey Ladies,

How amazingly cute are these mini nail polishes?

Mini bottles of nail polish are perfect for me as I never seem to get though a whole bottle anyways.

I saw these sets on Joy's Cosmetics an NYX ebay seller & knew I had to give them a try!


 Overall I was impressed with the gorgeous colours however they do not compete with OPI or China Glaze for quality & longevity . 

You will need at least 3 thin coats to build up colour.

They are great to use for a night out then removed the next day as they clip horribly! 

If you are looking for a longer lasting nail colour, I would recommend gel polish lasting 2-3 weeks but sometimes will cost you a pretty penny.

Pro 
- Variety of options
- Amazing Seasonal colour selection
- Quick Dry

Con
-  Disappointing pigmentation for lighter shades
- Quickly peels 
- Small brush (mini)


Details:
18 pieces Mini Nail Polish per set
4ml size each

I got two 18-piece limited edition sets. 

Love is in the Air
Floral, neutrals & pastels 

Decadent Delights
Jewel tones


Purchased From
Ebay Store -  Joy's Cosmetics 

Price:
AUSTRALIAN
$20.98
Shipping - $27.12
(The more you purchase the less shipping costs) 

AMERICAN
$17.99
Shipping - $23.30




Have you used NYX Nail Polishes before?

Leave a comment or visit the ROGUE Facebook Page

Thanks for reading.
~~ Jaz

Lime Crime December HAUL





Hi Everyone!

Welcome to LIMECRIME!


You may have heard that Lime Crime Headquarters have decided to stop distribution to Australia effective immediate.
This is a huge blow for the Australia consumers & Australian stockists ;(

However don't despair Lime Crime does offer International shipping.
http://limecrime.com/

You can now get discounted stock from Makeupnet who was the Australian distributor until stock runs out.
Not all products will be available so keep that in mind.
MakeupNet 

 
Lime Crime is such an amazing brand, full of vibrant & creative products.

If you haven't tried it , you need to.

Below is a few Lime Crime Lip products I've been dying to get my hands on for months but they sell out super fast.

* Wicked Velvetine
* Suedeberry Velvetine
* Pink Velvet Velvetine 
 * Utopia Velvetine
* Coquette Lipstick


Why you'll love them

Pro
 * Long lasting
* Highly Pigmented
* Amazing Matte Finish for Velvetines
* Gorgeous Lipstick texture
* Lime Crime is Vegan friendly and Animal friendly.
* Universally flattering
* Non-drying 
 
Con
* Expensive Brand
* Takes some precision & patience to apply when new to the brand


Where to buy

Prices 

* Coquette Lipstick $25.00
* Utopia Velvetine $26.00
* Pink Velvet Velvetine $26.00
* Suedeberry Velvetine $26.00
* Wicked Velvetine $26.00

PRODUCTS:

Coquette Lipstick

Coquette described as a Pale, blushed Nude is a staple for any makeup collection.
If you love nudes you need this in your life!
Perfect flawless full coverage application every time.
Coquette leaves the lips moist & gorgeous.
* Vegan Lipstick *





Velvetines

Lime Crime describes Velvetines:
Ground-breaking formula that goes on liquid and dries completely matte. Touch-proof, transfer-proof, long-wearing and utterly addictive!

Utopia Velvetine:

Utopia Velvetine is described as Vibrant Orchid colour. 
Basically it's a cool toned purple with hints of fuchsia pink.

Utopia


Pink Velvet Velvetine:

Perfect rich pink shade.
Who doesn't love Pink Lipstick.
Everyone NEEDS a great pink lipstick!

Pink Velvet


Suedeberry Velvetine:

Suedeberry is a gorgeous coral-red shade.
Matched with 1950's winged eyeliner, this shade would create a perfect timeless look.
Suedeberry



Wicked Velvetine:

The ultimate burgundy-red. 
My personal favorite Lime Crime Velvetine!
An unbelievable colour, creates a vampy dramatic look, its absolutely stunning.

 Wicked

 Application:

Velvetines are a very liquidity product so less is more.
Please note, if you apply like a lipgloss, you will get a mouthful of liquid lipstick haha! NOT FUN

Preparation is the key!
  1. Scrub lips to remove any excess dry skin.
  2. Apply a moisturizing lip balm. Leave for 10 mins then blot away.
  3. Optional, Use a Lipliner to trace your lips. 
  4. Wipe excess from Velvetine wand then apply first coat. Allow to dry.
  5. Apply second coat - Dries Matte.
  6. Use concealer to clean up lip liner with a concealer brush to create a crisp perfect line.
  7. Blend excess concealer to complete the final flawless look.

SWATCHES:

Left - Right: Coquette, Utopia, Pink Velvet, Suedeberry, Wicked
*Single swatch Application
* Recommend 2 coats for maximum opaqueness 
NATURAL LIGHT:
FLASH:
UNDER LIGHTS:


UPCOMING PRODUCTS:

Keep an eye out for the new colours launching in Australia Mid-December!
Release date 20 December in Australia via Makeupnet Exclusive 
MakeupNet Website
                                           PANSY                                          CASHMERE

I managed to get my hands on both of these on release. Cashmere sold out in under 10 mins! 
Ill have a review on these soon!

What's your favourite Lime Crime Product?

Leave a comment or check out the Rogue Facebook Page 

Thanks so much for reading!!
~~Jaz

NYX Macarons! Lavender, Violet & Rose

Left - Right: Violet, Rose, Lavender 

~~ NYX Macarons Lipsticks~~

WOAH finally got my hands on these babies! 
I did only purchase the "Wearable" shades however now that I've tried these I should of got the whole range because they will sell out.


PRODUCTS:

Creamy and highly pigmented pastel and neon colored lipsticks.

The names match these products colour perfectly.
                                                      Violet                Rose                 Lavender


Why you'll love them

Pro
* Good pigmentation
* Medium Longevity - Approx 4 hours
* FUN, Bright, Bold Lipstick line
* 12 bright fun colours available
* 4.5g each
 
Con
* A bit chalky 
* Can be patchy
* Does require layers to be built up intensity

Where to buy 

 TARGET
New Australia Stockist
*Will be available in Target estimated early 2015

 Joy's Cosmetics 
 eBay
 * Trusted NYX Cosmetics reseller. Over 70,000 feedback

Prices  
* Using pricing from Joy's Cosmetics. They do offer combined shipping so I will leave shipping out however look to pay $20-$80 more depending on the size of the order. Estimated cost per WEIGHT.

12 Macaron Lipsticks Full Set* = AU$69.60
6 Macaron Lipsticks = AU$34.79
3 Macaron Lipsticks = AU$19.91
1 Macaron Lipsticks = AU$6.83

NYX Cosmetics describes Macaron Lipsticks:
Fantasize in color with our neon and pastel lippies in 12 of the creamiest shades you’ll ever use. Our cruelty-free formula is packed with pigment and has a satin matte finish for long-wearing resilience.


Full Shade range available



SWATCHES:

Left - Right: Violet, Rose, Lavender
*Single swatch Application
* Recommend 2-4 coats for maximum opaqueness 
NATURAL LIGHT:
FLASH:

Would you wear these bright colours?

Leave a comment or check out the Rogue Facebook Page 

Thanks so much for reading!!
~~Jaz

6 Draw Acrylic Makeup Storage Container

** ROGUE RECOMMENDS **

CLEAR THE CLUTTER!


Sunday 7 December 2014

Skin Weft Mesh Vs PU Tape Hair Extensions ** ROGUE **


 Hello Ladies!

I will be showing some differences between these two type of Tape Extensions. 

I'll allow the photos to do the talking so I'll keep this short & sweet.

 SKIN WEFT MESH: 


A machine creates the mesh bond by sewing the hair to the mesh bond then tape adhesive is placed over the mesh to create the final result.

This is the method which I use for my current tape hair extension sets.

PU TAPE:



A PU Tape method adhesive is extremely durable. 
PU Tape is actually a glue type extension. 
Being 100% waterproof it is very strong so careful installation will be required as it will cause damage if done incorrectly.  



DIFFERENCES:

Lets start with the obvious first.

Size difference:
As you can see from the photos below PU Tape is so much slimmer opposed to the bulkiness of the mesh.
PU bond will feel less heavy, you should have more flexibility/ movement also.


 PU Tape / Skin Weft Mesh
**Both 100g/40 Pieces**

 






Shedding:
The positive about the Skin Weft Mesh is that you will get almost NO shedding as the bond are extremely secure.
The positive to that is you can re-tape the mesh extensions multiple times. Hence why I find the best possible quality hair to last 3-6 re-tapes. 

However with PU Tape, (you can of course reuse) you will find they do shed once the tape has lost it's strength which may be 4-6 months down the track after the first re-tape.
I actually only use my PU tape method for the 3 months then want the fullness of a new set.

Easily undetectable:
Both can be easily undetectable if correct installation is applied. (I will be doing a post about application soon)
Skin Weft Mesh may be too bulky for people who have fine hair. I always recommend Pu Tape for these hair types. 



BASIC PROS & CONS

SKIN WEFT MESH
PRO
  • No shedding
  • Well made
  • Holds thick haired sets amazing
  • Durable - longevity 
  • Great for thick haired people
CON 
  • Bulky
  • Harder to blend, less flexibility 
  • Can easily lose the integrity of the glue/tape. (Multiple reasons why this could be, shampoo, toners, conditioners, oil based products etc)

PU TAPE:
PRO
  • Tape is long lasting 
  • Easy to use method
  • Option for DIY Tape users
  • Easy application method
  • Great for fine haired people
CON
  • Lasts 3 months before needing to top up hair volume
  • Hard to be created correctly
  • More prone to shedding in later months
  • Can damage hair 
  • Bonds are extremely sticky




Both these methods provide different needs to different people.
Neither are better than the other, it really comes down to what your needs are.

What have you tried?
What do you prefer?

I will be adding some new PU Tape to my Online store to provide for those girls who want this option :)

Check out the facebook page for more information.


 Thanks so much for reading!
Let me know if you have any questions I can help with!

~~ Jaz