FOTD – Smiling at the Spring Sun

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This time I wanted to do a different type of blog post… So I gathered all my courage and did a face of the day, centered on my favourite lipstick at the moment –  the Dior Trianon Spring 2014 Collection #744 Allégresse.

The photo was taken a few days ago, before I went to work. It was a cold, windy, gloomy day… I thought that if at least my makeup was a bit happier, the sun might see it and decided to show up… And it worked!!!!!…

I used NO foundation. Just a bit of that Bourgeois Healthy Mix Concealer, in #52 Medium Radiance for under my eyes and to cover the areas I have redness or discolouration on ( it is the lightest shade I think ). Then I dusted a bit of By Terry Hyaluronic-Hydra Powder ( review here ) on my t-zone.

On the cheeks I slightly applied a bit of the Dior Rosy Glow 001 Blush ( review here ), for a healthy flush of color.

On the eyes, I used as a base a Sephora brand eyeshadow in Strawberry Macaroon # 42. Then I added a bit of MAC‘s Wedge in the crease, darken it with a bit of Satin Taupe and blended everything really well. To finish up the look I put a bit of Diorshow Mono Wet & Dry Backstage Eyeshadow #826 Bikini in the center of the lid to brighten up the eye. Then I lined my mobile lid with a dark brown eyeliner from Clarins in #2 Brown, just at the base of the eyelashes to create definition to the eye and to make the lashes look fuller.

Final step for the eyes was mascara. I used Dior Diorshow 090 New Look Black and applied it generously.

Since it was a daytime look, I didn’t went for a bold brow. Just brushed and fixed them in place with a clear gel.

And now my favourite part: the lips. On the lips I used the Dior Trianon Spring 2014 Collection, #744 Allégresse – a beautiful bright pink lipstick, so soft and creamy ( see review here ). It made my lips look smooth and sensual. (  Yeah! I am bold like that, sometimes!… )

Here is the complete look! I hope you like it!

See you soon, beautiful!

xx, Annie

DIOR ROSY GLOW HEALTHY GLOW blush 001 PETAL – the KING of all blushes

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I’m sure you can detect a “small” addiction here… Yes, it is true! I have a major crush on blushes! And with Dior Rosy Glow in particular. This is my absolute favourite blush, THE ONE I will always go back to no matter how many other cheek products I will buy.

But let’s move on to the actual review.

This blush came out with the Garden Party Spring Collection, in 2012. It was out there for a little while now, but I just didn’t gave it too much of a thought simply because I believed that everyone was over-reacting. How good can a blush be, right?!

How wrong was I!!!

On the Dior official website they describe the DIORSKIN ROSY GLOW 001 PETAL as a healthy glow booster blush that “reacts with the moisture in each skin type, giving a delicious and subtle blush to the cheeks. When applied, the initially fresh, light colour develops into a rosy blush that suits each individual complexion, for an ultra-natural, tailor-made healthy glow that lasts all day.” Absolutely true!

It is quite pigmented once it adjusts to my skin tonality. So I tend to use it with a light hand. I use a duo fiber brush ( in the picture above you can see my brush of choice – Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman – Duo-fiber face brush ), just to make sure that it picks up just the right amount of product. Then I apply it on my cheeks in circular motions, making sure it is very well blended.

The final result on my skin is a gorgeous pink colour. I always wanted a blush that can give me the pinched cheeks effect, those healthy rosy cheeks.

I use it just as a flush of colour during the day, but if I go out at night I accentuate it a bit more.

What else to say… Each Rosy Glow Blush comes in a sleek silver case, with a brush applicator. The product has an ultra-fine powder texture and irresistible rose fragrance, and features a perfect embossed Dior logo that almost makes me feel guilty I want to use it.

This is one purchase I will never regret making!

See you soon, beautiful!

xx, Annie