Hi there lovely ones.

I have taken a couple photos of my MAC collection, consider them organised chaos (for artistic effect you see haha) and written up a list of the MAC products I currently have. Please bear in mind that this blog post is in no way a bragging episode (my collection is in no way large enough to qualify for bragging rights anyway) I'm not feeling very well and quite frankly have been in bed a lot and am getting so bored I just decided to do this to pass a little time this evening.

I've also done this so other MAC users can perhaps recommend something to add to this modest collection or give their personal opinion of experience with the products I've listed below.

If you have any questions about a product in my collection, leave me a comment and I'll do my best to answer. What I love about the beauty community is that we can all share our tips, tricks and opinions so we can all be knowledgeable about what we spend our money on and what we should probably avoid.

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List of products:

Lipsticks - Black Knight, London Life, Ruby Woo, Violetta, Meltdown, Ravishing, Utter Fun, Sequin

Lustreglass - Angel Wing, Instant Gold

Lipglass - Gitane, Magnetique, Pinkular, Pink Poodle

Dazzleglass & Dazzleglass Creme - Funtabulous, Love Alert, Roman Holiday, Luscious Spark (creme), Amorous (creme)

Lipgelèe in "Lush & Bright"

Clear SPF 15 Lip Conditioner

Pencils - Full of Fuchsia Technakohl Liner, Obviously Orange Technakohl Liner, Smolder Eye Kohl, Raw Refined Cremestick Pearl Liner

Brow Set in "Mink"

Fluidline in "Waveline"

Pigments - Kitschmas, Fuchsia, Grape, Deep Blue Green, Reflects Transparent Teal (Glitter)

Concealer - Seclect Cover-Up NW40 Studio Finish NC45

Cream Colour Base in "Fawntastic" & "Fabulush"

Eyeshadows - Young Punk (mineralize) Newly Minted, Deep Truth, Atlantic Blue, Shadowy Lady, Violet Trance, Vibrant Grape, Cranberry, Coppering, Wookwinked, Passionate, Red Brick, Bright Sunshine, Carbon, Print

Blush in "Burnt Pepper"

Brushes - 209, 252, 266, 204, 224, 219, 194, 168, 275, 187

MISC - Duo Sharpener, Make-up Bag, Pro Palettes, Fix +, Brush Cleanser

Big Love x

So, I had a great time at IMATS London. I enjoyed Eve Pearl's class/talk on make-up for women of colour (she was funny and informative) Meeting Nic from Youtube's Pixiwoo and also Koren Zander (Enkore Make-up) and Alex Box was amazing. I can't get over how nice everyone was! I bumped into a couple Twitter peeps as well.

I bought from Illamasqua, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and MAC Pro. I also picked up a pair of really nice false lashes from Fero. I went to the MAC store inside Westfield as well while out and about with a friend I visited while in London and bought a Coppering pro pan and a Fluidline in the shade Wave Line (stunning deep blue black with a hint of purple)

While I was away my nail polishes I'd ordered on the Friday morning arrived from Models Own.

IMATS buys:

Illamasqua - Virus powder eyeshadow, Furore pure pigment, Frenzy Intense lipgloss, Tantrum sheer lipgloss, Scandal lipstick.

MAC Pro - Violetta lipstick (amplified creme), Pro eyeshadows in the shades: Atlantic Blue, Vibrant Grape, Red Brick, Bright Sunshine, Pro powder blush in Burnt Pepper

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics - Lip Tar in shades NSFW and Melange

As I said previously I had the pleasure of coming home to a little black box from Models Own which contained the 5 beautiful and colourful nail polishes I'd ordered before leaving for London. Model's Own were doing a generous 50% off deal on orders over £25.00 and so I ended up getting the five polishes for the price of 2 effectively with free shipping on top - brilliant!

The shades I bought from Models Own were - Orangeade, Slate Green, blue Gem, Purple Poppy and Lemon Sherbet. I am really feeling bright colours these days. I think I mentioned before than I think I'm rebelling against the grey winter here in the UK by doing a throw back to the 80s and wearing vibrant colours. Case in point the fact I dared to wear an orange lipstick recently.

To wrap up I just had the most amazing time at IMATS and would really love to go again next year, hopefully by then I'll be a professional and not just a girl who is passionate about beauty and fashion. How nice it must be to get paid to do something you love and to make a career of making things and people look and feel beautiful.

Now for the pictures!!!

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So tell me, did you go to IMATS? What presentations did you watch, what did you buy are you going to go again?

Video coming soon! x

So, I know I haven't updated the blog for a while. so here is a nice collective haul entry consisting of make-up, jewellery and clothes.

So, let's start with good old trusty cosmetics. I popped into Lush and picked up a Bubblegum lip scrub, tried it out last night - works a treat. My lips had been feeling a little worn out all day and after using it my lips instantly felt in better condition, afterwards I applied a little MAC lip conditioner and shall repeat the process tonight. Speaking of MAC, I went to my local MAC counter to book myself in for the makeover my Mother had kindly paid for as a Christmas present and while I was there I made an enquiry as to whether their "special drawer" had any goodies from past collections and ended up picking myself up the Black Knight lipstick from Style Black, I figured it would be useful for darkening up other lipsticks and transforming their colour therefore in a way doubling my choice where lipstick shades are concerned. I don't think I'm daring enough to wear Black Knight on its own. I also picked up an Utter Fun lustre lipstick it's a gorgeous deep bright pink shade that compliments my skin tone. The Urban Decay counter happens to be MAC's neighbour so I also picked up a Preen book which comes complete with the eyeshadows: Snatch, Mildew, Flash, Painkiller, Smog and Toasted; also included is a mini Primer potion and a 24/7 pencil in Zero.

The make-up lust didn't end there though, I also embraced good old drug-store level and picked up a lipstick in the Supermarket Asda from their George moisturising lipstick collection in the colour 16 Liar, it's an orange toned red (I must be feeling the bright colours as a backlash to the dull grey English weather)

While I was there I picked up two nail polishes from Collection 2000, the Hot Looks range in 29 Big Hair and 32 BMX Bandit (loving those names haha) I also got a chunky striped statement ring and a multi coloured bangle bracelet.

Then came Primark, where I picked up a Foiled Again set which has a set of sparkly false lashes and 3 colourful eyeliners in Tequila Sunrise, Aqua Horizon and Pink Fizz. While in Primark I picked up a trilby hat with a sequin band, a chunky black sparkly ring and some candy stripe sunglasses.

I've also recently taken advantage of the Matalan sale where I bought a pair of grey and hot pink platform heels (told you I was rebelling against winter) a chunky blue statement ring and a purple embellished slinky tunic, there may also have been two new handbags purchased all to the bargain tune of £14.50!

And finally, Littlewoods and Tesco! I got a beautiful silver cardigan in Tesco from the Signature range for £8.00 and also pretty black drop earrings for £2.50 which looks stunning on. From Littlewoods I got a pair of aztec design leggings, and a couple of print cowl neck tunics. I also ordered a super cute Disney Tinkerbell "Believe" necklace but sadly as pretty as it is, it looks cheap and flimsy and definitely like it would probably break within a few wears so it's being returned.

And now for the pictures*

So what have you been buying lately to try and beat the winter blues?

Until next time, stay fabulous! x

*Not all items pictured in blog, will probably record a video this weekend to go along with this blog.