MOTD- Makeup of the day.- Silver Smoke.

Makeup of the day! This was done a while ago but I LOVED the makeup I did and wanted to just share how I did it! I may make a get ready with me/tutorial for youtube another time but for now here's the blog post.

EYES:
ELF Eyebrow Kit- Dark
NAKED pigments- Debonaire (?) collection. (Lightest colour all over lid, all the other colours slowly built up and blended on outer corner and crease)
BD Gel Eyeliner- Black
L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara (under and on top of lashes)
Fake lashes (from ebay set of 10)

FACES:
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
PeriPera BB cream- Light
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder- Light
Benefit bronzer- Hoola
MAC blush- Well Dressed
MAC Forever Marilyn Beauty Powder (LE)

LIPS:
YSL 18 lipstick
YSL Lip stain (The colour name/number has rubbed off)

So that's the look. I hope you like it and it was really simple to do. I may, as I mentioned, do a video on this look!

Thanks for reading

When Shadows Remain
Bridget-Nicole
xoxo

Weekly Weight Loss- 8lbs down.

Hey guys!
LONG TIME NON SPEAK! I'm sorry I've been gone for so long. Very personal things been going on!

If you have followed my blog before you would probably know that I've been on a weight loss journey! It started out really rocky and I must admit I actually gave up. But about 23-25 days ago I started again and I was really serious! The first week I lost about 2lbs and I was over the moon as I have probably said before, the hardest part for me is always the beginning!

The next week went by and I lost another 2.6lbs! Bringing the total up to 4.6lbs!

I weighed in on Saturday and to my complete and utter shock was in the stone less! (UK weight measurements are normally in stone which is 14lb roughly) I had lost 3.4lbs and was so happy! That brings my total up to 8lbs lost so far!

I know it may not seem like a lot but to me it was such an achievement. I only have 6lbs more until I have lost my first stone and can give myself my little reward!

Weigh in days are every Wednesday and Sunday normally but with the hectic schedule I have been changing it up.

As for the how!
Literally just good eating, controlled portions, exercise and writing everything down! I have been using and logging into MyFitnessPal everyday and have been really enjoying doing so. I've even made friends and most importantly I can tell the difference in myself!

I am going to write a full in depth "How I lost weight" when I reach a higher target, maybe my first stone? But I intend to continue writing these blogs for a while!

The picture is of me after 4.6lbs lost!

Thanks for reading and please keep checking back. I can't promise I will be posting that regularly but I will be trying. Makeup look coming soon! :D

When Shadows Remain
Bridget Nicole
xoxo

Weekly Wishlist Wants+ Weight Loss Roundup- Week 2!

Sorry for not posting for a while. I've been rather busy. I have a haul coming up very soon of some lovely things I've ordered online, which thankfully all came today!

So I know I forgot to post my Weekly Weight Loss Roundup on Monday. It's week two and it's really not very exciting as I stayed the same! I did eat pizza (I know but it was cheat day D: ) the day before weigh in so I was happy to of not put any weight on! I'm trying really hard this week and so far its been going quite well. Will update you next week!

Onto my weekly wishlist wants as it is Wednesday!

This week it's makeup edition, so I had to narrow my ever expanding makeup wishlist down to five things.

1. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette.

I really want this. I love my Naked and Naked 2 palettes and have wanted this since it came out. I will definitely be buying it eventually! The shades are all matte apart from one which is the slightly shimmery one.

2. MAC Please Me Lipstick.

Need I really say anything about this!? It looks stunning and I'm in love with it!

3. MAC Pervette Lipstick.

It's just a matter of time! I've wanted this for ages!!

4. MAC Shy Girl Lipstick.

This is probably the one I WILL get first. I will definitely be purchasing this when I have £14 to spare!

5. Urban Decay Naked Flushed Cheek Palette.

This is quite new to me, but I really want it. The colours look amazing and to be honest, anything by UD is amazing quality so definitely worth the money.

So, that's it. Sorry that it was short and a little samey-samey. I just know I will end up getting all five of these things as I'm a sucker for them. LOL. I DON'T OWN ANY OF THE PICTURES USED IN THIS POST!

When Shadows Remain
Bridget-Nicole
xoxo

My Complete MAC Collection!

Today I'm letting you get a little glimpse of my prized possessions! My MAC makeup collection! I just want to put a quick disclaimer out there! I AM NOT BRAGGING! I watched styleofbeautyduo's MAC collection video yesterday and thought it would be fun to show my collection! I am VERY proud of my collection and I love everything to pieces! Even though I don't use some of it, I love every single piece.
I have 31 MAC lipsticks. 3 full MAC eyeshadow palettes (that's 45 pans) + the extra pans which I'm currently finding a home for. Then I have a number of blushes and sorts.
Here I will list the names of everything as well as some pics. The names will be as ordered as possible, but I'm doing it from memory so some may be a little wrong/mixed up!
Sorry if that is the case!

EYES:
MAC PIGMENT: Dark Soul
MAC EYESHADOW PAN: Warm Chill
MAC MINERALIZE EYESHADOW TRIO: Togetherness
MAC MINERALIZE EYEHSADOW DUO: (Venomous Villains Collection) She Who Dares.
MAC EYESHADOW PAN: Big T
MAC PAINT POT: Painterly
MAC EYESHADOW PAN: Fountain Bleu
MAC EYESHADOW PAN: Zoink Bleu
3 MAC EYESHADOW PALETTES.

MAC EYESHADOW PALETTES FULL!

COLOURS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:

NEUTRAL PALETTE:
Gesso, Vanilla, Hush, Rice paper, Shroom, Woodwinked, Omega, Sweet Lust, Honey Lust, All That Glitters, Cork, Mulch, Yoghurt, Retrospect.

SMOKEY PALETTE:
Electra, Idol Eyes. Artic Grey, Swiss Chocolate, Mystery, Brown Down, Satin Taupe, Sketch, Shadowy Lady, Print, Smut, Beauty Marked, Carbon, Black Tied, Twinks.

COLOUR PALETTE:
Gorgeous Gold, Going Bananas, Amber Lights, Sushi Flower, Lucky Green?, Club , Steamy, ?, Humid, Zingy, FreshWater?, Contrast, Crazy Cool, Shockaholic, Vile Violet.

(Other pans pictured mentioned above!)

LIPS:

31 MAC LIPSTICKS: Colours in NO PARTICULAR ORDER! (3 are missing!)
Ruby Woo (missing) Pretty Please x2 (1 missing) Missing: 2 I bought for my sisters birthday (won't name the shades as it's a surprise!) Hue, Myth, Innocence Beware, Creme D Nude, Angel, Creme Cup, Saint Germain, Fan Fare, Costa Chic, Impassioned, Sweet bits, Troublemaker, Smash Hit, Viva Glam Nicki, Viva Glam Nicki 2, Viva Glam Gaga, Snob, Ramblin Rose, Russian Red, Rebel, Girl About Town, Strong Woman, Deeply Adored, Ravishing, Vegas Volt (+A few more which I can't remember off the top of my head but will add tomorrow as it's 2:20 AM right now lol)

MAC LIP LINER: Magenta
MAC LIP GELEE: Resort Life
MAC DazzleGlass: Lighly Prancing
MAC LUSTREGLASS: Morning Glory

FACE:

MAC BRUSH CLEANER (Not included in pic!)
MAC STUDIO FIX FLUID FOUNDATION- NW15 (normal shade NC15!)
MAC STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER- NC15
MAC MINERALIZE SKIN FINISH NATURAL- Light
MAC FIX +

CHEEKS:

MAC BLUSH- Hipness (Back to the beach Collection/ Green Packaging)
MAC BLUSH- Springsheen
MAC BLUSH- Garb
MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH- Dainty
MAC BLUSH- Well Dressed
MAC BLUSH- CoyGirl
MAC BLUSH- Prism
MAC BEAUTY POWDER- Forever Marilyn (Marilyn Monroe Collection)
MAC BEAUTY POWDER- Briar Rose (Venomous Villains Collection)
MAC BEAUTY POWDER- Oh So Fair (Venomous Villains Collection)
MAC MINERALIZE SKIN FINISH- Soft and Gentle
MAC BEAUTY POWDER- Sunday Afternoon (Vera Collection)

So that is it! I'm really proud of my little collection and use everything apart from the odd eyeshadow which is mainly in the colour palette and the mineralize eyeshadows. I love MAC, it's my favourite brand and I enjoy using it!
Hope YOU enjoyed this post. Let me know in the comments below what you have in your collection and what I don't have that I NEED in mine! ;)

Thanks for reading!

When Shadows Remain
Bridget-Nicole
xoxo

Weekly Wishlist Wants!!

So this was *supposed* to go up yesterday (well technically 2 days ago as it's 12:23AM) but I was busy!
I've seen people on the blogosphere post their "wishlist wants" as such so decided I would make it a weekly feature. So you people can see what I'm lusting over! Everything this week is kinda expensive and a bit more higher end but hey ho, I've been feeling like spoiling myself and this is the stuff top of my wishlist. Here are five things I've been lusting over!

1. Marc Jacobs Daisy Sunshine Perfume 50ml.
So I have wanted this since I heard about it. My mum has the original and to be honest I'm not the BIGGEST fan over it. Though I love the packaging and Marc Jacobs perfumes. I thought the original Daisy was a little played down in scent so I'm hoping this one will smell a bit more vibrant! I think I will buy this sooner or later!

2. Michael Kors Jet Set silver watch.
This is gorgeous....and I need it. ;) Just kidding. Though I do REALLY want it. I have a rose gold MK watch and adore it so the silver one is pretty much a neccessity for me at this stage and it was always only a matter of time before I indulged in another Michael Kors watch!

3. Iron Fist Heels.
Don't remember the actual name of these type of heels but I saw them on Amazon when I was online shoe shopping for my Iron Fist flats before and have adored them ever since. I'm not the biggest heel wearer but do like an occasional heel! These are so pretty and rather gaudy which is totally my style. Yet they still have that edge and don't look tacky (well maybe a little!).

4. Michael Kors Jet Set White Bag.
UGHHHHHHHH! This bag is amazing. It's so pretty, chic, elegant, you name it! It's just so beautiful! I want this so badly! I might take a trip down to Biecester Village to check this one out! I will probably never buy it but when it comes to my birthday this will be top of my list!

5. Real Techniques Core Collection Kit.
I have never tried Real Techniques but I'm dying too. And what better way to get introduced than a core collection?! The brushes look amazing and such good quality. I'm surprised I haven't bought any yet. They don't stock them in my local Boots. But I might just purchase them online. Look out for these to appear on my blog because me buying them is most likely going to happen!

So that was my weekly wishlist wants. Hope you enjoyed. And tell me your five most wanted things in the comments or tweet me!

YAY!

When Shadows Remain
Bridget Nicole
xoxo

L'Oreal GlamShine Stain Splash + Comparison to YSL.

So here is part 2 to my review on the new L'Oreal lip products. Part 1 was on the Rouge Caresse Lipsticks. Click here to read about them. Basically these are the lipglosses (or lipstains, whichever you prefer) that I bought alongside them. I meant to get this up a bit quicker but have been preoccupied with other blog posts!

These have been compared a lot to the YSL lipstains and are apparently quite similiar. As I own a "original" as to speak I decided I would do another comparison post.

These lipstains come in a range of colours and cost £7.99 each from anywhere you can purchase L'Oreal Paris. I got mine from Boots on 3 for 2. The three colours I have to show you today are (in order on the picture) Princess, Eve and Lolita.
All three colours are very pretty but they are each quite different. Princess is quite pigmented, whereas Lolita and Eve are not and come out rather sheer.

The packaging is beautiful but you open them almost upside down and I nearly spilled mine the first time I tried to open it. You would presume that the narrow end is what you twist and open but it's actually the square bit at the bottom. The wand is a heart shaped applicator and is actually rather nice. The texture is nice and watery, which sounds disgusting but is actually quite nice in my personal preference. I don't like sticky lipgloss and as these are stains I thought they were going to be incredibly sticky. But on the contrary! They glided on and were really nice to apply. When you rub your lips together you can feel it but it isn't that sticky or horrendous-feeling. They feel quite nice.

The staying power isn't amazing, they almost immediately fade and smudge/smeer quite easily! Lolita and Eve are both very sheer and more like tinted (somewhat) lip balms. They do feel nourishing but aren't amazingly pigmented.

I took some pictures, swatches and lip swatches which I will now post here:

This is Princess:

This is Eve:

That was Lolita ^^^

At £7.99 they are decent quality, they have nice packaging, texture and smell.


Comparison to YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain Lip:
YSL stains are much nicer. They are so much more pigmented, stay on longer and have a slightly nicer texture. L'Oreal in my opinion has nicer packaging (which is shocking to say as in my honest opinion, YSL have the best packaging in the cosmetics industry today) and a nicer smell. The YSL texture and the L'Oreal texture are VERY similiar and the smell is somewhat similiar though YSL is a lot more noticeable. It's a horrible smell by the way!
The colour selection is different and the YSL price tag is a lot higher. Both have pro's and con's but I have to give this round to YSL purely for staying power, visibility and texture. L'Oreal wins on packaging and price though.

At Boots the L'Oreal stains will set you back a mere £7.99 a pop compared to the whopping £23.50 that Yves Saint Laurent will cost you!!

I like the both very much and will most likely be purchasing more shades of both brands! L'Oreal is definitely worth a try, so next time you're at the drugstore give them a go!

Here is the YSL lipstain. (No hand swatch!)

Shade is 18.

Buy YSL Lip Stain Here.

Buy L'Oreal GlamShine Stain Splash Here

Thanks for reading!
Hope to hear from you in the comments or on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/WSRbblog http://www.twitter.com/2KRager and on Instagram- bridgeexplicit

When Shadows Remain
Bridget-Nicole
xoxo

Weekly WeightLoss Roundup! Week One-

My weight is something I have struggled with for years. I was always one of the biggest girls in my class at school and was pretty much overweight for as long as I can remember. But when I was eleven I went through a very traumatic experience, which I won't talk about, and my weight ballooned. I lost control over my eating and would often turn to food as a comfort. I have struggled with depression secretly from the age of eleven. Dealing with self harm and overeating. Then when I was thirteen I  basically had a mental breakdown. Again I won't go into much detail about that right now as it's very personal.

Food was a release. It was a way out. And at times it was my only friend. But now it's got to the point where it has turned into an enemy, almost an addiction. And while we all need food to survive, it is also a BAD addiction. I feel that people are FAR to judgmental when it comes to weight and they often think people are fat because they like eating too much and are lazy. While this can be true, I think it is often misjudged. In my opinion weight is nearly always linked to emotional troubles. I'm not going to go into my personal believes.

I have been yo-yo dieting for years now and I am sick of being the size I am. I am confident in myself and I don't mind being this size but I don't LIKE it. So that is why I have decided to REALLY try to lose weight this year! Every day is a new beginning and I might as well start now!

I have joined My Fitness Pal (well actually I have been a member for quite some time!) which is basically a food and exercise tracker. It gives you a daily calorie allowance and you have to stick to it to lose weight. You just enter what you have eaten and it totals your calories. You do the same for exercise.

Every Monday I will be weighing in and doing a little post (not as long as this one) about my progress (or lack thereof) and how I'm feeling. This is definitely going to be tough but I hope you will join me on this journey and follow my process. :)

I'm going to keep my weight to myself right now as I don't feel comfortable sharing it right now!

I will also be making youtube videos on this matter :D

Thanks for reading.
Hope to hear from you soon.
When Shadows Remain
Bridget-Nicole
xoxo