Time to get my life back

Hi loves, this is not going to be the type of post you usually get from me, but hopefully it will keep you all in the loop and let you know whats been going on here at MRM headquarters, and give you all something to look forward to.

You may have noticed that my post have be few and far between over the last 12 months and I am sorry.
Some of you may be aware that I have had some health issues and I wanted to let you all know whats what.

I was diagnosed with a brain tumour about 2 years ago and had been treating  it with medication for the first 18 months to no avail. The medication was pretty rough and knocked the stuffing out of me.
I had to take time of from my Freelancing makeup business to concentrate on trying to heal.
In January this year my doctor decided it was time to pull out the big guns and I underwent a huge dose of Stereo static Radiation.

Shocking pic but you can see my bald head 

I thought the medication was rough, it was nothing compared to the radiation. But it was all worth it as it did the trick. My brain scan shows no sign of the tumour, there is some scar tissue but it looks good. I have to have another scan before the doctor will call it remission but I am feeling on top of the world.

I am getting stronger and feeling better day by day and I am looking forward to getting back to my career and putting more love into this blog.
Thank you for staying with me during this period and I look forward to sharing all kinds of wonderful with you all soon.
xx D

Something Inspiring

One of the things I find most inspiring, is women achieving their dream. Most makeup artist's at one time or another (Me) have dreamt of creating their own cosmetic line. For most this is but a dream. Not so for one of my favourite Aussie makeup artist's Erin Bigg. Not only is she one hell of a makeup artist but also the brain child behind the upcoming cosmetic line Erin Bigg Cosmetics.

As a makeup artis Erin expects the best from the products she uses on her clients, so you know her name sake line will radiate quality and performance.

The Line will be Launched Tonight the 25th of february, the range is an impressive ensemble of 108 eye catching pieces that feature highly pigmented colours for long lasting wear and includes a paraben and fragrance-free range.

“Launching my own line has always been my ultimate business goal and feels like a natural progression for my career. I’ve learnt so much about the needs of consumers and makeup artists and to be able to use this knowledge to develop the definitive cosmetics range is a dream come true,” said Erin.

The Launch of the range tonight also marks the launch of the online  Store where all the beautiful products will be available for purchase. The EB range will also be available at Local queensland retailer the loved and respected Makeup and Glow. 

I am really excited to get my hands on these products, The one I am most excited about at this point in time is the Baked conturing powder it looks so lush.

Hello my pretty

So please show your support for a local Queensland girl with a dream check out her incredible work on her Facebook page and tonight have a shop on either the EB online store or Makeup and Glow      
                                               - https://www.facebook.com/erinbiggmakeup 

                                               -https://www.facebook.com/ErinBiggCosmetic

                                               - http://www.erinbiggcosmetics.com.au/

                                               - www.makeupandglow.com.au

My Favourite MAC lipsticks (at this point in time)

I have a a serious love for MAC lipsticks, I own a fairly substantial number of them, most are depoted into a pallet in my kit but I also have a large personal collection. I had a hard time narrowing the list down to five but here it is. My top 5 Mac lippies.

First on the list is MAC- RED Its a beautiful rich old fashion glamour red, I love a good vintage look at this colour is perfect for that. The formulation is satin but I think its more like a matte, very opaque.

The second colour I have chosen is LADY DANGER, I have been reaching for this one a lot It is a orange red and I love it, if I had to pick one out of all this would be it. The finish is Matte but I don't find this one to drying like some matte lipsticks can be. 

3rd up is a new one to my collection but it is becoming a firm favourite SAIGON SUMMER, Its a beautiful dewey wash of orange with a subtle shimmer. It is a creamsheen finish and is perfect for summer. 

Next one up is CHATTER BOX and I have been wearing this one frequently during the day, it's a pretty wearable pink. Perfect with lots of looks and goes with lots of colours, its great for when I don't know what I feel like putting on. It's an amplified formulation. This lipstick is really comfortable to wear.

Last but not least is GIRL ABOUT TOWN I love this one it is bold and bright and super pretty. A deep blue based pink that looks smoking on. I think I will get a lot of use out of this one during the cooler months. This is also an amplified formulation.

If you would like me to swatch these on the lips please let me know, what are your favourites? Is there any that you think I need in my collection?? let m know xxD

Top picks from 2012

I know I have been MIA so I figured I would write a post highlighting the most amazing products I was loving for last 12 months. To qualify for this list the products either had to be new and blow my mind or be an old favorite that I constantly reached for during the year.

Lets start with skin care -  I have mentioned this range before and I am still loving the Rationale skin care I use the skin prep facial wash ( I love this stuff smells incredible and makes my skin feel so soft). I use the rejuvenating  serum after I cleanse in the morning followed by the Face spf30+.

At night after I have cleansed I use the skin refining serum ( if you only take one thing from this post this should be it this serum will change your life) and each second night I follow that with the retinaldehyde serum, all by Rationale.

During winter I found my skin was getting a little bit dry and was worried about changing anything in my routine as it was working so well, but I decided to add Rosehip oil I picked up the Sukin one and loved the way it made my skin feel, the only thing I don’t like is the smell.

Hair care – I have been a bit all over the place with shampoo and conditioners this year haven’t really found anything that I cant live with out, any suggestions are more than welcome. I am still loving the Mythic oil, in my hair and the girls. I find it great for my dry ends and really helpful for brushing out the knots in the girls long hair, and it makes the hair smell awesome.

Now the big one for me Makeup – I was late getting on the Illamasqua skin base bandwagon but boy am I glad I did, this stuff is the ducks nuts, I love it. Great buildable coverage, last all day and feels great on the skin. It has been my go to since I purchased it in September.

I have been loving my MAC mineralized skin finish Natural for powder either on its own buffed into the skin or as a finishing powder, I love that it has a semi matt finish so it doesn’t look powdery on the skin, so beautiful.

I have been constantly using my Makeup for ever Aqua brow gel since I picked it up at IMATS in September and this stuff wont budge I have worn it in the most sweltering heat lately and to the beach and my brows have stayed as they were.

I received a sample size Smashbox photo finish luminizing primer and fell in love, I have purchased the full size and have been using it constantly. It give a beautiful glow to the skin.

Makeup for ever camouflage cream palette has been my concealer of choice, I love the peach one for under the eyes and the others for spots etc. It’s nice and creamy and covers well.

That’s about it for my faves I have been trying to use lots of different colour products so it has been changing constantly but these items have always been present.

I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year, what products have you been loving lately? Let me know  xx D

The new Do

If you have been following me either here for a while or on my old blog you would have seen a few hair changes during that time. I was mostly dark with some blond highlights and a short modern cut to start with. this got lighter and lighter as time went on.

very dark bob 

It went from this to this ....

similar cut but so very blonde 

Then it went ....

funky short cut and very red

Since this cut I had been very bad and had let it grow out I was keeping up the red but the cut went to hell in a hand basket. 

It had got to the point of a bob ( uneven ) and I had to bite the bullet and either go back to the funky short cut or embrace the length.

I chose the latter enter the new and if I do say so myself fabulous long locks.

Lots of extensions were added kept the red

I decided if I was going to stay long it was going to be really long. I headed to a fantastic local salon Your serenity  and had the wonderful Gina add a full head of extensions for me and re cut my fringe. 

I have some much hair it is super thick and I have a lot of it so Gina ended up putting another half head of extensions in through the front. And I couldn't be happier. 

The back 

I want to give a big thank you to Gina and the team at Your Serenity not only for my new long locks but for taking such good care of me and washing and blow drying my hair each week while my arm is broken, I couldn't do it with out you.

What do you all think??? what do is your favourite???