Sunday 27 March 2011

Seriously Smokey

Hello Lovelies :)


Ever experienced that slight panic when told you're going out at in half an hour? You have no idea what to wear, let alone what your going to do with your face which has been hiding behind a lovely green face mask for the last 15 minutes. Well, I used to have this dilemma too, until this little beauty came into my life.

(Apologies for the mess it's in, it has certainly had a lot of use over the years)

Now for me, the one thing that makes me look 'done' is a nice strong smokey eye. This normally requires sifting through various dark shades thinking which type should I go for, Brown? Purple? Black? etc. Now when your in a hurry there is certainly no time for all that dilly daddling!! In swoops Ruby and Millie. This palette truly is a life saver, It has all the colours needed to create a quick smokey eye, natural or dramatic, and even comes with a highlight. It has great colour pay off (minus the beige colour which requires a little more work) and even comes with a very good quality brush. Although I love to experiment with different eye looks before a night out, I still come back to this palette time and time again. Plus, the super sleek Red Pouch it comes in makes you feel rather glamourous too;) or maybe thats just me...

A hint of Foundation, quick smokey eye, some Mascara and I'm good to go.

This particular palette was a gift for Christmas 2 or 3 years ago now, yet it's still going strong. I think they also do most of the colours individually in the Ruby and Millie line at Boots also.

(Some quick swatches)
L-R White,Gold,Grey,Beige,Brown,Black


A wonderful palette and definitely one of my HG's :P The first one I've mentioned on this blog in fact.

What are your Holy Grail products?

Much Love
Lou
xx

12 comments:

  1. I so agree, the smokey eye look is gorgeous, it's just a shame that i'm terrible at doing it lol :)


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  2. love the smokey eye and this palette is gorg!

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  3. I really need to learn to do a good smokey eye! Mine is a bronzer, I'm anaemic so without it I always look deathly pale!

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  4. Referring to your earlier post on blush recommendations :D if u want a bright /hot pink, try NARS Angelika, Desire, Mata Hari <3 for more budget-friendly types...try ELF pink passion, fuschia fusion :) or Hard Candy Living Doll baked blush if you have access to it, its dirt cheap and comes in a big compact! I am loving Topshop cream blush and MAC Pink Cult atm

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  5. It really is such a good palette. It makes doing a smokey eye easy for me. Obviously practice makes perfect though :D

    xx

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  7. Those colors are lovely, I especially like the brown one! xo

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  8. That palette looks gorgeous :)
    definately going to be trying to get hold of this!! x

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  9. Nice swatches! You have a lovely blog :)

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  10. This palette is perfect! Smokey eyes are my favorite.

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  11. What a nice neutral palette.. all you need for day and night looks!:D

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