Dark Circles...Can't live with em!...CAN live without them!

Ive been searching for the best under-eye concealer FOR YEARS!  Ive tried them all, from the highlighter-type ones including Touch Eclat and other, more cheaper versions to the ones that simply 'cover' as opposed to reflect.

From my experience and usage so far, I have to say that for me (and I have circles, not bags) the ones which cover and camouflague are the best.  I was advised by an Illamasqua make-up artist to actually use one that covers and then one that highlights/reflects.  This did work, but if you're watching your pennies, it may not be the best option.

So, Im writing this entry today, because in the last week, I think I may have found THE best dark circle concealer I have used so far!  Where is it from?  It's from a brand which Ive been using since my early teens; the wonderful MAC!  The Select Cover-Up in said to be 'liquid camouflage for the skin.'  When I was chatting to Heidi the artist about it, I made it clear that it had to fulfil two factors: One, cover my dark circles and two, not dry my already dry skin out!  I have to say that it scores full marks on both points.  There's a beautiful, creamy consistency to it and you really do not need to use very much.  The price of £12.50 in my eyes (pardon the pun!) is well worth it!

I will also add that I think for concealers and foundations, it's so very important to seek advice from one of the artists in store.  As far as MAC shades go, I am an NC shade for my face (cool) and an NW shade for my concealer (warm)  This I was told, is because our circles are often shades of blue/purple which are cool and therefore need to be neutralised by the warm (NW) type shades.  See, you learn something new every day!

Have a good weekend popsicles. 

Belle x

The Runaways

Watched a really fab movie last week, The Runaways.  It's about Cherie Currie and Joan Jett of The Runaways.  Both Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning were AMAZING!!!

...But it's not out in the UK yet, I hear you cry... No, it isn't isn't it? ;) 

The web is a weird and wonderful thing fizzy pops.

Sebastian Horsley - A tribute to my friend

Last month I was at work, doing my thing when a friend emailed me saying "Have you heard the news?"  My answer was no, but a few minutes later, I knew exactly what she was talking about.  My friend, the artist and self-confessed dandy Sebastian Horsley had died, from what I understand was an accidental overdose.  I was and still am, devastated.  I wont go into how we met, but Ive put below, a comment, albeit a rather long one, that I wrote on the website of one of Britain's broadsheets.

I am so upset after hearing the news. I was lucky enough to know Sebastian for the last two years and told him on a number of occasions how proud and happy I was to have a character such as himself in my life.

He made such a difference to how I saw things and the world itself; seeing it in his often amusingly distorted way (which often contained much truth I believe) He was so kind, witty, funny and of course had a fabulous sense of style. I love the fact that I turned him onto Barry M nail varnish; it was so funny seeing him wearing the red glittery stuff on This Morning!

I remember when he had a chat with my mum on the phone after she'd read his book and wanted to say hello to him. He was so sweet and sincere to her and even that phonecall which lasted a matter of minutes gave her such a buzz.

I have just been looking through my emails from Sebastian and Im glad that Ive kept every one of them.

I cant believe you have gone Sebastian. I will never forget you and Im so proud to have had you in my life xxx

If you haven't heard of him, check out the below:

His book - Dandy In The Underworld

His occasional blog (Ive posted the link to my favourite entry) - http://sebastianhorsley.typepad.com/sebastian_horsley/2008/09/fuck-the-aged.html