Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Got My Mac On..

So after seeing swatch after swatch of Viva Glam Nicki I really thought it was just what I was after for the summer months. I placed an online order a few days ago and couldnt wait to to get my hands on it!

I've been stalking the postman ever since I placed my order so when my parcel showed up this morning I ripped into it like a rabid dog.

I had such high hopes for Nicki, the colour in the above pic looks exactly the same as every other swatch I'd clapped eyes on. To me, its the perfect summer colour and I cant even tell you how excited I was after I'd ordered it. However, looking at it IRL my heart actually cried a little, and not in a good way. The true colour isnt whats coming across in pics, and I'm sad to say it reminds me of those pink lipsticks for kids. I've tried it on and really dont know how I'm gona make it work for me, at the mo it seems like it wont ever see the light of day. It's a shame, I know a lot of people really like Viva Glam Nicki but its not what I wanted it to be.

I also ordered the famous All That Glitters, and Ricepaper fell into my basket too. :) I'm already in love with ATG but I'm not so sure about Ricepaper yet, the colour doesnt pick up easily on the brush so trying to build up the colour is a bit of a pain.

Swatched
All That Glitters, Ricepaper, Viva Glam Nicki

As most of you know, I'm a real bore when it comes to eyeshadow. I love shades like Sin from Urban Decay, if you know of any similar shades then let me know in the comments and any suggestions on how to make Viva Glam Nicki more wearable.

Update: I found a way to make Viva Glam Nicki work for me and now love it.

22 comments:

  1. you should try 'nylon' from mac! it's a gorgeous beige/gold but very metallic! looks gorgeous all over the lip or as a highlight colour! I really want this lipstick, you should do a FOTD wearing it :D x x x.

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    1. ooh, dont think I've saw Nylon yet. I'll add it to my 'list'. I never do lipstick swatches on my lips, they're ridiculously thin and make me cringe seeing them up close! Lol
      xo

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  2. I absolutely love All That Glitters. I bought Ricepaper last week after months/years of wanting it, but I'm also really disappointed with it. To be honest, it makes me look a little ill. I think maybe it's better on paler skin (I'm NC30) but I'm so disappointed! Need to keep trying it and make it work!

    I absolutely love Viva Glam Nicki.. what don't you like about it? x

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    1. I was colour matched to NW20 (which I never wear, I like my foundations a good bit darker than my natural pastyness) but it even seems to light for me.

      Viva Glam Nicki reminds me of a colour in a lipstick palette I had as a kid, I just wish it was how it looks in pics plus my lips arent dry but its showing up every single line.
      xo

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    2. Nooooo! I'm so sad for you :( I have incredibly dry lips but I love MAC Satin formulation lipsticks. I just make sure to do a lip scrub and apply loads of lip balm before the lipstick. So bummed you're not pleased with it. I'm amazed at how different it looks in nearly every blog post I've seen!x

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    3. My tantrum is over now, I got it to look decent on me! :]
      xo

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    4. YAY! Would love to see a FOTD.. love the way it looks so different on everybody x

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    5. yess me too! FOTD whenever you get the chance please :D
      Ayesha xx

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  3. Im really wanting the nicki lipstick as its a lovely colour...but it looks so different on everyone!


    http://thefashiondistrictnlc.blogspot.com/

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    1. I wish I'd seen it in person first. I'm dabbing it on lightly rather than swiping it across the lips and it looks a lot better.
      xo

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  4. I wanted to get the Nicki lipstick but glad i waited, definitely not my colour! it looks so neon and bright!
    Maybe try layering/mixing it with a different lipstick shade x

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    1. I always keep my eyes neutral - neutral shadow, black mascara and liner so bright lips are perfect for me.

      I dabbed Viva Glam Nicki on then used my Dior balm over the top and loved it! Gave it a test run round Tescos and it didnt raise too many eyebrows lol plus it lasted a good few hours on me which is brilliant considering I'm a smoker and coffer drinker.
      xo

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  5. great choices!!

    i actually think that ricepaper would be good as a base

    http://kellinasthoughts.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm not too adventurous with e/s, I was hoping to just be able to sweep it all over my lid and be finito.
      xo

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  6. Sin is one of my all-time favorite colors, too! I don't know why but it instantly brightens my eyes and makes me look awake! love love love...unfortunately I haven't seen anything that compares to sin so far...
    Wow that lipstick is...WOW! I don't think I could ever pull off a color like that with my ghost skin tone ;) haha xx

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    1. I could quite happily live in Sin for the rest of my life! ;] Its just so gorgeous isnt it, no matter how rough I'm feeling it always manages to make me look wide awake.

      I'm a ghost girl too but it seems to work :]
      xo

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  7. Love this post, some gorg swathes!

    seeing as you love mac check out my MAC lipstick give away http://lolainthelounge.blogspot.com/2012/02/mac-lipstick-giveaway.html x

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  8. I have such a love hate relationship with MAC eyeshadows, some are my favourites but some are sooo disappointing and lacking in pick up pigmentation. I'm yet to get Nicki but I know I will, it is my perfect pink by the looks of it, such a shame you can't get it to work for you!!xx

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    1. I have to say I'm really disappointed with Ricepaper, its just awful in every way.

      I got it to work, I love it now :]
      xo

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  9. I really want that lipstick.

    Laura xoxo

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  10. Great purchases! I am lovingg the Nicki lipstick right now

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