MUA Goes Lovey Dovey

How cute is the ring???

With Valentines Day just a few hours away MUA Makeup Academy has Cupid spreading sweetness all over the town with the launch of the Love Hearts collection, which consists of five moisturising lip balms to help you pucker up and six pretty nail varnishes. The range is presented in colourful kitsch packaging with Love Hearts sayings as you would find on the candy's. 

Which shade will you choose?

MUA have certainly kept on trend with their Nail Varnishes in pastel shades with playful names such as I WANT YOU, U & I, U ROK, U R FAB, I <3 U and Love U 24/7 and are priced at £2 each, while the Lip Balms are cheekily named Sweet Kiss, Hot Lips, Kiss Me, Sugar Lips and Great Lips, also priced at £2 each. The collection is available now from MUA's online store and Superdrug.

www.muastore.co.uk

Protective Styling: Kinky Twist Updo

I have always admired the kinky twist hairstyle when I have seen both women and children wearing them. So I decided that i'd give them a try and have been wearing kinky twists for about 3 weeks now. This is my second time that I have worn hair extensions since going natural in 2009. The first being in Summer 2011 when I wore braids. For some reason I don't like wearing my braids down so this weekend I decided to get 'creative' and attempted an updo! I received quite a few lovely compliments and head nods so thought i'd take a few snaps and share with my Glam Squad.

Have you worn kinky twists before? How did you style them? I'd love to know!

Remembering Whitney Elizabeth Houston - August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012

Like many I woke up to the very sad news yesterday morning (in the UK) of the passing of Whitney Houston. Her music was the soundtrack to my childhood. My very first album was 'Whitney' on record/vinyl (remember those?) a gift from my parents and my second album ironically was by Bobby Brown 'Don't Be Cruel'. Till today 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' is still my favourite feel good song and I have been known to pull out a hairbrush in the middle of a club/party/bar/shop (don't judge me lol) when this song comes on, it just takes me back to being that little singer in front of the mirror.

I wanted to be 'that pretty girl' when I grew up

I'd say that in the mid 90s is when I started to appreciate not only 'the voice' but also Ms Houston' stunning make-up. Whitney always looked elegant, sophisticated, she just oozed glamour; her skin flawlessly  bronzed with a subtle neutral or smokey eye and frosted coppertone or red lipstick seemed to be her signature look and it was a winner! In this post i'd like to share just a few beautiful images of one of the greatest female singers of all time Ms Whitney Elizabeth Houston. May she now rest peacefully in the arms of the greatest love of all.

  

   

  

Glammed Up On A Budget: It's All About Nails At Tesco

Next time you're browsing the cosmetics aisle of your local Tesco' look out for their newly launched range of nail polishes at a bargain price of just 99p each. With 20 colourful shades to choose from including the seasons favourite pastel colours and nudes such as Praline and Honey Pink, alongside brighter colours like Poppy Red and Orange Fizz you are bound to find a shade or two to add to your shopping trolley, after all they're as cheap as chips, actually cheaper!! The full range is available at selected stores nationwide now.

Cheap Nail Varnishes, will you give them a try?

Happy New Year. Long time no hear.

Hi Glam Squad

*cough* *cough* blows off the dust/cobwebs...

I hope that you have all been doing very well and that your new year has been GLAMOROUS so far!!

For those who have stuck by Marked For Glamour whilst I have been on a hiatus, thank you sincerely.

I can only apologise and say sorry for being away for almost a year!!! *cringe*

It was never intentional, but hey I am back now!!

However please do bare with me as I get back into the pattern of things.

But I look forward to communicating with you all soon.

Stay Glam xx

Lemons....

 

...i'm sipping mine right now. 

Naaah...seriously there aren't really any lemons, life is in fact pretty good. 'Life' has just taken me away from my blog over the last several weeks. I had been working on a  few outside projects at the time of my last post and then I started a new job, so I wasn't able to blog and a week had passed, then like BOOOM!!!

 
The laptop died on me, so right now I am unable to complete the posts that I have already made a start on.

So I thought i'd take this opportunity [whilst i'm sneekily using the siblings laptop] to thank you beautiful souls for STILL hanging in there with me!! I apologise profusely for the SILENCE its not intentional, as soon as I can get this laptop fixed, Marked for Glamour will start picking up the pace again!

Side note:
I hope that my Trin-Bago viewers took full ADVANTAGE of the Savannah at Carnival this week - I had planned on doing my first FOTD dedicated to Trinidad's Carnival, but nevermind there are plenty more carnivals to come worldwide so i'll make it happen, but right now i'm WOTLESS! (",)

On a serious note:
I'd also like to take this time to send my love and prayers to the people of Japan [I hope that my Japanese Glam Squad and loved ones are all safe and well] in the recent events of this week, my thoughts are with you, may God be your comfort and strength at this sad time.



Well until the laptop saga ends....

Stay Glam!

xxx

Fancy £200 Worth Of Nails Inc Goodies?

Over at River Islands Style Insider they're giving you the chance to get your paws on the latest must have Nails Inc shades, products and a manicure at any of Nails Inc’s stores nationwide! Enter here if you want to win this amazing prize from Nails Inc.

You can also take advantage of the 25% off at www.nailsinc.com for Style Insider fans. To redeem this discount enter RIVER25 at the checkout.

Meet My Little BFF: The Body Shop Facial Brush

Fits right in the palm of your hand!

On Christmas Eve I decided to purchase The Body Shop Facial Brush With Lid, knowing full well that Santa wasn't going to be leaving me a Clarisonic under the tree the following day! 

Two months later, I absolutely love this dinky sized brush!! The cute nylon brush is suitable for use with cleansers, facial washes and exfoliators. It has a round handle, which gives you maximum control and comes with a lid too, which allows for excess water to be drawn away from the bristles after use - keeping your brush hygienic!

Urban Decay 15th Anniversary 24/7 Eyeliner Set

 Online Exclusively at Debenhams

If you love Urban Decay’s 24/7 eye liners, the 15 24/7 eye liner gift set is a must-have! UD's 24/7 liners have become a bit of an iconic product over the years, especially the famed ZERO black liner. The creamy, highly pigmented on-trend colours have certainly proven that they stand the test of time on many a beauty devotee! To celebrate UD's 15th anniversary, this gorgeous set of 15 24/7 eye liners is now available for a limited time at Debenhams. 

For £60 pounds, you are getting £200 worth of liner! Hurry quick before they disappear!

Say Bye-Bye To Liquid Nail Polishes And Hello To Nailease!

Nailease! is an amazing alternative to traditional nail varnishes for a girl on the go! There is no need for heat and there's ZERO drying time involved; so its perfect for a last minute manicure fix! Nailease! doesn't smudge, nor chip either! Ace! In just 3 easy steps, you too could have Polka Dot nails like Katy Perry, fancy Leopard prints like Rihanna or a chic French manicure!

Nailease! Comes in 25 shades and patterns, which means you could have perfect paws for every day of the week! 

Available in Boots stores nationwide and at www.nailease.co.uk from Febraury 2011

RRP: £5.99 for shades and patterns £6.99 for French manicure

Could instant manicures replace your beloved nail polishes?

LFW Beauty Trends for AW11

 

Sass & Bide

So London Fashion Week kicked off yesterday and I thought i'd share with you some of the looks that are forthcoming later in the year. There is a lot of red when it comes to clothing and lips for AW11. All looks were created by MAC mua.

Embracing My Natural Veil [Hair]

Me as a child with my natural hair; 4 years of age.

Today I thought i'd share with you a little [well kinda lil] bit about my  'natural hair' journey - third time on record.

On Saturday 10th October 2009, I sat in a Salon staring at the mirror contemplating what to do with my hair. I was in the process of trying to grow my hair out of a cropped Rihanna-esque hair style. But the condition of my hair of late was getting to me, I had that one problem area that just had a mind of its own #yeahthat. This one area had been growing fine and then *poof* disappeared like Delilah herself had come like a 'thief in the night' and done the honors of shaving it off! #mysamsonmoment dramatic, oui! o_O My hairdresser was as baffled as I was at why this had happened and suggested that perhaps it may have been caused by some sort of trauma [I had an op, mind you that was late 07 when that took place - trauma??] or medication that I was on at the time that may have contributed to this mysterious hair breakage, and *cough* dryyyyness. 

Marked For Glamour Receives Its First Award!

MAC Wonder Woman In-Store At Selfridges London

Today I went to check out the unveiling of the highly anticipated Wonder Woman collection at Selfridges in London. Check out a few of the pics that I took and look out for my haul in March - which is when I plan on purchasing my items. It was good to have a play with the products in advance!

MAC Wonder Woman Launches Early At Selfridges

 

You can get your hands on the Amazonian sized products first in store and online at selfridges.com from 17th February.

OPI Pirates Of The Caribbean Collection

This May look forward to an OPI collaboration with the upcoming film from Disney The Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Sidenote: I am sooo excited about this film, since some of the scenes were filmed on my campus - whilst I was sat in lectures at my university last autumn/fall, and I love Mr Depp! Anyhooos...back to the news! 

There will be six shades available in the range: Mermaid’s Tears, Stranger Tides, Planks A Lot, Sparrow Me The Drama, Skull & Glossbones, Steady As She Rose as well as a Silver Shatter Top Coat. Imagine how amazing a shatter effect in silver is going to be ay? With just one coat of the Silver Shatter over any dry nail lacquer will result in a crackle pattern appearing instantly. The new shades are priced individually at £10.50 each and there will also be Pirates of the Caribbean Minis - sold as packs of four for £12.75. Stockists include www.lenawhite.co.uk

So who's going to be walking the plank in May to discover Stranger Tides? 


Will you be indulging in this collection?

Glam'Eyes By RIMMEL LONDON

Glam'Eyes: Mono, Trio and Quad

Glam'Eyes Eye is RIMMEL LONDON's new 30 shade range of shadows launching this month. Inspired by London's fashion scene, Glam'Eyes silken powder formula is said to have a smooth application that blends easily, reproducing the saturated hue in the palette. Each shadow features make-up advice from Rimmel to help inspire make-up looks for day to night. The new Glam'Eyes range is presented in a graphic, glossy black packaging, while the eye shadows themselves are embossed with a quilted pattern and the signature Rimmel crown logo. The new Eye shadows are available as a Mono (£4.49), Trio (£6.49) or Quad (£6.99) and will be available from stockists from 24 February.


Will London be an inspiration for your next make up look?

Topshop Make Up Causes A Sandstorm For Spring Summer '11

Topshop are set to launch their Spring/Summer collection this month, called Sandstorm. Sandstorm contrasts metallic finishes mixed with neons to create a versatile collection. The collection will include products for an overall look, with colours for the lips, face, eyes and nails. 

Sandstorm: Crayon, Lipstick, Gloss Stick and Liner

Standout products to look forward to include: Cheek Duo, £12.00, a versatile blusher and bronzer in a marbled dome for both highlighting and contouring; Metallic Mousse Eyeshadow, £8.00, a metallic finish mousse eyeshadow that is long-lasting and can sweep across eyelids for an iridescent sheen, or be built-up for a deep shade; the Eye Duo, £8.00, a volcanic duo that can double as a liquid liner if applied wet with a thin brush and is available in two shades. Sandstorm will also include Eye Crayon, Liner, Lipsticks, Gloss Stick, Nail Duo, and Nail Polishes and will be available at select Topshop stores from February, with the Eye Duo, Cheek Duo and Nail colours following in March. Prices range from £5.00 to £12.00.

Keep a look out for Sandstorm online at Topshop.

So Glam Squad, do you fancy getting caught up in a desert storm this season?

Let me know what products you're keen to try from Sandstorm?

R&B Singer Monica Signs Deal With Orly

 Monica: Her make up is always flawless - simply beautiful!

So I happened to wake up at an ungodly hour this morning and couldn't get back to sleep so I thought i'd log on to Twitter. Upon scrolling down the timeline, I came across a tweet from singer Monica which read "Thanks Team Monica 4 the support, just closed the deal for my nail polish line. It's an extension of Orly". The tweet was accompanied by the photo below of some dark hued nail polishes and nail products.Whether these are the said polishes hasn't been confirmed.

Monica also Tweeted that she would be naming one of the polishes after one of her adoring fans, so watch this space for more deatils as they unfold!

What are your thoughts on celebrity beauty endorsements?

Glam Tip #1: Disinfecting Your Makeup

In just 3 simple steps, kill off all those nasties and keep your makeup safe and clean for you and your clients!

What You Will Need:

Surgical Spirit B.P./Rubbing Alcohol [available at your local pharmacy/drug store].

                                                  

A Spray Bottle