L’Onglex blog of the week !
As L’Onglex hasn’t had an original idea in ages we’ve been stealing much of the inspiration for our posts from a range of sources. Thinking this might be a tad unfair to those more imaginative than our good selves we decided that it was high time we gave some of our favourites a mention and so if you haven’t yet come across the Lovely Girlie Bits Blog < http://lovelygirliebits.blogspot.com/> we think you might be missing out.
The creation of Irish beauty blogger Karen Bourgeois the site features product reviews, how to’s and loads of step by steps and being something of the nosy sort we got in touch to ask Karen to answer a few questions on matters slap related ……
What’s in your make-up bag …
At the moment I’m using Gosh’s Natural Touch Foundation, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium to set the foundation, MEMEME Shimmy Shimmers in Pink Shimmer for blush. For my eyes I am very into the MUA eyeshadows from Superdrug and my Urban Decay Naked Palette and Rimmel’s Lash Accelerator Mascara. These are my everyday go to products.
Who’s your make-up muse …
I love Kim Kardashian’s make-up. Her skin is always flawless, eyes are always perfectly smokey and lips are the perfect nude. In second place would be Cheryl Cole. I love when she has a full face of makeup on as her skin always looks gorgeous and dewey and her eye makeup is always spot on – plenty of false lashes.
Do you have a favorite beauty trend this season …
I won’t lie, I had to do a bit of research to see what the beauty trends are for this season. A few websites mentioned the fuller brows being a trend for Winter 2010 and our very own Model Scout is all about that but I don’t think I could pull off the bushy eyebrows look. I’m happy to report that a smokey eye is always gorgeous in the winter season as there’s nothing like a dark eye for going out over the Christmas period.
Where’s your favorite place to shop for a beauty fix …
Hands down, Boots and Superdrug. Their selection is second to none, the prices are very reasonable and they both have offers on all the time. Who can resist an offer
When it comes to beauty buys do you prefer the bargains or are you more high end …
I love both. When I first started going to New York on shopping trips I would spend a small fortune in Sephora and Macys – mostly on high end products. I still have a lot of them in my collection and use them regularly but nowadays I absolutely love finding a bargain and dupes for higher end products.
I recently started a series on my blog doing an eye make-up look using more expensive products on one eye and cheaper products on the other eye. I want to show people that you can look good if you’re on a budget. Saying that, I do like to treat myself now at then.
What’s your all time must have beauty buy …
This is a tough one. I think it would have to be my Mineralize Skinfinish Natural from MAC. It is the perfect setting powder for my foundation and even though I got mine in the Summer of 2009, I still have absolutely loads left. I’ve tried other powders, loose and set, expensive and cheap and this is what I would recommend everyone have in their collection. It never seems to cake and is great value for money.
What’s on your beauty wish list …
Ah The List. I keep a list on my phone so that whenever I’m pootling up and down the makeup aisles, I don’t forget what I’m looking for. Right now I’d love Barry M’s Hologram Hexogram nail paint, Illamasqua Light Liquid Foundation, Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer, Sleek’s Bad Girl Palette and Sleek’s Kajal Liner.
What’s been your biggest beauty disaster to date …
Back in my college days I remember going to the USI bar in Dublin with silver eyeshadow from my lash line to my eyebrows, yep, that was me although I’ve toned it down a bit since then !

As L’Onglex hasn’t had an original idea in ages we’ve been stealing much of the inspiration for our posts from a range of sources. Thinking this might be a tad unfair to those more imaginative than our good selves we decided that it was high time we gave some of our favourites a mention and so if you haven’t yet come across the Lovely Girlie Bits Blog we think you might be missing out.
The creation of Irish beauty blogger Karen Bourgeois the site features product reviews, how to’s and loads of step by steps and being something of the nosy sort we got in touch to ask Karen to answer a few questions on matters slap related ……
What’s in your make-up bag …
At the moment I’m using Gosh’s Natural Touch Foundation, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium to set the foundation, MEMEME Shimmy Shimmers in Pink Shimmer for blush. For my eyes I am very into the MUA eyeshadows from Superdrug and my Urban Decay Naked Palette and Rimmel’s Lash Accelerator Mascara. These are my everyday go to products.
Who is your make-up muse …
I love Kim Kardashian’s make-up. Her skin is always flawless, eyes are always perfectly smokey and lips are the perfect nude. In second place would be Cheryl Cole. I love when she has a full face of makeup on as her skin always looks gorgeous and dewey and her eye makeup is always spot on – plenty of false lashes.
Do you have a favorite beauty trend this season …
I won’t lie, I had to do a bit of research to see what the beauty trends are for this season. A few websites mentioned the fuller brows being a trend for Winter 2010 and our very own Model Scout is all about that but I don’t think I could pull off the bushy eyebrows look. I’m happy to report that a smokey eye is always gorgeous in the winter season as there’s nothing like a dark eye for going out over the Christmas period.
Where is your favorite place to shop for a beauty fix …
Hands down, Boots and Superdrug. Their selection is second to none, the prices are very reasonable and they both have offers on all the time. Who can resist an offer ?
When it comes to beauty buys do you prefer the bargains or are you more high end …
I love both. When I first started going to New York on shopping trips I would spend a small fortune in Sephora and Macys – mostly on high end products. I still have a lot of them in my collection and use them regularly but nowadays I absolutely love finding a bargain and dupes for higher end products.
I recently started a series on my blog doing an eye make-up look using more expensive products on one eye and cheaper products on the other eye. I want to show people that you can look good if you’re on a budget. Saying that, I do like to treat myself now at then.
What’s your all time must have beauty buy …
This is a tough one. I think it would have to be my Mineralize Skinfinish Natural from MAC. It is the perfect setting powder for my foundation and even though I got mine in the Summer of 2009, I still have absolutely loads left. I’ve tried other powders, loose and set, expensive and cheap and this is what I would recommend everyone have in their collection. It never seems to cake and is great value for money.
What’s on your beauty wish list …
Ah The List. I keep a list on my phone so that whenever I’m pootling up and down the makeup aisles, I don’t forget what I’m looking for. Right now I’d love Barry M’s Hologram Hexogram nail paint, Illamasqua Light Liquid Foundation, Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer, Sleek’s Bad Girl Palette and Sleek’s Kajal Liner.
What’s been your biggest beauty disaster to date …
Back in my college days I remember going to the USI bar in Dublin with silver eyeshadow from my lash line to my eyebrows, yep, that was me although I’ve toned it down a bit since then !