Party Pretty | Favourites for the Holiday Season

With the holiday season in full bloom and regardless of what you do and don't celebrate, chances are you might have at least one festive gathering or event to attend to this year. Over the years I've attempted all sorts of looks for said events, and have now got my favourite products and tricks down to a bit of an art. Here are some of my must-haves and must-tries for a gorgeous party pretty look this season.

This Just In | Becca's Backlight Priming Filter

When it comes to the glow factor, Becca really just has it in the bag, don't they? Their Shimmering Skin Perfector range comes in the classic liquid, powder and cream - and now they've gone and added that pearly glow into a primer!
The Becca Backlight Priming Filter is meant to act as an instant filter, creating a diffused, soft-focused radiance that allows your complexion to catch light for a glowing look... and it hits the nail right on the head.

The One Sweep and You're Done Shadow | Clarins Ombre Iridescente in 01 Aquatic Rose

I knew the minute I swatched the Clarins Ombre Iridescente Shadow in Aquatic Rose* from the summer Aquatic Treasures Collection that it was love. Obviously my love of anything rose gold is well documented here on GLG, and this doesn't disappoint in the slightest. In fact it's quickly made it into my 'One Sweet and You're Done' pile... more on that below...

The Problem Solver Series | 5 Tricks That Might Make Your Lip Colour Last Longer

At some point, you've probably been there: You put on some lipstick only to find out it's migrated everywhere but where it is supposed to be. It's on your teeth, the corner of your mouth, or all over your wine glass. With some shades and formulas this might not be the end of the world, but if you're wearing a deep vampy red, or anything darker than your natural lip colour the embarrassment factor might be high. So here are 5 tips for getting that lip colour to look fresh and stay put:

Summer Proof Makeup That Actually Lasts

When the weather gets warmer and the Summer rolls around, getting your makeup to last and stay fresh can be a serious challenge. I for one don't love touching up my makeup throughout the day unless it's lip colour, and I especially don't love toting around makeup in my handbag just in case it melts off my face. So after plenty of trial and error (and a trip to Florida last September), I've learned which product stand the test of time (and heat, and humidity).

Sunday Splurge | Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal

Usually Sundays around here are devoted to awesome bargain beauty purchases that rival luxury brand quality, but occasionally I like to switch things up and pull one of my favourite high end products that is totally worth the splurge.

THIS JUST IN | Urban Decay Waterproof Cream Eyeliner in Perversion

If you read this post from way back in the summer, you may remember me professing my love for Urban Decay's 24/7 Pencil in Perversion. It's just something I always have on hand for a quick blackening of the waterline or tightline, a smudgy smokey eye or just straight up sooty inky matte black liner. Urban Decay offered up a liquid liner under the same shade name, but it just never float my boat, and then this bad boy was released and I knew it had to be mine...

CREAM SHADOW | My Favourite Long Wear Cream Eyeshadows

 A good cream eyeshadow can have you covered in so many situations. Late for work? Swipe one on with lashings of mascara. Not comfortable going sans makeup to the gym or the beach? A little waterproof cream shadow perks up bare eyes. You're favourite shadow just doesn't pack enough punch on it's own? You guessed it by now, start with a cream base.
Here's a breakdown of my favourites and why I love them >>