My last K-pop makeup tutorial was all the way back in August last year (wow that long ago?!?), so of course it’s time for new one!

I asked on my Facebook page about what K-pop looks you guys would like me to do and a few of you suggested SNSD (aka Girls Generation). SNSD is not doubt one of the most popular Korean girl bands and I am a fan of their catchy tunes (love ‘The Boys’, ‘Hoot’, ‘Oh!’, ‘Genie’ and good old ‘Gee’ – ok pretty much all their singles!).

I loved SNSD’s stylish MV for ‘The Boys’ and Tiffany’s sparkly makeup really caught my attention. Even though this look has already been done quite a few times on Youtube, it didn’t stop me from giving it a go and (hopefully) making it my own.

This look is all about glitter and lashes. Shades of brown eyeshadow were used to give the eyes definition and the lower waterline was lined with gold eyeshadow to highlight the area. To add the sparkle, a silver glitter was applied over the brown eyeshadow and a champagne glitter was applied over the gold eyeshadow.

After lining the eyes (remembering to add the ‘double wing’), I used a pair of somewhat ‘natural’ false eyelashes for the top lashes and added clumps of individual eyelashes to the lower waterline. Although the individual lashes were the shortest I could find at the Hairhouse Warehouse, they still looked a bit too long so I gave them a trim with a pair of small scissors.

The look is finished off with a natural pinky beige blush on the cheeks, illuminiser to highlight and a light pink lipstick and clear gloss for extra shine.

Tiffany wears a green and black sequin dress in the MV and the closest dress I have to that is a silver sequin boob-tube dress from Supre. I bought it at the Supre Warehouse and I believe it was under $10 (I also bought the same dress in black). I kept the shoes simple with a pair of patent black peeptoe pumps from Tony Bianco.

I stuck with silver for the jewellery with a pair of silver jewelled chandelier earrings, a silver ‘collar’ necklace (great statement piece!) and a big bejewelled ring – all purchased from Diva.

In the MV, Tiffany has big loose waves which can be achieved by using a large barrel curling iron. As I don’t own one, I curled my hair using my hair straightener. It didn’t come out perfectly as I am not the best at using my hair straightener as a curling tool, but it was not too bad!

This outfit and makeup is perfect for clubbing events! The makeup alone is a great choice for the prom as it can pretty much match any colour dress.

Lastly, if you are a big fan of K-pop and live in Melbourne – don’t forget to check out the autumn HACHIsounds! It takes place at 6pm this Saturday (14/04) and is a K-pop/J-pop concert performed by local Aussie talents. It is a night for everyone to embrace Korean and Japanese music and well as their unique pop culture. Tickets can be purchased at the door – make sure you check out their Facebook events page for more details! One of my friends and fellow blogger Khatsii is an organiser for the event, she has worked very hard so please help spread the word!

Are you a big K-pop fan? Who are your favourite singers/groups? What other K-Pop looks would you like me to do? Let me know below!

- Miss Pixie Lulu

To celebrate the end of the working week and the start of the Easter long-weekend, I went on a shopping spree at Chadstone Shopping Centre after work last Thursday. Unsuspectingly, I ended up buying quite alot of jewellery, so I thought I’d share my purchases with you all!

Diva was having a ‘buy 2 get the 3rd free’ special – I always get sucked in by these!

This statement necklace ($16.99) immediately caught my attention because of the gorgeous colour combination. It’s a great piece to wear over black and draw attention to the neckline. It would look amazing over a collared shirt too!

I would have to say that this crown headband ($19.99) is probably the most unique headband I’ve ever seen! It really reminds me of ‘Game of Thrones’ (which I am obsessed with by the way!). It’s also surprisingly comfortable to wear because it sits over the head (just like a real crown) instead of across.

I really want to use this for a tutorial in the future…hmmmmm….

I might be a bit behind on the trends but I just realised that ear-cuffs seem to be in fashion right now. I had a hard time choosing one for myself and ended up with this brassy gold spiked ear-cuff. It was originally $12.99 but I got it for free with the ’3 for 2′ deal.

I can’t wait to wear it – just have to find the right outfit to match!

eQUIP was having a big sale where most of their items were only $5 – all three pieces I bought there were from the sale.

This Azetc-style necklace is a really versatile piece, great to wear with Autumn/Winter attire.

This silver purse necklace is just adorable and it actually opens like a real bag! I love quirky pieces like this and the intricate design is just beautiful.

I actually have the same earrings in a light pink colour (I wore them on New Years Eve) but sadly I’ve misplaced them. These are equally gorgeous and great to wear to glam up a simple outfit!

I hope everyone had a wonderful and blessed Easter! What’s your favourite piece from this haul? Let me know below!

- Miss Pixie Lulu

Here (finally!) is my blog post on my ‘beautifully bohemian’ makeup look! I blame full-time work for the constant neglect of my blog. As enjoyable as work is – I just feel so drained when I get home everyday that all I wanna do is crawl into bed (which is what I end up doing most nights)!

But I promise to be more motivated from now on! In fact, I am planning to film 2 makeup tutorials over the long Easter weekend and pump out a few more blog posts along the way (wish me luck!).

This makeup look is inspired by a mixture of boho and hippie styles, as well as the gorgeous shades of greens and browns found in nature. I wanted the overall look to feel ‘free-spirited’ but also glam and luxe.

I mainly used brown and green eyeshadow and added a hint of gold in the corners of the eyes. The green eyeshadow on the lower waterline completes the eye makeup beautifully.

To keep the focus on the eyes, I kept the rest of the face simple with some bronzer, highlight and soft nude lipstick.

Being the lazy person that I am, I decided to leave my hair straight for this look but I think it would look better with big loose waves (but hey I don’t have a large barrel curler so there’s my excuse!).

When I think of boho style, I think of headbands across the forehead. I used a thin brown plait headband from Diva and I clipped 3 flowers on one side (flowers are also from Diva). The ginormous brown feather earrings are from Equip – in hindsight I probably should have chosen a different shade for the earrings as these almost blended into my hair!

I painted my nails green with O.P.I’s ‘Green-Wich Village’ and worn two large rings to amp up the glam factor. Both rings are a crazy $4 from Diva when they were having a massive sale (click here to read the full Diva jewellery haul!).

For the boho outfit, I wore a flowy, floral maxi dress I bought from a local clothing store a few summers ago (the tag says ‘Maxim’). It’s one of those dresses you just wanna spin around in. I emphasised the waist with a brown plait belt from Supre (one of my favourite belts that can be worn with all sorts of outfits) and slipped on a pair of brown flower sandals from Valleygirl.

Vests fit the boho style very well and since I couldn’t chose between these two vests -  I wore them both in the video!

Both vests are from Valleygirl (they often have cute vests!) – the denim vest is more stylish whereas the knitted vest is more typically hippie and boho.

And here’s what the outfit looks like with both vests. I think I am leaning towards the denim jacket – which look do you prefer?

Now, time for some gratuitous shots of me looking (or attempting to look) the part of a free-spirited, nature lovin’ bohemian girl.

Here I am with my boho (or is it more ‘hobo’?) doggies – Ebbie and Annie! I love both of their expressions here – eyes closed and taking in the sounds and smells of nature. Nawww…

To finish off, I just wanted to show you guys this photo of me from 2 years ago at my 22nd birthday (please excuse the ‘deer in headlights’ look and the bad quality of my old camera!). I had a bohemian-themed birthday party and this was the look I wore. The ‘beautifully bohemian’ look is just a new and improved version of this

Are you a fan of the luxe-boho, hippy-chic style?

- Miss Pixie Lulu

Early last month, Sam the senior manager at work (bellabox) went on a week-long holiday to the UK. Upon her return she kindly gave everyone a special ‘bellabox’ full of beauty goodies – let’s check out what’s inside!

Percy & Reed Dry Shampoo

I love using dry shampoo on days when my hair needs a little freshening up (not mention it gives instant volume!). My favourite dry shampoo is Klorane Oat Milk Dry Shampoo.

The back of this shampoo says that it has a unique formulation that soaks up excess oil and cleanses the scalp. I’ve used it once – it has a nice, clean smell but I did find it harder to comb out than Klorane.

Cup Cake Mini Wet Wipes

These mini hand and face mini wipes are deliciously strawberry scented and are the perfect size to throw in the handbag/purse.

They are so adorable, I can’t bear to use them!

NARS Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover and Makeup Removing Water

As a self-confessed makeup addict, you’d be hugely surprised to hear that I actually haven’t used any NARS products. *GASP*!!

They are both fragrance-free, which is a plus for my sensitive skin. These little bottles will be great to bring along for a weekend away.

Barry M Liquid Eyeliner and Glitter Lashes

I’ve always wanted to try Barry M Cosmetics – I consider them to be the UK equivalent to NYX Cosmetics (please correct me if I’m wrong).

The Liquid Eyeliner is in a gorgeous shade of blue (the same colour as the packaging) and the tip is very fine. I would use this for a fun pop of colour!

The Glitter Lashes is an interesting product I’ve never tried before. It comes with a brush tip which dispenses the glitter, and then you’re meant to apply it to the tips of the lashes for a bit of sparkle. I personally have very straight lashes so I think I will use this on my false eyelashes.

Shu Uemura Glow On Blush

This blush refill is in the shade of Medium Peach (560) – peachy blushes are my favourite! The shade is a little more pink than the peach blushes in my collection and is perfect for spring.

I know Shu Uemura is a really good makeup brand but I have yet to try their makeup (though I do have their famous eyelash curler) so this is a great start!

Spirite Lip Smacker

I personally haven’t seen these in Australia although I have tried the soft drink flavoured Lip Smackers in the tube. I just love how it looks like the lid of a soda bottle – too cute!

Wei Mulberry Leaf 3-in-1 Eye Cream & Clark’s Botanicals Nourishing Youth Serum

There were also these two sample sachets – both brands are new to me.

Wei is a Chinese herbal beauty brand. This eye cream contains mulberry and loquat leaves which helps to brighten the skin. It is also anti-aging with the addition of green tea and soy. Furthermore, seaweed and cucumber works to reduce the appearance of puffiness.

Clark’s Botanicals produce plant-based skincare products and the story behind the brand is rather inspiring – I won’t write it all out but I do recommend you to read about it here. This potent serum incorporates two topical neuropeptides that helps smooth the appearance of lines around the face.

Have you used any of these products? What’s your favourite brand from the UK? Let me know below!

- Miss Pixie Lulu

First of all, my sincere apologies for the lateness of this blogpost, as I filmed this tutorial JUST before I went on my holiday to Thailand and I didn’t manage to write it in time (and life has been so hectic since I got back that I kept putting it off!).

This is a special Valentine’s Day makeup look and as the title suggests, it’s inspired by the beautiful soft colours of violets and pink roses.

Pink is always a romantic colour but it can be difficult to pull off, that’s why it is so much more wearable when combined with the purple eyeshadow. The added iridescent purple loose dust adds that extra bit of magic to finish off the look.

This look is very soft so the key is to blend, blend, blend! Also try and use demi/half lashes (if you are to wear falsies) instead of full lashes to keep the eyes looking subtle and pretty.

I kept the rest of the face simple with a shimmery peachy pink blush, illuminator and pinky nude lips.

PS: In case you’re wondering what outfit I’m wearing in the video, it’s my purple dress from Melbourne Cup last year!

Now a bit about my own Valentine’s Day. I didn’t do anything super special on the actual day because everything is always so over-priced (and over-commercialised) and because I was at work all day.

My boyfriend did send these pretty flowers to my house, which was a nice little surprise to come home to

We also went to see ‘The Vow’ the weekend before (yes I forced my boyfriend to watch it with me haha). I’ve been wanting to watch it since the trailer came out a couple of months ago as I love both Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum (and romantic movies of course!).

Overall, it was a sweet film but not as touching as I thought it would be. I expected myself to cry (because I am a huge sook when it comes to these sort of movies) but surprisingly I didn’t! And is it just me or does Rachel McAdams always play someone who loses their memory and/or an artist?!?

Did you get up to something special for Valentine’s Day? I’d love to hear your romantic V-Day stories so let me know below!

- Miss Pixie Lulu

After a hectic (in a good way) start to the year with my new job at bellabox, I found it very difficult to find time to film videos. Weekends fly by and before I know it, the entire month of January went by without any tutorials (bad Lulu!)!

Luckily after reading so many warm and encouraging messages on my announcement video, I had faith that my wonderful subbies would understand my lack of video uploads and still support me. I am also hoping to manage my time better and try and film one video a week. *FIGHTING*!

I know I had been talking about doing this Twiggy makeup look for ages and I finally got around to filming it!

Before I get into the makeup look, I just wanted to briefly talk about who Twiggy is, for those who are not familiar with her and her look (very silly of me not to explain in the actual video!).

Twiggy (Lesley Lawson) was a famous model in the 60′s. She was know for her short hair, big eyes, long eyelashes and thin build, hence the nickname ‘Twiggy’. But in today’s day and age, you might know her as one of the judges on Cycles 5-9 of America’s Next Top Model (one of my guilty pleasures).

Twiggy’s iconic MOD makeup look has always fascinated me, I mean, she totally invented the drawn-on lower lashes! Not too mention her look has inspired many of today’s makeup looks, such as BoA’s makeup in her ‘Game’ MV (you can watch my tutorial of it here).

The highlight of this makeup look is of course the eyes, with the two key elements being the dramatic crease and the drawn-on lower lashes.

I only blended the black crease out slightly because it is meant to look strong. Please note that I obviously have a very different facial structure to Twiggy and my crease is not very deep, that’s why the drawn crease is not clearly seen when I open my eyes.

The most fun but also the most difficult part of this look is drawing on the lower eyelashes. I used a very fine liquid liner but you can also use gel liner with a very thin brush if you prefer. You would need to have steady hands and lots of patience because mistakes will happen! If you mess up, simply dip a cotton bud in some eye makeup remover and wipe away any mistakes. After drawing the long lashes, I added in some shorter lashes in between to make it look a little more natural.

I finished off the look with some blush to contour, illuminator and a peach lipstick (dabbed with fingertips for a more subtle colour).

Twiggy’s short hair was as iconic to her overall look as her makeup and her physical build. She mostly wore her hair short in a smooth, simple side-part, tucked behind her years.

As I have long hair (and a blonde bob wig looked ridiculous on me – trust me, I tried!), I decided to fake it by simply side-parting it and tied it in a low ponytail (smoothing it with lots and LOTS of hairspray). From from on, I looked like I had a short bob! If you really wanted to go all the way, you can even tuck and pin your pony tail into your own hair!

Being famous in the 60′s, Twiggy naturally modeled many 60′s style outfits, such as velvet mini dresses with lace-collars and matching cuffs, wide tent dresses and culottes.

I guess the dress I wore for this look can be called a tent dress, as it is quite shapeless. It also had a 60′s inspired collar which was very suitable. I actually bought this on sale at a local clothing store, not only was it perfect for this video, but it’s also just a very cute dress to wear in Summer!

During my recent shopping trips, I’ve noticed alot of 60′s inspired clothes popping up in clothing shops such as Valleygirl, TEMT and Forever New. 60′s fashion must be making a come-back (a very much welcomed one in my opinion, as I think 60′s fashion is very simple and chic)!

I paired this dress with some retro silver lace-up shoes I bought at Novo for only $25! I often see Twiggy wear silver shoes in her modeling photos so I knew these would be perfect!

Twiggy also never over accessories, so all I wore for jewellery was a pair of big silver button earrings from Diva.

Overall, I think this is a really fun look to wear, although it is admittedly not very wearable. It would be a great idea to wear this to a 60′s themed party, you can even add on some subtle drawn-on lower lashes on days when you want big dolly eyes.

Do you have a makeup/fashion/style icon?

- Miss Pixie Lulu

As many of you guys know, I have been looking for a full-time job ever since I completed my Honours degree in Marketing and Management in late 2010. I have to admit, my job hunting experience was difficult and often discouraging, with countless rejections due to my lack of corporate marketing experience.

But after a year spent working part-time and building my Youtube channel, I have finally landed a full-time job! YAY!!!

I’m so happy to announce that I am now the Marketing and PR Manager of bellabox Australia! I started in late December 2011 and officially joined the team at the start of 2012.

I feel very lucky to have this job because it combines my tertiary degree with my passion for beauty. I am learning new things everyday and there is never a dull moment, not to mention I am always surrounded by like-minded beauty junkies

Now let me tell you a little bit more about bellabox, as we are a relatively new company. bellabox is a beauty sampling company, as well as an online beauty retailer, similar to the concept of BirchBox in the U.S.

It is Australian owned and operated and founded by Aussie twin sisters (and super businesswomen) Emily and Sarah. Emily currently manages bellabox Singpore while Sarah (my boss) manages bellabox Australia.

So how does bellabox work? For $15AUD a month (including postage), we deliver a box of 5-7 beauty samples (some of which are full-size) right to your door.

We also endeavour to sell the full-size versions of the sample products on our online store, so if you like something in the box, you can buy it straight away!

And as of December last year, we have also launched bellobox, which is our men’s version of the bellabox. This is available for $30 every 3 months, and we also stock the men’s products on our online store.

You can watch fun reviews of the bellobox by awesome Aussie male beauty Youtubers – ProjectCHESTER, JRichMakeup, LeighByTM and NubileNathan.

At bellabox, we try to source unique and cult products from well-known and boutique brands within Australia and around the world. Some of our exciting brand partners include Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics or OCC, Savoir Faire, Pangea Organics, A’kin, Kosmea, Orofluido, Napoleon Perdis, Alpha-H, Erborian, One Skin System, First Aid Beauty, LAQA & Co., just to name a few. You can view our full list of brand partners here.

Although my role is predominately marketing and PR, we are also having discussions about me filming some bellabox makeup tutorials in the near future. These videos will be posted on the official bellabox Australia Youtube channel instead of my own.

Also, because I am now working full-time (which is still something I’m gradually adapting to), I have significantly less time to film my own videos. It is hard for me, as you all know how much I love making videos for you guys, but at the same time, it’s a reality of life. I will still try my very best to film at least one video every two weeks (fingers crossed!), as well as keep up with this blog.

But remember you can always communicate with me on my official Facebook page, as well as on Twitter!

On my announcement video (as well as on my Facebook page), I asked you guys to help me choose the look for my very first makeup tutorial of the year. It was between 1) 60’s Twiggy makeup look, 2) rainbow inspired makeup look or 3) bohemian/hippy inspired makeup look.

The majority of you guys wanted me to do the Twiggy look, so Twiggy it is! But don’t worry, I will still be doing the other two looks in due time, because I think they are equally awesome!

I will be filming the tutorial this weekend, so stay tuned and stay smiling!

- Miss Pixie Lulu

Wet n Wild is a US brand of high-quality but affordable cosmetics, and I’ve been wanting to try their products for a long time because I keep seeing rave reviews on Youtube.

So I was very excited to be given these and I just wanted to say a big thank you to the lovely Annie

Let’s go and check out the products!

Wet n Wild ColorIcon Eyeshadow Collection – Comfort Zone (738)

This is an eyeshadow palette of 8 silky, ultra-pigmented day-to-night colours. Each colour is etched with the words ‘Browbone’, ‘Eyelid’, ‘Crease’ and ‘Definer’ (though the words pretty much disappear the first time you swatch the colours) and there is a diagram at the back which tells you exactly where to apply each colour.

‘Comfort Zone’ consists of 4 warm shades on the left – perfect for brown smokey eyes, and 4 cool shades on the right – perfect for green smokey eyes.

The eyeshadow sure do live up to their hype as they were surprisingly pigmented and applied very smoothly. I am fascinated by the iridescent brown shade (1st from the left on the second photo) which actually looks teal in the palette!

Wet n Wild ColorIcon Eyeshadow Trio – Spoiled Brat (336)

This eyeshadow trio is in the same collection as the previous palette and has the same silky texture and strong pigmentation. Each eyeshadow is also etched with words with a diagram on the back.

I really like this colour combination and can’t wait to use it to do a pink and black cut-crease look!

Wet n Wild Idol Eyes Creme Eyeshadow Pencil - Techno (133)

This soft-blending, creamy eyeshadow pencil reminds me of a stumpier version of the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils. The shade is a gorgeous iridescent lilac, I would use this for a pop of colour on my waterline.

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick – Nouveau Pink (511B)

This lipstick is enriched with the conditioning ingredients of Vitamin A and E and aloe vera so that it moisturises the lips. I love this Barbie pink shade as it is different to the current lipsticks in my collection.

GOSH Cover Me Up Makeup Mousse – Ivory (01)

This is not a Wet n Wild product, but I wanted to include it in the post because it”s also a gift from my friend Annie. This makeup mousse is from GOSH Cosmetics, another ‘affordable’ US cosmetics brand.

The texture of the mousse is very light and soft and blends into the skin smoothly for a matte finish, similar to the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse foundation.

Despite not knowing my exact skin tone, Annie did a fantastic job of selecting the shade for me because it looks just right on my skin. I’d love to do a more in-depth review of this mousse sometime soon!

Question – Have you tried Wet n Wild products before? What do you think of them?

- Miss Pixie Lulu

Being a conscious avoider of big crowds, for the past 5+ years, I have always spent New Year’s Eve at a house party. But this year, my friends and I decided to be adventurous and celebrate the coming of the New Year in the city!

I didn’t actually wear the makeup and outfit in my Smokey Gold New Years Eve Makeup Tutorial as it was a bit too glitzy for restaurant we were going to. But I still wanted to look dressed up

I wore my pair of Diamond Pink circle lenses from Pinky Paradise and did my makeup similar to my Big Dolls Eyes makeup look. I also added a touch of sparkle (cos what is New Year’s Eve without glitter?!?) with some pink and silver cosmetic glitter under my bottom waterline. I then finished off the look with a pearly pink lipgloss.

I put my hair into my elegant high bun, but not without the help of my faux bun! I sometimes use it because my own hair is thin and I wouldn’t be able to achieve the same fullness, not to mention it makes achieving a perfect bun so quick and easy!

It’s basically a bun made out of synthetic hair with a drawstring attached. All you have to do is put your own hair into a bun and then pop this over it and put the drawstring tightly to secure it. I show you how to put it on in my Pretty Peach Makeup Tutorial. You can buy this easily off eBay.

For my outfit, I wore a cute pink jumpsuit from TEMT that came with the thin brown waist belt. I love this jumpsuit because it’s super comfy!

I then accessories with a pair of pink feather earrings, two white bangles, a white bow clutch and nude criss-cross heels (my most comfy heels!).

For our New Year’s dinner, we decide to have the seafood and hotpot buffet at Rainbow Restaurant in China Town. Most restaurants raise their prices on New Year’s Eve, but at $48 per person, it’s not bad at all considering how much food there was!

The buffet had a huge variety, with lots of seafood (chilled and hot) to pig out on as well as yummy delights like Peking duck wraps and steamed dim sims. You can even select your favourite Asian veggies and the chef will cook it for you on the spot!

We also chose to include the hotpot option (cos we’re food junkies). For those who are not familiar with hotpot (or shabu-shabu or steamboat), it’s when you cook raw seafood, meat, veggies (pretty much anything) in a big pot of broth (boiled over a stove-top) and eat it with a variety of dipping sauces once it’s cooked (eg: seasame, satay, chilli etc). It’s a well-loved form of eating for many Asian people and also one of my favourite things to eat with my friends

After dinner, we made our way to Federation Square to wait for the midnight fireworks. By that point there was already a mass of people on the street and already waiting at Federation Square. Because of the crowds, no trams were operating and it felt so weird walking on the tram tracks!

Eventually we found ourselves a nice little spot at Federation Square and waited for 12 o’clock to roll around. When it finally did, we all shouted “Happy New Year” and hugged one another at the same time the stunning fireworks went off in the sky.

2012 has officially arrived!!!

A new year, a new beginning, a new sense of optimism and excitement. I have a feeling that 2012 will be a fantastic year ahead, and I hope it will be the same for everyone else! ^___^

While my friends and I waited for midnight, we went around and told each other our New Year’s wish and New Year’s resolution. My wish was to go on a proper overseas holiday with my boyfriend this year and my resolutions were to save money (and therefore curb my shopping addiction) and to get into an exercise routine (which is non-existent right now). I feel really committed to sticking to these resolutions and to become a better version of myself over the course of the New Year.

How was your New Year’s Eve and what’s your New Year’s resolution?

- Miss Pixie Lulu

This is my last makeup tutorial for the year, featuring a glitzy smokey gold makeup look that is perfect to wear on New Years Eve!

You would expect to be taking lots of photos on New Years Eve, so it is important to wear a foundation which will look good with flash photography. That’s why I used my Revlon PhotoReady foundation paired with the translucent finisher.

This look is all about the eyes, with drama from the smokey eyeshadow and sparkle from the gold glitter. I used shimmery gold and metallic grey shades from my Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette and Metal Mania Palette to create the smokey eyes, and then layered some gold cosmetic glitter on top. It is always important to make sure that the glitter is cosmetic grade and safe to use around the eyes.

Because we are currently in Summer in Australia, I wanted to give my face a sun-kissed look, so I contoured my cheeks with bronzer. But feel free to use blush instead if you are in Winter. And because we want all the attention to be on the glamourous eyes, I kept my lips understated with a nude lipstick and lipgloss.

I didn’t do much with my hair for this look; I simply sectioned off the middle, twisted it and pinned it at the back with bobby pins.

I paired this makeup look with a kimono-style, gold sequin dress from Bardot. I also wanted to compliment the smokiness of the makeup, so I wore a blue, grey and black jeweled bangle and a pair of clear drop earrings from Diva, and an over-sized jeweled ring. I finished off the look with a pair of patent black peep-toe heels from Tony Bianco.

Just finishing off this post with two close-up photos of the makeup look. I love how the makeup can look smokey at first, but it reveals the glitzy gold underneath when you blink

And finally, a HUGE thank you to each and every one of my amazing subscribers who has given me invaluable support over the past year – it really means the world to me!

I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, may 2012 bring you much happiness, luck, prosperity and good health!

Stay tuned for many exciting videos coming up in the new year!

- Miss Pixie Lulu