RiRi Woo Review & Swatches

Well hello there.

So after all the hype and glueing my eyes to the Mac website whilst  frantically trying to add this baby to my cart and proceed with the wind to checkout....it has finally, well, they have finally made their way into my arms all the way in Trinidad.

MAC RiRi Woo Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “matte cool red [with a retro matte finish].” It’s a deep, medium-dark red with strong cool undertones and a matte finish. It has a slight more blue hue than that of big sis Ruby Woo.

In my opinion, the difference isn't very noticeable, and to be quite honest, it looks like the same lipstick.  However, I do not feel cheated as the texture is somewhat different to Ruby Woo, since it is much more moist in comparison. And we all know how dry Ruby Woo is.

RiRi Woo has Rihanna’s signature etched around the side of the lipstick itself.  I would have loved to have seen Mac do a bit more with the packaging though.

This lipstick was only available online and sold and Rihanna concerts, but catch it next time around when Mac re-releases it with the rest of the RirRi ♥'s Mac in June.

I absolutely love everything Robyn Rihanna Fenty and I will duly support my fellow Island Girl, even moreso in this venture.

I am so ready for more...

Natural Light

 

 

Natural Light

 L-R: Runaway Red (Satin; Limited Ed, Shop Mac Cook Mac), RiRi Woo, Ruby Woo

 

With Flash

 L-R: Runaway Red (Satin; Limited Ed, Shop Mac Cook Mac), RiRi Woo, Ruby Woo

 

I got about 5 hours wear time and then I had lunch :)

 

 

Did you purchase? What are your thoughts?

West Indian Cooking: My Aunty's Peppa Sauce

My aunt makes the best Peppa Sauce and one day she blessed me with the recipe. Today I share it with you and also my friend E. Hartwell, who is actually the reason for this post.

Here's what you'll need:

• 40 hot peppers
• 10 limes
• 10 cloves of garlic
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup vinegar (if desired)
• 3 tbs fresh green seasoning
• 2 tbs salt

NB: you can cut the measurements in half if you wish to make a lesser amount.

Instructions:
• Just throw everything in your blender and let it ripppppp.

Handmade bracelets made by me

These were made with a variation of stones including hematite, onyx, jade, lava etc.

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Elf Studio: Matte Lip Color Review & Swatches

So I've been meaning to do this post for over a year now (because that's how long I've had these) but I was not motivated as I have never worn them and these are my least fave products from Elf Cosmetics.

I absolutely abhor these lipsticks, Here's a few reasons why:

• It gets extremely hot in this country so by the time I first opened one of them, the lipstick just flew out of the packaging. [[[not impressed]]]
• It's not long wearing
• It gives very little color coverage

The one thing I did like was that these were some pretty shades.

I would not re-purchase this item. Unfortunately for me I bought four :(womp womp womp...

Here are some photos:

L-R: Coral; Praline; Tea Rose; Natural

Stay Glam!
x♥x♥

Dee

Mac Chenman: Force of Love Review and Swatches

Force Of Love  is a bright coral-pink with a hint of orange and has a matte finish. It is opaque and is very similar to Watch Me Simmer from Shop Mac but less shiny.

I am absolutely in L♥VE with this colour.

Good luck in trying to find one. Last I checked, BOTH Mac Stores in Trinidad were sold out. They only stock a few items in each collection which puts us over here at a great disadvantage. It's really just a fight to see who gets it first which I find very unfortunate. It has also sold out on the Mac website :(

Stay Glam!
x♥x♥

Dee

Collective MAC Haul: Chenman, Shop Mac - A Glam Tropic & Blush Happy Collab

Mac Haul: Chenman & Shop Mac, Cook Mac

So Mac launched a few collections over the weekend in Trinidad. These were Chenman, Vera, Shop Mac, Cook Mac and Too Supreme. Of course you know I couldn't miss that right. Being the lipstick junkie that I am, right off the bat I knew I what I wanted. I made a trip with my girl Chantel over at Blush Happy to grab up some "Lip Glam".

Here's what we got!!!!!

Took the liberty of swatching a few lippies :D

L-R: Watch Me Simmer, Force Of Love, Budding Love, Naughty Saute, Runaway Red, Quick Sizzle