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Candydoll brush sets

Candydoll have now added brushes to their collection:
Bases brushes; for use with powder & liquid foundation
Cheek brushes; a loose & tight brush set for colouring

The cheek brushes are around £11 ($18) & the base brushes £17 ($27).
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Review: Princess Mimi Series – Grey Circle Lenses

Princess Mimi colour contact lenses*

Power/Prescription: 0.00 (plano) ~ -8.00
Lens Usage: Up to 12 months (depending on care)
Base Curve Radius: 8.6mm
Diameter: 15mm
Click ‘read more’ for the full post.

I have blue-grey eyes, so the effect may differ on those with darker eyes.
The Princess Mimi (also known as Bambi) Series is pretty popular right now, mainly due to Tsubasa Masuwaka who is the spokesmodel for the lenses. They offer an enlarging effect for dolly-like eyes in blend-able and bright colours.
Shoppingholics were very kind and packaged the lenses in cute and safe packaging. They also included a couple of free gifts and a kind note – so sweet!


Now onto the lenses…
These pictures were all taken mid-afternoon in Autumn, with lighting aid…

Make-up: Lashes & eyeliner on top, eyeshadow on bottom
Look:
I already have the green pair of lenses from this series and I love them, so I wasn’t expecting anything less from these. I thought the enlarging effect was great and the colour blended well with my own but they just didn’t ‘pop’ as much as the green. 
Feel:
These were extremely comfortable!! I wore them on a night out and didn’t have to put drops in once.
If it is your first time wearing lenses, take it slowly and wear them for only a few hours each day so your eyes will get used to them. I wouldn’t suggest wearing your lenses for too long unless you know it will be ok, and if they get dry just pop some contact lens-friendly eye solution in – never use water!

Thoughts:
I like the effect and look of these lenses, the feel is also an added bonus. I would certainly think of wearing these on a regular day as they’re not too in-your-face and would work well with most styles.
Want to order a pair for yourself? –
Their dispatch/shipping time is very fast and they ship worldwide!
Feel free to leave comments or ask me any questions you might have.
bloomzy /

Review: DearLee Nail Polish


 This post is sponsored by born pretty
Just a quick sponsored review today on some gorgeous nail polishes that I was recently sent by bornprettystore. They also sent me some eyelashes and deco items but I will be leaving those for a later, separate post.
baby blue & orange

Once again I am loving pastel colours, and after seeing some gorgeous blue and orange shades coming out bornprettystore were kind enough to sponsor me these two; Candy Blue & Candy Orange. 
First off, they may look like shatter polishes because of the lid, but they’re not – just normal polishes. So what do they look like on?

Like this!

✧PROS✧
+ Easy to apply
+ Bright, clean colours
+ Lasts a while without chipping
+ Plenty of polish in a decent sized bottle
+ Orange could also work as a nude, with fewer coats
☠CONS☠
– 2 coats are needed
Final thoughts?!
Ok, so that’s not really a con but there really isn’t anything bad to say about these polishes. I think they’re lovely and even though my pastel phases come and go I can see myself keeping these as they’re good staple colours to have.
Want to order these or more?!
Then visit born pretty store now!!
10% discount with code: ‘BLOOMZYK31’
Worldwide shipping is available!
bloomzy /

Review: Candy Series – Grey Circle Lenses

EOS Candy Gray colour contact lenses*
Power/Prescription: 0.00 (plano) ~ -10.00
Lens Usage: Up to 12 months (depending on care)
Base Curve Radius: 8.8mm
Diameter: 14.5mm
Water Content: 38%
I have blue-grey eyes, so the effect may differ on those with darker eyes.
The Candy Series has been a popular choice in the gal and circle lens community for a long time thanks to the amazing enlarging, dolly eye effect the lenses create. 
K-CircleLens were very professional and packaged the lenses really well…and inside the package I was greeted by a very cute bag.

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The items I received were all so cute, and I’m incredibly happy with the quality of the products I received. They also included a very handy travel case. I’ve not purchased/received one before so this was really appreciated. 
Now onto the lenses…
These pictures were all taken in Autumn lighting, without flash…

without make-up

Note: I was rushed when doing this and didn’t have the time for bottom lashes, which is a shame because I think these lenses would benefit even more from wearing them. Next time!
Look:
I adore these lenses. They offer a basic enlarging effect with a simple graduated colour. The colour is simple but effective and they blended so well with my own eyes. I would love to try these out in the green and blue some time. 
Feel:
These were comfortable, but not as much as some of my others. My eyes were very itchy (due to allergies) the couple of times I have worn them though so I think a lot of it could be down to that. 
If it is your first time wearing lenses, take it slowly and wear them for only a few hours each day so your eyes will get used to them. I wouldn’t suggest wearing your lenses for too long unless you know it will be ok, and if they get dry just pop some contact lens-friendly eye solution in – never use water!

Thoughts:
These lenses match the rock-look I have been working into my codes lately, so I adore them. That being said I still think they would work well in sweet/agejo/mode codes etc. and I am looking forward to playing around with a new make-up style with these.
Want to order a pair for yourself? –
– Then visit K-CircleLens here –
Use code: ‘BLOOMZY’ for 10% off any order over $20!!

Their dispatch/shipping time is very fast and they ship worldwide!
Feel free to leave comments or ask me any questions you might have.
bloomzy /

1000+ Followers Giveaway!!

☆★皆さん、ありがとうございます★☆
Thank you everyone for helping me reach over 1000 followers!!
To say thank you, I am hosting a new giveaway!
This time some of my lovely sponsors also wanted to help…
so what can you win?
From the Sponsors
click on the title to see a picture of the prize
Lilies-Shop.net
– Beyond the Solution BB Cream & Fringe/Bangs Shield –
Mukuchu.com
– 1 pair of brown circle lenses –
– 1 pair of grey circle lenses – 
bornprettystore.com
$50 voucher!!
And from me…
click on the title to see a picture of the prize

– ‘Rich Eyelash’ False Eyelashes (from Purikura booths in Japan) –
– Pair of Flower hair hair clips –
– Eiffel Tower Keychain (from my recent stay in Paris) –
– Accessorize Colour Eyeshadow&Lip Compact –
– Chiara Earrings (from Shibuya 109 store) –
– ‘Ganguro’ Hello Kitty earrings –
1. You must be a follower
2. Fill out this form
3. Comment on this entry so I know you have entered
Once the giveaway has closed, I will pick the winner by random number generator. 
I will then email the winner, and they will have 3 days to collect their prize.
GIVEAWAY ENDS ON 15th September
THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!!

Update: The comments you all left have gone due to intensedebate messing up. I apologise for this, but please don’t worry as I have everyones entries thanks to the entry form.

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Review: Wing Series – Green Circle Lenses

Green OL-103 Wing Series colour contact lenses
Power/Prescription: 0.00 (plano) ~ -10.00
Lens Usage: Up to 12 months (depending on care)
Base Curve Radius: 8.6mm
Diameter: 14.00mm
Water Content: 38%

I have blue-grey eyes, so the effect may differ on those with darker eyes.

The Wing Series (by GEO) features a darker outer rim giving a larger more defined look. However it creates a more natural colour by evening out the tones.

I would recommend these lenses for those who want an enlarging effect without it being too much. I also happen to think that they work well with most gal styles as they’re so adaptable.

Now onto the pictures…
These were all taken mid-morning, in Summer lighting, without flash…

Look:
I had previously tried out the grey lenses in this series and wasn’t too happy with the look, but these were perfect for my eye colour. They blended really well and looked natural, they even enlarged my eyes a little with the dark outer edge, which is something other natural-look lenses don’t usually offer.
Feel:
These were very comfortable. I wore these for a trial when I met with some friends and it was a very hot day, and my allergies were crazy. However I had my handy eye drops with me and after a few drops the itchy/dry eyes I usually get along with allergies were gone. The lenses themselves felt great; it was like I wasn’t wearing any at all.
If it is your first time wearing lenses, take it slowly and wear them for only a few hours each day so your eyes will get used to them. I wouldn’t suggest wearing your lenses for too long unless you know it will be ok, and if they get dry just pop some contact lens-friendly eye solution in – never use water!

Thoughts:
I loved these lenses. Mukuchu know me well, I adore green lenses and these did not let me down – a perfect choice on their part. They were comfortable, looked great and were natural whilst still enlarging my eyes slightly and making them stand out. These have now replaced my old favourites!!

Want to order a pair for yourself? –

Their dispatch/shipping time is very fast and they ship worldwide!
For any other questions you might have, check out their FAQ page.
If you do order a pair, be nice and mention you found them through here – thanks!!
Feel free to leave comments or ask me any questions you might have.
bloomzy /

Review: Dollywink Volume Mascara

 This post is sponsored by Artie Beauty Cosmetics
Recently, Artie were kind enough to sponsor me with the Dollywink Volume Mascara…

It came really quickly and was perfectly packaged. I also appreciated the business card, which I always think is a nice touch
I love the packaging of the Dollywink products, they never fail to impress in my opinion – the mascara comes in a plastic case which stands up so you can proudly display it in your collection
So what about the mascara?
 without
with
It’s a little clumpy without a eyelash comb to help separate the lashes but it does definitely make them look thicker (it supposedly separates your lashes and makes them thicker). I was hoping for a different effect on my top lashes to be honest, as I can’t always use a comb on them and clumpy lashes are a big no-no for me. Even so it worked nicely on my lower ones.
It blends a lot better with make-up…
Looks much better once the lashes have been tidied up, no?

Well it boosts that it’s long-lasting and waterproof, both of which are attributes that I can say are true. I never had any trouble with it fading during the day, and I even managed to have a shower without it removing. That said, it does remove easily with make-up remover or wipes so don’t worry.

The mascara wand is nothing extraordinary but I did like that it had an ultra fine tip on the brush so that you can use it on your lower lashes and the outer corners – good thinking!

Want some for yourself?
– then visit artie beauty cosmetics –
…and if you’re a Dollywink fan, check out the rest of their collection!

Shipping is fast and they ship worldwide!
Their FAQ can help answer any shipping/payment questions.

Feel free to leave comments or ask any questions you might have.