MIMCO Nail Polish in Off White

MIMCO Nail Polish in Off White.

I am quite the indecisive type and when I become lost in choice when it comes to getting a manicure, I would usually opt for my MIMCO Nail Polish in Off White (A$15.95/13ml). Around a year ago, MIMCO launched a modest new range of beauty products, including bronzing powder, lipstick, lip gloss and of course nail polish! Most of these beauty products have sold out during recent sales and I was lucky enough to get my paws on the shade Off White for a measly $5!

The packaging of the bottle is quite simple and the applicator brush was reasonably sized and soft for smooth application. Off White is a piano white shade with subtle silver shimmers to give a lovely pearlescent finish. Although the consistency and texture is relatively sheer though not too thick nor thin, at least three coats are needed for a complete opaque finish. I really love this shade because it gives a gorgeous elegant look and it suits any occasion!

The formula is free from the big 3 (Toluene, Formaldehyde and Dibutyl Phthalate) and made in Australia! It's not often that I come across nail polishes that are made in Australia! The formula is of great quality and the longevity is just okay. I noticed that the nail polish started to chip after the second day and this was the result of applying the shade Off White three times without a top coat.

Which nail shades do you often wear?

Are you a fan of MIMCO nail polishes?

xx Rose

Google Reader to close + TBRR Turns 2 Giveaway!

I’m sure most of you beauties are well aware that Google Reader (news has been floating around that GFC will not close, only Google Reader) will come to an end on July 1^st2013. It’s sad news indeed, however, one way in which we can all keep connected and on track in the beauty blogosphere is to use Bloglovin’, which is similar in contrast to Google Reader. The main difference is that you need to login to the Bloglovin' website to view the list of blogs you follow and as for those who are following your blog... well you can choose to receive an e-mail notification once someone follows your blog, since the list of your followers seems to be non-existent. Despite this, the settings and layout of Bloglovin' are coherent and very easy to navigate. 

On a side note, The Beauty of Red Roses turns TWO and I’m hosting a Giveaway to celebrate! I’d like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of my loyal readers for coming by and spending some time on The Beauty of Red Roses. I’m very grateful to have met so many lovely beauty bloggers in person and via the blogosphere since The Beauty of Red Roses was born, so thank you all once again for your support! 

Without further ado, here are the details of my Giveaway! 

I’ve collected a few beauty products and accessories from my favourite brands and I will be giving away this bunch of beauty/accessory products to TWO lucky winners! Please see the Rafflecopter Widget below (you may need to wait awhile for it to load) and there will be a few questions and tasks that you may choose to do to earn more chances to win the draw.

This Giveaway will be open until May 30^th 2013 and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter. Giveaway is open internationally!

Beauty Pack ONE

 Beauty Pack ONE

Strawberry Shaped Hair Rollers

Heart Shaped Curling Sticks

MIMCO Hair Barrette/Clip 

Kiss Everlasting French Salon Nails

Revlon  ColorBurst Lipstick in Petal

Bourjois Beauty'Full Volume Mascara in 01 Beauty'Full Black

Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen

Bloom Cosmetics Eye Definer Crayon in Black

Models Prefer Multipurpose makeup Sponge 

  

Beauty Pack TWO

 Beauty Pack TWO

Strawberry Shaped Hair Rollers  

Heart Shaped Curling Sticks 

Lady Jayne Bun Styl'r Kit

L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes in Extra Black

Mirenesse Tight Liner Hydra Gel Eye Liner in Saphire Blue

Eylure Eyebrow Shapers

Eylure Naturalites Lengthening False Lashes

Bloom Cosmetics Mango Tango Natural Flavour Lip Balm

Manicare Disposable Mascara Brushes mixed pack of 20 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck! 

Mimco Online Haul

Parcel from Mimco

Surreal Flower Acetate Alice Band and Crystallized Mini Hoop Earrings

Crystallized Mini Hoop in Silver Pearl

A few weeks ago I received a $30 MIP (Mimco Important People) reward on my Mimcollective card after I made a purchase at the Mimco boutique in Queensplaza, Brisbane. A few days before the $30 reward expired I received a friendly reminder e-mail letting me know that it would expire in 7 days. It wasn't until the very last that I remembered about the $30 and figured I should just make a purchase at the online store to redeem my $30. Being indecisive me, I did take awhile oohhing and ahhing at the cute Alice Bands and Mim Bride Collection pieces. Everything is just sooo expensive! Anyway, I ended up splurging ontop of the $30 reward and purchased the Surreal Flower Acetate Alice Band in Petrol and a pair of Crystallized Mini Hoop in Silver Pearl. Their delivery was quick, items received after about a week and I was able to track it using the tracking code I received in an e-mail. I was surprised that the two items were packaged in such a large box and even more surprised as to how many pouches and layers of bubble wrap I had to go through. Normally all Mimco accessories are housed in a Mimco Satin bag, however, to keep everything together in the parcel, both items were placed in an additional drawstring bag which is the same material as Woolies and Coles eco-bags. That is quite a nice touch from Mimco!

What are your recent online hauls?

xx Rose

MIM Bow Studs GWP at Mimco Boutiques

Exciting news for all lovers of MIMCO! Mimco currently has a fabulous offer with your next purchase! Spend $199 or more on full priced Mimco products and you will be gifted with a stunning pair of MIM Bow Studs valued at $89.95. 

These Mim Bow Studs are available in Jet, Ruby and Ivory. 

Offer is until stocks last or until 24th December 2011.

I attended the QueensPlaza VIP Shopping Event last Tuesday and purchased the Metal Button Zip Top bag in Cognac! The bag is so gorgeous! On the night I was given a pair of Mim Bow Stud earrings in Jet. Here's a photo below. These are so pretty and perfect to wear this Christmas holidays!

Which Mimco product are you loving at the moment?

Is there anything on your Mimco wishlist?

Rose

MIMCOLLECTIVE for Mimco Important People

Inspirational fashion and accessories brand Mimco have launched their inaugural loyalty rewards program called Mim Collective and boy oh boy have they got a handful of surprises on board!

I bought a couple of cute hairclips and a pair of studs for my sister's birthday (which was yesterday by the way) and was offered to sign up to become a Mimco Foundation Member. 

Here's what my card looks like:

If you would like to become a Mimco Foundation Member and receive the $50 reward, you need to be quick and head out to a Mimco Boutique asap and sign up when you make a purchase. 

When 10,000 Mimco Foundation cards are all snapped up, you still have the opportunity to sign up to Mim Collective and obtain a Mimco Important People (MIP) card which is opposite in colour to the Foundation Member card.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS (from Mimco website)
*Foundation memberships are available for a limited time only and whilst memberships last.  Foundation memberships are only available if you make a purchase of any value at any Mimco boutique or online on the day of signing up.  If Foundation memberships are not available, MIP cards are available with a $30 sign up reward value.  No minimum spend required.   **Offer is a $40 reward available when you spend $200 or more in one transaction online or in store when you sign up to MIMCOLLECTIVE or during the promotional period (18/10/11 – 06/11/11).  Offer only valid if a MIMCOLLECTIVE member.  Not available with any other offer.  Not available for purchase of gift cards, or on lay-by transactions.  Not available at David Jones. 

Have you signed up to MIMCOLLECTIVE yet?
What are your thoughts on their new loyalty program?

Rose

InStyle Magazine + Bonus MIMCO Tote & $30 Voucher

The cover of the November issue of InStyle magazine (A$9.95) features Kim Kardashian, who is looking gorgeous is that stunning dress! This month, InStyle magazine (from all supermarket and newsagencies) is accompanied by a gorgeous ♥ MIMCO Tote (A$59.95) AND $30 MIMCO voucher ♥ to spend in-store or online (using the code in the mag)!! 

FAB-U-LOUS!

Mimco is celebrating 15 years and InStyle magazine is giving their readers a choice of a blue or red striped canvas tote! The bag is not flimsy at all and it seems quite durable with beige leather-like handles.

 As you may have read, a few months ago I attended the launch of Mimco's MIM Precious VIP Launch to celebrate 15 years of Mimco. You can read about the event HERE.

 InStyle magazine was an interesting read today as it contained a plethora of fashion trends for the coming season and a fashion feature of what to wear and how to wear clothes to suit your figure. You will also find an exclusive interview in the beauty section with Charlize Theron, the brand ambassador and face of Dior.

What do you think of InStyle Magazine's cover model, Kim Kardashian?

What is your most cherished Mimco piece?

Rose

MIM Precious VIP Launch Event

Last night, I had a fabulous time at the MIM Precious VIP launch event at the brand new MIMCO boutique in QueensPlaza, Brisbane.


During the event, MIMCO offered all customers 20% off full price collection and the first 30 purchasers received an amazing gift bag filled to the top with cute treasures and trinkets (one of which was a MIM Precious Charm; I felt so spoilt!).


As I walked through the doors half an hour before the launch at 6 pm, I was greeted by the lovely MIMCO ladies and handed a copy of their latest booklet featuring the beautiful designs from the MIM Precious Collection. 

A few steps in, there was a table occupied with some bubbly and delicious sweets and treats  from by The Candy Buffet Company! YUM!! There were a selection of delectable treats such as coconut rough, jelly beans, marshmallows, black forest candies, oh the list goes on! There were so many treats that we were even given a small lolly bag to fill up and take home!

Candy Buffet. Source: Mimco.

The launch of MIM Precious Collection also celebrates 15 years since MIMCO established in 1996. The MIM Precious collection consists of stunning designs including semi-precious rings, bracelets and necklaces in both sterling silver and sterling silver plated 14 carat yellow gold. A number of classic and collectible pieces have also been designed to celebrate MIMCO's 15th Birthday.  I'm especially in LOVE with the cute sterling silver charms with marcarsite stones!

Here are a few of my favourite charms from the collection:

Irish Luck 4 Leaf Clover, MIM bow and Crystalised Shoe

A special limited edition Mimco birthday charm has also been created and there are only 300 pieces available worldwide! Each piece has a number engraved, so the holder will have a special and unique piece from MIMCO. The following words are engraved on the front of this charm:


''15 Years of dreaming, exploring and playing...'


If you want to get you paws on this limited edition '15 year' charm I suggest you head out to MIMCO asap! The online MIMCO store has already sold out and I'm assuming only a handful of these charms are waiting to be picked up!

MIMCO Treasures in the VIP Gift Bag

Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Skin Primer + $10 gift card, Kevin Murphy Session Hair Spray, Mimco compact mirror and a MIM Precious charm.

Wishing Well Charm

 Also included in the gift bag was the current issue of Madison with Emma Watson looking stunning as usual on the cover. I was stoked to find a MIMCO voucher inside! 

To celebrate the launch of MIMCO's new season collection, Wilderness Manifesto, MIMCO is offering all Madison readers $30 off any full priced item at MIMCO boutiques or online using the voucher code WILDERNESS at checkout.

Aussie Model Alyssa Sutherland. Source: Mimco

So, there's more of a reason to head out and grab your copy of Madison magazine and stop by MIMCO to check out their fabulous Wilderness Manifesto and MIM Precious Collection and maybe walk away with something special! 

Have you explored the MIM Precious Collection yet? 

Which charm is your favourite?

Rose