Liebster Blog Award

 The last few weeks has been very busy for me and to my surprise, I've been nominated for a Liebster Award by three of my lovely beauty bloggers! A HUGE thank you to thebeautebuzz, Mandy and Melmeko who nominated me! I really appreciate the recognition xx

When I received The Liebster Award I had no idea which kind of award I was nominated for...until now! Well, The Liebster Award is given out from bloggers who have received The Liebster Award from other bloggers. The idea of rewarding other bloggers The Liebster Award is to provide recognition for bloggers who have less than 200 readers as a way to spread the word and bring attention to these brilliant blogs  :)

Definition of the word 'Liebster'

  "Liebster" is a German word which means dearest or beloved, but it can also mean favourite.

The following are rules for the bloggers I mention in this post below:

1. Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.

2. Reveal the five blogs you have chosen and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.

3. Copy and paste the award onto your blog.

4. Request that people you have sent the award to forward it on to their favourite bloggers.

  There are so many wonderful blogs I have come across and if I had the opportunity to award all of them then I would in a heart beat! Rules are rules and I must only choose five! The five bloggers I am passing The Liebster Award on to are:

 Miss Sensuous - I absolutely love reading her reviews on nautral and organic products and following her lovely dessert and main meal recipes.

Indulgent Beauty Reviews - Her Shu Uemura collection is mesmerising! As you may know I am a huge lover of makeup palettes and I came across Nadia's blog when searching for swatches from Shu Uemura colour palettes. Her posts are fun and easy to read and I love that she publishes her posts frequently.  

 

 cclarebear - I love reading a shared blog as it's fun to see who's post will be published next, either Clare or Catherine. I enjoy reading Clare and Catherine's blog as their product reviews are brilliant and their photos look great! I'm always looking for my wish list after reading their product reviews, FOTDs and hauls!

All The Pretty Faces - Her FOTD posts are truly inspirational and I am amazed at her artistic skills!

Beauty In The Sky - I enjoy reading her posts about the ABBW (Australian Beauty Bloggers Weekend) and love seeing her FOTDs and beauty hauls!

Congratulations ladies for being nominated! Look forward to reading your posts in the near future!!

xx Rose

My Christmas Edition Glossybox Australia

I was expecting my Christmas Glossybox after coming back from interstate and look what arrived at my doorstep...

December Glossybox

It's the December Glossybox with the contents all wrapped up so delicately and looking gorgeous! This is my second Glossybox (to see my November Glossybox click here) and I'm so excited about the products I received!

Contents in the December Glossybox

Here is a list of the products I received in the December Glossybox:

Clinique Turnaround Overnight Radiance Moisturiser
sample 7ml worth $12.60 (full size 50ml rrpA$90)

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
sample 29ml worth $5 (full size 103ml rrpA$17.99)  

Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria Fragrance
sample ~1ml worth ~$2, (rrpA$60 for 30ml, $90 for 50ml, $120 for 100ml)

Gorgeous Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Scarlette
full size rrpA$25

Tigi Haircare Manipulator by Bed Head
full size 57ml rrpA$23.95

December Glossybox Total worth ~$69

All in all, the contents I received in the December Glossybox well exeeded the subscription fee of $14.95. I'm happy that I received a Gorgeous cosmetics lip liner as I've been lemming for a crimson red lip liner since a few weeks ago. Clinique moisturisers are kind to my skin and I'm excited to try the Turnaround Overnight Radiance moisturiser. I've got so many hair products at home that it takes forever to finish it! The Tigi Bed Head Manipulator looks interesting so I'll probably try it out soon to see if it suits the rainy weather here in Brisbane. I also like the CK purse spray vial as I find these handy for my handbag. The fruity floral scent isn't too overpowering and there are notes of raspberry, peach blossom, jasmine and musk just to name a few.

 

 I was quite surprised to receive a hair product for people with blonde hair as I didn't mention that I have blonde hair in my beauty profile. So, it doesn't seem like Glossybox has yet to provide members with tailored boxes. I posed this small issue to Glossybox customer service and received a reply the same day. I was told that the beauty profile I provided in my Glossybox account will be used to customise the boxes in future. I was also told that a replacement product has been sent to me to make up for the Sheer Blonde product. This is the first time I had to approach customer service and so far I'm satisfied with their prompt reply and understanding.

From what I have heard, there has been an influx of complaints regarding the Sheer Blonde product as most people received this product in their box and they do not have blonde hair. Despite only one product in my box was obviously not suitable for me, I am still pleased about the remaining full size and deluxe sized products I received. 

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**update**
I received my replacement product from Glossybox and here it is!

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What did you receive in your December Glossybox?

Are you happy with the customer service and contents in the box? 

 xx Rose

Lancôme GWP at Myer and David Jones

There is currently a Lancôme GWP at both Myer and David Jones! With the purchase of two Lancôme products (1 being skincare), receive your Hypnotic Summer GWP.

Lancôme GWP at Myer

Lancôme GWP at David Jones

Are you lemming any Lancôme products at the moment?

Which gift do you like best?

xx Rose

Wishing You All the Best in 2012!

2012 Fireworks at Southbank Melbourne

Happy New Year Everyone!! 

Apologies that I've been MIA recently. I have clearly not posted here in quite awhile as I was living intersate these last few weeks to celebrate the Christmas and New Year's holiday with family and friends. It was great to see everyone down in Melbourne and thankfully the weather was beautiful the entire time I was there. One of the many highlights during my trip were the delectable chocolate desserts at Koko Black and Max Brenners and Asian exotic ice-cream at Passion Flower in Melbourne. 

Koko Black Desserts

I hope you all had a fantastic holiday and wish you all the best in 2012!

A huge thank you to all my wonderful readers for supporting my blog and welcoming me into the bloggersphere! I started The Beauty of Red Roses blog since May 2011 and I have enjoyed every bit of blogging, sharing my knowledge and thoughts on beauty products, meeting beauty bloggers in Brisbane and interacting with bloggers of similar likes!

I look forward to continuing my journey on The Beauty of Red Roses blog!

xx Rose

December Bellabox Gets me Prepared to Party In Style!

The December BellaBox and last box of 2011 has finally arrived and the theme of the box is called 'Party in Style'! I love the concept of these beauty subscription services, despite knowing that not every item included in each box will make me smile from ear to ear! Still, I think it's a great concept to have the chance to trial products from brands that I love and have not come across before. The December box is the third BellaBox in the running and you can see my posts on the October BellaBox here and November BellaBox here.

I received a four generous  full sized products and one sample sized product:

December BellaBox

Savoir Faire Concealer Pack in Light, full size rrpA$35

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Blush, full size rrpA$9.95

Eylure Naturalites Eye Lashes, full size pack rrpA$11.95

Ozotic Elytra Nail Polish #530, full size 15ml rrpA$14.95

Elemis Pro Collagen Quartz Lift Mask, 3ml worth A$7 (full size 50ml rrpA$117)

BellaBox are so generous to include so many full sized products that the whole box was worth  ~$80, more than the cost of the box.

I love the concept of having an all in one concealer and I just still can't believe I received a full size concealer pack tailored to suit my skintone. I've tried the Batiste dry shampoo in Blush before and really like the floral scent. Dry shampoo is such a lifesaver when my hair needs attention! The Eylure lashes look volumous and full and I'm looking forward to using these when I get the chance. The Ozotic Elytra nail polish looks very glittery and pretty as you could see the glitters change from yellow to orange and to pink at different angles. I'm not a huge fan of luxury skincare masks and so the Elemis mask will go to mum who might be interested to try it out.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the December BellaBox and I'm happy to continue my subsciption with BellaBox.

Did you subscribe to BellaBox?

Which products did you receive in your December BellaBox?

Rose

Christmas Gift Ideas For Someone Special

Christmas is just around the corner and if you're like me, you're likey inundated with an amazing array of beauty Christmas ideas that will make shopping so easy peasy! I've decided to share a list of gift ideas that I think would make someone in your mum, sister, cousin or bestie smile!

Soap & Glory You Cube, rrpA$39.95 at Kit Cosmetics

This spectacular Soap & Glory 'You Cube' is limited edition and contains 5 of Soap & Glory's best luxurious bath and body products. Everything comes packaged in a cute and sturdy box which means it can be re-used.

Bloom Cosmetics Fashion Mini Nail Polish Collection, rrpA$24.95

 Bloom Cosmetics offers a wide range of skincare and beauty gift packs and the Fashion Mini Nail Polish Collection pictured above would be an excellent gift idea. I'm certain there will be at least one shade that she will love!

Dior Christmas Palette, rrpA$142 at Myer and David Jones

Know someone who deserves an all-in-one beauty palette? Well Dior have definitely caught my interest on the 2011 Christma Palette which has everything you need in one sophisticated travel wallet adornedd with a cute bow. I bought this palette for my mother-in-law (she doesn't read my blog, so the surprise is safe!) and I can't wait to see the look on her face on when she opens her present!

Forever New Sienna Beauty Case, rrpA$69.99

This Sienna Beauty Case looks so luxe and beautiful! This beauty case would be great for not only storing beauty products but also great as a travel case.

Illamasqua Bespoke Freak Gift Set, rrpA$200 at Myer

Illamasqua has released their first scent called Freak. One of their Illamasqua Christmas gift sets reveal the fragrance Freak amongst your choice of Pure Pigment, Nail Varnish and Sheer/Intense Lipgloss. With this gift set, you're saving a total of $55 and you get to choose the shades of products, how good is that!

Napoleon Perdis Luxe Basics Brush Collection, rrpA$69

This four piece brush set comes with a foundation brush, buffing brush, primer brush and concealer brush. The brush pouch looks so luxe!

How much Christmas shopping have you done so far? Are you all ready and set for Christmas?

Which gift idea has caught your interest?

Rose

NOTD: Kit Cosmetics Get Going

My Kit Cosmetics Nail Polish Collection is slowly growing and I'm quite happy to introduce the shade Get Going to this small collection. Get Going is from the Limited Edition Summer Loving Collection and it's a very girly vibrant purple shade with irridescent shimmers. The finish is incredibly smooth for a glitterly nai polish, but that is beacause the shimmers are so tiny! Two coats provides a completely opaque finish.

Kit Cosmetics Nail Polish in Get Going

 Kit Cosmetics Nail Polish retails for $15.95 for a full sized 12ml bottle. Available online at www.kitcosmetics.com.au, Kit Cosmetics counters in Myer and Mecca Cosmetica.

Do you have a Kit Cosmetics Nail Polish Collection growing at present?

Which nail polish shades are you wearing this summer?

Rose

Silver Strip Half Moon Mani with Bloom Cosmetics and OPI

I've been having so much fun doing the half moon manicure on my nails. I'm not much of an expert when it comes to nail art, so I'd say the half moon mani is a very basic technique.

One of my favourite shades that I've been wearing is Bloom Cosmetics *'The Casette Society II' nail polish (gunmetal grey). The gunmetal grey shade suits the winter season, however, you can jazz it up and wear it to suit the Christmas season.

 I've used The Casette Society II as the base with Bloom Cosmetics 'Sibella II' (a gypsy gold shade) nail polish as the half moon (applied over the base) and a strip of OPI 'Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous' (from the OPI Irre-Swiss-Ables Collection) to highlight the half moon. Another reason why I love to use a strip of silver is to disguise an uneven half moon. I don't use any stickers or tape to acheive the half moon mani as it just gets too messy, so the best way for me to apply Sibella II is to simply swipe the nail polish across the base of the nails.

Are you planning on wearing the half moon mani this holidays?

Which shades are you loving at the moment? 

Rose 

*Products were provided for consideration only. This review is 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions. I am not affiliated with Bloom Cosmetics and did not receive remuneration to post this product review.

Vogue Online Shopping Night: Mecca Cosmetica Mini Haul!

Wednesday the 30th of November saw one of the most anticipated Vogue's Online Shopping Nights (VOSN) of the year! There were a number of fabulous offers for fashion, accessory and beauty brands online. This is the first time I participated in the VOSN event as there was an offer for Mecca Cosmetica that was just too tempting to resist! 

The VOSN offer was for the first 150 customers to shop with meccacosmetica.com.au between 12noon and 12 midnight to receive an exclusive trio of mini Nars makeup products. 

The Nars mini pack included: 

Mini Blush in Super Orgasm 3.5g 

Mini Illuminator in Orgasm 8ml            

Mini Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Aigle Noir 2g

I purchased the Kit Cosmetics Nail Polish in Get Going, which is a pretty lilac shade with subtle shimmers.  

Mecca Cosmetica GWP Nars Mini Pack

Mecca Cosmetica Haul

Did you participate in VOSN?

Which offers did you take advantage of?

Rose

My MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Collection + Swatches

MAC has been one of my favourite colour cosmetics brands due to their diverse range of products and plethora of shades! Over the last few years I have accumulated a very small but lovely collection of the ever so popular MAC Mineralize Skin Finishes.

Sometimes I use MSF in place of blush, sometimes I use it on top of blush. I guess it's all about preference as some MSFs also give an overall pinch of colour rather than just the glow.  

MAC MSF L-R: Soft and Gentle, Smooth Merge and Naked You

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MAC Sheer Minerals Collection

Sheer Minerals Collection: Soft and Gentle- Gilded Peach Bronze

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MAC Lingerie Collection

Lingerie Collection: Naked You- Pale Beige with Grey and Brown Veining

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MAC Color Craft Collection

Color Craft Collection: Smooth Merge- Left: Pale Cool Pink , Centre: Deep Rose, Right: Soft Champagne Pink

L-R: Pale Cool Pink, Deep Rose, Soft Champagne Pink

What do you think about MAC MSFs?

Do you own any? Which MAC MSFs do you have in your collection?

Rose