Smashbox Southampton Bloggers Event – Contour Kit Launch
Hey There,
Last week I was invited to Smashbox Southampton’s blogger event, where they were showcasing their latest product launch, the Contour Kit.
Contouring is a technique I’ve only taught myself and mastered, (I think) in the past year, but I absolutely adore it, I don’t go on a night out now with out a good contour and highlighting. When I think of contouring I think of Kim Kardashian, (Don’t we all), if only I could get that flawless look as easily.
To show off the contour kit, the lovely Jo (From Smashbox Boots) did a mini makeover on one of her models. Jo started the look off using some of their most well known products, the Photo Finish Primer, and the Liquid Halo HD Foundation, using the contour kit for the finishing touches. She focused on the jaw line, just under the cheek bone, above the brow bone, and a little on the nose. Some contoured looks are quite heavy, using cream based products that can be used underneath or instead of foundation, but the powder created a more subtle, and natural day time look. I was really impressed by the kit, not only did it have two shades to contour with, but the highlighter was also matte, and as I already have a couple shimmer highlighters this appealed to me more.
Retailing at £35.00 it is one of the most expensive kits I have come across, and although I like it, I’m not sure it is worth that much money, knock of £10.00, or at least £5.00 and I’d pick it up. Unfortunately on the night, there wasn’t the option to pick any up, as they had sold out the day before, I may have been persuaded to part there and then.
We were then shown there new 28 piece ‘On The Rocks’ eye shadow palette, (£49.00), which she demonstrated on another model. The colours were just gorgeous, and very pigmented. It was fun watching Jo apply make up, I love seeing other peoples techniques, what colours they pick, what brushes they use and so on…I’m just so intrigued by it all.
Expecting just a Smashbox event, Tash from Bumble and Bumble got involved, and styled Tanya’s hair, showing us all how to create volume, and make our hair look ‘rough and ready’, (In a good way though). I even managed to jump on the chair myself, where she back combed my hair to the max, never has my hair been so big. It didn’t even take that long, just a little help from Pret A Powder, (Which I have just ordered *excited face*).
What do you think of my hair? Have you tried Bumble and Bumble? Are you after the Smashbox contour kit?
Lots of Love,
KBxx
