Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara

I am a huge lover of Maybelline mascaras. Yes they have had some misses but the majority of the releases are huge hits. I was super excited when they released the Big Eyes mascara and I am happy to report with after using it non stop for 3 months it is love. 

Little bit of eyelash background, they are straight and I mean straight, we are talking they cover my eyes they go down that much. However nothing a good eyelash curler and a good waterproof mascara can't sort out...kinda. Enter Maybelline Big Eyes mascara with two ends one for your top lashes and one for your bottom lashes, now feel free to correct me but I think that Maybelline are the first drugstore brand to do this. I know we have had double ended mascara before but not one intended for your bottom lashes right? 

First off we will talk about the brushes, the top one is a chunky brush, not too big, its regularly shaped, I was expecting it to resemble The Falsies brush but its more like The Colossal Brush. Overall its a good shape for providing length and loads of volume. The other end is a small tapered brush that makes its so perfect for the lower lashes, how many people can put up their hand up and say they have smudged their under eye area trying to apply mascara with a huge brush? (*raises hand) well with this brush your problems are fixed, if I had to compare it any mascara I would say its very close to the Clinique bottom lash mascara, but obviously a bit cheaper. Also the brush works well for getting right in the corner of your top lashes. 

I bought the waterproof version mainly because I need to make sure the curl lasts all day and I can happily say with this mascara it does. The overall finish isn't too dramatic of a look but the lashes look defined and have a good amount of volume. So if you are looking for a everyday mascara that keeps the lashes curled and gives them good amount of volume or if you even just struggle with applying mascara to you bottom lashes then give this one a whirl, you wont regret it.

Maybelline Big Eyes

 Mascara retails for €11.99 / £8.99 / $9.49

Expiration Date on Make Up.

Hello my Lovelies, How are you all doing on this cold miserable morning? Now the other day I decided to sort through my make up. I mean I'm buying new make up nearly every other week thanks to this blog and reading other amazing blogs. In the process I neglect other products I have been loyal to over the years and some got back years and I mean years. Some are that old they have crumbled yet are still useable. Yet, make up like food has expiration dates on it, yep make up goes out of date. To check you need to look at the label and the number in the little make up boz that says like 24 or 12 is telling you how many months you can use it for. So here is a run down of all products and their use by dates.

 I was shocked when I sorted through mine and found some dating back over 10 years. My mum has make up dating back to the 80s. I am going to have to sit down with her and make her throw all the old junk away. God only knows how much bacteria is on it. No I'm not one of those people who hates germs I just don't like knowing that my make up and my mums make up has a build up of bacteria and yet we still use it on our faces. It's like brushes I have to start cleaning them more often than I do and also make my mum clean hers.

So do you know how long you've had your make up for?

Why do you wear make up

I have seen this tag floating around on peoples blogs over the past few weeks and it seems to be spreading like wild fire. So here goes my answers.

When did you begin to love makeup?

Like many others I have forever been a girly girl. When I was a little girl I was obsessed with princesses, pink, glitter, Barbie's and spent my time dressing up, putting on fashion shows and baking mud pies. With this girliness came the love of makeup. I remember I used to play with my mums make up, then I would only wear it properly at Christmas parties or school discos and even then it was only mascara. I think the first time I properly wore a full face of make up was when I was 13. As I've gotten older I like to think my technique has improved.

How do you feel without makeup?

I feel ok without make up as long as I'm not going anywhere. If I am I feel naked, and it's weird.

What do you like about makeup?

I like that it can transform your look, you can play around with it, make yourself look old, beautiful, funny. If you have the make up skills that it otherwise I love the fact that it can enhance natural beauty and bring out certain aspects of a persons face.

Three “Holy Grail” Items:

Mascara- I’m not fussed on which brand, however I do love L'Oreal Telescopic False Lash Mascara and Maybelline Colossal Mascara

Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer - god send it really is especially if you have blemishes that you find hard to cover this will do it. Also it will stay covered throughout the day and even night! 

Rimmel Blush Pink Rose- A bargain high street product, but one that is very pigmented, lasts forever and is a great match for my skin tone. Great at giving me some colour on these dull days and a daily wear for me.

Would you rather beauty edition

1.) Would you rather only use one eyeshadow color or one lip color for the rest of your life?

-- I do love my eyeshadows and love creating different looks with different colors. I only ever tend to wear lip gloss so it would have to be eyeshadow.

2.) Would you rather wear winter clothes in summer or summer clothes in winter?

Easy, I would rather where summer clothes in winter simply because you can layer. 

3.) Would you rather have dark nails or bright nails all year round?

I do like dark colors, but I'm trying to move away from dark colours yet I'm finding it hard to wear bright colours on my nails as to me it looks weird, so I'm going to say dark nails. Just for now anyway.

4.) Would you rather give up your favorite lip product or your favorite eye product?

I actually don’t have a favorite lip or eye product. But I do like to wear lip gloss, however I'm going to say lip product that way I still get to wear mascara.

5.) Would you rather only be able to wear your hair in a ponytail or a messy bun?

Although I love a messy bun, a ponytail can be a little bit more versatile. You could do a regular or side one or a fishtail. So it's got to be a ponytail for me.

6.) Would your rather never be able to paint your nails again or never use lipgloss?

I love my nail polish so I'd give up gloss.

7.) Would you rather live without makeup or nail polish?

Nail polish, hands own. Period

8.) Would you rather only be able to shop at MAC or never shop at MAC again?

As much as I love MAC, I can’t see myself only using one brand. You can always go to different brands, especially in the drugstore. I want to be able to have more options. 

Would You Rather?

Good Afternoon ladies...and gents. I have noticed a lot of would you rather posts on a lot of other blogs so I thought why not do one myself and let you all know a bit about me. So here it goes:

Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

My hair is naturally curly. If I want to let it dry naturally I scrunch it into a bun on the top of my head otherwise it goes all frizzy. The only time my hair is straight is if I blow dry it and use straighteners, which I'm trying to cut back on as its damaging my hair. 

Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

Normally I would dye it myself, but if it's a big change like I did back in February then I will leave it to my hairdresser Rachael to do as knowing me I will ruin it completely.

Do you wear the same style everyday, or do you change it?

I love experimenting with new hairstyles when I have the time. Yet normally if I'm in a rush I will either leave it down or scrap it back as my mum says in either a ponytail or a messy bun.

Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

I always do my own nails. I've been to a salon once just to see what it was like and the smell of the chemicals gave me a headache and within seconds of me leaving the polish was smudge, so not very good experience in that salon.

How often do you change your nail polish?

Well it depends on what mood I'm in. Normally I will leave my nails done for about 3 days, if they haven't chipped then I will leave the same colour on longer. If however it is then I will remove it.

Do you polish your toes in the winter or just in the summer?

I hate my feet so I don't paint my toenails at all unless I'm wearing peep toes or flip flops and that is very rarely. 

How long does it take for you to put on your makeup?

It depends on the occasion if I'm just doing a daily "face" then half an hour if however I'm doing a night out "face" then it could take me a good 45 minutes.

What do you do first, face or eyes?

I always start off with my face, starting off with foundation, concealer and powder, then I will move onto my eyes. Once my eyes are done, I'll finish off with my face adding blush and a highlighter. Also no makeup look is complete without adding your favourite lippie or gloss at the end to complete your look - I usually do this just before I walk out the door!

Do you 'collect' makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?

I do a bit of both, I'll only really buy foundation, concealer, powder and mascara when I need it, but with everything else the 'beauty blogger' comes out in me and I get easily tempted by new products on the shelf. There is nothing more satisfying than buying a new lipstick, just because it looks pretty, even though you may have several shades similar. I would never go out my way to buy makeup that's not me, or something I wouldn't use though, just for the sake of having a makeup collection.

How often do you wear false eyelashes?

I have only worn false lashes twice and both time they were put on professionally for photo shoots I was doing. I can not for the life of me put them on myself, they just fall off within seconds.

Do you do a full face of makeup everyday?

No, when I'm having a lazy day at home I never wear make up I like to have days where I left my face "breathe". Otherwise my acne just flares up twice a bad as it normally is.

Do you wear makeup when your home alone, or with family?

As previously answered no I don't. Even when I come in from work or whatever I take it off straight away.

Will you leave the house without makeup?

Only if I'm walking my dogs and I know there is no chance of bumping into anyone I know. Otherwise I wear make up even if it is minimal.

How many high-end products do you have? 

Not that many actually in fact only three, which are eyeshadows from Mac. All the others are from drugstores. I won't spend a lot on make up unless its a really good product and worth the money.

Do you plan your OOTD every night or decided when you are getting dressed?

I just normally look in my wardrobe and pick a few items out in the morning and decide which one looks better, but if I'm going out for the evening I usually decide the day before.

How often do you change your handbag?

Hardly ever, I have a few bags that I use a lot. I usually use one for a couple of months then more onto another one so they are "rotated" in order to get a lot of wear out of them otherwise it's a waste of money just having them sat in the wardrobe collecting dust shall we say lol.

What time do you wake up and go to sleep?

On the weekday I usually wake up around 8 and will aim to be in bed for half 11 or midnight. I am a terrible sleeper though and it can take me hours to fall asleep, even when I'm exhausted. At the weekend I rarely set an alarm and when it comes to a time for getting up and sleeping, anything goes.

How often or when do you workout?

I never work out, the only exercise I get is shopping and walking my dogs. I know I need to lose a few pounds and tone up, but I lack motivation for that sort of stuff.

Left handed or right handed?

I'm right handed!

How tall are you?

I honestly don't know to the exact measurement, but I'm pretty sure its around 5'5. Although my mum would disagree.

Do you speak any foreign language?

No, but I really wish that I could. I would love to speak fluent French or Spanish but I was never that good at it at school.

How many pets do you have?

I Have two huskies. One is 10 years old and the other is 7 years old.

How often are you on blogger?

I love blogging so I'm on whenever I'm online which at the moment nearly every hour of every day. I know I really need to get a life outside of the blogsphere. 

Do you read comments posted on blogs?

Of course I do, it gives me ideas of what is a good post and what is a bad post. So they are so of my mini advice.

Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

I think every blogger out there has a list of products they've seen in other posts that they want to try. I never go on a review alone. If another blogger says it's not a very good product I think well that's her opinion I'll get it and see what it's like from my perspective.

How did you come up with your Blog name?

That was hard, however I love things vintage and chic so I just combined the two with my name a voila Rosie's Vintage Chic was born. I know I haven't posted much stuff on vintage yet, but I'm getting round to it slowly. It's on my 'To Do List'.

What kind of camera do you use for your photographs? 

I use a Nikon Canon D3100 SLR and a digital one that I've had since 2007 so the picture from that aren't that good. The SLR  camera on the other hand does really nice pictures. Also if I'm in a rush and i can't find the digital camera and haven't got time to get the SLR out I will use my iPad, which takes great pictures as well. 

What's your favourite colour?

My favourite colour has changed as I've grown up, when I was younger like any little girl it was pink, then it went to blue, then red, then black and right now it's a mix of purple and lilac. My room has lilac was and dark purple curtains which I'm going to change as they make the room look dreary.

Do you swear?

Very rarely do I swear. I only swear when people really get on my nerves like people who walk in front of you then slow down. Obviously I swear under my breath at these moments. Also people who don't indicate where they are turning. It really annoys me when they do that I just think 'What a b*****d or b***h' 

What are you doing with the rest of your day?

Well its just gone two pm and I'm dressed (no make up) and I've just sorted out my clothes taking out which ones I;m giving to charity and which ones like old prom dresses that I'm going to sell on. Other than that it's a lazy day, going to have a pampering session in the bath later.

Well there you have it, although I don't see this as a would you rather post, more like a confessions posting again, but who cares. I hope you've enjoyed reading a little bit about me.

Rosie xoxo