A New Year, A New Blog

Welcome to Rosie Recommends and to the first post for 2013! 

As it is one of my New Years resolutions to regularly post, I wanted to get this up before the end of the day was nigh. It wouldn't be unlike me to have failed at my resolutions before the year has even begun!

But a pat on the back is due, as it's still the 01/01/2013 - so let's see how long I can keep this up.

Rosie Recommends is going to be a channel for all things beauty and lifestyle and as I have a tad shopping problem in the cosmetic isles I thought this would be the perfect platform for sharing the great hits, unfortunate misses and ultimately, what I recommend in the world of beauty.  

Today's post is dedicated to the New Year and what I wore to welcome the 12am festivities in - I hope you enjoy!

One of my beauty favs for 2012 and possibly ever has been the Urban Decay Naked Palette. This gem is everything a gal needs to create any look and unlike it's new baby sister, the Naked 1 Palette has a plethora of warm coloured shadows (Naked 2 is definitely a lot cooler in tone). 

I layered the shadows 'Half Baked' (the sixth colour from the left) and 'Smog' (seventh colour) over this MAC Paint Pot in Genuine Treasure. 

Paint Pots have a love hate relationship with a lot of people, but I personally love them, this one in particular. The shimmer shines through whatever shadow you layer on top and adds another dimension to your eye makeup. Definitely perfect for a NYE look if I do say so myself.

For my base I went with my go-to product for 2012 and that is Garnier's BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector in Light. 

This would have to be the closest dupe I have come across to Chanel's Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation, which was another favourite for the year past - but the price tag isn't as friendly to my wallet.

This base is great for anyone who likes to wear something on their skin but doesn't like the look or feel of heavy foundation. I actually find this product very build-able anyway, so for night outs this can look very polished.

Oh, MAC's Lipstick in 'Lady Danger' can do no wrong. This amazingly smooth lipstick goes on like cream, but has a matt finish which looks really chic. In my opinion there isn't a time not for a red lip.

RR Tip: This bad boy sells out so fast and if you want to get your hands on it you'll have to find a MAC Pro Store as the concession stands don't stock it!

I wore on my nails NARS Nail Polish in 'Anardana' from the Thakoon Collection and just being real here, I probably would have painted them OPI's 'Big Apple Red' if I had time but I had an icey cold beverage calling my name so I didn't...

 My outfit was pretty low-key but that's what I'm drawn to wearing most.

My plaid shirt is from Zara and definitely one of my favourites.

The white singlet underneath is from Metalicus.

Layered with a pair of my Country Road tights which I live in (literally).

These studded boots are my latest purchase and are from Zara - totally in love with them.

Accessories - Michael Kors rose gold watch which doesn't leave my wrist and the Sass & Bide Bolo necklace tied everything together.

I think that's everything! I hope you enjoyed and will tag along on this new year of all things beauty with me,

ajarose xo