I don’t know how many people know, but I am a Psychiatric Nurse in my spare time (OK for 37.5 hours of the week when I am not playing with metulz and makeup). Part of this role, exposes me to lots of health risks as I work in an environment where lots of bugs are passed on. Today I had to attend Occupational Health regarding my immunisation status. I was given an MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine when…
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I had long ago given up on liquid eye-liner, instead relying on the lasting power of gel pots to keep my favourite look from sliding down my face, but that has all changed…. I’m pretty easily swayed when it comes to magazine freebies. There’s no way I would usually pick up a copy of Marie Claire (do I care what Kate Moss is wearing at Glastonbury, or how I can keep a man interested in 10 easy steps? NO!) but…
Continue Reading ...I blame Gemma. For a long time, I have tried to resist the temptation of beauty boxes. A few months ago, Gemma gave in and purchased her first. Unfortunately, she gave me a demonstration of how she opened her box when it came. She had even resealed the package with the bow so I could satisfyingly pull the ribbon apart to reveal a selection of surprise beauty products. Not only was the ribbon pulled, but so were my makeup and…
Continue Reading ...Dakesis recently played for the 16th birthday of an amazing girl called Alice. Since she is already so metal, she had a mini festival with her own band playing and asked us to do a set. So, I thought this would be a good example to show you one of my more “basic” gig sets. Obviously this gig was a little more low key and since I was planning on spending a great deal of time drinking in…
Continue Reading ...I’ve been wanting to try out a flake-glitter topcoat for a while, and when I saw this blue tinted one from Avon I simply had to try it. There’s two coats of Avon Speed Dry in Fast Time Teal as the base (one of my favourites as you can see from how much I’ve already used! I love fast dry nails, as I really can’t stand waiting for them to dry! The Avon Top Coat in Opalesce didn’t seem…
Continue Reading ...I do enjoy hand bags of all varieties – although mostly ones that are red and full of pockets for me to store all sorts of things in. Years ago, however, my sole reliance was on my backpack which is sadly dying the death of overused, overfilled and overworn. At festivals, you need something that you can have on your back or over your shoudler, that is going to remain attached to you even when intoxicated. The sort of bag that does…
Continue Reading ...It’s been about seven years since I last fronted a band, and now circumstances call me to centre stage again. Now this is only planned as a temporary measure – we recently decided it was in the best interests of the band to move forwards without our ex-frontman and as we search the metalsphere for a new set of iron lungs I am taking over vocal duties. For those not in the know – singing is actually my…
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I thought I would share some of my favorite spoils with you for this month. From left to right: MUA blushers in “Bubble Gum”, “Candyfloss” and “Marshmallow” (check out Gem’s review of these) Glossybox: Sarah Chapman Skin Tone Perfecting Booster Beauty UK lipsticks in “naughty” and “vampire” NYPM lipstick Glossybox: Me Me Me Long Lasting Gloss in “Indulgent” Glossybox: Helen E Eyeliner Pencil in “Electric Blue” Model Co Black Eyeliner and Nude Lip Liner Model Co Fibre Lashextend Mascara Collection…
Continue Reading ...Hail and kill welcome to Hellbent for Lipstick! HBFL was founded by us, Pants and Gem, best friends who share a passion for heavy metal, fabulous make-up and a cruelty free lifestyle. Our lives stem around the metal community, playing and attending gigs and festivals and also getting to know likeminded people. We play in a Prog-Power metal band called Dakesis that you should definitely check out! We are passionate about image but sometimes struggle to maintain this when make-up…
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