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Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Haul | Charlotte Tilbury and Urban Decay Makeup Haul


Charlotte Tilbury and Urban Decay Haul
Charlotte Tilbury and Urban Decay Haul
Sorry for the fingerprints on the products... I didn't notice them when taking the photo's!

Hello Beauties! After having a whirlwind of a month or actually even longer than that it dawned on me I hadn't actually been shopping for over six weeks. I literally hadn't stepped foot in any shop which is totally unheard of for me so when the opportunity came up this week to do a bit of shopping with one of my closest blogging friends I definitely got the bug and made up for lost time. I didn't intentionally go out to even buy any makeup, I was actually on the look out for a Parka coat (and still am.. any recommendations?) but then we went into Debenhams and Selfridges were things soon changed.

Here's a sneaky peak at what I got:


In Debenhams we headed straight over to Urban Decay where we swatched lots of beautiful products before I decided on getting one of the eye pencils. I've actually been looking on and off at these for a long time now, it must be at least a year but couldn't decide what shade I wanted so hadn't taken the plunge. Admittedly I had the same problem this time as the range of shades is incredible but in the end I decided on Smog which is a rich medium brown which a slight shimmer. I think it will go really nicely with a whole range of eyeshadows and is definitely wearable both during the day and evening.

I'm really excited to use this product because I've heard the staying power is amazing. I'm also a little scared, though because I know if I love it as much as I think I will I'm definitely going to want to add a few more shades to my collection!



Charlotte Tilbury Blusher

Charlotte Tilbury is a relatively new brand as it's only been around for a year but it is very popular. There has definitely been countless times I've drooled over the products on either blogs or at the Selfridges stand so I'm really happy to finally own some of her products.

The first I purchased was this stunning blush in Swish and Pop. I hadn't actually looked at the blushes very often in the past, focusing more on the eyeshadow palettes which I will get to in a minute but after having a make over I fell in love with Swish and Pop.

Swish and Pop is a very pretty, easy to wear blush which is a mixture of both matte and shimmer as you swirl two beautiful shades together. The shade of pink is pale yet rich so it gives the cheeks a very natural pop of colour that will go with a variety of makeup looks.



Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow

Next up is a product I have had my eye on for months and is a stunning eyeshadow palette called Sophisticate. There are several palettes I would wear but I chose this one because it includes four beautiful matte shades that are all easy to wear. My eyeshadow collection is severely lacking matte eyeshadows because the ones I have aren't very blendable so I rarely use them.

When I swatched these eyeshadows they felt very soft and creamy so I can't wait to try them! They were also used as part of my makeover so I've already seen what they look like and they suit my blue eyes and complexion well.



Charlotte Tilbury Eyebrow Pencil

Last but not least I got the three way shape, lift and shade eyebrow pencil which is not a product I had ever looked at by this brand before. What sold this to me though was seeing it as part of my makeup over because the shade match was perfect. My eyebrows looked defined and shaped without looking harsh and un-natural. It's often hard to find a good brow pencil although I still really love my billion dollar brows one I'm very excited to try the Charlotte Tilbury alternative to see how it compares.

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Thursday, 24 July 2014

Review | My All Time Favourite Lipsticks


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Hello Beauties, in today's post I will be sharing my all time favourite lipsticks. These are the ones that I reach for most often and can be described as my 'go to' lipsticks.  In most cases these are lip products I tend to wear all year round too because I love them so much. Of course from time to time I wear others too but without doubt these are my favourites.  Here's a little more about each of them.

First is MAC Girl About Town a pretty bright pink which is rich with deep pigmentation and blue toned. I like this lipstick because firstly the shade suits my skin tone well whether I'm on the paler side or sporting more of a golden glow. It also makes my teeth look whiter which is an added bonus. The formulation is soft, smooth and creamy because the finish is a Cremesheen, my favourite finish from MAC and this lipstick is not at all drying. Despite the colour being bright it also doesn't bleed so there is no need to wear a lip pencil.

Next is the MAC Rebel which in the black bullet casing looks like a scary dark shade but when it is swatched it is in fact a deep berry shade which looks gorgeous with a smokey eye in the evening. I really love this lipstick because it's different to any others in my collection and the formula is creamy and hydrating on my lips so it is comfortable to wear. The finish is Satin.

One of my favourite brands for lipstick is up next and that is Chanel. I love their timeless packaging because the simple black and gold looks elegant and expensive.  The shade, Le Braiser,  is what I would describe as a mid-toned pink because it isn't a pale nude but at the same time isn't a bright pink like Girl About Town so it's perfect to wear during the day or evening when you want a pop of colour on your lips but nothing too in your face. This pretty shade from the Rouge Coco range is very easy to wear and the flawless formula is soft, creamy and luxurious meaning it feels very hydrating on the lips. I love it.

Next is the first of three YSL lipsticks, again one of my all time favourite lipstick brands and that is number 60 from the Rouge Pur Couture range which means the package is a chunky gold case which the YSL brand simply stamped on the front. This packaging feels expensive and can be doubled up as a handy mirror but isn't my favourite as I do prefer the Rouge Volupte Shine range as it's so delicate. The formula smells sweet and fruity and again is super creamy and soft so it feels moisturising on my lips. The shade is also a really deep pink that has a gorgeous shine and glides over the lips perfectly. This lipstick also has SPF 15.

The second YSL lipstick I have is from the Rouge Volupte Shine Collection and this is number 5 a rich berry pink that has a very glossy finish. This is a darker pink than MAC Girl About Town and shiner but both are equally as beautiful. As for the formulation, it's very creamy and hydrating so it applies like a dream.  The packaging is also stunning because it has the pretty gold casing and intricate detailing in the middle giving a hint of colour with the brand entwined inbetween.

The last YSL lipstick is another from the Rouge Volupte Shine range and that is Number 8 a pretty pink/nude which is really easy to wear. This shade looks beautiful when teamed with simple day time makeup or a heavier look in the evening. The finish again, is high shine and the formula is very hydrating. This is probably my most worn lipstick out of all the ones features here because it goes with any makeup look I wear, the formula is comfortable to wear and it can easily be applied on the go.

Soap and Glory Bashful is next on my list and is from the Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick range. I love these lip products because the formula again is soft and hydrating, it applies well and can easily be re-applied throughout the day without going patchy. The formula isn't sticky in the slightest and this pretty pink/nude shade can easily be applied on the go without a mirror. It is actually a very close dupe for the number 8 YSL lipstick as you can read in my post here.

*Clinique Super Strawberry from the Chubby Stick range is next on my list and is another great go to product because it is a 'your lips but better' product. It can easily be applied on the go and again is very moisturing on the lips. It has a sheer coverage but is buildable so you can make the colour as dark as you like and I like the retractable packaging.

I'm a big fan of Urban Decay products and their lip products are no exception. The Super Saturated High Gloss Lip Colours are stunning. The formula is so smooth and creamy it literally melts onto your lips and they have a beautiful shimmer running throughout them which make your lips look full and plump. As the formula is so moisturing it is very comfortable to wear and the shade Love Child is a pretty pink/nude which is really easy to wear and apply on the go. The only down point is that you have to sharpen them which can be pretty messy and wasteful.

Last but not least is another Clinique Chubby Stick but this time in the shade Woppin' Watermelon. This is a light pink shade which adds a really subtle baby pink colour to the lips and looks lovely with subtle makeup during the day. It is the perfect lip colour to wear if you want to wear a lip product but don't want anything too heavy or over the top.

I love each and every one of these lip products and really enjoyed sharing them with you all in today's post. I hope you enjoyed reading :)

What do you think of my picks? What are your all time favourite lipsticks?
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Thursday, 22 May 2014

FOTD | Every Day Spring Make-up Look


Spring Make-up

Hello Beauties! I took a a quick snap last weekend when I was testing the lighting before taking my blog photo's and filming a You Tube video (see my Channel here) but I actually quite like it because it's natural. I had just washed and dried my hair so this is what is looks like before any styling, curly and wavy. If I leave it to dry completely naturally it goes more curly but that takes so long I only really do it when I'm on holiday. As I was just chilling at home I wanted to be super comfortable so am sporting my boyfriends University hoodie, not the most glamorous look but cosy! The make-up I'm wearing is below:

- Foundation - Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow
- Concealer - Benefit Erase Paste
- Bronzer - Soap and Glory Solar Powder
- Highlighter - MAC Soft and Gentle
- Eyeshadow - MAC Ricepaper and Knight Divine
- Eyeliner - Collection black liquid liner
- Mascara - Maybelline The Falsies
- Lip Stain - Revlon Balm Stain in Honey
- Lip Gloss - Urban Decay Obsessed Lip Junkie

What do you think of my every day Spring make-up look?
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Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Monthly Favourites | April


April Favourites

Another month has come to an end which is crazy.. I really can't believe how quickly this year is flying by but it does mean I get to share my monthly favourites with you again! I love doing these posts because it really makes me think about the products I've been using and I love writing about them and getting your opinions too! If you have any monthly favourites please leave your links below so I can have a peak! Onto my choices for April.....


Urban Fudge Hairspray in Iced Raspberry and Vanilla | Review | Link

April Favourites: Urban Fudge Hairspray

You guys know me by now, I love a bit of pink and the Urban Fudge packaging makes use of this colour in a fun and different way. I love that it is bright and stands out on the shelf because so many brands stick to neutral or pale colours for packaging. 

As you can imagine this hairspray smells incredible and again is so different to anything else on the market from what I have seen. Iced raspberry and vanilla sounds so delicious you could eat it let alone spray it on your hair and I love that it doesn't have that chemical like smell hairsprays often have.

Another feature I love about this product is the texture and staying power. I'm not a fan of hairsprays that change the texture of my hair to be crisp or sticky, instead I like it to remain soft and move so it looks more natural. I'm so glad this product offers this as well as amazing staying power as I often need my style to stay in place all day and evening. 

Whether I use this hairspray to keep my curls in place or to stop flyaways I have never been disappointed.. this product is amazing!


Chanel Cream Blush in Inspiration | Review | Link


April Favourites: Chanel Cream Blush in Inspiration

I'm relatively new to using cream products on both my eyes and cheeks as previously I wasn't really drawn to them for some reason.

The latest addition to my collection is the Chanel cream blush in 'Inspiration' which is a gorgeous natural pink which is really easy to wear. It looks great teamed with light make-up for an every day look or even with heavier make-up for the evening because the shade is such a natural and subtle colour. I love the glow it gives my cheeks and thanks to the creamy, soft texture it blends beautifully onto my skin.

Compared to other cream blushes I have used in the past the staying of this Chanel one is much better. I think this might be because the formula isn't as wet as the others which maybe stops it from sliding off your face as easily. This is more of a hybrid between a cream and powder and I will definitely be buying more of them!


Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation | Review | Link


April Favourites: Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

This month I have put my trusty Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua to the side a little more and made more effort to use some of my other favourite foundations. The one I got back into using most recently is the Rimmel Match Perfection which is a great quality product considering the low price.

Rimmel Match Perfection provides low-medium coverage and works really well with my combination skin. The formula is soft and creamy so it blends extremely well and the staying power is really good too.

Although this foundation is heavier than my other favourites it's been nice to start using it again this month and it's great for days when I feel like I need a little more coverage than normal!


Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Perfume | Review | Link


April Favourites: Juicy Couture

I really love perfumes but they don't appear on my blog every often because I really struggle to talk about them. It's easy to describe packaging to someone and how a product works for you but when it comes to smells I struggle to describe them in such a way the reader can relate. It's one of those things that may sound good in words but until you actually smell it for yourself you can't really imagine what it's going to be like but I will give it a go!

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy is a fun, youthful scent that matches the funky packaging perfectly. The notes are wild berries, mandarina, honeysuckle, gardenua, jasmine, amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood and praline which when combined create a beautiful sweet, feminine fragrance.. I love it!



Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss | Link


April Favourites: Urban Decay Lip Gloss

When I was younger I used to wear lip gloss all the time but then I went through a stage of reaching for my lipsticks or balms every day instead. Recently I have really got back into wearing glosses and one of my 'go to' ones during April has definitely been the Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss in Obsessed


Obsessed is a really pretty pink which looks great on it's on or when combined with lipsticks to add a little extra shine to your finished make-up look. The formula is thick and creamy so it feels hydrating on the lips but it is slightly sticky.This lip gloss has an amazing peppermint smell which I really like too!



*Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Candle

April Favourites: Guerlain Candle

Last but not least is this gorgeous candle by Guerlain. I love the bright blue holder as it is different from your typical transparent glass and the bright white candle inside makes a lovely contrast.

The candle itself has a beautiful sweet floral scent which I absolutely love. It's one of those candles you want to keep picking up and sniffing when you walk past (when it's not lit of course!).

When this candle is burning the entire house is filled with the scent and it lingers until the following day.

I have searched the internet high and low for a link to this product but I can't find one! My one is from Debenhams so they definitely stock them.

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Sunday, 27 April 2014

'Obsessed' Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss Review


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When I was younger, without fail I would have a tube of lip gloss with me and use it to top up my lip colour throughout the day but over the past few years I have been more interested in using lipsticks, lip balms and lip stains. 

My lip glosses have been very much neglected as I've only used them on the rare occasion but over the past month I've really got back into them. One of my 'go to' ones has been Obsessed by Urban Decay which is a beautiful pink shade that can be easily worn every day.

I like to wear Obsessed on it's own to give my lips a pale splash of colour or teamed with a pale lipstick such as MAC Hue or Creme Cup. This is definitely a 'your lips but better colour' and it looks lovely when teamed with a simple natural make-up look or even with a heavier make-up look in the evening.

The formula of the Urban Decay Lip Junkie glosses are thick and creamy so they feel hydrating on the lips but the texture is ever so slightly sticky. It isn't enough to make me stop using it and as lip glosses go it's pretty good but something to avoid if you really dislike that texture.  

Obsessed is homed in a transparent tube that shows of the gloss perfectly. I really like the shape because it's different from any others on the market and the intricate detailing on the lid is pretty and makes the product feel expensive (which it is in comparison to the drug store equivalents but that is to be expected). There is no doe foot applicator to apply the gloss and instead you simply squeeze the tube and smooth the product onto the lips. This means it can be hard to get the right amount of product and I often find I little too much comes out so it's not ideal to use on the go. 

Overall I really like this gloss. It feels a little heavy on the lips in comparison to a lipstick but the colour is beautiful and I really like the peppermint fragrance.  You can buy the Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip glosses from Debenhams for £13.00. The colour selection is gorgeous and definitely worth a look!

What do you think of this lip gloss?
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Saturday, 26 April 2014

FOTD | Spring Every Day Make-Up


Every Day Spring Make-up

Hello Everyone! Just a quick post today and one was was inspired but a selfie I took this morning before filming a You Tube video. Yes, you read that correctly.. it's been 11 months since I last filmed but I've decided to take it up again seeing's as I've now got a camera with a flip screen and believe me it makes things a whole lot easier! For anyone who is interested, the video will be up within the next hour (it's uploading now) and will be appearing on my channel here. My first video's are extremely cringe worthy and really hard to film because I didn't have the right equipment or lighting but I'm pretty pleased with how today's one turned out :)

Anyway, onto today's blog post, a simple Spring every day make-up look. The picture quality isn't the best because I took it on my phone I'm afraid but hopefully it shows the make-up well enough for this short post :) The look I was going for was simple, girly, fresh and natural which I think I achieved. The products I used were:

Primer - Smashbox Photo Finish Original | Review | Link
Foundation - Rimmel Match Perfection in Ivory | Review | Link
Concealer - Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer | Review | Link
Powder - MAC Mineralise Skin Finish in Natural shade Medium Plus | Review | Link
Bronzer - Nars Laguna | Review | Link
Blusher - MAC Tenderling | Link
Eye primer - Urban Decay Priming Potion | Review | Link
Eyeshadow - MAC Naked Lunch and Satin Taupe | Link
Mascara - Maybelline the Falsies | Review | Link
Eyeliner - L'Oreal Black Super Liquid Liner | Link

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Tuesday, 25 February 2014

FOTD: FEBRUARY WEDDING


FOTD

On Sunday I wrote a blog post about the outfit I wore to my friends wedding which you can read here.  Today's post focuses more on the make-up that I wore which is listed below. I wanted to go for a very natural look that would be simple to touch up throughout the day if necessary and would last as long as possible. Here are the products I chose:


Primer - Benefit Porefessional // Review
Foundation - Chanel Vital Lumiere Aqua // Review
Concealer - Benefit Erase Paste // Review
Powder - MAC Mineralise Skin Finish Natural in Medium Plus // Review
Highlighter - MAC Soft and Gentle // Review
Blusher - Nars Amour // Review
Eye Primer - Urban Decay Priming Potion // Review
Eye Shadow - Naked 1 Palette Sin and Hustle // Review 
Eyeliner on Top Lash Line: L'Oreal Super fine Liquid Liner
Eye Liner on Waterline - L'Oreal Colour Riche Le Smokey pencil liner in Mystic Grey // Review
Mascara - Lower: Maybelline The Falsies Upper: YSL Shocking
Lip Liner - Dior liner in nude
Lipstick - Urban Decay Super Saturated High Gloss Lip Colour in Love Lorn  // Review

What do you think of this look?

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Saturday, 15 February 2014

FOTD // Casual Saturday Shopping Trip // feat MAC, Urban Decay, Dior, Chanel, YSL, L'Oreal, Maybelline


Face of the Day

Hello Lovelies! The second post of the day is a FOTD (face of the day) which was taken today in the car enroute to the shops.  This wasn't just any shopping trip though, this was to look for a fascinator to wear to my friends wedding next week.  I know I've left it really late but that's because I couldn't decide on what dress I was going to wear. I bought a beautiful one in the Summer because I feared at this time of wear they may not be anything suitable but when I tried it on recently I wasn't entirely happy with it.  I'm not sure why, I can't pin point any particular thing, I guess it just didn't really have that 'wow' factor so during the week I was on the hunt for a replacement.  Thankfully, I found a stunning dress in Coast that I feel much more comfortable in and now I have a pretty fascinator to go with it too. 

Anyway, back to today's post.  I just wanted a really natural, no fuss makeup look today and even though I got up in plenty of time it all seemed to have vanished and I was rushing around trying desperately to get ready in time.  Here are the products I used:

Primer - Benefit Porefessional // Review
Foundation - Chanel Vital Lumiere Aqua // Review
Concealer - Benefit Erase Paste // Review
Powder - MAC Mineralise Skin Finish Natural in Medium Plus // Review
Highlighter - MAC Soft and Gentle // Review
Blusher - Dainty Doll Cream Blush in Paper Roses // Review
Eye Primer - Urban Decay Priming Potion // Review
Eye Shadow - Urban Decay Shattered Face Case // Review 
Eye Liner - L'Oreal Colour Riche Le Smokey pencil liner in Brown Fusion// Review
Mascara - Maybelline The Falsies
Lip Liner - Dior liner in nude
Lipstick - YSL Rouge Volupte Fetish Pink // Review

Please note, some of the posts I have linked above are old so apologies the photo's are not as good quality.

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Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette Review

Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette
 
Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette
 
Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette
 
Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette
 
Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette
 
Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette
 
Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette
 
The recent launch of the stunning Urban Decay Naked 3 palette this week made me realise that I haven't actually featured a review post of the equally gorgeous Naked 1 palette on my blog.  Seeing as this is a cult product in the world of beauty it seemed wrong so I thought I'd quickly correct that.
 
The Naked 1 palette comes in a slim line soft velvet burgundy case which when opened reveals 12 stunning neutral shades, a mirror and brush. The shades are:
  • Virgin - a soft beige with pink undertones which is perfect to use as a highlighter.  It is mostly matte but has a very subtle shimmer.
  • Sin - a pretty soft, shimmery pink that looks gorgeous all over the lid.
  • Naked - a matte light brown that looks great all over the lid or in the crease.
  • Side Car - a shimmery pink taupe shade that is probably my most used in the palette. It is lovely to use all over the lid and combined with buck in the crease.
  • Buck - this is a medium brown matte shade that is great to break up shimmery shades and add definition to the eye.
  • Half Baked - a bright gold packed full of shimmer.
  • Smog - a deeper gold with a brown twist and lots of shimmer.
  • Dark Horse - a rich deep brown which is perfect for the crease and outer eye.
  • Toasted - a pretty pink, burgundy shade with lots of depth and shimmer.
  • Hustle - a brown taupe with shimmer.
  • Creep - a buildable black/deep grey shade with a little shimmer.
  • Gun Metal - a deep shimmery grey
Urban Decay is by far my favourite brand for eyeshadow's.  Without fail, every shade is well pigmented, soft and creamy.  Each is easy to blend and a joy to work with. I love that this palette comes with an assortment of shimmery and matte shades as well as plenty to use over the lid or crease so it has everything you would ever need. Being a neutrals girl I love every shade in this palette and regularly use them. You would never guess from the look of my palette I've had this for well over a year, you get so much product they aren't even dented.
 
Considering the quality of this product, the amount of eyeshadows, packaging and brush I think it is brilliant value for money.  Priced at £37.00 at Debenhams that is less than £3.00 per eyeshadow and that doesn't even take into account the cost of the added extra's I have mentioned.  However, if you find this to still be a little to pricey a similar and cheaper alternative to the Naked 1 palette is the MUA Undressed palette. See my comparison post here.
 
What do you think of the Naked 1 palette? Are you going to buy the Naked 3 palette?

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