Sunday 20 October 2013

Heart of the week| Girl Meets Pearl


This liquid pearl highlighter is a versatile product that can be used under make up for a subtle luminous pearl effect, as a highlighter over make up for a dewy glow or as an eye primer for added shimmer. Aside from the gorgeous name the product also has very nice packaging with a twist dispenser. It  is best applied with your fingertips. 



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| Empties |




Clean Girls, Soap and Glory - I loved every last drop of this shower creme and will definitely repurchase when S&G have a 3 for 2 offer! The product is part of the Mist you Madly scent range (my favourite of the bunch) with vanilla, bergamot and freesia notes. It has a pretty mother of pearl effect, and I adore the fun vintage packaging design. It has a built in moisturiser, and leaves your whole bathroom smelling ultra girly!

Olive Body Butter, The Body Shop - I am a huge fan of the body butters range at The Body Shop and have enjoyed this one for its Mediterranean scent which reminds me of holidays! The Olive one is particularly moisturising and has a non greasy finish. These retail at £13 a tub, however, I have never bought one full price - they regularly go down to £6 in the sale!

Naked Lunch, MAC - I have literally used every last crumb of this powder and hit pan very quickly after wearing it every day. This shade is the perfect neutral which can be worn alone, as a base, or as a highlighter for under the brow. It is a frost finish nude with peachy tones.


Angels on Bare Skin, Lush - I am a big fan of Lush soaps, however, was disappointed with this face scrub. I disliked the strong lavender scent and also find it very unattractive in the pot with its light grey colour and putty texture. Another downside for me is the fact it comes with a short shelf life (common for Lush products). It was recommended for combination skin, however, I did not find it offered any moisturising properties and left my skin feeling quite bare in a bad way.


Hydraquench Cream, Clarins - I received this moisturiser as a gift in a Clarins set and have really loved the formula. Although this is a little heavy for my skin type, I think the gel formula would be perfect. It has a very fresh scent, typical of the Clarins range and is especially nice to use in the morning before applying makeup. 

Thank you for reading 

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Monday 14 October 2013

Autumn Beauties|

We are into my favorite season now |, so here are a few of my picks for make up bag and wardrobe in AW13



Rimmel Glam Eyes Mono Shadow in Smokey Quartz
This golden eyeshadow offers a gorgeous taupey shimmer and is incredibly pigmented. The packaging helpfully advises that this shade suits blue eyes. Great for a subtle everyday look.


Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum
This is definitely my favourite shade of the lip butter range! The Revlon lip butters are very moisturising and have the consistency of a sheer lipstick. Sugar Plum gives a your-lips-but-better look with a gorgeous plum tone. The packaging is also really cute, with a colour co coordinating sheer plastic case.  

Revlon Colour Burst Lipgloss in Embellished (part of the Evening Opulance Collection)
Revlon have brought out two limited edition shades for AW13 as part of the Gucci Westman Evening Opulance range. I adore this rich wintery wine colour, which can be built up as you apply it. The formula contains micro glitter creating an amazing shade. Just enough vamp for me! 

Let the Good Time Roll Cleanser, Lush
This cleanser was released in 2012 as a limited edition product and proved to be extremely popular! This month Lush have returned the product to their shelves and it will be available all year round. I recently got myself a tester pot and am really pleased with the results.

The product contains corn oil, maize flower and cinnamon and smells like popcorn! It has fine granules offering gentle exfoliation which is perfect for combination skin. The cleanser comes in a dough like texture which forms a paste when mixed with a drop of water. Great for a more fun shower product. 















Autumn Picks |



Olive Supersoft Skinny Jeans, New Look £10 (sale!) I have been reaching for these jeans all the time at the moment, such a versatile colour!
Zara Wraparound Cardigan, £17.99 I love cosy knits and think this slouch wrap around cardigan is perfect for layering over leggings as it is nice and long at the back. This is easily dressed up or down as it has a simple and sophisticated shape. The material is textured and the colour goes with everything. An all round winner for AW. 
Black Leggings, Zara £19.99 These leggings are amazing! They are more like jodhpurs  super thick, super comfy, perfect for wearing with boots. They have flattering slanted zips on the hips and also have an elastic side panel on the outer leg.

Billie & Blossom Heart Tea Dress, £25 A cute dress which can be worn in many ways, I have been layering it with a blazer or leather jacket. I know I will love this dress for a long time..

Let me know your Autumn favourites | xx

Friday 4 October 2013

| September Favourites |




I | Body

Dove Purely Pampering Almond Cream with Hibiscus
I have been loving the Dove purely pampering range this month, especially the Almond Cream with Hibiscus range. The shower cream is super moisturising and the scent is a floral woody aroma which lasts on your skin for hours. Perfect for Autumn. The texture is thick and creates a luxurious lather. A bargain at only £1.99

Lovely, by Sarah Jessica Parker
Beautifully subtle every day perfume with a classically simple and feminine bottle. 

I | Face

Sublime de Chanel Mascara
Love this for definition, non clumping formula and staying power. Zero flaking or smudging throughout the day.



Estee Lauder Double Wear Shadow Creme
This month I have used cream shadows a lot as bases for building colour. The Estee Lauder Double Wear cream shadows have actually been discontinued, so I am cherishing this last pot of Pink Amethyst which was a limited edition shade. It has a pearl finish with cool undertones. The formula is very smooth and glides on easily. 



I | Random

Yankee Aromatherapy Candle
Shea Butter & Cedar Wood

Pandora Double Woven Leather

Suitcase charm, nude Murano and delicate spacer. Goes with everything! 



Good night xxx