Rimmel Moisture Renew In Vintage Pink

Hello all, review time again, this time round it's for (another) lipstick. I had previously owned this lipstick in my 'non-adventurous' lip days where anything other than a nice nude sent me running for the hills. Now i'm older, and a little braver, I  decided to re-start my relationship with this little beaut.

Autumn Winter is all about dark lips. None more so than the classic plum lip. This plum, like the name suggests, is still a pink shade, but comes out quite dark on the lips. As with all Moisture Renew lipsticks they're very moisturising, which in the colder months is essential to avoid those horrid flaky lips. Overall, I really like this shade and I think it will go with all skin shades, especially paler skin tones. Pair it with winged eyeliner  and you have a classic Autumn-Winter make-up look.

As with all Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipsticks, you can pick them up for just £6.49 Here. Unfortunately, this lip shade seems to be a little too popular as since writing this post it has completely gone out of stock on the Boots website. Alternatively, you can try it from Amazon here. Thankyou as always for reading, until next time!

Laura.

My Favourite Autumn Lip Colours

Afternoon all, It's all about lips today. I love using Autumn-Winter as an excuse to opt for adventurous lip colours during the daytime. I tend to wear always grab for the same lip colours at the moment so I decided I'd share with you my top five. Prepare yourself, they're good.

Kate Moss 03 Here
I love Miss Moss for her gift to Rimmel with these lip colours. I already own a great deal of her collection (there's two alone in this collection!) but I have to say that number 03 is probably my all time favourite lip colour... ever. I know right, that's big. The reason I love it is because it goes with every makeup look, dark eyes, light eyes, dark cheeks, you name it and it will go. Not just that, it also goes with pretty much every skin tone. It is the definition of wearable.

Satin Collection in Silky Beige Here
Okay so this one is a little unfair as it's discontinued BUT still. This colour is my tied all time favourite lip colour (I know that's cheating, I don't care). It's a deep golden brown, with a hit or burnt orange, do I even make sense? It hasn't captured well on this image but it's literally the most gorgeous shade around. Plus this suits my skin pale or tanned.

Collection Privee in Blake's red Here
We all agree on one thing, Blake Lively is a goddess. Is this red particuarily different to any other red? Not really. But that being said, it has a great consistency, it stays on really well and it's well... Blake's. I'm all over it, does that mean I can date Ryan Renolds too? Oh...

Mac in Russian Red Here
Mac Mac Mac. I love it and I think if you're reading this, you probably love it too. This is a deeper shade of red compared to Blake's which makes it the perfect daytime red. I just feel fantastic putting anything Mac on my mouth (that sounds odd) and it stays on like no other. Plus the lovely boyfriend bought me this (it was my first ever Mac) and so I'll love it forever.

Kate Moss 107 Here
Again another red, I just can't help myself. My makeup bag is just full of red lipsticks, virtually all the same shade. But that being said, you put on a red lipstick and your day is 100% better! This shade is a little darker than the other colours, more a plum than a red. I actually have a burgundy jumper that matches this exactly (yes I'm that sad) so whenever I put them on together, I feel like a winner. Okay so it's a great lipstick and I've reached new levels of sadness. Now is the time to stop.

What do you think of my lipstick choices? Have you got any that you recommend? Let me know in the comments below. As ever, thanks for listening to my beauty rambles, until next time!

Laura.

The Cheapest Perfume ever?!

Evening all, I hope you've had a better few days than I have. Yesterday I woke up feeling like I'd drank my body weight in alcohol when in reality, I'd been at work and not had a drop. Throughout the day, I progressively got worse until I had to call in work in tears saying I couldn't come in. The worst part was that I was so hungry and couldn't even keep water down (ew) but I'm happy to say i'm feeling a little better today (though sadly not much). So to cheer myself up I decided to pop on my laptop and rave about a new perfume I've found.

Now I know what you're thinking, this is a post about a cheap perfume so why the hell is Lady Million in this picture. Well, I've been a big fan of Lady Million and every time I get a wiff of it, it takes me back to my holiday last year as I practically bathed in the stuff. But by any means, it is not a fragrance that I'd consider cheap. You can pick 50ml of this badboy up for £50.00, so no pocket money purchase in my eyes.

So, what if I told you that there was a perfume out there that smells pretty much exactly the same and costs a tenth of the price? Well, this is the part where I introduce my most valuable beauty find to date, what is it you ask? Let me introduce you to Golddigger Ladies perfume. If I'm being honest, anything "Golddigger" is enough to send me running for the hills trying to avoid memories of my high school "Chav" days. But alas, this little badboy is worth it. Not only does it smell exactly the same as Lady million, it costs £5 for 100Ml. I know right, what the hell! I wear this badboy and I honestly get complimented on it all day. Every time I put it on, I feel feminine and quite honestly a million bucks.

So do you pay £50.00 for 50ml of Lady Million or £5.00 for 100ml of Golddigger, well I think this one's a no brainer. Plus, for £5.00 you can buy it just to try it out as it's hardly a lot to loose if you don't. If you do feel like giving this badboy a go, it's currently on sale in Savers (my new stop for bargain beauty buys). Have you tried Lady Million or Golddigger, let me know in the comments below! 

Laura. 

EOS Sweet Mint Lip Balm

I am never one to rush out and buy a beauty product as soon as I see it on TV (that's a lie). Okay, well I didn't do it with these EOS lip balms, because if i'm honest, I hadn't heard of them until I saw Miley Cyrus using one in her "We Can't Stop" music video. That being said, I have well and truly missed the hype bandwagon. So much so, the ship hasn't just sailed, it's already reached it's destination. Why it has taken me so long to discover, I don't know.

All of that aside, this little gem is fantastic. I am a lover of all things mint. Ice cream, handwash, chewing gum, sauces and even mints (yes those too).  So when I was waiting in Urban Outfitters for my friend Lizzie to buy a bag (it truly was a fabulous bag) I spotted this little gem in the queuing isle. By this point, I'd already gotten into a spending frenzy and didn't know what hit me till I'd purchased it and was walking out the shop, story of my life. Anywho, I'm glad I did and here's why...

Firstly, the packaging this balm comes in is uber cute and quite frankly, I've never seen anything like it. It's super comfortable to hold in your hand and easy to chuck in your bag for those dry lip days. Next, and probably most importantly, the product itself. It does what it says on the packaging and gives my lips a burst of moisture. Best of all, it is 95% organic, 100% natural and paraben and petrolatum free. After use, my lips feel smooth and moisturised which is perfect for the winter months ahead. 

These little beauties also come in flavours such as Strawberry Sorbet (yum), Pomegranate and Raspberry, Lemon Drop, Blueberry and Acai and Summer Fruit. All of which can be bought for a respectable £6.50 from Selfidges Here. What do you think of EOS, let me know below! As always it's been a pleasure!

Laura. 

Monday Must Haves

 

Hello all, we're in October! I just love this time of year (if you haven't guessed already) and I just want to run around with Costa Hot chocolate in big boots and chunky jumpers. That being said, first you have to buy those chunky jumpers and boots (the ones I have already don't count) so I've put together what I plan to buy on payday (oh dear). I finally found the one in terms of coats and so I've styled everything else around it so I can mix and match, not just a pretty face eh?

Roll neck sweater dress £45.00

I always dressed very preppy in college and university but I want to change my style to something a little more grown up and this jumper dress is just it. It looks cosy, flattering, smart and chucked on with some black tights and boots will look amazing.

 Black Wedge Chelsea boots £35.00

With me, ankle boots have always been a hit. They make your legs look longer, look amazing but most importantly, they are actual practical shoes in Autumn-winter. These plain beauties will go with everything and make you look super long too, double wammy!

Blue Chiffon Check long sleeve shirt £19.99

Okay so chiffon isn't really winter friendly but when it's this cute who cares. This little badboy checks all the criteria, it has navy and black to match the coat, can be thrown on with jeans and it's check print so is very on trend too. 

Black Zip Treggings £9.99

Plain black jeans and trousers are something I've really got into lately. I think they flatten your figure and slim down your legs. Plus they go with just about anything and make it look smart!

Coat with a pile collar £59.99

Oh my. This coat is literally everything I want all wrapped into one. It's super warm and cosy (I've already tried it on in three stores, I know sad), it has leather look sleeves so is bang on trend and it combines black and navy so will go with a bunch of things in my wardrobe. What is not to love!

Cream Colour Block Winged tote bag £45.00

I think if I'm being honest, I don't really need to buy a new bag as I probably have many that would work with this lot but hey, when do we ever really need the clothes we buy?

Shell Pink Textured Necklace Trim Shell top £12.99

Again, not winter friendly. Again, not bothered. I'll shove on a coat and feel a million bucks. Plus it's cheap and us bargain hunters can't really argue with that.

Navy Skinny Jeans £19.99

They're blue jeans and theyll go with everything. I don't really think I need more of an excuse than that to be honest.

Rib crop top £26.00

I went and tried on this little beauty the other day and absolutely loved it. I actually paired it with a leather look skirt and it made one hell of an outfit. That being said, it was also super expensive for the two so I found a cheaper alternative listed below..

Tinsel wrap mini skirt £32.00

Said cheaper alternative and with the wrap and glitter style it checks so many trends I can't keep count. Plus you could shove it with anything and it would make a new outfit. I mean when an item works this hard in your wardrobe it would be rude not to get it.

Well ten items and a dozen excuses later that just about wraps up my Monday Must-Haves. I don't really need them all but we all know that these gems are going to end up in my wardrobe. What's more is that they'll probably be a few others that sneak in too. I just can't help myself. So what do you think of my choices? Let me know in the comments below! As always, it's been a pleasure! 

Laura.

Supermarket Superstar Coats

Hello all, I'm back from my holiday (photo's coming soon!) and miserable so I'm trying to think of positive things whilst the cold creeps in, sob. For me, Autumn-Winter is all about the coat, I just love them. I mentioned in my Autumn Look Book (Here) that despite buying a parka last Autumn, I want a new coat because literally everyone has one and while that's fine, I don't want to look exactly the same as everyone else. So, it's got to go! I've been looking online and couldn't find any decent coats anywhere and found myself turning to the supermarkets and i've been blown away by their coat collections. They're gorgeous and not one over £50! So here's my selection of the supermarket superhero coats (from top to bottom and left to right).

Sainsburys Fur Collar Coat £40/ Here
This coat is a blend of the cranberry trend and the 'Oversized Boyfriend style', I actually think it looks pretty naff in this picture (great start) but seeing the model wear it, it looks considerably better. One of those coats you need to see on to appreciate it. Plus it has the removable fur collar to change up the look.

F & F Teddy Lined Quilted sleeved coat £48/ Here
Leather look sleeves were all in last year as an added twist to the kaki parka. This coat is a little bit different again as it sports the cranberry hue which is everywhere. I really really like this one, thrown on with black jeans and a cream jumper and you've got a lovely little outfit, yum.

F & F Faux Fur Trim Duffle Coat £48/ Here
My favourite of all the selection. I love duffle coats, they're practical, warm and look really smart. To me the fur hood on this makes me just want to rub my face in it (anyone else, nope. Just me then).

G21 Faux Fur Trim Coat £30/ Here
I was horrifed to find that when looking for the link to put above, this beauty has SOLD OUT. The horror. It's absolutely gorgeous and with the fur collar, a twist on the smart coat. I love the navy and generally everything about this coat. So cute! Whoever has bought this and made it go out of stock, touche'. 

Asda Formal Duffle Coat £36/ Here
Another little beauty, this time in tan. Tan goes with just about everything, so this beauty will work hard to match everything in your wardrobe. All you need is a nice satchel and you've got a perfect winter injection to your wardrobe.

So thus ends another coat post, obsessed much? I really need to just buy a new coat so I stop banging on about it. Apologies, but I can't promise I wont do it again. Until next time my loves! 

Laura. 

Nail Wax Strips With Argan Oil

Evening all! I'm back from my holiday (*sigh*) with a review, this time it's for Nair's new wax strips enriched with Argan Oil. As far as I'm concerned, stick argan oil in anything and I want it, hair products, moisturisers and now wax strips of all things.

Let me tell you, that I have never been one for waxing my legs... like ever. That being said, the BF and I finally  booked a holiday (I know, about time!) so i've got my mind working overtime thinking of all the things I need. I decided to invest in some wax strips because I hate shaving my legs while I'm on holiday. I want my break to be relaxed as far as beauty is concerned so I picked these badboys up.

When I tell you that I'm a complete novice when it comes to waxing, believe me. I've never used them as I've always been too scared of the pain. But I reasoned that they couldn't be that bad or else no one would do it! With this kit, it comes with "pre-wax" wipes and "post-wax" wipes, which I'm not sure is a regular occurrence with other waxing kits but a nice surprise nonetheless.

I began by reading and re-reading the instructions which advise you to begin washing your legs, followed by the wipe. Then warm the wax strips between your hands and wax away. Considering the pain I'd built myself up for, the pain wasn't anywhere near as bad as I was expecting. My leg hairs were around 1.5mm which the pack said it could still remove but I found there were still a few hairs not picked up. You can however re-use the strips to get all the little hairs you missed. In total I used 4 strips for both legs (1 strip parts into 2 halves, so 8 in total). There were still 6 strips in the box so you can use each box for hair removals on the legs.

My legs did go very red afterwards but looking at them now (some 5 hours later) they're absolutely fine and show no evidence of the torture they endured. Overall, I'm very happy with these wax strips. To top it off, the post-wax wipes felt really moisturising so a great touch to the set. I bought these for just £2.99 from Savers so would say they are well worth the money. If you've tried them, let me know in the comments below!

Wilkinson's, the new stop for beauty?

You can imagine my surprise when I walked into Wilkinson's to buy my usual Shampoo to find a whole new beauty section. Needless to say, I was attracted to it like a Bee to flowers so I buzzed over there right away. Among the various eyelash curlers and assorted goodies, Wilkinsons has brought out what I can only assume is supposed to be a dupe of the Real Tecniques brushes (as shown in my first picture) which on first glance look pretty good. I've had my brushes for a few months and I still stand by them and say to anyone who will listen that they are worth the money. But, when these dupes are just £3 they're worth trying out and after a quick feel, they feel like the real thing too. 

Now as I mentioned, I already own the RT brushes so there was no point me buying the dupes. But, being the makeup lover I am I couldn't walk away without anything, so I picked up this lovely little makeup sponge. I am not too proud to say that I haven't got the first clue about makeup sponges. I've never used one before so it was all very new to me. After watching a few YT vids, I decided to get stuck in.

In my last post, I mentioned my Estee Lauder foundation (which I still adore) and I'm pleased to say that with my foundation, this sponge works a dream! I simply wet it with a little water till it grows in size, squeeze out the excess and then just put a blob (very technical) on the sponge and swipe it all over my face. Its amazing how different a finish you can achieve just by using a brush or a sponge. My RT brush provides an even all over cover but is a heavier application. The sponge gives a very light layer of foundation and once set with powder, I don't feel like I have any on but everything is still covered nicely. The sponge itself feels amazing and is so refreshing to apply makeup in the morning. 

Overall, I am VERY impressed with this little sponge. Is it potentially a dupe of the Beauty Blender? Who knows, and frankly who cares when this one is this good. And it costs a laughable £3. I can guarentee I will be returning to wilkinsons to try out some other goodies soon. Is it the new stop for beauty? Well, you're going to have to go and explore and see for yourself but for me, colour me impressed. Until next time lovelies! 

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation

Hello my muffins! Back again and it's review time and one this is longg  overdue. I've heard the term "Holy-grail" foundation for a while but never thought I'd hear myself saying it. Well, you know where this is going... I've been known to flirt with many foundations over the years but I can say I've finally found the one.Yep, Estee Lauder has got me to settle down with this little beauty.

To begin with, I'll say that Estee Lauder has never struck me as brand aimed towards the younger generations in the same way Mac and Urban Decay are. However, my sister showed me the light after raving about this foundation, I flirted with it a little in college but with the £29.50 price tag, it was an affair just for Christmas. However, now I've began what i'd consider a full time job, for the first time in my life I've had money to indulge. For me, if there's something in your makeup bag you invest a little more in, it's foundation. I can happily say this one is worth it.

After applying with my Real Techniques Foundation brush, this badboy gives a natural finish, not completely matte but not dewy either, perfect for everyday. I've been known to have an oily T-zone but this beauty keeps it at bay all day with just one dusting of powder. During a shift at work, my makeup is subjected to an unnaturally hot working environment, me sweating my butt off and also a face full of steam when I open the glass washer. Even with all these "anti-makeup activities", it's still in place at the end of the day. Yes, this baby is that good.

Usually to buy this I'd head to my nearest Debenhams, but recently I found that I'd ran out before I could get to a store. So, I turned to the Estee Lauder website. It's free delivery and they sent me several sample goodies and a voucher for nameday delivery. The packing it comes in isn't really important, but I felt extra special unpacking the glitzy royal blue packaging.  Overall, everything from buying to using this product is luxury. If you want to begin a lifelong love affair, head over the the Estee Lauder website here.

That's it for me for tonight, I'm going to go rub the bottle all over myself and whisper sweet nothings and maybe get a life while I'm at it. Until next time my fellow makeup worshipers...

Seventeen Dolled Up Mascara

Evening lovely readers! I've had this mascara for a while now and feel I've got a good feel for what it's like. For a beauty blogger, I'm way too safe when it comes to mascara. I've stuck to my trusty Miss Sporty mascara for getting on six years now. But, following a read of some fabulous mascara blog reviews over on Mascara and Maltesers (you can give it a read here) it prompted me to try something new.

From any mascara I use, I want length and curl mostly, i'm not too fussed about thickness. The oh so cute packaging of this little beauty attracted me to buy it along with the curved wand. I clumsily didn't check the colour and ended up picking up Black-Brown (how annoying) but surprisingly, it doesn't look the slightest bit brown on the eyes but still very natural too. With design and colour, I was impressed.

As for the actual mascara itself, I'm not overly impressed. The first thing I noticed was that it took agesss to build up any thickness whatsoever. Secondly, after a long shift at work, I had little clumps of mascara over my cheekbones if i'd touched my eyelashes at all throughout the day. Do I like how it looks at first, yes I'd say its okay, would I change from my trusty Miss Sporty? Err, probably not. This badboy will set you back £6.29 which is cheap-mid range for mascara, but I wouldn't say it was worth any more than that unfortunately.

So to sum up, my world has not been rocked by this mascara. Have you tried it and if so what did you think? Let me know in the comments below!

Mac Creme Cup

Hello all, sorry for being so crappy with my blogging. I've been working every day. It's nice getting into a good routine and a good work ethic. I've actually just treated myself to a new pink 3DS so I can play Animal Crossing (geek) so I'm feeling the benefits. I'm actually about to go to work so just a quick review today!

Mac is my favourite lipstick brand, period. And in my last haul post I showed you this little beauty that I picked up. It's the perfect everyday pink and looks really natural and cute. One thing I did notice is that this lipstick seems more moisturising than others, such as Russian Red. Overall, it's a really creamy finish and highly pigmented. It's definitely my new it colour!

Image Source: http://xpinkswoonx.blogspot.co.uk/

Anywho, I've got to dash, I'm doing the dinner shift and then coming home to a lovely Sunday roast at the boyfriends house. I'm so busy lately but the happiest I've been in a long time. Now I just need to make more time for my friends when they're all back from university! Have you bought any lipsticks lately? Let me know in the comments below! 

MAC Pink Pearl Pop

Afternoon all, It is an absolutely beautiful day and I thought I'd whip out a quick blog post before my third driving lesson in the sunshine. Also, I mentioned being nervous for an interview in my last post and... I got the job! It's bar work and it means I can now start saving for a masters that will then take my career to the next level and this job is the perfect way to do it. It's the first interview where I was actually laughing and the staff are like a family, some of which I'm really good friends with already. Overall, I can't wait to get started!

Anyway, now you're updated with what's going on in the world of Laura, on to business! A few days after finishing from university, my friend Laura (yes, another Laura!) messaged me asking for my address. Two days later, I received a mysterious white envelope in the post. Upon opening it, I saw those big MAC letters on a bag and inside it contained this little beauty. Alongside it was a heartfelt letter that almost made me shed a tear. It really was the most lovely letter/gift I've ever received.

Laura knows my love for MAC all too well and she couldn't have picked a better colour for summer. Pink Pearl Pop is a bright pink that has a creamy, shiny finish. It doesn't feel drying on the lips and can be built up to a really shocking pink. So far, I've worn it to a couple of meals out and had people asking what it was I was wearing. I've also mixed it with a nude lipstick and it's the perfect pink for a neutral everyday look. Overall, I absolutely love it and the finish is second to none, nothing less than I would expect from MAC.

Have you had any new lipsticks lately? What do you think of MAC Pink Pearl? As always, let me know in the comments below!

Real Techniques Starter Kit

Being the beauty addict that I am, when I bought the core collection kit (reviewed here) I knew I couldn't just stop there. Seeing the Starter Kit, I just had to pick up that too, naughty naughty. Anywho, I'm so glad I did because just like the Core collection kit, this little set is fantastic. The brushes are oh so soft and they get the job done. The kit comes with five brushes, all of which focus around applying eyeshadows to the eyes.

Deluxe Crease Brush
"A deluxe crease brush which helps to blend colour through the crease"
Of all the brushes in this collection, this one is my favourite. It's actually reasonably big for a eyeshadow brush, but it means applying shadow to the crease is effortless and saves me time blending. It picks up just the right amount of shadow too, so you're never at risk of applying too much. Overall, I'm really happy with it and the super blended result is worth splashing out on brushes that are a little more expensive.

Base Shadow Brush
"A base shadow brush which can be used to apply a base eyeshadow colour"
Once I've finished applying my crease shadow, I use this little beauty to add a wash of colour to my lids. It picks up just the right amount of product and the pointed shape means you can apply it closer to the lash line than anything else I've used. 

Brow Brush
"A brow brush which helps to add colour and create definition through the eyebrows."
I have to admit, of all the brushes, this is the one I use the least. It is a little larger than majority of eyebrow brushes I've used but I'm trying out a new eyebrow pencil so haven't needed it. That being said, I have found that by putting a small amount of foundation on the brush, I can use it to neaten up the eyeshadow at the corners of my eyes.

  
Accent Brush
"An accent brush which can be used to add hightlight colour to specific areas"
This little cutie has been a welcome addition to my makeup box (yes it's a box now, my addiction is getting out of hand). My pictures don't show it, but this brush is absolutely diddy, so cute! It's main purpose, as mentioned above, is to add highlight to the corners of the eyes but I also find it's great in blending shadows under the eye.

Pixel Point Liner Brush
"A pixel point eyeliner brush for the application of liquid eyeliner" 
When I bought this little kit, I was convinced I'd find no use for this brush, as I use liquid eyeliner on a day to day basis. However, I recently tried just applying a small amount of matte black eyeshadow and the effect was amazing. It's much softer but still frames the eyes, so much so that I've stopped using my liquid eyeliner altogether (except for nights out). I imagine that it would also be great with the eyeliners in pots (I need the proper name?!)

Unsurprisingly, I am absolutely chuffed with this purchase. The brushes are great quality and I think the standard of my eyeshadow application has greatly been improved. If you fancy picking a set up for yourself (which I highly recommend) they're currently on sale on Amazon here, down from £20.99 to £13.50 so definelty snap one up!