Tuesday, 3 September 2013

August favourites!


Hello everyone!

I feel like the start of September is the end of summer and I can't believe how quickly it's flown by. August was a super quick month but there's been a few products i've been really getting into and will no doubt continue to be favourites throughout September. However, with the colder weather beginning to arrive I will definitely be bringing in a few Autumn lipsticks and maybe a few plum eye shadows!


Cocoa Brown Tan
Say hello to my favourite tan EVER. I've used this a few times in the past month and I have honestly loved it. This is the first tan I have ever used to gradually wear off and not become patchy. I will be doing a full review very soon once i've let it fully wear off so I can do a few before/after pictures! 

Look blusher in 'Flush'
Whilst this is called a blush, I would definitely consider it a highlighter and that is what I use it for. It gives the most amazing shimmery glow without being sparkly and tacky. I wouldn't really say the peachy colour comes out at all, but as a highlighter this is perfect and has become incorporated in my daily make up. This was actually part of my birthday present from my work, they did a good job! I will review this if I can get some photos that capture it well enough!


Crown Brush contour and blending brushes
I purchased a few brushes from Crown Brush not so long ago and whilst i've not gotten round to fully testing them all out, I have been using these two daily since I first tried them. This contour brush is actually the first one i've got on with, a few i've used before i've found to be too big but this is perfect. The blending brush is just an essential and this one is really light and works really well. I will review all of the brushes once I have used them more.


Clarins eye contour gel
After being super tired recently thanks to low iron levels, my eyes have not been looking too pretty and i've been waking up every day with puffy dark circles. I popped to the Clarins counter and this is supposed to target exactly that and it really works. I notice a difference as soon as I put this on with my eyes looking a lot brighter and more awake. This paired with my trusty Collection Lasting Perfection concealer has been my life saver. I may also do a full review of this.

John Freida conditioning treatment
I have been picking this up almost every time i've washed my hair this month over any of my other conditioners/treatments as I love it so much. Whilst I wouldn't say it does anything blonde-wise, it makes my hair super soft and shiny. You can read my full review here


Naked 2 palette - Pistol
The Naked 2 palette has been a favourite of mine ever since I bought it, however this month I have been particularily loving the shade 'pistol'. It was never one I used all that often but i've been loving pairing it with 'Busted' or 'Snakebite' in the crease for a subtle smokey look. You can read my full review plus swatches here

So that is all of the products I have been using and loving this month, all of which I highly recommend. I'm also rather proud of myself for getting round to posting my monthly favourites on time and not half way through the next month! 

Emily xxx

Wednesday, 28 August 2013

My recent go-to lip product: MUA Power Pouts



Buildable, glossy goodness in a handy crayon stick; my new favourite go-to lip product. The MUA Power Pouts are dupe versions of the Clinique chubby sticks but come in at a much cheaper price. I bought mine on a 2 for £4/5 offer but they're usually £3 each. Compared to the £17 price tag for the Clinique version, I know i'd much rather try these first.

I've never used a chubby/crayon stick lip product before as I wasn't sure if I would like the finish, i'm very much a matte lipstick kinda girl and I HATE lipgloss. Ick. Hair stuck on lips and gloss stuck in hair is so not a good look. But, I really really like these. They just give a slight gloss rather than full on thick, sticky layer.

'Rendezvous'


'Rendezvous' is the perfect daytime colour that will go with any make up or outfit. It's just a subtle, slightly nudey brown toned pink that is so easy to wear and will suit lots skin tones. The brown tube actually kinda put me off because brown lipstick is definitely not me, but i'm glad I opened the lid because the tube totally gave me the wrong impression of what colour would be inside.

'Broken hearted'


'Broken hearted' is a gorgeous bright, fuschia pink and this is definitely where the term buildable comes in. I applied this three times throughout the day and down to the staining part of it, the colour was a fair bit bolder towards the end of the day. I love this aspect of it, I had a party in the evening so it worked perfectly to take me from day to night.

 Overall, I would definitely recommend these products. The quality you get for the price you pay is amazing; the colours are perfect, they're super easy to wear, the lasting power is pretty good and suprisingly for me, I love the finish. I will definitely be popping in Superdrug to pick up some other shades, i've been eyeing up Irreplaceable and Justify...

What's your favourite chubby stick? Have you tried the MUA versions?

Also, let me know if you like the outside photos. I felt like something a bit different and I think they look much prettier than my usual desk photos!

Emily xxx

Saturday, 24 August 2013

Haul: Primark, h&m, Ebay, FeelUnique + more


Good evening! 

Despite trying to save money recently, there have been a few things i've somehow managed to justify buying. Now i'm writing this I realise I forgot to photograph a couple of pairs of jeans, a blue denim pair from Primark and a super skinny black pair from h&m which are so so comfy. I also forgot one top cos' i'm wearing it right now, and I still feel like i've missed more stuff out! But hey, I shall go on without them.

New Look - £7.99
New Look - £22.99
New Look - £12.99
Primark - £8
Primark - £4

Primark - £4

Primark - £4

Frilly socks £1.50 | Umbrella £4 | Necklace £2.50 | Ring £2.50 | Pink bracelet £2.50 | Cat socks £3ish | Tights £3.50 | All Primark | Cuff bracelet £3.99 New Look



Primark - £18
H&M £24.99
H&M £12.99

H&M £24.99
Ebay £8 inc p&p

Ebay £11.99 - zip has broken after a week :(
Cocoa Brown tan £7.99  Feel Unique | Brushes - £3-£10 Crownbrush | Rimmel Wake Me Up £4.98 Savers | Brit Rocks 'Curvy' lashes £1.99 each Savers
So that is most of the things I've brought recently, as you can see i'm starting to prepare for Autumn and Winter! Today was a rainy day but it actually kind of excited me for the next seasons and is definitely the reason I spent too much money shopping.. It also allowed me to wear my Kate Moss 107, woohoo!

What are you most excited about for Autumn/Winter?

Emily xxx