My new make up bag!

I know I showed you this in a mini haul blog but I'm feeling the need to show you again. I love this bag!




It's actually pretty roomy inside and cos its structured things can be kept organised not just one big mish mash! What drew me to this was the clasp at the top! I love purses, bags anything with a clasp so chic and ladylike. Also a wipe clean material on the outside so I can keep it clean:) It was £15 from Debenhams in the Christmas section so if you like it I'd hunt it down pronto!x

Every girl needs some Chanel....right?!:)

This little beauty was bought on my way to sunny Spain in duty free. My very first Chanel lipstick...I'm sorry I can't remember the price.
Rouge coco shine.
The colour is number 57 Aventure

Swatch below




A beautiful soft pink with flecks of gold...I mean flecks....so so subtle and you can't feel them so they certainly aren't glitter particles. This reminds me very much of my favourite Dior lipstick in Singuleire. It is very soft and creamy in texture, it gives more of a sheen style colour but I'd say this is more solid than the Dior one. Also the flecks of gold make this super pretty. I love this, have to say I haven't worn it much yet but I will be putting this one in my handbag. Every girl needs a bit of Chanel right?!

Foxy eyes....me?!

Kikos glamliner is gorgeous. At first glance just looks like any black kohl liner but this is really so much more! Firstly I love how it's so smooth and creamy allowing for great application, and also has a shimmer to it. It's extremely subtle but most definitely there! I would use this every day but I'm scared it will run out too soon...silly or what! This was another fab product by Kiko and I have to say after trying most of the things I bought im yet to be let down!x


Can look shimmery.





Can look solid black.

Collection 2000 Cream Puff Lipcream.

I was having a little wander around Boots...which let's be honest never just finishes as a wander! It nearly always results in impulse cosmetic purchases! I'm quite into lip colours at the moment and basically wanted a new pink and new peach colour. So I spotted these 2 fab collection 2000 colours both under £5 swatched and bought! The name cream puff is super appropriate as they are creamy and puffy in texture...your thinking "Whhatttt how is that possible with a lip colour"...it is! It's down as a lip cream which it is...very smooth and gives a surprisingly matte finish so if this isn't something your after then either apply lipgloss on top or give it a miss altogether.

Swatches.




Top colour - Cotton Candy
Bottom colour - Fairy Cake

I like these as they are pretty strong vibrant colours and I like mixing things up a bit without spending too much on a product I won't wear everyday. I like these as an addition to my ever growing collection but not something I would class as a staple. I think I bought them when I got my Chanel D'Ombre eyeshadow and went crazy on the peachy cheeks and lips...the pink....well I don't need to remind you of my pink lip colour obbsession:) x

High street mascara!

I have to admit I'm a bit of a mascara snob:( I really believe that in this case you do get what you pay for. I think it also hugely depends on what you need/want from a mascara. My eyelashes are super fine and short so I want pretty much everything....length, volume, and thickening. I've tried many different brands and usually avoid high street ones but found these 2 lurking in a drawer so thought would give them a try.


Firstly here is bourjois coup de theatre. The brush is average i have to say, it's very hard/plasticky feeling so ok-ish to work with. The mascara adds great length but no volume or thickening. I find it to be too wet as well so a huge tendency to clump. I liked using this as a second coat mascara over Lancôme doll eyes. In fact I do that quite often but on its own it wasn't quite enough for me.





Secondly a Collection 2000 Big Fake Lashes mascara. This has a huge brush and gives fantastic volume and thickness. It's not that easy to work with though as the brush is huge (bit of a double edged sword). I definitely couldn't use this on my lower lashes without making a mess. Again this mascara is great when used with another and Lancôme doll eyes is the one of choice.





I'd say for the price these mascaras are pretty good I'm fairly sure they are under £10 each. However don't expect everything out of them. Honestly...you will probably need to use this as a second coat on top of something else. Will I repurchase...possibly not. I still will be sticking with high end brand mascaras...I'm afraid high street ones just don't do it for me.x

Mini shopping haul!

A week off work of course meant 'HIT THE SHOPS...HARD' ok so I decided i wanted/needed a new make up bag as I love organising it...sad I know! So I was basically hunting for that...the other purchases just....happened?!!




Right so here we have:
* Make up bag - Debenhams £15
* Tangle Teezer - Boots £10.20
* Powder Boost Volumizer - Regis £8.49 (highly recommended by my good friend Kerry)
* Deep sleep pillow mist - The Body Shop £10
* Deep sleep pulse balm - £8

The other bits are a lip balm from The Body shop, Carmex, my 2012 filofax inserts (for the organised girl in me) and last but not least my new Marc Jacobs purse!!!




I thought I'd try out these deep sleep products as quite often I struggle to sleep at night with my brain going a million miles an hour so I wanted to try something fairly natural.




Well I've heard about this little bad boy just about everywhere! The brush that detangles wet hair without breakages and easily...I thought I'd give it a go. I'll be reviewing for sure as it's sure an expensive piece of plastic but anything that can detangle my wet hair is a miracle piece of equipment.

Of course look out for reviews on products especially that volume powder, can't wait to give that a go!x

Soap & Glory Supercat Eyeliner Pen.

My review for my new Soap & Glory eyeliner. I love it!! I have used it every day since I have had it and this is now my eyeliner of choice. So black and so easy to use. It also lasts all day and doesnt smudge.

Picture below of the felt tip style pen.



I've said before I'm really favouring the winged eyeliner look at the moment so here's a few pictures of when I've used this eyeliner.

Simple eye make up for lunch out with my mum.


Me practising my grey/black smoky eye look.



This eyeliner was only £6 and I am fairly sure I'll be sticking with this one for the near future. It ticks all the boxes for me! x