January Favourites

Slightly guilty feeling over here, as I can't actually remember the last time that I did a favourites post. In the past few weeks I've had a couple of products that really have stood out for me, So what better time to do a favourites post?

Seventeen Define and Conquer Kit:

I have been trying to get on the contour hype for a while now, but this is definitely the easiest product to use. The contour shade is just the perfect tone to carve out all of my features. The real winner for me in this kit is the matte highlight shade. It is just perfect for brightening all the right areas, and is something that I have been looking for in the drugstore.

Revlon Grow Luscious Lash Potion:

One of my makeup must haves is long fluttery lashes and this mascara gives me what I want! The brush is just perfection for adding the right amount of volume and length for everyday wear. I have th shade Blackest Black which is possibly the darkest and glossiest mascara I own. Holy Grail right here!

Urban Decay Lipstick in Naked:

For everyday wear, I tend to reach for a pinky nude lipstick with my go to often being Creme Cup from MAC. However, with the revival of the 90s nude shades, this has just the perfect mix of pink and brown tones. It goes extremely well with both a minimal or full on makeup look and is pretty much a suit all shade.

MAC Lipstick in Diva:

For days when I want my lips to make a statement, Diva is what I have reached for. A deep, matte berry red, it is perfect for this time of year. I love wearing this as it looks like I have spent loads of time on my makeup, even if I've only spent 10 minutes on it. Extremely long wearing, and again something that I think would suit everyone.

MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle:

When I want to fake a soft and healthy glow, this is what I will turn to. In the winter, my skin tend to look a bit flat so with the earlier mentioned contour kit and this, I no longer look half asleep. It provides the perfect amount of glow rather than glitter.

Marc Jacobs Eau So Fresh EDT:

Some of you might know that I work in Duty Free and am forever spraying myself with new scents or whatever takes my fancy on that day, so my perfume wish list is pretty huge. I've always been a fan of Marc Jacobs scents, but this is by far my favourite. With base notes of plum and cedarwood, and top notes of rose, violet and apple blossom, this really is the perfect transition scent. It's been the on scent that I use when I'm ready for a bit of spring, and it smells like favourite sweets. Parma Violets, bonus!

So those are my favourites for the past month. What have you been loving recently?

Halloween Look #2 Dark and Smokey

Halloween is the best time of year to experiment with makeup in my opinion. However, if you're not into the whole fancy dress thing then going to a party when everyone else is dressed like ghouls and goblins alike, you can feel a bit like the outsider. Trust me, I've been there! I thought I would show you an alternative to plastering your face with false blood and face paint and use what you might already have in your collection.

For this look, I thought that a dark and sultry look with a little something extra was the best idea, and I'm super pleased with how it turned out. This still brings in the stereotypical Halloween aspect but with an extra glam factor. Here's the look...

The products that I use were:

UD Primer Potion

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Timeless Black

UD Crave Eyeshadow (from Naked Basics Palette) I used this to set the cream base and to exaggerate my brows

UD Zero 24/7 Liner

BellaPierre Eye Shimmer Pigment in Calm

Amazing Shine Eyelashes in 143

I'm super pleased with how this makeup look turned out. It's not your traditional halloween look, but it's perfect for those who don't want to go move very out of the comfort zone. I will definitely be wearing this at some point this month! It's also relatively easy to do as it has very minimal products and is is just a take on a regular smokey eye.

What is your staple Halloween look?

Top 10 Under £10: The Summer Edition

I really enjoy posts which show a bloggers top products, although they're not very healthy for my banck balance! I thought that today I would show you my top 10 products under £10 that are my favourites for the summer season.

Here are my Top 10...

1: Sleek Snapshots Palette:

This palette, which is part of Sleek's permanent collection, has the greatest range of shadows for summer. It has a few neutrals for a really simple eye, and some fabulous bright shades for a more exotic look. I love to wear the neutral shades with a tiny bit of the bright shades on my lower lashline for a flash of colour.

Buy here for £7.99

2: Bourjois Bronzing BB Cream:

I'm all over the bronzing products this year, and this has to be one of my favourites. It's more like a gel than a cream and is perfect for adding to your regular base product and adding a little more warmth.

Buy here for £9.99

3: Amazing Shine Lashes:

I love these lashes! They feel so lightweight and natural on my lids so are perfect for those nights out in the summer when it's warmer than expected. However, these can be hard to find but I have found them in most fancy dress shops and markets.

Buy here for £1.99

4: MUA Powder Blush in Lolly:

This is a lovely candy orange shade and is one of those that will suit all skin tones. It looks lovely with bronzer and is so natural on the skin. This blush also helps to achieve a natural looking contour which is an added bonus!

Buy here for £1.00

5: 17 Wild Metallics Cream:

I have this in the shade Wilde Nude and Wild Bronze, both of which are beautiful neutral shades. These are both really natural looking and look really subtle on the eye. They also withstand the heat despite being a cream product.

Buy here for £3.99

6: Maybelline Colour Sensation Vivids in Fuchsia Flash: 

Who doesn't love a neon pink lipstick? The formula of these lipsticks is so creamy and long lasting that they make into my top 10 for that reason alone. The colour of this one is so ridiculously bright that it just screams summer. The neon pink goes extremely well with a tan and looks lovely on most skin tones.

Buy here for £7.19

7: Kiko long Lasting Lipliner in 714 Pink Iguana:

This liner goes extremely well with the aforementioned lipstick. It makes my lips look full, and perfectly proportioned. The colour is also one that you can wear alone and it looks like you are wearing a matte lipstick.

Buy here for £2.50

8: Rimmel Scandaleyes Liner in Nude:

Every blogger and their mum has this liner. I think black is far too harsh for the warmer months so this is my go to shade in summer. It really helps to make my eyes look awake, and it helps to combat the redness that comes with hayfever.

Buy here for £3.99

9: Palmer's Natural Bronze Lotion:

Until I go on my holidays in October, a false tan will have to do due to not having any outside space at my flat. Although my review of this wasn't a rave one, I have since found that this is the easiest tan to apply and one of the most natural looking. 

Buy here for £5.35

10: No7 Hair Protecting Spritz:

Anyone who has coloured hair needs this in their life! It's a beautiful lightweight protecting oil which shades your hair from the UV rays. It is also waterproof, so if your going on holiday this is perfect as you can still use it around the pool and on the beach.

Buy here for £6.50

So that has been my Top 10 under £10 for summer. I would love to know if you use any of these products, or what your summer essentials are?

Kiss False Eyelashes

In a recent haul post here I showed you my bargain eyelashes from Kiss. I've finally got round to actually wearing them and I have to say I'm honestly in two minds about them.

I don't really want to moan about them considering the price I paid for them but they didn't do what they claimed. Don't get me wrong, the eyelashes themselves were amazing and I have worn them so much and had so many compliments about them.

My issue with them came with the application of them. These claim to be "5 times faster and easier" because of the applicator strings. Honestly, they should be renamed "5 times faster and slower". I seriously could have thrown these out of the window. When you use the applicator strings, they twist the eyelashes so they loose their shape. You also can't cut them down to size because of the strings.

I decided enough was enough and I ripped out the strings and just applied them using my normal bog standard tweezers and hey presto they were on my eyes within seconds. So why the need for the strings?!


Have you tried these lashes? Can you see the point of the applicator strings? Let me know Lovelies :)