Sleek Cherry Lips ... Oh! and the Graphite Palette too!

I stopped by Superdrug today looking for nothing in particular but ended up at the Sleek stand. Everyone has been going on about the new limited edition Graphite Palette but I hadn't really planned on purchasing as sleek shadows do nothing for me at all. However, once I seen it I thought for only £4 or so it really didn't matter if I ended up disliking it like. You see, the colours are the perfect smokey eye palette so the concept is ideal, the shades are spot on but I have yet to test the quality which for me never seems to sit well on my lids. Anyway, here is the palette - I haven't swatched them or tried them out yet but I am sure you have seen it on everyone else's blogs by now anyway.
What I have been on the lookout for recently is a lovely berry shade of lipstick. Once upon a time I only wore dark berry shades on my lips but since switching to mostly pinks, I find it hard to adjust to seeing myself in darker shades.

I have been determined to get just the right shade but while picking up the Sleek palette I had a look at their True Colours lipsticks... they are only £3.44 (I think?) so again I thought if it doesn't suit it's hardly a loss. I picked up the shade, Cherry. I also picked up what I thought was a darker shade but when I came home it turned out I had 2 of the same Ugh!
The lipstick comes in sleek, black compact packaging which is nice and doesn't look as cheap as it costs. As for the shade itself ... well, I take it as a good sign when my husband arrived home and told me 'Now, that's a red that suits you!' Cheeky so and so!
The lasting ability of this is particularly good - I have had it on since about 5pm, it's now 9.30 and I only touched it up to take a quick photo - other than that it was looking pretty reasonable. Certainly for a product as bargainous as this - I think it's great!

Has anyone else tried Sleek lipstick? What shades do you like?

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NOTD - OPI Midnight in Moscow

When I was 13 I had my first manicure and requested my nails should be painted in Chanel 'Rouge Noir'. I was obsessed with Rouge Noir nails to the point of having pictures plastered over my wardrobe of hands painted in Chanel! Years later when I was 16 I managed to get my hands on the real deal and since then I have bought practically every vampish nail polish I come across. A deep berry red or darker than blood red is my all time favourite nail colour.

Anyway this takes me onto a purchase I made while on holiday. I came across a shop selling OPI and they happened to have the Russian Collection which is quite possibly one of my favourites of the OPI's. The shade that really stood out to me was Midnight in Moscow.It is pretty much a black with red shimmer so it is very vamp - absolutely gorgeous. It is very similar to MACs Baby Goth Girl but a more grown up version without the gold chunks! The only drawback to this polish is that it takes at least 3 coats to create the desired effect. Anything less and the colour just looks black and dirty - the 3rd coat is essential.

What are your favourite vamp shades?

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B 2 the M!

Yesterday I popped my 'Back to MAC' cherry!

In fact this week I have popped a couple of MAC cherries. I have been using MAC products since I was 17 and have never depotted an eyeshadow. I have always thought it would be too much hassle and too messy ... well this week I found out how easy it was and 3 quarters of an hour later I was sitting with a mountain of 16 empties - enough for 2 lipsticks!

So, I had never back to MAC'd in the past, again out of sheer laziness, I just couldn't be bothered to save the empties and would bin instead! Criminal isn't it? As I discovered yesterday Nothing beats the joy of walking into MAC choosing a lipstick and walking away without handing over any money.

The lipsticks I chose were Girl About Town (left) and Angel (right). Here they are side by side with and without flash.
I have been eyeing up Angel for a while - I don't own many pale pink lipsticks as I think they wash me out but this seems to have quite a warm tone to it and works for me. Girl about town is one of those lipsticks that all my friends own and I envy - and of course it was made famous by Cheryl Cole. I love the vibrancy of it without it looking too gaudy on the lips, like a muted bright.
Terrible mobile pics as usual but we have Girl About Town on top and Angel at the bottom. Girl About Town especially feels very creamy on the lips - something I don't notice so much from other MAC lipsticks. I wore Angel to work today and as much as I love the colour I did find myself re-applying at short intervals.

Thanks for all the lipstick recommendations on Twitter - they were very helpful and I now have a healthy list for future Back to MACs :)

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My new bangs!

Hmmm, I don't know what to think. At first I loved the new do, then I was a little indifferent - then I got home and my husband was a little 'iffy' on it but eventually decided he liked it. I'm not sure, I usually love having a fringe cut in for Winter but my hair is a lot shorter this time.
What I do love is the colour - I asked for it to be slightly darker and love the result! There is less fluro-red going on and more sophisticated mahogany.

So, I will open the floor to you guys, what's the verdict?? Hit me with it!

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Burlesque Boudoir...

Welcome to my Boudoir!! ;D

Next month I am off to a Burlesque night which I am ever so excited about! I've been planning the outfit in my head and bit by bit I am picking things up for the look. Last week I picked up my tights come suspenders and at the weekend I bought the skirt. I have a few feathery things and masks around the house and various other things from my dress up box to add to this too.

I am going for more a sophisticated yet edgy look this time rather than my usual tongue-in-cheek Can-Can get up. No burlesque outfit is complete without red lips so I will be choosing between MACs Lady Danger or Russian Red.

Tomorrow I am getting my hair done and can't decide whether to have my fringe cut back in a la Bettie Page?!! I just don't know what to do but have less than 24 hours to decide - help!!

FOTD - Deep Truth

I love wearing dark blues and navy on my eyes, especially for a smokey eye look. My favourite blue shadow is Nars China Blue which I usually team with darker shades but yesterday I was depotting some Mac shadows when I found Deep Truth. I completely forgot I had this and thought I would try and introduce it into a daily face routine.

Deep Truth is a lovely bright navy with a satin like sheen to it. When the colour is built up on the lid it looks so vibrant and beautiful and even nicer over a dark base like blackground. However today I just wanted a simple dash of colour to suit a casual Sunday look.
The look was super simple ...
EYES:
MAC All That Glitters over my lid
MAC Brule to highlight and on inner corner
MAC Deep Truth lined underneath the eye and up slightly at the corners
Barry M eye pencil in navy blue (don't know name sorry)
MAC fluidline in blacktrack
Cover Girl Lash Blast
EYEBROWS:
MAC Spiked - as recommended by Dressjunkie :)
CHEEKS:
Nars Laguna
Nars Orgasm
LIPS:
Gosh Lip Jam - the peachy one, sorry unsure of name/number
FACE:
Rituals Foundation in shade 3
Mac MSF Refined to highlight

This look really is so subtle so would be perfect for anyone afraid of colour or wants to gradually introduce a bit of colour into their neutral routine.

Did anyone else play with colour this weekend? Subtle or otherwise??

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Nars - Taj Mahal

One of the perks of my job is that every Friday I only work a half day so my afternoon is usually spent in town wandering around the shops!

Today was no different and I happened to stumble into Space NK - completely by accident, don't know how I ended up in there but I did! A 'No, i'm just looking!' to the sales assistant soon turned into a 20 minute chat about how great Nars blushes are and testing out about 5 different bronzing brushes! Before I knew it I was reeling off a list of products to take to the till. Ah, so much for not spending :/

One of my purchases was a Nars blush Taj Mahal. I always swatch this colour when I see it but for some reason never bothered to purchase. It's a great summer colour with its gold shimmer but equally it's perfect for Autumn with it's vibrant shade of pumpkin orange. It is very well pigmented and a little goes a long way.


These photos do not do this colour justice at all. It is so much more vibrant in the flesh!
This shade must be gorgeous on dark skin tones and I have to be quite light handed when applying it on my pasty pale skin but it still looks great, giving a lovely warm, autumnal glow. Hopefully once I have bronzed myself again I won't need to go so light.

Taj Mahal anyone?

Sometimes dreams really do come true!

Yes, it's the saga of St Moriz again!

I had a dream last night - I went to Semi Chem to find a fully stocked shelf of St Moriz, I was delighted ... until I woke up! Anyway, I wandered down to the shops after work today ......My dream came true!!!! Wooooooooooooo hooooo!!!

I picked up 5 bottles - hopefully these will last me a while :)

A big Thanks to everyone who offered to pick up St Moriz for me. I didn't get to respond to everyone and I'm sorry about that but I do really appreciate all the offers! :D

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Update: St Ives Healthy Brilliance: Renew & Glow

Remember a few weeks ago I had a traumatic time dealing with the lack of St Moriz in my local Semi Chem??

Well, you will remember that I picked up a St Ives gradual tanner instead ....
I haven't worn a stitch of fake tan since my holiday - simply because I've been too darn lazy but I did try this out this week. I used it 3 nights in a row and I applied it as I would any moisturiser. There is no colour guide so sometimes it was a bit of guess work as to whether I had covered everywhere.

After the first application, I noticed no colour change at all the next day ... better luck for day 2, I thought. Nope, day 2 and still no colour. Third time lucky? No. This gradual tanner does not like me. It's just not working as a tanner at all but on an high note my skin did feel nicely moisturised and the smell was pleasant enough.

Oh well, I'm off to the shops tomorrow and fingers crossed Semi Chem has stocked up on my beloved St Moriz again!

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Rituals - Precious Foundation

I am not lucky enough to have a Rituals store near me but I did have one right next to my hotel on holiday.

I do love Rituals. I have dabbled with some skincare and bodycare in the past and it makes for a truly zen like pampering experience. I hadn't realised until now though, that they also sell their own range of cosmetics. This excites me :)

Rituals cosmetics are created with Taoist beliefs in mind - 'living in harmony with nature' is considered the highest ideal with the philosophy being to restore balance and harmony to the body. In reality this means the inner body but taking care of the outer body plays an important role in increasing positive energy.

I picked up a new foundation. The Precious Foundation is enriched with Amethyst gemstone which is said to relax and smooth the skin giving the appearance of a flawless and healthy complexion. Using gemstones in skincare dates back thousands of years to China where gemstones were treasure not only for their beauty but amazing healing properties - pretty interesting stuff and it made sense for me to try it out for myself.


I am always on the hunt for a great foundation but this was a different choice for me. It's a light to medium coverage, something I rarely go for as I have freckles I like to hide! The texture of this foundation is so lovely and creamy. The swatch below is badly photographed but should give you an idea of the creaminess despite it's light consistency. (I realise the swatch is much darker - shade 3- than my skin but I bought this to be worn when tanned - the swatch was also taken on the underside of my arm).
Although it is a lighter coverage, I can build it up without it becoming cakey on the skin. There is also a rather pleasant scent to this foundation - I do not normally celebrate perfumed face products but this is lovely. It feels soft on my skin and whether it is the power of the amethyst or not I do find my skin looks smooth and fresh all day with hardly a touch up required.

The bottle has a pump nozzle which I love in a foundation. It is a high end price of around £17 but I do think it is worth it, I know I will re-purchase when my current bottle is used up.

Has anyone else tried Rituals cosmetics? What do you think of them?

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Feeling sorry for myself ...

It's Saturday and I should be out shopping, meeting friends and enjoying the good times. Instead, i'm tucked up on the couch trying to get over my cold!

Only one eye has mascara on as the other eye has watered so much in between sneezing fits that it has washed the mascara away ... I look a right sight!

It's a bit boring feeling like this so I have just been lying here with the laptop all day and have managed to get hooked on Istylista. Istylista is a website that offers free personal online styling. Now with anything that claims to be free there is always a catch.

Basically you input a number of personal details into your registration - body shape, face shape, hair, skin and eye colour and also dress size and problem areas. The site then picks from it's database of clothes, garments that may be suitable for your colouring, shape and size. There is also a style guide that gives tips on how to dress better for your shape.

So, the catch? Well, there is only so much free information and styling help it will give you but for a fee you can upgrade this. Although, I am quite happy with my free registry - just browsing through the rails of clothes for the time being.

I's a clever concept - so many of us find it difficult to choose clothes for our shape and size and most mere mortals can't afford the luxury of a personal stylist. With fashion changing all the time and every season having a new 'must have' item of clothing, it is easy to get carried away and buy for fashion rather than what suits us. I'm sure the tips from this site will give me a helping hand in future seeing as most 'stylists' on TV or You Tube only ever describe how to dress people who look the same or similar to themselves - I do use the term 'stylist' loosely here!

Anyway give it a go at www.Istylista.com .... could it be the new Polyvore?

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Shoe Haul!

This haul is a bit of a mixed bag on the shoe front but keep in mind it is a collective haul over a couple of weeks (mostly from my holiday).

I'll start with boots, shall I?

I bought all 3 pairs of boots while on holiday in the sun! I found them in a little shop with no name and they were all amazingly cheap. The first pair of boots are these navy suede (imitation i presume) slouch boots with a ringlet detail. They are ankle length with a small heel but can be pulled up the leg further. They only cost around 30 euros and I like that they look a bit lazy but glam at the same time. They are also quite versatile and a few different looks can be achieved by tying the straps in different ways or pulling the boot up. I will wear these with leggings, skinny jeans and with tights and a casual day dress. Next up are more of a night time boot. Purple peep toe ankle boots, in a velvet like material with stud effect detailing on the heel. The stud effect on the heel is printed on - remember I said these boots where cheapies!! :) Again, they cost around the 30 Euro mark. I think these will be nice with leggings or worn with tights and a dress or maybe dressy shorts and if I am brave enough bare legs!
The final of the 3 are much more casual and I now refer to them as my 'bondage boots'. They are a grey suede like material with brown leatherette belted straps across the ankle and foot. They remind me of the All Saints boots but at 45 Euros they are a much cheaper option! I have been wearing these very casual and slouchy with skinny jeans or leggings.
Just before I left for my holiday I chucked out a few pairs of ballet pumps, so of course I had to replace them with something!! Yes, another pair of flats were the answer, this time from Topshop. I love the T-bar and stud detailing which I think set them apart from your average ballet pumps. I bought a pinky nude shade as I figured these would go with everything.
Today on my way home from work, loaded with cold and seriously needing to get back on the couch wrapped in a blanket - I somehow managed to detour past Kurt Geiger. To make me feel less guilty about spending money I made sure I bought something practical - a pair of work shoes. These Carvella black patents with side strap detailing and small heel are great for work and are the perfect combination of sophisticated and sensible.
My last purchase is actually a pair of French Connection trainers. I was drawn to these as they remind of Converse which I love but they were like a girly version with the bronzey gold metallic, ribbon lace and stud detailing. These are perfect for weekends kicking about and keeping it low key.
So now might be a good time to say that I am trying to curb my spending habits. With a new house to think of I need to count the pennies so this may be the last haul I post for a while ... fingers crossed!

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Mascara du Jour - Cover Girl Lash Blast

In one of my previous posts I was asked what mascara I was wearing and to be honest, I have been dying to share with you what it is!

Most of you will already know it and some of you have even tried it - it's Cover Girl Lash Blast. My husband was in America a few months ago and he brought me home quite a substantial stash of make up goodies from the U.S. Shamefully, I have only got round to trying some of that stash in recent weeks *hangs head*

Because this is a drugstore mascara I really didn't believe it would deliver results but I could not have been more wrong!

Lash Blast comes in a fat orange tube - not the most luxurious packaging but I guess it's 'fun'. The wand is straight and the bristles seem to be made of a plastic/rubber material and are quite short and prickly.

The first thing I noticed about this mascara is that it applies really well and only takes 1 coat to get a good coverage however I do like to layer my mascara but even when layered it doesn't flake. The only time I have noticed flakiness is if I apply in the morning then apply a few more layers late in the afternoon but even then it is minimal. The second thing I notice about this mascara and what makes it stand out to me is that it makes my eyelashes look 'cute'. Yeah, I know what you are thinking, what do 'cute' eyelashes look like?? Well, for me, it's that they look full with a nice natural looking curl. In other words, it's the false lash effect.
It lasts for hours even on days like today, when I have a full on cold and my eyes have been streaming non stop! They are the only part of my make up that has stayed intact. I haven't put this mascara down since I first tried it and I am starting to panic about where my next tube will come from. Fingers crossed my husband has another business trip to America planned!! :)

What is your mascara du jour?

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More Interiors Inspiration ...

This week I have been mostly thinking about moving house, so here is my inspiration for this week. You can tell i'm a fan of open plan living ...
I love the turkish rug in this next image - adds a little bit of rustic chic ...
I seem to veering towards very light colours at the moment, shades of whites and greys with an infusion of colour.
I am a big magazine hoarder and for that reason I am a great believer in using them as part of decoration instead of throwing them under a bed or in a drawer, I love how this little library of magazines seems so natural in it's environment.
These images will need to suffice until I actually move into my new property and have the chance to put all my ideas to good use!

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Black Eyebrows!!!

Some of you may have seen me mention on twitter yesterday that I was going to try out black eyebrows ... well, I did it!

Obviously, I am a redhead - my eyebrows are VERY fair so already I pencil them in slightly darker - a mid brown shade. Eyebrows are so important for adding definition to the face and can even change the whole shape or look of your face depending how you groom them.

In the past, I've admired blonde celebrities with dark eyebrows and yes, I know to some this is a major faux pas but there is just something about it I love. I almost find it looks a little dangerous but completely sassy, I love it! With my colouring I didn't dare try it until I was watching Paloma Faith on You Tube and realised that despite her red hair she has black eyebrows - really big black eyebrows!! Ok, so Paloma isn't a natural redhead and she is half Spanish but still, she had planted a seed ......I whipped out the black eyeliner and a little Mac Carbon and groomed my eyebrows from the above to the below:
And Voila!
It's a shame the photo does not quite show up how dark I made my eyebrows but so far I quite like it. I feel it adds a whole new dimension to my features - regardless of the eyebrows being dark and out of place with my red hair, I almost feel more feminine with them!! I have been walking around for the past 2 evenings with black brows and my husband still hasn't noticed so I can't really tell if this is a good sign or not.

Here are some other gorgeous celebrities I took inspiration from when contrasting lighter hair with darker brows:
So, honest opinions please, what do you think of my new brows? Do you think I could get away with this outdoors? Does it actually look good or is it plain ridiculous?

I'll let you be the judge :)

*special thanks to Caroline who helped me with my images - i'm still learning but i'm getting there ... slowly ;) x

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My heart sank .........

.... when i stumbled upon this sign in my local Semi Chem!!! St MORITZ TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK!!!!! *faints*

I am down to my last bottle of St Moritz - and it's not even a full one!! Happily I sauntered to the shops to re-stock - oh what horror to be faced with! It wouldn't be so bad but this is the 3rd branch of Semi Chem I have tried and all of them are sold out of St Moritz!

As I stood there, lifeless, mourning the whereabouts of my next St Moritz, I noticed a full shelf of these ...

St Ives Healthy Brilliance - Renew and Glow retailing for £2.99. It's a gradual tanning product that contains anti-oxidants. It's not quite the same as my beloved St Mo but seeing as we are entering cold weather a gradual tanner may be a good idea instead of a full on false tan. Time will tell if I can cope without it ....

This product promises to 'gradually give your skin a healthy looking "sun-touched glow". Formulated with age-defying anti-oxidant complex, with grape seed, pomegranate and green tea extracts that fight the signs of ageing, for younger, visibly healthy looking skin'.

Interesting. So it moisturises, it tans, it helps protect the skin and it fights the signs of ageing!! This all sounds too good to be true but being ever the optimist - I will give it a go :) Hopefully it will turn me into Giselle - not too much to ask is it? ;p

Has anyone else tried this? What do you think of it?

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FOTD - Sundown Glow

Last night I was asked to join an evening out with my husband and work colleagues but I literally had about half an hour or so to get ready!

I knew I had to do a quick make up look and also wanted something that was simple enough so I could cart the make up with me wherever I went. So on I donned the new Christopher Kane dress, teamed with opaque tights, platforms and a blazer and as for make up here is the rundown ...
Face:
Mac SFF mixed with Lustre Drops sunrush
Mac Select cover up concealer
Nars Laguna bronzer with dusting of Prestige Glam Tan over the top
Nars Orgasm blush

Lips:
Barry M Peachy Pink and a clear plumping gloss on top

Eyes:
The Body Shop Eye Trio in Sundown Glow
Mac Carbon to define
Bobbi Brown Gel liner in Caviar
Jemma Kidd Corrector pencil on lower lash line
Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara

I chose to use the Body Shop eye trio as I could take all 3 eyeshadows in one little compact container instead of bulking my bag with individual eyeshadows or a bigger palette. I really like this little trio and the quality and longevity of the shadow is great. I have recently been using sleek palettes and my final conclusion is that although they are great value for money, I personally hate the quality of them and the colours and textures don't sit well with my skin. I think when i tried the body shop trio I did expect it to be the same kind of quality but I was pleasantly surprised! It's a great product to reach for when you are in a hurry and think I may add it to my work make up bag which I do try and keep as minimal as possible.

In the end my night out actually got cancelled so I was all dressed up with nowhere to go :( Oh well!

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Holiday make up & FOTD

I have just had my final (i think) holiday of the year and when packing this time around I attempted to downsize my make up.

I usually take a lot of cosmetics with me thinking I will create an adventurous new look every night of my holiday. In reality this rarely happens apart from Ibiza where the falsies and sparkle were on display most days and evening! Other than that I usually stick to the same quick routine most days. For my latest holiday, which was just a chilled out week in the sun - this is the stash that accompanied me.
The aim was to have everything fit into one make up pouch instead of a vanity case or a number of different bags which is normally the route I go down. To some this may still look like a huge amount but this is a bit of an achievement for me. We have the following:

Strobe Cream - as a primer and for illuminating skin (shoulders, legs etc) so double purpose!!
Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick and colour corrector
Mac Select Cover Up and Studio Fix pressed powder
Nars Laguna and also Prestige Glam Tan (simply because it was a new purchase)
2 blushes - Nars Orgasm and Bobbi Brown apricot (I always take a peachy and a pinky blush)
Mac MSF in Refined
2 Mascaras - Covergirl Lash Blast (love this!) and No7 Waterproof Mascara (for the pool, waterproof is a must for me on holiday)
Mac Fluidline in Blacktrack
4 Lipsticks - Mac Lady Danger, Mac Vegas Volt, Maybelline Ambre Rose and Barry M Peachy Pink
2 Lipglosses - Mac Cremesheen in Partial to Pink and Mac Ample Pink
An eyebrow pencil, jodie kidd corrector pencil, a black kohl liner and finally,
Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol II - again this was a new purchase and thought it was a much easier way of carrying lots of different colours with me and trying out my new goody at the same time!

So did we have a win or a fail? Hmm, a bit of both - the book of shadows was fantastic for holiday as it gave me lots of options for eyecolour however I don't think I needed the 4 lipsticks and 2 glosses so next time I would be more realistic about this. I should also mention that I made some duty free make up purchases which I ended up using whilst neglecting some of my stash! Naughty Naughty!

I am not the type of person to go without make up on holiday not even during they day - it really isn't a pretty sight otherwise! I do keep it as simple as possible though - some concealer, sometimes a very light application of foundation, nude lipgloss, some blush and lashings of mascara and ta-da ....


A simple look but enough to define the areas that need a helping hand! Maybe I should go for a simpler look more often and stop hiding behind a mask?!

What is your make up routine? Or are you lucky enough to just rely on your tan?

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Christopher Kane for Topshop

Our High Street favourite came up trumps again last week when it unveiled it's collection by Christopher Kane.

I get a bit patriotic when it comes to Christopher Kane, being a fellow Scot I love that he is a young, fresh, exciting fashion designer who is increasing in popularity and reputation and an amazing rate! Naturally, when this collection hit the hight street, I was right there!

The collection was quite varied consisting of shoes, bags, dresses, tops, leggings and even hoodies! Some of the pieces would never suit my figure, especially the mesh leggings! There was also a gorgeous lace dress but sad to say my size had sold out before I got to it. In the end I opted for an embellished t-shirt dress which retailed at £75.
I really liked how the little beads hung down from the hem of the sleeves and skirt. Because of the jersey material I can wear this as a day to night dress. It's also the perfect dress to wear over leggings or skinny jeans. I am hoping this dress sees me right through to Winter and can imagine wearing it with dark tights and boots and a winter coat for a glammed up cosy look.
I love the black on black embellishment - it's statement but subtle at the same time so avoids being tacky. In all honesty, I would not normally spend this much on this style of dress but after all, it is Christopher Kane and I am a ... Sucker!!!

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Popping my Urban Decay Cherry

A couple of weeks ago I picked up the new Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume II. I have to admit I have only ever used a few Urban Decay products but have never tried any of their shadows. After reading plenty of good reviews on their shadows and especially the first volume of book of shadows, I decided for £27 I couldn't go wrong with this!

It contains 16 shadows ranging from neutrals to jewel tones, 2 24/7 eyeliners and a cute baby sized primer potion. All of this housed in a lovely little box, the shadows slide out of a drawer and the top of the box has a mirror with a little booklet of looks inside.
I love the gorgeous peacock detailing and yes, that's my reflection in the mirror - wearing my favourite Hello Kitty PJ's lol!!
The value for money in this product is amazing and it has actually encouraged me to be more adventurous with colours I may not normally choose. I didn't want to buy this product and throw it to the back of my eyeshadow drawer so I have made a conscious effort to only use these shadows. I guess this is in an effort to prove to myself I do use what I buy. I have spent so much money on products that just lie in a drawer I didn't want this to fall victim to the same treatment.
Here is an example of a green eye that i created with this palette. This was at the end of the night whilst on holiday and I do believe the quality of the shadow is very good, long lasting and can survive through very warm conditions. Obviously it was more vibrant at the start of the evening but it still stood up well to the conditions!

Has anyone else found any value for money gems recently?

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Scent of a .... Fairy!

Like most things I adore .... shoes, bags, make up, clothes, sunglasses ...... perfume features highly on the list and it's something I have a lot of.

If I leave the house without spraying perfume I actually feel uncomfortable and i guess, naked in a sense! Usually if this happens I head to the nearest perfume counter and shower myself in something expensive. Over the past few weeks I have been rotating between 3 perfumes and have rarely touched anything else in my collection.
Here are my top 3 of the moment:

Marc Jacobs Pear - Love love love this perfume, I guess it's my all time favourite (I do change my mind a lot about this though). It is such a lovely scent and is always guaranteed to make me feel good, it's just so fresh and clean. I find it a really versatile perfume to wear, suitable for so many different occasions or just for casual days too.

Marc Jacobs Lola - this is fairly new to my collection and has quite a distinctive musky floral smell. I usually stick with this for evenings as it lasts well and is quite a heavy fragrance. The bottle is like a work of art with its vinyl/rubber sculpted flower on top!

Gucci Flora - Another relatively new perfume for me. This is quite a light floral scent and I love wearing it to work ... it makes me feel girly but still with a bit of an edge.

Who else likes these? What scent are you mostly wearing at the moment?

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