Top 13 of 2013!

Hello!

Instead of doing a December favourites, I thought i'd share with you my top 13 products of 2013! The picture quality isn't great, but I promise in the new year, I will get better with that!

Anyway, moving on...

1. Clarisonic Mia 2

I got this product in April, and I have used it every single day since. It is a sonic face brush, which if I am totally honest, I'm not sure what means, however I know it cleans your face really, really, REALLY well! I use this every night, and no matter how well you remove your makeup, this will always get rid of it even more! I love it, and it makes my face so soft. If your skin is already quite clear, I wouldn't reccomend this, but if you struggle from acne, or the occasional breakout, this could be worth a try.

2. Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

At first I was sceptical of this product as the hype surrounding it is huge, but after using  this (and repurchasing it two times) I can safely say, I see why. This is a cleanser, which you rub onto a dry face full of make up, and then remove with a damp muslin cloth. It doesn't sting your eyes, and removes makeup incredibly. It smells spa like, and has a lot of natural ingredients in. I'm definitely planning on repurchasing this ASAP.

3. Bioderma Micellar Water

I got this whilst holidaying in france, and at first, I didn't really understand the hype. But this is my second bottle, and I am about 3/4 of the way through it! I use this to remove my makeup and it removes even the most stubborn waterproof mascara! For me, I have wanted this forever and it hasn't dissapointed me.

4. Neutrogena 2-in-1 Visibly Clear Wash / Mask

I am a sucker for packaging, and admittedly, this packaging is on the boring side, but one day last january I thought i'd pick this up on a whim, and I am so so glad I did. This is my holy grail face wash, and even though it is so simple, its really effective for me. I use this at night with my clarisonic, and the two of them together are really great. It helps to minimize breakouts, and it's just one of those products that always seems to work for me. I've repurchased this at LEAST 4 times this year...

5. Revlon Colorstay Foundation Oily/Combination 

I was hesitant to buy this for such a long time, but I am so glad I did. This is my go to medium/high coverage foundation, and if I know I want my makeup to last extra long, or i'm going to be doing a lot, I will use this. It has a really natural finish, and although it can be quite difficult to blend, once it dries, it is not going anywhere! I also used this foundation for prom so it holds a special place in my heart ;) How cute.. :P joking!

6. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

This was a birthday present, and I use this literally every day for college. My favourite colour by far is W.O.S (Walk of Shame) and I like to sweep it across my lids for a natural flawless colour. I like to use Naked 2 in my crease, I'll pop a bit of eyeliner and mascara on and I'm ready to go! I like this palette, because it is so easy to use, but also really travel friendly! I do own the original Naked palette which I also love, however I prefer this for everyday use.

7. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eyeliner in Corruption

Again, this was a birthday present, and I never really used to use eyeliner, but now I use it every single day! I really like how blendable this is, but once dried, it lasts all day! I'm definitely going to invest in more of these in the new year.

8. Mac Bare Study Paint Pot

I love using this as a base for my eyeshadows, especially when I'm doing a matte look.  I like this because it's a really natural shimmery cream shadow that lasts for ages. I want to get painterly paint pot soon :D


9. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

I didn't really rate this at first, but now I love it! It's my go to lipshade. MLBB (My lips but better) Its so easy to apply, and has a pleasant minty scent. It also lasts a really long time which is a bonus. I'm looking forward to the new year because I think they are bringing out matte versions of this so they should be interesting to try.

10. Nuxe Reve de Miel Lipbalm

For me, this is the best lip balm I have ever used. Fullstop. I love that it's an actual balm consistency, and it actually moisturizes your lips, rather than leaving them feeling moisturized for a little while, but then you have to keep re applying. Nope. With this you can apply it once, and you know that it's doing some serious moisturizing business! A must try if you suffer from dry lips.

11. Tangle Teezer

I have really long hair, so keeping it knot free is the bane of my life. This makes things a little more bearable (Although sometimes I feel like shaving all my hair off)  as it gets rid of knots with virtually no pain whatsoever. It's gentle on your hair so helps avoid damage, yet also really does get knots out of it. I love this! I also got my mum her own one for christmas as she always used to use mine!

12. Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Varnishes

I love this formula of nail varnish, and as I am at college now, I'm actually allowed to paint my nails now. (on a serious note though, how painting nails would have affected my education/ GCSE results- I do not know!) These are so affordable, and the colour range is pretty good. I love their opacity and the finish on them is gorgeous! It looks like you have just had a gel manicure! LOVE LOVE LOVE these.

13. MAC 217 Brush

Last but certainly not least, my beautiful 217 brush from MAC. I love this, it makes doing eyeshadow so much easier. You can use this to blend out a crease colour flawlessly, or you can just blend out one shade, but make it look like you've spent ages on your make up. I really love this. If you want to start getting into wearing eyeshadow, I would highly reccomend this brush. It's a little pricey but it will last you a long time, so maybe it's worth the investment?

So, 2013 in a nutshell. Product wise at least! If you read my blog recently, you'll have heard me talk about these products before I am certain! Again, apologies for the picture quality, but that is something I'm really going to try and work on in the new year.

You will be getting a lot more posts as I plan on doing A LOT of shopping! 

hehe! 

Have a great new year 

Lauren xx

Christmas NOTD!

ITS CHRISTMAS IN HALF AN HOUR!

I thought I would share with you my nails for Christmas! They are nothing special but I think they look quite festive and still classy:) (maybe)

 

Instead of going for a typical red nail varnish, I decided to use a rose gold colour from Nails Inc and I added a glittery top coat, to make it a tad more festive!

I got both of these nail polishes in Glamour magazine, so unfortunately I don't know if they are limited edition or not! 

This post was short and sweet, but I just wanted to show you my nails :D

I hope you all have a great Christmas!! <3

(Also apologies for the picture quality- I took them with my phone!)

Love from Lauren xx

The Christmas Tag

Hey,

 apologies for the lack of posts over December, but college has been crazy, i've been rushing around christmas shopping and yeah! Life happens! Anyway, I thought I would throw in a sneaky Christmas Tag, to get a bit more festive!

If you would like to do this tag, then please feel free :)

1. Whats Your Favorite Holiday Movie?

It's got to be Elf! I never fail to laugh at that film! The Polar Express is also very good:D

2. What Are Your Favorite Christmas Colors? 

I like silver, green and purple.

3. Do You Like To Stay in Your PJs Or Dress Up For Christmas? 

It depends on whether I am staying at home or going to a family members house. If i'm at home, I'll be wacking out the reindeer pyjama bottoms, but I like dressing up also:)

4. If You Could Only Buy One Person a Present This Year Who Would It Be? 

Hmm, probably my mum. Or my boyfriend, i don't really know haha, probably mum:) sorry liam! :)

5. Do You Open Your Presents Christmas Eve Or Christmas Morning? 

Christmas morning! 

6. Have You Ever Built a Ginger Bread House?

No, i'd like to try but I would probably epicly fail!

7. What Do You Like To Do On Your Christmas Holidays?

Sleep! And shop :D I like spending time with family and friends also.  I usually get given lots of christmas homework though, which is a bit of a bummer!

8. Any Christmas Wishes?

 

Not really, I just hope everyone has a nice christmas and likes their presents!

9. Favorite Christmas Smell?

 

Any Christmas candle, and the smell of christmas dinner cooking.

10. Favorite Christmas Meal Or Treat?

It has got to be Christmas Dinner! My favourite treat is Yule Logs, or pringles :P love me some pringles!

If you would like to do this tag, send me a link to it when you are done, i'd love to read :D

Have a great Christmas :D

November Favourites 2013

THOSE FIREWORKS THO

Howdy,

It's the first of December which means its time for November favourites:D also, countdown to christmas begins, wooo! I don't allow myself to get excited about christmas until December, so it is now acceptable. Anyways, this month you may notice I don't have any makeup favourites, this is as I literally did the same with my makeup every day, and it was using products I always mention so I didn't see much point. ANYWAY onto the favs....

1. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner

I started using this at the end of October and every time I've washed my hair this month, this is what I have used in replacement of a normal conditioner. It smells absolutely amazing, and it makes my hair extremely soft! Recently, my hair has been really damaged, and I rarely use heat on it so I don't really know why, but I've found this to be really helpful:)


2. Neutrogena Visibly Clear 2-in-1 Wash and Mask

This is my holy grail face wash, and I haven't mentioned it in a while! I use this at night with my Clarisonic, and I find it really cleans my face well. This is perfect to use if you have a clarisonic, or a face brush however it still works well on its own. I don't really use this as a mask, but it keeps my breakouts to a minimum, and leaves my face feeling fresh.

3. Garnier Intensive 7 Days Nourishing Hand Cream with mango oil

My hands are always dry as I always have to wash my hands. Seriously, I wash my hands in the morning about 5 times, every time I come home from college, I just like to wash my hands. I promise I have not gone crazy! Anyway, this makes my hands even worse so I always use hand cream before I leave in the morning, and before I go to bed, and what I like about this in particular is it is really quick to absorb and doesn't leave your hands feeling sticky. Also it smells amazing! It doesn't last 7 days but I dont really mind.

4. Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

I remember when I was younger I saw my mum using a pore strip and I thought it looked really cool. When I say cool, I don't think ripping blackheads out of your nose is 'cool' but still.. I got some of these in savers this month, and although they really hurt, it is quite satisfying to see all the gunk come out of your pores! (ew)

5. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy

When my sister and myself were younger, we always used to get given Britney Spears perfumes, she got the pink bottle and I got this one. I saw it on offer in boots  the other day and I had to get it. It's one of those perfumes that brings back memories and I love that. Also, even though it is a celebrity perfume, the scent lasts all day which is pretty impressive!

6. LUSH Santa's Lip Scrub

As it is much colder now, I literally can't stand having chapped lips. I use this before bed and then apply some lip balm, and it gets rid of dead skin on your lips (gross) and makes them so soft! It's pretty self-explanatory haha...

7. Aussie Hi-Hold Hi-Shine hairspray

I was in need of a new hairspray this month, and for me as I rarely use hairspray I wasn't too fussed about what type it was. This one was on offer, so I just picked it up, as it claimed it would last a long time and make your hair shiny. I love this though, because it doesn't smell gross like most hairsprays, it has quite a fruity smell and it isn't overly sticky.

I have had quite a few random fav's this month, so I thought I'd cheekily throw those out there.

1. Midnight Memories - One Direction

One D's new album came out this month and I have been loving it! In particular my fave songs are Happily and Diana :D I listen to this everywhere, on the bus, at home, when I'm in college, when i'm in the shower. It's a good album, and it sounds very different to what you'd expect, but it suits them a lot.

2. Oasis Summer Fruits

I am obsessed with this. I dont know why.. I love it so much, they sell it at McD's now instead of still fanta (which they should defo bring back) and I always get it, Its also really nice when its freezing cold! Now i'm craving some of this...

3. Divergent and Insurgent by Veronica Roth

I got into reading again this month, and I read both of these within a week. You probably think I'm joking, but once I get into a good book, I literally cannot put it down. These are so good! The basic idea is that the country is split into different factions, and you are born into a specific faction, and when you're s16 you can choose to stay into it, or move to a different one. The story follows a girl (Tris) and her decision. I don't want to give too much away but yeah! I'm really excited because they are making this into a film and it comes out next year :D woooo

4. Candy Crush

Admittedly, I am a tad late on the candy crush bandwagon, but I love it. I might not be the best at it but it's a great way to procrastinate ;) haha! It is really addictive though, so beware!

SIDENOTE: I LOVED CATCHING FIRE AND I FORGOT TO MENTION IT, BUT I HAVE SEEN IT TWICE, ITS AMAZINGGGGGGG. sorry. 
Next month instead of a December Favourites, I am thinking of doing a '2013 Favourites' where I'll tell you about my fave products of 2013! Let me know what you think:)

So thats me done with the November Fav's, roll on Christmas!

Lush Haul - Christmas Goodies! November 2013

Hello!

So, today I went to Lush, and I haven't been in there for literally about 3 years... I have been seeing tons of YouTubers doing Lush Hauls with all the christmas collection, so I thought I'd go and have a look and I got quite a lot! 

The first thing I knew I definitely wanted to get was the Santa's Lip scrub. I am a massive fan of the lush lip scrubs, (the bubblegum one in particular!) so I was intrigued to purchase this! This is bright red in colour as you can see, and it has some edible hearts on the top of it! These scrubs are amazing, particularly in the winter time when you want to avoid chapped, dry lips! You just take a bit of this on your finger, rub it into your lips, and lick the excess off! (You don't have to lick it off of course, but where's the fun in that!) It tastes like cola which is awesome! This is a tad overpriced in my opinion for some sugar and oil in a jar, but hey, I still bought it! 

The next thing I gravitated towards was the Candy Mountain Bubble Bar, which can we just take a moment to appreciate how cool this looks please?! This is a bubble bar, so you crumble it into running water and it creates loads of bubbles. This one may also make my water pink and sparkly, I hope it does but I don't know! This smells exactly like the soap Rock Star which I love, and its basically a really sweet and girly scent.  I'm planning on posting the results of these on my Instagram so if you're interested in how this turns out, make sure you follow me :) (cheeky self promo- sorry :P )

The next item I got, was the Golden Wonder Bath Ballistic, and I am so mega excited to try this out! This is HUGE, and its in the shape of a christmas present which is really cute! It has golden glitter all over this so this might make my bath messy! When you shake it, you can hear something rattling around, and that is some sequin stars  inside of a bright blue shell! It smells really citrusy and fruity.  Apparently this makes your water turn turquoise so I am very excited to try this! 

The Christmas Penguin is so frickin cute, I don't think I can bring myself to use it!! This is a bubble bar, so like Candy Mountain, you crumble some of him under running water which supposedly creates oodles of bubbles. I have never tried bubble bars from lush before, but they were doing a demo of one in the shop, and it looked pretty impressive! This one smells so amazing and fresh, and he also looks adorable! 

So, the So White Bath Ballistic does look extremely boring, I'll be the first to admit, but I saw Zoe (Zoella) haul this and she said it smelt amazing! I went to smell it and oh my god, it smells heavenly... It supposedly smells like apples, but I can't quite put my finger on it. It smells quite fruity and fresh, and just genuinely amazing! If you get the chance too, I would reccomend you go and smell this because even though it isn't the most visually appealing, it smells ah-may-zing! 

So that's all I got from the LUSH Christmas Collection this year, and If I really like them, I may repurchase! If you would like any indepth reviews of any of these products, let me know in the comments and i'll do it! Also, If you want to see pictures of how they look in the bath, be sure to follow my instagram @curiousginger

What do you want to try from Lush?

October Favourites 2013

Hello again!

So another month has come and gone, which means we are one month closer to christmas! (You can't judge me now, it's November, and Starbucks have their red cups!) But in a way, I'm slightly sad October is over as it is one of my favourite months, because I love Autumn! Anyway, enough rambling- onto the favs. 

Got 2b Oil-Licious with Argan Oil Tame & Shine Styling Oil

I got this for free when I went to a student shop in with some of my friends, and we took part in a Capital Radio quiz. Anyway, I didn't really think I would like this as I had never heard of it, and usually before I buy things/try things I research them first, but I was pleasantly surprised! I like to use this after I have washed my hair, prior to blowdrying it, and it makes the ends of my hair so so soft! If you are looking for a cheap oil treatment that really works, I'd say give this one a try. :)

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie

I have talked about this loads on my blog, but this is one of my favourite shades of the Revlon Lip Butters. I prefer wearing slightly more daring lips in Autumn/Winter, and this isn't too garish so you can get away with wearing it everyday! I love it, and especially paired with the gloss I'll talk about in a moment, it looks gorgeous:) 

Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara

I feel like I have a different mascara of choice every month, but I love mascara and without it, my lashes are basically non-existent. (You think I'm joking, but if you go back and look at my mascara reviews, you will see ;P) Anyway, this mascara is really nice, and it holds a curl really well, whilst adding lots of volume to my lashes. For me, I much prefer this over length, as my eyelashes are not that short. Overall though, this mascara is a nice'un. 

Fearne Cotton Glossy Lips Lipgloss (un-named sorry!)

I got this as a christmas gift last year, and it came with three other colours. The reason I like these glosses is because they aren't sticky as I cannot stand overly sticky glosses. 

The swatch on the left is of the Revlon Lipbutter in Berry Smoothie, the swatch in the middle is of the Fearne Cotton Lipgloss, and the final swatch is the combination of the two.

Urban Decay Naked Basics Pallette 

I love this no matter what the month is, but I thought i'd add it into the mix again ;) My favourite combination is W.O.S (Walk Of Shame) with Naked 2 blended into the crease, but If i want to darken up my look on a particular day I'll use Faint. I use Venus as an innercorner highlight and it creates a really natural look.  I really love these, they last all day and the quality is amazing!

Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush

I never really got how this brush came in useful previously, but this month I found a way of using it which  I really like. I now use this brush for my concealer, as I find it adds precision and accuracy:) It makes applying concealer a lot quicker and less messy! 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

This is my third tube of this, and although I'll admit the packaging sucks, I cannot fault the product itself. It has a really high coverage and it doesn't look too cakey! Plus its under £5 so you really cannot go wrong!

Avon Super Drying Nail Varnish in Rebel Rose

I love this nail colour! I wore it a lot this month as it isn't too neon pink, which is summerish, and it isn't berry toned, its the perfect inbetween and I love it. Also the pigmentation is great, so if you're in a rush you can get away with just one coat, and It dries really quickly! Win win!

Neutrogena Daily Defence Moisturizer

I have used this everyday this month, as it protects your skin against the elements, and I really like it. It doesn't break me out, and it sinks in really quickly. It also doesn't make my skin look really greasy before putting on my makeup so thats always good! 

Anyway, that's everything I've been loving this month, I'd love to know what you guys think?

Let me know!

REVIEW: Rimmel London Kate Moss Lipsticks 08 +107

So, if you saw my Autumn Makeup Staples post, you may have seen these two lipsticks mentioned. I recently got these from Superdrug for £5.49 which is amazingly good as these are very high quality lippies!

107 (left) 08 (right)

As you can see, Shade 08 is more pinky/neutral toned compared with 107, which is berry toned. 

Lets start off with packaging. Shade 08 is in a black tube as it is part of the original Kate Moss line with Rimmel, and also as it doesn't have a matte finish. Shade 107 on the other hand, does have a matte finish. Both have Kate Moss' signature on the lid which I think looks really cool. 

They don't feel cheap in your hands, and they feel as if they would be good for travelling with. Personally, I really like the packaging of these Lipsticks, and I like how the stickers at the bottom are roughly the same colour as the lipstick, as it makes it easier to find what you are looking for.

Shade 08

I really like this shade for every day wear, as it is a 'my lips but better' shade for me. The finish is not overly shiny, and it isn't overly glittery either. It isn't the smoothest lipstick to apply, however it isn't difficult and I find that it lasts on the lips for roughly 2 hours. It isn't the most long lasting lipstick in the world, but personally I don't mind that!

I like wearing this in the daytime, but you can also wear it in the evening if you pair it with a nice smokey eye! Personally, I'm pants at smokey eyes, but I can do neutral ones so i'll stick with those ;)

Shade 107

As you can see, this is a lot darker than 08. The finish is Matte, but I think you would have to blot this to get it perfectly matte, because as you can see there is a iddy biddy squiddy bit of shine to it. This lipstick will be great for the party season, as its so bold, but not tacky. 

I really love it, but haven't really had any occasion to wear it yet! Hopefully I'll find somewhere to rock this shade soon!

For the price (£5.49) I don't think you can complain with these lipsticks. They are very pigmented and both of the swatches, I've only used one coat of lipstick. The colour range is quite broad, so you are bound to find something to your taste. Speaking of taste, both of these lipsticks smell quite fruity/vanillaey (pretty sure that is a made up word Lauren!) But it doesn't linger. 

Overall I'd give these lipsticks a 4/5

Have you tried any of the Kate Moss Lipsticks, What did you think?

So... This happened... (Helix Diary)

So this weekend, I got my Helix (top bit of your ear) pierced!

I have wanted it for a while (like 2-3 years!) and I have just never plucked up the courage to get it done, but I had been researching it for ages, and thought you know what? I'm just going to do it. 

I got it done with a needle as I read many bad things about piercing guns, and didn't want to take the risk of ruining my cartilage.  I didn't really feel nervous about the pain as people were saying it didn't hurt much, but In real life when I asked people they said "OH MY GOD IT HURTS SO MUCH" so I didn't really know what to expect.

I have inserted a video of me getting it pierced to show you my reaction to it! I found that it didn't hurt me at all, and it was over so quick you didn't really have a chance to feel it! Anyway, excuse the poor quality and my gross hair, and I act stupidly awkward but watch the video :) (btw there is no gory bits so dont worry!) 

As you can see it didn't seem to phase me at all, which I was surprised at! The lady doing it was really nice, and I thought I was going to be really intimidated but I wasn't! The place that I went to were having a 'Buy one piercing, get one free' offer but I didn't really want another piercing so they gave me a free cleaning spray instead.  

I was told to clean it morning and night, and to try not to touch it. If I do want to touch it, I have to wash my hands first, because I wouldn't want bacteria to get into it, and risk getting an infection...

*excuse my gross hair*

Out of 5, I'd probably say it was 1.5/5 It felt hot, but she used freezing spray so I really didn't feel it at all! If you are thinking about getting it done, and have any questions, feel free to leave them below! 

I thought I would do a 'Helix Diary' which I will keep coming back to, in case over time I have any problems or something. If you are interested, then keep checking back at this post as I will try to update it, if something interesting happens! 

Day 1 19.10.2013

I got my helix pierced today! It wasn't as painful as I thought, but you probably know that by now haha! Straight after I left the shop, it just felt really hot, but nothing too extreme! I would reccomend eating before you get it done, because I have heard that you might pass out if you don't! Probably not worth the risk. A couple of hours later, I was out eating dinner with my friends, and It still felt hot, but it also hurt a little. Not drastically, it was more of an ache, but again, it was nothing too bad. I cleaned it before bed and I think sleeping could be a challenge as I don't want to sleep on it but I'll update that tomorrow morning!

Day 2 20.10.2013

I woke up, and it hurt a little but I suppose that was as I had been asleep and might have knocked it without me knowing. I cleaned it, and that seemed to help. Sleeping wasn't as bad as I thought but everytime I rolled over onto my left side, I could feel an achey sort of pain so I mainly stayed on my right side! It doesn't feel hot any more, and I know it is there, as it aches a bit but again, nothing too drastic. I have to be careful when I'm putting my hair up, or brushing it as I don't want to catch it! Yikes that would hurt!

Day 4 22.10.2013

Today I woke up, and when I cleaned my piercing a bit of blood came off on the cotton wool, and throughout the day today it has been a bit sore. I must've bumped it in the night! Oops:/ 

Autumn Makeup Staples 2013

Hey guys,

I'm in the mood for blogging today, so I am going to write up about 4 posts for you and spread them out through the week, so YAY for productivity! 

So, when it comes to Autumn I like to switch out what makeup I use as firstly, it's an excuse to use different makeup, and also I feel a tad more experimental in Autumn, this is one of the many reasons I love Autumn the most! Anyway, lets move on..

Face 

In the Autumn, I prefer my skin to look slightly more dewy as I think that it looks really pretty and fresh. I love using Revlon Photoready Foundation as it has medium coverage, and has a really nice finish. It isn't overly matte or overly dewey. Also, as the name would suggest, It looks good in photos:)

I like using rose-gold blushes in Autumn as again, it gives a nice flush to the cheeks which makes you look really healthy. The Sleek Blush By Three Palette in Lace has really gorgeous colours! They might look a little scary in the pan, but if you use them lightly, you can always build up if you feel you need it! I have put a little leaf (how autumnal!) on the middle shade, as it is the one I grab for the most!

Eyes

In Autumn, it's good to use some darker colours, it's fun to experiment and if you don't really feel that confident, then experiment at home! See what looks good on you. Eyeshadow wise, I like using the Maybelline 24 Hr Colour Tattoo in On and On Bronze either as a base if i'm going for something more dramatic, or on its own if I want it to look more natural. MAC Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash mascara is a really great one for this season, as it is extremely pigmented, and this works well when you are using more dramatic colours.  I love Urban Decay Naked Palette all year round, but in the picture below, I've highlighted some shades that I think look great in Autumn.

Sidecar, Smog and Toasted are all beautiful shades, and they all also work very well with the colour tattoo that I mentioned earlier.

I love lining my upper lash line with a dark brown eyeliner, and these two are the ones I reach for most. 

The top swatch is MAC Pro Longwear Eyeliner in Rich Experience, which is a very dark chocolatey brown colour, which I think would work well with a lot of eye colours. The bottom swatch is Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner in Corrupt which is a brown with flecks of subtle glitter in. Both of these have amazing staying power, so If lining your upper lash line 'aint your thang (random outburst of slang, I don't even know.) , they would stay put on the waterline as well!

Lips

Lipstick is a very personal preference kind of thing, but I have picked out some shades which I think everyone could try, or maybe get some ideas. Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 107 is a very deep, dark berry/wine colour. It has a matte finish and amazing pigmentation. If you are looking for a good 'night out' lipstick, this could be for you. If you are feeling particularly daring you could wear this in the daytime too! 

Next up, is Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in 050 Couture. This is not as pigmented, but you can build up its coverage fairly well. I would say this has a matte finish as well which personally, I really like for the colder months. It is more of a red toned berry colour. Again, this would be great for a night out, as it lasts for ages on the lips, but if you apply just one coat of this, you could easily wear this in the day time. 

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 08, is another great Autumn shade, and it's easier to wear than the previous two. It doesn't have a matte finish but it isn't overly shiny. The colour is a dusky pink/rose colour and this is very wearable. For me this kind of my 'your lips but better' shade, and its the one I find myself reaching for the most. 

Benefit Benetint, is a really beautiful shade. It leaves your lips looking stained, almost as if you have just eaten a red berry, which I think looks really beautiful. This is so easy to wear, and you can tone it down, or add more coats of this to make your lips really pop!

Keep your eyes peeled for reviews on the Kate Moss Lipsticks very soon on my blog:)

So, there are some ways that you can switch up your makeup bag this Autumn. If you have any of these products, then let me know what you think of them, and if you don't then are there any you want to try?

See you very soon!

What Are Your Autumn Makeup Staples?

September Favourites 2013

Bonjour!

I say that this at the start of all my favourite posts, and I have been doing them since February, but this month has flown by! A lot happenes in September, and this year I started College, got a new Job and got my new room sorted! Anyway, on to my favourites! 

I will start with beauty favs :) I didn't have that many this month, as I haven't been very experimental!

Benefit "That Gal" Illuminating Face Primer
I have used this at least twice a week, and I really like it! I want to repurchase it, but I want to try their POREfessional primer first! Anyway, I put this on before foundation, and it just ensures that it stays on my face all day! Also, it brightens my face and makes me look a lot more awake than I really am! Always a bonus...

Revlon Lash Potion Grow Luscious Mascara
When I worked at my old job, (it was McWonderful! you can take a guess...) I always wore waterproof mascara because I knew it wouldn't last otherwise, but as I don't work there anymore I can wear normal mascara again and this has been my weapon of choice! It's not really a weapon, but you know what I mean! This is really volumising, and when I wear it a lot of people have said my eyelashes look really thick, which I love!

AVON True Colour Silky Eyeshadow in Blush
I've been using this as an eyshadow base this month, as it is slightly more interesting than my urban decay primer. It's a pinky/purpley colour which sounds horrific, but it actually looks really nice! It lasts really long too! You could easily wear this on its own without any eyeshadow on top and it would still look pretty :)

Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie
As its autumn now, I like to apply something on my lips rather than lip balm, but most mornings I get quite lazy! However, I have been using this for the last couple of weeks, and been loving it! I'm sure you have all heard about these by now, but if not, click here to see a full review and swatches etc etc! 

L'Oreal Stay Matte and Messy Salt Spray
I have been using this when I wear my hair in a pony tail as it makes my hair look messy on purpose, and I hate my hair looking really neat! This smells really nice as well, if any of you want to see a full review of this then just leave a comment and I will :) Its no problemo.

Moving on to fashion favourites (what... i'm the most unfashionable person ever!) But this month there has been something I've been wearing over and over again...

I have a tiny obsession with flannel/checkered shirts! I usually get mine in one size up as I prefer them to be baggy! These are so easy to style, I usually wear them on their own with some leggings and boots, but you can wear them with dresses, graphic t shirts, jeans, basically anything! My favourite is the darker green one because I think it goes well with my hair! Also people compliment me when I wear them so thats always a good sign. You know who you are, and I know you are reading haha!

And finally, one more favourite, which has been my Favourite of favourites...what?

Yup, I am including my bed in my monthly favourites. I have no regrets. As you know, I moved house recently and I got a bigger room, so I got a bigger bed! I now have a double bed and I can't even tell you how comfy it is! I love how girly it looks, and the fairylights are so cute! Ahhh I could spend all day in this. In fact, I DID spend all day in it today... oops.

Jeez, that felt like a long post!! Haha there was a bit more random fav's this time, but hey ho! I hope you enjoyed this post! On a side note, I'm thinking about getting my helix pierced so if any of you have that done leave me a comment on if it was painful, and your experience :)

Thanks for reading!