Monochromatic

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
It's no lie, I've always been a fan of black, white and every tone in between, but recently I just can't seem to get enough of monochrome. I've been assimilating different patterns, textures and cuts into my wardrobe from various different stores; H&M, Topshop and Cos, to name a few. These paired with my black chelsea boots, my black and silver Zara Office City Bag and a bright accessory/lip have been all I have needed in the past couple of weeks. Some of my favourite pops of colour: a mint green jumper, a bright pink glossy lip or metallic blue nails from Topshop. What do you think about the monochromatic look? Are you like me, or are you that bit more colourful? Let me know in the comment section below!



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What I've Been Loving... #15

Sunday, January 19, 2014

REVLON PHOTOREADY SKINLIGHTS IN 'PINK LIGHT' (£11.99):
Although I was fairly skeptical when buying this, I'm so so glad I did. It's just the perfect highlighter - no glitter, no greasy-looking skin - just pure perfection. I love mixing this with my foundation to get that gorgeous 'dewy' look, it just works so much better than any other liquid highlighter that I've tried. 

SEVENTEEN 'STAY TIME' CONCEALER (£4.49):
Ever since Seventeen rebranded, they have really upped their game. One of my favourite new releases from them is the 'Stay Time' concealer, which is not only high coverage, but also really moisturising. If you've been wanting to try out the NARS Creamy Concealer, but can't take that kind of hit to your wallet, this is a great, much more reasonably priced option. At less than a fiver, you can't really go wrong.

MAYBELLINE SINGLE EYESHADOW IN 'ICED FUDGE' (£4.09):
If you're in the market for an affordable taupe eyeshadow, then look no further. I've been using this constantly lately, and for someone who owns nearly every other eyeshadow on the planet, that's quite a feat. It's the perfect blend of brown and silver - basically it's the perfect frosted taupe. End of.

ORIGINS 'PIECE OF MIND' (£13):
I'm a worrier. There, I said it, and sometimes everything can become a bit overwhelming. Enter the Origins 'Piece of Mind' - a little bottle of amazing-ness that can help you out in any situation. I like to apply it to my temples, and the combination of minty freshness and the slight tingling sensation it creates just soothes me. It also works wonders for travel sickness, headaches and restless nights. Don't believe me? Pop to your local Origins counter and give it a go for yourself!

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The 'Naked' Face

Thursday, January 16, 2014
Real Techniques Contour Brush (part of Core Collection) // £21.99
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain in Honey // £7.99
Maybelline Dream Soft Blush in Plum // £6.49
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Chantilly // £21.00
Maybelline Master Shape Brow Pencil in Dark Blonde // £2.99
Bourjois Volume Glamour Mascara (which I totally forgot to photograph!) // £5.99

Ever had those days when you have a million errands to run, but no motivation to get up and get going? Well, those days are becoming far too frequent for my liking and I need a super quick makeup routine to get me out the door before I have the chance to crawl back under my duvet. For lots of people, this may be redundant, but since my skin seems to still think I'm a teenager, I need a few products to give me that 'pick me up' before heading out the front door. First step - hide any imperfections. When I don't have anywhere important to go, I really don't want to have to apply a full face of makeup - especially not heavy foundation. Instead, I just grab my NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer and dot it over any blemishes, redness and/or darkness and blend it out with my Real Techniques Contour Brush. After that, I need to inject a bit of colour back into my complexion, so I like to use a cream blush like the Maybelline Dream Soft Blush in Plum to give me back my natural flush. Next - eyes. If you wanted to, you could add a nice champagne colour all over the lid, but if you want to go even more basic than that, then just add a quick coat of mascara. One step that I just cannot miss is brows and one of my favourite products at the moment is the Maybelline Master Shape Brow Pencil as it's the perfect colour and gets the job done in seconds. Finally, I like to add a touch of coloured balm to my lips to keep them moisturised throughout the day. Like I've mentioned many times before, one of my favourites is the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain in Honey, but the choice is yours. Et, voila! You're ready to take on what ever the day has to throw at you.

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Topshop 'High Voltage"

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
TOPSHOP Nail Polish in 'High Voltage' - £5.00

The other day, I was watching Esteé's (EssieButton) recent 'Drugstore Haul' and I was immediately attracted to the gorgeous nail polish she was sporting. Unfortunately, she was showing off products that she had bought whilst on holiday in Canada, and the nail polish - the Revlon Parfumiere Nail Enamel in 'African Tea Rose' - isn't available in the UK. Sigh, why does this always happen to me? Anyway, since I'm not heading stateside anytime soon, I decided that I just had to try and find a dupe that could be found on the high street. After about an hour of searching through Boots, Superdrug, and any other shop that could possible sell nail polish, I decided that I would go to one last shop before giving up - Topshop. The closest thing I could find on my travels was Topshop's 'High Voltage' - now admittedly, this isn't quite as blue-based as I'd hoped, but it will satisfy my craving for now. As per usual, the formula of this is lovely, it has great lasting power, and it dries to a super glossy finish. However, I am still on the look out - so if any of you know of any better dupes, let a girl know! 



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Revlon Colourburst Lacquer and Matte Balms

Friday, January 10, 2014
Top - Bottom: Matte Balm in Elusive, Lacquer Balm in Demure, Matte Balm in Unapologetic

Today I walked into Sasa (a drugstore in Hong Kong) and let out a quick squeal. Ever since I hear that Revlon would be releasing a matte and lacquer version of their amazing Colourburst Balm Stains, I knew I would have to get my hands on them. However, I didn't know that these bad boys would be mine quite so soon. They are due to be released on the 20th January in the UK (10 days from now), so when I saw them today I knew that I had to snatch up a few whilst I had the chance. As is usually the way in Asia, they didn't have the complete line available, but I still managed to pick up some lovely shades. With the shade Honey (great everyday nude-pink) being my favourite in the regular line, I knew that I wanted to try the equivalent in both the matte and lacquered versions. The most everyday matte colour is called Elusive and it's lacquered counterpart is called Demure - both great everyday colours. Another colour that caught my eye was the Matte Balm in Unapologetic - a bright pinky-red. Like the originals, these are nicely moisturising, gorgeously packaged and have a lovely peppermint scent. However, if your lips are a bit dry (like mine are above), they tend to highlight it. Luckily, one of the great things about these is that the more you wear them, the more moisturised your lips will become and ultimately, the better they will look. If you are a fan of the original Balm Stains, then trust me, you will love these. 

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