Current Favourites!

Ello lovelies!

This this is a bit of a random post for me today, as i don't often do favourites as i find a lot of the time what i use day to day stays the same. But lately I've been loving a completely different set of products than normal, so i thought I'd share it! And being the forgetful person i am i forgot to photograph one of my top favourites, so I'll include it in at the end!


Real Techniques Brushes:

So we all know everyone loves these! I had put off buying some for a long long time, convincing myself that i did not under any circumstances need new brushes... i obviously wasn't that convincing! I first had the pleasure to try the Eye set after winning a giveaway and after feeling how incredibly soft they are decided i needed more, now! My two must haves are the Buffing and Powder brush, they have completely transformed my routine, i love them!

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer:

Another well heard of product! I've not had the best experiences with concealer  in the past and normally would just use more foundation, but oooh how I've learnt. This product is AMAZING. I've been really enjoying using lighter, dewier foundations and this concealer just allows me to cover any imperfections without looking over made up or cakey.

China Glaze Riveting Polish:

This is the prettiest polish i have ever seen and has been on my nails 90% of the time since i snagged one off eBay. I've done a full review on this here.

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Perfume:

Sweet, girly, fruity scent that is absolutely perfect for spring/summer! Adore!

Embyolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate:
I picked this up at IMATS in February and its been pretty unloved. Its a little less hydrating than my normal moisturisers but its also a lot lighter on the skin so with my new tinted moisturiser love it works really well! I really enjoy using this on my lips before lipstick too, gives the perfect amount of hydration without being greasy!

Makeup Forever Smoky Lash:

Best mascara I've tried, ever! Perfect amount of length and volume and no smudgy marks under the eyes, perfect! Again I've done a full review here.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser:

Weirdly, this was one of my first reviews! I loved it at first, then went back to my Double Wear as i tend to favour fuller coverage. Well, not anymore! I am really enjoying this currently, with it being Spring (not that you'd notice with all this rain!) I'm attempting a more fresh, glowy look, and this achieves that perfectly! It is very light coverage so i do have to use quite a bit of concealer, but it still looks radiant and healthy. The only downside is the price, around £33 I'm not sure if I'd be able to stomach paying that for it.

Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick:

Okay, so i cheated a little bit with this one. Its not actually my product, its my Mums but since we share the same area to put our faces on in the morning i do get to cheekily pinch some of her products. With a light hand this looks lovely to add a bronzey glow instead of using a blush, I've been enjoying just contouring and using a smidgen of this!

Nars Laguna Bronzer:

Okay, another cliche product! But I've been adoring this for contour! Simple as that!

And the missing products! Lip products! I've never been a lip girl but I'm obsessed with corally pinky toned lippies lately! My most worn is Costa Chic from Mac over Nyx's Pinky Lip Pencil, i neeeeeed more corally lip products!

So that is it!
Feel free to link me your favourites posts! I love a good nosey!

xox 

My Top 3 Fragrances

 

Ello lovelies!

So i definitely have a "type" when it comes to perfume, and that generally comes in the form of super sweet floral or fruity fragrances. I managed to whittle it down to my top 3 loves, which would of been a little trickier had i had a bottle of Clinique's Happy to hand (MEGALOVE).

   Vera Wang - Lovestruck

This one is a little bit special due to being the first and only perfume i have ever purchased myself. I'd been lusting after it for quite a few months when i managed to bag a bargain in boots on boxing day. (Wow try saying that fast?!) Its a little more of a "grown up" scent for me but i absolutely adore it. I'm rubbish at describing scents so I'll leave that to the experts!

"The fragrance is a sparkling addictive floral you are sure to fall in love with. There’s an instant attraction to the mouth-watering pink guava and mandarin which is followed by a delicate mix of tuberose and lotus blossom."

Britney Spears - Fantasy

I like to call this my "Chavvy" perfume. Although having a Britney Spears perfume may seem a little less sophisticated i have never been without a bottle since its release in 2006. And there is only one other perfume (Happy, again LOVE) that has been a firm favourite of mine over the years. No matter how much i use it, i never get sick of it. If your not a fan of super sweet scents, id steer clear of it.

"Britney Spears Fantasy is a light, feminine scent that unfolds with enticing mix of lush red lychee, golden quince and exotic kiwi. The middle notes are laced with a delicious cupcake accord, jasmine petals and sexy white chocolate orchid. In the base, a spell is cast with an unexpected finish of creamy musk, enchanted orris root and sensual woods."  

Juicy Couture - Viva La Juicy

 So if you're an avid youtube watcher you would of seen this beauty pop up time and time again on perfume hauls and favourites. The boyfriend took note and purchased this for my last birthday, bless him! And it pretty much lives up to the hype, its not AS sweet as my other favourites but its pretty damn beautiful. One little complaint, i just wish it lasted a little longer on the skin. 

"The fragrance has two sides: fun, young and cool with notes of Caramel and Praline; and mature and glamorous with notes of Gardenia and Jasmine."

Super sweet fragrances, love or loathe?

xox

Birthday Haul

Ello!

It feels like I've not blogged in ages! Having work and Uni nearly every day has been a real shock to the system and I've unfortunately not had the time i like to put into my blog this week. But *fingers crossed* I'll get some good daylight this week and shall hopefully have some new exciting reviews, swatches and a requested FOTD post up asap!

I had my 22nd (I'm getting old!) birthday the other week and was well and truly spoilt. I'm a little bit of a brat when it comes to birthdays and over the month beforehand had let my boyfriend and family know EXACTLY what i wanted. I'm also a little obsessive compulsive at times and i couldn't decide which Sugarpill goodies i wanted, so i managed to blag myself the whole collection. I'm mad, i know!



Having been so busy it's been torture not having to time to photograph these and having to look at them just say in the packaging. I actually can't wait to get these out and have a mega play with them. The colours are ALL absolutely stunning and i shall be doing some in depth reviews on these! I'd been eyeing the Sigma Brush Set for ages and I've completely fallen in love with Viva La Juicy.

So a massive thank you to the boyfriend and my family for the utterly awesome birthday pressies i got this year! I'm a lucky girl!

Let me know if there's anything you'd like me to review first!

xox