MAKE UP PRODUCTS I USE EVERYDAY

I thought a post on my current make up routine was much needed as it's been a fair while to say the least, and I have been introduced to some great products during this time. 

MAC Studio Fix Fluid mixed with Revlon Photoready Skinlights face illuminator in Pink Rose
Adding the Skinlights to my foundation gives a lovely fresh glow, particularly helpful when you're running around on very little sleep - which I have somehow had a fair share of practice at over the past year.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light
Everybody's holy grail concealer. This stuff has been made by angels and sent from heaven to cover dark circles to spots of all sizes. Absolute star!

Revlon Nearly Naked Powder
I always used to steer clear of powder - the thought now makes me shudder - as I have such dry skin, using powder would only dry it out even more and would make it visible, the last thing I wanted. I don't use this everyday, as if my skin is quite dry as it is I'll skip this step however it's great to use to set my base make up.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer
I actually use this a contour rather than a bronzer, and it's just the most perfect matte brown that would suit every skin tone.

MAC Pro Longwear Blusher in Blush All Day
A beautiful matte blush in a natural rose tone that is perfect for everyday where. Since buying this in New York I haven't used another blush since!

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish highligher
I find this gives such a lovely natural highlight which can also be built up for a more intense look.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Taupe
This is amazing - my brows are quite full naturally and I only ever fill in the front to make them even and this does the job perfectly!

Benefit Roller Lash mascara
Roller Lash is definitely giving They're Real a run for it's money with the added bonus that it isn't such a mission to remove!

Benefit They're Real mascara
My beloved mascara, I'm now on my third bottle (is it a bottle?) of this, nothing quite gives my lashes the same effect!

This is my everyday make-up with the exception of eyeshadow - I'll either sweep a natural nude shade all over my lid or will use the gorgeous matte shades from my Naked 1 palette.

NEW BEAUTY ITEMS

A peek at some new beauty products that I've been loving recently.

My MAC Collection

Over the last few years my make up collection has possibly quadrupled (whoops!) and I thought I'd dedicate a post to my MAC collection.

MAC LIPSTICK COLLECTION

Once upon a time I wrote this post, gushing over my first ever MAC lipstick (Pink Plaid). If anyone told me back then I would own 12 (eek!) in the next two years I don't think I would have believed them. But here I am, writing a post about my MAC lipstick collection!

MAC Osbourne Collection - Kelly Yum Yum

I was so excited at the announcement of the MAC Osbourne collection, a collaboration with the fabulous Sharon and Kelly Osbourne. One particular item that caught my eye was the gorgeous hot pink lipstick in Kelly's range, Kelly Yum Yum. I'm not one to buy without swatching, especially with MAC's £16.50 price tag. My friend Maddie had tried to get some bits the day it was released online, however the items were all sold out by the time she got to the checkout, and I've heard a fair few others facing the same issue! I'd seen the collection was due to be released in stores on the 12th, so I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it in House of Fraser on the 11th! I asked one of the girls who was working if the collection was in stock and she said they were, although some things had already sold out. When she told me that Kelly Yum Yum was still in stock, I did the quickest swatch, like, ever!

5 Pink Lips

I've decided to start a little series of 5 things, where I compare them, discuss them and maybe even have a little moan about them! I thought I'd give this a go and I'd love to hear what you think of them!

Today I thought I'd share 5 pink lipsticks that are currently in my collection - they're all different shades and finishes so you might find one you like the look of!

MAC Creme Cup | Revlon Pink Lemonade | Hello Kitty Betz Believe | Baby Lips Pink Punch | MAC Pink Plaid

January Favourites 2014

So this is my first monthly favourites of 2014! As it's the first of a new year, this post is a special one... with the theme of pink! As I was selecting what my favourite products/things I've always been reaching to over the last month, many were pink so I thought I'd keep the the colour theme. And what better way to ditch the January blues with a hint lot of pink?

MAC Créme Cup

As you've probably figured out by reading my blog I haven't really experimented and delved into the more high end make up, only really using the brands found in Boots and Superdrug. Back in August I got my first MAC lipstick in the shade Pink Plaid, a matte lipstick which I absolutely adore. I've been keen to try another MAC lipstick, after being so impressed and seeing how so many people raved about MAC.

MAC Pink Plaid

For quite a long time, I wanted to try MAC Cosmetics, after reading brilliant reviews on a range of products, and heard many people gushing about them. One thing I particularly wanted to try was the lipsticks, although having no idea on what shade would suit me, I was a bit stuck and overwhelmed by the range of colours.

That was until I tried some of my friend's MAC lipsticks, and discovered "Pink Plaid", a gorgeous pink that is from the Matte range. I felt that this shade was perfect for everyday, not too 'in your face' and quite neutral.