Random Brighton Photos

Brighton Pier from the beach :)

Brighton beach from the Pier

Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Brighton Wheel

Slush Puppy!

Random Victoria Station Iced Latte



Pancakes at Jamie's Recipease :)

Paul & Joe Lipstick in Meow

I do tend to do a lot of posts on lipsticks! There my favourite makeup product and i just find them so much fun to play around and experiment with. This lipstick is from the Paul & Joe Cat Collection and i got this as a present for my birthday.

I have found the limited edition lipsticks on ASOS Link for £16, which is a tad on the expensive side since Mac lipsticks are £13.50.

The packaging is amazing and i love the paw prints imprinted in the lipstick itself. I really love this colour as its matte and is a good opaqueness but is very wearable for everyday, i find i reach for this lipstick on a daily basis.

I would describe it as a muted pink shade with a bit of a brown tint and I've found it reasonably long lasting on the lips although a little drying, Mac matte lipsticks are far more moisturising. There are three colours in the collection, one of which is a gorgeous coral shade called 'catwalk' and a more nude-pink shade called 'sex kitten'. I'm not sure whether i would purchase this lipstick if it became a permanent shade but I'm enjoying using it at the moment. 

Tweezerman Brow Mousse

I use this product to set my brows. I have quite dark brows compared to my natural hair colour, now that i colour my hair they are even darker than my hair colour which i don't mind but there also quite sparse which I'm not so keen on.

So to fill my brows in and extend them a little as they are naturally quite short, i either use a matte shadow like Omega by Mac or a brow pencil like Rimmel Eyebrow pencil in Brown and then brush through the brows with this mousse to set.

Its not a very exciting product but I'm really happy with it and it does just what i want, setting the brow but adding no extra colour or a clumpy, shiny unnatural appearance, it feels and looks really natural and keeps my eyebrows and the products i use on them in place all day. I really recommend this!  Link

Dior Lipstick in Pink Junon (349)

When i first got this lipstick i wasn't sure about the colour, it looked a little chalky. I find using a lip brush to apply it helps and making sure my lips are always well moisturised. This also helps the lipstick last longer i find.

This is the pinkest lipstick that i own, its a very basic matte shade with no shimmer and can be built up to a strong colour. I love the smell of this lipstick which may not be for everyone, it kinda reminds me of what lipsticks used to smell like when you were younger- an older sister or mothers lipstick, i guess you could say slightly crayony. Its a little strange that i like that smell but it doesn't last long when on the lips, only during application.

I think this is a great colour to have in your collection, my favourite way to wear it is bold with a lots of mascara and a light matte shadow so all the focus can be on the lips. This lipstick costs around £22-£25 depending on where you purchase it from.

Theres a small price drop currently on some Dior lipsticks at Debenhams. Link 

Mac Lipstick in Utter Fun

A fuchsia cherry pink shade lipstick, i love this lipstick, it has a gorgeous sheen (its a lustre) but can be built up for slightly stronger colour. I don't think this lipstick is in the permanent line and came out with an old collection. My sister got this as a present but isn't a fan of bright colours so very nicely gave this to me and i love it.

I haven't had it long so it doesn't look very used but i will definitely be whacking it on in the gorgeous sunshine and on holidays! A possible dupe since this is not permanent could be Revlon Cherries in the Snow lipstick :) 

Models Own Nail Polish in Magenta Divine

I was between this polish and a Barry M red glitter polish but opted for this as i hadn't tried a Models Own polish before. I give my nails around 3 coats (sorry about the messy picture, I'm not the best at painting my nails) and it lasts me around 2-3 days before it starts chipping, which is pretty good for me. The only problem i have with this polish is getting it off, it does take a little more effort to remove but the colour and glitter are enough to keep me happy :) Link

I personally don't think there is a much of a difference between Models Own and Barry M polishes except for the price, which is £5 to Barry M's £2.99. So Barry M will probably be where I head next time for polish unless theres a colour that I'm drawn to at the Models Own counter.

Bobbi Brown Corrector

I've been using this corrector under my eyes since around November last year and am really happy with it. I use it before my foundation sometimes or after just under my eyes to cover dark circles and its designed so that you can use less concealer, although some people just use this to conceal under their eyes.

I was matched to a shade called Porcelain Bisque which is very light for me but is designed to do this so it lightens and brightens the area and then you can use a concealer similar to your skin tone to make the finished look more even. I really like using this product and think it makes a huge difference to my under eye area. Its £17 and has already lasted me 7 months so I'll definitely be repurchasing.  Link

Illamasqua Medium Pencil in Vow

I have been trying to get a white or flesh colour eye pencil for a long time, pretty much after seeing a photo of myself and finally at the age of 25 realising that i have very small eyes and need some help to make them appear bigger. I remember reading in a magazine that using a light colour on the waterline of your lower lashes gives the illusion that your eyes are larger, so decided to pick one up and try it out.

Originally I was going to buy a Mac one as i was already at one of their counters to purchase something else but because it was so busy there i drifted off over to the Illamasqua counter and picked this one out straight away! The colour is Vow which is a pale flesh colour that feels alot less harsh than white. This was £13 in Selfridges and so far I'm really happy with it, i feel it gives the illusion my eyes are bigger and takes away redness from my eyes and also lasts all day on me which is fantastic. The information on the pencil actually states that it can be used on the eyes, lips, face and body but i think i'll mostly be using it on my waterline. overall i would really reccomend this as a great defining pencil and also the colour is great for standing out but not being too harsh. Link

Becca Lip & Cheek Creme

This is my current favourite cream blusher, its a multi-use product that you can use for the lips too but i dont really use it on my lips. I use my fingers to apply this blush and it lasts the longest any blush has ever lasted on my skin adding much needed colour to my pale skin.

The shade I have is Rosebud and is priced at £24, which is expensive but ive had this for quite a while and i feel you only need a small amount each time, no touch ups during the day too means this blush will last a long time for me. The shade is a really pretty light pink which suprisingly looks quite natural, i also love this blush as its in a cream formula which is always great to use as it feels softer and i find is more natural looking. Plus it has a cute little mirror in the compact which is always handy!

Random London Photos

Inside the British Museum

Camden

Camden Vegetarian Cucumber Sushi- So Good!

A great sandwich shop in Covent Garden

View from the top of Monument

View from Primrose Hill

View from Primrose Hill

TRESemme Instant Refresh Dry Shampoo

I've only tried two other dry shampoos before- a Mark Hill one and an Umberto Giannini Glam Hair one but this one from Tresemme is my favourite out of them all. I like the fresh smell and how long lasting it is, i feel that it really gives a boost to my hair and cuts down on the amount of times i need to wash my hair compared to the others which made my hair look a bit better for a couple of hours! Its also a really good price at  £4.99 from Superdrug.Link

Nars Sheer Lipstick in Barbarella

My Favourite lipstick and one of my first purchased items from Nars, it has a perfect peach, pink colour and has a glossy consistency. Although it is glossy and called a 'sheer' lipstick you can build a good amount of colour and it feels moisturising, not dry on the lips at all. I also like the smell, a fruity sweet smell which does fade quickly but is nice when applying the lipstick. This lipstick is great for the summer as the colour is fresh and pretty but not too much and doesn't feel heavy on the lips, you can definitely build the colour up with this lipstick.

In terms of staying power this lipstick is nothing special and like a lot of lipsticks needs to be reapplied during the day- probably because its a gloss style lippy but i don't mind reapplying as its so easy to use and feels moisturising on the lips.

I couldn't find Barbarella lipstick on the Nars website but found it on hqhair.com priced at £17.50   Link