FOTD: Winged Eyeliner & Red Lips

Ah, winged eyeliner and red lips. The timeless, classic look that never dates. Here I have a toned down version of the look, that is quite often worn when going out. This look is nice for spring and summer, whilst not too heavy that you look like you've tried to hard during the day!

Face:

Murad Skin Perfecting Primer

Chanel Vitalumier Aqua Foundation

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Topshop Cream Blusher in Flush

Eyes:

MUA Proffesional Eye Primer

Collection 2000 Fast Stroke Eyeliner

L'Oreal Paris Telescopic False Lash Mascara

Lips:

Benefit Benetint

Barry M Red Lip Gloss (Sorry, it has no name)!

Will you be trying this look?

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My Best of 2011

On youtube, I have watched various 'Best of 2011' tags, and I merged some of them together to make this post. I'm just going to basically make a long list of the products I have been really impressed with or enjoyed in 2011. A lot of the products, I have been blogging about recently, so to save time, I haven't put pictures on of them, or I don't have the packaging any more, because they have run out.
There are four categories: Beauty, Hair, Fashion and Random.

Beauty:

Foundation: 17 Skin Perfecting Foundation
Concealer: Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer
Powder: Bare Minerals i.d.
Blusher: Benefit Sugarbomb
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked Palette & Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in Birthday Suit

Eyeliner: Collection 2000 Quick Stroke Eye Liner
Mascara: Maybelline Falsies Effect Mascara
Lip Product: MAC Lipstick in Plink
Skincare Product: Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleaner

Nail Polish: Barry M Nail Paint in Mushroom

Hair:

Shampoo: Lush Big Shampoo

Conditioner: Herbal Essences Split Ends Repair Leave in Conditioner
Hairspray: Phil Smith Brunette Hairspray
Shine Serum: Moroccan Oil

Fashion:

Clothing:

Coral Swing Coat from Red Herring at Debenhams

Kaftan from Topshop

and Cropped Top from Therapy at House of Fraser

Jewellery: Thomas Sabo Charm Bracelet

Shoes: Nude Pumps from Newlook

Bag: Classic Mulberry Style Handbag from Accessorize

Random:

Movie: Bridesmaids, The Inbetweeners Movie and The Hangover II

TV Programme: The Vampire Diaries and Dowton Abbey

Book: Shiver, Linger and Forever Trilogy and Michael McIntyre Live and Laughing

Band: One Direction

Song: All of the songs on the One Direction Album!

All the products I have mentioned, I defiantly recommend to try!

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Products I will NOT be buying again from 2011

I always blog about products that are good, or that I really like, so I thought it was about time to do one about products that I didn't find very good.

1. TEA TREE SKIN CLEARING FOAMING CLEANSER: I have oily skin, and brought this, thinking it would be good for my skin, as it states that it removes excess oil for clearer looking skin. But it did basically the opposite! It gave me spots and dried my skin! Not good! The tea tree range at The Body Shop is a weird one for me, sometimes, I find the products work well, like the face wash and tea tree oil but others not so well!
The Body Shop- £4.50

2. NO7 SHINE FREE MAKEUP BASE: My Mum gave this to me, and I thought it would be good, as it gives you a nice base to apply your makeup. But when you use it, it feels gritty, and leaves you skin sticky and makes it quite difficult to apply your makeup. And I didn't find it made my makeup stay on any longer than usual.
Boots: No7- £11

3. PRETTY SMOOTH- EYEBROW SHAPERS: I have my eyebrows threaded about every two months, and to keep them in shape in between sessions, I brought these eyebrow shapers to maintain them without plucking. But I really wish I hadn't! Firstly, it didn't remove any of the hairs at all and secondly because, it left me with a really ugly dried out burn under my eyebrow. Not attractive!
Bodycare- £0.99

4. TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL: Another thing from The Body Shop Tea Tree range. I brought this as an alternative to my Clearasil Spot Blocker Pen. Although it didn't do anything bad to my skin, it just did nothing. It didn't get rid of any spots or blemishes it is completely useless if you ask me!
The Body Shop- £5

5. COLLECTION 2000 LONGER LASH MASCARA: We've all been guilty of this, buying a really cheap makeup item before Christmas, as you didn't want to spend a lot of money. I brought this, as I have been really impressed with some Collection 2000 products. Now there is nothing really wrong with this mascara, it just doesn't really work for me. It gives you a bit of length, but that's really it. And I prefer to have volume.
Boots or Superdrug- £2.99

I hope you find this helpful!

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December Favourites!

December is over, so no more Christmas, but its a new year, and lets make 2012 a good one!

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1. MANDARA SPA- SPA GETAWAY GENTLE CLEANSING WIPES: I got these in a set for Christmas, and I don't usually use cleansing wipes, but I thought I'd give them a try. These wipes have converted me to cleansing wipes! They are absolutely amazing! They have done wonders for my skin. They have really improved its clearness and appearance. The only problem is, I wouldn't know where to re-purchase them as they came in a set, which I think was from Boots.

2. COLLECTION 2000 FAST- STROKE EYELINER: I brought this a few months ago, and used it now and then, but recently, I've been really into using liquid eyeliner, and this is one of the best ones I've tried. The brush is really easy to use, and it really does stay on all day, even without an eye primer.
RRP: £2.99

3. BARRY M- INSTANT NAIL EFFECTS- GOLD FOIL: Since I brought this Nail Paint, I have worn it non-stop! I love the effect it gives to your nails and the consistency is lovely. I know Barry M have two other colours
RRP: £3.99

4. CATWALK- FASHIONISTA SPRITZ & SHINE HEAT SAFE STYLER: Because I've been at home through most of December, I've been washing my hair in the morning, rather than the night before. And because of this, I've been blow drying it, and this heat protector is amazing! It makes your hair really lovely and shiny after, and my hair has looked a lot healthier since I've been using it.
RRP: £5.99 (in TKMaxx, more expensive if brought in salons)

5. YANKEE CANDLE- CHRISTMAS EVE LARGE JAR: When I'm at home, I will always have a candle burning, and Yankee Candles are my favourite type of candles. I got Christmas Eve for Christmas and have burned it every day since. It smells gorgeous, really Christmassy, which I love. I will burn it all year, even though its a Christmas scent.
RRP: £18.99

6. OWL EARRINGS- My best friend Holly brought me these for my Christmas, and I'm not saying this just because I know she reads my blog, but I have worn these earrings non-stop since she brought them for me! They are so adorable and right up my street! Thank you again Holls!

I think they were from Accessorize.

7. FLORAL BANGLE: This is another thing that Holly brought me for Christmas, and I always wear it with the earrings, and it goes with a lot of my clothes.

It has two different patterns on. I think it was from Newlook.

8. 17 SUPREME SHINE LIPSTICK IN BARELY BLUSH: I have done quite a few posts now containing my new lipstick, and I have worn this colour so much! Its a really wearable colour and perfects for a natural every day look, and the quality really is very good!

So theres another monthly favourites!

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