My Favourite Lip Products for Autumn

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm in Crush Begun, MAC Riri Woo Lipstick, Rimmel London 107 Lipstick, MAC Rebel Lipstick, Revlon Lip Gloss in Embellished

Hi Ladies! It's taken me a blummin' long while, but I've finally got the blogging bug back! I've just moved to a completely new area and now I am settled in, I feel it's a good time to start blogging again! Today I'm sharing with you  my favourite lip products to wear during the autumn/ winter months. As sad as I am to say goodbye to summer, A/W are definitely my favourite seasons so I'm welcoming them with open arms! I love wearing berry/red shades on my lips (especially with simple, minimalistic eye makeup) so here are my favourites!

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm in Crush Begun is great for every day wear. I wore it to college today and it stayed on my lips the whole day. (Admittedly it was more of a stain by the end of the day, but the colour was just as intense)! Its a lovely deep berry shade and so moisturising too!

MAC Riri Woo is my favourite classic red lipstick. The pigmentation is incredible and suits almost all skin tones. A red lip is timeless and this particular shade is rather festive in my opinion. (Although its a bit soon to be thinking about that!) The only down side is the fact that it is incredibly drying on the lips, but with a good lip balm underneath you should be fine.

 Rimmel London 107 is probably my favourite out of the lot (and the cheapest- bonus!) I am always reaching for this shade, day or night. It's so pretty and easy to pull off.

MAC Rebel Lipstick is a stunning berry shade. It looks darker on different people. On me it is much more on the pink side. It is a Satin finish so it's really moisturising on the lips and looks gorgeous with the next product...

Revlon Embellished Lipgloss doesn't look like much when swatched, but over a dark lipstick is looked amazing. It is the epitome of a vampy lip. The formula of this gloss is pretty good too, its not sticky at all and really long lasting too- it pretty much ticks all the boxes for me!

What are your favourite lip products for autumn/ winter?

Lots of love,

Review | MAC Lipstick in Rebel

 

MAC Rebel Lipstick is probably one of my favourite lipsticks of all time. Whilst it is quite a daring colour if you only really dabble with brighter lipsticks, it is still a beautiful shade that I adore wearing throughout the year.

I received it as a Christmas present from my little sister, and I really didn't expect to wear it as much in the hotter months as I do. I kind of thought that a dark plum colour would be quite festive, but I really have found it wearable during the summer time.

 

Rebel is described as a Midtonal Cream Plum on the MAC website, but personally I think when its on the lips, it is just a very bright pink. It looks incredibly dark in the tube, but that's not how it transfers onto the lips.

It is a Satin Finish, which means it has a very smooth, slightly glossy look when on the lips.

Staying power is great with this lipstick. I have worn it out many times, and even though it does wear off after time, you are left with lovely 'berry' stained lips.

 

Overall I really do love this lipstick, and really do recommend it if you are looking for a very versatile lip colour.

 

Just an additional note: I haven't bought a MAC Lipstick for a while, and has anyone else noticed that the prices have creeped up to £15!!! I use to pay £13.50 when I first started buying MAC Lipsticks!

 

Eleanor

xxx

 

 

Review | MAC Costa Chic Lipstick

 

 

Hi Ladies. So if you read my recent Birmingham Haul you may know that I purchased MAC Costa Chic when in Selfridges. I have had my eye on it for about a year, and whilst I wasn't originally planning on purchasing it, I'm sooo glad I did!

As usual, the packaging of MAC lipsticks is amazing. I love the way they are shaped like little bullets. My collection is slowly growing, but I love the way all of my lipsticks look together!

Costa Chic is a Frost finish. MAC describe Frost lipsticks as Excellent colour payoff with medium to high frosted shimmer and shine finish. This, obviously describes this lipstick perfectly. The pigmentation is incredible, and whilst the finish has a slight shimmer, it is very subtle and look stunning.

MAC describe the colour as a Frosty Light Coral. It is the perfect spring/ summer product, that is going to look gorgeous with a tan, but is not so bright that it looks a little odd with paler skin and washes you out.

Because it is quite glossy, you are looking at about 3-4 hours staying power, which is pretty good.

The price for MAC lipsticks is £14, and they can be bought from MAC online, in most department stores and MAC stores.

 

What are your thoughts on Costa Chic?

 

Eleanor

xxx

 

 

Review | Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Matte Lipstick in 107

Being a complete Autumn/ Fall Junkie,  I love wearing deeper colours at this time of year. A while ago, swatches began appearing of the new Kate Moss lipstick collection. Since then, I have known that there was a certain colour that I had to get my hands on.

They were released on the 3rd October, and this was the last one left in my Boots, so this shade is going to be popular!

 

 

I love the packaging. It stands out from most of the other lipsticks I own, which are standard black in colour. It is a true red, and Kate's signature adds a sense of femininity.

 

 

 

I would describe this colour as a deep vampy mulberry red wine shade. It looks a bit more purple in the tube than it does on the lips, when it looks a little more red.

 

 

This lipstick has a matte finish, but is very hydrating on the lips. It lasts a lot longer than I was expecting too. The formulation is incredibly creamy, on par with MAC Lipsticks in my opinion. The pigmentation is also incredible; you only need one swipe across the lips as a little goes a long way.

 

 

The picture above is from my Instgram. All day, I have been wearing this lipstick with Urban Decay Half Baked on my eyes. It is the perfect warm, autumn look, and it has stayed on all day!

 

These lipsticks come in loads of other shades. At £5.49, available from Boots and Superdrug, it is a complete bargain!

 

What are your thoughts?

 

Eleanor

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Wednesday Wishlist #14

 

1. Topshop Red Double Layer Tube Skirt- I have never owned a maxi skirt, but I love the way they look on. They are really on trend this season, and this deep red colour is perfect for a/w. I think pairing with a leather jacket and studs/spiked will give it amazing edge!

RRP: £20

 

2. Ebay Premium Shamballa Bracelet in Salmon- When I go to America, I am planning on buying a Michel Kors Rose Gold Watch. Recently, I have been on the hunt for rose gold jewellery. Whilst browsing Ebay, I came across this bracelet from this seller. I do really like this bracelets, and it is at a really reasonable price (also buy one get one free) and although they are not real, and wont be the best quality, it is only costume jewellery that looks nice!

RRP: £5.75 with free delivery

 

3. Topshop Inhabited Lipstick- For a/w I really want a purply lipstick. Recently I have become a little obsessed with Topshop makeup, unfortunately, my local Topshop doesn't sell makeup, so I have to wait till I go away! This colour looks amazing on the photos Ive seen and I have heard great reviews!

RRP: £8

 

4. Topshop Laid Back Lipgloss- FleurDeForce has featured this lipgloss in two of her videos now, and it looks like one I have to have in my collection! It looks really natural on, and is great for everyday wear. Apparently they are even better than MAC Lipglasses!

RRP: £6

 

5. Ebay Spike Bracelet- Again, I think this would go really well with a Michel Kors Rose Gold Watch. I really like Spike Bracelets; I think they are really cool and give an outfit an edge. They are available from this seller and are available in up to three rows and colours.

RRP: The one I want is £1.79 with free delivery

 

Eleanor

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Wednesday Wishlist #11

 

1. Republic Crafted Studded Slippers- I saw these in Republic the other week. I had my eye on a pair similar ages ago, but never got round to getting them. I love the colour of these, and as they are neutral, they will go with anything, and the studs will really dress up a simple outfit.

RRP: £25

 

2. GOSH Holographic Nail Varnish- I never bought this polish when it was at the top of its peak, but I am ecstatic to find out that its being relaunched! It will be the perfect holiday polish for me, and I cant wait to get it! Imagine how it will sparkle in the Florida sun!

RRP: £4.99

 

3. MAC Lipstick in Impassioned- After watching MacBarbie07's Cher Lloyd tutorial again, I really liked the look of MAC Impassioned; a shade I've never given much thought to. It looks amazing on and I think it would be great for holiday!

RRP: £13.50

 

4. New Look Black Scalloped Collared Shell Top- This really caught my eye on the New Look Website it looks so stunning, but is really simple. It will be lovely for winter with a wooly cardy, but as a dressy top in summer too!

RRP: £14.99

 

5. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette- I own the Original Naked Palette, and they are probably my most loved and most used eyeshadows! (Although my MAC Palette is a very close second)! I'm starting to hit pan on a few of the shades, and I think I might invest in the Naked 2. (And it has my favourite colour Half Baked in it)! The Palette consists of a range of warmer toned colours, so perfect for winter and the festive months!

RRP: £35

 

6. Zara Dog Print Top- I tried this top on in Zara, but it was a little too small, and they didn't have the size up. It is so sweet, with little french bulldogs on and understated studs on the shoulders. It is a really flattering cut, and comes in two colours- mint green and cream.

RRP: £22.99

 

Eleanor

♥

 



July Favourites!

July has gone by so fast this year! It has without a doubt been the quickest month. I've been so busy recently, and I decided to do a blog post instead of a video this month, as I think my blog deserves a bit of TLC!

Here are my favourites of this month!

1. Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation I have found that I've loved this foundation a little more, each time I've used it. I've got a review coming shortly, so I wont go into too much depth about it, but it is an amazing foundation for the money, and its lightweight, so perfect for this time of year.

RRP £9.99

2. St Tropez Gradual Tan Most of the time in summer, I cant be bothered to fake tan, so I either wait for the sun or stay white; I can never get into a routine. But although this is a Gradual Tan because it is in the darkest shade, on my skin, after one use I am a nice colour the day after.

RRP: (I got mine with ELLE magazine but usually £14.30)



3. Maybelline Lasting Drama 24h Gel Eyeliner I have a review of this product here and it has shot to my favourite eyeliner. It is so easy to apply, and you can create natural or dramatic looks. I wear it day to day and to go out. The brush that it comes with is really good too.

RRP: £7.99

4. Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24h in On and On Bronze I have another one of these in Eternal Gold, and I love them both. They stay on all day with virtually no creasing. They are fantastic quality and value for money, and I want to try the bright turquoise colour for holidays!

RRP: £4.99

5. 17 Wild Curls Mascara I've had this mascara a while, and don't really use it on its own, but when I layer it on top of my Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara, I get an amazing result. Curl, volume and length! I managed to get this for £1 as I had a voucher in Boots so it was a great buy!

RRP: £6.29

6. MAC Lipstick in Creme Cup This is my favourite lipstick. I wear it all the time, and with any makeup look. Its so versitile and such a lovely colour. It would suit so many skin tones! I have a review of it here so again, I wont go into too much detail!

RRP: £13.50

I now have some non-beauty favourites. MacBarbie07 always includes non-beauty favourites, and I think its really fun to do!

1. M&S Rhubarb & Custard Sparkling Drink After seeing Fleur and Zoe post a picture of this on instagram, I knew I had to try it. And it has to be one of the best drinks. EVER. It tastes exactly like the sweets! I really want to try the Pineapple Cubes version...

2. Sarah Winman When God Was a Rabbit My Mum recommended this book to me, and I totally 'judged a book by its cover.' I didn't think it would be any good. But I've got into it, and its brilliant! Defiantly worth a look at! (And its not actually about God, which was my first impression)!

3. Hot Chelle Rae This month, Hot Chelle Rae has been all I've been listening too! I've completely fell in love with their music! Its so upbeat! My favourites are Tonight Tonight Downtown Girl Whatever and Forever Unstoppable Go and check them out!

4. Curiously Cinnamons These haven't just been my cereal, but if I want a snack, these are who I turn too! They are the best cereal in the world!

What are your July Favourites?

Eleanor

xox

I Went To MAC...

I can only apologise for my recent lack of posts, but I will be making up for it, by writing lots of new posts, and two new youtube videos are up on my channel- yay!

On Saturday, me and my best friend went to Birmingham on a shopping trip that we had been planning for at least 3 months! We were originally going to go to Cardiff, but there was a problem with the trains to Cardiff, so we changed to Birmingham at the last minute, but I think its safe to say, we're both glad we did!

I've recorded a Big Collective Haul where I show all the bits I have bought recently, but I'm going to do a few blog posts, to talk about some of the products in more depth.

Unlike Cardiff, Birmingham has no MAC store, just a counter in Selfridges. As expected, it was manic, but we did find a lovely sales assistant to help us find what we wanted.

The first item I wanted, was the 15 Pro Palette. It is a sleek, black, empty palette that you can fill yourself with your choice of whatever colours. The slots are magnetic, to ensure that when you insert any pan eyeshadows, you are reassured that they are not going to fall out.

Obviously, an empty palette isn't the least bit appealing, therefore, an eyeshadow in pan form was a must!

The shade I bought was one that I knew had to be my first MAC eyeshadow. It is the perfect neutral that suits any skin tone and is incredibly flattering.

The shade is All That Glitters.

This picture shows the magnet on the back to ensure it stays in place in the palette.

What MAC says:

Beige with Gold Pearl

It is a Veluxe Pearl Finish.

Personally, I think it is more of a peach colour when on the eye lids- but I guess the people at MAC are the experts!

Despite the name, this eyeshadow contains minimal glitter. It has a slight shimmer to it, but nothing too extravagant. It is a perfect day colour (and as I have said already) it flatters all skin tones.  Although you could dress it up with a darker bronze or brown in the outer corner of your eye, and use eyeliner, to transform it into a night-time look.

As usual with MAC products, the pigmentation is phenomenal, and you really get what you pay for. One swatch gives enough product to cover your whole eyelid.

I also purchased a lipstick that I have had my eye on for a while.

It is, in my opinion, the perfect nude. It compliments any eye look you are wearing; whether its a neutral or smokey eye, and again, it will work with any skin tone.

The shade is Creme Cup.

What MAC says:

Light Blue Pink

It is a Cremesheen Finish.

It is a really wearable nude, perfect for day and night. The name 'Cremesheen' sugests it is a very 'creamy' lipstick. It applies beautifully and doesn't dry the lips at all. Also, the blue undertones in the lipstick give the illusion of whiter teeth.

Again, pigmentation is amazing, not something I'm used to as my other MAC lipstick is a Lustre finish, which doesn't give as much coverage.

Pricing:

15 Pro Palette- £11.50

Eyeshadow in Pan Form- £10

Lipstick- £13.50

I hope you enjoyed this MAC post, and comment below and tell me any MAC products you would recommend!

E

xox

Review: Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake

Oh hey bandwagon! So yes, I know you have probably read a hundred and one reviews on the Revlon Lip Butters, but I'll give you my two pennies worth!

Now, you will know that these little babies have caused quite a stir in the beauty world, and I've finally, after weeks of asking in my local Boots and Superdrug, got my hands on some!

The first review is going to be of the shade Strawberry Shortcake.

Strawberry Shortcake- L

Buttery balm with beautiful shiny colour to give you baby soft, healthy glowing lips

They all have adorable food related names.

Strawberry Shortcake is a bright pink with blue undertones, and a hint of lilac in some lights.

When on the lips, it is a beautiful, wearable colour, for all skin types.

Generally, this are incredibly pigmented, and glide on the lips like a dream! They are very moisturising, and do not dry out the lips. They are easy to wear throughout the day, and are not sticky like some lip products can be.

The Lip Butters don't have a scent as such, but do we really need a nice smelling lipstick? Yes, its a nice benefit, (MAC lipsticks smell lovely) but, the fact of the matter is, you cant smell it when its on your lips!

They aren't very hard wearing, compared to some products. Your looking at about 4-5 hours, depending on what your doing, so you might want to carry it with you for touch ups. (Although be wary, as they will melt in heat)!

You don't get a lot of product for the money, about 2cm, which I suppose isn't too bad, but if your wearing them on a daily basis, you may find them going down pretty quickly!

The packaging is very sleek and the quilted, 'Chanel like' front adds extra sophistication.

The top is see-through, so you can see the product through the lid, which I think is a nice idea, so you can see which lipstick it is!

The packaging is similar to the Revlon Lipsticks, but only more sheer.

They are £7.99 to buy, and are available in Boots and Superdrug.

Boots currently has a 3 for 2 offer on.

Overall, I am so impressed with them. They are the perfect mixture of a lipstick, and lip balm!

What are your thoughts?

E

xox

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!

E

xox