NARS Duo Eyeshadow - Idolde

 NARS Duo Eyeshadow - Isolde £25

Isn't it a beauty? 

I am soo blown away by NARS recently. The consistency of their powders - Laguna Bronzer, Orgasm Blush and this eyeshadow duo -are phenomenal. No fallout and incredible pigmentation! 

This duo has two very orange based shades described as "frosted ginger and shimmering copper" which are incredible hues for my eye colour - orange and yellow tones really compliment and enhance blue. 

I use the lighter colour all over my eyelid and apply the darker shade towards the outer corners and into the crease before blending with the trusty MAC 217 brush to fade together. I then take the lighter shade and run a little across my lower lash line to complete the look. You could also take the darker shade all over the eyelid with a matte brown in the crease and on the lower lash line for a more smokey eye.

These shadows are effortless to blend and really soft and creamy?! I can see this duo lasting a long time as the powder is finely milled so you don't need a lot of product and it is still amazingly pigmented. Plus the longevity surpasses even some MAC eyeshadows that I have tried.  

I absolutely adore the duo and would definitely recommend it - especially if you have blue/green eyes

It's a little pricey - at £25 for two eyeshadows - but in my opinion it is totally worth it!


Have you tried any NARS shadows?

 I'm extremely tempted to invest in another one and would love to hear any of your recommendations!

xxx

Chanel Les 4 Ombres - 39 Raffinement

Hello Lovelies 

The Chanel 2013 Spring collection 'Printemps Precieux'

 was released just before Christmas last year so excuse me if this review is a little late as i didn't purchase this till late January.

And It's taken my a while to review this particular product.

Take a moment to admire the packaging...

The colours are simply gorgeous! Very subtle and easy to pull off.

There's a Rich mauve, a pearly pink beige, a shimmering lilac and a deep eggplant. Shades which would flatter the majority of skin types and in particular more mature eyes. 

The palette is also very easy to use and you don't need that much product to achieve your desired look

As much as I wanted to love this product and rave about it I can't. I found there wasn't much staying power with the eyeshadows (if you don't use eyeshadow primer they will last around 3 hours) and I don't have oily eyelids. Mine are as dry as a bone!

The shadows are also rather powdery?! I haven't bought an eyeshadow quad from Chanel before so I'm not entirely sure if that is normal.

I normally adore Chanel but I still am unsure how I really feel about this product. It certainly looks amazing but It just doesn't last long enough on my eyelids for me to love it.

You could probably find dupes for all these shadows by MAC but at a higher price.

However you get certain things with Chanel. You get ease of use and shadows that don’t suffer from fallout. You also get to feel elegant and pampered in ways that you don’t always get from other brands. *Le sigh*

Chanel Les 4 Ombres - 39 Raffinement  - £38 from Debenhams

Have you tried anything from the Chanel spring 2013 collection?

What are your thought's on the eyeshadow quad?

As ever thank you for reading 

xxx

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine - 68 Candeur

 "il a abusé de ma candeur" - but that's okay!

I've been lusting for it ever since I saw Milkbubbletea do a blog post (which is almost a year ago now) and I always forgot to purchase it. Seeing as it was introduced with last years spring 2012 collection I lost all hope of ever being able to purchase it (being the presumptuous idiot that I am)

So instead I decided to settle for Boy (a blog post on that beauty coming soon!) and whilst I was looking online for that one I found Candeur HURRAH!

Candeur is such a lovely pastel baby pink but is soo flattering on the lips. It's a really natural and beautiful colour - one which I know I will be reaching for time and time again. The formula is really lovely and simply glides onto the lips with such ease it makes applying lipstick seem really effortless. I love how super glossy and moisturising it is (which is soo amazing for my un-neccessarily dry lips) I honestly believe this is the most gorgeous shade ever!

At £24.00 it is a tad expensive for basically a tinted lip product but it is soo worth it and hey it is Chanel after all.

You can't go wrong with Chanel! 

Overall I am completely in LOVE with the Rouge Coco Shine collection. It's just the perfect way to wear lipstick and not feel too overdone and (in my opinion) just completes your make-up so effortlessly and glamorously.

What do you think of the Chanel Rouge Coco Shine collection? 

Have you tried any or are you tempted?

My Perfume Collection

Hello there lovelies. I thought I'd share with you my perfume collection today and let you know what my favourite perfumes are.

So without further ado lets jump into it!

Perfumes from L-R: CK/In 2 U, Taylor Swift/Wonderstruck, Stella McCartney/Stella,
Elie Saab/Le Parfum, Marc Jacobs/Daisy, Juicy Couture/Peace, Love & Juicy,
Britney Spears/Fantasy, Vera Wang/Lovestruck, Christian Lacroix/C'est La Fete.

In total I have nine perfumes (a little small compared to some beauty bloggers/vloggers). It's not many, but it's enough for me. I don't have the space in my room to hold any more (well I do, but I like displaying them as they are all soooooo pretty) and quite frankly I don't even use half of them. When I see/smell a fragrance that I love I will constantly wear that perfume until the bottle is empty or I find a new one that I like (therefore resulting in a never ending circle). With the exception of one:

Christian Lacroix/C'est La Fete


I didn't buy this perfume (It was a gift from a friend for my 16th birthday). It's always a tricky one when your friend buys you a perfume as they don't really know what scent's you like. I think we went to Alton Towers the day she gave me this and I wished that I opened it at home on my own! Instead I tore the wrapping paper off in the car, said a massive thank you (along with an awkward hug in the car with the seatbelt's on) and thoroughly spritzed it all over myself! It's not a fragrance I would recommend (but then everyone's opinions are different) and I think the only reason why I have kept it is because of the amazing bottle. I don't really know why I love it as much as I do! Maybe i'm just weird. 

Now onto my Top 4 Favourite Perfumes:

 


1. CKin2u Her

    'Ckin2u her speaks to a new generation that is emboldened sexually and is freed by technology to connect anywhere at any time, the 'no commitment' generation.'

'spontaneous. sexy. connected. ckin2u is the scent for those living in the now'.

Top notes; redcurrant leaves, sicilian bergamot and pink grapefruit fizz

Heart notes; burst of sugar orchid and white cactus

Base notes; warm combination of red cedar, neon amber and vanilla soufflé

This was the first fragrance I ever owned and I am pretty sure this is my 3rd bottle! For me it is not a very sexy scent but a more casual one?! (I'm not good at describing perfumes) I normally pick this one up in the spring as (for me) it's a nice transition fragrance from winter to spring, and gets me in the mood for summer. 

If any of you received the 'Noble Isle Summer Rising Bath & Shower Gel' in May from GLOSSYBOX (and liked it). Then this may be the perfume for you as it me it has the same smell.

                                                    CKin2u Her RRP £23.75 (150ml)

2. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck

    'Taylor's personal life experiences inspired this fragrance. Just like her creative approach to songwriting, every element is authentic, embracing all that is special about Taylor. 

Wonderstruck is an awe-inspiring feeling. It could be a connection with someone or a rush you get when you experience something magical. Wonderstruck is also a lyric in the song "Enchanted" on Taylor's album, Speak Now. 

In this fragrance, a charming and sparkling surprise of vibrant fruits kisses a bouquet of soft petals and a touch of sweet indulgence.

A perfectly charmed deep purple bottle holds this enchanting fragrance. The iridescent rainbow finish, never before used in the fragrance industry, gives the bottle a magical glow. The Moravian star, dove, and birdcage charms that adorn the bottle were hand-picked by Taylor to evoke her unique style and whimsical flair.'

Notes; Freesia, Green Tea, Apple Blossom, Raspberry, Dewberry. 

This is my most recent perfume. I picked it up when I was on holiday in New York in June (as we didn't have it here in the UK - However it has recently been launched over here so if you're interested buy it now!) So it hasn't been in my collection long - and it's already one of my favourites!

It does slightly remind me of the Britney Spears perfume (but better) and is definitely a girly, strong and floral perfume. It doesn't have a great staying power (seeing as it is an 'Eau De Parfum' perfume) and only lasts for about 2 hours on me before I have to spray again! However the bottle is simply gorgeous, cute and enchanting itself.

Taylor Swift, Wonderstruck RRP £32.30 (100ml)

On a side note in September Taylor is releasing another fragrance 'Wonderstruck Enchanted' (in the US unfortunately - so it'll take another year to arrive in the UK). I don't know what it is going to smell like but I can tell you one thing! The bottle is again a beautiful design - in red - and I simply cannot wait! 

3. Stella McCartney Stella

    'The first fragrance by Stella McCartney, inspired by the fragile beauty of a rose, is contrasted by sensuality of amber. Playing with the opposition of the masculine and the feminine as well, the bottle’s lines, both precious and sharp, frame a seemingly infinite plum dégradé.'

I purchased Stella on a whim, and I am really really really glad I did! Not only is the bottle simply stunning (unfortunately it was a limited edition design) but the smell makes me feel all grown up and professional. I normally wear this in the Summer and Autumn months (I try not to use it too much as I love the bottle too much). This seems to make an appearance in most beauty bloggers summer fragrance picks (therefore highly recommended). It's more of a light and subtle fragrance with fresh floral notes. In addition it's in a nice little dinky bottle which makes it easy to thrown in your bag and travel around (plus it's sturdy too so no leaking/breaking).

Stella McCartney, Stella RRP £37.50 - £66.50

4. Elie Saab Le Parfum

    'Radiant, voluptuous, addictive'

'The top note opens on a sun-kissed, radiant orange blossom, as an ode to light.'

'The middle note develops into a jasmine absolute, a legendary flower in perfumery, imparting voluptuousness and elegance to the fragrance. It combines with a pure, modern patchouli heart.'

'The base note unfolds into a cedar woody accord adding character and a lingering trail, while the honey rose envelops the composition in a beautifully addictive note...'

This is undoubtably my FAVOURITE perfume of all time. It is such a stunning scent! I purchased this when there was a big beauty blogger hype surrounding this perfume, with everyone raving about it! I can honestly say that I agree with the hype. I know a few people were disappointed with this perfume (after all the hype people were buying it without smelling it first) but I can honestly see no fault with it! 

Elie Saab Le Parfum RRP £38 - £69.99

What's your favourite fragrance? Any of mine take your fancy?

Thank you for reading

xxx

My Purse

I thought I'd share a review of my purse today.

Now I've had it for about a year,when I bought it last year at John Lewis when they had their Price Match around Christmas time (I think). It is 100% the best purse I have ever owned.

This purse is priced at £75 (although I paid about £50 for it) and I can honestly say I would have paid the FULL Price for it! (Normally a purse only lasts about a year for me yet this one Is still going strong!) In addition it is a leather purse so that (kind of) justifies the price (for me anyway).

The exact name of my purse Is the:

 Ted Baker Kassady Bobble Purse

Please excuse the grubby finger marks!

Ted says, "the more you give the more you get". (I <3 the little quote inside)

 This is what John Lewis & Ted Baker have to say about my purse:

"With its understated appearance, the Ted Baker Kassady Bobble purse is an all time classic. Its patent high shine appearance gives it an elegant finish that is trendy and timeless making it suitable all year round."

(My purse has a light pink leather detail inside and a flower pattern whereas John Lewis stock the same purse but with a cream leather inside with a dog(?)pattern) 

The purse has a lot of room on the inside:

12 Card Slots

2 Compartments where you can lay your money flat ( i <3) 

A Bobble Clasp Closure with 2 compartments to put your change (I use one side for coppers and the other for £1s or silver coins - Im sad I know!)

1 Hidden (ish) slot (where I just stuff random crap)

Finally (I said there was a lot of room) 1 zip pocket at the back (I put my boarding passes here and secret stuff)

I don't really know why I chose it in Black. (I think I thought that if I got it in Black then it would go with every bag/outfit I had). I'm not sure why I thought that, but I still love it! Plus it does indeed got with everything I own!

There is a little wear on my purse after a year (but that's only in a few select places) and nothing has ripped or fallen off. 

I would highly recommend investing In a high quality purse rather purchasing one from stores such as River Island! (I don't hate River Island - It's just an example) 

You honestly pay for what you get!

Are you swayed to buy a Ted Baker purse?

I am currently thinking of purchasing another one of their purses (when their price match includes Ted Baker) and have come up with a shortlist of my favourite ones. 

Ted Baker Maggye Matinee Bobble Purse, Coral £70

Ted Baker Lowbow Purse Union Jack, Multi £99

Ted Baker Glenda Daschund Bobble Floral Print Purse, Red £99

What do you think of these? 

Would you be interested in buying a Ted Baker purse?

As Always thank you for reading

xxx

GLOSSYBOX Review: August 2012

This month’s GLOSSYBOX goes global with their “International Superstars” featuring products from all around the world.

I really love this concept as not only does It tie In with the London 2012 Olympics (which are sadly over now :(   Boo) but it also allows subscribers to try different products from other countries and widen our beauty minds. (you know become more cultural and stuff)

So without further ado lets see which of these “International Superstars” takes home the gold! (ahem, yes I am that sad)

My August Box included:   

1.Alessansro: Full size £7.85, 10ml (Germany)

2.DHC: Full size £18.50, 200ml (Japan)

3.Broadway Nails: Full size from £7.99, 24 nails (U.S.A)

4.Vera Valenti: RRP £3.85 (Spain)

5.Lipcote: RRP £3.99, 7ml (UK)

6.GLOSSYBOX Lipstick: RRP £9.50, 4g

      

Two Nails products this month

Alessandro - Pro White

‘Optically brightening effect nail polish with anti-yellowing formula for radiant white and gleaming nails’

My nails easily get stained by nail polishes so i’m excited to try this out! I need to get me some radiance. Once i’ve tried it out i shall report back to you all.

Broadway Nails - imPress Press-On Manicure

‘imPress by Broadway Nails is the revolutionary way to apply polish! Simply peel off, press on, and done!’

I was excited to see press on nails on my card but once I opened the box I was a little disappointed. The colour isn’t something I would ever choose for my nails! (for those wondering I got the shade 170 Velvet Rope) It’s too light for me! I prefer my to have dark purple nail polish so i doubt i will ever use these. However it has made me want to take a trip down to boots and see what other colours they have to offer - seeing as i am lazy and have no patience whatsoever, it seems to be a painless and timesaving way of making your nails look ‘done’ without the effort (according to the packaging these are meant to last ‘up to a week’) 

What are your thoughts on Press-On Nails?

DHC - DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

‘This revolutionary water-soluble cleanser is better than any other make-up remover you’ve ever tried’

I haven’t actually tried this yet - I am a tad lazy when It comes to taking my make-up off and just normally just a make-up remover wipe (I’ve run out of my beloved Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish) Although It seems like a product I would use at some point in the near future.

Vera Valenti - L’ombre à Paupère Margarita

‘An eyeshadow palette offering a selection of ten different colours with an applicator included.’

This for me was the most disappointing product in this month’s box.  The colour’s weren’t greatly pigmented (although I am not surprised at it only costs £3.85) and It seems to be an odd and cheap design. I doubt I will get any use of this at all! I don't even think I would ever use green eyeshadow! Not impressed!

Lipcote

‘The original Lipstick Sealer and secret of long lasting, feather fade and water resistant lipstick.

The product made me laugh as soon as a saw it! It’s something my grandma used to use!! Basically It’s a lipstick sealer! You pop it over the top to add some extra lasting power to your lips (obviously) HAHA. I don’t tend to wear lipstick so i’m not sure how much use i’ll get out of it! Nevertheless it’s always a product that good to have on stand-by.

GLOSSYBOX - GLOSSYBOX Lipstick in Glossy Pink

‘Professional beauty lipstick for soft and glamorous lips with a luminous, long-lasting colour.’

Speaking of lipstick’s GLOSSYBOX decided to include their own in this box!

The shade is Glossy Pink and its a lovely raspberry/ rosey colour.

The lipstick has a creamy consistency and (for my lips anyway) is a your lips but pinker colour! It even has the old school lipstick scent which I adore!

Overall I don't really think I am impressed with this box. There was nothing that really stood out to me and It definitely hasn't broadened my beauty mind in terms of "International Superstars". Yet for some reason I never unsubscribe from GLOSSYBOX!

Oh well. What are your thoughts on this months GLOSSYBOX? Or even GLOSSYBOX in general? 

If you are interested in joining GLOSSYBOX the go to www.glossybox.co.uk

As always thank you for reading 

GlossyBox Review: May 2012

Excuse the size of the balloon (I ran out of puff)

First of all I’d like to start by wishing GlossyBox a Happy 1st Birthday.

I’ve been subscribed to them ever since I saw Sara (swalkermakeup) do a video on their first box which featured the Nars Orgasm Illuminator and since then I’ve had high expectations for them. 

If I’m honest I don't necessarily believe that they have kept up a high standard each month. I think there have only been a few products that I have genuinely loved (Hd brow Set. Deborah Lippmann Nail varnish in Razzle Dazzle. Yogi Flow Shower Gel.) Whilst the rest have either gone in the bin or have been given to my mother. I don't know whether it’s because of the first box that I almost feel disappointed in GlossyBox sometimes as they don’t always deliver to the standard I want them to.

Every month when I receive the box I debate whether to end my subscription and save the money for a high end product but something stops me. I don’t know if its the excitement of getting a package every month in the post or the desire to find out what you have received that month (after all it is a surprise box)

Anyway 11 months down the line I am still subscribed so without further ado here is my review on May 2012

Did anyone else get a Golden Ticket?

How cute!!

Firstly the packaging is amazing. I absolutely adore the tissue paper. It’s nice to see GlossyBox change things around and I definitely think they should keep this particular design for the future. Oh and how adorable is the little ‘one’ sticker?

My particular AnniversaryBox included:

1.Noble Isle Summer Rising Bath & Shower Gel

2.Lolita Lempicka L’Eau en Blanc & Eau de Parfum: Full size £65, 100ml each

3.Neal’s Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Daily Moisture: Full size £12, 45ml

4.Collection Lasting Colour Gel Eyeliner: Full size £4.99, 5ml

5.Eldora False Eyelashes: Full size from £3.90

 Oh and there was a complimentary special mirror inside as well.

 Now onto the review...

Now to be honest with you there wasn't anything i was  excited about in this box. It was nice to see something by Collection 2000 but I would never use this product in a million years. You see I am a massive fan of neutrals and I hardly ever wear eyeliner. Now if it was black that would be a different story but i got sent a gold colour?! When would i ever wear a gold eyeliner?? On another note the eyelashes seem nice. I haven’t heard much about Eldora eyelashes before but when the occasion comes I will be sure to test these out.

The Rose Daily Moisturiser seems nice but then again I haven’t tried it properly. Although I have dry skin so I don’t know whether this product will do much I will be sure to test it out and let you guys know.

The Noble Isle Bath and Shower Gel smells LUSH!! I can’t quite put my finger on what it reminds me of! ‘An immaculate fragrance evoking the beginnings of summer, with toning elderflower and antioxidant-charged gooseberry’  Maybe it’s the elderflower I adore? Who knows. I haven’t used this yet but I can assure you that this will be tested tonight! The product is in a small sample size so I am unsure whether to wait until I go on holiday in June and take it with me then? What do you think?

The final two things in my box were perfume samples. I am always unsure about these as the majority that are included in my box’s are more ‘grannylike’ perfumes which I absolutely HATE. However these samples surprised me. I spritzed them on this morning and they have lasted throughout the day. 

They do however (to me) smell very similar to each other and remind me of a fragrance I used to have. All in all I do rather like them, the Eau de Parfum one has licorice flower in it which I Love (If you don’t know I adore anything with a licorice scent to it). The packaging looks really cute and whimsical which is appealing to look at although I don’t see myself repurchasing them (seeing as they are £65 a bottle). I will however quite happily use them up and return to my all time favourite fragrance - Elie Saab Le Parfum

Overall I’m not sure how I feel about this box or indeed GlossyBox as a whole. I guess I was expecting more things from them seeing as it was their first birthday. I know they have a few boxes where some people get different things to me which I don’t really like. I guess I wish that they put the same products in for everyone so that it’s fair that way? 

I dunno maybe I should stop moaning and enjoy my little surprise every month.

Let me know your thoughts on GlossyBox - I hope you enjoyed my review :)