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So it happened. After months of stalking Kylie Jenner's instagram, I finally got my hands on the coveted MAC Velvet Teddy (£15.50). I had been hunting for this for what feels like forever since hearing it was the lipstick Kylie has been wearing recently but it was sold out EVERYWHERE!!! I eventually turned the 'Notify Me' button on the MAC website on so I would get a notification the minute it was back in stock, but I heard nothing for days so I thought all hope was lost. But alas, on Saturday I got an email to let me know it was back in so I quickly ordered it and then sat by the letterbox waiting for the postman to come. Then it happened. A black parcel was slipped into my letterbox yesterday morning with the word MAC printed at the top. I ripped it open and almost wet myself with excitement (tmi?) and boy was I not disappointed.
The lipstick is described as a deep beige tone with a matte finish. I usually find mattes to look quite dry on my lips but does this one? Nuh uh. It has the perfect matte finish while still keeping your lips feeling and looking hydrated. The colour is so flattering to my skin and is along the lines of a nude/brown/pink/beige to create a perfect colour combination.
The colour is selling out fast everywhere but this is definitely a lipstick I would recommend investing in, it's very complimentary and versatile and come on, who doesn't want to be that little closer to looking like Kylie Jenner?
Have you tried Velvet Teddy before? What were your thoughts?
Since I am starting a new job this week it evidently meant I had the 'oh my god I have nothing to wear' fiasco. The clothes I work to my previous job just wouldn't cut it, I wanted a fresh start. Being a fan of the Boohoo 'Work Wear' range, I immediately headed there to see what I could find.
The first item I saw was this black collared dress, (£15) I personally don't think you can ever go wrong with black for work wear. It's smart, it's simple, it's stylish. Everything you want for going to work. I've always had a thing for a good collar and Peter Pan collars are right up my street so this dress was exactly what I was looking for.
Another dress that caught my eye was this colour block skater dress, (£15) like the previous the colours are staple black, white and grey, ideal for work. I love the style of this dress and how it flares at the bottom of the skirt, the material looks soft and comfortable which is always essential given it will be worn for around 8-9 hours a day.
Next up is a classic blazer (£18). Blazers are perfect for making it look like you've made a lot of effort when you haven't really. They add a touch of elegance to any outfit and really pull the look together. This is in the style of a shawl so will be perfect for wearing under a coat in the winter, without being too heavy.
To add a pop of colour, I chose this burgundy blouse (£12), I am a huge burgundy fan and love the style of the neck of this blouse. The material looks so luxurious soft. This could be easily paired with black jeans/trousers or a skirt and tights and looks great either way.
A staple item is a good pair of trousers and black pintuck (£15) ones looks perfect, they're smart but also have a casual and cool feel to them as they are a skinny fit and also ankle grazers. The fact they're black too means they will go with basically everything and anything, which is always handy for throwing together outfits in the morning.
I've been loving the look of turtle necks recently and this white short sleeved top (£10) caught my eye straight away! I love the length of the sleeves on this and the overall finish of it. The white is really clean and sharp looking and would look great under some sort of black strappy dress with tights or even a pair of black trousers. There are so many ways this can be styled which is ideal for changing up looks everyday.
A skirt is also a great staple item to have and I love the look of these pleated mini skirts (£15). The black is great for pairing with most items but I also love the colour of the orange to add a little something extra to a plain outfit.
A new pair of shoes are always on the cards and I immediately fell in love with these patent chunky ballet pumps (£18). I love the bow and the shine from them. They also look much more hard-wearing and durable than a normal pair of ballet pumps which can sometimes juts fall apart the second time they are on your feet!
So that was some items I think are perfect for work wear and hopefully gave you some inspiration should you ever need it.
What items do you think are staple for work?
Smokey brown eyes are perfect for autumn so when I saw this Rimmel Glam Eyes eyeshadow set (£6.99) I plopped it right in my basket. The set comes with a mix of 4 colours ranging from a cream to a beige to a gold to a brown. The colours are extremely flattering to my brown eyes and perfect for everyday wear. They mix well together which means a range of different looks can be created. They have a lovely shimmer to them which makes your eyes look twinkly and bright.
The set is also perfect for on-the-go as it is small and compact meaning it can easily be transported to work, uni or wherever you may be going to give a little touch up through the day without weighing your bag down like some palettes might. It's also very purse-friendly cashing in at only £6.99. This can be picked up in Superdrug and comes in a variety of colours to suit all eyes. Overall, this is great for a subtle everyday smokey eye look as the colours are not too harsh or offending. They add an ounce of glam to a day-to-day look without breaking the old purse-strings, perfect really!
What eyeshadows have you been loving recently?
While the autumnal berry tones are in full swing in the lip department at the moment, I'm already preparing my lips for the winter months. I'm a bit of a scaredy-cat when it comes to bold lips, wearing purples and reds on a daily basis terrifies me. I feel like people are staring at me and thinking 'who does she think she is?' silly I know as no one probably cares what colour my lips are! More subtle colours like nudes and pinks are my safe haven, I feel they suit my skin tone better too, so when I saw this Maybelline Colour Show Lipstick in Nude Perfection (£4.99) I just knew I had to get it.
The lipstick is different to a regular lipstick in the sense it comes as a thick pencil as opposed to a tube. It is very easy to apply and really pigmented. I just run it over my lips a few times and they are full of colour. The colour itself is very non-offensive and a classic nude tone, it can be easily worn everyday but also dressed up with smoky eyes for a night out. It looks quite matte when applied and while this may work on some, I have quite dry lips, so I just swipe a little bit of Vaseline over the top and make it a bit more moisturised.
Unfortunately I couldn't get a picture that truly did the shade justice, but in my opinion this is a top contender for being a classic winter nude. The colour is really complementary to my skin and lasts for a good while throughout the day. Even more, with it being only only £4.99, it's very purse friendly!
What lip look will you be wearing this winter?
It's getting to that time of year when all the shops are stocking their Christmas goodies, including Advent Calendars. I'm normally a chocolate advent calendar kinda gal but this year I have been eyeing up the Ciate Mini Mani Manor Nail Polish Advent Calendar (£49).
In my opinion this is literally heaven - a new nail polish every single day leading up to Christmas? What more could you possibly ask for? The 24-piece set includes 17 of Ciate's most popular shades, an exclusive full-size paint pot and a set of festive nail transfers. The manor comes in 3 variations so it's a lucky dip which one you will get.
Cashing in at £49 this may seem pricey and I must admit, when I first saw the price I was a bit like woah but thinking about it, this is a total bargain. With Ciate nail polishes being £9 individually, getting 24 nail polishes for £49 is good going.
This may just have to be an early Christmas present to myself from myself. Hey, it's Christmas!
Have you got your eye on any beauty advent calendars this year?
BLEACH London are a brand I've lusted after for a long time, with their hair dyes available in every colour under the rainbow and cool, grungy vibe I've always loved them. Unfortunately I'm not anywhere near brave enough to take the plunge and dye my hair bright blue so instead I decided to try a few of their hair care and styling products and when they are included in the Boots 3 for 2 deal, you just can't turn that down!
Firstly, I picked up the Reincarnation Mask (£6.00), this is a hair mask which is applied into hair pre-shampoo and left to set for 10-20 minutes, I usually leave it on for just over 20 to make my hair super soft. For an even better effect, wrap your hair in a warm towel for the 20 minutes too! I then shampoo and condition my hair as normal and voila, my hair feels so soft and refreshed, it is literally so silky and smooth I could sit and run my fingers through it all day. It also smells amazing unlike some other hair makes I've used in the past. If your hair needs a little lovin' I definitely suggest trying this out, it isn't only used for bleached hair as you may think, you can use it if your hair is even just damaged from heat and this will give it a little boost.
Next on my list was the Split-Fix Serum (£6.00), this serum is applied to the ends of your hair after washing to help smooth and tame fly-aways. My hair is an absolute nightmare for fly-aways and I really find this product to be helpful. It helps smooth the ends and make my split ends less prominent. It's also really lightweight so doesn't weigh your hair down or leave it feeling greasy. An absolute staple in my hair care routine.
Lastly, I picked up the Swamp Spritz (£6.00), this is a sea salt spray used to add texture to hair and help achieve that messy 'I woke up like this look' all girls want to achieve. It's basically making an effort to look like you haven't made an effort. I applied this to clean, damp hair and then scrunched up the ends and dried on a cool heat with the hairdryer. This is the only product I wasn't 100% happy with as my hair just looked more frizzy and a bit bush-like, however, I don't blame the product as I have read many reviews of this with people who had fantastic results, I think it is simply my hair (sigh). Some people may have been happy with the result of this but it just wasn't the look I was trying to achieve. And so my search continues to find a sea salt spray that gives me my messy bed-head look minus the resemblance of a bush.
Overall, I was really impressed with the BLEACH London range, I think the products are an amazing quality for the price. I'll definitely be making a few re-purchases and who knows maybe next time I will take the plunge and have bright blue hair.... Probably not.
Have you used any of the BLEACH London range? Are you braver than me and used the dreamy hair dyes? Let me know!
Nail art has never been my forte. My unsteady hands and blatant clumsiness prevent me from being able to create dreamy designs and patterns on my nails. However, being the self-confessed nail polish addict I am, the Models Own Nail Art Tool Kit made it's way into my life (shout out to my best friend who bought it for me for my birthday last month) and I've only just now got around to trying it out. The kit comes with 2 dotting tools, a range of brushes and nail art tape, everything you need to create a variety of designs.
I decided to make my first (ahem) masterpiece some standard dots. My polishes of choice were the Models Own HyperGel in Cornflower Gleam, a blue-y purple, and White Light, a clean white, (both £4.99).
I began by painting my nails in two coats of Cornflower Gleam. When these were dry I ran over them with a top coat (which I forgot to photograph - d'oh!) to help prevent chipping and to give them a more professional finish. Once the top coat had completely set I poured a small blob of White Light onto a plastic packet. Using the dotting brushes I carefully began to dot the white over my nails in various sizes and positions. The tools were very effective and easy to maneuver across my nails, they picked up the polish well and didn't clump, run or dry out, which I was worried about.
The final product could use some work and I am by no means claiming to be a pro nail artist but I did find the tools in the set great and easy to work with even with my unsteady hands and clumsiness! I'm hoping to use one of the brushes next time and give hearts a go... Practice makes perfect, right?
Have you used any Nail Art Tool Kits? How did you get on?
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