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Good brows are key to a good day. Okay maybe not completely, but they help at least. My brows are a bit wild. They have a bit of a mind of their own and enjoy testing my patience. I used to just use a dark brown pencil to fill in my brows and make them look more defined and full, but I soon found this wasn't enough. The hairs weren't staying in place and looking overall messy. I'd heard a lot of talk of Brow Gels, in particular the Benefit Gimme Brow (£17.50), while this is amazing, it's not so friendly on the purse strings! I was desperate to find something that would do a similar job and save some pennies.
Enter the Rimmel Brow This Way (£3.99). This gel does exactly what I wanted/needed it to do. It helps give my brows a little more shape and colour and also holds the hair in place. The formula is really lightweight too and doesn't leave your brows feeling and looking like slugs. It lasts all day and doesn't smudge or run down your face (not a good look!), it's also really easy to work with. The brush is small enough to fill in thinner brows and help create the exact shape you're after while still making them look full and defined.
I have been using the gel in the Dark Brown colour as my brows are naturally quite dark along with my eyes. I find this to be really complimenting and the perfect colour for my hair and skin tone. The gel comes in a clear, blonde and mid brown colour too so there should be a colour for all skin and hair colours!
Have you used any good brow products lately? Let me know.
Since I've been little I've always had a love for magazines, from Top of the Pops to Sugar to Elle, it's been a love affair that's never quite ended so while on a saunter through Tesco I quite naturally picked up the latest copy of Elle magazine (£4). Not only was the absolute mega-babe Emma Watson on the cover of the Feminism Issue but there was also a free tester sized Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner. Talk about a bargain!
The push-up liner was one of the items I was really wanting to try but was reluctant to buy due to it being a little pricey, cashing in at £18.50, as I'm quite cack-handed when it comes to eyeliner and was worried I wouldn't be able to work with the push-up gel formula. However, I found the product to be really great to work with. The formula is less 'runny' than liquid eyeliners and I found it a lot easier to fix any mistakes without looking like you've got a black eye! It also claims to be very lash-hugging, which is always something I struggled with, and I have to agree with this statement. The gel fit round my eyelid easily without an uncomfortable feeling when on or when applying. The liner also lasted me well throughout the day and didn't smudge or fade, which I've found some have in the past.
Overall, I was extremely pleased with this eyeliner and am now desperate to get my hands on the full-size product. It's also a major bargain getting this tester along with a copy of Elle. I would absolutely recommend picking this up if you're wanting to try this liner before committing to buying the product.
Have you tried this liner? What did you think of it?
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?
