POLISH OF THE WEEK #4

(L.A COLORS Color Craze in Moody Red)

Moody Red is a great dupe for Chanel's 'Holiday' polish, but its literally a tenth of the price. I picked this up from a store in London (which I can't remember the name of) last year for about £2 and I can't tell you how much I love it!

It's such a gorgeous bright pastel red that has a great formula that's easy to apply and long lasting - more so than any of my Essie polishes.

I've had this bottle for just over a year and its only just starting to get a little tacky - which is pretty god damn good for a cheapy nail varnish huh?

L.A COLORS is an American brand and more widely available in the U.S. but you can pick these polishes up online and in particular boutiques.

I'm so impressed with this nail polish its up with all my higher-end polishes - its such a beautiful colour, perfect for spring and summer.

Has anyone else tried L.A COLORS polishes?

STYLE SNAPSHOT: THE SUNDAY EDIT

Sundays are best spent chilling with your loved ones and a great excuse for a long lunch or a mooch around Debenhams. This Sunday I visited the beautiful Oxford - with not so beautiful English weather!

I opted straight for a cosy oversized jumper to accompany my dark-wash skinnies. One of my best friends recently introduced me to the most amazing skinny jeans that have literally been replacing my Topshop Leigh's this week. They're from Marks & Spencer's - which is a shop I'd never think to buy my clothes from but, I'm absolutely loving them - they're slightly thicker than Topshop Leigh jeans but just as skinny!! Thumbs up from me especially at half the price! See them here.

I wrapped up in my favourite mac and popped on my leopard print studded pumps - which I soon regretted after stepping outside into the rain, longingly wishing for my allegras! 

I kept my accessories minimal; wearing my Pandora bracelet and Topshop cross rings. I also sported neon red nails to add some colour to my look - I absolutely love this polish, it's a great dupe for Chanel's 'Holiday'. Keep posted as I'll be mentioning this polish soon! 

As usual, I keep Sunday-makeup simple. I teamed a bronzed lid with a peach lip - Mac's Peach Blossom to be pracise! 

What did you Sunday consist of? 

THE WEEKEND POST #4

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Dr Jart+ Beauty Balm // Quote Of The Week // Zara Outfit // Wrapped Up // Smashbox Shadow Liner // Elle Reading!

Product Of The Week - Burberry's Lip Cover in Rosewood. What can I say I love it! I mentioned this lipstick in my last post - It's a very natural warm pink that leaves a satin finish on the lips. The only downside with this lipstick in my opinion, is that it has that real distinctive lipstick smell/taste, unlike most nowadays. 

Must Read Of The Week - The Lazy Day Style Post. HelloOctober is one of my favourite blogs, written by a girl called Suzie. Her style of writing is so easy to read and relate to. As well as being mega-beautiful, she's also got great style and I particularly enjoyed this style post!

Weekend Want - Topshop. Yes that's right, I want Topshop! Tomorrow I'm taking a trip to Oxford town with the boy and what a perfect oppunitnty to indulge in a little Topshop time! I have a growing list of goodies to pick up; from lipsticks to skater skirts. As you can probably guess I love Topshop.

What's on your weekend-want list? 

MINIMAL MAKEUP: LUMINOUS SKIN

(Burberry Lip Cover, Dr Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm, Smashbox Shadow Liner, Diorskin Nude Tan)

Everyone wants a flawless, luminous face with minimal effort, right? These are some of the products I use to achieve exactly that.

Dr Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm creates a dewy, bright complexion within minutes. The formula is so lightweight on the skin and easy to apply. I blend it into the skin using my Real Techniques Buffing Brush. The formula lasts all day but allows the skin to breathe.

To add a warm natural glow to the face, I use Dior's Diorskin Nude Tan in 002 Amber. This is a brilliant bronzing powder, with light reflecting pigments to give a real 'glow' - perfect to perk up dull skin during winter.

I've recently been reaching for Smashbox's Waterproof Shadow Liner in shade Hollywood. I smudge the cream based product into the roots of the lashes. The warm golden colour really brightens up the eyes, whilst adding warmth to the face. See my full review here. 

To finish the look I apply Burberrys Satin Lip Cover in Rosewood. I love this lipstick as its one of those 'your lips but better' shades. The formula is rich, smooth and adds a muted plum shimmer to the lips, whilst staying very natural and polished.

This is my quick fix makeup to achieve glowing skin, whats yours?

POLISH OF THE WEEK #3

(Essie - Merino Cool)

This week I'm rocking (I like to think) Essie's Merino Cool. I have to admit I'm not the biggest fan of Essie polishes like I know, a lot of beauty bloggers are. I find them quite awkward to apply but I love the colour ranges so I always find myself back at the Essie stand!

This is one of my favourite shades - Merino Cool is a cool grey with a lilac undertone. The shade is quite eye catching because its different, but also very easy to wear. 

What's on your nails this week?

MOST LOVED #2 SMASHBOX WATERPROOF SHADOW LINER

(Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner in Hollywood)

I've only tried a few products from Smashbox, but so far I've been impressed! This Shadow Liner can be used as an eyeshadow or an eyeliner (the name gives it away a bit eh?) The creamy formula is very pigmented and soft which allows it to be very easy to blend, surprising for an eyeliner type product. 

The colour Hollywood is a rich woody brown with a gold tint, I've been wearing this colour in the day as a smudged-out eyeliner or in the evening blended over the lid. 

This Shadow Liner is incredibly long lasting and surprisingly doesn't crease. Recently, I wore this on a night out as a smokey eye, when I got in (naughty I know) I fell asleep with my makeup on but when I woke up, it looked as perfect as it did when I first applied it!

I'm a big big fan of cream eyeshadows as they're so easy to work with, and this one having eyeliner properties too, makes it even more versatile, a big thumbs up from me!

I would love to try some other colours from the range.

(Swatch - Smashbox Shadow Liner in Hollywood)

RECENT PURCHASES

 (Stila Convertible Colour Cream Blush, Diorskin Nude Poure De Soleil)

So January's come to an end, the weather is still miserable and summer feels like a life time away, right? As if I need an excuse to self-indulge, but this seems like the perfect reason to treat myself...

First up, I admit I eventually caved at the Dior counter and picked up Diorskin Nude Poure De Soleil. I've been after this very beautiful bronzer for a good few months now after spotting it on Ruth Crilly's blog - amodelrecommends. Yes I lapped it all up and had been lusting over it ever since! 

It's perfect for adding a soft, warm glow to the face. I use it under my cheek bones to create a natural sunkissed look. I use shade 002- Amber.

I also picked up Stila's Convertible Colour Cream Blush in Peony. I'm a complete cream blush newb so I decided to start with one I've heard a few things about.

 I've been really impressed with this blush, it takes two seconds to apply and blends really easily into the skin. The colour is a very natural warm pink that sets semi-matte after a minute or so.  It has a very subtle plummy undertone too which sits really well with my skin tone. I think they come in about 6 shades and I would definitely  pick up another. You can also use the product on your lips, if you like a natural looking lip it makes a great multi-purpose little product!

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(Diorskin Nude Tan Poure De Soleil - 002 Amber)

(Stila Convertible Colour Cream Blush - Peony)

THE WEEKEND POST #3

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Diorskin Nude Tan // Blog Design // Elle Reading // Evening Snuggles // Daily Face // Afternoon Activities // Mummy's Pie // Cocktails With The Girls!

Product Of The Week - Dior's Diorskin Nude Tan. I've had my eye on this gorgeous bronzer for a while now and I finally caved at the counter and treated myself. The powder gives such a natural warmth to the face and is great for a subtle contour. My shade is 002 - Amber.

Must Read Of The Week - Dr Jart+ Water Fuse BB Cream: Review. Annas' opinion is one that I trust and due to her endless ravings of this little tube of sunshine I picked it up and am now having a BB Cream love affair. Selected Dr Jart products are currently on offer at boots for a 1/3 off, click here. 

Weekend Want - Jouer Matte Moisture Tint. This product sounds like the heaven of all tinted moisturisers! It contains potent antioxidants which help allow congested skin to breathe - although its pretty pricey I haven't heard anything but good things about this! Is it really that good to justify spending thirty pounds on yet another base product?