ITS NOT GOODBYE

Morning girls! I just wanted to let you all know that I am not deserting my blog I am just going to be away for a week. My boyfriend is Portuguese and I am going to visit his family for the first time, he's so excited but I am so so nervous to meet them! Wish me luck girls and I'll be back posting soon. 

MY SKIN PERFECTER

Evening girls! I think one of the most asked questions within the beauty bloggers society is what is the trick to good skin? I've had my time trying every product on the stand and I'm so glad it's come to an end. During my younger years I suffered from hay fever and my skin underneath my eyes down to my cheeks used to peel which has now left me with a little scaring however I finically found a solution! I purchased L'Oreals Skin Perfecting Advanced Correcting Serum and I am now onto my 4th bottle as I absolutely adore this stuff! The product itself is quite a thin consistency, not similar to moisturiser in the slightest which I think is perfect as it dries relatively quick! The great thing about this is that I apply it every night before bed and my skin is still moist the morning after ready for makeup application! 

Overall I think this is a great product as it leaves my skin super smooth everytime, my skin has noticeably improved since using the serum, for example my skin is gradually turning to one shade and the visibility of my scaring is decreasing, also I am not breaking out as much either which is a bonus! I literally only use this product on my skin, I don't even use face was I simply wash my face with a warm flannel to ensure my face is clean and then use a toner also. So then girls if you're trying to find a skin solution then you might have just discovered one! Let me know if you have seen a change in your skin too if you decide to purchase it! 

BEAUTY QUOTE

“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick. “- Gwyneth Paltrow

My exact thoughts on Mac's keepsake red lip bag. 

THE MAKEUP TAG

What foundation do you use?

I am currently using two foundations. My first is the Studio Fix Powder Foundation by Mac and this is what I wear to work or if I just want a light coverage if i'm leaving the house in a hurry. And the second foundation I use is Chanel's Lumiere Perfection and I wear this when I'm going out or to a special event. 

How about concealer?

I use quite a few, recently I have been switching between Mac concealers and I use; studio fix, prolong wear and select cover-up. 

What do you think of false lashes?
I absolutely love to wear lashes I think they complete your overall look, however I wouldn't wear them on a everyday basis, only for an occasion or if I am taking pictures for my blog. 

What brand of mascara do you use?

I switch between so many and plan to try so many, right now I am using Benefits They're Real, Loreal's Voluminous and Maybelline Falsies mascara. 

Sephora or MAC?
I live in England so I do not have a Sephora so I will compare it to House of Fraser where there are plenty of brands and I would definitely prefer to shop there. 

What makeup tools do you use?

I'm guessing this is just a general question? So obviously my real techniques brushes, I mean who doesn't have those? I also couldn't live without my tweezers of ear buds, they are perfect for correcting slight make up errors. 

Do you use and eyeshadow primer?

Yes I do, I use whatever Urban Decay primer I have in my draw at the time. 

What is your favourite eyeshadow?

This is so so hard having a love for eyeshadows, but I would have to say Trick from the Naked 3 Palette.

What do you think of Pigment eyeshadows?

I absolutely love them, my favourite is Macs Naked pigment and I plan to purchase a lot more! 

What is your fave lipstick?

I have far too many so I'll choose my favourite everyday lipstick which is Chanel - Boy, a dark nude. 

What is your fave blusher to use?

Mac - Seduced at Sea, and it was from the aquatic collection, the packaging is adorable and the colour looks great on my complexion! 

Do you like drugstore makeup?

Definitely! Who wouldn't want to find a cheaper option? However I will admit I am a bit of a brand whore..

Name a makeup crime you hate.

This is a tricky one.. I'm not a major fan of applying moisturiser before my primer and foundation I just think it defeats the point of a matte finish, I'd much rather apply it the night before so my face is slightly moist and not greasy. 

Do you like colorful shades of makeup or neutrals?

It depends because I love pink shades! However I think I much prefer neutrals. 

If you could leave the house with just one makeup item what would it be?

Mine would have to be mascara, I'm not a fan of wearing foundation/concealer and nothing else, it just doesn't look right. 

Could leave the house with no makeup on?

I'd rather not but if I'm in a rush then yes I could. 

In your opinion, what's the best makeup line?

I do love MAC, i just think every product I've bought I have been satisfied with and I love all their different collections!

I Tag everyone who has read my tag to participate and leave me a comment once you've posted yours so I can take look at your blog post!

MAC- KEEPSAKES REP LIP BAG

It's that time of year! Christmas is on the way and Mac have released their holiday editions and I am so excited to collect, collect, collect! I recently purchased their Keepsakes Red Lip bag, it consists of a lipstick, lip liner and lip glass in the shade Ruby Woo, one of macs most popular reds. I had been meaning to pick up the lipstick of Ruby Woo for ages and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to do so as I'm getting two other products, not to mention a free make up bag, which is absolutely adorable. The makeup bag is of medium size covered in white glitter with a gorgeous pearl trim around the zip. 

The aim of this set is to wear all products together, however I'm not too sure the lip glass could be used for every day use due to how much it enhances the drama of your overall look, yet it is still a beautiful colour and the consistency of the product is great. 

This set only retails for £32 on the Mac website. Also available are the Keepsake lip bags in both Nude and Coral. Are you guys going to purchase the red, nude or coral?

Lipliner, Lipstick and Lipglass in RUBY WOO.

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13520/33061/New-Collections/Keepsakes-Lip-Eye-Bags/Lips/KeepsakesRed-Lip-Bag/index.tmpl

FRIDAY FAVOURITES; ACCESSORIES

Evening! I'm a little late on my favourites as I've been at work but I was determined to get a post up by the end of today. This week I decided I would present you all with my favourite accessories this season. I'm hoping that most of you agree, but when you go shopping do you just stick to one colour throughout your shop? I know I do, and at the moment I am obsessed with black and gold and that is all I'm wearing this season! So as you've guessed all my favourite accessories this week are black and gold! What are you favourite accessories this season?

 

Vivienne Westwood Earrings

Topshop SOVEREIGN Chain Slippers

Unfortunately I was unable to find a link to my watch as I got it around a year ago. 

Michael Kors Selma Black Tote Bag

KA-BOOM

Evening everyone and Happy Bonfire Night! I hope you all had a lovely evening and were able to watch some beautiful fireworks. I am ever so lucky to be a Center Parcs employee and attend their yearly firework display! They always put on a great show and know how to entertain us all with their beautiful range of colours lighting up the sky and the dramatic and cheesy music which I just find hilarious. As me and Bruno both work there we decided to take his family along as we're aloud to bring a few guests as they have never seen the fireworks at CP, it was so nice to spend time with them all and take a few snaps whilst I was there, plus you guys can have a sneak peak at the... CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS! 

WHO DO YOU LOVE? MARY-LOU.

£16 - Asos 

Wow, oh wow, oh wow! I present you all "Mary-Lou Manizer" by The Balm.

Have you ever thought you could fall in love with a highlighter? If your answer is yes then go out and purchase this one.

I bought this around two weeks ago and all my other highlighters have been forgotton about and have been left in my make up storage just hibernating until I have hit pan on Mary Lou. 

First of all how can you say no to that packaging it is absolutely adorable, that adorable it still sits in its little box. 

The product itself is 8.5g, that is some highlighter, and I plan to use this on a regular basis.

On my skin tone the product gives a champagne colour finish however in some lights can give a light pink illusion which I absolutely love, it also has a rather large mirror, BONUS. 

Overall I personally love this highlighter and believe it could make it into my top 10 beauty products this year. The pigmentation of this product is amazing, a tiny hit of the product on the brow bone, inner corner of the eye, cheekbones and even nose does the trick immediately. The colour of Mary-Lou is the shade I would automatically be drawn to when choosing a highlighter to finishing off my all time favourite bronze look, giving my skin a glowy, healthy and satin like finish. 

Mary-Lou worn with Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation and Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base, SOLEIL TAN DE CHANEL