January Favourites

Another month has passed by so quickly. 2016 will be over before we know it, but let's not dwell on that (as I may cry). Instead, lets focus on my January Favourites. I've made some great discoveries this month and I can't wait to talk about them.

Becca x Jaclyn Hill Highlighter

You've probably heard about this highlighter a million times but I'm going to talk about it because I have fallen in love with it. The packaging is the same as traditional Becca packaging for compacts. The actual highlighter is so soft and smooth. It has a lot of shimmer in it but it doesn't show up too intensely on the skin. Instead it gives the perfect glow that catches the light in such a beautiful way. It's limited edition and Space NK have started to sell it so get your hands on it before it's gone.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation

I have wanted this foundation for so long but couldn't justify buying a new foundation. Then my beloved Nars Sheer Glow ran out and I decided to go for a bit of a change. I went to Selfridges and got colour matched to shade 4. I feel like this shade is slightly too dark for me but I think I can just get away with it, my neck is very pale at the minute which doesn't help. The formula of this foundation is beautiful. It feels like there is nothing on the skin and it blends really easily but it has a lot of coverage at the same time. It is more matte than Sheer Glow which is much better for controlling my oily skin. I would definitely recommend this foundation. 

Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colour in Audrey

I picked this up on a whim at Sephora in the summer. I tested it while I was in the shop and thought the colour was quite unique so I bought it. When I got home and tested it again it was a completely different colour from what I remembered (I had tried on multiple lip products so the colours probably mixed a bit), so I didn't get much use out of it. Then this month I found it in my bag and gave it a quick swipe before I left the house and to my surprise I fell in love with it again. It's a beautiful deep rosy pink shade that isn't your typical everyday pink but isn't too dramatic at the same time. The formula is also great for everyday as it is creamy and can be built up to being pigmented. It's my go to lip colour at the moment and it's named after one of my favourite actresses of all time, what's not to love? 

Nars Steven Klein One Shocking Moment Palette

I debated about getting this palette Nars Blush and Contour Palette for a very long time. I told myself that I don't need more blushers and bronzers and that I could live without it. Then Jess bought it and it looked so nice and I was already buying something else on Space NK, so I just bought it impulsively. I regret nothing. The colours are really wearable with 4 different blush shades, I just pick the one I like best depending on my mood. This palette also has Laguna, the Nars bronzer to have, so it's really handy that it comes in a palette for when I travel.

Philip Kingsley Geranium and Neroli Elasticizer

This is my new favourite hair product. I have had mini versions of the regular elasticizer a few times but never purchased a full size one. I then found the new Geranium and Neroli one in the FeelUnique.com sale with a matching candle. The only difference from the regular one is the floral smell (which is divine FYI). I usually dampen my hair at night and apply mainly to my ends and then I put a shower cap on and sleep with it over night ready to wash off in the morning. This makes my hair so so soft and I have noticed my hair has a bit more life and bounce to it. 

Smith and Cult Nail Varnish in Lovers Creep, Shattered Souls and Kundalini Hustle

I'd heard a few reviews of this nail varnish from various bloggers and Youtubers and was intrigued. I then saw that one bottle costs £19 so decided not to buy any. Then when browsing the Space NK sale I found a pack of 3 full sized nail varnishes for only £23.50, reduced from £47. The shades are a deep purple, a classic red and gold glitter, and I knew I would get a lot of use out of them. They apply really nicely to the nails and the colours are really pretty, the packaging is also gorgeous with a unique metallic misshapen lid. I have noticed that they chip quite easily but I haven't used them that much yet so I will see if that is a recurring pattern or my inability to make nail varnish last.

Topshop Magic Liner in Engraved

I have been struggling to find a new eyeliner over the past few months. Recently I've tried some that have dried up quickly or are too stiff to get that perfect flick. I used to use the Stila eyeliner but I felt the black wasn't black enough, compared to the Marc Jacobs one I used to use, so I thought I'd try some drugstore alternatives. Then I found the Magic Liner in a set with some eyeshadow sticks in the sale and thought why not? It's not my favourite eyeliner ever but it is a pretty good one. The black is very black, which I love, and it lasts all day but the shape of the nib is a bit too elongated to create that perfect feline flick. 

Topshop Smoke Sticks

I don't usually buy Topshop makeup but when I was browsing the website I found a eye set with three eyeshadow sticks and the eyeliner I mentioned above. It was half price, a bargain at £10. The set includes the shades Conspire, a light pink shade, Deviant,  a shimmery champagne, and Dark Horse, a dark brown shade. These sticks are really easy to use and just sweep all over the lid for a quick day time eye. They are really long-lasting and blendable too. I usually apply one of the lighter colours and then apply powder eyeshadow over the top for a really intense eyeshadow look. 

Netflix

Netflix has definitely been one of my favourite things this month. During the Christmas holidays and in between revision I have been binge watching TV shows to my heart's content. I started with Jessica Jones, which is a Marvel superhero series set in New York City that isn't that "superheroey", so if you aren't that into superhero films this is still a good one to watch. I caught up on Homeland which I haven't watched in a few years. I also watched Making A Murderer because I love documentaries, especially about criminals and the American justice system. Now I am watching Suits, about a New York City law firm, which I also can't get enough of (I may be over half way through in 2 weeks).

What have been your favourites during January? 

October Wishlist

As my beauty collection is growing more and more, and as I run out of storage more and more, this months October Wishlist is more fashion weighted. Of course there are still some beauty related products though! Here are the things I can't wait to get my hands on in October.

Mango Black Lapels Wool Coat

Some people dread the days when Summer comes to an end. I, however, love it when autumn arrives. Who doesn't love comfy jumpers, blankets and warm cups of coffee on a crisp morning? Another autumn favourite of mine is when you can start wearing a warm coat. A coat can pull an entire outfit together and this one from Mango certainly will! I love the waterfall over sized shape and that it would go with so many outfits.

Topshop Upper East Side Sweatshirt

Another thing I love about autumn is sporting comfy jumpers. They are so easy to style and throw on on those cold early mornings. Topshop does some great autumn jumpers. They have recently started making really soft slogan jumpers with names of cities on them. I, of course, wanted this Upper East Side one as soon as I saw it. If I can't live there and pretend to be on Gossip Girl this jumper will make a good substitute.

Topshop Coated Jeans

I've wanted a pair of coated jeans since as long as I can remember but never got round to buying them. Topshop have just brought out some new coated jeans for autumn and as Topshop jeans are my favourite on the high street, I want them! They have more of a matte finish compared to other coated jeans and instantly add something extra to any outfit.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation

It's rare that I change my foundation routine, once I find something that works I don't want to change (I can't count how many bottles of Nars Sheer Glow I have gone through). However, this new Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation is a game changer. This foundation is more matte than the previous one and from what I've seen so far it certainly is magic. I've had two samples so far and each time I am amazed how soft and lightweight the foundation feels on the skin while still providing a good coverage. It comes in such a wide range of shades for all skin tones too. This foundation makes me excited to change up my routine.

Charlotte Tilbury Mini Miracle Eye Wand

So you may have guessed by my constant mention of Charlotte Tilbury that I'm a little bit obsessed with her products. Whenever she releases something new I want it instantly because I just know it will be good. This is exactly how I feel about the Mini Miracle Eye Wand. It's an illuminating, light reflecting concealer pen on one end and a hydrating eye cream on the other. It would be perfect for doing makeup on the go and for lazy girls like me who always forget to use eye cream. It's also supposed to erase the signs of dark circles under the eyes, which let's face it, we all need from time to time.

Nars NARSissist Day and Night Palette

Most people have a beauty weakness, that one type of product that you can't help but lust after and buy. One of my main beauty weaknesses is eye shadow palettes. If there are multiple eye shadows in one product, no matter how similar they are to other shades I have, I will somehow justify purchasing it! So as soon as I saw this Nars NARSissist Day and Night Palette in Space NK, I wanted it. It has a row of matte shades and a row of shimmer shades intended to take your makeup look from day to night. It also comes with a mini pencil eyeliner too! To top it all off it has pretty mirrored packaging on the front. I can see myself spending some Space NK ndulge points on this.

Marc Jacobs Decadence

Marc Jacobs has provided most of my favourite fragrances for as long as I can remember. This scent is more sophisticated and mature compared to the Daisy fragrances. It is more woody mixed with floral scents. The bottle alone makes me want to buy this perfume, it is designed to look like a handbag and would look perfect on anyone's dressing table. It would make a great night time/autumn fragrance and after spraying a sample I could smell it for the whole day. If only I was going through duty free sometime soon.

L'oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara

There comes a time in every beauty lover's life that they grow bored of using the same mascara over and over again, no matter how much they love it. I have come to the realisation that I need to update my mascara look and try something new. I want to try a mascara that I've never used before and I want to go back to a drugstore mascara. The L'oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara may be the one I need to try. I have seen a few beauty bloggers talk about it recently and it looks great on them. Let's hope it lives up to the hype!

What are you wishing for this October?

August Wishlist

It's been a long time since I've done a wishlist for the blog.. and I'm so happy to start again! Here are all the things I'm wishing for in August.

Estee Lauder Kendall Jenner Lipstick

I've had my eyes on this beauty for a while now. I love Kendall Jenner's style and her makeup looks, whether she's on the runway or just running errands. It's the perfect poppy red shade for summer and the matte texture is perfect for hot days. The gold and purple packaging of this lipstick is also gorgeous, made complete with Kendall's signature. The shade is limited edition and available exclusively on Estee Lauder's website and at Selfridges. Get your hands on it before it's gone. 

Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Eyeshadow in Jean and Marie Antoinette

Ever since these cream eyeshadows were released I have been itching to buy them. I love all my Charlotte Tilbury makeup items and I hope these won't disappoint. However, due to a low beauty budget I've been putting it off and off. Now my birthday has passed I'm sure I'll get my hands on them soon. There are six shades in the collection but the light champagne shade Jean, named after Marilyn Monroe, and the bronze shade Marie Antoinette (the name speaks for itself) are the two I know I would get the most use out of. 

Charlotte Tilbury Norman Parkinson The Colour of Youth

Charlotte Tilbury's recent Norman Parkinson collection is to die for. Out of all the products this is the one I want the most. It's a pink cream blusher that doubles as a lip product. The rose gold packaging is beautiful too with a picture of Norman Parkinson's wife Wenda on the front.  The innocent rosy hue looks perfect for summer. 

Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in Poppy

I'm definitely going through a lipstick phase at the minute because here is another orangey-red shade that I want this august. These newish Revlon lipsticks come in a wide range of colours from bright floral pinks to dark reds. They are creamy and lightweight and not as bold as a scary matte lipstick so I can justify wanting the poppy shade. 

Nars Eyeshadow Primer

This is my all time favourite eye primer and I have finally run out despite having it for ages (I can't even remember when I bought it). It instantly makes eyeshadow look better and bolder, and it makes it last throughout the day too. It's expensive but it is definitely worth it, especially as you don't need much and it lasts such a long time. 

Topshop Cheek Jelly in Beep

This unique product is a gel blush in a bright red colour. It's on sale at the minute at Topshop for only £2. It's supposed to give a subtle colour to the cheeks and can be used on the lips too. This product seems very similar to the Josie Maran coconut watercolor cheek gelee but for a fraction of the price. 

Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara 

I'm in a bit of a mascara rut at the moment. I think it's because i've been using the same mascaras for a while and now they don't seem to have the same effect on my lashes as they used to. I've heard good things about the Le Volume de Chanel and I feel like investing in a luxury mascara. 

Wildfox Miss You Moonlight Jumper

I love Wildfox clothes. From their slogans to their comfort, they are perfect for everyday casual style. I really want this Wildfox jumper. It's quite fitting for me at the moment as it says "Miss You New York", which I definitely do. I also love the dirty black colour that it comes in.

What's on your wishlist this month?

What's In My Holiday Make-Up Bag?

As this post goes live I will be 30000 feet up in the air on my way to Valencia, Spain. I am taking a little 5 day mini break to the city with my sister after a stressful few weeks of exams where we can explore the city, relax on the beach, get some sunshine and of course drink plenty of sangria and eat far too much tapas.

My sister and I only have a suitcase between us which means I need to pack light (FYI, I am really not very good at packing light) and everything that goes into the suitcase is probably going to have a vigorous screening process by my sister followed by a few 'you don't need that', 'you won't use this' and 'we're not taking them'. I think there is going to have to be a little bit of sneaking things in the suitcase when her back his turned as think she will not understand why I need 2 mascaras, 3 concealers and 6 lipsticks for 5 days...

Firstly the make-up bags I am taking is this beautiful deep purple Saffiano leather DKNY bag which will hold all my make-up essentials, I am then taking this New York print white canvas bag also DKNY as my overflow make-up bag which holds my brushes, my Naked palette, perfume, nail varnish and other bits and bobs.

Starting with the purple bag I am taking: my Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser in Porcelain and also a sample sized of the shade darker (Nude) to mix in if I tan, Collection Lasting Perfection concealer in Fair, MaxFactor Colour Correct stick for under eye circles, Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat, MAC blush in Taupe Shape (which I use as bronzer), Nars Deep Throat blusher, Rimmel Stay Matte powder, Laura Mercier Long Lash mascara, Chanel Le Volume De Chanel mascara, Maybelline Gel Liner in black, Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Bronze on Bronze, MAC eyeshadow duo of Omega and Concrete which I use for my brows and Natural Collection clear mascara which I also use for my brows.

And finally I am taking the following lipsticks: MAC Patisserie, Topshop Brighton Rock, Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in 05, Rimmel Apocalips in Across the Universe and L'Oreal Liquid Lipstick in 500 Molto Mauve. 

The white bag will hold my brushes and tools which get too squished in the purple bag, the original Naked palette, my Jo Malone perfume in English Pear and Freesia, the nail varnish on my toes which is Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine in 416 Papaya, a few bits of jewelery and some hair accessories. 

For brushes I am taking: Real Techniques Stippling, Expert Face, Deluxe Crease and Base Shadow brushes, MAC 239, 217, 263 and 129, Topshop Large Shadow and Angled Brow brush, Bare Minerals Soft Sweep Cheek brush, Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush, an ELF Spoolie and Charlotte Tilbury Eyelash Curlers. 

That ended up being a long post! Reading back through this post maybe this is a bit excessive for 5 days, I'll let you know when I get back if my bossy sister made me leave anything behind... 

7 Days, 7 Lipsticks

This week I decided to challenge myself to wear a different lipstick everyday of the week, during the week I am usually extremely lazy when it comes to lips; I mostly just whack on what's in my handbag whilst I'm rushing out the door. With a few weeks of solid revision for my uni exams looming ahead of me I decided to set aside a precious two minutes in the morning rush to brighten up the day with a different lipstick. It also gave me the opportunity to have a good dig around in my lipstick box and come across some little treasures I had forgotten all about! Here is how I got on:

Monday - MAC Patisserie 

I thought I would start the week off with the newest addition to the lipstick family, I bought it a few days ago after reading beauty blogger ViviannaDoesMakeup's recommendation. It's a lovely pink nude, your-lips-but-better lipstick in the 'Lustre' finish. 

Tuesday - Tarte Glamazon Lipstick in Inspired

Another relatively new one today, I splurged on this little beauty a few weeks ago whilst I was in America and I love it!  It is a really hydrating, rich formula which stays put for absolutely ages. It is a really pretty pink colour with the most beautiful packaging you have ever seen. 

Wednesday - Chanel Rouge Allure in 105 Inimitable 

I thought it was time to spice things up today and went for a deep red colour. I never ever usually wear bold lipsticks on a normal boring day but today I went for it. The Rouge Allure formula is probably my all time favourite and this colour is a beautiful deep blue-based red with a hint on sparkle. The formula is rich, pigmented, hydrating and really long lasting. 

Thursday - Revlon Lip Butter in 001 Pink Truffle

Today was just a boring day in my flat revising so I wanted something natural looking and easy to wear, I went for a wash of this lip butter in a beautiful dull pink as it is really moisturising and leaves a lovely glowing shine. I almost always have this in my handbag as it's so useful for on the go and the colour is super buildable. The only downside is that it doesn't have the best staying power, but you can't have everything! 

Friday - Topshop Beguiled

I think Topshop lipsticks are really underrated in the beauty world, I think they are one of my favourite budget beauty brands and they have such a good selection of colours. This lipstick can be built up to a really intense colour but I just decided to create a wash with my finger, the formula isn't drying, long lasting and affordable. 

Saturday - Topshop Brighton Rock

I enjoyed the Topshop lipstick I was wearing so much, I popped out and bought another one! This is a gorgeous springy-summery bright pink with a matt finish. It's so bright and pretty; I am completely in love with it! I am sure this will end up being my favourite lipstick of the summer. 

Sunday - Chanel Rouge Allure in 88 Evanescente

I though I would end the week with my all time favourite lipstick, Evanescente is the perfect pink-nude which keeps lips hydrated all day and really long-lasting colour. It has a satin finish and a more intense colour than the other Chanel lipstick formulas (Rouge Coco and Rouge Coco Shine). Unfortunately this lipstick is now discontinued but similar colours are Gracile (89) and Fantasque (112).

I had such fun doing this during the past week, why don't you give it a go too?

May Wishlist

It's time for the Monthly Wishlist and Favourites again! (see Jess' April Favourites here). There is no real theme to my Wishlist this month with a mixture of products, some of which I've wanted for ages and some I've only just discovered and want to try out. Here is my Wishlist for the month of May.

Ombre Blackstar By Terry - £28

On a recent trip to Space NK and after reading and watching Vivianna Does Makeup's blog and YouTube videos, I came across these eye shadow sticks from By Terry. After seeing more raving reviews I really want to try this product. I love a good eyeshadow stick, my favourite being my limited edition Chanel stylo in Moon River. I love the shades available but I think the one I'd like to try the most is Bronze Moon.

MAC Eye shadow and Palette - £20 & £10 

Now I've almost completed my MAC palette with only one eye shadow left to fill, I want a new palette as mine is the really old one with no see through plastic on top and it's covered in powder and eye shadow. I prefer the newer design so much more. I really want a small palette too, perfect for when I'm travelling and only need a few shades instead of carrying around my 15 slot palette. Also if I'm buying a new palette I might as well complete it so I want a new eye shadow too but I can't decide what my last one should be, any suggestions?

YSL Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Stain - £25

I love YSL makeup, it seems so luxurious and I love all of the products I have tried from them so far. One thing I paticularly love about YSL is their lip products. I recently bought a Lipstick in a beautiful berry/rose colour that I can't get enough of. Also a while ago I bought one of their famous lip stains from the rebel nudes collection (a review is coming soon!). I had completely forgotten about it until I came across it in my collection recently and I forgot how much I like it. The colour lasts a long time and I love the formula. Now I want to try one in a new colour and luckily YSL has so many great shades to choose from.

L'oreal L'Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick by Color Riche - £8.99

After reading Vivianna Does Makeup's blog I came across a video on these L'oreal lip stains that are supposed to be very similar to the YSL ones but for a fraction of the cost. I'd like to try one of these out and compare it to the YSL ones. There a less colours available compared to the YSL ones but I like the shades that are available. I'm tempted to go for a bold one like a bright red shade called Rouge Soprano. 

Kate Moss for Topshop Scallop Shorts - £46

Kate Moss recently released a new collection of clothing for Topshop on the 30th of April (if you haven't heard of it already). I love the collection and most of the items have sold out online already but one piece that stood out for me, that was also reasonably priced and something I would actually wear was these Scallop Shorts. I love a good pair of shorts and these are quite a unique design and unlike any others I have. Unfortunately they've sold out in my size so I'm hoping they come back in stock soon!

Eucerin Skincare - £9.25 and £9.50

My favourite Dermalogica Moisturiser, Active Moist, is about to run out and seeming as it is quite expensive I thought I should try a cheaper alternative. One brand that I have heard that is good for skincare is Eucerin. I had a look on the Boots website and they have a category for my skin type, oily/acne prone skin. One of the products I came across was the Dermo Purifyer Adjunctive Hydrating Care SPF30 50ml. I like that this moisturiser has an SPF and is only £9.25 for 50ml. I also came across the Dermo Purifier Concentrate 30ml to help the overall condition of skin for £9.50 which I think I'll try too. 

What is on your wishlist for the month of May?

Haul #3: Beauty

This is a bit of a collective haul of bits and bobs I've bought over that last couple of weeks. It will probably be the last haul I do for a while as I have given up buying make-up for lent as I have decided I have a bit of an unhealthy obsession!

Topshop

Topshop Sheer Lip in 'Chuck'

I bought this lipstick for the sole reason that it was called 'Chuck' and it brought back nostalgic memories of Chuck Bass- yes, I am that sad that I bought a lipstick because it coincidently had the same name as a fictional television character. But after using it a few times I actually really like it. It is a really moisturising lip colour with a subtle glossy finish, the colour is easily buildable from a sheer balm to a deep stain - it is also really affordable at £8. I've never really tried Topshop make-up before but since trying this I think I will be going back for more, any good recommendations?

Boots

Charles Worthington Salon at Home

I am going to post a review of these soon so I won't waffle on for too long but I adore the Salon at Home range, they leave me hair looking healthy and shiny. I bought the Straight and Smooth Shampoo, Shine Booster Conditioner and the Style Setter Dry Shampoo. They are also reasonably priced at around £6 or £7.

Hydraluron

I bought this in boots after hearing numerous beauty bloggers recommendations and thought I would give it a whirl too. My skin is so dry and dehydrated at the minute so I though it could really use something like this. So far I've not noticed that much of a difference to my skin but obviously I will give it a full 6 weeks before deciding if its worth it or not- I will probably write a review in the future after a couple of months using it so look out for that.

SpaceNK

Laura Mercier Crème Brule Honey Bath

I've gone a bit crazy in SpaceNK recently, think I need to calm down a bit with the spending but I just couldn't resist the smell of this, oh my gosh it smells so good I just want to eat it. I've not tried it in the bath yet but may write a review along with the body cream in a couple of weeks.


Feel Unique

Tanya Burr Nail Polish in Little Duck

This was in my February Favourites so again I won't go on about it for too long, just click the link here, but I adore the colour of the nail varnish. It's a really spring/summery colour and I just love wearing it!

Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Afternoon Tea

I also picked up one of Tanya's lipglosses in Afternoon Tea, I've not really had chance to use it that much yet but on first impressions I love the texture, finish, colour payoff and brush. One thing I probably don't like is how light the colour is, I usually go for something a tiny bit darker but that is my fault for choosing the wrong colour! I think I will get the colour 'Aurora' and see if that suits me a bit better. Have you tried anything in Tanya's line yet? Sophie will be doing a review of both the nail varnish and lipgloss very soon so look out for that.


Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury Eyelash Curlers

If you read our blog often or follow us on Twitter (@Make_Man_Marc) you will know we are huge Charlotte Tilbury fans. I think she is such a fantastic make-up artist and all of her products I've tried are amazing (click here to see a review of her Vintage Vamp palette and here to see Sophie's Charlotte Tilbury Haul and Review). These eyelash curlers are great at really opening up the eye, making the eye look bigger- they also look super pretty in a gorgeous rose gold colour!

Have you done any shopping recently? Leave a comment with a link with any hauls you have done- I'm super nosey and love looking at what other people have been buying!

February Favorites

I can't believe February is over already, this month we will be a quarter of the way through 2014! Here are my February Favourites including beauty products, fashion and a few other bits and bobs.


Tanya Burr Nail Varnish in 'Little Duck'

How gorgeous is this colour? I am absolutely loving this colour at the moment, as you will see there is a bit of a recurring duck-egg blue theme in this post. When I went to order a few bits from Tanya Burr's new range I really couldn't decide which ones to get - I wanted them all! But I chose this one and I am so glad I did. It has a really nice consistency and doesn't chip easily, two coats and you're good to go.  I would definitely recommend.



Liz Earle Instant Skin Tonic

I found a sample sized version of Liz Earle's Skin Tonic in my beauty draw and loved it so much I bought the full sized version. I love the smell of this and the way it makes me skin feel after using it. I especially like using it in the mornings as it makes me fell really fresh, bright and awake.


YSL Rose Crush Blusher

This was featured in my haul a few weeks ago and I love it so much! I want to use it everyday but I am rationing myself to once a week so it doesn't run out too quickly! I think I'm only going to start wearing it for special occasions as I will be devastated when it runs out - especially as it is a limited addition.



Charles Worthington Dry Shampoo

I wanted to try this out because I love loads of other products in the Salon at Home range by Charles Worthington, I'm not mad keen on the classic Batiste dry shampoo as I find it too chalky and makes my head itch so I only use it dire emergencies (i.e. when I haven't got out of bed early enough to wash my hair before a 9am lecture) but I do like this Charles Worthington one. It doesn't soak up grease as well as Batiste but that's not what I really use it for, I find it really good for giving my second day (third day if I'm lucky) a bit more umph or spraying it on the roots of freshly washed and straightened hair to give it a bit more volume. It also smells amazing, the smell actually reminds me of Marc Jacob's Daisy perfume.


Topshop Embellished Jumper

This also featured in the haul so I won't go on about it too much, but basically I love the colour, material and embellishments on this jumper. The only negative thing about this is it is a bit of a bitch to clean as it it hand wash only.

London Fashion Week

I big highlight of February was seeing the Autumn/Winter 14 collections, my favourite being London Fashion Week. My favourite show was Burberry, you can click here to see my best bits of London Fashion Week!

Pretty Little Liars

I am so behind with PLL, I started watching in October and pretty much haven't stopped watching it since. I'm in the middle of season 4 and have made it my mission to catch up before season 5 airs here in the UK. If I have a spare hour in between lectures I'll go home and sneak an episode in between. If I fail my degree, blame Aria, Spencer, Emily and Hannah.

What have you been loving this month?

Haul #1: Beauty + Fashion

On Friday, Sophie and I had a bit of a post-exams treat shopping spree in our university city of Nottingham. I spent far too much money on stuff I probably don't need- but it was all in the name of fun! Sophie will also be doing a haul of what she bought, but she is just waiting on some online purchases to arrive first.

SpaceNK 

Nude Oil Based Cleanser

I have recently been looking for an oil-based cleanser to replace my Bioderma micellar water to use as a pre-cleanse to remove all my make-up in the evenings. Although I find the Bioderma to be amazing at taking off eye make-up, when I use it all over my face it does tend to leave it feeling a little dry. After reading some reviews and blog posts I decided to go for this Nude one, on first impressions I really like it but will do a full product review in about a month.


Laura Mercier Long Lash Mascara

I got a sample of this mascara in a Birchbox a few months ago and loved it so bought the full sized version. I won't go on about it for too long as I go into more detail in my post a few weeks ago about my favourite Birchbox products (click here) but I think this is a great, more natural looking everyday mascara. 

MAC

Lipstick in 'Mehr'

This one was a bit of an impulse buy, I originally went into MAC for an eyeliner and some eyeshadows to build up my palette but I couldn't decide which colours to go for. I felt that an eyeliner wasn't enough to satisfy my MAC-craving so I went over to the lipstick counter. Surprisingly, I only own one other MAC lipstick which I bought when I was about 14 and never wear as it is a god-awful colour, what was I thinking? But when I saw this one, 'Mehr', I fell in love with the colour and had to get it. The colour is sort of a deep dusky pink with a very matte finish, nothing like I already have.


Eye Pencil in 'Coffee'

This is what I originally went into MAC for, the eyeliner in 'Coffee'. I wanted a brown eyeliner to wear when I want to go for a more natural look as black can often look a bit too harsh and dramatic. I used it today and the pencil feels nice and soft on application and create a deep warm brown colour. It looks nice on the waterline and well as smudged across the upper lash line.

John Lewis

YSL Flower Crush Palette - Rosy Blush 

Is this not the most beautiful bit of make-up you have ever seen? This was the biggest splurge on the shopping trip. I've wanted this spring limited edition blusher since it was launched, there was a lot of umming and aahing at the YSL counter as it is not the cheapest item of make up in the world (I'm not saying how much it was incase my mum reads this blog post) but after a bit of gentle persuasion from Sophie and the lady at YSL I decided to go for it and I am so glad I did. I've only used it once so far but the colour is a perfect shimmery peachy-pink and the texture is like a creamy-powder. 

Laura Mercier Ambre Vanillé Soufflé Body Crème

This was another cheeky little splurge, but I have wanted it for ages- its nice to have a little bit of luxury sometimes! This body cream smells amazing, I could smell it all day, in fact as I'm sat here typing I'm smelling it. It feels good on the skin and the smell lasts for ages on your skin; if I put it on in the morning, it will still be able to smell it when I go to bed.


Origins GinZing Eye Cream

This little baby has been a life saver recently, I actually bought this a few weeks ago but thought I would sneak it in here anyway. I bought this before my January exams as I was a bit sleep deprived, a little stressed and there may have even been a few tears, but this little eye cream brightened up any tell-tale dark circles and puffiness. I use it every morning after my face moisturiser and have really noticed a difference.

Topshop

Knitted Crystal Stud Jumper in Duck Egg

When we went on our shopping trip, I saw the jumper Sophie was wearing and absolutely loved it... so I bought it. Although I am not a complete copy cat, Sophie has the dark grey version and I picked up this lovely duck egg blue colour. I'm a bit obsessed with this colour at the minute and I love the embellishment around the neckline. The material is so soft, it's not itchy and super comfortable to wear.