5 Beauty Products Worth The Price Tag

Sometimes, being a beauty addict is hard. Buying high end make up is a gamblers game; sometimes you hit gold, other times you don't. If it's the latter, parting with what seems like extortionate amounts of money for something that runs out, dries up or becomes abandoned in the abyss otherwise known as the beauty drawer because it didn't live up to expectations can be soul destroying. But when you hit gold and find that product you would sell your left kidney for, let alone £40, you know your make-up bag will never look the same again and all the risks would have paid off.

The following 5 products are, in my opinion, worth every penny and will repurchase time and time again...


Tom Ford Brow Sculptor

Since I bought this product, I have never had a bad-brow-day: bold statement, I know. When I use it, it is impossible to have a bad-brow-day as it just makes them perfect. I don't know how it does it; it is truly magical. At £35, this bad boy is pricey, but in my opinion, you can't put a price on great brows.
The sculptor has two ends: one a spooly, the other a waxy textured pencil-crayon thing (very bad description, sorry) and also has a pull out sharpener which keeps the tip nice and sharp. The 'calligraphy' tip means that you can use thin strokes towards the end of the brows, but wider and softer strokes towards the front. The formula is soft and waxy which makes the filled in brows look natural but also stays in place all day.


By Terry Ombre Blackstar

Over the last couple of years cream eyeshadow sticks seem to have been all the rage, and for good reason. Due to their popularity, the market is awash with what seems like 1000's of different brands, colours, textures and finishes but nobody does them quite as well as By Terry. I have two shades: Frozen Quartz and Misty Rock. Frozen Quartz is a beautiful pale shimmery pink, and Misty Rock a bronze/mauve-y brown colour. They apply ridiculously easily, literally swipe a bit on, blend it a bit with your finger or a fluffy brush, and your good to go. The formulas are incredibly long lasting and the packaging is simple and elegant. They are expensive at £29, but a little goes a long way and they last a fair amount of time before running out or drying up.


Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette

I did a full review on the Vintage Vamp palette last year (check that out here), but since then I have also bought the palette in The Sophisticate. If you are a neutrals girl like me, this palette is perfect for you. It has four matte neutral shades: a pale cream, a light brown, a dark grey and a dark chocolate brown. With this palette you can create a natural, barely there day look, or a dramatic brown smokey evening look. As with all Charlotte Tilbury products, the packaging is beautiful and the formulas and pigmentation are perfect.


YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick

YSL is my favourite brand for high end lipsticks. I love the packaging, smell, formula and colour range; I can't find a bad word to say about them. The shades I have are Rouge Eros (which I can not find anywhere, think it's time for a major make up tidy up - so you can read a mini review I did last year of this shade here) and I have recently got the shade Rose Stiletto (pictured). I find the formula really pigmented, moisturising and super long lasting.


Charlotte Tilbury Colour of Youth Lip and Cheek Glow

Sophie kindly surprised me with this blush for my 21st birthday. Before we go any further let's all just take a few seconds to appreciate the packaging... This cream blusher is part of Charlotte Tilbury's new limited edition collection which celebrates the work of famous photographer Norman Parkinson, the beautiful woman gracing the compact is Wenda, Norman's wife and muse. The blusher is a subtle and delicate rose glow, it is weightless and creamy and lasts all day.

What beauty products do you feel are worth the price tag?

June Wishlist

There is so much I want this month, I feel very sorry for my bank account! I know I say this every month but I seriously can't believe its June already; we are half way through the year!

1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser

I got a sample of this in my Birchbox a few months ago which was a shade darker than my normal skin colour, I took it on holiday and used it when I was a bit more tanned and absolutely loved it. I am nearly out of foundation so I think I am going to buy this in my normal skin colour as replacement. It doesn't have much coverage but it does a good job of evening out tone and leaving skin looking dewy, healthy and natural. It is especially good for dry and dehydrated skin like mine.

2. Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow

Something from Charlotte Tilbury seems to pop up on my wish list every month and this month sees the turn of her Wonderglow Instant Soft-Focus Beauty Flash. The idea behind this is similar to the Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Base which I am a big fan of and instantly brightens dull, tired and dehydrated skin.

3. Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner

June will see the much anticipated launch of Benefit's new gel pen eyeliner and I am so excited to try it. They describe it as a 'lash-hugging gel liner in a pen' with a matte black formula, by the look of the pictures it looks like the nib is angled which is excellent for me as I can only apply gel liner with a angled brush. I love the They're Real mascara so I am hoping this will be just as good. The launch date is the 28th June and will retail at £18.50.   

4. Matalan Block Heel Sandals

I want these shoes so badly but they keep selling out of my size. They are a simple nude and white block heel, with a very on trend 'barely-there' look about them. I think they would be the perfect shoes for summer- they can be dressed down during the day with a pair of skinny jeans but then dressed up with a dress or skirt. At £15 you can't really go wrong.

5. Urban Outfitters Scalloped Lace Shorts in Black

I tried these on in the shop the other day and really liked them, however I don't know if I'd wear them enough to justify spending £40 on them. I'm not really a shorts-wearing kinda girl to be honest, I much prefer wearing a skirt or dress. I think this is a case for my big shopping rule: if after a week you can't stop thinking about it; buy it. If you've not really thought about it; don't buy it.


6. Cos Printed Panel Top

I love the neon yellow trend that is going round at the minute but I'm not brave enough to wear and don't think I'll be able to pull it off, however, this simple yet stylish top is the perfect way to pop a bit of colour into an outfit. It will be perfect for casual summer days with a pair of skinny jeans.  

7. Tom Ford Brow Sculptor

I feel the time has come to add some Tom Ford to my make-up collection and it's between this eyebrow sculptor or a lipstick. I have so many lipsticks already I think it's time to be a little more adventurous with my brows- has anyone tried this, is it any good?

8. L'oreal L'Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick


Finally this month are the L'oreal Liquid Lipsticks in a few different shades. Sophie recommended them to me recently and I picked up shade 500 Molto Mauve which I love; it's a perfect liquid lipstick with a lovely texture, smell, pigmentation and finish so I definitely want to be picking up some more shades- especially 601 Nude Ballet as it is what Kim Kardashain wore down the aisle a few weeks ago. 

What is on your wishlist this month? Drop a comment down below!

Shop The Post:

1. SpaceNK (£33.50)

2. Selfriges (£38.50)

3. Benefit (£18.50)

4. Matalan (£15.00)

5. Urban Outfitters (£38.00)

6. Cos (£19.00)

7. Selfridges (£34.00)

8. Boots (£8.99)

The Best of London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014

With London Fashion Week drawing to a close on Tuesday, I thought I would share my best shows from the past week. Unlike Sophie, whose favourite fashion week is New York (click here to see her best from NYFW), London is my favourite of the 'big four' fashion weeks- I love seeing British designers on the global stage and this year they didn't disappoint.


Burberry Prorsum

This show is the one I always get the most excited for every season, with the added benefit of being able to watch the show live online it makes you feel a little bit more of the action. The clothes were as exquisite as always with hand painted floaty floral dresses, sheer lace skirts and of course the classic trench coats. For the finale, the hottest models including Cara Delevingne, Jourdan Dunn, Edie Campbell and Suki Waterhouse also sported a personalised cashmere scarf; that will definitely going on my wishlist in the not so distant future.


Temperley London

Slowly earning its place along side fashion's power houses, Temperely London has a strong reputation, a big red carpet presence and the seal of approval from the Duchess of Cambridge. The show displayed feminine dresses with bold prints, beautiful fabrics and intricate embellishment.


Topshop Unique

Blues, yellows and blacks seemed to be the main colour palette for Topshop Unique AW14, with a range of different materials and textures throughout the whole collection, from patchwork fur coats to sheer tops and a few cosy jumpers in between. An impressive FROW including the fashion matriarch herself, Anna Wintour sat next to reality star Kendall Jenner, Kate and Lottie Moss, Poppy Delevingne and Sir Philip Green.


Anya Hindmarch 

Anya's supermarket themed 'Counter Culture' show was certainly different, but none the less enjoyable. With a catwalk reminiscent of a conveyor belt and a back drop resembling a barcode, the theme did not stop there... With handbags the shape of a packet of digestive biscuits, the famous Kellogg's cockerel and Tony the Tiger plastered on her Ebury totes; Anya's show was bright, colourful and a lot of fun.


Tom Ford

Tom stuck with his usual monochrome colour palette for his AW14 show, there were sharp and elegant dresses, with jewels, leathers and fur. The beauty for the show was in control of make-up genius Charlotte Tilbury who created a dark smokey eye on the models, including Georgia May Jagger and Liberty Ross. Tom showcased his designs in the magnificent Lindley Hall in front of an impressive Front Row including Anna Wintour, Bradley Cooper and Suki Waterhouse.


Holly Fulton

Edinburgh-born designer Holly showcased her collection full of graphic prints and printed motifs, the show had a more grown-up feel to her earlier work and full of nudes, dusty pinks and powder blues. The show was based upon a theme of silent movies but she still managed to pay homage to her Scottish roots with Scot-made knitted kilts and wool coats. Although high fashion, a lot of Holly's looks and dresses would be very wearable straight off the catwalk.

What were your favourite shows and looks from LFW? Keep an eye out for our favourite shows from Milan and Paris over the next couple of weeks!

Blogmas Day 16: December Beauty Wish List

Here are all the beauty related things that I've seen this month which I really really want to get my hands on!

Tom Ford Lip Color in Crimson Noir

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

Louise Young Cosmetics Essential Eye Shadow Palette 

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Cologne

By Terry Hyaluronic Face Glow 

Jouer Cosmetics Creme Eye Shadow Crayon  

Hydraluron Moisture Booster

Charlotte Tilbury Bar Of Gold