August Favourites 2012!

Hey lovelies! So, it feels like forever since I lasted posted on my blog. For the past week I have been bed bound with food poisoning, which hasn't been nice at all! But 7 days of stomach cramps, migraines, hot and cold chills and sickness and it seems to have sorted itself out. I believe I may have skipped out on last months favourites and i'm not really sure why...but usually I really get the urge to write a favourites post to share all the things I have been loving, so I guess over July, I wasn't really using anything different than the previous month and had gotten into a bit of a routine with the products I was using. If you read my acrylic storage post (here) you will know I invested in some Muji clear storage drawers, which I have become obsessed with and have allowed me to be able to store some of my makeup in view on my dressing table, which means i'm getting a lot more use out of items that had previously been forgotten about. So, over August I have been mixing things up a bit in the makeup department, as thanks to Muji I now have lots of choices within arms reach when getting ready at my dressing table. 

Anyhoo, on to the favourites!

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr 'Eternal Gold'. I picked up a few more of these Color Tattoo's and completely forgot to post about them. Eternal Gold is a lovely light yellowish gold that works lovely on its own or as a base on the eye. I have been getting so much use out of this!

Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Flared Mascara. I love all the Maybelline mascaras and this was my lastest one to try. The curved wand is sposed to flare your lashes outward using the curved side first, followed by the flat side. I wouldn't say it particularly 'flares' my lashes out but it is a great mascara and gives a lot of length to the lashes. 

Mac Trax Eyeshadow. Trax is a lovely burgundy, brown toned plum with lots of shimmer. It looks so pretty swept all across the eyelid for night time.

All For Eve 'Eve's Balm'. I got this is my August Glossybox and have been loving it. Its a lovely rich balm for even the most dry and chapped skin. This is a multi purpose product and can be used just about anywhere, but I have been using it on my lips and really like it. It has a lovely scent which reminds me a lot of the Figs & Rouge Lip Balm in Rambling Rose.

Mac Cut A Caper Lipstick. This has been a firm favourite ever since I got it! I have a post here that goes into more detail, but it is the most perfect corally pink and I have been wearing it a lot lately (although limited edition means I am having to be a little careful using it!).

Aussie Dual Personality Aussome Texturising + Conditioning Gel Spray. This is basically a texturising spray that contains sea kelp and works wonders on flat hair. I use this when I want some added volume and it really does work. I mostly work it in around my crown and a little bit towards the front of my hair for a gorgeous volumised look. I have been using this loads recently over the past month and I love it (it smells goooorgeous too). Would you be interested in seeing a post all about the Aussie products that I use?

Essie Risky Business. This was actually in my August Nail Polish Favourites post, but I felt I had to include it again. It is a lovely bright corally red, perfect for summer and I love how it looks on the nails and toes. I have been wearing this too many times to tell this month!

Hope you enjoyed my favourites! Let me know in the comments what you have been loving this month.

August Love List!

Stud Bandeau Bra Top - Miss Selfridge // Black Studded Shoulder Sweatshirt - Own The Runway // Chloe Silk Crepe Jacket Cream - The Outnet // Chanel Nail Polish 535 May // Pale Pink High Waisted Jamie Jeans - Topshop // Pale Blue Denim Tie Front Denim Shirt - Newlook // Nars Cream Blush // Papina Patent Leather and Cork Wedges - Jimmy Choo // YSL Rouge Volupte Perle Lipstick // Pink Blue Ombre Dip Dye Denim Shorts - Lavishalice

Hey guys! I thought I would start making a monthly 'love list' to show you fashion and beauty trends I am loving during the month. Studs have been a huge part of my wardrobe this month and I have become a bit crazy about them (as you may tell in some of my posts recently!) so they were a definite on this love list. The bralet would look gorgeous paired with some denim shorts and the jumper perfect to take through to Autumn/Winter. I have been on the search for the perfect cream blazer for what seems like forever now, but I found this one which is perfect, but completely out of my price range at £554 (on sale from £1,230!!).I am obsessed with denim at the moment, so the shirt and shorts were a must. The ombre effect on the shorts is gorgeous and I love pale/pastel blues and pinks together. Nars are so well known for their lovely blushers, but I am yet to try a cream one! Definitely going to have to pick one up. YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks and Chanel nail polishes I have been eyeing for a while, but find it had to justify the price. I think payday may persuade me to splurge on these! Pastel pink jeans have been on my wish list for ages now, i'm not quite sure why I have got round to picking any up tbh, but these ones from Topshop are gorrg. And finally the Jimmy Choo's 'siiigh', they really are the perfect summer wedge. A lovely classic nude patent style, with a summer twist with the cork. I also love the peep toe, and think these would suit a lot of outfits! These are a major want, buut at £275, not sure how quickly that will be happening!

What has been on your wish/love list over the past month or so? 

 

Product Empties #1!

Hey lovelies! I love reading product empties posts, so I decided I would start a series myself.  As I buy so many products, it takes a long time to get through them all. I will like a product for a little while, buy something new and that product I loved will get forgotten about in place of the new one. This means it definitely takes me a long time to get through products so I feel like to finish a product must mean it really works and that I really like it!

Hair

Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Conditioner - This smells AMAZING! and works really well at adding moisture to any dry ends.

Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Shampoo - I have naturally curly hair, so to wear it straight, and it to stay straight, it needs some help. This shampoo is fab at that. When I use this shampoo, it loosens my curls and keeps my hair straight all day.

Scandalous Gorgeously Rich Moisturising Conditioner - I actually love the shampoo too, but I hadn't kept the bottle, doh! This conditioner has tiny flecks of shimmer in which leaves your hair looking soo shiny (Que embarrassing drunken photo of shiny hair!)

Phil Smith Brunette Super Shine Shampoo & Conditioner - I love this for my dark hair. It really brings the colour to life and makes it really glossy.

Scents

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh - This has to be one of my favourite scents of all time! Super girly and fresh and the bottle is so cute! Sad for this to be an empty but I will definitely be repurchasing it.

Paris Hilton Sheer - Another of my favourite scents! Its really sweet and summery, and is pretty cheap too! 

Nivea Invisible Deodorant - A random empty, I know, but this stuff is fab. It is my go to deodorant. It smells lovely and doesn't leave those annoying white marks on clothes!

Face & Body

Simple Eye Makeup Remover - My favourite eye makeup remover of the moment. So much so, that I have already repurchased this. It is great for removing even waterproof eye products, and is really sensitive on the eyes so doesn't cause irritation or sting. 

Murad Acne Cleanser - I got this sample in a Glossybox a while ago, and like many other samples get put to the back of the cabinet in favor of products I already love. Buut, I got round to trying this out and LOVE it. In the short time that the sample lasted you could really see a difference in my skin. This is now on my wish list!

Garnier Aftersun - This has been a life saver for me this month, and I have literally used the whole bottle. We have had a few hot days here in the UK and my skin got a little fried. I lagged myself in this stuff and it helped it turn into a lovely tan and stopped any horrible hot stinging sun burn!

So that's my empties! I have loved doing this post as it kind of doubles up as a favourites that I get to share with you all! If you have done an empties post, I would love to see, so please link below!

Barry M Nail Paints

Left-Right // Mint Green// Cyan Blue// Peach Melba

Left-Right  // Pink Silver Glitter// Silver Glitter // Black Multi Glitter


I have been routing through my nail polish collection recently and trying to use some of the high street buys that can sometimes be forgotten about in favour for the more expensive brands. In doing this, I have rediscovered my love for Barry M Nail Paints and have been wearing them a lot over the past month or so. 

I love how affordable they are (£2.99 for a 10ml bottle) and the huuge range of colours in the collection, from brights to pastels, in different textures and styles such as glitter and magnetic. 

I have six firm favourite colours from Barry M which I wanted to share with you!

Mint Green- I love pastels for this time of year, and this is a perfect green to brighten up any outfit. This is actually one of the only greens I will wear on my nails.

Cyan Blue- A bright sky blue which looks lovely with a tan. This colour works beautifully along side the 'Silver Glitter'.


Peach Melba- A very popular peach colour which has been one of my favourite pastels for over a year now. This looks so lovely with a tan and is perfect for day and night!

Silver Glitter- A clear polish with dozens of small flecks of glitter running through it. This has been my 'go to' glitter polish since last Christmas! I love it and think it has the perfect amount of glitter for either a full silver nail, or a glitter finish over another colour. I also love doing a scattered effect with this polish.

Pink Silver Glitter- The pink version of the 'Silver Glitter' polish. A clear varnish full of pink, silver and light purple glitter flecks. 

Black Multi Glitter- (Can you tell I love glitters!?) A glossy black polish with lots of multi coloured flecks of glitter running through it. I love this colour for a night out and a bold statement on the nail. 

These polishes are so pretty and are great quality for only £2.99!

You can pick up Barry M in most Boots or Superdrug's.

Which Barry M polishes do you love?

Favourite Drugstore Mascara's

There are some great, affordable products on the highstreet and one of my favourite things to pick up when in  Boots or Superdrug, is a mascara as I am always looking to create that perfect lash.

I have some firm favourites that I have tried, tested and love, so I thought I would share those with you!

First up is two from Maybelline. I actually really like a lot more of the Maybelline mascara's, in particular, The Falsies Black Drama, but these are the two I am using at the moment. I always seem to have atleast one of their mascara's in my 'currently using' handful. The two I have here are The Falsies Volum' Express Waterproof and The Colossal Volum' Express Cat Eyes. 

 The wands are fairly similar, with both having a curve, but Cat Eyes in noticeably thinner than the Waterproof. I love these both for different reason. The Waterproof is my go to long wearing mascara, as it doesn't smudge or rub off under neath my eyes leaving the panda look. 

Cat eyes I like to use for my bottom lashes. With the brush being so thin, it is the perfect size and shape for the bottom of the eyes and makes applying the mascara super easy.

These mascara's are around £7.99, so are affordable and really really worth the money.

Next up is the Bourjois Volumizer. This mascara uses the two step system, with the first step lengthening and the second concentrating on volume.

I love this mascara for everyday, it makes my lashes full and long, but natural, without them looking clumpy.

Lastly is another of my favourite day to day mascara's, its the Revlon Grow Lucious Mascara. This one has the biggest brush of the lot and claims to help your lashes grow. I am a bit skeptical of this, but in all fairness, I switch my mascara up so much that I have not given it a fair chance or used it solidly to see results. That said, I love how it makes my lashes look, full, volumious and a lovely length. 

Like I said, I do like to switch up my mascara and try out different wands and brands, but these four have stayed in my firm favourites!

 Do you have any favourite highstreet mascara brands?