Gucci Flora - Gracious Tuberose

Gucci - Flora - Gracious Tuberose 50ml £49.00

"Gucci Flora Gracious Tuberose EDT 50ml. 

The glorious recreation of the Tuberose`s sculptured, smooth flowers.

Top notes: violet leaves, peach. Heart notes: tuberose, orange flower, rose.
Base notes: cistus (Rock Rose), white cedarwood.
Serenely beautiful, the brush of violet leaf top notes lingers into the tuberose heart, before leaving a base of cistus and white cedarwood." 

My parents bought me this perfume from the Duty Free in Crete a few weeks ago now, I had smelt it before and I guess I had laid a few hints down about it. I love the fresh smell of the perfume, it's so delicate and light. I find that it is really easy to wear and lasts a considerable amount of time even though it is an extremely light scent. It is one of those fragrances that you need to smell before you cast it aside!

No7 Beautiful Skin - Hydration Mask

No7 Beautiful Skin - Hydration Mask - Boots £12.50

Now I suppose my main reason for buying this was most probably the way the product itself looked. It intrigued me so much that the price didn't even really matter! I hadn't read any reviews on the product prior to purchasing it, so I guess I was kind of going with luck. I'm glad I read the reviews after buying the mask, as many people had a few negative comments about the packaging and how rich the actual product is. I have had no problem with either and overall have been really pleased with the mask considering I had heard nothing about it.

For me I have extremely dry skin, so a rich product does my skin the world of good. It is sold as a hydration mask, so ideally you're supposed to leave it on for between 2-3 minutes for a quick burst of hydration. For a treatment mask ideally 10 minutes, although I have been kind of ignoring the 'instructions'. My skin seems to quench something hydrating on a night, so I have been applying a thin layer all over my face, leaving it on all night. So far so good on this front and I wake up to lovely plump and hydrated skin. I guess I have been using this as an intense night cream, every other night.

I thought the product would be more of a sticky mask feeling, when in actual fact it is a creamy/gel like consistency. It applies to the face like a gel and leaves a thin, light film across the face once removed. In some reviews people considered the feeling to be greasy, I wouldn't say it was greasy but there definitely is a slight residue.

Would I buy this product again? My answer would have to be yes, so far so good! I think it is fairly priced and an extremely versatile product.

Have you tried this product? Would you try it? ox

Eight Autumn Lip Colours

Autumn is here, slowly but surely it has crept upon us. LFW has been and gone giving us a glimpse at what the fashion world has to offer. Dark lips, red lips, nude lips, so many colours to choose from for the next coming seasons. But which will you pick?

My suggestions for the Autumn dark/purple lip;

YSL Rouge Volupte - Exquisite Plum 22

Mac - Amplified (Pro) - Violetta

17 - Supreme Shine - Pink Posey

Left to Right:

Pink Posey, Violetta & Exquisite Plum

My suggestions for the red lip;

 YSL Rouge Volupte - Red Taboo 18

 Clarins - Le Rouge - Passion 350

 Rimmel - Lasting Perfection - Ballistic 136

Left to Right:

Ballistic, Passion & Red Taboo

My suggestions for a darker pink lip;

 L'oreal - Colour Sensational - Pink Punch 175

 Chanel - Rouge Allure Velvet (matte) - L'Exuberante 37

Left to Right:

Pink Punch & L'Exuberante

What lip trend will you be wearing this Autumn? ox

Six Summer Lip Products

(I took the photos for this post on my Nikon, so fingers crossed the quality is better).

Ok so I am back, armed with a cup of coffee and hours of time to give you my opinions on a variety of products! I've been given every shift under the sun at work so my mind has been frosted over and taken by the joys of swimming pools (I am a casual lifeguard just as a quick disclaimer haha).
The next few days are the only days I'll have off so I thought it'd be a good idea to catch up on blogging as I have slightly neglected it of late. I have a little list of blog post ideas, the first being this one.

There has been so much talk of new lipsticks, balms, glosses, stains, etc these past few months that I thought I'd put my little opinions into the blogging mix! So lets get started, some of these products have been out a while, but others are quite recent. I've picked these products as I feel over the past few months (even longer with a few) I'd say they have been my 'go to' items for lips.

Left to Right:

MAC - Speed Dial, YSL - Sheer Candy 2, MAC - Tendertone in Tread Gently.

1. MAC: Speed Dial - This is my all time favourite MAC lipstick, for me it's a lovely everyday pink. I like quite pinky toned shades if I am going for an everyday colour, I've tried nudey ones but they just don't do anything for my fair skin tone (that's just my opinion, I've tried MAC lipsticks in Hue and Shy Girl, they just don't suit my skin tone). I'd say it was in between a fuschia/baby pink colour, with a slight gold tone shimmer. Not enough for you to notice it once applied though. I quite like a matte ish look to the lips, I'm not one for a glittery coloured lipstick so this is perfect. It also has that signature vanilla ish scent, which I don't dislike I quite like 'foody' smelling things for lip products (although it just makes you want to eat them!).

2. YSL: Sheer Candy 2 - I've had this product for a while now and I absolutely LOVE it! First off lets cover the amazing smell of this lip product, oh my days! One sniff just isn't enough, trust me. To me it smells like tropically peaches, god I am the best at describing smells...not. The packaging is also an add to the wow factor, it is one of those things that you just pull out of your bag and everyone is like WOW! The product itself gives little to no colour, it gives the smallest amount of colour but is primarily a glossy balm. Now it's quite expensive but it is certainly one to have.

3. MAC: Tendertone in Tread Gently - What bugs me slightly about this is the packaging, I'm not sure if it's just my pot or if it's everyones but I think sometimes my pot's lid likes to open itself! The lid can be quite loose even if I've put it on relatively tightly. On the upside I love everything else about the lip balm! It smells like kiwi and strawberry, yum yum. The finish is sheer and leaves a lovely glossy look, in certain lights this product can give off a slight shimmer due to the goldy/greeny glitter running through it. That probably sounds hideous, but honestly with a tan it looks amazing. I'm not sure if these are a permanent thing in the MAC collection but when they are available get your paws on one!

Left to Right:

Palmer's - Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Lip Butter, Revlon - Lip Butter in Sweet Tart, Revlon - Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain in Lovesick.

1. Palmer's Coco Butter Formula: Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Lip Butter - I'd heard this raved about through the blogging community, yet it was never something I ran to buy. When I was waiting in duty free for my flight earlier last month, I saw this in Superdrug and just picked it up thinking 'Oh this will smell nice'. I applied it on the plane and fell in love! Never will I not have at least one of these in my handbag, the smell is good enough to eat and I guess that's the only problem! (Not that that's a bad thing!). I wouldn't say it cures dry/sore/cracked lips, it's just a good base for an uplifting and quick application when you need a bit of gloss. Cheap and cheerful!

2. Revlon: Lip Butter in Sweet Tart - The picture doesn't do the colour of this product any justice, it is more of a pink than an orange so don't be fooled by the photo. The consistency of the product is lovely, goes on smoothly and lasts hours (on me). I don't dislike the packaging but you only pay for what you get right. I love this product so much I have five different shades, they are just so easy to wear and are so reasonably priced. I would 100% repurchase this product without a doubt.

3. Revlon: Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick - Again the colour of this product isn't showing up well in the photo but it is a very blue/pink fuschia colour. This product is perfect if you want something to last all night, although the sheen wears off the colour does not hence the stain side of the product! I think this would be hard to remove without a good make up remover! The only slightly off putting thing for me is the smell, now I like minty smells. But there is something minty yet not so minty about this, I just can't get my head around it! I am intrigued to try the Clinque Chubby Sticks to see the difference between the products.


So that's my six Summer lip products! Have you tried the Clinque Chubby Sticks? What are your opinions on the products?
ox

I'm back!

Tenerife: Costa Adeje Gran Hotel - most amazing hotel.

Firstly I must apologise for my long absence, I have been on holiday for a week and then had a busy few days working etc. Alas I am back now, so time to get on with a few long awaited blog posts!

Birthday Time!

It's my birthday!!!!! As you can tell I am slightly excited, even though I'm now 22. Oh to be 18 again.
I've had a lovely past few days and I am currently preparing for the madness tonight. I'm going to show you a few pictures of some of the lovely gifts I got, so I hope you enjoy this post!

(A quick disclaimer, I will be showing gifts I got for my birthday. I am in no way bragging or showing off what I got, more documenting the items as like myself many people enjoy 'Birthday Hauls').

Mulberry - Oversized Alexa in Patent Tan Leather (from my parents)

Jeffrey Campbell - Multi Glitter Litas (from my other half)

Fossil - Stella Gold watch (from the other half)

Mango - Gold and Brown Belt (from my parents)

Vans - Lo Pro Authentic in Hot Coral (from my fiance's parents)

Miss Selfridge - Wooden Cross Necklace (from my fiance's grandparents)

Lucky Duck! (from my other half)

Books (from my other half)

I have been well and truly spoilt by my family and my fiance/his family. Never did I think I would be the owner of some of the gifts I've been given. My parents took me to York yesterday, which was lovely. The women in a little tea shop 'Bettys' (I say little yet it's huge and so so well known to everyone who goes/has been to York) gave me a little fondant cake with a candle in for my birthday, which was extra cute! Obviously I was by this time itching to get to the Mulberry store and yes that's where we went! Although never in my wildest dreams did I think my parents would buy me such an expensive bag. SO an extra big thanks to my parents, HI DAD! (he now has confessed he's been reading my blog!). Also another big thank you to the lovely staff in the Mulberry store in York, for all their help and amazing customer service. 

I am off to enjoy the rest of my birthday but I will be take photos throughout the night, so perhaps one or two I'll blog! Hope you enjoyed the latest post, be sure to read others if you found this interesting

ox

Getting Ready For Summer

Just a quick post today, I thought it'd be a nice idea to show you a few products that I'll be taking on holiday with me. I have been using the majority of the products but some are new purchases for my holiday! So excited to get some nice weather for a week.

Estee Lauder - Bronze Goddess: £40

This perfume smells AMAZING. It is the smell of Summer, I feel bad talking about this because I know how hard it is to find as it sells out so soon. But a great alternative to it is the Bronze Goddess Capri, Estee Lauder have brought out a new Summer scent, smelling slightly similar perhaps with a more citrus smell. If possible try get your hands on this amazing perfume or at least give it a sniff!

Maybelline - Super Stay 10 Hour Tint Gloss: £6.99

I stumbled across this gloss when I was in my local Boots store a few days ago. It reminded me of the  YSL Rouge pur Couture Glossy Stain lip stain, obviously minus the price tag! I was kind of unsure at first, I swatched a few colours on my hand and loved the feel. The gloss/stain isn't sticky and gives a great colour pay off. I bought the gloss in the shade 'Fresh Fuschia', a lovely bright Summer pink shade.   The product has a strange smell, not a bad strange at first I was a bit put off but now the smell is growing on me! It's almost a fake fruity smell, but a nice one! Another plus is the wand, which is a lovely take on the YSL applicator. I will certainly be looking at the other colours. 

NARS - Soft Touch Shadow Pencils: £17 each

These NARS shadow pencils are so lovely for creating a Summer's night smokey/copper eye looks. They are a very creamy consistency, therefore would make a nice base for other eyeshadows or just on their own with a good primer. The bronze/copper shade is SKORPIOS and the pinky/nude is GODDESS. Both are still available on the NARS cosmetics website. 

Elizabeth Arden - Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant: £18

I bought this before I went to Center Parcs, thinking it would be like a cream formula as apposed to a gel. I was pleasantly surprised with this product, it really kept my skin moisturised and protected from the strange weather we are having. I'd say it was ideal to put on any dry/cracked/sore skin it works wonders! Although it has a slightly odd smell, kind of a mix between a medically smell and grapefruit. Oh how I'm selling this...haha. The smell grows on you and the product is worth the 'getting used to the smell'.

The Body Shop - Body Butters: SALE IS ON!! Range from £6-£12

I think everyone will know what these are and also will have tried them. I'm not going to go on about them, as I'm sure you've seen a million blogs raving about them! The three body butters are my go to 'smells' for these; Olive, Coconut and Almond, I also really like the Brazil Nut and Shea Butter ones. I'm not really a fruity smell person, so the ones pictured above are right down my street. If you like these as much as me and the next person, then get yourself to The Body Shop because there's a major sale. I got the big body butter for £6 instead of £12 and I got the two smaller ones in a set of three (one I gave to my mum) for £6 instead of £12. So get yourself there for some treats!!

Let me know your Summer time must haves, do you like any of the products above?

ox