My Blusher/Bronzer Collection

Ive been meaning to do this post for a while. I dont own many blushers and bronzers - well 4 to be precise but I feel that this is enough, ive got most of the colour options covered and this suits me fine!

(Each swatch corresponds with the blush in the same place in the picture above)

First up is the famed peach melba by Natural Collection. This is a lovely peachy pink colour and adds warmth to the cheek without making them look too red which is a problem I suffer from. Staying power is good and the price is very reasonable - 4/5

Secondly is an MUA blush in shade 1 (I think). These are a pound so the price front scores well. I like the colour on my hand but with my facial redness this has the tendency to make me look a bit like a lobster. This is so pigmented so I cant complain in that area. This is a great blush but just on my skin and with a heavy hand it looks a bit too much - 3/5

Coming up third is an MUA Bronzer. Again this cost a pound, and you get so much more product in comparison to the blush. These last me ages so Ill be stuck with this for the rest of my life I think! Again, this has a great colour payoff but you need to use a lighthand unless you want to look like an ompa loompa. This isnt an orangey tone and i just a lovely matt true bronzey brown colour - 4/5

Finally is this unbranded blush that Ive had for about ten years. I got it in those sets that you used to be given at christmas as a little girl (know which ones i mean?!). This was my first blush and its up there with the Natural Collection one. I cant fault it on colour payoff but it is slightly less long lasting than the Natural Collection. This is a great plummy colour andI havent seen another like this in a long time. Thumbs up from me - 4/5

As you can tell, all of these ive marked at around the same mark and this is because I cannot really choose between them.

The one thing is that these are all powder blushes and so I think I need to invest in a cream one, any recommendations?

July Favourites

Hell girls, Im keen on introducing regular blog posts and what better way to do this than with and end of the month favourites post. It means for certain that this blog will get at least one post a month and its not something that takes a long time to do! Bonus.

I cannot believe that we are nearly into the 8th month, over a halfway through 2012..its going so fast. 2012 has been a year with many changes and one of these is establishing my blog a bit more. Im getting there slowly but surely.

So, onto the favourites...these arent just beauty related theyre just random things that I have been loving.

                                                              (Lets see how big this picture turns out!)

First up is the W7 nail polish in Barbie Pink, Ive had this for ages and I dont know where I got it from. I also havent worn it in a while but ive recently rediscovered it and for the most of the month this has been the polish adorning my nails.

Secondly is my L'oreal Rouge Caresse lipstick in this lillacy pink colour. I got it around the time that the lipbutters came out as it has the same aim - moisturising and colouring. I didnt jump onto the lipbutter bandwagon and I didnt think that I needed to with this. This is a my lips but better colour and is easy and simple to slick on day after day when youre after natural make up. It even works on a night out when youre going for glam eye makeup.

In terms of skincare, ive recently found a routine that I love and this includes the Nivea Pure and Natural cleansing toner. I use this to both take my makeup off and to clean my skin. My skin is so weird and this is the only thing ive found that isnt too harsh and still does what it says on the tin. I know its a winner beceause im on my third bottle of the stuff and I always would have swiched the routine up before then.

The body lotion ive been loving this month is the Garnier Body 7 day gel. It has a really weird consistency - seen to be believed! Its surprisingly good, a little goes a long way and it sinks in soo quicly leaving no greasy residue

The last beauty related item on my list is this VO5 hairspray in ultimate hold. Not much I can really say about this, it holds my hair but doesnt make it go crunchy. Its easy to brush out and it surprisingly smells nice!

In terms of non beauty items in my July favourites list Ive been loving the latest You Me At Six album. I love love love You Me At Six and ive recently been to see them. I know this cd came out a while ago now but I still listen to it regurlarly and every time my ipod comes out ill be guranteed to listen to one of their songs.

Finally in this post is the most recent book by Sheila O Flanagan. Im a huge reader, I always have my nose stuck in a book. I read this on holiday and it tooke me about 2 days to read. Im a big fan of this author, so much so that Ive read all her past books and im always waiting for her to bring out more. Oh how I wish she would write faster!

What have you girls been loving? Do you like this kind of post? What would you think about me writing more varied posts on non beauty topics (book reviews etc)?

Desert Island Discs (well sort of)

I've just been browsing Maybellines Facebook page and one of the posts caught my eye.

They've claimed that a poll has revealed that 55% of ladies would take the mascara above all other beauty items to a desert island. With foundation at 21% and lipgloss at 20%.

This got me thinking about what I'd take. I'm really not confident with my skin so my must have item pin the desert would be foundation. Although if it was hot and I didn't have powder then it would slide right off!

Let's have a poll, what would be your must have item on an island. Beauty related or not?

Holiday Purchases

As you know I've just come back from Cornwall. While I was there I only purchased 4 things! I'm quite proud of myself.

A new photo frame from a shop in St Ives. Cost me £3.99. Now I need to find a pretty picture to put inside it.

A pillow/cuddly toy from Trago Mills. I adore this shop. It sells literally everything! I didn't need this but his face is so cute I couldn't resist :).

My only beauty and fashion related purchase. A new play suit from a brand called Yumi. It's green and floral with a collar and a key hole cut out at the top. Was a tad expensive, it cost me £45 but I still think it worth it!

And finally a pretty new iPhone case from the Cath Kidston. I treated myself to it as I've wanted one for ages. £24.99 and I think you could get it online.

Week In Photos

Ive always wanted to find an app that makes it possible to do collages for week in photos posts and the other day I found a free one which is actually really good.

If anybody has any idea of another app that lets me have more than four photos then please let me know!

Soo pictures: FOTN when I went out last night, a collage of all the people that mean the most to me, a collage of my baby daisy :), what I plan to do before I go to work this afternoon: tv and jim jams (and a roast dinner as well).

Top 5 Thursday (on a Friday): New Look

Todays installment of Top 5 Thursday is a) A day late (im sorry) and b) from New Look.

I love New Look, its more affordable than Topshop and River Island yet is still on trend, I also love their basic pieces which are really good quality and their shoes are great! Talking of shoes, I bought a great pair from there the other day which I wore to my interview yesterday (more on that on Monday when ive found out if ive got the job or not). These shoes are just the epitome of loveliness, brown leather flats with a peep toe and woven detail! They were also a bargainour £24.99 so you cant complain :).

Cream Feather Print Belted Bandeau Maxi Dress - £22.99

Cream is a great shade for when the weather is lovely and sunny like it has been. A flowing maxi dress also lets the breeze in more than trousers so youll stay lovely and cool!

Cream Chunky Slub Pocket Knitted Jumper - £22.99

I love warm, cosy knits and I can see this being a great transition peice from cool late summer evenings to when it starts getting chilly. If you layer it the right way it could also see you through to spring next year. Im truly tempted by this, you can never have to many jumpers!

 

Extra Wide Fit Burgundy Tassel Pumps - £17.99

I saw these in store the other day and I fell in love with them, I tried them on with all the intention of buying them. I didnt think the fact that they were extra wide would make any difference but it really does. The size 4 was massive on me and they didnt have any 3's for me to try on. Just a word of warning to take caution if youre going to buy without trying on.

Jumpo White Heart Print Dress - £24.99

I love the contrast of the hearts on the white background. The hearts are brown and green which I think is a lovely colour combination. Very summery indeed :)

Blink Black Leather Studded Ankle Boots - £69.99

I love these, they would be perfect for the autumn months. The size of the heel on these is just enough to still be wearable during the day. The studs and the tassle give it that extra something,

So there we have it, a day late Top 5 Thursday. What have you been loving this week?





What I Wore

Think I might introduce a new series of posts entitled What I Word. Basically OOTD but with a different title!

Heres what I wore when a friend and I went for a game of bingo on Monday night (oh how cool we are).

The skirt is from Asda, the best is from H and M and the pumps are a Primark special.