May Favourites!

May has been and gone and it seems I have a new found love for all things Orange.. So, here comes the obligatory May round-up!

First up is this gorgeous clutch. Ok, so it's not a clutch, it's an ipad case that I've taken out of this bag (they no longer stock this color, sorry!), but it's the perfect size clutch for a night out. I'm normally a home-body but May has been a busy month and this gem has come in so handy. My phone, keys, money and a lipstick (or three) fit in there comfortably without struggling to close it up.

 

Next, Orangeasm. I am a little obsessed with this stuff. The zestiness is great for waking you up in the morning and also after a workout to freshen you up (not that work out often..oops). You only need a pump or two at a time, so this is going to last a while but I'm already planning on re-purchasing this beauty. I. Just. Can't. Get. Enough.

I wouldn't think of Zara as a place to purchase perfumes, however I bought their Silk fragrance a few months back and have been seriously loving it this month. It's a foral scent with notes of yuzu, magnolia and musk. It reminds me a lot of the Chloé perfume, but at a fraction of the price. Although, I would say the staying power isn't amazing but a quick top-up spritz doesn't bother me too much.

I've mentioned this nail varnish in the shade Stop Sign before (here) but I seriously haven't stopped wearing it all month. I find it lasts 4-5 days without chipping on me and you only really need one coat as it's so opaque, which is perfect for me as I am so so lazy with painting my nails. It also matches my clutch perfectly so is a killer combo on a night out.

My last favourite is of course, a lip product, because yes, I am addicted. This Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in the shade Tutti Frutti is perfect is you want a moisturised yet colourful pout as it offers a sheer, but buildable, coral/orange colour. I love this shade for the summer months as it's bright and fun. They've also recently released a few new shades which I'm tempted to get my mitts on, especially Juicy Papaya & Pink Lemonade.

What's in your May favourites?

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On Wednesdays we wear pink...lipstick

When I'm having a bad day or just need a bit of perking up, a swipe of pink lipstick is all I need. There's something about a pink lip that's fun, girly and just makes me feel a bit more confident and a bit more sassy.

L-R: As You Want Victoria - Pink Passioned - Impassioned - Dreamy

My most recent purchase of the bunch is this L'Oréal Color Riche Made for Me Intense in the shade Pink Passion. As this is part of the Made for Me range it's actually one of the colors suited best to brunettes, but I loved this colour so much I decided to pick it up anyway. Although it's name would suggest this is pinkpinkpink, it actually has a kind of coral hint to it which I find is perfect for this time of year (if only it would quit raining!). I've only used this a couple of times but it's already a firm favourite.

As You Want Victoria by Rimmel is easily one of my favourite lipsticks of all time. I wore this shade alot in Autumn/Winter as it's quite a deep pink, but would still wear it all year round. I find this shade to be quite blue-toned so it makes my teeth look pearly white which is always a winner. The Moisture Renew formula is amazing as it contains polypeptides, hyaluronic acid and natural collagen which really nourishes dry lips so this lipstick glides on effortlessly and doesn't cling to any dry patches.

I've had this Lasting Fix lipstick by Seventeen in the shade Dreamy for so long but it's still one I go back to time and time again. Dreamy is a perfect bubblegum pink that gives a real pop to your lips while still remaining kinda natural. The formula tends to last 3-4 hours before a touch up is needed which is great when you talk/eat as much as I do..

Finally, good old Impassioned by Mac. I've spoken a bit about this already here so I won't go on but this 'amped up fuschia' is just gorgeous all year rounnd!

What lipstick do you reach for when you need a pick-me-up?

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No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Brush

It's coming up to June and I'm only just getting around to telling you all about one of my favourite Christmas presents..at least you know it's been tried and tested eh?

Like everyone else, I was interested in the benefits of the Clarisonic Mia, but at around £100 I wasn't prepared to splurge and see. So, when this No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Brush turned up in my stocking I was one happy girl. This brush deep cleanses by gently exfoliating and removes all make-up, oil and dirt much more effectively than usual. 

All you have to do it remove your eye make-up (you wouldn't really want to use this on your poor eyes would you?!) and then apply your cleanser as usual while leaving excess on your forehead, chin and cheeks. Then press power and in circular motions, massage each area for around 30 seconds to ensure all make-up is removed. There are two speed settings, which I love as I tend to alternate the speed each time as the fastest speed can be a little rough sometimes. Once cleansed, just rinse off the remaining cleanser with warm water and splash a little cold water on your face to close any pores.

It's recommended that you use this 2-3 times a week, so I tend to alternate, using it every other day and I'm left with fresh, clean and super soft skin. The brush heads tend to last 3-4 months and a pack of two replacement heads are a bargain at only £8.

This is the perfect Clarisonic dupe and woks wonders for my skin! At £15 you really can't go wrong..

Have you used this or Clarisonic?

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Summer Brights - Wishlist #2

As usual there's a lot of stuff that I've been loving, and so my wishlist is never ending! So here are my top 5..can you sense a colour theme?

Jo Malone Silk Blossom - Jo Malone perfumes always smell amazing and never dissappoint (unlike the pricetag..why, just why?!) and the limited edition Silk Blossom, described as 'fruity and enticing', is yet another appealing scent by Ms Malone. Plus, how bloody pretty is the bottle and ombré pink tassle?!

Triangl Milly Santa Rosa Splash Bikini - I've been lusting over this bikini, who am I kidding, all of the Triangl bikinis for months but this one is my favourite. I think the colour is perfect for around the pool with a sun-kissed glow. I also love the bikini's signature black, structured lines.

Topshop Stand Out Flower Prom Dress - What a beauty! This has caught my eye everytime I've popped in to Topshop lately and if only I had an occason to buy it for..anyone? The low back and bow keeps it sexy and classy. Perfect.

Kate Spade Cedar Street Elissa - Kate Spade bags are to die for and this Cedar Street Elissa bag in Dark Geranium may just be my favourite. I honestly think there's not one of her bags I don't like/want/need, and this one is up there with the best! It's the perfect size, colour and well, it's just bloody gorgeous. I think this'll be staying on my wishlist for quite some time, or maybe just until my birthday.

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet - This luminous matte lip colour is bloody beautiful and may have to be purchased in duty-free. The shade La Fascinante (38) is my favourite as it's so bold and fun. A vibrant pink lip is all you need to perk you up sometimes, and I think this pink may be the one for me.

What's on your wishlist?

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P.S. Apologies for the bad quality picture. It looked fine until I published the post...

VO5 Hair Saviours!

My hair is naturally really fine and pretty boring if I'm honest and I don't tend to make much effort with it  (slap on the wrist, I know!) so I've been meaning to purchase a few products to lend a hand so when I saw an offer going on for VO5 I couldn't resist. I mean it was pretty much fate...no? 

The first thing I picked up was the Smoothly Does It Heat Protect Serum. I don't tend to use much heat on my hair (I'd love to say it just doesn't need it but it's down to pure laziness), but when I do I always forget to use heat protection. This serum promises illuminated hair with shine, as well as protecting so I thought I'd give it a whirl. It says to use it on damp, towel dried hair before drying for a sleek look and after the hair is dry if you want curly hair, although I'm not sure how it's protecting from the heat after it's dry? Anyway, I opt to use it before drying as I think it's thick, gel-like consistency would make my hair feel a bit slick otherwise. I've used this a few times and really like it, plus it smells good! 

I also chose the Extra Body Styling Mousse, because as I said my hair is really fine and quite lank so I bought this in the hope that it gives a bit of body to my lacklustre hair. I used a golf ball size dollop in my hair before drying, making sure it was evenly distributed and I was seriously impressed with the outcome. My hair was smooth, volumous and considerably thicker, which made it a lot easier to do something with it. Could this be a holy grail hair necessity? Maybe!

The last thing I got was the Strong Hold Hairspray which claims to have 5 vital benefits including a UV filter, all day hold and weather protection. I used this in conjuction with the other two products after a bit of styling and loved the ultrafine spray as it didn't feel like I was wearing a lot of hairspray and my hair still felt super soft. It also kept my hair held in place all night, even after a bit (ok...a lot) of dancing.

All of these products are winners for me and really helped my lank hair look full, soft and healthy.

Have you tried any of the VO5 products lately?

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Quick Fix - No7 Make-up Brush Cleanser

If there's one thing I find tedious it's deep cleaning my make-up brushes, but I try to do it every 3-4 weeks. Inbetween deep cleans I like to use the No7 Make-up Brush Cleanser which is great for a quick clean up of your brushes. It's so simple to use and works like a dream.

All you have to do is pump it on to a bit of tissue and give your brushes a little swirl. This is perfect for when your doing eye-makeup and need to use the same brush for a different shadow as you can give it a quick swish about and you're good to go with the next one. I find your brushes dry quickly after so you don't have to wait for ageeesss to use them again and it leaves them super soft.

Obviously, make-up brushes still need to be deep cleaned with warm water and baby shampoo (or whatever works best for you) atleast once a month to prevent them getting too dirty but this brush cleanser is just a quick fix for inbetween the soaks.

How do you prefer to clean your brushes?

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Mini Beauty Haul - #01

I spent my day yesterday hitting the shops with two of my favourite people and we ended up in Boots.What a surprise! There's something about that shop that sucks me in and leaves me £30 poorer every time. Like usual I tried my best to be good, but ended up buying a few bits and bobs.

The first thing I picked up is the new Orangeasm Body Wash by Soap & Glory. This is just a citrus-y wash, scented with orange peel oils, green mandarin and Sicilian lemon. Oh my, is it zesty! I used this in the shower this morning and it left me feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. It's so fresh and perfect for really waking you up in the sticky Summer months.

I've been eyeing this Maybelline Brow Drama for a little while now and finally gave in. Now, I know eyebrows are meant to be sisters, not twins but I'm not even sure mine are related. I have the worst behaved left brow ever. Today though, I did my eyebrows as usual, then used a little slick of this over the top. It's kept them in place all day and has even tamed my badly behaved brow. Hurrah!

Not the most glamorous purchase, but lately I've been suffering more that usual with chapped, dry lips and normal lipbalms just aren't cutting it. So, I popped the Blistex MedPlus Repairing Lip Balm in my basket. It contains cocoa butter, menthol and jojoba oil and is so moistursing on your lips. The menthol in it does make it smell a little medicine-y but it does the job. I applied it last night and again this morning and my lips still feel soft and are no longer sore. A little pot of heaven.

This Sleek Face Contour Kit was a bit of an impulse buy but it's definitely something I'll use. I'm not a contouring pro but I know how it works so I just need a little practise and thought this would be a good way to start. I got it in the shade 'light' as I'm quite pale and after using it today, it's definitely a good colour match for my skin. It comes with a contouring powder and a highlighter which is so pretty. I love how compact the Sleek makeup is and they always come with a decent mirror which I love for on-the-go touch-ups.

 The final thing I bought was a re-purchase of the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum, but as I've mentioned it before I thought I'd show the Nail Polish from H&M that I bought. Does anyone else get tricked by all the little bits and bobs lined around the ques in H&M? Because I clearly do. I was nearly at the till when this caught my eye. 'Stop Sign' its a burnt out orangey/red and looks really vibrant on. I think I'll be wearing this non-stop for a while.

Which beauty bits have you picked up lately?

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