The Autumn Makeup Change Over

Can you believe that we are already half way through September? The leaves are already starting to turn brown and cover the roads and I am very excited. Autumn (or Fall depending on your geographical location) is my favourite time of year, not only is it my birthday but it means I can wear cozy jumpers, drink lots of salted caramel hot chocolates and go mad buying chunky boots. 

Autumn also means that you can finally fish out those berry shades and plaster them all over your face without judgement. Usually around this time I take a good hard look at what I've squashed into my makeup bag and have a much needed change over. Some things stay the same, mostly bases as I'm pale all year round, but there are some major change ups that happen every September. 

The first thing I do is change over the eyeshadows in my MAC quad. Over the summer I will usually stick some neutral, matte shades in, that are perfect for a bright and natural summer look. Once the colder weather starts setting in, it's time to crack out the coppers and reds. My all time favourite autumn shadows are Cranberry and Sketch so they make the cut every time autumn rolls around. This year I've also decided to have a bit of Woodwinked in there as well as a Brule, as it's a great base no matter what the season. 

Other than the quad change I like to use darker more vampy lipsticks, my most used being MAC's Hang-Up. Hang-Up is a deep berry red in the Cremesheen formula so it's super moisturising and amazingly pigmented, one of my absolute favourites. I've also got a few Rimmel lipsticks that get taken out, Dark Night Water-loops! being the most popular. 

I'm not one for following trends either in fashion or beauty, but the berry trend that appears every year is one I always get on board with. I love a bit of an edge to my look no matter what the weather, but autumn just makes it even more acceptable for me to really explore the slightly gothic look my very pale skin offers me. Are you one for the dark vamp look around autumn/fall? Or do you like to keep it neutral and fresh all year round? 

How To Get Strated With MAC

There was a time, a very very long time ago, when there was not a tiny bit of MAC in my collection. When you first start to dabble in the world of high-end makeup, the feeling that you have absolutely no idea what your talking about is ever present. Sales assistants will approach you and ask you what kind of 'finish' you would like or what 'formula' you prefer. Maybe to some, these questions would seem like simple, common sense type questions, but for a makeup newbie it's like asking someone to multiply 3457 by 2884.

MAC is one of the most renowned makeup brands of the high-end world, they are known for their amazing quality and accessibility to both the professionals and the regular Joe. So on your first trip to a MAC counter, what do you look for? What products should you start your new MAC collection with?

I started off with a 15x palette and 1 eyeshadow and I've never looked back. If you are looking to just dabble a bit, start off with eye shadows, you can never have too many eyeshadows. MAC offer a huge range of different shades ranging from matte neutrals to shimmery brights so there's bound to be a shade that catches your eye. If you're still a tad bit apprehensive, aim to build up a solid neutral palette filled with great everyday shades you know you'll get use out of.

If your more of a skin person than an eye makeup person, start off with some of their highlighters or blushers. I wouldn't recommend diving straight into the foundations as that's where the scary words like 'formula' and 'finish' come in and you have to stand there and nod like you know what your doing. That isn't to say you cant try them, have a mooch around and test a few on your hand, then when you think you might have found one you like, ask for a sample and take it home to give it a good test run.

The MAC counters are always a scary place, there's usually a few girls wearing a mountain of makeup and it's always super crowded. Don't be afraid to ask question, don't be afraid to give things a good swatching and don't be afraid to ask for samples, it's usually the only way to find out if a product will work for you before buying it. Once you feel confident enough you can really get stuck in and try out a few lipsticks, cream products or finally buy a foundation you've been testing. 

Let me know in the comments below how your first MAC visit went, what products did you buy? And what would you recommend to a MAC newbie? 

I Never Knew I Needed You

Have you ever bought something on a whim? How often have you fallen completely in love with a product you never thought you needed? Well, that's what happened to me and these lovely products. At the time, I didn't really need any of these products, I just wanted them and luckily for me, they are amazing!

The Naked Basics palette was always something I felt like I needed, only because I had the previous 2 Naked palettes. So many times I looked at this little palette and thought 'I really don't need another neutral palette'. Then one day the temptation got the better of me and I added it to my shopping basket. I am so glad I did, it has quickly become one of, if not my all time favourite palette. It is so perfect for everyday makeup and perfect for work. Even the size makes it handbag friendly and it holds every shade you need for the perfect neutral eye. 

Benefit Hoola was another product that I didn't really need, I already have more than enough bronzers, but the hype surrounding this just made my curiosity too much to bare. After using this for the first time I fell in love, it really is as amazing as everyone says. Not only does it blend like butter, but it's also a great shade if you are of the more fair skinned variety. 

When it came to purchasing the MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation however, I did think up an excuse for buying it. Summer was fast approaching and I always turn into an oil slick in the warmer months. I bought this to mattify my foundation and also give me a bit of extra coverage for the mass amount of breakouts I was having at the time. I wouldn't recommend using this to set foundation as it can make you look a little cakey, but on it's own it is amazing. This will forever be a summer makeup staple for me. 

Finally there is the TIGI Totally Baked Volumising Hair Meringue. I saw HeyClaire using this in a tutorial and the packaging drew me in immediately. I have very fine hair so getting volume into it is a task and a half. This is the first and only product I have ever found that really gives me the volume I need without making my hair greasy and it smells just like lemon meringue! 

It just goes to show that sometimes it's a good idea to give into impulse buying. Maybe not on every little product you see, but sometimes you could find your holy grail product by just taking that chance. 

What products have you bought on a whim that you now couldn't bare to be without? 

Blog Sale

After doing my Shopaholic video I got together a fair amount of products that don't get used as much as they should. There's a good mix between high-end and drugstore items, all only used a handful of times, if at all. 

This is my first ever blog sale and I was a little hesitant in doing one, just because there's always an element of danger when it comes to selling things online. However, all these lovely products need a new home and they deserve one. You can find the array of goodies by heading to the top nav bar an clicking Blog Sale, or just click here! 

Have a mooch around, see if anything catches your fancy. I'll be keeping the Blog Sale page on the top nav bar for a fairly long time so you can always check back. 

Happy shopping guys! 

What's In My Tiny Makeup Bag

Around the same time I hosted my 1000 subs YouTube giveaway, I went and made a sneaky purchase for myself. If you remember or if you took part you will know I gave away the black and gold version of this amazing Art Deco style Ted Baker makeup bag. Despite it being extremely beautiful (I'm a little in love with anything Art Deco) it is a little on the tiny side. 

I like to keep this little bag on my shelves filled with the makeup that I use every day. It never ever gets completely zipped up and there are always various items poking out at all angles. Even though it is small it can actually fit a fair amount of stuff inside it, as you can see above. 

This month I've been switching between just using the MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC15 and the Revlon BB Cream in Light, depending on whether my skin is particularly oily that day. Both products give me a medium coverage and the BB cream fits perfectly inside the bag, the MAC not so much. 

Then we have the absolute staples, the products that never ever leave my makeup bag. The Maxfactor Liquid Effect Eyeliner, Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, Urban Decay Primer Potion, L'Oreal Gel Liner and the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette. No matter what other products I have in my collection, these will always be present in any makeup bag I use. I would say that these products make up my 'If I was stranded on a desert island' makeup bag, all extremely reliable and good quality. 

Some new additions are the L'Oreal Brow Artist Pencil, which I recently talked about in my Current Eyebrow Routine post. Its red tones and excellent pigmentation is perfect for matching my brows to my hair (I'm not a natural redhead, I'm actually blonde *gasp*). Another new-ish addition is the Bourjois Liner Feutre Pen Eyeliner, which I think I've spoken about too much now, but it is amazing and I'm happy to report that I'm still in love with it. 

As for the remaining items, I've had these guys for a while and I've allowed them to join the guys of the makeup bag big league for a limited period. The Barry M Liquid Eyeliner is one of the older products I'm currently using, I like to have options when it comes to doing my cat flicks. Then we have a few Benefit products making an appearance. I'm not going to lie, Benefit isn't my favourite makeup brand and I've been attempting to love their Porefessional Primer, but I just can't seem to find the feelings for it. The Hoola Bronzing Powder on the other hand, I do love, unconditionally. The tiny Benetint also sneaked in but yet again I can't seem to find the love for it. 

Finally, we have the last little bits, a sample of Chanel's Perfection Lumiere Foundation and two mascaras. Again, I like to have options when it comes to mascaras. Currently I'm switching between the Soap and Glory Thick & Fast mascara for super volumisation and the Rituals Volumising mascara, which gives amazing length. 

So as you can see, despite its small exterior, it can hold a pretty good number of products. It's a bit like the Tardis of the makeup bag world. Let me know in the comments what products never ever leave your makeup bag and if you can zip yours closed or like to leave it open and free like me!

The Nudes

Nudes are a 'must-have' in any makeup collection and it can be a complete mission to find the right shades for your skin tone. In my opinion, it is important to get a pinky tone that compliments your skin rather than going for the completely erased lips look. A good nude should enhance the colour you have naturally and allow any other bold makeup choices to shine through.

I very rarely go for a really bold makeup look, I like to keep my tones quite earthy and natural so nudes are a very large part of my lipstick collection. My top two most used nudes have to be from Rimmel, the first one, Rimmel Kate 03, is one of the oldest lipsticks I own and it has made me proud on many occasions. The 03 is the most peachy toned of my nudes and I prefer to use this one when I have a really bold eye as it mutes out my lips enough to let the eyes pop. 

The second of the amazing Rimmel nudes is my most recent purchase, Rimmel Asia. This one is a more muted rose shade and is great if you want to go for that slightly darker 90's nude that seems to be fairly popular at the moment. 

When I'm looking something a little warmer I reach for my only Maybelline lipstick, the Color Sensational lipstick in Velvet Beige. I bought this when I had chocolate brown hair and wanted something to compliment my new hue. It is very similar to Asia, but with a stronger pink undertone, which also makes it a little lighter. 

Finally, we have the MAC lipstick, a lipstick collection post just isn't the same without a cameo from MAC. This was the first ever MAC lipstick I bought and we had a bump start. At first I didn't like how it applied and clung to the dry patches on my lips, but now we've established a rhythm and it has become one of my favourite nudes. Definitely a more pink toned nude, I prefer to apply this and blend it out with my finger to give it a more natural look. 

All of my nudes have a very creamy moisturising texture as I have dry lips and nothing makes a lipstick look un-natural like when it is clinging to all your dry parts. I have a range of tones to suit any hair colour as I'm a bit of a hair dye fiend, which you might have noticed if you watch my YouTube videos. It really is important for a nude lipstick to enhance what you already have, I'm all about the natural beauty. 

MAC Hang-up

  

I had to give this lipstick it's own post, when A/W rolls around this is the first lippy I reach for. It is the perfect plum red for my skin tone and it stays put with minimal touch ups throughout the day. In the winter, my already dry lips get even drier and wearing lipstick can be a little uncomfortable. But when you have a good MAC lipstick to hand there is no worries. The Cremesheen formula is creamy and moisturising, giving you maximum colour and comfort and is definitely my favourite formula of MAC lipstick. If this shade isn't already in you MAC lipstick collection, I suggest you go to the store and give one a home. 

Have you tried MAC Hang-up?

November Favourites ♥

It is time to share with you all, the many things I have been loving throughout this merry month of November! As per usual I have a few beauty bits and also a few random bits to share with you all, so let's start with the beauty bits shall we? 

Beauty

Batiste Fruity and Cheeky Cherry Dry Shampoo

Why, as a lazy student, I have only just started using dry shampoo I will never know. This stuff smells so delicious and cherry-like that I can't stop sniffing it. I love to use this on days where I have n0 time and don't want to look like I haven't showered in a few months. This works really well for me, but I do have a few friends with very thick hair who have said it pretty much does nothing, so it definitely depends on your hair type.

Tresseme Platinum Strength Shampoo & Conditioner

I am in love with this shampoo and conditioner, it makes my hair super soft and feel so healthy and strong. It has also helped control my frizz and makes my hair lovely and shiny!

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Gobi

I think for me, this is one of those 'love hate' products. Sometimes I'll use this and it looks flawless and other times it clings to dry patches and looks a bit on the yellow side. I have found that this works 10x better with a primer though and so lately, in conjunction with my Revlon Photo Ready Primer, it has been treating me well.

MAC Eye Shadow Quad - Grain, Cranberry, Embark & Sketch

I have two 15x MAC palettes that are full of beautiful shades that tend to get overlooked, so having a small quad that fits easily into a makeup bag allows me to rotate all my shadows, and make sure they all get a bit of loving. As it's winter, I thought I would show some of my more berry shades some love. These four shades are perfect for creating day and night looks and I do love a good smokey eye, so Sketch is a must. 

Random 

Film - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Catching Fire is my favourite book out of the three, so I was extremely worried that the film was going to screw it up, especially with that stupid handheld camera work that was over used in the first film. But alas, it was amazing and definitely did the book proud, not to mention Jennifer Lawrence did an amazing job as per usual. 

Music - Lorde, Pure Heroine

I wasn't too sure about this album at first, I'm not a massive fan of the song 'Royals' so I was a bit put off. But I have to say, there are some even better songs on the album. For instance, the song Buzzcut Season may be one of my favourite songs ever, yes I said it, EVER!

TV - Dr Who: 50th Anniversary Special

I only watched this because I'm completely in love with David Tennant. I'm also an old school Dr Who fan, my dad used to force me to watch it when I was a kid. It was definitely enjoyable and it was fun to see some of the older Doctors back, I'm looking at you Tom Baker! It was however written by Steven Moffat and was therefore completely over complicated.

Journal

And my final favourite of the month is my journal. I saw a blog post about keeping a journal to store all the quotes, stories, poems and song lyrics that make you happy and I instantly went out to Paperchase. I've been enjoying doodling and writing positive messages to myself and it has definitely given me the pick me up I needed. 

So that's all from me and my favourites this month, but let me know what things you've been loving down in the comments!

Worth The Splurge

We all fall prey to hype and new shiny products, but sometimes they can fall a bit flat of what we expect. I like to read every written review and watch every video about a product before I buy it, just to make sure I know the negatives as well as the positives. I've therefore been pretty lucky when it comes to buying higher end products.

I had to think long and hard about the products I wanted to feature in this post. I wanted to include products that, when I was first starting to get into beauty, really wanted to know the truth about. 

MAC Eye shadows

When you first start to get into the world of beauty and cosmetics, the first brand you hear about is MAC. MAC isn't as expensive as most higher end cosmetics companies, but they still cost more than a £7.99 eye shadow quad from Boots. The fact of the matter is that MAC eye shadows are simply the best of the best. The pigmentation is amazing, they come both in pots and as pans for empty palettes, which is extremely handy, and they are long wearing. At £12.50 for the potted shadows and £10 for the pans, they are definitely worth paying a little bit extra for.

Urban Decay Naked Palette

One of the most hyped up products in the beauty world. With the new Naked 3 palette recently released, I think it's important to point out that these palettes are 100% worth the splurge. The pigmentation is amazing and all the shades can be worked together, giving you endless amounts of options. I've featured the original Naked palette because it is the one that I prefer for my skin tone. This is the warmer toned palette, but if you find cool tones suit you better, then the Naked 2 is for you.

MAC 217 Blending Brush

If you don't like to spend an exuberant amount on your brushes, you may be forgiven for avoiding MAC brushes. I myself don't own a great deal of them, but the 217 is a brush that belongs in every brush collection. Its super soft natural hair is the perfect brush for blending out your eye shadow, it makes blending feel effortless and gives amazing results every time. 

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick

Despite it being the most gorgeous packaging ever created, the actual product is a dry lipped girls dream. These lipsticks are so creamy and the most comfortable lipstick to wear. The pigmentation is amazing and makes you feel like your living in the lap of luxury. Yes, they are extremely pricey for what they are, but if you are like me and find lipsticks usually uncomfortable to wear, then these are perfect. 

Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Colour

I'm not a big lover of blush; my blush collection is probably the smallest out of all my products. So when it comes to splashing out on blush I usually hold back, I've found such amazing blushes in the drugstore that I didn't feel I needed to spend more. But then I found this blush, the packaging drew me in at first but then I fell in love with the finish. This isn't powdery at all and goes on so smoothly and evenly, with uneven and freckled skin, I find that blushes can look very patchy on me. This can also be used in a multitude of different ways due to its mosaic design. 

So what products in your collection do you feel are worth splashing that bit of extra cash for?

Crazy About Lipstick

Hello there! Well I was very kindly tagged by my friend Jess over at The Mod Mermaid to do the Crazy About Lipstick TAG! I feel like I've not done a proper chatty, answer some questions post for forever and during the Autumn/Winter months I do tend to go a bit lip product crazy. So let's answer some questions!

1. How many lipsticks do you own?

I wasn't a big lipstick lover at first so I've only been collecting lipsticks for a short amount of time, resulting in a relatively small (ish) collection. One second whilst I count... 18 lipsticks not including glosses, stains and balms. 

2. What was your first lipstick?

I honestly can't remember but I'm pretty sure I've chucked it out by now. My oldest lipstick in my collection at the moment is my Rimmel lipstick in 220 Retro. 

3. What is your most worn lipstick?

It's probably my YSL Rouge Volupte Shine lipstick in Coral Intuitive. It is just so comfy to wear that it's my "go to" for day time. 

4. What is your favourite brand of lipstick?

I am majorly in love with the YSL lipsticks, just not the price of them. I do love my Rimmel lipsticks though. I always end up heading to the Rimmel stand when looking for lipsticks, they are so affordable and don't dry out my already Sahara dessert lips.

5. What is your favourite finish?

If we are talking MAC then it would be the cremesheen finish, they are non drying and comfy to wear. I'm not a big lover of a matte finish. 

6. What is the last lip product you bought?

I actually went out the other day and bought the Rimmel Kate Matte lipstick in 107 because I saw Zoella wearing it in a video. It is a matte finish which I don't love, but the colour is so gorgeous and wintery I couldn't resist. 

7. How many lip products (everything) do you currently have in your handbag?

None. I don't like keeping lip products in my handbag because I lose them. I'm also so super duper lazy that I can't be bothered going handbag fishing for them when I need them. I do tend to keep a lip balm in the pocket of each jacket/coat, easily accessible if they are in a coat pocket. 

8. What lip product do you use to rock a red lip? 

If I want a retro red lip I reach for my Rimmel 170 Alarm lipstick. It's more of a blue tone which looks better on me. I do love a good dark red lip though, for that I usually go for MAC Hang-Up.

9. How do you store your lipstick?

I have mine in a very handy acrylic lipstick storage thingy that I got off Amazon, pretty standard really. 

10. What lip products are you currently lusting after?

I'd love to get more YSL lipsticks in darker shades, but there are also about 1 million MAC lipsticks I want. 

So that is it for my TAG! I'm not going to TAG anyone specifically but if you would like to have a bash, you are more than welcome to say I tagged you!

September Lust List

1. Charlotte Tilbury - The Vintage Vamp Eye Shadow Palette

This looks like the perfect palette for A/W 13', I love the plum reds and that splash of sparkly gold, they mix so well together. These shades are my favourite shades to enhance blue eyes, I always reach for the golds and reds to make my blue eyes really stand out, so this is right up my street.

2. MAC - Just A Bite Lipstick

This is one of the new shades from the MAC Indulge collection, this is a dark, blue toned red lipstick and like the eye shadow palette is perfect for A/W. I love blue toned lipsticks as they look the best on me, usually I would aim for a darker red but I just love the colour of this.

3. NARS - Adult Content Blush Palette

I am really loving NARS Fall collection, it's so beautiful and both of their blush palettes caught my eye. I prefer this palette mostly because it has a nice mix of shades and also doesn't have Orgasm. I already own Orgasm so I don't see the point in having it in a palette as well. This contains the blushes in Zen, Miss Liberty, Deep Throat and Desire. 

4. NARS - Radiant Creamy Concealer

This has been raved about by so many people and looks like a gorgeous under eye concealer. It just looks so creamy and also comes in a range of shades, which I always find a problem with when it comes to concealer.

5. Michael Kors - Selma Tote

Oh I do love a good bag! This is one of those items I know for a fact I won't be getting anytime soon. It costs an arm and a leg but it's just so classic and classy, I can't help but drool over it.

6&7. Pandora Bracelet And Text Book Charm

I always feel like a charm bracelet and charms should be given as a gift rather than bought for ones self, but I don't know anyone who would buy me one! I really like the idea of charm bracelets and documenting your life through jewellery. I always thought it would be cool to pass down through generations. I graduate next year and would love to have something to document this event in my life, it's a pretty big deal this university stuff. 

What are you lusting after this month? 

August Lust List

2 posts in 1 day! Wahhh! Well the last post of my Decorating Diaries was supposed to go up days and days ago and it never did. And so my friends I am back again this fine evening. I've bought a fair few goodies this month (Ooops!) but there is always more on my shopping list!

1. YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Corail Incandescent

Oh YSL, why you make lipsticks so beautiful yet so expensive. I already have one of these beauties in Coral Intuitive but the Corail Incandescent is such a gorgeous shade, it would be rude not to add it to my collection.

2. Granny's Attic Makeup Bag 

My clear makeup bag from boots has been driving me insane lately as it keeps falling over on my desk. I really want to get one that stands up firmly and doesn't throw my makeup everywhere. I spotted this makeup bag by Disaster Designs and fell in love. I love the vintage design and it's just the size and shape I need! 

3. Origins Make A Difference + 

The Origins Make A Difference moisturiser has been on my list for a very long time. I got a sample months ago, but when I went in to the store to buy it, I couldn't find it anywhere! They've recently changed the old Make A Difference to Make A Difference + so I'll have to get a new sample to test it out. I'm not sure whether to go for the moisturiser or the treatment so I'll have to have a test first. 

4. Urban Decay Setting Spray 

Since going back to work I've noticed my foundation looking really cakey at the end of the day. I wouldn't mind trying one of the Urban Decay setting sprays to see if it helps but if you know of any better solutions for my cakey problem, let me know.

5. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder 

Anastasia Brow Powder is a name I hear/read a lot about and have never tried! It's a bit hard to get hold of here in the UK, but it is possible. I'm in the market for a new brow powder set so I've got my eye on this little gem. 

6. MAC Paint Pots 

MAC Paint Pots, which ones Cat? I hear you ask, all of them is my reply. There are so many paint pots I want I'm not even going to list them. But if you absolutely need to know, the Rubenesque shade is my no.1.

7. Smashbox Primer  

I'm starting to run out of my beloved Seventeen Photo Flawless Primer so I need another gel type primer and this is always raved about. It's a wee bit more expensive than the Seventeen primer, but if it's worth it, why not eh?

Have you tried any of my lusted after products? Got any recommendations for me?

July Lust List

I've been reading sooo many blogs lately that I have developed a rather long list of items I really really want to try. I thought I'd share some of the products that have really tickled my fancy. I am determined to own all of these by the end of the month! Money or no money (no money being the most likely). 

1. Gucci Premiere EDP - £45 30ml 

One of my all time favourite perfumes that I can never afford! I absolutely love the smell of this and often go into department stores just to take a sniff. Unfortunately it is extremely expensive, with the 30ml bottle costing a whopping £45! A girl can dream hey.

2. MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss - £15

This is a MAC Lipstick that I've had my eye on for a while but just never seem to buy. With the prices of MAC lipsticks ever rising, it is getting harder and harder for me to be able to afford these luscious lippys. I am determined that I will own this, and soon. 

3. Moroccanoil Light Oil Treatment - £12.85 25ml

After trying the Organix version, I'm intrigued to see how it compares to the lord of all hair oil. Someone pointed out to me that the main ingredient of the Organix Moroccan Argan Oil was silicone, bad Organix! I want to see if the real stuff makes THAT much more of a difference. 

4. Dr. Jart+ Regenerating BB Cream - £21

Every beauty blogger and her dog has been praising this BB cream and I want to see why! There's 3 to choose from and the regenerating version is apparently the one that suits my sensitive skin the best. My skins been clearing up a lot lately and I want something that I can slap on when nipping out, this might just be the answer.

5. REN F10 Smooth & Renew Peel Mask - £20

I have Little Red to thank for this. After reading her review I was immediately hooked. I find it hard to find masks that agree with my sensitive skin, this one is apparently fine and dandy! I'm always after something to give me smooth radiant skin and this looks rather tempting. I have seen this in the REN Sensitive Skin Starter Set for £19, so I may buy that so that I can test out a few REN products at the same time. 

6. Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Mask - £23.95 250ml 

Another product I've seen featured on many blogs. I haven't tried any Macadamia products as of yet and I love a good hair mask. With growing my hair out, I'm constantly on the lookout for products to keep my hair healthy during the growing out process. This looks a good a place as any to start testing out Macadamia products.

7. Urban Decay Glinda Palette - £36

I very nearly bought this instead of the Naked 2 palette, I've wanted to get my mitts on this since the day it came out! I think the main appeal of this for me is the idea of a reusable palette. The packaging is so beautiful and would be a great addition to my collection that I could use again and again. Plus you get a pencil liner and a lip crayon! 

Have you tried and tested any of these products? Would you recommend them?

Getting Lippy For Summer

Well I don't know about where you guys are, but here in the good old UK it is scorchio! Summer seems to be finally kicking in and things are hotting up! How long it will last, no one really knows. But whilst the sun is shining I thought I share a few of my favourite lipsticks and lip glosses for these summer days.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Coral Intuitive

Perfect everyday colour and perfect if you can't wear a bright lip in work or school. This is a very sheer peach shade which smells just like peaches! It's also lovely and moisturising, a pleasure to wear on those super hot days. 

Revlon Lip Butter in Juicy Papaya

This one is extremely sheer but gives you just a hint of colour. It's orangey coral is perfect for summer and again is super comfortable to wear. 

L'Oreal Caresse in Rose Mademoiselle

  Again another sheer lipstick only this one is more on the pinky side. This is a cool tone pink that will look good on all skin tones. I think it's important to have at least one everyday pink shade per season right? 

MAC Lipstick in Impassioned

Now were moving on up to the brights! When I'm not in work I do like a bright lip. This has to be one of my all time favourite MAC lipsticks, a very bright fuchsia pink in the Amplified finish. Super bright and super fun!

Rimmel Apocolips/Show Off Lip Lacquer in Stellar

I don't know if this shade has the same name over in the US, but this is bright reddy pink. I love these lip lacquers, there a cross between lip gloss and lipstick and give amazing colour payoff! Really comfortable to wear and great for a summer night out. 

Nars Lip Gloss in Belize

One of my all time favourite lip products. Nars lip glosses are my favourite glosses and this is a all year round staple for me. A neutral beige gloss that is super easy to wear and gives you lovely looking lips with ease. 

What are your must have lip products for summer?