SPLASH THE CASH // BEAUTY

Far too often I intend to save and then somehow end up splashing the cash in the beauty hall at Selfridges or Harvey Nichols.

So to try and abate the guilt a bit, I thought I would share them on here because that totally legitimises them then, right 😉

This year is the year of change in regard to my perfumes and I think it was about time.  

Over the summer I was in love with this one and I wanted to add a few more to my repetoire and while browsing and confusing my nose with far too many scents I came across Stella and Dior Addict.

Neither are new to me as I have worn both before, but I was reminded of how much I loved them and wanted them back in my life.

I am not going to bore you with the high notes, deep notes and all that jazz because their websites tell you all that information better than I ever could.  But what I will say is Dior Addict is more heavy and musky and perfect for the evening and Stella is a good alternative to the Aerin Rose perfume that proved really difficult to get my hands on.  

The next little beauty product which I have become addicted to is Laura Mercier's radiant foundation primer.  It makes putting makeup on a dream and also my make-up lasts so much longer with this on it is ridiculous.  Just the thing for all those parties over the festive period.  

Speaking of Laura Mercier something else that I had to, it was a had to, was Laura Mercier's secret concealer in shade 2.  I had got to the point when I could see the bottom in my other one and the thought of running out made me dash to the nearest Laura Mercier counter straight away and re-purchase.  This is my only concealer so I use it under the eyes and on pimples, and it is great.  It is high coverage and creamy and lasts all day.  

Finally we have a lipstick purchase.  After purchasing a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick not long ago I found myself once again at her counter swatching lipsticks like a mad woman.  I wanted them all but restrained myself to just picking up Super Cindy, the most perfect nude ever.  I think I might be back soon though to invest in Penelope Pink; Nude Kate and Hepburn Honey.

Please tell me I am not alone in my inability to have any self restraint in any beauty hall  shop.  If so let me know what you have been buying ion the comments below or which Charlotte Tilbury lipstick I should buy next.

L xxx

I'M BACK

LUSH HAUL // CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

I love a bath to relax in and nowhere does bath stuff like Lush, especially at Christmas.  So of course the other day when I just happened to be walking past I had to buy some things and here is what I got with a few other pearls of wisdom.

MAKE-UP I AM LOVING HAVING ON MY FACE AT THE MOMENT

With the festive period basically here that means way more opportunities to go out and socialise which means the perfect excuse to spend way to long putting on my make-up.

Here is what I am loving wearing lately and there is glitter because if you can't wear glitter at Christmas when can you?

SKINCARE :: LAURA MERCIER // FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Now you all know how I love skincare and that is where I spend my money in terms of beauty. If your skin looks good then the makeup that you put on it looks much better. 

So while I was at the Laura Mercier counter picking up a new foundation I was intrigued by their skincare and what it has to offer. 

LOVING LATELY // SKINCARE

It has been a while since my last Loving Lately post so I thought it was about time to do another one.

Although I love making myself look pretty--pass me all the shimmery eye shadows--no amount of shimmer will make my skin look blowy, healthy and wrinkle-free and so skincare has become my new obsession.

LOVING LATELY // HOLIDAY EDITION

Before I went away I picked up some new releases and "new to me" products from the drugstore.  I wondered if these products would be the lifesavers I hoped they were on more of a budget.

LOVING LATELY // BEAUTY

When people say what is the one item of makeup you would take with you to a desert island my mind starts panicking.  Mascara or foundation?  Mascara or foundation?  Can't I have two?  But I think I would have to say foundation because of this little bottle of genius that seems to make my skins look flawless.

FEELING PLUMPED

Skincare is still something that totally mystifies me and I think when I have a proper skincare routine down, well that will be when I feel I have this adulting thing down.

NEW PERFUME :: NEW ME?

Perfume is something that makes so many memories flood back, and really can epitomise a time of my life.  Gucci Rush takes me right back to my GCSE summer, wearing my FCUK t-shirt and hoodie, remember that trend.

L'OREAL PARIS MISS HIPPIE MASCARA :: MEGA VOLUME?

I seem to have a love hate relationship with this mascara I and can't quite make my mind up on it. 

FEELING NUDE

Is it me or is there something so magical about the beauty halls in department stores?  Maybe it is because they always remind me of Christmas, when they welcome you in from the cold outside and you can't help treating yourself with a little something.  Or maybe it is because as a little girl everything looked so glamorous and exciting: all I wanted to do was try some of the perfumes and pretend I was all grown up.