Top five: The Festive red lip.

Hello everyone, I hope your having a good sunday.
I for one have got a horrible cold so am writing  this without a scrap of makeup as well as a sniffle and a cough. Hot.

Anyway enough of me moaning, it's so close to Christmas now! Whenever I think of  makeup looks for this time of the year, a red lip is the first thing I think off, so with that in mind, I have compiled my top five red lipsticks, which are all different but perfect for the festive season :) I have swatched them all on the lips so you can see them in comparison to each other and also the category I think they fall into.

 `The matte red` -Topshop `Rio Rio`

 As a self confessed lover of a matte lippie or ten two, this is one I totally adore. Topshop`Rio Rio` and is a bright red, far more orange toned than any off the others but is fab for brightening up the teeth and has brilliant staying power, perfect for when you're munching on your mince pies.

`The glitzy red` - L'oreal Paris `Feeric Fuschia`

This is a lipstick I was never expecting to like. It was free after spending a certain amount in my local boots, and never one to turn down a freebie I choose it out of a borning mascara and nail polish. It has tiny little flecks of glitter in it which initially was what I wasn't keen on, but have actually grown to love! It is perfect for Christmas and I have worn it on several occasions. Also, how perfect is the packaging; gold and holographic sparkles? Yes please.

`The classic red`- Rimmel lasting finish by Kate Moss in `01`

Next up is the classic red lip, simple but effective for any fancy occasion. The formula of this is super moisturizing and the colour is flattering on all skin tones, it also smells like cherries, so is definitely and all round winner. 

`The berry red`- Rimmel lasting finish matte lipstick in `107`

`107`is a blogger favourite and I for one am firmly on the bandwagon, I have worn in in plenty of outfit posts (see here, here and here!) and adore it wholeheartedly. It's great if you want to stray from the classic, pillarbox red and into something more vampy, but be warned, it will be hard not to wear it at every opportunity once you have it! 

`The glossy red`- Rimmel Apocalips in `Big Bang` 

Finally we have `the glossy red`, a look that is seen on the red carpet every year and has been for decades. `Big Bang` is the perfect example of how they should be done; intensely pigmented, settles to a stain once it has worn down slightly, as well as being easy to apply precisely.

So that is  my roundup of the festive reds, now I just have to decide which one to wear come Christmas day! 

Which one is your favourite? Are you going to be sporting a red lip this Christmas?

FOTD #3.

Hello everyone, 

I was thinking the other day that I hadn't worn a red lip in ages, not since I was on holiday, so I figured it was high time I did! Also, I would like to say sorry for some of the faces I pulled, I was really hyper and singing!

I went for that classic 50's look of a bold red lip and winged liner, one of my all time favourite make up combinations. My hair is a bit crazy here because I just blow-dried it, so lets try to focus on the face!

Products used; 

Collection lasting perfection concealer in `fair` (used on blemishes)

Maybelline Dream lumi touch concealer (used under eyes, around nose and cupids bow)

Rimmel Match perfect foundation in`010 Light porcelain` 

No7 perfect light pressed powder in `05 translucent`

Sleek contour kit in `Light` (Just used the bronzer to contour)

Collection shimmer shades blush in `2 Blushalicious` 

MUA pro brow kit

MUA Undress me too palette (used the shade `Naked` all over the lid with `Lavish` in the outer corner and crease)

Soap and glory Supercat liner 

Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro glam mascara

Maybelline Baby lips in `Hydrate`

Rimmel lasting finish lipliner in `021 Red dynamite`

Rimmel Apocalips  in `400 Big bang`

I hope you like this look, I for one love it :) 

You do you think of my make up?

Review: Kate Moss lasting perfection lipsticks.

Hello everyone,

 I haven't done a review in forever, not since this one in fact, so I thought it was high time I did! This post is going to be on some of my favourite lipsticks :) 

As you can see, I have three shades, and I bet you can guess which one I've had the longest! 

I love these lipsticks, for a start, I'm quite partial to a bit of Mossy (although I do think models are just clothes hangers I might add) so I think its fab that she developed the shades.  Also the formulation is spot on, quite matte but not intensely drying and they last hours. They also smell amazing, just like those cherry sweets! 

20.  110.  01.

I bought the two shades on the right about a week ago, so have been even more smitten with these lipsticks than ever! One thing that does annoy me is that they don't have names, I just love it when products are called something cute like `pink punch`, is that just me? 

Anyway! The pinkest colour is shade 20;

How pretty is it! I adore this colour, it's so vibrant but still really wearable (i've got it on now!) and I think this is the perfect summer lippie. It also reminds me of the blogger favourite `Candy yum yum` from MAC although perhaps not quite as neon. You can see me wearing this in an outfit post here :).

The other one I bought recently was 110; 

I don't really have any coral lipsticks so this was readily welcomed into my collection. It's just so lovely ! A lot more effortless that 20 I feel, and the best if you want attention to be more on your eyes. I think this would look so lovely with a simple white dress, tan sandals and gold eye makeup.

Lastly is the first one I bought from this range, the aptly numbered 01; 

This is one of my favorite reds, its that classic 50's,  vintage colour and I just love it. I'm forever pairing it with my winged liner to really get that look! 

These lipsticks are only £5.49 which is a total steal for the finish and wear time, I also bought mine in the recent `buy one get one half price` deal in Boots , so even more of a bargain! Next on my wish list are 107  and 103 :)

Have you tried these Lipsticks? What's your favourite shade?  

We're not lost, we're just finding our own way in the world.

OOTD #18

Alright me lovers? Hope you're all well.
It was my Dad's birthday on Sunday, and we ended up just going for a really nice , relaxed picnic at a place called Wimpole, the weather was glorious and it was just a really lovely day :)

Earrings- Miss selfridge

Top- Topshop

Watch- Olivia Burton

Jeans- Republic

Anklet-DIY

Flats - Primark

If you read my last haul then you would have seen this top, I obviously couldn't wait to wear it! 

As I mentioned before, I'n not one for any kind of animal print, but I just love this little top! It's slightly cropped but with high waisted jeans its not really noticeable. It does have a lower neckline than I'm used to, but thats not really a problem for me! 

I decided to wear a pair of my Primark flats with this outfit because I thought the tan colour went really nicely with my top, and I love the little laser-cut details! 

I also found my favourite earrings! I lost one of these for ages but they have been reunited! 

My watch was also of course on :)

My makeup and was pretty standard today, but nonetheless just how I like it! 

I'll hopefully be picking up a few more bits for my giveaway soon, oh I can't wait! 

What do you think of my outfit?

I think that it's best if we both stay.

OOTD #10
Hello everyone, I hope your enjoying your bank holiday and the glorious weather we have at the moment! Also this is my tenth OOTD! these are definitely my favourite posts to write, and I hope you lovely lot like them as well!

Me and my family went for a picnic at Stowe gardens today, it was really sunny and relaxing ,the perfect bank holiday combo for me.  

Sunglasses- Primark

Dress-Vintage

Watch-Olivia Burton

Socks-H&M

Converse- Office

If you have been reading my blog for awhile, then you may recognise this dress, because I wore it for my birthday back in April, but in a more dressed up way. It is definitely on the very short end of the dress scale, however, I think when you make it more casual, you can get away with it. I also apologise to your eyes for having to witness the paleness that is my legs, definitely wiping out the tan tonight!

Keeping with the vintage feel of this dress, I wore my favourite sunnies and watch, as well as my best loved Apocolips in `Big bang`. I'm seriously loving red lippie at the moment, which you may be able to tell by looking at my outfit posts! I didn't add a belt like I did before, because I wanted to keep it casual :)

These are defo my favourite sunglasses, can you believe they were only £2.50!

Not sure why I'm looking so serious in the first picture here! But this was today's makeup look. 

I also shoved on my converse yet again :)

Enjoy the rest of your bank holiday guys! what have you been up to today? 

Alice

x

We were born with nothing and we sure as hell have nothing now.

OOTD #9
As promised, here is today's outfit :)

Earrings- Miss selfridge
Jacket- ASOS
Tshirt- Ebay (Topshop)
Watch-Olivia Burton
Jeans-Republic
Converse-Office

I've just been at a drama rehearsal today, so I just went casual :)

This top is one of my best Ebay bargains, it was only about £3.99 and is originally Topshop. It's actually one of my favourite tshirt's, because I find it's just really easy to style and goes with everything, and of course, it's Batman!

I'm also wearing my favourite pair of jeans, even if I do buy a pair of Topshop Joni's, I'm sure these will always have a special place in my heart :p.

White Converse again, call me unadventurous, but I just love these shoes. they've actually stayed pretty white as well! 

 I decided to match my nails to my tee (sad I know!) and this models own one goes perfectly, it's in the shade `Lemon meringue,` just in case you were wondering :)

To be honest, I can't not wear my watch now, it just doesn't feel right!

I actually straightened my hair today, first time ever in an OOTD! I just fancied a change from my usual waves really. I'm wearing a random rimmel lip liner as well, because I wanted a more matt red on the old lips  today :). Also, what's up with the weather?! Yesterday I did my paper round in lashing rain and strong winds, and today it's a balmy 17 degrees, I just hope it stays like this for the rest of the week!

I hope you're all having a lovely saturday so far, and here's to a week of blogging! *raises mug of  tea and takes a bit of lemon cake*

What kind of posts would you like to see? (let me know in the comments!)

Alice
x

Tell me that you've had enough of our love.

OOTD #6

Another outfit post for you lovely lot today :) This is what I wore for my first day back at school (mines non-uniform)

 Jacket-Asos

T-shirt- Topshop

Belt- H&M

Skirt- International 

Tights- Tesco

Converse- Office

I had been wanting a denim style skater skirt for quite a while and I was so pleased when I picked this one up! It's a really lovely shade of blue (cornflower I would say) and I think really suits my complexion. It's not actually denim, but a really soft jersey material, I think if it was real denim I would run the risk of looking a bit  cowgirl! 

I bought this t-shirt a little while ago but I just love the colour! It also has little speckles of blue, green, orange and more red running through it, which makes it a bit for interesting that just a plain top.

I told you you would be seeing my converse! These shoes are officially my babies at the moment, I'm going to try my hardest to keep they white... I think they look really cute with skirts and add a more casual spin to this outfit. 

I just have my usual jewelry on, My mum's gold twisty necklace and my miss selfridge pyramid earrings  I'm sure you don't want to see yet another picture of them!

Of course, I'm also wearing my watch! 

What do you think of my outfit? How was your first day back at school?