Review: YSL glossy stain `Corail hold up`.

Hello everyone, 

Sorry I've been so absent this week,I have had a lovely one so far, lots of things to do,and luckily I've not been bored at all this holiday yet! 

As you may remember me mentioning, I had my prom makeup done at the YSL counter in my local Debenhams.  The price of having my makeup done was redeemable against a product if my choice, so I deiced to go for the product used on my lips; so step up the YSL glossy stain in `Corail hold up.`

As you can see it is the most gorgeous colour, a peachy coral with the perfect amount of subtle shimmer. The texture of the gloss starts off feeling like water on the lips but after a while it settles, becoming more like a lipstick but i actually really like that. Because It is a stain, the intensity can be build up by leaving a few seconds between the coats you apply, meaning it can be very subtle or as strong as you want it.

It has fab staying power although I do like to whip it out an reapply every so often! The packaging is obviously to die for, but I would expect no less from YSL! The scent and taste reminds me of cherries, normally I prefer lip produts not to have too much of a flavour, but this one is just right. This retails for £25, so is definitely a luxury item. If I'm honest, I'm sure there are lots of glosses on the market for less that are just as good, but really you pay for decedent packaging as well as the product, and I loved having this treat for prom! 

Have you tried the YSL glossy stains? What is your favourite gloss? 

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Top five: The spring pink lip.

Hello everyone, I hope your having a lovely Saturday,

I am just so glad that we have our Easter break! Plus it's my birthday on Monday, I'm far too excited for a girl who is about turn 16...

It's no secret that I love a pink lip, whether it's muted or bright, glossy or matte, you can bet your bottom dollar that I will love it. As it is now well and truly spring, I have complied my top 5 selection, I hope there's something for everyone!

-The `my lips but better` pink-

This Rimmel Apocalips has been my go to for sometime, I absolutely love it. It is just perfect when you want all the attention to be on your eyes, but still want a pretty lip colour. The formula I haven't always been a fan of, I find they can be a little heavy, but only when I apply too much, nothing a gentle hand can't cope with! I would describe the actual shade as a dark rose, you can see it well here, but it's nothing overpowering so is perfect for an understated spring look.

-The glossy pink-

Revlon lip butters are one of my favorite high street favorites, this shade is the perfect glossy pink and because of its balm like feel is great just to slick on without having to worry about it being neat or the colour fading. I would say it is the sheerest of the five, so would be great if you are a little scared of a bright lip and want to ease yourself in. Also, how sweet is the name!

-The luxury pink-

Ah, MAC, how you thrill me. This is still my one and only MAC lipstick (hopefully not for long) and I love it dearly. The only way I can describe Pink Nouveau is as a bright pastel. I find it has fab whitening and brightening properties and makes for a lovely pop of colour without being too much. It's a satin finish so is super smooth on the lips and lasts forever. 

-The matte pink-

This is one of my favorite lip products; Cream puffs, despite being matte are not drying and have the most goregous velvety texture, plus it stays put all day. This shade is the prettiest pink that will honestly suit everyone, and it's a snip at just £2.99.

-The bright pink-

 

Finally is the bright pink. I'm a huge fan of a bold lip, and this shade is just the product for the job. It's such a lovely fuchsia, making your teeth look noticeably whiter. As with all the Kate Moss for Rimmel lipsticks, it's a fab formula, really moisturizing.

Are you a fan of a pink lip for spring? Which one of my picks is your favorite? 

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One year blogging anniversary and 300 followers giveaway.

Hello everyone, an exciting post today! 

As I mentioned in my last post, Saturday was my one year blogging anniversary *squeals* I'm really proud that I have kept going, considering I had no idea how long I would last when I started! I also promised you lovely lot a giveaway for when I hit 300 followers, so here we are- I have a bundle of Topshop makeup for you, including some of my personal favorites. 

These are my own products (the boxed ones have not been opened) well loved you can see!

What you will win:

A Topshop lipstick in `Brighton rock`

A Topshop cream blush in `Head Over Heels`

A Topshop nail polish in `New Wave`

There are a few mandatory terms and also a few other options to give you the best chance of winning!

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I have deiced to make this an international giveaway, considering the people who read my blog are form all over the world :) It will end in a months time, so get entering! 

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Review: Rimmel moisture renew lipstick `dark night water-oops!`

Hiya everyone,

 I hope you're having a great Saturday! I certainly am; I went shopping with Pip earlier, and although my purse is now considerably lighter, I am in love with everything I bought (let me know if you would like to see a haul)  plus I'm making dinner for my family tonight :) 

My sister bought me this lipstick for Christmas after I dropped a hint that I would love to try something from the newly formulated Rimmel moisture renew range, and I that I fancied something purple. Didn't she do well! 

This can be used to create a really striking (pretty Gothic) look, or something far more plum like, which I went for above. This really does live up to its `moisture`  name, it keeps the lips perfectly hydrated, although it isn't very balm like, almost more like a rich lip-stain if that makes sense. One thing I'm not so keen on is the taste, it's a bit to perfumey for me, but nothing that would stop be wearing it. The wear time of this isn't the best, I find I always have to re-apply after eating, otherwise I'm left with the dreaded lip-liner lips. On the other-hand adore the packaging; I think the silver and purple combo works really well- also, how adorable is the name! I would definitely purchase another one of these, there are some gorgeous shades and I love the texture. I have a FOTD coming up this week featuring this, so look out for that!

What do you think of this lipstick? Have you tried these? 

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?