MAC x Fleur De Force

If there's one thing I love, it's a make up collaboration. From MAC x Ariana Grande to Urban Decay's Alice in Wonderland I just can't help picking up the limited addition collections. So when I spotted that one of my favourite Blogger/You Tube personalities Fleur De Force was collaborating with MAC to release a lipstick, I instantly knew I needed to get my hands on.

 

The limited addition lipstick is a take on the classic Cremesheen Lipstick. With a creamy formula the product leave lips feeling soft & moisturised all day without any hint of dryness (perfect for those who aren't a fan of matte).

With a combination of soft pink & beige tones create a beautiful yet natural look that's perfect for any make-up look this summer (think family BBQ's to summer weddings). 

Unfortunately Fleur's lipstick is now sold out online, but click here to view other MAC products recommended by the beauty guru herself.  

Have you tried the MAC x Fleur De Force Lipstick?

What's your favourite make-up collaboration?

xxx

 

January Sales Wishlist

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas & a very Happy New Year! 

After a little break over the festive period I am very excited to get back into blogging again & really spend time working on my little corner of the internet. 

Now the rush of Christmas has come to an end, the next thing I tend to get excited over is the January Sales. Whilst I'm not one to run into town at 5am or fight people over a pair of jeans, I do enjoy finding the odd bargain - especially if it's found online from the comfort of my own home. 

To kick-start this year of blogging I couldn't resist sharing a few of the sale items that have recently caught my eye... 

1) Skincare Essentials Duo - £20.75 reduced from £26.00 - Liz Earle [x]

2) Black Suede Platforms - £16.00 reduced from £27.99 - New Look [x]

3) Nutcracker Creme Lipstick;"Saucy Little Darling" - £11.50 reduced from £17.00 - MAC [x]

4) RedKen "All Soft" Gift Set - £22.10 reduced from £29.50 - Feel Unique [x]

5) Vintage Disney Wall Canvas - £16.00 reduced from £20.00 - Debenhams [x]

6) Large Shopper Bag - £74.00 reduced from £149.00 - Ted Baker [x]

If you've spotted any great deals online, I'd love to know in the comments! 

xxx

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

When the Beauty Blender first became increasingly popular I'll admit that I just couldn't understand the hype.. why would I want to use a sponge (something that reminded me of hopelessly applying foundation at the age of 15) when I could use one of my lovely brushes?

These feelings stuck with me until around a month ago when I spotted the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, innocently displayed near the check-outs of my local Superdrug.  In the split second before approaching the till I thought oh, what the heck... dropped the sponge into my basked & wondered off to pay.. *Yes, I do live life on the edge..*

Whilst un-boxing I'll admit that I was a little uncertain.. was this going to become my next holy grail item.. or would I simply end up throwing this in my draw - never to see the light of day again? However after trialling the sponge for around month now, I'm happy to say that I'm actually very impressed.

Whilst advertised as being an "all-round" product - meaning it can be used for powders & liquids alike - I personally prefer to use this for both foundation (using either the flat or rounded edge) & concealer (using the pointed tip to precisely cover any blemishes). I also imagine it would be great for blending liquid/stick bronzers & blushes, such as the Make-up revolution Blush Sticks (click here to read a full review).

For an every-day look - I personally think the best way to use the Complexion Sponge is damp. However instead of rinsing under water, I prefer to spray a few pumps of the MUA Setting Spray across the surface of the sponge. I've found this combination really helps to ensure my make-up is well blended & remains in place throughout the day.

The only downside to this product would be the recommendation of replacing every 1 - 3 months. Something that could become pretty expensive in the long run.. However I'm sure with good care & regular cleaning the sponge would last a lot longer.

Whilst I was pretty sceptical about using the Miracle Complexion Sponge at first, I can happily say that any doubt has now vanished. Whilst I will still use my brushes, the Miracle Complexion Sponge has definitely won a place within my favourite beauty items.

If you're interested in picking up this product for yourself, it currently retails at £5.99 & can be picked at Feel Unique, Boots & Superdrug.

Have you tried the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge?

If so, what are your thoughts?

xxx

The perfect nude ft. MAC

Whilst on a recent shopping trip in MAC it suddenly dawned on me that my *ever-growing* lipstick collection was missing one crucial element.. the "perfect nude". Of course, this then became my mission of the day.. and after what felt like hours of intense research (aka swatching pretty much every shade available) I was delighted to finally settle on the nude lipstick of my dreams.. MAC's Creme in Your Coffee. 

With a mixture of pinky-brown tones, Creme in Your Coffee is a shade that I find perfect for creating the effortless "your lips but better" effect. This is great for those either looking for a simple yet glamorous look - think quick application whilst running out of the door in the morning -  or for pairing with a dramatic smoky-eye during the evening.

Besides the gorgeous colour, anther element of this product that I instantly fell in love with had to be the beautifully soft consistency. After application I found that the formulae left a slight sheen to my lips whilst leaving my skin feeling moisturised & hydrated (not a dry or chapped lip to be seen - yay!).

The only thing that could be considered a slight downside to this product is the slightly pricey retail cost of £15.50. Of course it goes without saying that this is more expensive than other lipsticks that are available on the high-street.. However, I honestly think the extra pennies are worth it if you're either looking to build your lipstick collection or (like me) are struggling to find that "perfect nude".

If you're interested in picking up this lipstick for yourself, Creme in Your Coffee is currently available both online & in local MAC stores.

What's your favourite nude lipstick?

xxx

A Fashion & Beauty Haul

As the title of this post suggest, January may have been a month of treating myself to a few new Fashion & Beauty items.. Whilst it's safe to say I don't technically need any of these, picking them up definitely helped beat those lingering January blues.

Top: Primark - £10.00

Burgundy Heels - New Look - £14.00 reduced from £27.99 [x]

Jeans - Primark - £7.00 each

Nike Roche Runs - Foot Asylum - £24.99 reduced from £49.99 [x]

Invisibobbles - Primark - £1.00

Make-up Revolution "I Heart Chocolate" Palette - £7.99 [x]

Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation - £7.99 [x]

Ariana Grande Viva Glam Lipstick - MAC - £15.50 [x]

Sanctuary Spa "Little Tin of Treats" - Boots - £4.00 reduced from £8.00 [x]

Rimmel Brow This Way clear Gel - £3.99 [x]

Fashion:

At the start of the month I was lucky enough to pick up something I've been lusting after for at least a year now - Nike Roche Runs. For women, these trainers usually retail at around £70.00 - however I recently noticed that in Foot Asylum children's sizes extend all the way to a UK 5.5 (perfect for UK size 4 me) & are therefore retail for much cheaper. Of course the added bonus of a sale meant these went straight into my basket ready to become my own. I've found that these trainers are perfect for both day-to-day & gym wear & are honestly the comfiest shoes I have ever owned. 

The next pieces I picked up were ones I was lucky enough to find whilst on sale. These include the gorgeous burgundy chunky heels from New Look & the Sanctuary Spa gift set. Both of which were picked up for much less than the original retail price. I also *accidentally* made a quick stop into Primark where - whilst purchased full priced - I managed to pick up a few bits for very reasonable prices (who could say no to £7.00 jeans?!). 

Beauty: 

The first beauty product I picked up was a a tried & tested favourite (Rimmel's Lasting Perfection Foundation) which was quickly followed by a few new items that caught my eye. These included the Ariana Grande Viva Glam Lipstick from Mac (click here to read a full review) & Brow This Way clear Gel.. Something I'm hoping will help tame those pesky fly-away hairs. 

Next I picked up something I've had my eye on for a while now.. The Make-up Revolution "I Heart Chocolate" palette. Whilst this is a clear dupe of the  Too Faced "Chocolate Bar" palette, the shades are gorgeous (plus it retails for a fraction of the price). 

I honestly love each of the items that I picked up this month & am so happy with the offers/dupes I managed to find. Although it's safe to say I'm hoping for "no-spend February" to follow! 

I hope you liked this little haul post.. If you've tried any of the products/items mentioned above, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

xxx

MAC Viva Glam - Ariana Grande

Anyone who knows me will know all bout my lipstick obsession - especially berry tones. So when I learnt that Ariana Grande had teamed up with MAC & many other celebrity style icons (Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga & Rihanna to name a few) to bring out her own lipstick , I knew I needed it in my collection.

The lipstick - which currently retails for £15.50 - forms part of the brands Viva Glam range. For those who don't know,Viva Glam is a collection that donates all money (minus VAT) to the MAC Aids Fund to support men, women & children effected by HIV/Aids. So - by purchasing this product not only do you receive a stunning new lipstick, you also support those in need.

*heart eyes emoji*

Key Points: 

Packaging: Now I love MAC's classic sleek black "bullet" packaging. However the added pop of pink - something traditional to the Viva Glam range - is something that really catches my eye. I also love the added "signature" from the chosen celebrity which I feel really adds a fun little bonus.

Shade: As you can see from the swatch above, this product is a deep plum shade & one that I feel would suit most skin tones. This is the perfect shade to wear during the winter months or to use as a statement evening look.

Finish: As a lover of gloss finishes, I can find the thought of a matte lipstick a little daunting at times. Yet the matte finish of this product combined with the classic MAC formulae allows for an easy application which isn't at all drying. However for those like me that prefer gloss (or even suffer from dry lips) a simple layer of lip balm - or even lip gloss on top - adds the perfect dose of moisture to avoid any potential "cracking" or "drying" that can be associated with matte products. *Tip* apply a layer of product with a lip brush to help avoid any accidental smudging onto skin!*

Scent: Of course, this lipstick contains the traditional MAC lipstick scent. A gorgeous light vanilla smell that makes application that little more special.

It's safe to say that as soon as I opened the cute little box, it was love at first sight & I have been completely won over by this lipstick. I personally think this is a stunning product & it's made all the more special by knowing the proceeds are going to charity. I'll definitely be checking products from MAC's Viva Glam collection in the future.

What do you think of the Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipstick?

xxx

Christmas Party Make-up

Last week I jumped on the train down to London ready to celebrate alongside my colleagues at our annual Christmas Party. Of course, I wanted to look my best so carefully selected my current favourite beauty products to create a festive, party look (as you can see from the list below.. this turned out to be a lot of products!). 

Excuse the slight yellow tint - apparently hotel rooms
aren't the best for photos. 

Foundation - Mac Studio Sculpt [x]
Primer - Benefit "Pore-fessional" [x]

Setting Power - Max Factor Translucent Powder [x]

Bronzer- Sleek Face Contour Kit [x]
Under-eye Concealer - Rimmel Wake Me Up [x]
Blemish Concealer - Collection Lasting Perfection [x]

Highlighter - Benefit "Watts Up" [x]

Mascara - Benefit "They're Real" [x]

Eye-brows - Soap & Glory Archery 2-in-1 Brow Pencil [x]
Setting Spray - MUA Pro Base Fixing Mist [x]

Lipstick - Kate Moss for Rimmel in shade 30 [x]

To start the look I used Benefit's Pore-fessional, which I find perfect for creating a smooth base to the skin. This was followed with Mac's Studio Sculpt Foundation to provide full coverage & ensure my skin was well moisturised throughout the evening. After foundation, I covered any remaining dark circles & blemishes with concealer (Rimmel Wake Me up for Dark Circles & Collection Lasting Perfection for blemishes). This was then all set in place with a layer of Max Factor's Translucent setting powder - which is gorgeously light on the skin.  

Next to create a slight contour (I need all the help I can get when it comes to  giving the effect of cheekbones) I chose the bronzer from Sleek's Contour Kit to sit in the hollows of my cheekbones & a small amount of Benefit's Watt's up to add highlight to the tops of my cheekbones & nose. 

Following this was a mascara.. For this I used a product that I find perfect for adding both length & volume to my lashes - Benefit's "They're Real". This has quickly become one of my favourite products to use for a night out. I then moved onto eyebrows using my trusty Soap & Glory Archery Pencil to add shape & definition.

Next came the product that I really felt pulled this look together - lipstick. I decided to opt for a lipstick form the Kate Moss & Rimmel collaboration in the no.30. This is a deep plum statement shade that tied in perfectly with the deep purple of my dress. 

Last but not least came MUA's fixing mist. I sprizted a layer of this product to ensure the look stayed in place throughout the night.

Have you used any of these products?

What are your thoughts?

xxx

Autumnal Make-up

If you read my recent Autumn Wishlist post, you'll know that I am very excited for Autumn this year.. In fact, I'm now so ready for Autumn that I've even found myself a little annoyed by the warmer weather we've been having here in the UK..  *You had your chance Summer.. now it's time for the cold!*. 

So before heading off on a recent shopping trip, I couldn't resist the opportunity to fully indulge in my latest love & go for a full Autumn make-up look (& write a post all about it too.. of course).

Add a floppy hat for extra autumnal feelings

What I'm Wearing: 

Foundation - MAC Studio Sculpt [x]

Under-eye Concealer - Rimmel Wake Me Up [x]

Blemish Concealer - Collection Lasting Perfection [x]

Setting Powder - Rimmel Stay Matte [x]

Bronzer - Rimmel Natural Bronzer [x]

Mascara - Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express  [x]

Eye-Brows - Soap & Glory Archery [x]

Lipstick - Make-up Revolution "Rebel With A Cause" [x]

(I couldn't find the exact shade, so have linked one similar)

In my opinion nothing screams Autumn/Winter make-up more than a dark lip.. whether it be a deep red, purple or brown. One of my current favourites when wearing a dark lip has to be this deep purple shade from Make-up Revolution. Plus  - at the bargain price of £1.00 - they're the perfect product for experimenting with different shades.

I can't wait for the chillier weather to make an appearance again so I can complete this look by teaming it with cosy jumpers & oversized scarves.

If you have any autumn/winter make-up staples, let me know in the comments.
I'm always looking for an excuse to try new products.
xxx

Current Favourites: Lipsticks

If I was stranded on a desert island & could only take one make-up product it would be lipstick... 

Now don't get me wrong I love make-up & couldn't be without my mascara or foundation.. but in my opinion, there's no better product that can can take a look from casual to glamorous as effortlessly as a lipstick.

As much as I love each product within my lipstick collection - & yes, there are definitely a few too many lipsticks in that collection - I've recently found myself reaching for the same four shades on a regular basis. So I thought this would be the perfect excuse to share my current favourites & justify each purchase.. (I needed to buy them for my blog.. obviously). 

1.  "Falling Fast" from Top Shop's lipstick collection [x]

2. Kate Moss for Rimmel in shade No. 08 [x]

3. MAC's Disney Cinderella Collection in Royal Ball [x]

(Currently out of stock - So I've linked a similar shade)

4.  Amethyst Shimmer from Rimmel's Lasting Finish collection [x]

For a natural look, both MAC's Royal Ball & Kate Moss' shade 08 are two of my favourite go to shades. Both shades are low maintenance & long lasting which is perfect for busy days spent running about (who knew stopping to reapply lipstick doesn't count as urgent?!). 

However - on the other end of the scale - if I want to add a colour pop to a look, then I've found myself repeatedly reaching for  either Top Shop's Falling Fast or Rimmel's Amethyst Shimmer. Both are perfect for adding a hint of glamour to an otherwise neutral look... 

These four shades have become staples within my make-up collection as they offer the perfect balance of neutral & bright shades. 

What's your current favourite lipstick?

xxx

Face Of The Evening - Weekend Drinks

As a belated birthday celebration for Ollie, we decided to head out to a local bar for "just a few" drinks... So I thought I'd put together a little "face of the evening" post..

Products: 

Base: Olay's Essentials Complete Care Sensitive "Day Fluid" moisturiser [x]

Foundation: MAC's Studio Sculpt (shade NW15) [x]

Concealer: To cover under eye darkness - Rimmel's Wake Me Up concealer [x] & on any blemishes/redness - Collections Lasting Perfection Concealer [x]

Powder: Rimmel's Stay Matte pressed powder (shade 001 - Transparent) [x]

Blusher/Highlighter/Bronzer: Sleek's Face Form contouring & blush palette [x]

Mascara: Rimmel's Lash Accelerator - extreme black [x]

Eye-Brows: Barry M's Natural Glow Palette (Unfortunately there are no names or number for the shadows, but I used a combination of the darkest brown for the inner corners of my eyebrows & then the second darkest shade to fill in the rest) [x] 

Eye-Shadow: Barry M's Natural Glow Palette again using a mixture of all the brown shades in the palette - using the darker shades on the outer parts of my eyes

Lipstick: Shade 084 - "Amethyst Shimmer" from Rimmel [x]

As I was wearing a black dress & I'd kept my eye make-up relatively natural/subtle I decided to add both a pop of colour & a slight statement with my lip colour. I personally think the purple shade dresses up the look & takes what could be a daytime look to more of an evening look. 

What are your favourite products to use for an evening look?

xxx

MAC Cinderella Royal Ball - Review

If you read my previous post - - which you can click here to read - you'll know that  I ended up rambling on so much about simply buying this lipstick that I didn't managed to get around to actually reviewing it.. (although - for anyone who hasn't read the post - it really wasn't much of a simple process at all...  drama, drama, drama). 

This time I've decided to try keep myself on track & write a  review as planned.. Wish me luck!

MAC's Cinderella - Royal Ball

Be still my beating heart.

To keep myself from rambling on too much, I've decided to divide this review into what I think are the four key factors... 

Packaging: 

When I first saw MAC's Cinderella collection online, I was a little worried that the packaging would end up looking cheap/tacky - however I'm happy to say I was pleasantly surprised the first time I opened this. To start, the light purple/blue colour is fits perfectly with the Cinderella theme (the ball gown.. the glass slippers.. need I go on?!).. & I find the gold detailing adds a small touch of glamour. This colour also stands out beautifully amongst my other lipsticks.. Bonus! 

  

Lipstick Colour: 
Now I'll admit, when I first opened this lipstick I was slightly disappointed by the shade of the actual lipstick compared to what was shown on the website. I ultimately decided on Royal Ball as it was the "pinker" shade of the two lipsticks available, but in reality I would say this definitely more of a pale pink/nude shade. However - determined not to be upset - I applied the lipstick & found that this is actually a perfect nude for my lip tone *sequels with delight*. Despite it not being the pink shade I first had my heart set on, I actually love the colour more, as I've found that it's one I can easily wear day to day & with any outfit. 

Price: 

This lipstick retails at £17.00 & although it is more expensive than other MAC lipsticks (which usually retail at around the £15.00 mark) the extra £2.00 is one that I was more than happy to pay for the "Disney Cinderella" novelty. If you're a Disney fan & love MAC lipsticks I personally think this is more than an acceptable price - especially as (being a limited addition collection) it's something you'd only be able to treat yourself to the once. Think of it as an investment. 

Finish: 

There is a slight shimmer in the formula of this lipstick which adds a small but gorgeous shine to the lips when worn. In addition to this, the lipstick is lovely & moisturising -there's nothing more I hate than a lipstick that dries your lips & leaves them looks chipped & cracked.. ew. It also lasts a prety decent amount of time - taking into account day to day activities such as drinking that much needed morning coffee etc.

You can see the slight pink & shimmer here.                            Please s'cuse the "I've been working all day" hair. 

Overall I'd definitely say this product was worth the stress filled/sleepless night (take a peek at my previous post linked above if this leaves you slightly intrigued) & even the extra pennies spent.

As I said in my last post, I don't usually get over excited over limited edition collections - but as a Disney devotee, I'm more than happy with this purchase.. plus I'm now pretty sure that I'll get equally as excited if there's another Disney Princess themed collection *dreams happily about a Beauty & the Beast collection*.. Oh MAC you've successfully reeled me in!

Although mostly sold out online now, you can view the full collection here. 

What are your thoughts on the MAC Cinderella collection?

xxx

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation

After a lunch with the girls a little while back - I decided to kill some time in town whilst waiting for my boyfriend to finish work. The smart thing would of been for me to go home - especially considering we only like a short walk from the city centre - but nope.. somehow I found myself wandering into the local MAC store for a browse.

I know what you're thinking..who just browses in MAC? 

I completely agree with you - but I honestly did have the intention of just browsing. However within no more than five minuets in the shop, I found myself at the counter asking one of the girls if she could match me up to some foundation. I don't even know how it happened.. It's like my brain left my head & floated off to make-up land. 

Now, this may shock a few of you out there, but I have never owned a MAC foundation before.. I know - I know. But I just couldn't justify £20.00 & up on foundation whilst trying to live on a student budget.. Other things had priority like alcohol vegetables. 

However since beginning my full time job, my mindset has changed too "what's the point in working so hard if I can't treat myself?!".. I'd probably go insane working all those hours with nothing nice to show for it! 

Before I walked up to the counter in the first instance I honestly felt a little nervous and dare I say it, intimidated by these girls who look so down right amazing  but once I started chatting to them, they were actually lovely & so helpful.

So there I was, sat in the chair at MAC.. surrounded by girls whose make-up had been applied to perfection (I honestly felt like some sort of troll..) explaining to the sales assistant how - yes - I did want the foundation to match my natural skin tone (I'm usually too lazy to fake tan) how I wanted something medium/full coverage & how I have quite dry skin.

After nodding along, the girl vanished for a few minuets before returning with MAC's Studio Sculpt Foundation. She explained how this was perfect for dry skin as it's super moisturising and also ticks off all the things I requested. She tested some out on my skin & explained how nice the shade looked on me (I know - I'm sure they're paid to say that, but still.. a compliment is a compliment) & I happily agreed to take it.

I have shade NW15 - I know, pretty pale. 

I've been using this for on and off for a few weeks now & I can honestly say I love this foundation.

 I was a little unsure at first as I had read that some MAC foundations had caused people to break out & obviously this wasn't something I wanted to happen.. But besides a couple of spots when I started using this product *which if I'm honest were probably going to appear either way* I've not had any problems yet. 

More Things I love:

• Moisturising - The sales assistant wasn't lying. Wearing this foundation leaves my skin feeling silky smooth & moisturised throughout the day 
• Shade - In my opinion, there's nothing better than finding a foundation that matches your skin tone perfectly 
• Wear - I was worried that this would wear off throughout the day, but I actually find it to be long lasting 
• Coverage -  Studio Sculpt definitely met my requirements as a medium coverage foundation that's easily build-able 
• Fragrance - I can't really describe what this exactly smells like, but it has such a lovely scent - especially for a foundation

There are only really two downsides that I have found so far with this foundations. The first being that it can take a while to dry on this skin (but whilst I wait for this I tend to go ahead and concentrate on my eyebrows etc.) and the other being that sometimes it feels a little thicker on my skin than other foundation. I wouldn't go as far as to say this feels "cakey" but sometimes I feel a bit aware of it on my skin.. if that makes sense? However overall, these really are tiny "cons" that haven't put me off this foundation yet.

Retailing at £25.00 this is obviously on the pricier side in comparison to high-street brand foundations. However you're definitely paying for quality. I won't be giving up my favourite drug store foundations any time soon - but this MAC foundation has found a place in make-up collection that I doubt will be replaced any-time soon.

Studio Fix can be purchased in store or online here x 

What's your favourite foundation?

xxx

MAC Cinderella Lipstick - Royal Ball

Now - I wouldn't usually say I get overly excited over new make-up collections. Maybe this was to do with being a student for the past few years & not really having the spare money to splurge on "non-essential" items (although lets be honest - make-up is definitely an essential).

But when I saw that MAC had confirmed the release of their Cinderella collection - I was more than a little interested. I wrote a blog post about it - which you can read here - and even set a countdown on my phone once the the date had been released *I'm not even ashamed about how crazy this may (definitely) make me seem*.

My excitement (crazy) levels continued to rise the closer the release date got.. I found myself looking at the #MACCinderella trend on Twitter, simply to read the thoughts & opinions of people who were as excited as me. Then.. the night finally came. Twitter was alive with nervous/excited chit chat.. What time would MAC release the collection? How fast would it sell out? Would we be able to get our hands on the items our hearts are set on?

All life changing questions - of course.

Now - like I said - I don't usually get super excited over new collection releases. However the night before this release I forced myself to stay up until midnight (Cinderella... Midnight... I thought this made sense for the release time) but was greeted with disappointment when alas it wasn't released. So I decided that, as I had work the following day, I couldn't/wouldn't be waking up every hour to check.. (although when I happened to wake up at 4am and when my boyfriend left for work at 6am I'll admit that I did quickly refresh the page on my phone.. just be to safe).

I even found myself dreaming that the collection had sold out - resulting in me waking up in a panic.. (You'd be right to think I was going slightly crazy here.. I thought it about myself too.. But, lipstick!!)

Unfortunately I had to accept that the world wouldn't be stopping because of the release of the MAC's most recent collection.. so I trotted off to work & excitedly explained to my colleagues all about my nervous night of waiting & the excitement (admittedly, most of who didn't quite understand what I was jabbering on about or why I was so excited).

I decided to have one more look at the MAC website - not expecting anything & accepting that there was a high chance that I would miss the launch - only to be delighted to see that.. wait.. what?!... it had launched.. (oh the joy).

It's safe to say I have never selected an item & checked out so fast in my life. If there was some sort of online shopping Olympics.. I certainly would have won gold. I contemplated going back to have a quick look at the other products but luckily thought against it, checked out and paid.

I then proceeded to happily skip around the office.. much to the amusement/confusion of most of the people I work with.

Two/Three days later.. on a dreary weekday morning, I wander into the office & what's that sat on my desk... is it from MAC?! OH MY GOD IT IS!! 

& finally.. here it is...

*heart eyes emoji*

I think from now on I'll definitely be showing a lot more excitement towards new make-up collections.. But hopefully there wont be any more panic-stricken dreams! 

This post did originally start out as a review.. but I ended up jabbering on about simply buying the lipstick (who knew it could be such a dramatic event?!) but I'll definitely look into doing a separate review post for this lipstick. 

Did you manage to get any products from the MAC Cinderella collection?

Which is your favourite product?

xxx

MAC Cinderella Collection 2015

If you're a fan of beauty you'll know that Mac have released a number of collections in the past. These have generally been inspired by iconic brands such as The Simpson and Archie's Girls or designed by A list celebs like Rihanna. 

However, I've seen a few posts and photos recently around the blogging world that feature an upcoming Mac collection that have got me ridiculously excited.. & if you're a Disney fan like me, it's probably a safe bet that you'll be pretty excited about this too.. 

What's the collection you ask? Okay okay... It's the Mac Cinderella collection! *squeals with excitement*. 

Source                                 Source

As you can see from the right hand photo the collection seems to boast some gorgeous colours in simple, yet lovely packaging.. Whilst the left photo (which is an advertisement I love!) shows how the collection will be realised in March.. Which suddenly seems so so far away, I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to wait! 

I've already got my eye on the lipstick (how cute would it be to wear a Disney Cinderella lipstick?!) and I'm sure I'll be more than a little bit tempted by other items in the collection. 

xxx