Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick

If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter you may have seen me (constantly) posting about recent trip to Paris. One afternoon during the trip - after visiting one of the usual tourist spots - I just happened to wander past a Sephora store. For those who don't know, Sephora isn't something we're lucky enough to have here in the U.K, so (of course) I had to pop inside for a look around.

Whilst I did tell myself that I was only in to only look, it quickly became clear that I needed to pick at  least something up.. a souvenir of sorts. So after wondering around & around (& around) the different stalls I finally decided on one of Sephora's own brand products, - a Rouge Cream Lipstick.

The Rouge Cream Lipsticks come in a selection of gorgeous colours - which made it very difficult to chose just the one shade. However after swatching many, many different shades I finally opted for the shade, R02 Courtisane - a gorgeous deep "brick-red"colour that almost borders a coppery-brown. This is a shade I feel would look great during evenings or as part of a vampy-autumnal look once the colder weather re-appears.

Whilst the colour is gorgeous, Sephora also claims that The Rouge Cream Lipsticks offer a "hydrating formula" with a creamy & soft texture - all very bold claims for a lipstick. However after testing I was pleasantly surprised to find that the product left my lips feeling both soft & moisturised without any hint of drying or cracking skin - a huge pet peeve of mine. It should be noted that I did notice some transfer of product when eating & drinking, however I wouldn't say this is anymore noticeable than from lipsticks available on the high-street here in the U.K.

If you're looking to purchase this or any other shade available from the Rouge Cream selection, they currently retail for around the £10.00 mark which is something I feel is very reasonable for such a great product. *edit: this may be a little off as obviously I paid in Euros so the exchange may vary*.

I honestly love this lipstick & wish I was able to test more of the shades... If only Sephora would come to the U.K so I could test out the other shades in the collection *hint, hint*.

Have you tried any of the Rouge Cream Lipsticks? 

If so I'd love to know your thoughts. 

xxx

June's Birchbox | Paradise Found

If there's one thing that makes me happy, it's new beauty products. So finding the latest Birchbox waiting for me is always the best way to brighten a particularly busy at work. June's Birchbox - Paradise Found - is the perfect summer treat, even if we haven't seen much sun here in the U.K.

Contents:
Absolution Le Nettoyant Purete Cleanser - £26.00 [x]

Percy & Reed Hairspray - £12.00 [x]

James Read Overnight Tan - £25.00 [x]

Eyeko Fat Liquid Eyeliner - £12.00 [x]

Philip Kingsley Body Building Conditioner - £12.00 [x]

With a combination of hair & beauty product I instantly fell in love with the contents of this months Birchbox. I'm particularly excited to test the Eyeko liquid eyeliner & the Philip Kinglsey conditioner. As someone who hasn't quite mastered the cat-eye look & has bleached hair, these products could be the answer to my prayers. I also love the adorable packaging on the Percy & Reed hairspray which has already found a home in my handbag for day-to-day use. 

Have you tried any of the above products? 

If so, what are your thoughts? 

xxx

The Comforter Bubble Bar - Lush

When it comes to products from Lush, I usually tend to stick to bath bombs.. however after being treated to the Happy Bathday gift set for my birthday (click here for a peek at each product included) I finally decided to step out of my comfort zone & try a product many people have raved about. The Comforter Bubble Bar.

With extracts of Cypress & Bergamot oils - known for cleansing skin & having a calming effect - along with Cassis Absolute (or Blackurrant to you & me) this Bubble Bar is perfect for relaxing after a long day. To use  simply crumble around half of the bar under warm, running water. The water quickly turns a dark pink shade & mountains a baby pink bubble appear. The blackcurrant also leaves a fruity scent in the air that I personally find gorgeous.

As someone who loves all things pink & girly, this has quickly become one of my favourite products from Lush. Not only does being able to use this product multiple times mean it's great value for money, the combination of oils also left my skin feeling perfectly soft & clean. So the next time I find myself in Lush be sure to step away from my "bath-bomb comfort zone" & browse the bubble bars on offer.

For anyone who is interested, the Comforter Bubble Bar currently retails at £4.95 & is available both online and in Lush stores.

If you have any recommendations for Lush Bubble Bars, 

please let me know in the comments below! 

xxx 

Spring Weddings with T.M Lewin*

As soon as the lighter evenings & warmer weather makes an appearance, it seems we  all start to go a little wedding crazy. Not only does every high-street store start to feature their take on the "perfect wedding outfit" but our Instagram, Twitter & Facebook feeds are suddenly filled with photos of loved up couples in fairytale settings.

Whilst I may not have any plans to attend any weddings this spring *sobs quietly* I have spent a lot of time eyeing up the wide selection of gorgeous outfits available. So when I discovered T.M Lewin men's suits collection I immediately couldn't resist creating a post around wedding fashion.

Suit 1  Suit 2  Suit 3

Dress 1  Dress 2  Dress 3

After spending a large amount of time selecting my favourite suits (& also being a little distracted by the gorgeous models) I managed to select three outfits perfect for any male to wear this wedding season. As you can probably tell, I personally love a slim fit suit as it manages to look smart without any compromise on style. After spending so long staring at various suits, it only seems right to find some gorgeous wedding outfits for us girls. Despite the huge amount of stunning outfits on offer, I finally settled for the three dress above that (in my opinion) perfectly compliment each suit. Ideal for any couple heading to a spring wedding together.

As well as being the perfect wedding attire, each outfit is also perfect for that day-to-night look. Something that definitely shouldn't be overlooked when attending an all day event.

I hope you enjoyed this little insight in my current favourite wedding looks. It's definitely made me wish I was attended a wedding soon. If you - or anyone you may know-  happens to be looking for the perfect wedding suit, be sure to check out the gorgeous suit collection currently on offer from T.M Lewin.

Are you heading to a wedding this spring? 

What are your opinions on the above outfits?

xxx