Mini Beauty Haul

It seems that I no matter how hard I try, I simply cannot wander into a Superdrug or Boots without purchasing a new product or two (or three in this instance.. oops). So - as usual - I decided to put together a little haul post to help banish any lingering feelings of guilt.. See bank account.. I clearly needed these items for my blog.

Rimmel & Kate Moss Lipstick - Shade 01 - £5.49 [x]

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Varnish - Shade "Sparkling Amethyst" - £3.99 [x]

Rimmel & Kate Moss Lipstick - Shade 30 - £5.49 [x]

Rimmel is my go to high-street brand for lipsticks as I find them gorgeously pigmented & not at all drying. I decided on two similar shades, one of which has red undertones (shade 01) and one which has purple (shade 30). Neither are too bright & are perfect for a day-to-night look *think drinks after work*. 

I also accidentally purchased one of Barry M's Gelly Hi Shine nail varnishes. After staring at the counter for what felt like hours, I finally decided on the shade "Sparkling Amethyst". This is a deep purple shade with tiny flecks of glitter throughout. Perfect for the Christmas parties that are drawing closer & closer. 

If you're looking for a little beauty treat that wont break the bank then I'd definitely recommend one of the above.

What are your current go to lipsticks and/or nail varnishes?

I'm always on the look out for new favourites (sorry bank account)!

xxx

Goodbye Summer - FOTD

Now that we're saying goodbye to summer & heading towards autumn it's the perfect time to start bringing out those darker autumnal shades. 

Don't get me wrong, I think the bright pinks & corals that dominate the summer months are gorgeous.. but there's just something about the wintery dark reds & purples that I love...These shades have definitely started to make an appearance within my make-up routine so whilst I was getting ready a few days back I thought I'd put together a little Face Of The Day showing a slight transition towards an autumn/winter look. 

Products: 
Foundation: Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 Hour Nude [x]  Concealer: Collection Lasting Perfection [x] Setting Powder: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder [x] Bronzer: Rimmel's Natural Bronzer [x] Blusher: Sleek's Face Form Palette (shade: Light) [x] Eye-Shadow: Barry M Natural Glow Palette [x]
Mascara: Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express [x] Eye-Brows: MUA Pro-Brow Kit (shade: Fair-Medium) [x] Lipstick: Rimmel & Kate Moss in shade 08 [x]
As you can tell this look is in no way dramatic as instead I've opted for a slightly dark pink lip along with a faint brown eye look... Although it's safe to say that I can't wait to start bringing out my dark lipsticks ready for the cold months ahead! 
What are your current favourite autumn/winter make-up items?

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

Miniture Barry M Haul

On a recent trip into town after work I decided to have (what I thought would be) a quick look in Superdrug.. However, after around half an hour browsing the different beauty products & being successfully side tracked by the Barry M offers - I found myself wandering out of the shop with a little bag of goodies.

Oops...

The first item that magically ended up in my hand was the gorgeous Natural Glow Palette.. 

I've been wanting to expand my eye shadow pallet collection for a while now, and couldn't resit this Barry M  pallet. The product contains two matte shadows, four shadows with a slight shimmer and a light pink blush. The colours are a selection of gorgeous soft pastels that are perfect for spring/summer & the packaging is simple but pretty with the rose gold lettering adding a touch of elegance.
Bonus - the mirror is also the perfect size for when your travelling around & don't want to carry lots of separate items.

I've had my eye on a couple of the more high-end pallets recently but I'm really happy with this find. I can't wait to create different make-up looks with this item & think it would be perfect for both day time & evening wear.

The next items that were accidentally purchased were two of Barry M's Nail Paints. 

I've been a massive fan of the Barry M nail Varnish's for years.. Right back to the days of the crackling top coat  (hands up if you thought that effect was incredible too..).

The first nail varnish I picked up was one of Barry M's silk effect varnishes in the shade Pearl. I've heard a few rumours within the blogging world that white nails are going to be a popular option for Spring/Summer 2015 & it's easy to see why. The pale white colour offers the same clean and fresh look that a nude polish offers whilst being a little more on vibrant side. 

I'm also excited to try see exactly how the "Silk" effect looks once applied. I'm imagining a cross between shimmer & gloss - so let's hope this doesn't disappoint! 

The second nail paint I picked up was one of the Gelly Hi-Shine effects in the shade Guava. Whilst being the polar opposite shade to my first choice I felt this would be perfect for a summer statement nail - especially after a winter of dark nails. 

Even though the Gelly Hi-shine range has been on the shelves for a while now it's something I'm yet to try out. I love the idea of gel overlays (there's something about a perfectly glossy nail that just looks amazing) but the thought of my nails being ruined is something that fills my stomach with dread - So I'm hoping this will offer a cheap at home alternative.

Close ups... 

Superdrug are currently running an offer on  Barry M Nail which includes each of the products mentioned. The Natural Glow Palette usually retails for £6.49 however is currently on offer for £4.49 & you can also pick up two nail paints for £6 - or they retail individually at £3.99.

To view each of these products on Superdrug's wesbite click the links below:

Natural Glow Palette - [x]
Silk Effect Nail Paint in Pearl - [x]
Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in Guava - [x]

Even though this was only a mini haul there's just something about treating myself to a few new beauty items that always makes me happy (simple things & simple minds? Probably.)

I'm sure I'll "accidentally" wander into Superdrug or Boots again soon for another browse of what beauty products are on offer. 

Which are your favourite Barry M products?

xxx