Shepherd's Delight.

I won't deny that I wasn't excited when I heard that Kate Moss was releasing a bunch of cosmetics through Rimmel. It was pretty obviously she would eventually but I just had to go out that day and buy most of the lipsticks because as we all know... I'm a lipstick junkie!

I used to be obsessed with reds and couldn't find one to rival an Anew lipstick I got from Avon in Cranberry. 

Until. I. Saw. This.

It's Shade 01 and it is the same exact colour as my Anew lipstick.

• This is a beautiful colour. It's definitely a cranberry colour and matches a Rimmel nail polish I have to a T.
• The smell of the lipsticks are addictive. I love it so much and I realise how strange that sounds but it's a lovely, sweet smell!
• The packaging on these lipsticks is lovely. I usually hate the bright, metallic, cheap cases on their usual lipsticks but this one is chic and the Kate signature on the side just makes it even more amazing.
• This lipstick itself is moisturising and it's longwearing but it does tint your lips so it can be hard to take off if you've have it on for a few hours. 
• The lipstick is a sheen-esque formula. It's a little glossy and looks lovely in pictures.

Overall, I'll give it an 8/10.

Two marks down for the plastic packaging still. I know it's a highstreet/drugstore lipstick but I just hate plastic.

It's more of a personal prejudice rather than an overall downgrade.

Buy it here!

It's only £5.49 which I think is a bargain. I also have shades 03, 04, 05!

MAC's Pink Nouveau

MAC's Pink Nouveau was a complete on-a-whim purchase for me. I had gone in to get another Créme Cup and they were all out at the Liverpool store so I thought f*ck it, I'm on a pink journey lately so I'll buy the pinkest lipstick I can find and here we are!

MAC's satin formula never failed to amaze me. It's thick but nowhere near as thick as Illamasqua lipsticks. It's completely moisturising and it stays on my lips for a good few hours. It's a perfect lipstick. It's nowhere near matte but it's nowhere near a sheen supreme either... it's at that perfect place in the middle!

It's definitely a pink with blue undertones which makes your teeth look a lot whiter. 

It also transfers a lot lighter on the lips, I find.

 If you're looking for a Barbie pink... this is it!
Buy it online for £13.50 or in your nearest store!

Revlon's ColorBurst Lipstick in Carnation

It's not secret that I'm a huge fan of Revlon and especially of their lipsticks BUT I have always just bought their Matte or Super Lustrous collection. One because they're amazing, two because I like my lipstick packaging to match in my lipstick slots and three because the ColorBurst lipsticks usually have some shimmer in there and I tend to avoid that.

I DO love this packaging it's a quilted design a lá Chanel so instantly my eyes widened and I love the block of the colour on top. Easy to see which I'd like to wear when they're stood up. I always love Revlon's packaging anyway.

I tried to catch the subtle blue shimmer in the lipstick but failed miserably, lol. It's a bright pink with a blue untertone and then some blue shimmer. You do notice it on the lips but only if you know what you're looking for!

It's in the colour Carnation and you can buy it here!

This lipstick is moisturising, non-greasy, vibrant... it's only downside for me is that it doesn't last too long. I went into town with my boyfriend for less than an hour... we browsed, got a Starbucks blend *which has a straw so...* and when we got back to the car about 50 minutes later... not a trace of it left!

It is £7.99 which is the higher end of the drugstore/highstreet make up scale but it's still just over half price of my beloved Illamasqua lipsticks so yes, it does fade quickly but you can apply it as much as you want at that price!

I do have my eye on a few more but this one is my perfect colour for now.

7/10!

All About Me.

All About Me was my third lipstick from Topshop. I'd lusted over it for a while but I wanted Brighton Rock more and then I wanted to buy a few nudes and I loved the look of Nevada *wish I'd bought this one instead*...

It is definitely the most vivid and yet the deepest lipstick I've come across after MAC's Girl About Town. It's a blue toned pink that makes your teeth glow white.

I'm very pale so it stands out like crazy. I think it'd suit all skin types as long as you dare to wear it!

The Topshop lipsticks are amazing to me as they're quite matte which I love. Their texture is lush and they're quite thick so one swipe would do!

It does stain a little so you have to scrub a little harder to get it off your lips but it's worth it if it lasts all day, right?

I think so.

9/10 for me! 

It's scored down because it does cling a little to dry bits so I have to keep on top form with moisturising my lips!

Instagram time!

1. Mikey hates when I kiss him with bright lipsticks on especially MAC's Girl About Town as it stains a little, lol.
2. I dropped a WHOLE mug of tea right into my top make up drawer which holds most of my lipsticks and blushers and then all of my brushes and eye products minus my palettes. Thank gosh that only that one was open.
3. Found these shoes in the back of my wardrobe. Never worn and so lush. I usually stick to my wedges but these are delish.
4. Mummy dearest and I went to our favourite café. It's our favourite because all of the birds come so close to get crumbs. So cute.
5. Mikey took me to see this movie FINALLY. It was a-m-a-z-i-n-g. Right up my alley. Perfect.
6. He took me to dinner just before it too at Bella Italia... I love salmon. Yum.
7. Harry lounging around. Such a huge cat. My laptop is actually pretty big and it looks like a netbook next to him.
8. Teasing my hair. Always fun when I look like this.
9. Favourite eye of the moment. All Urban Decay shadows. Virgin, Busk, Sin & Zephyr.
10. We went to a steam rally and I got to hold an owl. They had eagles, hawks, owls and vultures. Gorgeous.

It's a Scandal!

It really is a Scandal how much I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this lipstick.

I cannot believe I spent so long in Selfridges ummming & ahhhing over getting this. It's amazing! If you're a gigantic matte lipstick fan like me... you will love this. It's matte, it's thick. One swipe and you're done. You can even see how thick it is from the heart I drew above.

 Illamasqua are easily the best at designing their packaging. I love the logo, the shape of the packaginge, the look and I love where they've placed their name. I can't fault the design at all. Sometime I hate the name label on the bottom too but I have no quips about theirs.

Scandal itself is a yellow-based pink and is such a sweet, candy colour. It's very vivid on the lips and is a definitely show stopper so I tend to wear it with a very minimilistic eye otherwise my whole face would be in hooker mode!

To be honest... I barely wear this... not because it's horrible but because it was so expensive... at £15.50, I want it to last!

I will definitely buy more of their lipsticks though! They're my ideal finish & texture.

I also love Illamasqua for catering to the freak in all of us! Their make up looks and ad campaigns are amazing.

It's a shame they don't sack/fire that snooty madam in Manchester Trafford's Selfridges though. She's so rude. Only negative!

A Dreamy Review

I've never bought anything from 17 as I presumed it was a brand solely aimed at teens and tweens who were just looking for their first make up so I didn't think anything would appeal to me. I figured it'd be bright, in-your-face colours and have too much scent and no moisture for my lips.

I was wrong... I love this lipstick.

It's quite matte which I LOVE but I know a lot don't. The colour is one that I haven't seen before and it goes on a lot brighter than it is in the solid form. 

It's not the most moisturising lipstick in the world but it doesn't stick to any dry bits and it lasts a long time.

I will be buying more when I never go into town and I look forward to it too!

The packaging is really lovely but IDK if I could stand the bright blue packaging they also have for lipsticks.

Buy it here on the Boots website.

At £4.29... can I really complain much?

Go on, treat yourself!

Nevada's not so hot.

This lipstick... not much to say! I love the texture, I love the packaging, I love the colour... just not on me!

It's a buy that will probably be used once or twice a year... under gloss!

It makes me feel so blahhhh and boring. I hate it!

I have one other nude that I want to review but after that I give up! I can't be bothered wasting the money and then being so disappointed with something!

If you absolutely love nude colours and can pull them off then I'd say get this because it's £8.00 and the texture is amazing. It's a matte and definitely has some staying power. It does cling to dry bits on your lips though so moisturise, moisturise, moisturise!

Brighton Rocks!

I'm so, so, so, so happy that Topshop decided to do a beauty range because I am in love with their lipsticks and nail varnishes. Brighton Rock was my first lipstick and I use it at least once a week! It isn't one for the faint-hearted as it is very bright but I LOVE my bright lipsticks... if you couldn't tell already!

It's retailing at £8.00 but I think that's a bargain as I do wear it all the time!

It's a matte consistency... all of their lipsticks I've bought are either matte or semi-matte.

They do have a habit of sticking to dry bits but as long as long as you're all moisturised... you're good to go!

It doesn't glide on super soft and it isn't moisturising but if you love the matte look... these are definitely for you!

You can see me wearing it with a full face of make up here.

It's such a good make up to lift your mood as well! I always feel really peppy and confident!

I hope you all buy it here! I'd love you all to feel as happy and upbeat as I do!

Oh, and that packaging! I hope they don't change it! It's so adorable and quirky!

I also love the label at the bottom. Straight to the point. No numbers. No fuss!

MAC's Girl About Town review!

I always look on the MAC website before I go into the store because I love to write a list of the colours that I'm attracted to so I can just ask one of the girls if they can give me advice on the colours and my skin tone!

I have bought a lot of nudes that make me look so dead. Now I just ask!

When I saw this colour... I almost licked the screen! It is so sexy and amazing!

It's a bright fuschia and as soon as I put it on... I feel a-m-a-z-i-n-g!

 It glides on so well! It's smooth and soft. It feels so moisturising as well! My boyfriend isn't a fan because it is hard to get off once it's on your lips so he avoids kissing me too much when I'm wearing it, lol.

It is a little pricey at £13.50 but I don't see the price tag when something makes me feel this good about myself.

I see it as an investment into many days of happiness and confidence.

This is one that I'll repurchase again and again!

What do we think... is it a little too bright for you or do you love it too?

Hair love.

Do we like my fringe/bangs?!

I've always had a fringe on and off since I was a little girl but I feel so chic with one so I figured it was time again!

I think it's a keeper for a while.

Gold and gorgeous!

1. Printed Canvas Shopper. KARL. £20.

Buy it here!

I love this bag. Shoppers are a must for me as I don't use leather. I love anything fashion and anything artsy so this sketch of Karl Lagerfeld is bliss to me. Lovely.

2. Bug Buckle Metal Belt. ASOS. £15.

Buy it here!

I love all living things and I love to wear images of them! I have cats, bunnies, dears, people, birds, bugs!

This is perfect!

3. Gold Tone Anchor Stud Earrings. RIVER ISLAND. £1.50

Buy them here!

What a bargain! I've always been in love with the ocean and anything nautical! Perfect for Summer!

4. Gold Plated & Silver Feather Drop Earrings. MATHIAS CHAIZE. £85.

Buy them here!

These are right up my street. So lovely and not obnoxious at all. I love two toned jewelry!

5. S.O.P.H.I.E - I Collection lipstick in Test. ILLAMASQUA. £15.50.

Buy it here!

I love Illamasqua's lipsticks. I'm a huge fan of matte lipsticks and these are generally that perfect texture that I love so much. I love their design of packaging too. So chic!

6. Multi Zip Horse Clutch in Nude. ASOS. £30.

Buy it here!

They also do this clutch in black and I'd struggle to pick one but I love this nude for Summer. It's not a huge contrast from the gold so it's not too in-your-face.

7. Little Round Pot Eyeshadow in 10 Beige Pailette. BOURJOIS. £5.99

Buy it here!

I used to collect the little round pots in Boots because they're always 3 for 2! I stopped for a while because the colour pay off isn't great but with neutrals... I don't mind! It is buildable.

8. Gold Cat and Mouse Multi Finger Ring. RIVER ISLAND. £7.

Buy it here!

I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this ring. It's so cute and I am obsessed with cats so this is amazing to me!

9. Holiday 2011 Highlighting Blush. NARS. £20.50.

Buy it here!

I want, want, want this. I am using a Topshop one at the moment and I love it but I really, really want this because I also love NARS packaging!

Have fun buying my faves!

Wish, wish, wish.

1. Zipped Messenger Bag. Zara. £25.99.

Saw it on UglyFaceOfBeauty's video and knew that it had to be mine. So lovely and not leather. Yes.

2. Gold bunny ring. Asos. £8.

This is so adorable. It's so 'me' that I think I'll shed a tear if we don't unite soon!

3. Lord & Berry Vogue Matte Velvet Lipstick in Vegas Sunset. Asos. £11.

I have so many pink lipsticks that I'm getting a little bored of them. I always wore red as a teen and I think it's time to hello to an old love. 

4. Missing Teeth Stud Earrings. Asos. £6.

These are so cute and so odd at the same time. Perfect. 

5. Black lightweight blazer. Dorothy Perkins. £35.

I have so many coloured or patterned blazers but none are black. Same with my bags, actually.

I love the length and style of this one.

6. Ballerina with skulls. Zara. £39.99.

Not leather. Yey. I've wanted these for so long now. I went into Zara in Edinburgh and they didn't have them in store or they'd be mine now! I know they'll probably be gone before I decide to treat myself! Sad times.

Katy x