I have moved to wordpress!

I just wanted to do a quick post on here to let you know that I have moved to wordpress and Unfortunately my posts will not be coming through on the google reader.

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Thank you :) 

Leigh

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Current Favourite Lipsticks

Kate Moss 107, Topshop The Damned, Mac RiRi Woo, Mac Rebel, YSL No 15 Coral Intuitive 

So sorry for my absence during December. I have just finished my 3rd year exams and was super stressed it. It is a week to Christmas and exams are over and I am now super excited! I have so many posts to catch up on but I work in retail so Christmas is a busy time. I will have to find a day and get lots of posts scheduled for you.

Anyway just to get back into things I thought I would do my current favourite lipsticks as everyone loves a lipstick post! I saw on the gorgeous Andreas blog from Rosychicc posts on lipsticks and that she chooses five at the beginning of each month and puts them on her dresser so she can see them. I thought this was a great idea to help rotate your lipsticks and get use out of as many as possible! So thats what I have started doing starting with December.

I have for mostly dark lipsticks with a nude thrown in for little make up days and heavy eye make up days.

First we have the infamous Kate moss 107 which I think everyone in the beauty world has. It is such a gorgeous deep vampy red that is still wearable. I think most people think they'd never get away with such a deep shade but it is really easy and so gorgeous on. I wear minimal eye make up with 107.

As you can see from the swatches Topshop The Damned and Mac Rebel are pretty similar with Rebel being only slightly deeper. I really have no need for the both of this as even the formula is pretty similar. But for some reason I have been rotating between the both of these this month. So if your looking for a cheaper alternative to Mac Rebel then this is definitely it. That goes for all Topshop lipsticks as they really are brilliant. 

Mac RiRi Woo was a limited edition from the first Rihanna collection back in June. I haven't been wearing this as much as I should which why I brought it to the front of my collection this month. If you missed out on the Rihanna collection again then I suggest you buy Ruby Woo  as it is extremely similar. This lipstick is really dry as you can see from the swatch but if my lips are prepped properly I don't find it too uncomfortable to wear.

The last lipstick I have been loving this month is YSL Coral Intuitive. I don't think your lips should have to be dark just because its winter. The perfect nude for your skin type can help make you look so fresh faced and winter ready. So if you've been sticking to reds and purples all month switch it up a bit with a nude like this one or I also love Rimmel's Notting Hill Nude.

So that's my top lipsticks for this month, although I would definitely be lying if I said I fully stuck to this as sometimes there has been the odd pink thrown about. 

What lipsticks are you loving right now?

Leigh

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The Perfect Make up bag: blogmas #4

For #blogmas day 4 I thought it would be nice to share a gift idea. For anyone who loves make up it is essential to have a gorgeous make up bag to carry everything you need about with you. Last year I received this gorgeous Ted Baker wash bag and think it is definitely the perfect present.

The bag comes in two sizes and I have the smaller size so it is great for travelling and popping into a bag if I need to. The fact that is it plastic is great as it means it will wipe clean much easier than a material bag and after having this for a year it does not in the slightest look grubby. 

After doing a bit of research it appears they have changed the design slightly but they are still really pretty nonetheless. 

You can buy a very similar design to mine for £25 on asks here but I am also loving the Christmas themed one too - here.

Even if the Ted Baker bag isn't for you I definitely think a make up bag is a lovely thoughtful gift and you can even fill it with your favourite make up bits for a special friend! 

sorry its a short one guys - this blogging everyday is harder than I thought! 

Is this something you would think of doing for someone?

Leigh

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Christmas Tag: #blogmas 3

*photos are my own

Yay we are on day #3 of blogmas and today I thought I would do the christmas tag. 

1. What is your favourite Christmas song?

This is so easy for me! My favourite is definitely Michael Buble Christmas "Baby please come home". Its just so festive and cheery and who doesn't like listening to Michael Bubles amazing voice?

2. What is your favourite festive drink?

I am definitely not a fan of hot drinks I have just always disliked them. Not even hot chocolate can tempt me. So.... does wine count?

3. What is your favourite Christmas film?

Hmm this is a difficult one. I love loads of Christmas films but my top three would have to be Home Alone, Elf and four christmases. 

4. What is your favourite festive make-up look or nail look?

I don't have just one make-up look I love during Christmas. I like to switch between dark plummy lipsticks with a subtle eye or smoky eyes and a nude lip but not matter what the make up look I'll have definitely slapped on the tan haha! 

Nails I don't really take into account the season just really try and match my outfit. I still love my pastels in winter. 

What is your favourite outfit at Christmas time?

On Christmas day I would love to just stay in my jammies all day but I feel like I have to make an effort. This year I have already planned to wear a grey midi skirt, chunky heeled ankle boots and a baby pink fluffy jumper finishing it off with a big chunky necklace.

Just general winter attire? Cosy jumpers of course! 

Would you rather play in the snow or enjoy it from the inside with the fire and a cuppa?

Hmm well I think I would take the dog out for a wee play in the snow and when it starts getting a little too cold and wet head back inside put the pjs on and cosy up on the couch. 

Wrapping presents love or loathe?

I always love the idea of wrapping presents I have an idea in my head what I want it all to look like. I think I'm quite a creative thinker but when it actually comes to doing it I get frustrated and it never turns out the way I plan so possibly loathe by the end of it!

What is your favourite christmassy food?

Probably just christmas dinner in general it's such a nice thing to look forward to but I am always super full by the time it gets to dessert. 

Favourite thing about Christmas?

Just the build up to it I think - the christmas lights switch on, the shops playing the christmas music just the general happiness everyone seems to have!

I had so much fun doing that tag and I tag all of you to do it too!

If you do then leave your link below I would love to read it!

Leigh

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Maybelline Colour Tattoo

I forgot to mention in yesterdays post that I am going to attempt #blogmas to make up for my lack of posting in November. If you didn't already know #blogmas is where the blogger tries to blog everyday in December. 

Anyway moving on with the post. You may already know that I am obsessed with the maybelline colour tattoos - they have a great selection of colours, have amazing pigmentation and last all day - just a few of the reasons I love them. 

I most recently picked up the colour Pink Gold which I would describe as shimmery light pink colour that is very wearable and won't make you look like you have been rubbing your eyes too much. I love to use these as an eyeshadow base but you could easily wear it alone for a subtle shimmer across the lids. I think this would be the perfect base for those who have preordered the naked 3 palette as it fits into that rose gold category.

Again with every other shade I own I have not experienced any sort of creasing and it has lasted on my lids until I remove my make up at night (usually after around 12/14 hours). 

The best things about these are they are only £4.99 - here

Do you love maybelline colour tattoos as much as me? 

What else would you like to see through #blogmas? I have already planned 12 days of lipsticks starting the 13th. 

Leigh

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View the other shades I love - here

November favourites

My posting in November was terrible and I am really sorry uni work has just taken over everything. It is not completely out the way yet but I am hoping to blog almost everyday in December including a 12 days of lipstick series starting the 13th which I hope everyone will enjoy! 

This month I have had many new products except for my base which is the Rimmel lasting finish 25 hour foundation. I needed a change from my healthy mix to something a bit heavier and less dewy. This is not completely matte just has much less on a shine to it and I'm not sure about 25 hours but it definitely lasts all day. I will be doing a full review this month so look out for that if you are after a heavier coverage foundation.

For eyes I have been loving MAC cranberry teamed with maybelline colour tattoo in pomegranate. Such typical wintery colours that with the right amount and plenty of blending look gorgeous together. 

My all time favourite highlighter is being used again. MAC soft&gentle - it is perfect on the cheeks, brow bone and down the nose just to give a gorgeous subtle glow to your face. I love this all year round but during winter it looks extra pretty. 

My last favourite this month has to be this Rihanna lipstick in Nude. I made sure I got this when the collection was released a few months ago and barely wore it until now. It is a great brown nude for days where you have minimal make up as it is pretty unique I like to keep the rest of my make up minimal. - limited edition & sold out. 

What have you been loving in November?

Leigh

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Winter Bronze with Deborah Milano

Even though it's winter now I always like to be tanned and bronzed looking and when recently shopping my stash I came across this huge Deborah Milano bronzer which I have had for quite a while now. It's definitely been a while as they have changed the packaging since I bought this a number of years ago however I am a make up hoarder and not great at throwing it out. 

I have this in the second lightest shade which barely shows up on my skin which is why I don't have a swatch for you (sorry!). However applied to my face it gives me a really healthy bronzed glow without looking cakey or muddy. I absolutely love NARS laguna for contouring but I find all over my face it is a bit much. This is perfect and I would definitely suggest it would be a lovely subtle contour for those of you who are paler.

It is completely matte and blends seamlessly into the skin lasting pretty much all day with the odd touch up after 7/8 hours. This will also last you years as it has a huge 30g of product. The only thing with the new packaging that doesn't look as great is it doesn't have the huge mirror inside that comes with mine however for £6.50 it is an absolute steal.

If you are someone who doesn't like to put away the tan and bronzer even during winter time I would definitely recommend this to you.

Luminature Bronzing Powder - £6.50 

Do you like the keep bronzed during winter? Have you tried any other Deborah Milano products?

Leigh

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