#BigBlogmasproject Day 13 - Top 5 Winter Lip colours

Half way through, I'm loving having so many posts on the blog! Today we're taking a look at my current 5 favourite Winter lip colours. I've never been much of a lip product wearer but this year 
I've got into them in a big way! I struggled to narrow down my choices as I reach for a lot of colours but these 5 are my most used.

First up is Maybelline's Colour Drama in Keep it Classy. I love how this sticks around all day, perfect for shopping or going out for drinks.  Next up is Topshop's Wicked. I've had this for ages but don't often reach for it, A very purple berry colour, this looks awesome but needs re-applying. After that is everyones favourite Kate Moss in 107. This is a repurchase as I wore it so much last year, I love it! A super flattering red berry colour. A new one and one that is slowly becoming a regular we have L'Oreal Colour Riche in Blake's Red - a true blue toned red, I have to be careful with what makeup I wear this with but I like it with glowy skin. Finally is Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in Grand Cru, I love this, one that I keep reaching for. All of these last a fair amount of time so are great for people like me who apply once and then forget about them! 

I've got plenty of other colours that I'm loving, what colours are you loving at the minute? xx

Makeup - This Week #3

Hello, remember me? Yeah I know, I started the year off so well by blogging every day and then this week got a bit crazy after my birthday on Tuesday, and then a busy day of house hunting yesterday and a lot of sadness today, but blogging it getting me focused again. 

This week’s makeup picks:

Face:

- Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation (Nearly finished!)

- Maybelline Superstay 24hr Foundation

- L’Oreal True Match foundation

- Benefit It Stick Concealer

Eyes

- Benefit Browzing

- Maybelline Browdrama (Testing)

- SEVENTEEN Blow Out Mascara

- Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Liner

- Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara

Just a few bits this week, I'm also trying to use up some lipsticks as well, but that post will come up later in the week.

What bits are you using this week? Xx

NOTD - Easy, last minute Halloween Nails

I write this as I'm on the train back to London from my parents. I threw on some nail polish 3 days ago and it was still looking good so thought I would blog it.

I don't get a chance to dress up for Halloween as much as I would like but nails are really quick. This was two coats of Topshop's Smashing Pumpkin and one coat of L'Oreal Confetti Topcoat.

I thought the orange was the perfect pumpkin orange and the black accents just make for a simple nod towards the festival. Normally Smashing pumpkin would have chiped within hours but the topcoat has meant it's lasted for 3 days and it's still looking ok.

Just a short post before I head onto the tube, what are you wearing on your nails for Halloween? Xx

July/August Empties

More empty things to chuck, does anyone else feel like a hoarder storing empty pots?

Oh well, on to the products.

*Soap & Glory Sugar Crush - Love, I was gutted when I finished this, I will repurchase.

*John Frieda Full Repair Conditioner - Another love, but time for a change.

*L'Oreal Micellar Solution - its ok, not something I will pick up again out of choice, back in love with Bioderma.

*Anatomicals Body Scrub - This was in a Glossybox and it was a nice product to use, it smelt nice and was a good scrub, glad to have tried it, I might pick up some more bits from Anatomicals in the future.

*Benefit Triple Performing Facial Emulsion - I really like this, its a good moisturiser, plus I love the packaging, I would pick up again at another time.

*Lush Bubble Wand - I can't remember which wand this was but I loved it, I love the Lush bubble wands, time to stock up on some more!

*Premae Face Tonique - Another Glossybox sample, it was ok however I've found another one to use from La Roche Posay so I've switched.

So there we have it, my empties of the last two months - what bits have you used up this month? xx

Sunday Make up Shake Up #16

Afternoon lovelies, slightly different set up this week as I'm at home in Lincoln for a few more hours, but I wanted to get this post up before I set off back down south.

This week I'm mixing it up further, some of these have never graced the blog, even though their old products now!

Face:

- L'Oreal True Match Foundation (mixed with) Maybelline Superstay 24hr Foundation 

- Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer

- Benefit Posie Tint

- Mac Mineralised Skinfinish in Medium Dark

Eyes

- Benefit Browzing

- Rimmel Scandeleyes Kohl in Nude

- MAC Eyeshadows - All That Glitters, Satin Taupe, Woodwinked, I can't remember the others!

- Maybelline The Rocket Volume Mascara

Not as many products this week as I'm feeling lazy! Have some new bits to play with so will post those soon!

Hope you've have a good week, what are your picks for the week? Xx

Sunday Make Up Shake Up #4

Another Sunday is upon us, why does the weekend go so fast?! Oh well, more make up from the depths of my collection for this week - lots of old favourites!

Face:

- L'Oreal True Match Foundation

- Borjouis Health Mix ( two foundation mixed gives a great colour for my Casper like skin!)

- Benefit Coralista Blush Box

- Mac Harmony Blush ( contour)

- Benefit High Beam - mini sample I need to use!!

- Benefit It Stick Concealor

Eyes

- Benefit Browzing eyebrow kit in Medium - it's still love!

- Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24 in Eternal Gold

- MICA Bella loose eyeshadow

- Jemma Kidd I-Define Volumising Mascara

-Rimmel Kohl Eyeliner

A right jumble, but I was pleased to pull out some old favourites.

What bits are you loving this week? 

Sunday Make Up Shake Up #3

Another week, more make up (I have too much!) this weeks a lazy week make up wise, I'm focusing more on skin and base as my skin is having a rather emo mood swing at the moment!

Face

- L'Oreal True Match foundation - Rose Ivory and Rose Vanilla, one is too pale, the other too dark, together they are perfect!!

- Benefit Browzing Kit

- Sleek Blusher - Rose Gold

Eyes & Lips

- Elf Custom Palette

- Maybelline Volum' Express Mascara

- Rimmel Apocalips in Nude Eclipse

- NYX eye liner

A very lazy selection but, meh! Let me know if there's anything you want a review for!


Have you shaken up your make up this week?

Sunday Make up Shake Up #2

Another week, another shake up. This week is half term and so I've picked bits that are easy to throw on if I feel like it, but I don't have to wear all of them - I seriously need to sort out my skin so I probably will go without foundation quite a lot!

Face:

L'Oreal True Match Foundation

17 Photoflawless Primer

Look Beauty Cream Blush

Benefit Dallas Bronzer

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

Benefit Erase Patse

Eyes

MUA Undress Too pallette

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Liner - Taupe & Bronze

Benefit Brow Zing - Medium

Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Mascara

Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoo - Permenant Taupe

Lots of quick and easy products for the week - some old favourites that have been dug out and others which are new to the collection. Which ones are your favourites? xx

Ombre Hair Care

Hello!

So I've had a couple of discussions with people about how to look after ombré hair in the winter. I've had my hair ombré since September and in all honesty, I love it but it’s really damaged my hair. It's dry and brittle, the slightest puff of wind and it’s knotted up and I try to ignore the split ends!

I don't want to get rid of it, so I try and really care for my hair. To do this I have a whole range of products I love.

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer - before beauty blogging, I would never have considered higher priced product, however receiving this in a Glossy box has changed my mind. This is the second mini I've used up and I use this only on the ends when it's really dry - just wet the hair, pop this on and leave for 25mins before rinsing off leaving hair silky soft - split ends not mended but a lot better than before.

Lee Stafford Bleach Blonde Shampoo Conditioner - I picked this up after Zoe over at Zoella recommended it for keeping brassy tones away. The purple toned shampoo removes brassy tones, keeping it blonde. The shampoo is quite strong so I only use this once a week but the conditioner is used twice a week. I've noticed since using them that my hair is a lot blonder afterwards, and it stops it going too gingery.

John Frieda Full Repair Deep conditioner - this is my overnight treatment of choice, just wetting the end of my hair, cover it with this conditioner and then plaiting it in, leaving it over night before washing it out in the morning. It leaves my hair soft and silky, looking a lot better.

L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil - this is my most used product, I even carry it in my bag to work. I put this on after washing, after drying, during the day and then just before bed. It leaves the hair nourished and smoothed, making split ends look almost invisible. Obviously I only use this on the ends of my hair, any higher and my hair would need washing more often.

Finally, there is no quick fix for this, it damages your hair because you've used bleach and no amount of treatment will cure split ends, only a good trim will sort that. I try to avoid heat too often, washing my hair using much cooler water, wearing it curly rather than straight and letting it dry naturally, overall it's manageable but I really need to look after it.

Do you have any tips for looking after ombré hair? XX