#BigBlogmasproject Day 7 - Xmas 2014 Wishlist

Day 7, we're a full week into this now and I'm getting far too excited really! Today's post is a sneaky peak at what's in my letter to Santa this year - lots of these are things that I would love to recieve but it doesn't matter if I get them or not!

Beauty

- Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in Glastonberry

- MAC Pro Palette and 15pan insert

- MAC 217 Brush

- Laura Mercier Eyes and Cheeks set

- Nics Picks Real Technique brush collection

Fashion

- Topshop Giftcard

Lifestyle

- Short Ugg Boots in Chestnut

- Fitbit tracker in Black

- Sims 3 Dragon Alley

- Sims 4

These are just a few bits, if you want to see them in more detail, click the little picture underneath!

What's on your list?! xx

#BigBlogmasproject2014 Day 2 - Space NK Gift Guide

I love the whole process of picking out presents for someone I care about, I can spend ours on line looking for the perfect gift. Today's post is a gift guide for the women in your lives.

I picked out a mixture of make up and nail polish as they're things that I would also like to receive. Out of the whole collection it's the make up that I really want - the Nars Palette and the Hourglass palette are two things that I know are one the list of so many people because they are beautiful. The Eve Lom lip balm is a cute treat for on the tree, perfect for all the days spent wearing lipstick and the cold weather. The Laura Mercier set is a nice set of nude colours, perfect for the everyday look lover. Finally a few little trinkets, the Eyelash Curlers have a cult status whilst the Ciate Nail polish is just cute and who doesn't love a cute product! 

So there's my gift guide for the women in your lives - now to start dropping hints to the man in mine that I would like some of these! Which bits do you want? xx

#BigBlogmasproject2014 Day 1 - Xmas Shopping FOTD

I'm so excited now its December as I love this month for playing with make up, so what better way to kick off the Bigblogmasproject2014 then with a FOTD!

I wore this recently for heading out Xmas shopping, it was quick and easy and didn't look overly done.

For base it was a mix of the two Rimmel Lasting Finish Nude in Soft Beige and Ivory. Concealer was Bobbi Brown creamy concealor. Onto eyes and I used Collection Eyeshadow Pencil in Vanilla Sky all over before using Mac Cork in the crease. Liner was Espresso by Laura Mercier. Mascara was Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro. Brows are Benefit Browzing. On the cheeks for some colour is Sleek's Rose Gold. Onto lips and this is Maybelline's Colour Drama pencil in Keep it Classy which stays put for the day but adds a bit of winter berryness.

I love simple make up like this for a day out as it needs no touching up, but I can't wait to ramp up the glitter a bit this month!

What do you think of my Xmas Shopping FOTD? xx

This Week - The Make Up # 10

I feel that this should be labelled the back to school edit as tomorrow I'm back at work after 6 weeks off. I'm not sure if I remember how to apply make up after having so much time off, most days have consisted of a little bit of mascara and if the world is lucky then I've filled in my brows.So I've picked make up that is foolproof at 6am tomorrow morning!

This week I've decided to be kind to my skin and reach for Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser, just a little tint of colour and a small amount of coverage, this is easy to throw on in the morning and leaves a lovely summer glow. Paired with that I've picked Bobbi Brown Colour Corrector and Concealer as I know that there will be a few dark circles come Friday. To keep some summer colour I've picked Mac Harmony blush. 

Moving on to eyes, I've got my regular Benefit Browzing which is an oldie but a goodie. After a little clear out I've rediscovered a mini Benefit They're Real which I adore and can't wait to use. I forgot to photo it but I'm still in love with my Bobbi Brown Sand Palette so I'm going to keep using that. Finally a slick of Rimmel Kohl in Brown and a Scandaleyes on the bottom lash line.

I'm hoping to get a FOTD post up during so keep a look out for that, but now I need to go and get sorted for tomorrow. 

Have you used any of these products before? What are you wearing this week? xx

This Week - Make Up #9

One week down, its been so nice to not head into school this week, I've chilled out at home with my two boys, been on adventures with my mum and sister and cracked on with more decoration, so blogging has taken a back seat this week. These are actually all the bits I picked to wear this week that's just passed, its been nice to mix it up a bit, plus use up some really old favourites that last well in the heat - is anyone else's faces literally melting?!

This week I've grabbed out some really old products from Benefit. You Rebel and You Rebel lite. You Rebel was the first product I tried from Benefit at the tender age of 15, I looked slightly orange but it started a love affair! When they released You Rebel lite I picked it up to mix with You Rebel to make it more wearable. Sadly Benefit have discontinued the You Rebel line, something I am gutted with but now the hunt for a new tinted moisturiser is on. I've been wearing a mix of the Look Beauty Fresh Cheeks cream blush and Benefits Dallas powder to give a summer glow. Eyes have been a combo of this really old Seventeen Metallics Palette, Laura Mercier Cream Liner in Espresso, Benefit Browzing and Maybelline The Colossal Volume Express Waterproof mascara. Finishing it off with a slick of Bourjois Rouge Edition in 11, a touch of coral.

I love this combo, its a great mix and textures and colours, perfect for the summer.

What bits have you been wearing this week? xx

Sunday Make-Up Shake-Up #14

So I took a break from shopping my stash for the summer, really I just became lazy and didn't mix it up too much. However, now I'm back to work I'm back wearing makeup again so I've picked a new range.

SEVENTEEN Photoflawless Primer - Still using this up, the change in weather is playing havoc with my skin so a primer is needed.

Maybelline Dream Pure BB - Loving this as the moment, I don't need loads of coverage, but it leaves a nice finish.

Benefit It Stick - It's a concealer, I quite like this for under eyes as its quite a creamy concealer but doesn't settle.

Benefit Browzing - LOVE, I'm planning on getting this used up this year, loving my brows at the moment, especially coupled with the next product.

Collection Clear Mascara - Brushed through the brows, this gives a bit of texture and keeps them in place.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara & Maybelline Great Lash - This combo is amazing, Rimmel on the top for length and definition and Maybelline on the bottom as the brush is tiny so coats every lash without smudging under the eyes.

Laura Mercier Cream Eyeliner - A lot easier to work with then gel, I love this, plus its brown so a lot softer than black.

Rimmel Stay Blushed Cheek Tint - This is new but having played with it today I think I'm going to enjoy this. 

Rimmel Apocolips 'Nova' - I'm trying to wear more lip products every day and the Apocolips are sitting in my collection un-loved so time to wear them again!

So there we have it, the bit and bobs that are in my make-up bag this week, have you used any of them? Anything you fancy a review of? xx

What's in my' Makeup' Bag - Holiday Edition

Hola! I love these sorts of posts, it gives me a chance to be nosey into other peoples bags and I love seeing what people pack, even if it proves that I pack too much! 

I'm only away in  Spain for a week, however I have no idea what we'll be getting up to, so I may have packed more than I need but I don't care.

My makeup bag is a really old one from Benefit, but its perfect for travelling. For bases I've packed a couple of options, for lazy days wandering the streets I've packed Maybelline's Dream Pure BB Cream and for the nights my Nars sheer matte foundation - I love this as it has no SPF so I can wear it for photographs in the evening. Concealer is the Benefit Fake Up, only for during the evening if needed.

To add some contour I've packed Benefit Hoola as its the perfect colour to top up the tan, and the new Rockateur to add some peachy glow to my cheeks. As a highlighter I've chucked in SunBeam from Benefit, I don't get a great deal of use out of it so better make the most in the sun.

Eyes comes from Maybelline's Colour Tattoo in Eternal Gold for a lazy eye, or if I fancy a bit more then I have a MAC palette with All the Glitters, Woodwinked, Satin Taupe, Cork & Wedge. I've packed a mini Benefit They're Real Mascara as well as a waterproof mascara, Maybelline's Great Lash is fab. I'm also testing the Rimmel Mascara to see how it fairs! Eyeliner is from Laura Mercier its a cream liner that doesn't budge no matter what. Eyebrows are Benefits Browzing, nothing beats it as far as I'm concerned at the moment.

Finally on the lips I've packed Maybelline's Electric Orange and No7 BBLips in Belle Pink.

So there you have it, a very Benefit centric make up bag, I can't help it there's a lot of fantastic products from Benefit!

There you have it, a makeup bag What's in my Bag for my holiday! 

xx

Sunday Make-Up Shake Up #14

Come back summer!! I've had a clear out this week and picked out some bits I haven't used for a while as well as throwing out some rather smelly products - I almost felt sick throwing away half a bottle of MAC Face & Body, but it had to go.

Onto this week's

 choices;

Face:

- Benefit You're Bluffing (nearly finished, I'm digging product out now!)

- 17 Photoflawless Primer

- Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturiser

- Benefit Erase Paste

- MAC Natural Skin Finish in Medium Plus

Eyes, Cheeks & Lips

- Benefit Lemon Aid

- Benefit Browzing

- Bobbi Brown Gel Liner

- Rimmel Eyeshadow

-Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

- Models Own Volumising Big Brush Mascara

- Sleek Blush in Rosé Gold

- Soap & Glory Mighty Mouth

I haven't used some of these products for ages, it's nice to revisit some old favourites as well as use up some that have been hanging around for a while.

What have you picked for your week in makeup? Xx

Sunday Make-up Shake up #13

Another week, another round of old favourites, some of these haven't been used for a few months, maybe even longer! But that's the whole point of this, I've fallen back in love with a lot of these again.

Face:

- 17 Photo flawless Primer

- Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturiser

- Benefit Erase Paste

- Bobbi Brown Concealer

- Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

-Benefit Dallas Blush Box

-MUA Blusher

Eyes 

- Urban Decay Naked Palette

-Benefit They're Real Mascara

- 17 Photo Flawless Eyeliner

-Benefit Lemon Aid

Lots of easy, quick products this week, my skins playing up a tad, but I don't want to cover with lots of foundation so its nice to re-discover Laura Mercier Tinted, plus Erase Paste gives just enough coverage for where I need it!


If there's anything you want a full review on then let me know! What's in your makeup bag this week? xx