My Autumn and Winter Lipsticks

Hey my lovelies, I hope you're all well and are having a good day wherever you are in the world.

As I've mentioned many, many times Autumn and Winter are my favourite season for so many reasons and one is the lip colour trends are more berry, burgundy and darker toned colours and they're my favourite shades of lipsticks. So I thought I'd share my favourites for the Autumn and Winter seasons.

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lips

I have done a whole blog post reviewing these very recently here if you were looking and interested a full review. The shades that I'm loving are currently Beeper is warm mid-toned taupe, Trap is a dusty grey beige, Lumiére 2 is a dusty mauve pink/purple and Tulle is a dusty mauve burgundy. These shades are very popular within the beauty community and no doubt you've probably heard of them. They're very affordable prices but are sold online not in-store. They're very pigmented, easy to apply and long lasting.

NYX Lip Lingérie 
I've also done a full review on this product here. I've only tried 3 shades in this range and am obsessed with them. The colour that is my favourite and is more suited for Autumn and Winter wear is the shade 02 Embellishment, this is a dusty muted purple grey toned shade. It's a very unique shade, you definitely won't come across too many colours like this. I'm obsessed.

Sleek Matte Me Lip Cream
Oh yes, another lip product that's a matte liquid lipstick! I'm sorry but they're just so in trend right now, everyone and their mother are wearing matte liquid lipsticks basically because of Kylie Jenner. She's the Queen of make-up right now as her cosmetic line is killing the game. Anyway back to Sleek Matte Me, the shade I'm loving is Velvet Slipper it's a deep dusty mauve pink. Once again this shade is quite unique, I found it heart to describe this beautiful shade.

MAC Satin Lipstick
I've finished with liquid lipsticks, now the remaining 2 are regular lipsticks. A Satin Mac Lipstick in the shade Rebel, it's a mid-toned plum and this was my first Mac lipstick and Mac product I'd bought. I literally bought it in the winter time, December 2014 to be exact haha. This is a beautiful colour, you can apply it and it not be that opaque and strong if you're not that brave or you can really build it up which is what I like to do. It feels very moisturising and creamy, so when I don't feel like wearing a liquid lipstick that drys my lips out I turn to this one.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
These lipsticks have 2 finishes which are matte and créme. The shade I have is Va Va Violet and it's a créme finish, it's a deep toned true purple and purple is my favourite ever colour and I love this shade when I want to be super vampy/grunge. Like the Mac lipstick, this can be applied lightly or build it to be very opaque and dark. I also think it looks better with lip liner underneath which brings me to my last lip products.

Barry M Lip Liner
I love this lip liner, it's stiff to apply but the colour applies nicely. I prefer my lip liner to be more stiff, I also find the liner lasts longer when it's stiff whether the creamy liners get used so much quicker. I'm not quite sure on the shade of this it's either wine or plum, it's not on the pencil and I've had it for a fair while so I've forgot but it's basically a deep purple. If I have a dark, mauve, purple lip then I've 90% of the time got this underneath the lipstick. I even wear this on its own sometimes.

I hope you enjoyed this post. And maybe I've introduced you into shades you haven't come across or don't have or even a product. What are your favourite lip shades/products for Autumn and Winter time? Be sure to leave comments below or speak to me on my social media, links below. Thank you. MWAH!

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40 Beauty Questions Tag

Skin Care

How many times do you wash your face daily?

I splash/wash my face with water in the morning when I wake and then again at night when I remove my make-up but actually wash it with face wash I usually do it once.. lazy bones alert!!

What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)

My skin is very dry and sensitive which if you've been reading my blog for a while then you'd probably already know that.

What is your current facial wash?

The Simple Kind To Skin Moisturizing Facial Wash, I recently did a post on my skin care routine here if you'd be interesting in reading that.

Do you exfoliate?

Yes, every other day as every day I find is too harsh for my skin with it being sensitive.

What brand do you use?

Simple is the main brand I'm currently using.

What moisturizer do you use?

I use 2, the Simple Kind To Skin Replenishing Rich Moisturizer and Nivea Creme.

Do you have freckles?

I used to when I was younger, I wish I still did because I think they're cute.

Do you use eye cream?

Yes only started to this year though, being 21 I best take good care of my skin from now.

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

No thankfully I have quite clear skin, I get 1 or 2 spots now and then so I feel quite blessed to have good skin.

Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

No it's never really interested me.

Make-Up

What foundation do you use?

L'oréal Lumi Magique Foundation, I recently posted my foundation here if you're interested.

How about concealer?

Maybelline Instant Eye Eraser.

Do you know your undertone color?
Nope I have no clue haha, I never really understood how to tell.

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

I try to get on with them but I end up pulling them off, I don't think they suit me either. Plus I'm lucky to have fairly long lashes so mascara is all I feel I need.

Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes I did, but I've always used them much longer.

What brand of mascara do you use?

I love Maybelline mascara's, especially the colossal. I feel I need to branch out because I literally repurchase the same one every time but I'm very fussy and once I find one I like I stick with it.

Sephora or MAC?

I've never been to a Sephora seeing as I'm from the UK so I haven't tried their make-up but I have MAC so I'm going with MAC.

Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

Nope, I've only brought the Studio Sculpt Foundation and Rebel Lipstick so.

What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

Beauty blender for foundation, ring finger for concealer and brushes for eye shadows, powders etc.

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Nope, I'm getting around to trying some though.

For the face?

Yes I do, I think it makes a lovely difference.

What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

I'm a subtle, natural kind of girl so I go for browns and champagne colors such as Vanilla, Minky, Pink T, Aubersheen, Taupe Cat and Brownie from the Soap & Glory Perfect Ten Palette.

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

Pencil only on my upper eye tight line/rim and some times on my eyelid close to my lashes, I like to have a smudge look with pencil.

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

All most every time haha.

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

I've not branched out on them yet.

Do you use mineral makeup?

No I think my skin would be too dry for that.

What is your favorite lipstick?

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick in the shade Asia.

How about lipgloss?

L'Oréal Glam Shine Lipgloss in Juicy Rose Glow.

What is your favorite blush to use?

I don't use blush because my cheeks are pink enough to be seen through my foundation.

Do you buy your makeup on eBay?

No I've brought brushed from there though.

Do you like drugstore makeup?

Yes I love it, I don't see why some people think they're too good for drugstore make-up, they is plenty that is just as good as high-end.

Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
No I don't, I literally Googled this as I read this question and I need to do find one of them... discounted make-up, yes please!

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

I did take some in college with my beauty therapy course but it was very basic.

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

I can be but that's why you should cotton buds by your side.

Name a makeup crime that you hate?

When the foundation shade doesn't match your neck or body.

Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

I'm more neutral for the eyes and bright for the lips but I'm trying to experiment more.

Which celebrity always has great make up?

Demi Lovato, I love her looks.. she rocks all kinds of looks from dark, grungy, to bright and colorful to soft, neutral.

If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?

Mascara I pretty much only use that on a lot of days because I'm lazy.

Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

Yes I always do.

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

I don't look much different to when I wear my daily make-up.

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

I'm a big fan of L'Oréal at the moment.

What do you think of Makeup??

I love it, it's amazing how you can make yourself look completely different.

Haven't done a tag too recently so I thought this would be a nice one and a change for you. I hope you liked it, and if you did feel free to do this for a post also, be sure to send me a link in the comments or on my social media if you do.

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The Beauty Scenario Tag

You have to get rid of all your foundations and only keep one high end and one drugstore. Which ones do you keep?

I've only ever tried 1 high end foundation as of now, but the 1 I do have I love and it's my all-time favorite and that is the Mac Studio Sculpt Foundation as for drugstore I love the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum.

You go for an interview and the lady interviewing you had lipstick on her teeth. Do you approach the subject of ignore it completely?

I would ignore it completely, I would only mention something like that to friends or family because it wouldn't be embarrassing but if a stranger said it then I think it is embarrassing.

You're not feeling yourself and you need a pick-me-up lipstick which do you go for?

Rebel by Mac or Berry Couture Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick.

You go back in time for a day to your teenage years, how would you do your hair and/or make-up differently?

My hair was fine but I'd use heat protect spray and use less heat as it wasn't necessary. And as for make up I wouldn't really do anything differently as my foundation did actually match my skin (a rarity for teenagers) and I did my mascara and eyeliner the same as I do now.

You ask your hairdresser for a shoulder length Pixie Lott hair cut but they hear wrong and give you a pixie cut, what do you do?

A) Smile, say thank you and call your mum and cry hysterically?

B) Cry in the chair and things get awkward?

C) Complain to the manager and demand a refund?

I'm too shy to mention it to the hairdresser or cry in the salon. I'd leave the salon and cry to my mum and probably never trust anyone near my hair again. But my hairdresser is my brother's girlfriend and she does exactly what I want.

Your friend surprises you with a 4 day city break and you have one hour to pack, which 'do it all' palette, do you pack in your make-up bag?

I don't own many palettes but my collection will be growing this year. I'd choose the Soap & Glory The Perfect Ten Palette. I did a review on it here.

Your house has been robbed, don't worry everyone is safe, but your beauty stash has been raided. What's the product you really hope is safe?

Omg I have more than 1 I hoped would be safe which are Benefit Hoola bronzer, They're Real Mascara, The Porefessional, Mac Studio Sculpt Foundation and Mac Rebel Lipstick, Soap and Glory The Perfect Ten Palette.. yep my high end make-up. 

Your friend borrows make-up and returns it in an awful condition. Do you:

A) Pretend you haven't noticed.

B) Ask them to re-purchase it.

C) Secretly do it back to their make-up.

I wouldn't do either, I'd tell them about it to see if they have any reason for it and then tell them nicely to not do it again as I wouldn't do it to their make-up. After all if they're your friend you shouldn't be too scared to not tell them or be so cheeky to get them to buy a new one for me.

I hope you liked this tag, I thought it was a fun one to do as it was a beauty related one. Feel free to leave answers to this tag in my comment box if you don't have a blog or make a post with it and leave a link for me to look at yours. Thank you.

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Christmas 2014

Hey my lovelies, I hope you all had an amazing Christmas with your loved ones and got what you wanted. I know I'm very late on this bandwagon, but hey better late than never right?! Personally I love posts and videos of what people got for Christmas and what they did for the day, I don't know why I just do. As do many people so I thought I'd do one, my first one on this blog yay.

This year I was determined to make this a better Christmas than 2013 as my parents were going through a messy break up and it just wasn't a relaxing or enjoyable time last year, it was awkward and depressing. Also on Christmas Day 2010 around 9-10am (I think) my granddad (dad's dad) passed away and I was ever so close with him it broke my family and I's hearts to pieces so Christmas is always a sad time for us regardless of what else we have going on.

I am very happy to say this Christmas was the best one in years I was at my parents house (yes they are back together in case you didn't read my best of 2014 post) with my boyfriend, my little sister and brother, my older brother, his girlfriend, my niece and my nan whom is the wife of my passing granddad. All we did was exchange gifts, unwrap gifts, eat, talk, laugh and have a lovely day. Then at 5pm my brother, his girlfriend and my niece took my nan home and then they went to my brother's girlfriend's sisters house. My mum ended falling asleep, then my dad and boyfriend decided to get drunk so I was left to put my little sister and brother up to bed. And then I ended up tidying and washing up from dinner which was A LOT of stuff to wash.

I also got spoilt from everyone, I was surprised at how much I got. So I'm going to get the stuff not needed to have pictures of out of the way. I got tons and tons of pair of socks, like literally enough to last me a whole month without needing to use old pairs or ones that have been washed. 4 sets of pajamas's, 3 pairs of slippers, fluffy dressing gown, leggings, Simple make-up wipes and some money. You can never have enough of those I just mentioned to be honest. I also got a plastic pot/bin of beauty stuff; such as small and big pads for make-up removal, Simple make-up wipes, stick on nail designs, Montague Jeunesse face masks, small cherry Yankee Candle, Tube of mini parma violet sweets (my fave) Also as on the cover image I got a Vaseline pot with 3 Vaseline lip balms in original, cocoa butter and aloe vera.

Below are pictures of the exciting stuff I got and at the very bottom there's a caption of what they all are.

(Soap and Glory The Perfect Ten Palette, Make-Up Revolution London Palette, Mac Rebel Lipstick, NO7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Liner Pencil, Zoella Eyes Make-Up Bag, Maybelline The Colossal Mascara, Mac Studio Sculpt Foundations, Benefit They're Real Mascara, The Porefessional, Hoola Bronzer, Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Fragrance, Justin Bieber The Key Fragrance, Britney Spears Original and Limited Addition Fragrances. Merry Christmas Special Auntie Key Ring, Lauren Pen, Personalised Auntie Card Picture Frame, Pink and Silver Auntie Bracelet, Jon Richard Bracelet, White iPad Mini 1, Original Converse.)

I hope you liked this post and don't think I'm bragging because I'm not I love these posts and seeing what other people got or did Christmas Day. If you want a review on any of the stuff I got then leave a comment below or let me know on my social media. Thank you.

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The "Getting To Know Me" Tag!

Here I am with another tag post, I love reading tag posts and I love doing them. Sadly I wasn't tagged to do this, but I came across it on the Lazy Days Beauty Blog and decided I was going to do it as I liked the questions.

1. Heels Or Flats?

Flats all the way, I wear heels on occasions and even then I end up having to take them off half way through and putting my flats on.

2. What's Your Favorite Nail Polish Brand?

I can't possibly choose between Barry M & Essie, both brands have such a range of colors & the application and longevity are always good.

3. Top 5 Movies Of All Time?

Hmmm this is a hard one.. definitely Home Alone 1 & 2, I love them. Abduction, Crossroads & Pretty Woman.

4. Who Is Your Favorite Male & Female Singer?

I can feel I'll get a few turned up noses when I say my favourite male singer because he hasn't had the greatest 2 years with the press & has many many haters but it is Justin Bieber. He's been my favorite since 2009 & I've stuck with him all this time because I can see that he is a good guy and he does care about people and his fans, it's literally just the press that make up all the crap about it. Yeah he's done some bad things like getting a DUI, smoking weed ect but I know plenty of boys his age and even younger doing all what he did and more. Yet just because he's in the public eye, he's shunned upon.. I find it disgusting to be honest. Phew I got that all out, and now my favorite female singer is the beautiful, strong and inspiring Demi Lovato.

5. If You Could Take Only 3 Make-Up Products To A Desert Island, What Would They Be?
A brow pencil is a must, gotta have nice brows, I'm not bothered about what certain brand it is. Maybelline The Colossal Mascara & Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner in Black.

6. What's Your Favorite Disney Movie?

Tangled, love, love, love!

7. What's Your Favorite High End Make-Up Brand?

I actually haven't tried any yet, I don't have high end make-up shops in my town and I don't venture out of town to do shopping that often.

8. What's Your Favorite Drugstore Make-Up Brand?

Either Revlon, Bourjois or L'Oreal.. I really am bad at picking just one when it comes to make-up brands.

9. Describe Yourself In 5 Words?
Weird, bipolar, friendly, independent & loving. I don't have bipolar, well I haven't be diagnosed or gone to try and see if I do but my personality is just like it. My moods change very quickly, on minute I'm happy and hyper then the next I'm angry or sad.

10. Shower Or Bubble Bath?

Showers but unfortunately I have to settle with baths because I have no shower in my house.. BOOOO!

11. Which 3 Products Are On Your Wishlist That You Would Love To Try?
I haven't got certain products as per say but brand wise it would most probably anything Mac!

12. What's Your Favorite Body Cream?
I'm not going to lie, I don't really have one because I rarely use it. I can hardly be bothered after I've bathed haha.

13. Who Is Your Favorite Actor & Actress?
Definitely Adam Sandler, love all his movies and he never fails to make me laugh. And Lily Collins, I love all the movies she's in and she's so pretty.

14. Your Number 1 Female Role Model & Why?
Demi Lovato because she's been through a lot which knowing she's recovered always helps me out in my dark time. When I'm having a bad day I listen to her music or watch her movies/TV show and it helps me out.

15. Who Are Your Top 5 Fashion/Glamour Icons?
Hmm I don't really know, I don't love fashion as much as I do beauty just because I get anxiety when dealing with clothes, a lot of clothing items make me feel uncomfortable and insecure so I just stick to what I find most comfortable. I have body issues and I pretty much have most of my teen years leading up to now which I'm 20. But again Demi Lovato is someone's style I love and probably dress more like.

16. What's Your Favorite Chocolate?

Anything Cadbury's.... that chocolate brand is too yummy!

17. Do You Wear Fake Tan? If So What's Your Favorite Brand?

I don't wear it, I don't care about being tanned it's too much hassle... I'm fine with my natural color.

18. What's Your Favorite TV Program At The Moment?

Always will be Pretty Little Liars, I really can't wait for June 10th when it's back!

19. What's Your Favorite Shampoo & Conditioner Range?
Most probably anything Aussie, they smell so amazing and always make my hair feel amazing.

20. What's Your Favorite Deodorant?

Any of the Dove brand, they all smell yummy.

I hope you like this tag, I tag YOU who is reading this! If you give this tag a try then please leave a link to it in the comments on tell me on my social media.

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