REVIEW: LOUISE GRAY EYESHADOW PALETTE

As the last of the Christmas sales are finally coming to an end, I decided to pick some things up from the Topshop sale. The first thing I picked up was this Louise Gray Eyeshadow Palette because I loved the salmon pink colour for spring and the black/dark gray colour, which would be good to use as a softer eyeliner than a heavy black eyeliner in the spring. It was also a bargain for only £1! 

Eyeshadow Palette & Swatches of the four colours

As soon as it came in the post, I immediately could not wait to open it up! It came packaged in the cutest pink and gold box and the actual palette has the same gold pattern on the top of it as well, and also has a decent mirror in the top of it. When I was trying them out, I found that they were quite pigmented, however the lighter colours were less pigmented than the darker ones. I also found that to get enough of the colour on your eyes, you need to use quite a lot of the lighter colours. However, because I want to use these colours in the spring I don't mind as much, because they give a subtle colour, which will look good in the spring. The only downside to this product would be the cheap applicator that they give you with it, but I used another eyeshadow brush, so overall I would reccomend picking this up before they all are gone!

Review: Simple Spotless Skin Wipes & Moisturiser

Both the Anti Blemish Moisturizer and the Quick Fix Cleansing Wipes claim to give you 'Spotless Skin' and that you should get 'Results from Day 1'. From my experience of these products, I have used the wipes for around 4 months and have repurchased them around 4 times, because I really think that they actually work and I had been looking for some face wipes which could fight spots and take off my make up and these do both effortlessly. I also have quite sensitive skin so I sometimes struggle to get these kind of cleansing wipes, however these do not react with my skin at all and actually leave my skin feeling so soft!

Also, another one of my pet peeves would be when your cleansing wipes are freezing cold especially at night, and they are actually warm and not cold at all, unlike the normal Simple Face Wipes. I really recommend these wipes!

However, I am undecided about the moisturizer. I cannot decide whether it works or not. I find that it doesn't really moisturize my face, it just helps the wipes along with helping to fight spots, which I guess isn't such a bad point, but I always find that I have to use a different moisturizer afterwards, because my face still feels dry after I have used it. However, I do have really dry skin in the winter, so maybe in the summer I will be able to use this more often and not have to use a heavier moisturizer. I think this product would be the perfect summer moisturizer and I also find it useful as a base for my make up, because it is so light and makes it easier to apply foundation more evenly.

These are both now on offer in Superdrug at the moment and I recommend trying these products for yourselves! :-)

Link for Wipes- £2.35: http://www.superdrug.com/face/simple-spotless-skin-quick-fix-cleansing-wipes/invt/205723/

Link for Moisturizer- £3.99: http://www.superdrug.com/face/simple-spotless-skin-anti-blemish-moisturiser/invt/205722/

Wishlist #1

First wishlist of 2013

1→ All Black Low Converses- £44.99- Office. I have wanted these for ages, because I already bought the white version and I think the black versions look more suitable for winter and cold weather and black goes with a lot more clothing than other colours that you can get. These converse are also very hard to find and only a few shoe stores sell them and they sell out really quickly, so I might have to purchase these as soon as possible.
http://www.office.co.uk/mens/converse/all_star_ox_low/21/576/3967/1/1?fs=576

2→ Ostrich Zip Around Handbag- £45- Topshop. I saw this on the Topshop website and have fallen in love with it! I love it because it isn't too casual so you could use it for a night out, but it could also be used just as well for daytime with leggings and a hoodie or over sized jumper. It also has quite a lot of different compartments, which is always a plus for bits and pieces to save them going to the bottom of your bag, such as your phone or chewing gum. http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=8774676&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208548&parent_categoryId=204484&pageSize=200

3→Grey Eagle Print Oversized T-Shirt- £15- River Island. I like this t-shirt because it is oversized which makes it easy to wear with either jeans, jeggings, skirts or even leggings, because it will probably be long enough to go over your bum. I also like the rolled up sleeves, because it makes it different from other t-shirts. I also like the retro feel of the t-shirt, which would work well with any casual outfit or even going out to a meal tucked into a black skater skirt.
http://www.riverisland.com/women/t-shirts--vests--sweats/print-t-shirts--vests/Grey-eagle-print-oversized-t-shirt-632205

4→Victorian Stone Ring- £6.50- Topshop. I absolutely love rings, and this one isn't too expensive, especially since it is from Freedom Jewellery from Topshop. It is also looks quite expensive and it looks like its from a vintage shop/market. I love the pale pink colour of the centre stone as well although it is not semi precious, it still looks just as effective. http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=8796671&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208556&parent_categoryId=204484&pageSize=200

5→Jacket- £29.99- H&M. I have liked this style of coats for a long time now, and I bought myself a cream colour version last year in the January sales, but I still really like the khaki colour, because it goes with more clothing and shoes and they seem more in fashion at the moment. It is also a reasonable price and looks like a good quality coat.
http://www.hm.com/gb/product/04161?article=04161-A 

6→Black Floral Print Sleeveless Peplum Top- £25.99- River Island. I love the print on this top, because many floral prints are either too bright or too busy, however this print is very demure but still stands out against the black background of the top. I think this top would look really nice with disco pants or leather leggings for a night out, or in the day time you could easily tuck the peplum detailing into a black skater skirt or into high waisted jeans for a more casual look.
http://www.riverisland.com/women/tops/peplum-tops/Black-floral-print-sleeveless-peplum-top-634077

7→Black Wide Strap Cage Wedges- £24.99- New Look. These wedges are nice because they are not too high and they aren't too expensive, but they still look like they are good quality and will last a long time. They also look quite comfortable and they are easy to match to outfits because they are black. They would also be perfect for a night out or even in the daytime in summer. 
http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/black-wide-strap-cage-wedges_269303301

REVIEW: MISS SPORTY LIQUID CONCEALER

I know everyone has been raving about the Collection 2000 24hr Wear Concealer, however I have tried that and although it is very good, I still prefer this one. I have bought several of these since I started to use it when I got it for Christmas a year ago! 

It even looks like the same product, apart from the obvious colour of the lid and the make. 

The Miss Sporty Concealer gives you a more natural coverage and does not make your skin go dry at all or even go in the creases of the skin, which makes it blend into your skin more easily and people won't even tell that you are wearing any make up! It also contains vitamin E&C, which makes your skin feel so soft when you take off your make up at night! It might look like there is not lot of product in the tube, however one lasts me around 4-5 months and I use it mainly under my eyes and for breakouts. I also sometimes use it as a colour corrector because I think it blends in really well and whenever I use this, I tend not to use foundation at all! It also balances out your skin tone and corrects your natural complexion without making it look like you are caked in make up!

Even though I tend to use a different make up brush to apply it, the brush that comes in the lid is so soft as well!

It also has the same amount of product as the Collection 2000 version and it is even cheaper as well at £2.99, and there is a special offer on at the moment at Boots if you spend £3 on Miss Sporty products, you get a free black eyeliner! You can't go wrong!

Below is the link to the Miss Sporty concealer on Boots and the special offer!
http://www.boots.com/en/Miss-Sporty-Liquid-Concealer_1247440/

Tattoo Troubles

Tattoo's are a big decision, especially since you will have it for the rest of your life. I've currently been looking through pictures of other peoples tattoo's for inspiration about what to get...

They seem to have become more like an fashion accessory rather than something that is special and personal to you, which is a bit of a shame, however I still think that tattoo's are a great thing, even if you are just 'following a trend'!

I've also been trying to decide WHERE to have a tattoo.
I quite like the idea of getting one on your wrist, however that is meant to be the most painful place to get one and I'm not sure I could cope with that much pain, haha. I guess you also have to decide if you want to see it or not, for instance, on your arm or on the back of your neck. 

Also how big do you get it? 
I kind of like the idea of having a smallish tattoo, rather than a big tattoo, because it would be more difficult to cover, especially if you get one of your hand or arm where you may have to cover it up for work purposes. However, big tattoo's also look really good. 

There are so many questions! Decisions, decisions!