My Top 12 Lipsticks

A bold lip is one of my favourite things and I don't feel ready to face the day without a slick of colour on my lips.

I often get asked what my favourite brands are and seeing as I wear so many different colours, I thought I would put a post together to show you all.

Click on the lipsticks and you'll be directed to the correct website. (The only ones you cannot do this for are the Diego Dalla Palma 194 on row 2, Kiko Taupe on row 3 and Makeup Revolution Depraved on row 4)

One thing is for sure....I bloody love a selfie ;)

What do you think? What's your fave colour on me and have I tempted you to try out a new shade/brand?

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Print clash to the max!

Now it's very clear to see that I do not like to blend in to the background and I love my clothes/makeup to make me stand out. What better way to do that then wearing in your face, clashing prints?

I was very kindly sent some goodies from New Look Inspire to try and the item that jumped out at me from the package was this ace shift dress. It's so bright, the print is all jazzy and I like the simple no frills cut of the dress. The back is cut slightly longer so you don't flash your bottom to everyone and even though it is a short style, with leggings it is totally fine. I am a short lass though so keep that in mind if you are tall. If you like this tunic, you can buy it here.

I spent the day shopping with my Mum a few months back and we popped into Monki. I adore this brand. I first shopped in there whilst I lived in Stockholm and I would spend my monthly salary in there pretty much every month. I'm surprised that since it's moved to London I haven't shopped in there more to be honest. It isn't a plus size store BUT they often have over sized styles in there and there jackets/coats can be very generous. I picked up this very reasonably priced bomber jacket and a super bright chartreuse cardigan which I have yet to blog about. The site doesn't do that cardy justice... the colour is SO BRIGHT!

I've always loved a bomber as I get too hot in big coats and sometimes you want a more edgy vibe to an outfit than you get wearing a cardigan (no offence to cardigan wearers, I love them as well)

I finished the outfit off with some more colour just to calm things down (jokes) The earrings are new from River Island and available here but the bag is an old Topshop purchase from last year and the shoes are old New Look ones. My lippy is 'La Diva' from Chanel, you know the same one I seem to wear every other day! The sunnies were a freebie that I got in my Boohoo AW14 press day goodie bag! Lovely jubbly!

Have an excellent weekend guys, I will be spending it with friends, drinking and eating cake at my friends birthday party and doing some styling work.

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A wee roundup of my week.

I seem to be doing an awful lot at the moment (I'm not complaining) but I need to get back into posting regularly as I've definitely been neglecting it. I always find time to get dressed up in nice outfits but now I don't have my Mum living with me (who used to take my outfit pics for me) I'm trying to get into the swing of asking my friends/housemate to take them for me when ever I am out and about with them. I think I need to invest in a tripod and take my own pics... is this something any of you other bloggers do?

Anyway, I thought I'd do a little post to show you all what I've been up to this week. I've had lots to smile about, caught up with lots of friends and done some lovely things so here goes!

On Monday, myself and a few other bloggers went to Westfield shopping centre for a day of trying on clothes in their new Collect+ Lounge, drinking cocktails and eating fabulous food. I will post about this at a later date as it was a brilliant day. But here's a little shot of me and some of the other blogger gals that joined me on the day.

Myself, Lauren, Emma and Elena

The beautiful Elena and I went for a drink before heading back to mine and we enjoyed a night in front of the telly eating frozen yogurt and I played with my new goodies that I treated myself to.

One happy lady with her Lemon Spritz

New Chanel lippy in 'La Favourite' and big flower earrings from River Island

On Tuesday before Elena got the train home we had a nice brekky and then I spent the entire day on the sofa watching Scandal and it was bliss.

It started off being a healthy smoothie but then we added croissants...oops!

On Wednesday I took the plunge and went to the hairdressers to have all (well a lot of) my hair cut off. the lengths had become dry and brittle and it was time for it to go. I went to Jones and Paynes in Shoreditch and my friend Craig did the chop! It is such a lovely little salon, it's won numerous awards and they treat you really well there. I was given cocktails and popcorn and the massage chair you sit in whilst having your hair washed was bliss! You've probably seen my new hair pics alllll over my Instagram and twitter but here is how my hair turned out. I LOVE it. I wasn't sure at first, I kept feeling like my security blanket had been taken away but I've gotten used to it now and I'm so happy with it. It feels so nice and thick and healthy!

In the evening my friend Cat came over for a Chinese takeaway and it was good to see her as I'd not seen her since moving back to London. I wore my new midi skirt from ASOS Curve and an old Primark crop top and I felt super cute. The skirt is really nice and I am contemplating buying the same one but in white.

On Thursday I headed into central London to meet my friend Jess who I used to go to school with and we sat in the sun, caught up, drank ice cold cola and it was a really nice afternoon. It's always good when you can pick up with a friend right where you left off, even if you haven't seen them in ages.

I decided to try ombre lips and used Revlon ColorBurst lip pencil in 'Audacious' in the centre and my bright pink Chanel 'La Diva' on the outsides

After that I headed to Liberty for a REN Skincare masterclass. The night was held up in one of the treatment rooms and we were welcomed into the room with Prosecco, green juices and healthy nibbles. The evening was really nice and informal, full of giggles and very informative. I have recently rejigged my skincare routine and now use a lot of REN products and my skin really does thank me for it! We got to test lots of the products out, watch them being used on a real like human being, you could have a mini facial, a chat with a nutritionist and the goody bags were filled with samples and bits to take home with us. I think I will do a new skincare routine soon as since my last one, I have learnt SO much about how to look after your skin and you can really see a difference in how it looked a few months a go.

I wore an old River Island jacket, breton stripe dress from New Look Inspire, old Topshop bag and old Zara necklace.

On Friday my lovely friend Teeny came over to my house and we made pizzas together and stuffed our faces. I hadn't made pizza bases before but after realising how easy they are to do I think I will be making them again in the future. It was really nice to have a gossip, eat tasty food and slob in front of the telly.

Saturday was a really nice a productive day. In the morning my housemate and I sorted my little garden out. The grass had gotten out of hand and it all needed a little TLC. This wore me out! I need to realise that in my head I am all go, go, go but my Fibro makes me slow, slow, slow. I spent the rest of the day chilling out before my two friends Ray and Jo came over. Ray is a domestic goddess and said she would come over and cook a few things with me to freeze for days when my Fibro is too bad and means I can't be arsed to cook anything. We made Ratatoue, lentil bake, Cauliflower bread, tatziki, salad and turkey burgers. We washed the lentil bake down with Spritz' my new favourite drink! Prosseco and Aperol...what a bloody beautiful concoction. Please try one if you haven't already!

I straightened my hair for the first time since getting it cut on Wednesday and I think I might prefer it more than curly! I also used my grey Kiko lipstick which looked great with my neon coral top that I recently bought from George at Asda and my little name necklace from Topshop.

Well there we go guys, nothing ground breaking happened but I was out and about a lot and had a really nice time so it really lifted my spirits! It's so good to be back in this city.

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Pretty much the softest jumper you'll ever feel.

Hello gang!

So in amongst the craziness of moving back to London I have suddenly found the urge to do shit loads of outfit posts. I've been neglecting the blog and myself generally because I am so focused on the moving and everything associated with it but I've recently acquired lots of fab clothes and accessories so I wanted to show you all my goodies.

Today I wore the WORLDS SOFTEST JUMPER. This jumper is from Tesco and was super cheap and Mum actually picked it up for me whilst doing the weekly shop. I find Tesco clothing comes up a little small so I always size up. Mum chose a 22 for me and I think it's spot on. It's a boxy jumper and some might say it's not the most flattering but.....erm, I don't really care. It also comes in black and pink and you can see it here.

I wore this fluffy delight over my *Daisy print swing dress from Topsy Curvy. I sized up with this dress as it comes up quite small. It's definitely the sort of dress you wear over thick leggings or tights. You might show your lady bits if you bent over you see.

The necklace is a recent purchase from Topshop and it's rather sweet I think. My collection of pink things is steadily growing and this is the perfect addition. You can take a look at it here if you want to that is.

The tan high heeled brogues are from Clarks last year and I am still trying to break them in...not gunna lie, they aren't that comfy at the moment. I bought them because I am addicted to the ones from Office and when I saw these I thought they were great dupes. Hopefully the get better once they are broken in!

Finally a look at my makeup for today. I have been wearing this Chanel lippy every day. It's so soft on my lips and the colour is so vivid. It's called 'La Diva' and you can see it here.

I think I might live in this jumper. Seriously, go to Tesco and grope it.
Hope you are all having a good week and that you have a FABULOUS weekend.

*This dress was gifted to me for review

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Fix up, look sharp

So it's no secret that I like makeup, I like buying makeup and I that I like to trowel said makeup all over my face. I have my basics that I use everyday and then I like to switch certain things up cos, well... I'm crazy like that. Urgh, I really dislike when people call themselves crazy.

I think I'd like to introduce more makeup posts on my blog as it's something I have always enjoyed reading about, using and experimenting with. I have religiously made my face up since I was about 14. At first it was just mascara, blusher and eyeliner but then boy did things switch up a level when I found Mac 'Studio Fix Fluid'. That was it then, I became addicted to Mac and addicted to creating a flawless finish to my makeup.

I will do a proper post in the future detailing all the products I like to use but here's a look at some of the gems I have recently bought, some regulars and also some new additions.

At first I used 'Studio Fix Fluid' by Mac but once they introduced this 'Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation' (shown above) I didn't look back. I use it pretty much every day unless I fancy a BB Cream day and I love the finish it gives me. A lovely matte finish and the coverage is great. You can build up until you get the desired look and its staying power is fab. I use the shade 'NC15' and it's a great match to my skin tone.

Below is my most favourite item of makeup in the whole wide world. It's by Mac and you probably all use it/know about it but I just wanted to declare my love for it publicly. 'Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation' goes everywhere with me and I probably buy it every 4/5 months. This shade is 'NC15' (the same shade as my liquid foundation) and I use it to set my foundation. It comes with a soft powder puff but I like to use a big bronzer brush to sweep it over my big fat face. I use this powder throughout the day when I've become a bit shiny looking, predominantly across my T-zone.

Next up are three new gems that I bought whilst in Exeter and Manchester airports on Monday. I bought the two varnishes together and I cant remember the exact prices (really helpful I know) but I think they were about nine quid each in duty free but you can buy OPI in loads of places (also exceptionally helpful)

I wanted a classic red so went with 'Big Apple Red' and I am slightly addicted to all things holographic at the moment so when I saw 'I Snow You Love Me' I had to get it. I can't wait to use them both. OPI varnishes apply so well and they don't get all clumpy and shitty.

LOOK AT THAT LIPPY THOUGH..... Perfection. Chanel you sexy beast you. The packaging always gets me. It's sleek, modern and I love how you click the bottom of it and the lid releases so you can wind the lipstick up. This 'Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet' lipstick comes in loads of different colours but this shade 'La Diva' is from their Spring 14 range. It's a beautiful lippy, it's so velvety smooth and it has a really light matte finish to it.  It cost just over £20 in duty free but it is normally priced at approx £25 in Boots.

Pretty gross seeing my hand up close. Think I need to moisturise more. Don't judge me.

And finally there is this little beauty below. I normally religiously use Macs 'Gentle' or 'Dolly Mix' blushers but I saw this Bourjois blusher called 'Bourjois Little Round Pot Blusher' whilst perusing the aisles of Boots and decided to throw caution to the wind and buy it. I bought it and I like it and I am very much looking forward to using it. I won't be using the little brush that comes with it though. No thanks, I'll stick with my normal blusher brush. The end.

I hope this post was interesting? I'm not sure it was but..well it's too late really. I'm publishing it.

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Faux Chanel

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” - Coco Chanel 

eBay is fantastic isn't?! I mean just look at my jumper. It's totally ridiculous and I love it. Nothing like a bit of faux Chanel to keep me looking fabulous. I bought this beauty a while back and I had planned on wearing it to Plus London, but then I got sick so it stayed in the suitcase. 

I've been trying to find the link for the jumper but I can't find it on eBay anywhere! I will keep hunting and update this post if I'm successful.

I love the boxy shape and then the tight sleeves. Excuse the odd poses today, I was trying to show the shape of it. 

For the rest of the outfit you'll notice I went with my trademark black, gold and red lippy. I love these jersey tube skirts. I always wear them, I know it's lazy and a bit like wearing those cut off denim skirts from back in the day, but I love them. You can wear them with so many different tops/jumpers. I don't wear jeans and I don't have a favourite pair that I live in; so I guess my tube skirt is the equivalent. I bought it ages ago from H&M but you can buy them from most shops now. 

The cut out boots have been very popular on the blogging scene and I can tell why. They are super comfy and look just as good as the originals made by Jeffrey Campbell You can buy them from River Island and I got them for £35! Bargain boots. 

I'm wearing my standard gold earrings from Dalston shopping centre, the bangles are gifts and eBay purchases and my lippy is my signature Clarins Red by Clarins. It's such a good red and I wear it all the time, it doesn't bleed and the colour stays put for ages. It's slightly glossy but it doesn't slide of your face!

Just to finish off this post....look who came and photo bombed my little photoshoot! He was so cute. He kept on wanting to play fetch so I'd chuck the the stick and mum would take a picture and then he'd come back and I'd chuck it again and this carried on for the entire time I was out there! 

What do you think of the garish jumper? Yay or nay? I hope you all have a fabulous weekend and I hope 2014 is going well for you. I have high hopes for this year.

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