Lipstick Fridays YSL Rouge Volupte

Today I decided to wear a lipstick I dont really turn to that often - my YSL Rouge Volupte No 1. The only reason for me breaking out this lippy today was the fact the I was wearing quite dark eye make up and with a darker eye, I love wearing pale lips.  The colour does come up quite pale on my lips however when swatched it does look more like a cool toned rosey pink. I had actually forgotten how much I love this lipstick, the packaging is so glam and it feels so silky and creamy when applied, the colour is really highly pigmented and so glossy. Have any of you tried these ? Can you recommend any other colours to purchase?

 

Lots of Love

Lipstick Fridays

xx

 

 

Skyfall Collection

Hi everyone

Its Friday - woo hoo.

"Well hello Mr Bond"

Since Im going to see James Bond tonight I thought I would post about the new Skyfall Collection from OPI. The Skyfall Collection is a celebration of 50 years of Bond and there are 12 limited edition colours to choose from as well as one very special edition topcoat called The Man With The Golden Gun which contains real 18K gold!

 

 

I cannot wait to see the movie so I decided to give my nails a Bond themed makeover. I dont have all the colours in the collection but I did pick a few which jumped out at me and didnt look too similar to anything I already had. OPI is the polish I use on my clients - the formula is fantastic and easy to paint with, the brush is the perfect size and the polish dries really quickly.

Tonight I have decided to wear Tomorrow Never Dies which is a gorgeous intense purple, although it comes up quite blue looking in my pictures, Ive layered it with The Man With The Golden Gun and a ring finger accent of Golden Eye. Im really pleased with the finished look however one thing I will say is, Im sure you could probably get just as nice a topcoat for a fraction of the price, this retails at a staggering £29.99 but it is a special edition and it is real gold ! The other colours retail for £11.00 and can be purchased from Lena White.

Check out my Bond Nails.

 

Lots of Love

Lipstick Fridays

xx

 

 

 

 

 

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

One of my favourite skincare products EVER, is the amazing Caudalie Beauty Elixir. Ive lost count of the amount of bottles of this I have used up. My friend, who was a smoker at the time, got me into this product. She used it to counteract the effects of smoking which apparently its very good at ! Truth be told it was also the name that spurred me on to purchase this, for me anything which is called an elixir conjures of conotations of some magical brew, plus the fact that it is inspired by the "elixir of youth" used by Queen Isabelle of Hungary.

Caudaulie Beauty Elixir is a facial spray which is said to help tighten pores and "provide an instant burst of radiance to the complexion".  This beauty elixir contains Grape Extracts for a glowing complexion, Rosemary Essential Oil, soothing Orange Blossom and Rose Extracts, Benzoin, myrrh and astringent Organic Mint  - This stuff is amazeballs !! I use this every morning to freshen my skin after cleansing and I also use it to counteract the drying effects of air con or heating if Im travelling long distances in my car, it will help to revitalise and brighten your skin, its very refreshing and its a great way to perk yourself up due to the fantastic smell (that'd be the mint) This little miracle spray is even loved by the likes of Victoria Beckham, she famously tweeted about it a while back now and if she uses it, well its good enough for me.

If you dont wish to purchase a big bottle of this you can purchase a dinky 30ml bottle from Beauty Expert for £9.90 with free Uk delivery, Its a great size for keeping in your handbag so you can use it anytime you like. Try it, you wont be disappointed.

Beauty Expert also have some fantastic offers on at the moment on Molton Brown gift sets - Im thinking they would make fantastic Christmas presents if you can bear to give them away.

 

Lots of Love

Lipstick Fridays

xx

 

Clarins Gloss Prodige Grenadine

With the arrival of the colder weather its always tempting to reach for darker, richer colours of lipstick and gloss, however Ive been feeling a bit down in the dumps and wanted something which would help perk up my mood and bring back that summer feeling., so today I reached for my Clarins Gloss Prodige in Grenadine. This was one of my favourite glosses of the summer and Im bringing it back in protest of the cold weather ha ha.

Gloss Prodige lip glosses promises "intense colour and mirror like shine" and I can safely say it ticks those boxes. It feels nice and light when applied and has a lovely fruity scent. Grenadine is a strawberry pink gloss with gold micro-particles and has an amazing formulation which isnt at all sticky. I wouldn't describe it as particularly long lasting but then what gloss is, it did however last through my morning cuppa and it has such a nice smell and consistency I dont really mind applying it regularly.

If you would like to check this out Clarins Gloss Prodige can be purchased from Escentual.com for the special price of £12.40, I think Ive got my eye on the blackberry next which looks gorgeous, rich and decadent - the perfect colour for the Autumn.

Lots of Love

Lipstick Fridays

xx



Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm

The humble lip balm seems to have come along way in recent years. I remember whilst I was growing up, regularly plastering chapstick over my sore dry lips which only seemed to serve in making them worse.  One of my favourite lip balms at the moment is the Nuxe Reve de Miel which is especially for dry or chapped lips. Reve de Miel is infused with honey and precious plant oils as well as Grapefruit Esscence and Shea Butter. If you read my blog yesterday you will know Ive been suffering from dehydrated skin, my lips also seem to have been drained of all moisture but my Reve de Miel has succeeded in getting them back in tip top condition.

Reve de Miel is a fantastic product which can be purchased from Escentual.com for £9.50.

 

Whats your favourite lip balm ?

 

Lots of Love

Lipstick Fridays

xx

 

 

My Little Saviour - Clarins Face Treatment Oil

The temperature has dipped, the heating has been switched on and overnight my combination skin has succumbed to dehydration so I decided, it was time to turn to a little skin saviour of mine, the Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil. Containing hazelnut oil, rosewood, patchouli and blue orchid this is a must for dehydrated skin and it will literally infuse your skin with moisture and leave it re-hydrated and re-balanced.

Clarins Face Treatment Oil is designed to be used in the evening before your moisturiser and you only need a tiny amount so the bottle will last you for ages. You can choose an oil which is specific to your skin type so you can really tailor your treatment to your skin concern. Winter is the perfect time to add a little extra to your skincare routine and face oils are an excellent addition, I also like to use mine under a moisture mask to give my skin a little extra treat.

Clarins face oils usually retail for around £29 for 30ml however if you head over to Escentual.com they have the full size bottles on offer for £23.20.

What are you skincare saviours in the colder months?

Lots of Love

Lipstick Fridays

xx

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