Things I have loved throughout October

October is one of my favourite months, mainly because it ends with Halloween, which is a holiday I adore and get excited for every year! I also seem to have been loving a lot of different things this month so I thought I would share them all with you...

1. Justin Bieber 'Sorry'
This song has been on constant repeat since I first listened to it- its just so damn catchy and makes me want to dance along every single time. I am loving Justin Bieber's new tunes at the moment and I have never really been a fan before, more of the same please Biebs...

2. Halloween
As I mentioned, I love all things Halloween and this includes scary films. Horror has always been one of my favourite movie genres but I never seem to watch any. It's hard because not everyone is a fan of horror films. But this year I made time to watch some and I have been loving the old classics such as Halloween, Psycho and Scream.

3. LA Girl Pro Concealer
I have become obsessed with contouring and this is a fab product to use, not only is it cheap(you can buy it from amazon for about £5.80) but it is also the perfect colour for contouring 'Beautiful Bronze' and blends really easily with either a beauty blender or a contour brush.

4. NYX lip liner in Mauve and Mac 'Shy Girl'.
This is my go-to lip combo at the moment and I have had many compliments on this look as it creates a really subtle ombre lip effect which I am a big fan of.

5. James Read Sleep Mask tan for
I have been using this face tan a few times before I go to sleep and and I love the subtle glow I wake up with in the morning. Although its not a dramatic tan I think the product is buildable and perfect for the natural sun-kissed look in the autumn months.

6. Maybelline Age rewind Concealer
Now this product goes hand in hand with my LA Pro-concealer and is the perfect shade to conceal and highlight my face. I love the spongy applicator and it has great coverage for under the eye without causing any creasing. I would not hesitate to repurchase this item again.

7. And lastly I really enjoyed my Halloween makeup look, inspired by Chrisspy who is an amazing makeup artist on YouTube. I am also loving the pink hair dye and kinda wish my hair was like this all the time..

Hope you enjoyed reading my faves this month, what have you been loving this October?

Mary xo

XMAS WISHLIST | MAKEUP

Hellooo, I've been slacking recently but I'm back and my god these weeks have gone fast..its nearly Christmaaaas and I am definitely getting into the festive spirit! 
My mum has recently asked me what I wanted gift wise and my immediate thought was makeup(I can't help it) I am constantly seeing new products I am desperate to try them..but with little money and being a student I have resisted. So, I thought I would share some of the makeup that I have been lusting after ...

1. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

I love finding new foundations and I have been using Rimmel's Wake Me Up foundation for a while now, and although it does the job I really wanted to find a foundation that is more natural looking and this one has amazing reviews, saying it gives such a flawless look. Being quite pricey at £36, it would be the ideal treat from Santa.

2. Charlotte Tillbury- Film star Killer Cheekbone Set: Bronze and Glow

The Beauty world has gone slightly contour crazy, with people wanting to re-create Kim Kardashian's famous sculpted face, I too have decided to jump on the band wagon and I am intrigued to see if contouring really does work. Charlotte Tillbury, who is a famous makeup artist for the stars brought this filmstar set out and I am dying to try it. Just look at the packaging, it oozes glamour and luxury and will look beautiful on my dresser.

3. Charlotee Tillbury- Lip Cheat:Pillow Talk and Lipstick:Bitch Perfect

The other Kardashian always in the media is Kylie Jenner, with lots of debate about her lips, are they fake? Is it just lip liner? Who cares, they look good and everyone wants to achieve this fuller lip. One product which is frequently mentioned is the lip cheat Pillow Talk, the perfect 'your lips but better' shade. I use lip liner and have to say they really do enhance your lips, they make your lipstick last longer and just overall add more definition to your lips. I have a feeling this will be my go-to lip product in the future. Again the packaging is soo pretty, I want all of Charlotte Tillbury's range!

4. Anastasia Beverley Hills- Dipbrow Pomade

 I don't know if I am slow, but I recently found this brand on Instagram as I had seen a few people tag this product when it came to eyebrows. It seems to be a cult beauty buy and I really cool new way to transform eyebrows. Being a big eyebrow person I am keen to get my hands on these so I can see if they live up to the hype. They also come in a whole host of colours to suit everyone's shade.

5.Mac Pigments

 Who doesn't love glitter!? It makes me so excited and I wish I could wear glitter on my face everyday, if only it was acceptable :( But as we are getting into the Christmas party season glitter is the perfect way to glam up an outfit. All of these shades are to die for and would look amazing on the eyes,

I hope you liked this post and I have given you guys some Makeup inspiration. If anyone has tried these products I would love to hear your thoughts?

Mary xo 

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London Haul

I tried to keep my spending to a minimum whilst I was in London but it was hard as everything in the shops was just so pretty, especially the makeup, which I seem to have a never-ending wishlist for at the moment. Here our my buys: 

Mac Lipstick- Up the amp(left)
                     Relentlessly Red(right)


I am in love with these colours!! I had been eyeing up, 'Up the Amp' for a while now as I like the purpley shade as it looked a bit different and I am pleased to say it looks great on too. The other shade is called 'relentlessly red', the name is quite misleading as I would say it was more pink than red toned but its a fab bright colour and can't wait to wear this on a night out!

Bobbi Brown -Black Gel Liner

 I am so happy to say this is finally mine as I find this gel liner so much easier to apply than a pen liner and you only need a tiny amount so I think it will go along way.  

Black Jacket- H&M

 As I have work experience next week I needed a jacket to wear that was a little more formal and this one is a great short style and wasn't too expensive either!

Black and White Striped Crop Top- H&M

As I lover of crop tops I think this striped piece is very versatile and could be dressed down in the day and then in the evening team it with a black leather skirt and some heels and you are good to go! It is a lovely material with a high neck and a bargain at only £15.


xo

Top 5 Lipsticks

From Left to right:
Mac Lipstick in Shy Girl
YSL Rouge Volupte in Peach Passion
L'Oreal Colour Riche in Crazy Fuschia
Nars Lipstick in Jungle Red
Mac Lipstick in Rebel

Is there such a thing as owning too many lipsticks? I think not. If there’s one thing I continually spend my money on that I don’t really need, its lipstick, with a growing collection I thought I would share with you some of my faves. This post was inspired by the lovely Zoella who recently did a blog post on her top 5. I have included all different colours suitable for all occasions, ranging from the everyday lip colours to the more daring darker lip, perfect for a night out on the toon (yes, I like to think I’m a Geordie).

As you can see I have two Mac lipsticks in this collection, many people would say Mac are the lipstick queens and I couldn’t really argue with them. They are brilliant. First up I include Mac’s ‘Shy Girl’, this is the ultimate nude and for me it complements my olivey skin tone perfectly and I love pairing this with a black smokey eye on a night out! It is a cremesheen finish, which means it has a creamy texture and is non-drying on the lips, however the only downside is the longevity, which is maybe not as good as other lipsticks and you may find yourself re-applying it more often.

Next up is The YSL Rouge Volupte in Peach Passion, and oh my, this is my favourite lipstick, especially in summer. The colour is a gorgeous coral peachy colour and looks fab with a tan, it is moisturising but the pigmentation is still really good. The packaging is very luxurious and pretty, making it a real treat to put on your lipstick. Simple pleasures, right?

The only lipstick I chose which is not a high-end product is the L’oreal Colour Riche in ‘Crazy Fuschia’. The colour of this is the perfect ‘barbie pink’ and it really adds a pop of colour to your face. Another great summer shade.

4^th in line is ‘Jungle red’ by Nars and as a lover of matte lipsticks I love this, it is the perfect bright red statement lip. The texture is great,it glides onto the lips smoothly but then has a matte finish on the lips. It has excellent staying power and would definitely last a whole night out partying!

Lastly is another Mac lipstick called ‘Rebel’, this colour is pretty unique, I would describe it as a deep plum/berry and although probably more suited for the autumn and winter I thought I would include it. I like wearing this on a night up to give my outfit that vampy feel and with it being extremely pigmented, it is a dream to wear.

I hope you enjoyed this post, What is your favourite lipstick?

Mary xo