MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss | Review

I know I've been off for the past week, but I've been moving into a new flat and I have no internet at the moment so yeah. That's basically my excuse. Anyway, I found a way round it so I can finally write a new post. And it's something I've been loving for quite a while now, it's a Cremesheen lipstick from MAC in Coral Bliss. I'm so obsessed with corals lately it's unreal. They are so nice for this time of year though. Not that London's summer is in any way impressive so far but. Back to Coral Bliss, it's a really nice pinky coral shade with a bit of brightness to it and it's a great lipstick for pale skin tones I noticed, it's kind of a neutral colour but has that nice pop to it. It just looks really flattering on. It's quite sheer but buildable so you can work out yourself how strong you want the colour to be. It's a little drying on the lips but the staying power makes up for it. It lasts for 2-3 hours for me. Then again, as I keep saying I don't mind re-applying so. It's a really good lipstick and I would definitely recommend it, I will be definitely re-purchasing if I don't find a nicer soft pinky coral shade.

Have you tried Coral Bliss from MAC? What's your favourite coral lipstick?

MAC Coral Bliss: £14

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Star Gazer Nail Polishes | Review

I was so happy to know that Star Gazer was at IMATS, I absolutely love love love their black glittery nail polish. I had it for about 4 or 5 years and it just went really like gummy and old. So I was hoping they would have the same (or similar) varnish I could replace my old one with. I always wear it on my toe nails, I think it looks really flattering and especially now that I have to wear black to work. It just goes. So anyway, Star Gazer had a deal 3 for £5, and I'm a sucker for deals so I obviously picked up 3. I not only found the colour I was looking for but also a quite similar one, it's a grey/silver shade with smaller bits of glitter. Kinda like the glitter I put on my nails sometimes except in fluid form. I couldn't really decide on the 3rd nail polish so I picked up a colour I don't have in my collection yet - a pinky-purple, glittery shade. I love both dark ones, however I'm not too convinced about the purple. It needs so many layers to be opaque that it put me off a little. The black polish only need about 3, same with the silver one. They also stay on for ages. I remember that shade 172 (black glitter) lasted on my toe nails for like 2 weeks without chipping or anything. So yeah, happy I picked up those. And would actually like to get a few different colours now, well payday soon so.

Have you tried Star Gazer polishes? What's your go-to shade you use on your toe nails?

Star Gazer polishes: £5 for 3 (IMATS offer)

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IMATS London 2013

So as it is 23rd of June aka the day I went to IMATS for the first time ever, and definitely not last, I decided to post straight when I got home. Well, after getting some food and checking out everything I got. Anyways, it was one of the best experiences and seeing Karin Darnell was a cherry on top, I'm now absolutely knackered and happy, and can't wait to try everything out. I went to Nars first as this (and NYX) was my main destination, but I was a little disappointed actually. They weren't selling any of the stuff I wanted to get (Orgasm and Laguna mainly), only palettes, a few eyeshadows and nail polishes.They did have a good deals on them though so not a complete waste of time. I got a duo of Albatros and Sin for £12.50, which I was eyeing up anyway. Then I went to NYX, which was timed brilliantly, by the time me and my friend Jess got to the checkout the queue was as long as in front of an Apple store on a new iPhone day. I got lots of eyeliners, the three blushes that were on my wishlist, a couple of lipsticks and three eyeshadows. I was expecting to get more bits and pieces but they didn't have the rest of the things I wanted so. Still, pretty successful little haul overall. I also got a palette from Inglot with 5 different shades of red, Stargazer nail polishes and some brushes from Crown Brush, bdllium tools and Royal & Langnickel. Absolutely loved it and will definitely be going back next year. And the year after that.

Have you ever been to IMATS? What did you think? If not, would you like to go?

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Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder | Review

I don't really use bronzers that much, I'm so pale that it's hard to find one that wouldn't make me look like an Oompa Loompa. But (there is always a but,) a while ago I got a couple of Bourjois bronzing powders just because I loved the way they swatched on my hand when I was browsing makeup in Boots (and they were on offer, who doesn't like offers). The one I'm reviewing in this post is Delice de Poudre in 51, it comes in a lovely chocolatey-looking box and when you open it, it looks and smells like chocolate. Lovely. The powder doesn't have that orange effect that I'm not really a fan of, it also has a bit of sparkle to it when in the box, but it doesn't translate on my face. It's slightly glowy but not in a bad way. The powder is buildable and also great for contouring. Personally, I only need a touch of 51 but there is also a darker shade - 52, if you are not as pale as me or if you get a tan over summer etc. I unfortunately cannot get a tan, my skin goes tomato red straight away. Anywho, I would definitely recommend this powder and I will probably re-purchase if I don't find anything better. Its got a good price tag too.

What's your favourite bronzer? Have you tried Bourjois ones?

Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder: £6.99

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MAC Lipstick in Creme Cup | Review

Creme Cup is my first ever MAC lipstick, I don't know why I picked it as my first one. I think I just wanted to start off with a shade that I know would match me, kind of like staying in my comfort zone. But it was a good choice cause I really love Creme Cup and it's one of my favourite lipsticks, ever. It's a colour you can wear anywhere and anytime, and it looks just gorgeous with a pink blush and/or a smoky eye. Best pinky-nude I came across really. It's so nicely pigmented and creamy as well, goes on smoothly and is buildable. Can't say enough good things about this. It stays on for ages, I re-apply it every now and again just because I'm so used to doing it, but there is no need to for about 3-4 hours. The lipstick doesn't settle into creases or dry out my lips. Love it. All in all, Creme Cup is a winner and I would highly recommend it. Oh, and I will definitely re-purchase.

What's your go-to pink-nude lipstick? Have you tried Creme Cup from MAC?

MAC Creme Cup Lipstick £14

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