My MAC Faves

 

In Order // Riri Woo // Please Me // Kinda Sexy

So like most girls, I'm pretty partial to a MAC lipstick and I find them a reliable and high quality lip product that I can wear from day to night. I know there are always loads of MAC lipstick posts flying around, but I always like seeing everyone's faves and if one keeps coming up, it's probably worth giving a try! I am by all means no make-up/lipstick expert at all, but I know what I like and what works for me, so I thought I might as well share what I believe is worth spending your money on.
Even though I have built up a fair collection of MAC lipsticks, I always find myself reaching for the same ones unless I'm tryna work a certain colour theme. I seem to be drawn to matte lipsticks too, and although they can be quite drying on your lips at times, it's nothing a slick of gloss can't sort out. I always find that they are highly pigmented and give you a full, strong colour on your lips. 
My first fave is the 'RiRi Woo' red lipstick from the Rihanna x MAC collection. I literally ran to Selfridges to get as much of this collection as I could when it first came out! Absolute desperation. Anyway, I'm totally glad I did because it's definitely my go to lipstick for nights out, date night and just when I wanna step up my look in general. I love red lipsticks because they make your lips look fuller and really stand out. Not to mention how beaut the Rihanna x MAC packaging is alone! You can get the original version of this shade (if you didn't know already) in the form of 'Ruby Woo'. 
My second fave had been my ultimate favourite for a long time. 'Please Me' is my everyday go-to lipstick and I absolutely love it. Again, this is a matte lipstick and some people can find quite drying but it really is a beautiful shade of pink and looks just as good with some added lip gloss. It goes with so much and looks amazing all year round so there was no way this couldn't make my top 3! 
Last but certainly not least, is my current fave that knocked 'Please Me' off my number one hot spot. If you are lusting after those Kylie Jenner lips (and are not doing the #kyliejennerchallenge - ouch) then 'Kinda Sexy' is a good option and I couldn't rate it any more if I tried. I always struggle with nudes as I hate my lips being paler than my face, but this one is a bit deeper and has pinky tones, which is what suits my skin the most. I know that this is available on line and in the pro stores, as it stopped selling in the normal department stores (waaah). 
ALSO...You can get all of these beauties from the Debenhams website which FYI, has 10% off right now! Making them £13.95 - get shopping!
What are your favourite MAC lipsticks?

Presents & NOTD

Hello Lovely Bloggers !

So today I have done loooads of uni work and said I wouldn't blog till I have everything handed in. Ooops. I am so bored of it I decided to play around with my nail varnish and show you my new gifts :).

Basically my boy went on a stag do last week and came back bearing gifts! Crazy right!? I thought them kind of things were just lads craic and boozing. Anyway, he very kindly picked me up a lush new perfume and some MAC Lipsticks :).

I have never smelt this perfume before, but it smells delicious. It is called Versace - Bright Crystal and is the perfect perfume for a long lasting smell that lasts all day. The smell is fruity, crisp and refreshing - everything I want in a perfume! It also comes in a pretty pink and silver packaging and the lid resembles a huge crystal :) I am always on the look out for new perfumes and love getting new ones to try (I have quite a collection!). I do like quite a few of the celebrity perfumes but as you probably know, they don't last very long. My ultimate favourite has got to be Calvin Klein -Euphoria as I haven't found one that tops this yet! It is the type of perfume I always go back to and don't mind forking out for, as I know it is long lasting and smells gorgeous.

Top - Viva Glam Gaga Lustre

Bottom- Viva Glam Gaga 2 Amplified

I also got the two Viva Glam MAC lipstics by Lady Gaga. I already have the Viva Glam Gaga Lustre lipstick, but I do use it quite a lot and it is definitely on it's last legs! The other lipstick was Viva Glam Gaga 2 Amplified, which I have never used before. It is a nude colour as you can see from the picture, if you didnt know already. I am not usually a fan of nude lipsticks as I like to wear nice bright colours on my lips, and I HATE the foundation on your lips look...sorry I just do. However, I am getting used to this one so hopefully it is a grower! I decided this cute MAC bag will be perfect for puting my favourite go-to MAC lipsticks in too, as I have so many and I hate shovelling around in my make up bag to try and find the one I want. Luckily this is see through so I can see what is what, overall I am impressed!

So my NOTD :). I have seen this NOTD done on a few other blogs and really wanted to try it myself as it looks really cute!

Sorry the picture of my nails looks better in real life, my camera is rubbish though! You get the idea though :)

Basically all you need is white nail varnish, some sort of newspaper or magazine (I would say it works better with newspaper) and an alcohol hand wipe - I used vodka and a make up pad... same difference! Most girls have used the free ones that you pick up from KFC though. You also need a clear coat to put on once you are done so it seals the ink :).

All I did was paint the base of my nails white, took part of the magazine and placed the written part face down on the nail, then wiped the vodka over and held it down for a few seconds, and voila! Then just painted a top coat of clear nail varnish on top to keep it all in place. Simples.

I didn't have any newspaper lying around, just loads of magazines! I presume it will work better with newspaper, as the magazine has a shiny coating over the writing making it harder to come off onto your nail! Not bad for a first effort though!

Has anyone else tried this? What are your favourite perfumes? Let me know so I can try!

☮ & ♡

xoxo

Mini make-up spree :)

Hello :)

So, on Wednesday I went for a little browse up town, and of course I couldn't resist a little spend. Even though I have NO money to burn at the moment. Standard Ashleigh behaviour! Anyway, I went with the intentions of a new foundation, as I am literally scraping every last drop out with my foundation brush, never good.

I always go in Selfridges for MAC make up, but thought I would have a wander in House of Fraser for a change. All I can say is I left confused with no foundation (I'm not very good with types of foundations, I never know what to get) as the sales assistant listed all the foundations and wandered off?! So I was still none the wiser! Anyway even though I am still rationing foundation, I did pick up some lovely bits that I love already !

Firstly the new MAC lipstick - Lovelorn.

I love this new lipstick! I know quite a few people already have this, but I have always been drawn to the 'Matt' lipsticks as I like the full coverage (My all time favourite and still is, is "please me"). However, I thought I should try one of the 'Lustre' lipsticks for a change. This looked a lovely girly pink colour, and I haven't wore another lipstick since I bought it! I love how the shine on my lips means I don't really have to bother with lipgloss as a topcoat, as I like it without. Overall, very impressed.

My second purchase was from Benefit- 'Girl meets pearl'. I already knew what I wanted as I had a smaller version of the product from a Christmas present- 'I'm Glam, therefore I am'.

As soon as I tried on the 'Girl meets pearl', I loved it! My friend had already recommended me this and after trying it, I definitely wanted the bigger version.

I have tried other highlighters, but this is definitely my favourite by far. I don't wear foundation in the day, just bronzer, so a touch of 'Girl meets pearl' is perfect for that extra glowy skin.

Benefit says, "With light reflecting pigments...it's a dewy glow" and "Raspberry & Chamomile known for soothing". Explaining why it smells so delicious!

So considering I'm no make up expert, I was pretty impressed with my new treats! They are both worth buying for sure :).

Does anyone else have these products?

xoxo