My Obsession With: MAC Love Thing Blusher

As you can probably tell I'm really loving red this season, maybe its the post christmas depression still lingering inside me or maybe it's just because red is a great colour! 

This blusher caught my eye at the MAC stand back in November, but just my luck they didn't have it in stock. After going back to Hong Kong for christmas I had a lot of time to think, do I really need another blusher? Of course my answer was yes, so in early January I picked up Love Thing. 

And oh my, I really do love this thing (excuse the cheesy pun), the red is such a gorgeous wine red with specs of gold and sparkle, once I brought it, I kept taking it out the bag and staring at it. 

What I love most about MAC colours, is that they are so pigmented that you only need the slightest touch with a brush to get enough to colour your cheek. As you can see the blush sits beautifully on pale skin, making you look and feel like an old Hollywood movie star. 

Without a doubt this is my favorite product for January, I think red is perfect for the colder months so you stand out against the grey gloom. It may not be as suited for the summer months, but theres always next year.  

This product is a little pricey at £20, but you'll get load of use out of it! xx 

How To Get Easy Wavy Volumized Hair

 I'm one of those girls who has to suffer with naturally straight hair, especially in winter. Although it's some peoples dream to have straight hair, it does get boring after a while. I also can't really be bothered spending hours curling, teasing and putting all sorts of chemicals in my hair to make it do something. But I have now discovered a new hair routine that only needs 3 tools, 2 brushes and a hair dryer!

 I decided to try out Aussie shampoo and conditioner because not only have I heard great things about the company but also because they have so many unique treatments for all types of hair (trust me, they work wonders!)  I picked up the "Luscious Long Conditioner" as I have been having trouble keeping the ends of my hair moist and smooth, so a deep condition will do them some good. I also got the "Aussome Volume Shampoo" a shampoo that comes with cheesy jokes, what more could you want? These products were wonderful to use in the shower, they smell delicious and lather up very well. 

Once finished in the shower towel dry your hair and begin to blow dry the ends before gathering your  tools (A brushs and hair dryer). First brush out all the knots and tangles out your hair using just your normal hair brush. Then with a small curling brush, brush down the front and back of your hair making sure you puff out your damp hair and add a little volume.

Then twist handfuls of your hair around the brush and begin drying it in place, continue to do this all over your hair until its (almost) completely dry. This helps your hair to collect air which gives you a fuller, wavy and volumized look.

Once your hair is dry give it a last shake and push with your hands and a once over with the curling brush to make sure its the way you want it, before applying hair spray to make sure your hair stays volumized and beautiful all day. 

AND VUALA!
Your hair will look naturally wavy and a whole lot thicker to give you the luscious hair you've always dreamed of, without all the hassle of going to a salon or using heated tools!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial, i've never written something like this before so I hope it was helpful xx

8 Reasons Why Brown Boots Are Better.

1. Because brown is a natural and earthly colour it's more likely to go with more outfits and a mixture of colours.

2. They will give your outfit more of an edge because everyone wears black boots, it will give you a chance to stand out.

3. Brown boots will help to mix up the colour range of your outfit, so you can wear and black dress and tights without looking like you're going to a funeral. 

4. Your boots will show up better against black tights and jeans so that everyone can see how gorgeous they are, (possible complements are a bonus with them)


 
5. Brown is a more wearable colour for an everyday informal look, while black is much more formal.

6. They are still a dark colour which makes them as easy to maintain as black boots and if they get dirty it won't show! 

7. Like black, brown will forever be a classy colour, so you don't need to worry about them going out of style.

8. If you're still stuck on what colour boots to get, it gives you a good excuse to buy both (go on treat yourself!) 

Review: Barry M Matte Nail Polish

Having never really been a fan of Barry M nail polishes, I was reluctant to purchase the new matte line that they came out with. But with a "buy one get one half price" offer at Boots, I thought why not give them a go? This wasn't just a random purchase, I have been looking for matte nail polish since I saw Kim Kardashian's Instagram of her black matte nails. What put me off Barry M nail polish originally was that I found the consistency of the polish thick, gooey and cheap. That fact that they sell themselves as "the cheapest drugstore nail polish" doesn't help my case. 

But I was relatively surprised by the quality and look of their matte collection. I brought 2 out of the 5 colours in the collection, Crush and Mocha. 

Left: Crush, Right: Mocha

The nail polish gives you a smooth matte finish every time, is quick drying and doesn't chip easily which is everything you want in a polish. The colours are also bold and because of the matte finish you don't need a top coat. At just £3.99 each these polishes are a real bargain!

(I applied just 2 coats of each nail polish to produce the colours in the photos below. )

Crush

This beautiful deep red wine colour stands out without being to bright. It makes your nails look classy and sophisticated without needing to visit a nail salon. The only downfall with this colour is that if you make a mistake it will slightly stain your skin so you need to clean it up asap! 

Mocha


This colour is gorgeous for a simple tidy look, although it looks more like a cappuccino than a mocha. Since this colour is so light you can add more layers to produce a darker effect but its a great colour to have for the winter but also for spring as its so light. 

I would strongly advise you the purchase these nail polishes if you're looking for a matte finish or just something new to add to your own collection xx