Estee Lauder Double Wear Mascara

Usually I do not spend a huge amount of money on mascara as I have found a couple that I really enjoy using from High Street brands, the L’Oreal Voluminous is one that I purchase time and time again. So when I got this Estee Lauder Double Wear Mascara for Christmas I was quite chuffed and eager to give it a go!

The mascara is described as a ‘Zero-smudge lengthening mascara’, so does it lives up to its claims? Yes and Yes.

The wand has soft bristles which I much prefer to the plastic ones and it glides through your lashes easily lengthening them as it goes.  I do have to apply several coats of this to get a look that I like but my lashes look great, no clumps, no smudges just lovely and and long.

 

With Mascara & Without Mascara

Now usually I do like a volumising mascara and this one does not do that, however, I cannot complain as it is not described as volumising. The look this mascara gives is more of a naturally lengthened lash rather than the big fluttery lashes that I usually go for.

So really I guess it depends on your personal makeup style. If like me you prefer big bold lashes then maybe this one isn’t for you but if prefer the more subtle, natural look then this is a great mascara to go for.

What mascaras have you tried recently?

Elizabeth Arden Exceptional Lipstick - 'Pink Vibrations'

Pre-warning this post is a bright one! A while back I was browsing Direct Cosmetics and found this Elizabeth Arden lipstick at an insanely cheap price. The shade is 49 ‘Pink Vibrations’ and it is the most beautiful, vibrant pink.

I love a bright lip, it is quite often my go-to look on a night out and this beauty is great for that.

A lipstick needs to tick all the right boxes, not only does the colour need to be right but the formula is just as important. This is really creamy and gorgeous. It glides onto your lips perfectly and it stays put! The colour stays lovely and bright even after several hours and several cups of tea or cocktails!

I think this shade may have been discontinued but you can still find it on places like Amazon and eBay.

For me there are certain shades of lipstick that you need to have at least one of and a beautiful bright pink is one of them, this one from Elizabeth Arden is perfect. If you do manage to find this one online trust me you will not be disappointed!

What is your ‘go-to’ bright pink?

Michael Kors Mini Selma

I had been on the look out for a new bag for ages. With bags I am extremely picky, I am not even exaggerating when I say I think I must have tried on at least 30. There was always some issue, too big, too small, no zip, wrong straps. I had an image in my head and I just could not find one that matched!

A couple of months in to my search for the perfect bag I was on the Metro in Paris and that’s when I saw her, the Michael Kors Mini Selma. She was perfect, just the right size, shape, straps, zip…..everything!

After browsing online I found this tan shade which I thought was the perfect colour as it that would go with just about everything.  I wanted to choose something neutral as the bag was quite expensive at £140 and I thought this way I could get the most out of it.

Now this bag may be too small for some people but it is exactly what I was looking for. I had been carrying around a massive bag 24/7 and it was starting to hurt my back so I wanted something small to use mostly in evenings and weekends.

I can fit everything I need in there for the day. A small purse, keys, mirror, lip balm, phone and mini hair brush.

The quality of the leather is amazing. It is incredibly soft but despite if being soft the bag is really well structured and holds its shape.  I love the Michael Kors detailing on the zip and buckles, it really does set it off.

This bag really is a beaut and it was exactly what I was looking for, there is only one problem, now I’ve had my first Michael Kors I want even more!

What do you think about Michael Kors bags?

Holy Grail Hair Care From Batiste

Dry shampoo is a staple in my beauty collection and this particular one from Batiste has been my weapon of choice for some time now after seeing Miss Budget Beauty rave about it so much.

The Batiste coconut and exotic tropical shampoo is designed to revitalise your hair and remove excess oil. All of this is true but I don’t just use this little gem for making my hair look nice when quite frankly it looks yuck but I also use it when I am styling my hair to give it extra volume and oomph!

Now I have dark hair so I know what you are thinking, what about the white powdery stuff? I would be lying if I said this did not happen with this dry shampoo. But if you use this correctly it won’t happen. By correctly I mean shake the can first and after you have sprayed it in your hair give it a bit of a shake and a brush. If you do this you will be fine and your hair will look fabulous!

 As I said before I do use this for styling as it gives my hair a bit more texture but it actually does work really well in the way it is supposed to be used, as a dry shampoo. Some mornings when I really just cannot be bothered to wash my hair I use a quick burst of this and no one would tell!  Any excess oil disappears and I am left with hair that looks and smells fresh.

So if you are looking for a new dry shampoo or if like me you have quite flat hair and need something to give extra volume and bounce on a night out, give this a try!

What dry shampoo would you recommend?

If I was a Rich Girl....

 

Just a quick post today but I thought I would share a few of the things I am lusting after that are on the higher end of the price scale. Oh to win the lottery!

Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 30

Christian Louboutin Shoes

Louis Vuitton Key Holder

Classic Chanel Bag

Victor & Rolfe Flowerbomb Perfume

Mini Convertible

What's would you buy if money was no option?

Love Yourself This Valentines Day*

Valentines Day is all about love and showing those people who are most close to you exactly how much they mean to you. So we can show everyone else the love but how often can we honestly say we look in the mirror and think about what we love about ourselves?

 I can roll off a list of all the things I love about my nearest and dearest but when you think about it personally it is actually quite difficult!

To mark the day of love PebbleGrey* wanted us to look in the mirror and think of reasons why we love ourselves, what makes us smile and what makes you….you!

Since Valentines Day is on the 14^th of February I thought I would try and think of 14 things I love about being me…so here goes nothing!

1.       I’m quite an emotional person – This can be seen as good and bad but I want to focus on the good! Being emotional means that I find it easy to relate to people and can put myself in other people’s shoes.

 

2.       Hard working- I try my best in everything I do whether it be at home or at work and I think this is a trait that shines though in my personality.

 

3.       Determined – If I want something or want to achieve something I will do everything in my power to get it!

 

4.       I quite like my eyes – My eyes are not really all one colour which I think makes them a bit different and unique which if I’m honest I kind of like!

 

5.       I’m caring – I think I am a very caring and considerate person.

 

6.       I’m super friendly! – I think this probably comes from working in customer service. I tend to be really friendly and chatty with most people!

 

7.       I’m a learner – I love learning new things and am always trying to broaden my knowledge. Keeps the old brain active!

 

8.       I’m a saver – I have always saved money for things I really would like rather than just throwing money around. This has enabled me to have things I really cherish rather than just lots of random stuff!

 

9.       My lips – I think I probably would like lips which were a bit fuller but we cannot all be Angelina Jolie! In all my lips are quite nice, nothing that a bit of lippy cannot sort!

 

10.   My eyelashes – Again with the right mascara I really love my eye lashes!

 

11.   Small feet – This may be strange but I quite like I have smallish feet at a size 5. It means I can get nearly all the shoes I want and at a reasonable price!

 

12.   I form friendships easily – Going back to being friendly. When I form friendships they tend to be a close bond and I think that is quite a nice trait.

 

13.   Soft skin – My skin is soft, most of the time with a little help form a good moisturiser! But I like it!

 

14.   I’m an every cloud kinda girl! – For everything bad I try to think of a positive to outweigh the negative, it just makes for a happy Kirsty!

If you do one of these lists leave your links below, I would love to have a read!
 

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eBay Finds Under £5 - "The Disney Edition" #2

I am always on eBay looking for a bargain and if its under a fiver then its even better in my book! Today I decided to go with a Disney theme as every one loves Disney right?!

 

Disney Pumpkin Carriage Necklace 99p Free P&P

 

 

Disney Princess Lip Smackers  £2.99 plus £1.00 P&P

 Disney Sticky Notes £2.50 Free P&P

 Disney Mickey Mouse Earrings £1.29 plus 89p P&P

 

Disney Frozen Multi Colour Pen 99p Free P&P

 

Have you found any bargains on eBay recently?