Bonjoour :)

So I am going to tell you about my love for Nars lipsticks! I am seriously obsessed with them, I do love Mac (more for the colours) and Chanel lippies but for me you can't beat Nars. 

At the moment I have 5 faves: (From left to right)

Nars Satin Lipstick in Dressed to Kill

Nars Sheer Lipstick in Flamenco

Nars Sheer Lipstick in Barbarella

Nars Sheer Lipstick in Señorita

Nars Multiple in Turks and Caicos

Dressed to kill is a gorgeous warm berry colour with flecks of gold. I don't usually like glittery lipsticks as I hate their texture but this one is lovely!

Flamenco is a sheer red. I find it hard to wear a matte red as I find it a bit too much so this one is perfect. It's ok for work and I build it up on a night out.

Barbarella is a sheer peach which is super wearable. I was searching through the colours and fell in love with this one. 

Señorita is a shimmering nude. I am literally obsessed with nudes at the moment and this has to be one of my favourites! It is very glam. 

The Turks and Caicos multiple is a bright sheer tangerine colour. I more wear this on my lips as the orange doesn't suit my cheeks but for skin a tad darker than mine I think it would be lovely :)

So, a glimpse into my obsession with Nars :D

Laura 

xxx

My dailies #2 - Base make-up

Bonjour!

Well time for part 2 of my dailies. These are the products I pretty much use every day for my base. 

1 - Benefit Dr Feelgood Complexion Balm - £22.50 - While you can use this as a primer before makeup I prefer to use it throughout the day on my t zone when it gets a little oily. The packaging is ah-mazing - as is all packaging from Benefit - and it smells lovely and citrus-y too. Definitely one to keep in a handbag at all times!

2 - Soleil Tan De Chanel - Bronze Universel Bronzing Makeup Base - £31 - On the rare times I have a legit tan this bronzer is my saviour. It has a thick creamy texture so when I do have a tan I use it instead of foundation. It goes quite far too so even though it is pricey it should last a long time. The colour is a really beautiful natural bronze so you can wear a little bit for a subtle glow or more for a more golden tan colour. It is also good as a body bronzer as it goes so far.

3 - NARS Botan Kabuki Brush - £56 - My most coveted brush! It's made from goat hair so it feels super soft on the skin. I use it mostly for applying bronzer onto my body. Bit pricey but seriously worth it!

4 - NARS Loose Powder - £26.50 - I absolutely adore this powder. I seriously have been through so many as I love a loose powder finish over my foundation I just think it makes your skin look flawless. The last one I had was the Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre which was lovely but oh am I glad I bought this! There are so many colours to choose from which is good as I sometimes struggle finding a colour that doesn't make me look like a ghost or look too orange, I chose the shade "Flesh" which I think is the second lightest. It has a really nice texture, gives a nice natural finish and just adds an extra oomph to the complexion. You can also wear it on it's own and it still makes skin look fabulous (even on those sundays with hair in a bun, joggers and a hangover :p)

5 - Illamasqua Concealer - £13 - I use this concealer on my blemishes mostly. I sometimes mix it together with my Nars duo concealer in Honey and Vanilla which makes the perfect colour for me. It has a really nice texture and stays on all day too. 

6 - Illamasqua Light Liquid Foundation - £27 - I'm not really one for heavy thick foundations and have loved it since BB creams have been coming in. This foundation has a bit more coverage than a BB cream but is still lovely and light on the skin. I got it in the Illamasqua sale not long ago for a bargain £15 which only makes me love it more :)

7 - Illamasqua Hydra Veil - £27 - Ever since I saw this on a beauty blog back in April I knew I had to have it. It has the most wonderful texture ever - like a jelly which you can mash up with the little provided spatula and a minute later it is lovely and smooth again! It does what it says on the tin - keeps your skin hydrated all day long. It is supposed to be amazing with Illamasqua's Skin Base foundation but I haven't had the pleasure of trying that yet unfortunately. Definitely one for summer underneath foundation as it feels so cool on the skin. Love love love it :)

8 - Clinique Powder Brush - £22 - The brush I use with my loose powder. It picks up the right amount of powder and feels nice and gentle on the skin.

Right - have one last dailies post coming up with all my little bits of makeup :D

Hope you enjoyed

Laura

xxx

August Wishlist

Bonjour again!

I do love a good wishlist, it kinda helps me curb my spending more or at least spend my money more wisely rather than on another Nars lipstick in a slightly different shade to all my others :)

So here is my first blog wishlist. I am going to Gran Canaria in just under 4 months (Winter sun woo) but I'm going to have to buy summer stuff pretty soon before it goes or else I'm going to end up with the worst sale bikinis!  

1) Nars The Multiple in Cap Vert - £29 - This will be very handy for those first few days without a tan also when I get back and my tan washes off in the shower the first day back this will help me pretend I still have one :)

2) Kenneth Jay Lane - Oversized Oval Ring - £100 - Just cos it's beautiful!

3) River Island - Lime Cami Top - £10 - Nice for a day out or at night and the price tag isn't too scary.

4) Vivienne Westwood - Mini Bas Relief Stud Earrings - £65 - A classic pair of Viv Westwood stud earrings.

5) Nars Lipgloss in Scandal - £17.50 - A lovely bright candy pink to compliment my (at the moment imaginary) tan.

6) Topshop Sweet Candy Print Leggings - £22 - To cheer me up when this heatwave leaves!

7) River Island Red Abstract Print Monokini - £25 - All my favourite prints thrown into one amazing swimsuit. I am in love!

8) River Island Blue Geometric Print Mini Skirt - £15 - Bright blue, lime and pink aztec print - what's not to love?

9) Asos Hong Kong Heeled Sandals - £45 - They are my favourite colour and love the detail around the ankle strap. 

10) Love Coconut Eau De Parfum 50ml - £73 - Packaging is amazing, I adore the smell of coconut. I don't think there is a product on sale today that is more perfect for me!

11) Miss Selfridge Mesh Cut Out Back Maxi Dress - £32 - Love how it is fitted then flares out, I think that makes it look a lot more sophisticated than a plain maxi dress - definitely one to wear when going for cocktails!

My Dailies #1

Bonjour,

Sorry I have been awful with this lately so I thought I would do a 3 part big post about all the products I pretty much use daily on my face. 

This first part is all about the night time and morning routine before make up.

1) Chanel - Hydra Beauty Gel Creme £50 - My favourite day cream, it feels luxurious and keeps you moisturised all day. It smells amazing too!

2) Clarins toning lotion £18 - I use this every day after the Clarins cleansing milk. This refreshes my skin and has left me with a clearer complexion. It works really well on my t zone which is quite oily and the rest of my face which can get quite dry.

3) Clarins cleansing milk £18 - I love this cleanser! It gets rid of all the stubborn bits of makeup on my skin and feels nice and cooling too. When used with my toner I think they have made a big difference to the condition of my skin.

4) Clarins gentle refiner £25 - I use this as a substitute for my Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant as it smells quite nice and is quite creamy too so feels more like a mask. I use this once a week as it is a sample size I received when I bought my cleanser and toner and I don't like to waste it. It is gentle enough to use daily though I think.

5) Lancome Visionnaire serum £59 - My go to night serum. I dont tend to use serum in the morning as it leaves my face a bit greasy but at night I always use this. It is a little bit pricey but I think it leaves my skin feeling so soft and young. It evened out my skin tone and also made my pores a lot less visible. I seriously love this stuff!

6) Lancome Genifique Yeux £39 - This was a sample I had in one of the free gifts Lancome sometimes gives out and this is another Lancome product I could not live without. This is very refreshing - especially when I have a hangover - and generally brightens the eye area. 

7) Korres Lip Scrub (Discontinued I think!) - I suffer from chapped lips, especially in the winter - and this lip scrub has become my saviour. I hated wearing lipstick before as the colour used to cling to the dry skin on my lips but this smooths the skin out nicely without leaving them painful. 

8) Dermalogica Daily microfoliant £40.30 - I love love love this amazing powder. All you do is mix a tiny bit of the powder into damp hands which makes a paste and you have a scrub!! It is gentle enough to use daily too which is nice.. The other bonus is the length of time it lasts, I got this sample in one of my Glossyboxes about 4 months ago and I am still using the same one!

Right I will try and get #2 up tomorrow which is my base makeup. Hope you enjoy :)

Laura 

xxx