Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Think Pink


I recently have been loving adding a pop of pink into my everyday makeup routine, whether this be on my cheeks, lips or simple on my nails. This Revlon blush in 'Perfectly Peach' is a lovely dusty pink, although the name would suggest otherwise! On the apples of the cheeks this blush can add a nice healthy glow, it's also matte so the colour doesn't appear too dramatic.
Moving on to lips, a hot pink lip liner will never hurt anyone. My favorite one is Rimmel's 'Indian Pink' and is only about £3, an absolute bargin! This gorgeous hot pink shade looks gorgeous in the spring and summer, and paired with minimal makeup can make up look like you've spent ages on your makeup, but thats our little secret! On top of that I will either intesify it useing a Revlon lip butter in 'Lollipop' or make it a wee bit glossy with a MAC lipglass in 'Right Image'. Both look great over the lipliner and create two completely different looks.
Lastly is the most subtle way to add pink into a look, and thats on the nails. Now lets not lie, nail paiting is more like a chore, but the end result is worth it...sometimes. My two go-tos at the moment are Essie 'Figi' and OPI 'Elephantastic Pink', and as you can see they are comlpete oppiste ends of the spectrum. 'Figi' is more of a baby pink, almost white shade which is great in the summer as it makes you look very tanned. Then 'Elephantastic Pink' is a hot pink whenever I saw one, it's almost a neon which I adore during the summer time.

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Monday, 10 June 2013

Origins Plantscription Concealer


I recently picked up the Origins Plantscription concealer after hearing endless amazing things about it. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised and I find it very comparable to every ones favorite Collection Lasting Perfection concealer. This retails for £16, which I think is quite reasonable and has shades ranging from light to dark meaning everyone should be able to find a suitable match. The packaging is very sleek and simple and the doe foot applicator ensures a quick and easy application. This is marketed as an anti-aging concealer so if you struggle with fine lines this would be a great buy for you.

The product itself is great and lasts a long time too which is perfect for me! It offers good coverage and conceals most problematic areas of the skin, for example dark circles and blemishes. Alongside that it also does a fine job at reducing fine lines, and even though I'm only 16 I find that under my eyes are no smooth canvas, so getting rid of those little creases doesn't hurt. Overall I would give this product 4 stars out of  5, the coverage is good as is the packaging, however I feel that the Collection one is extremely similar for a fraction of the price!

Wednesday, 5 June 2013

The Polka Dot Dress





Polka Dot Dress - Forever 21: £19.75
I fell in love with this dress when I saw in Forever 21, the polka dot print drew in me and the bustier style sold me! I love how it nips in at the waist creating a beautiful silhouette and ensuring your figure doesn't get drowned out. This chambray dress has a sweetheart neckline and is very lightweight, making it perfect for summer! I have the size medium and find that it fits me really well and is a nice, appropriate length. I also love the gold button details down the center giving this dress a cute, almost country feel to it (granted, the quality could be a tad better, but for £20, the quality really isn't all that bad!)
I feel like this is going to me my go-to dress for the summer and now the weather is warming up I can't wait to start wearing this! 

Let me know what kind of dresses you love to wear in the summer.
Thanks for reading!

Millie xx


Sunday, 2 June 2013

May Favorites 2013 ♥



Soap & Glory The Scrub Of Your Life: £7.00
Since the weather has been warming up here in the UK, the legs have been out and the dry skin dealt with! This body scrub is perfect to use once or twice a week to achieve a smooth and polished look to the skin. I like to apply this on the typical dry areas, such as knees and elbows, follow up with a good body lotion and you are good to go!

Real Techniques Buffing Brush (only available with the Core Collection!): £21.99
It's no surprise that this brush is raved about all over town, it's amazing! It's synthetic which ensures it doesn't pick up too much product, avoiding the cakey face look! Any foundation I find looks so flawless after using this and I don't have a single complaint about the execution of this brush, however, the fact that it's not sold separately is a real bummer. 

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer: £33.00
This is another product I have been reaching for a lot in the month of may. Tinted moisturizers are a must have for me in the spring and summer and this one is by far my favorite! It's lightweight and has an SPF of 20 which is a bonus. The color is perfect for me, which is another reason why I love it so much (I have it 'nude')

Lacoste Touch Of Pink (30ml): £26.00
I mentioned this in my spring scents post which I will link here, and ever since, I have been reaching for it more and more. If you want a more in depth review then just head over to my other post where I attempt to describe the smell for you guys!

Maybelline Color Tattoo - On And On Bronze: £4.99
On my eyes this has been the stand out product for me this month. It's a really lovely bronzy taupe cream shadow and is so quick and easy to apply. If I want a slap-dash wash of colour then my finger becomes my best friend, however if I want a more precise application then I reach for a synthetic eyeshadow brush. The lasting power of this is good, and I definitely want to check out some more colours! 

Rimmel Pro Nail Polish - Aqua Cool: £4.59
I didn't expect big things from this, but this has quickly become one of my favorite blue polishes! It's a gorgeous periwinkle blue and I also found that this lasted on my nails for a good 4-5 days! For the price I think these are great and I really really recommend them!

Korres Lip Butter - Pomegranate: £8.00
I actually own two of these (yes, two!) I keep one with my makeup collection and the other in my bag, that's how much I love them! This is the perfect handbag lip product because you don't really need a mirror to apply them and they are a great little size! I have the colour 'Pomegranate' which is a lovely pink shade, perfect for spring and summer! It also smells great which is a massive plus!

Let me know what your may favorites are down below.
Thanks for reading!

Millie xx


Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Maybelline Stay With Me Coral!




This lipstick is part of Maybelline's Superstay 14 hour line range. I have the shade 'Stay with me Coral' and I'm absolutely love it! This thing will not fade for a good hour and when it does it leaves a gorgeous pinky, coraly stain. It's also very pigmented which is great as a little goes a long way. The only downsides to this lipstick as it a little bit drying and the packaging could be better quality (but for £6.99 it's not bad!). 
For summer this bad boy is going find itself on my lips most days, and most nights. Its the perfect coral, pink shade for this time of year, and for £6.99 you can't really go wrong with this lipstick!

Let me know if you have tried any other shades from this range as I would love to try more!
Thanks for reading.

Millie xx


Sunday, 19 May 2013

Whats On My Shopping List #1

Shopping #1
1. Motel Playsuit: £48                                                                                                                                   When I saw this playsuit on the motel website I instantly fell in love. It's not something that I would normally go for, but the light blue paisley print sold me! The price however, is putting my off slightly - £48 is a lot of money for something that may be in fashion for a few seasons. But knowing me I will probably cave!
2. Zara Clutch: £39.99                                                                                                                   
This clutch is such a gorgeous colour and it's something that I need for the summer. Its a kind of bright yet dark fuchsia colour which makes it very versatile for any season. I don't own any coloured clutch bags so this would be a great addition to my collection.
3. Urban Outfitters Necklace: £24                                                                                                            £24 for a necklace is somewhat expensive, but I haven't seen anything like this anywhere else. It a neon braided necklace with silver spikes. I don't own much silver jewelry and for the summer silver is my go-to. With a plain white tee I can imagine this looking really nice, so, I don't know, I might splurge!
4. Origins Drink Up Intense Overnight Mask: £18                                                                           
I have heard endless amazing things about this mask and I'm dying to try it out! I'm a huge origins fan and I love a good hydrating mask, so this is perfect for me!
5. ASOS Dress: £26                                                                                                                                 I'm loving blue and tie dye at the moment so when I saw this dress it was an OMG type moment! For the summer I can imagine paring this with some cute sandals, or converse for a great summer look! I think £26 for this is fairly reasonable and they also sell in it grey if you want a more grungy feel. This is definitely going to be in my summer wardrobe (hopefully) so look out for it in a future outfit of the day!
6. Clarins Instant Lip Perfecters: £15.30                                                                                         
Clarins are bringing out some amazing products this season, these included! These have been all over the blogesphere and I have yet to get my hands on them! I'm undecided on colours so if you have tried them let me know which ones are your favorite! I'm not usually a huge gloss fan but these seem great and really worth the try! 
I hope you enjoyed this post and let me know some things that are on your shopping list!


Millie xx

Monday, 13 May 2013

Essie Edit: Spring Edition!


These three polishes are on my nails non-stop throughout the spring! These shades are a huge trend this season and these are the perfect pastels if you ask me!

Lilacism: £7.99
This is such a pretty baby pink, perfect for everyday. You do need a good two coats to get an opaque coat, but the end result is so pretty! This is perfect bridal colour too, so any women out there looking for a nail polish for their big day, Fiji is the one.

This is the perfect mint green and is one of my all time favorite nail polishes. This is also a great polish for the summer as it looks great with a tan and is also fairly bright. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a mint green polish, because this is the best one I've found!

Lilacism: £7.99
I love the colour purple so whenever I see a purple nail polish (especially lilac) I go a little cray cray! This is such a lovely lilac shade is a great pastel for the spring. This, again, is one of my all time favorite nail polishes as I'm just in love with the end result.

Make sure you leave your favorite Essie nail polish down below!
Thanks for reading!

Millie xx