Make up wishlist

Hi Beauts.

I've suddenly just had a ridiculously huge urge to go shopping, however all of my spare money right now is going towards spending money for NYC (6 weeeeeks!!!)

So I figured why not make a wishlist so I can drool over the things I won't be buying any time soon........Sad times girls, sad times!! 

Face:

Sleek Face form in Light £9.99

Sleek Blush by 3 in Pink spirit £9.99

TopShop Highlighter in Sunbeam £10.00

Eyes:

L'Oreal Superliner black lacquer eyeliner £6.49

L'Oreal  Volume million lashes mascara £10.99

Rimmel  Scandaleyes shadow stick in Bulletproof Beige £4.49

Lips:

 Sleek Pout paints in Minx and Mauve over £4.99 each

L'Oreal  Glam shine stain splash in Lolita and Milady £7.99 each

Revlon Colorstay ultimate suede lipstick in Preview and Muse £8.99 each

Nails:

Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine in Guava, Prickly pear, Blueberry and Green berry £3.99 each

Essie nail polishes in Mint candy apple, Sunday funday and Naughty nautical £7.99 each

Models Own Pukka Purple £5.00

What are you lusting after lately?

Stacey x 

Rimmel Scadaleyes Flex mascara

Hi Beauts.

When Rimmel announced that they were bringing out a new Scadaleyes mascara, I admit it wasn't top of my 'I must have' list. I'd tried the original Scandaleyes - In the bright orange tube - and if I'm honest I really didn't like it at all. I found the wand too thick to use as I couldn't get a proper grip, the bristles were too chunky that I kept poking myself in the eye and getting mascara all over my lid and the actual product smudged throughout the day.

Anywhoo, enough of the negatives of that mascara and onto the massive positives for this one: Scandaleyes flex:

Now the first thing I'm going to say is that I'm almost certain that the wand and bristles are exactly the same size and chunkiness as the original so I have no idea why I can use this one and not that one!

This mascara claims to contain a 'Flexible formula with enhanced weightless LYCRA technology  makes lashes look full and voluptuous but remain flexible, never stiff or brittle!'

I completely agree with the above statement! After applying one coat my lashes looked HUGE, separated and well just amazing. I also noticed that throughout the day they didn't 'dry' out (or smudge) so the claim that they never go 'stiff or brittle'  is true too! And this definitely feels lightweight, even with two coats I can barely tell I have anything on my lashes.

I usually don't love a mascara straight away, I like it to be open for a few days so it dries a little and then I can tell if I like or dislike it. Not this time, I loved it from the first time I applied it. If, like me, you weren't overly keen on the original, I'd say give this a bash. I guarantee you'll be pleasantly surprised 

If you have tried this, what did you thick? Did you like the original too?

Stacey x 

A weekend isn't complete without a haul

Hi Beauts.

So as you can probably tell from the title of this post, I may have been shopping again. I'm not actually one for going all out and spending my monthly wage in one go, I prefer to buy bits and bobs over the weeks. I love to have mini shopping trips rather than one big splurge then be skint all month. Although, I'd much rather have huge splurging shopping trips throughout the month........one can dream. 

Once again Stacey rambles on about nothing, lets get on with the haul:

Miss Sporty nail polish in Pulp Fiction £1.99 - This has been on my list for the longest time because I'm pretty sure (not 100%) that this is a dupe for Essie Butler Please. If anyone has both can you let me know please? It's driving me crackers :P

Sinful colors nail polish in Nail Junkie £1.99 - I LOVE these nail polishes, they apply smooth and last almost a week without chipping! I read a post a week or so back from a gorgeous bbloggers (for the life of me I can't remember who) and she'd swatches this little beauty, so I knew I had to add it to my collection

Revlon kissable balm stain in Honey usual price £7.99, Boots have it on sale for £5.99 - This is another product I've been hankering after for ages. One of my favourite YouTubers - Leighannsays always raves about this. It's such a pretty shade, and I love the revlon balm stains anyway

Black linen shorts £5.00 from Primark - Anyone who knows me knows I'm not one to get my legs out EVER! However I thought enough was enough and I'd buy myself some shorts, even to just sit in the garden. Get your sunglasses at the ready world, it's about to get VERY bright

Black and white spotty shorts £4.00 from Primark - I bought a pair of these a while ago in white with blue funky patten on for my holiday to NYC, and found they fit really well and most importantly they aren't too short. Black goes with anything so I decided to pick up another pair

Navy and white striped vest £2.50 from Primark - Navy and white striped anything is my favourite at the minute, so I just had to pick this up. I think these verse are great quality for the price!

Grey and red raglan baseball top £4.00 from Primark - These are without a doubt my favorite tops in the world. I'd literally only have these in my wardrobe if it didn't make me boring haha I have three currently and have been on the hunt for more for ages, Primark never let's me down!

Did you go shopping over the weekend? What bargains did you pick up? 

Stacey x

Top 11 products I would repurchase

Hi Beauts.

I know I'm not alone when I say this, how devastating is it when you run out of one of your Holy grail products?! I have a never ending list of products I love, but I've *just* about managed to narrow I'd down to 11 (It was actually supposed to be 10 but I just couldn't do it!). I haven't included my foundation, concealer and powder as I think I've spoken about them 50000 times before (Revlon colorstay, collection lasting perfection and SEVENTEEN miracle matte pressed powder) 

Here's what I'd repurchase in a heartbeat:

Face

Urban Decay De slick - This is probably the most important in my 11 :P  products I won't lie. I've said it a thousand times but I have oily skin so need something to keep my make up in place. No matter what foundation I wear, it stays put whenever I wear this

Garnier BB cream for oily/combination skin - There's no way on Gods green earth I couldn't include this! This may well take over my Revlon colorstay if I'm honest. It's lightweight, has GREAT coverage, doesn't break me out and best of all it lasts all day long with and without a primer!

Collection shimmer and shade in Just Peachy - I bought this about a year ago and it's the highlighter that I always reach for. It's a matte off white shade and gives a subtle highlight which I love. Unfortunately I have a feeling this has been discontinued *Sad face*

Eyes:

Soap and Glory What's Nude Lid stuff - If you're after a neutrals palette but don't want to push the boat out and spend a lot the this is for you. There's a highlight, a transition/all over lid shade, a matte cool toned dark brown and a shimmery taupe shade. These eyeshadows are SO pigmented, soft and very easy to blend out. I absolutely adore this quad

MUA Extreme felt liner - This is the only 'liquid' liner that I've ever repurchased time and time again, I even have a back up. It's so easy to use, it's extremely pigmented and best of all it doesn't budge or smudge all day!

MUA Eyebrow kit - Another product from MUA, this time their eyebrow kit. I've tried pencils from different brands which I like, and eyeshadows that I've loved but this is the product that I always go back to. And one that I will definitely be buying again. There's a shade to suit everyone, a wax to set your brows and a set of tweezers and an angled brush - perfect for travelling

Accessorize Volumising Mascara - My sister bought this for Christmas (I think because it's leopard print) and it's one of the best mascara's I've used. It does just what it says it will, gives mass amounts of volume. It also separates too and just makes my lashes look 10x better than with any other mascara. My local Superdrug doesn't stock it, so the hunt is on!

MAC Eyeshadow in Malt - I've only had this a little while but I already know that once this has gone I'll definitely be repurchasing another. This is the PERFECT transition shade for my skintone and it helps eyeshadow blend out amazingly 

Maybelline color tattoo in On and On bronze - Im pretty sure this is a huge hit for any make up lover. It's a beautiful neutral toned bronze and makes a great base for eyeshadows and looks just as beautiful on its own. There's no creasing or smudging, and it lasts on the lid all day

Lips:

Prestige lip liner in Silk - I bought this on a make up stall in town and as soon as I'd tried it I went back and bought 4 back ups! At 99p a pop I'd be an idiot not to. This is (as beauty bloggers like to call) my lips but better. It looks amazing with a clear gloss over the top, and makes a great base for any shade of lipstick

MAC Lipstick in Angel - This is the perfect pink shade, and my most used MAC lipstick. If I'm ever unsure which lipstick I want to wear this is the one that I gravitate towards every time. It would definitely suit everyone, and one that everyone should have in their collection fo sho!

What would make it to your top 11?, or 10 :P

Stacey x

Summer time fun

Hi Beauts.

Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a bit of a list freak. I have shopping lists, bucket lists, wish lists, to do lists, lists for lists. So I thought why not make a summer list. Every year I plan on doing lots of fun things but things always get in the way, one thing being the poop weather. However this year, come rain or shine everything on this list will have a big fat tick next to it.

Camping

Strawberry picking

Wine tasting

Have numerous picnics, in a park, on the beach, in a field full of cows...........anywhere

Go to Edinburgh Zoo

Go to a theme park 

Send a message in a bottle

Days at the beach eating sandy sandwiches

A girlie spa day

Spend a day shopping in another city

Have a BBQ and toast marshmallows around a fire

Spend a day/night at the lakes

Have a fun filled sleepover with the girls, like the good old days. Films, pizza, face masks, the lot

Go to an aquarium 

Get my face painted......yes, I'm choosing to spend the summer acting like an 8 year old

Just have an amazing summer!

Let the summer fun commence!! 

What will you be getting up to this summer?

Stacey x

MUA lipstick collection with swatches

Hi Beauts.

If you read my post the other day of my MUA eyeshadow palettes overview then you'll know I'm a huge fan of the brand.

As well as a bit of a collection of their palettes, I have a fair few lipsticks and wanted to do another post of the lippies I have. I always find these posts helpful whenever I'm looking to buy a make up product, so I hope that some of you find this post helpful too

Let's go light to dark:

Shade 4

This is a pretty bright pink in the tube but once applied it's quite sheer. It is buildable though and gives a gorgeous baby pink colour. This is one of the more moisturising and glossy lipsticks from the range

Shade 'Bare'

This is the only nude in the lipstick range, and a great one at that. It isn't as glossy as shade 4, but it's still quite moisturising. I'd say this is a great nude for all skin tones, not one that will make you look dead :P

Shade 7

This shade is kind of a pinky orange colour which I didn't think I'd like (I never go for oranges/peaches) but I really enjoy wearing it

Shade 6

Shade 6 is such a pretty pink shade with an extra sheen to it

Shade 'Nectar'

A peachy coral shade which is perfect if you have pale skin like I do. I usually find corals/oranges/peaches too warm for my skin tone, but this works great

Shade 12 (I think, the label came off)

This is a vibrant cool-toned pink and I think it's perfect for summer. Not one for you if you don't like to sport a very bright look. I like to pair this with winged liner for a different take on the pin up look

Shade 13

The perfect pin up red in my opinion, and probably the lipstick I reach for the most when I'm going for a red lip

Shade 2

This shade is a pretty plummy purple colour and looks great on paler skintones

Shade 1

This is a gorgeous vampy red, and great for Autumn. Again smooth to apply and super pigmented

Each of the MUA lipsticks are £1.00 each. These are definitely one of my favourite brands of lippies, not only are they SO inexpensive, but they're smooth to apply, not drying at all, super pigmented and they last all day. The brighter and darker shades leave a stain behind, which looks like you've only just applied your lipstick.

Have you tried out any of these shades? Which is your favourite?

Stacey x

SEVENTEEN Miracle matte pressed powder

Hi Beauts.

We all have holy grail items in our make up bags right girls? One of mine has to be SEVENTEEN's Miracle matte pressed powder

I first discovered this after watching one of Ms Budget Beauty's videos where she raved about this powder. That was me sold and about a year and a half later I haven't tried anything else. I have to say that their regular pressed powder is amazing too, I think this one keeps me a little more matte though.

I get mine in the shade ivory/porcelain and as well as giving me a matte finish it also adds a little extra coverage too which I like. On the odd occasion that I have to re powder (it just depends if my foundation is playing ball that day) I can do so without worrying about looking orange or cakey. This has yet to cake up or oxidise like other powders I've tried in the past, yet another Hi-5 SEVENTEEN.

I really like the packaging too, yes it's simple but it's sturdy, compact and has a mirror which means I can chuck it in my bag and not worry about whether I'm going to have make up everywhere. It also comes with a powder puff which I never use, I always apply mine with an elf flat top powder brush and just pat it into my skin. I find this gives me the best coverage and finish, and stops my foundation and concealer from sliding all over.

If, like me, you have oily skin this is definitely a powder you have to try. And if you don't have oily but want a great powder try their regular pressed powder. I promise, you won't be disappointed.

What's one of your Holy Grail Products?

Stacey x