Collecion Gothic Glam Lipstick:- Seduction

*Sorry for the fact that this was taken in Starbucks! I wanted to apply it, but couldn't without photographing it first!*

Hello my Lovelies! If you've been reading for a while, you'll probably know that I've been on the look out for the perfect deep red/ purple lip colour recently. When i was in Scarborough a few weeks back now, i was looking for a really nice autumn lip colour. I swatched this and instantly feel in love with it, but there wasn't any left! Just my luck! Ever since, I've been in every Collection stocker near me, but it seemed to be sold out everywhere! On Saturday i popped into the Superdrug in Meadowhall, they had it, and obviously i bought it!

Firstly, i want to discuss the consistency of the product it's self. It's very creamy, and applies really easily to the lips, however, its not sticky (i find it hard to find a non-sticky budget lipstick, so an extra bonus)! It lasts for hours too, which is great, because you don't have to keep re-applying! The colour itself, as I've already mentioned, is absolutely stunning! I would probably say, its a deep toned red, with the slightest hint of purple. On my lips, 'Seduction' really brings out the white of my teeth, and leaves me looking like i own a set of really pearly whites! 

The packaging, is actually really nice too the outside, is mainly black with a gold pattern on the lid, but inside where the lipstick is, is a really nicely finished gold colour (that doesn't look the slightest bit tacky, like most gold packaging on 'cheap' lipsticks) I also like the fact that there is a representation of the colour on the bottom of the tube, as it makes it so much easier to store! 

If you know Collection, you'll probably know that it's a budget beauty brand, which means that the lipstick really doesn't break the bank! At only £2.99, this is one of the best lipsticks I've tried, in terms of both product and packaging, so i would recommend it to anyone who wants a staple autumn winter lipstick, for such a small price!

Product: 9.6/10      Packaging:8/10    Price:10/10 

I hope you enjoyed today's post!

Leanne :)xx

Summer 2014

Hello my lovelies! This summer, i was busy doing lots of exciting (and some mundane) things that i thought you ,might be excited to look at some snaps of! I'll explain every picture as its shown, so you get to know a bit more about what i got up to this summer! 

This was inside Gough's Cave at Cheddar Gorge in Somerset. The water was unbelievably clear, and it was used as a wishing well. Thousands of pennies have been thrown in there over the years, sometimes i wonder what everyone's wishes were?

This is taken from my friend, Natalie's, Snapchat story, when we baked a cake, which looked and tasted delicious!

As you probably know, the Ice Bucket challenge was very popular this summer, trying to raise money for a very good cause. This is me doing my part, looking rather chilled (pun intended) palms covering my face.

A beautiful sunset (with no effects may i add) that i got to watch from my back garden, whilst we were having a BBQ one night.

Brean Beach, in Somerset, where we went on numerous days during my time in Somerset.

Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales, that i managed to climb. It doesn't really look high but its actually 2,415 (according to wikipedia) feet high, and took four hours to climb and two to descend.

Another snap of Brean Beach, on an evening.

An old man crossing the road in front of York Minster

A beautiful park in Minehead, where we sat and fed a Squirrel

Some Inca style dancers 'busking' on one of the streets in York, i adore their costumes!

A little grey rabbit i absolutely fell in love with at one little farm house restaurant we ate at, which had loads of adorable animals, including Meerkats!

Finally, a snap of a stream running through Cheddar (the place, not the cheese) which i  thought looked really pretty.I even got the pleasure of this view, whilst i was at an authentic Milk bar, where i had a delicious Strawberry Milkshake.

I hope you enjoyed my summer 2014 snaps guys!

Leanne :)xx 

Somerset 2014

This year, i went to somerset for my summer hols, and it's absolutely beautiful down there! So for today's post, i thought i'd share with you a few of my pics! 

These are taken from numerous places, listed underneath.

Minehead

All of the pictures above are from Cheddar Gorge and Gough's Cave.

These are the sunsets on Brean Beach

The Sunset from where we were staying.

Leanne :)xx

The Summer Beauty Tag

What is the best part of summer time?

I love BBQ's where you say out late, until dark, with candles food and great company. I don't think i'd change anything about those nights, well apart from the pesky bugs, but that's nothing a mosquito spray can't resolve!

Do you tan or burn?

I tan... I'm quite lucky like that to be honest. 

Favorite summer nail polish?

This year for me its been Barry M's Satsuma... I LOVE that stuff!

Favorite summer drink/beverage?

Frappachino's, fruity smoothies and water believe it or not!

Favorite summer clothing item?

DRESSES! I cannot live without dresses! In summer i tend to prefer bright coloured ones, but dresses in general are great in my opinion! They hide a multitude of sins!

Favorite phone app during this summer?

 Instagram definitely, i find it great to see what the people i don't get to see that often are doing throughout summer!

Favorite summer movie?

I LOVE A Walk To Remember, i'm not sure it's a summer film, but its great non the less. The switch up is fab too! Oh, and  LOL.

Favorite summer beauty product?

Salt spray, peach lipsticks, bronzers and moisturiser!

Favorite summer activity?

Holidays with family and friends, abroad or at home. Great times to make memories!

Favorite type of lip product for the summer time?

Minty Baby Lips, mmm i love that stuff! :)

3 Bath Time Favorites!

I LOVE to take regular baths, and i thought i'd share with you my 'Bath Time Favs'

 I have to exfoliate my skin at least twice a week, as it gets really dry and flaky, especially in summer... and like everyone else i don't want scales! I've really been loving this 'The Scrub Of Your Life' by soap and glory, with little micro beads, as it smells delicious, and gets rid of all the dry skin!

I love using bath bombs, as they really hep me to relax when I've had a stressful day! Good ol' Lush is usually the brand of my choice, as they're just so luxurious! My all time favorite one is 'Space Girl' It adds a little bit of sparkle, and no girl can live without sparkle in her life! The scent is amazing, and reminds me of traditional sweets! And best of all? It turns the water purple!

Finally, whilst relaxing i love to use a face mask. My favorite are the peel off ones, but sometimes i like to use thick fruity ones when i'm having a 'pamper night' (a regular occurrence). I like other brands too, such as the Planet Spa ones, which are great for clearing out my pores! 

Leanne :)xx

Purchase of the Week

Hello my little lovelies! This weeks purchase, is the MUA Undressed Palette! 

The colours are wonderful, and swatch really well! They look really nice on the eyelids, and are really pigmented! As for staying power, they last all day, when wearing a eyelid primer! I originally went to buy this as i heard that it was a pretty good dupe for the naked palette from Urban Decay, but i can't compare as i don't own it. But as for the product itself, i think it's a pretty good staple!

This costs £4, and is available from MUA. I think for any starter kits, or even for the pro's amongst us, its a pretty good,buy!

 And i have had this for around 3 weeks (despite the title of the post) so I've tested them all out!

                                                              **True to colour swatches**

Hope you enjoyed todays purchase of the week! 

Leanne :)xx

A BEAUTY TAG!

Hello, my little lovelies, i thought i'd do a tag today! ENJOY!!

How many times do you wash your face daily?

-Twice a day, once in a morning and at night!

What skin type do you have? (dry, oily or combination)

- I have oily skin, which can be a right old pain!

What is your current facial wash?

- Simple moisturizing face wash~i love it

Do you exfoliate?

- Yes, 2-3 times a week, with a harsh facial scrub

What brand do you use?

- T-Zone

What moisturizer do you use? 

-  A Cutacura one!

Do you have freckles?

- nope!

Do you use eye cream?

- I do, Benefits It's Potent

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

-Not really, i was quite lucky!

What foundation do you use?

- Maybelline Dream Matte mouse (sand)

- Rimmel Match perfection (200)

How about concealer?

- MUA Liquid concealer (fair and almond)

- Rimmel cover the blemish (sand)

Do you know your undertone colour?

- I believe its Red

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

- I have never tried them, but i think worn correctly, they look lovely!

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

-I did, but actually doing it is a different matter.

What brand of mascara do you use?

-My current mascaras are H & M (which is actually really good) and Collection

Sephora or Mac?

- Over here in Britain we don't have Sephora, so I'm going to have say Mac

Do you have a MAC Pro-Card?

- Nope.

What make-up tools do you use in make-up application?

-. I use a Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to blend my blusher, the RT stippling brush for foundation, RT Powder brush for powder and bronzer and RT setting brush for concealer and highlighter 

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

-yes, the MUA one.

For the face?

- NYC Face primer, but I'm not sure whether i like it or not.

What is your favourite eye shadow? (Colour or Shade)

- I have so many, it's impossible to choose!

Do you use pencil or liquid eye-liner?

-I have both, liquid for more full faced makeup, and pencil for lighter makeup days.

How often do you poke your eyes with an eye liner pencil?

-I don't think i ever have to be honest...

Do you use mineral make-up? 

- Nope :|

What is your favourite lipstick?

- Natural Collection, Moisture Shine : Raspberry

How about lip gloss? 

- I'm not a big fan of lip gloss really.

What is your favourite blush?

-Top shop, head over heals

Do you buy make-up on e-bay?

-Never

Do you like high street make-up?

-Of course i do! 90% of my makeup is drugstore!

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

-I once took a Benefit, makeup masterclass, which was pretty fun!

Are you clumsy in putting on make-up?

-Sometimes i can be, yeah haaha!

Name a make-up crime that you hate?

-Bright eyes with bright lips (ew.)

Do you like colourful shades of make-up or neutral tones?

-Neutral. I think it looks more sleek and sophisticated!

Which always has great make-up?

-Mila Kunis has nice makeup. Always. 

If you could leave the house with just ONE Make-up item, what would you use?

- Bright Lipstick

Could you ever leave the house without any make-up on?

- NO

Do you think you look good even without any make-up on?

- NO, i don't even with makeup!

In your opinion, what is the BEST make-up line?

- I'm quite the fan of Rimmel

What do you think of Make-up?

- I LOVE it

Hope you enjoyed today's tag post today guys! I hope it has gave you a little insight into my Makeup Life!

Leanne :)xx

Summer Staples!

Hello my little lovelies! This wonderful summery day, i thought i'd do a post about some summer style essentials, that are super cheap, and really cute! 

All of the 3 things in today's post are from Primark, and are affordable, as they're all £3 or under!

So the first 'Summer Staple' are these plain white pumps. These have been very popular every year since they came out, and they're so simple, comfortable yet quite fashionable! For £3, you can't really go wrong, as they do last a fairly long time! And best off all? They go with everything!

This picture actually kills two birds with one stone, so to speak!  Firstly we have the little 'festival style' sunglasses, which go great with a floral crown and a bright lipstick (I'm especially loving Number 13 from Kate Mosses Range at the moment)!  These were the best bargain of the lot at just £2, although to me they look much more expensive!

Lastly, we come onto these Beautiful little beach shorts! They're the cutest pattern ever, and are really girly and great for summer days! They're supper comfy to, which is a bonus as comfort is essential! Again, these were only £3, which for a pair of shorts is brilliant! I love them... I've already bought them in a few other patterns, oops!

***STYLE TIP: Wear all three of these summer staples with a white crop top, cami vest, or comfy white shirt, for a cute outfit, perfect for those hazy summer days!***

Hope you liked today's post!

Leanne :)xx