Showing posts with label charlotte tilbury. Show all posts
Showing posts with label charlotte tilbury. Show all posts

Saturday, 25 April 2015

Handbag Raincoats & A Run With A View


It's time for my weekly roundup including beauty, fitness, television and the odd random thing thrown in for good measure! This week (like last week) I only have a few things but all are great...

On a daily basis I'm definitely a nude lip kind of girl, opting for the typical 'my lips but better' shades over bolds any day and I have been reaching mainly for Charlotte T|ilbury's lipstick in Nude Kate, which is the perfect beige/mauve nude. I've either been wearing this on its own or over a slightly darker lip pencil. 

So the biggest discovery for me this week had to be the Handbag Raincoat. Yes you read that right, an actual raincoat for your favourite handbags! While browsing ShopBop I came across this and it's honestly something I always hoped existed but never actually thought it was something someone would have actually created, never mind something that would be sold on a store like shopbop. I have a couple of leather/suede bags that really aren't rain proof and with living in the UK, you just never know when you are going to get caught in the rain and it becomes a tough call deciding whether to keep your hair/outfit dry or your bag. Now a coat for your handbag isn't exactly something that should be on the top of everyones to buy lists but I'm definitely going to buy one! 

Never have I loved a fake tan as much as I love the Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze. I have got a post going up next week on this so I won't give too much away but i just had to mention it as I've been wearing it non-stop since getting it a few weeks back. So much so that I picked up another two tubes for when I run out! It's subtle but still noticeable and it's super easy to apply, which is the struggle I usually have with fake tans. Enough said, keep a look out for the post next week. 

I started running. Sort of. I actually only went for one run (which took me an hour may I add), but I thought it was about time I took advantage of the place where I live and the scenic views it holds. With that though comes hills, lots of hills and for a novice runner like myself, trying to run up a super steep hill probably isn't the best place to start but that being said, I felt rather rejuvenated afterwards. I also have neon trainers so that's of course a motivation to go out and run! 

Friday, 10 April 2015

A Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat


Despite wearing lipstick on almost a daily basis, there are some days when I just don’t feel like wearing anything on my lips – mostly when I’m having a lazy, no-makeup kind of day or if I know I’m about to delve into a hefty burger for lunch and don’t want to have to worry about my lipstick smearing.

Unfortunately, I’ve not been blessed with perfectly even or shaped lips and so this often leaves me feeling rather bare-faced (or lipped!). I have however found a way to cheat your way to fuller, even looking lips and it's through the combination of a lip balm and liner. Specifically, the NUXE Reve de Miel and Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk or Pink Venus – depending on your lips shade. This pairing is perfect for a simple touch of colour for everyday wear and almost creates that ever sought after ‘my lips but better’ look – plus both products are matte so it follows the natural lip texture perfectly - and I personally prefer a matte lip so much more! 

I've found this combination great for creating perfect lips but it also looks near identical to the much sought after Kylie Jenner lips. I believe she uses the MAC lip liner in 'Soar' but I've found Pillow Talk to be just as similar and with a touch of the CT 'Nude Kate' lipstick over the top, it's become my everyday go-to shade. 

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Wednesday Wishlist #20 | Luxury Beauty

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

 I haven't really bought much make-up this year and I realise it's only January but I've really tried to focus on buying ore key wardrobe pieces instead. This has lead to my beauty wishlist getting bigger and bigger and despite some of these being complete unnecessary splurges, some I feel are real face essentials like the Estee LauderDouble Wear concealer and the Mac 217 brush. Both are everyday type items, unlike the luxury selections being the Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita palette and the limited edition Chanel garden blush - aren't they both beautiful?! 

Next week's wishlist will be a drugstore wishlist/haul as I'm popping to Boots this week so stay tuned!