Laura Paige Lipsticks

 

 

 

 

 

 Sherbert and Candy

 

Last week I discovered Laura Paige lipsticks on eBay and at 99p a go, the urge got the better of me and I added the shades Candy and Sherbert to my basket. Unfortunately the above picture does not do the colours justice and it is hard to tell the difference between the two! But I can assure you they are different in the flesh. Having never tried/heard of this brand before my theory was £1.98 is not a huge amount and it’s not going to be the end of the world if they turn out to be disappointing, so I may as well give them a go…

I was happy to find that despite the small price tag, the quality is actually pretty good and I have received compliments on the vibrant colours when wearing them. Each stick is easy to apply and is fairly pigmented without being too vibrant; which makes it suitable for day wear as well as at night. The texture is moisturising and leaves a nice glossy finish which lasts around 3-4 hours before the need for reapplication.
 

 

 

Overall I am happy with these lipsticks, the only thing I would point out is that the ingredients probably aren’t great due to the low cost so if you are big on using only natural and organic products these probably wouldn’t be suitable for you!

Check out the lipsticks and all the other available shades here.

Have you tried these lipsticks or any other Laura Paige products?

Holly xx



River Island: Top 10 Sale picks

 

Wow! River Island have really pushed the boat out and have some fab bargains on offer in their sale. Here’s some of my favourite picks (which I sadly will not be purchasing, boohoo) :-(
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bodycon Dress £15,Grey Leather Tote £50, Black Pointed Shoes £25, Leather look Trousers £16, Colour block Jumper £20, Pink Crop Top £10, Super skinny Jeans £25, London Bracelet £4, Pink Bag £10, Grey Abstract Skirt £12

 



Texturisers: V05 Vs Fudge

 

 

 

I am a huge fan of texture, I loved the beachy-waves look from summer and am now loving the grungy, messed up look for fall. When I want to add extra waves to my hair I style it using mousse and a sea salt spray, but another way to create great texture is by using a texturizing spray.

I have used the VO5 Give Me Texture Dry Texturizing Spray £3.49 for a while now and have lost count of the times I have re purchased. It works so well on my hair and makes styling after washing much easier, sometimes hair can be too soft and clean to style straight away so a few sprays of this give it a bit of grit and volume. It also doubles up as a dry shampoo and absorbs oil in between washes, for under £4 it’s a bargain and a firm staple in my hair kit.

I noticed the Fudge Urban Texture Blaster £6.99 when I was shopping on the Superdrug website recently – I’m not sure if this is a new product but I haven’t seen/heard of it before. I have used Fudge products previously and they are used in my hair salon so I know they are pretty good quality and smell gorgeous too. I decided to give the Texture Blaster a go to see how it compared to the V05 spray.

Sadly I was disappointed. I have used the spray a few times now and each time my hair has been left SO crispy and feeling as though it needs to be washed straight after. It reminds me of a really bad, cheap hairspray that just sticks hair together and causes knots and breakage – definitely not what I want! It’s also hard to spray and seems to take effort to release the spray from the can. The only thing I liked about the product was the smell, but for almost double the price of the V05 it definitely does not compare and I will not be re purchasing.

Have you tried this product? Are there any other good texturizing sprays worth trying?

Holly xx



Berrylicious Beauty

 

Fall is upon us and amongst great things such as Halloween, cosy jumpers, hot cocoa, and open fires; berry shades and autumn-scents are one of the fabulous things that this season brings.

Gone are the pretty, pastel, pink shades from summer, it’s all about deep reds, dark browns, dusky purples and rich, berry tones for a glamorous and vampy make-up look.

 Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Nuit 1947 £18

Korres Vanilla and Cinnamon Body milk £8

Benetint £24.50

 

Revlon Matte Powder Blush in Blushing Berry £7.99

 

 

Japonesque Lip Palette Kit £13

 

 
Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto Eau De Parfum £51.65

 

OPI San Francisco Mini Collection £11.86

 

 

 

Rouge Dior Lipstick in Rialto 988 £26

 

 

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash £18

 

 

Lancome Hypnôse Doll Eyes Palette in Rose Du Marin £37

 

 

 

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain Crush £7.99

 

 

What are your winter-berry beauty favourites?

 

Holly xx

 

 

 

 

Style Inspiration: Miranda Kerr

 

She’s been one of the most photographed models during fashion week season both on and off of the catwalk and in my opinion she is one of the most beautiful women around. One can’t deny that her style is impeccable - whether she is spending time with her son, shopping or on the red carpet she never fails to look flawless and her wardrobe is the envy of many fashionistas – myself included, there's not a lot I wouldn't do to have her closet!

Here are some pictures of the stunning and inspirational Miranda Kerr.

 

 

 

 

 

Miranda's amazing shoe collection

 

 

She loves her shades

 



 

 

 

Images sourced from Elle, Vogue, Instagram, Daily mail and Tumblr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



September

Well what an exciting month September was. My first full month of being a student, and so far I am loving it! It has been a big change for me and a lot of the month has been spent doing coursework and settling in to college, but aside from that I have managed to fit in spending time with friends, some shopping and a couple of fun nights out.

The colder weather has been a little bit of a shock to the system but I must say I have enjoyed wrapping up in big jumpers and my new parka coat. Plus I am excited for Halloween! What have you been up to this month?

  

 

Blueberries, grapes & granola, Mia cat sleeping, Mum’s chocolate birthday cake, gym time,  new Nuxe beauty kit, selfie, Primark booties, healthy dinner, bubblegum lip crayon.

 

 

Ready to hit the gym, salad and avocado for lunch, M&S beauty haul, pink lips, Beauty Food by Marie Claire, evening make-up, #TBT Annie and me, currently loving, Toni&Guy hair whip.

 

 

Homemade Mediterranean salad, the sister and I, beauty buys, Dr Renaud skincare, selfie, breakfast time: muesli and fruit, dressing for warm weather, I love body oil, before partying.

 

Holly xx