Purple is the New Black ...

I am fully embracing my gothic side with this lipstick.

I wasn't sure about it at first as it seemed really dark but i think its because i tried it on after a long day at work (and late night shopping!) and nearly all of my makeup had worn off and i looked tired and pale.

Here we have 17's Lasting Fix lipstick in New Black. New Black is a deep, dark purple colour - I've been after a purple colour for winter for a few weeks now and literally spent an age in Boots looking at every purple they had ... as i paid at the counter my whole had was covered in swatches!

The packaging is sweet and sleek - smooth black casing with a dusky pink shiny metal tube. The tubing twists up to reveal the bullet and the casing is durable. Its been squishing around in my makeup for the last two weeks and not even a mark on it :)

Lasting Fix lipstick is fairly moisturising but as with all lip products i apply a small slick of lip balm before application to ensure a smooth finish. I find i can wear this colour best with a coat of clear lipgloss over it as the colour can be a bit uneven. It also takes a very steady hand to apply this colour, the slightest wobble and it shows up! You may benefit from a lip liner first ...

All in all this lipstick has really grown on me and is great to add a pop of colour to a neutral face during the winter months.

Have you dared to go dark for Winter?

xoxo

NOTD - Fairy Dust ...

Long time no speak!

I've just seen that i haven't blogged since last Tuesday, that is very naughty of me! I've just been feeling so zapped when i get in from work i literally just lounge around lurking on Twitter and watching trash TV!

I have some exciting ideas forming for my blog so hoping to execute those soon and keep all you lovely ladies entertained :)

Anyways onto today's post ...

I've seen this style of nail art floating around in BlogLand a lot recently and had to hop onto the train and show you guys my take on it :)

I used 17's Sphinx nail polish which is a pale gold colour and i teamed it with a few staggered layers of  OPI's Teenage Dream. I also added a thin layer of Barry M's Hologram clear glitter polish. I love the way this shimmers and sparkles and looks like fairy dust sprinkled over my fingertips!

Cant wait to try this out with other colours!!

xoxo

Twilight Teaser ... *Review*

Here we have 17's Shine On lipstick in Twilight Teaser.

I was casually browsing manically hunting for a purple shade of lipstick when i spied this offering from 17 hidden right at the very bottom (!) of the stand in Boots.

I was first attracted to the sleekness of the packaging and the ultra slim bullet. The casing is very durable and has a click lid system with a twist-up silver body. It reminds me of MAC's Pro Longwear Lipcreme.

At the time that i bought this colour i was feeling daring and wanted to pick a nice 'winter' lipstick shade. I was umming and ahhing over the purple lipstick from the Kate Moss/Rimmel collection (to be honest i still am lusting over it) but opted for 17 Shine On lipstick - so glad i did!

As you can see by the pictures the colour is divine. Swatched it shows a nice purple/lilac, on my lips however the colour is more a purple/pink shade (i naturally have a very pigmented lip colour).

I have now had this lipstick for a month and wear it almost everyday! It doesn't feel daring in the slightest as its more a hint of purple on me, i think i shall continue the hunt for a brighter purple shade to wear on nights out during the winter months :) Has anyone tried MAC's Faithfully Yours?

Twilight Teaser is ultra moisturising and fades nicely rather than stains the lips. Lasting power is around 3 hours before re-application is required.

RRP: £4.19 and is available in Boots stores nationwide.

I really like this lipstick and am eager to try more of the Shine On range. Have you tried any of these?

xoxo

What's in my make-up bag?

I'd though I'd share with you today what i carry in my beloved make-up bag!

I love these sort of posts; not only because I'm nosey but because i like to see what everyone else rates for everyday use and find me some new goodies!

I stay at the bf's from Friday evening until Sunday so my make-up bag is often bulging as i never know what i might need or where we may end up!

Here's what i currently have packed for this weekend:

Bronze make-up bag - Boots - £5

Oilatum Natural Repair Face Cream

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation - Ivory (currently testing this out, not sure about it yet - its a little too sheer me thinks)

Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid Foundation - 021 Nude

ELF Make Up Mist & Set

ELF High Definition Powder

17 Shine Control Pressed Powder - Natural

MEMEME Blush Me! - Coral

ELF Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder - Sunkissed

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - 2 Light

Eyelure Ready To Wear Pre-Glued Lashes - 070

17 Vintage Love Perfect Pastels Eyeshadow Palette

17 Va Va Voom Mascara - Black

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - Blackest Black

Opia Eyeshadow Quad

17 Eye Dazzle - Gold

17 Glitter Eyeshadow - Chalice

ELF Duo Eyeshadow Cream - Sugar Cookie

Barry M Kohl Eyeliner Pencil - Black

Maybelline Gel Eyeliner - Black

17 Eyeshadow - Ivory Coast

Schwarzkopf Got2Be Powderful Volumising Styling Powder

Hair clip

Toothbrush

GHD Fine-tooth Comb (great for backcombing!)

Natural Collection eyeshadow (used to fill in eyebrows - so old the colour/name has worn off)

ELF Eyebrow Treat & Tame - Light

Blistex Lip Massage

MAC Viva Glam Gaga

Colgate toothpaste (cant use any other brand, yuk!)

Kirby grips

Brushes!

This is just the selection i carry around with me. Oh My! I also have a selection of lipsticks/glosses in my handbag too! LOL!

Writing it all down (and having to photograph it separately to get good shots!) it seems like quite an excessive list, but i obviously don't use all these products in one go! ... It gets me through the weekend plus nights out and gives me options!

I tag - everyone!

I want to nosey around your make-up bags now :)

xoxo

Nails of the Weekend - A leopard never changes his spots ...

Ok so today i attempted my first try at nail art - leopard nails to be exact!

And while i bought the Models Own nail art pen on Wednesday with the plan to have some funky nails for the weekend i then lacked all inspiration until i came across Leanne's post and totally copied her *thanks doll* :)

Oh hai there pretty phone case :)

So like Leanne i used my Sphinx gold nail polish by 17 - love love love this colour. A rich gold with a greenish-bronze hint!

I then drew on the leopards spots (or curly c's) with the Models Own nail art pen using the nib applicator rather than the brush. I found this surprisingly easy to do and the pens nib releases just the right amount of polish.

woops! pre-tidy up pic *cant all be perfect nail artists* ;)

To add some colour i chose Barry M's Peach Melba. I didn't like this polish as an all over nail colour (i found the consistency rather watery and needed several coats before the desired colour was reached) but found it great for filling in the leopard spots :)

the 'ingredients'

Totally love this look and am already thinking about what i can try next with my nail art pen - leave your suggestions below :)

What do you think of my first attempt?

xoxo

Blog Sale ...

So I've had a bit of a spring clean and got a whole bunch of items for sale - many have got 90% left or more so pick up a bargain :)

Rules:

Open Internationally

First come, first served (leave a comment below)

Payment via Paypal - within 48 hours please

Postage £1.50 (UK) £4.00 (International) for first item, 50p per additional item/s

I post every weekday

No returns

All items sanitized before posting

17 Bronzing Summer Glow Kit - Brand New - £3.00

Marks & Spencers Basics palette - Metallic Grey eyeshadow swatched - £3.00

The Body Shop Limited Edition Tailored Cheek Tint (Hot Pink) - 70% left - £3.00

Bumpits - Blonde - £1.00

Christina Aguilera Inspire Body Lotion - 90% left - £1.00

Exfoliating gloves - never used - 50p

Feather hairclip/brooch - never used - £1.00

George (Asda) Hint of Tint moisturiser - Medium - £2.00

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals green glitter eyeliner - swatched - 50p

Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Split End Protection Cream - 90% left - £3.00

Avon Advance Techniques Intense Repair Moisture Mask - never used - £1.00

Maybelline Lipgloss - never used - £1.00

MUA Lipstick - swatched - 50p

MUA Lipstick - swatched - 50p

Boots Natural Collection Passionfruit shimmer body lotion - 90% left - £2.00

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Daily Scrub - 80% left - £2.00

Vaseline Rosy Lips - 90% left - £1.00

Feather bangle - new with tags - £1.00

Large gold cuff - worn once - £1.00

W7 Secret Concealer kit - swatched - £1.00

Johnson's Daily Essentials Rehydrating Night Cream - 80% left - £3.00

17 Pure Finish Mineral Foundation - Soft Ivory - never used - £3.00

Bare Minerals Foundation with brush - sample size - never used - £3.00

Barry M Intense Black Eyeliner Pen - 90% left - £2.00

Barry M Kohl Eyeliner Pencil - Turquoise - never used - £2.00

Barry M Liquid Eyeliner - Hot Pink - 80% left - £2.00

Eyeliner pencil - 37% organic - Midnight - never used/sealed - £1.00

Umberto Giannini Overnight Beauty Moisture Balm - never used - £3.00

Umberto Giannini Glam Hair Grunge Glamour Tousled Salt Spray - 80% left - £3.00

VO5 Extreme Style Rough It Up Putty - 90% left - £1.00

Soap & Glory Shave Gel For Men - never used - £1.00

Floral flip flops - Size Small (3/4) - never worn - £1.50

For clothing and other goodies please check my eBay page :)

Happy shopping!

xoxo