Maybelline Baby Lips Review

Hey everyone!

I'm sorry I haven't posted in such a long time, I've been super busy and haven't had much spare time to blog. However there is one beauty product which I feel I truly need to talk about. So the product is of course the much raved about 'Maybellines Baby Lips'. After reading the hype about them I waited impatiently for their arrival in the UK and now that their finally here I have to say I love them too!

So the first one I got was the 'Peach Kiss' which is a really natural peachy shade. I choose this because I liked the idea of a balm that also has a bit of colour, however the shade of this one didn't really alter my natural lip colour all that much but that doesn't change the fact that I love the product. Its super soft and moisturising and although the colour is not very noticeable it gives of a slight shimmer which I personally like.

'Cherry Me' was the next one I purchased and once again I love it! I found the colour is really great for a balm and is a gorgeous deep pink. Another thing that made me love this one even more was the amazing cherry smell it has, so yummy!

The last one I brought was 'Pink Punch' which is a really pretty pink colour. It is really subtle and leaves a nice sheen. I love the smell of this one too, though I still can't put my finger on what exactly the smell is, it will come to me one day though!

So overall I have to say i'm a big fan! I love the softness of them and the slight tint they give. The bright packaging is also very appealing and they are so affordable, priced at £2.99. I find they are the perfect thing to pop in my handbag or pocket and take out with me as no mirror is needed for application. I absolutely love the tinted ones and now I am eager to give the clear ones a try too so I think 'Hydrate' or 'Mint Fresh' will be next on my list!

I hope you've enjoyed reading my review and if you've tried them let me know what you think? Which is your favourite one? Let me know!

Alice 

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P.S. Hi guys, I know its been a long time, I just found this blog post in my drafts from over a year ago so I decided to post it, although I realise that it is probably not very well written and maybe a bit outdated? But I thought seeing as I had written it, I might as well post it anyway so enjoy!  

Winter Haul!

Hey everyone!

Winter is fast approaching and due to my lack of coats and jumpers a shopping trip was in need! I got a few cosy things which I think will be perfect for winter and so I thought I would share them with you.

Primark was my first stop and I stocked up on some basic winter essentials, long sleeve tops. I got two, both in a charcoal grey colour. The first one is a long sleeve vest which is fairly fitted and I brought this to go under jumpers or coats to keep me warm. The second is a bit more baggy and has a little pocket, again I thought this would be useful for layering.

Primark Grey Tops

Winter is one of my favourite times of the year mainly because I love wearing jumpers so I just had to buy some! The first jumper I got from Primark is a black and white/ grey jumper. It has a sort of zig zag pattern and has the alternate pattern on the cuffs, shoulders and sides. I really love the style and fit of this jumper and it's also proving to be very warm and cosy too! I also got a gorgeous powder blue fluffy cardigan. I loved this so much when I saw it because of the amazingly fluffy material and the bat wing sleeves. It is incredibly warm and so so soft so will be great when it gets colder.

Primark Zig Zag Jumper

Primark Fluffy Jumper

When shopping I was on the hunt for a new coat, although I had no idea what kind of coat I wanted. The grey boucle coats had caught my eye but all of the ones that I tried on were far too over sized and just didn't suit me. Topshop have such a wide range of coats this year so I thought i'd check out their selection and I found a really nice navy parka coat. It has leather elbow and shoulder patches, a fleece lining and a beautiful fur hood trim. I love this coat so much and it is so thick and warm.

Topshop Coat

The last thing I got was a brown studded bag from Urban Outfitters which I just couldn't resist! I really love gold studs at the moment and it's the perfect size and has loads of useful pockets and compartments. I really love this and can't wait to use it!

Urban Outfitters Bag

So I hope you liked my winter haul!

Alice

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LIEBSTER AWARD 2013

                   

I have very kindly been nominated by paulaelle and Inez for the Liebster Award, but what is it? The Liebster Award is an award give to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. I think it's such a great way to discover and promote new, emerging blogs and i'm so glad to be part of it!

The rules

-Each nominee must link back to the person that nominated them

-You must answer the 10 questions which are given to you by the nominator

-You must nominate 10 other bloggers who you like who also have less than 200 followers

-You must create 10 questions for your nominees to answer

-Let them know that they have been nominated by going to their blog and notifying them

My answers to paulaelle's questions

1. Is there something you really want to buy, if so what is it?

Yes! I have seen this gorgeous grey boucle coat from Zara which I have fallen in love with!

2.What have you done today?

I have just got back from college, not very exciting I know!

3. Favourite shop?

Zara!

4. Your most used nail polish this month?

L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche in the shade 'You are worth it'.

5. What inspired you to start blogging?

My inspirations mainly come from beauty and fashion youtubers and bloggers such as Zoe, Louise and Marzia.

6. Favourite song at the moment?

Probably 'Why'd you only call me when your high?' by the Arctic Monkeys.

7. An instrument you wish you could play?

I really love the piano but I already play it so I wish that I could play it better!

8. Last thing you brought?

Maybelline's Baby Lips in cherry me and peach kiss.

9. Which book are you reading at the moment?

'Life on Air' - David Attenborough.

10. What is your biggest achievement of 2013?

Probably getting my AS results in August.

My answers to Inez's questions

1. If you could look like any model who would you look like?

Barbara Palvin or Miranda Kerr.

2. Favourite Piece for AW?

Knitted hats and scarfs!

3. Favourite brand of makeup?

I like a lot of different brands so its hard to say, but I think i'd have to go for Maybelline.

4. How are you today?

Tierd but otherwise very well :D

5. Favourite Band?

The Vamps, Arctic Monkeys and One Direction.

6. What nail polish are you wearing?

L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche in 'You Are Worth It'.

7. Pizza or Ice cream?

Hmm that's a tough one.... but i'll go for pizza!

8.Books or Films?

A mix of both.

9. Favourite upcoming trend?

I'm loving all the houndstooth prints around.

10. Why did you start blogging?

I have been inspired by many many bloggers and youtubers.

My nominees

Sarah Kate Powell

Ally

Olivia's Original

Saskia Blogs

Kelsey Laura

Inspiration for the Imagination

BeautyFOX

My questions!

1. What is your favourite tv series of all time?

2. What make up product could you not live without?

3. If you were stranded on a desert island and could pick 3 items to have with you, what would they be?

4. What is your biggest ambition in life?

5. What is your favourite time of the year?

6. Who is your biggest inspiration?

7. Where is your favourite place to be?

8. State 3 interesting facts about yourself.

9. Describe your style in 3 words.

10. Whats your biggest ever fashion purchase?

Enjoy answering my questions and thank you again to paulaelle and Inez for nominating me!

Alice

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Clothes and Jewellery Haul!

Hey everyone!

So recently I've been shopping a few times and collected some exciting purchases and I thought that I would share them with you!

So first up I went to Zara, one of my all time favourite shops, and got some gorgeous goodies! The first thing I got was this gorgeous floral skirt. I just loved the colours and cute pattern so I had to get it! Originally £15.99 it was reduced to £12.99 which I thought was a reasonable price for a good quality skirt. When I went to pay at the till I found out it was only £7.99 - what a bargain!

Zara Floral Skirt 

The next thing I got from Zara was another skirt, this one I absolutely love and have already worn it many times to my sixth form college. This skirt is based on one of Zara's summer best sellers , the skort. I love the monochrome houndstooth print and the skort-like pleats. Many of the skirts around in highstreet shops at the moment are all so similar and I just loved how different this little skirt was! It was fairly pricey at £25.99 however its great quality and I love it so much that I know that I will get plenty of wear out of it too!

Zara Houndstooth Skirt

I've been looking for a really good pair of blue jeans for a while now so when I saw that Topshop had a load of jeans in the sale I quickly snapped up a pair! There super soft, comfy and fit perfectly. They'll be great for summer and winter too and at only £15 they were amazing value too!

Topshop Moto Jamie Jeans

From Primark I got a few things including some really cute bunny pj's. I brought both the top and bottoms from the set because they were just too cute to resist! And at a price of £3.50 for the top and £5.00 for the bottoms they were so affordable too - you gotta love primark prices!

Primark Bunny Pyjamas

Also from Primark I brought some super high, black velour heels. A few weeks ago I saw some similar ones in Zara and loved them so much but didn't get them due to the hefty price tag. So when I saw these for just £16 I snapped them up in no time! 

Primark Heels

Finally on to jewellery! So from Primark I got some vintage style mint earrings, and a nautical-inspired statement necklace. The earrings were £1.50 and the necklace was only £3.00! From H&M I got another statement necklace in the sale for £2.99. This was the last one and had a gem missing but I just loved the colours so much and as it wasn't too expensive I decided to get it anyway. 

Primark Earrings and Necklace

     H&M Necklace

So that's it for my haul, I hope you liked it!

Alice

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Beauty Trend: Coral Lips

Hey everyone!

This summer orange and coral lips have been without a doubt a huge trend, they can lighten and brighten your make-up, give a warm, summery feel and look great in the sun, what's not to love? It's rare to find a colour that suits such a wide range of skin tones but with so many varieties of products available, ranging from pink to red to orange, there's a perfect coral shade for almost everyone out there. You just need to find the shade for you!

Having a very pale skin tone myself I have previously brought pink lip products but found they make my face look cold and aren't particularly flattering on me. This could be due to the fact that most of the products I've tried have blue undertones which, combined with my pale skin, give an overall frosty finish. The warmer undertones in coral lip products sounded tempting so I thought, why not give this trend a go?

MAC jumped on board with the orange trend by launching their "All About Orange" collection earlier this summer. I was particularly intrigued by the lipsticks in this collection including, Neon orange, Flamingo, Sushi Kiss and Tangerine Dream, mmm don't they just sound so good? After debating for a while I decided to splurge and brought MAC's Costa Chic lipstick. At first i was skeptical of purchasing it due to the negative reviews I heard about the frost finish, however it was creamy and moisturizing and didn't disappoint. Although this was not featured in their orange collection it fits in perfectly with the coral trend. It is bright yet very wearable and is just an overall lovely peachy-pink lipstick.

"All About Orange" MAC Collection

MAC Lipstick - Costa Chic

Another product I brought, after reading many complementary reviews, was the Bourjois Colour Boost Glossy Finish Lipstick. I chose the shade Peach on the Beach because of its lovely coral-pink colour and gorgeous name. The lip crayon is soft and smooth like a balm but gives great colour and leaves a beautiful glossy finish. Another positive is that this product claims to have SPF15, is waterproof and gives comfort and hydration for 10 hours. 

Bourjois Colour Boost Glossy Finish - Peach on the Beach

So there you go! There's just two of the coral lip products available to you but there's many many more out there to try! Another product I look forward to trying is the Revlon Colourburst Lip Butter in a colour such as Tutti Fruitti or Peach Parfait (once again they all have such tempting, scrummy names!). I love the lip butter formula after having already purchased one in the colour Strawberry Shortcake, however this colour has subtle blueish undertones which aren't so flattering to my skin, so I am now excited to try out some more in different colours. I've have definitely been loving coral lips and I know many more people have been too, so if you haven't yet given it a go then what are you waiting for? Give it a go and you never know, you might love it too!

Alice

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