MAC Haul and Review

Hello Lovelies,

In my recent post on what I bought in the boxing day sales, I gave you a sneak peak at what I bought from MAC. I was so excited to finally pick some things up. The makeup artist was absolutely lovely, she chose some beautiful colours that really work well with my skin tone too.

Here's what I bought...

Paint Pot in Groundwork

This is the loveliest bronzy/brown shade. It gives a lovely wearable wash of colour to the eyes, or works as an amazing base for a neutral eye.

Lipstick in Plumful

Hands down this is my favourite lipstick EVER. Not that I own an enormous amount, but this is simply beautiful. It has an amazing formulation (its a lustre), feels good on the lips and really complements my skin tone. It is a gorgeous plummy red shade that is just dark enough to have an effect, but not too dramatic either. It can be dabbed on the lips for everyday wear, or worn opaque for a night out. Bloody love it!

Eyeshadow in Coppering

I bought this as a slightly more dramatic edition to my neutral palette, it is a gorgeous red/copper shade that is surprisingly very wearable.

Blush in Blushbaby

This was one of those 'I shouldn't buy anymore so ill leave it, but then you go back to the store later and pick it up' purchases :) Dreadful as that is, I do not regret it at all. I don't think I own a blush like this. Quite simply, it is soft, matte, contouring loveliness.

Writing this post, I realise just how much I bought :P. I must say though, I am very pleased with all the products and have already used them multiple times in the last week.

Have you bought any new makeup items recently?

Much Love

Lou

xxx

Boxing Day Sales

Hello Lovelies,

Being the dedicated shopper that I am, I dragged myself out of bed at 8am Boxing Day and tootled off into Leeds City Centre to brave the sales. Boy o' boy am I glad I did:)

Not only did I get to spend (too much) of my Christmas money, I also managed to pick up a few things I really wouldn't have expected to buy. (I may also have picked up a few cheeky 'non sale' items :P *oops*)

I'll start with the beauty related items as I feel this may interest you most.

My first stop was LUSH, equipped with the £15 voucher from my parents. I was so excited to find all of the Christmas gifts and products 50% off. I picked up a £35 box containing 12 things, for only £17! Amazing right?

It's called the 12 days of Christmas.

All of the products smell delicious, there isn't even the usual 'not as nice as the rest' suspect.

I also picked up an extra Cinders bath bomb :)

My Second stop was Harvey Nichols (with my £20 voucher) to visit the MAC counter. There was no sale on here, but I haven't been to MAC in ages so picked up a few items that the makeup artist (who was amazing) recommended. Everywhere else in the store was madness though, I'm talking middle aged women fighting over PRADA handbags crazy :')

I then went to Superdrug and picked up one of the Rimmel lipsticks from the Kate Moss collection and two new nail polishes.

327 Heart on Fire

520 Camouflage Chic

Lipstick 008 (I couldn't see a name)

My surprise item of the trip was actually an extra Christmas gift from my mother. I've been in need of some sturdy winter boots for a really long time as my current boots are starting to deteriorate after three loving years. I decided to go for something a little different this time. Take a look at these beauties...

How frickin' cute are they!! Now I know many people will hate these, but they are honestly so so versatile and incredibly girly of course. Its amazing how many things they go with (post soon.)

I also found these cute (slightly less daring boots) in the sale at new look for £30 (down from £70) and thought they were amazing quality for the price.

I also picked up a new handbag(pictured with docs) for £6 and an adorable jewellery stand from NEXT for £4.

This jewellery stand was originally £10 and I have been eyeing it up for ages, but could not justify the price. I jumped at the chance to buy it in the sales XD. It looks so beautiful with my earrings displayed on the mantle piece :)

Phew!:)

That was a very long post.

It seems I went a little mad on the shopping front ;)

If you made it this far, congratulations and if you would like any in depth reviews on the items mentioned just let me know.

Did anyone else pick up some bargains in the Sales?

Much Love

Lou

xxx

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

And so the MAC palette returns...

As you may remember, I wrote a post about the severe lack of eyeshadows in by MAC 15 pro pan palette. I had the beautiful colour Woodwinked sitting in there all alone feeling very lost and I couldn't bare risking de potting my other colours. Now, I am pleased to say he has not one, but two new friends!!

These frosty, shimmery friends come in the form of All that Glitter's and Satin Taupe. I can safely say I am in love.

I bought these shadows on two separate occasions but decided to put them all together for today's post.

L-R Satin Taupe, All That Glitters, Woodwinked

All that Glitters- I bought this due to the insane hype around it on youtube channels and blogs everywhere. Yes, I gave into peer pressure and I am rather glad that I did too. It is a beautiful rich shimmery light bronze, that applies smoothly and wears really well. Very pleased indeed.

Satin Taupe- Surprisingly, this is actually my favourite out of the three. It is a gorgeous, medium brown with a beautiful frost too it. Definitely a good crease colour. My new staple.

If you would like any swatches let me know:)

Hope you enjoyed the update and I'll keep you posted as my Neutral palette grows :)

Much Love

Lucy

xx