Lush Christmas Presents

Hello everyone,

I was very privileged to get some little presents from family and friends from Lush this Christmas. I am a bath bomb lover and when it comes to the Christmas range but the thing I love the most has to be the Snow Fairy shower gel. Here are the little gems I got for Christmas...

I got some lovely things, some of which I have loved in the past and some of which are brand new to me. I thought I'd just do a mini review on them and get myself more excited about using them.

Butterbear Bath Ballistic:

I love the Butterball bath ballistic and when they brought this out for Christmas, it was definitely going on my Christmas list. It is the same as the Butterball but in the shape of a very cute polar bear. I think it is a great bath product because of all the great essential oils and butters which moisturise the skin. It has a vanilla like scent with hints of cocoa butter. Something I really like about the Butterball and other variations of it, is that it doesnt make the bath change to a bright colour. This bath bomb focuses more on the goodness of the bath than the colour and sometimes I need that to chill out and wind down after a stressful week or something. He really is a cute little fella and I can't wait to use him soon. 

Shoot For The Stars Bath Ballistic:

This bath ballistic gives off such a wonderful array of blue and pink colours which then mix to make a deep purple colour to make your bath actually look like the night sky. It has the same smell as the 'Honey I Washed The Kids' soap which is really nice also. It has quite a strong smell of toffee and honey which are kind of sickly but not so strong that it's overbearing. I dont know if I would buy it all year round so it is quite nice to try it at Christmas. This size bath ballistic you could probably cut in half to get two baths out of it but I dont know if I will be doing that when I use it or not.

The Christmas Hedgehog Bubble Bar:

The thing we tend to use the most of in baths in my house are the bubble bars. My dad and brother dont like bath ballistics because they make the bath water bright and vibrant colours. Bubble bars on the other hand are something we all use because who doesnt love a bubble bath? I searched for this when I went to Leeds in October because I wanted to try it before Christmas but I couldnt find it so when I got it in my stocking I was thrilled. I think it has quite an acquired smell but I like it and think that you can probably get two baths out of it. The smell I can get the most from it is Lavender and I think this little guy is very buttery and kind of melty so I have a feeling he will do wonders for the skin in the bath.

Snow Fairy Shower Gel:

Yes everyone, we got it!! If you read my first blog post back in October, I wrote about how I love this product and buy it every Christmas but because they didnt have the 100ml size in store I decided not to buy it. It was right at the top of my Christmas list and my gran bought it for me for Christmas in the 250ml size. I was very very excited about this. It goes without saying that it is the sweetest scent that Lush do but by no means is it sickly. Lush tend to do a variety of products with this sweet, candyfloss type scent and I think I have tried most of them. This now lives in the shower and I use it without fail everyday but I am not looking forward to the day where I run out of it. 

However I was lucky enough to get two Lush boxes which have it in also...

Little Snow Fairy Gift Box: 

I got two of these for Christmas; one from my cousin and one from my friend. I just love Snow Fairy and to get two minis means that I can take it away with me when I go for a sleepover or a weekend away. It also makes me feel less sad about the idea of finishing my 250ml shower gel. I have never used a FUN product before and I am really excited about doing so. The FUN is in the nice sweet, candyfloss scent which I really like. I know it sounds childish but I am looking forward to making a pig out of the pink FUN. I cant wait to use it as a bubble bar, shower gel, shampoo and just for modelling. I have heard great reviews for these and to get two of them really made me happy - so thank you Amy and Meera!

So they were the Christmas presents from from Lush from my family and friends. I am excited for trying the new products which I havent tried before and just stocking up on my Lush collection in the bathroom. Let me know in the comments what bath and body stuff you got for Christmas and if there were any Lush bits in your stocking from Father Christmas or under the tree.

So until next time lovelies xx

Favourite Products of 2014!

Hello everyone,

Firstly, Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely New Year and are looking forward to what this year brings to us. I have decided to pick out my favourite beauty and skincare items from 2014 and review them for you all. Enjoy...

Best Foundation:
Well this isnt exactly a foundation, it's a BB cream but I think that the formulation is that of a good foundation. My favourite foundation product has been the MAC Prep + Prime Beauty Balm in Light Plus. I think it has great coverage for a BB cream and often wear this on nights out. It has a light to medium coverage I would say and on nights out I wear it because it doesnt feel heavy on the skin so it makes it more comfortable to wear. I think it blends out really well and you can build it up as much as needed until you are comfortable with it. I think the shade Light Plus is great for my skin tone and I am very happy with it. I have used it quite a lot but there is still a lot left so even though it is slightly pricey, you do get a lot for your money.

Best Concealer:
I have tried a variety of concealers this year. Cream concealers, stick concealers, liquid concealers but there has been one which does wonders for my skin. This has been the No7 Match Made Concealer in Calico. I tend to use this most often when I use No7 foundations in Calico so the concealer and foundation match perfectly. I tend to apply this concealer using a concealer brush around my eyes, nose and on any places where I have a breakout. The only problem I have with this concealer is that I find it hard to use it on its own as a base as I dont think that it fully blends onto the face perfectly.

Best Powder:
I am a lover of anything matte as most of you know whether that be a matte face, lip or nail. Because I tend to get quite a shiny face throughout the day, I top up on powder when needed. The powder I have used consistently for this is the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 001 Transparent. I use this after applying my makeup in the morning and at times when needed throughout the day. This is a powder which my mum also uses so we tend to have about 3 on the go in the house at any one time so it's rare that we would run out completely which is a good thing. If you were to look in my makeup bag at anytime throughout the year, I pretty much guarantee that you will find it in there!

Best Blush:
Now there were two products up for this title and I was going to give it to them both but then I thought about which product I would use most and how much I have used. So, for me, the best blush of 2014 has to be Benefit's Coralista. This is what I would say to be the most perfect Spring/Summer face product. I bought it back in February to treat myself for my Birthday and I am now starting to worry that I will soon hit pan as I have used it so much and there is a major dip. I am surprised that I havent hit pan already! The packaging is a bit bulky so is hard to fit in a makeup bag but all in all I would have to say that it is probably one of my makeup favourites of this year. It works perfectly for a daytime or nighttime look and would look good if you wanted a minimal makeup day as well as a full makeup day.

Best Bronzer:
I wasn't too sure about including this category as I dont own that many bronzers. They are mostly all drugstore ones which arent too expensive and I dont tend to use them too much with the fear of looking like an oompa-loompa. I purchased this bronzer in the Summer and had forgotten about it ever since but over this past month I have used it quite a lot. My Bronzer of 2014 has to be Nars Laguna. I gave in to all the hype and bought what I thought at the time to be a very expensive bronzer but I think it is just great. It is highly pigmented and lasts ages. I have used it quite a lot recently and it hasnt even got the slightest dip in the product. It is a great contour product too due to minimal amounts of shimmer and orange tones.

Best Eyebrow Product:
This was the year where I actually took care of my eyebrows. I had them shaped and dyed but when they werent looking as great, I looked for good brow products to help my brows shape my face. I have tried both high end and drugstore products but it is safe to say that there has only been one product for me this year and that is the Soap and Glory Archery in Love is Blonde. The felt tip end is great for drawing in hair like strokes and the waxy end is also great. I just love this and the duo always makes an appearance in my makeup bag. I have nearly finished the waxy end so will have to be repurchasing it very soon.

Best Eyeshadow Palette:
If you know me then you know what this answer is. The best palette of 2014 has got to be the original Naked Palette. I always take this palette with me when I go away whether that be for one night or for a week. It is lovely and lightweight and the packaging is perfect. The variety of shades is just perfect. I think that Naked as a base and using Half Baked all over the lid or in the crease is a great nighttime eye look. The only downside is there are barely any matte shades.

Best Eyeliner:
Now if you have read my weekly No7 advent calendar reviews, you will know that up until recently, I havent been an eyeliner girl. I owned shed loads of eyeliners but never used them because I didnt think that they really suited my eyes very much and wasnt sure what colour to wear etc. In the advent calendar though I was lucky to get the No7 Stay Precise Felt Tip Eyeliner which I have loved so much over the past month that it has to be my top eyeliner for 2014. Trying to master the feline flick is something which I have never really bothered to attempt after many failed attempts. This eyeliner though I think is perfect. It has a great felt tip nib which isnt too flimsy and it has a nice fine point so you can get right to the edge of the lid. It has great staying power and it looks great when applied subtly or going all out for either a daytime or nighttime look. The only downside to it though is that I dont know how long it is going to last before I need to invest in a new one; but I have my purse at the ready for when that day comes!

Best Mascara:
I love trying different mascaras but there is rarely a time where I find the perfect mascara. As most of you probably know, I am a lover of the plastic wand and not the furry fibre-y ones so when I found this I couldn't wait to use it. I love a mascara which can bring volume and length and this mascara brings both to the table. The Bourjois Volume Glamour Max Definition is so fab that I couldnt not give it a mention. You can use one coat for a great daytime look but you can also build it up really easily for a false lash effect in the nighttime. The best thing about this is that it doesnt clump your lashes together. The worst thing though is that it is a nightmare to get off. You think you have got it all off but then you find more and more hidden away somewhere in the eyelashes. Mine is beginning to dry up now so I will need to repurchase next time I'm in Boots or Superdrug.

Best Lip Product:
I was dreading this category! I have recently had to move my lipstick collection to a bigger box after a few new products headed my way on Christmas Day. Having to choose between nudes, pinks and reds, drugstore and high end, lipstick, lipgloss and lipliner was a bloody nightmare let me tell you! I got it down to 5 and then had to sleep on it but I think I have chosen one. This isnt necessarily my favourite one at the moment but it has been multiple times over the year and it is the one I think I have used the most and got the most compliments from. My lip product of 2014 has to be the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in 02 Frambourjoise. These lip products have amazing staying power and are really buildable. I think they look great whatever the time of day and whatever the time of year. If you are to look in my makeup bag, handbag, schoolbag or whatever bag I have, it is pretty certain that it will feature in it. I love a liquid lipstick and want to purchase some more of these to add to my collection - now to wait until theyre on 3 for 2 again...

Best Makeup Brush:
This is the category which I failed to only pick one for. I have decided though to pick one eye brush and one face brush. My top eye brush has to be the MAC 217. I finally gave in to the hype of this in the summer after contemplating buying it for 6 months previously but I am so happy I did. It is expensive for a single eyeshadow brush but I use it every day so you really get your moneys worth. My face brush of the year has to be the Real Techniques Buffing Brush. I got this last Christmas in the Core Collection Set and I use it everyday for applying my foundation. The main problem with this brush is because it obviously gets dirty really quickly, you have to keep washing it and after a while I would want to repurchase it but this brush is only available in the Core Collection Set or in the Sam's Picks Set and so you end up getting duplicates of other brushes you may not use. I am hoping to get another one at some point though but when that will be I dont know.

Best Skincare Product:
I have tried a variety of products this year from the drugstore and more high end ones too. I have tried makeup removers, cleansers, toners, exfoliators, moisturisers and basically the whole shebang! After much deliberation, I have decided that my favourite skincare product of 2014 has to be Benefit's Triple Performing Facial Emulsion. It is a great moisturiser for all year round. It doesnt make my skin too oily and it can be used before bed or in the morning underneath makeup. The glass bottle makes it look really sophisticated and only a few pumps are needed each time so it will last a long time.

Best Nail Varnish:
I have a lot of nail varnishes but I think that it was one of the easiest choices to decide which was my best nail varnish of the year. My top nail varnish of 2014 is the Barry M Nail Paint in Vintage Violet. Even though I only bought this at the end of November, there have only been a few times in the past month where I havent worn it. It is a great shade for all year round and it lasts ages with very few chips. It only needs 2 or 3 coats to look opaque. At £2.99 it is a bargain and I am sure I will continue to use it constantly over the next few months. It looks great on both fingernails and toenails and I always get compliments when wearing it. It is a great shade to wear with glitter effects over the top.

Best Fragrance:
I have wanted this for about the last 5 years and with my first ever pay packet last year I decided to treat myself to Marc Jacobs Daisy. It is a great scent for daytime and nighttime. I think it is nice to wear all year round even though I would tend to wear it more in the Spring/Summer months. Because it is quite pricey and therefore of high quality, a little spray goes a long way. It also lasts all day and because of it, I like to wear it on special occasions especially. The packaging is so lovely and it looks so beautiful on the drawers where all my beauty bits are stored.

Best Haircare Product:
There are a lot of haircare products I have used this year but this is the one which I have used constantly, when my hair was longer and now it is shorter. When curling my hair, there is only one hairspray for me and that is the L'Oréal Paris Studio Line #TXT Volume Supersizing Spray. It is a great hairspray and a great volumising product. I have already reviewed this fully HERE so if you want to read more about it please do.

I hope you have enjoyed reading about my favourite products of 2014. Please let me know in the comments what you have been loving and give me any recommendations as you know I am always up for trying and buying new things.

So until next time lovelies xx

Looking Back and Looking Forward

Hello everyone,

So it is the end of 2014. Congratulations we made it; another year older and maybe another year wiser. This year has been a very up and down year for me and I thought I would answer 10 questions about the year just gone and 10 questions on the year ahead...

1. If you had to describe your 2014 in 3 words what would they be?
A Rollercoaster Ride - I have had many ups and downs this year, all of which I will never forget for the rest of my life and I think that even during all the crap, they have shaped me to be a better person all in all.
2. Which new skills have you learnt?
2014 was the year that Beth learnt to crochet! I have made a variety of weird little things from flowers to phone cases and even a baby blanket for my teacher who is leaving to have a baby.
3. Which purchase turned out to be your best decision ever?
Oooh this is a tough one. I bought a variety of things this year, some which I needed and others that I probably could have lived without. Two things stand out for me though: 1. My set of drawers where all my makeup and stuff is stashed otherwise I dread to think the amount of mess it would cause in my room. 2. My Macbook Pro. I just love this, I am so thankful to have it and after the incident with a cup of tea just before Christmas, I have learnt to be very careful with it.
4. What was the most important lesson you learnt in 2014?
To let your head and heart make decisions. You shouldn't choose one or the other. Yes the decisions may be opposites, but eventually one will listen to the other and a compromise will occur.
5. Which of your personal qualities turned out to be the most helpful this year?
Hmm this is a tricky one. I think there have been flaws in all my personal qualities. I think my people skills have been my best though. I will talk to anyone and I want to make people feel welcome and comfortable in any situation.
6. Did any parts of yourself or your life do a complete 180 this year?
Oh goodness yes. Some of you will know what I am referring to mainly but friendships, other relationships, school etc.
7. What was the best gift you received this year?
I received some really lovely things this year. Gifts for Birthday included little items like tshirts I wanted and other makeup items and stuff. For Christmas I got some lovely makeup items and stuff. But my favourite present was probably a pair of earrings which I love so much and wish I would wear them more than I do but they are the most perfect gift I think I have ever received.
8. If you had to go back and tell yourself one thing what would it be?
Don't leave the girls. I went through a period of distancing myself from three of my bestest friends unconsciously and it was one of the worst things I could have done. But if it wasn't for them I wouldn't have got through it. They really are fab so Hannah, Izzy and Lauren, I love you all to pieces and thank you for welcoming me back without hesitation.
9. What do you need to remember for 2015?
To be me! I'm not changing myself or my views for anyone. I am me and I will continue to be me. I have changed as a person before and it wasn't brilliant for me. I will also remember to soften my heart and not harden it and push people away again like I did multiple times each year. Oh and to revise earlier for exams!
10. Did you achieve your New Year Resolutions?
I have had the same one every year and for the first time I can say that yes I did.

1. What is your main goal for this year?
I know it sounds really boring but I just need to focus on me and school so I can pass my A Levels and decide what I want to go on and do whether that be going to uni or doing a gap year. I can't be having any distractions this year.
2. Who do you want to spend more time with in 2015?
I know this sounds weird but I would love to spend more time with my brother. I look at people in my family and who I am friends with and some sibling relationships are really strong and some are not. I want mine and my brother's to be strong forever so this is the year which we begin to strengthen it I hope.
3. What new skill do you want to learn?
I would really love how to cook more delicious and challenging meals. Prepping for uni is something I need to work on and I don't think smiley faces and chicken nuggets are something I want to live off 7 days a week at uni.
4. What habits do you want to change this year?
I bite my nails. The look of them doesn't bother me that much but at the same time I would like them to grow and look nicer with nail varnish on and without. I think stress and anxiety is the main factor for me biting them but I am hoping to overcome this.
5. How do you want to remember 2015 when you look back on it in 10 years time?
I want 2015 to be the year where Beth really discovered herself. I tend to put everyone else's problems and happiness before my own and sometimes I think that I should be a little more selfish and focus on me. I need to make sure that this is the year where Beth smiles and doesn't stress about the little things.
6. Which personal quality do you want to develop?
I want to develop more self-confidence. I get afraid of doing some things because of what people might think but this is the year where I put myself and my plans first. If someone has a problem with what I do, then thats their problem, not mine!
7. How are you going to become more organised this year?
I need to make sure that stuff for exams is more organised so I revise earlier, only revise what is necessary, minimise distractions etc. I want my room to be more organised and tidy too because I feel that it will reflect on my (hopefully) newly organised life for 2015.
8. What risks are you going to take this year?
I just want to have this year where the risks I take will impact me. I really want to have a gap year but this risk could affect my relationship with my family so I have to really think about whether it is best. The term 'risktaker' sounds really cringey and cliche but I want to take risks; I don't know what they are yet but bring them on!
9. What is one think that you need to take more control over in 2015?
This is easy - my emotions. I am like a tap. Weddings, babies and little things like that make me weep but then people being rude to me or my friends or others make me cry too. I have had a year where I don't think I have ever cried so much and so I am hoping that this doesn't continue in 2015. I think it's time to turn off the waterworks and only turn them on when necessary.
10. What are your New Year Resolutions?
Possibly the same as last years but I don't know if I want to have the same one again this year. Probably just to be more organised and to do well at school. And to be me!

So thats my reflections and hopes. I am happy with this final post of 2014 but I am really excited about what is coming up this year on my blog. I had mixed emotions about writing this and did have a few tears but it's just been nice to write down everything I want you to know about my year.

Have a great night tonight everyone! Stay safe and don't get too hungover.

So until 2015 lovelies xx

No7 Advent Calendar - Week 4

Hello everyone,

The time has come to draw to a close the reviews of this years No7 advent calendar. So for the last time, lets have a look at what lovely treats were available for the last 4 days of advent...

22nd December: No7 Gel-Look Shine Nail Colour in Deep Wine

My first reaction was of course "Yes another burgundy nail varnish!" I mean what else would you expect from me? Getting another to add to my collection filled me with joy and I put it on straight away. It had a really nice formula which unlike other gel nail varnishes I have tried, lasted longer than 24 hours - no chipping or peeling for 5 days. Only 2 or 3 coats were needed to build up the long-lasting, opaque colour. It looks really good with glitter over the top and with metallic colours too. I am looking forward to using this for the rest of the wintery months until pastel shades come back in again. Also, the smaller size means that it is great for travelling or to keep in a handbag to touch up any chipped edges. 10/10 from me!

23rd December: No7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil in Brown

The formula for this is the same as the black shade from last weeks review. I do however prefer the look of the brown pencil formula. I havent yet tried it without eyeshadow underneath so I'm not sure if it leaves an eyeliner mark on the eyelid like the black pencil did. I like using the brown eyeliner for a basic everyday look and for a heavy makeup look to. A great multi purpose eyeliner to have in your makeup bag, and a small-ish size means that it doesnt take up too much room. The only thing I dont quite like about it is its inability to smudge well. As a person who doesnt tend to suit black eyeliner, to get another brown one is of great use to me.

24th December: No7 Protect and Perfect Intense Night Cream

I was happy to get this after having received the day cream. I tried using the day cream in the evening before but I don't think that it worked as a night cream. I put it on before I go to bed and wake up with hydrated skin. In the Winter months, sometimes I wake up to dry skin and when applying makeup on dry skin, it goes patchy and looks awful. Using this night cream before bed and then the day cream before makeup application makes a good team for a flawless base of foundation. I don't know how good it will be for my skin in the Summer but for now it is great. The only downside is the cost of the full size face cream so when I have finished it, it is unlikely that I will be repurchasing.

25th December: No7 Stay Perfect Duo Nail Colour in Hot to Trot and Cheeky Chops

I was very excited to have an advent calendar which gave a gift on Christmas Day. When I opened it I at first thought, great a full size duo nail product. Two great shades that might complement each other and would be great to take away. Last night I decided to paint my nails in the pink shade and my ring finger in the gold shade. After painting the gold first, I loved the formula. I managed to get away with only one coat and it looks great. The pink however I was very unhappy with. It didn't go well with the gold like I wanted it to. Also, to get the colour right, thin layers were needed often. I just didn't really like the pink. Mum also didn't really like it when she tried it. The gold however goes really well with Barry M Vintage Violet. The application of this duo nail varnish is hard because you don't have much control over the brush due to the other nail varnish on the other end. I was underwhelmed that this was the last gift in the advent calendar.

So all in all this was a great advent calendar. I really loved it and I hope that it is equally as good if not better if No7 bring another one out next year. I really loved getting a new beauty or skincare product each day. Just have to wait til next year to get another! I urge you all to try No 7 products as they are really good. I know some are expensive but they are worth it, trust me!

Hope you all had good advent calendars and a great Christmas.

So until next time lovelies xx

The Christmas Tag - Part 4

Hello everyone,

So this is it, the final instalment of the Christmas Tag (sad face). I have left the most christmassy related ones til now and am very excited to answer them. So for the last time, lets answer some questions...

Do you still believe in Father Christmas?
What do you mean do I still believe in Father Christmas? He's real! I love the hype that younger children have with their fascination about a jolly bearded guy in a red suit around Christmas. I think it is a special thing to believe when you are a child, but I do think that a lot of money is spent on it and I find it extortionate. Gone are the days for us when we left out a beer, mince pies, carrots and milk. I would still do it if I could but my dad does not approve because he thinks it a bit of a waste. And as my brother is no longer young enough to do it, I can't justify doing it myself. It's still always great to pretend for little kiddies who still believe - their innocence is so cute.

Do you prefer Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
I do like both. The festive season makes me very happy. Last year's Christmas wasn't very good for me but I can already tell that this year is shaping up to be ten times better. On Christmas Eve in previous years we always used to go out for a family meal but this year we couldn't. It has made Christmas Eve less fun, but it meant I could spend half the day with my best friend. Christmas is a family time for us and I am very excited to see my cousins again this year like we did last year when they come down for the weekend. I do love opening presents on Christmas Day like everyone else - I'm just hoping that my presents for everyone else will be good too.

What time do you wake up to open your stocking on Christmas Day?
I do love my brother but I think that Christmas Day is the one day of the year where I dislike him because of the time he comes in to wake me up. I don't think that a 14 year old boy should be waking everyone up at 5am on Christmas morning. The answer would be 5am and Jake tends to set his alarm to make it known to everyone but today we didnt wake up until 6:30 which was bliss compared to every other year. I need my beauty sleep, especially on Christmas where the excitement is high that I won't sleep well anyway.

Do you dress up on Christmas Day or stay in your pyjamas?
I would love to stay in my pjs all day or a onesie, but dad is strict that we have to change out of our pjs before we can open the presents from under the tree.We stay in our pjs for stocking presents when we open them as a family then before breakfast we change. I like to dress up nicely on Christmas Day so I buy a Christmas dress each year. After Christmas dinner and other amounts of food, I like to get back into comfy clothes to nurse my food baby.

What is your typical Christmas Day like?
There is too much to write here so I'll be brief: 5-7ish is when we open stockings in my parents room. We then get dressed and ready for the day. I help mum lay and dress the table and do breakfast. From 10 our family usually arrive and we start to open the under the tree presents from 11:30. We have our starter around 1pm then open some more presents. We then eat our Christmas dinner at around 2:30 and watch the Queen's Speech at the table after saying grace. We then open the rest of our presents and have chill time where we play games and ponder over what we have been given. Then we have dessert whenever suits people best. We then watch whatever is most requested by everyone and record everything else to watch over the next few days. Family tend to go at 7-9 and then we as us 4 just chill for the rest of the evening and sleep to get strength for whatever is planned for Boxing Day.

So that was the Christmas Tag. I would like to know some of your responses if you want to let me know or if you have a blog I would recommend taking part in the tag next year. So I hope you have a lovely rest of your Christmas!

So until next time lovelies xx

Winter Red Lip Favourite

Hello everyone, 

So I have been loving a bold matte lip for the Winter months (of course!) so when this little beauty came from Avon this time  I of course fell in love. However this one isn't very matte - more of a satin finish. It is such a lovely darker red which looks good for a variety of different occasions. The lipstick I am loving this month is the Ultra Colour Lipstick in Scarlett Siren...

I use it with a Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in 024 Red Diva and they go together hand in hand so nicely. It isn't like Red 2000 which is a bright red. This one has darker undertones so has a burgundy like look. It stays on for a long time and I think it's increased by matching it up with the lip liner. 

The Ultra Colour technology shows that the colour on the lipstick is exactly the same as what goes onto the lips. It has a high pigmentation and leaves a bold and opaque look which is perfect for this time of year. I definitely can't wait to wear it on Christmas Day! I've had a lot of compliments wearing it and think that it looks great with my skin tone and makes my teeth look whiter which is a bonus!

There aren't really any other words to describe how fab this lipstick is! I really love it and would recommend this lipstick to anyone who loves a bold lip and wants something festive to wear on Christmas Day. Let's just hope it doesn't go all round my face when eating Christmas dinner eh?

So until next time lovelies xx 

The Christmas Tag - Part 3

Hello everyone,

Ready for part 3...

What is your favourite Christmas film?
This one is pretty easy for me. I love Nativity! I've got the first one on DVD and will watch it all year round to make me feel ready for Christmas. I love the songs so much that I have a playlist of them all on YouTube to watch when I want to feel jolly or am in the mood for some kiddy Christmas songs. The sequel is also really good and I want to get that on DVD too so I can have a little Nativity marathon. I think this film is suitable for all ages all year round. I watched it on my birthday in February and that was a great time.

Do you have a Christmas tradition, if so what is it?
We have a few little traditions in our family. We normally go out for a meal at Frankie and Bennies but for the first time in absolutely ages we aren't doing it this year. Normally I go with my immediate family and then some others on my mum's side but because my gran can't make it this year, we aren't going to do it :( We also have weird traditions on Christmas Day. My dad buys me and my brother a tub of Ben and Jerry's each, wraps it up and puts it in the freezer which is always fun. Finally my dad has always bought me and my brother a present each and hidden it under the stairs to find. He still does it even now and we always go off sneaking to try and find it. It's no longer a surprise but who cares - its Christmas!

What was your weirdest/wackiest Christmas present?
One year I got given a pair of singing poodles which sang 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart'. I didn't really know what to make of them to be honest. If you played one on its own it'd sing a solo but if you played them together they'd sing a duet. It was great for Christmas Day but I think my parents probably got a bit sick of it after a while haha.

Do you peek at the Christmas presents under the Christmas tree?
I like to peek at some but I also love the complete element of surprise you get on Christmas Day. My dad plays Father Christmas each year and hands them out once reading the labels out which is always a funny event. As me and my brother are older now, we tend to give a smaller Christmas list and tend to get everything on it so there isn't much of a surprise element now so guessing them is more fun. But it wouldn't be Christmas in our house if you didn't try and guess whether you were being given a tub of Heroes or Celebrations.

What is your favourite thing to eat for your Christmas dinner?
Parsnips! Easy peasy question for me. I love parsnips. We only tend to have them in the Autumn/Winter months which is a shame because they are just the best veg ever. They are one vegetable that I would eat continuously until I'm full to bursting. Mum does the best parsnips by roasting them in lots of honey. They are just so sweet and are lovely with the Christmas dinner. I am a lover of Brussels sprouts and pigs in blankets too but they just aren't as good as a honey roast parsnip.

Next Thursday is Christmas Day - eeeep how exciting! I will put up the final part of the Christmas Tag sometime next week.

So until next time lovelies xx