Just A Little Lip Service

JUST A LITTLE LIP SERVICE

Recently I've really been getting back into lip colour again. I went through a phase when a slick of Eight Hour Cream was all I could be bothered to reach for. Whereas before in my late teens and early 20s I loved experimenting with different colours. Thankfully I've rekindled my love of liptastic colours and what better time with such an array on offer. Here are some of my favourites from the last few months. 

MAC Media A55 in Satin 

MAC Velvet Teen Velvetease Lip Pencil 

MAC Dark Side in Amplified 

Mary Kay and MAC Lipsticks

L-R 1.H&M Passion For Pearl, 2. Mary Kay Red, 3. MAC Dark Side in Amplified,  4. MAC Media A55 in Satin,  5. MAC Stone A16 in Matte, 6. MAC Fresh Brew A45 in Lustre, 7. MAC High Tea AC4 in Lustre 

Lip Pencil Collection 

Lip pencils L-R 1. Elizabeth Arden Natural 06, 2. Elizabeth Arden Rosewood 01, 3. Barry M Red, 4. Nars Palais Royal in Satin, 5. Primark Wine, 6. Barry M Wine, 7. MAC Velvet Teen Velvetease 

Lip Gloss - Bodyshop, MAC, H&M

Lip Gloss L-R 1. Passion For Pearl, 2&3 MAC Oyster Girl Lipglass, 4. MAC Nymphette Lipglass, 5. MAC Wonderlust Lustreglass, 6. Bodyshop Juicy Peach High Shine Gloss

Swatch number 2 is an old Oyster Girl from over 18 months ago. As you can see the colour has stayed true when you compare it to that of one purchased just a week ago.

MAC Stone Matte Lipstick with Oyster Girl Lipglass on top

Even though Stone is a matte lipstick it is not at all drying. I normally still have to apply lip balm through out the day even when wearing lipstick but with this I did not. It's the perfect dark nude for chocolate skinned beauties.

All MAC L-R Oyster Girl Lipglass, Nymphette Lipglass, Stone Matte Lipstick

MAC Stone in Matte and MAC Pigment in Copper Sparkle tapped on top

I have been using these 2 shades of lipglass for over 10 years now. they have definitely become my go to staples. Please MAC never discontinue them.

If you are of a darker toned complexion these shades will look amazing on you. These will also look great on fairer complexions but the finish and effect may differ so it is worth trying a shade up or down to do so.

I've tried to find the link for most of the products for those that have been discontinued I have linked a close alternative.

Thanks for dropping by

Bxx

A Year In My Steps

It's no big secret that my one big weakness is shoes. The purchase of a good pair of shoes is like a massive drugs rush. I get that same rush when I get home and try them on with half my wardrobe. I know its a sickness. But one I have no intention of getting help for any time soon.

Anyway here are a few of the shoes that have made their way into my collection over the last year.

Enjoy x

H&M

H&M

Office Shoes

H&M

H&M

H&M

Newlook

Newlook

H&M

Of course I'd be lying if I said there hadn't been one or 2 additions to this family since making this post but then that's for next time.

Thank you

B xx

June Fitting Room Selfie Lookbook

Head to toe (H2T) H&M

I had a couple of work meetings in the West End yesterday at My Area Office and finished my work day on a real happy high, which is always awesome on a beautiful, sunny Friday afternoon and thought why not have a peruse around some shops whilst I'm here. So there I am in Topshop having a wonder when low and behold I find myself in the fitting room with an arm full of goodies to try on. Now I'm not some 15-25 something, still living at home with some big ol' disposable income. Neither am I one of those daughters who are regularly tapping into the Bank Of Mum & Dad. I'm a big ass grown women who has a mortgage and pays all of her own bills. Therefore I do not have the funds to be buying up a whole hell of clothes so I can blog about them and not just bombard you with what I buy from work. So as I was taking a blatant selfie of the outfit I already had on so I could post it to my instagram a brilliant idea came to mind. Why not do lookbooks of fitting room selfies. That way I get to show you guys a whole heap of different outfits and looks without being evicted from my flat from not being able to pay my mortgage because I've bought too many clothes. So here it is, my first Selfie lookbook.

Duster waistcoat - Topshop everything else as before

Top - Topshop, Culottes - Topshop, Necklace - H&M, Sandals - H&M, Bangles - H&M

All as before

Lace Blouse - Topshop, everything else as before

Culottes Jumpsuit - Topshop, Necklace and Sandals as before

Culottes Jumpsuit - Topshop, everything else as before

I'm not going to lie I had so much fun making this post and so interesting that not one person batted even the slightest eyelash at me taking all of these selfies in the fitting room where as a few years ago everyone would have been looking me up and down wondering who is this narcissistic a-hole taking pictures of herself. 

One thing I will say though is Topshop Oxford Circus will you please for the love of all things sacred sort out the aircon in your fitting rooms. I love heat be jeez louise it's like a fricking sauna up in there. Really not pleasant to be in there at all. Ok mini rant over.

I've tried to link as many items as I can as I know I sometimes forget to do so. If you have enjoyed this and would like to see more fitting room selfie lookbooks please thumbs up or leave a comment below. Would be good to know which stores you'd like me to stalk next.

Now as much as I was trying to be oh so good, one of these outfits did find it's way home with me. Can you guess which one it was. To find out keep a look out for my next post, my June Haul, where all will be revealed.

Until next time, have a good one

B xx

May Haul

As I wait patiently for spring to properly kick in I find myself trying to avoid the temptation to add to my ever full wardrobe. I failed! This is the problem I have working as a Visual Merchandiser, I'm ever surrounded by pieces that inspire me to update my wardrobe. So here's a sneak peek at what I've picked up.

You just can't go wrong with a bit of Primark. I went in to replace some of my basics as most of my long sleeve ts have massive holes in the armpits. Now even in the summer my pits don't need that much ventilation. My leggings aren't much better. On leaving of course a few extras had made their way into my shopping bag. Where else are you going to find underwear sets in small back, large cup sizes for less than a tenner. Seriously how cute are these sandals. Perfect for work on those warm days.

No payday wouldn't be complete for the H&M crew without a cheeky little staff purchase. That staff discount has got a lot to answer for. How cute is this one shoulder floral bikini. Just £7.99 each piece. This adorable pink high neck cropped top is perfect with pencil or high waisted skirts or even high waisted shorts.

Now onto my star buy. I have been lusting after these for the past couple of months.

Yes guys and girls I managed to get my hands on a pair of the Pharrell Williams Adidas Superstar Supercolour trainers in equity blue. I nearly didn't find them. Had to trawl 5 shops before I was finally successful. I still can not thank the amazing sales girl at Office Shoes Oxford Circus enough for going on a super hunt for what was one of the last pairs of Supercolour trainers in a size 5 anywhere in the west end. These babies sold out like hot cakes and no stores were getting a stock replen. Can not wait to roll these bad boys out. Love them, love them, love them.

Thank you

B xx

Breezey Springs

So its been a long wait but the warm spring days are slowly creeping in. However if like me you went and got a bit too optimistic during those really warm couple of weeks London had at the end of March, I very nearly packed all of my winter wardrobe away. Good thing I thought better of it as it got bloody cold again pretty quick.

My spring/summer wardrobe is begging  to see the light of day but I just can not bare feeling cold. So this is how I've been getting through this transitional schizo weather. A few inspirational ideas to get through that final phase before the sunshine months finally kick in.

Enjoy x

Necklace, jumper, bracelet and boots - H&M. Pleather skinnies - Topshop

Trainers - Adidas Superstar Junior. Everything else H&M

Necklace - Miss Selfridges. Boots - Newlook. Everything else H&M

All H&M

Necklace - Topshop. Everything else H&M

All H&M

Trainers - Adidas Superstar Junior. Everything else H&M

All H&M

Jersey top - Topshop. Shoes - Newlook. Everything else H&M

Necklace - Miss Selfridges. Everything else H&M

Why not leave a comment below on which was your favourite look or even better send me posts of looks you've been rocking these past few months.

Thanks you

B xx