Review: Baby Lips

The Baby Lips that I am reviewing today are 

• Pink Punch
• Cherry Me
• Peach Kiss
• Cherry Velvet 

In the UK we don't have a huge range of baby lips however we have most of the classics. I first bought Pinch Punch and Peach Kiss as I heard Bethany Mota talking about Baby Lips and thought I would give them a try. In this review I talk more about the colours etc as I don't think these are the most moisturising lip balms and if you have really chapped lips I would probably recommend Vaseline lip balm or Nivea, however these are great for trying to keep lips hydrated when in good condition. 

 

I love the colour of this one, in my opinion it is the most pigmented and has the strongest colour pay off. Whenever I wear this Lip balm I always get comments from my friends saying they love my lip colour, at first I actually didn't realise how bright it was and so if you shy when it comes to lip colours then this is probably not the best baby lips for you! However I LOVE it! I would call it a barbie pink and is great fro brightening up you look on a cold winters day ( which seems to be everyday at the moment in  the UK.) I keep this one in my pencil case at school so it's always handy if I have dry lips at school.

 

This is my latest purchase as I don't really own many Red Lipsticks as I don't think they suite me very much, however its a New Year so I'm trying it out, this is really subtle and isn't too strong. it's probably not my favourite however I will use it particularly if I am wearing Red Lipstick and want to use this as a colour enhancer. This one is kept with most of my other lipsticks as I don't reach for it daily. 

This is probably my favourite Babylips, I is my favourite smelling lip-balm however they all smell so good! They colour comes out as a subtle nude which is perfect for me and fits into my everyday routine. It has a slight sheen but nothing too noticeable. I pretty much always have this with me however it often sits on my dressing table with a few of my other most used lipsticks. 

I got this free in boots, as there was an offer - if you buy 3 Maybelline products you get this Lip Balm free!! I haven't ever seen a Babylips with this packaging before ( maybe it's an older version?!) however it is the most moisturising out of the ones I have. I use it every morning when I wake up to hydrate my lips. It is sheer but not too shiny so works really well as your average lip balm however something about it just doesn't feel quite as special as the other ones, I think its because this is more of a useful tool than another beauty item... Haha!!

Would I Buy More?

Yes!!  however I buy these because of the colours and not because I think they will help my chapped lips, I really wouldn't suggest getting these if you need some serious care, but they are great for a lip balm / lipstick combo. 

Peace and Love B!XOXO

Winter Cosies

Two of the most important things in the Winter, for me, is to be warm and cosy. Two of my winter essentials have to be a fluffy dressing gown and bed socks!

Getting up in the morning is hard enough when it's still dark outside, and the only thing that makes it better is putting on my dressing gown. This one from Next is long, fluffy, cosy, covered in reindeer and totally reasonably priced! I would highly recommend Next for winter warmers as they are stylish and reasonably priced with fantastic quality.



Fluffy socks have to be a winter essential for EVERYBODY! It's one thing to walk around on the cold kitchen floor in thin socks, but its a whole new story in bed socks! These socks are actually from Sainsburys, I've never thought of buying clothes from the TU section in Sainsburys, but these have proved to be a success. Although they are only socks, they are still something that need to be good quality and its safe to say that these are of high quality, warm, soft and cosy! Perfect for a lazy day around the house in the winter, or even inside a pair of winter boots when out and about!

Lots of Love, Emily x

ELF Haul

E.L.F  Haul - which stands for Eyes.Lips.Face ( Who Knew.. well everyone bar me apparently!!) 

I spent £28 with postage and packaging so I feel like you really do get great value for money at E.L.F. All the products I bought are pictures on the left.

What I Bought.

1. 100 Piece Eyeshadow Set - It was 50% off and is perfect for when I feel like experimenting with some new make-up looks! I would like to add the eye shadows arn't quite as bright as they appear in the picture however that doesn't really bother me...
2. Eyelid Primer - I think this is probably my favourite purchase and at £1.50 it is an major bargain, I bought the primer in pearl and it is stunning I have also been wearing it on its own as I think it is a great bright everyday colour, however this eyelid primer is shimmery so if you want a Matte base this is not for you!
3.  Studio High Definition Powder - I like this and bought it in translucent, I bought this because I am looking for a good setting powder and I will keep you updated with this one as I have no used it enough to give you my full opinion, however the packaging is kind off silly as the holes in the top mean it is not very portable. 
4. Eyeliner and Shadow Stick -  I bought this in the colour Brown/Basic for an everyday look and I do really like the product however the shadow stick is more of a coper than an everyday eyeshadow so the picture is a little misleading, I don't mind this too much as I can always find another occasion to wear it!
5. Mineral Foundation - This cost me £2.99! I think it gives a light matte finish and it is perfect for those days when I want to have a 'no make up, make up look.' It's also great for when I don't want to put on liquid foundation. I also bought medium beige which turned out to me a great match for me!
6.  Studio Pigment Eyeshadow - I bought this in two colours, Innocent Ivory and Baked brown. I think this eyeshadow is so cool, you need the tinniest amount and then you blend it in and it becomes this luscious full colour! I honestly say you need to try these. The only downside for me was that Innocent Ivory was more of a pinky/white and so isn't going to work for the inner corners of my eye! 

Me With the E.L.F Make-Up On... Do you have any favourite E.L.F products? 

Peace and Love B! XOXO

December Favourites

1. Studio London's Pretty Natural Palette is amazing and on sale at the moment so check it out. This set offers and unbelievable amount of value for money, When I bought this palette is was £13 and even then I thought it was great value. 

• the blush and highlighter set has become a staple of mine as it overs brilliant coverage and suits my rather pale complexion perfectly.  
• The eye shadow's are probably by favourite thing about this set and I find the gold one to work's fabulously as a warming highlighter!
• The eyeliner is insane so I will apply it at the beginning of the day and no matter what the line i draw will not smudge so if you want a kohl brown eyeliner that does not smudge I recommend this
• The lipgloss is just a plain nude lip gloss and I like it however I am more of a lipstick person so I wasn't to bothered with this item
• and the brush that it comes with to apply the eye shadow is pretty naff but how cares the set is so good it doesn't matter to me as I will just use my own make-up brushes. 

2.  Simple Kind To Skin Protecting Moisturiser With SPF 30 This works really well for me as a night time mosierisers as it is thick and really hydrating with the added bonus of SPF meaning I am still getting my daily dose of SPF! I use Clean & Clears Dual Action Oil-Free Moisturiser for the daytime as it very light and does not make my face shinny so if you have oily skin I cannot recommend this enough!

3.  Urban Decay Naked 2. I received this as a Christmas present and have used it everyday since! It seems like everyone has spoken about the Naked palettes so all I will say is go check them out. PS there is no link for this, as they seem to be sold out almost everywhere online but in the UK House of Fraser and Debenhams defiantly sell Urban Decay. 

4. Real Technique Brushes  are my new addiction, I have bought 'Sam's Picks' 'The Enhanced Eye's Starter Set' and the 'Blush Brush.' I love them all they are really affordable, incredibly soft and they all do their job well! I bought mine off of Amazon but they are also available in boots and Superdrug. 

5. This Month I have been loving Kurt Hugo Schneider's Youtube Channel, the music video's are so cool too watch and it all sounds really good, so if you are looking for some new tunes check his channel out! 

Holiday Essentials

So I have recently got back from spending 10 days in the Caribbean (Barbados), and I don't know how I would have survived without these two beauty essentials.

(I know that it is winter and so you wont be thinking about summer essentials, BUT, even for the everyday use these are perfect)

The Maybelline 'Babylips' has to be one of my best buys for my holiday, Bella had previously been using this and I knew it was a must have, and at £2.99 you can't beat it! I chose to purchase the pink punch colour, this adds a little bit of colour to your lips whilst hydrating as well. I found myself with dry lips on many occasions and therefore having this in my bag at all times was very helpful. There is a lot of product in the casing which can't always be said for many lip-balms and so this is a benefit. I personally LOVE this!

Another holiday essential that I have found for the past 2 years now is this Garnier 'Ambre Solaire' after sun and hydrating tan maintainer. This is the perfect moisturiser for all year round! If you are looking to maintain your summer tan as summer begins to end, this is perfect. However, in the depths of winter this is also very effective if you are going to go without tights and want to add a hint of colour. This moisturiser also adapts to your own skin colour as opposed to just splashing on a tint of orange, which we all know isn't ever successful.

Lots of Love, Emily x

Kurt Geiger Heels

(So FIRST, I would like to apologise for my lack of "blogging" over the last few weeks, we all know how the festive period can cause disruption and is always incredibly busy... but, I'm back!)

Kurt Geiger has to be one of my favourite shops to buy shoes, as soon as you enter one of the stores you are bombarded with elegance, chic, quirky and fashionable shoes. 

1) These Miss KG heels are a pair I purchased to wear to a ball. I was craving a pair of plain black platform heels and I knew that this would be the perfect excuse to invest in a pair. These heels are both elegant and gorgeous; the thin heel with the suede material make these shoes elegant. Whereas the height of the heel and depth of the platform, and the pointed toe make these shoes sexy and gorgeous. 

2)  We all know that sometimes we can have that nervous feeling when opening a Christmas present, however the moment I unwrapped the Carvela by Kurt Geiger shoe box I instantly knew I shouldn't be nervous. These shoes are incredibly elegant and chic. I am not one to wear lower heels, but these are an incredible exception. The small shiny platform give these shoes a little bit more height, which for me is perfect. I have been craving a pair of heels with an ankle strap, so I was delighted to see it. The strap is quilted with two buckles on the outside. These shoes are very comfortable with the zip up the back and the ankle strap. 

Lots of Love, Emily x 

New Years Resolutions..

1. Think before I buy! I have so many items that I NEVER wear..

2. Explore new Make Up brands

3. Stick to blogging

4. Invest in a good pair of jeans, these don't have to be expensive but I NEED ( yes, need) a good pair of jeans! Any Suggestions? 

5. Join the gym within the next two weeks, I was going to say be healthy but lets sets small goals to start with! 

Peace and Love B! XOXO