New in: Lipstick Haul

So recently I've been feeling a bit spendy, and may have accidentally made a few purchases, oops. I haven't been much of a lipstick wearer in the past, but I've recently been wanting to get into it more and dabble in some fun colours for summer.

My first purchase was inspired by Anna from Vivianna Does Makeup, who loves this lipstick I absolutely adored it every time I saw her wear it in a video. It is of course; MAC Patisserie. For me this is the perfect everyday nude/natural shade, which is almost identical to my natural lip colour, and helps to even out the tone and add a bit of shine. The colour payoff is quite sheer but that makes the lipstick so wearable, and is a lustre finish.

Next up is one that I have been dying to get my hands on ever since the 'Playland' collection's visual was released in America so many months ago. Toying Around, again from MAC, is a gorgeous vivid pinky-coral colour which is wonderfully opaque and glides onto the lips. Being an amplified finish the colour is very intense and is easily the brightest lipstick in my collection!

Last but not least is my first proper 'high-end' lipstick, which my lovely Dad bought for me. Yves Saint Laurent's Rouge Volupte Shine in Corail Intuitive 15 (quite the mouthful) is my first YSL product and I couldn't be more in love with it! It's a beautiful, sheer peachy coral with a gorgeous glossy finish that just looks amazing with every look I have worn it will so far. When paired with a similar coloured lipliner (I use Sleek's eau la la liner in Melba) it creates a much more opaque, intense look which is just as pretty.

L-R: MAC Patisserie, MAC Toying Around (LE) and YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Corial Intuitive 

Okay we can all agree I suck at swatches, sorry about that guys.

MAC Patisserie

MAC Toying Around (after about 8 hours wear mind you, stays on like a dream)

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Corial Intuitive 15 (paired with Sleek Melba liner)

What lipsticks will be your summer staples?

NOTD: Tropical Water

This nail combination is one of my all time favourites! Nothing like a good glittery turquoise to brighten up your day! This combination is perfect for summer, reflecting the lovely blues of the sky and the sea (if you're lucky enough to be near the sea) but is one that I love wearing all year round.

Sorry the photos for this post are pretty rubbish, took them in the last few minutes before I had to rush out!

As usual I used the Collection 2 in 1 Strengthener and Hardener as a base, Sinful Colors Aqua as the main colour then finished off with Barry M Aqua Glitter to add the sparkles. 

What's your favourite summer nail combo?

Swarovski by Shourouk Necklace

Lets just take a deep breath and have a moment to appreciate how beautiful this piece is. Done? Okay,  let me tell you some more about it! Now I'm not usually one to buy myself to expensive jewellery, but the other week my mum, sister and I visited Ashford Designer Outlet Centre. Swarovski was the first shop we went in and I instantly fell in love, so promised myself that if I didn't spend too much elsewhere that I would treat myself to it. 

After walking for bloody miles round the other shops, I had only made one small purchase (a sports bottle from Nike, nothing exciting!) and so headed back to claim my new love. I seriously love traditional/vintage looking jewellery, and this necklace was right up my street. This piece is part of the collection called 'Swarovski by Shourouk', which is engraved on the back of the pendant. It's quite a short chain which I like, as sits nicely on my chest above the cleavage line so will usually be visible above clothing.

 Having just looked on the website I don't believe that they sell it anymore, which would make sense with it being sold at the outlet store. This baby was an absolute steal, and was £40 reduced from £80! It's obviously something to whip out for nice occasions, so now I just need the excuse to wear it.

What's your favourite style of jewellery? Let me know in the comments!