Burgundy Everything

MAC Burgundy Times 9 // *link*
I know this has been out for quite a while now, but I'm still so in love with i that I couldn't pass up a chance to have a mini rave review. Isn't it the most beautiful thing to be wrapped up into a teeny tiny package? Not gonna lie, I mainly wanted this as it kinda matched my hair. I personally love the concept of these smaller shadow sizes, as getting through is still going to take an age, let alone the normal sized pans. I have used each of the colours and love them all, as you can create a range of fresh, daytime looks as well as some sultry evening ones. For £30 I think this was a smashing buy, and advise anyone who is considering buy one of the Times Nine sets to just jump in and do it, you wont regret it!

Mophie Juice Pack Helium

Now we all know iPhones have shitty battery life, but it wasn't till I was stranded in London the other month with only 5% left after charging it earlier that day did it really get to me.

I had looked through Amazon and seen that there was a huge range of charger cases available ridiculously cheap, but reading through the reviews made it clear that these were pretty hit and miss, so I decided to look into something more reliable. Of course this then meant the prices rocketed up, but to me, having something that I could really depend on was much more important.

This is when I came across the brand Mophie. Available from the Apple Store here for £69.95 (iPhone5/5s case), they were quite out of my price range so instead decided to look on the Mophie website itself which has a range of cases, but happens to be american based only. However luck was on my side and they were offering 40% off as their Black Friday deal! So the Juice Pack case, shipping and customs charges came to a total of £40, which I think is pretty damn good.

The case itself is insanely light for what it is, which really threw me the first time I picked it up! Though this in no way means it feels cheap; it is a plastic case which is wonderful to hold, and really protects the phone. It came pre-charged which is think is awesome, and claims to provide your phone with an additional 80% of battery life which I can vouch for.

Its wonderfully simple to use; simply charge the case using the usb provided which can be done through your laptop or plug that comes with your iPhone, and the little lights on the back will show how much charge there is on the case. The other little switch allows you to turn the charging function on and off, so that the case can just be used as a normal case when you don't require more battery.

I think this case is definitely an investment, but one that I know I will get so much use from! It has helped me out so many times already and know it will continue to do so, so overall I am a very happy camper.

A Few Lush Goodies

We all know that itch that you get when you are nearing the end of a product, and you just can't wait for it to be gone so that you can try something new. I had this itch when my beloved Lush cleanser Ultrabland was coming to an end, and a trip to the nearest Lush was on the cards (always a dangerous move for the bank account.) I did, however, manage to keep myself under control and strolled away with only two purchases; Herbalism cleanser and Popcorn Lip Scrub.

The cleanser is a new concept to me; simply pinch out a chunk, add some water, make a paste in the palm of your hands then apply to face and rinse off. I have found this to be a bit more time consuming then imply using Ultrabland, though I really do like how fresh my skin feels afterwards. The smell is a little strange, but only when you stick your nose straight into the pot, and it doesn't transfer onto the skin at all which is good.

Lush's lip scrubs are something that you will find in nearly everyones collection, as they offer a quick and easy way to smooth out dry lips, as well as tasting and smelly rather lovely! I went with Popcorn over Bubblegum as I found the scent to be slightly softer, and have found myself to be reaching for this quite a lot, whether it be to resurface my lips or simply make them look a bit poutier.

Greenwich Wandering

Being a photographer, lugging my DSLR around everywhere I go just isn't practical, so recently I treated myself to the Sony α5100 as I wanted something little that I could carry round with me. The day of getting it I just needed to take it for a test drive, so my Dad and I had a little day trip out in Greenwich.

Ceiling of the Royal Naval College, isn't is beautiful!

It wasn't the best day to go out picture taking as the weather was so rubbish, but I loved playing with my new toy! If you would like a proper review on the α5100 then let me know and I shall do one!

Current Face

Recently it appears that I'm reaching for the same products over and over again, which tells me they must be doing something right! None of these products are anything you won't have heard of before, but they're working out as a pretty good combination.

For foundation, I finally purchased L'oreal True Match in my naturally pale colour. I used the colour N3 last summer after I came back from my holiday, but have only just got round to getting it in N1. I love the thin consistency and the build-ability for more coverage, but unfortunately I haven't found the perfect primer to pair with it as it falls into my pores quite a bit (anyone got any suggestions?!) Like the True Match, MAC Pro Longwear Concealer is wonderfully thin with great coverage, and also a great colour match. I have fallen head over heels in love with this Bourjois Little Round Blush Pot in Rose Frisson, I almost can't describe how beautiful it is! It has a wonderful amount of glow to it without being glittery of shiny in the slightest, as well as being a gorgeous healthy shade for us pale skinned gals.

For both eyes and brows, the Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 has been hitting the spot for everyday looks. I mix together the darker two shades for my brows, then the middle two shades are perfect for a subtle everyday eye look. MAC Pro Longer Waterproof Brow Set is a product I have not gone a day without since purchasing it a couple of months ago, and will never go without in the future! It does a fab job of keeping everything in place, as well as adding colour and fullness (which is something I definitely need!)

No matter what the weather conditions, my lips are always super dry and cracked, but Blistex Intensive Moisture has been doing a pretty good job at keeping this at bay, so is a must before I apply any other lip products. Last but not least, MAC Patisserie has been my go to lipstick for a good couple of weeks now. It's the perfect nude colour for those with lighter skin tones, and the lustre finish means it leaves a wonderfully healthy and full look to the lips.