My Favourite Top 3 Spring Lip Products!

Hi everyone! Another spring post again, and this one is about lip products so I will just jump straight into it?



Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in £7.99



This was purchased when Revlon were selling all of their lip products for £5 each, and I will tell you now I most certainly do not regret buying this. Similar to the Clinique Chubby Sticks, this is a product which I think is worth the place in your makeup bag. This can be used all over the lip, or blended from the center outwards to give a natural 'plump' look. I like both.

GOSH Soft and Shine Lip Balm in Barbie £0.99 in a clearance!?

 This is a really great product for spring. It is a very very pigmented tinted balm, which is super moisturising and not too brightly coloured, but it definitely does have a 'pop' to it when it is on the lips. The only downside I have of these are that they melt and break easily, so try not to keep them in a pocket or in sunlight, and if it does happen, leave it in the fridge or freezer for a few hours.

ELF Conditioning Lip Balm in Mellow Melon £3.75

It's always great to have a conditioning product in summer and spring, and even more importantly, one with SPF in it, SPF 15 in this case. The thought of sunburn lips makes me shudder, and a chapped lip makes me cringe. This little gem takes control of those two things whilst portraying a stunning sheer wash of colour on the lips. Such a good buy!

 

So, those are my top 3 spring lip products, let me know what yours are in the comments, I am going to Boots tomorrow, and a couple of other shops so if I think I should get something you recommended, I will! :)

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Bye! Lauren x

ELF HD Blush in Superstar - Swatches and Review

Hi everyone! As you may know about 3 weeks ago ELF cosmetics were doing a BOGOF offer on all studio products. You have seen my haul post when the things arrived with small reviews on each, but now I have chosen to go back and do a full review on each product.

 This is a cream blush in a pump form. This one is a little dark though, as it is the second shade they have. I originally wanted the lightest one, but it was out of stock, as quite a lot of things are when there are offers on like this one was.

 

Grassy Product Shot. Superstar - £3.75

 Although it is dark, I find it is really easy to blend and it is very workable. For £3.75 a pop, you can’t really complain. I did find that when this came in the post it had separated a little, but a shake got rid of that and it was totally fine and useable!

 

Ooh pretty. A little more pink in real life though. :)

Superstar is a bright coral/red based pink, with no shimmer from what I see. It gives the skin a real glow and I absolutely love it! This is going to be great for the summer when you don’t want to be applying tons of matte powder products.

 Do you have any elf products? I absolutely love this one! When there is next an offer on I will be getting some more things I think!

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Bye! Lauren x

 

Fl0ral Kittens - A new blog to see!

Hi everyone! Just a quick post as a friend of mine has created a new blog, and I know that when I was starting my blog I wanted to try and gain some more followers, so I thought I would give her a shoutout as I know you lovely people will go and help her out!

Her blog is - www.fl0ralkittens.blogspot.com

It's very similar to mine, and I know you will like it!

Be nice! See you in my next post, Lauren x

My Spring Nail Polish Picks! - High End and Drugstore

Hi everyone! So, Spring is just around the corner, and I really like things to match with the seasons, so I will do a few posts on my blush, jewellery, lip, and nail polish picks. This is my polish post, so I hope you enjoy it! With polishes ranging from high end/luxury to drugstore, this is a great selection!

Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in Greenberry £3.99

 I absolutely adore Barry M nail polishes, and when this new collection came out I had to get one. I picked this for one of my top 5 spring polishes as it is pretty and pastel, but also very bright, and uplifting and not your normal pastel turquoise colour. I can't fault this at all!

OPI Nail Lacquer in Red Lights Ahead...Where?! £8.50-£11.00 depending on the place of purchase.

 OPI nail polishes are flawless. This one is incredible. It's a vibrant pink-red coral colour, opaque in 1-2 coats. The lasting time is great, which you would expect for such a good quality polish. I really love just simple creme colours on my nails in the spring, I have no idea why, but I just don't lean towards shimmers and glitters as much in the warmer months.

China Glaze in Passion For Petals - Around £7-£8 

China Glaze are another great high end brand. This polish is a lovely pink/coral creme colour, which I absolutely adore. It is from their recent Avantgarden collection, so you should still be able to pick it up! The drying time of this polish is great as well, so you won't have to wait around for it to dry!

GOSH - Miss Minty £4.99

 Hands down, one of my favourite nail polishes. Hence the dirty cap, and it being half empty. I must buy another one of these, as the GOSH polishes are so incredible and I will probably cry when this one runs out. I was wearing this in autumn and winter for crying out loud, I must love it if I was wearing a pretty pastel in the month of oxblood and deep plums.

Fearne Cotton Polish in Lemon Drizzle.

You can't do a spring nail polish post without a nice pastel yellow creme. I have a weird hing about yellows. If they aren't like this one (pretty and pastel) I won't wear it. I feel strange about it, like I have mouldy nails or something. Yellows just don't suit my skin tone, but this one is lovely. This came in a Christmas set, but I am pretty sure that if you shop around online you will most certainly find it!

So, let me know some of your favourite spring/summer polishes in the comments! I have my eye on Essie Fiji, Mint Candy Apple and Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine in Lychee.

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Bye! Lauren x

Weekend Shop #2 - Clothing

Hi everyone! Do you like my new logo? Let me know in the comments, I am pretty proud of it! :)

So, as most people who know me will already have guessed, I have a wee bit of an addiction to shopping. That addiction grew again this weekend, and I thought I would show you what I got! There will be a fair few pictures in the post, so beware! :)

Shorts - £5 Primark

So in May, me and my family are going on holiday to Cyprus, which I am so so so excited about, and that is what the main part of these things are for. I thought I would clear that up as it's been snowing here in the UK recently and I have just done a 'holiday shop'. I really like the colour of these shorts, they are so cute! :)

Elephant Print Long Sleeve Blouse - £12 from Primark

Detailing of the elephants and collar. 

 Ok. Just sit for a minute and process the cuteness of this blouse. I have a little obsession with blouses, and this one had little elephants on it so it was in my basket. I don't know why I was so excited about the elephants really, they aren't my favourite animal or anything like that so I'm not quite sure why I jumped on it in the shop.?!

Orange Beach Cover Up Dress - £4 in Primark

This is just one of my essential things for on holiday, just if you are by the pool or beach and you just want a little more covered up, these are great! And for £4 you can't go wrong plus they had loads of colours as well!

Flip Flops - £1 Primark Size 5-6

Well, all I can say about these is 'Bargainous'. £1, £1!!!! I know, I know, they wont last forever, but I will probably pick up a couple of other pairs (there is a selection of about 20!) and they will last me for at least the holiday, probably longer too, not that I will need them here in England any time soon..

Batiste Rich and Elegant Dry Shampoo - £1.45 half price in Superdrug

I know, not clothing, but this is new and I thought I would share it with you. It smells so nice! It's like a perfume kind of smell, but it has a hidden fruity-sweet scent as well, so it isn't over powering at all, and I just love it!

So, that is everything I got this weekend! I am really happy with my purchases, but I think I am going to go shopping again next weekend, so let me know if you would like to see a haul if I buy anything! :)

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Bye! Lauren x