Beauty: Seventeen Lipstick- Colour BON BON.
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I recently purchased a lipstick (see my Cambridge post) and spent the whole day yesterday wearing it. I have come to the conclusion it is probably the best non red lipstick I own. 
It is such a natural colour, very moisturising and so easy to apply that I think it will quite easily become my everyday lipstick. 

*Colour 4/5

Literally, this lipstick is the perfect colour for me, it suits my skin tone so well. As I have fair skin and dark hair, I always feel like I have trouble finding a lipstick that I can wear on a day to day basis, that suits my skin tone. Well I believe I have literally just found it. Its not too dark for everyday for me but again not to light so my lips are still visible amongst my face!!  

*Price    5/5

This lipstick in Boots, was £4.65, which I think is fairly good for a lipstick (and a perk for me if I use it everyday and run out quickly) Compared to all my other lipsticks which around about £2 more, it is the cheapest of my lipsticks. But the quality is just the same. 

*Application 5/5

Maybe because I'm so used to applying red lipstick (which is an art in itself) this lipstick was super easy to apply, and anything that was messy you could easily clear up with your finger and it would not smudge. I applied this lipstick both with carmex underneath and without, and to be honest the lipstick was so moisturising that I think from now on I don't need the carmex underneath, as it does the job on its own. 

*Lasting 5/5 

It lasted me the whole day, and obviously I just touched up after I had my lunch, but other than that it did not seem to wear quickly or loose its shine. This could be because it is a lighter colour and therefore harder to spot when the lipstick starts to fade, but nonetheless, there was no really aggro with this lipstick. 

*Packaging 4/5 

I think the packaging for this lipstick, is fairly nice, its just a simple silver mirrored case. This makes the lipstick look a little bit more expensive than it actually is but over all the case suits the lipstick fairly well. 

Have you tried any new lipsticks recently?

Have a good day 

Kelly 

xox

Beauty: Sensationail Gel Kit
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Just after Christmas I thought I'd treat myself to the gel at home nail kit, because well, as you know I love doing my nails and my friend persuaded me to try it out. 
Because there was a deal at the time for 10% off the website and 12 colours for the price of 8, I kind of went over board!
But anyway I thought I'd do a review of the gel kit, considering I've had it a couple of months. 

*Application: 3/5

To apply the gel set, it is actually really easy and is very similar to applying normal nail varnish. Therefore, when you have your first go you do think it is really easy to apply, but the finishing touch isn't the same. 
Even though the application is a simple method, it is a hard thing to master it- but once you have they actually look pretty professional. 
However, I must say that you MUST make sure the colour does not touch any of the skin around the nail as it is hard to come off. 

*Colours: 3/5 

There is a wide range of colours to choose from on the website, however I find when you you actually do put the colour on it sometimes doesn't match the same colour as the box. But nonetheless there are a wide range of colours to choose from and with having 12 colours to choose from I really couldn't go wrong. 

*Instructions:  4/5 

With the gel kit a card of instructions with how to apply and remove the gels I found very helpful and not only is there a card but the sensationail has their own you tube account in which it does a step by step in how to apply; making it a lot to make sure you don' t get it wrong. 

*Time: 5/5

I think this is one of the best things about this gel set, as it hardly takes any time at all, from start to finish it literally takes about 40 minutes and they are 100% dry when you have cured them for the last time; and therefore you don't have to worry about smudging them after (Result!!) 

Lasting: 2/5 
For me, this is the most disappointing part of it all, the gel's last for a maximum of a week for me however on my friend they last up to 3 weeks. I don't know if this is because I haven't mastered it yet or because I have weak nails (which the kit has made weaker) but they just don't seem to last. I was probably naive in thinking they'd last for more than 2 weeks but that didn't happen.

All in all, I am happy about the gel kit, although it wasn't what I was expecting and do wish I hadn't spent so much money on 12 colours first of all. Therefore, I would recommend you just start off with one or two and then build it up

 

Happy Sunday 
Kelly 
xox

Beauty: Red Kate Moss Rimmel Lipstick. 
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I thought I'd talk about my favourite red lipstick today. Red lipstick is always a staple item in my rather limited make up collection, and I think I own more red lipsticks than other make up products! But the one Red Lipstick which I always use for a more night look is the Kate Moss Number 1 Rimmel Lipstick. I find this to be the prime red lip colour, it isn't too dark, too bright, too glossy or matte and is perfect. Therefore everything I like about this lipstick, it is my favourite. 

I find it super easy to apply, and because it also moisturises the lips, it isn't too dry when I first put it on to my lips, which is always a bonus- I hate those lipsticks that feel really uncomfortable (is that weird?!) 

There is nothing I can fault about this lipstick, and I think even after writing this blog post I might venture out and wear it tomorrow in my everyday look (something daring for me!) 

I'm even thinking of buying the Kate Moss Rimmel 111, which is a slightly dark red, let me know if you have tried that. 

Have a good day 

Kelly 

xox

Beauty: Perfume. 

My favourite perfume, or should I say signature perfume is the Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Perfume. I absolutely adore the smell of it, I find it fresh but at the same time it has a particular sweetness to it. Like all Chanel perfumes, it is a heavy scent and therefore you only need the tiniest bit of it to create an impact. I first got it for my 16th Birthday and for 3 years it is the 'special perfume' I wear on special occasions but I feel like I should wear it more, but a the same time I don't want to waste it (sigh!-problems!)

I have found this perfume literally lasts all day and all night without needing anymore to touch up, and for me, who hates carrying around loads of stuff it is perfect. 

Yes Chanel is pretty pricey but it's well worth the money I think and there's something about wearing Chanel as a girl. it almost makes you feel special! (or maybe that's just me being crazy!) 

I got the 100ml which was £95.50. only because the lovely lady in the shop pointed out the value for money compared to the 50ml which was £67.50. Basically £30 for an extra 50ml!!

I know it's not in everyone budget and I had when I wanted a new bottle I did have to save up, but I don't regret it at all. 

RRP: £95.50 (Boots, Selfridges) 

Happy Sunday and Happy Mother's Day 

Kelly 

xox

Beauty: Essie Nail Polish.

I'm not really a make up person, to be honest I hardly wear it but I have always been into painting my nails. 
I recently brought myself a gel polish set, which at the moment I'm still undecided on weather I like it but just normal nail polish doesn't seem to fail me. I think this is because I have such tiny fingers, it is so hard to paint my nails!
My favourite brand to use is Essie Nail Polish, I always find it lasts for ages, sometimes up to a week; which is fabulous for me as I hardly have time to do my nails these days.
Over the past 2 years, once Essie started arriving in boots, I started to build up a small collection of colours. 
Below are some of my favourite colours to wear: 

Sand Tropez

In Stitches

Sole Mate (No idea why it is side ways it won't change!) 

Hope you have a good day

Kelly 

xox