H&M Black Jumper

I wanted to quickly rave about this jumper that I recently purchased from H&M the other day. Im not really much of a jumper fan. At 5'2, I always feel as though they all make me look frumpy.
I also have sensitive skin and most jumpers itch the hell out of me!

This jumper from H&M is slightly different. It is a thin jumper-like fabric, which works with the curves of your body. It is Flattering and certainly not frumpy! The low back and bow detail at the back is what sold it for me. It has a slight bat wing, which makes it even more comfortable to wear. A nice, fun take on what would otherwise be a boring black jumper.

At £14.99 you can't really go wrong. I bought mine in a size Medium.

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!


Nazia x

Make Up Of The Day

Instead of writing a review, I thought that I would change things up and do a make up of the day post. It's always nice to see how make up looks on other people.  I personally like reading this type of post so I thought that I would do one myself.

My make up of choice is usually a wearable, lived in, effortless smokey eyes.  Its the type that you can wear during a day and go and into the evening. It takes around 30 minutes (the blending takes the most time). The key to making it last so long is to use long lasting products, so you don't worry about having to touch up all the time.


Product details are below:

Face:

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation in shade 6.5 - link
L.A Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in Medium Beige - link
Nars Creamy Concealer in Ginger - link
NYK HD Finishing Powder in Banana - link

Eyes:

Kiko Long Lasting Stick Eyeshadow in 05 - link
Mac Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe - link
NYX Glide On And Stay On Eyeliner in Brown Perfection - link
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - link

Eyebrows: 

Soap and Glory Archer Brow Filling Pencil in Hot Chocolate - link

Cheeks:

L.A Girl Pro Conceal HD concealer in Beautiful Bronze - link
Mac Blusher in Melba - link
The Balm Mary Lou-Manizer highlighter - link

Lips:

Maybelline  Intense Velvet Lip Pencil in Nude Perfection - link
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Abu Dhabi - link 

Happy Sunday, Guys!

By Terry Ombre Black Star in Mysty Rock

This ones kills me. I paid £29 pounds for a DAMN EYESHADOW STICK! A CRAYON! You can be sure that this product is handled with care at every use - I even refuse to throw way the box!

Ok, rant and anxiety over I picked up the By Terry Ombre Blackstar, because to be honest I buckled under the blogger pressure. The only thing I have tried from her collection is the concealer, which i enjoyed very much!

There are quite a few colours to pick to choose from and in the end I decided on Mysty Rock, Mainly due to the fact that it's a colour that I'm not familiar with in my make-up stash!

Mysty Rock is a purple toned eyeshadow stick with pink/taupe undertones along with flecks of silver.

The formula is creamy and easy to apply. It blends really well, with minimum effort, which is difficult to find in an eyeshadow stick as some are dry and tug at the eyes.

It can be worn on its own or as a base for eye shadows. Once it has set its not going anywhere - with or without  primer. The lasting power is around 10 hours, without any creasing. The overall finish is  shiny/metallic, but definitely not cheap looking. I found this particular colour to be a multi dimensional shade, as in it looks very different in certain lights - sometimes pink, lavender/purple, silver or taupe. You could wear it on its own, like my pictures or you could smoke it out in the crease with a slightly darker shade - both equally as beautiful.

I personally would wear this shade in the evening, with a bit more of a crease colour.  It does brighten and compliment my brown eyes, however the glitter was too much for me to wear during the day. I felt a bit conscious the entire day.

The best thing about this stick is that there is no need for a sharpener. It's a twist up eyeshadow stick, which is so good for people like me that are always rushing around and for the overall 'can't be bothered' personalities (me, included!). 

Have you tried any shades?

Nazia

Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in Amber Haze

So after being so impressed with Charlotte's magic foundation, I decided to have a bit of nosey around what else tickled my face.

I decided to pick up the Colour Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in Amber Haze. 

Amber Haze  is a deep amber bronze shimmery eyeshadow pencil with a creamy texture. Its a very rich and pigment colour, which applies very softly and does not pull or tug at your eyes. It sets very quickly, so blending is time limited to around 30 seconds.

On application, it sets very quickly, so blending time is limited to around 15-20 seconds. Personally, my preferred method of blending is with a fluffy eyeshadow brush (mac 217) rather than fingers otherwise it can get quite difficult to blend and begin to look patchy and messy. 

I have been wearing this colour on its own during the day. Even though it has been marketed as a product for the evening, for me I prefer to wear it as a daytime, effortless smokey eye. It compliments my brown eyes perfectly. I am always in a rush in the mornings and this has been the perfect and effortless go to pencil. The colour is buildable and the more layers applied, the more intense it becomes.

The lasting power is a solid 8 hours. It looks just as good at the end of the day as it did at the beginning. However, it will begin to crease if a primer is not applied first - depends on how oily your eyelids are.

I have read a lot of mixed review regarding the colour chameleons, however I am really enjoying my one. I love the easy and quick application, as well as the longevity and the fact that I only need this one product to create a smokey eye. 

The only issue I have is that you have to purchase a Charlotte Tilbury sharpener to sharpen the damn thing, which is annoying. I wouldn't dare use another sharpener - i will probably butcher it!

Have you tried any colours?

I hope you are all well!

Nazia

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvets

Probably the only drugstore makeup that excites me is Bourjois, I really like a lot of their make-up, especially the nail polishes. Such good quality!

Another product I also love are the Rouge Velvets which are liquid matte lipsticks . I have 'ole Flamingo and love it, so when i found out that Bourjois have new colours I ran to boots. literally, I was on my way to the gym and decided to jog there. Boots is on my way to the gym - so a light jog happened.

The shade I picked up is 'Plum Plum Girl', which is a plum shade, (you think?).

It's a great shade for the autumn/winter months and also different from the usual oxblood shades that become very popular around this time of year.

Plum Plum Girl glides on like a lipgloss, however dries to a velvet, matte lipstick. It will last around 6-8 before reapplication. A few coats need to be applied for the colour to reach its full intensity. I apply one coat onto my lips, then blot with a tissue and then reapply. It is a bit time consuming, but most dark colours are - you need precision.

I would recommend prepping lips beforehand - exfoliation and hydration is needed, otherwise the product will crack and cling onto any dry patches over the course of the day, which we all no is not pretty!It's only comfortable to wear if your lips are hydrated.

The overall colour pay off is lovely - but as mentioned above, a few coats are needed to get the most out of this colour.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation

Charlotte Tilbury's powerful marketing campaign is everywhere. She has now opened in John Lewis, Oxford Circus, and since I spend half my life in there, naturally I was going to indulge.

I've heard so many rave reviews about this foundation, but is it really worth the hype?

After road testing for a week, I can safely say that it is so worth it, babes!

The foundation is a medium to full coverage . It has a creamy consistency and feels very weightless on the skin. It has a demi-matte finish, which I personally love in a foundation as I am not keen on a matte finish, even with my oily skin. It gives a radiant finish to the skin and evened out the uneven due to previous, pesky acne!

The wear time on my skin was well into 10 hours. Yes, bold statement, but oh so TRUE! As the day went on, i didn't see any signs of cakeyness around my nose or any dry patches around my mouth. My skin felt hydrated and comfortable the entire day.

This foundation is easy to apply and best applied with fingers, and maybe/sometimes with a brush just to make sure it is 'extra' blended.  It feels as though you are applying a day cream, it is that easy to work with!

The surprising thing about this foundation is that I didn't have to powder. I felt like I didn't need to. I had enough of a demi-matte finish, which I was happy with. I had just blotted once throughout the day and that was it. Very impressive, indeed!

Personally, I would use this and for everyday- not evening.

I was matched to shade 7 and it is the perfect match.

What do you think?

Nazia x

Too Faced 'Better than sex' mascara

 

 

 

I've never tried anything from Too-Faced make-up. It's never really been a brand that I have geared towards. However the 'Better than Sex' mascara, (OH MY! how raunchy) is a mascara that has been everywhere, so since I am on the search for a few mascara's, I decided to give this a go!

 

This mascara is intensely black, adds volume and length, without clumping. The right amount of product gets released onto the brush. The more you coat onto your lashes it doesn't clumps the lashes, as is the case with other mascaras I have previously owned. The formulation is neither too wet nor too dry. It dries quickly and doesn't smudge, flake or run down your face - so no panda eyes with this mascara! It is extremely comfortable to wear and the longevity is around 6 hours.

 

The brush is shaped like an hourglass, apparently inspired by the shape of a woman's body. Personally, I think the wand is too big, so smaller eyes may have tough ride. The packaging is metal and quite heavy and bulky.  

 

 

 

 

 

Overall, the mascara is pretty impressive. I really like the volume it give, and the best thing is that it doesn't flake.

 

Has anyone tried this mascara yet? What do you think?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NARS Audacious Mascara

I bought this without any thought. I had heard about it, but I didn't get around to reading any reviews. I was at the checkout in Space NK and I thought, why not? I need a new mascara anyway!

I have road tested this mascara for a couple of weeks and I am still on the fence. I just can't decide whether I like it. I like the plastic brush, the tapered tip makes it easier to get to the inner and outer, hard to reach lashes. It evenly coats, separates and lengthens the lashes, however the volume is not there. The more layers I add to my lashes, I don't get anymore volume that what I stated with.

On the plus side, however this mascara is really black. It separate the lashes really well. No clumps and no fall out. It is extremely lightweight and long-lasting and I think that it would be more suited to someone who doesn't have length in their lashes. I have naturally long lashes, and need a mascara that gives much more volume.

I will still carry on using this mascara. I am hoping that the more it dries out the better it gets.

The creepy eyes above are my own! I thought that I would show you how it looks on my eyelashes. As you can see I got amazing length, but just needed a little volume.

Have you tried the NARS Audacious mascara? what do you think?

Kevin Aucoin The Celestial Powder - 'Candlelight'

Now if there is one highlighter that I just cannot put down its the Kevin Aucoin 'The Celestial Powder'  in 'Candlelight'. 

Candlelight is a buttery, champagne toned highlighter that gives a lovely,natural glow to the cheeks without looking like you have been dipped into a tub full of glitter. The texture is soft, buttery and glides on and blends very smoothly - no patchiness in sight. Dare I say it - you get that 'lit from within' glow (eekk so cringe!).

I feel that Candlelight is the only highlighter that I can wear during the day and the evening, without it ever looking over done. I personally like to wear it in the evening. 

The packaging is small and compact, with a small mirror, making it very convenient to slip into your handbag - No crazy patterns that would give me anxiety! 

The entire product, from powder to packaging screams elegance!

It is a versatile highlighter and would suit most skin tones, from fair to dark skin shades.

I purchased mine from Space NK

I hope you are all well 

Nazia x

Bobby Brown Blush Tawny

Tawny 2

Lets talk about blush. Bobby Brown's blush in Tawny 2 is a lovely deep rose/brown, matte blush colour, which leaves the cheeks looking fresh, naturally flushed as well as giving a subtle sculpt to the face (it's all about that cheek bone life!). 

It can be worn all year round, however I personally like to wear this blush during the autumn and winter months. The lasting power is really good and after a long day at work, this blusher has some serious staying power. It wears beautifully throughout the day and the matte finish doesn't emphasise my oily skin. The formulation is very pigmented, so I would recommend using only a small amount and build up the colour to which you are comfortable with. Otherwise clown face may occur!

I can see this blush suiting a more yellow/neutral skin tones.

At £19.50, it is a pricey blush, but the longevity outweighs the price. Well, in my eyes it does! :)

I purchased mine from John Lewis

LA Girl Pro Conceal HD concealer

LA Girl Pro Conceal High Definition Concealer

There has been so much hype around this concealer that I decided to give it a try! 

The LA Girl Pro conceal HD concealer  has a  medium to full finish on the skin. It is well pigmented and blends very well (with fingers or a brush). The finish is very natural and sets to a semi matte finish, thus for me I needed to use a powder to set, otherwise it would have creased. I picked up the shade in medium beige, which is a perfect match. 

I had also picked up the orange  correcter to cancel out the blueness under my eyes. The orange corrector is good for those who have really dark pigmented under eyes. I don't have much in the way of dark circles, so I felt that it didn't benefit me.  So there was really no point in me buying it. The pigmentation and texture is the same as the concealer however it drys pretty quickly, so I recommend blending in sections,

All the range comes in a plastic tube with a brush attached, The brush is easy to apply the product, however not very good to blend. The plastic tube makes it travel friendly.

There is a wide selection of colours for all skin tones and at £4.99 a pop you really cannot go wrong, 

These really are very good concealers and I highly recommend them. I am definitely going to purchase a few more of the darker shades to use as a bronze and contour as well as the yellow corrector to highlight. Can't wait!

I purchased mine from Beauty Base.

Urban Decay Matte Revolution lipstick in Temper

UD Matte Revolution in Temper



Well what can I say, I loved the Urban Decay matte revolution lipstick in '1993' so damn much that I had to pick up another one - this time a little more sexy!

I decided to go for 'Temper', which reminded me of a mix between Mac's 'Lady Danger' and 'So Chaud'.

'Temper' is a matte, red toned lipstick with a hint of blue and orange undertones. It glides on buttery and smooth and lasts around a solid 7 hours, before I saw signs of flaking. You would need to exfoliate and moisturise your lips before you apply this (I didn't, hence the flakes). It is more matte than 1993, yet still comfortable to wear.

I applied mine with a lip brush as I found it difficult to apply straight from the bullet, since the shape of the lipstick didn't seem to mould well onto my lips. Also, as I didn't wear a lip liner I needed a lot more precision in mapping and shaping my lips.

I am after 'Bad Blood' next...

I purchased mine from Debenhams and at £15.50, I think they are worth the price.

Nars Radient Creamy Concealer

'Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer ' has been on shelves for quite a while. I very rarely buy a concealer more than once, because there is always something new to try.

Nars creamy concealer is the only concealing product that I have purchased twice!

It's creamy, long lasting and highlighting all in one swipe. The formulation is thick and pigmented, yet lightweight and can be applied underneath the eyes and on blemishes.

I only have slight blueness in the inner corner of my eyes, so this is perfect for me without a corrector. If you have extreme dark circles, an orange corrector will still need to be applied first to counteract the blue. Nevertheless, I know many people with dark circles and use this concealer on its own.

The concealer remains crease-less throughout the day, however it can begin to crease if too much is applied.

My shade is 'Medium Ginger'. I purchased mine from John Lewis.

Bobby Brown Bronzer

Bobby Brown Bronzer in 'Golden Light 1'

OH EM GEE! this bronzer is life. I have so many bronzers in my make up stash, but this one is doesn't even make it into the drawers. It lays constantly on my dressing table. I just keep coming back to it time and time again.

I have the shade 'Golden Light 1'and it is the perfect bronzer for my skin tone (medium, olive). Bobby really hit the nail with this red/brown blend. The balance is perfect! A lovely, sun kissed glow, without the tangerine look - perfect all year around.   No shimmer, no glitter, no blotchy-ness and DEFINITELY no muddy-ness in sight. Just a matte bronzer. No fuss. PERFECT.

Honestly I cannot recommend this bronzer enough!!

I purchased mine from John Lewis


Nazia x

Urban Decay 1993

Yes! I know! Another lipstick. I'm on a bit of a lipstick role, since throwing away a lot of out of date lipstick - I needed to restock. OBVS!

Continuing on with my 90's phase, after hearing so much about Urban Decay's matte revolution lipstick I wanted to give it try.

I picked up the matte revolution lipstick in  '1993' and the 24 hour glide-on lip liner in 'Liar'.

The pigmentation of 1993 is opaque and the consistency is creamy and conditioning, making it easy to apply. The wear time is around 6 hours on my lips and is generally comfortable to wear, although it did feel slightly heavy on my lips.

However, I'm not sure about the other shades, but I feel that 1993 isn't as matte as expected. It looks 'half matte' and half 'satin', yet this doesn't bother me, as long as it is long lasting and not shiny whatsoever!

I paired this lipstick with Urban Decays glide-on lip liner in 'liar', which is a brown toned nude. Again, the texture and consistency is creamy, buttery and easy to apply. It can be worn underneath lipstick or holds enough pigment to be worn on it's own.

This colour would cater towards a medium to dark skin tone.

Overall, its a great lipstick and really bang on trend!

I purchased mine from Debenhams

Essie - Bobbing for Babbles

Right,  Summer is coming to an end. Autumn is around the corner. Lets start thinking about nails! The easiest and cheapest way to transition to the colder months, while still remaining stylish is through changing the colour of your nails. Yes, I know first world problems, eh? *hangs head in shame* but somebody needs to do it!

Everyone that knows me, knows that I love a dark nail. I feel it just suits my skin tone the best compared to any other colour.  Even throughout the summer I will always come back to my trusted deep toned purple, namely Orly's nail polish in 'naughty'.

This time I wanted to branch out. Get out of my comfort zone. You know what they say 'life begins outside of your comfort zone'. HA!

So, after standing in front of the Essie stand in Boots for around 25minutes, I finally decided to purchase Essie 'Bobbing for Babbles' - a deep, inky, sapphire colour, which to be honest looks many colours. In one light it looks a greyish blue tone and in another light it looked a deep aqua green. However, from afar, it really just looks black (LOL) - so I guess you could say that I REALLY pushed the boat out!

Nevertheless, I love the Essie polishes, I have so many colours.  This colour is long - lasting and opaque with one coat - Perfect for the winter months and offers something different to your usual deep, red, burgundy colour that many (including myself) typically tend to gear towards.

I purchased mine from Boots.

P.S Why is my hand in the picture scaring me? EEEEK.

Lots of Love,

Nazia xx

The perfect 90's nude!

 

 

 

 

Inglot Matte Lipstick 405

I wanted that brown- toned, earthy nude that complimented my skin toned without looking too ‘Naomi Campbell’ in the 90’s.

Inglot’s matte lipstick in 405 is a brown toned nude with a deep pink undertone, making it perfect for medium to dark skin tones. The formula is very matte, pigmented and long lasting (around 6 hours on my lips).

You have to ensure the lips are very well hydrated, otherwise application can be tricky. Any lip balm will do the trick.

You will also need some elbow grease into apply this – It applies well via the bullet, however I found it better applying it with a brush. Once applied, it looks matte, creamy and comfortable to wear. It also slightly plumps the lip, which is a bonus!

The packaging is great – black, shiny, simple and chic with the Inglot logo in white printed on the side.

It’s a great lipstick to have in your make up bag as it will go with most make -up looks – It also is a good one to wear in an office environment.

The matte lipsticks are priced at £13.00

Inglot full metal Lip liner in 853

So I also decided, what the heck let me pick up the matching lip liner also! This lip liner the exact shade at the 405 lipstick, just slightly less pink and more brown, which balances with the lipstick perfectly! It is a two-sided, retractable ‘pen’, with a lip liner on one side and a lip brush on the other.  The lip brush is pretty decent, however mine has gone all grubby now, since losing the lid!It can be worn alone or underneath a lipstick.

On application the lip liner is very comfortable to wear and apply. It is Highly pigmented and last a good few hours (7hours).

As with the lipstick packaging, it is very chic and minimal, which I like very much.

The retail cost of this is £11.00

Mac Mehr and Soar

Mac Mehr lipstick is deep rosy brown toned pink. It is what I like to call a ‘grown up, elegant pink’. It is a matte (not drying!) finish, easy to glide on, long lasting and very comfortable to wear.

This shade of lipstick would be flattering for many skin colours.  It is the perfect lipstick to have in your bag as it would go with many make up looks and not look too ‘barbie’.

The perfect lip liner to compliment this lipstick is Mac’s Soar lip liner. Paired together, Soar gives Mehr that extra pump for the lips. Lips are left feeling soft, supple and sexaayyyy, HAAYY!

Soar is a mid-tone rosy brown.  This shade of lip liner is very versatile. I like to pair it with other lipsticks, such as Mac’s Taupe and Velvet Teddy.

If there is any lipstick that I would recommend to run out an purchase this year, it would be Mehr and Soar. They are both so versatile and long lasting and give an elegant touch to the lips.

Lots of Love,

Nazia x

Nars All Day Weightless Foundation Review

It’s been a while since I have really found a foundation that I have really liked. Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation (and BREATHE!) is a keeper. I have been testing it out over the past month and can finally say YES, PEOPLE! THIS IS THE ONE! (well for me, at least).

The coverage is medium to full. One pump is enough for the entire face and will give a medium finish, but also buildable for a fuller coverage. It dries to a demi-matte finish and the texture of the formula once applied to the skin is smooth and weightless. It evens out skins tone and pigmentation, while STILL looking like skin.

Nars claims that this foundation has a 16 hour wear time – err no, let’s address. I would say it has an 8 hour wear time, definitely not 16 hours. Although, eight hours is still good for me and believe me, that’s a long time with my oily, acne prone skin *sigh*.

This foundation wears beautifully throughout the day. It doesn’t oxidize and leaves a lovely radiant ‘glow’ to the face and not the other type of glow where I look like a deep fat fryer by the end of the working day.

It would work really well for oily/combo skin type, however if you have dry skin, it may not work quite as well.

The colour range is fabulous, with around 40 shades. What Nars does really well is that they cater to individuals with yellow/olive undertones. I was colour matched to Vallauris and no exaggeration it matches me perfectly. I think even if it was an average foundation, I would probably still love it due to the colour match being so spot on –THE STRUGGLE IS TOO REAL!

Overall, I highly recommend this foundation. I am really fussy with foundations – due to the fear of looking cakey.  The shades range is very good, looks like skin, long wear time, wears away beautifully and does not oxidize. However, it maybe best suited to those with an oily skin type, rather than dry skin type.

The cost of this foundation is £32.00 and well worth every penny!

Have you tried this foundation? What do you think?

Nazia

Chanel Tan De Soleil

I thought that I would talk about a bronzer that I seem to reach for all the time. It's the ever so popular Chanel Tan De Soleil.

Perfect for the summer months, it's a cream based formula, which blends in seamlessly. It can be used under foundation, as an all over bronzer or as a contour ( I think it is far too orange for as a contour!).

It is perfect for those that feel intimidated by bronzer, since the overall look is a very light sun kissed, healthy glow.

The texture is smooth and velvety. The colour is buildable, however a light hand is needed when applying as it can look too orange. I apply mine with a dual fibre brush, that way I have control as to how much goes on. 

It can be used with a brush or with fingertips and then blended into the skin. I use both ways, but ultimately prefer a brush.

I would recommend this bronzer for fair to medium skin tones. Anyone  with a darker complexion, it may or may not show up.

The bronzing base can be used alone or layered with other powders. I like to use it as both. I set mine with a powder bronzer, namely the Bobby Brown bronzer in Golden Light 1.

At £30.00, it is a bit pricey, but you get a really generous amount, I have had mine for so long and use it so religiously and still haven't reached the end.

I purchased mine from John Lewis

Nazia

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Skincare: Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel

I have been looking for a new cleanser for a while, and everytime I used to pop into Space NK I was always drawn to the OSKIA brand, namely their Renaissance Cleansing Gel. It has absolutely no nasties and is full of vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to skin.

This cleanser has a gel like consistency and texturises into an oil once warmed between your palms and massaged onto your face. Wash off with a damp cloth or warm water and it will leave skin feeling soft a supple, without the dreaded tightness or residue. 

Ingredients:

Pumpkin Enzymes: Helps remove dead skin cells, thus offering mild exfoliation without irritation

Vitamin A: improves skin elasticity

Vitamin C and E: Helps with environmental and free radical damage

Omega 6 (Starflower oil): Hydrates and moisturizer skin

MSM or Dimethyl Sulfone (a signature throughout the entire Oskia range): Reduces inflammation, soothes and detoxifies the skin.

This stuff is literally a facial in a bottle. It brightens and plumps the skin without feeling tight. It can be used morning and evening and removes make-up. Personally, I use a micellar water for make up removal. This gel it too luxurious, nourishing and expensive to remove my cheap gel eyeliner!

It will be great for all skin types. Two Thumbs up from me!! 

I purchased mine from Space NK here for £28.00.

Nazia x