Elle Subscription - Topshop Gift

In a recent Elle issue i came across an advertisement for a subscription for only £18 for a whole year. 

That's 12 issues for £18 or £1.50 per issue, which is an amazing deal when it is usually £3.80 an issue. 
While i do love this magazine and buy it monthly this wasn't what caught my attention if I'm honest... it was the free Topshop Makeup gift that came with it. Makeup obsessed - guilty as charged, i know. 

The set included all their best sellers, including a few items that have been creeping up in my last few posts. 

Topshop Bronzer in Mohawke - A great matte shade for a light skin tone, set in a compact with a generously sized mirror. 

Topshop Lipstick in Charmed - A peachy coral shade that will suit most skin tones. I little cakey on my lips but that's because mine are super dry. (nothing a little 8hour cream or equivalent cant sort out) .

Topshop Nail Polish in AWOL - A near twin of Nails Inc Baker Street. Slightly less shiney but not a problem of your using a good topcoat. 

Topshop Glow Highlighter in Gleam - This is a rose-gold-ish shade. It goes on a nice warm flush though and blends well. I actually prefer this to the cult 'polish' shade. 

Topshop Magic Liner in Engraved - This is the only product in the set i don't really like, it smudges a lot and is a bit too runny which makes it difficult to apply in a neat line.

I have came to love most of these products and i use the bronzer almost daily having surpassed both my Nars Laguna and Bourjois Delice de Poudre.


 

Post Christmas Haul - Fashion

ASOS

YRU - Lowf Fox Flat Show £22 - Reduced from £50 

Oh I love them! How cute is the wittle wolfy! Also extremely comfy which i wasn't really expecting.

I have a really difficult time wearing dolly shoes because of the lack of sole (or soul, devil creatures), I get excruciating pains in my calves which i think is lactic acid build up because of the pressure. Due to this i usually live in ankle/biker boots and i must admit i miss cute little shoes. These are perfect though because of the decent soul sole and small heel. 

 

 ASOS Prayer Pointed High Heels £20 - Reduced from £40

I really am quite the cheap skate, i would never have paid 40 quid for these, partly because i worry how the heel will hold up without looking scratched too soon. 

I have been wanting a pair with a heel like this for a while and also a nice pair (not too high) that i could wear with trousers as well as dresses. These fir the bill, love 'em. 

Only available in a 4 at time if writing.

She Inside

Black Long Sleeve leopard Pattern T-Shirt £16.70

I spend a lot of my life in baggy black tops. This is adding to my collection of them, and also to my collection of Cat related clothing. 

Green High Waist Plaid Elastic Pant - £19.42

I saw these on LookBook actually. The page is of Lua of Le-Happy.com a fashion blog. I am obsessed with her style and just needed these trousers in my life.

Black Long Sleeve Letters Cat Print Sweatshirt - £14.54

And again. Cats. Black. Baggy. Ohhhh yes. That's all i need to say on this one.

Hope you all had great sale shopping fun too :D

 

Post Christmas Haul - SpaceNK

Yes Yes I've been gone.

I was gone, then i said i was coming back, then i was gone, then i said i was coming back... and it just kinda never happened did it.

Lets forget my blatant lies to you all though, new year new me and all that.

I haven't went quite as mad with the sale shopping this year as i did last (having less money to spend will to that to a girl) but i still managed to grad in a few bargains.

Aromatherapy Associates Little Bell £5 - Reduced from £10

Up until now i have managed to keep a secret from you all but not after this post. I am completely (like its genuine problem) with Aromatherapy Associates mini bottles. I wont be wanting any full size ones, just the mini ones, be it the ever cute baby 3ml or right up to the 7.5ml toddlers.

This is a 7.5ml bottle of Revive Morning and can be used in the bath (my personal preference) or prior to entering the shower. It smells beautiful and quite classic, it doesn't make you sleepy or leave you smelling like a potpourri bowl for the next hour like some others do.

This Works - Dream Believers £10 - Reduced from £20

I have to admit i am disappointed after buying this. I really expected them to smell like the pillow spray but alas they are not to my taste. Musky is the only word i can think of to describe it (and not in a lovely body shop white musk way).

Will definitely be passing this on and hopefully it will find the home it deserves.

This Works - Dream on £6 - Reduced from £12

This has sold out on the SpaceNK site but is available still for £9 directly from This Works Here.

Beginning to get a bit of a theme here (and it ain't ending anytime soon.)

I must say i don't know what was going through my head when i was buying this (it was late Christmas day, sober was not really the right word) but i assumed it was bigger than the 12ml it is. Not that i am complaining, this smells much more like it! Beautiful and calming and fresh, not a hint of muskiness here.

Laura Mercier - Shimmer Effects Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colour Collection  £14 - Reduced from £28

I would never have paid £28 for this but at half price i think it is well worth it. With four truly pretty colours that all compliment each other, a creamy blendable formula and the cuteness factor for size this was something i had to have.

Also currently out of stock.

Aromatherapy Associates Festive Collection £17 - Reduced from £35

Okay so i may have almost bought two of these sets, almost. 10 mini bottles of 3ml each, heaven. Each bottle is a different scent and i love them all. Can you tell I get these sets every year i can in the sale. 

Also currently out of stock.

Life NK - Drift Away Collection £10 - Reduced from £20

This set contains a Milk soak (not sure what this is exactly), Body Lotion, Body wash and a Candle. I haven't got around to trying any of these as of yet but its looking good i think?

Let me know if you have.

 

Top 5 Christmas Sets - £25 and under

Christmas gift sets are one of my favourite things. You get to try lots for not a lot.

These five that i have picked out were my favourite from the lower end of the price range when trawling through the Selfridges website (which currently has 10% off beauty).

  Nails Inc - Autumn/Winter Collection - £22

Set contains:
Sloane Gardens - unique navy glitter
Chester Street - unique pearl
Bruton Mews - deep forest green
Richmond Terrace - deep forest plum
Jerymn Street - classic taupe
Chelsea Bridge Road - tomato red

  Clarins all about lips Collection - £18

This is a steal at this price for anyone a little Clarins crazy like me.

Includes: Colour Quench Lip Balm 02 Peach Nectar 7ml

Gloss Prodige 04 Candy 2.5ml

Rouge Eclat 13 Woodrose 1.5g

Instant Light Natural Lip perfector 01 Rose Shimmer 5ml

complimentary make-up bag

  Neom Thee Nights of Peace Collection - £10

Includes

Complete Bliss Bath Oil 5ml

Real Luxury Bath Oil 5ml

Tranquillity Bath Oil 5ml

Clinique Black Honey Beauty Set - £25

 

Almost Lipstick in Black Honey 1.9g

Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss, 7ml

A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skins in Black Honey, 5ml

High Impact Mascara in Black, 3.5ml

 

 

 Origins Ornament Christmas Bauble - £12

The bauble comes in two colours but both contain the same products and are dispatched randomly.

Includes

• Plantscription™ Serum 7ml
• Drink Up™ Intensive Mask 7ml
• GinZing™ Eye Cream 5ml
• Modern Friction™ 5ml
• Make A Difference™ Plus+ Moisturiser 5ml 

Sunday will have my top 5 Over £25 and for some reason it packed with Laura Mercier.

NOTD #6

This is a brand new polish of mine (post coming soon about where I got it). Now I know this is not really a traditional seasonal shade for autumn into winter but frankly my dear I don't give a damn. (...can you tell I'm excited that Gone With The Wind is coming back to cinemas?)

This is Topshop 'AWOL' and it's blue. Not a navy blue or a sky blue or even an aquamarines colour. It's just blue! 
It's the first Topshop nail polish I have worn and I'm impressed. I have lost my topcoat so had to go without and although it's looking a little less shiny than I'm used to I haven't been seeing chips appearing on any of my nails. I've decided I'll be wearing this well into winter, I'll be trying to out-blue the cold. 

Lorna xxx


 

Todays Makeup #1

Today my makeup is a little into uncharted territory for me. Usually i have a dark or bright lip but today i decided to go for a nude one. The lipstick is a M.A.C Matte shade in Velvet Teddy and to be honest I'm not completely sold on it. What do you think?

 

Lorna xxx

MAC Viva Glam I. Original and best.

Please excuse the cat hair in the background of the photos, new kitty Morag really likes the bed :)



Hello there, do i have a new lipstick love and a half. Ive been wearing this constantly since i got it.

This is the first ever MAC Viva Glam i have ever bought and it just so happens to be the first ever MAC Viva Glam... and i love it. I'm not into the bright pink that some have been but i do love me a dark lip. This is a wonderfully vampire-y red. Rich and full with a touch of brown to keep it in darker territories.
"The original VIVA GLAM girl is back! The fabulous RuPaul, first face of VIVA GLAM in 1994, returns with her outspoken burgundy red Lipstick - now also available as a Lipglass. For each sale of MAC Viva Glam Lipstick and Lipglass, the full RRP (less VAT) is paid to MAC Aids Fund (registered UK charity number 1147222) and goes towards helping women, men and kids everywhere affected by HIV and  AIDS. "

 

Having seen all the other Viva Glam editions this is definitely my favourite. You just cant beat an original classic.

Lorna xxx