Perfect Red Lip Combo

If you asked us at the start of 2014 to wear a bold red lip, the answer would have been a straight no! However things have definitely changed since then - we've been experimenting with more colours recently and feeling much more comfortable in them. Rocking a bold red lip can take a lot of confidence for some people and this was definitely the case for us, but this year we have officially fallen in love with the classic red lip which gives such a statement look to your makeup. If you're struggling to find a stay-proof red lip colour, then this post may just have the answer.

There are so many shades and formulas of red lip colours out there, but the killer combo which never fails, is the Mac Ruby woo lipstick along with the the Max Factor lip pencil in red rush. Mac's Ruby woo is a super matt, red lipstick with a blue undertone - it has an amazing colour which I feel will suit a lot of skin tones. I like to use the Max factor lip pencil first, all over the lip to create a sort of stain and then apply ruby woo on top - both of these together are fool proof and seriously does not budge all day! What are your favourite lip colour combination you like to use?

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Givenchy's Little Black Box

Say hello to one of the cutest black boxes from Givenchy. This is the Givenchy mini prismes set which is a travel friendly box carrying makeup essentials which you can use on the go. Now I know this isn't a newly released product but seriously this box of beauty goodness has won us over and deserves a place in the spotlight. I'm just a huge lover of miniature sized products, their perfect for travelling and the perfect size for being handbag friendly, this little box however takes it to whole new level. Its more like a mini chest of drawers which contains mini sizes of some of Givenchy's luxurious beauty products - a face powder, blush and eyeshadow quad - can it get any cuter than that?

The face powder - Le Prisme Visage Mat This powder consists of four different shades which is genius as it blends to give the perfect colour and shade for my skin and leaves a beautiful matt finish, without making the skin look dull or flat.  

The blush - Le Prisme Blush quad in vintage pink Sticking with the four shaded powder theme, this blush has had had a lot of love throughout the autumn season. It has a combination of soft pinks to deep pinks which blends to give an amazing autumnal colour. Sometimes I like to concentrate more on the deeper pinks to give a richer colour or the softer pink for a more natural flush. You really get the best of both with this blush. 

The eyeshadow - Le Prisme Yeux Quator in Purple Show A stunning eyeshadow quad in mini version - just wow! I love all the shades in this quad which gives a lovely satin eye look when used as a combination. The shades aren't too shimmery or matt either, just perfectly lies in between. The formula is very smooth and easy to apply with pretty good pigmentation. 

Also can't forget the mini brushes applicators that come along with it, although we prefer to use our own brushes. This would make a perfect gift for beauty lovers!

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Our Favourite Beauty Blogs of 2014

Just cant get over how fast the year 2014 has gone by, it feels like just yesterday we were counting down the last seconds for the start of 2014 and anticipating those all amazing fireworks. Well a year on and now we're at another new years eve, so prepare for 2015 which is hopefully a great year for everyone! 2014 has been a pretty good year which many highlights, one of them being the beginning of our blog. I love reading a good beauty blog to start off my day usually whilst I'm having my breakfast so we thought we would end the year by looking back at some of our favourite beauty blogs - ones which have stood out to us and and pretty much been an inspiration to us.

Top beauty blogs
Having just come across the concept of blogging a few years ago, there were many blogs which gave us the inspiration and motivation start our very own, particularly beauty blogs - yep we love all things beauty as you can probably tell, so here are our top beauty blogs we have been loving this year:

Viviannadoesmakeup - I am huge fan of her beauty blog as well as her youtube channel. From her beauty reviews to her weekend posts - she has it all written down on point and pretty much covered. Her sense of humour and style of writing just keeps me reading on and on - definitely a blog you should add to your bloglovin' list.

Amelia liana - Another one of my favourite youtube beauty gurus, who also happens to have a seriously amazing and beautiful blog. She knows her beauty stuff, trust me! Whenever I'm stuck on purchasing a product, this is the blog I turn to. Also her budget buys are ones you can't miss!

The sunday girl - I've only quite recently come across her blog but I instantly became hooked on to it.  I love her honest and thorough reviews and posts on amazing new releases which make you want to go out and buy every new product!

Gh0st parties - From her amazing crisp clear pictures to her amazing blog content, this blog is one to read. Not only do you get your dose of beauty posts but also home and food which I love to read for a change.

Essie button - Probably one of the most colourful blogs of the list, essie button who also is on youtube, always has a beautiful post which gets me excited every time. Firstly her blog layout itself is just so bright and fun which expresses her personality perfectly. Also her lifestyle posts keep me wanting to read more!

Couture girl - Another enjoyable blog which is never a bore to read. I love her motivation and style of writing which has me visiting her blog for a regular dose of beauty.

There are so much more which I'm sure I've missed out but the list would be never-ending! However these have been the ones which have particularly stood out to us. Be sure to leave some of your favourite blog suggestions down below as we love to discover new blog reads!

Hope you all have a happy new year x

The 'Woke-Up-Late' makeup....

There have been one too many cases where we have woken up far too late for Uni, work or for other occasions, which very often leaves us rushing out the door which just seconds to spare. Now I'm sure alot of you guys have also been in this situation and you know exactly what I'm talking about! As much as we love taking our time doing our makeup, sometimes you just gotta skip some steps and go for the easiest products - whip it on and out the house we go! So we thought we would give a quick run down on products we use for those really rushed mornings.

I don't usually wear foundation on a daily basis but if you're in a rush and you can squeeze in some time then I would suggest going for a base that glides on and blends in easily because trust me it saves a lot of time. Sometimes we like to use The body shop all-in-one BB cream as a natural base for the day time, which blends in easily and matches our skin tone perfectly. I like to use my fingers to blend in the product which gives a lovely finish.

Next on to the brows, which is a must-do step for me. I like to use the The Max Factor eyebrow pencil where I do fast strokes to create the illusion of natural hairs - no time for perfect brows when you're late! Then a quick coat of mascara, which is usually the Max Factor false lash effect mascara. I love using this on a daily basis for natural volumised lashes. Next on to the eyeliner which usually involves tightlining with The Rimmel scandal eyes eyeliner pencil. If you're a pro with liquid liner unlike me, you may have time to sneak it in if you're lucky.

Then onto some blush or bronzer to add some life to my cheeks. A very natural blush I like to use is The No7 mineral blush in soft damson, the colour gives that effortless soft look to the cheeks and really helps to liven up the complexion.

Lastly to finish it off, I always need to add a touch of colour to my lips and the one I've been using a lot lately is the Revlon balm stain in the colour crush. This is a lip crayon which is so easy to apply - almost like a highly pigmented lip balm which is in a beautiful plum colour. Seems like a lot in so little time, but its possible I promise!

Let us know your woke-up-late makeup routine...

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