Laura Lee Nudie Patootie Full Review & Swatches

A palette that recently caught my magpie eye for makeup, was the Laura Lee Nudie Patootie. I'll be honest, I didn't NEED another nude palette. In fact, far from it - I have so many that I barely use the ones I have. So buying another was something that wasn't even on my radar...However when I saw the picture of the colours, I just melted into a pile of make-up loving blubber. There's no denying Nudie Patootie is a stunning looking palette. But I know a lot of people have been on the fence about it, so I wanted to write up my review to help you decide whether to make the splurge or save your pennies...

Two Minute BeautyTime: The Salvatore Ferragamo Mini Signorina Collection

Two Minute Time is focused on one of my much loved brands of perfume today. I've talked about Salvatore Ferragamo fragrances multiple times, and my love affair with them started after a close friend introduced me to Signorina Misteriosa. The perfect scent for musk lovers, I'd never smelt anything like it. It was to me, the definition of sexy and sultry and for that reason I've always had a bottle on the go - and always one as a back up too.

My Journey To Whiter Teeth

My main mission this year is to sort my teeth out. I have spent my entire life hating my teeth and feeling so self conscious about them, but I've never been able to afford to have them sorted out. When I say sorted out - I have overlaps and an overbite, and I just hate the fact that all the women in my family have a 'fang' tooth that sticks out. Stupidly I avoided a brace in my teens, and really regret it now. And with a wedding on the horizon and the thought of my wedding photo's showing me too afraid to smile with my mouth open - well, I finally took action. This year I'm working with some amazing brands and finally I'm taking control of something that's made me embarrassed for years. The first step in this journey was to whiten my teeth and give them a great colour that would boost my confidence levels. 

Budget Beauty - What's New From Rimmel

Considering that the vast majority of my make-up comes from counter and premium brands, I'm still never able to resist the buzz and hype that seems to grow continuously around the drugstore brands these days. It seems that these said 'drugstore' brands are battling that little bit harder for their slice of the beauty market, and as a result there have been some pretty nifty products to hit shelves recently. Being a self confessed make-up snob, I thought this year would be a great time to delve into these brands a little bit more, and if nothing else, it would make great comparison posts between high-end and drugstore products! So I'm starting with Rimmel and what's new from them in the first of my Budget Beauty posts. 

When Perfumes Do Candles - Thierry Mugler Alien Candle

Sometimes in life, you know that you've found something magical. Something that's going to change your life as you know it. Something that's taken your love and adoration, and gone one step further. Something that takes you to a happy place and then you know you're never going to return the same...

My Keds Style - The Liberty Collection

When it comes to Britain, what could be more quintessentially British than the seaside? And likewise nothing screams British London Style more than the iconic department store we all love - Liberty. So I was very excited to recently receive the Keds Liberty Collection, in particular the Liberty Triple Dot style. After all, you guys know (and see on my social media!) that I spend a lot of my time wearing Keds. So a nice new, and colourful pair were perfect for a day at the seaside.

World Duty Free In-Store Experience

When it comes to going on holiday, things don't really start for me until I hit World Duty Free. It's only when I'm immersed in perfume, make-up, chocolates and of course, the odd bottle of Moet...it's only then do I truly get in the holiday spirit. I spend longer in World Duty Free than in any other place at the airport. I'll eat before I arrive, pick my reading material in advance and happily spend the entire time waiting for my flight mooching around the shop and treating myself to the beauty essentials I can't miss out on, because quite frankly, tax free make-up? It's a beauty lovers dream. Throw in the fact that World Duty Free sell spirits, chocolate, food, handbags, jewellery and pretty much everything else, and well, you're going to be a happy bunny whatever your treat of choice.

Michael Buble By Invitation Perfume

When I was in New York I had one of the most memorable nights of my blogging life. There was a dreamy man, wonderful music and a smell that will forever remind me of the best blogging night of my life...

Contouring With Estee Lauder - New Dimension Shape + Sculpt Face Kit

When it comes to contouring, I like everyone else am completely obsessed. Who'd have thought that several years ago it would blow up to be one of the hottest make-up trends with both drug store brands, right through to the elite counter brands, all creating their own take on the daily need to highlight and sculpt the appearance of fierce cheekbones.

10 Thoughts You Have In Sephora

When it comes to beauty shopping, there's no denying that Sephora is the beauty lovers mecca. Its mass of beautiful, wonderful, brand new make-up just waiting to be purchased and enjoyed by beauty lovers of all styles...well, it's pretty much heaven isn't it? There's no better feeling as a beauty addict than when you lay eyes on a Sephora store. The potential purchases, the overwhelming urge to buy the entire shop...you know the kind of thoughts I'm talking about...

The Perfect Autumn Eye Palette - Smashbox Full Exposure

It's that time of year - the leaves are starting to change colour, the evenings are drawing in and the sunshine is just about preparing to say it's goodbyes for this year. It can only mean one thing...autumn is right round the corner. For me that means fluffy socks, slippers, knitted blankets and cosy nights in with a big mug of tea and lots of candles. I'm a fully fledged autumn lover. It also means that I start to mix up my daily make-up look, in favour of new autumnal looks in warm and golden shades. 

Bumble And Bumble Invisible Oil Finishing Spray & Pre-Shampoo Masque

When it comes to haircare, I've struggled to find premium hair brands that don't dry out my hair. Having fine and thin locks means that the strength of premium products often dries out my strands and makes my already flat hair get flatter. It's not a good look. However Bumble and bumble are one of the few premium brands that have the right balance in their products, which means that I'm always excited to try out their new lines because I'm not at such high risk of my hair looking lifeless after use.

Estee Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss Perfume

Estee Lauder are doing great things right now. As someone who can fully appreciate great branding and PR, I've loved watching them introduce the likes of Kendall Jenner into their marketing. I've been using Estee Lauder products since I was a teenager. My Mum always taught me the importance of good make-up and skincare products, and she introduced me to Estee Lauder when I was about sixteen. She's used their products throughout her life and she rarely strays from her staple make-up bag essentials. Naturally, I followed suit after having only seen her rely on their products and always achieve fantastic and beautiful results. 

Atkinsons 1799 Love in Idleness - Perfume Like You've Never Smelt Before

"Atkinsons ushers a new century of perfume snobbery."

I don't know about you, but I am definitely a perfume snob. I need my perfume to be strong, attractive and attention seeking. Yes, I did just say that. Who wants a perfume so weak or 'subtle' that you can't smell it, and neither can anyone else? Well, not me. I like perfume to be strong and lingering - and that's why I'm very particular about what I spritz. Which is where Atkinsons 1799 come in. Originally the official perfumer of the Royal Court, they've got over 200 years of perfume snobbery under their belt. And what's more is that you're unlikely to smell perfume like it. Forget those brands you usually use, this is perfume at it's purest.

Paul & Joe 20th Fashion Anniversary Make-up Collection

I love a good excuse to celebrate, so Paul & Joe's 20th Fashion Anniversary was cause for major celebrations. Never ones to shy away from marking their anniversary, Paul & Joe spoil their customers with treats, limited edition products and returns of cult classics. Their 20th Fashion Anniversary was no different as they launched a cat themed collection to celebrate, and it featured some of their most stand-out beauty items.

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Collection

This post is one I've been seriously excited to write because I can honestly say that I've not discovered another beauty range like this. At all. It's unique, quirky and fun - exactly the sort of beauty discovery that makes me want to tell you all about it straight away.

When Bloggers Do Beauty - Tanya Burr Cosmetics

When it comes to blogging, Tanya Burr is one of the big names when it comes to lifestyle. She's a great all rounder when it comes to her blog, and you'll find a bit of everything there - exactly the kind of blog I like. Not long ago she launched her Soft Luxe Collection and I was excited to see what happens when bloggers do beauty...

Nugg - Face and Lip Masks

Currently being enjoyed on the face mask side of my beauty addict life, are the seriously cute Nugg products. I say seriously cute because I'm a sucker for all things cute, collectable and diddy. Yes, diddy is an actual word. 

At Home Spa Essentials With The Good Spa Guide

The mere thought of it makes me go weak at the knees. I spend hours dreaming about 'The One' and I've spent more time than I'd like to admit going through every website I can find to get the inside scoop. Yes ladies, I'm talking about Spa Days.

Personalised Make-Up & Wash Bags From Apatchy

With such a huge (and growing daily) collection of make-up, I need somewhere sassy to keep it all. And I'm not talking about at home - I'm talking about when I'm out. Those times when I'm out for drinks and nip to the ladies - I need a stylish make-up bag to store my goodies in. Likewise all those daily quick re-touches in-between meetings, and the times I have to do my make-up on the train... There are so many times when my make-up bag is exposed to the world, that I decided recently it was time to get a make-up bag that was worthy of it's contents. No more cheap alternatives: it was time to go to luxury levels. Things just got serious for my make-up bag...