And The Winner Is...

****Jackie at The Fashion It List*****

Thank you SO much to everyone who entered the Essie competition and thanks for reading my blog!

Melissa

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Miss Guided Tops

There are so many lovely things on the Miss Guided website at the moment, I could have spent all my wages in one go! I decided to be sensible and only buy a couple of tops. 

The first top that caught my eye was this gorgeous fringed crop top. I'm going to Ibiza in August and I'll definitely be taking this and wearing it with high waisted shorts. It also comes in plain black fringe but I love the dip-dye! It cost £22.99 which is a really reasonable price.

The second top I bought was the peace sign vest. I'm loving acid wash at the moment so loved the effect on the peace sign. This would look great with either jeans or shorts and it was a bargain at only £9.99 so I had to buy it! 

There's so many other things I'd like to buy for my holiday and I love how reasonably priced this website is. 

Have you been on Miss Guided recently? 

Melissa

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MAC: Russian Red

I've tried loads of red lipsticks and always find it difficult to find one that suits me. I suit blue undertones much more than orange. 

When I was shopping the other day I went to my local MAC counter and decided to treat myself to a new lipstick. I had tried this on before as one of my friends had it and I loved it. It was between Russian Red and Girl About Town, but I've already got so many pinks I thought I'd go for something different.

I really love the deep red colour and how it's matte. It went on really easily and the pigment is really strong. The blue undertones make my teeth look really white too. This is the perfect red lipsticks for me and you can never go wrong with a MAC lipstick!

This lipstick cost £13.50 and I always find this is a reasonable price and never grudge paying it as they are my favourite lipsticks.

I can't wait to wear this out!

What's your favourite MAC lipstick?

Melissa
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Essie: Ballet Slippers

While I was in Boots the other day, I was tempted as usual by the Essie stand. I was originally going to buy Fiji but my sister had already bought it so I thought I'd try a similar one. Ballet Slippers is a very,very pale pink colour. It's quite similar to Fiji, but a few shades lighter.

My favourite thing about the Essie nail polish is the brush which gives a really easy application. However, it took me three coats before this polish started to look opaque. With Fiji, it only took two coats.

Overall, I like the colour of it, but think I still prefer Fiji. I was also a little disappointed as it took so many layers to get a decent colour. Even with three coats, it is still a bit sheer.

You can buys this from selected Boots and Superdrug stores and it costs £7.99, which is a bit more than I usually spend on a nail polish.

Have you tried this colour?

Melissa
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June Empties

(sorry about the bad quality pic)

1. Clarins Eye Makeup Remover Lotion - I wear a lot of dark eye makeup, which is a pain to get it off, but this eye makeup remover is great as it helps it come off really easily. Also, it doesn't sting my eyes like a lot of others.

2. Benefit 'They're Real!' Mascara - This is one of the best mascaras I've used. I got it as a birthday present when it was new out and was really impressed with the results. The brush is a thick comb that coats all the eyelashes and it gives amazing length without looking clumpy. After my Dior has ran out I'd probably repurchase this.

3. MAC Matte Bronzing Powder  - One of only bronzer's I've ever fully used up (three times). I don't like my bronzer's to have a shimmer in them, so this is perfect as it's completely matte. It is also a lovely brown colour and doesn't make you look orange. I'd like to try Nars - Laguna next as I've hear its quite similar.

4. Lauren's Way Glam Tan - After so many great reviews about Glam Tan, I purchased it. It has lasted me a good few months and gives me an amazing colour. My new favourite tan! I usually use St Moritz as it's cheap but when I want to treat myself I buy this. A must have.

5. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer - Eight Hour Cream is a necessity in my makeup bag. It's definitely my favourite skin care range. This moisturizer doesn't make my skin oily and keeps it hydrated all day. I also love the smell of eight hour cream, which is unusual as most people don't (that's why there's now a fragrance free version).

6. Garnier B.B Cream - There has been a lot of reviews on this particular B.B cream (mostly negative) and many people find it too oily. I personally like it as a makeup base but wouldn't wear it on it's own. Garnier have now brought out an oil free version so I think I'll have a try at that.

Have you tried any of these products?

Melissa

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