Oh you do make a girl blush ♥

I thought it might be a nice post to show you some of my favourite blushes, these are my higher end blushes but don't worry I will do another post showing you my lower end blushers too. It was a tough decision narrowing them down but in the end I settled on the 4 that I use the most and that have been repurchased.

♥NARS Desire

I think this is a really fun bright pink shade, it is matte so sometimes I find it does look a little flat on my cheeks but a little sweep of MAC Dainty over it immediately lifts it. NARS blushers are really fab when it comes to pigmentation, you need the lightest touch of your brush to get enough colour and they last on the cheeks nicely. Blushes won't last you all day but for me NARS blush do last the longest on me.


♥Chanel Orchid Rose
This was one of my first 'high end' blushers and it has remained a firm love of mine since I bought it. It gives me such a natural rosy pink flush to my cheeks, it has a subtle shimmer through it which helps to naturally highlight your cheeks.


♥MAC Dainty
I'm sure you have all seen this blusher but I had to include it in my favourite blushes as I find it such an easy pink shade to wear. It is one of the few MAC blushes that I have repurchased, I love the sheen it gives my cheeks I like my blushes to really lift my complexion and highlight my cheeks this blush certainly ticks all my boxes.


♥NARS Orgasm
I won't say too much on this blusher as we have all seen it a million times before! Orgasm was the first NARS product I ever purchased and every recommendation for this blush was right, it is just the perfect peachy pink shade in my opinion. This is always going to be a staple for me.

Top row:
NARS Desire; Chanel Orchid Rose
Bottom row:
MAC Dainty; NARS Orgasm

♥Swatches♥

What are your favourite blushes? Let me know what are your must have shades and brands.

Some favourite products during may ♥

Some faves of the moment ♥

NARS Laguna Bronzer

My favourite bronzer, easy to blend and it gives a wonderful colour. I have bought this a few times purely as it gives a great colour, no dirty or muddy looking bronzer here ladies!

NARS Luster Blusher

This was a new addition to my NARS collection last month when I was down in London I stupidly forgot my blusher so I went looking for a rich peachy shade and came across this beaut! It has been one of the only colours I have worn since I bought it. As with all NARS products the pigmentation is fabulous.

Clarins colour quench lip balm 04

I am not normally a lip gloss girl, I do love my lipsticks ALOT but since this dropped through my letterbox it hasn't left my side. It isn't sticky and the colour is build-able, either wear it sheer or apply a thicker layer to get a colourful summer lip.

Rimmel 25hr wear foundation

Another new product so can't tell you too much as I am still trying this out, but so far so good! Thumbs up from me!

Max Factor Fusion Mascara 

So many new products this month, this is another fabulous one it has given me thick long and separated lashes that last all day. I have this in brown/black and black, and I have found myself to being going for the brown/black more which is odd but still looks great a nice change from black.

Topshop Equinox eyeshadow pencil 

I love how shimmery and creamy this pencil is, and is the perfect colour as a base for my Stila Kitten quad it really helps to make the colours POP! It does crease a little if you use it on its own however use a little UDPP and you will be set.

MAC Studio concealer NC30

One of my must have beauty products, it literally is my all time favourite concealer. Nuff said!

Stila Kitten Quad

You will have seen this a few times on my blog it is one of my most loved eye shadow quads. The shade kitten is just so shimmery and sultry when paired with the black. The quality is fabulous, it is perfect to create eye looks from daytime to night.

♥ Swatches ♥

L x

Some March Faves ♥

♥ MAC Peachykeen Blush
I totally forgot I had this in my stash, since starting P10P (post coming up this week I promise!) I have been using a lot of my forgotten products this was one of them! I used to wear this daily last year then for some reason I stopped. But I'm back to wearing this almost daily, it gives me a fresh coral/peach colour with the right amount of shimmer to highlight my cheeks lightly.


♥ Dior Show Iconic Mascara 
There was a review a few days ago so if you wanna check that out here :) This gives me amazing lashes, its a new mascara addiction. If you fancy trying it I recommend www.escentual.com they are fab!


♥ Clinique Eye shadow duo - Lilac truffle
This is one of my comfort shadow duos I can always rely on this to give me subtle smokey eyes for daytime, and the lilac really helps to make my eyes appear more blue. I love Clinique shadows the quality and pigmentation is always great and you know your getting a good product.


♥ Clinique Anti-Blemish Foundation
My skin has been playing up so much this month just when I think its clearing up it goes and has a hissy fit and breakouts out all over the place. This has basically been the only foundation I've used to help clear up the spots quicker. It gives good medium/buildable coverage, leaves a matte finish and lasts on the skin.


♥ MAC Hue Lipstick
Through P10P I've been using up products and as you can see my hue lippie is on its lasts legs, so I've had this in my handbag and been wearing it daily in a bid to use it up.


♥ Clinique Chubby Stick Lip Balm - Super Strawberry 
This is a new lip product for me but one I love never the less, its great for a natural rosy lip. If you want to read the post you can here. 


♥ NARS lip gloss - Turkish Delight
Eveyone raves about this gloss, its a must have, a cult lip product and a celeb fave. So when I was shopping in London I treated myself, it was love at first sight a pretty milky pink, it looks fab on its own or over a nude/pink lipstick. Lets hope it doesn't go funny quickly like people say.

♥ swatches ♥

Favourite Products ♥

♥ Miners Bronzer
This has been my go to cheek and contour product, I have a ton of bronzers to choose from but this is the one I immediately go for. Soft and easy to blend, with the prettiest mix of satin and matte it doesn't overload my face with shimmer, it still looks natural. Miners is a really affordable brand that you can get in Superdrug in the UK so next time your in have a look for this.


♥ MAC Myth Lipstick
I go back many moons with this lipstick, it was the first MAC lip product I purchased and swiftly fell head over heels in love with this nude shade. It is for me one of those perfect nude shades, it is a satin finish, some people find it drying but I rather like how it is on my lips it doesn't dry mine out at all. This is my 3rd tube ? and with no doubt repurchase again and again and... well you get the idea :)


♥ Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Body Cream
This tube has sat unused for quite some time until about 3 weeks ago when my body started breaking out in itchy rashes, with no E45 cream to hand I searched through my stash for something that might work. I grabbed this as I remembered it has the same medicinal properties for skin as the original eight hour cream but obviously in a body lotion. Every night since (except tanning nights) I have slapped this on, my skin feels fabulously silky soft and it helps a lot in soothing the rashes making them vanish quickly!


♥ Stila Eye Shadow Quad - Kitten
I. Love. This. Simple as that it has all the colours I look for, both for soft day time looks and then the darker shades to get a smokey eye too. The eye shadows are soft and easy to blend, they don't crease and the colour pay off is really good. This has been my go to in terms of shadow this month.


♥ Essie - Lilacism
I seem to have painted my nails A LOT this month, but no matter what shade I put on red, black or orange I always go back to this. It is a pretty pale lilac, no shimmer, and it is very glossy I don't need a top coat at all. I'd say I can get 4 days chip free, a little wear on the very tips but nothing noticeable. 


♥ YSL Touche Eclat
Since I haven't been sleeping very well I've needed some extra help covering up those dark circles and this does the trick nicely. Sneakily concealing my late nights making me look wide awake and bright for the day.


♥ Liz Earle Brightening Mask
Favourite skin care item of the moment, it helps to kick the dull winterness out of skin and inject a little brightness. A really good tip is to mix a little in with your cleanser ( I use Liz Earle cleanse and polish to do this ) in the morning if your a busy bee and don't have the time to sit down for a face mask, and it does the same job of brightening up your beautiful complexion.


♥ Liz Earle Superbalm
This is my new handbag essential, solving everything from dry patches of skin, chapped lips, hands, cuticles to well anything that needs a little injection of moisture. I prefer the balm texture to Elizabeth Ardens thick lotion as it sinks in alot easier into my skin. 

♥swatches♥

left to right

YSL Touche Eclat, MAC Myth Lipstick, Miners Bronzer

Stila Kitten Eye shadow quad

My Product Picks of 2010♥

♥Clinique Anti-Blemish Foundation 
I have a long love affair with Clinique foundations since working for the brand, there is one for every skin type or skin problem. So whether my skin is dry, or oily or spotty, which is where this comes into it's best. Since the launch it has been a favourite of a lot of people, and for good reason. It hydrates my dry areas, controls my oily t-zone and treats any spots I have or spots that are tryna break out. With the same care and ingredients that go into Clinique's Anti-Blemish 3 step not only do you get light feeling flawless skin but you also feel like your doing good for your skin too. A firm favourite of this year.

♥Clinique High Lengths Mascara
Another Clinique product, what can I say they have come out trumps this year for me. When I saw the adverts for this I rushed out to buy this, previously my HG mascara was High Definition by the brand (it still is in my top 3) so I had high hopes for this to exceed it. It did. The wand may look a little daunting or that it won't do very well but don't be fooled it is thin enough to get right into the roots of your lashes giving you thick and full lashes, and with the plastic bristles is combs through separating each lash giving you long defined lashes. I can apply coat after coat and it doesn't get clumpy. This wins my mascara of the year.

♥Make-Up Forever HD Blushes
These bad boys are beyond amazing, you need the teeniest tiniest amount of them to get a flush of colour. They last all day on the cheeks, fading ever so slightly and they don't transfer or slide anywhere else. But don't make the mistake I did of getting all giddy and doing a full pump I soon realised that if I were to use all that I would have clown cheeks for me and all my friends. A little goes a long way, making them good value for money. I love all the colours I have.


♥Oilatum Natural Repair Face Cream
A few of you may have heard about this recently after the gorgeous Pixiwoo girls mentioned it and raved about it. I've have had this for a while now, and agree with everything those girls say. It gives you amazing skin. Fully moisturises without being too heavy on my t-zone and leaves my skin glowing. This creates a fabulous base for foundation too, I don't need a primer or illuminator with it. For such a cheap moisturiser, RRP £7-8, it left me impressed.

♥Good Things Night Cream & Face Wipes
This was a new brand launch this year that a lot of bloggers fell in love with, both for the great products and the fact the products are paraben free & contain no other nasty chemicals. While I love a few products from the range these two are the ones I have re-purchased over and over. Not only do they make my skin feel amazing, but they smell so yummy too. I love anything with a berry scent.

♥Xen Tan Dark Lotion
2010 saw me try a whole host of new fake tanners, all trying to beat my favourite Xen Tan Deep Bronze Luxe, some came close but only one beat it. Another Xen Tan product, their dark lotion is unlike any other lotion self tanner I have tried. Before this I used to hate lotions, only using Deep Bronze Luxe once a week, I found the majority just left me sticky and streaky. But not this bad boy it dried quickly, gave a good guide colour, developed fast and didn't give me a horrible strong fake tan smell. Even the boyfriend didn't mind. I have gone through easily 5 bottles of this and I can see many more being used too.


♥Famous Dave Tanning Mousse
A couple of girls had blogged about the brand and how amazing the products where, but it was a relatively unknown brand to me after a little research I discovered this had a bit of a cult following with celebs and knew I had to try the mousse. As soon as it arrived I stripped down and started slapping it on, one of the easiest tanners I've used, and the best colour result that I've had from a mousse. Deep dark golden brown, no orange tones, no streaks just a healthy 2 week in the sun tan. Another favourite tanner.


♥Paul Mitchell Haircare
Now I couldn't really narrow this one down, what did I love most? The shampoo, conditioner, styling products or treatments? In all honest, I loved it all! After Nicola introduced the brand to me I purchased a few products hoping to get as fantastic results as she had. I was disappointed, after using a Paul Mitchell routine for my hair care in 3 weeks but hair totally transformed from dull dry and brittle to soft shiny and bouncy, I couldn't believe it. 3 products to try, Super Strong Liquid Treatment, Original Moisture Mask and the Glaze. 

♥Green & Spring Relaxing Bath Oil
Having had such a stressful year I have really gone back to loving long hot soaks in the bath, and bath oils are a love of mine I have way more than one girl needs. The reason I've picked this as my No1 is how moisturised my skin feels after the bath without feeling too greasy, some oils are just too much for the skin, and I love how the lavender scent lingers on my skin after so every so often I get a burst of relaxing lavender.


 And last but not least No 10...

♥Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish (everything else by them)
After reading so many rave reviews, and watching too many QVC shows my Gran kindly bought me one their duo of this with a toner. It is now my favourite cleansers, with this I don't need a separate eye make-up cleansers, one pump of this dissolves all my make-up and deeply cleanses my skin. Making it look and feel amazing, the muslin cloths are great for scruffing away any dead skin cells gently every day. Nothing has beaten this cleanser for me.


So there you go I hope you've enjoyed reading about the products I have loved this year. If I were to recommend one to you it would most definitely be the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish it is my HG and I'm sure you will all fall in love with it like I did.


I'm looking forward to what 2011 has in store beauty wise! What did you discover and love this year?