Favourites of 2013

2013 is well and truly over and with that I've made some new make-up discoveries and also rekindled my love for old brands that I used to use. Looking back over 2013 and also some of my monthly favourite posts, I have put together my overall favourites of last year.

First I'll start off with Yankee candles, which has been one of my favourites of 2013. Towards the end of the year I rediscovered Yankee candles and just fell in love. I'm now pretty obsessed and have enough to keep me going for awhile! My favourite has to be Fireside Treats, it smell LUSH! At the moment I have a cold so can't enjoy this candle but will be burning it as soon as I get better!

Next is my MUA undress me too palette. I never thought much of it when it first came out and was hyped up. However I caved in during the year and have loved it ever since. It has really helped me to experiment with different shades and create different looks. I'm very much into my neutral shades so this palette is perfect and CHEAP! I'm actually in need of a new one as I'm hitting the pan on my favourite shades so may actually try out a different MUA palette.

Rimmel wake me up foundation and concealer had played a big part in my make-up rountine last year. I love the fact that the foundation is light on the skin and doesn't feel all greasy and heavy. Plus it's just the right coverage for me. Not to mention the concealer helps to brighten up my under eyes which is just what I need with my dark circles. I've repurchased both of them again this year and will continue to use them until I find another foundation and concealer that top them.

Revlon lip butters were so popular last year and I know why. They had some amazing shades and not to mention they were very moisturising and didn't dry my lips out. I have about 5 all together now and my favourite of them all is "Berry Smoothie". I love the shade, it's a pretty much everyday colour you can wear which is what I love. I don't think I've ever used a lipstick so much and may actually use it until it runs out which is a first!

Now before I started using L'oreal micellar water I was using basic make-up wipes not knowing that they were a sin with most bloggers. After hearing about this I had to give it a try and I loved it. I loved how it makes my skin feel fresh and clean not to mention the cheap price tag! I feel much better not using make-up wipes and I've noticed a difference in my skin. I've recently purchased some other L'oreal products so look forward to using them this year.

Last but not least is one of my favourite perfumes from 2013, Juicy Couture- Viva la Juicy. I used it loads last year and only have a tiny bit left now. I wouldn't say this is an everyday perfume you can use but more for a evening or special occasion. It's a pretty strong scent compared to other perfumes I have and is very sweet. If you have read my blog you will know I'm very much into my sweet and fruity fragrances. I look forward to seeing what new perfumes come out this year as I'm always on the hunt for new fragrances.

So that is the end of my favourites for 2013, It was hard picking my favourites as there are so many great products I have tried but these stuck out to me the most. I look forward to all the new products which may come out this year and hopefully some of them will be in my favourites at the end of the year.

What are you favourites for 2013?

October Favourites

So I'm late again with my monthly favourites post, but it comes around so fast! Anyway better late than never. I have to admit I'm struggling at the moment to do monthly favourite posts as I haven't really bought any products lately, and my favourites are the same as previous months. Would be a bit boring showing you the same items each month. Anyway I managed to gather up a few items that I have been using a lot in the month of October.

I've picked four items for October starting with Rihanna - Nude perfume which smells LUSH! I have to admit the bottle is pretty basic compared to other perfumes but who cares it's all about the fragrance! It's a very girly, sweet, fruity smell and I've had a few compliments say how nice it smells. I only got this in August and I'm nearly half way through. Show how much I use it! You only really need to use a little bit as I find it quite a strong smelling perfume.

Moving on to my next item which is my Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick -Iced Amethyst. This is a perfect A/W lipstick and I have wore it a couple of times. Normally I'm not into dark shades like this but it has a shimmer to it therefore not making it too intense. I'm still finding my confidence to explore different lipstick shades and wear them out and about. But I feel I can pair this lipstick up with a A/W make-up look and it will look perfect.

I've been really into Yankee Candles if you have seen my instagram you will noticed I've posted a few pictures. I really love Fluffy towel Yankee Candle, as it a clean, fresh smell and really put me in a relaxing mood. I love to light this candle after a long day at work and just sit watching TV or on my laptop with it burning. I'm definitely putting some more Yankee Candles on my Christmas wishlist this year!

Last but not least is my MUA Fashionista Double Take Baked Eyeshadow. It's a mixture of different shades of gold and when applied to eyelid it comes out in different shades as well. I practically wear this most days as it's so simple to apply and only means I have to use one eyeshadow instead of playing around with a few to create a look. I'm looking at getting some more eyeshadows from this collection.


So that is all of my favourites for October what are yours?

July Favourites

I can't believe that July has gone and it's now August! What is happening guys? Anyway that means it's time to post my July favourites, and I've got four products this month that I have been using a lot of.

First product I will start off with is one I have used the most of all out of the four product shown, and that is my MUA undress me too palette. I'm a bit late on the bandwagon, but I love this product so much! I'm very much into my neutral shades and with this palette I can play around alot with the colours. I've had some compliments from family members on my eye make-up and I have this palette to thank for that. Also with the cheap price that they sell this for I think its an absolute bargain!

Moving on to Models Own nail polish in shade bubblegum . I've been using this a lot lately as I feel it goes well with the weather we have been having. I mainly use it on my toe nails to brighten them up when I wear sandals or flip flops. I recently used it on my nails as well when I went on holiday to the seaside. So it has been used alot in the month of July and will be continued to be used in the up and coming months.

Next is an old product which I have been using a lot recently and that is my Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten in Down to Earth. My mum bought this from QVC in a gift set ages ago and I haven't used it for awhile until now. It has different shades so depending on which side/part you use you can get either a more lighter colouring or darker, if that makes sense. As you can see I use the more lighter colouring as I'm quite pale. I would say this blush is more of a dark pink/ cranberry shade (I'm not the greatest at describing shades). I use this to give my face a bit more colour as I've said before I'm very pale and a lot of the time get asked if I'm ill, therefore this makes me look better.

Last but not least in my YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick in shade Peach Passion. I was very lucky to have won  this in June, and I'm in love with the shade. It's a lovely coral shade and goes well with my skin tone. I love how it just slides on and feels very soft and moisturising on my lips, not to mention smells and taste nice. It's a shade which I feel I could use all year around to brighten up my lip/face.


What are you favourites this month?