Cheryl Cole Limited Edition L'oreal Lipstick- Red Passion

Remember when I was terribly excited about the Cheryl Cole L'oreal Elnett hairspray? Well, I was very slightly obsessed and was even more excited when I read that Cheryl was launching a limited edition L'oreal lipstick all in the name of charity.

The lipstick, named Red Passion (297)  is "her shade" and apart of the Colour Riche range.

For each lipstick sold, £1 of the sale will go towards her foundation- The Cheryl Cole Foundation which is apart of the Prince's Trust.

The day this was launched, I visited so many Boots and Superdrug stores and it was sold out everywhere! I was a very disappointed girl and feared that I would never get my hands on one. 

Today, whilst stocking up on essentials in Superdrug, I couldn't help but look and to my joy the L'oreal lady was restocking the counter- yay!

I grabbed one from the stand so quick and had a look at the colour, it isn't my favourite shade of Red however it has Cheryl Cole on the packaging so it was sold from the start.

Believe it or not, this is my first L'oreal lipstick. I'm quite impressed with the formula although the product itself has a little bit of a perfumed smell which isn't really for me.

Superdrug are currently running a £2 off promotion, leaving it costing just £6.19   

I'm really sorry the lightings quite terrible and my application isn't quite to standard but it has been a long day and I wanted to share this with you all desperately!

Will you be treating yourself to a Cheryl lipstick? Go on..it's for charity! 

xx

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Lipcote- The Original Lipstick Sealer

I don't know whether you feel the same, but Lipcote is one of those products that I literally have walked past every single time I have been in Boots, Superdrug or Urban Outfitters and disregarded for as long as I can remember. 

I always noticed it- but never really even picked it up. I always saw it as one of those really old products, but thinking about it now- that's very silly as we all know that if a product isn't worth having on a shelf then it wouldn't have been stocked for like I said- as long as I can remember.

I am so annoyed at myself, for yet again only picking this up to have a look at because I liked the packaging- more fool me. If I had have picked this up before on one of my many trips into the said stores- I would have been even more lip happy than I already was. What a fantastic product!

Lipcote has been around for 50 years and after speaking about it have recently found out that my nan and my mum have both used it- hello why didn't they inform me of this sooner?!

It is the ultimate lipstick sealer. 

"Long lasting, transfer and water resistant lip colour- covered"

Say goodbye to them lipsticks that don't really stay around on the lips. This product works.

Images from www.lipcote.com

Okay, so on application it's a little bit horrid. It feels and kind of tastes like you're applying Nail Varnish remover or something of that kind to your lips and it isn't overly pleasant but if I can get past that then I'm sure you can. 

How to use-

1. Apply Lipstick

2. Blot, reapply lippy, blot again

3. Brush on Lipcote

4. Wait a minute or so for touch dry and 10 for the ultimate hold

I mostly use this on Red Lips but I applied this with MAC Gaga at work the other day and after checking at the end of a busy six hour flight- it was still on my lips looking perfect.

The full stocklist is available to see on the Lipcote website here which is an incredibly pretty site, but I purchased this in Superdrug for a tiny £3.45 which is so reasonable.

Lipcote is now an absolute staple in my make up bag- have you tried it?

xx

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Back to the dark side

I woke up this morning, on a bit of a down day with my hair. So I decided to take a trip to Superdrug to purchase some hair colour.

I've been trying to get it lighter and lighter for ages, but to be honest- once I got half way, I got a bit bored. It was about 10 different shades and looked a mess.

My hairs going to go lighter whilst I'm on holiday anyway, but for the purpose of condition and shin

e I decided to go darker for a while.

I purchased a semi-permanent Clairol Nice & Easy box dye, which is meant to last about 30 washes. It will probably last about a month and a half for me. I feel like its going to fade very quickly with all the lighter hair underneath.

The colour I chose was Light Ash Brown, which I have used before and costs £4.09.

It's really easy to use and within 15 minutes you have a new colour to your locks.

My mum says you can hardly tell it has been coloured- but I definitely can.

My hair takes me ages to get used to, I imagine it will be a week or so before I start to really enjoy it. I hate 'new hair'- by this I mean freshly washed, cut or coloured hair. I like it a few days old, which I'm told isn't uncommon.

The lipstick I am wearing is my FAMOUS one, in the shade Heather.

xx

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Super Saturday.

I was very lucky and managed to get my hands on some tickets to Super Saturday at Clapham Common, which was an event organised to celebrate the Paralympic Games being just 1 year away.

I was absolutely thrilled as you can imagine because I love shows and the fact that some of my fave acts were performing was such a bonus.

I was lucky enough to see The Saturday's- yes, Pixie Lott who you may have seen in the newspapers had a slight Red lipstick fail (it happens to the best of us Pixie), Olly Murs, The Wanted, Will Young, Dappy, Chipmunk, Taio Cruz, Nicola Roberts and the stunning Sugababes.

I need not tell you who was my favourite- okay I will, The Saturdays. How stunning do they look??

I wore a new t shirt that I purchased online from LA- a brand called United Couture that I am absolutely loving. It says "Are you a Barbie doll"- very me.

On my lips I am wearing my MUA Red lippy which I again, received so many compliments on.

On my face and cheeks I am wearing MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC35 and the Chocolate Orange Bourjois Bronzer- I love it. (review to come soon)

On my eyes MAC Zoom Lash and No7 Brown/Black Eyebrow Pencil

I hope you're fabulous

xx

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What I'm Wearing

Hey guys,

Just thought I'd share with you the other FAMOUS lipstick- Heather, it's pretty amazing. A bit of a bother to apply- this lipstick needs absolute concentration and a careful hand. Unlike 'be mine', this little beaut will stain.

Today was a skinnies and pumps cinema kinda day, but I thought I'd share it with you anyway..

I'm loving all of the entries for giveaway- don't forget to tweet and 'like my Facebook page for extra entries.

I hope you're all well xx

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A few little make up treats..

Hi dollies,

Today I popped to the shops with my mum because I was desperate for some new unmixed (see previous post) foundation. After popping into MAC, I took the obligatory trip to Boots and Superdrug.

I got some bargains!

Have you ever seen the FAMOUS by Sue Moxley range in Superdrug? To be honest, I tend to pass it by most times. It all seemed pretty over the top and I hadn't ever read anything about it.

This time was slightly different- probably due to the 50% off everything sign posted above the counter. Hello!

I looked through it and to be fair, they had lots of lovely shades and products.

It's really easy to get carried away when theres discounts involved so I decided to stick to three products.

FAMOUS Shade 3- Be mine (left)

FAMOUS Shade 7- Heather (right)

These were half price at just £2 each, which I think is fabulous. The colours are really pretty and have just the right amount of pigment to them, in that they are also really buildable.

Heather

Be mine

Top- Heather, Bottom- Be mine

I then picked up this Baked Bronze Bronze Pot in the shade Bali.

I especially love this because the inside of the lid is a mirror- double points!!

This was half price at £3

I finally managed to get a Bourjois Delice de Soleil Bronzing Powder in Boots, I've heard so many people rave about this and finally gave in. This cost £8.99

and finally..

The £5 Boots vouchers are back again- yay!

I got my usual 4 in 1 wipes, as I am now a hot cloth cleanser convert I don't use these every day, however I like to keep these in my work bag for unplanned night stops.

I also picked up what I thought was a replacement eyebrow pencil, but is in actual fact an eye liner- fail!

I hope you're all fabulous.

xx

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Braving a Red lip

I decided when I woke up today that I would be a little more adventurous with my make up- I get really bored with wearing the same make up every day- as I'm sure you do too.

I opted for a a lip colour change, a red lip..

eek!

(Major flashback fail)

I used my MUA Red lippy- Shade 13 from Superdrug- it was only £1, what a steal!

I'm not so sure about this at all- but I'll live with it for today.

I would love to know what you think?

xx

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