My New Obsessions!

SUMMERS HERE!! WAHOO!!

Aaaannndd its gone again.

The crappy British 'summer' weather has left me down in the dumps and my mood needs brightening! So for the last couple of weeks I've been rocking a new (much brighter) make up look. This summer I'm really feeling bright lips. I've always usually gone for very neutral lips with clear gloss or maybe a candy pink now and then but right now my addiction is my new bright red 'Colour Pout Lasting Lip Stain' from Collection 2000 in the shade 'Tease' (£4.99 from Boots).

 

 

I am now obsessed with bright red lips! paired with flicked black eye-liner I think it gives a sophisticated but fun look. I love the colour the of the lip stain but when I purchased it I did so because of its claim of 'all day wear' and its claim to be 'easy to apply and lightweight'. As for ease of application, the lip stain isn't something you can just swipe on and be on your way, it takes quite a bit of precision but after applying a few times I got pretty used to it and it became easier. The lips stain is pretty lightweight in comparison to most lipsticks and lip glosses but tends to feel a tad sticky after application but sinks into the lips nicely so a big thumbs up for that! However, 'all day wear' is definitely a myth!! the colour wears off if you so much as have a sip of water! Fair enough, its pretty easy to top up as it only tends to wear off on the inner lips after eating or drinking. But, after around an hour I found the colour to loose its brightness! I much prefer my Rimmel London Kate Moss lipstick (£5.49 from Boots) in the shade 110...

 



 

 The Kate Moss lipstick does wear off during the day through eating and drinking etc. which can be expected but I found my self re-applying the lip stain a lot more often.

 

My new summer nail obsession is a trend which has become rather popular lately, its the reverse French manicure! this simple, easy and quick design can transform plain nails and give a cute look in no time! This look can be used over any colour, bright, pastel, cold, warm, neon, I think it works with any. I chose to use it with my new pastel peachy nail polish from Avon. I used the Avon Color Trend Nail Enamel in the limited edition shade 'Sugared Peach (00828)' (£3).

 

 

 

 

I think this subtle, simple design makes plain nails pop and goes oh so well with bright summery lips whether you decide to go for peachy nails and red lips like me or opt for bright blue nails and pink lips, this combo is a winner with any colour this summer!
 

 

Now all we need is some brighter weather!!