How To Achieve The Kylie Jenner Lip

The Kardashians. Like marmite, you either love them or you hate them. Personally, I fall into the former category. 

Regardless of whether you loathe their every existence or secretly want to be them (any will do), I'm sure you're all aware of Kylie Jenner's lips being the subject of many gossip magazines, beauty guru's blogs and chatters with the gals for some time now. Has she or hasn't she had lip fillers? That is the question (soz Shakespeare). You can see that trout pout from all the way over here in East Sheen, and that's saying something (credits to the people who actually know where the fuck Sheen is). 

And I hate to say it, but she's quickly becoming my fave of the Kardashian clan. Kendall's structured cheekbones & stick thin model figure, Kim's bootay, Khloe's hair & 'I don't take no shit' attitude and Kourtney's relationship (if Scott ever decides to leave the brunette beauty I'll be first in line for a bit of Lord Disick action) got nothing on Kylie and those lips though...

Just look at them! She is heavenly. And I am majorly girl crushing. 

I've found the perfect lip liner / lipstick combo, both from Mac, to help achieve the signature Kylie lip. Oh so juicy, oh so plump.  

Mac Lip liner in Soar: I apply this beautiful matte rosey mauve colour all over the lips (spoiler alert: apparently it's the exact shade Kylie uses!). It's great because although it's matte, it doesn't dry out my lips or emphasise dry lips which tend to make an appearance this time of year! This is the first lip liner by Mac that I've tried, but it definitely won't be the last. Winner. 

Mac Lipstick in Honeylove: This is a light beige toned rosey nude and I think this and soar lip liner compliment each other perfectly. It's also matte so don't worry, once it's on, it's oonnnnnn (for a good while at least!)

The result: 

I tried (and failed) the Kylie pout. Here was my best shot...

My teeth are just too big #buckteeth

I'll stick to ma big cheesey grin!

This lip is so wearable and I'm obsessed. When I'm not rocking a bold lip, I'm rocking this bad boy.

Let me know if you've found any good dupes / alternative colours to recreate the Kylie lip because I'd love to try!

XOXO

How To: Quick & Easy Festive Nails

This time of year is full of festivities. Halloween, guyfawkes, the C word. I love experimenting with makeup and accessories to jazz up a simple, snuggle outfit. Grey tops/jumpers are my new obsession; I have recently bought FIVE...channelling my inner seal?!? 

I was recently browsing Topshop, a weekly ritual of mine, and those darn sneaky isle products lured me in again. This gorgeous glittery nail varnish number had my name on it (or it may as well of) and I couldn't resist popping it in the basket. 

Naturally, I paired it with a grey nail varnish courtesy of Glamour mag...I'm tempted to go back and purchase another two copies of the magazine to get the other two beautiful autumnal shades (a deep red and an off black colour). 

Shout out to my new adorable phone case (£3 from Tiger- this shop always brings it!) 

Her name is piggles and she is half dog, half mouse. Don't hate. 

The Chrismas cups are back people!!!!! 

The Gingerbread latte will always hold a special place in my heart but I'm excited to try the pumpkin spiced latte this year. What are your faves? 

I love trying out different looks on my nails so if you have any that you've nailed (pun intended), I'd love to see! 

XOXO 

Top 4 Autumn Statement Lipsticks: High End vs Drugstore

Let the battle of the Autumn lipsticks commence. 

The fur coats are out people, and the toes are well and truly in (and by that weird statement, I mean my feet are constantly covered in either winter boots / thick socks / last years reindeer slippers... don't judge). Is it just me whose feet are literally frostier than Hitler's heart for 99% of Autumn / Winter? 

During the festive season, I find that a bold lip is the perfect statement to jazz up a sometimes dull autumnal outfit. 

Don't get me wrong...I love the oversized knit, chunky scarf and jeans combo as much the next girl...but sometimes I find it hard to remain both stylish and warm. Give me comfort over 'cool' clothes (in both senses of the word) any day, know what I'm saying? Especially as the cold weather has well and truly hit London and all I want to do is hibernate under my fluffy blanket.

So without further ado, here are a list of my fave statement lipsticks to jazz up any outfit, come day or night! 

From left to right: 

Mac - Russian Red

Rimmel Kate Moss - 107 Wine

Rimmel Moisture Renew - Dark Night Water-Oops

Collection - Scorned

 1) Mac - Russian Red (£15.50)

Mac can never fail in my eyes, particularly when it comes to their lipstick department. With 100's of colours to choose from (literally) the Mac counter can be a pretty daunting experience and they're not the cheapest of the bunch, retailing at £15.50 per stick! But if you're looking for a long lasting, bold, statement red, the 'perfect red', then look no further.

I've had this a good few years now. Knowing me, you'd think I'd get bored but when winter comes back around it never fails to have its wicked way with me. It is the perfect statement red. Not too bright, not too wine-coloured. It's alluring. And its matte texture makes it incredibly long lasting. Great for lazy gals like me.

 2) Rimmel - Kate Moss range in Wine 107 (£5.50)

I got this lipstick last year after reading many raving reviews and I must say, I don't think a week went by where I didn't wack it on. I love it because it's so wearable. It's also matte, although I will say I don't think it lasts quite as long on the lips as Mac's Russian Red on the lips without a retouch.

Nevertheless, I love how buildable it is. You can dabb it on for a lighter, wine/ berry lip, great for the day time, or wear a few coats to make a statement for a night out! Laaaav it.

3) Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick - Dark Night Water-Oops (£6.50)

Okay now for the lipstick that most excites me. I bought this beauty at the weekend after seeing  the stunning Amelia Liana wearing it in her recent 'Day to Night Routine' video (watch here) and fell in love. It's so moisturising yet so pigmented (the pictures below show the intense colour after just one coat!) How is this even possible?! Tell me howwww? 

Although I don't actually own Mac's 'Rebel', I would say it's a pretty good dupe, and at more than half the price you can't really go wrong can ya? 

Absolutely. Adore. 

4) Collection - Scorned (£2.99!!)

Lastly, we have this absolute bargain of a lipstick from Collection. Yes, £2.99, your eyes aren't deceiving you. I bought this lipstick after seeing the gorgeous Jade's Halloween makeup tutorial (watch here) and decided it needed to be mine. 

If you haven't already, check out my Halloween blog post here to see more pics of it in action. It required little touch up and didn't end up all over my face which was one of my main concerns after a mad night of going HAM. I'M SO WILD. 

It's a winner.

So if you couldn't already tell, the Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Dark Night Water-Oops is probably my fave and I can't wait to try more from the Moisture Renew range- the formula is amaze! However, I love all of these lipsticks during the colder seasons. They make me think of Christmas and that makes me happy. 

I hope this shows how you can still achieve that big bold lip without having to spend a fortune on high end brands! Don't do it! 

Until next time my loves. Oh, and happy bonfire night!

XOXO 

52 THOUGHTS WE ALL ENDURE ON A HANGOVER

1) Why did I drink last night?

2)  I never want to drink again.

3) Are these heart palpitations? I think I'm dying.

4) No but seriously, what the fuck happened last night?

5) Am I dreaming or did my lips lock with some sleazy guy on inferno's dance floor?

6) I don't remember what he looked like.

7) Why did I think shots would be a good idea?

8) If hangovers get worse with age, I am seriously considering the path to teetotalism.

9) Did I eat last night?

10) *Looks on bedroom floor....sees remains of kebab and chips* Oh....I'll take that as a yes.

11) Why am I such an animal?

12) I need more food. Domino's Feed four for £5, what you sayin'? (This is totally acceptable to eat all by myself because I'm hungover).

13) I need to be sick.

14) What is life?

15) I know I always say this, but I'm never drinking again.

16) When will I learn?

17) So much for the last train...

18) I don't want to see daylight today.

19) If anyone saw me right now....

20) Where is my phone?

21) Oh god....not again.

22) At least I have my purse.

23) That's a point...How much money did I spend on alcohol and taxi's?!

24) Scrap that...ignorance is bliss.

25) I can't actually move.

26) Wine is the devil.

27) WHY IS MY DOMINO'S TAKING SO LONG?!!!!

28) If I could have one wish, it'd be for my pizza to hurry the fuck up.

29) How did I do this four times a week at uni?!

30) WHO WAS I??!?!

31) I wish I was that hardcore now.

32) I should just accept my fate.

33) How did a few drinks at the pub turn into THIS?

34) Better check my snapchat story on my siblings phone...

35) Oh god.

36) I am not Taylor Swift.

37) I can't sing.

38) Why do I think I'm Tigger from Winnie the Pooh when I'm intoxicated?

39) Someone needs to tell me to stop bouncing around that dance floor like I've never heard music before.

40) I can't dance.

41) I feel needy.

42) Can someone please stroke my hair and tell me everything is going to be okay?

43) While they're at it, can they cook me dinner too?

44) Food. Always more food.

45) Leftover kebab has never tasted so good.

46) My head hurts. SO MUCH.

47) Come to think of it, everything hurts.

48) Oh god, I've been tagged on Facebook. Not to self: do not top up makeup when drunk. You will resemble a Jordan/ Jodie Marsh/ Towie combo.

49) I wonder who was victim to my drunk texting this time...

50) Probably a good thing I've lost my phone.

51) Wake me up when this pain ends. All well and good except I CAN'T SLEEP! Damn you, jager.

52) Hair of the dog? Sometimes it's the only way.

The Halloween Post

So this Halloween involved a little scare factor, a lot of posing, and a large amount of vodka. 

Me and my partner in crime Laura kept it classy at mine with Tesco's finest vino and chilled while my sister and her friends channelled their inner Nicki, Jessie & Ari (if they test me they sorry) and pretended to be popstars for the night. No really. 

I'll get the outfit pictures out the way first. I decided to go as catwoman (Anne Hathaway obvo) whilst Laurs dressed as a sexy leaf lady, aka poison ivy (although someone embarrassingly thought she was dressed as 'Ireland' at the party. I didn't know dressing as a country was a thing, particularly on Halloween. What's he saying about my hometown yo?)

I Am Wearing

Corset - Amazon (buy here)

Leggings - Topshop (similar here)

Heels - Primark 

Bag - Primark

Ears - Asda

Lips - Collection (buy here)

Nails - Rimmel 60 Seconds in 'Rapid Ruby' (buy here)

Midi Rings - H&M (similar here)

Tattoo - Made in Thailand 

Ariana Grande decided to join in on the camera action...

After wearing green contacts I now want to dye my eyes green. Is this a thing? Can someone please enlighten me? 

I also bought this amazing deep purple lipstick for a bargainous £2.99 after watching the lovely Jade's Halloween makeup tutorial (watch here). It is really, really great and I'm totally going to wear this all day every day throughout Autumn. Love love love.

Party before the party...

 Always a duo. 

Upon arrival at our friends house, we were greeted by blank stares from Neena who didn't seem to know who the hell was standing on her doorstep. Only took her a good few minutes to figure out who we were. The sign of a good outfit? I think so!

I should've got more pictures but I was too caught up in Taylor dancing, DMC's (namely vegan chats), a failed attempt at networking, singing snapchats (soz peeps who had to endure this), outfit offending (soz Jasmine...I mean Cleopatra) and the best peanut butter jam sandwich that ever exited. I think I spent the majority of the ride home discussing the secret to the ultimate peanut butter jam combo. Carolyn, you nailed it.

Stay classy. Until next time XOXO