The Coral Lip you need to Wear this Summer

I have a thing for corals when the weather starts to get super hot like it is at the moment. And this one is ticking all of the boxes!

Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencils are relatively new, well to me at least, and they have been hailed as a bit of a dupe for NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils. Whilst I haven't used the latter, this one is definitely worth a try regardless. I haven't tried all that many lip pencils before this one dropped into my hands as I'd assumed that they'd be difficult to use and not nearly as soft and easy to apply as this one turned out to be. For a pencil that costs just £4.99, the staying power and creaminess definitely packs a punch considering it's so cheap. Plus the coral shade of this one is lovely and not similar to any of the others I've seen lurking about. It's an intense colour that lasts all day. And whilst the pictures here don't quite do this justice, it's one I thoroughly would recommend popping in your basket next time you're walking the aisle of Boots.

How to Look Gorgeous in Glasses

As a glasses wearer myself I know how tricky it can be to get your make up just right when you take into account those frames are going to be masking much of your handiwork. Should you go heavier on mascara? Skip out eye shadow completely? Compensate with a statement lip? The options are endless and there is a distinct lack of information out there on what you really ought to be doing.

Wearing glasses is great, and is very en vogue at the moment. From a 10 point increase in perceived IQ (I'm sure I read that somewhere, let's assume it's still 100% accurate), to celebrities like Kristen Stewart, Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Anniston showing that the four eyed look can be stylish, glasses are definitely not the geek symbol they were back in my school days.

Wearing them since I was a teenager has given me a bit of time to acquire some experience in the field, so here are a few tips for keeping your look polished whilst wearing them:

1. You have license to go a bit heavier on mascara

Good news is you can get away with layering up your mascara since the defining your eyes becomes all the more important, so layer up and go big with the lashes!

2. Highlighting eye shadows are your friend

Highlighting eye shadows really help to add that glowiness, especially if your frames are dark. Otherwise you're in danger of casting a dark shadow around your eyes, which isn't ideal for the fresh faced look.

3. Brows are important

Keeping those brows tidy really helps to frame the face, especially when the specs bring even more attention to them. No hairy caterpillars here!

4. Keep 'em curly

Curling your eye lashes also brings yet more definition to your eye, and will help to make them stand out when your lenses are covering them up.

5. Keep the brights on your lips

Piling on bright eye shadows to your lids will mean that you are in danger to looking a bit clownish. Keep the colour to your lips where they can really help to balance out your face.

July Monthly Desktop; Tablet and Phone Wallpaper Free Download

What better way to start off the new month (and what fingers crossed will be a hot one) than with a new wallpaper for your desktop, phone or tablet?!

I love it when my wallpaper reflects the time of year, and this especially summery one has me dreaming of far flung travels in places far-far away each and every time I pick up my phone. It might only serve to remind me that I'm actually in all-too-often-drizzly London, not diving into a pool, but there's no harm in indulging in some escapism every now and again!
Get it for Dekstop, Tablet and Mobile here:

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Trending Spotting: Suede Skirts

As spring edges closer and closer, one trend that's getting everyone excited is the 70s inspired suede skirt.

I personally really like the look of this one. So easy to wear it'll be perfect for taking you through a chilly Easter into what will hopefully be a slightly warmer spring if worn with long length boots and then bare legs and sandals.

Bloggers have been wearing the look in a few different ways. The patchwork style had a great vintage feel, and the high waisted longer length style feels really modern and KimK-esque. Hopefully more high street options will come out as we move further away from winter, but in the mean time there are a few nice options out there.

Suede Skirts by kayleya on polyvore.com

Style Overhaul

Punchout Clutch Bag, £12, ASOS Navy Blue Lace Top Skater Dress, £38, River Island Gallop Patent Court Shoes, £58, Topshop Clean-Cut satchel, £32, Topshop Satin Back Overlay Dress, £48, Topshop Harp Metal Heel Boots, £80, Topshop Black Leather Croc Panel Tote Bag, £45, River Island Ribbed Funnel Neck Top, £14, Topshop Black Amelie Superskinny Jeans, £40, River Island Gallop Snake Effect Court Shoes, £59, Topshop
Every now and again I think we can all be guilty of getting stuck in a style rut. Since it's been ridiculously cold and I got far too comfy over Christmas living in a hoodie and my slippers, I feel like I've lived in the fail safe jeans, tee and stompy boots combo. In fact I struggle to remember a day I've worn anything BUT this, even to work.
Last year I was all about dresses with my favourite block heel boots, and mixed things up so much more than I do now so it's such a shame to think I have so many nice clothes hanging in my wardrobe (quite a few even with the tags on!) which haven't seen the light of day in a good few months.
Anyway, I had a browse on River Island and Topshop and saw a few bits and pieces which caught my eye. They got me thinking how boring it was to live in the same two pairs of jeans just because they were comfortable!
The above outfits are by no means fussy or OTT; they'd be just as quick to put on in the morning as my current jeans and tee uniform, so there's no excuse not to wear them. (Especially since I own most of the items above!) Maybe next week the purple satin dress with the tags still on could even make it's debut!
Are you guilty of sticking to old favourite whilst nice clothes sit unworn in your wardrobe?

High End Beauty Wishlist

There have been a few new beauty releases over the last few weeks which have got my attention, mainly from other blogs I read raving about them.
The one I'm possibly most excited about is the Lancome Le Duo- a contour and highlight stick. I've used Lancome products in the past and they're usually well worth the price tag, and that this stick comes in five different shades gives me hope that the highlight will be highlight-y enough for my pale complexion. (I've lost count of the times a highlight has been darker than my base skin colour- the perils of being pale!) It's not out quite yet, but it hopefully won't be too long before it's available in the UK. 
Dior is another brand I hear great things about, and their Nude Air foundation is supposed to be great for combination skin types.
Real Techniques brushes- but rose gold! Who can resist?
Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick is another one I can't wait to try. The colour range is lovely, with some berry colours which I'm always attracted to. As well as this one which is Melon, and looks like a perfect summer shade.
Since Sheer Glow foundation from NARS is one of my all time favourites, their new All Day Luminous Weightless one is next on the to try list. Coverage is meant to be very full, but it'll last all day.
Estee Lauder Little Black Primer is being hailed as a mascara innovation. You can use it to tint, amplify or set lashes and the results are said to be comparable to falsies. Testimony enough to justify giving it a whirl!
The colour range of Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector looks lovely and summery, with only a light colour wash for those days when you don't want to look too drag queen. They're meant to react with the natural pH of your lips to give a natural colour for each wearer, making it all the more tempting to give them a go.
Are any of these items on your beauty wish list at the moment?

February Wallpapers

Where on earth did January disappear to? It's hard to believe I'm already seeing Valentine's cards in the shops and dare I even say it, fantasising of the Easter break, tulip season coming and eating loads of chocolate!
None the less there are plenty of dark, cold evening still to come, but hopefully you'll enjoy these new desktop wallpapers I've made for the month!

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