Smashbox 'Vibrant Violet' Lipstick

Hello Everyone, 

I hope you're all well! I recently bought this gorgeous Smashbox lipstick and I am so happy with it! I thought I'd venture out of my beloved MAC lipsticks for a change and try something new! I have heard a lot about Smashbox and wanted to give it a go myself. I decided to go for this purple colour, I have literally wanted to try out purple for a while and tested so many lipsticks but none of them were quite the purple I wanted/could pull off! Yet, this purple is just perfect!

What I like about this purple is that it isn't too vibrant or light, yet it is not too plum-y...The formula to the lipstick is also a winner, it is super moisturising and goes on really well. The shape of the lipstick is similar to MAC, thus is easy to apply if you don't have a lip brush in hand. Additionally, it is pretty long lasting, especially for a dark lipstick, which usually leaves a wonderful dark outline one the lips after eating and drinking etc.! 

I think this shade is perfect for saying goodbye to the Autumn/Winter season and hello to Spring! You are able to get Smashbox products from most Boots stores or online. This lipstick was £15.50, which is a bit painful for the student bank account, but you have to pay for good products I suppose!! I will definitely be trying and buying some more Smashbox products.

Just purchased my London Fashion Weekend so I'm super excited!! I really need to blog more fashion posts, so a couple of them will be on their way!

Lots of love,

Alice xx

Birthday Nails!

Got a fabulous nail art kit for my birthday and I LOVE it! So much fun to use! Literally couldn't decide what design to use! I eventually came up with this! Hope you like! The pink is Ciaté's 'Kiss Chase'. 

Lots of love, 

Alice xx

Mariah Carey's Pure Gold Top Coat for OPI

Hello Everyone,

Hope you are all dandy! Well, how very decadent is Mariah Carey and OPI creating this beauty! I received this top coat from my Grandma (Thanks) for Christmas and it is beautiful! I can never really fault OPI, their formulas are always lovely and go on really well. It dries pretty quickly too which is always a bonus, especially with top coats.

I didn't really know what to expect from this, whether it was just gold nail paint or little pigments of gold. I was glad it was the latter as the effect is gorgeous! It is basically little pigments of 18 carat white gold and silver within a clear top coat, which makes me feel super pretentious thinking that I have actual real gold on my nails!  I really love it and think it looks beautiful over dark colours. I would definitely recommend this! I think it is pretty easy to get hold of, basically wherever stocks OPI should stock this. Although it is limited edition since it is apart of the Mariah Carey collection, so get it whilst you can!

lots of love,
Alice xx