New In: Repurchases

There are some products in my make-up stash that I don't think I will ever be able to part with (unless they were discontinued and I'd still have a hard time then). Quite conveniently the two products in the spotlight today work very well together and equally look great together. 

Bourjois's Java Rice Loose Powder has been my go-to powder for quite a while now. It lasts a really long time so priced at £9.99 you can't complain. Another one of those products where a little goes a long way. It's quite a pale shade to work with but I find it creates a soft look to the skin - which I love for Winter time especially. There is a slight shimmer to the product so it's also a party essential for me. I've never really spoken about Collection's Lasting Perfection Concealer mainly because we all know what it can do. It's the one product I go back to time and time again as I just haven't found another concealer that matches up it without spending a small fortune. The clue is in the name that it lasts, just what I look for in a concealer. 

What products do you always repurchase?

The Essential Winter Highlight

If there's one season in the year where I love a good highlight then it's Winter. I find my skin just feels a little dull when it hasn't seen the sun for a few months. Finding a natural glow can be quite hard though. Especially if you don't want to look like you've chucked a pot of glitter over your face. I've found a winner though this Winter in the shape of Topshop's Highlighter in Sunbeam.

It has a golden-champagne shade to it which means it warms the skin tone rather than cooling it, erasing any dullness you might have. You have to blend quite a lot but that's a given with most highlighters. The pigmentation is pretty intense so you only need to lightly dust the product for a lovely looking Winter glow. I can imagine this will work well during the warmer months also for a sun kissed look. So at £10 this product is a steal for the amount of use you would get out of it.

What do you think of Topshop's make-up range?

Music Monday: Albums Of The Year

Last year saw some of my ABSOLUTE favourite bands release albums so I was wandering what 2014 would bring in terms of new music material for my ears. It did not disappoint. It saw the return of some artists that have been missing from my life for quite a while. *cough* The Kooks *coughcough* Paolo Nutini *cough* Not to mention a cracking debut from Catfish and the Bottlemen. If that wasn't enough then let's throw in new records from The Courteeners and Kasabian for good measure. 

1. The Courteeners - Concrete Love | The fourth album from my favourite band has fast become my most played this year. It's a little different from their previous records to say the least. Liam Fray's lyrics are so relate able but can mean something different to anyone. 

Favourite song: Next Time You Call

2. Kasabian - 48:13 | Another band that have explored different sounds and another ear pleasing record has been created. This time around we've seen a softer side to the songs but still guarantees some top tunes that you'll want to catch live if you can.
Favourite song: Treat 

3. The Kooks - Listen | They are one of those bands that take me back to being 13 without a care in the world and not really appreciating the lyrics. I've really enjoyed having new material to listen to from The Kooks this year.
Favourite song: Bad Habit

4. Paolo Nutini - Caustic Love | The ultimate easy listening artist. He's won me over once again with his unique voice and that pretty face of his. Once again Paolo has mixed slow songs with a few upbeat tunes to make an all-rounder record.
Favourite song: Better Man

5. Catfish and the Bottlemen - The Balcony | If there's one band that have come into my life this year and opened my eyes up to new sounds then it's this one. Controversial but relate able lyrics. If you look out for one band next year it's got to be these lads. 

Favourite song: Cocoon 

What music have you been loving this year?

Glitter Nail Polishes For The Festive Season

I'm not the biggest glitter nail polish lover but when those Christmas songs begin to play on the radio I have to make an exception. These are my favourite polishes I've dug out of my stash..

From left to right: Ciate Locket | Models Own Freak Out | Avon Rose Golden | Barry M Limited Edition to Superdrug | Seventeen Sequin Top Coat | Bourjois Vampire Vanity | Barry M Aqua Glitter | Revlon Daring Graffiti | Models Own Aqua Splash

Which is your favourite?

Shoe Wishlist

There's a hole in my wardrobe that needs filling. It's a high heel shaped hole that's in need of a revamp. I could also do with a little bit more colour to my shoe collection. I take the saying 'black goes with everything' very seriously it appears.

So here are the shoes I'm lusting after right now:

• New Look Monochrome Ankle Strap Heels (£19.99)
• ASOS Navy Blue Flat Shoe Loafers (£20)
• Topshop Burgundy Platform Shoes (£60)
• New Look Holographic Block Heels (£19.99)
• Office Leopard Pony Hair Effect Sandals (£60 £30)

What stores are stocking the best shoes right now?