Temptation

Hey guys!

Today I was up in the city and as always I decided to head into House of Frasers to drool over all the makeup that I just can't afford.  I was with two of my best girlfriends and we had an all round great wee day together.  I didn't actually buy anything but I took a couple of snaps and I thought I would let you guys drool over it all too!

I know I didn't take too many but if you want to see more from me head on over to vine!  I took quite a few today - my username is robynisabella .  What was your favourite from above?

robynisabella x

Teeny Tiny Urban Decay Haul!

Hey guys!

Okay so first off I can't even call this a haul but I am far too poor for real hauls so this is the closest we're going to get!  I don't even know how some of you girls and guys can afford to do hauls (I am very jealous) because everything is just so expensive - even drug store brands!  While I can't do hauls I do want to talk to you guys about the new makeup I buy so I have a proposal for you all.  Once a month I will do a post on the new makeup I have bought in the month - this will probably only consist of one or two pieces (the no money struggles are real) of 'high end' makeup and probably some of my regular drug store buys too.  I figure this way you guys can watch my makeup collection grow as I buy it.  I think this is the most realistic way for me to expand my collection - slow and steady one piece at a time.  I would love to hear any suggestions you guys would have for me to purchase next so please leave me comments!!

Today I have two pieces for you guys which my lovely boyfriend bought for me.  Originally I only wanted to get the eye shadow palette but the store was doing £10 off if I bought another beauty item and so I decided to go for one of their lipsticks!  Obviously I had to take advantage of this deal and I effectively got a £15.50 lipstick for just £5.50.

First off lets talk about the palette.  I already have the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette which I love so I knew I wanted to try out the original.  I've already started using it and honestly the colours are just amazing.  At first glance you might think the palettes are really similar and I suppose they are but there are just so many different looks you can achieve with the first palette when compared with the second.  The palettes come in at £38 each.

The first very obvious difference I noticed was the packaging.  The original comes in a very pretty design with a nice velvet material as opposed to the second palettes metal casing.  First impressions wise I think the original palette is far prettier on the eye but for actual usage the second is far more practical.  The original palette marks so easily and I think over time the gold lettering will eventually wear off.  So far I have held onto the box to try and keep it as fresh as possible.

When you open the palette up it is immediately different.  The mirror is very small (I much prefer naked 2's mirror) but overall I think it is a very pretty design.  I added an old picture of naked 2 in there so you guys can see the real difference in colours.  Personally I think I actually prefer the looks I get from the original palette but it might just be that 'new makeup' feel lingering.

This is my first 'high end' lipstick and I absolutely love it!  I'm so glad Urban Decay had their deal on because otherwise I would probably have not thought to pick one up.  Lets just talk about the packaging for a minute.  I freaking love the packaging it's so shiny and lovely and I actually really love the urban decay written down the side.  I like the touch of purple for the inner tubing too.

I went for the colour 'nude' and I feel like it is just such a lovely shade on me.  It glides on really easily and the colour is there straight away - you really don't need much product to get the results.  For me it gives a really nice natural look and it's just so lovely with so many different makeup looks.  I find that it is quite a moisturising lipstick too and that is something I was really worried about when I bought it.  I find a lot of lipsticks really dry out my lips and just leave them looking cracked and disgusting but this lipstick doesn't do that at all.  Couldn't be happier with it really!

There we have it - my teeny tiny haul!  I hope you guys liked this 'Makeup Monday' post.  Follow me for more updates throughout the week and make sure to leave me a little comment!

What is your favourite lipstick brand?

robynisabella x

The products featured in this post are:

Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette and Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in the colour Naked

Travel Makeup

Hey guys!

Today is my first 'Makeup Monday' and really my first post!  I still haven't got an SD card for my camera because they're quite pricey and I am unfortunately quite poor this month - so we'll just have to wait for that!  But that could be a whole month away and I just can't wait that long so I've taken some snaps with my iphone.  Hopefully the quality is okay for you guys!  

Before we get started I just want to say that I am a total beginner when it comes to makeup but it is something I love and that's why I wanted to include makeup on my blog.  I'll probably learn a lot more about makeup from you guys - and I think that's great!

So lets get started!  Today I'm heading off to my boyfriends family home and that means packing a travel bag.  I would go into everything that I'm taking but I think I'll save that for another post some day.  For now we'll be looking at the essential makeup items I like to take with me when I'm in a rush and don't have much time to think about what I'm packing.

This is my little makeup bag that I take whenever I am going visiting someone.  I think it was originally my boyfriends but I stole it because it's a good size and zips up to keep everything safe!

In there I keep this little selection (except the wipes they were just there to hold everything up - but I take them with me too in my big bag!).  Here I have my products that I use everyday without fail.  As you can see they are well used and it's really about time I bought some more!  Going across the back row and then into the products at the front I have my bronzer, foundation, concealer, mascara, lipstick, powder, blusher and gel eyeliner.  I would normally have a lip liner in there but mine ran out the other day.  I'll leave details on all the products featured at the end of this post.

Moving on we have my little collection of brushes - I bought them all at the same time and they came with that neat little travel case.  I really like that travel case because it keeps my brushes safe on the move and I always know where to find them - there's no digging around in my bag full of makeup to get them.  My bag is usually full with a lot more than shown above - but I don't take everything with me on my travels.

My trusty naked pallet comes with me everywhere.  It's so handy to just throw in my big bag and there are so many colours that really you can create a lot of different looks.  I suppose I should really have a smaller pallet for my travels but for now this one does me fine - it's totally not because I can't afford any new ones...  haha!  So overall that is what I take with me on my travels.  

As a side note I don't know why I have so many Rimmel products - I didn't collect them on purpose haha!  I hope you found this interesting!  Please leave a comment and follow if you'd like to see more from me!  

What products do you take with you when you go travelling?

robynisabella x

The products featured in this post are:

B. Sculpted Contour Kit 082 Medium (I use that for my bronzer), Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation 100 Ivory, Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (I couldn't see the colour on this one - probably ivory), Rimmel Wonder'full Mascara with argan oil in black (I love this mascara so much!  I'll probably do a post on it), Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick 077 Asia, Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder 001 Transparent, Rimmel Lasting Finish Soft Colour Blush 050 Live Pink, Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 08 Black Gold, Real Techniques Travel Case, Real Techniques Contour Brush, Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush, Real Techniques Detailer Brush, Real Techniques Buffing Brush & finally Urban Decay's Naked 2 Pallet.  (plus Asda Little Angels Sensitive Cotton Soft Baby Wipes)