The Jaclyn Hill Ride or Die Makeup Tag

Jaclyn Hill has pretty much been taking Youtube and the beauty world by storm, and recently she did a video devoted to her "ride or die" makeup products that she always falls back to, or never wants to be without. My lovely blogger friend Kate {KateLovesMakeup} posted hers, and tagged me to do mine, so here are the products that I reach for when all else fails!

This Just In: YSL Vinyl Cream Lip Stains + Giveaway!

If you're new to Girl Loves Gloss, you may not know that the Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Stain in #27 is one of my all time holy grail lip products. I fell in love with the long-wearing glossy formula the minute they launched, and since then the brand has had a few versions but none have really 'got me' like the original has, until they launched the Vinyl Cream Lip Stains... Keep reading to see swatches and my review as well as enter to win the giveaway at the end!

Currently Lusting After: June 2016 Beauty Wish List

As you all may know, it was my birthday a couple of days ago (go check out my massive birthday giveaway here!) and I asked you all to leave a comment letting me know what makeup/beauty item you'd like to get for your birthday. I've been loving reading all the answers, but it's got me thinking of the items that have been on my wish list! I've got eight new beauty items that I've been incredibly curious about since they were released. Keep reading to find out what made the short list and why!

New Year, New Makeup | $250 GIVEAWAY!

The new year got me thinking it had been a few months since I'd done a giveaway, and given the nature of January signifying a fresh start, I figured why not giveaway away a bunch of makeup to give one of you special readers to celebrate!? Keep reading to find out how you can enter to win the $250 Giveaway bundle I've put together for one of you!

Five More Hyped Up Higher Priced Products Put to the Test

One of my favourite things to do is to try out products that everyone else seems to love; Products that have gained their own following, or have enough hype not to need promotion. I find sometimes we convince ourselves that something is worth its price tag because we are inner-cringing at how much we sent on it in the first place. Other times I find myself saying, "but it gets such amazing reviews from everyone!?" - so here I am to break down five more higher priced beauty products for you all and let you know if they really are worth the hype!

Party Pretty | Favourites for the Holiday Season

With the holiday season in full bloom and regardless of what you do and don't celebrate, chances are you might have at least one festive gathering or event to attend to this year. Over the years I've attempted all sorts of looks for said events, and have now got my favourite products and tricks down to a bit of an art. Here are some of my must-haves and must-tries for a gorgeous party pretty look this season.

MASCARA MONDAY | YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara

I always really love doing the Mascara Monday post on a luxury brand mascara, because for years I was 110% a drugstore mascara girl and truly felt that something priced at $36 couldn't possibly be better than my $10 favourite. 

Well sometimes that is true, and sometimes it isn't. Today I am putting an absolute cult classic to the test, Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara to see if it really is as good as everyone says it is!

Shopping a Sale Savvy | My Picks for the Sephora VIB Rouge 2015 Sale

If you've spent a questionable amount of money at Sephora in the last year than you might have VIB, or even VIB Rouge status. If that's the case then you my lucky friend will get a chance to shop with a 20% discount for the next few days! Now all that choice can be overwhelming, so I've compiled some tips for shopping the sale, as well as my picks for some amazing items to pick up with the awesome discount...

Hype Worthy | Luxury Makeup Worth the Price

There are some things in this world that are just worth paying for. I've found myself collection more higher end and luxury makeup products over the years, simply for the fact that I find the quality generally reflects the price (not always, but often!). Here are six of my current favourites that are pricey, but totally worth saving your couch change for. 

Spring Makeup Edit 2015

It's approximately twelve days until Spring (but who's counting?) and it's the season where I find myself reaching for colour a bit more after a long haul of neutrals in Autumn and Winter. Here's my picks for sunnier weather and blooming blossoms (it's just sounds lovely, doesn't it?)

Haulin' | The Post in Which I Bought Everything

So, I'm not normally the type to talk about how much makeup goodness I buy, but the parcels and boxes were starting to collect in my office, and I thought It might be fun to round up some of the new bits I've bought, and give a quickie first impression/what's going back. Let's take a gander at this ridiculous haul of embarrassing proportions, shall we?

The Best of 2014 | Makeup

Does anyone else remember celebrating New Years Y2K? Yeah, cause that was 15 years ago. Have a little moment with me to gasp and wonder where the time went.

While you're pondering that, I'll chat about the makeup products that I loved the most in 2014. Deal? Deal. 

New Years Eve Makeup Necessities

It's the last day of the year (ohh that sounds to dramatic doesn't it?) quite literally and your night might involve some or alot of bubbly, inevitable alcohol infused sweaty dance face and a possible kiss at midnight. It's a night with a lot to live up to every year, so here are my picks for products that can stand up to the hype.

Lippies That Live in my Bag

My handbag might change from time to time, and occasionally I have been know to carry more than a few (cough, or 9) lip products, but at the end of the day there are only three I absolutely always have on hand. They live there, right in my purse for easy grabbing at all times. 

SUMMER BRIGHTS

It's officially Summer in this part of the world, and my favourite time of year to rock a bright lip. I thought I'd pick three of my favourite ways to wear colour, and promise there is something for even the tentative bright lip lover. 

CULT CLASSICS | Love It Or Leave It?

Being a beauty addict since my preteens I can distinctly remember specific products touted in my Seventeen and YM magazines (wow, remember YM? Hello Jaime, the 1993 is calling...) As I got older, certain products took cult status from the likes of Allure, Youtube and various beauty blogs. Over time, I've tried several of these so called amazing cult status beauty products, and have some pretty opinionated thoughts on many. Let's dive in, shall we...

FAVOURITES | February 2014 Best Of

THE LINE UP | Peach Lovers

Let's talk about monochrome, shall we? There are just some colours that have power in numbers. Peach is just one of those shades I love all over; Peach works on the eyes, lips and cheeks, and rumour has it peach is the hot shade for spring. Don't have to tell me twice!

2013 | The Best Makeup Bits

Well folks, this was a toughie. After a month long hiatus from Girl Loves Gloss (you can thank my having to have all 4 wisdom teeth removed and subsequently having a bad reaction to the pain killers and not eating for 9... yep I said NINE days) I had plenty of time to think about what post I should kick off 2014 with, and undoubtably it had to be about my absolute favourites of 2013. This is Part One - the Makeup. Stay tuned for Skin, Hair and Nails coming soon!