When They Can't All Be Winners : Products That Just Didn't Work For Me

As a beauty blogger and all round makeup hoarder (the first step is admitting a problem...) it's in my nature to want to try all the latest and greatest, hyped up products out there. There are times where I've bought things because others loved them, only to be left disappointed, and other times products have been panned in reviews and I adore them! That's just life, and let's face it - they can' all be winners can they? Today's post is spotlighting five products that just didn't work for me.

Helping Hand | Beauty Products Best Applied with Your Fingers

I love my fancy makeup brushes as much as the next makeup lover, but occasionally I like to reach for products that I can pat, press and swipe on with my finger tips (usually when I'm in a rush or need that extra 10 minutes of sleep!). I've discovered a few products in my collection now that I actually prefer to use with fingers for the look it leaves, so if you're the type that doesn't want to invest in brushes, or finds them a pain to use, this post is for you!

The Problem Solver Series | 5 Tricks That Might Make Your Lip Colour Last Longer

At some point, you've probably been there: You put on some lipstick only to find out it's migrated everywhere but where it is supposed to be. It's on your teeth, the corner of your mouth, or all over your wine glass. With some shades and formulas this might not be the end of the world, but if you're wearing a deep vampy red, or anything darker than your natural lip colour the embarrassment factor might be high. So here are 5 tips for getting that lip colour to look fresh and stay put:

Friday Face | Coral Laced Nude

I'm starting to like this thing where I pick one of my favourite or most worn looks from the last week or two and break it down in a post for you all! This weeks #FridayFace feature is a look based on neutrals with a peek-a-boo of coral on the eyes. Here's how I get this simple nude look with a bit of a twist.

A Haulin' We Will Go | More ColourPop Cosmetics

After my lovely amazing friend bought me some ColourPop goodies earlier this month for my birthday, I knew it was only a matter of time before I placed my own order! I reeled it in and kept it small (oh, the restraint I showed!) but the bits I picked up we're just too pretty not to show off to you all. Prepare for swatch porn...

Sunday Steals | Rose Gold Goodnes With ColourPop Eyeshadow in La La

I knew the minute I tried Colourpop Cosmetics that something would end up in my Sunday Steals feature. I mean, the shadows are $5 a pop - seriously! And before you ask, the pigmentation is amazing. I was originally gifted four shadows from a friend (see the full review here of the shadows, blushes and lippie stix) and then turned right around and placed an order myself. I am (not so) patiently waiting for those to arrive. I can say though that the shade 'La La' single handedly had me wanting more; A gorgeous coppery rose gold that packs a serious punch.

Favourites | The Best in Beauty for May 2015

Yeah, yeah, you know what time it is... the end of the month, thus equalling this post where I collect all my favourite beauty bits from the last month and share them with you all. Coincidentally this is also my favourite time of the month for all the other beauty blogs that post their favourites. Because shopping.

5 Favourite Blushes for Summer

We're only a few short weeks to kicking off Summer in this part of the world, and I for one feel like that is the perfect time to profess my love for a good warm weather hued blush. This time of year I tend to lean more to warmer corals, pinks and of course peaches, which seem to naturally be more flattering on sun kissed skin (or rather bottled sun kissed skin!). Here's my top picks for five blushes I don't plan on being without for the next few months.

What Everyone Is Talking About | ColourPop Cosmetics

So unless you are new to beauty on the internet as a whole, you've probably heard about ColourPop Cosmetics at some point in the recent past. The brand has blown up on YouTube and blogs a plenty and everyone seems to be saying the same thing :  It's so unique, you have to try it for yourself. So at a temptingly affordable $5 per shadow/lipstick and $8 per blush I did exactly that, and I have some thoughts. Let's break it down, shall we?