Autumn 2016: Chanel Le Rouge Collection Illusion D'Ombre Shadows

I'll admit it, when I caught wind that the Fall 2016 Chanel collection, Le Rouge, was going to be red themed, I wasn't super intrigued. You see, red lipstick and I do not have a chummy relationship; I find the shade incredible hard to wear on my golden undertone skin and dark hair. When I saw that there were two Illusion D'Ombres being released with the collection however, my curiosity was piqued having never tried the formula of shadow before. The Le Rouge Illusion D'Ombre in Rouge Brule and Illusion D'ombre Velvet in Rouge Contraste might just have me changing my opinion on red!

Charlotte Tilbury Does it Again! | Eyes to Mesmerize Eyeshadows

I might be at the point where I wonder if she can do wrong when it comes to the cosmetic world (besides the fact that she openly sleeps with her makeup on!), but the Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize have knocked it out of the park earning another hit for the makeup marvel. 

I recently got my hands on some of these little pots of self proclaimed 'long lasting easy colour' to put them to the test, and I was not disappointed... 

Sunday Steals | E.L.F Smudge Pot Cream Eyeshadows

Possibly one of the best Sunday Steals going in terms of price, the E.L.F Smudge Pots check in at $4 CND! When I saw these I instantly doubted they would be any good, because most of my run ins with drugstore cream shadows have left greasy, creasing messes. Knowing that E.L.F (that stands for Eyes Lips Face, if you're new to the brand) makes some pretty decent products for an insanely affordable price, I figured it couldn't hurt to pick up a few for trying. So, did they hold up to higher end cream shadows?

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...

Neutrals | Current Favourites For Eyes, Cheeks and Lips

In years past I was a big colour lover when it came to makeup. Purple was my comfort place. As I've gotten older (eww) I've found myself embracing a good neutral a lot more. I also learned that neutral doesn't have to mean straight up brown and beige - there are pink neutrals, plum neutrals, gold neutrals. You get the point. Here are my picks for some of my favourite neutral themed products as of late. Be prepared to read the word 'neutral' more times than you ever cared to... 

Sunday Steals | Maybelline Color Tattoo in Creamy Beige

I love a good bargain as much as the next gal - even better when it prices in at under a tenner. Not only is this Sunday Steal a complete dupe for a higher price tagged brand, but it's been my go-to everyday easy eye look several times in the last couple of weeks.

Cream Products | The Best Of

Being that I have dryer skin, I love the idea of cream products. What I don't like the idea of is my makeup slipping and sliding around or the lack of pigment and greasy feel some cream makeup has. Here's a (large) handful of cream makeup products that I think live up to the hype and perform likewise.

HOT OR NOT? | Revlon Photoready Eye Art

I new Revlon display popped up this month in my local drugstore, boasting a similar packaging to their double ended nail polishes, but instead held a metallic cream shadow on one end and a corresponding glitter on the other. So naturally I had to try it and let you all know if it was hot or not.

HOLIDAY 2014 | Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colour Quartet

It's that time of year when all the holiday cosmetic sets and bundles hit the shelves, and I just can't resist picking up one or two to play with. Mini's and gift sets are a great way to try products out, usually at a great value. I recently took a peek at what Laura Mercier was offering this year, and happily walked away with this set of gems... 

THE LINE UP | Rosegold Edit

A while back I wrote this post a handful of monochromatic products I was loving lately. Carrying on with the feature, I'm going for rosegolds this time. Here's a handful of products I've been reaching for lately that boast the golden pink hue everyone is lovely for spring and summer...

CREAM SHADOW | My Favourite Long Wear Cream Eyeshadows

 A good cream eyeshadow can have you covered in so many situations. Late for work? Swipe one on with lashings of mascara. Not comfortable going sans makeup to the gym or the beach? A little waterproof cream shadow perks up bare eyes. You're favourite shadow just doesn't pack enough punch on it's own? You guessed it by now, start with a cream base.
Here's a breakdown of my favourites and why I love them >>

BARGAIN BUY | Maybelline Color Tattoos

We all love a good bargain, right? Sure luxury cosmetics pack a punch with their pretty packaging, and more often than not I am impressed quality wise more with higher end purchases. Perhaps its mental; I expect higher quality from a higher price tag (and so a girl should!) Quite often drugstore purchases just let me down (minus the mascara selection, I'll always love the drugstore for mascara!). Pigmentation and staying power are usually at the top of the list for things that let me down, which brings me to a bargain buy that packs a powerful punch in both areas, and still manages to come in under a tenner. Believe it.