The Autumn lip edit

So we are onto the final autumn edit post, today I'm going to be talking lips. Instead of just picking out my favourite darker shades I have also picked out a few more wintery nudes so if you aren't a fan of a dark lip then there's something for you too.

 

No7 Moisture drench lipstick in  Honey bloom -
 

The No7 Moisture drench lipsticks are incredibly comfortable on the lips. This shade is a really pretty cool toned nude shade which is unlike anything else I have in my collection. It is slightly glossy and I just really love it for wearing with any look.

 

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in Bitch perfect -

 

 This is the perfect peachy nude shade, it has enough peach in it which means it doesn't wash me out. I really like this one for when I fancy a nude lip but I'm not sure what shade to go for. This one is a satin finish so it sits comfortably on the lips however it lasts really nicely.

Mac Matte lipstick in Stone -

This is definitely a nude for when I'm feeling brave, it's a super grey toned nude which I actually really love. It feels incredibly comfortable on the lips but has a really nice matte finish to it. I also find this lasts really nicely however it does tend to leave me with that tell tale ring around the inside of my lips.

Chanel Rouge allure velvet in 347 -

How pretty is this shade, it's a really beautiful autumnal berry pink shade and I mean look at the packaging. It is literally the most swanky thing I have ever seen in my life. I love the finish and the texture of this as it feels incredibly creamy and hydrating however it has that beautiful velvet finish to it.

Nyx Liquid Suede in Vintage -

I love the formula of these, they are a super long lasting liquid lipstick however they don't dry down completely matte. This means that they are so comfortable on the lips. Vintage is a browny burgundy shade which is just perfect for this time of year.

Honey bloom, Bitch perfect, Stone, 347, Vintage, Sicily iris, Velvet slipper, Toasted marshmallow, 107.

The Body shop Matte lip liquid in Sicily Iris -

These are one of the latest releases from the body shop and I am obsessed with them, this shade is a beautiful blackened purple which is pretty much my perfect winter lip shade. These are incredibly comfortable on the lips and I would highly recommend them.

Sleek Matte me in Velvet slipper -

This shade is actually very similar to Vintage however it is a little more pink. The formula of this is also a lot drier and much more matte in comparison however it isn't to the point where it is uncomfortable on the lips.

NYX Intense butter gloss in Toasted marshmallow -

Oh this shade is just beautiful, I am not a gloss fan however I really like both the intense and the normal butter glosses. This is a little sticky however not to the extreme that my hair get stuck in it and it's just all round uncomfortable. This shade is a gorgeous deep pinky colour. This is honestly the most pigmented gloss I have tried and it also lasts really nicely.

Rimmel Kate moss lipstick in 107 -

Would it be an autumn lipstick post without this bad boy. It is just the best of the berry toned reds, it's a more velvet lipstick than a matte which means it feels very comfortable but still has an incredible lasting power.

So that's it for today, I hope you have enjoyed these autumn edit posts. If you want to see the other two posts you can find the base edit Here and the eye edit Here.



The Autumn eye edit

Okay so as promised today I have my eye and brow picks for Autumn, as I said in Sunday's post I have split up my autumn picks into three posts. On Sunday I talked about all things Base so if you haven't read that already head over here. On Friday I' also going to be running though my favourite lip products so don't forget to come back for that! So moving on lets jump into today's post.

 

So starting off with brows I have two Brow pomades. The first is the Anastasia Dip brow in the shade medium brown, this isn't something I use a lot in the summer as I'm always a little worried it will smudge in the heat however in the winter it is my go to brow product. It does give a very strong brow even when used with a light hand so if you do prefer something a little less in your face then this one might not be for you. However if you do like an intense brow then you need this. The offer pomade is the Freedom makeup brow pomade in ash brown, this is a little creamier than the dip brow so it doesn't stay quite as well however it really is a nice affordable alternative if you don't want to shell out for the Anastasia one.

 

Metallic pomegranate, Bad girl bronze, Vivid red, WOS, Naked 2, Faint, Pure Ganache, Substitute for love, Freshly toasted, Warm notes.

For liner I've been really loving the NYX Vivid brights liner in Vivid fire. I wasn't sure how I'd get on with it but I absolutely love it. I like to pair it with a matte neutral eye look and I find it's actually really wearable. I have also been using the Maybelline Colour tattoo in Metallic pomegranate as a liner. This is something I tried last autumn and just fell in love with. It's a nice way of adding a little bit of burgundy without going for a full on in your face shadow, I also find it lasts for an amazing amount of time. Mascara wise I picked out Benefit They're real which is something I have fallen back in love with. It's a very lengthening mascara but it also adds the perfect amount of volume. One thing I will say about this is that it is a complete pain to get off.

 

Moving onto eyeshadow I picked out the Rimmel Scandal eyes shadow pencil in Bad girl bronze which just creates the perfect base for a bronzy smokey eye. It blends out really nicely and works well both alone and with shadows over the top. For powder shadows I picked out two of my favourite palettes, the first is Urban decay's Naked basics 1. This is a palette that I have really loved for such a long time it is the perfect mix of matte shadows and as usual with urban decay shadows they are incredibly high quality. The other palette I have been loving is the Zoeva Cocoa blend palette which is just the perfect palette for people who love warm toned shadows. I find that I can get so many looks out of this and I just think it's a good all rounder. I love warm notes to add a little pop of colour to a more neutral look. The shades are all beautifully pigmented and so buttery. I'd definitely suggest everyone gives the Zoeva palettes a go. 

The Autumn base edit

So I'm a little behind on the whole Autumn posts thing however I am getting back into the swing of things and I am actually enjoying writing blog posts again. This year I thought I would split up my Autumn posts into three bits. Today I'm going to be talking about my favourite base products, Wednesday will see me talk about eyes and then on Friday I'm going to be talking all things lips. So without further ado lets get on with the post.

 

Nars Sheer glow foundation is something that I dig out every autumn. It is a pretty high coverage foundation. I do tend to mix it with a little oil just to make it a little bit more comfortable on my dry skin. This is just one of those foundations that always looks so healthy on the skin. Concealer wise I've been really enjoying the NYX HD concealer lately. I have the shade Porcelain which is actually a really fab highlighting concealer for under my eyes. It is also incredibly comfortable and doesn't dry out my under eyes.

 

Moving onto colour products I have been really enjoying the Catrice Prime and fine Contour palette at the moment. It is a little more warm toned than the kind of bronzer/contour I'd reach for usually however I really do like it. The highlight isn't anything special however if you are a fan of a subtle highlight then it is nice. Both the powders blend and sit really nicely on the skin and even though the contour is warm it doesn't leave the face looking muddy. Highlighter wise the new Sleek Cleopatra's kiss highlighting palette has been the one. I do think his is probably a little more suited to the summer as it is quite gold toned however I've been using the pinky shade a lot and I absolutely love it.

 

Illamaqua Dixie, Essence Berry me up, Maxfactor Gorgeous berries, Catrice contour, Catrice Highlight, Sleek Cleopatras kiss (Palest powder shade)

Blush wise I have been reaching for three particular shades which I am in love with, the first is Illamasqua's Cream blush in Dixie which is the prettiest dusty rose shade. I really like the Illamasqua cream blushes as they are so easy to blend and they aren't super stiff in the pan but also don't feel sticky on the cheeks. The next blush is the Essence matte blush in berry me up which is an incredible basic light berry shade. These blushes are so pigmented and blendable and for £1 I can honestly think of no downsides to them. The final blush I have is the Maxfactor Cream puff blush in Gorgeous berries. This is a stunning berry shade with the most stunning gold sheen to it and I find it lasts so well on the cheeks.

 

So that's it for today, I really hope you enjoyed this post.

A few Bonfire night snaps

 

So today I though I would show you some of the shots I got at my local bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday evening. I'm super happy with how these images turned out and I really hope you enjoy them!