Avon Collar Necklace Adalina

My mum is an Avon Representative, I've probably mentioned this before, because of this I get quite a few Avon products. I've had jewellery before and some of my most worn items are from there.

When I was browsing the most recent catalogue this necklace really stood out. I love the simplicity of it and have been looking for a short gold necklace for while.

I tend to wear a lot of silver so gold jewellery I like is something I'm also on the look out for. I love how the item comes boxed. Boxed things always make something feel more expensive and it would look great as a gift for someone.

The necklace is a simple gold collar. It has no details on it and sits perfectly around my neck. The chain at the back means you don't have to worry about it falling off.

The Adalina Collar is so easy to wear, how plain it is means it goes with everything. I love how it's perfect for day and night wear. I love multi use items.

This is a necklace I can see me getting a lot of wear from. It's so easy to just put on and not have to think about whether it matches.

I've gotten so many compliments on it and even had strangers stop me in the street to ask where it's from. Most people are surprised it's Avon.

Even if you don't have an Avon Representative you can order online. It's price at £10 but it's current;y got £2 off so it's only £8. It's such a strong piece and not one that'll break easily.

It's safe to say I love it.

Are you a fan of simple pieces? Is a collar something you'd look at?

Love M

xxx

Review: Mac Brick-O-La

Ever since I saw this shade on Estee from Essie Button I've wanted. I tend to want most of her lipsticks as she seems to wear shades I love. I've been hinting to my other half for this since January. I was hopeful for valentines day he'd remember. He didn't. So I started my hints again near our anniversary. They fell on deaf ears too. When we were out for dinner 2 weeks ago he pulled this little beauty out of his pocket. He knew I'd been stressed with exams so treated me.

The beautiful Brick-O-La is an amplified creme formula from the permanent collection so has the normal black and white packaging and smooth curved lipstick shape.

My box is a bit tattered as it was in his pocket but the boxes aren't something I keep.

In the bullet I'd have never looked twice at this lipstick. If I hadn't seen it on Estee I don't think I'd have thought to get it. It looks nothing special in the tube.

Mac describes Brick-O-La as a mid-tone berry shade. I think the name describes it better and it's a brick red shade with a slight berry hint.

The amplified formula is great as it means the lipstick is pigmented in one swipe. It applies smoothly and doesn't settle into the cracks. I do find amplified formulas can be a bit drying on my lips but a bit of lip balm before stops this. 

It's a really long lasting formula and fades softly without leaving a line of colour around the lips.

The swatch really shows the softness of this shade. I find it a very wearable red. It's enough colour to make you feel like you have lipstick with out looking as obvious and stand out as a pillar box red.

As you can see it leaves a soft natural shine to the lips and is very pigmented. It doesn't smear down the face and stays looking neat.

I really love how this looks against my skintone and I can see this being my go to lipstick. It's a perfect tone for me and doesn't look too much.

Definitely one of my favourites now.

What are your favourites? Is Brick-O-La a shade you'd go for?

Love M

xxx

Sunday Sunbathing!

So me and M have been sunbathing, eating and drinking allllllllllllllllllllllllllll day today.

We meant to write a joint post but unfortunately.....or fortunately?....the sun has been out all day and we couldn't resist the loungers in the garden!

Of course we got our 5 a day in by drinking 3 jugs of fruit filled Pimms....YUM!

The weather was so nice and hopefully we have caught a little bit of colour!
We did both have SPF on though so fingers crossed we haven't burned.

M was in shock at how much the freckles on her face have come out today, the sun has brought out loads on my arms too!

Just in case you guys haven't yet entered, we have a giveaway that is ending TODAY!!!
If you want beautiful blemish free skin you should enter it for the chance to get this!

You can enter HERE if you'd like to, it's so easy!


Hope you've enjoyed your day/weekend as much as we have :)

L and M
xxx

Review: Urban Decay All Nighter Make Up Setting Spray

I'd had my eye on this Setting Spray from Urban Decay for quite some time before M got it for me for my birthday (woohoo!)

I'm always looking for products that will make my make up last longer and stop the shine from appearing and allowing my make up to slide down my face.
I'm sure most of us are the same when it comes to looking for products like these!

We both tried to get our hands on this product over Christmas time but because they were being repackaged it was near impossible and after a few weeks of trying I gave up, so it was a LUSH surprise when M gave this to me! Along with some essential Soap and Glory goodies too, I was spoilt!

Here's the blurb on the side of the box...

I love the colours they've used for this, the effect is so simple and I used this type of effect in my art GCSE sketchbooks so the writing and presentation wasn't boring but didn't take away from the product.

I also like that they've given you tips to apply the product in an X and T formation, which other similar products leave out.

Not only are there good instructions but also a list of stats from a 7 day study which sound promising!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand is if that wasn't enough the spray is oil and paraben free and utilises temperature control technology. What on earth more could you ask for!

So moving onto the packaging of the product, the colours follow on from the box and are kept really simple. I love simple as I'm always mentioning and  this is exactly what I like.
Each setting spray has a different colour; Chill is a cooling and hydrating spray and is lilac in colour, All Nighter is purple (shown below) and is for long lasting make up, and De Slick is grey and for oil control.

The spray is SO simple to use and a joy to apply, the X and T formation is very easy to understand covers the face after 2 goes but I do apply quite a bit as it's so soothing!
It's such a nice feeling as the liquid sinks in and feels like its hydrating my make up and 'setting' it at the same time.

My skin has been very confusing as of late and although I do still have the oily T zone I also have dehydrated skin which needs constant hydration. This was the best spray for me to have as my skincare is compensating for the oily/dehydrated issues and I just need help keeping my make up on my face for longer.

I would say this definitely helps to keep my make up looking fresher for longer. I've tried it at work and on nights out and it's a joy to apply.
I've compared it to Collection's Fix Me Up spray as well and can definitely say that this Setting spray works better as my make up lasted longer without shine appearing when it normally would have. It also works out better on cost too, when comparing size and price.

For 100ml of Collection's Fix me up it would cost you £33.28, but for Urban Decay's Setting Sprays it would only cost you £27.
I know which one I will be picking up!

Have you tried setting sprays? Which is your favourite from Urban Decay?

L xxx