HAPPY NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY!

Yes you read that right, national lipstick day is upon us so I've decided to share my favourite lipstick right now!

The lipstick I keep reaching for is Mac's 'Chatterbox' and I'm absolutely in love with it. This lipstick is not the typical matte formula I usually go for but this time is an 'amplified creme' and I think that's what is making this lipstick stand out from all others recently as it is a completely different texture and so comfortable to wear.

I think in the summer I try where possible to avoid matte as (although obviously it's staying power is better) it tends to dry out my lips which is what I'm trying to avoid in the summer sun. I've actually had this lipstick for quite a while and tested it out a few times but only recently have I been consistently using it without even a second thought to any others.

Pink is quite a daring colour for me and I usually stick to nudes and in winter dabble slightly with a red or dark purple but this is the first time I've honestly ever used a pink, ALL ON ITS OWN!

Although I don't cake it on, the colour is very pigmented and stands out a mile. It took me a long time to completely get used to and feel comfortable with the colour, but now I think it's nice to experiment more with brighter and more unusual colours and it's actually becoming some what of a trend! With Colour Pop and Kylie Cosmetics among many others bringing out green, blue and black lipsticks it seems the lipstick colour spectrum is endless!

What's the most daring lipstick colour you've worn? What's your favourite lipstick to wear in the summer? Do you have a dream colour you wish you could pull off?

Happy National Lipstick Day!!

Until next time, Toni. xo

Summer Secret? Setting Spray!

In the UK at the moment we seem to be having the best summer I may have ever witnessed but let's not jinx it! I would like to keep the temperature between 20°- 30° for as long as possible to actually go out and enjoy my days off work and make the most of my summer wardrobe! HOWEVER the biggest problem that this beautiful but very hot weather poses is that my make up literally runs off my face, now obviously I don't wear a full face of make up every day in these high temperatures but when I do I want it to actually stay on...

Well I think I've found the answer, the secret to keeping your make up on so your face doesn't look like a melting panda: Urban Decay's Setting Spray!

Although the setting spray has been available for quite a while now and sat in the back of my make up collection waiting to be used I've only recently picked it up and fell in love with it thanks to this hot weather and my goodness am I glad! The spray I have been using is the 'All Nighter' long lasting formula however there is also a 'De-slick' oil control and 'Chill' cooling and hydrating formula.

The 'All Nighter' spray prevents make up melting, moving into lines or creases and fading promising to last up to 16 hours. When spraying it over your make up to get best results you should spray in and 'X' and 'T' formation, the formula is very light weight but requires a few minutes to dry properly to set you off for your day/night.

I think although the formula alone is very effective for best results I've noticed my make up lasting longer with primer and plenty of setting powder also. This is simply an addition at the very end of my normal make up routine to hold everything in place and fight against the humidity in the hot summer months or nights out.

What are your best tips for keeping your make up in place during summer? Let me know!

Until next time, Toni. xo