Collide.

Illamasqua -

Nail Varnish in Collide

Ever since getting my acrylic nails taken off, and going back natural I’ve been really interested in trying different nail varnishes, both brands and colours. It is no secrete, that I have recently become obsessed by the make up brand Illamasqua. Their products are incredibly and impeccably made, there is definitely something for everyone within their collection. The one thing so many bloggers rave about is there amazing nail varnishes, and how their formula is as good as you can get, therefore I thought I would go and look at what colours they had. The website describes their nail varnishes as, ‘a spectrum of bold shades with a range of finishes including matt, rubber and high-gloss. Award winning, extremely hardwearing and chip-resistant, there's an Illamasqua Nail Varnish for every shade of humanity.’

Due to it coming up to spring/summer, (something you wouldn’t know with the current weather), I thought I would look for very bright colours. When I came across Collide I knew it was a definite must have. The website describes the colour as ‘a bright neon pink, satin finish nail varnish’ and trust me…it is definitely neon. It’s a stunning, striking neon pink cream, something definitely not for the fain hearted. It’s opaque in just about two coats, (which is pictured), but you could easily get away with three coats or two thick coats. This varnish applies like a dream. It’s so smooth and the colour applies evenly and richly; there is no streaking at all, just an even layer of colour. The brush could be a little wider and flatter, but that’s just me being picky. It dries super quick; therefore there is no need to allocate a whole evening to painting your nails. The wear is incredible; there is only minor top wear after a week of wearing it. I’m really impressed with the quality of Illamasqua nail polishes. I’m impressed with everything Illamasqua does, but nail polishes are one area where you can be a bit crazy and go wild with your colours. Their range suits this perfectly.

Overall, Collide is classy, not brassy neon that you can pull of in both day and night. It has a creamy, glossy, salon finish and is everything you want in a nail polish. It does retail for £13.50, which I know is rather expensive for a nail varnish, but its definitely worth it.

Dazzle.

MAC -

DazzleGlass - Baby Sparks

If anyone knows me, the two things I love most other then my boyfriend and family, is everything Pink and Glittery, therefore this amazing lipgloss was definitely up my street. I've been eyeing up the MAC DazzleGlass's for a while, originally I had my eye on a bright pink shade, which was called Extra Amps. It was a bright, vibrant, sheer blue pink with blue and pink pearl. However after trying it on, it wasn't as amazing as it looked in the tube, therefore I thought I would go for a paler pink, with much more sparkle...therefore I went for a much more neutral pink called Baby Sparks.

In short, Baby Sparks is a baby pink with violet pearl sparkles, its INCREDIBLE! The product description states; "Electro-pearl atoms blast their light as LipGlass gets the dazzle treatment. High-shine and large particle quartz and opal crystal captured in a great new formula with light-reflecting, crystalline iridescence. To be this dazzling: that's power." It looks just stunning on and can be worn alone and over a lipstick, because of the sheerness of the colour, it can be worn over a baby pink lipstick or even a bright fuchsia.  

Since this was my first time trying a MAC DazzleGlass, I expected the formula to be similar or the same as the LustreGlass and LipGlass ones. However the DazzleGlass feels much less tacky, and even though its rather thick, it goes on smoothly and last such a long time...which is down to it being thick...bonus! A little does go a very long way, so be careful not to go over the top. The one thing this has in common with the other MAC LipGlosses is the Vanilla scent, this isn't something which bothers me, I don't sit there sniffing my lipgloss tube and as it doesn't linger when applied it doesn't bother me. Never the less if you don't like the idea of vanilla...stay away from this lipgloss.

They all come in clear hard plastic tubes with opaque black caps. The long wand has a brush applicator which I prefer, not only is it more hygienic, but it also makes applying the lipgloss so much easier. The selection of colours available is amazing, theres a shade for everyone, as-long as you like glitter your onto a winner. You'll find everything from a baby pink and funky purple to a trendy coral to a trendy coral and a cool gold. And what's even cooler...they all have loads of glitter - some are iridescent while others have tone-on-tone glitter. One things for sure - they have personality!

Overall, this is a beautiful lipgloss, it looks incredible on and give just the right amount of glam. Another bonus because of it being so sheer, it works perfectly with a smokey eye and a natural make-up look. I apologise for my photos they aren't the best, especially the photo swatch of the lipgloss, however my camera wouldn't pick up the glitter. HOWEVER you definitely have to go into store and check it out in person, its stunning!

Have you tried the MAC DazzleGlass collection, if so which is your favourite?

Lip Therapy.

Urban Decay -

Honey-Infused Lip Therapy

I have always loved Urban Decay's eye products, there Naked palette is incredible and I use it pretty much everyday, and when I'm not using it, its because I'm using another eye shadow from their 'build your own' palette. However I thought I would stray from eye shadows within Urban Decay and see what other little gems they have and trust me I found a stunner.

I think one of my primary concerns with the new Urban Decay Lip Love Honey Infused Lip Therapy was the size. It’s a lighter, ridiculously smaller than their Lip Junkie lip-glosses however remarkably they actually contain the same amount of product at 0.34 oz. This seriously put my mind at ease knowing I was still getting the same amount of gloss. Therefore I started to embrace the small size of the tube and felt like it was super travel friendly because it didn’t overtake my makeup bag and it fits perfectly in any size clutch bag if I'm going out and only want a bit of sheer gloss.

I only picked up a single shade because no matter how you splice it they are all pretty sheer so it’s not something you need to haul all five variations of since most will only give a mild tint to lips or apply transparently, therefore pick your favorite and keep it forever.

The formula is smooth with a glossy, shiny finish. I love Urban Decay’s Lip-gloss formula as they always have a knack for creating a lightweight, super shiny gloss without being tacky or sticky.

The brilliant thing about the gloss is it actually treats lips as you have it on, so well after the gloss was gone my lips still felt smooth and hydrated. It’s packed with Vitamin C, which boosts collagen as well as jojoba, and apricot kernel seed oils moisturize, replenish and promote cell turnover. It would probably be best suited for a Winter lip-gloss when lips are dry and cracked, however I know during the warm weather my lip still get rather dry, therefore it’ll give parched, dry lips a moist, plump, and hydrated feel.

I bought the shade Lolita, which in the tube looks bright, almost neon pink, however due to it being rather sheer, it gives a beautiful tint of pink and amazing shine. As you all know I love my pinks, therefore this was a must have for me as this pretty much sums me up. The best thing I like about this lip gloss/treatment is that you can build up colour if you wish; therefore you can create that day to night transaction just by using one lip-gloss…how amazing is that!

Now, the one thing that people may not like about these lip-glosses/treatments is that due to them having a lot of honey in them, they smell very much of honey. However not the honey you have on toast etc., but the pure flowery scent of honey, which I know from reading reviews has really put people off. Personally, I don’t mind the smell because at least I know its natural and its not something which has been added for selling purposes, and also when you put it on your lips, you obviously cant smell it and it does disappear. This is the only negative thing I could pick up on from this stunning little gem of a product.

Overall, I’m very happy with my first delve into things outside of just Urban Decays Eye Makeup, and now I’ve tried there lip products, and know of the brilliant quality, I’ve definitely got my eye on a few other lip products.

Urban Decays Lip Love Honey-Infused Lip Therapy Glosses retail for £12, which is incredible and can be picked up from any Urban Decay counts, they also come in 5 colours; Stung (deep purple), Failbait (orange), Drizzle (baby pink), Lolita (hot pink) and Taunt (nude/brown), however do remember they are sheer, therefore create more of a slight tint rather then a true colour.

Dior Spring 2013.

Those who read my blog regularly will know that I'm a HUGE fan of Dior, its my favourite luxury beauty brand. Not only for the amazing quality of there products but also for there stunning packaging. Therefore I was incredibly excited when I saw previews of the Spring launch, however I was even more excited when I found out that its all focused around...are you ready for this...PINK...my favourite colour EVER! The collection is called Cherie Bow, and this blog is just a picture collage of the products which are to be released...Its just a stunning collection and the design and thought that has gone into this is just incredible. So lets begin...

Palette Cherie Bow £59

Dior Vernis, £18

DiorBlush Pink Happiness, £29.50

Dior Nail Glow, £18

Dior Twinset Eyeshadow £24.50

Dior 5 Couleurs Palette, £41

Out of everything, I think I'm most excited about the Lip Glow, Rose Bow Nail Varnish and The Twinset Eyeshadow. 
So those are the main events for Dior Spring 2013, from what I can gather there are different colourways to some of the items, and these aren't all the photos of everything. Therefore I do think there is more to come...how exciting.
Oh, lastly, I should say, it's really not so long to wait for it because it launches on 4th January in Selfridges and nationwide on the 18th. 

I really can not wait, its going to be incredible. There are some beautiful things and I would really love to see how they translate into real life.

So now you've seen it, what do you think about the collection?

Pink-Tastic.

As you all know pink is my favourite colour. Not only is it really girly and fun, but also it has a talent of cheering me up and keep me smiling throughout the dull Autumn weather. I actually have acrylic nails, however something I get bored of one nail colour and cant be bothered to spend £12-£15 just to have them neatened up and re-painted, and due to me being a student, i thought i would instead paint them myself. Therefore I thought it was time to purchase some rather pretty pink nails varnishes, purely because i don't have any nail varnishes of my own, as i never had any reason to buy any.

Therefore, this is a little post showing you the nail varnishes to which I bought, due to my camera breaking on me not long ago I borrowed the images from google, so i could show you the colours exactly.

The first of which is Essie's Funny Face, this is a really bright beautiful pink. My boyfriend actually chose this nail varnish, because in his words it was the one that "looked the most pink", in my opinion giving me the best reason to buy it. Its truly lovely and girly, and I think it would look amazing on every skin tone and nail length.

Secondly is Essie's Watermelon, this is possibly the most popular pink shade from Essie. Its in between a red and pink, truly the colour of a watermelon (I know this because I tested it out against a Watermelon). Its very pretty and is a bit deeper then Funny Face, therefore I thought it was a fantastic alternative for those days i don't want such a bright colour. Both of these Essie polishes really last well on the nails; I've had Watermelon on for 5 days now and its only just started to slightly chip at the tips, this in my opinion is just amazing, as most polishes really don't make it past 3 days at the most.

Because I really love glitter I thought i wouldalso purchased a few glitter polishes. The first of which is Nail Inc's Princess Arcade, this is a rather deep pink, some may say more on the purple side. Its super glittery and just looks amazing on the nails. Its referred to by Nail Inc as "Nail Jewellery", personally i think this is just down to he highly pigmented glitter form. This is really stunning and can be worn on every finger or just on the ring finger or little finger depending which you prefer, I've also seen this been used along side black as a glitter gradient, and I thought that looked truly stunning (see here).

Lastly is another Nail Inc polish, Pinkie Pink. This is very much like Princess Arcade, however its a much paler pink, but never the less very stunning. This specific polish was released to raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign and I think personally its a fantastic colour and idea to have something so girly and pretty to represent such a fantastic charity. I would have bought this polish anyway, but the fact £1 of every purchase goes to the charity, its a fantastic reason to definitely buy the polish. Once again I think this would look lovely on every nail or as a staple on the ring or little finger, I would also love to hear about if you think this would look good as a gradient glitter tip, and if so what colour polish would you put underneath? 

Cotton Candy Pink.

Urban Decay -

SWF Eyeshadow

I've been looking for this eyeshadow for a very long time, and as I couldn't find it anywhere in store I took to the internet to find it, and BeautyBay.com came to my rescue. It's the shade SWF which as the title highlights is truly a cotton candy pink shade, perfect for a basic, natural look however with a girly twist. 

It came in a very cute box, however I threw the box away, then remembered I wanted to show it you all, however it was too late by then. However basically, there the new boxes, obviously designed for the newly formulated eye shadows, and in my opinion there very pretty. It's a sturdy cardboard box with a window cutout to show the shade. The colour is a dark purple gradient and the Urban Decay logo is printed in silver chrome lettering. The label on the top is coloured to match the shadow inside, meaning finding the shade you want couldn't be any easier, but it also acts as a safety seal. The new shadow compacts are also really special. They've kept their signature subway token motif, but translated it into a sleek, shiny dark chrome material instead of the matte silver plastic they were made of previously. The Urban Decay logo and motto are a lighter colour than the packaging and are floating above the inner design, giving the text a really fascinating 3D effect. The new packaging is seriously gorgeous, whoever designed it did an amazing job making it look cool and modern while still preserving Urban Decay's historic subway token compact design. The back label is coloured to match the shadow, just like the sticker on the top of the box, small detail, but much appreciated. And here's the new feature; the shadow pans pop out easily (no prying with a butter knife required) so that you can place them into a 6-pan Build Your Own Eyeshadow Palette.

SWF is the ultimate cotton candy, baby pink. In my opinion its just perfect for highlighting and is a good girly change from virgin (from the Naked Palette), as it adds just the right touch of pink. Its both a shimmer; luminous sheen however without glitter, and the added texture to the eyeshadow means its got added sparkle, creating the most stunning results. I also use this as a highlighter on my cheeks or just above my cupids bow on my lips as it's just a great all rounder, and therefore is just perfect for anyone.

The formula on the shades that I tried was divine. They were all velvety soft and smooth, not chunky or grainy, beautifully pigmented and easy to blend, just all around lovely. Urban Decay's eyeshadow formula was nice before, but it actually is even nicer now. I haven't tried any of the newly reformulated matte shades, but these shimmer/frost/glitter shades are excellent. And don't get me started on the new packaging design... It is gorgeous. I can't say enough good things about it, it's so pretty and shiny and a definite aesthetic improvement over the old design. And this is coming from someone who hates it when brands change their designs, be it logo, website or packaging. So, yes, I'm definitely okay with the changes in formula and packaging for once. The only thing that makes me sad about this change is that some of the shades didn't make the cut (Urb, Honey, El Dorado, Lounge, Uzi...), I would have loved to try them with the newly updated formula, never the less the ones they have chose to keep are utterly stunning.

SWF cost £14, however they're also releasing it as part of a palette known as the feminine palette, which in some countries; such as the US may have already been released, (a photo of this can be seen to the right). Personally I'm not a lover of palettes, I prefer just to take my Naked palette everywhere when travelling, and take a few individual ones also, however for those who want to save money; the palette is stunning and is definitely worth taking a look at, the colours are just beautiful and really compliment each other. I'm definitely going to be buying more Urban Decay eye shadows, the formulation is just incredible. I definitely think in regards to eye shadows and eyeliners, Urban Decay's are as good as you can get, their just fantastic.

What are your favourite Urban Decay eye shadows?

Encre Rose.

YSL -

Rouge Pur Couture Vernis À Lèvres

Everyone knows, when your at work you need a lipstick or lip gloss with serious staying power, not only because you don't always have time to touch it up, but also because it makes you feel that bit better knowing you have beautiful lips all day. Therefore I thought it was time to invest in a lip stain.

This little beauty provides ultimate wear, ultimate shine and ultimate colour. The true revolution of this decade is the coming together of an extremely long–lasting stain formula and glossy shine, using a patented exclusive spatula for precise and smooth application. Pure water-soluble pigments fused in a transparent texture for non-sticky, long–lasting, high–shine gloss.

I bought this in shade 17; Encre Rose which out of all the pink shades I think is by far the most wearable. Its a very beautiful cool rose colour that I find would be flattering on most skin tones. In the bottle I did think it was going to be just a pure pastel pink, however you can layer it to make it much more of a rich pink (which is more my sort of colour), or tone it down by spreading a small amount with your finger (for just a simple touch of pink for during the day).

This is purely the most amazingly long lasting lip stain. Its really highly pigmented and the colour is incredible and lovely. Unlike many other lip stains I've tried the colour does actually stay on the lips, and in my experience for up to 4 maybe 5 hours which is serious incredible. Another thing I've also noticed is that unlike some other lip stains this doesn't strip my lips, it actually keeps them really moisturised, leaving them feeling soft and really hydrated.

I find this lip stain is fabulous for not only during work, but for those days when your running about doing chores and when you don't want to wear that much make up. It really helps to bring to life very natural and neutral make up giving that pop of colour however with it not being too over the top for during the day.

Another thing I really love is the wand applicator. Its so incredible and makes application so easy, as it helps to apply just enough colour, the shape of wand is also perfectly shaped to the shape of your lips which means you wont end up with it all over. Its also impotent to note that this shade colour doesn't bleed, however the more vibrant reds I'm not so sure about, therefore a lip liner may be a good idea just in case for the much more vibrant colours.

Overall, I really love this lip stain its incredible and is so useful for everyday use, the colour really does last a ridiculously long time and for £22.50 its something everyone should have in there handbag. However I don't think its something I would buy in an array of shades as there aren't really any other shades that catch my eye, never the less its perfect for work!

PS. using a lip balm on top of this throughout the day will help keep the colour on longer and also adds that bit of shine, keeping your lips looking luscious and lovely throughout the day.

Beautiful Rose.

Dior Addict Ultra Gloss -

Bikini Rose 664

I've been waiting for this lip gloss to be released for soooo long, like months! Its part of the new Summer Mix collection by Dior, however it was the only lip gloss they hadn't yet released, therefore imagine how excited I was to know my boyfriend had bought it for me whilst I was away.

This is the most amazing lip gloss I've ever seen or owned. It has the most spectacular shine and provides over sized volume to the lips, giving everyone the most model worthy pout ever. It provides the most stunning vail of absolute comfort and an incomparably fine finish. "The Spotlight Shine complex, a blend of glass micro beads coated in a crystalline elixir, plays with substance and shine to enhance colour and provide an unbelievable volumizing effect." The pigmentation is really good, however it isn't opaque, which means that you can wear it either as a sheer jelly-glaze, or layer it for a more dramatic effect which provides the most perfect bright, yet wearable shade of pink. The packaging is beautiful and the innovative brush applicator allows the colour to glide on precisely and stays put while its ultra-light, non-sticky formula instantly pumps up the volume and softens the lips, leaving a light, pretty scent behind. In my opinion it lasts such a long time, it actually appears to stain my lips which is amazing as it means the colour lasts even longer.

Overall this is the most amazing lip gloss I own, the formula is wonderful and the fact its completely non-stick is just fantastic. It is £21, which in comparison to some other lip glosses is rather expensive, however in my opinion its totally worth it! Unlike any other lip gloss this does truly go onto the lips as pink as it look in the tube, which is a rarity in itself. This is most definitely my favourite piece from the Dior Summer Mix collection, and in fact from all the current summer collects released from any other brand, its truly that amazing. The downside to this lip gloss is its ridiculously limited addition, my boyfriend said the women in the shop had only one left, however it had only just been released, therefore if you want one, I would advise you run to your nearest Dior counter and cross your fingers its in stock.

I totally love LOVE this lip gloss!

Pink Sparkle.

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Shine Lipstick -

S/S PK337

First, let me just say, this is my new favourite day time lipstick.

I have never tried any Shu Uemura products before, until this and also my new lip balm from them...the review can be found here. Now the shades of these are really rather confusing. The S/S counts for spring/summer, this means they are somewhat limited edition, I say somewhat because I'm not 100% sure if the shades within the spring/summer collection, are going to stay indefinitely within the everyday collection. The PK is rather obvious, it refers to the colours, for example pink, BG means beige, RD means red etc. The numbers are the different shades within that colour group, they do have names, for example this one is, according to the website, called baby pink. However when I went into store to ask for it by this name, the assistant looked rather confused, therefore I find it easier to refer to them by the number rather then the name on the website.

Now on to the lipstick itself. When I first tried this on in the shop, there was instant gratification as soon as the assistant allowed me to glide it onto my lips, its simply incredible and the delicate formula creates a smooth veil on the lips. It glides on so easily, delivering an incredible high shine and vibrant pure colour. Its enriched with ultra-shine oils and Shu Uemuras signature hybrid pigment, therefore it creates a fusion of watery, dewy shine with a rich colour. The colour itself is a baby pink, semi-opaque colour, with very fine particles of shimmer which gives a beautiful wet look, without it look frosty. Its incredibly hydrating and has a soft balmy texture, which is perfect for both a daytime lipstick and also for the summer months.

The case is rather simple, you're either going to love it or hate it. Personally I think its really quite cute, ever so simple and maybe slightly basic in comparison to the incredibly stunning packaging of my Dior Addict lipsticks, however it does the job. The clear lid however, really does help to keep my draw organised, and also allows me to see exactly which colour I want, just from looking at it, instead of having to pick them all out the read the name on the base.

Overall this is a really stunning lipstick, I think the quality is really fantastic and lasts such a long time on the lips. They retail for £20, which I suppose isn't that bad for a high-end lipstick and is slightly cheaper then a Chanel or Dior alternative. Definitely a good day time lipstick, due to it being really hydrating and feeling really light on the lips. The only down side to Shu Uemura products is that for me there really hard to find, they're counters are really specifically placed and the closest one to me is an hours drive away, which is somewhat of a let down. However, I will definitely be give the counter another look over when I next see one, which hopefully will be soon.

Have you tried any of the Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Shine Lipsticks, if so which is your favourite?

"Paris Is Always A Good Idea"

Dior Addict Spectacular Shine Lipstick -

Paris

Firstly, I would like to say the quote above is from Audrey Hepburn, I thought it was a really good quote for this review.

Now, whilst in Manchester I picked up another Dior Addict Spectacular Shine Lipstick. My boyfriend had bought me one as a present when he went away earlier in the year, and I wanted another one which was slightly more pink. Over time I couldn't help but look at the Dior stand in my local Debenhams and that was when I first saw Paris aka 762. Its pretty much the same as my other one, which is in the shade Baby Rose, therefore if you want a more in depth review of this lipstick go here, and read the one review I did on Baby Rose.

The lipstick itself is a sheer pink, with a slight blue undertone, with some serious sparkle. Its amazing. In my opinion its really easy to wear, and the sparkle helps make the lipstick look so expensive and really stunning when on. It isn't as high-shine as the baby rose one I have, however its still really shiny and therefore there is no need for a lip gloss over the top, unless however you want some serious high-shine. The texture of this lipstick is simply divine, its creamy and moisturising on the lips, the perfect summer lipstick. This is simply down the to new and improved formula, which is 25% less wax, it uses instead and extraordinary reflective gel, which results in intense plumping hydration and a magnificent glass effect.

The case it comes in for me what really tops off this lipstick. Its fashionably stream line and changes colour, a some what rainbow effect as the light catches it, this can be seen on the first picture. This makes it look so high end and really expensive (which to be fair it is), I get questioned all the time about what lipstick it is as soon as pull it out of my handbag, and everyone is so impressed with both the colour pay off and the impeccable shine it provides.

Overall, I really love this lipstick. I don't think its my favourite out of the two because at heart I'm still more a baby pink girl, however it is unquestionably stunning and looks lovely on. I would use this more so at night, keeping the rest of my make up rather natural and focusing on my lips, however the sparkle still makes it look classy and very girly. These retail at £24 each, and even though they are really expensive, in my opinion they are really worth it. 

Have you ever tried one of Dior's Lipsticks, if so which is your favourite?

Woppin' Watermelon.

Clinique Chubby Stick - Woopin' Watermelon

I have really dry lips, something which is really annoying because they always look so rough. When my other half want away, alongside my Dior Addict lipstick, he also fetched me this because he thought it would be really good for my lips throughout the day, and obviously...its pink. I'd seen these in store and so many people on blogs have reviewed these and have fallen in love with them, so I was really excited to try it. He bought me the shade Woopin' Watermelon, which is like a baby pink colour and is really pretty.

The overall idea of these is that there a balm, which moisturise the lips whilst adding a hint of colour to the lips making them look very pretty and healthy. The design of these are rather unique, its rolls up which means you don't have to sharpen it, something I didn't realise until I received it, which for me is a really good thing because I have it in my bag at all time and therefore its really quick and handy to roll it up when its running about low.

The formula itself is incredible,  they uses a special blend of decadent butters, oils and antioxidants to help protect and pamper lips with immediate and lasting moisturising along side Shea Butter, Mango Seed Butter and Jojoba Seed Oil, delivering a surge of moisture in a sleek stick leaving lips soft, supple and soothed. its so silky and most definitely hydrating, my lips have never been so happy, healthy and irresistibly soft. 

The packaging is so cute and playful, the shades match the packaging exactly therefore helping choosing one easy and simple.

These retail at £16 and available from any Clinique counter,available in 8 shades ranging from deep purples, playful pinks and reds and natural nudes, providing a shade for every skin tone.

Overall these are amazing for everyday use. There easy to use and provide a natural sheer colour to relieve dry lips, will definitely be repurchasing this again when mine runs out.

Have you tried any of the Chubby sticks, if so what did you think?

Pretty as a Rose.

Dior Addict Spectacular Shine Lipstick - Baby Rose

This is my first Dior lipstick ever. I've always wanted one, as they looked so pretty when I swatched them in store and the packaging is incredibly beautiful. However, the idea of spending £24 on a lipstick was such a put off, that I never got round to buying one.

Therefore when my other half went on holiday, he fetched me one back as a present and you can imagine how happy I was to open it and try it out (lets just say if he wasn't in my good books anyway, he was definitely in them now), and as soon as i tried it on...I was in love completely. He fetched me the baby rose shade, which is a baby pick with an incredible shine and a small amount of shimmer which just accentuates its beauty. I'm the ultimate girly girl and therefore i love anything pink, which was his reason for buying me the shade he had, which was definitely the best colour, if I was to purchase one myself, it was definitely the shade i would have gone for.

Now onto the lipstick itself. After researching this lipstick online its become apparent that it can be called either Baby Rose or Baby Pink depending what website your looking on, however the code is the same for both; 561. The formula is so rich and creamy, this is due to the lipstick itself being made from 25% less wax then your average lipstick, which means its very soft and glides onto the lips beautifully. Instead the lipstick  contains an extraordinary reflecting gel. The results in modern transparency, intense plumping hydration and a magnifying glass effect to intensify shine, plump the lips and above all, enhance colour. Everything a girl could dream of within a lipstick.

The lasting effects of this lipstick is incredible. At first i thought due to it being really creamy and somewhat gloss like, it would fade or rub off rather quickly, however it does just the opposite; it lasts for ever on the lips. I wore this on a night out and it lasted pretty much the whole night, obviously I had to do a few touch ups between drinking and eating, but  it must have only been about twice at the most throughout the whole night. At the end of the night it was still definitely my lips that looked ultimately show stopping.

The packaging of this lipstick is stunning, it changes colour as the light hits it creating a somewhat rainbow effect which is very difficult to portray though photos (no matter how many photos I took it would show how incredible the effect is). This definitely makes the lipstick feel even more beautiful and looks even more expensive.

Lastly the price of this lipstick is really rather expensive, but it is so definitely work paying the money for. I have my eye on a few more shades which I'm planning on purchasing soon, one being Paris and the other Dior Kiss, both obviously pink, but 2 complete different shades of pink. 

Overall I love this lipstick, its my favourite lipstick ever. I cant explain enough in words how much i love it.

I've never really been that interested in Dior as a make up brand, I always thought it was really rather expensive and, it was a brand which I hadn't really seen on many blogs before either. However now I'm definitely a Dior addict. Its opened my eyes to the vast range of beautifully created make up, which is definitely worth paying the money for, as its such exquisitely made and give the most stunning results. Quickly becoming one of my favourite high end beauty brands.

What do you think of Dior make up, are any of their products your holy grail products?