MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft & Gentle' | Review

'Soft & Gentle' has been on my wishlist for ages, and whilst browsing the MAC counter at the weekend I went ahead and bought it, and I am so glad I did. On MAC's website it's described as; "a glided peach bronze" which is just my kind of shade for a bronzer/highlighter. It retails for £22 which I do think is over-priced but it's such a gorgeous product.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft & Gentle' £22

A stunning shimmery highlighter with chunks of glitter to add some sheen and colour to your face. I like to apply this - lightly - like blusher and blend it out over my cheeks, but people with a darker skintone could use this more heavily. 

 You can use this product in a few different ways, as an eyeshadow, a subtle highlight or you can create a very bronzed look by using it a bit more heavy handed. Another thing I adore about 'Soft & Gentle' is how well it catches the light and makes your skin look so glowy and healthy.

 This product is huge, weighing in at 10g (the amount of product) and I'm sure it's going to last me a long time. The packaging is very simple - which I love - and it looks so pretty on my dressing table or stored in my makeup collection.
 The powder feels very smooth but as I said it does contain some chunks of glitter, which would usually put me off but it looks lovely on and I just love using this!

What do you think of the MAC MSF's?

Mac All That Glitters | Review

This is my first ever Mac eyeshadow, so when it arrived in the post you could say I was a little excited (okay I ripped the package open).
 I basically wanted a neutral everyday shade, and one that every beauty blogger seemed to own - and love - was All That Glitters. It has got the thumbs up from many of my favourite beauty bloggers, so I was expecting good things and I wasn't disappointed.

All That Glitters is a gorgeous pinky-gold champagne colour which is described as a beige colour with gold pearl on Mac's website, and in my opinion it's a perfect all-over-the-lid shade. It blends very easily and contains just the right amount of shimmer (not too much, but not too little) and it feels very smooth too.

  I have worn this eyeshadow during the day and I used it when I went out the other night for a meal, and I think it's very versatile because you can apply it on it's own or use some slightly darker shades in your crease to create a night-time look.

As this Mac eyeshadow was a hit, I'm already noting down some more shades to add to my - small - collection. What do you think of All That Glitters? 

The Fashion Post: Crop Tops

The days are - gradually - getting warmer and I'm beginning to put my jeans and jumpers towards the back of my wardrobe ready to make room for some Summer clothing, crop tops are perfect to wear on warm days (even if you're a little shy). Here's my favourite picks of the crop tops...

1. Newlook Purple New York Crop Top £14.99
This New York print is one of my favourites, it's great to wear with some distressed denim shorts and a pair of summer sandals and you're good to go. It's slouchy and comfy, so it's great for everyday wear.

2. Newlook Neon Pink Tie Dye Crop Top £7.99
Tie dye is very in at the moment and this neon pink shade is band on trend. Work this summery crop top with a high waisted black midi skirt, a statement necklace and some nude ballet pumps (or heels for a party look).

3. Forever 21 Unicorn Crop Top £7.25
This cute and quirky unicorn print is right up my street. Whether you wear this by itself or under a muscle tee it's a must-have for the summer. For £7.25, it's an absolute steal too.

4. Brandy Melville I love you to the moon and back Crop Top £12.74
I am completely in love with the Brandy Melville crop tops, I just wish they were available much easier in the UK! This plain and simple crop top will go with just about anything, and it's light and breezy too.

5. Pull & Bear Crop Top £5.99
This crop top is perfect for festivals or spending a day at the beach. Wear a patterned bandeau underneath to make it look more interesting.


What do you think of crop tops? Will you be picking some up any time soon?

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Gradual Tanner | Review

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Gradual Tanner £5.35

I bought this after seeing it featured on Kate's blog, and I had to give it a go. Claiming to add a natural glow to your skin that will build up after a few days of application and moisturise your skin at the same time, I knew I was on to a winner. The smooth sweet-smelling lotion contains pure Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E, to keep your skin looking (and feeling) healthy.
It's fabulous to use any time of the year because it's totally up to you how often - and how much - of it you use. Incredibly easy to use, leaving you with streak-free sunkissed skin. Just remember to wash your hands afterwards otherwise you'll end up with orange hands.
The pump on the bottle keeps everything mess-free too. Remember though, it does fade so if you want to maintain that healthy bronzed look, it's probably better to apply it every other day.
It's very cheap at £5.35 from Boots and Superdrug but I managed to find it in Bodycare for an amazing £3.99! so - if you can - go to Bodycare first. Overall, I'm very pleased with this product and I'll most definitely be re-purchasing this and I'll probably use this all year-round from now on.

The Weekend Post #11: A New Fragrance

I love buying new perfumes, almost as much as I love walking into Boots and immediately smelling different scents and seeing a wall packed with a huge variety of fragrances. It can be tricky working your way through the wall and I could stand there forever spritzing away and as usual, I left with a handful of sweet smelling cards. Anyway it wasn't until a few days later that I could smell something heavenly lurking in the pocket of my leather jacket, and I pulled out one of the Boots fragrance cards. That was when I fell in love with Stella - the perfume, not actually Stella McCartney - so I made my way back to Boots and made a very quick purchase. I couldn't wait to get my mitts on it.

Summer by Stella McCartney was released earlier on this year and is housed in a beautifully striking bottle. The smell just makes me think of summer (hence the name), it's light and long-lasting. With top notes of frosted lemon and green apple which then fade into a mix of rose and peony, and warm amber to end off with, this ladies and gentlemen is my new scent. I can't describe how delicious this scent really is in a blog post, but its divine, sweet blend of lemon, apple, rose, peony and amber is pure bliss in a bottle.

Will you be trying this out?