Mini Brand Focus: Charlotte Tilbury

Happy Saturday people!
OK, as some of you may know, a certain lady has sparked an interest in many of the beauty bloggers out there, that lady is the wonder that is Charlotte Tilbury. She is a make up artist to the stars and as of the past couple of years, has her own brand of makeup and even skincare now! I know, it's ever so exciting!
As soon as I heard all about her Matte Revolution lipsticks, I knew I had to have one! So this was my first purchase, and after that I was hooked. This brand isn't cheap but it's definitely worth the money. The quality of her products are amazing and the pigmentation is impeccable. So here's a mini-review of the C Tils products I've tried so far. 

Matte Revolution Lipsticks: Glastonberry
First ever purchase and I don't regret it in the slightest. I have been on the hunt for the perfect dark purple/red/burgundy combination in a lipstick for so many years and this is it. Not to criticize MAC or anything, but most matte lipsticks (especially the more pigmented ones such as Diva) are sooooo drying on the lips. This one isn't. It's a matte but glides on so easily and isn't drying in the slightest. it's also super long wearing and just an all around winner!

Colour Chameleon Colour-Morphing Eyeshadow Pencils: Bronzed Garnet and Amethyst Aphrodisiac 
Eyeshadow sticks are officially the new thing. From clinique to borjouis are jumping on them. But these ones are above all others. They are actually specially designed for each individual eye colour. Blue, Brown, Hazel and Green eyes all have the options for a slightly softer day colour and a more dramatic night colour. I have the ones designed for green eyes and they are incredible. Bronzed garnet gives the perfect 'bedroom eyes' smokey effect for everyday that can give you an instant Olsen twin look. As for Amethyst Aphrodisiac, it really brings out the green in your eyes (even if they're slightly grey like mine) and transforms your makeup look into that of a rock star's. They glide on so easily and are ridiculously blendable. I would highly recommend these to any eye colour.

Colour Coded Eyeshadow Palette: The Dolce Vita
More colour codedness from the gods, these eyeshadow palettes are also incredible. They each come with 4 colours: Prime, Enhance, Smoke and Pop. The Dolce Vita palette is just stunning, anybody looking for those on trend burgundy and gold eyes this year can come straight to Miss Tilbury. Once again, easily blendable, lovely application, super pigmented. You can't go wrong with this palette as all the colours are perfectly designed to give you that film star look.

So, even though I've only tried a few Charlotte Tilbury products, I'm already hooked. I predict her to have the best makeup brand of 2015. I can't wait for her new releases and I'm dying to try more of her products (mainly her Film Star Bronze and Glow and her Lip Cheat pencils!) If you have any recommendations, please let me know as I really want to test more! 
I hope you've been converted
CJ x

What I got for my birthday

It was my birthday at the end of October and I got so spoiled! My friends and family really do know me so well and I am so appreciative and thankful of what I received, I have used every single item so far (apart from the gift vouhers and GHDs) so nothing has been wasted!

Beauty

Rose Gold GHD V (latest arrival - only came this morning!)
MAC lipstick in Pink Plaid

MAC lipstick in Up the Amp

Benefit's Bronze of Champions Kit

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Essie Nail Polish mini trio (Madamoiselle, Fifth Avenue and Mint Candy Apple)

Ted Baker Make Up Bag

Lush bag things - Sparkling Pumpkin bubble bar, The Wizard bubble bar, Butterbear bath bomb, Snow fairy shower gel, Star Light, Star Bright bath melt, the Christmas Hedgehog bubble bar, Candy Mountain bubble bar, 

Fashion

Olivia Burton watch
Marc Jacobs purse

White Old Skool Vans

Hollister Shimmering crop tee

Hollister long sleeve striped tee

Zara black bag

Hogwarts Tee
Accesorize every day earrings (not featured/currently wearing)
Accesorize scrunchies

Miscellanious

Handwarmer
Jamie Oliver's 15 minute meals

Kopparberg

Vouchers - Boots and Topshop eee!

So that's everything! I had a wonderful birthday and I'm so grateful for everything I received. I even bought a few of these items myself as a gift to me from me.

P.S. How amazing is the Frozen gift bag? I couldn't resist putting it on here, it's so cute!

CJ x

My MAC Lipstick Collection

So I've been building my collection for just over a year - I have a serious weakness for MAC lipsticks and this is what I have so far.
To some of you, this may be a large collection but to others this will seem rather small. I do have a MAC lipstick wishlist too (which is lengthy if I'm honest) 

 Left to right - Viva Glam V (Lustre), MAC Red (Satin), Dark Side (Amplified), Creme Cup (Cremesheen), Creme D'Nude (Cremesheen), Lovelorn (Lustre), Flair for Finery (Lustre), Japanese Maple (Cremesheen), Ravishing (Cremesheen), Rebel (Satin)

As you can see, I only have 4 finishes; 5 cremesheens, 3 lustres, 2 satins and an amplified lipstick

Cremesheen - is my absolute favourite finish it's so nourishing, the colours glide on and give a really creamy finish (as the name suggests) LOVE THEM.

Lustre - this is probably a mix between Cremesheen and Glaze, so it's got quite a sheen to it, but it stays a lot longer (and is a lot less sticky) than a gloss

Satin - 1 step down from matte, so it gives almost a matte finish, but not quite, this babies do not budge! Which is probably a good thing considering my two are in very bold colours, they are quite drying on the lips so be sure to use plenty of lip balm!

Amplified  - gives basically an amplified colour, really pigmented, really long lasting and not too drying on the lips - I'd still be sure to use lip balm though

It's not that I don't like any of the other finishes, it's just that I have yet to try them! 
My wishlist right now is:
Kinda Sexy (matte)
Velvet Teddy (matte)
Russian Red (matte)
Myth (satin)
Up the Amp (amplified creme)
Peach Blossom (cremesheen)
- I know! It's a lot, but I'm OBSESSED with MAC lipsticks - they're hands down my favourites.

Here are some swatches on my arm, if you'd like to see swatches on my lips, just let me know :)
CJ x