October was a lovely month, autumnal but surprisingly sunny and warm. Before the proper cold snap sets in over the next few months (which'll leave me clinging to a radiator and too cold to apply make up), here are my favourites from the last month:
- I love Topshop polishes, they're great quality and come in some really cool shades. They apply easily and last well. This particular shade, Big Smoke (love that name) is a great Autumn/Winter staple; a "greige" that manages to look both elegant and stylish on the nails and nicely avoids that awful "mannequin nails dipped in cement" look.
- YSL Effet Faux Cils Shocking mascara in Deep. I've gone on at length about how this is my favourite mascara but I haven't had it for over six months now as I was trying out the Babydoll version (review HERE) and then another favourite from Bourjois after that. Himself was recently in the Duty Free and picked me up a double pack of this so I've been luxuriating in having big fluttery lashes again, akin to the likes of Twiggy.
- I did a full review of this illuminating powder from Bourjois HERE and I've been wearing it every day since. Love it!
- Another of my all time favourite polishes and perfect for this time of year is Lincoln Park After Dark from OPI. This is a black/purple mix in a creme formula. Again, super easy to apply and lasts me about a week without chips with a good top coat. Very pretty.
- I also did a full post on this colour boost from Bourjois HERE. This is an absolutely stunning berry shade and is the nicest of the crayon/lipstick/balm thingies I've come across.
Lincoln Park After Dark (L), Big Smoke (R)
And...lastly, I got far too excited about the return of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte this month. Dear god, these things are amazing. Sweet and cinnamon-y and delicious. I got into a terrible habit of getting one of these when I'd go for a long walk to "warm up", which is clearly a terrible excuse for unnecessary calories. Anyway, I'm now looking forward to the Christmas coffees that'll be out soon. And so the cycle continues.
Anyone else tried any of this lot?
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The colour boost looks gorgeous, as does the latte! How I wish there was a Starbucks anywhere near me !
ReplyDeleteYou really don't, you'd be addicted in no time! There's two near my house and I have to drag myself away every time I go past!
DeleteI love that OPI shade so nice isn't it!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, so glossy and so much more than just a plain old black. Love!
DeleteI've been wanting that Bourjois rice powder for a while now, after your review I might have to get it x
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Oh great, hope you like it too! x
DeleteI really want that Bourjois powder it's on my list! That OPI is fab!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it's one of my favourites. Loving the bourjois powder too, so lovely!
DeleteBoth of those nail polishes are gorgeous. I wish my nails were in good enough condition for me to break out my nail polish collection again.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried OPI nail envy? I find it really good. x
DeleteLincoln Park After Dark is my absolute favourite nail polish! It's perfect with everything :) x
ReplyDeleteIsn't it the best?! I've been wearing it for about 3 years and the formula is still perfect,love OPI!
DeleteI love this lips crayon!! It's my favorite too :)
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It's so good!!
DeleteI love all of your favourites and may have even picked up a few of them :)
ReplyDeleteYay! :)
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