On Wednesdays We Wear Pink

"Because being with the Plastics was like being famous... people looked at you all the time and and everybody just knew stuff about you" ... "I saw Cady Heron wearing army pants and flip flops so I bought army pants and flip flops"

Recently I have been wearing a lot of pink, usually I go for coral shades for my blush and lip products but after sorting through my make up I noticed I had quite a few unloved beauty's and after making a conscious effort to include them into my routine I can safely say I may have been converted to pink as my go to shade, also I have to admit to being slightly inspired by the whole Mean Girls ten year anniversary, seeing 'On Wednesdays we wear pink' quoted all over the inter web definitely helped.
First up is the Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick in Rose Neon, this is a bright bold pink with a slight cool undertone, the formula is super moisturising and lasts for a god four hours on the lips, it is also really pigmented giving you opaque colour that sticks around. I love this shade if I want a bright pop of colour, I wear this with a neutral played down eye so the lipstick gets all the attention. If I want something more matte I use the Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in the shade Unapologetic, again this is a real neon pink, it's a little more warm toned so this looks great if I am rocking a bit of a glow. My first blush pick is the Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in So Pretty, I talked about my love for this in a recent post but I just can't stop talking about it! I am so in love with the formula, it gives the skin a beautiful radiant appearance, the shimmer acts as a highlighter and the stunning pale pink gives the skin a healthy complexion. Finally is the Revlon Baby Stick in Pink Passion for cheeks and lips, I find this slightly drying on the lips but on the cheeks this product works wonders, although the shade looks bold and bright, once applied this looks so natural, the formula is creamy and I find it is best applied with the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush as the bristles are well compacted.

So will you be embracing Pink when it comes to your make up? What is your ultimate Pink Lipstick? Let me know in the comments below!

Think Pink - Favourite Lacquers

There is something so lovely about a perfectly manicured set of pink nails, now I can be a little set in my neutral ways when it comes to nail polish but here is a few of my girly favourites for when I feel I need some pink in my life. First up is my first ever O.P.I purchase Strawberry Margarita, it is a beautiful bold true pink that applies like a dream, this is still my favourite O.P.I polish.

From Barry M I love the Gelly Hi-Shine in Pomegranate, technically not a pink but it is very similar to Raspberry so it is more of a grown up girly statement, another not really pink is Peach Melba, this looks lovely with a nice tan. Now I know your thinking the pale whitish Essie shade pictured does not look pink but Ballet Slippers has a very subtle baby pink hue, this needs around three coats to make it opaque but I promise you the colour is worth the hassle. And finally my newest lacquer in my collection Essie's Muchi Muchi, I mean have you seen a more stunning pink shade, this just looks like strawberry milkshake on the nails, and if your going for the pastel trend (think Burberry S/S 14) then this shade is for you.

What's your favoutite pink hue?

The Everyday Lip: Rose Neon

I love a good pink lipstick, and this pink by Bourjois is great for every occasion, it is from the Rouge Edition range which covers shade from lovely neutrals to daring reds. 'Rose Neon' stood out to me whilst browsing the collection and after swatching it I knew this would be a perfect everyday shade. The formula is creamy and glides over the lips giving bright, long lasting colour. The brand promises ten hour hydration, I'm not sure I would agree with that bold statement but I do think this lipstick gives alot of moisture to the lips. 

Bourjois Rouge Edition in Rose Neon £7.99 in Boots.

 

Currently Adoring: Cream Blush

I have been lusting after these little cream blush pots from Bourjois for what seems like ages so I finally picked one up the other day, I wanted all four colours, but being sensible I chose the most wearable shade 'Healthy Glow' 02. If I were to sum up what I wanted from a blush product I would probably say a healthy glow so I knew I was onto a winner already. This is a cream to powder formula, I love cream blushes, they are so lovely to apply and Bourjois' offering is no expection.

I apply this with my finger and then blend using the Real Techniques stippling brush or the expert face brush, both work really well with this product, the blush melts into the skin giving a flawless finish. 'Healthy Glow' is a really natural shade, it is a subtle coral that isn't too red or too orange. I also like the look of 'Rose Tender' which is a soft natural pink.

Have you picked up one of these little cream blushes?