Sunday, 11 December 2011

Debenhams SS12 Press Day.














A glimpse of what's coming from Debenhams next season, I don't often browse their clothing but I saw some lovely things from Henry Holland.
I also spotted this amazing new blush from Benefit, Hervana. It looks perfect!
How gorgeous is that bed?! My dream.

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Review: Shu Uemura UV Under Base Mousse





I've been waiting to review this for so long now, I've had quite a few comments on my skin recently as it is looking much better, not quite "flawless" but certainly a lot smoother and radiant looking.
This product has really helped, although I was really hesitant at first and didn't try it for a few weeks after I received it, I'm really pleased I did!
I've never used a mousse as a primer before, infact the only time I've used a mousse is in my hair so I was confused as to what this did. It aims to smooth over the skin, even out tone and helping minimise blemishes - basically prepping and priming and creating a flawless base. It also provides UV protection.

I spray a small amount on to my hand - I have a habit of spraying far too much as it's hard to control the amount - and then apply it to my skin as you would any other product. At first, this seems hard to blend and quite sticky, this is slightly off-putting but if you leave it to set for a minute or so, it leaves such a soft and flawless base.
Pores seems to be instantly minimised, and the tone of my skin is a lot more even and smoothed over. As it's slightly tinted, I think this helps to create the perfect base.

At first I thought that a mousse was a strange choice for a primer, but thinking about it, it's ideal as it's so lightweight. I can't feel anything on my skin, it doesn't feel dry or cakey but soft and smooth to the touch.
I do think this helps to keep my makeup in place all day, it's the perfect primer.

Of course, there is the small issue of the price. I'm not sure how I feel about paying £29 for this, it seems a little over priced for a primer, but it has made a huge difference to my skin. It's very easy to spray out too much product also, so I feel like I waste a fair amount too. I try to use this only on special occasions, although I probably will end up repurchasing as it's one of the best primers I have found.

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Underneath The Sycamore.




DRESS: Ebay
JACKET: New Look
SCARF: Ebay
NECKLACE: Urban Outfitters

I threw this on to go into central, but changed my plans pretty quickly after stepping outside - it's absolutely freezing! Instead, I spent the day in bed watching Pan Am and contemplating packing. Life.
I only have one day left in London as I go home on Thursday for a month! Excited doesn't cover it.

I bought this dress from ebay for £9.99, the scarf (also from ebay) was under £5 and I got this jacket recently for a whole £7 from New Look!