Paul & Joe April in Paris 2018 Spring Creation

Hello beauties!

Every year, I buy Paul & Joe Spring Collection (spring right, in January - wishful thinking I know!)  and every year I get mesmerised by their packaging and fall a little bit more in love with Paul & Joe as a brand. The new creation is called "April in Paris" and features three new shades of lipstick, three new lipstick cases, six new face & eye colours, three new Compacts, three new nail colours and a UV lipstick. 

And this is what I bought:

Paul & Joe April in Paris 2018 Spring Creation

Paul & Joe April in Paris 2018 Spring Creation

First, we have Paul & Joe Face & Eye Color CS in French Pop. Three gorgeous face colours (mine are going to be used as blushers!) and they look like old school vinyls! So cute! The shades are: powder pink, fuchsia pink and peachy pink. The shades are really pigmented and they last for a full day on my face (with some fading after 5 hours). I feel like with every collection, Paul & Joe keeps getting better and better with their pigments! My only worry is that they are paper thin - the pigment itself is pressed on the paper inside "the vinyl" so I am not sure how long they will last for... However, there is three of them so plenty to keep me going!...

Paul & Joe April in Paris 2018 Spring Creation: Face & Eye Color in 114 French Pop

Paul & Joe April in Paris 2018 Spring Creation: Face & Eye Color in 114 French Pop

Paul & Joe April in Paris 2018 Spring Creation: Face & Eye Color in 114 French Pop

Next up, we have the compacts. If you are not familiar with Paul & Joe, they sell both of their face colours and lipstick cases separately and then you buy your pigments / lipstick shades to slot into the packaging. The compacts I purchased are 016 (Cat Faces) and 018 (Pretty Cat).

Paul & Joe April in Paris 2018 Spring Creation: Compact in 016 Cat Faces and 019 Pretty Cat (L to R) 

Paul & Joe April in Paris 2018 Spring Creation: Compact in 016 Cat Faces and 019 Pretty Cat (L to R)

I also purchased two lipstick cases to match the compacts and a lipstick in Saint-Garmain. The lipstick is a bright red in a bullet, however it's a clear / shiny finish so it has a hint of red when applied. It lasted about an hour on me before I had to re-apply. The formula is moisturising and very comfortable to wear.

Paul & Joe April in Paris 2018 Spring Creation: Case in 043 Cat Faces, 045 Pretty Cat and lipstick in 105 Saint-Germain

I also purchased two other shades of Paul & Joe lipsticks (permanent shades) to slot into my cases and I swatched them all for you:

Paul & Joe Lipstick N in 203 Petite Princess (medium finish) and 302 Rose Chinoise (full pigment)

Paul & Joe Lipstick in Saint-Germain and Lipstick N in 203 Petite Princess (medium finish) and 302 Rose Chinoise (full pigment)

Hope you enjoyed this! Let me know if there is anything else you would like to know about this collection. Love, A xx

H&M beauty haul: Sneak Peak + Swatches

H&M beauty haul

Eeek! I finally got my hands on the new beauty range from H&M! How exciting! If I could I would literally buy every single thing from the collection but... let's be honest. Unless I win a lottery it is not gonna happen lol. So I decided to get some... (yeah, no surprise there!) lipsticks, a couple of eyshadows and blushers.

Clockwise L to R: H&M lipstick in Purple Reign, Orchidding Me, Candy Apple. H&M Pure Radiance Powder Blusher in Imperial Red, H&M Pure Velvet Cream Blusher in Peachy Rose, H&M Eye Colour in Robusta & Eye Colour in Arabica

H&M Beauty Haul

(Left) H&M Eye Colour in Arabica & Robusta (Right) H&M lipstick in Candy Apple, Purple Reign & Orchidding Me. Top: H&M Blusher in Imperial Red & Peachy Rose (bottom one)

So far, I have been using Eye Colours and I can report that they are amazing! All products have creamy and buttery like texures and are very pigmented as you can see on the photo! I will post full reviews soon - but I hope you enjoyed this little preview :) Love, A.xx

Birthday Treat: Nars Audacious Lipstick in Kelly and Lana

Nars Audacious Lipstick in Kelly (L) and Lana (R)

Oh my!... How long I have been thinking about getting these lippies!... too long lol. I fell in love with Nars Audacious lipsticks when I went to Sephora in Paris and swatched some (or all of them..oops!) of the shades... I was so impressed. Although at that time I couldn't bear spending £24 on a lipstick that isn't a Chanel one. Then finally after 4 months I decided this is time to treat myself (it was also my birthday, haha)! After VERY careful consideration (so much choice) I decided to get shades Kelly and Lana.

Nars Audacious lipstick in Kelly is coral shade of pink (very wearable, shade that would suit anyone)

Nars Audacious lipstick in Lana is a bright, orange shade of red.

Nars Audacious Lipstick in Kelly and Lana

Nars Audacious Lipstick in Kelly (R) and Lana (L)

The packaging feels luxurious and looks high end.

Both have extremely creamy consistency, they are very easy and comfortable to apply. They are very pigmented and only one swipe is enough for opaque coverage. They last me full 5 hours from when I leave the house to my lunch although they do tend to loose the creamy sheen that you get when you first apply it. Overall, they are very, very good and I would definitely recommend it. So, if you feel like treating yourself... Nars Audacious lipstick could be your answer ;-) Love, A xx

Nars Audacious Lipstick in Kelly (L) and Lana (R)

Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Ahh.. This is my favourite part of Paul & Joe 2014 Autumn Collection: lipsticks. And they are so pretty as well! 

Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Film Festival is dark, deep red with blue undertones (the one that makes your teeth look whiter). Very pigmented, creamy colour. Full coverage.

Standing Ovation is a slightly muted shade of pink. Again, creamy and and pigmented shade. Definitely more of a day-time colour.

Late, late show is a beautiful peachy nude. Fully opaque with 3 swipes. READ MORE->

Paul & Joe Le Film 2014 Autumn Creation - Preview Photos

Paul & Joe Le Film collection launched on asos and my beautiful (not so much the box but the contents!) parcel arrived yesterday and I thought I show you guys what I ordered before I do full review, which I will post tomorrow night. :)

L to R top to bottom: Paul & Joe Lipstick CS Le Film in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation & 089 Late, Late Show. Paul & Joe Lipstick Case CS in 019 (Dogs), 016 (Foxes) and 015 (Floral Swirl). Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio Compact in 006 (Dogs) and Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio CS in 093 Le Film

L to R: Paul & Joe Lipstick Case CS in 016 (Foxes) 015 (Floral Swirl) & 019 (Dogs)

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

Hello lovelies, the spring is finally here! I think this is my favourite part of the whole year where I just feel so energised - to me, this is when I make my *new year* resolutions and try to make them happen :) *fingers crossed*

I know these are all over the internet at the moment and they look so good that I decided I wanna try one myself as well. Or four :) 

 Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

 Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

Paul & Joe Lipstick CS in 084 Poppy, Lipstick CS in 085 Pony, Lipstick in 086 Rosebud (plus Lipstick Case in Mint Green Print, Retro and Horse Print)

Paul & Joe Lipstick Case in Retro, Lipstick Case in Mint Green Print, Lipstick Case in Horse Print

Paul & Joe Lipstick Case in Retro, Lipstick Case in Mint Green Print, Lipstick Case in Horse Print

 Paul & Joe Lipstick Case in Retro, Lipstick Case in Mint Green Print, Lipstick Case in Horse Print

Paul & Joe in Poppy is a very sheer shade of muted coral. Or a sheer lipstick with a tiny hint of coral when applied. Poppy is paired with Mint Green Print case.

Paul & Joe Lipstick CS in 084 Poppy (front), Lipstick CS in 085 Pony (back)

Paul & Joe in Pony looks like a very bright shade of pink in the bullet but it is basically just a clear balm / lipstick once applied. Pony is paired with Retro case.

Paul & Joe Lipstick CS in 086 Rosebud

Paul & Joe in Rosebud is sheer shade of blue red with tiny pieces of glitter in it. Very pretty shade when applied. It is the most opaque one out of all of them. My favourite out of the three. Rosebud is paired with Horse Print case.

Paul & Joe My Secret Garden Spring 2014 Creation - Preview Photos

Yeey! It is finally here! Paul & Joe My Secret Garden Spring Creation. 

I am so, so excited. It usually comes out around my birthday (late January), which is just perfect timing for me because it means I have excuse just to treat myself :) (which I did by the way) :)

Paul & Joe My Secret Garden Spring Creation Collection

The collections includes: 

Paul & Joe Face Powder S in 001 Secret Garden, 

Paul & Joe Face Brush S, 

Paul & Joe Color Powder in 088 Dahlia, Paul & Joe Color Powder in 089 Azalea (my personal favourite!), Paul & Joe Color Powder in 090 Amaryllis,

(plus Paul & Joe Lipstick Case in Horse Print, Lipstick Case in Mint Green Print and Lipstick Case in Retro)

Paul & Joe Lipstick CS in 084 Poppy, Lipstick CS in 085 Pony, Lipstick in 086 Rosebud,

Paul & Joe Nail Enamel in 036 Lilly, 037 Hyacinth, 038 Petunia, 039 Buttercup, 040 Carnation (you can see the whole collection in detail on Paul & Joe official website: http://www.paul-joe-beaute.com/en/creation/14sp/). Keep your eyes peeled for full reviews! A. xx

Paul & Joe Color Powder in 088 Dahlia, Paul & Joe Color Powder in 089 Azalea, Paul & Joe Color Powder in 090 Amaryllis

 Paul & Joe Color Powder in 089 Azalea

Paul & Joe Lipstick CS in 084 Poppy, Lipstick CS in 085 Pony, Lipstick in 086 Rosebud (L to R)

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege)

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege) 

My bank balance suffers so much every time new Paul & Joe collection comes out! Beautiful packaging, beautiful products to look at, beautiful everything – how to resist something so pretty? 

Paul & Joe Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege) are both embossed with beautiful carousel ponies and placed in a golden tube with printed lace and flowers on it. Both have corresponding cases to go with.

 Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege) 

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege) 

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Carousel Collection - Preview

Hello my lovely ladies! This is just a quick photo of what I have to show you from gorgeous Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Collection! Excited much!... :) xxx

Paul & Joe Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Carousel Collection: left to right, top to bottom: Paul & Joe Collection Sparkles Eye Color in 084 (La Belle Epoque) and 083 (Montmartre), Paul & Joe Lipstick Refill in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege), Paul & Joe Cheek Colour Refill in 03 (Gigi), 06 (Mon Ami), 08 (Candy) and 09 (Peaches'n'Cream).

MAC Après Chic Lipstick in Après Chic

MAC Après Chic Lipstick in Après Chic

The goodies I purchased from Mac Apres Chic collection are: Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit, Frost at Midnight and Fireside, Mac Apres Chic Lipstick in Apres Chic and Mac Après Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose.

MAC Après Chic Lipstick in Après Chic

MAC Après Chic Collection Selected Items Preview Photos

I received some lovely goodies from Mac Apres Chic collection and just wanted to share it with you! I bought Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit, Frost at Midnight and Fireside, Mac Apres Chic Lipstick in Apres Chic and Mac Après Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose. Caaaant wait to do full reviews for you! More photos to follow soon! A. xxx

Paul and Joe Love Story Collection Full Pigment Lipstick in 306 (Avenue Montaigne), 305 (La vie en rose), 303 (Silk Stockings) and a Limited Edition Natural Refill in 002 (Eros)

Paul and Joe Love Story Collection Full Pigment Lipstick and Cases

As a massive and loyal fan of Paul and Joe beauty I could not say no to their new lipsticks collection. First impression? I absolutely love it!

First of all, I think it is an excellent idea to make the cases and lipstick refills separately. It just makes the whole process of buying more personal, adjustable and makes you think the company really puts a thought into what you as a demanding customer want from the brand. It is absolutely brilliant.

Second, why on earth no one ever thought of that earlier??.. Anyway let's move onto the review.

Paul and Joe Love Story Collection Full Pigment Lipstick and Cases

Paul and Joe Love Story Collection consist of five different cases (all limited edition) and three types of lipsticks: sheer, natural and full coverage. Plus extra six anniversary shades to choose from: two sheer, two natural and two full colour ones. As a massive fan of bold and intense colours I had to choose something from their full coverage selection.

Paul & Joe Goodies Autumn Love Story 2012: Preview

Paul and Joe Goodies! :)

Exciting times! I received my lovely Paul and Joe goodies! Reviews and photos to follow soon! My little collection consists of:

- Paul & Joe Lipstick case P in 004 (Japanese Flowers) - limited edition

- Paul & Joe Lipstick case P in 005 (My little kitten) - limited edition

- Paul & Joe Lipstick case - limited edition

- Paul & Joe Lipstick Refill - Full Pigment Collection in Avenue montaigne 306

- Paul & Joe Lipstick Refill - Full Pigment Collection - Silk stockings 303

- Paul & Joe Lipstick Refill - Full Pigment Collection - La vie en rose 305

- Paul & Joe Limited Edition 10 yr Anniversary Lipstick Refill - Swallows - Eros 002

Eep! :D A.

Estee Lauder Violet Underground Pure Color Velvet Lipstick in Violet Crush

Estee Lauder Pure Color Velvet Lipstick in Violet Crush

The Violet Underground Collection features five products: Pure Color EyeShadow Palette, Pure Color Velvet Lipstick (in two shades: Violet Crush and Black Cassis), Pure Color Gloss (in 2 shades: Rebellious Violet and Chaotic Currant), Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Black Iris and Pure Color Quick-Thick Eyeliner in Punker Black. All limited edition.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Velvet Lipstick in Violet Crush

Attention! This review may be seriously biased by the fact that I absolutely LOVE purple (see post below)! I try to be as honest and objective as possible but my feelings are sometimes stronger (sorry!)!

Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color In Punch Drunk

Punch Drunk is one of seven available shades of High Gloss Lip Color from Urban Decay. I must say I first fell in love with the brand when I bought some of their eye shadows. And now I love it even more for their beautiful Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Colors. 

Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Punch Drunk

I chose Punch Drunk as I thought it was a great colour for the summer and it especially would go well with a bit of tan – what we all wish for during the summer months! I would describe it as spicy orange – an orange shade with a hint of red. Punch Drunk is a very bright, completely opaque and shiny lip color with a bit of shimmer in the formula. It’s not as shiny as the title suggests (high gloss) but it’s definitely on the shiner side (more like a shiny lipstick than a lipgloss). It’s very soft and feels creamy when applying to the lips. It’s not as enjoyable as new Revlon Lip Butters (look below – I totally fell for them) but it still feels lovely. The colour pay off is absolutely great (same when it comes to their eye shadows!) and it stays on for quite a while – about 4-6 hours.

I think the closest high-street match I own is Collection 2000 Lasting Colour Lipstick in Orange Punch except the fact that it’s slightly lighter and less red. It also isn’t shimmery.
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