Mac or Art Deco?

Now I know there's plenty of people out there that love MAC lipsticks, I've read countless reviews myself about every red shade under the sun and finally decided to get one for myself. I was also bought a lipstick from Art Deco a couple of weeks later which was also in a beautiful red colour. I love both of these lipsticks, however they both have their pros and cons.

The MAC shade I bought is - Ruby Woo (matte) and the Art Deco shade is from the Dita Von Teese special range so I'm not entirely sure of the shade. Either way they both look fab on.

RUBY WOO
I love this lipstick purely because it's MAC and every girl needs to own at least one of these lipsticks in their lifetime. The colouring of this one in particular is gorgeous, it's a deep red that looks good both on the lips and in the tube, plus its smells amaaaazing. The best thing about this lippy is the shape, it easily fits in any purse and looks even better, the little bullet shape is probably the best selling point for MAC (in my opinion!). The only qualm about this lipstick is the finish. Now every lippy I buy is always in the matte finish because there's nothing worse than bleeding lipstick and I don't really like how shiny red lipstick looks on me. I normally get on with all matte finish lipsticks I buy, however this is just too dry!!! 

For example, if I'm wearing it to go out in, I'll apply it and then maybe half an hour later my lips are sticking together and even when reapplying it makes my lips stick. Even with lip liner and lip balm underneath it sticks like a bitch. But hey maybe it's just me and I can't get on with it? Still I wear it because the colour is too pretty to keep locked up in that little tube.

ART DECO

Now I am a little biased with this lippy as it's everything I've ever wanted (including the finish!). The colour is yet again a deep red, a little brighter than the MAC's Ruby Woo. The finish is incredible, unlike MAC it doesn't dry my lips out. It'll still moist on the lips for a good couple of hours and sometimes when out I don't even re-apply as the colour sticks for an age. The only qualm with this lippy is once smudged that's it. It's ALL over my face, meaning I've gotta be super careful when applying. I tend to wear this lippy when I'm going out with friends or drinking, the MAC one to me is more of an everyday lippy as it's not as bright. 

Both lipsticks are within hands reach on on dressing table, meaning I'm always using one of them. It just depends on the day. Both lipsticks retail at £15.50 (MAC) and around £15+ (Art Deco) meaning for me their both luxuries but both of them fab! 

I just don't think I could pick one as a favorite... 

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MAC Mineralize Blush in "Gentle" - Review

R.R.P - £19

First of all, how gorgeous is this colour??? I absolutely adore it - however if I'd have bought this for myself I would not of gone for this colour at first so I'm glad it was a present! My auntie has a habit of buying gorgeous pricey products she turns out not to like so in return me or my mum get them! (yay). In the pan it looks like a shimmery pink colour, however on the skin there's no shimmer and a soft pink colour which I absolutely adore.

I've seen from other reviews that it doesn't last as long as normal blushes (not that I'd know) but for me it lasts a full day at college or work and it looks wonderful, plus I don't need a lot of product so it's going to last me a long time! I'm so glad I got given this blusher, it's now a staple item in my daily make up, it's so gorgeous for casual everyday wear and it could be built up in colour for a night out!

Look how gorgeous it looks just swatched! I am so in love with this product as due to the fact it's a mineralize blush I feel it melts right into my foundation and doesn't stick out like a sore thumb like some blushers I've had. I'm really tempted to whisk myself off to a MAC counter and buy myself another one! It does seem rather pricey at £19 but it seems incredibly worth it and wonderful as a nice treat!

And here it is on! As you can see it's a gorgeous pink colour that just sits nicely on top with my foundation and to me just looks perfect! :) 

Wishlist 02

Twizzlers - CyberCandy £1.29

Every since having this in America when I was about 6 I've been searching for them in shops over here ever since. Although they aren't around yet, this site does offer all American candy for cheap prices.

Wine Colored Stitched Jumper - Dorothy Perkins £25

I can never deny jumpers when I want them and this is in my favorite colour! Plus it is coming up to winter so I could treat myself to this one and a gorgeous cream one I found.

Gold and Ivory Wind Up Watch - Wicked Clothes $49.99   

I'm not too sure on how much this would be in ££ but this is so gorgeous! I have a thing for pocket watches and I really would like a new watch, considering I'm kind of all grown up I actually think I would use one, especially if it looked like this!

Dixie Lace Up Boots - Toxic Codeine $38.00 

I really really want a pair of these, I'm willing to spend 2 weeks worth of paycheck on them but the shipping on this site seems huge and I genuinely can't find any other alternatives :(

MAC 'Mac Red Lipstick - MAC - £14 

This color looks stunning and I've been after a deep red decent lipstick for ages, I'm just put off by the price.

Scrabble Title Cushion - BeauteBelle - £6 including p&p

The image for this tile was taken from Vicky @ daily-hoot. 

The cushion is just so cute, I saw Vicky's post about this the other week and knew I was for desperate for one, you can get any letter you like including punctuation, I think it would look lovely in my room!

Red Lip Liner - MUA £1.00

I've been after one of these for ages because the red lipsticks I use always tend to run after a while, I didn't want to spend tons on my first one because I've never actually used lip liner before! Lets hope this one does the job.

Boucle Pini - Topshop £30 

This is the most gorgeous little dress ever! Because I got paid yesterday this will be the first thing I purchase! I just need a little white blouse underneath and it will be perfect for college :)

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