Lush The Kiss Lip Gloss - Review

 

So it’s confessional time I’m oh so slightly addicted to lip balm, lip stick and lip gloss, to the point where if I don’t happen to have at least one of the above on my person I feel naked but not in a good way, for some people it’s mascara for me it’s lip products.

 Makeup Draw Detox

 Anyway enough of my nakedness.  I was keen to review two lip products from Lush because of the above reasons, one of which is the newly launched limited edition The Kiss lip gloss and the Passionate liquid lip colour, to be honest I’m pretty good about using preservative free or natural ingredients on my face, but for some reason that is where my healthy streak ends, my lips get whatever shiny, glossy plumping concoctions catch my eye whether that’s on the front of a magazine or at a makeup counter.  Currently I am juicing and eating a cleaner diet, which got me thinking perhaps I need to detox my make up draw too, starting with lip products.

My Paisley Dilemma

 

 

Phase Eight- Ally Paisley Trousers

 

 

Topshop - Dandy slipper

Great Plains  -Paisley Party Trousers

 

If there is one print that I have to buy into know matter how much of that print I already have in my wardrobe, it is paisley, I like the opulent print, feathery plumes and swirls of  bright colours are such a heady mix.

Fashion By Emma Leonard

 

About A Girl - copyright 2013 Emma Leonard

 

 

Peaches - copyright 2013 Emma Leonard

 

With The Sun Sinking Low -copyright 2013 Emma Leonard

 

I recently came across the work of artist Emma Leonard from Melbourne I was smitten by her way of drawing fabric (scarves) and hair in her images of 'shy girls' however bizarre that sounds. She plays with the details of fashion in a subtle but beautiful way, every time I look at her work, I appreciate something new about it, you have to be good at drawing hands to attract attention to them with red polish.The contrast between the soft pink stack of bangles and the deeper velvet red lips, nails and blue and white turban adds a lovely sense of texture to the top sketch which were she a less skilled artist could look flat.

My Valentines Wish List

 

 

Romantic Opal box zChocolate

Jasper Conran -Valentines Ludus range

Phase Eight-Helen Hearts Print Dress 

Diana Mini Love Letters Camera

Willow Pattern Soap -Lush

Jasper Conran Valentines Ludus Range -Perfume

Tatty Devine - Enamel Love Earrings

A Shoes Of Prey gift voucher to create my very own ballet pumps


So I thought I would share my Valentines wish list with you I like my Valentines day gifts to be romantic obviously, a little unusual, slightly quirky is good and memorable. I would be pretty ecstatic to receive any of the above from A.Or whatever he chooses as I love surprises too. I would say I'm the more romantic of the two of us.We always exchange Valentines gift's my gift to him is usually a picture, we are both very visual and love art.

 When I was single I bought myself a gift on Valentines day and it felt pretty good. If I was single now I would get together a group of single friends and initiate a secret Valentines and we could all spoil each other by exchanging surprise gifts over a meal.

 My little round up ranges from under £5.00 for the Lush Willow Pattern soap to over 100.00 for a striking box of Zchocolates which come in a box you can customise with a photograph of your choice or a Shoes of Prey gift voucher to allow you to custom design your own ballet pumps.

The Lush Willow Pattern soap was a big hit with me as I have always collected china and glass. The soap's pattern has a love story behind and is scented with rose and lemon, I love the idea of the china pattern slowly fading as you wash with it, till it resembles a piece of antique pottery.

 It would be fun to play the queen of hearts in the Phase Eight Helen Hearts wrap dress, punctuate my ears the pain free way with these tattoo Tatty Devine heart enamel earrings and spritz myself with this heart felt fragrance from Jasper Conrans Ludus range.

 I don't think there is a fashion blogger out there, that wouldn't swoon at the sight of the Diana mini Love Letters camera with flash.

 Anyone who knows me well, knows that gift buying for me is easy as I can never have too many candles, maybe it's something to do with my being a fire sign. I fell for this candle from the Ludus range at Jasper Conran, nestled in a ceramic checkered board pot which comes in a box with a keyhole design.I love how theatrical it looks, the lips look like they are wearing that rich velvety red that I never seem to quite be able to achieve.

 Don't forget my Valentines giveaway, there is still time to enter here.
    
 *all images courtesy of the above online stores*

 

Shoes Of Prey | Sanctuary For Feet

  You may remember me featuring Shoes of Prey here previously, if not, here is a quick recap, they are an innovative on line shoe company I stumbled across whilst doing some online shopping, based in Australia, Shoes of Prey allow you free reign to create the diy shoe of your dreams.

Colour Blocking

 

 

 So I have a little colour blocking dilemma I need to discuss, I am all about prints generally, but with colour blocking continuing to be strong this s/s 2013 I thought I might finally give this trend a go in the form of an accessory.I love some of the soft ice-cream tones that are around for spring.

 

I was given this mustard and grey colour block bag some time back from my auntie, so I've been pondering over whether to try to rework it with my spring/summer 13 wardrobe. The colours are definitely more winter 2012 so it would be a bit of a challenge or I could take the easy and more expensive route and treat myself to some of the colour blocking satchels and bags in this seasons colours.

 

 So do I spin an old accessory or just indulge my softer side and opt for an armful of pastel blocking?

Valentines Giveaway | Sharing The Love

 

 

 

 

 Valentines day is on the horizon, be still my beating heart. Seriously though I'm a very romantic soul but believe in all fairness sharing tokens of love whether with friends, family or partners should not be restricted to one day but be spread over the other 52 weeks of the year. I find the little things in life are the most romantic as well as some of life's experiences like riding on a steam trains. Anyway I digress massively as usual!

 

 I wanted to put together a little Valentines giveaway as a thank-you for all the love you have sent my way since I have been writing this blog.I chose this little trio of gift's for their playful messages, lovely lettering and because who doesn't need mouth freshener, a set of mini love magnets and a key ring that reads the Keys To My Heart are in my car!

 

 If you would like to win these Valentines delights. Please Leave a comment below and your email address. This giveaway ends on February 10th 2013 at 10pm (GMT) and I will randomly select and announce a winner here and the winner will be notified by email.To increase your chances of winning this little bundle of love you can gain one additional entry for doing each of the following:

• tweeting about this giveaway
• blogging about it
• following/subscribing to My Passport To Style blog/twitter

For the first two, please leave a comment below with the link to your tweet or blog post.
*This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.*

    

My Top 7 Beauty Products & Tools

 

 

 

 

I thought I would share the tools and beauty products I can't get by without using on a daily basis. First up I have a stubborn wrinkle under one eye, I have tried tons of eye creams and gels but nothing worked till I tried Elemis Pro Intense eye and lip cream, it works for me and moisturises and lifts the eye area, it's not super cheap but it seems to also help with darkness under my eyes which Asian skin tones like mine are prone to, which means I can do away with concealer and can be used to hydrate the surrounding lip area.

My Vintage Costume Jewellery Finds

 

 

I thought I would share my current favourite vintage jewellery pieces with you, I'm a huge fan of period dramas like Mad Men, the idea of living a life where everyone wore gloves and matching jewellery and women changed perhaps three times in one day seems so glamorous.

Double Duty| Dressing With Topshop

 

 

 

I recently bought this navy knitted tile jacquard dress from the Topshop sale, I was pretty chuffed to nab this geometric beauty, for lots of reasons I love the colour navy and the ease of flinging on a sweater dress.The centre panel breaks up the body and elongates, always good, but I was also pleased to snap up a print that cleverly covers two of this S/S13 trends.