Ted Baker 'The Name on Everyones Lips'

Ted Baker 'The Name on Everyones Lips'

Lip Crayon Set

£15.00

Boots

As these were a Christmas Gift Set they are now in the sale so if you can get your hands on them go for it as they're great value for money 

Even full price they work out at only £3.75 each which is pretty good considering the price of similar products by Clinique and Revlon.

They come packaged in a lovely purple tin with a cute little ribbon round it

They come in the same packaging as the Revlon Lip Balm Stains with the twist up mechanism so you don't need to worry about sharpening

To be honest I wasn't expecting miracles from these as they didn't come from an actual make up brand but Ted Baker have got it so right

They are glossy, pigmented, and moisturising

I was expecting the crayons to be of a waxy consistency more like a crayola crayon than a lip product but I was pleasantly surprised (which is good considering I received two of these as gifts!)

The four colours included are gorgeous and all wearable

Unfortunately they don't have names, I love it when a product has cute names but it doesn't really matter

The first colour in the swatches above is a gorgeous bright coral and is a stunning shade for summer, I can't wait for the summer months to whip this out in all it's glory

The second on is a more subtle pinky mauve which is the perfect everyday my lips but better shade for myself

The third is a little darker and has been lovely to wear in this post Christmas slump time, being back at work and general blehness

And the last colour looks to be quite a subtle red, good as I find a red lip intimidating!

Did you get any unexpectedly good make up goodies for Christmas?

Love 

Belle

xoxo

Christmas List

Christmas is my favourite time of year

I'm just like my Mum, we are the most festive people in our family

Last year we didn't celebrate as usual because my Grandad was in hospital

This year we're going to do him proud and have a great Christmas for him

I love spending time with my family and the festive period is all about family for us

Every weekend is full of various get togethers

I like to plan Christmas shopping very early and most people just laughed in my face when I asked what they wanted, back in September.

But now I have a super organised list for everyone and am about 80% done

I can't wait to sit down with a cheesy Christmas film, candles lit and a glass of wine to wrap them all up 

As a lover of lists I've made a 'visual guide' as my boyfriend always says he won't buy me anything off of a list... 

1. Philosophy Sugar Plum Fairy Gift Set ~ Boots

I actually bought this for a friend for Christmas and have fallen for the cute little set myself. The smell of the shower gel is amazing and it comes with a lovely little lipgloss, both a stunning deep purple colour. When I go to NYC I want to purchase a few Philosophy bits so I see this as a sampler to the goods ;)

2. Converse Sequin Trainers ~ Schuh

I saw these in a magazine a little while ago and thought they were gorgeous!

I've always been a converse girl at heart, at one point I had around 8 pairs...back in my emo/skater days...

I really like how these have a bit of glam factor about them

On the site I even read a review of a bride planning to wear these laced with ribbon on her wedding day...such a cute idea for a heel-phobe (I'm not phobic of course just can't walk in them to save my life!)

3. Stila Into The Light Eyeshadow Palette ~ Boots

This has appeared on countless blogs recently

Of course I've been lemming it, a neutral eyeshadow palette, it has my name all over it

Considering it's had such great reviews I'd love to add it to my little collection

It seems a bit smaller than the Urban Decay palette but mainly in length so it should fit in my smaller make up bag for on the go/travelling, perfect

4. Ted Baker Twinkee Glitter Bow Large Washbag ~ Ted Baker

Girly. Nude. Sparkly. Bow

Every girl needs a pretty washbag, self explanatory

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Amy Gold Watch ~ Goldsmiths Jewellers

I've been drooling over gold, chunky watches for a while now but haven't quite found the one. It was close between this one and a Michael Kors watch, seeing as I got one for my 21st I figured I'd branch out into a different brand.

I kind of know for a fact that I won't be getting this simply because we aren't doing big presents this year but a girl can dream.

6. Too Faced Sweet Indulgence Make Up Set ~ Boots

I've never tried any Too Faced make up before but again seen plenty about it on blogs.

This limited edition kit looks like the perfect introduction to the brand. 

A good mixture of eyeshadows, blushers, primer etc. 

What's on your Christmas list this year?

Any traditions your family have?

Love

Belle

xoxo

Looking forward

I always find myself looking at clothes and thinking I can't wear them becuase of my shape

But now I'm looking at fashion differently and looking at trends I want to explore more and push my comfort levels

I tend to stick with dresses and cardigans, I'm sure that won't change a great deal but the shape and style of said items will change.

One of my close friends works in Ted Baker in the airport and has been showing my all sorts of gorgeous dresses

He's taking me down to covent garden nearer graduation to help me choose one

So excited! All the more reason to get down to the size 12

We reckon a size 10 would be good for me but I'm now not too sure

Guess we'll see when I (finally) manage to get there

Just a few bits from Topshop I'm lusting after

I avoid clingy dresses at the moment (obviously) but this cream dress is so nice

And trousers I tend to avoid a lot, I have a couple of pairs of jeans I rely on. I used to have a wardrobe with at least 20 pairs in! I've never had a pair of topshop jeans and it may sound silly but I can't wait to be able to own some

I also love the tailored trousers trend but it tends to emphasise my thighs so these belted 'chinos' will be one of my first skinny purchases (lol!!)

I'm rather excited :D

I adore a lot of stuff on the Ted Baker site 

These three dresses are in the shortlist for graduation

I think my uni colours are red, blue and yellow so this red dress or the blak one would probably be best

But the print of the middle dress is stunning, dragonflys....just lovely!

When I'm loaded from a successful in career in the media it may be plausible to obtain all three but not right now...plus they'll have to wait in the queue behind the mulberry bag  

Despicable Me came out on DVD yesterday

Since working at the cinema this became one of my firm favourite films

The little yellow minions are amazing I want one so bad!!!

And apparently I share many characteristics with them

If you've seen the film they do pretty much sum me up, except I'm not jaundiced

Off to Tesco when work's over (only another hour and half) to purchase this and some form of fruity treat, surprisingly not missing chocolate!

Excited, but have to wait till after the gym to watch it, hmph

I'm on a self imposed clothes shopping ban, there's no point, so I'm eagerly waiting for the 3rd March for the MAC Wonderwoman collection. I know it's out in Selfridges at the moment but I'm well and truly poor so waiting for the scholarship to come in and save some of it for then. I'm eying up an MSF and possibly a lipglass.... I would love it all but I'm rapidly running out of room in my make up drawers.

Love Belle

xxx