Best in Beauty 2015 - Liquid Lips, Strobing and Fuss Free Glitter Removal!

Well 2015 has been an amazing year of discoveries and new launches, so I thought I would share with you a round-up of my most loved beauty products from 2015. I also wanted to wish everyone a wonderful, happy and healthy 2016, thank you for all your support in 2015.

1. YSL Black Opium Perfume: The NOTES - Black Opium has a stunning woody, seductive smell, it also lasts all day and comes in the most beautiful packaging.

2. Sephora Instant Nail Polish Remover for Glitter - This removes glitter in minutes, has a pleasant smell and is a quick and efficient genius product.

3. O.P.I Tinted Nail Envy in Bubble Bath - O.P.I Original Nail Envy has been my holy grail treatment base coat for years now, so I was even more excited to hear that O.P.I had bought out a tinted version. This is perfect if you want to get your nails in good working order, but you still like a bit of colour on while your treating them.

4. Collection Eyes Uncovered Palette in Nude Bronze - This affordable palette, is super pigmented, wearable and is identical to six of the shadows from the Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette.

5. Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette - This beautiful palette from Urban Decay is full of gorgeous rose gold and bronze shades, as well as three matte shadows. I bought this for my Wedding as I thought it was Bridal appropriate, but I have continued to wear this palette almost daily as you can create so many different looks with it.

6. Milani Liquid Eye Liquid-Like Eye Liner Pencil -  Not only is this affordable, it's long wearing and highly pigmented.

7. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Soft Brown - I'm already a big fan of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pomades and so I was keen to try out the Brow Wiz. This convenient brow pencil comes in an excellent selection of colours, has a fab retractable fine nibbed pencil and a small spoolie which really helps to blend out the colour.

8. Benefit They're Real Mascara in Brown - I'm already a big fan of the original black They're Real Mascara, so when I discovered there was now a brown version, I was thrilled! The brown option is perfect for a more neutral everyday make-up look, it's also a really true chestnut brown which is rare to come across when hunting for a brown mascara.

 9. NYC Sunny Bronzer - At only £1.99 this drugstore bronzer is matte, non orange and also comes with a useful mirror for on the go touch ups.

10. Benefit Rockateur Blusher - This blush is the most stunning rose gold shade, it also doubles up as a highlighter too.

11. Becca Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop Skin Perfector - Champagne Pop for me was one of the best launches from 2015. Having never tried any of Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector's before, I really was impressed by not only the shade, but the stunning consistency and longevity.

12. Barry M Lip Liner in No5 Russet - If you'd seen my Kylie Jenner MAC Dupes post, you'll know I found this amazing dupe for MAC Spice Lip Pencil in the form of Barry M Russet. This particular lip liner is a lovely wearable, affordable and versatile shade.

13. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil in Native - This 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil has a superb buttery texture, that lasts all day and this colour in particular is a great match for MAC Angel Lipstick.

14. MAC Lipsticks in Brave and Velvet Teddy -  Over the past couple of months I've been obsessed with nude and taupe lips shades from MAC. My most worn have been Velvet Teddy and Brave.

15. MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer - Liquid Lipsticks have been everywhere and some of my favourites so far have been from the drugstore brand MUA. These Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquers are a steel at £3 and some of my favourites have been Dare, Reckless and Halcyon.

October Beauty, Nail & Accessories Favourites 2015

October Favourites

October has defiantly been a bit more of a quieter month for me, but nevertheless it's been a month of more new product discoveries and re-discoveries. I also feel like there's a little bit of an Autumnal theme too, with plenty of taupe, Rose Gold and gorgeous smelling scents playing a large part, so here's my roundup of my favourite things for October.

 Products mentioned:

1. Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes Body Lotion

2. YSL Black Opium

The Notes - http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Yves-Saint-Laurent/Black-Opium-25324.html

3. PRO:VOKE Touch of Silver Brightening Shampoo

4. MAC Buff Matte Blusher

5. MAC MSF in Soft & Gentle

6. MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick

7. O.P.I Tiramisu for Two

8. Essie Angora Cardi

9. Ted Baker Rose Gold Jasmena Large Metallic Leather Shopper Bag

10. Michael Kors Rose Gold Large Wallet

11. Victoria from In The Frow

Blog - http://www.inthefrow.com/
Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/inthefrow
Instagram - https://instagram.com/inthefrow/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/inthefrow

Ted Baker Rose Gold Bag

A little bit of a Sephora Haul - My Happy Place!

Sephora Haul

I think I'm in the majority vote when I say Sephora is my happy place, it's also somewhere I don't get to go very often. Unfortunately we don't have a Sephora in the UK (which I'm baffled by!) so my only opportunity to ever go is when I visit the US. I recently came back from Vegas and off course while I was out there I did many trips to my happy place, armed with a list of products that where on my Pinterest wishlist, so here's what I picked up.

Reviews on all the products mentioned will be coming soon, so don't forget to keep posted.

Products Mentioned

- YSL Black Opium

- MAC Velvet Teddy

- L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand and Foot Cream

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Soft Brown

- Anastasia Brow Wiz in Soft Brown

Soap & Glory Archery Blog Post - http://pinkparadisebeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/soap-and-glory-archery-2-in-1-brow.html

- Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

Tarte Best in Faux Fibre Lash Blog Post - http://pinkparadisebeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/tarte-best-in-faux-review-and-photos.html

- Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Fig and Chihuahua

MUA Liquid Lipstick Blog Post - http://pinkparadisebeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/mua-velvet-lip-lacquer-review-and.html

- Too Faced Love Flush Blusher in How Deep is Your Love

- Hourglass Ambient Light Bronzer in Luminous Bronze Light

- Becca Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop

- Sephora Instant Nail Polish Remover for Glitter

- Sephora Sleeping Masks in Pearl and Lotus

- Sephora Sheet Mask in Pearl and Pomegranate

If you guys have any recommendations on other Sheet Masks I should try, then don't forget to leave me a comment down below or tweet me.

YSL Black Opium Perfume Review and Photos

YSL Black Opium

Yves Saint Laurent is one of my favourite brands for fragrance, because not only do they have a stunning selection of perfumes, they also come in the most decadent bottles. Black Opium is the latest offering from the YSL Opium collection, so here's my thoughts.

What's your go to perfume you love to wear on a night out? Leave me a comment down below or tweet me.

Price

Black Opium is an Eau de Parfum and comes in three sizes including, 30ml which retails for £45, 50ml for £64 and 90ml for £84. This is a high end luxury eau de parfum, so the hefty price tag is to be expected. This also comes in an Eau de Toilette version too, which has a more pinker bottle and is a slightly more affordable too.

Packaging

When I first discovered this fragrance, the packaging caught my eye straight away, before I even knew what it was. Black opium comes packaged in a beautiful stunning black, black glitter and pewter box and the bottle itself is adorned in a black glitter with a circular glass window in the middle, as well as a hygienic spray applicator and top.

The Notes and Longevity

Just going by the packaging you can tell this is a deep, dark, seductive fragrance and if your a fan of the more musky scents, then this could be for you. Black Opium has a beautiful mix of notes including Jasmine, Coffee and Cedar. For a more detailed description of the notes, I always use Fragrantica when searching for a new perfume.

On my skin this lasts all day, but everyone is different depending on lifestyle and how it can smell on you compared to someone else.

Overall Thoughts

For me I absolutely love this perfume as not only is the packaging appealing to the eye, the scent itself is a gorgeous deep, dark mix of notes which compliment each other perfectly. Yes this is an expensive perfume, but if you opt for the Eau de Parfum, it will last that little bit longer on the skin and there's always the Eau de Toilette version if that's a little out of your price range. So if your after a new fragrance, that's just right for the up and coming party season, then this could be for you.

I award the YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum 4.9 out of 5

Face and Outfit of the Day - My Hen Do Party

Hen Do Make-Up and Outfit

A few weeks back I posted about my amazing day at the races to celebrate my Hen Do, in that I post I promised I would share what make-up I wore and where my outfit was from. I had planned my outfit a few months in advance, but didn't really have a clue how I would do my make-up until the day before my Hen Party. Nevertherless here's the final look I went with! 

What's your go to favourite long-lasting make-up products, tweet me a picture or leave a comment down below.

Dress - Boohoo.com

1. Dress - Boohoo.com
2. Bag - Coach
3. Earrings - Old

4. Bracelets - Old

5. Shoes -  Next

Face of the Day

Products used:
- Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin all over eye lids.
- Benefit Porefessional on t-zone.
- HD Brows Pencil to outline the bottom of the brows.
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade in Medium Brown to outline the outer ends of the brows.
- Soap and Glory Archery Dual Ended Pencil to fill in any gaps.
- MAC Eyeshadows in Concrete and Wedge to fill in brows.
- Maybelline Color Tattoo in Eternal Gold all over lid.
- Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette in Half Baked over the lid and Smog in the crease.
- NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Sparkle Nude on the lower lash line.
- Maybelline Gel Liner in Brown in waterline and along the lash line.
- MAC Eye Pencil in Stubborn Brown use dover th etop of the gel liner.
- MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
- Make Up For Ever HD Foundation used with a damp Beauty Blender.
- Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
- Rimmel Stay Matte Powder to set my foundation.
- MAC MSF Natural in Medium Deep to contour.
- NYC Sunny Bronzer to contour.
- Benefit Rockateur Blusher
- Benefit Roller Lash on upper lashes.
- Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara on the lower lashes.
- NYX Lip Pencil in Rose
- MAC Lipstick in Hue
- Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
- Model Own Mint Icing Nail Polish
- YSL Manifesto Perfume

My Perfume Collection - Updated, featuring Marc Jacobs & YSL

I'm a big fan of perfume as it always makes me feel expensive and special whenever I wear it. There's just something about particular scents that give me a warm nostalgia feel, so I thought I would share with you my updated perfume collection, as I haven't done one of these since 2013.

I will pop a link (highlighted in pink) to an amazing website, for all the perfumes I have listed so you can check out the top notes of each fragrance

What's your current perfume favourite? Leave a comment down below or tweet me.

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy

Viva La Juicy I first bought on my last trip to New York about six years ago. At the time I was obsessed with anything Juicy and purchased this in the Juicy Couture shop on 5th Avenue. I have bought this ever since as it has strong memories for me, from my time in New York.

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Fleur

Viva La Juicy La Fleur is one of my favourite perfumes for the Spring and Summer. If you like the original I think you'll like this, it's a slightly more fresher, lighter scent than the original but nether less beautiful.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight

Another one of my much-loved perfumes for Spring is this Daisy Eau So Fresh. I wouldn't typically go for these more fresher scents, but there's something about this, that is perfect for everyday.

YSL Manifesto

Manifesto is one of my newer scents I've added to my collection and is actually fast becoming my favourite! This is a gorgeous deep, musky scent that lasts all day on the skin for me.

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, is a perfume I have worn ever since I was a teenager. As the name suggests this is a classic fragrance that never gets old for me.

Vera Wang Princess

The packaging alone sold this too me a few years back now and ever since Vera Wang Princess is a perfume I have bought time and time again. This is a strong perfume that lasts all day, but it does have a lovely freshness running through it and is one that every girl should own!

Gucci Rush

Gucci Rush is another one of my signature teenage scents, I love this I think purely for the nostalgic memories it brings back. I admit this is a super strong scent hat is not to everyone's taste, but it does last all day.

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Roller Ball

I also got this little roller ball travel edition of the Viva La Juicy scent in New York as it's great to pop in your handbag for a night out or on the go touch ups.

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely

Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker is another nostalgic scent for me and one I must get again soon. This perfume stick I've had for a while now and should probably throw out, as I really don't use it that much because it leaves a greasy residue on the skin, that can be messy at times.