*BOBBI BROWN* LIPSTICK COLLECTION

Hello again

I'm aware my last blog was very 'venty' so I'm veering away from that vibe and doing what I do best, Makeup blogs!

Anyway, I recently purchased the 25th anniversary Bobbi Brown 10 Bestseller Lipstick Collection.

If you're anyone who knows me, you know (much to my husband's dismay) that I am obsessed with lipstick. I hadn't till this point bought a BB lipstick and was happy to see this mini lipstick collection launch. Especially since they were her bestsellers!

Now as said, these are minis, hence the price tag of £80. But to be fair, who really finishes any lipstick? I have inserted below a few pictures of the lipsticks which are stunning. They come in a leather box, which has a maroon velvet lined interior which is luxurious in itself.  Inside the box, is a laminated card which has a photo of all ten lipsticks (see photo below) with the colours explained.

I saw these advertised on Facebook, and immediately jumped on the bandwagon. I bought these directly off the BB website as she does some great deluxe sample give-aways as well as daily changing offers which you can apply to your order too. I got so many freebies with my order it was great! So I would recommend purchasing directly from the BB website. Delivery is free too.

However there is no loyalty scheme with the Bobbi Brown website so right about now Debenhams have their Christmas Spectacular event where they have 10% off beauty for Loyalty customers. However if you do register with BB, you can subscribe to the newsletter which has offers on all the time.

Anyway, moving on  to the lipsticks, they are tiny enough to not take up to much space in a little clutch bag when on an evening out and aren't too small where you feel you've been robbed for your money.

As advertised these lipsticks are mini versions of Bobbi's main lipstick line. They're not matt, or sheer in application. They sit in the middle and leave a semi matt finish.  A full sized version of the lipsticks costs around £24.00. In this collection you get 10 mini lipsticks at 2grams each, I believe the full sized lipsticks are 3.2grams each. So you're getting more than half of the original product.

The lipsticks are long lasting and leave your lips quite moisturised. I am very happy with my purchase and believe this would make a lovely Christmas/birthday present for anyone. I believe the collection is limited edition so get it whilst stocks last.

The colours are a good mix of reds, nudes, browns, pinks and oranges. A good variation in my opinion and if you do find a colour you'll never wear, mix it with another colour or give it away! Simples.

I have also swatched the colours on my arm, not the best of lights but you get the picture.

Anyway guys, I'll see you in my next one.

Cheerio!

The lameness of Maria B

Hi all

Long time no blog.

I have been quite busy lately, getting married and adapting to  married life and all the challenges it brings, and the challenges are aplenty.

I've upped my shopping with regards to asian clothes, it seems everything you wear is put under a microscope so it has to be perfect. Now for a girl who used to more or less wear pyjamas on weekends and basic wear on weekdays after work this is a task and a half.

I see what people mean when they say its better being single....SOMETIMES. Anyway I recently bought an outfit from the Maria B Pakistan website and received delivery of my purchase via the post 3-5 days later which was amazing!
However the clothes themselves which on the website appeared somewhat OK for home wear were horrendous when delivered. The black kameez was as described, however the main feature being the tulip shalwar was far from good. It was, I imagine once a black colour but because of exposure to too much sun or being left to rot in the warehouse had lost the colour and looked almost brown in light. So the two pieces didn't go together well at all.

Now when you've paid a fair bit of money on a brand you supposedly trust this is highly disappointing, I have emailed Maria B customer services but I'm not very hopeful I'll get a satisfactory response from them.

It is now 1 week since my email and still no response. I think we can safely say some Pakistani designers are ust after your money, customer service be damned!