Most beautiful lipstick ever

I have always been a gloss girl but recently have been experimenting more with lipstick. I love that my hair doesnt stick to it - eugh. A fairly recent discovery has been the YSL Rouge Volupte line and omg an addiction is now born! These are not cheap by any means, retailing at 21 quid generally although occassionally they can be found in less popular colours for less. The formulation is to die for, so soft and creamy yet still pigmented and with unexpected staying power. The packaging is very special, I'm sure you will agree. I love that the end has a small mirror on it which is great for touch ups. I have Sensual Silk (number 2), a pinky nude and Faubourg Peach (number 30), a bright coral so far.....I see more Rouge Voluptes in my future. This could get expensive!

Summer trousers, yay for New Look

I bought 2 pairs of these at the weekend after spotting them for a bargainous 20 quid in New Look. I bought this colour and a dark grey pair. Being pear shaped I generally go for wide legged trousers but I think the slim but not skinny shape is really flattering. I love that I can wear them long or rolled so they work with heels or flats and will save on packing for trips away this summer.

Pretty summer scent

I bought this Issey Miyake A Scent Eau de Parfum Florale recently after really enjoying a sample from Red magazine. I am hopeless at describing scents so here is what Boots say

'A floral, feminine and warm fragrance. A bouquet of flowers made of hyacinth, jasmine and rose’s petals fused with the warmth of woody notes.Olfactory family: Floral Woody Top notes: Jasmine Middle notes: Hyacinth and rose's petals Base notes: Warm wood'

The best part is that I paid for this with advantage points! Its normally 33 pounds for 25ml (which is the size I got so I can through it in my bag) 46.50 for 40ml.

So far I am loving it.

Hair care I am loving right now

Tara Smith shampoo and conditioner
in C Curls. Last autumn I was loving the Bumble and Bumble Creme de Coco and I still enjoy that but this range is one third of the price. It smells so fresh and does work particularly well when I am leaving my hair to dry naturally ie wavy. An added bonus is that its free from parabens and other nasties. Find out more at tarasmith.com

cheers x

Sorry its been so long

I have been inspired to start writing here again after a long hiatus which was initially started by getting married and being on honeymoon. In fairness the honeymoon was 2 weeks rather than 6 months but still please accept my apologies!

Cheers x

Much love for Bumble & Bumble Creme de Coco

I love this shampoo and conditioner so much. It is great on my thick, wavy, coloured hair which frizzes so easily. The only down side is the price. Its cheapest at www.activebeauty.co.uk who also do free P&P. I'm wondering if I might save in the long run by needing fewer styling products as well as not constantly buying and chucking stuff that doesnt work. One note of warning DO NOT use the conditioner on your roots as I find they look greasy by the 2nd day. This is almost unheard of for my hair!

More coat lust

I actually tried this one on and its gorgeous. Really nice retro shape and the frill is not at all overpowering. Its 80% wool so I'm guessing it would be cosy. Not sure how I resisted really. Apart from the fact that I have a few expenses coming up as I'm getting married in less than 3 weeks - eek!
Its 85 quid from Topshop