L'Oreal Lip Glam Shine Fresh Lipgloss Review

Me and the goodies!

I couldn’t wait to try out the new L'Oréal Glam Shine 6 Hours lip gloss which claims to shine up to 6 hours!

So how does it do that? Well, according to L'Oréal, it’s The Shine Fix™ technology that creates a resistant film over the lips to help the product stay in place for up to 6 hours.

 L'Oréal Glam Shine 6 Hours Lipgloss

So let’s start with the product and what’s on offer – there’s a wide collection of shimmering shades to choose from ranging from natural nudes, beautiful browns,  standout reds and huey pinks. My favourites were Fresh Fuchsia 116 and Fresh Cassis 118.

I really like the shape of the applicator, a heart shaped wand, which makes it easier to apply and picks up just the right amount of gloss.

 Me wearing Fresh Cassis lipgloss 118

I loved how the gloss made my lips plump and glossy. As it stays on for hours, there was no need for constant application and I only re-applied twice throughout the day, so quite impressive!

L'Oréal also have Glam Shine Fresh lipgloss a set of vitamin C & E enriched colour pop glosses with a special plumping effect. Available in seven colours, they all have fruity names like Pomegranate, Lychee and Lemon tonic and offer ultra-wet traffic-stopping shine!

 Glam Shine Fresh lipgloss

The formula has a high percentage of extreme shine oils which stay on the surface of the lips for a wet-shine look while remaining non-sticky and non-greasy.  The shade developing oils provide premium adhesion to the lips and colour enhancement…for vibrant, but pure, colour shades and reflective shine.

I love Sheer Pink 171 and Aqua Grapefruit 186 which are both very sheer and give you the shine most lip glosses fail to deliver.  The formula feels nice on the lips, it leaves them feeling smooth and soft.

So if you're looking for a high shine long-lasting lipgloss, and don't want a bold bright colour like the Glam Shine 6 hour lipglosses, then these are perfect for you!

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Outfit of the Day

 Blouse - Primark

Shorts - Primark

Shoes - New Look

Necklace - Asos

Workwear is so tricky to get right - especially when the weather is hot and humid like it is in London.  I love these loose shorts which came with the skinny belt, perfect to wear in humid weather.  

I teamed with this camel chiffon blouse matching leather camel moccasins (check out the leopard print sole!).  I don't usually wear chunky jewellery but I really liked the look of this necklace.

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Beyonce & Kelly Rowland at Jay Z Kanye West Album Party

 Kelly Rowland & Beyonce

Best buddies Kelly Rowland and Beyonce were spotted looking effortlessly gorgeous at Jay Z and Kanye West's new album launch, Watch the Throne.

The say that best friends have a habit of accidentally choosing similar outfits to one and other. Well in this case Beyonce and Kelly both wore denim and grey, Kelly, jeans and a loose fitted long top and Beyonce, a grey vest and denim cut-off jeans teamed with a cute black trilby hat. Both looking fabulous! Which outfit do you prefer?

Also spotted...

 Solange

 Jada Pinkett-Smith

Kanye and Jay Z

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Ella's Bakehouse Review

 Lorraine Pascale - patisserie chef

I have heard so much about Lorraine Pascale, the former supermodel turned cupcake queen, when I passed her store, Ella's Bakehouse, I had to pop in and taste the most talked about cupcakes in town!

 Ella's Bakehouse, Covent Garden

Ella's Bakehouse is located on the corner of Covent Garden's busy Piazza town square. There were so many cupcakes to choose from so I was spoilt for choice! In the end, I chose red velvet (chocolate sponge with red colouring and a cream cheese frosting) and brown bottom (chocolate sponge and vanilla butter cream).  

Red velvet (l) brown bottom (r)

So what makes Lorraine's cupcakes so special?  Used from mainly British ingredients, the sponge is light, slightly moist and fluffy made with light vanilla sugar syrup. Absolutely delicious!!!

You can buy Lorraine's best selling cook book, Baking Made Easy, here.

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Outfit of the day - accessories!

 

If you're looking for shades with a little glitz and glamour then buy these studded flat top sunglasses from Topshop.

The pearl earrings are from an assortment of cute studs from New Look.

Earrings - New Look

Accessories from Topshop!

I also picked up this cute skull bow tie hairband too. From spikes to crochet, Topshop have loads of styles to choose from check out their website you'll be spoilt for choice!

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I ♥ Peter Pan Collar Dresses!

 Michelle Williams in Prada Peter Pan collar dress

The peter pan collars have been seen on Louis Vuitton and Marni catwalks this season so it wasn't going to take long before this trend headed to the high street.

I love the 60s inspired trend that makes the usual stiff collars look cute and feminine.

 Alexa Chung

 Emma Watson

 Fearne Cotton

I loved the long sleeved Prada Peter Pan collar dress Michelle Williams did a photoshoot in.  

But if you can't afford the designer version, then head to the high street which offers lots of similar versions (Fearne dress is from her collection, Very).

I bought my leopard print collar dress from New Look which stocks lots of different colours from gorgeous peach to electric blue.

So what are you waiting for? Pop your collar and get one of these cute dresses!

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Amy Winehouse dead

 Amy Winehouse 14.09.1983- 23.07.2011

 

British soul singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home on Saturday 23 July 2011.

 Amy and her dad, Mitch

The 27 year old Brit and Grammy award winner 's death is still "unexplained" a Metropolitan Police spokesman said.

The singer is likely to be remembered for her gifted talent - her amazing soulful voice, but unfortunately, also for her rock and roll lifestyle, drink and drug addiction and numerous times spent in and out of rehab.

 Amy was booed off stage in her last performance

Amy joins many of her heroes, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Reading, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison who all died at the age of 27.

Rest in peace Amy Winehouse ♥

 Amy Winehouse

Outfit of the Day

 Blazer - Primark

Sweater - George at Asda

Culottes/shorts - Own the Runway

Shoes - Topshop

Bag - New Look

Rain, rain go away! It seems the UK Summer is over before it even started - so I'm back to black, blazers and worst of all tights *sniffles*. 

I have maxi dresses and jumpsuits just CRYING out from my wardrobe to be worn..looks like the only chance I'll get to wear those beauties is when I'm on holiday in the South of France in August. 

Until then, it's shorts, but with tights and my plimsoles I love these and am guaranteed to keep wearing them..at least until it starts snowing!

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