My favourite liquid eyeliners

I’ve been looking for a new liquid eyeliner recently (it's a make-up must have for me) and after several recommendations from fellow beauty bloggers I have found my top two. Illamasqua Art Of Darkness Precision Ink (£16.50) and a cheaper option Liquid Eyeliner in Rook from Topshop (£6.50). Illamasqua’s Precision Ink lets you create an amazingly accurate application, with relative ease as well unlike other liquid liners which can be tricky! It’s also extremely long-lasting and waterproof it's perfect for use anywhere on the face and body to bring out your bold side! Not sure if I would use it all over my body, but it does a good job for my eyes! I did find that it does smudge if you don’t let it completely dry but apart from that it’s fantastic.

I haven’t really tried out Topshop’s new make-up range but love the liquid liner which isn’t as fancy as the Illamasqua one, but for £6.50 it’s a bargain. It also lasts all day without smudging and has proven to be long-lasting so thumbs up from me!

What are your favourite liquid eyeliners? 

My latest obsession..... Retail Therapy!

Ok I have been indulging in a different type of retail therapy over the weekend, in the form of new virtual Facebook game Retail Therapy! The insanely addictive new game from PopSugar enables you to mix and match your favourite brands (including Diane von Furstenberg, Gap, Topshop, Barneys New York, Banana Republic, Juicy Couture, and Tory Burch), play with your friends, and feel the experience of running your very own high-end fashion boutique! You can create and dress up your own avatar, hire your friends (we have all hired each other!) and decorate your store as it grows. 

The user selects items to sell from a catalogue of virtual goods which are actually replicas of real life, in-season products from the retail partners (I actually owns several of the items from Topshop!). Players can buy any of the items in real-life by clicking a link that redirects to the designers' e-commerce sites. Sugar says that the catalogue of items to choose from will be refreshed frequently to reflect any real world changes such as new product launches. With each new level— there are currently more than 45— you unlock new products for purchase. However, until you hit the higher levels the choice of items to sell can get a bit boring as there is not much variety on each level.

The game has pretty much taken over my life as timing is key! For example, when you order stock for your store you must make sure you can log-on to unpack the items otherwise they will get eaten by moths!

In order to maximise the game’s potential, I think it would be more exciting if PopSugar could expand the offering from just fashion items. For example, beauty products could be sold alongside fashion items to make the game more appealing to users who might not be interested solely in fashion. It would also be better if you could buy products to sell in your store from other stores, so you can make a profit at your neighbours’ expense! Finally in order to maximise social media, a Twitter account solely for Retail Therapy alongside the Facebook page would ensure fans are updated regularly with news and special time-sensitive offers. For example, a 

Twitter update giving users the chance to buy a limited-edition item to sell in your shop would help ensure excitement levels are maintained and people are following you religiously! Unless you are obsessed like us, users may lose interest as it can take a while to jump through the levels and you are not incentivised to keep playing by PopSugar to stay ahead of the fashion pack.


Who has played Retail Therapy? Why not have a go yourself and become my neighbour! I might even employ you to work in my shop!

Barry M lipsticks....I love 100!

I am a big Barry M fan and think that their make-up is really great value and perfect for a night out. Tonight I am going out with my friends from the netball team and will be wearing the gorgeous dazzle dusts and lip paint (£4.25) in 100 (see above shade). It really stands out and brightens up your look and lasts for ages, even when you are drinking lots! What are your favourite Barry M products for a night out? 

Simple products for all skin types

I am a big fan of Simple products and have found some great products for all skin types. For oily skin, the Oil Balancing range is great for cleansing skin and eliminating shine. My reviewer said that her skin felt really clean after using the face wipes and not "tight" like some products left her skin. This is because the Oil Balancing products contain: Zinc PCA which gently absorbs excess oil for pure clear skin; natural antibacterial helps reduce blemishes and freshen skin and witch hazel that helps tone and tighten pores. 

For really dry skin that is prone to ezcema, I recommend the Derma range which is reasonably priced and helps sooth irritated skin. My boyfriend has only been testing the range for a couple of weeks but says his skin is less itchy and red. The Intensive Relief lotion is great for using after a shower to sooth skin, as it contains Canola oil which helps prevent moisture loss. So whatever your skin type, check out www.simple.co.uk to find out what skin type you are and try out some of the products! They are reasonably priced and smell great - what more do you want!

Day out to Westfields!!!

Today I went to Westfields Shopping Centre in London for the first time.. and its fab! We arrived there nice and early (8.55!) which was lovely as it was so quiet. The shopping centre itself is structurally beautiful, with lots of glass and very spacious. There are no junk food outlets, no crowds of teenagers - just lots of fabulous shops! I got some great bargains in Next, La Senza, Bershka and New Look. Definately worth waiting a week or so when items are 70% off though!.