FUSION LASHES// COVERGIRL+MAXFACTOR

So I can pretty safely say that every girl I have ever met is in search for the perfect mascara combining volume and length. For me, YSL Volum Effect Faux Cils has got to be one of my all time favourites- but this still doesn't stop me from looking...

Within the package of goodies I recieved from my friend is New York (www.fashionandcircuis.blogspot.com) was this little beauty - Covergirl: Lash Blast Fusion. As we don't usually get Covergirl in the UK, I've found this to be the same product as Covergirl's sister company - Maxfactor's new False Lash Effect Fusion meaning both US & UK girlies can enjoy!

I'm lucky enough to have naturally quite long lashes so I am often on the look out for volume when choosing mascaras- however these mascara's claim to give both. 

I must admit, since having been sent Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion - I haven't actually reached for my YSL mascara. Yes, half of the reason is to save my YSL as it's pricey and I'm now back at Uni, but I also seriously haven't felt the need. I'm really liking this mascara for both day and night... It gives your lashes that fluffy, natural look yet still delivering volume and being noticeable; it's also totally build-able for night- no matter how many coats I've applied, I've never had a clump... so to be honest- it's pretty fab. 

photo: Philippe Salomon

COBOLT CRACKLE

This post is admittedly maybe a year or so out of date, but until now I wasn't really feeling the crackle nail effect trend. Anyway, I decided to bite the bullet and give it a go... Whaddya think?

I used Barry M White Nail Polish as a base colour, and layered it with Barry M's Instant Nail Effects - Crackle in Blue Print.

XO Chloe

S'ALL ABOUT THE POUT #2

 LIP GLOSS REVIEW

MAC's lipglass in curvaceous (£12.50) looks dark grey/purple when packaged; which... sort of scared me... I thought "okay this is NOT going to suit my skin tone" and thought it would look better on someone with dark skin. However- when applied it gives more of a pale nude/light pink colour which I love- especially when layered over concealer/foundation for a neutral base. Okay so it's a little sticky- (but not gloopy), and needs to be reapplied every hour or so but I'm still loving it purely for the colour!

Right so.. my friend sent me the L'oreal lip gloss from NYC and I am unsure whether this is on sale yet in the UK. Google only provided my with US based websites and prices which say it retails for $12, which I think is about £7... So sorry UK lovelies but this may be a wait-and-see product!

The lip gloss itself goes on really smooth, and smells like vanilla - Gorge! Precarious is a mixture between coral and orange which is quiet daring for me; as I've mentioned before, I'm not the biggest wearer of lip colour! Saying that- I'm kinda liking it!! It made my eyes look super-blue which is always a bonus and for a gloss, the colour lasted really well. So, US girlies- get buying.. and UK beauts, keep your eyes out!

My favorite... my favorite.. tra la laa. LOVE-THIS.

Right girls... listen up. If you're wanting to try a new lip gloss- try this and let me know what you think because I LURVE it!!

It reminds me of Soap&Glory's "Sexy Mutha Pucker" but without the pain of the plumping! Too Faced glamour gloss has a really cooling sensation when applied which lasts for ages and is so fresh! There's a little tackiness to it, but no sticky, gloopy gloss which is a bonus. Plus it lasts for ages - I've been wearing it for work and it's lasted me the whole 5 hours with no re-application. The colour (This is pretty) is neutral enough for anyone to pull off so is definitely one to try!

You can buy Too Faced Glamour Gloss from ASOS.com for £14.50... DOOO IT.

S'ALL ABOUT THE POUT #1

LIPSTICK REVIEW

The Bobbi Brown creamy lip colour retails in Selfridges for £18... I don't usually wear much lip colour, and this is the perfect everyday nude for me. Barely there colour, but moisturising and with just enough gloss- loveee.

Dior Rouge can be bought for £22.50 in Selfridges so is definitely a 'higher-end' lip colour. The Rose Allegro colour is a kind of vampy-plum colour; very autumn/winter! Its colour is highly pigmented yet buildable, so it doesn't totally scare you off with the first coat... but if you're daring you could go darker and darker. (I'm not there yet!)

Like the Dior Rouge, Dior Addict retails at £22 in House of Fraser- so again, a little pricey. More glossy than the rouge, but less pigmented; I find the Dior Addict more wearable through the day. It's also super moisturising and lasts a-a-a-a-a-ges!

Pretty Purple(ish) Polish

So it's September- and Autumn trends are setting in. Even though I cannot accept summer is almost over, I thought I'd give it a go with a new 'very-autumn' muted purple polish.

'Tickle my France-y' from O.P.I is a "just-off-pinky-grey-muted-purpley" kind of colour, but I'm loving it. I then layered it with O.P.I's Nail Envy strengthener as a top coat - to add a little more strength before the cold weather starts and brittle/breakable nails are back!

So yes, it is the 5th of September and the sun is still shining... but I'm very prepared and ready for the upcoming season! What do you think?

XO Chloe

PRESENTS & APOLOGISES

Okay so I need to start by saying sorry... I seem to have been M.I.A for the last week, due to living at the top of a ridiculous hill in Cheshire, and the internet playing up- so for that, I apologise! Anyway, thanks to Mr BT I am back! And have a LOT of catching up to do.

I've just done my first guest post for www.charlottesobsessions.com which should be up soon, pretty exciting so keep having a look at Charlotte's lovely website !

Also, my gorgeous pal Alice (check her fashion blog here: www.fashionandcircus.blogspot.com) sent me an AMAZING package from New York recently (she's been interning at Nylon magazine- yep.. cool eh?!) ... a bag FULL of beauty products right from the Nylon beauty department itself!

So expect lots of reviews in the upcoming week, as I have a lot to get through! THANKS PAL!

XO Chloe