Mini Topshop Haul

So I was feeling like a browse in Topshop today as I had some Christmas gift cards I was dying to use. This is what I came home with!

Lipstick in Rio Rio - Topshop

So, in typical Lucy fashion, I ran straight to the make-up stand and found another lipstick to try. I chose a bright orange-red - are you proud of me? Veering out of my comfort zone, I hope you notice. Anyway, so far I am very impressed with the coverage and consistency. It suits my skin tone better than the pale pinks do, surprisingly, and although I need to be feeling brave to wear it, it may become the accompaniment to my spring wardrobe. Who knows, eh?

Now these bad boys are the purchase I was most excited about. I have been lusting after these suede wooden heels since I saw them in one of Rhiannon's posts last spring and now I finally found a pair! They had been reduced to £35, which made them oh-so-much-more attractive. I'm not sure how much wear I will get out of these but I don't care; for now they are my babies.

Floral Trim Blouse - Topshop

Finally, a lovely new blouse which I saw on my last shift and could not resist. In my opinion, it is adorable and the collar alone was a good enough excuse to buy it. It was an expensive purchase but hey, I think it will be worth it.

Topshop Lipstick #2: Innocent and Beguiled

Hello hello!

I recently picked up two new Topshop lipsticks (I think I am becoming a bit of a junkie. When will I get my next fix?) in the shades Innocent and Beguiled. Both are sticking to my winter theme of sugary pinks and rich, deep reds - I should really begin moving away from my comfort zones and experiment with, dare I say it, nudes or oranges. I'm still stuck on Topshop because their lipsticks have such a nice smell! I genuinely feel that they are a high street competitor to MAC quality lip products.

Anyway, scroll down to discover my first impressions of these two new purchases.

I can't help but see Innocent as Pillow Talk's more mature big sister. The colour is ever-so-slightly more subtle, making it a great everyday lip. I also feel that this shade suits my skin tone slightly better - do you agree? Innocent is easy to pair with outfits if you fancy sweetening your look due to its highly versatile colour. It needs a couple of applications throughout the day, but this has never bothered me. I almost enjoy the bathroom mirror ritual when I'm on the move! 

I had heard great things about Beguiled and naturally was excited to try it. The Morello cherry shade is a brave one, but we still have two more months of winter to wear it, including the monumental New Years party. As with many Topshop lipsticks, the velvet finish needs a little blotting and a few coats. I can't help but compare this lipstick to Inhibition and, if I'm quite frank, it just can't compete. Personally, I find the berry undertones of Inhibition more complimentary against my skin tone, MAC's NC15. I have yet to wear Beguiled out of the house, but right now the durability is not looking promising! As you can probably tell from the images, it applies unevenly and stains everything it touches, lips or otherwise. Definitely invest in a good lip liner of you want to wear this shade. As lovely as this dark red is to wear, in my opinion, the downsides outweigh the highlights.

Which shades should I purchase next? Let me know in the comments!

Collective Haul

I received two new items from Yayer today, so I figured that it would be a great time to make my first haul video! If you would like to know the links to any of the items mentioned, click the link and check the description below the video.

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Topshop Lipstick: Pillow Talk and Inhibition

Over the past couple of weeks I have been taking advantage of my Topshop discount (finally employed, woo!) and purchased two lipsticks that I have been yearning after for a very long time. I am really picky about the scent of lipsticks but Topshop ones really fit the bill. They remind me of a milky jelly baby... I don't know. As always, I love the packaging as it is does not look particularly high-street-esque. I have received many compliments from Inhibition over the past couple of weeks, however I am yet to wear Pillow Talk out of the house. Wish me luck, eh?

Oh, and to give you an idea of my skin tone, I wear the MAC foundation shade NC15.

I was really surprised to see Pillow Talk in my local Topshop; for some reason I was convinced that the colour had been discontinued. The finish is described as 'velvet', which to me implies a moderately creamy, glossy appearance. I feel a little 'Kim Kardashian' when wearing this lipstick - it would be a lot more versatile if it was slightly more matte. I was also hoping that it would have nude undertones, however they are pretty non-existent on application.

Don't be put off by the purple: Inhibition has quickly become my favourite lipstick and I adore it! I had initially been looking for a similar shade in MAC, however I was concerned that I would not get enough wear out of it and so opted for a Topshop one instead. The berry shade really compliments my skin tone, which is a pleasant surprise. Perhaps I am just a novice, but I find this lipstick very difficult to apply evenly. As with all lipsticks of a similar colour, it needs to be topped up every couple of hours. At first I was concerned about the finish being too, well... 'slippery-looking', but after a couple of applications I became less bothered about the glossiness. Over all though, a truly lovely lipstick!

What's your favourite Topshop lipstick? Have you got any recommendations?