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Hey my lovelies

Just a little update to let you know I have a new Twitter. My old one was getting more personal and I wanted to keep Twitter especially for all things blog related.

So please head over to Twitter and follow me @worldofbeauty88

Thank you

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FOTN - Dinner and Fireworks

Thought I'd do a little post to show you my make up from last night. Me and the boy went for food and then to a fireworks display near where we live. I love bonfire night, I love getting all cosied up and I really love the huge bangs and beautiful colours from the fireworks. Takes me back to my childhood.

Anyway, here's my face...

Face:

Bourjois Healthy Mix shade 53

Rimmel Match Perfection pressed powder in Ivory

Collection 2000 Lasting perfection concealer in No.2

Bourjois Delice de poudre Bronzer

MAC Bite of an Apple blusher

Eyes:

ELF eye primer

Urban Decay Naked

MUA eye dust in shade 8

Studio Makeup Eyeliner

Maybelline The Falsies mascara

Lips:

MAC Snob

I picked up Snob on Friday, so this was it's first wear, and I really like it. Will do a proper post on the lipstick soon.

Finally, here's me in the car on the way to the display. I adore my new hat, and it has the biggest pom pom EVER!!

Did you guys attend any fireworks displays? Or do you prefer to watch from the window?

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Revlon ColorStay

I really do, sincerely apologise for my lack of posts lately. October has been an odd month. I was away, I started a new job, I was very ill, and after all that I've just not had the time nor the inclination to work on my blog. Nevertheless, I am back and I'm ready to jump back on the posting bandwagon.

I thought I'd start off with my current favourite foundation - Revlon Colorstay.

I've been using this foundation almost daily for nearly a year now. I use the formulation designed for combination/oily skin and my shade is 180 Sand Beige.  This really is the perfect shade for me, matches my skin tone perfectly. It's quite pale, but so am I therefore I like to bronze up a bit after.

I use this on weekdays when at work, as I like a foundation that can last the day without having to regularly touch it up. I get quite oily on my forehead and nose so I love that this foundation really has the staying power I require to keep my makeup looking fresh throughout the day. I do require the occasional touch up with powder, but not always. I guess it just depends on how stressful or active my day is.

One thing I really do like about the Revlon colorstay is that it comes in two formulations, the combination/oily like I mentioned, and the other is for normal/dry skin. I like that they've thought about it, not every foundation suits every skin type but Revlon are making it much easier for you to select a foundation that works with your skin.

Revlon colourstay retails for around £12.49.

Have you tried this? What is your favourite long lasting foundation?

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September Favourites

I know everyone says this every months, but I can't believe how fast the last month has gone. Not long til the fat man in the red suit makes an appearance either! I've bought 3 Christmas presents already and for me this is a big deal - I'm usually rushing around at the last minute so this year, I'm gonna be Miss Organised.

Anyway, on to a few September favourites....

1. V05 Heat Protect styling spray - I spray this on towel dried hair to help with styling and texture, and also it gives heat protection up to 230 degrees. It smells really nice and does not weigh my hair down at all.

2. Collection 2000 Super size Mascara - I reviewed this about 2 months ago and I loved it then and still do. I have been wearing this almost daily as it's a really great all round mascara. Cheap as chips too!

3. Sephora Paris Palette - I love this palette as the colours are really versatile and can be worn day or night. I also love the blusher colour in the compact. So pretty.

4. Soap & Glory Righteous Butter - One of my all time favourite body butters. I rediscovered it last month and it's as good as I remember. So moisturising and it smells amazing.

5. Trevor Sorbie Beautiful Volume Shampoo - I've been using this shampoo for months now and I adore it. It's one of the only shampoos I have found to really give my hair a lift.

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Ardell Natural Style Lashes

I love fake lashes. In the past I've mostly stuck to the Eyelure range, but recently I decided to pick up some Ardell natural style lashes, and I got these in 105 Black.

As you can see, the style is nothing crazy. Full, natural lashes. These also come with a sachet of lash adhesive, which you have to tear open. This is the only negative for me as you can't reseal and the glue would be dried up if you wanted to reuse the lashes.

They have a pretty thick band and were extremely easy to apply.

I was really impressed with the way they looked once applied. They really help define the eye but are not at all over the top. I am definitely going to repurchase these, as I think they are my new favourite lashes.

What are your favourite false lashes?

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MUA Extreme Felt Eyeliner

I'm a big fan of the MUA range. So when I was in looking for their new Eyelid Primer (which wasn't in stock in my local Superdrug) I picked up the new Extreme Felt Eyeliner.

The one I got was the last one, so I don't know what other colours, if any, are available.

The pen itself looks like any other felt tip pen. You remove the cap and it has a pointed felt tip. Pretty simple really. The tip is pretty flexible, but not so much that you can't get a decent line. From the swatches below you can get an idea of the thickness of the line it produces and also how easily the pen can be manoeuvred across your skin. It doesn't stick or drag unlike some other eyeliners I've tried.

The colour payoff is also pretty good. It's not a deep dark black on first contact, but if you go over it a second time it looks amazing, and once it's dried, it doesn't smudge. It's not at all waterproof though so that maybe something to watch.

The only minor problem I found with the liner was that there didn't seem to be a steady flow of product from the pen to the nib, and I found the tip sometimes got a bit dry so I had to replace the cap and shake the pen a bit. Not a major problem, just a small annoyance. For £2 this is an extremely great eyeliner and one which I would happily repurchase.

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