Review: Avon Totally Kissable Lipstick in Smitten Red

I've tried different lipsticks before but was never quite satisfied with colour or texture, often finding them either quite drying or sticky. As such I pretty much stopped wearing lipstick altogether. But this lipstick is my new best friend (sorry Nora!).

I usually prefer to play up my eyes and keep my lips more neutral, but I've fallen so in love with this lipstick that I've been wearing it a lot and keeping my eyes simpler.

It has such a lovely texture, creamy and moisturising but fairly matte and not at all sticky. Then there's the colour. That gorgeous bright red which is so classic and so versatile. It is truly gorgeous on its own but I also like layering it over a bright red lip liner to give it a little extra pop, or over a darker red liner to deepen the colour and give a more sophisticated look.

It comes in a sleek silver applicator tube which not only looks pretty, but is comfortable to hold as well. In addition, it has a sweet but subtle smell which I just love.

If you'd like you can buy it here.

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(Disclaimer: I was not asked to write this post, nor was I asked to link to the website. I bought the lipstick, I was not sent it. I have in no way gained by writing this post. All views are entirely my own.)

Autumn Jumpers

I've been wanting to get a nice jumper for autumn/winter but I find it really hard to find jumpers that I like and think suit me. I would say I'm a curvy girl, I wear a UK size 14, and so I always feel like thicker knit jumpers make me look very chunky/heavy. On the other hand, really skinny jumpers & cardigans also don't look right on me, I think they make me look really odd - the super skinny sleeves always seem stretched over my arms and it just doesn't look right.

This year I was determined to find the perfect jumper. I wanted something heavy enough to provide a little heat but light enough that I wouldn't be too warm and would be able to be layered with other things. I also wanted it to be a lighter colour as I wear a lot of darker colours and wanted something a little different.

After a nosey through a few shops today with no luck, I finally found not one but two lovely jumpers in Matalan which not only looked nice on the hanger but also looked pretty on me. My mum very kindly bought them for me as I'm saving for a holiday over Halloween! I was really rather pleased.

The first was a lovely little cream number. It's super soft, light but warm, so comfy, and rather cute I think.

It has a little zip at the back of the neck. It's a little tricky to get zipped up when on but it doesn't really need unzipped (I was wearing make-up and had my hair up when I'd put it on so wanted to make sure everything stayed as it should - the zip gave me that extra room). It's so comfy to wear though. The only thing is as I'm not used to wearing lighter colours, I'm terrified of getting it dirty - especially with my two dogs and their dirty paws about.

The next wasn't what I'd been looking for, my mum spotted it, but I instantly loved it. It's an adorable little grey number with a white peter pan collar and white sleeve cuffs.

I think this is just the cutest little jumper ever. It's super comfy and is warm enough to wear without a vest underneath, although on colder days you could definitely pop one on if you wanted. It has a button closure on the back of the neck which I am having some difficulty getting the hang of - it's a very small button and an equally small button loop.

I feel like it's very like something Zoella would wear? Opinions?

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Uninvited

Just thought I'd do a quick little "how-to" post. Warning: very picture lacking (sorry!)

How to cope when you're the only person not invited to the 18th birthday party

So tonight I am sat at home alone - not that different to most other Saturday nights - but all my friends are out at the 18th birthday party of a girl in my year at school. I was not invited.

Now don't get me wrong, I am not in the slightest bit offended or upset about this. I barely know the girl and have only talked to her a few times. But I know it can feel a little lonely and disappointing when it seems like everyone is at this party and you were not invited.

First of all, not 'everyone' was invited. There were plenty of other people who weren't invited either. Get over it. If it was someone you considered a close friend and they didn't invite you then feel free to get offended - but if, like me, it was someone you barely know: just forget about it, they didn't intend to leave you out, they probably just didn't think to invite you (because, you know, you aren't really good friends?)

Secondly, you most likely have other friends who were not invited to this party (go to a different school/live outside of town/not friends with the party person/etc). If you're feeling really lonely then why not have a night with your other friends? Either have a night in (watching movies, having a drink (if you're old enough/allowed), eating some good food, having your own mini dance party, whatever you want to do), or go out - just avoid the place that the party is being held, you don't want to look like you're being jealous and party-crashing.

Alternatively, enjoy having the night to yourself. Relax, watch a film, read a book, have a bath, make yourself a cuppa. Just have a nice quiet night in and chill out. Personally, I much prefer having nice quiet nights in (on my own or with my best friend/family) rather than going out to a bar/club.

Now stop being miserable and go have a good Saturday night!

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