How to Rock a Red Lip This Party Season....if you are pale!

It's the party season & it seems the vital makeup accessory is the red lip, however, if you are fair-haired & on the pale side, like myself, how do you wear it?  If you have the confidence of Gwen Stefani or the hollywood glamour of Marilyn Monroe then fine, but for something that could take you from office to cocktail bar, you need to get the colour just right. 

And, I think I've found it! 

It comes in the form of 'Pretty Boy' by MAC.  It is a very wearable cremesheen formula - perfect for these winter months where your lips need as much moisture as possible.  The red colour does have orange & pink tones in the bullet but once applied comes across as a classic red which can be built up from sheer to a more solid colour. 

This lipstick is ideal for pale skin with it being so buildable.  It is so easy to apply & wear that you can get away without wearing lip liner; it doesn't bleed - It definitely won't make you look like you have been scoffing jam doughnuts!! (smeared jam is NOT a good look!)

Perfect! 

A wonderful red lip which gives stunning results day or night! (oh, & it lasts....it took me ages to remove when I swatched it for this post!)

Head over to MAC now & check it out - you will be party ready in no time! 

Whats your ideal party makeup?  I'd love to know! 

Bee x 
  

My Winter Essential: Keeping my feet cosy courtesy of Marks & Spencer!

It's that time of year when all you want is to keep cosy & warm!  And yes, it is winter, so what is pretty essential in your winter wardrobe?  Yep, boots! 

Now, I do already own long boots, but it was a pair of ankle boots that I was after. 

I am quite tall, (hovering between 5'7" & 5'8") so I don't really need any help in the height department & I must admit, me walking in heels is all very ridiculous, so sensible flats were the order of the day!

So, on a recent shopping trip to Marks & Spencer, I spied some gorgeous black biker style boots.  I found that they also do them in a lovely taupe colour but I thought black would be best as they would go with everything.  

I tried them on.  They fitted like a dream! 

The boots have a lovely fur-like trim inside the ankle to make them extra snuggly & so they are really comfy they have something called Insolia Flex which is endorsed by the UK college of Podiatrists to insure comfort & correct positioning of your feet.  

And... at only £29.50, they were a great price point too! 

They seem to go with every outfit - I think they will be welded to my feet throughout winter! 

Perfect! 

Now, about that taupe pair.......!

What's your winter essential?  I'd love to know! 

Bee x