Kissable Valentines Lips

Valentines day is just around the corner and at the moment, there's nothing I'm enjoying more than experimenting with my lipsticks and trying to find a perfect shade for the special night. Me and my partner will be going to our favourite restaurant as per usual and I want to look my best. There's nothing that screams lust more than red lipstick and I'm no stranger to the pretty colour. Today I thought I'd show you two other red beauties that are currently on the market and see which one tickles your fancy. 

Cajun Pepper currently on offer at £2 from Front Cover Cosmetics

www.frontcovercosmetics.com

The Cajun Pepper mini lipstick  is one of the newest releases from the Front Cover range and it's great for those wanting a deeper colour. Unlike Pillar Box Red or the Bloody Mary lipgloss I'm about to show you, this colour is a little bit more subtle and oozes ounces of sex appeal.  The colour lasts a relatively long time, not quite 24 hours, but long enough to have kissable lips all night through. 

Cajun Pepper Demo

The lipstick is a miniature size which is perfect for your handbag or discreetly slipping into your pocket for a night out and with a price as small as £4 (currently on sale at £2), it's great to be able to trial lots of different colours. 

A.K.A Lipgloss £7 from A.KA cosmetics

http://www.akacosmetics.com/

If you love the colour of Cajun Pepper, but you would prefer a bit more vibrancy or a 'gloss lipped' look, this lipgloss from A.K.A cosmetics is fabulous. I'm not usually a lipgloss girl. I either forget to apply it or stick to my usual lipsticks. However, I really like how this tinted lipgloss makes my pout stand out. 'Bloody Mary' lipgloss is great for those looking for a subtle red gloss or for those wanting to enhance their already red lips. I prefer using this on top of a different colour, but either way it works really well. I love that the product isn't really sticky like a lot lipgloss brands and it makes my lips look effortlessly fabulous.  

Bloody Mary Lipgloss Demo

Whatever you're doing this valentines day - whether you're going to the cinema, for a meal, an extravagant night out or just simply staying in with a box of chocolates to yourself, remember there's nothing that feels better than a sexy red lip.

Have you tried any of these colours?

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Valentines Lips with Barry M

"Pour yourself a drink, put some lipstick on and pull yourself together" - Marilyn Monroe. 

For decades a bright red lipstick has been seen as the epitome of confidence for women. It symbolises sexuality, feminism and the powerful stance that women can often have over men. Red lipstick in particular is associated with lust and glamour, which was mainly bought to the forefront of media attention by the likes of screen goddesses Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor during the 1950s. When reaching for our favourite shade of red lip paint, we often think of the 1950s as it oozes a classy, sophisticated appeal. In the 1960s, many women were accused of having mental disorders if they did not wear lipstick. Lipstick was classed as a necessary accessory for women. 

With Valentines Day just around the corner, it's time to honor our true inner goddess and get the guys lusting over our kissable lips.  There's no better colour than red for this occasion and I'm going to suggest that Barry M shade 121 should take place in your makeup purse.

Barry M Shade 121 is called 'Pillar Box Red' and in my opinion, resembles the colour of old phone boxes. Bright, vibrant and very classic, this Barry M lipstick has a fantastic creamy texture and glides on effortlessly with barely any smudges. The one downside to this product is the fact that it's a little dry, but if you apply lip balm before hand and keep your lips hydrated, you shouldn't have any problems.

The lipstick is very vibrant and really brings your lips to the centre of attention. If you're too scared of colour this lipstick probably isn't for you, but I still suggest you give it a go. The colour red is great for anyone with a daring personality and this lipstick looks wonderful on brunettes.  The lipstick can be bought for £4.49 which is easily affordable and a great little treat for valentines day without going over the top.

I have always been a fan of bright red lipsticks, I own approximately 30 different shades at home and I'm admittedly turning into somewhat of a 'red lipstick hoarder'. Nevertheless, nothing will stop me. I'm passionate, a little crazy at times and I love a great challenge. The colour red sums me up perfectly.

I shall leave you with a song called 'Red Lipstick' by Kesha!

What's your favourite coloured lipstick?

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Blonde to Brunette: New Hair Colour

I've been weighing up the pros and cons of each hair colour for the last month and I finally decided to go back to brunette. I loved being a blonde, I had so much fun and I felt that the hair colour made me look healthy and glowing, but unfortunately it was too much upkeep for a mere student like me. I longed for my darker glossy locks back and this morning I went to my local hair salon to get it done. We have gone one shade darker than I originally planned because it will fade too quick on top of blonde, but I'm in love with my new colour. My hair finally looks healthy and insanely shiny. 

Here are a few pictures of my new hair: 

What do you think of the new colour?

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