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Sunday 27 April 2014

Retro: MAC Lipstick Review


Lipstick - Retro MAC Cosmetics

Hi again, hope you's are all doing well. I had intended to do another outfit post today, but because of the awful English weather i was unable to (will do it next week instead) instead i decided to do a quick review of one of my favourite lipstick's at the moment.




This lipstick is Retro by Mac, it is one of their satin finish lipsticks. I rarely go a day without applying lipstick, so my favourite lipstick varies quite a lot, but since the day I purchased this I have worn it constantly. As you can see from the image below it is quite a browny colour, but on your lips it also has a slight purple/maroon undertone, which is what i loved about it because purple and browns are the colours i usually go for (best of both worlds). This is quite an understated dark shade, so if you are wanting to try out a darker lipstick but are a bit apprehensive this would be a perfect shade for you to try.

Although it is a satin finish lipstick, i would say on your lips it looks like a matte finish, but has a lovely smooth texture, which a matte lipstick often lacks. I find this colour extremly wearable during the day but also on a night out, with a smokey eye and liner. It's a really easy shade to wear because it is very longlasting, so doesn't need to be re-applied often (bonus!).



Appologies for the blurriness my camera wouldn't focus properly (grr)

MAC is a high-end lipstick brand so it's price of £15 is a bit steep but i would say it's well worth the money because it's longlasting and versatile, A colour that would suit all.



Here i am wearing the lipstick

Necklace - Topshop (last year)
Top - Urban outfitters

Thank you for taking time to read this review, i hope it was helpful. I would love any feedback as this was the first beauty product review i have done :)

Kristin xo

Friday 25 April 2014

Monochrome Madness


Had to take photos inside due to
foggy and rainy weather ( bad times :( ) 

I wanted to steer away from wearing all black which I did quite often during the winter, so the alternative I'm loving at the moment is monochrome. I couldn't wait to get my white jeans out again as soon as the weather turned a bit nicer, pairing them with a simple high-neck black cami and my new jelly sandals. Because my outfit is primarily black and white I wanted to add a colour pop so I added a green chain necklace as a statement. 

Jacket - All Saints (bought years ago from a discount store)
Necklace - Topshop Topshop (similar)
Satchel - Cambridge Satchel Company
Sandals - Urban Outfitters
Socks - Urban Outfitters (similar)
White Jeans - Topshop
Black cami - Urban Outfitters

Sorry for the paleness
Lipstick - Chilli by Mac
Thank you for taking time to read this post; I really hope you liked it! I would  love to hear any feed back as i am new to the blogging world. 
Style says a lot...

Kristin xo

First things first

I have been meaning to start a blog for over a year now, and if I'm honest i can't believe I've actually just sat down and started it. So.. my names Kristin, 16 living in Newcastle, studying Art and Design at college. I have aspirations for a career in fashion but my indecisive ways mean I haven't quite decided exactly what i want to do as of yet. 

I don't really have much to say about myself other than I adore anything black and I always have statement lips and my usual cat flicked eyes. If it has anything to do with shopping, eating or art I'm there. 

I hope you will all take pleasure in reading my blog which will mainly focus on fashion with sometimes the odd beauty review. I'd love it if you followed my blog and gave any feedback as I am a bit of a nun when it comes to the blogging world!

Style says a lot...

Kristin xo