Top 5 Autumn Drugstore Essentials

I have been making a few changes to my make up for the autumn and winter as the weather gets colder.

1. The first is a berry lipstick, my favourite is Kate Moss Rimmel Matte Lipstick in Shade 107. It is a great darker lip for colder months. I find it brings a new dimension in these cold winter months a sense of spontaneity if you will, and it is on trend for the colder months.

2. The second is that I change my bronzer from a Sun Shimmer Bronzer from Rimmel to the Natural Bronzer from Rimmel. I go from a golden bronzer to a more bronzed look. I think it is perfect for the colder months.

3. I also use my new corrector more in the winter months because my under eye area becomes darker. A corrector seriously helps to eliminate the darker circles alongside concealers. My corrector at the moment is Max Factor Yellow Under Eye Corrector.

4. I prefer a matte finish foundation during in the winter months, because it has a higher coverage for me personally. It helps to cover any blemishes that are common with winter and work with my moisturiser.

5. My new MUA palette is my perfect winter palette. It transfers really well from night to day. It also has the perfect amount of glitter and matte shadows and all for £4.

What are your autumn essentials in your makeup kit? I would love to know either comment down below or tweet me @MsKathrynAlison

Lip Product Addict Tag

I thought I would do a slightly different post. I am going to do a lip product addict tag post because I am an absolute lip product addict and my collection is continuously growing. 

1. Favourite balm/treatment?

My favourites by far are the Models Own Bubblegum Lip Balm and the Burt Bees Conditioning Lip Balm. I love the conditioning lip balm from Burt's Bees 

2. Best eye-catching red?

My most eye catching red lipstick at the moment is Kate Moss Rimmel Lipstick Shade 01. It is easy to apply and wear I love putting it on. However, to be honest I do think there may be a better one out there for me but this is the best one at the moment

3. Best luxury & best drugstore?
My best luxury brand of lipstick that I have tried so far is tropic skincare and my lipstick is in the shade In bloom. My favourite drugstore brand of lipstick has to be Rimmel I have a lot of Rimmel lipsticks but my favourite shade is in 08. 

4. Best MAC lipstick?
I do not own a MAC lipstick at the moment. I would love to purchase one in the future.

5. The most disappointing?
Maybelline Lipsticks they are quite drying on the lips but are okay if you use a lip balm or lip gloss before application. I am seriously thinking of letting go of some of the shades because they are just sitting in my drawer and not being used. I have also found I don't suit the hot pink shades. 

6. Liner - yes or no?
Yes I do use a lip liner, but it is very rare and when I can be bothered. I have one that suits a lot of the lipsticks I use and it is from Helen E Cosmetics brand.

7. Best gloss?
My best lipglosses are the Loreal Lipglosses in Shades 104 and 306. I love the applicator in these glosses and I love the colour range of Lipglosses and the long lasting nature of the Lipglosses. I definitely looking to get more in the future. 

8. Something extra!

I recently bought three new lipsticks from Rimmel. The first is from the Rimmel Apocalips in Shade 102 and the second and third are from Rimmel Long Lasting Lipstick Range in 066 and 077. 

I tag any of my readers who are into blogging or make YouTube videos but I would love to hear your favourite lip products. 

Comment down below or tweet me or even Instagram me or snapchat me. 

What's in my make up bag

I thought I would share with you what I currently store in my make up bag. I keep a small make up bag that could be used on overnight trip or a dash out the door, but I will admit most of the time I just carry my lipstick in my purse.

The items currently in my make up bag are
               Kate Moss Rimmel Lipstick in Shade 08 (nude colour - goes with everything)

Rimmel Natural Bronzer

Collection bronzer palette 

Rimmel BB cream in Light shade 

My Urban Decay Naked 3 palette 

A sponge to apply the BB cream 

A spectrum brush

With the exception of my Urban Decay Naked 3 palette everything is stored in my little brown make up bag from Bloomingdales which I picked up when I was in New York last year. 

I hope you liked reading about what's in my make up bag. Please share what you carry in your make up bag below in the comments, because I would love to know any of your recommendations. 

Lee Stafford Review - The Frizzy Hair Range

I have always struggled to find the right hair products for myself. They have either been too sticky, too oily and greasy or does absolutely nothing for my hair. It wasn't until I was at the Clothes Show Live in Birmingham that I found the perfect brand of hair products with a goodie bag for £15. I thought it was totally worth a try after seeing a lot of people with this particular goodie bag. They are by Lee Stafford. Lee has a variety of products from a range for oily roots, frizzy hair and Argan Oil.

My favourite products are from the frizzy hair range. The shampoo and conditioner from this range are the best products. They are easy to remove and use. The conditioner is soft and sleek, and you need very little, but I would offer a word of caution, make sure you rub the conditioner into your hands before into your hair. I find it to be more effective that way. If you are someone who struggles to find the right brand for your hair, I would recommend the Lee Stafford ranges.

I would even recommend their heat defence spray from the frizzy hair range too. It does feel sticky in your hair and it doesn't dry your hair out. Win Win in my book, my readers.