Colour Pop Haul

I am beyond excited to even write this post! (sorry about the horrible swatches). So since hearing about the brand Colourpop Cosmetics, countless times on YouTube, I have been lusting over all the wonderful shadows and pigments, filling my cart just to gaze at, but never following through with the purchase.

That was until it was announced that Kathleen Lights was releasing a quad and I got a glimpse of her colours. My god they're beautiful! So the day her quad released I thought I better bulk up my order (logic) and get quite a few of the shadows I've been eyeing up. Most of them are neutrals. Since I'm trying out the quality I thought I'd just get colours I know I'll use most. And to be honest can you ever have enough neutrals? Maybe... I got 15 single eyeshadows, and Kathleen Lights' quad. I'm more than happy with my purchase.

Kathleen X Colourpop Collab L-R: Glow, Cornelius, Kathleenlights, Blaze

The pigmentation is crazy! Everyone says it but honestly, with a single swipe you get amazing colour pay off. I do suggest packing the shadow on with your finger will give you the best results, but for the cost of $5 USD each, that's a pretty bloody good deal!

L-R: Fringe, I ♡ This, Lovely, Cop A Feel, Bubbly

L-R: Tea Party, Cheeky, Amaze, La La, Get Lucky

L-R: Hanky Panky, Sequin, On The Rocks, Cricket, 3

They do ship to Australia and New Zealand, US and Canada, and I believe the UK soon. Shipping can be a little pricey but nothing murderous and in defence of that, I received my order in just over a week so I was more than happy to pay for shipping. May I also add that the packaging they provide is brilliant! Inside the box the product is wrapped in foam strips to ensure safe and happy travels for your make-up. I was well impressed by the quality and consideration of their packing.

Colourpop this week have just announced their Highlighters have launched. This sounds extremely dangerous for my bank account as i'm also itching to try their Lippy Sticks and Blushes.

Have you tried Colourpop before? Let me know your favourites!

I created a coral/copper look with some of these shadows over on my youtube channel if you would like to see them in action!

Love and Laughs

Charlotte Jane xx

Sweet Mother of Beauty - YSL

Recently Ryan and I took a decent smidgen of time off from our jobs and jetted off to Melbourne for two weeks to stay with his Dad. Melbourne. Just that word itself screams  shopping to me, much to the disapproval of both my boyfriend and my bank account. I couldn't resist though, with the gorgeous duty free counters sucking me in to their "great deals". And of course the numerous shopping malls I found myself "trapped" in.

YSL lipsticks in particular have always been high on my wishlist. How can you deny that packaging? Well hand over my heart, I can truly say that these products are beautiful, as well as the packaging. The Rouge Volupte lipsticks are creamy beyond imaginable and super opaque. I was actually pleasantly but very much surprised at the pigmentation of these colours. I bought two as a result of this. 

No. 1 - Nude Beige

Has the stupidest name. It is not a beige whatsoever. However it is a gorgeous baby pink, much like Mac Creme Cup if I do say so myself. Although I have to say that the two shades are different in acknowledgement that Creme Cup is a cream sheen formula so it is not as opaque as the YSL. 

No. 3 - Ultimate Beige 

I would say is closer to accurate with the name choice. I would describe this colour as a deep, pinky, brown nude. So yea much more in the beige category! You'll also quickly learn that I am shit at describing colours! This is a great staple though especially if you are on the deep nude lip bandwagon, this is one to  add to your collection.

YSL Baby Doll Mascara

Two words; Holy Grail. This mascara if perfection. Lengthening, separating, blackest lashes, you name it. If you are looking for fluttery, doll-like lashes I would seriously consider giving this one a whirl. I can see myself purchasing many of these in years to come. 

YSL Black Opium Parfum - 50ml

If heaven had a smell I imagine it is something like this. This scent is what I would describe as sweet but not sickly. Fresh but not citrusy. Sophisticated but not musky. The combination of notes in this perfume are on point! The key notes are black coffee, white florals and vanilla. Of course fragrance is always a little tricky since they sit different on everyone's skin, but I would say this one is definitely worth your trip to the department store to give this a sniff (not so elegant phrase). This is quite easily the nicest scent I have come across in a while. 

If you want to see more of the damage I did whilst in Australia, head over to my Youtube channel to see my High End Makeup haul. No, YSL was not the only culprit. 

I'm always intrigued to try new high end beauty products so make sure you leave your suggestions in the comments below! 

Love and Laughs

Charlotte Jane x

More than just pretty fingers - styling Essie nail polish

It excites me to say that I was recently the winner of a gorgeous instagram giveaway with PIA Boutique and Essie NZ.

The prize included a lovely blush pink PIA dress and four Essie nail polishes. It is safe to say that each polish compliments the dress beautifully, and all the shades are right up my alley!Although majority of us won't take a lot of care and consideration in to matching our outfit and makeup choices with our current shade of  nail polish, I being one of those people, I thought it would be fun to have a play and find the perfect combos for each of these Essie colours. And who doesn't love a good flatlay? I've basically styled items I might wear and complimentary makeup products for each nail polish just to get a feel of what I think would be the perfect match. I've also paired each colour with a lipstick I feel compliments it.

I also want to point out this is in no means the MAC and Essie collab it appears to be! I just happen to own predominantly MAC lipsticks in my collection!

Essie Demure Vix & MAC Faux-Satin

The first colour initially appears as a basic pinky nude. Very sophisticated and slightly understated. That was until I caught it in a certain light and noticed the bluey, iridescent undertones to the polish. How is that even a thing? This polish is in no way what I would call duo-chrome as at first you would just take it as a basic, opaque colour, but as stated if you get your nails in a certain light the polish gives almost a mermaid-esk sheen.

In the flatlay i've paired the polish with a crisp, white shirt. I could see myself wearing a black or white skirt with it; just very clean cut and understated. Neutral eyes, with a little bit of shimmer, long fluttery lashes, and nude lips. This look would be very fresh yet chic, so to compliment the simplicity I popped Marc Jacobs Daisy into the mix. To really jazz it up I added these super cool leopard print Vans sneakers. I've done this because the rest of the outfit implies the polish is very plain jane, but it is much more special than that, and the perfect outfit would act in the same way as the polish; plain and safe, with a pop of fun.

Essie Take it Outside & MAC Captive - Satin

The next nail polish is a beautiful cool tone grey, with a slight hint of lilac undertones. The formula is super opaque and the colour itself is anything but dull. Although grey is often represented as dull and lifeless, I think this polish contradicts that as it is sweet and classy. Simple. I've decided however, to pair it with a deep, burgundy red lip to add a strong pop of colour to the very much monochrome style i've laid out below.

Monochrome is always a win in my eyes! It's the safest way to pull off a chic, on trend look, without really having to contribute much, if any, effort! I love a pop of colour on the nails paired with a monochrome outfit, but grey nails can also be a great accent to the look; not too bold but rather elegant. Paired with a beige, or bronze shimmer on the eye, some silver jewelry and textured messy hair and you have one hell of a simple look (but very effective). 

2 side notes: You can never go wrong with stripes! And I had to chuck the YSL Black Opium perfume into this! The scent is gorgeous! 

Essie Sugar Daddy & MAC Please Me - Matte

Pretty in Pink. Another look that will never truly go out of style. There is always room for pink in a girls fashion inspo.  This Essie polish is a fresh, sheer pink. Perfect to pull out when applying a french manicure. This one would be great for school as it just evens out and slightly lightens the colour of your nails, letting the natural nail peek through. 

Featured in the flatlay, is what I believe portrays the holy grail of girly-ness. The PIA Danica Dress that I was lucky enough to win is the fashion item you see above, and how gorgeous is it! The colour aside is one thing, but the fluttery frill sleeves just scream feminine. Pairing this dress and polish with some high end goodies such as the YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick in 1, and Chanel blush in Jersey. And then some absolute bargains like these Colourpop shadows that are just $5 USD a pop! 

Essie Buy Me a Cameo & MAC Velvet Teddy - Matte

Last but not least, and one of the most exciting shades. I do not ever reach for metallic nail polish. Not for a very long time atleast. But this one was love at first sight. Although in the photo it looks like a cool tone bronze, and I believe that's how the website describes it also, I see this colour as a copper/rose gold metallic that is super opaque. Two coats of this and you're ready to go! 

Paired with all black and metal tones and you will be one super trendy cat. Black and Gold is my ultimate when it comes to picking fashion favourites! Much like the stripes, it's hard to go wrong. I'm obsessed with roll neck knits, nearly as much as I am with these River Island boots with the gold zip and buckle detailing (#swoon). Unfortunately I got these boots last winter so I can't leave a direct link, which is so sad because I get so many lovely compliments whenever I wear these boots! I can't get enough of the YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks, the one above is shade 3, your typical Kylie Jenner (yawn) dark nude. And how could I leave out another Colourpop shadow, this one is "Kathleenlights" from her own collab. 

I would love to know your favourite nail polish shades of the moment so make sure you leave suggestions in the comments below! 

Love and Laughs 

Charlotte Jane x

P.S. I was not asked to base a blog post around this prize and this is in no means sponsored! In fact they have no clue this is even a thing. So all the following opinions are my own :)

Weekend Getaway Wellington

So about a month ago now Ryan and I flew down to Wellington for my cousins 21st. Aside from the fact that Ryan got to meet the side of the family I am probably closest with, he had also never been to Wellington, which is the Capital City in New Zealand.

I love Wellington. When I was younger I used to fly down every September holidays for a week and stay with my cousins. I loved that because it meant a week full of mini putt, bowling, movies and staying up late. However as I have gotten older I have developed a different appreciation for the City.

The contrast of new contemparary buildings standing up against old characteristic creations is beautiful to me. When people watching you notice a lot more unique individuals, the city tends to encourage developing your own style and individuality. The city is also right on the waterfront practically as well, which in some ways I feel gives the city a relaxed and modern vibe. Needless to say I love it and I thought I would just put together a bit of a photo diary to showcase this little getaway.

My Mumma and Ryan

My Aunty Leanne

Ryan and I 

My Cousin

Love and Laughs

Charlotte Jane x

The Disney Tag

If you only follow me on Bloglovin you may not know that I have also started a Youtube channel.
My Best Friend and I recently did the Disney Tag and I thought this would be much more fun and lively in video format than blog post.

Enjoy if you will, and don't forget to subscribe and leave video suggestions in the comments! Let me know that my blog sent you there!

Love and Laughs
Charlotte Jane x