Escada 'Sexy Graffiti' 30ml perfume £22

I remember first purchasing Escada Island Kiss a few years back and loving it to bits. The Escada range of perfumes is maybe kind of aimed towards teenagers but being a bit older does not stop me. 

They’ve also brought out a minis collection too. I received a similar Escada minis box a few years back for my birthday which was absolutely lovely.  

Debenhams do an exclusive gift box, including a make-up bag and body lotion. I made the mistake of buying the 30ml at Debenhams; you can get the same bottle in The Perfume Shop for £20. 

I do like the new 30ml packaging but personally I preferred it how it was back when Escada first came out with Island Kiss. The bottles are fairly similar but the box design isn’t as good as it was.

Island kiss has always been my favourite but when I was in town at the perfume counter it seemed the scent might have been modified. They might have collaborated a number of scents into one, I don’t know.
  

I had not tried Sexy Graffiti before because it’s always been hard to get hold of in the UK.  When I had a smell of it at the perfume counter it really stood out to me.  

Although it’s really fruity, it’s also quite girly and feminine too. Overall the Sexy Graffiti is divine and the scent is what counts. It’s a perfect summer/holiday fragrance and makes a perfect gift too! I might go back into town and get the other editions at a later point.

Maybelline Coverstick in ‘Ivory’ - £4.25

I’ve been stuck in a bit of make-up rut for a while so decided to treat myself to a few new items in Superdrug. There’s the 3 for 2 offer at the moment in the make-up section so I took full advantage of this and bought three things.

For so long I’ve been using Rimmel hide the blemish concealer in Ivory 001. It’s a great item but wanted to experiment with another brand. I decided to go with another stick concealer because I like the solid formula and its pretty long lasting.

The Maybelline coverstick seemed like a great option as it was fairly similar. The ivory colour was ever so slightly darker than the Rimmel but went unnoticed when applying to my face.

The stick is pointier which I liked as it made applying much easier. The concentrate is thicker and has a slightly fuller coverage. The packaging was simple and very small, making it handy to pop in your bag.

On days when my skin is quite dry, I might go back to the Rimmel concealer because it has more creamy consistency. I do like the Maybelline and the colour ivory is great for summer, so I might repurchase.

Topshop Nail Varnishs £5 each – ‘Barefoot’ & ‘Moving House’

This is my second spurge on Topshop make-up. I actually bought these nail polishes a while ago but it took me a while to review.

I’ve been wearing barefoot quite a lot. It’s a perfect neutral colour with a great glossy finish. Can be applied with one or two coats depending on the look your after.

It’s similar to ‘Big Smoke’ which I purchased last time however the colour is more natural and with a little bit of a pink undertone. ‘Barefoot’ is a versatile nail polish colour and goes with just about every outfit style.

Applying the colour makes the nails look sophisticated and gives the impression your natural nails are that colour. It neatens up the nails, just like a French manicure but in a more fashion forward way.

‘Moving House’ is much more of a statement colour. It’s a bold effect on the nails without being too jarring. It’s mixture of mostly brown with a bit of burgundy red. It’s a perfect in season colour and great to accessorize an outfit.

Fearless

Fearless by capstick13 featuring a pave ring

Yves Saint Laurent halter neck top
$890 - net-a-porter.com

Smythe linen jacket
£560 - brownsfashion.com

Nicole Miller shorts
$65 - nicolemiller.com

Giuseppe Zanotti leather shoes
$930 - couture.zappos.com

Ileana Makri pave ring
$3,222 - boutique1.com

A date with Harry Styles :)

A date with Harry Styles :) by capstick13 featuring print dresses

Marc by Marc Jacobs print dress
£195 - net-a-porter.com

Glamorous high low skirt
£25 - bankfashion.co.uk

Patent leather pumps
£36 - stylemetv.com

Proenza schouler bag
€1.160 - colette.fr

Opal jewelry
$3,750 - georgianjewelry.com

H M hair accessory
hm.com

Jane Norman genuine leather belt
£6 - janenorman.co.uk

Coral blush
stilacosmetics.com

Barry M lip gloss
$4.87 - asos.com

Britney spears fragrance
$30 - walmart.com

Nail polish
£75 - topshop.com

Dial ‘P’ for ‘Princess’ Phone
$48 - modcloth.com

funnel cake stand | funnel cake scented gift set | philosophy
$16 - philosophy.com

A Trip into Town – May Shopping Haul

I went into town with a couple of friends last week. We went to see the avengers in 3D, it was pretty good! Afterwards we did a bit of shopping.

I was so excited about the new Escada range launch. I bought sexy graffiti which I’m in awe of at the mo. I got a few other bits and bobs too.

List of things I bought:

Escada Sexy Graffiti 30ml (From Debenhams) £22
(Superdrug costmetics 3 for 2)
Accessorize merged baked blusher in ‘5 sensation’. £5.00
Maybelline cover stick in ivory £4.25
Accessorize nail polish in khaki £2.95 (Free)
Pri Mark socks £2.50
Whats your number DVD from Sainsburies £5.00

The Body Shop Love Inc body butter 50ml £5.00

I have mixed feelings about this product. After smelling the love Inc fragrance in perfume form I loved it, it’s such as sweet perfume. However the scent of the body butter is more intense and reminds me a little of play dough!

Luckily after applying it onto the skin, the scent was less strong. I think maybe having a sniff from the tub was a little overpowering.  

I found applying a smaller amount works best and makes the scent to be less overpowering. I’m still not overly keen on the scent; it’s not what I expected.

However it’s a rich formula, leaving the skin super soft. It sinks in better after a hot bath or shower. It’s a colourless formula, just a clean white colour. I also really like the packaging, it’s modern and different.

I don’t think I’ll be repurchasing if I’m honest. I’ve read other reviews of this product and some people favour the scent, I suppose it’s a matter of personal preference.

My tip when trying new products is to buy travel size, that way you can go back for more if you like it or use it up quick if you’re not as keen.

Soap and Glory heel genius 125ml £5.50

I’ve tried a number of Soap & Glory products for example ones I received in gift sets. I love the packaging and the products are of a high quality.

I was in Boots and wanted to try a new product. Soap & Glory are known to be good and id never tried there foot cream so thought I would give it a go.

The product is a delight to use. It has a lovely minty fresh scent but it’s not too strong. The scent is slightly different to some of the other items in the range, simply because it’s a foot cream and includes different ingredients.

It says to massage a generous amount onto feet, which I did. It also mentions you can leave it on overnight under cotton socks. I did not do this because it was a funny sensation on the feet and a little oily.

Despite this, it works very well. I would recommend putting it on 15 minutes before you step into the shower/bath so you can rinse it off. My feet felt super soft and smooth, even after first application.

I think £5.50 if quite a lot to spend for the 125ml bottle but I think this tube will last me a while. It’s a nice product to have on your beauty table and great for pampering.

Boots No7 Blissful Body Wash 200ml - £9.00

I have mixed emotions about this product. Although there are many lovely quality’s to this item in my opinion is it did not really live up to the hype.

The packaging is elegant and simple; I like the peach and silver colours on the bottle. The style would probably aim more towards older women and after purchasing, this was my conclusion.

If you are looking for a shower gel for women mid twenties or younger there are a lot of other much better shower gels you could buy. 

At £9.00 I was expecting fantastic results. After reading the description on the bottle it described that the product would make your skin feel luxurious and super soft.

The liquid was a cream colour and lathered up quite well. I did benefit a little from using it a couple of times but not more than other much cheaper shower gels I have previously used.

Despite the great pretty bottle, you could pick up dove or imperial leather shower gel and achieve just the same effect. No7 is an excellent brand, if you are already a fan or have sensitive skin you may like to give this body wash a go.