20 Facts About Me

I've really enjoyed reading everybody's posts from this tag. If I could think of more facts I would have gone for 50, but to be honest I lack enough imagination and as soon as I sit down to think of some, my mind goes blank!

1. I'm left handed.
2. My favourite animals are giraffes and owls.
3. I strongly dislike rose scented things.
4. I'm a very fussy eater, and it's still a big deal for me to try new food.
5. I love black and white photography, especially of architecture.
6. Danny is the boyfriend that I've had.
7. When I was younger I had a horse riding accident that caused me to almost break my neck and since then I have developed a fear of horses.
8. I am a messy person, no matter how hard I try to keep on top of mess it always catches up to me.
9. My favourite colour is green.
10. I'm an only child.
11. I listen to Harry Potter audio books when I go to sleep.
12. I don't drink tea or coffee, I only drink squash. I don't even like drinking water by itself.
13. 13 is my lucky number.
14. I still don't know what direction I want to go in career wise.
15. I have to have the flu jab every year because my immune system is so rubbish.
16. People are normally surprised that I've not seen Dirty Dancing.
17. I was bullied quite a bit at school for having oily skin and spots.
18. When I was 11 I won a makeover by Andrew and Liz Collinge.
19. I'm always cold.
20. My family call me Catherine, but everyone else calls me Kate. 

Kate x

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FOTD #2

Face: Indeed Labs Hydraluron, Yonka Protective Cream, Benefit Porefessional, YSL Touche Eclat Foundation in BR30, Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer in 02 Light, 17 Miracle Matte Powder in Natural Fair, Benefit Dallas Blush. Eyes: YDK from Naked 2 Palette, Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara (Black), UD Primer Potion, Barry M Blink Precision Eyeliner. Brows: UD Brow Box in Brown Sugar. Lips: Clinique Chubby Stick in Mighty Mimosa. 

I'm currently finding myself reaching for my YSL Touche Eclat foundation over my Garnier BB Cream. I've fallen back in love with it, although today I feel as though it hasn't applied as well as it usually does. Weekends are the days when I have time to experiment with my makeup and so I've been experimenting with liquid eyeliner - I've always loved eyeliner flicks and I'm trying to master it. Practice makes perfect.

Reviews of many of these products to come!

Kate x

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Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in Mademoiselle

Chanel Rouge Coco in Mademoiselle is one of my all time favourite lipsticks. This also happens to be one of my first ever high end make up purchases. The packaging is very understated - black with a gold band around the middle and the tell tale Chanel logo on the top. 

This is what Chanel says about this lipstick:

A modern interpretation of classic creme lip colour as an homage to the rich life and legacy of 'Coco' Chanel. Lightweight lip colour glides on for easy application, and features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips - even boosting their ability to hold in moisture - for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance. A range of wearable shades with full-coverage finishes, from matte to pearl to soft shimmer.

This is a really lovely everyday lipstick that I often carry around in my bag. It's not quite as bright as in the photo, but is what I'd describe as a plummy pink. I've had this lipstick coming up to three years now (I'm sorry but I'm not going to throw out a Chanel lipstick after 18 months, regardless what the advice is) and it's still going strong.

Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick is as Chanel describe it, hydrating. I usually wear a lip balm under this but I've never found it to dry out my lips when worn alone. This isn't a statement lipstick like some I own, and I think it's quite understated so you could definitely get away with doing more with your eyes.

I would definitely recommend trying a Chanel lipstick from this range. I truly love this lipstick and even my Mum has it! The reason I chose this colour in particular was because it looked rather lovely on Vanessa Paradis in the ad campaign:

The price tag of this lipstick is what puts me off 'investing' on more colours from this range at £24.00 a pop and can be bought online, here.

Having said that, after a quick look on Debenhams' website today I have noticed that they have 10% off across their beauty range and free delivery making this currently £21.60.

Their promotion ends tomorrow, but if you're looking to purchase any high end items I'd recommend doing it this weekend!

Do you own any lipsticks from Chanel Rouge Coco? What do you think of them?

Kate x

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Molton Brown Protecting Vitamin Lipsaver

I received the Molton Brown Protecting Lipsaver as a Secret Santa present back in December as part of my works Christmas meal, and I was really chuffed to receive it! I have been using this quite regularly since receiving it, as well as my usual lipbalms.

On application (I use my finger, the tube curves in slightly and doesn't have rounded edges so doesn't make for a good application straight to the lips) a little goes a long way and I find that this lasts quite a long time. This is a good lip balm I've found to wear under lipstick as it doesn't just transfer onto the lipstick rather than the lipstick applying to your lips.

There is no tingling sensation, it's most comparable to vaseline and is quite thick which is something I quite like. I often apply this before bed and wake up with it still on, so it really does last a long time.

The only downside I've found to this is that rather than being a "cure" - that is to say something that will help my lips improve over the long term so I won't need to use lip products half as much, it feels very much a bandaid that provides instant relief to sore lips.

Kate x

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