Of Love and Lipstick

Autumn is fast approaching, I believe September 22nd is the official seasonal change. I've decided to be proactive with my Autumnal makeup update. I went to my one stop makeup shop, aka the makeup heaven that is Tk Maxx, and they had just received a huge Illamasqua shipment. My reach into Illamsasqau has been quite limited, mainly their amazing nail varnishes, and I could not wait to get my hands on some new products.

Recently I have been trying out an at-home gel nails system, so I've not been playing around with my nails nearly as much as I used to. I removed my gel nails a couple of days ago, and thought I'd take a couple of day to try out new nail polishes.

My current favourite nail varnish. I've been using it to combat the winter blues, as such. The weather here, in my part of Scotland, has been dismal. Rain, Rain, Rain! The temperatures are getting so cold, I wonder sometimes if it is acceptable to just hibernate until spring. This colour acts as a little pick me up to keep me happy until the weather gets better.

I am back!!! America was amazing, and the shopping was phenomenal. Unfortunately that means it's back to the university grind for me; to top it this is my degree year were I'll find out if I'm graduating with a first or second class. How scary :( But enough of that, back to the original content. This is one of the contenders for my favourite nail varnish for autumn. Revlon's nail varnish in 'Vixen' is what I'd call a dark cherry shade. A really dark and deep burgundy colour that appears almost black until you take a second glance.

I was browsing the online sales on last week, picking up bits and bobs for my holiday, when I got bit by the 'makeup bug'. The only known cure is to splurge on products you don't need, but want to have. I would be the first to admit that I have a problem with regards to my shopping habit; although it makes me happy. If I hadn't 'stumbled' across the Illamasqua website and this lovely shade that's on my nails now.