I love having lots of different glasses to wear depending on my outfit/mood. I have a bit of an obsession with fun frames, much to the annoyance of my partner who thinks I verge on the Dame Edna a little too often.

I tend to stick to blacks and reds however when I saw these gorgeous pink Ray Ban glasses in the Pretavoir website I knew I'd have to have them.



Pretavoir are an online glasses boutique. They are partnered with i2i Optometrists who are an Independent Opticians based in Glasgow. They offer the same great prices as other online spectacle boutiques but with the added security of being backed up by the professionals. Buying a new pair of glasses isn't something to take lightly due to cost and also the way they change your look in an instant so its really important to make sure you're spending your pennies on something you feel comfortable in.


I love Ray Ban glasses and had a gorgeous pair of tortoiseshell Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses which have recently vanished (probably hiding under something, usual). I wasn't 100% on the shape of the wayfarers so wasn't keen on a pair for everyday vision correction however when I found that they also have a slight cat eye version I was sold instantly.
This pair are the Ray Ban RX5322 in pink but also come in a few other shades. I think they are really unusual and I've had a lot of compliments when I've worn them. I went for a slightly oversized look as I prefer that. (It means I can comfortably wear my false lashes underneath too haha)


For more information visit the Pretavoir website.

Recently, its been all about the Urban Decay Smoky Palette when it comes to eyeshadows, however I think its time for some colour. Urban Decay and I seem to be on the same page with this as they have two amazing new palettes coming out over the next few months.

First up is the newest Vice palette incarnation, the Vice 4 palette. This is similar to others in the Vice range in the sense that its a multi-use bomb of colour. A lot of sequels make you wish the artist had quite while they were ahead, but Vice is different. The long-awaited and limited edition, eyeshadow palette contains twenty, gorgeous, never before seen shades.
Vice 4 comes housed in a really cool looking case as well as a matching bag. The palette comes with a large mirror and a double-ended brush similar to the brush included in the Naked Smoky.


There really is something for everyone in Vice 4, whether you like deep jewel tones, smokey mattes, or shimmery neutrals its easy to create a multitude of looks.  I have my eye on the entire bottom row, especially the brick shade Bitter. Urban Decay eyeshadows are insanely pigmented and feature their Pigment Infusion System which means the colour stays put and the formulas are buttery soft and easy to blend.


The shades are;
Bones - Oyster Satin with Pearl
Grip - Taype matte with irredecent micro-glitter
Deadbeat - Black satin with iridescent micro-glitter
Beat Down - Deep Metallic violet with blue micro-glitter
Pandemonium - Metallic Plum with iridescent micro-glitter
Framed - light neutral matte-satin
Fast-Ball - Metallic peachy pink with pink micro glitter
1985 - Metallic fuchisa with fuchisa micro-glitter
Underhand - burgundy-brown satin
Harlot - metallic lavender
Discreet - softy dusty mauve matte
Grasshopper - Metallic emerald with green micro-glitter
C-Note - Frosted green with micro-glitter
Arctic - bright teal with tonal sparkle
Robbery - deep metallic brown-gunmetal
Bitter - reddish brown matte
Flame - bright orange with gold micro-glitter
Low - brown matte with iridecent micro-glitter
Crowbar - black metallic pearl and micro-glitter
Delete - deep chestnut brown matte-satin

Vice 4 Palette (£43.00) will be available late October online at the Urban Decay Website

A brand I feel is often overlooked in terms of cosmetics is Laura Mercier.  Sure, everyone and their granny (seriously, mine does) loves the Laura Mercier foundation primers and the body souffle, but I don't often come across many who use the makeup range to its full potential which is madness because its amazing.
Laura Mercier has some fantastic products to suit every skintone my top five products are;

Hydrating Foundation Primer (£29.00 ) - Laura Mercier has loads of primers. Hydrating is my favorite as I suffer from dull, dehydrated skin. The formula protects and moisturises and helps my makeup glide on. Contains vitamins A,C and E which act as antioxidants to help protect the skin from aging.

Eye Basics Cream Eyeshadow in Buff (£21.00) - On first look, this doesn't seem much however this cream formula is a dream to work with. This can be worn alone or as a primer for other shadows. I love the sandy, camel shade as a base for a smokey eye.

Lip Glace in Bellini (£19.50 ) - These lip-glosses smell good enough to eat, honestly they smell sweeter and more delicious than the Vanilla scented MAC lippies, almost like cupcake icing, yum. The formula isn't in the least bit sticky. I love the light coral shade too.

Baked Eyeshadow in Petal Pink (£21.00) - Truth be told, I actually wear this eyeshadow as a blush/highlight combo. The shade is perfect for those with paler skintones like me but would also give a gorgeous ethereal glow to those with darker. Pop a little in the inner corner of the eye for a quick fix if you're looking a little sleepy.

Lip Stain in Peace Glaze - Unfortunately these little pots have either been discontinued or were limited edition which is a shame as they are amazing. I have a few of the shades but Peach Glaze is the one I reach for the most. Its a demi-matte finish and really flatters my skintone. I also use this as a light blusher. Bonne Mine Face Colour in Coral is similar but more pink toned. 

You can find Laura Mercier products at House of Fraser

If you had told me a year ago that I'd be excited and constantly raving about a neutral palette I'd have thought you were nuts. I'm a massive fan of colour in makeup but the Bobbi Brown Greige Collection has got me confused about my eye-dentity (see what I did there *cringe* I'm here all week).
The collection introduces a range of Bobbi's favourite neutral shades that deliver a classic, chic, "Bobbi look" which was inspired by the shade range Bobbi discovered while mixing paint during a home project. The beautiful Kate Upton is the face of the new Greige Collection.

For the past month all I've worn is a smoky eye, I can't get enough! Containing eight shades, the Bobbi Brown Greige Palette (£52.00) is seriously beautiful and has a nice, balanced mixture of mattes, shimmers and even a few glitter eyeshadows.


The palette allows you to create a multitude of makeup looks for both daytime and evening, I've had shimmery neutral eyes as well as full, blown out smokes.  I created this smokey eye look and added a pop of colour underneath with a aqua blue eyeshadow and some glitter liner.
The shades are; Ivory, New Brown Haze, Twinkle, Slate, Greystone, Earth Metal, Greige & Fog.


The palette comes in a sleek, silken case which has an almost slate-like finish (It does seem to attract makeup residue though) magnetic closure and has a good sized mirror. It's sturdy enough to knock around the bottom of my handbag. 

The Greige Collection is available now in stores and on the Bobbi Brown website.You can find Bobbi Brown concessions in Glasgow's House of Fraser, Debenhams Silverburn and John Lewis.

Anyone who knows me will be aware that I like a good pair of statement glasses.