Happy Valentines Day!

Hi guys,

A few posts ago I told you all about Charlotte Tilbury's new Hollywood Beauty Icon's Lipstick collection! In the collection there are 10 new red and pink lipsticks as well as new matching lip liners! The collection is gorgeous and depending on whether you buy a team red or team pink lipstick the outer packaging matches which is so cute!

The last time I showed you the range I picked up a pink lipstick called Icon Baby which I got the lipstick and matching lip liner but in the spirit of Valentines Day I decided to try the reds out today! I always find red lipsticks really hard to wear so I decided to play it safe and go for the darkest red in the new collection. In the new collection the pink shades are the K.I.S.S.I.N.G formula which is the satin lipsticks so a much softer shiny finish. Whereas all the red tones are the Matte Revolution formula which is a much safer option for red shades since they can be messy to apply sometimes.

First off can we appreciate the iconic red packaging because it is so pretty. If you haven't bought a Tilbury lipstick because they usually have rose gold packaging. The lipstick I picked up is called Matte Revolution Lipstick in the shade Cinematic Red, £27.00. This red lipstick is described as a bright cinematic cherry-red lipstick. Like I mentioned before this isn't my normal go to shade but I love how it pops on my complexion and also makes my eyes look bluer! I also picked up the Lip Cheat Lip Liner in the shade Red Carpet Red,£21.00. Anytime you are wearing a red lipstick you need a lip liner to keep your makeup in place and these lip liners are long wearing so you can even wear them by itself too. This shade is described as a modern blue-toned red lip liner with a long-lasting, waterproof formula, this is the kind of red liner I could easily wear with any red lipstick which is handy to have.

So if you're looking for your perfect red lip I really think you should check out this collection. I hope you're all having a lovely valentines day whoever you're spending it with. As always all products mentioned are linked above.

Lot's of love,

Bella x x

Day 3 of trying random things!

And today I tried some makeup I got from the fair! Although my mom never allows me to buy any products that you put on your skin from a fair as they generally keep off brand items which can be harmful for your skin but I really wanted to give it a try!

The eyeshadow was very pigmented

The lip glosses were a very pretty pink colour

The lipsticks were very smooth however brown was really not my colour 😂

All in all I was extremely satisfied with the results! It didn’t really cause me any irritation and even the next there was no sign of breakouts!

thinking about modern vampires who aren't suspicious bc they're just the local goth couple

Josephine Baker photographed by George Hoyningen-Huene for Vanity Fair, 1929.

Willow Smith makeup by Raoul Alejandre – Vanity Fair (2023) photographed by Adrienne Raquel

Sunita’s descriptors of Leo and Donnie when she meets them in their granny getup is so funny because Donnie’s the one who pushes the grandma disguise and yet-

Sunita, seeing Granny!Leo: Aw, what a cute old lady

Sunita, seeing Granny!Donnie: A flying turtle in an old purple dress

If I was Donnie I’d be so offended by that, Hortense deserves better 😔

Never forget the OG live action ghoul

ben eldridge my love <3

Eva Green for Vanity Fair France, April 2023

Hi guys,

We all know I love luxury beauty but there are some drugstore brands out there that are killing the game! Maybelline has been one of my favourite drugstore brands for (literally) years now. I think I started wearing their makeup when I was 16/17 and I’m now 30! So today I thought I would share with you my 3 favourite face base products from the brand.

First off we are starting with my favourite product that is a combo of skincare and makeup, it's the Maybelline Super Stay up to 24H Skin Tint Foundation + Vitamin C, £12.99. If you like a natural, glowy looking foundation rather than a full coverage formula then this is your new best friend. Made with Vitamin C to brighten and treat your skin while you're wearing it , this foundation gives you a natural, weightless finish. I love wearing this tint on days when my skin doesn't need a lot of coverage and this formula is buildable so some days you can wear it natural and other days build up for a medium finish.

Next up we have the glow in a bottle, it's the Maybelline Instant Anti Age Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Primer, Concealer, Highlighter, £12.99. This is Maybelline's multi-use product, not only does it add glow to your complexion but it can be used as a primes, conceals, highlights, and evens skin tone. I love using when alternatively to my Hollywood Flawless Filter, sometimes I'll use under my eyes before foundation to brighten or all over my face to add coverage / prime. I haven't used it as a foundation yet but I've seen some people using it as their foundation which if you had dry skin I think could wear really well.

Lastly, if a glowy face base isn't your thing or you want more of a fuller coverage I think you'll prefer the Maybelline Superstay 30hr Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid 30ml, £10.99. Unlike the previous 2 products this foundation is our matte option for those oily combo people out there. Personally I love this formula because yes it is a full coverage, matte finish but it's made with hyaluronic acid so it's protecting your skin while being worn. Though I love a lot of matte formulas I personally use this one the most because it is also transfer-resistant, water-resistant and sweat-resistant so if you have a problem with your makeup moving, your safe!

So there we go, you don't need to spend lot's of money to get great products and if you're shopping for drugstore makeup I really recommend checking out Maybelline because their newer products are amazing!!! As always all products mentioned are linked above.

Lot's of love,

Bella x x

Imaan Hammam at the 2023 Vanity Fair Afterparty

i just realised i’ve never done a comparison from pre-t to now (8ish months)

i didn’t think i actually looked very different before but holy shit i was so squishy

Sabrina Carpenter

1970s Ebony Fashion Fair cosmetics ads

mombie >:o)

Felicity Jones, 2014