Whats In My Bag: Zara Leather Messenger Bag

Last week I hauled this lil gem, my Zara Leather Messenger bag. 

 Today I thought I would do a little follow up/ Whats In My Bag, to show what I take with me on nights out. 

my lil gem all packed up

Darn tootin' (I've been watching too many Nashville episodes)

Diary

Passport

Lipgloss - MAC

Mints - Extra

Hand Sanitizer - Carex (decanted into the Purell container)

Blot Power - MAC

Asthma Inhaler - Salbutomol Sulphate

Lipstick - Rimmel, Sleek

Hand Cream - L'Occitane

Mini Mascara - Benefit

Pen - Bic

I must admit, I  thought that I would have to return this bag.
 Since it would be full after I put in my lipgloss and inhaler, but this lil bag holds quite a few things. I had to eat my words. 
It is s lovely little bag, with a great price point, plus it is made from  leather.
I look forward to many adventures with my lil gem.
 It is especially handy right now for trips to the pub to watch the world cup games.

xx

The Red Lippy Project

Rimmel Kate Moss #22, Sleek Stiletto, Rimmel Kate Moss 01 or the classic like MAC Ruby Woo a bit of red lippie is an instant face perk. There is just something about a red lip that gives my face a bit extra oomph. No matter what age or stage of life you are, a red lipstick has a place in your heart. 

Now the red lipstick is moving onto even greater things. Along with  Cervical Screening Awareness Week June 8th - 14th. The Red Lippy Project is raising awareness about the importance of cervical screening (yes/really/that) and getting those most at risk to attend screenings by wearing our red lipsticks and sharing the  pictures. 

Cervical Cancer Facts

Cervical cancer is the third most common malignancy to affect women, with over half a million cases occurring worldwide each year. It is the most common cancer in women under 35 years of age.

Cervical screening uses a test called Liquid Based Cytology which most people know as the ‘smear test’. A small instrument called a speculum is inserted into the vagina and a sample of cells from the cervix is taken with a small brush. These cells are sent to a laboratory to be tested for abnormalities. This test takes just a few minutes. 

Cervical screening reduces the risk of developing cervical cancer.

75% of cervical cancers in women in their 50s and 60s,
60% of cervical cancers in women in their 40s
45% of cervical cancers in women in their 30s.
Since the introduction of cervical screening in the 1980s, rates of cervical cancer have almost halved

The Red Lippy Project is being supported by Topshop who have created a special ‘Red Lippy Lippy’ especially in honour of the campaign.

To support the campaign take a selfie and upload to your favourite social networking sites using the hashtag #redlippyproject and #makeamark to get involved and do your bit. Also check out https://redlippyproject.squarespace.com to find out how else you can get involved.

Most important my lovelies, please get screened.

#NoBareLips30:RED LIPPIE

#NoBareLips30: RED LIPPIE

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

                                         On the lips: Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in #22

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE 

                             Have you hugged or kissed someone you love today?

#NoBareLips30: Kiss Someone You Love

        #NoBareLips30 Lipstick Challenge. Theme of the day is Kiss someone you love. 

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

Someone I love = My big little brother aka the #BestBrotherEver (yes he made his own hashtag)

On the lips: Neals Yard Goji Berry Lipgloss

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE

                             Have you hugged or kissed someone you love today?

#NoBareLips30 Lipstick Challenge: A Call to Define Your Own Beauty

Did you know that Lipstick is the only beauty/cosmetic/makeup product has a rise in sales during recession?
 Check it out, it is an anomaly but TRUE!! 

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 

I am taking part in her Lipstick challenge over the next 30 days. If you are interested check out the details below and join in.

If you use social media and would like to participate in the Spring 2014 edition of #NoBareLips30 here are some of the details:

1. #NoBareLips starts on April 28, 2014 and ends on May 27.

2.  There will be a  #NoBareLips30  calendar and you will need a red, a pink, a brown, a nude, and a bunch of fun shades! 

3. You don’t have to post every day.

4.  Use the hashtag: #NoBareLips30 and please unlock your accounts for the thirty days     (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook are the most popular social networks for this challenge). 

5. Have fun. 

Check out  the official #NoBareLips30 Calendar below. 

#NoBareLips30 Define Your OWN Beauty

P.S. Remember the idea behind this challenge is to use products you already own.
 You are under no obligation to purchase any products. 

xx

Spring Beauty Essentials

Brita fill n Go water bottle - this water bottle comes with a filter in the top. so as you drink the water gets filtered for impurities. 

MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural - a light powder which enhances my natural skintone, keeps down the shine and gives me a soft shimmery glow. I have been using this without fail since 2010. This is my go to present when my gf's don't know what to buy me as a gift. As you can see I already have a backup for when this one finishes.

Body shop Raspberry Body Scrub - flaky skin is a spring time no no, this body scrubs smells like jam doughnuts but it gets the job done.

Zara Rose edt - a nice scent to spray during the day, perfect size to carry along in my hand bag. 

Body Shop Shimmer Brick - this I use over my cheek bones to enhance then a little. Sometimes I use with a kabuki brush all over my face if my MAC Studio Fix Powder + Foundation is looking too heavy.  other times I use the individual shades and make a lovely smokey eye. 

Kate Moss lipstick in 02 - lovely vibrant Fushia lipstick. 

Kate Moss lipstick in 22 - Red lipstick with Orange undertones.

Nails Inc Warick Avenue - a pink polish is never out of place in the spring

What are your Spring Beauty essentials? 

Comment below and let me know

xx