Worth the Hype? #2

Been as though my last one of these posts went down so well with all of you lovely people, I've decided to do another. So here are five more items, that have got that blogger buzz around them.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinsish in Soft and Gentle

I think this is the bloggers world go to highlighter. I love a good highlight, and when shopping in MAC, I swatched it, liked it, but thought, no I'll be good, then found myself asking for it when at the till, and I'm so glad I did. It is a very pale golden frosty highlight, that catches the light perfectly. I can see it being universally flattering and really brings to life your cheekbones, and I love using it as a highlight in my tear duct too. So yes, I think this is worth the hype. Yes £21 is a lot, but you get a hell of a lot of product with it. And it's just so pretty.

Moroccan Oil

Now if you've read my blog for a while, you will know I absolutely adore this product. However, as I said in this post, I was unsure on whether I could fork out the price when it wasn't actually doing any benefit. Later consideration has made me realise, that the way this makes my hair feel is so good, regardless that it's just coating, not benefiting. So dependent on what you want, something to make your hair feel gorgeous, yes this product is great. Something to nourish your hair, probably not no.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

I got this in my Tan About Town set, and I love it. I think it is the perfect contour shade and really flatters my skin tone. So yes, this gets my 100% worth the hype! I also love the way that it is a smaller size, as I think most things should come in this size so you can pay less to see if you really love it, then you can purchase the full size. So much better!

Benefit the Porefessional

Another Benefit product, but this time, it isn't a positive I'm afraid. So many people rave about this, and when the woman in the shop used it on me, I was impressed too, but she used a lot of product and I can't afford to do that. I just think it's way to expensive for what it is. The woman in the shop mixed it with moisturiser too, and it did look good, but when using it at home, I've gotta say no. BUT I have found a cheaper alternative, which I should be posting about  very soon, so keep an eye out! 

Real Techniques Brushes

OK so these are not all of my RT brushes, I have the core collection (minus Buffing Brush, as it sadly passed away, RIP) the eye starter kit, the stippling brush, the blush brush and the Expert face brush (to replace the buffing.) In case, the quantity of my brushes doesn't give it away, I freakin' love these brushes. I think they are amazing, super soft, easy to work with and makes your make-up look so good. They aren't overly expensive at all, and I love them. Now my Buffing Brush, I think water got at the base, and the hairs started to fall out in massive clumps, but I've replaced it with the Expert Face brush, which I think is only available online, but is just as good as the buffing brush.

And a little extra one:

Zara Messenger Bag

I think every blogger has this bag, in either the balk of pale grey colour! I opted for the black as I didn't own a black bag! I had to add an extra hole on the straps to make it the right length for me, but I do love how it gives a nice slouchy look and fits into the nook of your hip and feels lovely. For £19.99 I think it's worth the hype.

So that's another Worth the Hype Post. I hope you enjoyed it again, and there may be another one soon.

Do you agree with me?

Laura xoxo

If only...

Please tell me I'm not the only one who looks at clothes online and thinks 'if only I was rich/had the type of figure that pulls anything off.' Well I had one of those evenings last night (yes, a very rock and roll Saturday night, I know.) So I thought I would show you some of the outfits I've put together (using my new toy, Picasa.) I thought it would be a fun way to show you the type of clothes I like, and, to be honest, it was a lot of fun.
I hope you like it.

Outfit One:

I really love this Topshop jumper, it would look great with anything. I've paired it with this gorgeous pleated skirt from New Look, and with the weather at the moment a pair of black tights. The Boots and Bag speak for themselves to be honest. It was love at first glance. Perfect outfit for uni, shopping or general day to day business.

Outfit Two:

I love oversized, slouchy jumpers and this Topshop one is now firmly on my to get list (which grows daily.) I wish I had the type of figure to pull off these wetlook/faux leather leggings, I think they really add something special to the outfit. Same Boots as I just love them, and another Zara bag (Zara have such a good bag selection at the moment.)

Outfit Three:

Oversize T-Shirts and Skinny Jeans are such a favourite combination for me. Simple and classic, yet it just looks so much more than the usual thought of 'oh, jeans and T-shirt.' I have a slight cardigan obsession and am loving this oversized grey Topshop one. Again the lovely Zara bag from the first outfit and I love these Zara shoes (so much so that I have them in pale pink, thinking of getting the black ones now though. Oops!)

Outfit Four:

Very much a summer inspired outfit, but I love this Topshop dress and think it would look so lovely with this summery oversize pinky/peach Topshop cardigan. I love tan colour shoes/bags and these two from Miss Selfridge definitely caught my attention. Miss Selfridge have such a good handbag selection, they look so expensive too.

Outfit Five:



I love this flowery playsuit and think the leather jacket would give it a more edgier vibe. Again another Miss Selfridge bag and shoes. I thought the lock and key on the shoes was so sweet.

So there are five of my If only outfits. I seem to have a  slight Topshop/Miss Selfridge addiction.

What would you put in your If only list?

Laura xoxo