A trail of rouge.

With the discontinuation of my most perfect lipstick (boo hoo sob sob) I have had to be adorning my smackers with a regular 'stick. I was dreading the day when Maybelline got rid of their 18 hour lip stain. And that day has come. The kind lady in boots informed me that Maybelline are re-releasing the lip stain in a few weeks. Hallelujah!

I actually really enjoy the routine of putting lipstick on. Liner, lipstick, blot, reapply, blot, beautiful.

Trouble is, I am not used to being careful whilst being red lipped. I'm so used to not worrying about leaving red kisses on everything I touch. So, I apologise to anything that comes in contact with my lips for the next few weeks!

Love as always, Lucille x.

Make up me.

A while ago, I remember my make-up bag to be full of all sorts of rubbish. Not any more- I've perfected my collection, finding the best quality and best priced make up for that perfect 40's face! A rule for all make-up that is to live in my bag;

it must be long lasting. 

Embellished blusher brush from B Beautiful. (Sister company to Lush.)

Celia Bertwell eyeshadow, foundation & powder brushes.

 Loreal true match liquid foundation in N1.

Loreal Studio Secrets Primer.

Bourjois Blush in 74 Rose (this smells so good!).

Mac Eyeshadow in Brule.

Rimmel eyebrow pencil in dark brown.

Mac Liquidlast Liner in Point Black  (shower-proof, sleep-proof, tear-proof and party-proof!).

Loreal Telescopic Mascara.

Garnier anti dark circles Roll on (a god send).

Mac Mineralize Powder in Light.

And behold, the top of the list, the holy grail, the queen of all lipsticks;

Maybelline Super Stay Colour in Red Passion. (I use this with a Mac Lip Liner in Cherry.)

It smells like watermelon, stains your lips the brightest red, is totally food, drink, shower and snog proof. All tried and tested on a daily basis! It also comes with a moisturising balm stick, to stop your lips from going sticky and bitty. My search is finally over for the best lipstick.

Love as always, Lucille x.

A spot of spontaneity.

I've always wanted to trade in faffing around in the mornings trying to draw on a beauty mark in the same place for a permanent tattoo of one. If Dita can do it why can't I? Well, whilst walking to my bus stop after work on Saturday, a guy handed me a flyer about permanent make-up at Nottingham's Bodycraft tattoo parlour. Before I knew it, I was in the chair getting myself my very own 'spot. Bish bash bosh. AND I was finished in time to still catch my bus!

Well worth the tinsy winsy teeny weeny bit of pain.

Love as always, Lucille x.