I had a fair few Boots Advantage Points to burn, and decided to try this little box of eye shadows from Benefit. Originally I was after the Stila Stay All Day Lipsticks, but they didn't stock them. So after some umming and ahhring, I picked this little box up.


Inside contains 2 cream eye shadows and 4 very wearable powder eye shadows.

The colours are super wearable, but I'm disappointed in the formula's. I was expecting super buttery powder shadows like the urban decay ones, but I feel they're lacking in the pigment department. Don't get me wrong, they're really wearable and will suit most skin tones, and having 6 simple colours takes away any confusion on what to wear in the morning. But if your looking for something special, this isn't it.

The packaging is bulky, but does look cute stacked up on my dressing table. The little pots of cream eye shadow are great for travel, and are really nice as a base colour.

I tried to get a some decent photos of my eye makeup, but it just wasn't happening so have this instead.

I think if your after quality eye shadows, treat yourself to the Naked Pallettes. The World Famous Neutrals would make an excellent gift though. Just not something to treat yourself too.

Since moving I chucked away loads of old clothing that I hadn't worn in 6 months. So I was seriously lacking in the wardrobe department when the colder weather came in this week. I had some scruffy looking boots, and a bobbly coat...I took myself to the Bullring and brought a few essntials to spruce up my wardrobe and last me through the colder months!

To start I purchased a new coat from Next. I previously had a blue, fur hooded cape style coat from Topshop which still looks nice, its just turned bobbly from being worn so much. So I decided to go for a Peacoat style, in a stylish Khaki Green. I already have a green jacket, but it won;t keep me warm enough, and also doesn't look smart enough. So I opted for something stylish and smart, yet practical. I love the shape and detail, it looks perfect with jeans and ankle boots.

Speaking of ankle boots, I really wanted some new boots. Something for walking though town, but able to wear to dinner too. I was expecting to have trouble finding exactly what I wanted, but as soon as I went into River Island I was surrounded with too many too choose from! I knew I wanted Tan coloured, as I already have a black pair. £40 later I settled for these - Brown Suede Chelsea Boots. I was eyeing up a pair of Timberlands...but I couldn't quite justify the price tag - plus they're not exactly smart.

A quick trip to Zara on the search for a nice smart jumper...and walked out with a red flannel shirt instead. It's smart yet casual, and really high quality. Then I headed to Gap in search of the smart Jumper...I found a super soft dappled grey one.

I also headed to Primark to stock up on a few cheap essentials. I brought 2 pairs of cosy slipper socks (OMG I never want to take these off!) 1 panda sleep mask, a navy blue V neck jumper, and a floaty grey jumper - can never have enough grey jumpers. And I also snook in a grey and white bed thow for our bedroom. And some cheeky Bambi PJ's....just cause.

I also opted for a new nail varnish in the Sunset collection by Barry M. I picked up thr shade 'The Dark Side Of The 'Shroom' which - is a beautiful mushroom shade. its amuted grey/purple, and with the daylight curing topcoat, its super shiny and polished.