Stila Convertible Colour Trio In Warm

Hello there beautiful. I feel like I have been really neglecting you guys, I tried to schedule a few posts but didn't get to do as many as I'd like and unfortunately my life is rather hectic at the moment (This next little chunk is a ramble of why I'm so busy!). When I found out I was pregnant with my little boy, it was a HUGE shock. I was told it would be almost impossible for me to conceive without fertility treatment, so as you can imagine being in a warm trusting relationship, contraception was the least of my worries. After a trip to the doctors (Where I expected to be told I'd need an operation on my ovaries) I was told I was pregnant. I was so shocked, excited and amazed that it was actually happening to me. As much as we all wanted my baby, If we'd have known, we would have planned a little ahead. At the minute I still live at home with family with my baby and my better half lives at home with his family too. Its really nice having support from my family but we do now need our own space as our own new family. Now this is where my time is currently going, After spending unreal amounts of time looking for the perfect home we have finally found it. So now I'm arranging what work needs doing, decor, appliances and so on. So if I'm a little slower with posts, I do apologise! I still love you all and adore writing. 

I've been eyeing up the infamous Convertible Colours by Stila for quite some time, but always spent too much time um-ing and ah-ing over which shade to buy. That is, until a couple of weeks ago when I heard about their trio palettes and just knew that I had to own one. There are two palettes available, 'Cool' and 'Warm', each consisting of three shades - two classic favourites and one exclusive, limited edition shade. Perfect for an indecisive girl like me! After a little to-ing and fro-ing between which palette to buy, I settled with Warm. 

Gerbera and Camellia are the classic shades and Honeysuckle is the limited edition shade. All of the colours would work really well with all skin tones. My skin is looking slightly warmer this summer so this palette is just perfect for me. Although I do prefer Gerbera Myself! The palette is dual purpose and although the colours work exceptionally well on the lip, Its as a blusher where they really excel. The formula is very creamy and glossy and it's really well pigmented. You can wear it for a sheer and natural look or really build up a strong colour if you so desire. The product applies like a dream. It looks really pretty applied using fingers or I use my Real Techniques Lip or Stippling Brushes to achieve a perfectly polished look.  

The Packaging is nice too. The purple box is amazingly pretty and i can't bring myself to discard it so i keep my palette safe in that. the palette is cased in nice shiny black plastic and the set has a mirror to which is incredibly handy. The products smell really nice and the products last for a decent amount of time on the skin. once applied the blush lasts all day, the lips do need a touch up though as to be expected. 

(L-R, Gebera, Camellia, Honeysuckle) 

I have found that these colours seem to last forever, so as far as value for money goes, I don't see any reason why this palette wouldn't last over a year of everyday use. I'm now exceptionally tempted to purchase the cool palette too. The palettes are a steal at the price of £23.00, especially considering you receive three shades and a single Stila shade costs £16.00. I bought mine from Feel Unique. To summarise, really pretty colours, wearable, versatile and great value for money. If you need a new blush or are after a new lip product, I'd highly recommend that you give one of these palettes a try, you wont be disappointed. Do you love Stila products? What is your favourite?Much Love Amy xoxo

The Body Shop Wild Cherry Body Butter

Evening, Hope you have all had a good Monday (if that's ever possible!). I thought that I'd share my new favourite body treat with you. It's The Body Shop's Wild Cherry Body Butter.

I've not used a Body Shop product in years so on the spur of the moment last week I decided to see if I could re kindle my old romance. My romance with The Body Shop stemmed from childhood, I used to go to Body Shop party's with my mum and she always used to buy me play soap. Unfortunately they stopped making it (Please Body Shop, bring it back, I know my little boy would love it!).

I love fruity products and things that smell sweet so this really jumped out at me. Nice and summery looking and I do adore cherries. This cost me £4.00 in store for 50 g which is really reasonable. I was very disappointed to find it cheaper on line, but, unless I spent more than £20.00 it would have cost more due to p&p. I'm always a bit miffed to find in store and on line prices vary. It should be the same either way, some people can't physically get to shops or use a computer.

That aside, the product is beautiful. The severity of the scent is just right, not too weak not too over bearing. It smells just like the tub would suggest, of cherries, almost good enough to eat.The consistency of the butter cream is as a body butter should be, thick and creamy and it melts onto the skin really well. It does make your skin feel instantly soft and its not sticky.

I do suffer from dry patches of skin on my arms (since pregnancy, oh the joys of babies no one tells us about!) and since using this not only has the dryness gone but the overall texture of my skin has improved.

I've made a promise to myself that I am going to buy more items from The Body Shop when I'm near a store and not just walk by. I want to try the shower gels next and more fruity smelling goodies, watch this space for more reviews.

Does anyone else have a store or product that they have neglected or fallen out of love with? Any favourite body shop products? what;s your favourite scent they produce? Get in touch!

Much Love
Amy
xoxo