FOTD and things i'm loving/hating right now

Konichiwa :D

Lets start with things I am love, love, loving right now.

Spring - it's awesome, sunny, warmer and cute baby animals.

Illamasqua Emerge cream pigment as a blush, perfect peaches and cream complexion - so pretty

Cherry Blossom - I'm a little bit obsessed with Sakura and I am finding a new Cherry Blossom tree everyday.

My Hair, growing out the black and going back to red.

Joan Harris - she pretty much rocks and I totally would!

Mac Candy Yum Yum lipstick, where have you been all my life Mwah x

Having some things to look forward to - Mani/Pedi booked, Red Panda feeding and possibly Royal Ascot Woo Hoo.

Things I am Hating (hate is a strong word but they definitely make me a sad panda)

Spring - time to break out the SPF and the Hayfever tablets lol

Cherry Blossom - it's pretty much over and every time I see a tree that was stunning last week with no blossom now it makes me want to cry

Mad Men - I have watched all 4 seasons and now they have put it on hiatus, I need my fix.

Whats happening in Japan - It is one month today since my world shook, luckily I had a home to return to. There is this phrase "your god never gives you more than you can handle" seeing the Japanese people act with such grace, humility and patience I have never felt this more.

So on the the very simple face of the day

This is my daytime work look at the moment

products used

L'Oreal Collagen Eye Filler

No7 Protect & Perfect Day Cream

Shu Uemura UV under base mousse in beige

Shiseido Perfect Refining Foundation in 100 (very light ivory)

Maybelline Pure Cover Mineral Concealer 01 (nude beige)

Bourjois Mineral Radiance Pressed Powder 02 (vanille)

Eyebrows - Natural Collection eyeshadow in Midnight

Cheeks - Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Emerge

Lips - Guerlain Rouge Automatique in 161 (cherry blossom)

Mascara - Collection 200 Big Fake in 17 (ultra black)

Red lipstick Series - Natural Collection Moisture Shine Cherry Red

Tonights red lippy is one from Boots namely their Natural Collection. It is one of their Moisture Shine lipsticks in Cherry Red

Colour (4/5)

This is a Cherry Red in the truest sense. Its punchy and pinky toned and like the Revlon very easy to wear. This one never fails to make me think of Katy Perry it is quite cheeky and kooky and I always feel happy wearing it.

Application (4/5)

Due to the shape of the actual lipstick this is very very easy to apply precisely so there is minimal brush work required. It really melts on to the lips giving a full coverage very quickly without feeling like you are wearing a lot of product.

Ronseal Factor (4/5)

"high shine lipstick that gently moisturises the lips."

The only reason this loses a point is that it is not as shiny as it could be but yes it moisturises and feels great on.

Wear (3/5)

Even though this doesn't last as long as I would like it still scores quite highly because it fades really nicely and reapplied well.

Price (5/5)

This costs £1.95..... yes you heard me £1.95!!!

Packaging (1/5)

Ultra cheap plastic tube, no frills here but did I mention it was £1.95. The only thing is it is white but I can't decide if that is quite a nice change from the norm or just makes it look cheaper.

How it left the lips (4/5)

this really does moisturise I wouldn't go as far as to say it would be as good as a lip balm but it certainly doesn't leave them any worse. It also removes really easily and doesn't leave you with that smacked in the kisser look.

Overall 25/35 who'd a thunk it for a £1.95 but I really really love this so Boots please put this in some pretty packaging and i'll pay a fiver for it