How to Choose a Mid Season Jacket

Photo by Tamar Willoughby

A stylish midseason jacket can make you look fabulous!

However, choosing one can be challenging. You don't want to be too warm, or too cold. 

It can be difficult to strike a balance. However, it is certainly possible. Consider these things when selecting a mid-season jacket.

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Nars Orgasm Blush Review

NARS ORGASM BLUSH £21.00 link 

I finally got my first NARS product. It is probably the most obvious and most popular choice and it is the Orgasm blush. I didn't want to pay the full price for it,  so I was very excited when I managed to buy it from a blog sale for £13! What a bargain! It was only swatched once, but when I opened it it looked brand new, as you can see on the pictures below. 

First of all, I love the packaging- it has a rubbery feel to it and the designs is very sleek. It features a  mirror inside and it is perfect for travelling, as it won't take up too much space in your makeup bag, 

It is a lovely, peachy shade with a lot of gold shimmer and it is nicely pigmented. I didn't expect it to be so shimmery, but I really like the way it looks on my face. It is a very flattering shade and would suit any skin tone. It gives my face a bit of colour and a nice glow. 

Unfortunately it didn't last on my face for too long. After 4 hours I couldn't see it on my cheeks anymore. I really like the formula of it though. It is easy to apply and blend, with very minimal fallout. 

I am wearing no eye makeup :) excuse my tired eyes 

LUXBOX review

I love beauty boxes, but after the "Glossybox fiasco" I unsubscribed from all of them. I have heard about Luxbox before, so I was happy to try it and share my opinion. The first box landed on my doorstep on Monday and I really like it. The packaging is lovely and there is a product variety. I remember getting two body lotions in one box before, well in my LuxBox all the products were totally different and one of them really surprised me :)

 

LUXBOX* £10 + £2.95 P&P link 

Luxbox is a subscription beauty box delivered to your doorstep each month. If you are familiar with the idea of beauty boxes, you will know that every box contains 5 luxury sized samples for you to try our in the comfort of your own home. I really like the fact that there is a variety of products and brands within each box. I love trying skincare and makeup that I have never tried before, it is fun and the surprise element is always very pleasant :)

 

In my July box I received 2 full size products and 3 samples and the content is worth over £35!

The eyeshadow trio by Green People is worth £18.40 itself!

CIATE PAINT POT in shade BIG YELLOW TAXI

This beautiful Ciate Paint Pot is called Big Yellow Taxi* and it is a very bright yellow shade with a creme finish. It is not a neon yellow, so if you are not a fan of fluorescent colours this one will be the right choice for you. The application is streak free and I only needed two thin coats for an opaque finish. I also received a base coat and a top coat from Ciate and I have been using them for a couple of weeks with different nail polishes and they are really good. The base coat is called Underwear* and it is enriched with Lotus Flower to strengthen your nails and nurture the nail bed. Like every base coat, it prevents staining and discolouration of the nail. The Speed Coat Fast Dry Top Coat* gives a nice glossy finish, protects the colour, makes it last longer and prevents chipping.

Ciate Underwear Base Coat* 13.5ml £11.00 link

Ciate Paint Pots Big Yellow Taxi* 13.5.ml £9.00 link 

Ciate Speed Coat Fast Dry Top Coat* 13.5ml £11.00 link

*PR samples