TWO NEW MAC LIPSTICKS

Possibly one of the smallest 'hauls' ever, but as it's MAC lipsticks I thought that it would be ok!  I just thought I'd do a quick post on my first impressions, as I've literally only had them a couple of days so far.

They are both Cremesheen lipsticks, in the shades Shanghai Spice and Flocking Fabulous, and they have a more sheer, moisturising finish than the matte shades.  Both are really beautiful and wearable colours; Shanghai Spice is a warm nude which will be perfect for day to day looks, and Flocking Fabulous is a pink coral shade which is going to be perfect for seeing me through both spring and summer.  They apply really well and the pigment is really good considering they are sheerer than the usual shades.  I've had really dry lips all over the winter which is why I opted for these kind of shades rather than the mattes ones I'd normally go for, but I'm really impressed with the colours and how they look when on - the colour pay off (can't believe I just said that) is excellent and as always, MAC hasn't let me down!  

I can see already that I'm going to be wearing these shades to death over the next few months, I'm so glad that I added them to my growing collection.  Have you got either of these shades?  What do you think of them?xx

3 TO TRY | ORANGE TONED RED LIPSTICKS

Lipsticks! More specifically...red lipsticks!  To be even more specific/annoying, they're orange toned red lipsticks, but you probably already got that from the title.  These are my favourite shades of red lipsticks, I've found that orange toned reds suit my complexion the best, whereas blue toned reds just don't, to the point where I've got a couple in my collection that just lay there because I tried them and I just do not look right!  

Thankfully, I discovered that orange toned reds were my thing which has since made it much easier to shops for lipsticks and know in advance whether they will suit me or not.  

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Morocco is my pick of the budget lipsticks; at £5.50 they are an absolute steal - they are of high quality and the colour is ridiculously bold and deeply pigmented.  I love Morocco because it is a bright, cheery red that has a matte finish, yet doesn't dry my lips out at all and lasts for a really long time.  This is only one of two NYX lip creams that I own and I definitely want to try some more out.

MAC Dangerous, £15.50, is a classic: the sort of red shade that you would associate with old Hollywood glamour.  I love wearing this on nights out, the matte finish is super flattering and the rich orange red colour stands out nicely against my fair skin.  

Finally, it's Charlotte Tilbury's 1975 Red.  Aside from the beautiful gold packaging, I love this because the colour is the perfect shade of red - it's deep yet bright with a radiant velvet finish.  The style and formula of this lipstick makes it easy to create the illusion of fuller lips too, and I can wear this without any lipliner underneath to stop bleeding.  

These are my three go-to reds at the moment, my spending ban is currently stopping me from trying out any more but I'm really happy to already have these in my collection!  What are your favourite red shades? xx