Sunday, September 21, 2014

I'm Feeling The Love

I believe I have mentioned more than once that September is my bday month. Together with the general merriment of cake, bubbly and hugs came some very very lovely birthday presents.  

So I thought I will show you one that I got from two fantastic ladies who you all should know well. When you have friends like Laura and Simone who besides being hilarious and sweet also have exceptionally good taste perfection happens..


What you see here is a "omg-I-cant-get-over-how-cool" Sophie Hulme pouch that they so perfectly picked up to match my new handbag (Link).  I feel ever soo chic pulling it out of my bag where it houses business cards, a lipstick choice of the day, my planner and keys. All those little bits that go missing in the big tote. I have also worn it as a clutch because look how pretty! It is so sleek and in that thick textured leather again with beautiful simple gold hardware clasp. I am telling you- Sophie Hulm is just too much to handle for me right now!


And inside the pouch I found these two beauties! Of course Simone and Laura knew to choose two shades I dont have anything similar to and I am so excited to add them to the collection.

MAC Amplified Creme Lipstick in Vegas Volt (Link)- this perfect wearable coral shade pulls all the right kinds of orange on me. Its much more toned down than my bright corals and I love it. If I do my little sugar scrub + lip balm action in the evening my lips are prepped and Amplified formula works amazing on me. If I fail to do that I find it get patchy on the dry bits very fast. Vegas Volt as a shade is perfect. Its interesting that if you look at swatches online it looks very much more neon on some people. You can see how it looks on me below.

Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Sandwash Pink (Link)- this is just a perfect nude.  Im not hugely into the beige nudes so this one is a beaut. It has all the right pink undertones and it looks pretty much like my lip color just amped up. The formula is super creamy and moisturizing and the shade makes your lips look so polished. This is my first ever Bobbi Brown lipstick and if they are all as good as Sandwash Pink I am seriously missing out.

As a bonus trivia for you- apparently this is the lipstick Kate Middleton wore on her wedding day! I mean if its good enough for a princess..


 Laura had a camera on hand as I was opening my present. Could I BE any more excited?

If you have any other Bobbi Brown lipsticks shades you love please let me know? I think I will have to investigate next time I am in the mall..

11 comments:

  1. How cute do you look opening your present?! What lovely gifts to receive! Funnily enough I've just blogged about the delights of a matching bag and wallet so I know where you are coming from on this! My sister is a big Bobbi Brown fan and every time she wears the Razzberry lipstick I always admire it. x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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    1. Ohh thank you Kate! I will go check out Razzberry for sure! Swatches online look pretty. x

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  2. Both those lippies are so pretty! And yes, if it's fit for a princess then it will definitely do for us :-)

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    1. Haha right? It almost made me like the lipstick even better :D

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  3. I do love a good pouch and really feel like I need to jump on the Sophie Hulme band wagon!

    Vegas Volt has been on my wishlist for some time... you may be the one who pushes me into purchasing.

    Victoria
    FlorenceandMary.com

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    1. I say you simply must join the Sophie crew. All her bags are just a dream! Let me know if you get Vegas Volt also :) x

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  4. What gorgeous presents, your friends certainly have good taste :)
    xxx Claire
    http://wwwclairabelle.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. I didn't think I could like your blog more than I already do but then the Chandler reference happened... :) Lovely presents, hope you had a great birthday! X

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    1. Ahh Jasmina! haha your comment totally made my day!
      I didnt have overly high hopes anyone will figure out its a Chandler reference..and it makes me silly happy you did! :D x

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  6. Arghhh! more Sophie Hulme envy! lol oh and those lipsticks both look great! :) xxx

    www.elisabethrilatt.com

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