My First MAC Lipstick | Viva Glam ǀ | Review

Hey girlie's!!!

Ive been needing, wanting and lusting over MAC lipsticks for a super long time and then recently I found out I had won a giveaway that was hosted by Dee from deesbeautifullife. The prize was a MAC lipstick of the winners choice, yayyyy I was ecstatic, as not only had I finally won a giveaway ( as I never seem to win anything ) but this also meant I would finally be the proud owner of a MAC lipstick ha ha.

The MAC lipstick I chose was Viva Glam I and my goodness its a beauty!!! Viva Glam I is a  deep red shade with brown undertones and is matte in texture, it's certainly the perfect shade for the winter and over the festive period. As Viva Glam I is a matte lipstick I did worry that it would be super drying on the lips but surprisingly it isn't, it also applies really well without the lipstick bullet snagging or pulling on the lips, as I usually find most matte lipsticks tend to do that as they're slightly harder. The pigmentation of Viva Glam I is incredible, it certainly has that wow factor when you first apply it as its just so pigmented, it also makes your teeth look super white when you wear it which I think is fab, everyone loves their teeth looking white don't they? As for the lipsticks lasting power... On me it seems to last forever, I recently had my work Christmas Party and I wore Viva Glam I all night, I ate a 3 course meal (I'm such a piggy) and was drinking for the rest of the evening and it didn't budge at all.

Overall I'm super impressed with the MAC Viva Glam I lipstick, its definitely got me wanted to try more MAC lipsticks that's for sure ha ha. If your a red tone lipstick lover like me I would highly recommend Viva Glam I, you'll love it!!!

You can find Viva Glam I on the MAC Cosmetics website for £15.00 and the most amazing thing is that for each sale of MAC Viva Glam Lipstick or Lipglass, the full RRP from the sale of the lipstick or lipglass is paid to the MAC Aids Fund and goes towards helping women, men and children everywhere affected by HIV and AIDS.

Have you tried any of the Viva Glam lipstick before??? Whats your favourite shade??? I'd love to know.

Don't forget to enter my Nanshy Eye Brush Set giveaway girlie's, you can enter here.

Christmas Gift Guide | Festive Reds

Hey girlie's!!!

Since there are only 44 days until Christmas, eeeeekkk yup, that's right just 44 days! I thought I'd do my very first Christmas gift guide with a girlie festive red theme. Ive gone for some cute bits you can pop in for stocking fillers and then some bigger bits for under the tree. I hope you enjoy!!!

♥ Everyone loves some cute snugly socks for Christmas and these fluffy snowflake/striped ones you can find in New Look for £3.99, I think they make perfect stocking fillers.

♥ Another perfect stocking filler is a nail polish, a Barry M nail polish to be precise, I chose the Red Glitter shade as I bought one for myself a few weeks ago ready for the festivities and I'm already in love with it. They're just £2.99 each which is such a good price for a good quality nail polish.

♥ Ohh now a Mac lipstick is such a treat for any make up or beauty lover, and something I'd be extremely happy to see on Christmas Day ha ha, I just had to choose the shade Viva Glam 1 for this gift guide as I think its stunning and would look great for winter time wear.

♥ Marc Jacobs perfumes always make great gifts, not only do his perfumes smell incredible but the packaging of all Marc Jacobs perfumes are cute and look that extra bit special. The RRP for the adorable 'Dot' is £32.95.  

♥ I just couldn't do a gift guide without a classic Christmas jumper, it just had to be done. There are loads to choose from at the moment in all different retailers but I chose this cute Reindeer Jumper for £9.49 from ikrush.com as all their Christmas knitwear is reasonably priced and super cute.

♥ A onesie is essential during the winter months, they just keep you so toastie warm and comfortable and I think this red/white snowflake onesie is just lovely. It's currently on sale in New Look for £15.00.

♥ Everyone seems to get slippers from me at Christmas, my Mum, Dad, Nan, Boyfriend ha ha, yup everyone, well they are always needed around this time of year, nobody wants cold tootsies do they??? These red and white fleecy lined slipped look so cosy and are available in Debenhams  for £10.00.

♥ How stunning is the Dior Christmas Party Lips & Nails Set from John Lewis for £48.00!!! Its such a lovely gift set that I'd definitely buy for a loved one that's really into their make up.

♥ A hot water bottle is something nice to give to someone who really loves their snugly duvet days or if your like me, I like to pop it in the bed to make the inside of my bed nice and warm ha ha. You can get the red/white love heart hot water bottle from House Of Fraser for £14.00.

♥ Mittens, mittens, mittens oh how I love you, ha ha. It's essential to have a really nice pair of gloves or mittens during the winter time. The mittens in my gift guide are from Gap and are £9.95 which I thought was a really good price for some good quality mittens.

♥ It wouldn't be a gift guide without the appearance of a festive candle. I chose Yankee Candle's Christmas Eve as it's one of my favourites and just looks and smells so Christmasy. The medium Yankee Candle jars are priced at £16.99 and are available in selected retailers.

I hope you enjoyed my first Christmas gift guide girlie's and I hope it's given you a few idea's on what to get the ladies in your life, whether it be for your family or friends.