17 Lip Stain Review

The other day I bought some Lip Stain by 17 in Berry Crush. After having run out of my free sample of Posie tint by Benefit, I had to opt for a cheaper option, and this was the choice. This lip stain has two sides, one to stain the colour onto the lips using a brush, the other is a balm to give it a shiny glow. 

I picked what I thought was a light colour to suit my skin colour, however when I brought it home and tried it out, the colour was much darker than I anticipated and maybe me look a bit like a transvestite, never good!

I also thought the applicator looked good in the shop, but again when I got it home, and tried it, it felt like I was colouring in my lips with a felt tip pen. 

However, after applying evenly and putting the balm over the top, the product stains the lips for up to and including 3/4 hours, which if wearing for an occasion isn't bad, not having to constantly re-apply. 

However the cons out weigh the pro's in this case, and although it was reasonably price, I haven't yet found anything better than Posie tint! 

DIY IPhone Cover

I bought a pretty pink floral iPhone cover from ebay the other week, but when it arrived, it wasn't what I hoped and I put it to one side. Due to extreme boredom and need of a creative outlet, I attacked it with glitter and beads. 

Simply rustle around in your craft box, find some beads, buttons, anything that matches the cover or go out and buy some, they are fairly cheap and get gluing! 

You might have seen the really OTT covers on Etsy (examples below) but lets just say I was going for something like that, and this is the end result! Now I'm a firm believer in taking something worth keeping and making it beautiful, so I'm hoping (even though this isn't to my taste) someone will like it!

Images below, all taken from here.

         

 I actually really like these ones. I was going to buy one but I have an old purple iPhone cover that I might just make myself!

Pins of the Week

Here are a few of my favourite pins of the week from various Pinterest members. 

I love entering this website and seeing anything from art and architecture to cupcakes and rollerblades. 

A taster of everything I love is below, I hope you get as inspired as I am!

Happy Pinning!

Mouth watering stack of Cupcakes.

I love the combination of colour, style and accessories on this strangers hand, the odd angle just makes it that much more pinteresting!

For those of you who know me, this little guy is fast becoming my number one must see animal.

Genuinely think I was one in a past life.

 I have a few turquoise jewellery pieces and these have made me want more! They go with absolutely everything, especially matched with this seasons tribal trend.

Safari style outfit, I'm loving the bag!

This is so elegant, the vibrant colour is nice and summery, combined with the light skirt, Perfect.

 This piece of art called flowers by Jo Chambers really caught my eye, simple lines and colours can be so effective. 

I have a board called 'My Dream House' and although a lot of people want a swanky apartment over looking a white sand beach with a pool, the simplicity of this velvet chair and the neutral colours looked really relaxing, I wouldn't mind it in my home.

These skates are girly and adorable, I would have to skate along the avenue in these everyday.

A cropped picture taken from the film Up, at first glance I thought they were real.

This is photography genius. Coming from an island where a lot of surfing takes place, this is definitely an outstanding capture. 

So there they are, my favourite weekly pins. I have liked all of these pictures on my account, so if you like any of them, follow me Rodders1810, to like them yourself.

Mamma Knows Best

When at home, I like to root through my mothers things, jewellery, clothes, mainly old stuff, just because its fascinating. From what I'm finding it turns out I inherited my interest in fashion from her. 'It's amazing what comes back into fashion', something we hear all the time, but its true! 

Below are a few things I've found of hers that I love, some retro, some classic, and some back in style!

I recommend having a look into your mum's wardrobes to see if you can dig out anything that you fancy, or even anything which you used to wear. Theres always a way of revamping it.

A selection of old broaches. 

(taken with Instagram) 

This one is my favourite, very art deco, which I know my mum loves. 

 A set of pearls, I used to play dress up with these when I was little, now they would make a nice addition to an evening dress for a summer occasion or even an elegant ensemble to casual day wear.

These watches are everywhere at the moment, I recently bought one just like this from Urban Outfitters, when there was one sitting in my mums draw this whole time!

I've always loved this selection of retro earrings she has, she used to wear them in the eighties a lot. 

Bucket with mini spade and fork!

 Tiny pink telephone!

 Another painted wooden parrot. 

I'm not brave enough to wear these myself, maybe one day for fancy dress!

 I often borrow this Moschino belt for nights out or to wear with high waisted skirts. Everyone always asks me if its real, of course its not, but I love it as if it were!

This chippy belt is also a cute one to wrap around your waist with a skirt or dress. 

Something else from the 80's. This padded quilt bad with gold chain is very chanel-esque. Petite and perfect for a day out.

She gave me this selection of silk scarves when I started Uni, they were just coming back into fashion and she had loads, so I didn't have to go out and buy any!

I am a lover of big knitted cardi's and jumpers, which is why I adore this pink oversized jumper with rose detail. 

 And finally, this tweed pink jacket. You may have seen my post the other week about the range of these in zara at the moment, now I don't need to buy one! I was ecstatic when I found this, also very Chanel. 

(Apologies for the shoddy quality photos, cannot wait to get my hands on a DSLR!)

So why not try and dig up some old treasures, you never know what you might find!