The New Additions: Laura Mercier, Essie, & Bourjois.

I can't go without my Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser but that aside I haven't tried much from the LM Range. I'm excited to get to grips with their foundation primer* in particular. The rosy pink lipstick is also a contender for my everyday work lip wardrobe...

When I spotted the Essie Naughty Nautical Summer Collection I knew I had to have it. These have just arrived and I'm already eyeing up 'Full Steam Ahead' the light lilac shade. 

Bourjois are just churning out winner after winner for me recently. Keep your eyes peeled for their new cream blush coming to shops soon, it's a bespoke blush that adjusts itself to be the right pink for your cheeks when applied. Very intrigued to see how this pans out!

Lastly, their Color Boost chubby lipstick crayons* beckoned to me. They're glossy and beautiful on the lips. I've been wearing Peach on the Beach daily and can't get enough. Expect a full review very soon!

What have you been hauling recently? Let me know in the comments your latest cheeky purchases!


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The New Additions: Clarins, Jurlique, and Bumble & Bumble

I always love having a nose at upcoming releases from beauty brands, and adding lot's of new items to my lust list on many occasions, and this inspired me to start up a regular feature 'The New Additions' so you guys can get a sneak peek of what's coming up next on LR.

I'm not going to go into too much detail as the jury is still out on all these products as they have only received made their way to LR HQ, but like a haul post you can get a first look of what I'm testing out now. Sort of like a haul in a way, which make up some of my favourite posts. I am just a cosmetic creeper at heart.

First up, I'm compiling a Summer Beauty Essentials edit and these bit's from Clarins are sure to wrangle their way into the final cut. I'm especially excited to test out their Beauty Flash Balm* as I have a thing for multi purpose products.

I've also gone a little Bumble & Bumble mad after hearing so many wonderful things about their Surf range I knew I had to try it out for myself. So far, so good. I'm particularly favouring the surf spray which just adds that little summin' summin', if you know what I mean. I'll probably split these into two separate reviews for the different ranges.

I was kind enough to be sent a Jurlique package filled with their latest Rose Moisture Plus range which I've heard nothing but good things about. I've been spritzing the Rosewater Balancing Mist on to my face and I think I may have a contender for my beloved Avene Eau Thermale (review here).

What have you been picking up lately? And, as always please let me know what reviews you'd like to see first and I'll try my best to get them up ASAP.

Do let me know what you think of this type of post and whether I should make them a more regular thing, say every other weekend or so.

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They see me Haulin'...

Oops, I entered Boots armed with points coupons and this is what happened. Yet another Boot's binge, but I did earn £20 on my Boots card just from using the Boots Summer Coupons. Great stuff. 

I've never really done a haul type post, but they are one of my favourite posts to read, so do let me know if you would want to see more like this! 

I went a bit Bourjois mad picking up their Bronzing Primer, the much gabbed about Healthy Mix Foundation, as well as blogger fav Bourjois Cream Blush. I picked up the Shades 01 and 03 (I already own 04) and I can't wait to use them along the RT Expert Face Brush, which was long overdue in accompanying its RT brothers and sisters in my brush pot.  I'm a little bit wary of trying out the Bronzing Primer but it looks so lovely on Alix and Luce.

Rimmel also got a lot of love, especially their scandal eyes range which swatches so well. I picked up three shades including Bronze, Taupe, and Nude which will be beautiful along the waterline. I was also in need of a every day lip liner and the shade Eastend Snob is perfect for that, giving off that 'your lips but better' shade. 

Next up, L'Oreal Color Riche are up their with my top offerings for lippies, they glide on and are super pigmented, all without breaking the bank. To match my Rimmel lip liner I chose L'Oreal Color Riche in Freshly Rosy. I can see this becoming my staple everyday lipstick, it's so buttery and flattering on my paler skin tone. For a pout that packs a punch I also picked up the shade Magnetic Coral, a simply stunning and powerful shade of coral that's bang on for summer. But, perhaps maybe not the weather we're having...

Reviews will be coming soon, but do give me a shout if you want anything in particular reviewed from the bunch as I'm not sure whether or not to post about the Bourjois Cream Blush's as they are here, there, and everywhere.

What have you been coveting lately? And, yes I know how lame the title of this post is, but it makes me chuckle...

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Space NK Haulin'

I promised myself I'd stick to my spending ban, but alas I caved after spotting the amazing gift offer deal that Space NK were running a couple weeks back. Come on, I'd just finished my final university exams, you would splurge to...

For those of you who are unaware of the offer I oh-so easily fell into temptation with, Space NK were offering up a gift with purchase (over £150, which is incredibly easy to do, let me tell you!) to rival all gift with purchase deals. Liana did this post highlighting the best products in the goody bag you received, my personal favourite was the Nuxe Multi Purpose Oil, and finally getting my mitts on a diptyque candle! But, on to the items I dropped into my shopping basket in order to receive this deluxe goody bag. I won't lie, most of these products had been placed in my virtual basket many a time, but I always had resisted till now.

Hourglass is a brand that has fast become a firm fav over at the LR household. I first fell in love after my dad brought back their veil primer from his trip to NYC and after rave reviews of their Ambient Lighting Powders, I just had to have my own in Luminous Light. Trust me when I say, this did not disappoint in the slightest, nor did the Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipsticks, which I picked up in both Muse and Icon. Keep your eyes peeled for reviews of this Hourglass trio, especially the liquid lipsticks that offer up the perfect slip of bold and bright to the lips.

Following my thirst for all things bright, bold and radiant the Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Glow Blush in Liquifuschia was speedily added, having lusted for this KA treat since this post by Kate. The Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector has been top of lust list for quite some time and I knew once Becca was brought back to Space NK I had to have the illuminator in Pearl. Yet again, I was not disappointed by the results and you can expect a full review to follow.

Did you take advantage of the Space NK offer? Are you coveting any Space NK goodies?

P.S. If you enjoy Little Red, fingers crossed you do(!), I'd love if you took a little time to vote for me in the Cosmo blog awards for the 'Best New Beauty Blog', by clicking right here! It would put a big, fat cheshire cat smile on my face and any single vote would make my day - thank you!

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Bit's I've Brought #1

I've been trying so very hard (okay, not that hard) to not spend more money and buy anything for myself especially with Christmas on the way in less than nine weeks now, I know right, how quick has it come around? But I've had a slight slip and gone ahead and picked up a few bit's and pieces with of course I'm am justifying as investments...
Yes, that's stick to that story.

  

New home for my lipsticks via e-bay!

MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection Lip Liners and Eyeshadow

So, so, so glad I took the plunge and took advantage of the sale going on the Yankee Candle UK Site.

Miscellaneous Beauty Products from Boots, Topshop, and Sephora

For full details on any shade names, prices, or where exactly I picked individual items up, feel free to give me a tweet or leave a comment and I'll reply to you all. Sorry it's been a bit of a quick and lazy post but I felt like I really wanted to post at least a little something today before typing up my lecture notes and burying myself in yet another book. Joy!
There will be lot's of reviews coming your way as well as some winter friendly outfit posts and once again my apologies for being a bit of a lazy blogger recently, bare with, bare with! ;) - If you get that reference please let me know, you are my new best friend.

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what I've bought: elf haul

01. Nail Polish in White and Mod Mauve - 02. Elf High Definition Powder - 03. Blush in Berry Merry, Fushia Fusion, Giddy Gold - 04. Mineral Moisturising Lip Tint in Guava and Berry - 05. Studio Matte Lip Color in Natural and Tea Rose - 06. Studio Pout Perfector

Just a quick little post to let you have a sneak peek of up and coming reviews, as you can see I did buy quite a bit from elf, however, for those of you that didn't know, they recently had their 50% off discount code floating around and it was too good an opportunity to pass up having wanted to try out elf products for quite some time after hearing plenty of praise for them. Elf products are reasonably priced to begin with being at the cheaper end of the price range for make-up items yet still maintaining good service and a plethora of different cosmetic delights. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the products I received and can't wait to share with you some more in depth reviews.

This little bundle of joy (yes, I literally 'eeped' with happiness when this arrived) totalled to only £23 including delivery! Did you manage to snap up any bargains in the elf sale? Or perhaps you have a favourite product of theirs?

Please do let me know :)

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HAUL: Birthday/NYC Bit's and Bob's

Products Mentioned: Real Techniques Core Collection, Stippling Brush and Blush Brush - available at Boots
Barry M Eyeliner in white - Boots/Superdrug

TopShop High Waisted Short with pastel green stripes - TopShop

MAC Lipsticks in Hue and Costa Chic - MAC

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser with SPF 20 - Laura Mercier

NARS Laguna Bronzer - NARS

I've recently got back into making videos so if you have any request just let me know (:
Plus, I'm also looking to do a 300 followers giveaway so look out for that!

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