I'm off to London town!

I am just getting ready to get the overnight megabus to London. The journey will  probably be horrific, but its the cheapest way. I am going to down stay with friends from uni, as I have an 2 interviews next week,  on Monday and Wednesday. They are not in London, but close enough to go for the day. I will get a wee bit of time to explore London too. I thought I would should you my lovely new suitcase, and what toiletries and make up I am taking with me.

Isn't it a beaut? I got it from Argos for £24.99 which is half price. Its meant to be the world's lightest suitcase, which means more weight for clothes!

Toiletries wise I tried to be good and only took the basics, as my case isn't that big, and I have lots of train changes.

Brushes

Face

Eyes

Lips

Again with make up I was restrained, and only packed basics and old favourites that I know I can rely on.

Lastly nail care. These little sets from Ms Manicure will cover all my nail needs when I am away.I am not planning on painting them,so have nothing like that packed.

Sorry this is mostly photos,but I have a bus to catch.Hopefully I will have good news when I get back!

If you would like reviews of any of the products, do let me know.

Making me blush! Part two- Bourjois Rose D'or

Now, by rights, this should have been the first part of my series. Do you remember the days, pre beauty blogging, when you only had a few bits of make up? Well, back then, this was my blusher! I maybe had another few,but this was the one I used, day in, day out. In fact, I have 2 of these, as I lost it once, and instead of being adventurous and buying a different one, I bought it again! Since I started blogging, and buying alot more make up, its been a bit unloved. I still do love it really, and need to use it more!

Packaging


The packaging for the Bourjois Blushers is the same as the eye shadow pots, which can lead to confusion,as I have an eyeshadow in a similar shade! I do like the packaging, its compact, and sturdy. You get the wee mirror, which wouldn't be much use for doing your whole make up, but is ok for touch ups.  I actually think the brush isn't too bad, again in those dark pre-blogging days, I just used to use this. I have now upgraded to an E.L.F blusher brush. Overall, the packaging gets the thumbs up from me, it has a good clasp, so stays shut during transit.

Onto the product itself. You get 2.5g, and mine looks hardly used, even though I have used it alot. I'm not sure i'll ever get on to the second one! It also has a slight smell, kind of powdery, flowery,which doesn't last too long on the skin, but I actually quite like when I am applying. I like the colour, its a darkish pink shade, with a golden shimmer. It actually looks alot more shimmery here than it actually looks when blended on the cheeks. This swatch is unblended-

and blended-

Again, my pictures aren't great, but this blusher isn't hugely pigmented. It gives a subtle glow, which can be built up. I often use it over a cream blush. All in all, I still like this blusher, even if it has been ousted from the favourite spot by my recent purchases. Oh, nearly forgot, it costs £6.99, which is maybe a little on the pricey side for a high street blusher. Or maybe i'm stingy! I would like to try some more from their range, so i'm keeping my beady eyes out for a 3 for 2 offer!

Do you have any bourjois blushers?

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