The You tube Princess Tag, My Luxury Must Have Products!

In my opinion I am a Princess, these are the high end products I cant live with out. A little luxury is good for the soul!

  Nars Laguna Bronzer
As a fan of the OC, possibly the most stunning place I have ever travelled to I had to buy this cult bronzer even for the name alone. This bronzer truly gives you the California girl glow. Not orange and not to dark it is the perfect subtle bronzed shade. This gives me a Lauren Conrad glow. At the cost of £26 it is pricey but a worth while investment.

 Nars Orgasm Blush
This highly pigmented rose gold blush could bring to life even Morticia Addams deathly complexion. It warms up your skin tone without you looking doll like. It gives a natural glow and when worn with the Laguna Bronzer it enhances your tan beautifully. Once again I use these products to channel my inner Lauren Conrad. The picture of LC below is exactly the type of colour Orgasm and Laguna give you when used together.This blush costs £21.50.

 Benefit Coralista Blush
Dreamy packaging and a heavenly product. I use this natural coral glow when I am having a bronzer free day. It gives you a cherubim hint of colour that lightens up your face. It costs £23.50 but it will last you a long time this product is highly pigmented and you only need a minuscule amount on your blush brush.

 Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Powder
This pressed powder does what it says on the tin. It has a creamy consistency and holds my foundation in place even after a night of debauchery. At £29 it is very pricey but it works. My only grumble about this product is it doesn't contain SPF so I tend to only use it at night.

 Benefit They're Real Mascara
Simply the best mascara I have ever used and when it comes to mascara I am a floozy. It cost £19.50 but it will be the best £19.50 you will ever spend. When I wear this I always get asked what I have on my lashes.

Mac Fluidline Eye-Liner Gel
If you want Lauren Conrad feline flicks that last all day you need this product in your life. It is the darkest black and glides on like silk. The price is £15 but worth it in my opinion.

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation
Read my full review on this product. This foundation will change your life.At £32 it is a worth while investment. This gives me a beautiful dewy angelic complexion. A firm favourite of highly ranked beauty gurus the world over.

Mac Russian Red Lipstick
The name of this lipstick alone makes me feel sexy. When I wear this product I transform into a 1950s Pinup girl. Wear this with jeans and a plain t shirt for instant glamour. I think Mac Lipsticks are the best and at £15 a lot cheaper than other high end brands. I also use it with the Mac red lip liner.

Urban Decays Naked Palette 
I use this versatile palette most days even after 2 years of owning it. The price is £37.

Dior Addict Eau Fraiche Eau de Toilette
Such a feminine grown up perfume. If you never have smelt this give it a try. It lasts for hours on the skin and has a gorgeous light floral scent. My all time favourite. £51 for 50ml. 

Hope you enjoyed reading guys!
Love Glutton4beauty

The life of a loner and being okay with it.

I spent the first 22 years of my life trying to bond with peers. In nursery I tried to gain comrades by sharing my Barbie's and helping less creative children with their finger painting. During Primary school I spent years chasing after the popular girls and pretending I like the "normal" things like The Spice Girls and Boyzone. In the comfort of my own home I would listen to 70s bands with my Dad, discussing philosophy and reading poetry. I was accepted in to the peer group but I always felt that the other kids could tell that something was not right. I guess the only way to describe it is a barrier. I feel there is a big strong barrier between myself and others. I can say and do the right things but I do not connect with other people. In high school I managed to flirt between all the social groups but never actually belonged to any. I went to parties and was involved but never really had the ability to keep a friend. When I did begin to bond with someone I would distance myself from them and manage to stir an issue between us. This was a pattern that happened time and time again. As I type this it feels like it sounds deliberate but it was not. The basic human skill that most people naturally encompass I just do not have. Through university I continued this pattern that I have nicknamed " befriend and ditch". I love acquaintances but I just do not want people to get to close. I enjoyed getting close to boyfriends  and found solace in a relationship with someone just as complicated as me. I always felt meeting other people there was a wall. I could smile, joke and make them laugh but the normal connection just wasn't ever there. Others first instincts of me were always be wary but they had no reason but gut instinct to determine that reaction. I did manage to make a few close friends at university who are still my friends now but these people were patient enough to wait. I guess I am a bit like a cat you need to earn my trust.
 This issue I have used to cause me large levels of stress and upset. Well because I am a loner. Yes I said it I am a loner. I do not fit in. I am good at my job and get on well with my colleagues but again on a personal level I do not fit in. I never will. I enjoy my own space and company. I can be an open book but only display the chapters that I wrote myself. I do not feel comfortable being to close to people. The more I have thought about this "issue" the more I have realised that this is not an issue. It is only society that says we should belong to a social group and have lots of friends. I am happy being isolated and not fitting in anywhere. It sounds crazy but I truly am. I feel powerful not conforming and not trying to impress others. I live my life in a way I am happy with. Not striving to fit in actually lifts a huge weight of your shoulders. It is not that people do not like me but I just do not connect with other people. Finally being okay with this after all these years is actually liberating. This really is a case of "It is me not you". I have left a few potential friends pissed of with my isolating antics but I cannot help it. I guess if I sat and tried to psychoanalyse myself it could of stemmed from my Mothers death. But I just think I am a lone wolf.
I want all the other loners out there to know that it is okay. I actually think it is pretty cool. We are designed differently and heck I reckon we could all do something pretty spectacular with all that "alone" time. If you don't fit it don't try. I have a few amazing REAL friends who understand me and I understand them. I do not fit in with them and vice versa we are just individuals. I will never be one for trying to impress others. I care about other people, I just do not want to be their friends. I guess I need a connection with someone to form a friendship. This is a rare event for me.

Ode to a Loner by glutton4beauty

Me, myself and I and I do not ever cry.
I am my own best friend and I will enjoy my own company till the end.
In summer bloom or winter doom I will enjoy isolation and individual domination.
No pressure to impress and never any distress.
Isolated in the corner in my magenta dress I do not have an ego to caress.
Smiles and charm without any harm.
I am a loner and I am here to conquer.

November Favourites!

Favourite Number 1
My first monthly favourite is a tea. It is the organic lemon, ginger and manuka honey tea from Pukka. In Scotland we use the term "Tea Jenny" to describe someone who loves tea and I am a major tea Jenny! I absolutely love herbal tea and Pukka are one of my favourite tea brands. This tea really is like a party in your mouth. It is the perfect balance of ginger and lemon, the manuka honey gives it a lovely subtle sweetness. The smell is divine and comforting. I find it very refreshing yet it also warmed me up during cold November. This tea costs £2.29.

Favourite Number 2
My second monthly favourite is a bit of a blogger cliché and it is Moroccanoil Treatment. I just rediscovered this little baby after buying it at my local hair salon after the stylist used it on me. This beautifying oil really has given my highlighted hair a new lease of life in chilly November. The best thing about it is that it does not make your hair greasy and is so light for an oil. I am going to do a full review on this product soon.

Favourite Number 3
This month The Body Shop Mango Body Butter and Shower gel combo has hydrated my dry skin. Not only does it smell amazing, it is so hydrating! I have fairly sensitive skin and this stuff is so gentle. It really does give my skin 24 hour hydration and I actually think it makes it look brighter. I have found that the shower gel works well as a shaving gel also. I highly recommend these two products.

Favourite Number 4
Here comes a big shock for you all! My fourth favourite is my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation. I am pretty sure this foundation was made with a combination of angel dust, rainbows and unicorn fluff. It is AMAZING. Read my full review to learn more. 

Favourite Number 5
My favourite scent this month has been the Armani Diamonds Rose Perfume. This stuff just smells sexy. It is a gorgeous twist on the original. It has a much warmer sent and I think it is perfect for the colder months. The longer it is on the skin for, the better it smells. As Coco Chanel once said "Spray perfume where you want to be kissed". 

Final Favourite
It would not be winter without a Yankee Candle. This month I have been loving Vanilla Cupcake. When I burn this my house literally smells like I have been baking a cake made of rainbows and fairy dust. It smells super sweet and warm. It truly smells good enough to eat........trust me I have been tempted!

Hope you enjoyed my November monthly favourites guys!
Lover glutton4beauty  xx 

Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream Review

I was excited a few months ago to get my mitts on the Benefit b.right It's Potent Eye Cream. Not only was I excited about Benefit's description of the product but also the stunning packaging. As with all Benefit product's the packaging is very pretty and look's good on your bathroom cabinet. The price is £24.50 for 14.2g...........read on and find out if it was worth the splurge!

What Benefit claims about the product:

• It's Potent! eye cream fades dark circles and helps smooth fine lines for brighter, younger-looking eyes.
• It's Potent! helps to restore elasticity and firmness. 
• It uses a blend of hydrating botanical extract's and loquat extract, known to help protect the skin from free radical damage.
• It brightens up the under eye area.

What did I think about the product?
First of all I should tell you that my eyes are my problem area. I suffer from dark circles around my eyes and have permanent dark pigmentation under my eye area.
Eye cream is something I normally do not mind spending a few extra pennies on. However this product claims to be brightening and it did not brighten my eye area at all. In fact if anything it made my eyes red as it stings on application. After reading a lot of reviews about the product this seems to be a common problem. Benefit state that you should just dab the cream gently and not rub it in, even though I did this it still hurt my eyes.
 A product that claims to help restore elasticity and firmness tends to be moisturising and I am afraid I just found this product oily. It does not have a luxury feel and actually feels less luxurious that some of the cheaper drug store brand eye creams. I found that the oily consistency of this product made it hard for me to apply my under eye concealer and found that my concealer just slipped off.
I did give this product a good chance as I used it for 4 months.
Sorry Benefit I will not be repurchasing this product again and would not recommend this to anyone else either. At the price of £24.50 I feel this product is hugely overpriced. 

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation Review

So I finally to took the plunge and indulged myself by buying the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation. I have been reluctant to purchase this product for a while as it is pricey, however after hearing the hype I felt it was time to try it out for myself. Along with this review are some pictures of me with no makeup and one with Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation on. I wear the shade 30 beige. 

What does Chanel claim about this product?

Its soft and evanescent ultra-fine fluid texture is a real surprise: although exceptionally delicate and light, it offers an incomparable “second-skin” perfecting result. The complexion appears amazingly even, fresh and energised. The skin glows with seemingly nude beauty. As if lit from within. Bathed in light…
Use VITALUMIÈRE AQUA after your daily skincare, without a sponge or brush.

Its formula, enriched with a UVB sun filter and mineral sunscreen, protects the skin from damaging sun rays (SPF 15). Its crystalline fragrance accentuates the sensation of freshness and pleasure on application.

After shaking, its ultra-fine texture glides on under fingertips to instantly melt onto the skin. Applying foundation has never been this easy.

What does glutton4beauty think about these claims?

This foundation is like wearing a second skin, it feels so light on the face. It does not feel cakey and makes me feel natural.

As I normally wear Estee Lauder's Double Wear Foundation I was concerned I wouldn't get enough coverage from this foundation. I was wrong! It gives the most beautiful luminous coverage. It covers blemishes but you still look like you have skin. You only need a pea size amount for your whole face and it blends like a dream.

I love that it gives my skin a dewy appearance and yes Chanel are correct in saying you look fresh and energised. 

As it is a light formula I feel it is perfect for my young skin. I have had so many compliments since I have started using this foundation.

It has SPF15 which is fantastic considering Double Wear has none at all. I am so glad I have found a great foundation with a SPF. Here in Edinburgh SPF15 is sufficient at this time of year.

When I wear this foundation I do feel that I look like I have a natural glow.

This foundation lasts a good 6 to 8 hours on me with my Benefit 15 Hour Primer (review to come). I prefer not to wear powder as I like to look dewy but I am sure if I wore powder it would last even longer.

I love the packaging, it is very compact despite being a 30ml bottle. It looks pretty on my dressing table. 
I feel that all Chanel's claims are true and it is the best foundation I have ever used! This product is worth the hype!

The only negative thing I have to say is that at £32 this product is very expensive but I do think it is worth it and something I will continue to buy. 

Me with no makeup 

Me with Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation on

Hope you enjoyed reading,

Love glutton4beauty xxx

Christmas Shopping Outfit of The Day

Christmas shopping OOTD. Faux leather jacket from Miss Selfridge £52, tartan scarf from Zara £20, checked shirt dress from Urban Outfitters £35 (2 years old), fleece lined tights from Primark £3 and black suede wedges from Newlook £19.99. In Edinburgh people like to look stylish when they shop. Princes Street is a great place to see people wearing all the current trends.I definitely think it is one if the most stylish places in the UK. I would describe my style as a clash of LA and London. I like the laid back grungy style of LA but love to mix it with current London high street trends. I literally live in black leather jackets and biker boots. 

Edinburgh Christmas Market Outfit of The Day

       Yesterday I went to the Edinburgh Christmas German Market, here is my OOTD. I also added a few fun pictures of myself and friends on the Big Wheel and on the 60ft Star Flyer!

I am wearing a plain grey t shirt from Missguided.co.uk it was £12, the jacket is also from Missguided and was around £50, the jeans are Topshop Leigh Jeans £38 and finally my tartan scarf is from Zara and cost £20.

For the record we are terrified of heights!We then rewarded ourselves with mulled wine.