Friday Favourites - Lipsticks

Lips are such a prominent feature on the face, here at the Amazing Blog we love ours to stand out and ooze confidence. We have chosen a few of our favourite lip products to perfect that pout.

For gorgeous, amplified lips look no further, Rouge Bunny Rouge has you covered with their Swell Bliss XXX Lip Plump Gloss and Sweet Excesses Glassy Gloss.

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Whether it’s an intense plump your after or a just a glossy enhancement, these glosses will cater for you. The XXX Lip Plump will give you the Angelina Jolie pout in one application, due to the natural Volulip active, an ingredient with the same power as lip filler injections and other benefits of the gloss include anti-ageing and antioxidant properties. If that hasn’t excited you enough, we also tried out the Glassy Gloss in shades Fleur Parfait and Cherry Clafoutis. These felt moisturising and luxurious on the lips without a sticky finish. The use of Rose Seed Extract and Vitamin E works together to also provide anti-ageing and rejuvenating properties. We loved the pearl finish that gave our lips some extra sparkle. If you want the perfectly plumped pout of your dreams, get your own Rouge Bunny Rouge glosses here for £21.08 and here £20.36.  

If you can’t choose between lipgloss and lipstick, if you like a shiny final touch but also a rich and bulky colour, Lipstains Gold from Ultra Glow Cosmetics is the best choice. Lately lip stains have become really popular but to be honest with you we couldn’t really find one product who wouldn’t give us dried lips, but Lipstains Gold with its new formula seems to be something completely innovative.
It’s not just waterproof but also contains moisturising ingredients that will keep your lips soft and kissproof all day long.

The range of shades suits every occasion. We personally love Rose and Red so easy to wear, with a touch of sheer; they definitely plump up our lips and make us feel very feminine. Peony that we like as much, is the best ladylike shade we’ve ever seen with a matte finish.
They’re all available at £5.99 here.

Now if you are more of a matte finish girl, Urban Decay’s new Matte Revolution Lipsticks will be your new best friend. We had the opportunity to try colours Tilt, Bad Blood and After Dark, each colour was extremely pigmented and super creamy. Once you’ve finished admiring the gorgeous colour in the mirror, you’ll notice that even as they dry to a matte finish your lips still retain their moisture. We made the mistake of leaving swatches to dry on our hands, and soon found out that it has some serious staying power!

From the colours we tried, there is one to fit everyone, Tilt is an extremely bright orange-toned red, while Bad Blood is an intense, blue-toned red. For those who are more adventurous, After Dark is a gorgeous deep plum with purple reflects which give it a beautiful sheen in the light. Bring out your matte side, get these creamy lipsticks here for only £15.50.   

We have found our new must-have product of the season, Lip Matters Velvet matte cream. Intense and vibrant pigmentation which will give you a bold and luscious pout, ready for you to hit the town.

Available in 8 different shades, we tried ‘That’ll Peach You’ and ‘Wham Bam Thank You Jam’ and absolutely adored the daring and vibrant look it gave us. With a creamy texture when first applied to your lips, the cream sets quickly into a matte finish giving you an enviable pout. These products are also a bargain costing only £3.99 each. Grab yours for the perfect lips here at Beauty UK.

The Draycott Nursing & Care Carol Service In Aid Of Canine Partners

The festive season is fast approaching, and with it comes the planning of one’s Christmas calendar. If you’re looking to do your good deed this Christmas, then join Draycott Nursing & Care Charity Carol Service to raise monies for Canine Partners.

This year’s celebrity readers joining the event are ITV’s Brideshead Revisited star Anthony Andrews, BBC’s eminent journalist Esther Rantzen and applauded opera singer Constance Novis.

The Carol Service this year will be held in the heart of Chelsea, at the Holy Trinity Church in Sloane Square, SW1X, London on Monday 15th December at 6.30pm.

The beautiful place of worship is an excellent example of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The former Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman called Holy Trinity church the ‘Cathedral of the Arts and Crafts movement’ and that indeed is what it is, containing treasures by William Morris, Edward Burne Jones, Christopher Whall, Henry Hugh Armstead, Frederick William Pomeroy among many other skilled artists of the Arts and Crafts movement.

All the funds raised during the evening will go directly to help train the assistant dogs for Canine Partners. These highly skilled dogs help a disabled person with everyday tasks and maintain their independence. These amazing dogs bring greater independence and a better quality of life by performing tasks that are difficult, painful or even impossible for their partners, such as opening and shutting doors, unloading the washing machine, picking up dropped items, pressing buttons and emergency response.

Of course, the adorable dogs will be attending the event, handing out programmes and helping people to their seats. Take a look at our video, and see if you can resist the cuddly canine companions.

It’s sure to be a wonderful Christmas celebration with everyone’s favourite carols and readings, whilst raising money for an incredibly worthy cause.

Tickets are £20 (adults), £10 (children – 12 years and under) and include festive refreshments and canapés after the service. You can buy your tickets now through the Canine Partners website. Alternatively, if you need more information, want to book tickets or make a donation, please contact at Paula Dagger on carolservice@draycottnursing.co.uk at Draycott Nursing & Care or call 0207 351 7171.

Bedtime Stories

Here at The Amazing Blog we love to get out of the office and embark on new adventures. When the ‘Bedtime Stories’ press release hit our desks, we were so intrigued that we were ready to pack our PJ’s and explore.  

Now, don’t be fooled, ‘Bedtime Stories’ consists of far from your average list of slumber party fairytales. Hosted in interior designer David Carter’s house, 40 Winks in Stepney Green, the stories are mainly ghost based and are told by storytellers and actors in a specific, fantastic manner, acompanied by a a number of spectacular live musicans. If you are looking to take a break from the real world and truly escape from reality, this event is for you.

On October 15th is The Natural History of Ghosts, told from the best selling book by the author Roger Clarke. What makes this show so unique is that Clarke grew up in a haunted house, and became a ghost fan from the age of 14. On October 16th , Tales of Terror  follows with a comprise of two stories from MR James, the first acknowledged English master of the ghost story. November 19th sees the performance of Tales from the Chrysanthemum Kingdom, featuring an evening that will blend tales of old Japan, music and dance and offering a rare glimpse into a world that was closed to the West for almost 400 years. Finally, to bring a close to the seasons performances on December 10th the final performance of ‘Stories to Make you Weep’ will (as the name suggests), move you to tears as it brings to you Christmas stories from Scandinavia.

So, if you’re feeling adventures and eagar to put on your pyjamas, prepare yourself for a true treat! This event was voted the ’60 Best Things to Do in London. Tickets are £30, and include cocktails and nibbles. If you wish to book a performance, simply email reservations@40winks.org. Also take a look at David Carter’s beautiful house, and the venue for the performance at here.