I Want Never Gets... Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson makes the BEST 'night out' dresses. That's all there is to say.

I can't even begin to put into words how much I love this dress. It is SO over the top, the ideas would sound terrible on paper - sequins and feathers, together?! - but the finished article is just fabulous. I would feel like a million dollars in this bad boy. Linky!

Again with the overstated glam - this ridiculously cute vs. sexy skirt would look incredible teamed with a simple nude vest and some killer heels. If only I had the bank balance to match.. Linky!

OK so these are a total odd one out, but I really like them! I can imagine wearing them on a slouchy Sunday afternoon with a basic blazer and pumps, smug in the knowledge that they probably cost more than most people's cars. Love. Linky!

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Simple Moisture Boost Hydro Mist Review

I heard about this new skincare product from Simple - a hydrating spray that gives you that little bit of extra hydration on days when your skin is feeling particularly dry - and had to dash out and buy it! I'm a bit of a Simple fan and this sounded too good to be true...

 Simple claim that you can apply this mist over make up (a quick spritz with the pump action bottle will do) and it won't affect your make up or smudge it, but it will keep you hydrated! I was dubious about this claim at first, but after using it several times over the course of a week I have to say I'm impressed! I actually find that using the spray helps to 'set' my make up and prevent my face from looking powdery (as I use mineral powder foundation this is sometimes an issue for me!) It does make my skin feel less tight and dry too, which I guess means it does it's job! Definitely not a 'must-have' product - I could certainly live without it, but it's a nice little extra something to have in your handbag to make sure you're giving your skin the TLC it deserves.

The mist retails for £5.99 and I was disappointed with the amount of product I got for my money, however a couple of sprays doesn't use up that much product so I can see 50ml lasting for quite a while. Click here to go to the Simple website and read their claims about the product, or go to the Superdrug website to purchase it online.

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I put some new shoes on and suddenly everything is right

I have a new shoe love in my life! If you've read THIS post then you'll know than until now my heart was captured by some glorious floral wedges from H&M.... but it's time for those beauties to move over. My new infatuation is with these incredible t-bar courts:

I got them for £31 in the ASOS sale (down from £45) and despite them being ridiculously high - especially for work, and they're intended to be work shoes(!) they're VERY comfy and obviously incredibly beautiful. The materials used for the nude and black parts of the shoe are different - the black is a gorgeously soft and expensive feeling PU/fake leather that I can't get enough of! Can't WAIT to wear these to the office with a simple black shift dress and cardigan!

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Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick Review

Just to make sure my little lonely Rimmel lipstick doesn't feel left out, I'll do a quick Friday afternoon review on it!

This is Rimmel's 'Moisture Renew' Lipstick in shade 400, 'Berry Queen'. It a gorgeous dark pink, almost red, shade and goes on really nicely and smoothly. It's not as moisture rich as I'd expected, given its name, but it definitely doesn't DEhydrate your lips!

I really like this shade but I'm not sure I'd buy more from the Rimmel range for the price. It's £6.29 from Boots, which I just can't justify to myself given the fact that there are now MUA lipsticks that are just as good quality on the market for a fraction of that price. Linky!

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I Want Never Gets... Leopard Print

I've come over all animalistic for this week's lustful posting! For some reason lately I've been hankering after all sorts of leopard print bits and pieces, here are a few from my feline-inspired wishlist..

These funky leopard print sunglasses would update any summer outfit and instantly add a bit of glam! Reasonably priced at £16, if I'm not careful these babies might end up on the end of my nose before you can say "where did you get your shades from?" Linky!

A slight continuation from the hat theme of a couple of weeks ago, this cute leopard print hat isn't something I would ever have the courage to wear myself, but I would definitely get some hat envy if I saw a fabulous female donning it in the street! £25 Linky!

Finally some classic Miss KG platform heels. I really love these shoes - I think if you wore them with a relatively simple outfit, maybe jeans and a blazer or a black plain dress, you could definitely pull off the chic animal print inspired look. But the risk of overdoing it and coming off looking like a 54 year old divorcee with a chain smoking habit and false hair is enough to stop me investing in these beauts. £65 Linky!

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A quick note on brushes...

My HMIMFW post a while ago has inspired me to share with you the brushes I use everyday! This will only be a quick post but I hope it'll help you if you're in need of some new make up essentials!

This is my Lily Lolo Super Kabuki brush, which I use when applying my mineral foundation and finishing powder. I LOVE this brush, I've had it for about 7 months now and despite washing it every few weeks and using it every day it's held its shape nicely and hasn't shed any hair. Linky!

 

 This is my blusher brush, from the Body Shop. Again I've found this brush to be such good value as I've had it for 15 months now and its still in perfect condition! No shedding and its stayed in shape and super soft. Linky!

My concealer brush is from Lily Lolo and I use this to apply my LL mineral concealer. Brilliant. Linky!

 

Finally, my eyeshadow brush is from the Body Shop. Don't want to sound repetitive but I've had this brush for AGES and provided I wash it every few weeks its stayed in excellent condition. Linky!

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New header!

How do you like Bee's Knees' new header? I was getting a bit bored of the default one and decided to play around with it a bit! Let me know what you think!

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