Lipstick Review: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipsticks Glastonberry and Bond Girl

Matte Revolution Lipsticks - Glastonberry and Bond Girl (L-R)

Over the Christmas period I discovered my new favourite lipstick brand; Charlotte Tilbury. I purchased two of her Matte Revolution Lipsticks (Bond Girl and Glastonberry) and have been wearing them both non-stop. I bought these as a Desk-to-Disco duo but sadly they don't seem to be offering this promotion anymore.

Bond Girl is a classy pink-toned nude that I have reached for pretty much every time I've been in the mood to wear lipsticks. Previously, I only really wore lipstick on special occasions but now I've been wearing Bond Girl during the day when I'm going to a lecture or a shopping trip and on nights out with my friends. I find that this lipstick really compliments my skin-tone and lip colour and I know Alice is looking to invest in one after borrowing mine!

Glastonberry is a deep berry coloured lipstick that I love to wear on a night out or a more special occasion. The name of this lipstick brings a smile to my face every time I put it on and I find that this tone of berry really suits my skin-tone. I mainly use this for nights out as I'm not particularly bold when it comes to lipstick during the day but hopefully I will pluck up the courage to wear this one casually soon as I think it could look really good!

The pigment on these lipsticks is absolutely amazing. I really like that both shades are buildable; you can dab a bit on to add a little bit of colour to your lips or you can create a more dramatic look by adding more. They give a matte finish without drying your lips out immediately which I love in a lipstick. I find that as they are so matte, I don't like to apply a lipstick lock with them and so I do find that I need to reapply after a few hours.

I also love the way these lipsticks apply. They have a creamy consistency upon application which means that it is super easy to apply and to rub off any mistakes you might make. The lipsticks have an innovative square-angled tip which make them virtually fool proof. Prior to purchasing these lipsticks, I always applied lipstick with a lip brush but now I feel confident enough to apply it straight to my lips which I never thought I'd do so thanks to Charlotte Tilbury for making me feel like a make up pro!

The packaging of these lipsticks is just downright amazing! I am personally a massive fan of anything rose gold and so when I saw these lipsticks from afar, I instantly fell in love. Even when you get up close, the attention to detail is clearly evident and I love the monogrammed 'CT' on the lid along with the ridged body.

I've already been browsing online and at the counter in Selfridges to see which one I will buy next so I would love to hear any recommendations you might have!

Charlotte, x

How To: Make Your Uni Room Feel Like Home

So the past few months have been a mixture of chaotic, stressful and super fun! Alice and I are now half way through our second year at university which is a bit of a crazy thought and this year I have found extremely different to last year. Moving out of halls and into a student house has come with its own challenges and last term in particular I struggled a lot with feeling home sick. Having my own space (with the added bonus of a double bed!!) that I could retreat to really helped me overcome those moments when I just wanted to go home and cuddle my beautiful dog. For me, it's really important that I have a calm environment where I can relax and so making this space feel as much like my room at home was really important to me.

When I moved in, my mum and I raided Ikea and set about building lots of flat-pack furniture! Having enough storage space immediately made my room feel organised and homely as I can be a bit of a neat freak at times... One of my favourite items we got was this really cheap chest drawers which we then painted a beautiful shade of duck egg blue. It really brightens up my room and I absolutely love it. We also got this bookcase for my all of my books and this headboard which made my room feel less like a stop-over just for uni and more like home.

Anyone that knows me will know that I am obsessed with scented candles and these Urban Outfitters candles smell absolutely amazing and just change the atmosphere completely. Lighting lots of candles and reading a book when I'm stressed out about a deadline is the perfect way to relax! Fairy lights also help to create this calming atmosphere and I absolutely love these cute heart shaped ones which create a really soft glow. I also love coming into my room and having it smell like home so I got another reed difuser with scents of Neroli and Rose that I also have in my room at home! 

Putting lots of photos up and a few bits of artwork with slogans also help to create a homely atmosphere and so I sent out a massive order to Printstagram so I could have lots of photos of my family and friends, both from home and uni which always remind me of such happy memories. I also raided Paperchase and got a lot of cute postcards which just brighten my day whenever I read them. 

Adding lots of trinkets to my room, such as hanging hearts, jewellery boxes, the earring holder my sister made me and cuddly toys, also adds something special to the atmosphere of my room and although they are an absolute pain to dust, my room would not be the same without them! 

I'd love to hear how you have made your uni room feel like home!

Charlotte, x