Bourjois Paris Color Edition 24H Cream Eyeshadow: Review

After watching Zoella's drugstore makeup haul, I saw that she had brought the Bourjois Paris Color Edition Cream Eyeshadow and I really wanted to try them. It was a product that I had never tried before and I hadn't seen anything like it in any of my previous makeup shopping trips.  

After constantly going into Boots and looking at the Bourjois section, I thought that I could use part of my Christmas money to treat myself to one of the eye shadows. 

I decided to go for this one. As you can see by the pictures above, it is one of the hardest colours to describe. To me, I think it's like a purple metallic taupe colour, with a hint of silver shimmer. Whatever colour you may think it is, I think it's really pretty. 

None of the colours have a name on the packaging but if you go onto the Boots website, they have a list of the names and the other colours they do. 

In Boots, they had a variety of colours to choose from. I couldn't decide if I wanted this one, or a darker purple/red eye shadow, but I thought for now, in case I didn't like it, I would stay safe and go for a lighter colour. 

They have created six colours which range from a light champagne to a dark blue. Retailing in at £6.99, it might seem a tad pricey for a single eye shadow, but they are a lot cheaper than the MAC Paint Pots and I think that they will last you a long time. 

The texture of it feel quite powdery yet, it's soft at the same time. I tried using a brush to apply the eye shadow with but I felt that it was easier to use your finger. It glades effortlessly onto your eye lid and dries immediately to a powder finish. 

However, I find that this colour isn't as pigmented as I first thought. I can still see the colour on my eye lid but it's not as vibrant as I thought it would be. Personally, I don't mind this because when I have previously worn this eye shadow, I have added the colour Sidecar from the Naked Palette on top of it to make it more pigmented. If you don't have an eye shadow similar to this, don't fear as I still think it looks great on it's own. 

The staying power on this is amazing. It honestly lasts all day and doesn't crease or smudge whilst you're wearing it.

If you're looking for a product like this, I definitely recommend these eye shadows. They stay on all day, it will last you a really long time and especially with this colour, they add a subtle bit of sparkle without going over the top. 

I also created a day and night look using this eye shadow. Please note, I am not a makeup artist and I am not an expert in makeup either. This is just a look I put together to show you what they eye shadow looks like on.

[ Day look using the cream eye shadow ]
[ Use a small amount of Creep from the Naked Palette to define the outer part of the eye ]

[ Night time look using the cream eye shadow - a bit messy I know, looks better when your eye is open I promise! ]
[ Use more of the colour Creep and blended it upwards and into the crease of the eye ]
[ I also blended more of it to my bottom lash line and mixed it with the colour Buck to help blend the colours ] 

Monochrome Madness Haul: Primark, Newlook & Topshop

Over the course of December 2014, and the beginning of 2015, I did a little bit of shopping. However, the items that I purchased are all in a monochrome theme. This was something in which I did not plan, and it is something which has never happened with me before. I'm a girl who loves to wear a bit of colour. Of course I still own clothes which are black and white (because they can go with everything) yet, as it seems, monochrome appears to be a trend which I am rather loving at the moment. I only realised this once I came home and saw that everything I brought was black and white. Obviously, this is not a problem at all. Like I said, black and white goes with everything and anything, so this is fine by me.

[ Black Lace Boots, Primark, £10, Size 5 ]

Firstly, I went to my local Primark before Christmas to have a nosy around. I was planning on buying another Christmas jumper to add to my collection but I came away with a pair of black ankle boots instead. I really didn't need another pair, but I couldn't resit these little boots. The laces caught my eye and all my other boots are a leather look material whereas these feel like suede. When I tried them on in the shop, to my surprise, they were lined with a fuzzy material (like what you get in slippers). And because they felt like slippers on, I had to get them. 

[ Black and White Crop Top, Topshpo, £14, Size 10 Petite ]

On a different shopping trip and still before Christmas, I popped into Topshop for a browse. I saw this top in the petite section and thought it was lovely. The material so soft and stretchy and I think it would make a great day and night time top. You could pair it with a black skater skirt and tights with a pair of black boots (like my little Primark ones) or for a night time look, you could wear it with a skort, skirt or high waisted jeans, heeled boots and a statement necklace. Then you're good to go!

[ White & Grey ribbed tops, Primark, £3 each, Size 12 ] 

These two tops I brought whilst on a trip to Meadowhall. I stumbled upon them near the pyjama section. I definitely don't think these are pyjama tops, if they are, I'm still going to wear them out anyway! I also picked these up in a size bigger than what I am because when I saw them, I thought that they looked so small for a 12? There wasn't a size 10 or 8 left, so I thought that these would fit fine. I saw similar ones to these in Topshop and the Primark ones were only £3! Compared to the Topshop ones, you're saving yourself £7!

[ Checkered Top, Primark, £8, Size 8 ]

I'm so glad I brought this top in the end. It was one of them times when you just can't decide whether you like it or not, or if you would actually wear it. You won't be able to see on the picture, but the top has tiny bits of glitter on which caught my eye. I also really liked the black detailing on the neck line. When I was debating over this, I saw the busy changing rooms in Meadowhall and thought that there was no way I was waiting that that horrendously long queue to try on a top. However, I do wish I got a smaller size. I think it's meant to be over sized but it's a little bit bigger than I would of liked. But the problem can be solved simply by tucking it into jeans or a skirt. When in Primark, do keep an eye out for their sizes!

[ Jumper, Primark, £12, Size 8 ] 

I absolutely love this little jumper. The lace trim at the bottom caught my eye from the other side of the shop. It looks a bit of a weird shape on the picture above, but it hangs so nicely. It's over sized making it cosy for the winter season and the wool is very soft. It's kind of cropped; comes to just about your hips but you can still wear it with normal jeans without showing off your stomach. The jumper is ideal for day time wear and the lace detailing adds a unique twist to the simple jumper. 

[ Floral pattern shorts, Newlook, £14.99, Size 8 petite ]

When I spotted these shorts, I instantly knew I would be buying them. I have a pair similar to these and the reason why I love them so much is that they look like a skirt, yet they are actually shorts. So when you are out and about and it starts to get a bit windy, you don't have to worry about trying to keep your skirt down! I think these would be perfect for the current season as you can pair them with a black jumper, tights and boots, or you can wear these in the summer with a white crop top and sandals. 

And just for a bit of fun for next Christmas...

[ Christmas pudding leggings, Primark, £5 in sale, Size 8 ]

My Mum insisted that I brought these. She loves anything and everything Christmassy and she does love a good sale. I picked these up and I once again debated whether to buy them. My Mum said 'Are they on sale? Are they in your size? Do you like them?' I answered yes to all so she told me to get them. I have to admit, I really do like these. They are so warm and cosy but I think that these leggings will only be worn in the house, not in public.