5 Things I Can't Leave The House Without

When it comes to leaving the house, I never feel like I have everything I need, not until my bag is literally bursting at the seams.

1. My phone - As sad and bad as it sounds, if I'm on my own, I will get so bored and feel so out of place if I don't have my phone on me because usually if i'm bored I'll go on Instagram or anything to keep my brain occupied for a while. As I rarely remember I'm wearing a watch, I'll use my phone to read the time (which means I'll actually go digging in my bag to find my phone instead of looking at my wrist, doesn't make sense I know). 

2. Hairbrush - I honestly go mad if I have forgotten my hair brush, I hate it when my hair gets tangled and matted and I will always give it a brush now and again as I don't really want bird nests hair! 

3. Purse - I like to have money on me, even if it's a small amount. You just never know when you're going to need 2p or £10. 

4. Keys - Obviously keys are an essential, especially if no one is home to let you back in after. 

5. Me - I think the whole idea of 'me' leaving the house without myself is impossible. It just doesn't make sense. Okay, I'll stop typing now, it's getting weird... . 

Emilie x x x

NYC Applelicious Balm - 355 Applelicious Pink

When I purchased my Expert Last lipstick I also bought this. It's part of NYC's new range called Applelicious (except the 'o' is in the shape of an apple, how clever!) Also going through the core of the balm is a cute apple shape.

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This lip balm gives a nice subtle colour yet hydrates the lips for a long amount of time. Plus, it smells like apples which makes me want to eat it (don't worry I won't). 

This particular colour is a lovely warm but bright pink which I think will suit anyone. It's definitely a great buy for the winter season as it will ensure you don't get chapped lips and at the same time will give you nice colour with just one coat. 

Below is a swatch which is the result after just one coat so you could add more coats if wish.

Overall, I'd say it's a great little buy especially for a lip balm and at £2.49 I'd say why not.

Emilie x x x

NYC Expert Last Lipstick 432 Red Rapture

NYC Expert Last Lipstick 432 Red Rapture

Superdrug

£1.99

A while ago, I went into Superdrug to buy a new lipstick. I went to the NYC section and bought an Expert Last Lipstick which was in the shade Air Kiss... I think. I absolutely loved the pigmentation and the wear of it so I decided to go back for another.  I tried out several different shades but this one Red Rapture, stood out amongst the others for me, purely because it's a vibrant red shade and I'm a sucker for red lips. I loved the colour so I whisked it away and into the basket it went. As I'm not a lipstick toucher-upper (hmm that could sound wrong) I thought it would be another perfect companion for me.

Here is a swatch of the lipstick and that's just one coat see, told you it was vibrant!

It's highly pigmented, stays on for 3-4+ hours without re-applying plus it smells nice but you aren't able to smell or taste it whilst on the lips. I would HIGHLY recommend this lipstick and it's ONLY £1.99, like seriously, go and get yourself one like... NOW! I love love love it so much so I think you should give it a go also.

Emilie x x x