Welcome to the collection Mac Odyssey

The best kind of day is a new Mac Lipstick day. 

I was out shopping with my mum yesterday, looking for an outfit to wear to an upcoming family wedding. We had a mission to complete with no room for distraction. But shopping can be very thirsty work and what better way to quench that thirst than a glass of fizz in the Harvey Nichols Champagne Bar? 

And because we were in Harvey Nichols anyway, surely it would be rude not to stop by the Mac counter, just for a look of course...

But what do you know?! There just happened to be a shade of lipstick that matched my dress perfectly, so naturally it had to be purchased.  It's just the rules. 

Welcome to the collection Mac Odyssey! How gorgeous is this colour? Absolutely perfect for an Autumn Wedding. 

What is your favourite Mac Lipstick? 

Mid Week Meals

This post is something a bit different from the usual, but I thought that as I was trying out a new dish tonight it might be an idea to share it on the blog for anyone out there looking for some inspiration in the kitchen. 

I have been making an real effort recently to try and focus on my health. My biggest weakness is definitely take-aways and one of the hardest things for me has been working on beating my serious pizza addiction (it's a real thing I'm telling you). 

Sometimes when you get in from work, the last thing you want to do is cook and for me that often results in reaching for my laptop and signing on my Just Eat account (or going on the Dominos app if it it happens to be a Tuesday), however this is not great for your health or your bank balance. One of the biggest focuses on my healthy eating journey has been to ditch the take-aways in favour of all home cooked, wholesome food. With saying that, check out my recipe below for a really easy, healthy, home cooked meal, perfect for through the week. 

Serves 4-6 (depending on how hungry you are)

Ingredients 

400g Turkey Mince

1 table spoon of Rapeseed Oil (or whichever oil you prefer)

1 tin of chopped tomatoes

1 tin of beans (I used haricot beans on this occasion) 

1 Onion

Fresh tomato (I used one as it was all that I had left) 

2 celery stalks
1/2-1 Courgette

1garlic glove

1 green chilli 

1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

2 teaspoons Cumin powder

Pinch of salt and generous amount of pepper 

Half a ball of mozzarella cheese

Handful of Kale

100g Wholewheat pasta

1. Preheat oven (200°C

2. Heat up the oil in a pan and fry the chopped onions for a couple of minutes

3. Add the turkey mince and fry until sealed 

4. Add the tinned tomatoes, beans, all chopped vegetables, salt, pepper, spices and a splash of boiled water until all the ingredients are covered 

5. Bring to the boil and then simmer for around 15 minutes

6. While this is simmering away, cook your pasta as per packet instructions 

7. Once pasta is cooked, add it to your turkey mix and stir through

8. Transport your mixture to an oven proof dish, tear up your mozzarella and pop it on evenly throughout the dish (I then grated a little cheddar cheese over the top but this is optional depending on how healthy you feel like being) 

9. Sprinkle the kale over the top 

10. Put it in the oven for 20-25 minutes 

Serve and enjoy.

I would love to hear your healthy meal ideas! 

My 2015 go to holiday makeup

I have just got back from a lovely week in Turkey and I thought I would share my no fuss, go to makeup perfect for the hotter weather.  I tend not to take a lot of makeup on holiday as I love to feel the summer sun on my face and get some of that vitamin D into my skin while I can before we blink and the cold dark winter days are upon us again.

Whilst getting ready for the first evening, as I sat right under the air conditioning to cool down, the last thing I wanted to do was to cake a load of makeup on my face just for it to slide off again in an hour or so. But a girls got to look glam while sipping a cocktail (or four) on her hols, am I right?? So I came up with this light, fresh look that I pretty much adopted for the whole week! The look is so easy to achieve (give or take a wonky eyeliner or two) and it only takes around twenty minutes which is perfect for getting in as much pool/beach time during the day as possible!

Face 

Origins GinZing - A lifesaver for making sure your skin stays hydrated after a hard day of bathin' in the sun. The cream feels really soothing and the lovely citrus sent is also great for waking you up in the morning if you had perhaps had a few too many Pina Coladas the night before...

Mac Face and Body (C5) - A really light weight, 'your skin but better' foundation (check out my previous blog post here which gives a more detailed review and explains why it is in my top five favourites.

Soleil Tan De Chanel - I love a cream bronzer on holiday as I don't tend to use a lot of powder on my skin to try and keep it looking dewy and healthy.  

Dior Amber Diamond - This product is perfect for creating holiday radiant skin. I think my obsession with it is now getting a bit silly - if you wanna hear me rave about this amazing highlighter a bit more check out my post solely dedicated to it here.

Touche Eclat - A duty free airport buy from last years holiday which has not disappointed. Great for keeping your eyes looking bright and awake. 

Eyes

Mac Day Gleam - A beautiful gold shimmer swept across the lid

Mac Divine Decadence - A rich darker shimmer buffed into the crease to create more definition

Benefit Magic Black Ink Liquid Eyeliner - Starting at the middle of the eye and flicking outwards to create a subtle cat eye. 

Maybelline Lash Sensational - A coat of my favourite mascara on both the top and bottom last line. This has just run out so I am now on the hunt for a new one. Any suggestions would be most welcome! 

Lips

Mac Cremesheen Speak Louder - The perfect pop of summer pink! 

PS. How cute is my makeup bag from French Connection?