Bourjois' Rouge Edition Velvet Liquid Lipstick

Hey dolls, hope you're all well! Today I wanted to share with you my experience with Bourjois' new Rouge Edition Velvet Liquid Lipstick. It claims to have 24 hold, so I put that to the test (well, sort of!)

First of all, the packaging is nice a dainty. It is applied with a soft applicator, just like lipgloss, except it isn't sticky or heavy on the lips. This one is in the shade '07 Nude-ist' with the Matte Finish, which I love, as it's just a bit darker than my natural lip and light enough to wear everyday.

10am - 30 mins after application 

7pm - 9.5 hours later **

I left the house at 10am this morning and have only just returned, so not really a 24hour test but, here are my before and after pictures, 9 hours on after first applying. As you can see, nine hours later, it has stayed on really well - especially since I've been out for lunch, had a coffee, a drink in Costa and a cuppa when I got in! Although this test wasn't 24hours long, I'm still really impressed with the hold of this lipstick - I mean, come on; 9 hours is a long time! 

It is very easy to apply as it's so smooth, the applicator almost glides over the lips. Definitely a good 10/10 in my book. Plus it's only £8.99 so who can complain! I plan to be making good use of Superdrug's 3 for 2 Bourjois offer very soon to purchase of this fabulous lipstick except in other colours!

This was quite a fun one to do actually, as I kept wanting to apply more, as normal like after lunch and so on. But I'm really impressed with the overall outcome and hold! 

Ooh and guess what guys; I just found out that I passed my first year of uni with a 2:1! Yay! 

Lots of Love, until next time,

Rosie xox

** Please ignore the state of my eyebrows in these photos. We are currently at war as I try to grow them back in after a disappointing visit to the beauticians!

 

24 Hours In Edinburgh!

I spent this weekend in Edinburgh, and although I was only there a mere 24 hours I had the most fabulous time, and I'd love to share with you, all that we got up to!

Basically we decided to go since my Mum was up in Glasgow on Friday visiting family, and since the drive back from Glasgow -->home would've been a good five hour drive, I decided to meet her in Edinburgh after work the following day.

My Mum and her childhood friend, Ann, met me off the train at Edinburgh Waverley and from there we went to All Bar One for cocktails to celebrate our reunion and my Mum's birthday, which was only last week! 

Ann and I!

Drinks in All Bar One

From there we headed to Filling Station for more drinks and food, which was so so yummy - I'd never been before but I'd recommend 100% trying it out if you're lucky enough to have one near you. The food was delicious!

Then finally we went to TGIFriday's for one last drink - 'The Ultimate' and yes, that is what they call it and my, oh my, it was huuuuge!

Cocktails in TGI's and yes, that is popping candy!

Overall we had a fabulous night on the town, it's such a beautiful city and thanks to Ann, I may be visiting again very soon.

The next day, we had breakfast at the hotel and left rather early to go the National Museum, where there was lots to see. The animal exhibition was my favourite - they had everything!

Next on the list was shopping!! And to say I was treated would be an understatement. But it all went to a good cause (me hahaha) but to be fair, I needed new jeans, right? I mean my old ones are worn and holey!! So really that doesn't count, right? Yes? Ok then!

After we were all shopped out we had a cold drink in Costa and a little snack in the café at John Lewis where we both had 'the biggest cream scone ever known to man.' I couldn't even finish it, it was so big. And now, looking back, I'm disappointed because mmmm it was delicious!

Hope you enjoyed this post! Do let me know how you'd spend 24 hours in Edinburgh, what would you get up to?

Love Rosie 

xx

Here Comes The Sun

Today was my last proper day in Sunderland. I mean, I have to go to work here tomorrow and I'll be here to move out on Monday, but it's crazy to think that this is it. I've finished my first year of university and to say it has flown by would be an understatement.

Evie and I went to the beach since it's only a short walk away. We had chips and ice cream on the pier and both were fab! It was a great way last day with Evie too, who I'll really miss over summer but it's only until September I guess.

I'm so thankful for all the friends I've made at uni because without them it would have truly sucked. Honestly I think coming here, to Sunderland, was one of the best decisions I've made in life, and although I'm not partixualry inspired by my course at the moment I have faith that it'll be much more intense next year, which I'm really looking forward to. 

But in the meantime I'm looking forward to the graduate show exhibition at the glass centre tonight, and for a weekend in Edinburgh.

Here are a few pictures from our cute day out, hope you enjoy!

 Love Rosie xx

P.S. Fun fact: in the North East, the strawberry sauce on your ice cream is called 'Monkey's Blood!' 

Day-Tripping in York

Yesterday my wonderful friend Lucy and I got up bright and early, and by early I mean 8am haha (!), and we hopped on the train from Newcastle for a lovely day out in York.

Before yesterday I'd never been to York, only through it, or to YSJ for netball, so I was really excited to go!

We started the day right with a cheeky Costa from Central Station. My new favourite is the Summer Fruit Iced Tea - it's so perfect for summer - cool and refreshing! 

We had such a fabulous day roaming around the city. The Shambles were my personal favourite: pictured below. We went to a tea room, for cocktails in Kennedy's, for lunch at The Golden Fleece; York's most haunted pub, and of course shopping, where I may have treated myself to a new Cath Kidston bag, oops!

Martini's at Kennedy's

York Minster

All in all we had a fantastic day, it was such a good last trip together before we don't see each other for a while, since I'll be going home this weekend.

York was beautiful. If you haven't been make sure you go. It's totally worth the trip! Everywhere is so so pretty and there are plenty of independent shops to visit! Next time I'll make sure to visit the museum, as it was unfortunately closed by the time we got round there yesterday, but hey-ho, as if I needed another excuse to return eh? :)

Hope you're all enjoying this magical weather England has gifted us with these past few days!

Love Rosie 

xx