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Blazer: River Island

Top: H&M

Necklace: H&M

Leggings: Topshop

Boots: Missguided

Being a third year uni student, all I ever seem to be doing is sleep, go to the library, work, if I have enough time eat and repeat. Naturally doing this constantly can get a bit frustrating so it's good to let your hair down for a night.  My friend Jess and I were feeling a bit blah one Friday night so we thought F*CK IT! Lets go out! We didn't want to do anything to wild like going to the student club night "The Eskimo Project" in Portsmouth, so we settled on Albert Road which has some really nice bars and pubs. 

For the occasion I felt like dressing up a bit but still having the semi casual vibe, so I teamed my maroon crop top from H&M (found in the basics section) with my new Topshop leggings to add a bit of a statement I wore my white blazer from River Island I had gotten in the sale the previous summer. To top it all off I wore my newly acquired boots from Missguided (they had sold out but had come back in stock YAY) and a plain silver necklace from H&M. Makeup wise I had a nude brown lipstick from Seventeen in Fond Farewell (see my Top 4 Fav Dark Lipsticks) and my classic winged eyeliner with various shades of natural coloured (Browns and Golds) eyeshadow from my MUA Palette.

In keeping with the halloween theme, Sophie thought it would be good to review her 4 favourite dark lipsticks.

1. Seventeen Stay Pout: Fond Farewell

The lightest colour out of the lipsticks mentioned I thought i'd add it as for a nude colour it's colour is quite deep. When applied it looks more of a dark coffee brown. It's easy to apply and feels smooth which is probably down to the Shea Butter incorporated into the lipstick. The lasting appeal is good, keeping touch ups to a minimum. I don't wear this colour as much as I like but as winter is fast approaching here in the UK I think this will be replacing my nude lipsticks.

RRP: £4.49

2, Topshop Lip Bullet: Wine Gum

After seeing a review from Lily Melrose on the Topshop Lip Bullet (or maybe it was Crayon) I just had to get one for myself. As she had recommended the red colouring and I was already in possession of a red lipstick, I chose Wine Gum as I had previously lost my Barry M lipstick of a similar colour. The application is smooth, but you do have to concentrate when you are applying to make sure you don't end up looking like Coco the Clown. After looking around on the internet it seems as if this colour is sold out.

3. Collection Gothic Glam: 3 Revenge

A redder version of N40 this lipstick is part of Collection's Gothic Glam range. I was originally only meant to pick up this lipstick in Scorned but as the lipstick was under £3 I couldn't not say no. Like Fond Farewell it's is easy to apply, however the few times I have worn it, the lasting effect is not as long.

RRP: £2.98

4. Collection Gothic Glam: 2 Scorned

I had always wanted to try and pull off a purple lipstick and after seeing this colour on Krizia I bit the bullet and bought it. To be honest I haven't worn it as much as I'd like but that's down to me only just experimenting with colour lipsticks. I love my nude coloured lipsticks! When I have worn it I love it, although the lasting effect as mentioned above is less desirable, and I have to make a conscience effort to make sure my lips appear fuller as I find darker lipsticks can make my lips look thinner then what they are.

RRP: £2.99

What's your favourite dark lipstick? Leave a comment below!

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Bibbity-bobbity-boo!

Wishlist Wednesday is upon us!

This is a magical time in the week where we pick 3 things our hearts desire the most, ranging from the latest piece of technology all the way down to getting that dream nail polish you can't find anywhere!

So to start off first here's Sophie's list for the week!