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It's been a while since I did a little beauty haul, in fact not because I was not interested or I did not feel like sharing them anymore but purely because I did not buy any new beauty goodies since the beginning of this year. Why ? You may ask! Well... I wanted to use my already large stash of makeup and I felt, only until lately, that I did not needed anything new. I guess my love for make up was too strong and I gave up on a a year without buying anything new but personally I deserve the biggest pat on the back as I went about 10 months with no purchase and not many of us can say that (not judging!). Essence is an inexpensive beauty product that I feel doesn't get enough good justice. I truly believe that their quality are the equivalent of more knows high street brands selling for 2 to 3 times the price. Let me take you around my little haul which I have to admit have a very Autumnal feeling even so we are days away from entering officially the Winter season.  First all lets start with the Colour Boost Liquid lipstick in matt. This beautiful nudy mauve in the shade: 04 Mad Matters is just truly beautiful and right on trend at the moment. I tried it and it delivered high on the 'stay on your lips for many hours after application' deal . It is highly pigmented, it does not feel heavy or sticky and it is matt as promised. In all honestly all you need its one swap and you are ready to go without worrying about anything else.  Also lets not forgot to mention the scent which as a cocoa / coconut fragrant I am not sure if it is intentional or just how the product smell but either way it is a nice fragrant. This liquid lipstick collection come s in 6 other shade so grab one or all before it's too late and at £2.80 you can't get it wrong really.  


Last but certainly not least, I finally picked up that also absolutely gorgeous single Essence melted Chrome eyeshadow. The shade is ref: 06 Copper Me. And as the name describe it, it is a beautiful chrome effect copper. I am absolutely in love with it at the minute and once again absolutely perfect for Autumn and Winter! I am all about copper or dark gold type of eyeshadow at the minute. I will not wear anything else. This single eyeshadow have been my little mate for few weeks now and it deliver high on the pigmentation, the liquid chrome effect and is easy as apply as any other more luxurous brand out there. What I really enjoy about it its you can go all casual for a day at the office and building it up, for a more dramatic effect, for a night out in town with the girl r a date night with the boy. This eye shadow cost me only £3 and it is part of 5 Melted Chrome shades.


What do you think about my little Essence haul? Have you tried Essence before? Tell me all by commenting below. 

Being a curvy lady it is always difficult to find a dress, especially a party dress that you'll feel comfortable to wear. Two things you do not want to look like:  That you are 20 years older than your actual age and not wearing a giant dress that look more like a tent for your next camping trip. It might sounds like I am over exaggerating but, actually few years ago, this was a reality of pretty much all 'big size' clothes. They were ugly and most retailers though that curvy lady just wanted to hide all our curvy bits under meter of layer of fabric or we all love floral prints (I am not a big fan of floral prints that always make me look like my lovely grandma). They were a time that for me shopping for my size (18/20) was a real head ache and very often it used to make me very upset, I would come back home empty handed, frustrated and angry to the world that do not understand that bigger ladies need to also dress affordably and with clothes we feel comfortable in. Those days are gone ( although few retailers have not progress and are still stuck in their old fashion way...but we won't talk about them today) Those old days are far behind us, although I still feel there is still a lot to do but it's definitely MUCH better out there for us curvisious ladies for the past few years. As the festive season are upon us so I though I'll give you a collection of my favourite party dresses from the most known brands for curvy lady all at an affordable price. I noticed there is a lot of sequin  & velour which is back on trend so why not embrace it!?

Lets start with this Half Velour & Half Sequin Cami Wrap Midi Dress from ASOS which scream Glamour !! Absolutely stunning with a pair of high heels and perhaps a gold clutch and few gold and sparkly accessorises along with a red lippy. Also I love the fact that this dress embrace your curve with a tight waist belt. We might be big it doesn't mean we won't like to show our beautiful curve ladies! This dress is at £65 and at this price it would be silly not to.
The next one is by SimpleBe. I am absolutely loving this Forest Green Velour Midi Dress. I love yet again the oversized sleeves, the V neck , The skirt opening and the fact that there is a waist! This dress is at £25 and at this bargain price its impossible to not go for it.  Next on the line and still in the long skirt idea. I am absolutely loving that baby pink Glittered Mesh Dress by Forever 21. I love the neck line for that sexy vibe and the long skirt. I think this dress with a nice tan and few gold accessories would just look gorgeous. This beautiful Forever 21 is only £43. What do you think? Tell me all by commenting below.