Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner

I bought my first gel eyeliner from Bobbi Brown back in February. I am still loving it on a daily basis. The blue I chose is my favourite colour to wear and there's something very dramatic about it. However I think we can all agree that a girl cannot live with one gel eyeliner alone. In fact, I think I've been pretty restrained with only having one for seven months.

After a long and very challenging week at work, I woke up with an overwhelming need to go and browse beauty counters. I specifically wanted to get a new Bobbi Brown eyeliner and I had in my mind that a purple would be nice. So off I went to the mothership that is Peter Jones where yet another helpful Bobbi Brown assistant helped me. Violet Ink is the perfect purple and she kindly made up my eyes for me with it.

If you've not tried these eyeliners, you really must. They are so easy to apply and they last all day long. They are £17 but I can't imagine ever running out because you hardly need any. Well, unless you like to put it on your whole eyelid!

I then skipped off to the Origins counter and stocked up on essentials there, I cleverly managed to avoid the perfume counters because I really don't need any. No I don't. Nope.

NARS: Andy Warhol collection

Sometimes an idea comes along and you wonder why nobody has done it sooner. Get your chops round these. The Debbie Harry eye and cheek palette.

Flowers eyeshadow.

Lip gloss coffret. Look at that TIN!

Walk on the Wild Side.

I want it ALL. And I want it now. I don't think any further explanation is required.

Nail colour of the week

It was grey and dull on Monday and I considered it to be time to go dark so I chose Essie's Sole Mate. I love this deep plum/purple. It's very dramatic and a bit of a classic. It is now Friday and not a single chip to be seen.

Max Factor Eye Brightening Mascara

Time to try a new mascara my friends. This one intrigued me, Max Factor Eye Brightening mascara. Apparently it contains light reflecting particles to add a subtle effect. It just looks black to me. Maybe the one for blue or green eyes is less subtle. However, as with all Max Factor mascaras, it has a great brush and does a good job. For £7.99, it's pretty good. It's not a big chunky mascara so it's good for the day. I've just layered up my eyes with it ready for a day of hard shopping.

Talking of shopping, I cleared out a bathroom cupboard yesterday and found five bottles of perfume I don't wear so I am ebaying them. You know, just in case you need some perfume in your life...

Nail colour of the week

My Bliss pedi was as blissful as could be. I choose Essie's Camera which is a neon coral and it's fabulous. It would be better if I had tanned feet and I was currently in the Caribbean but one can't have everything.

Bliss fabulous foaming face wash

I bought a huge bottle of this in the Bliss sale when I had my first pedicure of joy. I've been using it daily since and it's very good. It gently exfoliates but never feels scratchy or harsh. It rinses off easily and all in all I am impressed. Mine cost £15 which is such a bargain. On the site it is £25.60 which is still not bad value as it is a huge bottle.

Today is my third Bliss pedi. I am having Head Over Peels which is a silly name but I hope will be as good as the other two. I am very slightly hungover after cocktails last night so I hope this fixes me.

Nail colour of the week

I was in the mood for a proper, old school red so this week I have Who's She Red. It's darker than the picture suggests and lovely. Am getting in the mindset of autumnal hues now even though this week is sunny and warm. I am looking forward to having deep colours again.

Opi James Bond collection

Why has nobody done this before? A James Bond nail colour collection! All named after the films!

They land in October and I am already coveting at least six. I must have The Spy Who Loved Me whether I like the colour or not.

And look at this:

It's a thing of wonder and joy. Roll on October, it almost makes the end of summer bearable when you have this to look forward to.

The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit shower gel

Fancy a trip back to the 80s? Dig out some Bonnie Tyler, wear faded denim and get lathered up with this. You'll feel 16 again in no time. I adore this shower gel, it's such a reassuring smell, I like that the formula doesn't appear to have changed at all. It's refreshing, smells great and is good value. What's not to love? Sometimes the oldies are the best.

Loving it at the moment

It's been a while since I've done a beauty round-up. Today is a boiling hot day and I've just emerged from a cool bath feeling revitalised and ready to share my current loves.

First up, Maybelline eye tattoos. Since blogging about these, I've been back to buy the gold and bronze shades. Not so keen on the gold but the bronze is a winner. I love how easy these are and that they last all day. They are cheap as chips, I am tempted to buy every colour just to play!

John Frieda Full Repair shampoo and conditioner. With my new, choppier hair cut I am really liking this, it's weightless and gives hair more body. I took it on holiday and it was perfect for when you need to wash your hair every day.

My beauty tip of the month is acetone-free nail polish remover. I know I know, this is so obvious and I am late to it but this makes a massive difference. Before my nails flaked, now they are much stronger. I actually can't believe it took me this long to try this. You can get any brand in Boots - I am sure they are all similar.

Bliss pedicures. I went back. The one I had in July lasted a month and that includes a week on a beach. Deeply impressed. I had the Hot Almond and Milk one on my second trip and can report that it's divine. It's an hour of pampering that I heartily recommend.

Givenchy Mister Radiant.  My sister bought me this for my birthday - it has little beads in it that explode to give you a healthy glow. It's very nice although a little scary at first, you really have to blend. It's very good mixed with moisturiser too.

MAC Prep and Prime. This primer is very good, it's slightly sparkly and is perfect in this hot weather to keep your make-up in place.

Finally the Liz Earle mascara base is soooo good. It's one of my favourite new products of the year.

New nail colours

This was another birthday present, OPI Pink a Doodle. It's the perfect pink and not too chalky. It's for when you want to look polished without making a big statement.

I was also given Essie's Dive Bar. This is a lovely greeny/blue that puts me in mind of the Mediterranean and other wondrous things.

Speaking of nails, I am returning to Bliss for another pedicure this morning. It's exactly a month since I had mine and I don't have a single chip. This is miraculous. CoverBoy asked why I needed to go again since it wasn't chipped. Yes, he has much to learn. Today I am having the hot almond and milk pedi and I cannot wait for some pampering.