Now THIS is my kinda highlighter! *pushes Stereo Rose MSF to the back of the drawer*
I give you the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Beach.
Apologies for the shitty macro quality. I’m currently using my Dad’s Coolpix while I wait on my new camera being delivered. To say it can’t cope with getting up close and personal is an understatement.
I picked Beach up in my local House of Fraser. On first sight I thought it appeared too reddy and dark in tone and I was convinced it would just look like shimmery mud on my pale skin. Thankfully I took the advice of the MA for once and had it applied. I was pleasantly surprised, very surprised.
Even with a generous swirl of all the colours it simply creates a beautiful peachy glow.
It not only highlights in that lovely powder to cream finish but it also deposits “subtle” colour. Exactly what I want from this kind of product.
I definitely don’t want a tonne of orange/pink product sitting bizarrely where it shouldn’t. Beach is wearable gorgeousness!
OOTD is another comfy number. It’s a bank holiday in Northern Ireland today and that can be either fun or a bit of a nightmare due to the nature of the holiday….
I think we’ll just hang around the house today and catch up on all those little DIY jobs we’ve been meaning to do.
I’m wearing Asda Ski Pants, a grey tunic from Tesco sale that creases like a mutha!! and white Havaianas
xo
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I've been so tempted to buy this..it looks gorgeous on you! I also love that grey tunic! And your hair looks amazing too
I'm totally in love with it but like everything that isn't drugstore I'd really recommend testing it yourself in store. At £29 a pop you can't be TOO sure, eh!! xxx
Oh wow, you´re already back from the cruise? I totally missed your last posts, but I´m catching up! Guuurl, I luuuurve your hair! You look so pretty, wowza!
Yes! I know! Flew by way too fast for us too, but we had an amazing time (currently researching 2011 as we speak)and I feel so refreshed for it!
Lovin' the hair myself, although it definitely IS more maintenance than longer hair. My hair grows SO quickly so its a cut every few weeks or else I look like a microphone head. Not good
xxx
Swit swoo to the shorter hair! It really suits you!
Oh nooo. Don't be tempting me with Bobbi Brown stuff. I got the Antigua palette a few weeks ago and its GORGEOUS. The Antigua bronzer is especially pretty.
It wasn't a brand I'd paid much attention to but now I want that shimmerbrick. I wasn't fussed on Stereo Rose either (although I almost bought By Candlelight) but this is beautiful.
Loving the new do too, you look fabulous with short hair, it really suits you!
Bx
JEALOUS!! I'm lemming the palette but my counter was out. I'd order online but it's really a product I want to see in person! You'll have to do a review!!
With you on the By Candlelight. I was choosing between the two and so far it seems like a total mistake. xx
The shimmer brick hsa really natural look-I have always stayed from the Bobbi Brown shimmer bricks as I though it would be too glittery on my cheeks…..After seeing the post, I am tempted to go back for a second look
Do you swirl you brush across the whole palette to get that look or go for perticular colours?
Tbh I've had one before, pinky one, can't remember the name, but it WAS glittery. This is the ultimate wet look. You can go light or heavy depending on the effect you want. But even today I swirled all the colours equally and the result was still subtle enough for a day time loveliness. Go in store and have a play! xx
I know this isn't related to your post Arlene and I apologise but I'm amazed at the above post an their name being Alethea…that's my first name and my mum's name! Never ever have I seen anyone else with that name! Random rant over sorry!
I'm glad you're back from the hols
missing your presence on Twitter! Hope all is well 
xx
lol don't you be apologising! I'd be exactly the same!
Alethea is a stunning name, obviously 2 families with great taste
xox
Love the shorter hair!!!
Btw great post, here I was thinking that Beach was only for ze super tanned ladies, but apparently it gives an amazing glow and a great amount of colour for us paler faces too!!! Ok, I 'm sold (if only it was easier for me here to track down BB, lol)!!!
xoxo
I thought that too!! It's very deceiving in the pan!
What is it with BB counters? The one I always used to go to has shut down. Bizarre. I wonder if they're in trouble :/ xo
Hey you!
So glad you're blogging again I love reading
Missing you on twitter but can totally appreciate why you've put it down.
You're looking super trim in your pics and loving the elfin cut it really suits you.
Victoria X
Hello!!! *Waves* Yes the things I miss about Twitter are the few lovely people like yourself!
Thanks re figure/ hair. I've not been able to run since I hurt my back about 7 weeks ago but thankfully the weight has stayed off for the most part. I think I'm about 11st 5 at the mo. Happy enough!
How are you keeping? xxx