The Summer edit: Drugstore summer lip products

With the warm weather here, my make-up routine has started to change a little. I've tended to turn more to creamier products instead of powder, and want something that looks clean and fresh. I've also been turning towards light pinks and peaches on my lips, which provide a pop of colour and sheen but not too dramatic.

In the summer I don't really tend to go for strong colours on my lips, instead opting for sheer washes of colour to brighten up my day to day look. I'm all for a more natural summer make-up look.

The Rimmel lasting finish Kate Moss lipstick in no.38 is a my lips but better pink/nude colour. It's a great everyday colour, especially for work. It is well pigmented and the colour lasts a good few hours before wearing properly. It has a slight sheen on the lips, so doesn't necessarily need a gloss over the top, which is great.

Maybelline colour sensational in peach poppy (418) is very much a peachy coral colour, as the name suggests. This one is possibly my favourite of the three lipsticks, but I think that is because it screams summer to me. It applies quite sheer, but is a really build able product for more colour. This lipstick applies smoothly and has an almost creamy finish, which feels moisturising. It isn't the most long lasting lipstick, disappearing after a few hours, but if it is applied with a light hand, fades well. This is perfect for everyday wear and just looks like summer in a lipstick. 

Collection lipstick in no.2 Tulip is a great product for the £2.99 price tag attached to it. It is a pastel peach/pink shade with a matte formula, but isn't drying on the lips. Again it is a product that can be built up for a more dramatic look. For a matte formula this product feels really smooth on my lips and wears really well, lasting quite a few hours before needing touching up. 

Rimmel Oh my gloss lip glosses in Stay my rose, Glossaholic and Purrr... glossy cat are my favourite things! These lip glosses have been my go to high-street lip glosses for years, previously called Stay Glossy lip glosses. The formula is great, it feels moisturising on the lips, provides a tint of colour to the lips and wears really well. I really can't rave enough about these lip glosses and I go through far too many to prove it. There is a vast colour range, but these three are my favourite go to products, especially for summer when I just want a quick bit of colour.

The Spring Edit: New additions to my spring wardrobe

With Spring finally feeling like it is on its way in the UK, it is time to inject a little bit more colour into my fairly monochrome wardrobe. It isn't that I don't like colour, I just haven't really seen anything colourful over the past couple of months that has caught my eye. And yes I've only just noticed the little orange theme going on!

The bag is the navy geo print tote handbag from River Island. It is one of those bags that can literally fit everything in, which I absolutely love, and I think it is something just a little bit different. It has just enough gold detailing through the metal styled handles and trim to balance out the geo panels on the front of the handbag. I'm not really a big fan of the 70s style this season, so this bag gives me just enough of it to keep my toe in the trend. 

Plus It can really bring a simple daytime outfit together, especially with the orange colour pop if I'm wearing black and white, to which there is a strong possibility. I've already had quite a few compliments already just in the past week of me using it. 

A scarf may not necessarily be straight on your spring hit list, but in the UK you never know what the weather is going to be like, especially in the north! So I find a light weight scarf is great to have at hand fir when it is a little bit chilly but not cold enough for a coat, or just to add an extra element to an outfit. This black and white scarf with a hint of colour from New Look is just enough and goes with most outfits.

I love sunglasses, to the extent that I can often be found wearing them in the middle of winter with my fur coat on. These brown tortoise shell cat eye sunglasses from River Island are an affordable way of transitioning from my harsh black sunglasses I often wear in the winter to a lighter colour more suitable for spring/summer. The cat eye frame also gives you that big glamorous Hollywood style sunglasses without taking over your face.

In the summer I do often find myself grabbing a small bag if I'm just popping to the shop or if I don't really need a full handbag, as much as I love to tote around a huge bag. So this little lemon zip around purse is great for the summer when you are using a small bag. There is enough space for you to fit your ID, a couple of cards and a little bit of cash, making sure there is ample room for everything else you need to fit in your bag.

This Orange plunge v neck camisole from Topshop is very simple, but the cut is great. It is simple, but I can wear this with jeans, shorts, most jackets go, it is great and can always be dressed up with a bit of jewellery and heels. I also have it in black too but the orange is a great pop of colour. 

I'm a great believer that jewellery can finish off any outfit. The orange and gold statement necklace from next looks great on a simple top to add a little bit of texture. The orange beads hang well and I love the contrast with the gold plate. They also work great with the chunky gold rings from Topshop. 

Simple jewellery also looks great in the spring, especially when you're having a casual look. I also love to layer this little pearl facet bracelet with my watch when I'm not really wearing any other jewellery or this interlinked heart necklace. They're both really simple but have that 'I've made a bit of an effort' look to them.