Top 3 Autumn Lip Products

1. Tanya Burr Lip Gloss // Vampire Kiss (£6.99)

Vampire Kiss is a deep pinky, red shade which is perfect for Autumn and Winter makeup. I don't normally use lip gloss because I find they can feel very sticky BUT these lip glosses are very pigmented, they smell a-maz-ing and they are super long lasting.

2. MAC Cremesheen Lipstick // Brave Red (£15.50)

I have owned this product for quite a while now and I love it! This is in the cremesheen finish which means it is a creamy lipstick with a soft shine and full coverage. 'Brave Red', as hinted by the name, is a bright red lip colour. What I love about this lipstick is you can either build it up for a much bolder red lip or dab it on for a more muted, berry/pink lip.

3. Rimmel Kate Moss Matte Lipstick // Wine '107' (£5.49)

Having avoided matte lip colours (in fear of dry looking lips) I finally took the plunge and tried out shade 107 from Rimmel's Kate Moss line. I had heard wonderful things about this product before buying it, so could not wait to try it out for myself. This lipstick is deep, berry toned and I love it! Although it is a matte finish, it is not drying on the lips and it lasts all day.

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Charlie xx

Autumn Makeup Routine

In Autumn I like to switch up my makeup routine a little to include some dark berry lips and brown smokey eyes.

Products Used:

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation (101 Classic Ivory)

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (010 Ivory)

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (2 Cool Medium)

Rimmel Stay Matte Podwer (006 Warm Beige)

Soap and Glory Solar Powder

Soap and Glory Brow Archery (Brownie Points)

MUA Clear Mascara

MUA Eyeshadow Palette (Undress Me Too)

Benefit They're Real! Mascara

MUA Lip Liner (Red Drama)

Rimmel Kate Moss Matte Lipstick (107 Wine)

Makeup Brushes:

Real Techniques - Core Collection, Powder Brush and Eye Starter Kit

What I'm Wearing:
Primark Beanie
Pull & Bear Burgundy Sweater

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Charlie xx

Mixed Berry Muffins Recipe

I found the recipe for these muffins in The Hummingbird Bakery 'Cake Days' recipe book. It suggests the following ingredients make 10-12 muffins although I found it too make 15.

Ingredients:
300g plain flour
155g caster sugar
1 tbs baking powder
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
A pinch of salt
250ml milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla essence
85g unsalted butter (melted)
50g blueberries
50g raspberries

*I would advise to use more berries than the recipe recommends to make sure each muffin has an equal amount*

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees C/gas mark 5. Line the tin with muffin cases.

2. Sift together the flour, 115g of the sugar, the baking powder, the bicarbonate of soda and salt in a large bowl. 

3. In a jug mix the milk, vanilla essence and eggs.

4. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk and egg mixture - beat until smooth. 

5. Add the melted butter and mix to incorporate.

6. Stir in the berries by hand, making sure they are evenly distributed in the batter.

7. Spoon the batter into the muffin cases, filling each up to two-thirds full and sprinkle the tops with the remaining sugar.

8. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown on top and bounce back lightly when pressed. Leave in the tin for a short while, the transfer t a wire rack to cool.

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I hope you enjoy this recipe, let me know in the comments if you make them and what you think.

Charlie xx