Laura Mercier Eyeshadow

This is something I picked up before Christmas.

The eyeshadow is Crystal Beige and came out in the Laura Mercier Holiday Collection 2011 - Moonlight. 

Unfortunately, It was limited edition so I'm not sure if you can still find it - maybe online.

I don't usually go for single eyeshadows, in fact I only have a couple of Mac and I don't know every single name or dupes like many beauty gurus. I suppose, I'm quite safe when it comes to eyes and go for shades that complement my eye colour... and that's it!

I'm definitely more adventurous with lipsticks.

Anyway, I was randomly browsing in House of Fraser one cold Thursday night and swatched this tiny square... I don't even know why I put my finger in it, honestly, because in the pan it doesn't do much... but then I was hooked. 

It the most stunning metallic brown, warm rosy bronze... but in some lights it gets more purple then brown.

I don't think the name is appropriate, actually. Beige??!

Performance-wise, I'm happy: it's creamy, really pigmented and it doesn't crease on me. I can use it like a quick wash of colour on the eyelid, if I'm in a hurry but also blend it with another shadow for more depth.

I'm not crazy about the packaging: plastic feels cheap but I guess you're supposed to click it off and depot it into a palette. Still, for the price I would have liked something better.

what do you think -

 do you have any Laura Mercier eyeshadow?

Riding Boots

This season I was all for riding boots; in the early autumn I saw a pair with I liked in Karen Millen but they were over 200quid - definitely not prepared to spend these kind of money on the high street.

Also, another interesting pair from Dune, but they were also quite expensive and wasn't totally keen on the shape of the tip.

At the end, im quite pleased on my choice:

Wallis' Chocolate Brown Riding Boots

to be fair, i went for the brown ones because the blacks were sold out - but I'll be able to use the brown just as well and the quality of the leather is superior. Love the details on the ankle.

Unfortunately with all the snow which came down in the last weeks I haven't been able to wear them often but they are really comfortable and warm.