Origins Event: Meeting Tanya Burr

Yesterday was such an amazing day for me as I finally got to meet the very lovely Tanya Burr. Myself and my sister were fortunate enough to win V.I.P tickets along with 49 others to attend an Origins event hosted by John Lewis. It was a rooftop event and although the sun didn't manage to stick it out for the day, it was a really beautiful event. They laid fake grass down and had cute little beach huts where you can buy Tanya's favourite origins products or grab an apple, strawberry and ginger juice! Yummy!

We were one of the first in the queue so they put us up in the lift and as we walked outside their were people taking pictures and waiters offered juices and natural granola bar snacks. First, we had a skin consultation where an Origins representative would ask what our daily skin regime is like and if we consider our skin oily, sensitive or dry. I got to try the Ginzing face scrub which smells lovely and also the Drink Up Intensive Overnight mask which smells like apricots and is super moisturising.

After our skin consultation we snapped a few photos in the selfie booth and then had a look at the view from the roof!

I then went to one of the little huts to purchase some products, I picked up the Ginzing scrub and the Drink Up Intensive Overnight mask I was recommended but the kind lady that gave me the skin consultation and they gave me a free copy of her book Love, Tanya! I thought it was really cool that you get a free copy of the book with any purchase.

Soon Tanya was introduced and the Origins general manager spoke to her for a little while about Tanya's favourite products and she gave us her top 5 tips for beautiful skin, some where drink lots of water and always take your makeup off. Classic rules any beauty guru will know!

And then it was time to meet Tanya! She signed the copy of her book I got with my purchases and had a little chat with me, unfortunately she was feeling poorly so her manager was quick to get her a lemon detox drink. She mentioned her new products coming out and she told me the packaging would be changing and she's going for a completely new look. (She also said I was the first she told about it, inside scoop!) I tried to ask what kind of products she was bringing out but I understood she may want to keep it a surprise, I did ask if she was thinking about doing foundation as I know she does love a good Armani or NARS foundation. She said she's not doing foundation YET and I told her she must do pale shades when she eventually does as I can never find one pale enough when I'm skipped the fake tan during the winter. I then snapped a few selfies with her and wished her the best for her upcoming wedding to Jim Chapman!

It was so exciting finally getting to meet her as she was the one who really got me into makeup. I have always loved experimenting but I never ventured out and tried different looks and I find whatever she recommends I'll usually go to the shop and buy it and LOVE it! She is my ultimate beauty inspiration and it was lovely getting to meet her in person.

While I waited for my sister to meet Tanya, I bumped into Dom, the gleam manager. Those of you who watch her vlogs will have seen him before a few times. He was really nice so we just stood and had a chat. He told me about the Louise Live tour that is happening soon but unfortunately the London tickets are already sold out even though I would love to go! 

After Cara had spoken with Tanya we decided we couldn't wait any longer for food and went to leave for a Wagamamas, upon leaving the Origins representatives gave us a cute little origins bag which had a few samples in it! 

It really was a fabulous little evening and we went home on such a high that we got to meet our beauty inspiration!

Katie

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Top 5 Lip Products of 2014!!

Yes, sadly another year has passed and sadly I've had to make new resolutions that I am finding ever so difficult to stick to!! (Dry January is a killer!)However to reminisce over the past year I wanted to write a post on my most used (and favourite if that's not obvious?) lip products of 2014.

1. Revlon Colourburst Lip Butter- 001 Pink Truffle

Behold, the first of the 5 shades, this definitely the most used product out of all 5. I had never used Revlon products before I tried this lip butter and to be honest wasn't quite so into the other colours in the range (sorry Revlon!) as I found them very shimmery. But don't get me wrong this one REALLY caught my attention. It's not shimmery at all which is a bonus for me and the texture is very creamy and literally melts onto my skin. 

The colour seems to just be perfect for my skin tone and this is definitely an everyday go-to  lip colour that I would be comfortable wearing with just basic make up for a very sheer, sophisticated look.

I told my sister to try this and now she is also hooked on this colour. I would tell anyone to do the same!

 2. Mac-Satin - Pink Nouveau

Now this colour may remind some of Nicki Minaj in one of her music videos, but this colour is just so gorgeous and pretty in summer with a winged eyeliner look. No eye shadow is necessary when wearing this colour as it is such a (what I call) loud colour.

It was really quite daring for me to try this colour in the first place but the pictures below do not do it justice!

Its very matte but also creamy so isn't drying at all on my lips which I have found previously with some other matte lipsticks.

I got so much wear out of this last summer so thought it must feature in my top 5.

3. Tanya Burr Cosmetics- Picnic in the Park

Buying this product was very special for me. I have been a HUGE fan and follower of Tanya Burr for a while now so when she announced that she was releasing a Lip  gloss and Nail polish line I was over the moon!

Picnic in the Park was actually the first lip gloss I bought from her collection (I have gone onto to buy another 6  or 7 or 10!)

It was perfect for spring and summer especially with the smell of strawberry laces, I was just in heaven when I was wearing this. It is very sheer and dewy and goes with all light shimmery eye shadows and light pink blusher and I will carry on wearing this as I feel it goes with many different make up looks! Well done Tanya!!



 4. Rimmel - Lasting Finish by Kate- 107

I know that this lipstick has been on the shelves a while now and I bought this quite a while ago (which might be gross come to think of it) but it has been a staple for those wintery days out in the snow or the Autumn walks through the park as the leaves are turning shades of orange and red.

This is a popular lipstick with Zoella and I know she wears this a lot and I completely understand why! This shade does not budge ALL DAY.

I can put this on in the morning and not have to worry about it smudging or wearing off as it is such a rich shade of dark berries and highly pigmented it will not budge. I wouldn't wear this is more sunny seasons but it is perfect with a cosy scarf wrapped around your neck and Pumpkin spice latte in hand!

5. Chanel Rouge Allure - Pirate 99

This was a actually Christmas present from my mum last year. As I don't have the kind of budget to be able to treat myself on the reg to such high end products I usually end up asking for make up from my boyfriend and family for my birthday or at Christmas. Last year when my mum asked I said to her I really just want a Classic red Chanel colour. And boy did she deliver.

This shade is just such a deep but not dark red if that makes sense? It is not orangey at all which I love in a red lippy and the packaging is just gorgeous too! I always feel so grown up when applying this lipstick!

This one is very special to me so I tend to wear it on special occasions only much like my Coco Chanel Noir perfume.

This is just such a special lipstick to me, I just wish I had more excuses to wear it!

(My cat obviously agrees as she just had to join in the photo fun!)

That basically rounds them all up!

I have given so much love to these lip products the past year I cannot praise them enough. If anyone is reading this and can (or wants to)  recommend any other good Lip products for fair skin like mine please do let me know I'd love to hear from you! :)

Bye for now!!

Katie xoxo