A few weeks ago, my life was turned upside-down when my bag miraculously disappeared in a certain city centre bar (honestly, I’d only had one bottle of beer). Amongst the missing items was my make-up bag, which, bearing in mind I also lost my passport, keys, wallet, and iPhone, sounds like a rather petty thing to fret over. But the sad truth is, a month without make-up (or using sub-standard back-up make-up) can wreak havoc on a girl’s self-esteem.
I was very happy, though, to collect a package from the post office yesterday which contained a myriad of girly goodies – new YSL foundation (that actually matches my skintone, hurrah) and Touche Eclat, Urban Decay eyeshadow and liquid liner, a Frost French make-up bag to keep it all in and cookies and a cream egg for good measure. As well from proving that I officially have the best mother in the world (seriously – thanks ma), I now feel a bit more confident taking on the world. And a bit of extra confidence is well-needed right now.
The single item I’ve been fawning over the most though is, typically, the one I needed the least. YSL lipstick in Rouge Pur Couture. I have several lipsticks at home, but never have I tried one that glides on like this baby. It gives a smooth, even colour in a vibrant red, comes in a very shiny case and, best of all, it even stayed on after I’d eaten Leo Burdocks fish and chips for dins. All round winner. You So Lovely, You Splendid Lipstick.
Rosa Abbott is an arts, fashion and culture obsessive originating from Yorkshire, England, and currently living in Dublin, Ireland. On top of being a student at the illustrious Trinity College, she is a freelance journalist, writing for a number of Irish publications, and also edits the visual arts section of entertainment magazine Totally Dublin.
When she’s not up to her eyeballs in writing, Rosa works as an assistant to stylist Aisling Farinella and volunteers at various art galleries. Her musings on life, style and art can also be found over at her blog, Too Gallant.
