week in pics #19 & #20.

#1. Nude Beige, #2. J2O,  #3. Really would be lost without Elizabeth Arden 8-hour cream. Review soon!  #4. Ouch!,  #5. Payback Season wasn't a bad film, #6. Extra studies for driving, #7. Little bit of patriotism, #8. Yummy!! #9. Love this programme!  #10. Healthy eating <3  #11. OBSESSED with the Dallas remake, #12.Another Coldplay shot!  #13. Blogging!  #14. Getting behind the England team before they got knocked out of the Euros,  #15. Grace Green - Models Own. 

fitness friday: what to expect?

image courtesy of weheartit  This is probably going to be one of the most honest segments slotted into wowitslizz. I've been wanting to write about fitness and weight loss since I embarked on "my journey". Let me just say I hate that phrase and the fact that I used it makes me shuddered slightly but then again that's exactly what it is... A journey. A journey in which lifestyles change, new habits are learnt, old habits are lost; hopefully with a couple of pounds along the way! However it isn't something that I am always comfortable in "putting out" there if you will. I think weight etc is very personal and the way in which society almost expects people to look a certain way can, at times, make me feel very uncomfortable. Yet, I'm going to try my hardest to forget about those thoughts and focus on why I want to incorporate this segment into my blog. In time, hopefully I'll be able to share this and give little snippets along the way. Maybe when I reach my target dress size, or weight. We shall see.

Anyway, the reason for this post is to sort of explain what "fitness friday" is about and what sort of items can be expected within it.  Every Friday, I'm going to try and touch upon something different within the whole market that is "fitness". Whether this be telling you about my weekly food diets, my exercise regieme, or just some general ideas of how to change your lifestyle slowly I'm not too sure. As the market is so vast, I'm going to be writing about a broad spectrum of things in order to cover as much as I can; however I am only human and no doubt will miss the odd thing or two. I'll also try my hardest to incorporate fashion into this segment considering this is what my blog was started for - but let's face it, it's not rocket science how these two relate - as those pounds go you're clothes are going to look tons better in fit/how they sit on your body.

I also want to say that I'm not trying to preach anything here, I'm just writing about stuff that I'm interested in here and now. Whether this segment lasts, I'm not sure. I'd like to think it will and that it will give me the drive to keep getting fitter and healthier but who knows, only time will tell. Until then, be healthy and happy.

Topshop Lipstick in Desert.

Buy the Topshop Makeup Range Here   As you may know by now I am a girl who loves my neutrals. I rarely reach for makeup other than my main staple of mascara and when I do I like to keep it pretty simple. Recently when I was sorting through my makeup I came across this lipstick and reminded myself as to why I loved it/purchased it to begin with.


Since Topshop makeup came out I have had nothing but good experiences with their items, especially there lipsticks. Therefore I thought I would share my views on my favourite one out of the collection I own.

Desert is a nude colour that sits against skin tones and doesn't wash you out. I have to say the undertones of this lipstick make it quite warm meaning that you aren't left with those god awful foundation looking lips. Application is quite easy, however the texture of the product (on my lips anyway) is not as moisturising as I'm used to (nothing that a bit of Vaseline/Carmex can't sort out) but this could have a lot to do with the matte finish of the lipstick itself. During the time of this lipsticks release the matte look was quite fashionable as showcased in array of things such as nail varnishses and can be considered quite a classic look. Lasting time is quite long for a "lower end" makeup product, however I would keep the product with you for a quick touch up throughout the day (as well as any available lip conditioner you have!).

Pigment wise I find the product is reasonable but it does take some time to cover my considerably pink lips (I would recommend maybe blotting over your lips with concealer, foundation or a nude lip pencil to eradicate any chance of actual lip colour seeping through).

The only qualm I have with the product itself is the packaging. Whilst it is sleek and basic looking I can't help but think that the products would look so much better in a black packaging (the white can get awfully dirty).

Overall I would recommend Topshop makeup for anyone who is on a budget (or isn't) but doesn't want to worry about pigment, quality of the item and the whole "you get what you pay for" etc...