Blushing

(Shades L-R: Kitten, Peony, Gerbera, Rose, Petunia)

Stila is a brand that I've heard a lot about, but I've never actually had the chance to try any of their products before. It isn't stocked at my local Boots, however on a recent mooch around one of the Manchester stores, I noticed that they had a Stila stand and decided to have a little swatching sesh. 

Their Convertible Colours, which are a cream product to be used on your cheeks or lips as you please, are the thing that seem to stand out for a lot of people. I spotted them straight away and studied them carefully, had a little poke at the (slightly gross & sticky) testers and came to the conclusion that I couldn't actually come to a conclusion at all. I couldn't decide between three of the shades; Peony, Gerbera and Rose. They come in at £16.00 a pop which, for someone who a) can't commit to a decision and b) isn't all that versed in the ways of the cream blush, is pretty pricey. So, I stared at them a little longer until I finally did the sensible thing and walked away empty handed. On the same day, I also queued for twenty minutes in a swelteringly hot Zara to buy a top I didn't really need...but you win some and you lose some, don't you?

It wasn't until I got home that I remembered seeing talk of their Colour Me Pretty palette circulating around Christmas time. After a quick Google search, it turned out that this collection of five shades (including all of the three that I couldn't quite decide between) came in at a grand total of £19.50 - only £3.50 more than a single colour. They are obviously smaller than the full size, however as an introduction to the brand, this is a brilliant buy and pretty ideal for someone like me who has enough trouble deciding what to have for breakfast in the mornings, let alone choosing just one of these beautiful shades. I think they'll be perfect for spring and summer for adding a bit of colour to the cheeks whilst looking extremely natural and providing a pretty, dewy finish.