Leopard Print and Khaki Green

I've been loving fur coats this season, especially with the cold weather. I think they are a must have and can be thrown on over any outfit to keep you warm and cosy. I have particularly been loving this leopard print one because it adds a subtle bit of detail. I also like how it's mostly brown and so is different from your usual yellow leopard print. It's so comfortable and fits me perfectly! 

Khaki green is really popular this season and I find that it is a very flattering colour, especially if you have green eyes like myself. I've recently been loving jumpers with cuffs on, I'm not sure why I just think they look nicer and are more snug around the wrists. 

Usually I'm a silver jewellery kind of person and I've restricted myself from buying gold jewellery as I assumed it wouldn't suit me, but I wanted to try it regardless and with this outfit gold blends better with the colours than silver. The necklace has coin like circles hanging from it, which makes it quite detailed and a statement piece, so I guess it's not really for everyone. 

Leather skirts are a must have in my autumn/winter wardrobe, and this skirt has a particular quilted effect which I thought spiced the outfit up. The A line shape is very flattering as it tucks in tightly at the waist and goes outwards when it gets to your thighs. If you don't really like the look of your thighs then this style skirt is perfect, as it doesn't stick or draw attention to them. If you have long legs, I would definitely consider buying one of these! 

These boots have been featured before on my blog and it's no surprise that I'm mentioning them again because they're so versatile as you can wear them whenever with whatever. Even with a heel on them, in my opinion they're not too difficult to walk in seeing as they're quite chunky.

These are a few photos of the outfit put together. I did use a camera rather than my phone but even still the quality isn't amazing, but at least there is some improvement.  

Coat: Asos (unfortunately not in stock) Similar here
Jumper: Missguided
Skirt: Topshop
Tights: M&S
Shoes: Boohoo Similar here
Necklace: Missguided
Lipstick: MAC Angel

Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed this post and maybe it even inspired you to get a leopard print coat. I'd love to keep on posting outfits as well as other fashion and beauty related posts.

Gina x

Ruby Woo vs Russian Red

Right, so I'm aware that this post won't appeal to a lot of you, but this is for those mac lipstick and red lipstick lovers out there. I actually came across this predicament myself when deciding on a red mac lipstick, so I'm going to do an in depth review of both and weigh up the pro's and con's of each.

Right: Ruby Woo
Left: Russian Red

Firstly I'll start with Ruby Woo. It has a retro matte finish, which makes it look very 50's. However, this means it can be very drying on the lips and although initially after application it doesn't look or feel dry, after a few hours it starts to crack on my lips, which isn't very appealing. But thats nothing a re-application or lip moisturiser can't solve! On the plus side, this formula means that it's very long lasting and I find I can get about 6 hours wear out of this without the colour fading. Another positive is that mattes don't transfer (retro mattes in particular) and so it doesn't go onto your bottle tops or food.

As for the colour of Ruby Woo, it is said to have a blue undertone and these blue undertones make your teeth appear whiter. However, it is very faint in Ruby Woo, unlike Russian Red. I wouldn't recommend buying Ruby Woo if you're looking for a blue under toned lipstick, as I could hardly tell myself. But, with saying that this is only my opinion and if you have cooler toned skin then the blue undertones are more likely to show through. Personally, I don't think Ruby Woo is as much of a true red than Russian Red, but thats down to my skin colour and tone. I think this lipstick would really suit cooler skin tones with more yellow in them than pink. It also looks gorgeous on tanned and dark skin especially with that yellow undertone as it brings out the complexion.

Without flash
Right: Cherry lip liner
Centre: Russian Red
Left: Ruby Woo

With flash
Same as above 

Then there is Russian Red, which is a matte formula, so has that long lasting effect but also is easier at applying. I don't find that Russian Red makes my lips dry at all, even after a good days wear. Unfortunately it is more transferrable that Ruby Woo, but after a few hours of drying it doesn't seem to transfer.

The colour of Russian Red is more suited to a lot of skin tones and colours. It has a strong blue undertone so makes your teeth look very white! I believe this is the perfect true red as it has the right balance of colours and reminds me of a traditional, deep, intense red shade. Honestly, I think this colour suits every skin colour so you really cannot go wrong. The only preference I'd make with this lipstick is that its more suited to warmer undertones, but thats not to say it doesn't suit yellow/cooler skin tones. When I wear this lipstick I find that it makes me look paler than I am and with me being NC15 I'm fairly pale but I just have to embrace it. However, in comparison Ruby Woo makes me appear slightly more tanned, but the difference is only minute.

As for the scents of both of these lipsticks, Ruby Woo has a very faint sweet smell, whilst Russian Red has a scent that I can only really refer to as smelling like play dough. I'm aware scent isn't a priority but its always useful to know.

Top: Russian Red
Bottom: Ruby Woo 

In conclusion, both lipsticks are great and I would recommend both! They're both mac and so far I've never had any problems with mac lipsticks, Ruby Woo was actually my first mac lipstick! If you aren't the risky type then Russian Red is your safest bet, but I cannot deny that Ruby Woo looks stunning on a lot of people! If you're looking for a more casual red then I would recommend Ruby Woo, and Russian Red for a more glamorous, formal red.

Another recommendation that I'll make is macs Cherry lip liner, which I wear with both of these, as it helps to fill in gaps in my lips and gives them a fuller look. Its also almost identical to Ruby Woo. For the purposes of the photo's, I haven't used the lip liner.

Mac Cherry lip liner

All of this was just my opinion and some people may disagree, but nonetheless I hoped this help. I hope you find the right red lipstick for you!

Gina x