Before I bought this palette, I had second thoughts about it. Do I really need another bronzer (since I'm not a fan of bronzer)? Do I really need another blush (I have enough to use a different one everyday for a month at least)? Is any bronzer/blush really worth £51?

Yes this bronzer blush is really quite expensive. But it is also very big - in fact one could probably use is as a mini discus. I caved in (for research purposes) since I had £15 worth of reward points at Debenhams (btw I used to snub Debenhams but their Beauty Club reward card is excellent when they have bonus point events!).

I surprised myself by purchasing this.  I was tempted by the Clarins spring liquid blushes which are very similar - but I was put off by the idea of having shimmery cheeks.  But once I swatched the new Terracotta Blush Sun Shimmer Highlighter in Sunny Pink #02, I knew I had to have it.

I saw photos of Cruel Gardenia in October last year and I knew I had to have it - it screamed collector's item.  I have much too many highlighters but I think Cruel Gardenia is just beautiful to look at.

I had a hard time choosing between the Les Fumés and Les Perles Guerlain Ecrin 4 Couleurs.  I finally decided on Les Fumés since it has more neutral shades - I find I reach for these a lot more.

September has been a bad month for my credit card.  So many launches, so little cash.  After the huge Tom Ford and Harrods Chanel splurges, I still caved in for the Rouge G de Guerlain in Garçonne #25.

Besides Chanel and coral makeup, I have a weak spot for red lipsticks.  Even though I hardly get the chance to wear them* (wearing one to work is out of the question), I love to buy them.

I wanted to post this about a week ago as I was quite excited about how this turned out, but had to wait until my friend had received the parcel.  It was my friend's big 3-0 birthday recently so I had to look for a special gift for her. 

Rouge G de Guerlain in Garconne #25.  This photo sold it.  Stunning.

A Guerlain lipstick is definitely a treat. It's in the top tier of luxury lipsticks with Tom Ford and Serge Lutens. Actually, Serge Lutens is in a whole other class due to its price but that's for another day.