Chantal Elizabeth

 



I'm back with a new beauty review! With all the hype that you get from #viral products on TikTok and Instagram, I think it's nice to have a simple but useful written review to actually tell you what a product is like. My latest product that I've bought is the new e.l.f Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil which is e.l.f's take on the lip oil trend that's been all over social media. Last year I bought the Dior version which I have to say was a great product, but does this one compare? If you want to find out, read on below...

Within the last couple of years lip oils have taken over from lip glosses. From the promise of leaving lips more moisturised from their traditional counterparts, to claims of making your lips fuller and plumper, these lip oils pretty much promise the same things. The e.l.f Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil comes in 7 shades, from those with a light wash of colour to those that are much more pigmented. The shade I decided to buy first was Pink Quartz, a very softly tinted glass pink shade. This shade is actually quite sheer which is why I haven't taken an arm swatch photo as it wouldn't show up enough on the photo. I didn't find this a problem as I wanted the first shade I bought to be a light pigmented one, so that I could wear it over lipsticks for days when my lips are feeling too dry to wear matte lipsticks by themselves. 

The ingredients include squalane, apricot oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil and pomegranate oil, plenty of natural substances that help to plump, smooth and soothe your lips the longer you wear the product. Claims that e.l.f promise includes: Non- sticky hydrating lip oil with a high- gloss finish, Plush oversized cushion applicator hugs lips, Infused with lip-loving ingredients to nourish your pout, Sheer was of colour, Fresh minty scent and Can be worn on it's own or over lipstick. I have to say that I do in fact agree with these terms as it's not sticky at all, it has a sheer finish, it does have a massive applicator and it does have a lovely but not overpowering mint scent.



As you can see from the image above, it really does have a great doe foot applicator, so no matter how big or small your lips are you will get a good amount of product on your lips. I tend to dip it twice just so that I get a real glass finish to the lips which I've been loving at the moment! 



From looking at the face photo above, Pink Quartz does look clear on my lips however I promise that in real life it does have a sheer pink colour to it (blame the winter light for the lack of brightness!). Overall I think that for £8 this lip oil is amazing and it really does compare to the Dior version which is more than three times the price, which is ridiculous in my opinion! They both have a sheer wash of colour, have a minty scent and they both do keep your lips feeling and looking more moisturised than before putting any product on. I very highly recommend this product!


Let me know if you've tried the new lip oil from e.l.f  and what you think of it.

Thanks for reading.

Chantal x




 

I'm back! Sorry I've been gone for such a long time however 2023 hasn't been a great year, not awful by any means, but not good either. Unfortunately due to this my blog has had to take a back seat however now my inspiration is slowly coming back thank goodness!

I've been meaning to write a post about this topic for a long time now however I never had the words to describe how I felt about the subject before. As the title suggests my post today is going to be about how I miss people, both everyday and celebrities with their natural, god given faces! Now when I talk about this I have to comment that I have absolutely no problem with people getting botox when lines start to appear or the odd filler here and there to fill in the face where volume decreases e.g the lips and most likely the cheek area however since 2016 I have noticed a huge increase in the amount of these procedures being done and the reason it bothers me so much is because the people who are getting them done don't even need any of these procedures yet because quite frankly they are too young! 

In the late 90s, 00s and even the early 2010s the average age of people, both women and men getting injectables and plastic surgery were at their youngest around early 30s and on the higher end they would be in their late 40s. However since the mid 2010s this has changed dramatically as young people who have grown up watching reality shows such as Keeping Up With The Kardashians (or now just The Kardashians) have watched all the sisters who at the time were in their 20s getting fillers, butt implants and boob jobs has made the younger generation of today literally scared of their real face and bodies. These young people who are at the end of Gen Y and the beginning of Gen Z are constantly finding ways to change their natural looks, whether in real life due to fillers and botox or via apps like Faceapp by changing their face to make them look like a completely different person, which in my opinion is very scary. These young people are even going into plastic surgery clinics showing pictures of their filtered selves to ask the doctors to make them look like their alternate self and most good doctors would not agree to do this however of course there are some who would still perform the surgery as they care more about the money than the patient's physical and mental health.

Back to the point as to why I think seeing the decline of natural faces is dangerous is because people in their early 30s and younger have grown up hardly seeing any natural faces that they now think that filled, plastic surgery faces are actually normal and this terrifies me! This perception affects people in so many ways including who they choose to be friends with, young men tend to be more attracted to women who have had work done than those like myself who are completely natural (I unfortunately have experience of this) which is sad as it leaves people who in my opinion are naturally pretty on the shelf because they haven't succumbed to the pressure to change their faces. Also it may even affect who bosses decide to hire in job interviews as they might decided to choose the person who's face looks better on Teams and Zoom rather than decide based on their qualifications and work experience. With the introduction of AI, I'm not sure how this is going to get better in regards to how people perceive the way they look. On a brighter note there are some examples of people in the public eye who have decided to remove their fillers which is a good start, the person I remember doing this is Molly Mae which is a great sign as she's now a successful business woman, so maybe this will prove to people that you don't need to mess your face up to gain success in life. I just hope that more people will follow Molly's way in thinking as it would be amazing to see the faces that people were actually born with as supposed to the faces they created out of wanting perfection which doesn't even exists anyway and the sooner people know that to the be true, the better as it will create a healthier society for people to exist in.


Thanks for reading

Chantal x


 



I'm finally back with a review, sorry it's been so long! I wasn't planning on writing a new foundation review however this new skin tint from Maybelline appeared in my local Boots, so I had to try it! It costs £12.99 normally however it's on offer right now and I was able to use my points anyway, so I'm basically trying it for free.

I've tried a couple of skin tints and tinted moisturisers in my time and I have to say this new product from Maybelline is my favourite of them all so far and I'll explain why throughout this post. The Maybelline Super Stay Up To 24HR Skin Tint Foundation+ Vitamin C (I know, the title is long!) promises to give skin a natural weightless finish, buildable skin like coverage, is sweat resistant whilst also being both vegan and infused with vitamin C which all sounds very promising and I'm happy to share that these claims are true.

Compared to other skin tints and tinted moisturisers this new Maybelline one has the highest coverage, which is great for us who have spots, redness and marks including myself. This skin tint also dries down to a natural matte finish and when you add powder on top it locks the product down for even longer. I was so surprised but also relieved that it lasted as long as it did on my oily to combination skin. It lasted me all day, so around 10 hours with a bit of powder on top however I have a feeling that it could of lasted longer! It comes in 20 flexible shades and I chose to pick up shade 03 as it was a light but neutral shade, therefore being not too yellow or pink in its undertone.



The skin tint is packaged in a glass bottle with a dropper which you can either use to drop the foundation onto the back of your hand or you can use it to directly apply the foundation to your face which is ideal. The consistency is good as the skin tint is neither too runny or too thick once you apply it to the face and it blends into the skin seamlessly. 


What it looks like on.



I hope you enjoyed my review, let me know your thoughts.

Chantal x


 


It's been a while since we've seen a beauty release that sets to revolutionise the way we apply makeup however the new Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand is that exact product we've been looking for! Formulated the same way as the original Beauty Light Wands however made to look matte, this product delivers the blush in the same way but eliminating the result of a glowy cheeked look which is great for those of us who prefer a matte look over an overly shimmery face! I also love that the packaging matches the description in the sense that the main part of the packaging is matte, with only the lid and logo being the traditional Charlotte Tilbury gold. I think it's a nice touch.


As you can see the Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand  does have the same sponge applicator as the original wands where you turn the top part of the packaging to 'on' to let the product out once the tube has been squeezed. My application tip for you is to very lightly squeeze the tube as that way you get the perfect amount of product out of the tube. Some people prefer to dot it directly onto their cheek, then blend it out with a brush, while others prefer to dab a bit of the blush onto their hand and then to either use a brush or their hands to then blend the product into the skin, it's totally up to you. I find that option 1 works for me as I have more control blending the blush into the skin.



The shade I decided to get was Pink Pop as it looked the most natural shade out of all the 4 shades on offer, the Pillow Talk shade being exclusive to Charlotte Tilbury's website. When you look at Pink Pop you can see that it's more of a salmon/coral pink than your traditional mid/cool pink tone which I actually prefer as I find those shades suit me more, also it will work well for spring and summer. What I like from the swatch is that you can see it's not a flat matte as it does catch the light just enough to give the shade a bit of dimension.


What Pink Pop looks like blended out onto the cheek.



I have to say I'm really impressed with these matte blush wands! It's the perfect product for those of us who want to have the look of matte cheeks, but who also want the ease and usability of using a liquid formula in a very handy tube applicator. I think people will also love this to use in the summer for that reason as you can take it away with you on holiday or on a city break for a weekend away. The Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand is available from all the usual beauty stores including Space NK, Cult Beauty, ASOS and Charlotte Tilbury's website.


Have you tried the new matte beauty wands? If you have let me know what you think, I'd love to know.

Thanks for reading

Chantal x






 



I think like most people this time of year, I just can't believe how fast the year has gone by! It's probably because we were actually allowed out of the house properly for the first time in two years, so everyone made the most of it and it feels like this year has gone by in a flash.

Since last year my sister and I have shared a beauty advent calendar and this year we chose the John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar. The reason we chose this one is because you got to try loads of brands for only £170, when the value of all the products in the calendar added up was around £700, so we thought that was incredible value for money! The brands included were a mixture of makeup, skincare, body care, fragrance and hair care products including gifts from Charlotte Tilbury, Laura Mercier, MAC, NEOM, Murad, Olaplex, Augustinus Bader and many more! (you can still see the full list here). Last night my sister and I split the products between us, so in today's post I want to show you the products I chose from the calendar and in the future I may write reviews of some of my favourite products I've tried.

1. Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream 15ml



One of the most impressive products in the calendar is the 15ml version of the Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream moisturiser. The 30ml medium sized version sets you back £135, so to get a mini version of this is amazing as it means that you can try the moisturiser before you even think about buying either the medium or full sized version. Also I love that the Rich Cream is vegan as being vegan myself I've been trying to use only vegan ingredients as I know that it won't flare up my skin or give me spots.


2. Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge



I've never tried any Bobbi Brown makeup before, I don't know why but I guessed it never appealed to me. This product is a gorgeous mid toned, light pink shade that can be used on both cheeks and lips. I want to start wearing more cream products in 2023, so this product will be a good product to use to get me started!


3. Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub



I've used one of the Christophe Robin's coloured hair masks before and it was great at keeping your hair colour fresh and it made your hair feeling really soft, so I'm excited to try this scrub. The Cleansing Purifying Scrub is meant to be used on wet hair before you shampoo your hair to help clarify your scalp so it has a clean base to start from, if perhaps you want to change your cycle of your hair wash and style routine. This is a 40ml pot, so a little will go a long way.


4. Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment



My hands are dry all year round apart from summer, which is awful, so I was so happy to see this when I opened door 13. The Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream is meant to keep your hands feeling moisturised all year round and I'm guessing it has some ingredients that helps keep your nails looking strong too. My usual hand cream is a £2.50 one from Boots own brand, so it will be interesting to see how this one compares.


5. Charlotte Tilbury Bella Sofia Eyeshadow Palette



I have built up quite a collection of Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadow palettes because I love them, but I have never bought the Bella Sofia one (originally called Dolce Vita) so I'm excited to use this one. From looking at it in the Charlotte Tilbury store I remember it having a red/brown shade, a pearl inner corner shade, a smoky brown shade and the pop shade is a beautiful gold that makes the eyes really stand out!


6. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Spf  Moisturiser



I've been on the hunt for a moisturiser that contains spf as I haven't found a stand alone spf that I love just yet, although the La Roche- Posay one has been the best so far (I just don't like the bottle). This Dermalogica moisturiser is the 2 in 1 I will need going into 2023, especially in the spring and summer months even though I do know that you are meant to wear spf everyday.


7. Elemis Pro- Collagen Marine Moisture Essence



I've never tried anything from Elemis before as it's usually quite expensive to buy their products. This Pro- Collagen Marine Moisture Essence is meant to make your skin feel plump and hydrated so that your face is kept moisturised for 24 hours apparently. I'm sure you can probably use this in the evening too after your serum so your skin barrier can hydrate over night.


8. ESPA Sleeping Serum


The idea of a sleeping serum sounds lovely to me and this ESPA one tackles visible signs of skin ageing while you sleep, which even though I don't technically need right now, I can start using it in 2023 so I stop looking older sooner than I could do.


9. Evolve Miracle Mask



The Evolve Miracle Mask is a AHA fruit mask that contains glycolic acid and sugar cane to deliver smoother and plumper skin. It also helps to increase cellular renewal and skin radiance. I'm not usually keen on masks however this one promises fantastic results, so I'm willing to give this a go and I hope it's really good.


10. Floral Street Sunflower Pop eau de parfum


No need to search for your summer perfume when the John Lewis beauty advent calendar gives you one inside door 19! The Sunflower Pop shade is a fresh, citrus scent containing notes of mandarin and bergamot with a Van Gogh design inside the bottle which you'll especially appreciate if you are a fan of art like myself. I'm very excited to use this in the summer!

11. Laura Mercier Translucent Powder 



One of the most exciting products from the calendar is definitely the Laura Mercier Translucent Powder. This iconic powder is a loose setting powder that keeps your makeup set in place all day, but even I myself can't believe that I've never tried this product before as it's so famous, I'm just not used to loose powders, but I'm thankful this one is included as I need to try it.


12. Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser



Cleansers usually remove your makeup and clean your skin however this Murad one is also an exfoliator as it contains both AHA and BHA acids to remove dead skin to reveal soft and smoother skin that's ready for skincare and makeup. As someone who's mainly oily but now with the odd dry patches around my chin area, this product will be perfect for when I need to remove the dry skin that's bothering me.


13. Olaplex N03



I do get my hair balayaged red every 2 or 3 months however I've never chosen to use Olaplex on my hair before it's coloured as it puts the cost of the colour up which I can never afford, so to get one included in the advent calendar is amazing! Olaplex is a weekly at home treatment that reduces breakage to improve the strength of your hair while it's being coloured. My sister and I are going to share this product as she gets her hair dyed too and hers is blonde, so she'll appreciate this even more than I do.


14. Votary Brightening Hyaluronic Serum



This Votary serum contains narcissus which is meant to unify skin tone and restore radiance to dull skin. Hyaluronic acid (which I'm assuming this contains) adds a huge dose of hydration to keep skin looking plump and youthful which I'm all for.


I hope you enjoyed my post and as promised I will review all the products that have impressed me the most this year, 2023!

Thanks for reading

Chantal x

 




It's that time of year again where we see all the beauty brands release their Christmas collections. With so many brands and products to choose from, it can be hard to decide what to buy, whether it's for you or for giving as a gift. That's where Lisa Eldridge comes in. Lisa recently released her new Holiday collection comprising of new shades of her True Velvet lipsticks and very excitingly she has now created 5 eyeshadow palettes! In today's post I'm going to review 3 new products, The Eyeshadow Palette in Vega and two new lipsticks in the shades Velvet Enchantment and Velvet Sorcery.


Vega Eyeshadow Palette






I have never been more excited to share my thoughts on a product before! I have been following Lisa's brand from the beginning, from buying the first True Velvet shades online to attending the launch of the first ever pop-up in Covent Garden and I'm so happy to see how much the brand is growing. I was so impressed when I saw the launch video for the new eyeshadow palettes that as soon as the video finished I knew I had to buy the Vega palette as for me it's by far the most versatile palette out of the collection as it includes neutral shades that can be used both day and night. In this particular palette there are 4 different finishes: Velvet, Seamless Matte, Luminous & Metallic. Each of the palettes have a different number of finishes depending on the look of the colour story and another brilliant idea is that you can replace the eyeshadows in this palette with another eyeshadow as you can also buy them individually. To swap an eyeshadow with another you simply get a pin, pop it through the hole that's directly opposite the shade and then you'll see the shade lift up. Once that's removed to add the new shade you place it over the empty space and then it will automatically snap into place as the palette is magnetic.



Swatches from left to right: French Grey (Velvet), Smoke & Mirrors (Seamless Matte), Moonswirl (Metallic), Turbulence (Seamless Matte), Supernova (Luminous) & Lamp Black (Seamless Matte).


As you can see from the swatches the pigmentation of the shadows is really good. The only shade which the camera struggled to pick up was Smoke & Mirrors as in the photo is looks like your usual grey colour when in real life it's more of a blue grey which is a dramatic and gorgeous shade. What's unique about these shadows are that they take hardly any work to blend into each other, so they are the easiest shadows I've ever used and there is no fall out, even when using the deeper shades. I can't wait to try more of the shadows in the future!



Wearing both the Vega palette and the Velvet Sorcery lipstick.


True Velvet in Sorcery & Enchantment




When Lisa mentioned that she was going to release more shades of the True Velvets I had to of course purchase a couple more. Originally I only bought Velvet Enchantment the same time I ordered the Vega palette however when I noticed that Velvet Sorcery was out of stock online, I then went to the pop up shop to look for Velvet Sorcery and luckily it was in stock!

Velvet Sorcery is a delicious chocolate shade that's not too warm or too cool toned. It gives you the perfect 90s matte, brown nude lip colour look that was made famous by the supermodels of the time. You could also blot it to create more of a lip stain if you'd prefer a more natural look.

Velvet Enchantment is such a beautiful shade! Lisa describes it as a red for people who don't like red and I couldn't agree more as the only red I wear is one of her original shades Velvet Morning which is a warm toned red however when you don't want to wear something as bright as that then Velvet Enchantment is a muted down neutral red which will also be perfect for Christmas time. Like all the Velvets both these shades last for hours on the lips, even after eating however if you do want to re- apply them, they go on very smoothly over the existing lip colour.


Wearing Velvet Enchantment

 

Velvet Sorcery & Velvet Enchantment swatched.


I hope you enjoyed my review, I really love the new holiday collection! If you have bought any of the new products I'd love to know your thoughts.

Thanks for reading

Chantal x

 


Beauty news doesn't get much bigger than this. Sephora has finally landed in the UK and I'm not the only one who's extremely excited to hear this! For years beauty enthusiasts have been longing for Sephora to return in the UK (apparently it was here years ago however I don't remember that!). To celebrate the launch I decided to create two posts recommending my top picks from the store. In this post I will talk about products from the Sephora Collection line which is Sephora's own brand. This is actually what I'm most excited about regarding the launch, as for years I have been watching beauty Youtubers talk about Sephora Collection however I've never been able to buy from it, so I'm completely buzzing for this!

        1. Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Matte Liquid Lipstick- £12.99



This is the product that I'm most excited to try from Sephora Collection! The Cream Lip Stains have been talked about in the beauty community for probably 10 years or more and there's a good reason why. Apparently they are one of the most comfortable liquid lipsticks on the market because as the name suggests they feel really creamy and smooth on the lips, making them easy to wear all day without having to reapply every couple of hours. The shades I want to purchase are 01 Classic Red, 41 Vintage Rosewood, 80 Honeymoon, 25 Coral Sunset & 78 Chili Pepper.

2. Sephora Collection 8 Eyeshadow Palette- Wishing You- £10.99




I was so impressed when I saw this palette! For £10.99 you get 8 neutral shades that you can wear for both an everyday look or you can smoke out the shades to achieve a classic evening smoky eye. The reason why this palette is so versatile is due to the matte black shade as it means you can also line your eyes with it using an angled eye liner brush, I mean what more do you need really and also it's great for those on a budget, which lets be honest is most of us now!

3. Sephora Collection Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool Face and Neck- £16.99




I don't know about you, but as I get older I swear that my face is getting puffier by the day, whether it's due to over sleeping, going out drinking the night before or just ageing in general, I think I need one of these now! The Sephora Collection version is only £16.99 and it's still real rose quartz, so you are saving a lot of money purchasing this one! I don't know if like real crystals where you have to purify this every month to get rid of bad energies however even so this would still work well to de-puff the face. You simply glide it across the face, emphasising the areas that need tightening, which for me is the cheekbones and under the chin. I can't wait to try this out!

4. Sephora Collection Pro Flawless Airbrush #56- £24.99



As mentioned previously in this post, I have seen both Youtubers and makeup artists on Sephora's own Youtube channel use Sephora Collection brushes but I've never been able to try them myself, so now I can! I have chosen two foundation brushes and one powder brush. The first foundation brush is this Pro Flawless Airbrush #56. This brush gives you precise and buildable coverage as it has short, tightly packed bristles which means this would be a great brush to use if you want to have a full coverage foundation look.

5. Sephora Collection Pro Featherweight Complexion Brush #90- £24.99




The second foundation brush is the Sephora Collection Pro Featherweight Complexion Brush. This product can also be used as a bronzer, blusher and contour brush as its small, rounded shape makes it perfect for adding precise colour to the cheeks. Having a brush that serves as a 4 in 1 product will save you a lot of time as you can use this one brush throughout your makeup routine. I would suggest purchasing two of them so that you have a back up for when you need to wash the first one you bought.


6. Sephora Collection Pro Precision Powder Brush #59- £29.99




My last pick from the Sephora Collection is the Sephora Collection Pro Precision Powder Brush #59 brush. If you are not a big fan of powdering the whole face, then this brush would be perfect for you as it'll give you precise application to where you want the powder to go, whether that's to set the under eyes or the t-zone for example. Due to it's pointed tip you could probably use this as a highlighter brush too, so again it's a multi-purpose product. It is one of the more expensive products in the line however I think it's worth the investment as it's find to hard a powder brush that specifically targets certain areas of the face.


What products will you be buying from Sephora Collection? I'd love to know.

Thanks for reading.

Chantal x

 



Foundation is one of those products that I don't like to change often as once I like a product it's very hard for me to switch it up to something new. For a while I've heard great things about the new Nars Light Reflecting Foundation. This new formula is made with both skincare and makeup ingredients meaning that the more you wear the foundation the better your skin will look and feel over time. The finish is meant to be a lit from within glow, hence the name having light reflecting in it. This is very different for me as I usually prefer a matte finish however now that I've been wearing it I can tell you that it does in fact look lovely once on. 

The first couple of things you'll notice when you try this foundation is that it actually has a pump as gone are the days when you had to buy a pump separately for a Nars foundation (with the exception of the Sheer Glow Foundation for some reason?). Also you'll notice that the consistency is a lot thinner than other foundations. As this is the case I think it's best to apply this foundation with a beauty blender because then you can control exactly how much you want to put on and the way in which you blend it in. I bought the shade Deauville which is a light warm toned neutral shade which hopefully will work for me in the winter too as it's not that much different looking from my real skin colour. There are loads of shades to choose from, so you'll definitely be able to find the right one for you.




I was pleasantly surprised when it came to the coverage as for a thin foundation this covers the face very well! You can also easily build it up, especially when using a beauty blender if you just dab more foundation onto the parts that need more coverage and then it'll easily blend in to create a seamless finish. The only downfall I've found with this product is that due to the dewiness of the finish of the foundation, it lasts about 5 or 6 hours before it needs re-powdering, which for me is mainly on the chin and the nose. For oily skin people I would highly recommend powdering this straight after application and then if you want to you can always use a setting spray as well. It may still need powdering later on in the day depending on the weather for example however at least this technique will give it more chance to last longer.

What I think is unique about this foundation is the way it looks. Even after you've powdered it you are still left with a radiant finish which never usually happens when using other foundations. Seeing as glowy makeup is a trend, I can see why this foundation has gone viral on socials. From using this product for three weeks now I can confidently recommend it. I personally think that no matter what your skin type is everyone will love it!

What do you think of the new Nars Light Reflecting Foundation?

Thanks for reading 

Chantal x

 


If you love music you would of heard of the curse of the third album. It usually results from a good or great debut album then followed by an amazing second album. Lots of artists go through this phase in their careers because it's usually easier to top their first album as when they start to write and produce for the second album they would of had more experiences to write about and also they learn how to refine their own particular sound however it's difficult to beat that success which is where the struggle comes in. One artist who I feel has recently beaten the curse of the third album is Harry Styles. In late May Harry released his third album called Harry's House which is the album I feel like we've all been waiting for! You can't deny that even if you're not a fan of Harry's music he possess sheer power and magnetism  both on the music industry and on the whole world. If you're young, good looking, can sing and can write songs then you are sure to do well however Harry's on another level and has been for years since the One Direction days. When he sings live in front of 80,000 people at Wembley Stadium (I was there at the Capital Summertime Ball!) he commands the stage like no one else, even making the crowd shush until As It Was started!  Now that he's a little older and more experienced I feel that he's really come into his own and this album shows that and I'll tell you why.

As you expect Harry’s House is one hell of a treat. After 3 years apart from his second album, he’s had a lot of time to explore different musical styles which is why this album sounds so great! Music For A Sushi Restaurant starts out as an electro instrumental for a good 15 seconds of the song until that echo of Harry’s voice enters the record. With an 80s sound that’s followed by a catchy chorus (which is now used for the new Apple Air Pods ad) it’s a great introduction to the album that sticks in your head for the rest of the day (or week!).  

Late Night Talking is my favourite song on the album! This one has been on repeat the most and there are many reasons for this. As soon as the track starts you can tell that there is a retro feel to this song as it sounds like it’s from the 1970s as it has real soul to it that not many songs have nowadays. Harry’s voice gradually gets louder until it reaches the chorus when you get the full impact of the song, particularly when he sings ‘Now you’re in my life, I can’t get you off my mind’, that line resonates with literally everyone on this planet, whether you just have a crush on someone or you’re in love this them.  I also love the title of the track as it really does represent a deep connection you have with someone so much that you can't stop talking to them until the early hours, whether that is a lover or even a friend.

Grapejuice takes the record into chilled summer vibes with it's mid tempo beat and Harry's relaxed use of his vocals. I love the relaxed sounding synth section near the end of the track which does sound like it comes straight out of 1982, which is actually the year that Harry mentions in the song, so this track is definitely inspired by 80s music.

AS It Was which you could argue is the biggest song of the year so far (and rightly so!) was Harry's debut song released from Harry's House and what a breakout song it is. Everyone I've talked to loves this song and whenever I tell them it's by Harry they are shocked to say the least! This is the most Pop sounding song on the album as it's your typical upbeat summer anthem with lyrics that anyone can learn in the same day. I love that the message can be interpret in different ways, either in regards to changes in a relationship or changes to the world in general as the world is definitely not the same as it was years ago for many different reasons. If he doesn't win any awards for this song in particular next year I'll be shocked to say the least!

Daylight is another song that fits into the chilled summer vibes section of the album however this one has more of a dreamy quality to it than Grapefruit. Fun fact about this video, it was actually directed by his friend James Corden while Harry was on the Late Late Show and they knocked on people's doors in New York asking if they could borrow their flat to film the video. Imagine finding out that both you and your apartment are going to be in a Harry Styles video, to say I'd be excited would be a huge understatement! One of my favourite parts of the behind the scenes video for the music video is when James Corden is holding up these fake blue birds that Harry's meant to pretend are not there however he keeps laughing every time they play the line 'If I was a blue bird I would fly to you' . It's very funny and I recommend you watch the making of it as well as the video itself.

Little Freak is where the album gets slower and more sentimental in meaning as Harry mentions that he keeps thinking about someone, which now we know is Olivia Wilde as that fits to the time frame of when he wrote this album and when they first got together. This is a great track to play when you just need to unwind from the busy world around you and those relaxing notes played on the acoustic guitar will surely help you do that.


Matilda
is an acoustic guitar led ballad that talks about the pain of someone's past and how letting go could actually be a good thing for them to do and how Harry can help them out of that turmoil. His vocals are so smooth here and there's a part where he somehow sings a higher octave but yet he doesn't change the volume of his voice which is a very hard thing to accomplish! I like how the meaning of this song is so honest as he expresses that no matter who it is, you shouldn't be around people who make you feel bad and depressed, even if they are your own family which is a deep message however I do agree with it.

Cinema brings the album back up to an upbeat sound and it's one of the coolest songs on the album for sure. It's got that funk genre sound to it again taking references from the 1970s. I love the electric guitar solo as it really brings soul to the track that the previous songs don't have as much of as they have more of a Pop sound in general.

Daydreaming like As It Was is a very summery pop song filled with a great use of harmonies going on from just taking different elements of Harry's vocals and putting them together, it's a clever trick which works well in this song. I also love the piano solo at the end which fades away towards to end of the song.

Keep Driving is another one of my favourites on the album as it sounds one of the most sophisticated songs on it which makes sense as Harry's maturing, so he'll want to show more of this side to him. I love the use of the metaphor of Keep Driving used to portray a relationship to ask should we keep this thing going or stop? 

Satellite starts with a space age intro turning into a poptastic dance track which then turns into a rock song, so it's definitely the most eclectic song on the album. The lyrics in this one are a tad on the repetitive side as it's mostly him saying that he's waiting for someone over and over however it's still good to play in the background.

Boyfriends has a very relatable message unfortunately as it talks about them taking advantage of their girlfriends which many people have experienced. It's a relaxing ballad played mostly on an acoustic guitar and backing vocals which adds to how raw and poignant the meaning of the song actually is.

Love Of My Life opens to a haunted base sound getting faster as the song progresses. I'm not sure if the haunted aspect of this song is meant to represent a past love as that's what the lyrics suggest however it gives the song a strong instrumental punch. It then ends with a few keys played on the piano before the album is then completed.


I think this is Harry's best album to date which as I previously mentioned for a third album to be the best one is very rare indeed, but what can I say, he's a talented man! What are your thoughts on Harry's House, I'd love to know!


Thanks for reading

Chantal x

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