Tuesday, 12 July 2016

June Favourites 2016

Cannot believe that its now JULY!! Where on earth is the time going... anyway, heres some of the products I have been in love with this month.


Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation - I have never owned a foundation from Chanel before, or any makeup item if I'm honest. However, Mademosielle is just my all time favourite scent. I will be writing a more in-depth review on this foundation, but if you want a very luxury product which is amazing, very light-weight but can be built up to a light/medium coverage, you will love this product as much as me. I would say I do prefer more heavy coverage foundations like Mac Studio Fix, but this foundation is perfect for summer, it lets the skin breathe and is a water based foundation, so you need to shake it before application. I use the shade B10, which is the palest shade, I will just bronze my skin up for when I do (hopefully) get a summer tan!


Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer - I just want to say that I really don't like the foundation from this range, its way to full coverage and heavy for me, even though I just said I am more drawn to full coverage foundations, double wear just didn't agree with me, and every time I wore it I got breakouts *cry*. On the other hand, I adore this concealer, it has got a high coverage, but when worn with the Chanel foundation, its perfect because I just apply this were I need more coverage. I think this would be great for a day were you don't want much makeup on, and will skip foundation because this is a great product for coverage where you need it. (I am shade - 1C light cool)


Benefit Hoola - I'm sure I've mentioned this in a recent favourites, (I can't remember, sorry my bad). But I really love this bronzer, its got amazing pigmentation and just is the perfect bronzer shade, can be used on the high points of the face to give a natural bronze or is the right shade to use more in the contour of the face. Can't not mention the packaging, its super cute!!


Elizabeth Arden Lash Extending Mascara - In the summer days I prefer to have my lashes looking natural and separated, and this mascara is perfect for this. I use two coats, it gives amazing length and definition. Perfect for everyday and is just probably the best mascara I've found for separation.


NYX butter gloss - I have two versions of this product, one is 'INTENSE' and the other is just... normal!? I really like these because they just leave such a gorgeous gloss on the lips, which isn't sticky it just looks so pretty. I would say theres only one downfall with these and thats, that they don't really last too long. But at the end of the day, it's a lipgloss, they won't last for hours and hours. However, glosses are much easier to apply, so carrying it in your handbag and applying on the go works for me! Shades - Intense; chocolate crepe (90s deep shade) butter gloss normal; Peaches and cream, gorgeous pure summer pink. Love NYX shade names!









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Tuesday, 31 May 2016

My New Favourite Outfit





I have been loving wearing shirts recently, I think a classic denim shirt is a wardrobe essential.


These shoes are my new favourite thing, I think they are perfect for this time of year. Can be dressed up or down!



Sunglasses are an essential this time of year, and they bring an outfit together so nicely.



I love the detailing at the bottom of this T-Shirt. Also, the white matches the print in the trousers.




I love this outfit because I think its quite casual, but at the same time can be made quite smart. The shoes and the bag are both tan, so therefore they compliment each other lovely. The trousers are summery/springy and they are super comfy, so is the shirt! Then the white T-Shirt is plain, but theres a lovely bit of detailing at the bottom. Theres no outfit this time of year that doesn't have some sunny's, I love these ones because they are for my prescription and they are so comfy, I think I will be wearing these a lot this summer (hopefully)!

Shirt - Topshop
T-Shirt - Newlook
Trousers - Newlook
Shoes - Topshop
Bag - Accessorize
Sunglasses - Vogue




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Sunday, 22 May 2016

Summer Staples

I thought I would share with you some of the products which shout out 'SUMMER' to me. Products which I use more in the months when its hotter and products which are basically more suited to summer, wether it be because of the colour, consistency or just the type of product.












Summer basically shouts out to me, bright colours, light wear foundations, dewy/glowy/bronzed skin, bright nails and a lovely plump lip. So all of these products to me I just absolutely love and I believe are just perfect for the warmer months. 






No7 Naturally Sunkissed Gradual Facial Tan
MaxFactor GlossFinity Nail Varnish - 119 Forever Glam
Barry M Gelly - Huckleberry
Rimmel 60 Seconds - Coralicious 
Barry M Coconut Infusion - Aloha
Revlon - 715 Privleged
No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour - Cheeky Chops
Barry M Speedy Quick Dry - Pole Position 
Sleek Highlighting Palette 
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
MAC Impassioned 
Soap & Glory Matte Lip - Pretty Muted
Revlon ColourBurst Matte Balm - 210 Unapologetic 
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Ibiza
Clinique Moisture Surge Gel
The Body Shop Indian Night Jasmine Body Butter
Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic
Dove Derma Spa Summer Revived Body Lotion 
Estee Lauder BB Cream
NYX Dewy Finish Spray 

All of the products that I've mentioned are just my summer staples, some are new products I have loved and others are ones I crack out each year. If you want me to go in depth about a product, maybe a review or just a quick explanation of why I love it so much, drop me a comment and for sure I will get back to you! Thank you so much.






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Sunday, 13 September 2015

France 2015: Look Book

I recently took the ferry to France to visit some friends and family, whilst I was there I decided to film  a look book of all the different outfits I wore throughout the week. It's not just my outfits, but it's a little insight and memory of the days I spent in France. Head along to my youtube channel where you can subscribe and see my videos straight away in your subscription box!



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