Wednesday 16 December 2015

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Morphe 35T Palette: Review

I've wanted one of these palettes for a while and finally got one as a birthday gift! I first saw Jamie Genevieve use one on her Youtube and was amazed at how good quality the eyeshadows are! You can get some of the palettes for such a good price on Beautybay.com. I really want to purchase some of their brushes next to see if they're as good as people make them out to be! 
I swatched a few of the colours to prove how pigmented the eyeshadows are. This palette is such a good gift/investment if you're just starting out doing different things with your make up, or want to create 100s of different looks but don't want to by loads of different palettes. There's quite a few shimmer shades and also some matte ones which means you can create more natural looks or more dramatic looks for day and night. 






Monday 7 December 2015

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Christmas Gift Ideas For Her!

Since the Christmas season is officially upon us, I thought I'd share some gift ideas, whether they're for yourself, your friend/sister, or your girlfriend. I'll admit, all these gifts are what I received for my birthday, but they are all such good quality that they'd be perfect for any one who loves make up! 

I love watching Carli's youtube videos and so when I found out she had a palette I died a little. I thought it would be really expensive and hard to get my hands on because its from the Us, but it was $12.50 and shipping to the UK was only $5! That converts to something like £12 over here, and it's so worth the price! The shadows are so pigmented and are such good quality, and all the highlighters/bronzers look amazing on! This is definitely a perfect gift if you haven't got a lot of money but want something that is really good quality. 



Sleek Highlighting Palette - Solstice 
I'm obsessed with highlighters and so when I received this gift for my birthday I was so excited. The packaging is so stunning and Sleek products are so reasonably priced for the quality that they are. I've only used the two on the right so far but they are super pigmented and build up to give a really nice finish. I can't find a link for this, but you can pick up Sleek products from either Boots or Superdrug. 




Millie Mackintosh - Made 
 I only heard of Millie Mackintosh through one of my friends, but when I saw this book a while ago in Waterstones I had a quick look through it. It's full of fashion, beauty, cooking and fitness tips which makes it a perfect gift for anyone! 

Victoria's Secret - Make Up Bag
This is a good gift if you're unsure what type of make up products to get someone! It's really big so it will be useful for travelling/everyday for storing make up or skin care essentials. 


Saturday 19 September 2015

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Autumn Neutrals

I really love the transition into Autumn and the colder weather. The thought of being able to wear wooly jumpers, boots and fluffy socks excites me. I picked up this camel knitted skirt from Primark for £6. Yes. £6! It looks so nice with a pair of black tights and a white shirt, or for a more casual look you could pair it with a plain white t-shirt. The fact that it's knitted means that it will still be deemed appropriate to wear during the colder winter months, you could even throw on a similar colour jumper or black turtle neck in order to keep cosy.

 
Shirt; Next, Skirt; Primark, Belt; Primark, Shoes; Next 




Sunday 30 August 2015

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Go Ape! & Ghyll Scrambling

I'm a chicken when it comes to things like heights, climbing and deep water. So, you can pretty much gather how scared I was to do the Go Ape! course for my sister's birthday. I thought I'd be crying the whole way round in all fairness. However, I did survive without shedding a tear and it was a really fun experience, especially if you're an adrenaline junky or love more "out-going" activities. 
Whilst we were in Keswick for the week we also did Ghyll Scrambling. I'm not very brave AT ALL so it took me a fair few goes before I would actually slide/jump in the ghyll without being petrified of getting stuck. If you bruise easily, it's definitely not an activity for you!






Monday 24 August 2015

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London: Sight Seeing, London Dungeons & Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

As you've probably gathered from a few of my previous posts, I visited London again last weekend with my sisters. We spent most of our time shopping (no surprise there!) but we also visited a few London Attractions such as The Dungeons and Madame Tussauds, as well as going to see a show. I didn't know what to expect from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; I had no idea how they'd be able to pull of all the different scenes on stage but they performed it so well and I was left amazed at how good everyone was.
We visited the Dungeons and Madame Tussauds on the last day. I'm such a wuss so I was petrified all the way through the Dungeons but I still really enjoyed it; the actors and the scenes were so realistic (especially the smell.) It is definitely not for the faint hearted! I also couldn't believe how real the wax figures looked in Madame Tussauds, it was crazy! Of course there was a huge crowd and people were pushing and shoving to try and get a photo with all the "celebrities" but it was still a really good attraction to visit.

Skirt: Missguided, Top: Topshop, Coat: Next, Sandals: Topshop


Bra: Anne Summers, Sheer Top: Primark, Jeans: Topshop, 
Sandals: New Look



Sandals: Primark, Trousers: Next, Belt: Primark, Top: Topshop







Saturday 22 August 2015

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How To Style Pink Culottes

These Zara culottes are my new favourite item of clothing. I bought them a few week ago when I was in London and I fell in love with them as soon as I saw them (sad, I know!) I opted for a simple look with just a plain white vest and black espadrilles, as I didn't want to go over board with the colours; I wanted the culottes to be the centre of attention. 




Top: Zara, Culottes: Zara, Belt: Primark, Shoes: Topshop



Thursday 20 August 2015

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OOTD: Cinema Date

I went to see the film Southpaw the other day with my boyfriend and I can honestly say it's the best film I've seen in a long time. I cried. A lot. You should definitely go see it (but don't forget the tissues!!) I love how a white shirt and jeans looks simple, yet still well put together. I added tonnes of rings and a cute necklace to give a more boho vibe.


Shirt: Next, Jeans: Topshop, Belt: Primark 

Small Rings: Primark 


Tuesday 18 August 2015

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Camden Market

I love markets for finding items of clothing or jewellery that are unique/different to the things in high street shops. If you're in London for a few days and have the time, you should definitely head there for a completely different experience to the shops on Oxford Street. The whole vibes ranged from Boho to Arty, to Rock and Goth. I picked up a few different items; mostly jewellery and also a bag (and a sassy pillow case!) My outfit on the first day was a take on Kylie Jenner's recent looks; pale blue ripped jeans and a vest. I think heels would have dressed the look up more, but I couldn't bear to wander round London all day in uncomfortable shoes!! 


Jeans: Missguided, Top: Zara















                     


Thursday 13 August 2015

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Amazing Hair Care Products For £1?!?!

Yes, the title is correct, I didn't make a mistake. I've been using the same hair care products for over a year now and they keep my hair in such good condition, it always feels so soft and I even use quite a bit of heat on it most of the time. Whilst the packaging is pretty plain and boring, the products are still really good quality for the price. I couldn't believe it when I realised I'd been using a £1 shampoo and it was actually working for my hair! You can pick up the shampoo, conditioner, oil and hair mask from pretty much anywhere; Savers, Body Care... I use the hair mask once or twice a week and it really does make a difference to your hair! I also use a tangle teaser now instead of a normal brush as I feel that it is so much better for my hair; my hair is always knotty and normal brushes literally rag my hair out. I rarely put the oil on my hair, but I wouldn't recommend using it daily.


Sunday 9 August 2015

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Review

This post is very overdue. I'm on my second bottle of the Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation and I can honestly say it is the best foundation I've ever used! I've previously tried the Mac Studio Fix Fluid and found that whilst it gave good coverage, it made me break out and it was also really cake-y on my skin. In comparison, Double Wear is the holy grail of foundations. It gives such a good coverage and you can definitely build it up more (if I want a little less coverage I mix it with a moisturiser.) It seriously stays in place all day and doesn't budge! I don't even set it with a powder and it still stays on all day! The only fault I have is that it doesn't come with a pump, so if you pour out too much you can waste the product, but my friend recommended that I buy a Mac pump for it as it fits perfectly. The foundation is quite expensive (£30) but it's seriously worth it if you're looking for an amazing high end foundation. I recommend getting matched up when you go in (I went to my local Boots and the woman was lovely.) You can also request a sample, so you can test it before you buy it.




Thursday 6 August 2015

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London!

I love London. The hustle and bustle on the underground, the street performers, the shops. It's all so hectic, crazy and exciting (minus the rude people that barge past you!!) There is so much to do that you're constantly pushed for time. Instead of trying to cram everything into one day, we decided to go to the Tower on the first day, and then see Wicked at night. The singers in the show were amazing, I literally got goosebumps because they were that good! On the second day, I of course wanted to go shopping and so we trailed back and forth along Oxford Street. We then did a spot of sight seeing, before heading home. It all sounds very boring, condensed into a small paragraph, but I really don't want to go on forever about every minuscule detail.
P.s you can watch my video here! 

Top- from Drake's 2014 tour, Skirt- Primark, Bag- Zara 

Skirt- Boohoo.com, Bodychain- Primark











Top- Forever 21, Necklace- Ebay
(Trousers are from Ibiza) 

Ofcourse I purchased another nude item!! 
Jumper- Topshop 


Pants from Victoria's Secret

Bra- Topshop 

Tommy Hilfiger Bralette- Topshop








Tuesday 28 July 2015

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Bralettes: The Ultimate Wardrobe Essential

Bras and Bralettes have been around for many years. However, fashion has recently taken over our underwear drawers. No longer are bras seen as ugly, plain or boring. Instead, they are seen as sexy, fashionable and it isn't even inappropriate to have your bra/bralette on display. They're comfortable, practical and are the perfect accessory to your outfit. They look perfect under sheer tops, low cut vests and muscle tees, and if you're daring enough, you can wear your bralette as a top. No surprise, they're also pretty easy to make, and after watching a youtube tutorial, me and my sisters were able to make one (I wouldn't recommend hand sewing- definitely use a machine!) Just like an average bra, some bralettes are reasonable priced and others are of course pricey. It all just depends on where you look, what you want and how much you're willing to spend. 



Nude Racerback Bralette- H&M, Black Cut Out Bra- ASOS, 
Red Lace Bralette, ASOS, Black Lace Bralette- Topshop


(Homemade bralette made with lace and elastic p.s we know it's not as good 
as ones from a shop- we're working on it! ) 










Thursday 23 July 2015

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Short Hair?!?!

I've had my hair the same length for a good few years now, and anyone that has long hair knows just how attached you are to it; even the thought of having a trim scares you. So deciding, and actually going through with, having my hair cut shorter was a hard decision for me, but at the same time I knew I needed a change. I was bored of looking the same all the time and I rarely did anything fancier than a pony tail or a bun when it came to styling my hair. I'm still adjusting to the shorter length but I really do like it and girls if you're debating whether or not to chop your hair, just do it. Hair grows back!