beauty
After my boyfriend smashed my Becca highlighter, I was in two minds over trying a new highlighter or just repurchasing my trusty old Becca. I saw this tarte one and loved how similar it was to my last one. The pigmentation isn't as good as my last one but the price is definitely a lot more purse friendly.
I am officially in love with this foundation. It is long lasting, thick coverage with just one pump and matches my skin tone perfectly. I've been using it everyday since I bought it and will definitely be repurchasing it once it runs out.
I'd debated for so long on buying NAR's cult classic 'orgasm' blush and finally decided to get it as we enter Autumn. Whilst I love using more bronzer during the summer, once we hit the autumn months I tend to love getting that naturally flushed cheek look that this blush perfectly gives me.
The 3 lip products I got were the Sephora lipstick, Kat Von D liquid lipstick and Sephora lip tint. The first lipstick is a rich berry colour which doesn't dry out my lips like my MAC liquid lipstick in the same shade. I was dubious about trying the Kat Von D lipstick as I normally find liquid lipsticks too drying but after swatching it on my hand, I continued loving it throughout the day and picked one up a couple days later. A coworker of mine had bought one of the lip tints whilst on holiday and I knew before going to Singapore that I couldn't leave without getting one myself. They go on slightly glossy but that is easily remedied with some blotting and they leave a lovely natural look if you prefer having a lip product slightly less obvious.
What beauty products are you loving just now? x
As we bid farewell to my favourite month (as its my birthday month I do feel slightly bias), we must wave goodbye to the summer holidays, the Edinburgh Fringe and my birthday for another year.
Due to saving for my holiday, I haven't been trying out a lot of new beauty products however I did treat myself to some new goodies from Body Shop - including their much coveted tea tree range. I am a big fan of the Mango range and so I stocked up on some of their mango shower gel which I'm sure I will be replenishing a lot more soon.
I was recently contacted by Boutique of Molly who asked if I would like to do a review on them for an item of my choosing. I chose the Fleur High Neck Cut Back top in a size 14.
I have very recently gotten into tops with a halter neck or any off the shoulder tops so this one immediately caught my eye on the website. Whilst it is just a plain black, this gives it the ability to be dressed up or dressed down, with me choosing to wear it with jeans and heeled boots on most days.
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The halter neck does look great with a bold lip and a simple hair updo and I will most definitely keep an eye on the BOM website for one off tops. The material feels nice against the skin and washes well, and the top arrived within two days of me ordering it which was a nice bonus as it meant I had it in time for my holidays.
Overall, I am thankful for the opportunity to work with Boutique of Molly on the review but would recommend being wary on the sizes if you are on the slightly bigger side of size 12/14 like me.
Having recently bought a pair of heeled boots and loving them, I decided to treat myself to another pair. The heel is a nice comfortable height without making me amazonian height, and the black suede goes with a good 95% of my wardrobe.
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I did also buy another pair of shoes however I wasn't expecting the heel to be quite so high, which means I will probably have to keep them for nights out over regular day to day wear. Since both pairs of shoes are suede I'm not sure how often I will be able to wear them before they inevitably get marked by the rain but alas I shall try and avoid ruining them for as long as possible.
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One of my favourite items I purchased is this gorgeous skirt with plait detailing running down the middle which I think will go beautifully with just a plain white blouse and my black heeled chelsea boots.
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Last but not least I picked up a new clutch bag in the same material and colour as both the skirt and the heeled shoes (got a wee theme going) due to most of my night out clutches being various shades of black with the occasional gold element.
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Unfortunately, Missguided did pull the discount code once they realised what had happened with some people being given refunds almost immediately. Thankfully I did manage to get my order processed before this sad event and for that I shall remain grateful to the online shopping gods.
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| 125ml - £1 in Boots Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water |
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| Holland & Barrets - £2.99 Manuka Doctor Blemish Cream |
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| Waterstons - £7.99 Devil Wears Prada - Lauren Weisberger |
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| Ann Summers - Bra £22 / Underwear £10 Montana Underwear set |
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| itunes Send My Love - Adele |
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| shout out to Benjy for letting me use his Netflix House M.D |
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| Waterstones - £7.99 Pretty Girls - Karen Slaughter |
What have you been loving in July? x
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| makeup bag - Ted Baker I was gifted the bag for christmas so price unknown |
Now that I finally have my laptop back I can finally write a proper post without having to go back every 3 words to correct a spelling mistake. I love watching makeup collections on youtube and whilst I have gathered quite the collection, I keep it down to my must-haves for travelling and topping up throughout the day. My collection in this post is more my everyday makeup collection, if I was to be going out I wouldn't necessarily bring everything in this post.
First of is my brushes;
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| FROM LEFT TO RIGHT; Beau Belle fan , Real Techniques 100 Arched Powder, Real Techniques Powder Brush, Sephora Airbrush Crease, Sephora Airbrush Shadow, Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge & Primark mini blending sponges.
One thing I am yet to understand is the appeal of the beauty blender - the real techniques one to me is perfection. It helps me apply my foundation evenly and is great for helping keep concealer in place. Whilst the majority of my brushes are either Real Techniques or Sephora, if you are just getting into makeup or don't want to spend a lot of money on brushes all at once I would definitely recommend the Beau Belle which you can buy on Amazon, here. With you being able to purchase sets of 24 brushes, it can be handy for figuring out what style of brushes you want to purchase before moving onto a more expensive brand.
Having only just started using Urban Decay foundation, I'm still getting to grips with it as I sometimes find myself having to build it up a bit more than I would like. After blending the foundation on, I use my holy grail Wake Me Up concealer on my blemishes before placing my NYX one underneath my eyes - using my mini blenders from Primark to avoid any creases. As much as I love trying new makeup items, I always find myself going back to my trusted MAC studio fix to help control my combination skin. It does give good enough coverage that if I am feeling confident enough about my skin that I can just use the powder and concealer on my own and I'm good to go.
Upon first trying out this blush I have fallen in love and I would like every single shade of it please, thank you. The pigmentation is amazing, it is long lasting, it blends beautifully and despite initially being disappointed with how little there was in the bottle, a lot goes a long way. As soon as I have the chance whilst in Singapore, I am hitting up a Sephora to grab some more of these beauties. Another Sephora goodie is the bronzer, a deep natural looking bronzer with just enough shimmer to make me look like I live somewhere a lot more exotic than Scotland. Since I do like to make it look as though I am reasonably tanned, I do prefer BECCA'S Opal over Champagne Pop, this might change as the year goes on and I get paler but for now I am loving the more golden peach tone of Opal.
One of my issues is that I feel bald if I don't wear eyeliner and yet I am absolutely crap at applying it, however Supercat is super easy to use with its felt tip nib. My Stila palette comes with such diverse shades it is perfect for travelling with especially if you're planning on lots of different eye makeup looks. My old holy grail mascara used to be They're Real by Benefit however I found it an absolute nightmare to remove at the end of the day. Seeing as my eyes are particularly sensitive, I needed something a lot easier to remove and thankfully Roller Lash provides the same volume and curl that They're Real did but with non of the stubborness.
Leave me a comment with your favourite everyday makeup item x
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| my first attempt at a flat lay
I am naturally a very nosy person (I get it from my mum) and so one of my personal favourite blogs/videos are ones revolving around what is in peoples bags. Starting off with the main item - the bag. Since I am currently commuting back and forth to Edinburgh just now for work, this little bag pack is great for just shoving food and all my day to day rubbish in. If you ever see me when I'm not in my work uniform then there is a pretty big chance that I will be wearing either navy or stripes - sometimes both if I'm feeling very nautical that day.
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| A primark special costing a whole £10 |
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| Bought in the boxing day sales for about £67 |
One of the major downsides of the purse is the lack of space for coins, which means the bottom of my bag is often littered with random 5p's that the ticket machine at Waverley seem to enjoy giving me my change in. However the limited amount of card holders helps me limit the amount of times I will agree to sign up for store cards so it is kind of a win - win situation.
One of my current reads
Always a bit of a bookworm, there is nothing I love more than a good crime thriller/mystery. Since I'm travelling back and forward to work I always have a book ready to read in an attempt to save my phones pathetic battery.
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| that posed photo though |
Another key item in my life is my 16-25 railcard without which I would be a lot poorer. Free with a student Santander account, I managed to get a £25 train ticket down to London at christmas. Lifesaver.
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| purchased from Scribbler |
One thing I've inherited from my mum is her way of constantly having a notebook in her bag. Whether it's to do lists, shopping lists or just random scribbles this little notebook is perfect for just popping in my bag.
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| pretty self explanatory |
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| Topshop - £14 |
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| Body shop - £8.50 |
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| Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipstick in 'Seduction' - £8.99 |
Working 6 hours + means I need a lipstick that will stay on for at least the duration of my shift, and this lipstick has became a holy grail in my makeup bag. Without drying out your lips, the lipstick provides a soft matte finish that doesn't rub within 5 minutes. The shade 'seduction' is also a great everyday nude which goes with pretty much any makeup look you're going for.
Also not pictured but kicking about in my bag; £1.71 in loose change, 9 receipts and an empty Starbuck's bag.
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