FOTD|| Work Experince/Office

Not done a Face of the day post in a while, so I decided to do one today all about my go to makeup from this past week - I am currently on Work Experience and believe that the office/work place allows you to wear minimal makeup yet still look amazing...I'm not a big everyday makeup wearer and his might seem a lot but trust me I use a little bit of everything!
The Base

 Simple Illuminating Radiance Cream\\ Buy Here - Since receiving this in my Glossybox last month, I have been hooked! I use the tiniest little amount of this and apply it on top of my moisturiser and it gives my skin this lovely glow and gives that dewy finish. 

Benefit Porefessional Primer// Buy Here - Still a little here and there about this so I am glad this sample came free in a magazine because I can't decide whether I like it or not but for everyday I guess it does ok.

Maybelline Better Skin// Buy Here // Review Here - Again another product I am a bit here and there about, I raved about it my review and I love it but for the summer months it is very heavy but I love wearing it for a flawless finish. Using the Real Techniques buffing brush which is amazing FYI.

The Cover Up

Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer // Buy Here - I love this stuff! It cover those bad boys under your eyes up really well and I need to really buy another bottle of it and review it because it is amazing. 

Collection Concealer // Buy Here - I love this stuff as does majority of the beauty world, this stuff covers all those nasty blemishes on my skin and covers up the nasty bits.

Rimmel Stay Matter // Buy Here - This needs to also be repurchased because I have hit pan..It takes a long time for me to hit pan on something and I can't believe I have already..this powder is something special and different to anything else I have ever used before.

Colour and Eyes

Collection Bronzer Glow // Buy Here - Again, since getting this in my Glossybox I haven't stopped using it. I would say it gives you a bronzed look but more of a shimmering look to your cheeks and using the RT Contour Brush I love applying this in my jaw line. 

MUA Blusher // Buy Here I use my fingers to apply this because I find it to be the best thing possible, the formula of this MUA blush is amazing but too pink for me so using my fingers makes it much easier to handle and control. 

Maybelline Rocket Mascara // Buy here - Best thing ever. This is so natural and pretty looking that I love wearing it everyday of the week. Not anything else on my eyes apart from the mascara completes this whole look in my opinion. 

The Lips

Kate Moss Lipstick in 08// Buy Here - What is not to love about this range of lipsticks from Rimmel, the perfect nude ever and it smells really nice as well. These last so long on your lips and its really moisturising. I only picked up the nude shades and I really want to try the pink and red shades.

Tanya Burr in Afternoon Tea // Buy Here // Review Here - This works really well with the Rimmel lipstick and gives you that natural looking finish. 

Hope you enjoyed reading!

Vegetarian Mexican Dishes with Old El Paso

Over the last few months I have become a little addicted to cooking and with being off from school at the moment it gives me more of a chance to explore different recipes! My whole family and I are big fans of Mexican food and being Vegetarian it is something that you can't resist, so when I got the chance to review to some Old El Paso goodies I was beyond excited! Last weekend as soon as the parcel arrived we started planning a menu and here is what we cooked up...

Nachos Dinner Kit//

Guacamole// 

Sour Cream// 

The Nachos Dinner Kit comes with the chips and a yummy salsa that my dad ended up mixing together with some salad topping. The salsa was very tangy and the chips were salty so it complimented one another extremely well! Topped off with Sour Cream and Guacamole for extra taste.  

Extra Mild Super Tasty Tortilla Bake//

Jalapeño and Tomato Mix// 

Chipotle Chilli and Honey Mix // 

For mains we had this new product from Old El Paso, this tortilla bake sounds really interesting and once reading the back of the box we were sold on making the veggie version. The kit comes with 8 wraps, a stir in sauce and a topping sauce. For the filling instead of meat we used a mixed beans tin from the supermarket with some random vegetables like mushrooms (my favourite vegetable!) and added the stir in sauce which added some real Mexican flavour and it also smelt amazing. For some extra spice you could also add the casserole mixes as well, and use them in other dishes such as pasta! To make the bake, you layer up the wraps then the filling and a sprinkle of cheese followed by more wraps and so on until your're all done. Then using the topping sauce cover the top of the wraps so it is covered entirely with some cheese on top and stick it in the oven until its all crispy and bubbly. 

Mild Rice Meal // 

Chilli and Garlic Rice Meal // 

To accompany the bake we cooked, we opened up a rice meal as well, these one pot meals are great if you are in a rush and want something quick and easy to cook. It took less than 10 minutes to cook and all you have to do is add water boil it and then let the rice cook until it becomes all fluffy and yummy. I had this rice the day after as well for lunch and it tasted just as good. 

And then finally it was time to eat! I tried my best to present it well but I was more bothered about getting it in my tummy than taking a photo.I find it so cool how when you cut into the bake you can see all the different layers and it might not look like the most appetising thing in the picture but trust me it was. 

I hope you enjoyed this different style of post, I had so much fun cooking the food and writing the post even if it did make me feel really hungry 11 o'clock in the morning! Thanks to Old El Paso and Reprise Media for all the goodies I had so much fun!

*this post contains pr samples

5 Things to Buy This Summer

Hello! I'm Kayla from Microscopebeauty.com and I'm guest posting for Parie today! With summer fast approaching these five products are musts for the warmer months.

Summer makeup is all about minimalism in my opinion. Keeping things simple during hot days means your makeup will stay on and you can get outside to enjoy the weather faster. The Stila One Step Correct ($36) does wonders at evening out your skin tone and brightening things up. If you're looking for a really natural look, this stuff is perfect to smooth over your face and call it good. It's also amazing under foundations and tinted moisturizers. 

If you want a bit more coverage than just a primer, the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer ($42) is the perfect light base for the warmer months. Plus it has SPF 30 to help protect your skin from the sun. It provides a nice dewy finish to the skin without making you look oily or sweaty. It's as good as everyone says.

For a nice flush glow you're going to need to get the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in "Peaceful" ($26). I've never had a blush look so natural and provide the perfect wash of color. I love using this on days where I'm going for a "no makeup" makeup look. It also can be built up for a more noticeable look. It also lasts for ages so you don't have to worry about it disappearing when you're out and about exploring.

For lips it's nothing but the Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon in "Peach on the Beach" (£7.99). These lip crayons are the most moisturizing crayons I've ever used (and I've tried my fair share). "Peach on the Beach" is a lovely light pink shade that is incredibly pigmented and lasts well on the lips. 

For nails you're going to need to pick up Essie's "Mojito Madness" ($8.50). I call this my "grass green" polish and it's the perfect eye-catching shade for summer. It's opaque and has a lot of dimension to it. I'm not one for green polishes, but this one is just lime enough to avoid making your fingers look like green beans.

What are your must buy products for summer? Be sure to stop by my blog microscopebeauty.com and say hi!

xoxo Kayla

If you want to guest post, then be sure to pop me over an email! Thank you Kayla for a amazing post and be sure to check out her blog!

The Lip Product Addict TAG||With EmilyPlace

Good day fellow lip stick addicts! Over the last few months I have recently become very obsessed with lip products and can't help my self when it comes to buying them. I am still sticking to nudes and finding it hard to move along but its all down to preferences. This tag was originally created by Amelia and you can check out her video with Estée here, you've probably seen it already! Today I thought I would do the tag, and this post is a collaboration with Emily from EmilyPlace. Make sure you go and check out her blog, her version of this post and everything else as well as giving her a follow on bloglovin'..the both of us have become really good friends all because of blogging! Awww! 

1.Favourite balm/treatment?

I think everyone has cheated some point in this tag and I have definitely! The first thing I love as a balm is the Nivea Lip Butter in Caramel Cream, this stuff smells amazing and I love that it gives your lips a slight shine and leaves them feeling super soft and silky. The other is a newer one in my collection, this is the Balance Me limited edition tinted lip salve - sheer raspberry this stuff is great for those natural days because as well as smelling nice they also hydrate your lips and give you a glossy finish.

2. Best eye-catching red?

Okay, so I have realised that I am not a big red girl! I seem to have more pinks of all different shades rather than reds, but I managed to find one from MUA that shows up more pink in the swatch below than it actually is. I have declared my love for MUA lipsticks in Shade 10 time and time again because you can not go wrong for the price.

3. Best luxury & best drugstore?

I also don't own many luxury lipsticks, but then I think that any lipstick no matter what the price can be classified as luxury. My one true love is this one from YSL that has no name and could be classed in the category above as it is this lovely deep red. For drug store I have so many it was hard to pick just one, but I have to give this one to the Kate Moss Rimmel Lipsticks because the formula and colours of these things are amazing and the nude one is now a everyday lipstick of mine and I have bought it twice!

4. Best MAC lipstick?

Okay, so...I don't actually own a MAC lipstick! I never have and hopefully will after posting this because I think its about time. So many people recommend shades on twitter, which makes my life easier. But I have never wanted one if you get me!

5. The most disappointing?

I never thought I would be answering this question, but I think it has come down to one disappointing product that I really wanted to love. I love the revlon lip butter's I think they great value for money and the range of shades are crazy. However, the lip butter in Crème Brulee  is just awful. I thought the nice sounding name and colour on first look would be amazing, but I thought wrong the colour is awful on my skin tone and I hate the little gold specks inside its just eurgh! 

6. Liner - yes or no?

I own two liners that I would be happy with re-purchasing but for me liners are only ever for special occasions and nothing else. The BYS lip liner in Natural is the perfect lip liner to use under any nude lipstick when you want it to be a little more show stopping. The other time I like to line my lips is when I wear a red lip (not that often like I said before) but when I do I go for the Models Own lip liner which is not available online, as I got it at the Clothes Show. Amazing formula and great colour.

7. Best gloss?

I own so many lip glosses I could open a little shop! But my favourite has to be the Tanya Burr lipgloss in Afternoon Tea perfect everyday lip gloss, as well as looking amazing on top of other lip colours. Her whole line smells amazing and applies like a dream on your lips.

8. Something extra!

I had to mention these beauties in this section, these are the Revlon Matte Balms in Sultry and Elusive.  I like the lacquers as well but the matte ones are the way to go, having two at the moment does not please me! I am really wanting to purchase more of them because they are the best things that have ever been invented. Ever. I adore the way they glide on your lips, the staying power is right up there with the ysl lipstick and they are super pigmented!

Hope you enjoyed reading, and let me know if you need to become a part of Lipstick Anonymous!