SEVENTEEN Define & Conquer Contour Kit Review

Contouring is a technique that we haven't stopped hearing about the past year or so, every brand seems to be bringing out their version of how to do it and every youtuber seems to showing us their way of doing it. All very complicated, it isn't really something that I do on a everyday basis due to the time that it takes, but recently I have been doing more often than usual using the Seventeen Define & Conquer Contour Kit. Retailing at just £5.99 its a makeup steal. The little compact contains an illumination highlighter, with no glitter or shimmer running through it and a warm bronze shade perfect for your contour as it doesn't have a muddy undertone. 

Inside there is also a how to guide to help you map out your face shape, very useful indeed especially if you are new to the whole thing. Both the powders are very finely milled and because they have no glitter running through them you can really build the colour up and go as deep as you want. The highlighter is extraordinary, it can be scary applying something glittery to your nose and forehead but this is a dream when it hits the light your face glows. 

If I don't use this in the morning then I keep the compact in my handbag with me so that on the go I can use the handy little mirror as well as use the two shades to liven up my face after a long day. To apply I have been using the RT 300 Tapered Brush it carves my cheeks out perfectly and allows me to use a different angle for the highlight. 

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NARS Lip Haul

It happened. I finally bought something from NARS. And of course they were going to be lips products but I am an addict after all. I went into the Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar in Liverpool which is glorious. Three floors of beauty, everything from MAC to Tom Ford it was like a dream come true. I wondered around for a little bit staring at everything but hearing my bank account cry at the same time - it was a struggle. I then came across the NARS counter and my heart was melting. Everything looked amazing the lovely assistant Shaolynn asked me what I was looking for today and I replied with 'A nude lipstick that doesn't wash me out'. 10 Minutes later she had applied a lipstick and a lip-gloss on my lips and they ended up in a shopping bag.

NARS Audacious Lipstick in Anita £24.00 - Harvey Nichols 

The NARS Audacious lipsticks are talked about a great deal and I finally understand the hype around them. First of all the packaging is out of this world, its a sleek black tube with NARS embossed on the outside and the lid is magnetic, which you could just play with for hours. Then my favourite bit is that the actual lipstick is engraved with the word NARS on. The feel of this lipstick is lovely, very creamy and luxurious.Shaolynn used a brush to apply it and I think I will be as well, just so that I don't use it all up.

NARS Lip-gloss in Chihuahua £19.00 - Harvey Nichols

After saying I will take the lipstick, she asked if there was anything else I wanted. I could have replied with 'everything' but instead asked her what she would recommend and that's how a lip-gloss became my second purchase. Its a colour that compliments the lipstick really well and both together don't wash my lips out instead make them look fuller and plump without the 'whole Kylie Jenner lip lining' that's what Shaolynn said not me. And she is 100% right, my lips looked glossy and gorgeous.

Even though it cost me £43 for just two products I couldn't be happier with them both, and I am on the rewards scheme so more points for me!

If you are ever in Liverpool go to the Beauty Bazaar it is every beauty lovers dream, I will definitely be popping back soon and looking at all the other brands they have on offer. For high end makeup I always got to HC because of the service and the very cute bags.

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Zoflora Summer Breeze

It sounds like a weird thing but when you go to university no one prepares you for all the cleaning that you have to do. Your bedroom, the bathroom and for me the kitchen when the cleaners don't come at the weekend. It weird, because you expect to know everything straight away how to clean it all but it is hard knowing what to do and how to do it. To make it less confusing for myself and easier to manage, I've been using Zoflora*.

What is Zoflora? 

Something that my grandma swears by and uses all the time. Zoflora Concentrated Disinfectant is a 3 in 1 action formula kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. All you do is dilute it in water and spray. 

Summer Breeze is a gorgeous scent that reminds me and takes me back to the summer not these miserable winter days. It has three different scents in Rose, Freesia and Peony. Together it might sound very strong but let me tell you it smells like milkshake - love it!

How To Use? 

The way I use it is in a spray bottle, mix 1 part of this with 3 parts water and it works well. Then just spray where you need to use and it wipe it clean. The main areas that I use it are my bathroom sink, shower wall (i have a wet room), shower head. Then in my bedroom I use it on my shelving which catch dust so quickly its unbelievable! If I don't get time on a weekday, I have a through clean on a Saturday along with my washing. It has made my cleaning life a lot simpler, as well as leaving everything smelling fresh and fragrant. 

Zoflora can be found in all Supermarkets. You can find a full list of all the fragrances available here, including 'Warm Cinnamon' which sounds like the perfect winter treat!

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Ancient Warrior - CharmChuri 100% Silk Scarves

The cold weather outside calls for a few things, berry lipstick, knee high boots and scarves! I love wearing scarves under my coats or sometimes on their own with a warm jumper. My favourite one recently has been the Ancient Warrior Silk Scarf from CharmChuri*.

CharmChuri are a company based in London that supply premium silk scarves like this gorgeous one. They have around 10 years of experience in the silk trade industry, so kind of know what they are talking about. The Ancient Warrior scarf as it has been named feels luxurious and is like a soft blanket around your neck, keeping your neck warm and your style levels up. I have ever so slightly fallen in love with the design on this scarf, its a large elephant in the middle with the use of orange, purple and yellow running through it - a odd combination but beautiful. The scarves design reminds me of India and been on holiday!

Everyone styles accessories differently but for me I like to just throw them on with whatever I am wearing in a bid that it will look nice. But as the silk one has a gorgeous pattern and print on it you can't let it go to waste so I have been experimenting different ways to wear it, the first and third are pretty similar but both my favourite ways to wear it. You can see all the bright colours and the pattern just peeks through. The scarf is so precious I store it in the box that it came in to avoid it getting any creases or stains!

You can buy the Ancient Warrior Scarf over on their website , and view the whole range here

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