Ebay Wishlist #1

I browse Ebay far too much during the week, here is a list of all the things I am currently swooning over! If you see anything you fancy just click the small items below! Both the bags come in a variety of different colours, I seem to be more attracted to the navy blue colour and may just end up ordering it! Benefit is such an amazing brand but so expensive if you don't end up liking the products, buying little samples make it easier for you to see what you like and what you don't! I have a lot of makeup bags already, but this one has two cure little sections in and the polka dots are adorable, same with the makeup brushes I have way too many but I am wanting a brand new packet to take on holiday with me (more next week!!) And then the slogan on this sweater is my favourite thing ever. 

 

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Haul| Lip Products

Who doesn't love a good old haul? But this isn't any sort of haul, this is a lip product haul - yes all about those lip products so you addicts out there are about to be excited! A few weeks ago I entered a competition on Instagram to win a few goodies from BeautyStash, I don't want to reveal too much about what I won because it will be a surprise and a post of course very soon! But along with the 'big' prize I was also very kindly gifted with all these goodies...

First things are the essentials of your lip base, a brush to apply the heavy colours and a lip balm to help with those chapped lips. The 17 Lip Brush is the perfect sized brush to use on my odd shaped lips and is really soft to help with precision. Balmi lip balms are something I ALWAYS see when shopping or scrolling on instagram and I am really excited to start using this one, This one is he strawberry scent, so lets hope I don't eat it! 

Then we have 3 different Rimmel Products, all three are completely different and right up my street! First up is a Provocalips in Dare to Pink, I will have to do a post on these soon because this is my fourth one and each one just keeps getting better and better despite the other reviews I have read about them - I love them! Then a Oh My Gloss by Rita Ora a really pretty nude lipgloss, perfect for on top and on its own. Then the summer colour of them all a Kate Moss Lipstick a bright pink that is getting me in the mood for the hot weather! 

Now, I really have been spoilt by the lovely people over at BeautyStash, not one but two MAC lipsticks!! These are actually two colours that I have had on my wishlist for a while now, the first is Pure Zen and the other is Please Me. Both are right up my street as they are pinky nudes, both shades are also great for the summer as are the rest of them. Will be using these very soon and then talking all about them..

Hope you enjoyed this very different style of haul, and look out for the second part of this giveaway prize very very soon .... 

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Welcoming Spring

Hello Spring 🌸 by far my favourite season after all the rest of course, I love the warm but not hot and sweaty weather, pretty pastels and rose gold everything because it shines in the sunlight. If the weather stays like this in the UK for a lot longer then everyone's happy mood will last longer. Today's face of the day/what's on my face (whatever you want to call it) is inspired by the lovely weather outside and my happier mood, it's not very bright more rose gold and pretty! 

FACE

For the base for which I used the +L'Oréal Paris UK & Ireland Infallible Matte , don't let the matte put you off as it leaves a nice sheen on your face that lasts all day. Followed by the +Makeup Revolution Protection Palette which contains three concealers for covering everything.  The lightest is perfect for scarring, middle one for under the eyes and the dark one for spots. The texture of them is like jelly like but soft to blend in and the coverage is amazing, such a shame that you can't buy them on their own. Now that it is warmer I prefer having bronze skin. Not the best person to tell you how to contour or bronze the right way but if you are a beginner like me then try out the blush stick, easy. And the protection palette has a blush, bronzer, highlighter that are all amazing too. Finishing it all off with Rimmel +RimmelLondon Stay Matte Powder. 

See my recent MR Haul (here)

For the eyes I kept it very simple but rose gold with the Pure Cult Palette I used the 1st, 3rd, and 4th shadow on the top row and then the third one on the bottom row to just darken it up a little bit. For the price this palette is truly amazing and the lousy brush isn't that bad either. Still madly in love with +Benefit Cosmetics UK & Ireland  Roller Lash because it just makes my eyes look wide awake and coat my lashes to make them longer. 

This is my current go to and favourite nude lip combo, these three together are a perfect sandwich. First up one of two liners from Primark out of the both of them this nude one is by far the one I love using because it's my lip colour but better! The other one I got was the red one which isn't getting as much use yet as it should do (here). Followed up with Eva's Nude the best one for me from the range as it isn't too pink and has more cool tones it it and then finally finishing it off with +Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Chic that I only got recently because I love it when she wears it and now I love wearing it as well! 

Woah that was a long post, I hope you enjoyed this spring inspired makeup look! I would love to know what products you are loving at the moment and also any brighter lip options...

 

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Bank Holiday Monday Blues

I don't know about you but all these bank holidays are messing me with my head, and my body clock is all over the place! Today is one of those spontaneous posts, no planning, no thinking it through just me, you and a lot of rambling. I used to do a regular thing on here, Glitter Chats just talking and even though I miss them a lot, they aren't really me - you know pouring my heart out extra. So instead I thought I would just talk a little bit about what's happening in my life and the future...

Firstly, how amazing is this jumper! I got in New Look a while back when they were offering an amazing 20% discount for students, I love jumpers with quotes on and this is officially my Monday Jumper! Even though the weather is nice outside, it is perfect when you want to be all warm and cosy...

Ahh Exams! They are well under way and this bank holiday and the rest of this week is going to be the major revision exams as my main A2 exams commence next week not any resists. From this post onwards everything has been scheduled ready this past weekend, so you aren't left completely silent on the blog front, its weird planning posts because I know what is coming up..odd! 

It's also nearly the end of May and then that means June!!! I love next month, one reason being the end of exams and the other it is my 18th Birthday - after months of seeing everyone around me turn 18 it is finally my turn. Nothing planned for the big day as of yet, other than celebrating with my loved ones. The second thing I am very excited about is that exactly a month today I am going on holiday!! One of my very very good friends Aimee and I are off to Germany for just around 2 weeks and I couldn't be more excited. We booked everything back in January and now it is finally time to go away, I still have lots to do and lots of things to buy. Be prepared for a few travel related posts that are planned for whilst I am away..

Hope you all have a lovely Bank Holiday and Enjoy the rest of your day! 

New Look Monday Check List Jumper - Buy Here

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Guest Post: Spring and Summer Lip Picks

This is the first guest post of many in the next few months, today Sophie Howard of Books and Beauty will be talking all about her spring and summer lip picks! 

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I am definitely an autumn and winter girl; always have been! I prefer the cold to the hot summer months. However, as much as I love the autumn and winter trends, I enjoy nothing more than being able to rock a bright lip when the sun finally decides to come out (I live in Yorkshire so it’s a rarity!) 

In this post, I have chosen some of my favourite lip colours to wear in the brighter months. I hope you like them!

Coral:

You can’t go wrong with a coral lipstick or lipgloss in spring and summer. It’s the perfect product to brighten your complexion and add some colour to your make up. I tend to wear a smokey eye throughout the year, but on the days where I want more the colour to be focused on my lips, I go for a matte eye and a sunny coral lip. My favourite coral shade is the Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in 020 Papaya

(I got this from TK Maxx and I have an awful feeling it could be discontinued! If you can’t find it, there is an exact colour called Juicy Papaya available in the Revlon Lip Butters)

Pink:

Pink is a great colour to wear all year round. During the colder months I tend to wear a more muted, mid tone pink such as Fanfare by MAC. As soon as the sun starts shining I go all out and wear a bright, blue toned pink to really make my lips pop. This Lip Blush from Jelly Pong Pong is my absolute favourite spring/summer pink. 

(Available here: https://jellypongpong.com/lips/16-fairy-lashes-curl.html)

Red:

I usually save the red lipstick for nights out or in the colder months. However this red (Candy Apple from the Revlon Lip Butter range) is a great colour to wear all year round. It’s not a pillar box red colour, more of a bright, pink toned and looks great in spring and summer.

(Available here: http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-ColorBurst™-Lip-Butter_1252852/)

Nude:

You can’t go wrong with a nude! The one I always reach for is Peach Blossom by MAC. It’s not a completely nude shade as it has a tint of pink and shimmer in it. If, like me, you prefer to go for heavy eyeshadow over brighter, prominent lipstick, then a nude shade is your best friend!

(Available here: http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl)

I hope you liked my lip picks for spring and summer! Let me know if you have any of these products or which ones you would have added to my line up!

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3 Ways To Wear A Kimono!

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I own only one Kimono in my wardrobe but love it dearly because it goes with everything and looks really stylish! This year I am definitely going to be stocking up on them as they will be perfect for when i go away, New Look have challenged me to showcase three different ways to wear a kimono. In this post I will be showing you how you can wear a Kimono for Casual Days eg The Office, On Holiday and at Night whether this is party or a fancy date! p.s i have done some pretty fancy graphics :) 

Casual Kimono Look

Where To Buy| Kimono - £27.99 Trousers - £20.00 Black Cami - £8.99 Watch - £17.99 

 Black Pumps - £15.99

If you are planning on wearing a Kimono out shopping or to work, then you don't want to wear one that is too bright and in your face instead try and keep it subtle but still the main focus of the outfit. It might be all black but Monochrome is chic and really sophisticated. Pairing it all with a simple gold watch will just bring it all together.

On Holiday

Where To Buy| Kimono - £19.99 Playsuit - £24.99 Navy Sandals - £24.99 Satchel - £49.99

When on holiday you want to be comfortable yet look half decent, and white is a stunning colour for the summer, as soon as I saw the playsuit I knew that it would look great with a bright Kimono and I think on a human it would stand out. You will look amazing and still feel comfortable, there is also the option to take this into the evening my changing up the sandals for heels and a clutch bag. Accessories being all in blue brings out the colour's in the kimono. 

Evening Attire

Where To Buy| Kimono - £14.99 Keyhole Dress - £17.99 Shoes - £22.99 Earrings - £5.99
Ring - £4.99
Any of the two outfits could also be worn at night just have to change up a few things, but this one I have specifically put together for a night out! A black dress is a staple piece in any women's wardrobe, so why not dress it up with a bold kimono that can act as your jacket for the night, some chunky jewellery and some killer heels! 

What do you think of Kimono's are you as obsessed as I am?
New Look have a whole range of Kimonos on their website and in-store, to view the full range check out this link

*in collaboration with New Look*

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