Simple Smoky Eye!

Hello lovelies!


So today I am going to share my new favourite eyeshadow look with you. A smokey eye! It is a marginally less intense smokey eye but a smokey eye none the less! I'm going to get right into it before this becomes another rambly blogpost.

First, Apply a eye primer to keep your eyes looking fierce all day/night. I use the E.L.F Eyelid Primer (I have the shade champagne) All over my eyelid including the inner corner. This will ensure your eyeshadow looks amazing for as long as you wear it. It also helps the colours look bolder and prevents creasing.

Next, I apply The Maybelline EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Eyeshadow In the colour "On and On bronze" I find this is the perfect base for a brown smoky eye. Apply this all over the lid using a finger, blend the edges with an eye brush to make them smooth. Avoid the inner corner.

Then, I pat a brown eyeshadow over the top. Putting the base on before hand gives the look a lot of dimension. I use the MUA Undressed palette I use the seventh shade, all over lid, focusing on the centre. Avoid the inner corner again.

it went sideways (facepalm)

Next I put a darker brown (The tenth shade in the MUA undressed palette) and apply to the outer third of the eyelid.

Next I take my Benefit Groovy Kind-a love! set, and taking the darkest brown (Kiss me I'm tipsy) I apply this to the outer v of my eye. Then lightly blend all the colours together, leaving definition but not harsh lines. And apply a light/white colour (Tickle my ivory)into the inner corner and onto the browbown.

Apply your favourite Mascara and or Eyeliner and you are good to go!

(Sorry about the visible fall out)

I love wearing this eyeshadow look because it is subtle yet gorgeous and fool proof. Have fun creating this look, and thank you so much for reading.

My Spring goals

Hello lovelies,

Well i think its fair enough to say that spring has sprung and amongst the grizzly days we have had some beautiful ones. The daffodils are out and the trees are blossoming, I feel like i need to change some things and set some goals for myself for the rest of 2014.

1. Speak less

This sounds extremely weird. But I am one of those people who says something if they can think of anything to say. I can't really put it into words which is kind of ironic. Despite the fact that i speak alot I am a strong believer that actions speak louder than words. Its not that i need to tape my mouth shut, i just need to think about what i say before i say it. Will what i want to say add anything to the conversation? Will it end up leaving a negative vibe or impression?This in particular applies to school if i speak less, I can listen more. 

“It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it.”

2. Manage my time 

I am currently doing my gcses (The main qualifications in Secondary school) which means even if i don't have homework, i have something that i could be doing. I have come to the conclusion that I spend way too much of my time on social media. I worked out that i have roughly 5 free hours from when i get home from school. I need to make a timetable managing this time. And I need to stop procrastinating gah, any tips?

Remember; Ask yourself: Is this a useful/entertaining way to spend my time? If the answer is no then stop. 

3. Be nicer

This one is not set for me inparticular, i just think everyone can afford to be a little bit nicer. 

4. Get/keep your room tidy

Honestly guys, this makes such a difference. Having grown up with a permanently messy room, having a tidy one is so different, i feel fancy! Now the task is to keep it tidy. Hmmm

I hope you enjoyed this little slightly out of the blue post. Maybe it inspired you to incorporate one of these goals with your everyday life? Thank you very much for reading!

Benefit Groovy kind-a love!

Hello lovelies!

So last weekend I made a sneaky trip to debenhams to look at makeup. Unexpectedly, I walked out with this beautiful palette from benefit! (It was in the sale, I couldn't justify not buying it) Having only had this for a week I don't think i can review it for you just yet but I will share some pictures of it with you so we can all bask in its glory.

(Top to bottom) Tickle my ivory, Gilt-y pleasure, Shimmer down and Kiss me I'm tipsy

(Left to right) Tickle my ivory, Gilt-y pleasure, Shimmer down and Kiss me I'm tipsy

(Left to right) Dandelion and Gimme fever

Hard to see (Top to bottom) Gimme Fever and Dandelion

That is all for this post,I hope you enjoyed it and if you would like to see a review of anything featured, be sure to let me know! Thanks for reading

The Liebster award!

Hello Lovelies!

So today is a very exciting post for me, I am actually grinning like an idiot whilst typing this! The extremely lovely SincerelyBrionyBea nominated me to do 'Liebster Award' Which i had never heard of before, but to put it simply It is a blog post which is designed specifically for smaller bloggers to get to know eachother. There is 11 questions that the person who nominated you created that you have to answer. I was shocked to see that someone actually reads my blog! You then leave your own 11 questions and the people you nominate at the end of your blogpost.

Here are the questions that I got nominated to answer:

1. What is your favourite colour/design you've ever had on your nails?

I have never been a big nail art lover. I am just a fan of a simple manicure with perhaps a glitter feature nail. I absolutely love the nail polish i am wearing now which is Sally Hansen - Green tea. I believe this nail polish is discontinued now but you can find many similar nail polishes such as Essie - Mint Candy Apple 

With flash

(Weird photo) Without flash

If i choose to wear glitter on my ring finger, I use the Rimmel london nail polish in disco ball or a limited edition barry m glitter from christmas time.

   2. What is your favourite lip balm?

My favourite lip balm is either a classic Carmex or a Nivea lip balm

3. Who is your favourite artist/band at the moment?

I am absolutely loving Lorde at the moment. Her album pure heroine is just perfection. I also have re-discovered my old obsession with The midnight beast. (Guilty pleasure) I can also see myself becoming very quickly unhealthily obsessed with Nina Nesbitt. And her style omg 

4. How often do you wear eyeliner?

I wear eyeliner probably one or two days a week. I used to obsessively wear it everyday this time last year but we won't talk about that.

5. Your dream career?

I'm not going to say what I think I'll end up doing but imagine making a living from making YouTube videos! 

6. What is your favourite face wash to use?

Good ol' warm water

7. Jumpers or cardigans?

Cardigans because I'm a big skirt and dress wearer.

 8. Your favourite pair of shoes?

It would have to be either my Hi-top houndstooth converse, My low top white converse, or my Wedged brown boots.

9. Why did you decide to begin blogging?

I began blogging in June 2013, I chose to because I was really getting into makeup. I had heard all about it on instagram and i was interested. To hear about it fully check out my very first blog post. 

10. Do you watch any YouTubers? 

I watch way too many! I watch the "Youtube Gang" (Zoe , Louise , Alfie , Marcus , Caspar , Jim , Joe etc) My favourite youtuber is Kailee Mckenzie 

11. If you could recommend ONE beauty product to everyone, what would it be?

I would recommend the Revlon lash potion mascara if you don't get mascara transferring onto your undereye area. If you do i recommend Benefit They're real! Mascara You do not have to spend this much but it is an amazing mascara. I definitely recommend the Mua Undressed Palette.

Thank you again to Briony for tagging me! 

Who i tag:

Emma

Lucy

Eff

Georgia

Your questions:

1. What is the number 1 product you will always repurchase?

2. What is your favourite body moisturiser/ Butter?

3. What is your ultimate style staple?

4. What is your favourite drugstore makeup brand?

5. Who is your style crush?

6. How much makeup do you wear from day to day?

7. How much do you spend on an average shopping trip?

8. What is your favourite high end makeup brand?

9. What is your favourite shop?

10. What social media site do you spend most of your time on?

11. When and why did you start blogging?

Well thats it guys! Thank you so much for reading, Make sure to follow me on my social media platforms:

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"Whoops I did it again" - Small Haul!

Hello lovelies,

So this is my first blogpost of 2014, Pretty terrible I know. I went shopping Again. I just can't help it! Hence the "Whoops I did it again!" But I am going to be doing a small haul post. It is quite collective, Lets get on with it!

The first thing i bought was a new moisturiser because my skin suddenly decided to have a reaction to my holy grail Clean and clear moisturiser. I bought the Simple Kind To Skin Replenishing Rich Moisturiser Because I wanted something Simple. I bought it for £2

Carrying on with skin care, I bought some more of my favourite makeup remover wipes From 'Savers' This is a great shop. The wipes come in a 3 pack of 75 wipes in total for £1. I have sensitive skin and these cheaper wipes have been much more gentle than some brands of more expensive wipes. Savers

Next i bought 2 lip products that I had heard a lot about.

The first being The NYC Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm In Applelicious Pink 355. These are currently on sale at superdrug for £1.49 and so far I am really really loving it. It is not dissimilar to the Maybelline babylips but it is cheaper and with more colour payoff. It applies really smoothly and velvet like, Leaving a lovely finish to the lips.

The next is the Collection 2000 Cream Puff Lip Cream In Fairy Cake 3 I had heard so much about these over the blogosphere and had heard that they were a dupe for the "Nyx Butter Gloss" For 2.99 I just could not turn it down. I am trying to venture more into much nuder lip colours. This, I hope, Will be a gateway gloss If you will!

I bought some Midi Rings from Primark I really love the midi rings trend and I wanted to test some out to see if i would wear them. These were £1.50 and i really couldn't justify not buying them. There is a simple band with little pearls all over, a little heart and a floral cluster thing Technical term, my favourite  is the one with the little heart. 

Next I bought a handbag from Primark It is a slouchy blue handbag with plenty of pockets. I wanted a slightly bigger one for when i need to carry a bit more with me. I love this and the colour is my absolute favourite. I love how casual it looks and it was £8.

I took the photos of the bag on my phone- Sorry about the quality! 

Lastly and my biggest purchase was the One Direction perfume, Our Moment I must admit, I am something of a directioner. And this perfume smells so so so good, I have even caught my Mum sneaking a spritz! I bought the 30ml bottle for £19.99 in Boots.

That is all I bought over the past month or so, I hope you enjoyed this blog post and thank you so so much for reading! See you next time!


Love always,