Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts

Summer lipstick favourites!


So it appears that the sun played a trick on all of us in the UK last week by giving us a glimpse into the Summer sunshine! This little 'ray' of hope made me get all excited to wear my more 'summery' makeup looks, which to be honest I have been wearing throughout spring! With that being said I went through all of the shades of lipstick that I have been loving recently and some that I know I am going to continue to wear throughout the Summer season! 


I have had a love hate relationship with these two products. I have always loved the original Lip Kit in Candy from the moment I got it. So much so that I reckon I have worn this pretty much every day since it came in the post. The lipgloss on the other hand is causing me issues! I unfortunately bought the lipgloss on the first release so was in the minority of people who got the dodgy applicator! (which is apparently going to be replaced luckily.) Overall though I love both of these shades. I would say that the Like lipgloss is very similar to Candy in many ways although they don't look like it in the picture above. Both of these products I know I am going to love throughout the Summer. 


These next three lipsticks have certainly been left out a little bit recently. I remember using them all of the time last summer and have only used them once or twice each since. First of all, Creme cup is a gorgeous pastel pale pink colour. It is a perfect natural lip and finishes off a summer look amazingly! Next Angel is another favourite of mine. I have worn this under a couple of other lipsticks recently and love the combo, but also love wearing it on its own. The colour is very similar to Candy (Kylie Cosmetics) however is much easier to apply and doesn't need a liner! Finally I absolutely love this lipstick from the Little Mix collection in shade Jade. This lipstick is about two years old now and I don't think that the collection is still available to purchase, but if your looking for an everyday colour then you need to get this! It also leaves a lovely little shine to the lips. 


For more of a 'pink' route, I have loved wearing the Clinque chubby stick in shade Super Strawberry. I love how the chubby sticks are moisturising yet very pigmented at the same time. It is certainly the lipstick that I have thrown into my gym bag for a quick makeover after swimming. next is the Kiko 02 Smooth Temptation Lipstick. Oh my goodness this product smells amazing, apply's like butter and looks gorgeous on too. I love to apply this over my Angel lipstick! Finally I love using the Elizabeth Arden High Shine Lipgloss in Golden Pearl over any lipstick to give it a little bit of gloss. It has a gold shimmer throughout which makes it shine when the sun catches it perfectly. Although this is certainly one of my evening lip glosses! 


Have you got any favourite lip products that you have been using recently? Is there anything that I missed from my list? 
Let me know in the comments and don't forget to leave your URL so I can return the love! 
Have a lovely rest of your week! 
Lots of Love, 






Spring nail varnish collection!


The other day was the beginning of spring and in celebration of that I thought I would share some of my favourite spring polishes which will be replacing some darker colours!

First of all, I just want to mention a top and base coat that I have been really loving recently. I bought Essie's grow stronger base coat and good to go top coat, after having it put on at LFW. I was really surprised how long the polishes lasted with these products so thought I would give them a try myself. They really haven't let me down and are a great foundation for any nail colour!
Madison Avenhue, Full steam ahead and Sunday Funday

My love for Essie is being continued throughout this post with a few of my favourites being from there. Madison Aven'hue, Sunday Funday and Full steam ahead.
Guava, Grapefruit and Peach Melba

 Another favourite nail brand of mine is Barry M. Guava, Grapefruit and Peach Melba being some of my favourites.

Finally Kiko is another nail brand that does amazing quality polishes. This shade doesn't have a colour name but is a gorgeous green colour.

Let me know in the comments what your favourite spring colour nail varnishes are!

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40 Beauty Questions tag!

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Long time no see! 
I am sorry that I haven't posted in a week or so. University work has just got totally crazy and I haven't found myself any spare time to get onto my laptop and type! Doing a fashion degree is harder work than it seems! As I haven't had a lot of time to take photographs and edit them properly I have decided to do a tag that I saw floating around on the computer!

The people I tag are:
Holly
Emily
Amber

-How many times do you wash your face daily?
Two times. Once in the morning and once after I have taken my makeup off. 
-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
I have combination skin. Although more recently it has been on the dry side due to the cold weather here in the uk! 
-What is your current facial wash?
I only tend to use a facial wash every once in a while as I give my skin a thorough wash with water and find it more effective. But when I use one it is either Simple Face cleanser OR Soap and Glory Peaches and Clean!
-Do you exfoliate?
Nope, my skin is very sensitive! 
-What brand do you use?
none, lol. 
-What moisturizer do you use?
At the moment for my face I use a Body shop one. But generally I use soap and glory body lotion and hand cream etc. I am also in love with the dove vanilla body lotion which I bought last summer and it lasts FOREVER. 
-Do you have freckles?
Not at the moment, but I know that they will probably start coming out soon as the sun is making more of an appearance these days! 
-Do you use eye cream?
I am trying to find a really good eye cream as I don't currently use one! So if you have any recommendations write them below! 
-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Luckily I have never gone through that period in my life where I have suffered with bad acne problems. 
-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
Nope.
MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use?
On an everyday basis I use Body Shop all in one face base. Which is a powdered foundation. It gives a flawless finish and is super easy to apply. But when I am wanting to spend a little bit of time on doing my makeup I use YSL Touché elcat OR L'oreal Magic Nude liquid powder. I find that I have to apply extra moisturiser when applying the liquid foundations though which is why I usually go for the powder!
-How about concealer?
I use Revlon Photo ready concealer or Rimmel London wake me up concealer. 
-Do you know your undertone color?
I do not know! This is something I need to find out! 
-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I don't personally wear them as I feel that I get enough volume with my lashes that I require without them. But I have nothing against using them. Just never have! 
-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
I did know this! I think that as long as you are only using it on yourself and haven't had anything wrong with your eyes to cause you to have to change it, as long as it is working perfectly then its fine to use. 
-What brand of mascara do you use?
I use Maybelline rocket blast mascara. 
-Sephora or MAC?
There is no Sephora in the UK so I am going with MAC. Also I use so many MAC things in my day to day makeup routine now I would have to go with this! 
-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
Nope. I don't buy enough in MAC to warrant having one either! 
-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
I use Real Techniques expert face brush to apply my liquid foundation, Random eye brushes and the occasional sponge! 
-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
I have began to yes. I find it lasts a much longer time with it! 
-For the face?
Nope. Aside from moisturiser. 
-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
Bootycall in the Naked 2 palette is one of my all-time favourite go to. 
-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
I don't often use any kind of eyeliner. 
-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Never lol. 
-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
Personally I have never used them but I am not against them! 
-Do you use mineral makeup?
I have used it in the past but found it expensive to buy. 
-What is your favorite lipstick?
My favourite lipsticks at the moment are Bombshell and Creme Cup by MAC. And Jade from little mix's lipstick from their range at superdrug. 
-How about lipgloss?
I am currently loving a MAC orange lipgloss (The name has fallen off)
-What is your favorite blush to use?
Launch Away satin blush by MAC
-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
No, I feel more comfortable buying my makeup from a trusted place as you never know what has been added to it! 
-Do you like drugstore makeup?
Who doesn't love drugstore makeup? I Love how you can get so many different bits which often look the same as expensive versions! 
-Do you go to CCO’s? (cosmetic company outlets)
I don't think I have ever been to one. I would LOVE to though! 
-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I have thought about taking them up recently after seeing an AD on groupon, But I haven't so far and am self taught through youtube ;) 
-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Sometimes when I am in a rush I feel like I apply far too much foundation or don't blend it well enough to how I would have perhaps liked to. 
-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Not blending the makeup properly into the neck. (Or the cat eye...sorry) 
-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
I go for neutrals. I am not a very confident person, and as I am pale I don't like to draw attention to myself. 
-Which celebrity always has great make up?
I always feel like Mollie King or Kendall Jenner has gorgeous makeup! 
-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
I would use my All in one face base as it gives a great coverage and is very easy to apply. 
-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
I only started wearing makeup last year and never wore any throughout my schooling. So it doesn't bother me whatsoever. 
-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
As I have said I am not a very confident person, so I struggle with self-confidence in the way I look. BUT I don't feel like I look terrible..
-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
MAC have a great variety of products for ALL different skin types and preferences. 
-What do you think of Makeup?
Makeup is a great way of people to express themselves. Not one makeup style looks the same on everybody and it can really boost your confidence on days that you are perhaps not feeling 100% yourself. Only recently I have really grown to love makeup and I 
enjoy looking at new products and buying and trying and watching videos all about it. You should check out my Pinterest collection! 

I hope you enjoyed reading this post and look forward to next weeks!

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xoxox