MUST-TRY BUDGET WEATHER-PROOF LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER

Hello everyone! If you are anything like me and suffer with curly/frizzy hair but always want your hair to stay straight and frizz-free, then you will have probably of tried your fair share of products to help avoid this from happening. Over the past couple of months i have been putting to the test this budget friendly leave-in conditioner that has proven to be a hair saviour for me...

So the product that i am talking about is the Argan Oil Strength and Shine Leave-in spray by the brand Creme of Nature. If i am being completely honest i had never even heard of the brand before and decided to pick up this leave-in conditioner up as part of an online order from Superdrug, when searching for a new Argan Oil leave-in treatment (which fyi argan oil is a frizzy hair saviour in general). The range is apparently specifically for afro, curly or frizzy hair and contains a bunch of different products from shampoo's, conditioners, styling products and even hair dyes (all available at Superdrug online and in selected stores).

Creme of Nature Argan Oil Strength and Shine Leave-in conditioner claims to be a unique two-phase formula that combines Argan Oil liquid shine and strengthening protein complex that improves hair strength, protects against damage, adds moisture and exotic shine. Usually when a product claims to do all those things they never usually tick all of those boxes but i have found that this one actually does, as well as keeping my hair straight and frizz free. Keeping frizz prone hair frizz free is a huge struggle, especially if it rains or the air is damp and i have found that this just locks your hair in place. The way i use the leave-in conditioner is simply only when i have washed my hair (which is two-three times a week) and all you have to do is shake the product before spraying to the lengths/ends of your hair whilst wet, before blow-drying/styling. What i love about this product is it is fuss free, easy to use, does as it claims and is a bargain at under £5. All of the women in my family have the same frizzy hair struggle as i do, so of course i had to share this product with them and they are all using/swear by it now also. 

shop creme of nature on superdrug: here

shop the argan oil leave-in conditioner: here

xo.

2018 MOST READ POSTS

Hello everyone and Happy Monday! Even though we are now almost a week into a new year, i still wanted to give a little recap from the past year on my blog before moving on to this year. This type of post has become a little bit of a tradition on my blog for the past few years, which i tend to split into two separate posts...

my go-to summer lip combinations (wednesday 20th june)

First up throwing things back to Summer, was a post where i shared several of my go-to lip combinations for the current season and of course it was all about the nude shades but let's face it, when isn't it? A lot of these nudes are still some of my everyday go-to products, whether that be a lip liner, liquid lipstick or a gloss.

motivation monday #5: what i ate in a day (monday 30th july)

If you read my previous post talking all things goals for 2019, then you will know that last year i really changed my lifestyle and started eating healthy, as well as exercising. During the summer i shared a few "what i ate in a day" posts, especially as part of my motivation monday series and shared a lot of the foods i had been eating, as well as talking about a routine and calorie counting. 

six must binge-read books (friday 17th august)

For the past few years i have really got back into reading and i have now read, re-read and loved so many different books. I have shared a huge selection of books that have been on my must-read list and also on my want to read. Back in August i shared a selection of books that i had recent read, that were binge-read worthy.

music at the moment: my go-to chill playlist (friday 28th september)

Music is definitely one of my favourite things and i rarely go a day without listening to Spotify, i especially love listening to music whilst getting reading in a morning and also whenever i am working out. I love to know what music other people are listening to, as it is a great way to discover not only new songs but also new artists and that is one of the main reasons i have loved sharing my music at the moment.

h&m picks from the weekend (monday 29th october)

Back in October i shared a different style of fashion related post, by sharing a selection of favourite items that i had spotted over the weekend in H&M. H&M is definitely one of my favourite shops at the moment, as they have so many great pieces for autumn/winter and for an affordable price, both in store and online.

everyday makeup: november edition (monday 5th november)

Finally we have my everyday makeup from the back end of last year, which always seem to be a popular choice. Some months i will change up my everyday makeup routine every month and then sometimes i will keep it the same for two-three months, that being said whenever things change i will always keep things updated.

Catch up on my mid-2018 most read posts: here

xo.

THE TIPS I SWEAR BY TO SAVE TIME IN THE MORNING | BEAUTY + LIFESTYLE

Hello everyone! So the majority of us as human beings (especially those of us who have to get up early in the morning) more often than none, struggle to get up and end up pressing snooze one too many times. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you another "tips i swear by" post, which if you didn't catch the first one it was all about self-love (post link). That being said this time i thought why not share my favourite tips to save time in the morning. By using these beauty and lifestyle hacks can save you so much time everyday/week, to either get more done in the day or if you simple want to hit that snooze button one more time...

1. prepare your breakfast the night before

The key step to saving time in the morning is by simply doing a lot of your prep the night before, including your breakfast. Breakfast is obviously one of the most important meals of the day, as it simply fuels you up and keeps your energy levels up to help you get things done. One of my personal favourites for this is overnight-oats. It is quick to make in the evening, nutritious/healthy, fills you up until lunch and most importantly tastes so good!

| my favourite overnight-oats recipe | 

mason jar with lid | 40 grams porridge oats | 80 millilitres unsweetened almond milk | 15 grams mixed dried fruit | 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon | yogurt (optional) i prefer it without |

2. pick out your outfit/s the night before or for the week

Another night before trick is to pick your outfit out ready including your shoes and accessories, making sure they are ironed/crease-free. By doing this it allows you to simply just put your clothes on and head out of the door, not be faffing around with the ironing board or not knowing what to wear. If you are feeling super organised, plan your outfits out for the week ahead on a Sunday evening (just make sure you check the weather forecast for the week ahead before and keep an umbrella or jacket always in your mind).

3. keep your beauty products down to the bare essentials

If you are just going about your day to day and aren't going to any special event, keep your makeup/beauty routine down to the bare essentials. This can cut at least 30-40 minutes off of your morning routine, especially if you have thoroughly cleansed/moisturised your face/body the night before. You can also use a product in a multi-purpose way, such as bronzer as an eyeshadow, a multi-purpose oil for face/body and hair or a lip tint as a blush.

 | my quick + easy everyday makeup for spring post is coming soon |

4. stay away from your phone

Always stay away from your phone whilst you are getting ready in the morning, i always leave mine on the other side of the room and have Spotify playing on my TV instead. By doing this you aren't tempted to keep picking your phone up and browsing through social media, emails and messages (also keep it on silent or do not disturb).

5. wash your hair/have a shower in the evening

Wash, dry/style your hair in the evenings this saves so much time, especially if you have long hair or it takes forever to dry. This can also allow you an extra 30+ minutes in the morning and you aren't left running around like an idiot because you are late, we have all been there right? If you were unable to wash your hair the night before, but it is in good need of a wash and you don't have the time then dry shampoo once again is going to be your BFF!

6. keep everything you need inside your bag

Finally, always keep everything you will need during the day or when you are out and about, inside your bag (with the exception of your phone of course). By doing this you aren't going to forget the things you need, especially money because there is no worse feeling than getting to the checkout in the shops and realising you have left your purse at home. I also like to keep duplicates of certain things in my bag never taking them out at the end of the day, such as headphones and duplicates of my favourite lip products. 

Catch up on my previous blog post HERE...
xo.

WHAT I ATE IN A DAY

Hello everyone and welcome back to another "what i ate in a day" post! Earlier in the month i finally posted my first post like this of the year, which is crazy seeing as we are nine months into the year. Today's instalment is very much so an at home day, where i actually ate everything at home rather than a breakfast on the go, or lunch out. Also catch up on my last "what i ate in a day" post if you didn't so already here.

As i mentioned in my previous what i ate post i mentioned how i would sooner have something a little later once i have got ready for the day, rather than as soon as i wake up but as soon as i do wake up i always have a coffee. So for breakfast seeing as i am having it at home and not on the go, i decided to opt for some granola with berries, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and almond milk.

For lunch i was really craving something on toast, so i decided to opt for scrambled egg. The toast i had was ciabatta bread which i grilled and then two free range eggs that i scrambled in a pan with chilli seeds, then to add some further chilli i topped it with more chilli flakes, dried parsley and some sweet chilli sauce - can you tell by now that i love anything chilli?

It was mid-afternoon and i was really craving something sweet for a snack, so i decided to have one of these danone light and free coconut greek style yogurts, another one of the graze cocoa vanilla protein bites that featured in my previous what i ate post and of course a coffee. Also how cute is my Sophie Allport heart mug, click to browse here.

Finally dinner time and shock horror on two different things, yes by chance i am having pasta again just like last times, i promise i don't have that every single day and second of all i am having chilli on something again. This particular pasta dish is super quick as it literally takes about 15 minutes, easy and tasty to make, especially if cooking isn't your strongest point (like me ha ha). I know pesto is a either love or hate thing but i love it, so i made mine with rigatoni pasta, olive oil, basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, pine nuts and topped with chilli flakes.

I hope you enjoyed another what i ate in a day post, i would also love to know what is your favourite type of pasta dish to eat?

xo.

TESTING PRIMARK BEAUTY

Hello everyone! Let's all be honest here, who doesn't love a little Primark spree from time to time? I mean over the years i have found some hidden gems and i also love love love their pyjama selection and homeware. That being said something i haven't really tried a lot of (except from the nails, lip liners and roller ball perfume) is their beauty/makeup range. So i decided to pick up a few beauty items that i haven't seen anyone really review/talk about already and put them to the test, some things i loved, some i didn't love so much.

private collection mandarin and basil eau de parfum

As i mentioned at the beginning of the post, i have actually tried the rose gold explosion roller ball perfume and it is one i love to keep in my handbag at all times. So whilst i was browsing through the fragrance section i saw this "private collection" range of fragrances and as soon as i smelt this particular one, i was like ok sold. This particular fragrance is quite fresh yet it has that slight "cologne" manly notes to it and i really liked about it. I also love how this particular size is perfect for your handbag also, like a roller ball and is a bargain at only £3, for quite a luxury/sleek looking product. This particular collection is available in two sizes, as well as a hand wash.

ps bronze highlighting stick

Seeing as i am completely obsessed with cream contour sticks at the moment, i thought i would pick this particular one up as it claims it is more of a "bronze" highlighting stick and that is definitely more my preference as i don't love a cool contour stick, i prefer something a little warmer. That being said once applied this is way more cool toned than it looks in the stick and once you start to blend it out it looks quite muddy/patchy looking, which is not for me at all and it also took quite a while to blend also. This bronze stick retails for £1.50 and is part of the ps bronze collection, even though this particular product didn't work for me i still want to give some more items in the collection a try, especially the body bronzer.

ps pro radiance drops

I am such a huge fan of adding facial oil/radiance liquid to my foundation, so i thought why not give this particular one from the ps pro range and i have become obsessed with it. The thing about radiance drops/facial oils, is if you are a fellow dry skin girl or just love the dewy finish to your foundation, then these are literally going to be your best friend. They add such a subtle/radiant glow to your foundation, as well as if you have a foundation that is slightly thick, you can just add in a couple of drops to thin out the consistency and what i have learned from testing out these drops is that you don't need much at all, as it is quite a thin formula. These drops retail for £5, which i think is a bargain as you can spend anything between £20-£40 for the same type of product.

ps rose gold strobing highlighter cream

Finally we have a product that i am still undecided on, whether i love it or i think it is just mediocre and that is this strobing highlighter cream. Strobing cream is one of those products that can be used in a few different ways, either as a base, mixed in with foundation or applied straight to the highest points of the face where you would normally apply highlighter. The way i like to use it is applied straight to the highest points and then blend out with a damp beauty blender, which does blend out flawlessly and looks beautiful but you do need to apply quite a large amount of product to get the desired effect. That being said you don't mind so much as this is such a bargain at only £2 and if you are looking for a natural looking glow-y highlighter, then i do definitely recommend picking one of these up to try. I also like how nice and sleek the packaging looks, with the rose gold elements. 

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NAIL PAMPER ROUTINE

 Hello everyone! It has been a hot minute since i last did any form of nail post, so i thought i was about time for an update/share with you my current nail pamper routine. Spending time on doing my nails is so relaxing and i usually do this about once a week or every ten days or so, all depending on how long they have held up from the time before. My favourite thing to do whilst i do my nails is either listen to music, watch youtube videos or sometimes i will stick a tv show on and i always remember to use the bathroom and grab a drink before hand, because it is no fun needing either one of those things when your nails are wet/tacky still.

step one: superdrug nail polish remover/lush coconut hand scrub

First up i always go in with some nail polish remover, to either remove the nail polish from the time before or to just makeup sure my nails have a clean base. Superdrug's own brand nail polish remover is a favourite of mine, it is super cheap and removes nail polish (including glitter) easily. Then i like to go in with some of my trust coconut hand scrub from Lush, using this just helps get rid of any dryness on your hands and also around the edges of your nails, before rinsing. Then i apply some hand cream of choice and massage into my hands. 

step two: essie apricot care cuticle oil, wah london cuticle nipper and nail file/buffer

Next up i like to go in with some cuticle oil by Essie, applying this helps to really soften/nourish the cuticles ready for tidying up/cutting away your cuticles or any excess skin around the nails with my cuticle nippers. Then i like to go in and file/buff/shine my nails into the shape/length i am wanting, i love these file and buff blocks from Primark. They are so good and i believe they were only a £1 or so for a two pack such a bargain!

step three: barry m nail polishes and essie nail polishes

Once all the nail prep is done, it is time to go in and paint them with my polish of choice. My go-to brands of choice are always Barry M or Essie, as they are the two brands that really work well for me and more often than none i will either rock a simple nude nail or glitter all over. I always apply two/three coats of polish (all depending on the polishes opacity), before going in the with Wet Set Quick Dry top coat by Barry M. A few months back i dedicated a full blog post, talking about all of my most worn nude nail polishes which you can catch up on here.

step four: ps fashion nails

If you read my beauty favourite: july edition post, then you will probably already know that i had recently been loving these stick on nails from time to time. They are just super fun maybe for a night out or a special event, or maybe you are just feeling lazy and want a quick mani look. I was so shocked at how great the quality of these nails were and whenever i wear them, i get so many compliments. On my nails these last for as long as a normal polish would, so around the seven to ten day period. These nails come in so many different shapes from square, to stiletto and even almond shaped.

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THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU WANT A LITTLE BREAK FROM THE INTERNET

Hello everyone! The majority of us human beings now spend more time in the day on the internet than we do sleeping at night, me included. Obviously when your job revolved around the internet/social-media you are spending a lot of time online, as well as spending time online "off-duty" so to speak. With that in mind as much as we all love the internet, it is still nice to take a step back and have a little break from it for a while (even if it is just an hour). For today's post i thought i would share with you some great things to, when you need to escape and take that break (trust me it will do you good from time to time).

1. read a book, whether that be a paperback/hard back or kindle.

2. watch your favourite feel-good movie, or a new movie you haven't seen before.

3. go to the cinema with your friend/loved one.

4. listen to music.

5. give yourself a manicure/pedicure, i like to do this and listen to music.

6. go for a walk, whether that be simply down the street or in the woods/park.

7. give your wardrobe a clear-out/re-organise.

8. re-organise your makeup collection.

9. try out different hairstyles/makeup looks for fun.

10. binge-watch your favourite tv show/a new tv show.

11. have a gathering with friends/family with great food or drink and company.

12. read your favourite magazine.

13. write a journal, whether that be for work ideas or personal goals.

14. go on an adventure with someone to somewhere you are yet to visit.

15. bake or cook something.

16. have a relaxing bath with a bath bomb and light your favourite candle.

17. do a face mask.

18. colouring in an adult colouring book.

19. go grab a coffee from your favourite coffee shop.

20. take a nap (i mean we need to catch up on the sleep we miss from being online).

21. read a cookbook and take notes on what recipes you want to try.

22. go out for a few drinks with a friend and have a good gossip.

23. look through old pictures/create a new picture album.

24. have a family/friends board game night.

25. make a playlist filled with your favourite songs (technically this requires going on the internet but try to stray from spotify, iTunes or amazon ha ha). 

MY FAVOURITE PLACES TO SHOP ONLINE

Hello everyone! I know i am not on my own for online shopping more than actually going out shopping, it is just so much easier as you don't have to put up with other shoppers, queues and you can do it in your pyjamas if you want to. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you all, some of my favourite places to online shop, from makeup to miscellaneous items, clothing and even candles.

1. superdrug.com

It is very rare that i actually pop into a Superdrug store these days, as i would much rather order it all online especially if i am needing dry shampoo, face wipes, hairspray or anything heavy i want to stock up on (as well as makeup items obviously). That isn't the only reason, the other reason being that they have so many more offers online than they do in-store and if you have a beautycard you can get free delivery, as well as extra offers on-top of other offers. Thursdays are a good day to shop if you are a beautycard holder, as they have a "treat thursday" section of offers for members, for example 10% off a brand/product or triple points.

2. beautybay.com

Another place i love to shop on for more high-end and some affordable makeup is Beautybay, as they sell so many amazing brands and some of my favourites such as Anastasia Beverly Hills, Makeup Geek, LA Girl, LA Splash, Morphe and Milani. More often than not they will have offers such as upto 30% off, 3 for 2 on certain brands and delivery is free on orders over £15. The shipping is also crazy fast which i love because i am such an impatient person, i am literally that meme of the cat sat waiting at the window for the delivery guy ha! Another store similar to Beautybay that i love to shop on is cultbeauty.co.uk.

3. lookfantasic.com

It was a toss up between Look Fantastic and Feel Unique, as they are similar sellers but i would say that i order a lot more frequently from Look Fantastic now. I like to get my L'Oréal Professionnel hair products from there, as well as bareMinerals, NARS and it's where i get my brow tint from. I love how they constantly have great discounts on so many different brands, discount codes such as 10% and 20% off, free and fast delivery.

4. missguided.co.uk

Moving on-to clothing and shoes, i get quite a lot of things from missguided because there is always something that i see and love on there. The quality of the clothing and everything is amazing for the price-tag and the sizing of products are accurate, they don't run small or big. The site is also another place where there is always some form of discount going off, such as free next day delivery, 20% off everything and 30% off when you sign up to their newsletter. Every time i go on i always find myself lusting after something new, even just getting the link for the site i got distracted and ending up placing an order! Other places i get clothing from quite frequently are asos.com, prettylittlething.com and boohoo.com.

5. candlesdirect.com

Being the complete candle addict that i am, Candles Direct is a site that i order from quite a lot as it is were i usually get my Yankee Candles from. They also sell so many other brands such as Village Candles, Burts Bees, Baylis & Harding and Bomb Cosmetics. The great thing about this site is there is always some form of discount on candles, as well as fragrance of the month discounts and they stock everything from tea lights, pillar candles and small/medium/large jars. 

6. amazon.co.uk

Finally moving onto probably one of the best places to online shop for so many different things in the same place and such reliable/quick delivery and customer service response. I buy everything from makeup brushes, makeup, books, dvd's, gadgets and pretty much everything basically. Also if you have amazon prime you can watch tv shows, movies, listen to music and get your online orders the next day. Something i do a lot on Amazon is pre-order pre-released things such as dvd's and books, that way you won't forget when they are released and you will get them on the day of the release without having to leave the house.

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TROPICAL TREND FOR SUMMER

Hello everyone! Now that we are well into spring and summer is just around the corner, i have found myself literally living for the whole "tropical" theme/vibe and i have noticed there are so many amazing pieces available at the moment. With that in mind for today's post, i thought why not share with you some of my favourite tropical themed finds from homeware, beauty and even phone cases.

1. skinny dip antigua makeup bag (£14)
If you have read quite a few of my posts, then you will probably already know that i am obsessed with skinnydip makeup bags and they are pretty much the only brand of makeup bag that i buy. I love how much you can fit in them, they come in cool prints just like this tropical print one and you can still see what product you are reaching for. I am going away soon so if you want to see an updated "what's in my travel makeup bag" post just like this one here, let me know on twitter.

2. bath and body works summer pocket bac hand sanitizer (£3.25)
I didn't know until recently you can actually pick up bath and body works famous pocket bac's up from eBay super easily, they have so many different scents, including their summer range. This particular scent is vanilla and warm amber, which combined is just as delicious smelling as a typical summer coconut scent.

3. ogx coconut water weightless hydration (£6.99 each)
Whilst on the subject of coconut, i actually recently started using this shampoo from ogx and i am really enjoying the way it smells/leaves my hair feeling. This particular formula of shampoo is designed to add a ton of moisture to your hair without weighing it down/leave it feeling heavy.

4. skinny dip flamingo print tangle teezer (£13.50)
On any normal day i will reach for a tangle teezer, as it is such a hair savoir for my long locks and i usually just use the regular plain pink one. That being said skinnydip have teamed up with tangle teezer with this super cool summery flamingo print brush, which would look amazing as part of your summer holiday wash-bag.

 5. skinnydip smoothie iphone case (£14)
Yet another skinnydip product and a brand i always go to for phone cases, as well as makeup bags because they also are always bringing out super cool designs. On their website at the moment, they have so many cool tropical/summery phone cases but this fruity smoothie case is probably my favourite, just as the peachy phone case/makeup bag is.

6. h&m mint green weave cushion cover (£8.99)
Moving on to more homeware style pieces, even more so this cushion cover by h&m (one of my favourite homeware places at the moment). If something was going to scream tropical trend to me, then this definitely would be it and it would look great paired with another block colour cushion or simply alone.

7. new look gold pineapple leaf plant (£5.99)
As well as the typical palm leaf print, anything pineapple themed always seems just as tropical and this artificial pineapple leaf plant with gold detailed vase is perfect to add just a touch of tropical vibes, in case you just wanted to add a little something without going too over the top.

8. village candle large frozen margarita jar (£14.95)
As some of you might know already that i am obsessed with candles and more specifically yankee candles, so of course i had to throw a candle into the mix. I am yet to try a candle from village candle, but i have heard some really great things about them and this frozen margarita scent really caught my eye, as what could be more summery than sipping a frozen margarita on a beach somewhere?

9. oliver bonas palm tree bottle opener (£14)
Another great homeware item to add just a touch of tropical vibes, in the form of a pineapple tree shaped bottle opener. This would look great on display at a summer bbq, party or get together, as well as being handy to open drinks with of course.

10. h&m palm leaf printed porcelain mug (£3.99)
Another h&m homeware item and one that comes in more than just mug form, as i actually already own the bowls and plates. I love the subtle gold leaf detailing on the tableware, as it is cool yet still quite classic looking. There particular mugs really remind me of the kind you get coffee in at a fancy restaurant or french café.

11. asos x ohh deer tropical palm agenda (£9.95)

Finally we have a more stationary/office homeware style piece, in the form of a agenda/diary book with this cool tropical palm print design. I love every single thing from the asos x ohh deer collection, as it is a stationary addicts dream and i also shared a similar notebook in a recent office/stationary decor finds post. 

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AFFORDABLE BEAUTY WEEK: #2 ESSENCE HAUL

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are upto and welcome back to blog post number two of "affordable beauty week" where i am hauling affordable/drugstore makeup and beauty items all week. So for today's post i thought i would share with you some makeup pieces i picked up from the brand Essence, which if you haven't heard anything about them before... Essence is a affordable makeup brand from Europe, they have a huge selection of amazing quality products and they also never test on animals...

XXXL Nude Lipgloss in the shade Shy Beauty - £2.00

Single Eyeshadow in the shade Raindrops on Roses - £1.60

(How many of you just started singing "my favourite things" from The Sound Of Music right now? from the name of the shadow because i did ha ha)

I Love Nude Single Eyeshadow in the shade Cake Pop - £2.50

Eyebrow Tweezers - £2.00

Long Lasting Nude Lipstick in the shade Come Naturally - £2.30

Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel Mascara in the shade Browny Brows - £2.00

(This looks like an exact dupe for my trusty Benefit Gimme Brow and you could probably buy around 10 of these for the price of one Gimme Brow... insane right?)

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MAKEUP REVOLUTION AWESOME DUAL EYELINER: KOHL & FLICK*

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! So the other day i was out shopping and whilst browsing at drugstore makeup how you do (can anyone go shopping without looking at makeup? I CAN'T) and i noticed that my local superdrug now stocks makeup revolution, which is amazing as i am obsessed with their products as they are amazing quality and so in-expensive. I had been looking for a new felt liner as they are my favourite kind to create winged liner with, i am no good with an angled brush and gel liner, felt liners are just so easy to me...

I decided to pick up this dual eyeliner from their range which has a retractable kohl liner on one side and the felt liner on the other, which to me is such a cool idea to me...you basically have two products in one place which is always handy for traveling or throwing in your makeup bag. Another plus side to this product as well as its handy packaging is the fact it ticks all the boxes: pigmentation, easy to apply, long lasting oh and the fact it's a bargain at only £3.50.

To see more products available from makeup revolution check out their website here:

http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/ 

or available at superdrug online or in selected stores:

http://www.superdrug.com/b/Makeup%20Revolution 

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MY WEEKEND IN PICTURES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and happy monday! For today's post i thought i would share with you what i got up to at the weekend in picture form. I really enjoy doing these types of posts as you get a little insight to my weekend. This weekend mainly consisted of freezing cold weather, cleaning makeup brushes, my mum's birthday, watching movies, shopping and mother's day lunch at loch fyne's...

I hope you all had a great weekend!

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CLINIQUE ANTI-BLEMISH SOLUTIONS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! *TMI ALERT* you know how it is when it's that time of the month your skin is never at it's best, as your hormones are all over the place and you are prone to crazy hormonal breakouts. I am one of those people that once i get a spot it decides to stick around for a while, which is so annoying.

For a while i have mentioned that whenever i get a breakout or i feel like i am about to, i apply the anti-blemish solutions clinical clearing gel by Clinique and that really helps any breakout that i get to disappear faster and helps keep them from reappearing. Along with that whilst looking at trying out a different face mask, i decided to give the cleansing mask from the same range at Clinique and these two products literally go hand in hand and work like a dream. This face mask not only helps with the breakout situation it also leaves your face feeling super soft/hydrated and looking glowing. Another tip which will cost you very little is drink tons of water...well not tons but at least 2 litres a day, by drinking more water this has done wonders alone for my skin! 

I would love to know any tips and tricks you have to help your skin?

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FACE OF THE DAY: BRONZE EYES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! So for today's post i thought i would share with you this "face of the day" i created using two of my pigments from MAC. I am really loving bronze eyes at the moment, either paired with a nude lip or a darker lip combo...

Face Items:

Clarins Flash Beauty Balm Primer

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation in the shade 10

Estée Lauder Double Wear Concealer in the shade Light

Estée Lauder Double Wear Brush-On Glow BB Highlighter in the shade 1N

Seventeen Define & Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade Soft & Gentle

NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray

Eyes Items:

Bourjois Color Edition 24H Cream Eyeshadow in the shade 02

MAC Pigment in the shade Whisper Pink

MAC Pigment in the shade Tan

(NARS Laguna Bronzer blended in the crease)

MUA Luxe Felt Eyeliner in the shade Black

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in the shade Blackened Black

Maybelline The Rocket Volume Mascara in the shade Black

Rimmel Brow This Way in the shade Dark Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Lips Items:

Essence Lip Liner in the shade Honey Berry

(I planned on just wearing this all over the lip but i wasn't too happy with it so i added a lipstick to the look to lighten the lips slightly)

MAC Satin Lipstick in the shade Snob

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MAC CINDERELLA: STROKE OF MIDNIGHT

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and happy monday! Firstly i want to start out my saying i am kind of disappointed that as of yet out of the four MAC Cinderella Collection i was only able to get one thing, everything sold out so fast! I literary need to get my hands on the lipstick in the shade Royal Ball and also the beauty powder in the shade Mystery Princess. Moving on, for today's post i thought i would share with you the Stroke of Midnight x6 eyeshadow palette...

As soon as i laid eyes on this palette i knew i just had to get it because the shades are me in palette form. It's filled with soft browns, some gorgeous champagne shades and a sparkly black shade. Also can we take a moment to appreciate how beautiful this packaging is with Cinderella's signature light lavender blue colour.

 

Eyeshadows from left to right/top to bottom:

Vapour (Velvet Finish) Phloof! (Frost Finish)

Omega (Matte Finish) Quarry (Matte Finish)

Satin Taupe (Frost Finish) Stroke of Midnight (Velvet Finish) 

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DESERT ISLAND: BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and happy march! I am so excited that spring is on it's way and fingers crossed it brings some warmer weather with it, as i am getting fed up of this cold now. Talking of warmer weather, when faced with the challenge of only choosing a handful or so beauty items you could take with you onto a dessert island, what do you choose? Do you go down the oh so practical route such as mosquito sprays and anti-histamines? or do you go down the sun kissed glow goddess route? or even a mixture of both? It is such a hard decision to make when usually when taking a vacation or trip, you can just throw it all in one massive bag. Saying that after thinking about it carefully i put together a mixture of essential items that i would take with me, which has a mixture of practical and some holy grail items...

1. Garnier Ambre Solaire Dry Mist SPF 50 -

I put this at the top of the list as it is probably the most practical product in the mix, seeing as it is a desert island it is probably going to be incredibly hot and very sunny. You should always protect your skin from the sun by wearing a SPF a) so you don't burn and b) will help protect your skin from getting sun damage, which can be very harmful! 

2. John Frieda Frizz-Ease Miraculous Recovery Intense Masque -
Humidity and my hair will forever be enemies, if i step out in heat for a second without using some sort of frizz-ease product to prevent me from looking like Simba from The Lion King. This Intense Masque from the range is definitely one of my favourites to help keep that frizz at bay.

3. Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in Cool -
This is hands down my favourite lip balm at the moment, it is super hydrating which you would need for your lips in such weather and it also adds a really pretty shine. So in my opinion that covers both the practical and non practical sides in one!

4. Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Light -
Another amazing holy grail product for me by Maybelline ,this is my favourite concealer ever it's super brightening under the eyes and is very long lasting without creasing. One of the amazing things about this concealer is that it's a really good coverage without being a thick consistency.

5. Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in Extreme Black -
For me if i had to choose out of eyeshadow and mascara, mascara would win by a mile. Mascara just completely changes the way any makeup look appears and i would feel/look naked without it. In a more practical sense you would probably want to adapt to a waterproof version.

6. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle -
This product is just one of those i couldn't possibly leave behind because i love it too much. I own a wide range of highlighting powders but none of them make the cut like this one does, it's just stunning and would look even more amazing with a killer tan.

7. Extras -
If even after all of those products you could sneak in a few more obvious essentials i would go for it and take items such as, shower gel, razor, shampoo and a good body moisturizer.

I would love to know if you have ever really sat down and thought what items you would take with you onto a "desert island"?
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FACE OF THE DAY: GLOWING SKIN AND DARK LIPSTICK

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and happy monday! For today's post i thought i would share with you this makeup look i created which i am in love with, mainly for how glowing my skin looks (toots own horn) ha ha! A huge part of my skin looking really glowing is not only for the products i have been using but also my skin is the best it has been in ages, i think that is mainly down to me finally nailing my skincare routine and not being lazy with it...

Face Items:

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Primer

L'Oreal Lumi Magique Instant Radiance Enhancer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light

MAC Prep+Prime Pen Highlighter in the shade Bright Forecast

Seventeen Define&Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair

NARS Bronzer in the shade Laguna 

Estée Lauder Pure Color Blush in the shade Sensuous Rose

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade Soft&Gentle 

Eyes Items:

Urban Decay Primer Potion in the shade Original

Estée Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadows in the shades:

(Ivory Slipper, Hot Cinnamon, Wild Truffle and Chocolate Bliss)

MUA Luxe Felt Eyeliner Pen in the shade Black

Maybelline The Rocket Volume Mascara in the shade Black

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in the shade Blackened Black

Rimmel Brow This Way Kit in the shade Dark Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Lip Items:

Essence Lip Liner in the shade Honey Berry

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in the shade Sangria 

 I hope you've all had a lovely weekend!

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NUDE NAILS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! Yesterday i went to go and get my infills done on my nails, which i get re done every three weeks. This set of infills came just in time as i have a few parties/evenings out planned (you know how it is you have to have your nails looking nice). I wanted to go for something pretty neutral yet still with some kind of design rather than just plain painted, so they will go with any outfit that i decide on wearing...

On my nails:

Calgel and then Base Coat Nail Polish

Rimmel Rita Ora Nail Polish in the shade Lose Your Lingerie (plain nails)

Sinful Nail Polish in the shade Gold Digger (accent nails)

Sinful Nail Polish in the shade Confession (white design)

45 Seconds Top Coat Nail Polish

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio29/158529237509877?fref=ts

http://instagram.com/studio29hairandbeauty/

I hope you all have an amazing weekend!

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TWENTY-FIVE RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! For today's post i wanted to do something different and for you all to get to know me a little better. So as you can probably tell by the title of this post, here it is 25 random facts about me...

1. My middle name is Emma!

2. I am obsessed with music as in i can't go a day without listening to it.

3. Which leads to my favourite type of music, which is pretty much anything r&b.

4. My favourite food is pizza.

5. My worst enemy is my phone alarm, i always have to press snooze twice at the least.

6. I have one tattoo on my foot but i don't plan on getting another anytime soon.

7. I get anxious around really large crowds mainly if i feel like they are all walking towards me or if people are trying to push their way through places. 

8. I could literally talk all day long and mainly about crap!

9. I studied Media at college.

10. I rarely wear earrings, they just get on my nerves and always get caught in my hair. 

11. I love me a cocktail or two, i am a total cosmo drinker!

12. I still watch disney films on a regular basis, i have no shame. 

13. Which leads to my favourite disney princess Ariel, she is just beautiful!

14. My guilty pleasure is reality tv such as TOWIE and The Real Housewives.

15. I am petrified of a lot of bugs, mainly wasps/bees oh and i hate snakes!

16. I am one of those people that actually believes in horoscopes, as the meaning around my horoscope literally is me and my personality.

17. Which leads to... i am a Gemini!

18. I am left handed.

19. When people ask you your favourite colour i feel like i am obliged to say pink/purple or something when in matter of fact it is black.

20. I am addicted to Instagram and also Tumblr, i probably spend half of my time just scrolling through one of the two!

21. I am the youngest of three girls.

22. I love going to watch football and i have been a season ticket holder since i was 13.

23. Keegan Allen from Pretty Little Liars, retweeted my tweet once and i fan girled...hard!

24. I am a sucker for a love story.

25. The place i want to travel to so bad is New York and i will be soon enough!

I hope you all liked this different type of blog post and got to know a little more about me!

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BLOGMAS DAY SIXTEEN: FACE OF THE DAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to blogmas day sixteen! So for today's post i thought i would do another "face of the day" products post because who doesn't love being nosy at what different products people are using?

Max Factor Face Finity All Day Primer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

MUA Pro-Brow Palette (i use the dark brown shade)

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette (shades strange (brow bone), nooner, liar, factory)

L'Oreal Super Liner So Couture in the shade Black

Seventeen HD False Eye Mascara in the shade Black

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light

BECCA Pressed Powder in the shade Bisque 

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

Makeup Revolution Blush in the shade Sugar

Milani Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss in the shade Mauve Fetish 

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