BACK TO BASICS: QUICK MAKEUP IN TEN MINUTES

Hello everyone! So now that we are definitely back to normal after Christmas and New Year's, i am definitely back to doing quick ten minute makeup looks on an everyday basis. When it comes to doing a quick makeup look for me personally i like to focus on the base, then keep everything else pretty simple and neutral...

1. maybelline fit me matte + poreless foundation | click to buy |

The first step once the clock starts after i have completed my skincare routine is of course foundation and if you have read my posts for a while, then you will already know this foundation is my go-to. This foundation for me lasts all day long without needing touch-ups, it applies/blends out effortlessly and looks flawless yet natural. I always pick mine up in the shade 220, which is natural beige and it always matches me perfectly. 

2. anastasia beverly hills dipbrow pomade | click to buy |

Next i like to go in quickly filling in my brows using another go-to product of mine and a favourite of many, of course i am talking about the famous Anastasia Beverly Hills dipbrow pomade. My brows are naturally super full these days, which luckily means i don't have to spend too much time on them and this definitely has cut the time i have to spend doing my makeup down by a lot.  

3. ps my perfect colour concealer | click to buy |

Going in with concealer next and i am back to using one of my favourite concealers, after a little hiatus due to the fact no Primark stores near me seemed to had any in stock. That being said i finally managed to pick some more up after they finally re-stocked in my local store. I love how this concealer is has great coverage, blends out effortlessly, doesn't crease and basically ticks all of the right boxes. Did i also mention that this concealer is just £2, such a bargain!

4. laura mercier translucent loose powder | click to buy |

For powder i have recently switched back to reaching for another old favourite, which i am really enjoying using again and i forgot how much i love the finish of. I have not used loose setting powder for a hot minute now, as i always tend to reach for my bareMinerals powder duo. As i do have normal/dry skin i can get away with using just a small amount of powder, i mainly just set all of the areas i have placed concealer and then with whatever is left set the rest of my face.

5. bareMinerals candlelight glow illuminator | click to shop bareMinerals |

When it comes to highlighter i do switch between a few of my different favourites, but they all always tend to be a golden shade. That being said for quick makeup looks this highlighter from bareMinerals is always one a gravitate towards, as it is quick to apply/blend out and has a beautiful natural cream to powder finish.

6. bareMinerals invisible bronze bronzer | click to shop bareMinerals |

Can you tell i love bareMinerals for base products? That being said this bronzer is definitely my favourite of the bunch, so much so i have barely reached for another bronzer ever since i tried it out. I have the shade Medium, which leaves you with a flawless yet natural bronze sun-kissed look to the skin that lasts all day without fading or going patchy. I will also go in with a small amount quickly on my eyes, rather than using eyeshadow. 

7. MUA amplify volume mascara | click to buy |

As i mentioned at the beginning of the post once my base makeup is complete, i like to keep things super simple and that means all that i apply to my eyes then is some mascara. This mascara is one that i recently picked up again, after loving it so much the first time around. I love how it separates your lashes, leaving them looking full, long and clump free. For everyday makeup looks, i will just apply mascara to my top lashes only. 

8. mac cosmetics matte lipstick in the shade kinda sexy |click to buy |

Finally all that is left to do is go in with lipstick and considering this particular shade of lipstick isn't my usual go-to kind of nude shade, i am still really enjoying wearing it on a everyday basis as it is just the most beautiful natural pinky-rose nude shade.

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

EVERYDAY MAKEUP | NOVEMBER EDITION

Hello everyone! For a while i had been reaching for the same products over and over, which i had mentioned in my previous everyday makeup post but i thought why not switch out a couple of things and i actually found myself reaching for some old favourites again, as well as some new ones...

| NARS all day luminous weightless foundation |

First up for foundation is an old favourite and still a favourite now, after picking up another bottle recently. What i have always loved about this foundation is that the coverage is full yet still natural and feels like nothing on the skin, as well as lasting all day long (which for me is always a must). The finish of this foundation is definitely more of the natural-luminous finish.

| revolution conceal and define concealer |

| bareMinerals invisible light translucent powder duo |

I first used this concealer constantly when it first launched as i loved it, then i discovered the my perfect colour concealer from Primark which i loved even more. That being said i have had to go back to this concealer as i am completely out of my back-ups and i can't find the concealer anywhere anymore in the Primark's local to me, so i don't know if it has been discontinued or if it is simply out of stock. That being said this concealer is simply as beautiful, lightweight and has great coverage. Then all i do is set both my foundation/concealer in place with my trusty bareMinerals powder duo, which keeps everything in place all day long and no need for touch-ups.

| anastasia beverly hills dipbrow pomade | 

| mac cosmetics pro longwear waterproof brow set |

So i have gone back to doing my brows the regular way, using a pomade over using the revolution brow tint and even though using the brow tint saves time, in the long run i found i was having to reach for something for touch-ups more and more. Of course i had to reach for my all time favourite by Anastasia Beverly Hills, along side my favourite tinted brow gel by MAC.

| ZOEVA matte eyeshadow palette |

On an everyday basis i like to keep my eye makeup super simple and quick to do, so i tend to just reach for one shade that i can simply pop on and blend out. Sometimes i will just reach for the bronzer that i am using but sometimes i will reach for a shade from a palette, like at the moment i am loving using the shade Eerily Empty which is the most beautiful neutral warm camel matte shade from the Zoeva matte eyeshadow palette. 

| ps pro hd mascara |

So another thing i have been doing on an everyday basis is simply just applying mascara to my top lashes, rather to both top and bottom as it looks a lot more natural and significantly reduces the risk of getting any transfer on your under-eye area. I am also still loving this mascara from Primark, which is such a bargain for a mascara at just £3 and especially because i actually like it better than the majority of the high-end mascaras i have tried in the past.

| laura geller baked gelato swirl illuminator |

No matter what the season is for me personally, i love a good golden/bronze highlighter and for me Gilded Honey is one of those that is always at the top of my favourites list. The pigmentation/texture of this highlighter is simply beautiful, as it is a super fine, yet smooth and easy to blend leaving you with this stunning gold highlight to the skin. 

| bareMinerals warmth all-over face colour |

I mentioned this product first in my previous everyday makeup post, as i had been really loving using it as an everyday eye colour. That being said now i have been using it for its "actual" purpose, which is as an all over face colour and for me this shade is perfect as a bronzer for me. The way that this mineral powder just blends out effortlessly and naturally, just leaving you with a bronzed look and some dimension to the face is just simply beautiful. I am not 100% sure if i love reaching for it as much as a pressed powdered bronzer, like my favourite invisible bronze bronzer also by bareMinerals but it is a close second.

| mac cosmetics lip pencil in the shade spice |

| mac cosmetics matte lipstick in the shade kinda sexy |

Finally for lips i have been switching between two different nude looks, one super light and the other more of a deep nude perfect for autumn/winter. When i just want to quick throw a lipstick on i have been reaching for KKW by Charlotte Tilbury a lot, as it is one of my favourite nudes and it is super comfortable to wear. For the darker more autumnal nude lip look, i have been loving pairing Spice lip liner and Kinda Sexy lipstick both by MAC together, as you get this beautiful neutral yet warm darker nude look when paired together. Sometimes i will just use the Kinda Sexy lipstick worn alone, which is when i want something in-between.

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY MAKEUP BAG

Hello everyone! So back at the start of summer i first shared a drugstore beach holiday makeup post, which focused mainly on more "day/beach" makeup products and not evening time/multi purpose products. With that in mind for today's post, i thought i would put a spin on things and share with you more of a must-pack post...

1. choose wisely when picking a makeup bag

Tip number one and probably one of the most important ones is, when it comes to choosing a makeup bag to take away with you. Personally i always use the ones from Skinnydip, as you can not only fit a large amount into a compact space, you can also see what you are searching for yet the designs are still really nice.

2. save space + pack mini/travel size products

This doesn't just apply to makeup but also toiletries like shower gels, shampoos and toothpastes. Although an important one for me is mini sized skincare products, which you can picks up in sets/gift with purchases or free as a beauty counter and i like to save them for when i am travelling anywhere. This is such a great way of taking all the products you are going to need, as well as saving space and not wasting product. 

3. skincare/hydrating products

Kind of sticking with the skincare mini/travels theme, a must pack for summer holiday is your skincare and more specifically hydrating products. The reason being is as you are more likely going to be in the sun a lot, you are going to want to re-hydrate your skin and add moisture back in from what the sun has soaked up.

4. different shades of foundation

This is a must pack thing for me also and that is two different shades of foundation, as at the start of the holiday you are obviously going to be less tanned than you will be during the mid-end of your holiday and that is where the darker shade will come in. Also by having two different shades, if you are an in-between shade you can simple mix a little of the two together to create a shade that matches you.

5. opt for a liquid highlighter/more natural highlighter

Wearing a liquid/cream highlighter on holiday is much more light weight than layering multiple products, also you are probably going to want to opt for something a little more natural (especially if it is humid in the evenings) nobody wants to be a shine-y mess.

6. setting powder/setting spray

Talking of a shine-y mess, another must pack item is definitely setting powders and setting sprays. Not only will this keep your makeup from moving around during the evening, but it will also keep you shine free and this even applies to me being a normal-dry skin type (so if you are more of and oily skin type you are definitely going to want to touch up). Setting sprays will also add another layer of shine protection, as well as hydrating your skin and allow you to feel a little more refreshed.

7. multiple lip products + different shades

I am all about the nudes but when it comes to being on holiday, you are going to want to be sassy from time to time and wearing a brighter/different coloured lip. A lot of lip products are super sleek/compact packaging wise, so you can afford to pack a handful if you wanted to (as long as you have different options).

8. opt for sleek/smaller packaged products

Finally and still talking about packing multiple products, you are also want to be wise about what size of product you are going to take. Definitely ditch your bulky eyeshadow/cheek palettes for the week and opt for something sleeker or smaller, this way you are freeing up space for other key essential products.

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

MONDAY MOTIVATION #2 | GYM/WORKOUT MAKEUP

Hello everyone and welcome back to my "Monday Motivation" series this July on my blog! I know so many of us don't always feel super confident when it comes to leaving the house without wearing makeup, including when working out/going to the gym. If you are working out then you obviously aren't going to want to be wearing a full face of makeup that you are just going to sweat off, but you still might want a little something. With that in mind for today's instalment i thought i would share with you, the perfect workout makeup combination...

1. mario badescu facial spray

First up is a product that you could use simply on its own before heading for a workout, or as a prep and set in-between makeup application. The Mario Badescu facial spray is super hydrating, refreshing and fast absorbing on the skin. My favourite way to apply is after my skincare, before applying any makeup and then setting everything into place with a few more spritz.

 | similar options | 

| too cool for school coconut milky mist | vitamin e hydrating mist | 

2. estée lauder double wear bb brush on glow concealer

Fun fact i have actually used this concealer pen for years now, as it is one of the most perfect light weight products for those no makeup, makeup times. My favourite way to apply/wear this is to simply pop some under my eyes, down the bridge of my nose, chin and centre of my forehead before blending out with a damp beauty blender. The coverage is medium/build-able, long wearing, sweat proof and not to mention brightening.

| similar options |

| mac prep+prime highlighter | l'Oréal touche magique concealer |

3. primark ps pro hd mascara

Personally if i was only able to wear one product out of everything then i would definitely choose mascara, as by simply applying a little mascara it can open your eyes making you appear more awake/stand out more. In an ideal world you are probably going to want to opt for a waterpoof mascara, to stop transferring onto your eye lids or under eye area caused by sweating. Personally this mascara even though it isn't a waterpoof formula, i still feel like it doesn't transfer as much as some other regular formulas are.

| similar options |

| mac extended play lash mascara | maybelline lash sensation mascara | 

4. mac pro longwear waterproof brow set

So i am pretty lucky where i can get away with just applying a little brow gel to my brows for working out, rather than having to fill them in as 9 times out of 10 i have my brow tint on my Revolution which lasts for up to 5 days. That being said simply by setting your brows in place, can add some shape and definition to them.

| similar options |

| barry m "take a brow" brow gel | too faced "brow quickie" brow gel |

5. urban decay 24/7 glide-on lip pencil

Finally this step is completely optional, it just comes down to personal preference but personally i simply like to apply a super natural lip liner just to add some shape/definition to the lips. I simply line my lips as i usually would, then applying a little more in the centre and blending it in with my finger for a natural look. If lip liner isn't for you, you could either leave them bare or simply apply a little of your favourite lip balm for a natural shine.

| similar options |

|rimmel exaggerate lip liner | kiko hd lip liner pencil |

Catch up on the first instalment of "Motivation Monday" HERE...

xo.

TRAVEL BEAUTY | TEN PRODUCT WEEKEND MAKEUP BAG

Hello everyone! I know i only shared a "what's in my travel makeup bag" post just last month, but i am going away for the weekend and i didn't want to take too many products with me (literally just the bare essentials). So as i was thinking of what products i could pack, as well as knowing what products would be compact/used for multiple things and i managed to get it down to a ten product makeup bag which for me is quite a challenge, as half of the time i love to over-pack and bring about five too many lip products that i don't end up reaching for...

Seeing as i was only taking a small amount of products and i didn't need a huge wash/makeup bag, i decided to go with one of the smaller sized skinnydip makeup bags and you can get them from the skinnydip site/stores, ASOS, topshop and now beautybay.com too. I personally always use these makeup bags, as they always come in cute patterns yet are still see-through and you can not only see what you are looking for but also you can fit so much inside of them. Another thing i did to cut down on the amount of products i needed to take, by doing my eyebrows the night before using the revolution brow tint in the shade dark brown leaving it on for the full two hours and this way i know my brows are going to be good for the whole weekend.

nuxe huile prodigeiuse (sample/travel size)
So something that i use every single day is this dry oil by Nuxe and i love to apply it right before i do my makeup, so this is an essential for me. The only downside was when i was to travel with it, it is huge as it comes in a 50ml glass bottle and i was always scared it was going to smash. That being said i recently received a bag full of mini Nuxe products, including a mini version of this perfect for taking away with me.

l'oréal infallible pro-glow foundation in the shade 205
My foundation of choice for the weekend is the pro-glow by L'Oréal, not only because it comes in a squeeze-y plastic compact tuble, rather than a glass bottle but also because i know it is going to look good/last all day.

ps my perfect colour concealer in the shade nude beige
This concealer is pretty much my everyday go-to concealer, so i know that it is going look good and last all day long without creasing etc. This concealer is also super slim and compact.

bareMinerals invisible light powder duo
So my powder of choice is probably not the most travel friendly size-wise but by taking other things that are more compact, does make for some room and i know this powder is going to do what i need it to do. As this is a powder duo, it has one side that is a matte powder perfect for the t-zone area to control shine and a glow powder side on the other for other areas of the face.

bareMinerals gold obsession chandelight glow illuminator
This is actually a product that i mentioned in my previous post, which is also a good one for travelling with as it is a cream to powder product and there is no need to pack two individual products.

bronze bronze queen bronzer in the shade sunset
This bronzer has pretty much been my go-to everyday bronzer for both warming up the face and used on my eyes, for a quick bronzed eye look ever since i picked it up last month. Skipping on the hefty eyeshadow palettes and just using bronzer is perfect for travelling, as you are multi using products and cutting down on space.

ps pro hd mascara in the shade black
Another everyday favourite from Primark is this ps pro HD mascara and i have mentioned before how it is a great dupe for my favourite KIKO 30 day lash treatment mascara, yet this one is only £3. I would normally take a sample sized mascara i have from MAC but i seem to have miss-placed them so this one has to be packed.

mac pro longwear waterproof brow set in the shade brown/ebony
Talking of products from MAC, the only thing when doing my makeup to my brows is to brush through them with some brow gel once my makeup is all done. This has become my favourite brow gel i have ever used, it also happens to be super travel friendly sized.

mac lip pencil in the shade stripdown
So for the final two items, they were probably the two hardest items to choose and know what to pack and this is probably why i usually end up packing way too many. That being said when i reached a decision i decided to go with stripdown liner, as it looks good on its own as well as with pretty much any other lip product applied on-top because of its creamy beige/brown colour.

charlotte tilbury hot lips lipstick in the shade KKW
Finally for lipstick i decided to go with a trusty handbag favourite of mine, which happens to be a perfect shade of nude for the time of year. Another reason why i decided to go with this lipstick is because i know it is super pigmented, creamy/hydrating on the lips and of course long-wearing. I also love the way it looks paired with stripdown liner, as it adds a touch of pink to the beige/brown liner creating a beautiful nude.

Catch up on my travel wishlist #4 summer edition HERE...

xo.

MAKEUP SWITCH UP FOR AUTUMN

Hello everyone! August is officially over, as today is the first day of September and we are about to say goodbye to summer for another year. With that being said autumn is just around the corner which means one thing (besides pumpkin spice latte's and autumn scented candles of course), it is time to switch up our makeup bags/collection and add in a few key transitional items perfect for the autumn/winter months. 

urban decay naked heat eyeshadow palette

First up we have to talk about probably the most perfect/well talked about autumnal appropriate eyeshadow palette i think has ever been made, everything about it screams autumn and every single shade is for me with the super warm toned burnt neutrals. With this palette you can create so many different types of autumnal eye looks, whether that be mixed mattes/shimmers or just mattes alone. My particular favourite shades to wear are sauced, low blow, cayenne and all three of these shades have a matte finish.

milani color statement lipstick in the shade sangria

It is not very often that i venture outside of a nude lip, as you probably all already know that i am complete nude lipstick queen/hoarder. That being said when i do, i am very picky about what i like and this particular autumn appropriate lip colour is one that i have loved for so long now, it is the most beautiful deep wine (hence the name sangria) almost purple toned lipstick. Even though it is such a deep colour, it is still super wearable, easy to apply, comfortable to wear and not to mention long-wearing.

mac cosmetics lip pencil in the shade whirl

Sticking with a non-nude lip colour but this time in lip liner form and one of my favourites by MAC, the shade whirl is perfect for deepening up a more brown toned nude lip colour that you could apply on top of this liner, as the shade whirl is almost a dirty deeper rose with hints of an almost brick-ish undertone. This particular lip liner pairs so well with two particular lip colours i am about to talk about next, along side another MAC lip pencil but in the shade oak and that is more of a soft beige toned brown. 

mac cosmetics matte lipstick in the shade yash

Another MAC lip product but this time we have a nude-y nude that is perfect for the autumn/winter months, as it is definitely more on the deep nude side with a beige/brown undertone to it. This particular shade is super similar to another lipstick by MAC that is well loved by me, which is honeylove but i must say yash is definitely a shade or two deeper and therefore is probably more autumn appropriate.

nyx soft matte lip cream in the shades london and abu dhabi

Moving on to the more brown toned nude lip colours i was talking about above, which pair perfectly with the whirl lip liner for that deeper brown yet still nude lip colour. The best thing about these soft matte lip creams by NYX are is not only the amazing range of different shades available but instead how comfortable they are to wear, they literally feel like nothing on the lips but still give you that matte effect. Abu Dhabi and London are super similar in shade, so logically you could just have one or the other in your collection but i still love both. 

makeup revolution liquid highlighters

So these liquid highlighters are not a super recent makeup switch up product, as i actually haven't been able to put them down ever since i go my hands on them a couple of weeks ago. I have three favourites from the shades available and they are champagne, luminous gold and lustre gold. For me when it comes to autumn makeup i am all for the gold toned highlighters, as i feel like they go with every single makeup look and these are perfect for that, they are super natural looking, easy to blend/apply and can be used in so many different ways.  

mac cosmetics extra dimension skinfinish in the shade oh darling

Finally whilst on the subject of highlighters and more specifically gold highlighter, we have the most perfect shade to set that liquid glow in place. These highlighters i have talked about a bunch of times in previous posts, because they are so understated and simply beautiful. They can be used so many different ways, as the formula is a liquid to powder finish and i am so happy that they made this a permanent item and not just limited edition. 

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BACK TO SCHOOL/UNI BEAUTY EMERGENCY KIT ESSENTIALS

Hello everyone! In a week or so the majority will be heading back to school, uni or work in the UK from summer (if you haven't started back already). Last year i shared with you all a super quick and easy back to school drugstore makeup look, so this year i wanted to switch things up and do something a little different. Being female can be a struggle at times, as we tend to need a few beauty products in an emergency situation. The best way to be prepared for any situation is to carry around a small "bag of tricks" filled with the emergency essentials that you might need during the school/uni/work day, so i thought why not share with you/those who might be wondering how to put a "bag of tricks" together and what to products to include.

skinnydip coco makeup bag
I have mentioned these particular makeup bags from Skinnydip so many times and they are the ones i always opt for, whether that be for travel makeup or a beauty essentials kit as you can fit so many things into that one place and it is a super compact bag. Also i love how these bags are a mixture of cool prints but also slightly transparent, so you can still see what is where in the bag.

mini/travel sized deodorant
Carrying mini sized deodorants/sprays can come in handy for those moments when you need them, whether that be to refresh after sports/gym etc or even some hairspray/dry-shampoo to refresh your hair. You can pick mini/travel sized items up for very little money and more often than not, you can get them either 3 for 2 or 3 for £3 at most drugstores/supermarkets.

pocketbac/anti-bacterial hand gel
If you are anything like me and a complete germaphobe, then this item will be on you at all times as you never know when you might need some. If you hate the boring clinical smelling ones, you can pick up so many different scented ones from bath & body works, merci handy and also the body shop for very little money and they will last you quite a while as you only need a tiny amount.

tampons/slim panty-liners
Quite a straight forward no-brainer thing to have in an emergency and something i always carry around with me in my bag, as you just never know when that situation could occur for either yourself or a friend and just throwing a couple of spares inside an emergency kit could make all the difference.

multi-pack hair ties/hair grips
Carrying around hair ties and hair grips always comes in handy because you just never know, you could get caught in the rain/wind or be having a bad hair day and that can be fixed by tying it up or pinning it into place.

compact mirror/retractable makeup brush/compact tangle teezer
Of course if you are going to want to fix your hair, you will probably need a hair brush and these compact tangle teezers are super handy as they are not only small but also have a lid to protect the bristles from becoming damaged or getting hair etc on anything else in your bag. Also i find carrying a pocket mirror and a travel friendly makeup brush come in handy for those touch-up moments, unless you prefer to stick to the trusty front camera on your phone (we all do it right?)

concealer/pressed powder/lip balm
Sticking with the makeup touch up theme and another set of products that come in handy through-out the day, whether you sweat your makeup off, have to control shine or simply need a refresh these three items are a must. If you are at school you might not be allowed to wear makeup or not a lot, but keeping it a minimum with concealer, powder and lip balm might be for you.

pain relief tablets/anti-blister stick/mints
These three items are also those "you never know when you might be in need of" things, whether you or a friend gets a headache or a rubbing shoe issue or you both decided to opt for a garlic-y option for lunch ha ha! Also these anti-blister sticks are so handy as you simply rub it on the area before putting your shoes on, or when you feel like it is going to rub and you are set, no ugly looking plasters or blister bandages.

mini makeup removing wipes/pocket tissues
Carrying makeup wipes come in handy for if you are needing to do makeup touch ups, have something sticky on your hands etc and picking these mini packs of wipes up are so handy, rather than lugging around your typical 25 pack of wipes and the same with the tissues these pocket sized come in handy. Very often they come in multi packs so you can just pop one back in its place inside your emergency kit when you have ran out.

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WHAT'S IN MY TRAVEL MAKEUP BAG

Hello everyone! In a recent post all about the tropical trend for summer, i mentioned not only how much i love love love skinnydip makeup/wash bags but also if you wanted to see an updated "what's in my travel makeup bag" post. So seeing as recently i was packing up my makeup for travel, i thought why not share with you what is in my makeup bag this time around. If you didn't catch my previous one, then you can catch up on that here.

So this is the makeup bag i am currently using and it is the peachy washbag by skinnydip, i have mentioned so many times before how much i love these bags simply because of their cool prints and most importantly because of how much you can fit into them. As you can see i have managed to fit a ton of stuff into it, including the two new palettes by zoeva. When it comes down to packing a travel makeup bag, i like to pack what i know works for me, as well as what i can do multiple looks with and also a couple of different lip options. All links for the products inside of my makeup bag will be linked below, if you want to know where i got them from.

CLICK TO SHOP THE MAKEUP BAG:

mac cosmetics studio moisture cream

maybelline fit me matte and poreless foundation in the shade 220

l'oréal paris true match liquid highlight in the shade golden glow

collection lasting perfection correction concealer in the shade lemon

maybelline fit me concealer in the shade 10 light

barryM mist and fix dewy makeup setting spray

nyx sculpt and highlight face duo in the shade almond/light

nyx hd finishing powder in the shade translucent

zoeva cosmetics the basic moment eyeshadow palette

zoeva cosmetics the basic moment blush palette

bareMinerals invisible bronze bronzing powder in the shade medium

mac cosmetics extra dimension skinfinish in the shade oh darling!

anastasia beverly hills dipbrow pomade in the shade dark brown

milani brow shaping gel in the shade clear

mac cosmetics pro longwear lip pencil in the shade nothing sexier

mac cosmetics pro longwear lip pencil in the shade oh honey!

nip+fab matte liquid lipstick in the shade tart

mac cosmetics matte lipstick in the shade honey love

nyx soft matte lip cream in the shade manila

bareMinerals gen nude buttercream lip gloss in the shade far out

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WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! I have no idea how long it has been since i last did the "what's in my makeup bag" tag, this is type of tag is one of my absolute favourites to read blog posts and watch youtube videos on. I recently got my hands on this amazing makeup bag from Alphabet Bags as they do a wide range of stunning items from makeup bags to wash bags and even phone cases. This particular makeup bag really got my attention as a) it is black and b) it has a gold glitter initial on it with a K for Katie...obviously! So without further ado here it is the contents of my makeup bag...

Maybelline Silk Glam Eyeshadow Quad in the shade Coral Drama

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in the shade Creme D'Nude

Maybelline Color Tattoo in the shade On and on Bronze

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

Seventeen Define & Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair

BeautyBay Lipgloss in the shade Golden Glow

NYX Lip Liner in the shade Beige

Essence Lip Liner in the shade Honey Berry

L'Oreal Lumi Magique Instant Radiance Enhancer

L'Oreal Collection Exclusive Lipstick in the shade JLO's Nude

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Primer

MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in the shade Soft & Gentle

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light

Revlon Photoready Skinlights in the shade Pink Light

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

Zoeva Blush in the shade Shy Beauty

Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara in the shade Jet Black

Eylure Lash Voluminous 24 Hour Eyeliner in the shade Black

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

Rimmel Brow This Way in the shade Dark Brown

MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter in the shade Bright Forecast 

L'Oreal Color Riche Lumiere Eyeshadow in the shade Gold Mania

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MAKEUP MONDAY: JULY MAKEUP BAG MUST-HAVES

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend. Can you believe we are into the third of July and in a couple of weeks it will be August? ALREADY (what the...)! So today for "Makeup Monday" i thought i would share with you a few of the products that i have found myself reaching for. Just to warn you i have been all about the bronze shades this month...

List of products shown:

Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette

L'Oreal Lumi Magique Instant Radiance Enhancer 

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

Maybelline Silk Glam Eyeshadow Quad in Coral Drama

NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna 

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WHAT'S IN MY HANDBAG

I love looking at other bloggers and youtuber's "what's in my handbag" posts and videos as let's face it who doesn't love having a good nosey in someone's bag. I have been meaning to do this blog post for a while now ever since i changed up my handbag. So to cut a long story short, here is the contents of my bag...

Since before last month.. i'd say for around 18 months i had been carrying around my trusty River Island handbag and even now there is still nothing wrong with it, i just fancied a change. So i decided to pick up this one from Just Fab online and i am so glad i did, it's such a spacious bag and as it's black it pretty much goes with every outfit. I love the gold detailing on the front and the material of the bag is really good quality. I would definitely recommend taking a look on the site as they have some really nice shoes/boots and accessories available and are reasonably priced, my particular tote bag is only £35.

Inside My Bag: Beauty Items

1. Soap & Glory Hand Food - i literary can't go anywhere without this stuff.

2. Beyoncé Heat Perfume - i am obsessed with this perfume, it smells so nice.

3. The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Lip Butter - cause nobody likes getting chapped lips especially in this cold winter weather, so i like to keep them moisturized.

4. L'Oreal Lumi Magique Highlight Pen in Light - i like to keep this in my bag just in case my under eye areas need a quick pick me up and brightening.

5. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent - i always carry this trusty powder just to touch up my face during the day in any shiny areas.

6. The Body Shop Mango Hand Cleansing Gel - i carry hand gel anywhere and everywhere i go, as i tend to be a really bad germaphobe and this one smells amazing.

7. Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Frosting - i like to apply this if i want a little bit of colour as well as to hydrate my lips throughout the day/evening.

8. MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Creme D'Nude - cause we always have to carry a nude lipstick it is just essential and necessary.

As of late i am really proud of myself for only carrying around 3 lip products, cause before my handbag tended to be a place full of different lipsticks/lipglosses that i didn't even know was there.

Inside My Bag: Random Items

9. Floral 2014 Diary - i always keep this diary with me just in case i want to write down any dates or different ideas for blog posts and etc.

10. Wrigley's Extra Gum - just because who doesn't carry gum in their handbag.

11. My Keys - to get in and out of my car and house obviously, i love my little miss princess key chain that my sister got for my not too long ago.

12. iPhone Headphones - i swear this pair is actually indestructible, they are always getting tangled up and just thrown to the bottom of my bag.

13. French Connection Purse - i got this new purse around the same time as my new handbag for a steal in the sale on ASOS and is such a classic.

So there it is the contents of my handbag. What random things do you keep in yours?

Katie♥

BLOGMAS DAY TWELVE: WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG

I have never been that type of person to pack lightly, my handbag is always full of random things. I have also never been one for small bags and that says the same for my makeup bag...

Makeup bag: Ted Baker pastel green bow wash bag (SS13collection)

L'Oreal nude magique eau de teint foundation (Warm Ivory)

L'Oreal nude magique bb powder (Light/Medium)

Collection 16 hour lasting perfection concealer (Light)

MUA luxe power brow and highlight (Dark Brown)

Topshop matte bronzer (Sandcastle)

A very well loved Sleek 3in1 bronzer/highlight/blush palette (Light) 

NYX eye kohl pencil (Black)

L'Oreal superliner ultra precision (Black)

L'Oreal lumi magique highlighter pen (Light)

L'Oreal mega volume black smoke mascara (Black)

Urban Decay naked basics palette

Beneifit coralista blush

Too Faced lip gloss (Mocha)

 Nspa lip treatment

NYX round lipstick (Celine)

These are the products that i generally use on a day to day basis. As i have said in a previous blog post i have quiet an obsession with L'Oreal products, especially the "Magique" collection.

Hope you are all having a Happy Thursday...

Katie ♥