A Home Haul

I am going back to University very soon and moving into a new home. Therefore, I thought it was only appropriate that I buy lots of nice things to put into my new room and try to make it feel really homely. I got bits from two shops, Urban Outfitters and B&M, which are at totally different sides of the price spectrum but they both do lovely home things. For my new bedroom, I am trying to go for a vintage/Cath Kidston look which includes lots of pastel colours (mainly pink).

'Makeup Rumours' Review - Lipsticks

Makeup Rumours is a website that sells all sorts of make-up ranging from eye, nail and lip products. The great thing about this site is that most items they sell are either £1 or £1.50 so you could basically renew your whole make-up for the small price of £10. I'm all for a bargain so I decided to try out some of these products and review them. I bought lots of bits but today I will be talking about lipsticks. Below are the four different colours that I tried.

The lipsticks on the websites are separated into different categories such as reds, pinks, brights and nudes. I don't often wear bright lipsticks so my first instinct was to look at the nudes and I picked two from this section. In general, I would like to say that all of the lipsticks are easy to apply and long-lasting, I wore each of these on several different occasions and even though I had to touch it up after eating, most of the time, the product remained in place and did not fade or smudge. Some others things I enjoyed are that the lipsticks did not dry out my lips and were very easy to remove at the end of the day and did not leave a stain.

OTTD - The Perfect Playsuit

I've been making a very conscious effort recently to buy clothes that don't just make me look okay but really flatter my figure. I think this playsuit does just this. I find that a lot of playsuits are either too short, or too tight therefore they either show my bum or too much of my legs. I feel like this playsuit is the perfect length and the lace detail at the bottom not only adds interest but flatters.

Playsuit - Topshop SALE £25

I really like the colour of this, I think it's an absolutely perfect piece for the the end of the summer season. The lace detail also carries on around the top of the arms and the playsuit has an arched back adding further detail. As you can see I have chosen to play with the black lace detail and add black shoes and a black clutch bag.

What's in my make-up bag?

In this post, I'm going to be going through the items that I have in my every day make-up bag. Some of the items that I will be talking about, I have been using religiously for years and others, I have only just purchased recently. Nevertheless, I will be giving my thoughts on the products.

First of all, I have the Ted Baker make up bag (that's it above!) I bought it from House of Fraser over a year ago and I think it's really pretty, I adore all the Ted Baker make-up bags. Also, it's a really good size, I can fit lots in there and don't have any trouble getting it in my hand bag. Another thing I love about this make-up bag is that it's hard wearing, this bag has been with me in many places and hasn't changed shape or been damaged in any way.

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1. Nivea Pure & Natural Soothing Day Cream
I like to apply this cream just before I begin to do my make-up. It really moisturises my skin but doesn't make it oily, which is why I love it so much. It also smells lovely and is a decent make-up bag size.

2. MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation (Click here for a full review)
I've written a full review on this foundation which I have linked above however, I will say I adore this foundation, it's got the perfect coverage, it's very easy to apply and it's long lasting!

3. Collection 2000 Concealer
I initially bought this product because I saw bloggers raving about it. I must admit this is probably the best concealer that I have used to date. It gives great coverage and definitely covers my dark circles. The coverage doesn't last all day so I usually have to re-apply it midday, however, this is still a great product.

4. Rimmel London Professional Eyebrow Pencil
I have only recently started filling in my eyebrows so trying new eyebrow pencils is experimental for me. I haven't had this long but I do like this product, it seems to do the job, it's easy to apply and lasts well through out the day. It also makes my eyebrows look pretty natural and I like the little eyebrow brush you get with it.

July Favourites 2014

Sorry this favourites is awfully late, but better late than never right? Here are the things that I have been loving in the month of July.

Topshop Pineapple Dress

I bought this dress last month and I have really enjoyed it wearing. I think it really suits my figure and I love all the bright colours on it and the cutout detail. Additionally, this dress is very versatile and I have worn it both on a night out and during the day.

Vaseline Spray & Go Body Mosturiser

I initially bought this item because I'm very impatient and lazy when it comes to moisturising so I was really looking for something quick and easy. I have been loving using this item, it's so easy to apply and it literally dries in seconds so there is no waiting around for your moisturiser to sink it. I also think it smells really really nice!