Thursday 29 January 2015

Feeling Spendy






Feeling spendy, I love that phrase. It was what I was feeling when I made three impulse purchases. To be honest I would of never bought these if I was with someone, but luckily for me I was by myself, this opportunity doesn't always happen!


I actually needed an eyeliner for a makeup tutorial/look I am planning to do soon, therefore this was definitely a necessary purchase. I actually intended to buy a Maybelline or Collection liquid eyeliner but I changed my mind when I did something amazing. I swatched this Rimmel one. Oh my. I cannot get enough of this; it is super opaque so perfect for beginners who won't want to keep building the colour up. One thin line is super dark and intense, I am in love. I was amazed as soon as I took it for a test and nearly did scream with delight. This wouldn't have been good especially as I was in Superdrug at the time. I have now came to the conclusion that I will do a full review on this gem to share with you all its glory. 




Next was a impulse purchase, I have actually tried out a tester of this foundation. I was stunned by the longevity of the product. Normally my foundation slips and wears off throughout the day. This one stays put like no other. It claims to stay put for 25 hours which is quite an odd number if you think about it. I can safely say that after 12 hours of use it has stayed on my face. Though I do need to powder as my face is looking a little shiny. I love this foundation though on my first few uses and I just cannot get over how well it stays on my face!



The last product I decided to pick up was the Maybelline Big Eyes mascara for £3!! What?!?! After I had purchased the foundation and the liner I spied this box of reduced makeup. It had the likes of Rimmel, Collection, Maybelline and 17, I have to say that I did grab the mascara as soon as I saw it. Just in case it disappeared. After a couple of tries with both ends of the mascara wand I can safely say that I love it! The formula is perfect and holds the curl all day, the two brushes are unusual good. A full review will becoming very soon, if you want to find more about the mascara just come back soon.

That was that, those are three products I have recently bought. I was super happy that they were on reduced offers. I would be vigilant in Superdrug and Boots as they have upped their game in the sale side of things, I love it! I do hope you liked this shorter but informed post, I will try to update this blog once if not twice a week.

Thursday 22 January 2015

What I Have Been Thinking These Past Few Months ♡

Recently I have noticed that I have been finding myself reading more lifestyle posts, my favourite to mention has to be Hannah Gale. Her ability to write is amazing and be completely honest in each and every post is well phenomenal, no wonder her work went viral. It has sparked something and made me rethink the whole purpose of this blog, do I just want to be known as this stereotypical girl who loves makeup. No. Admitting this to myself is strange as beauty is my everything, it's my hobby, it feels like my life most of the time. I want something more that this beauty and fashion blog. I do feel like I am putting myself into a box and restricting myself to write about topics that other people expect from me, I want to change that. I admit I do love reading, writing, watching anything makeup related; it's my passion. 

Though in the past few weeks the motivation to write hasn't been there, is this because I am becoming bored of this beauty obsessed world. Thousands upon thousands of beauty gurus are trying to make a name for themselves. Am I under pressure to perform? I have no clue. What I do know is that I do want everyone to know me for this person I have created for myself. In reality it is not quite as simple. I love this ideal I have made for myself but I want more. Isn't that everyones human nature. I am in no way denying that I do not enjoy writing and creating new content about makeup. I love reading about new collections, new releases, the best products; but this isn't what its all about. I want to create something that will inspire someone to try something different, experience something, even learn something totally new and think in a different way. I have been wanting to write about this lifestyle side of things but for some reason I have had no discipline in my routine to get me to write and let all my thoughts spill into this space. I have realised that I actually do like writing even if it takes some getting used to. It is so different writing about something you love rather than a specific text from the English modual at school. That is probably why I enjoy it so much, though the thought of sitting down to write is taunting especially as you are putting yourself on the front line by releasing your opinions into the world. Which will inevitably be on the internet forever. In the generation we live in now it has become completely normal to reveal ourselves on the internet in some way, so putting this post out there for me has become a normal thing and a daily practise. 


To be perfectly honest this is more of a summary post of all my little thoughts in the past month or two that I wanted to compose it into some sort of post to tell you where I have been and the lack of posts for that matter. In the near future I plan to go into more detail on everything, because you know what I love telling you about myself as it is a lot more interesting than a blusher that I don't even use. If your worrying that I won't be doing anymore beauty or fashion related posts, your wrong. I assure you there will be a healthy balance of both! Did you also notice how many times I wrote 'write', there really isn't any other word like it. I will hopefully be back very soon with a new lifestyle or beauty post, I actually have a quite a few products which I want to write about. 



Thursday 1 January 2015

Pocket Money Friendly Purchases

Today I decided to show you some products that I have recently picked up in the sales. I love sales but never normally find the things I am looking for. This year I was not very lucky in the clothes side of things; in the makeup and accessories side of things I did well. All of these items came to a total of £9.50, I am impressed; normally I would spend so much more! With the restraint of my friend Hannah I do not have doubles of some things, so that is a great improvement.


I went into Next to have a quick browse of the NYX makeup and I was very happy to find that every makeup item normally on the rack was at a discounted price! I was buzzing, I picked up this blush in the shade 'mauve' for £2.50! Instead of the overpriced price of £6, I really wanted to pick up two to add to my collection, but then Hannah reminded me that I don't like to wear blush so only buy one. It worked! I loved the feeling of not giving in to consumerism (even if I really wanted to). Truth be told I haven't worn this but when my skin clears up I really can not wait to pull this little gem out.


I lied, this really was a must purchase. Not in the sale. I have been in desperate need of a new mascara so when I saw this one I was easily wooed with the argon oil infused into the formula and the brush shape. I have been using this for less than a week now and I do quite like how it glides over my lashes giving a fuller lengthening effect. This is £7.99, but I had a voucher for £6; so really it was only £2, bargain!


Oooooo believe me I had in my hands this and a really dark lipstick in the sale for £4, which I would never wear. Even though I may never wear this it is a wonder to swatch and just looks so cute as it is a mini version. This is super creamy and it does not weigh my lips down (is that even a concept?). As I was in Topshop goggling at all the discounted gift sets I really was forced to purchase this tiny lip bullet. Everything was reduced from the 'Christmas line' and I was in heaven and I could of came out with so much products. At £3 it is truly a small investment to my red lip products.


Lastly I purchased this from Topshop for £2 it was £4, I did have two, one black and this one but I resisted and only bought one, yay. This is super soft and reminds me of the urban outfitters velvet scrunchies; which I have always wanted. This is a great alternative for me! I am still trying to work out how to wear it without looking like I have red bunny ears on my  head though. It's cool how all these trends from the 80's and the 90's are coming back; my mum was very surprised that I bought this but its so soft and it doesn't leave that annoying bump thing in your hair. My new love.

That was my little haul of the stuff I have purchased in the sale, I really hope to get back into blogging this year after that mini break. This was such a fun post to write even if I am only hauling four things, oh well. Have an amazing new year!