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ColourPop Madness 😍😍



So when payday hit last month I found myself with some money left over to spend on my one true love...Makeup of course! For some strange reason I had never been on depop or these Facebook selling pages and decided to take a look to see what people were selling.

Now I've heard so many amazing things about Colourpop and when I saw a few people selling some shadows etc I decided to make a few purchases and give them a go...that was the start of colour pop madness!!!


When I first received the shades I found the packaging very simplistic but in a nice way! I like how clean the packaging looks and that they are not relying on that to sell the products like a few makeup brands do!
 Some of the highlighters I had purchased had split which I



hear is a common problem with the formula they use and that they can be pressed back into shape so it didnt bother me too much. The highlighters are seriously beautiful!! My favourite being Fanny Pack which is this bright white highlighter and my god does it pack a punch Highlight on fleek for days!!! They retail at $8 each which is seriously affordable compared to other brands such as Mac, so I can see myself investing in a few more shades.

Now as you all now I love a good liquid lipstick and oh boy was I not disappointed when I received the colour pop ones! Now they do retail at $6 each but considering Colourpop don't ship to the uk I ended up paying around £8 each! Which realistically isn't too bad at all.
My favourite shade by far is Kapow, its this beautiful grey/brown and I'm ADDICTED!! Move over Retro by Mac and hello Kapow.

The eyeshadows for me were the real showstopper they were so pigmented and packed a punch when you wear them! Ive never received so many compliments about my eye makeup as I do when I wear their eyeshadows. Melrose is one I've worn the most and one that Ive already hit pan on!!! Their metallic shades are seriously amazing and have such a strange but awesome formula!
 I have to say that their highlighters and eyeshadows were by far my favourites of the bunch! something I really didnt expect as an avid lipstick lover.


COLOUR POP PLEASE SHIP TO THE UK PLEASE K THNX!



I would highly recommend investing in some colour pop if you haven't already but watch out for the super duper high prices on places such as Depop and Facebook and always remember to be safe and pay G&S!!!


My Favourite Nail Polishes For Spring ✽ ✾ ✿ ❁

    Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!' Robin Williams




Hello Everybody, since spring is well and truly here I thought I would go through my favourite Polishes to put the Spring back in your step!


Recently there has been a burst of new nail varnish collections each offering an array of colours and finishes that are universal to anybody. This season has seen a huge collection of pastel colours which is a bonus because everyone loves a good pastel shade, especially for spring!

These are my top 6 picks for this spring! I know its usually top five but I couldn't decide, there were so more I wanted to feature but I managed to narrow it down. Barry M is a pro at creating the most wonderful and unique array of nail varnishes for both texture and colour range. They have just released a collection called the 'Speedy Quick Dry' collection which does exactly what it says on the bottle, it drys super fast, eliminating the annoying feeling of having to wait for your nails to dry. 'Pole Position' & 'Lap of Honour' are such beautiful purple and green pastel colours which leave a great finish on your nails. 
The shade 'Elderberry' is from the Gelly collection and is such a beautiful pale blue colour. I don't usually like blue nails but this colour is so subtle and wearable with any outfit I couldn't resist.
As you may know I've been LOVING Rimmel recently and their nail polishes are no different, for me the Rita Ora for Rimmel collection is such great value for money (at as little as £1.49!) and the colours are very much aimed towards spring/summer. One of my absolute favourites is 'Rain,Rain go away' its a very pale purple grey colour and is very interchangeable with any outfit. This colour is perfect for a night out and leaves you feeling very sophisticated. 
The last two on my spring favourites are both nail varnish toppers, by this I mean their purpose is to go on top of a colour although you can wear it alone. The 'Pop Art' topper by Rita Ora for Rimmel has recently been my go to polish, I love how it transforms your nail varnish into something quirky and noticeable and love the colour range they have used for the dots themselves. The last polish is from a brand called Essence which I have only recently discovered, I saw someone post about their products on Instagram and went on a mission to find some. I was relatively impressed with the range, and was especially drawn to their nail topper in the shade 'Cupcake'. The topper is filled with little rectangle sequins and is a dusty pink shade its so beautiful to pair with a pastel colour varnish, and would be such a nice addiction to anybody's spring wardrobe.


I hope you enjoyed my favourite spring nail polishes! I would love to know what yours are so leave a comment below. Ill link the products below so if you fancy picking one up you can.



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March Favourites

I can't believe we are now officially in April! These months are just flying by and the beauty market is constantly introducing new products some which work well and some which don't, Im going to share some of my March Favourites, and you never know you may see something you want to try.

I've been loving High street/Drug Store products recently and their isn't one product that is high end this month!!
The first two of my nail picks are the Rimmel London Rita Ora collection nail varnishes in the shades  'White Hot Love' & 'Pop Art'. Im a bit late jumping on the bandwagon for these because they have been out a while but since they were on offer in Asda for a bargain price of just £1.49! Yes thats right just £1.49, I thought I would finally give them ago. They really didn't disappoint, although you have to give them a few layers each which is expected the colour constancy and pay off is fantastic and the combination of the two goes together like a dream! 

Barry M's nail range I feel is unbeatable for not only quality and colour range but price at just £2.99-£3.99 a bottle (and they always seem to be on offer), a little goes along way and they are always releasing new shades and collections. I decided to get a couple of the new Speedy Quick Dry Nail Paints in the shades 'Pole Position' & 'Road Rage'. It was really hard to pick the shades I wanted because they were all such lovely colours! The entire collection is an assortment of pastels. The colour on the nails is BEAUTIFUL and although you need a few coats to really pick up the colour vividly it drys super quick so once ouse done one coat you can go back and do another straight away! No more waiting patiently for the colour to dry! This is such a bonus especially when your painting your nails in a rush, I highly recommend these to all you nail varnish fanatics out there. 

This isn't a new product by all means but it is something I have been loving this month!! My lips recently have felt really dry and corse so I've turned back to my Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub £2.99 and it really does the trick. The scrub leaves my lips feeling silky smooth and because the scrub is all natural ingredients (huge bonus) such as sugar granules if you accidentally on purpose get some in your mouth it doesn't taste bad whatsoever unlike most lip scrubs. If your having the same issue as me recently then this is a must have!

Everyone loves the Maybelline Colour Tattoos but I recently discovered the Maxfactor Excess Shimmer Pots in the shade '20 Copper' at £7.99 each they are a little on the expensive side but it is definitely worth every penny. Unlike the Colour Tattoo Pots the texture is much more creamier and just the littlest amount will cover both eyelids! Ive been loving this and wearing it almost everyday and i haven't even used a fraction of the top of the pot!! The colour is phenomenal and really makes my eyes pop ( which is always a bonus).  Although it is a cream texture the product lasts all day and doesn't move from where you've applied the product! I will definitely be investing in their other shades which all seem to have lovely colourings.


When I saw the Rimmel Lasting Finish Concealer I wasn't sure if I would A) Want to try it, and B) If it would really work. I decided to take the plunge whilst it was on offer at £ 4.99 and give it a go, and boy was I glad I did!!  I have a real problem with most concealers because they always seem to leave me with lines under my eyes which I HATE so I'm very cautious when trying out a new one. Once I tried this I was so impressed I haven't stopped using it! Not only did it get rid of the dark circles under my eyes (when I have them) it also completely got rid of those pesky lines to say I was happy is an understatement! This is very much my product of the month .I've really been impressed with Rimmel as a brand this month! Usually I just stroll past their counter and never really take the time to look or try their products, but I won't anymore!


I love Soap & Glory as a brand and feel their products are so affordable and work really well. This month saw the release of the new XXL Pillow Plump Lipgloss £10.00. Now I'm not really a big lipgloss fan but since I love their original Sexy Mother Pucker glosses I thought I Would give it a try, I got the shade 'Clearvoyant' which is just a clear gloss. Just like their other lipgloss it gives you a tingling sensation in your lips and plumps them up! I have seriously been loving this and have been wearing it on its own and on top of other lipsticks, its been really effective as you can see in the above picture and I am seriously going to be investing in the other shades they have to offer.


Another lip product I've been reaching for is the new Loreal infallible lipstick £6.99 in the shade 228 which is Blake Lively's new limited edition shade. The colour itself is a perfect summer shade and reminds me of MAC Impassioned £15.50, but at a more affordable price. The product consistancy is very rich and lasts around 6 hours without retouching. The lipstick doesn't bleed past your lip line and keeps such a blast of colour once applied. Recently I've been thoroughly impressed with Loreals collection and it is always my first stop in Superdrug or Boots, and their lipsticks are starting to become a must have for me. This has been my march go to shade and is one that I can't see my self not reaching for to add a pop of colour this spring. 

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Well thats my March Favourites guys! I haven't included skincare or foundation in this favourites because I have already referenced them in the previous post! However I will be uploading a Skincare Routine in the next few days! I hope you've enjoyed this post and I would love to hear your favourites so if you have some you feel I might like then please done hesitate to comment below 
xoxoxoxo

Makeup Palette of the month!

Hello Everyone! Ive decided to do a segment on my blog named 'Palette of the month' I thought it would be good to feedback to you what palette i am loving each month, whether it be for price, colour payoff etc. So here we go my first palette of the month is..... THE DOLCE VITA by Charlotte Tilbury!


Now if you follow me on Instagram you know how much I have used and love this palette! Although I've had it for a while recently I've been using it non stop. At £38 it is a higher end product but don't let the price deter you its amazing. The palette itself has 4 shades which aren't named but are labeled at what part of the eyeshadow process they should be used, so there is Prime, Enhance, Pop and Smoke.



Now lets take a minute to admire the colours themselves, they are beyond beautiful the bottom left shade is a shimmer which is compact full of colour and glitter, but when transferred onto the eyes there is minimal to no fallout. the other three are just as amazing and when using your brush the littlest amount packs the upmost amount of colour!. In general Charlotte Tilburys entire collection is beyond brilliant, although the prices are a little steep they are worth every penny the quality is beyond any other makeup brand I have tried and is something to be admired.




YOUTUBE CHANNEL



So Ive been contemplating setting up a YouTube channel for a while and I've finally built the courage to do it! My first post is just for you guys to get to know me so I hope you enjoy it! Let me know if there are any particular videos you want to see by commenting below

Thank you for your continued support

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Cheap Effective Ways of Storing Make-Up

I was wondering what type of post to write next and I thought it would be a good idea to show you some cheap and effective ways of storing makeup, whether that be make up brushes or lipliners. So here are my top 4 cheap effective storage alternatives!


1) Lip Liner Storage; I went down to my local B&M in search of some nice pieces for my bedroom when I came across these old fashioned perfume bottles. At around £1.99 each! i thought these were a complete bargain and a great way I could store my lip liners. I also found some clear crystals which i placed in the bottom to add some glitz to them and to stop the contents from moving around.



2) Makeup Brush Storage; Also from B&M I found these large candle holders which I thought were perfect for storing my makeup brushes these were also £ 1.99 each and at that price I couldn't pass them up! Likewise with the perfume bottles I half filled them with the crystals to stop my brushes from moving around.






3) Desktop Palette Storage; I really wanted a way of storing some of my favourite palettes on my desktop and came across these acrylic letter holders from WHSMITH, they were in the sale at £ 3.00 each and I thought they would be perfect for my palettes. They are the right width and length to store all my favourite palettes and keep them looking tidy on my desktop. This is a really effective way and adds great presentation to any desktop!





4) Lipstick/Lipgloss Storage; This 24 Lipstick holder is from Amazon and is perfect for storing lipstick, it slopes up so you can get a clear view of your lipsticks and is perfect for having on your desk top or onto of your Muji box like I store mine. At around £ 2.50! yes thats right £ 2.50 these are an absolute bargain and look lovely! This is an essential for any beauty lover!



I hope you enjoyed this post and have had some inspiration for new cheap effective ways of storing some of your favourite make up! Unfortunately I couldn't find any links for the items from WHSMITHS and B&M but I'm sure if you popped into store you could pick these or suitable alternatives up! 

24 lipstick Holder; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acrylic-Lipstick-Display-Cosmetic-Organizer/dp/B00HE4LCJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426611757&sr=8-1&keywords=lipstick+holder


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