Monday, January 18, 2016

Mid-Month Faves

I always seem to be too late or too early on all these favourite posts, so I've abandoned a specific month all together, new year-same me. However, I have been loving loads of new makeup products and fashion trends that probably aired last year! So my first favourite is an app, which is vsco cam. Its honestly become a problem, but I took a plunge and decided to spend money on filters and purchase every single one. I've used vsco for about 2 years and honestly now describe sunsets as being so c1! If your a lover of photography and want to add good filters to enhance your photos rather than just making them look grainy and fake-tanned you should check it out, and no I wont check out your pastel account.
 
Next thing I've been loving is HIGHLIGHTER, I recently picked up soft and gentle by mac and my life has changed, my highlight is currently brighter than my future and I'm loving it. I also have a drugstore/high-street alternative, which is the indicant gold highlighter by MUA, honestly this is so pigmented and such a good price, I'd really recommend it to anyone, as its just worth having.
 
Next makeup product that has been essential to my everyday life is the Maybelline The Eraser Eye. I've been skipping liquid foundation recently and using this concealer to cover any blemishes and the fact that art homework is the result of not being able to sleep. This has amazing coverage and cancels out any red-ness and is so light on the skin and is easy to blend and highlights and brightens and is honestly perfect, so its like Edward Cullen in a bottle, and it comes with this sponge tip meaning you don't have to use a brush!
 
May be a bit weird but I've honestly found the best primer out there and its the Nivea post shave balm for men (I get the one for sensitive skin). I find that it makes your makeup last all day and stops your face from going cakey. It holds all my contouring and highlighting which is great, especially if you spend your time and money on makeup, and stops it from fading. it also feels cooling and soothing on the skin. I mean yes you do smell like a man for about 15 minutes, but its so worth it.
 
I have been loving wearing denim dungarees lately, as there so easy to put together and you can wear them with so many things. I like wearing them with turtlenecks and picked up two lately both from topshop. I usually wear them with tights, my DM's and my duffle coat. I've never been one for skirts and dresses, but I cant get enough of them at the moment.
 
As always I've been loving loads of music, however I've chosen a few songs that have been on repeat recently, such as Bryson Tiller- Don't, The 1975- UGH!, TINK-Men, Drumaq+Dapurr- Baby Blue, Alina Baraz+Galamatias-Fantasty, Make you feel, Pretty thoughts, Paradise and Can I, Alessia Cara-Here, Kelhani-Till the morning, Shrillex+ Diplo- To U and many, many more but the list will go on forever.
 
And finally a foodie favourite, and as always smoothie bowls. I purchase ready frozen fruits from Waitrose, I really like the radiant ruby flavour with beetroot, carrot, mango and banana, I eat these for breakfast, as a snack, after netball and I'd eat them for dinner if I could. If I'm feeling really healthy I'll add in a handful of spinach or greens and honestly you can't taste it.
 
Thank you for reading, I hope you have a great day!
 


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Saturday, January 16, 2016

MAC Trio

MAC, even though its more on the pricey side, is one of my favourite makeup brands. I've recently been loving using the Studio Fix fluid, Studio Fix pressed powder foundation and the pro-longwear concealer. Together there a dream.
 
I love using the studio fix fluid first, after I've primed and moisturised, to even out my skin tone and hide any scaring or red-ness .The foundation is on the thicker side, in my opinion, and has a medium coverage, but can be built up in layers, until the desired look is achieved.

Next, I apply concealer to any blemishes, dark circles and to highlight the high points of my face, such as my chin, forehead and nose. I find the concealer has a full coverage look, perfect for hiding dark circles and the fact you haven't slept in days.

To finish I'll set my makeup with a powder. This stops it from creasing and being worn away, I mean if your spend the extra money you want it lasting the whole day. this is also perfect for the 'no makeup' days as it provides some coverage, but looks really natural and is light on the skin.

I'm shade NC30 in all products.




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