MINI CLARINS PALETTE

I am so obsessed with this gorgeous little Clarins palette. The packaging is so beautiful, the whole palette is covered in a gold mirror inside and out. Inside there is also a normal mirror and 3 extremely pigmented colours. 

The small light peach coloured square is number 16 Pink Frost and it is a really light shimmery light pink/peach which is perfect for the inner corners and highlighting. 
The small square below is number 23, Silver Green and it is a shimmery silver/grey with a tiny hint of green.
These are both really light colours that can easily be built up to create a bold smokey look. The pigments are so easy to blend and apply and do not fade, I LOVE them! 
The third slightly larger square is number 05 Rose Wood and it is a blush, however it is also the perfect neutral matte base colour for your eyes before applying the other two shimmery colours. 

FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF DECEMBER

Today I thought I would share my top three favourite outfits of this December (as seen on my Instagram). My favourite colour is definitely black and I am never without it. The first outfit I wore to a bar with my friends, my top is from Boohoo and my skirt is from Topshop.

My second outfit was what I wore to church on Christmas eve and both my top and skirt are from Topshop and the third outfit was a little simpler for Christmas day with my top from Zara and my leather skirt from River Island.

NATURAL MAKEUP

So my last semester of uni has been hectic and little short of impossible. I had taken a break from blogging for a few months to help myself focus and now, after what has felt like a year, it is finally Christmas break! I am really sad that a lot of my friends and my boyfriend are going back home for the next month but at the same time I can't wait to catch up with old friends who I don't see as much. I am also looking forward to blogging again!

I would like to dedicate this post today to my newly discovered natural makeup. 
I was a bit unsure about whether I would like it so I didn't go for a full collection or anything like that.
I have always suffered from dry skin in the winter but during exam time the skin on my face became extremely dry and irritated. I stopped wearing makeup and kept putting moisturiser and oils on but nothing helped whatsoever so I decided that it was down to stress.
Now that my exams are over my skin has improved a lot which I am so thankful for as it was really bad but since it is winter and the heating is on full blast it inspired me to try out some natural makeup to prevent the massive dryness/irritation from returning or to at lease be able to wear on days when my skin isn't feeling as great.

The three products I went for after deliberating for ages are:

• Pacifica Natural Skin Care Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream (100% vegan) 
• Benecos Natural Creamy Make-Up 
• Benecos Natural Mineral Powder 

The Pacifica Multi-Mineral BB Cream (below) is an illuminating primer, perfecting finish and age defying skincare cream all in one! I can really see how it is illuminating and I tried to capture it with the flash. Its not really glittery which I like and it is extremely light weight, I cannot feel it whatsoever. I think this would be amazing in on its own in hot weather in summer, and it can also be used as a highlighter. 
It has brightening mineral pigments that adjust to your skin tone and it is also
100% vegan and cruelty free and is full of natural ingredients.  

The Benecos Natural Creamy Make-Up is a medium coverage foundation. It has no SPF in it but as I live in Scotland I don't really need any sun protection, especially in winter anyway. 
Having no SPF means amazing flash photos, as the foundation does not reflect the light so as you can see it appears like normal skin. (I am wearing quite a fair bit on my hand and its not very visible) This is great for events when you know there are going to be photos taken.
This is also perfect for people with dry skin as it is moisturising and has vegetable oils yet still has a matte finish.

The last of my mini collection is the Benecos Natural Mineral Powder. This does not have talc in it so it doesn't go cakey or dry out the skin. It gives a really good coverage so could be used on its own. My one is in the shade Medium Beige and it comes with a little puffer. 

So that is all for my natural makeup collection at the moment, thanks for reading!x

IMPORTANT HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS & TIPS

Today I thought I would make a post on the health products which to me are really important to my daily routine and overall health. The products I am going to write about may not be necessary for everyone but you may find something that is just what you need.
I never used to bother with anything like supplements or organic products before and my energy levels, immune system and skin were clearly suffering. 
I especially was not thinking about the fact that what I was putting into my body was directly affecting the appearance of my skin and I thought that using a bunch of chemical filled skin creams would sort my problems. As I also suffer from dry skin that was not the case at all. 

By doing lots of research and reading I found the products which were most important and simple for me to add to my diet and daily routine and I am so glad that I have learned about these as my skin and overall health has improved significantly since.

MY 5 MINUTE NATURAL MAKEUP ROUTINE

Today I thought I would make a post on my quickest and most natural looking makeup routine. I always go for this minimal look when I don't have anywhere important to be like if I'm at uni, the library, or just chilling with friends. 
I am not totally sure why but I just can't stand having a lot of makeup on when I am studying, I think it's because I end up touching my face more than I realise. 

Here are the products I am currently using:

SUMMER FASHION // LUXEMME

Thank you to Luxemme for sending me this beautiful jacket. It is exactly what I have been looking for for the late summer and early autumn months. I have received many compliments on it and I especially like how I have not seen anything quite the same in any of my high street fashion stores. 
Luxemme are a small high quality boutique and you can check out their shop here!
I hate how I have to wait for a non-rainy day to make a fashion post here in Scotland but I was so happy that it was still sunny when I finished work today so I could finally make this post. I am now chilling with my feet up reading my new favourite book 'It's Kind of a Funny Story' by Ned Vizzini as some of you may already know from my Instagram.

HAPPINESS BOUTIQUE // SUMMER FASHION

A massive thank you to Happiness Boutique for sending me this beautiful necklace. It goes really nicely with so many of the clothes I wear and it looked amazing with the pale grey top I wore on my trip out to the highlands with my brother this week. 

I love getting out of the city or at least away from the really industrial areas and breathing some fresh air. My brother and I did a bit of exploring and found an amazing hidden waterfall and a beautiful river a bit further on. 

SUMMER FASHION 2.O

The weather here in Scotland was amazing yesterday and I wasn't working, yippee! There was no way I was staying indoors. In the morning my brother and I drove out to the highlands to go strawberry picking then in the afternoon Beth and I went for lunch at a beautiful park not far from town.

LOOK LIKE A VICTORIA'S SECRET ANGEL: GORGEOUS HAIRSTYLES

It’s not a secret that all women would like to resemble Victoria’s Secret Angels. Unfortunately, it's super difficult to achieve a flawless body like that, as it requires a lot of sacrifice and dedication. However, there is one thing about Victoria’s Secret models’ look that we can achieve for sure - their gorgeous hairstyles. We are all impressed with their silky, bouncy and voluminous hair that makes them look even more hot. I read some advice from the world’s best stylists and discovered some of the secret methods for achieving an "Angel hairstyle" is. Check out these amazing tips!

JULY FAVOURITES

Here are my current favourite products for this summer month:

Shimmer Strips Custom Nude Palette for face & eyes by Physicians Formula
Sephora's smoothing primer
Victoria's Secret Amber Romance Eau De Toilette Perfume
Tan Liquid Glow by Seventeen  
The NXY dewy finish setting spray 
Victoria's Secret Coconut Passion body spray 

ST. TROPEZ IN SHOWER TANNING

Today I just want to do a quick review on this amazing new product, the St.Tropez gradual in shower tanning lotion. 

WHITTARD OF CHELSEA GLASS TEAPOT

As I am a bit of a tea freak I just had to share this with you all. I am so so happy with my new glass teapot by Whittard of Chelsea. 
As I literally drink so much tea I have been wanting a teapot for a while now to save me having to boil the kettle every 10 minutes. I also prefer loose tea as its a lot more natural, one of my favourites is the fair trade natural black tea from Sri Lanka as it can be taken with out without milk. 
I also love green tea for boosting my metabolism and cleansing my body or mint tea to improve digestion and overall calmness. 

I am so in love with this teapot as it is small and light yet holds around 4 cups of water and I also love how I can remove the filter and boil fresh mint leaves in it as the spout has its own filter to stop the leaves from going through.

I am always looking at the different flavours of tea on the Whittard website so now I'll have a reason to try out some new flavours. I also really want a few of their glass jar mugs but I'll add that to my wish-list for another month!

AYIA NAPA HOLIDAY

So last month my friends and I went on holiday for two weeks to Ayia Napa in Cyprus. This place is literally known around the world for its crazy nightlife and oh boy it was crazy.

HOLIDAY HAIR CARE

Deciding which products to take on holiday can be really stressful as you don't want to take any massive heavy bottles and at the same time you want to get products that will prevent your hair from getting damaged in the different climate.

I personally didn't want to spend a lot of money as I prefer not to bring the products back home with me to help make sure that I am not going over the maximum weight limit for my suitcase, or so I can have some extra weight to bring back new things I that I find abroad.

Here are the products that I went for:
The Beach Blonde shampoo, conditioner and hair mask by John Frieda, 
Coconut hair milk by OGX, 
And oil spray by Original Source.

SOUFEEL SILVER CHARM BRACELET

Thank you so much to SOUFEEL for sending me this beautiful charm bracelet. They have an endless amount of gorgeous pieces to choose from to suit just about any occasion or memory. 
There are different styles of bracelets to choose from including a bangle, a classic style, which is the one I went for, or different colours of leather. You can also choose the size of each bracelet which helps to make it even more personal and suitable for all ages.

All of these products are sterling silver and free shipping is provided for all orders over $50 with returns available 365 days a year! 

I got so carried away and spent a vert long time browsing through all of the unique charm designs trying to decide which ones to pick. Here are the ones I went for.

LOLITA SUNNIES

Okay I swear this is my last post on sunglasses but i just have to share these with you all.
This is just a quick post as I have just returned home from Cyprus and haven't blogged in a while.
I had bought these gorgeous retro Lolita style sunglasses for just £3.65 on eBay, here. I am so happy with them, they are so cute and give full UV protection which is so amazing for the price!
These definitely look stunning with black, white and monochrome clothes and they also help to make outfits look so much more retro and a bit more bold and unique although I am not sure if I am brave enough to wear these out yet! 

SUMMER FASHION

Summer has finally started to make its way to Scotland and I could not be happier. I had bought this skirt so long ago and I couldn't wait to finally wear it. Me and my wonderful best friend and photographer Beth went to a park to enjoy the sun today, it's really big and has an amazing indoor winter garden. I am also really loving long A-line skirts at the moment as they don't make me feel overly dressed or exposed and are also really vintage looking. 

OPEN HEEL & TOE BOOTS

I LOVE ANKLE BOOTS. They have got to be one of the only reasons that I manage to survive living in Scotland. Here they are appropriate all year round due to the temperature rarely moving above 14 degrees (It's the first of June today and the temperature is 10 degrees and its cloudy ugh!).  
I had seen this style of shoes for the first time at my work in TOPSHOP a while ago however they weren't real leather and were quite pricey considering, so I reluctantly left them. 
I am now so glad that I did as I found this same styled pair in real leather on ASOS! They are perfect for summer and I especially wanted them to be real leather as non leather shoes without socks can start to odour after a long day so these leather ones will be perfect to wear to work as well. I could not be more 
happy! 

THIS MONTHS FAVOURITES

This month I thought I would try out some new makeup products and as I've been using the same products for a while I wanted to get some completely different ones that I haven't tried before. 
I get way too exited when I have finally have money to spend on new products and these are the ones I went for.

COFFEE CASE

Thank you so much to Iconemesis for sending me this beautiful iPhone case, I love it!! Receiving it in the post this morning made my day before work.
Most people know I absolutely LOVE coffee so this case is perfect for me. 
Check out their website here! They are a super cute British lifestyle brand and they sell the most beautiful iPhone case designs ever!! They also ship worldwide, yay!

BLUE VANILLA

I am absolutely loving this beach cover up that Blue Vanilla sent me! They are a super cute online fashion store and I had so much fun photographing with my friend today (credits to Beth Alexander for the amazing photography). 
Although I had to bare the cold here in Scotland I am amazed at how nice the weather looks in these photos considering it was raining and extremely windy. We had agreed to go shopping for our friend's birthday afterwards so I had to embrace the messy hair look in public which I am not at all brave about doing! 

SPRING HAIR CARE FAVOURITES

Today I thought I would tell you all about my current favourite hair care products as I haven't made a post about hair care before and I am currently loving a certain six products. 

LEXI ROUND SUNGLASSES

So I bought another pair of sunglasses from Topshop and these are a lot more Coachella than the previous cat eye pair that I bought. As some of you may already know I LOVE Coachella style fashion and I felt like these would go a lot better with a lot of my outfits. I had made a post about the cat eye pair in the third picture last month so if you like them then check it out! I think these ones are perfect for more vintage laid back looks whereas the cat eye ones are more sophisticated.

A link to buy these sunnies is here

BODY SHOP HAUL

I am so excited to finally make this post on the haul I did around 2 weeks ago. I wanted to wait until I had tried out all of the products before I wrote about them so here we are! My Body Shop haul.

The Body shop has got to be one of my all time favourite stores due to the minimal amount of chemicals they use in all of their products. I always seem to know exactly what I want straight away when I go and this time I decided to get their Vitamin E Sorbet facial cream, body cream and eyes cube, the Elderflower Eye Gel, Coconut Hand Cream, strawberry shower gel and perfume.

VICTORIA'S SECRET

One more uni exam left to go wooo! I can't wait to have the time to blog so much more often. Today I wanted to write about these two amazing products by Victoria's Secret. My best friend brought these back as a gift from her home country Sweden and I have been using them everyday since. 

SPRING no. 2

Today I had my first exam for criminal law and I think it went quiet well, well i'm hoping it did anyway, afterwards it was so warm and sunny outside and as the exam finished at 11am me and my friend decided to take a walk around our beautiful campus to relax before getting back into studying. On my way home in the town centre a man was sculpting a dog out of sand and it was one of the most amazing works of art that I had ever seen.

The top and the jeans I am wearing are from Topshop!

FORMAL FASHION

So last month I attended my courses annual law ball and it was so much fun. It was basically a posh dinner that turned into a crazy night of drunken dancing. My friends and I had been waiting for it since the first day we were told about it back in September. I had planned what I was going to wear for so long and I was so happy with it that I thought I would share it with you all.

My dress was by Little Mistress by Look Magazine, my shoes were by from asos, my red clutch from Coast and my fur jacket from Topshop and of course I wore my my Ruby Woo lipstick by MAC. My nails were my own but simply painted with gel polish.

KOREAN COSMETICS

So I came across this super cute and cheap Korean makeup website called beautynetkorea.com with so many adorable cosmetic items, I couldn't help but get one. I went for this cute little tub of peeling gel in peach by Baviphat. It was around £7 with free shipping to the UK which I though was really good considering the tub is quite big and has a lot of product in it. It took around two weeks to arrive which I thought was acceptable considering the free shipping. 

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS BROWS

After waiting nearly a month for these to arrive from the U.S, waking up to them arriving literally made my morning. I had been watching and reading so many reviews on these products for so long as I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to waste my money. 

The Pomade is $18, the duo brush was also $18 and the Brow Wiz was $21. Along with shipping and customs to the UK this was a lot, but one great thing I discovered when I opened the Pomade was that it was definitely going to last me a very long time as only a tiny amount is needed each time.

CAT-EYES

I am in love with my new Simone cat eye sunglasses from Topshop. These are so on trend at the moment and I can not wait to wear them on my holiday to Cyprus this June. They have been on my wish-list for a long time now but it's a shame Scotland is so dull as I don't think I am going to get many chances to wear them here. I have also got my eye on a few pairs of 60's round glasses but I feel like these are still going to be my favourite.

LIEBSTER AWARD

Thank you to the beautiful Ellie Victoria for nominating me for the Liebster award! I love reading her blog and think everyone should check it out. This award is especially for new upcoming bloggers and it is a great way to help bloggers discover new and similar blogs and to get to know fellow bloggers with similar interests.

The rules for this tag are:

1. Thank and link the person who nominated you.
2. Answer the nominators 11 questions.

3.Nominate 11 of your favourite blogs. You should believe that they deserve this award and include their link in your post.

4. Create 11 new questions for your nominees to answer. Notify these nominees via social media/blog.

What made you want to start a blog?

My bestfriend Kirsty, who I will nominate, has an amazing blog that inspired me, I have also always enjoyed reading beauty blogs for tips and reviews, I also really enjoy photography so it gives me a great reason to get my camera out.
If you could only have 2 beauty products for the rest of your life what would they be?

This is a tricky question, umm I would have to say my MAC moisture foundation and my L'oreal telescopic mascara.
Would you ever want blogging to be your job or do you see it more as a hobby?

As my dream job has always been to be a lawyer I think that will always be my main goal however I would love for blogging to be my part time job and if not I am happy with it just being a hobby that I can enjoy.
What is your favorite quote and for what reason?
"How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time" I love this quote because it really makes you think about at least one thing you could do during the day to help someone.
What makes you happy?
Being outside in the sun in summer, preferably on a hot beach. It's definitely where I picture myself when I think of relaxation.
What is your favorite fashion store?
Definitely Topshop or Zara  
Where is your favorite place to go on holiday?
Lithuania is my favourite place as it will always be my home and where my family is.
If you could live in any city in the world where would you choose?
Sydney, Australia 
How would you describe your style?
I'd say its either boho or minimalistic
What is your favorite film/TV Series?
My favourite TV series of all time is Gossip Girl, closely followed by 90210 
Where is your favourite place to go out to eat?
Yo sushi! I have a bit of a sushi addiction right now..

I would like to nominate: 

www.kirstyjennifermeenan.blogspot.co.uk
www.polkadotlemon.com
www.hannatalks.uk
www.staceylouisewhite.blogspot.co.uk
www.youcancallmes.blogspot.co.uk
www.franvenus.blogspot.co.uk
www.themakeupleague.blogspot.co.uk
www.nothingrhymeswithrachel.blogspot.co.uk
www.biteboo.blogspot.co.uk
www.makeupandbeautymayhem.com
www.rebeccacoco.co.uk

My questions are: 
If you could have just 2 beauty products for the rest of your lift what would they be and why?
What are you doing when you are not blogging?
What do you love and hate the most about the city you live in?
What kind of beauty product do you own the most of and roughly how many do you own?
If you had to pick a favourite hobby that had nothing to do with technology,
what would it be?
What is your favourite TV series?
What makes you laugh the most? 
Do you see yourself living in the same city 10 years from now?
What is currently your favourite fragrance? 
Which fashion store do you believe is genuinely over priced? 
Which season is your favourite?

I would love to see all of your answers so leave me a comment once you've done it so I can check out your blog and see! x

L'OREAL SKIN PERFECTION

I had heard and read really good things about this range so I though I would try it out, these are the Skin Perfection Day Moisturiser and the Anti Fatigue Perk-up Cream and these are both are part of the Loreal skin perfection range.

FOUNDATIONS FOR PHOTOSHOPPED SKIN

I've narrowed down my favourite foundations to my top four that I want to share with you. They are slightly more pricey so I might do another post on drugstore alternatives in a few weeks.  

SMASHBOX CONTOUR KIT ALTERNATIVE

As the Smashbox contour kit that i reviewed a few weeks ago is quite pricey at £35 I thought I would post a cheaper alternative. 

CLINIQUE FACIAL CARE PRODUCTS

I have two new high end products that I want to share and these are the turnaround instant facial masque and the even better clinical dark spot corrector both by Clinique.

NEW FAVOURITE PRIMERS

I've done a post about primers a while ago that was about the Mac prep + prime, Baby Skin by Maybelline New York and Studio Secrets Anti - Redness Primer by L'Oreal Paris. 
Since writing that review I've tried out a few more primers that I want to share with you. 
The first one is "that gal" brightening face primer by Benefit, this one retails at £22.50 ($33). 

HIGH END ALTERNATIVE

Since my last post was on a much more expensive skin cream I thought that I would write about a much cheaper alternative that I think works just as well. It is the Aloe Vera Hydrating & Soothing Facial Cream by CYCLAX. 

LANGÈ PARIS

So I haven't blogged anything in a while and this is literally because i've been drowning in course work.. Drowning may be an understatement, I'd say its been more like having a pile of bricks fall on me and crush me but the bricks are actually books hahah, my friend Beth had said something really funny "they're not dishing out law degrees like pens at an open day" haha, definitely not! 

Anyway i'm going to stop ranting now and write about this product that has been on my mind for ages that I have really wanted to share with everyone.

SMASHBOX CONTOUR KIT

So I have invested in a Smashbox contour kit and I can honestly say I love it!!!
This one retails at £35 and I purchased mine at Boots in the UK but it can be also be bought on Amazon.

GARNIER SKIN CARE ROUTINE

I'm always trying to find better skin care routines as I tend to get dry uneven skin if i don't look after it. I so wish I was one of those people with effortlessly perfect skin but i've got to work with what i've got and when I do the results can be just as good.
On a regular weeknight when I don't have much time or energy to pamper myself but still need to take my makeup off and moisturise my skin this is my go-to product.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

POWERHOUSE LIP VOLTAGE

When Dollywood Boutique posted that they had released this new limited edition, apparently painless, Powerhouse Lip Voltage Lip Plumper I could not resist. I had tried my friend Beth's original version of the lip gloss and it was extremely painful and did not seem to make any noticeable difference. The original one has now been reduced to £15 and the new Powerhouse is £25. 

MAKE HAIR GROW

Today I thought I would share with you my little miracle product, Lee Stafford's treatment for hair that never grows past a certain length. Before I tell you more about this product I want to assure you that I have not been paid to say any of this and that I am writing my genuine opinions. 

DRUG STORE EYELINERS

So most people who know me know that i am very very rarely seen without any eyeliner on. Its just as important as mascara to me and I hate being without it! 

My obsession has led me to try a lot of different eyeliners. Especially cheap ones. 
As I usually do winged eyeliner, I need an eyeliner that is qute runny with a very thin brush. 

The eyeliner that I think is perfect for winged liner is the basic Topshop Liner. I discovered this one not long ago when I was in desperate need of eyeliner and I was ordering from topshop online so I just added it to the bag and boy am I glad I did. For the amazing price of £7 I did not expect it to be that great but it couldn't have surprised me more. 
It lasts extremely long and does not crack or flake off. Its very black and keeps a shiny just applied look. The brush is very thin which makes is very easy to apply a thin black line and to also build on it for a thicker look, it is also extremely good for precision. 

SOAP & GLORY

So you can probably already tell that I LOVE Soap & Glory. I have tried so many of their products and I thought that they deserve a review. There are far too many to cover in one post so i've chosen my two favourite products that I use on a daily basis and would highly recommend to everyone.

The first one is the Sugar Crush Body Scrub. I love this product because it is made with real sea salt which I always sprinkle in my bath but this is a great way to wash yourself with sea salt when you don't have time to run a bath. Sea salts are beneficial for the skin as they are full of minerals which help to balance the skins moisture and they also help to open up and clear out pores which is why I like to wash my makeup off with this scrub. This scrub also contains many different oils, brown sugar and macadamia grains. 

Another thing I love about this product is that it smells AMAZING. It literally smells like sherbet sweets.

Retail price: £8

MILANI BLUSH

Today I thought I'd do a review of my favorite blusher ever, Milani Baked Blush No.5.

This blush costs $8.49 which is around £5.60 which I think is super cheap considering how good it is. It can shape, contour and highlight your face. It's an amazing natural, slightly sparkly peach colour which blends amazingly giving a very natural tone and a slight glow. I'd actually say that Luminoso is quite similar to Luster by NARS.
The more you use the darker it gets so I like to put more under my cheekbones and at the sides of my face and just a light layer on my cheekbones. Since this blush is baked it will be much lighter on your skin so you do not need to worry about your skin appearing powdery or oily. This product is especially good for people with oily skin or anyone who uses foundation with more moisture in it. This product also gives amazing pigmentation and is great for everyday use. X

LUSH BUBBLEGUM LIP SCRUB

Today I bought the Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub and it is literally my new favorite product. It genuinely smells and tastes exactly like bubblegum. Its sort of like a salt scrub except its made from caster sugar and organic jojoba oil. It tastes so good I have to stop myself from using it every five minutes! This product is hand made from only five ingredients including the sugar and oil which is amazing as there are no harmful chemicals which means its extremely healthy for your lips, especially as it has plant oil in it as oil isn't something that people tend to just rub on their lips. 
This product costs £5.50 and I would say it is definitely worth it. It removes the dead skin form your lips to make them smooth, soft and great for applying lipstick onto. The tub is quite small but has a lot of scrub pressed into it.