Long time no post? I intend on writing an entire post dedicated to where I have been during the past few months but as for now enjoy a few photos from my birthday last week. As some of you may know I turned 21 and I have to say it was very strange but at the same time it felt the same as any other year. I was incredibly spoiled and I am extremely grateful for all my family and friends for everything and cannot thank them enough. This time last year I spent my birthday in Barcelona, a birthday I will never forget, exploring Montjuic Castle and eating croissants for the entirety of our trip. I spent the week eating my body weight in food and cake with no regrets. 

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Celebrating my birthday abroad this year was a little weird, not waking up to your family wishing you, no special birthday breakfast but despite that I was in Barcelona exploring a city I had never visited before, so that was a first. Nevertheless, I was spoilt just like any other year, here's a few bits I got during my birthday and a little after.


| Benefit 'Complexionista' 
This is the cutest face palette, I have wanted to try the 'hoola' powder bronzer for the longest time since trying the 'hoola' bronzing stick. There's two concealer shades and highlight shades too.


| ABH 'Soft glam' palette
I adore ABH and their palettes, ever since I was gifted the 'modern renaissance' palette for my 18th. Their shades are so pigmented, unbelievably pigmented, and quite frankly I cannot wait to start using this one.

| Huda Beauty lipstick 'El cinco de Mayo' 
Now I love a classic red lip every now and then and this is the epitome of a bold 'red' lip. I like that it is matte so it will not budge.


| Missguided faux croc mini bag
Honest to god, I have not stopped wearing this bag ever since I got it, it's the ideal size and it has gold hardware. It actually fits in more than you can imagine.


| Black leather bag & Woven hoops
I can't wait to wear these more and more in the summer time and as for the black bag, well black goes with practically anything and everything.


| MAC 'Taupe'
This is my go-to lipstick and I am so glad I have a new one. It's the perfect your lips-but-better' shade and pairs well with every look.

From going on holiday to Italy to being stuck at home stressfully revising for my second year law exams. Although this year I feel a little more content with exam season because making notes throughout the semester really saved my ass. Yet here I am finishing series and starting new ones on Netflix, will I ever learn? Regardless, here's a handful of favourites I have been loving towards the end of March and the start of April.



+ Gold shell necklaces

I have seen this trend creeping into this S/S with last years with gold shell choker trend. There is something so effortlessly beautiful about shell jewellery, especially with gold accents. There is a whole range of shell necklaces, bracelets and earrings on the highstreet. I love layering these with my gold coin necklaces from Germany. A trend that is definitely going to be loved this summer!


+ Crystal stacking bracelets

I picked these up from a little shop in Venice and they were super cheap but look really good paired with a few other bracelets and a watch. The neon yellow has to be my favourite. They look incredible with a tan and are not leaving my wrists anytime soon.


+ Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow kit 'sundipped' 

Liquid highlighters are my go-to for warmer weather but for when I want a little extra glow I have been reaching for this again. Usually I just swirl a little Laura Geller 'gilded honey' on my cheekbones but I have rediscovered my love for this glow kit!


+ The Ordinary 'aha' mask

My skin has been really bad recently because of bad eating habits, that time of the month and well exam stress. I love using this when I need my skin to restore itself and get rid of any dead skin as it is a chemical exfoliant/ peel mask. As instructed on the bottle this is a super quick mask, any longer than 10 minutes and it will start to tingle.

1. Moisturize - Bio Oil or The Ordinary.


2. Prevention - The Ordinary 'salicyclic acid'.


3. Glow - Flesh beauty 'glow drops'.


4. Coverage - IT Cosmetics CC cream.


5. Set - Rimmel London - translucent powder.


6. Add colour - Kiko 'green me' blush


7. Glow x2 - Flesh beauty highlighter stick 'twitch'


8. Define - Brow gel & eyelash curler


9. Lips - MAC 'taupe' or ABH 'ashton'