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, by Sana Ahmad

College Everyday Makeup Routine

Now I know I've been a little inconsistent with blogging this month but in all honesty the past 2 weeks of college has drained the life out of me. Nevertheless here's a long awaited blog post of my everyday makeup for college, I did one of these last year but have switched up the products I use along with a few different brushes.

+ Nivea Creme Moisturiser

I'm pretty sure you get the jist of moisturiser it's pretty basic if I'm honest, the key to a good base is well moisturised skin! I've been pretty brand loyal when it comes to moisturiser simply because it just works wonders for my skin.

+ ReCover Cosmetics Concealer & MUA Pro Concealer

If you like a light to medium coverage like me then stick to just concealer I use the ReCover Cosmetics concealer in ...? all over my face and then the MUA Pro Concealer under my eyes to make them super bright oh and to cover my bags from all the late night essay writing.

+ Natural Collection Powder

I then set my base with this powder I mentioned in my last makeup routine I'm quite surprised at how well it has lasted despite the widening hole in the middle of the pan.

+ W7 Bronze & Glow or Sleek Contour Kit

It's finally bronzing time!!! I like switching between this Bronze & Glow palette from W7 or this Sleek Contour Kit in 'light'. Personally I've been reaching more for the W7 one but for the bronzer only and I love using this huge fluffy brush I mentioned here.

+ Collection Glow Bricks or Mai Couture Highlighter

I think my love of highlighter has died down just a little I mean don't get me wrong I still love looking like a glazed donut but I prefer a more subtle highlight. I've been really reaching for my Collection highlighter more than any other especially the darker more golden shades. This Mai Couture highlight is perfect for that 'natural glow' and the brush I've been using to apply them with is this extremely large fan brush.

+ Collection Clear Brow Gel

For my brows I really don't tend to do much apart from just brush them out with a clear brow gel. I've been really liking the super messy brow for a long time now, it's just effortless but still bold.

+ Eyelash Curler

I like my eyes super simple for college and that's because they are susceptible to rubbing and so I do nothing to them. That's right no mascara, no eyeliner just a little lift with the help of these trusty eyelash curlers.

+ Rimmel lipliner in 'Cafe au Lait' or MAC Taupe

These two shades have been my go to whether they're worn separately or combined together they look great either way. I love my nudes and browns they look good with any makeup look and they're less maintenance than a red lip.

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Colour Sensational

Fave Drugstore Nude Lipsticks, Liners & Lacquers

Now you're all probably sick and tired of me constantly banging on about how I love my Nudes (as in lip colours obviously), I tend to reach for Nudes on a daily basis because you don't have to be extra neat with the application unlike reds. So I thought I'd share my favourite nude lip-sticks, lip-liners and lip-glosses from the drug store! I've already mentioned a couple of these in my favourites but I'm including swatches this time so you all get a glimpse of how gorgeous these are.

My first gorgeous combo is this Rimmel London lipstick in 'Notting-hill-Nude' and this MUA lip-liner in 'Caramel Nougat', I love pairing these together because they go really well. The lip liner is creamy in application but matte when it's on the lips, and the lipstick has a creamy/satin finish.

I recently bought this lipstick this month and since then I've been totally obsessed it's the Maybelline Colour Sensational in the shade 'Honey Beige' 728. Is it just me or do the Maybelline lipsticks smell really nice? Aside from that just like the Rimmel London lipstick this one is also really creamy making it non-drying on the lips.

Now this is a shade I don't wear by itself because it slightly washes me out but as it's so light I love wearing it in the centre of my lips. It perfect for when I want to go for an 'Ombre' lip because its a light shade! this is the Rimmel London Lip Lacquer.

The last nude lipstick is from MUA in the shade 'bare 14' this has more pink undertones than the other lipsticks which are more brown & cool toned. Nonetheless I love it just as much as the other ones, this lipstick is also more matte than the others ones but it's always good to change it up.

I hope you guys enjoyed this mish-mash of my favourite drug-store nude lipsticks, lip-liners and lip lacquers. Comment down below and nude lip colours you love and you'd want me to try out!

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Bodyspray

What's in my College Make up Bag?

I thought I'd do a what's in my college make-up bag to show you the bare necessities lurking around in my bag for college. I was never one to carry concealer, face powder and brushes, for me a mirror, a lip colour and body spray will suffice. I'd love to know what you carry in your make-up bag on a day-to-day basis, leave a comment down below.

So to start off with I alternate between this black faux fur make-up bag and my No7 make-up bag, but currently I'm sticking to this fluff-ball! I feel like make-up bags are an essential, I used to be one of those people who just shoved their loose products in my bag, but I reassure you make-up bags are worth the investment & they look cute!

To start off with the first thing in here is this Charlie body spray in the scent 'shimmer', this smells so good! and it's tiny making it perfect for on-the-go. I'm not one to carry heavy perfumes I like to carry the bare minimum and not hoard things (unless they're lip liners or lip sticks . . .)

The next thing is hand cream, this is a must-have for me! I can't stand the thought of dry hands and it also makes your hands smell nice & feel nourished. Could you ask for more? Not really :)

Along with dry hands being one of my pet peeves so is having dry skin on your face, so recently I've started carrying around this cute little Lancome skin 'hydra-zen' moisturiser. It's perfect for travelling, it smells like roses and it hydrates your skin, hence the name!

Mirrors are another make-up bag must-have! There's always going to be a time where you don't have access to a big glitz & glam mirror (you know the ones you see in movie with the light bulbs around the frame!) So having a little one is necessary for touch-ups.

Now this is probably my favourite part about the make-up bits I carry on-the-go, and that's lip products. I seem to hoard these in my make-up bag after a couple of days. They just seem to find their way in to my bag and decide to never leave but I'm not complaining. My go-to combo for nude lips is the MUA lip liner in 'Caramel Nougat' and this Rimmel London lipstick in 'Notting-Hill-Nude'.

The last few things in my make-up bag are things like perfume samples like this Viktor & Rolf perfume in 'Flower-bomb' and safety pins because you never know when you'll need them!

I hope you guys enjoyed this little blog post on the bits that live in the bottom of my bag, comment down below your make-up bag must-haves!

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Black

Miscellaneous Monthly Must-Haves - February

I know I kind of neglected this whole 'miscellaneous monthly must-haves' for the past few months but I promise you they're back! I didn't do one in December because I focused more on the 'yearly favourites' and January was a bit of a miss because I had very little inspiration so it would be wrong of me to lie and say I've been loving these products when in reality I was probably curled up in bed watching a TV show. Typical I know . . . aside from that 'Cue the Favourites'.

So my first favourite of this month has to be a TV show, I mean SUITS practically defined my February for me with all the plot twists & cliff hangers. Can we just take a moment for Harvey & Mike. This entire season has been gripping with the second last episode leaving everyone in shock at the fact that Mike actually takes Anita Gibbs' offer but which one? I'm just waiting for the last episode of this season to air and after that we wait for Season 6.

My second favourite has to be this pair of adorable boots from Love Elegance. Now I don't know the exact name of these boots, but they're a Chelsea style with a little heel for that EXTRA height #shortgirlproblems. They go with practically anything since they are black, I feel like I literally own only black shoes! (I'm joking but honestly I need more colour in my life. . . )

How gorgeous is this scarf? (thanks grandma) The print of this scarf is so eye-catching and unique, I love wearing a really basic outfit and then throwing this on top to make it look like I made an effort! The white tassels at the bottom give it a nice flair and its different to your average plain winter scarf.

If you saw me this month chances are I was nearly always wearing a 'nude lip' and that's because nude is my safe colour and by that I mean it's a colour I feel comfortable in & it's a colour that I know will go well with everything. My particular favourites are the Rimmel London lipstick in 'Notting Hill Nude', the Rimmel London 'Apocalips Lip Lacquer' in this nude shade, the Maybelline gloss in 'Born with it' and this MUA lipstick in 'Bare Shade 14'.

Gold jewellery is something I can not own enough of like seriously it's a MUST for me! Specifically I've been layering my gold bangles from Forever 21 with this Iridescent stoned gold bracelet and my dainty crystal bracelets to create a stack of pretty arm candy!

My last favourite is this Charlie body spray in the scent 'bitter sweet'. First of all the packaging is so adorable because it's a MINI which is always a plus because you can just throw it in your bag and go and it smells AMAZING! ( well obviously. . .)

I hope you guys enjoyed my this months favourites and I promise you they're back for good! Comment down below your favourites for this month.

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Birthday

What I got for my birthday

I recently turned 16 last week and I thought it would be appropriate to do a birthday haul. Now I'm one of those people who forget to take pictures of their prettily packaged gifts and go head-first in to opening their presents! But honestly speaking who doesn't? I just want to say a huge 'Thank You' to everyone who wished me and kindly gifted me something you really didn't have to.

First is this 'Dirty Works' mini luxuries set which contains four products. This adorable little box contains a bath soak, a body scrub, a body lotion and a body wash. I absolutely love the fact that all the products are travel friendly. All these products coco butter and vanilla scented which is a added bonus for me.

I could not believe my eyes when I opened up the next present and yes it was the W7 'In the Nude' eye shadow palette. I have been eyeing up this palette for the past couple of months but I could never justify buying it so I was thrilled on receiving it! I cannot wait to start using it, this has several matte and shimmery shadows.

Gold jewellery for me is always a must, whether it's layering several dainty pieces or rocking a statement necklace. This is a new addition to my existing collection of necklaces. I love how simple yet eye catching this necklace is. Now I'm one of those people who has a lot of stuff but doesn't have the basics so I was more than excited on receiving this black clutch.

Now I'm a big fan of Revlon's Charlie body spray line. I absolutely love Charlie Chic the smell of sandalwood and vanilla is oddly comforting. This set contains four minis Charlie Shimmer, Charlie Pink, Charlie Red and Charlie Bitter sweet. The great thing about compact products is that you can try all the products.

I got a a lot of jewellery this year, like a LOT! Funnily enough the majority of it was gold. I love how the turquoise diamonds compliment the gold on the necklace and arm cuff. I also got this watch which I'm in love with, however I am going to need to remove a couple of links due to my incredibly small wrists.

How adorable is this card? I enjoy painting my nails and using nail tape to create designs, but who doesn't love a clean manicure. The best thing about this set is that it comes with a base coat so it'll protect your nails. How gorgeous is this silver brooch? The silver brooch features a unique shape and is heavily embedded with diamonds.

Now I'm someone who is obsessed with Unicorns. Mythical creatures are the most elegant and magical. This is a wooden plaque with the quote 'Never let go of your dreams' painted on it.

Disclaimer: I am not trying to brag in any way. I just really wanted to share the awesome gifts I got from my lovely friends and family.

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