A post dedicated to all my favourite nudes, browns and all things in between when it comes to makeup.
This year has hands down been the year that I have really experimented with makeup a lot! I've had amazing opportunities to work with brands and test their makeup and I have found a good few products that I find myself constantly reaching for. Read ahead to see which products have made their way into my 'beauty favourites' for this year.
+ Nip & Fab Highlighter Palette
I adore all 6 shades in this highlighter palette, they're super pigmented and have great lasting power. The yellow and gold shades at the top are my go-to's when doing my everyday makeup. Surprisingly I have not hit pan on a single shade yet, I guess that shows how a little goes a long long way! I use the darker shades for either eyeshadow as they are great for adding a little sparkle to the centre of your eyelids or as inner corner highlight.
+ Lady Gaga 'fame' perfume
Despite only having this perfume for the latter half of 2017 it has quickly and surely become my everyday scent. The design of the bottle is divine and extremely heavy (don't drop it on your feet, trust me it hurts). This is the 100ml bottle so it is going to be around for a long time not that I am complaining but I also kinda have my eye on the YSL Mon Paris Eau de Parfum but that has a hefty price attached to it.
I adore all 6 shades in this highlighter palette, they're super pigmented and have great lasting power. The yellow and gold shades at the top are my go-to's when doing my everyday makeup. Surprisingly I have not hit pan on a single shade yet, I guess that shows how a little goes a long long way! I use the darker shades for either eyeshadow as they are great for adding a little sparkle to the centre of your eyelids or as inner corner highlight.
+ Lady Gaga 'fame' perfume
Despite only having this perfume for the latter half of 2017 it has quickly and surely become my everyday scent. The design of the bottle is divine and extremely heavy (don't drop it on your feet, trust me it hurts). This is the 100ml bottle so it is going to be around for a long time not that I am complaining but I also kinda have my eye on the YSL Mon Paris Eau de Parfum but that has a hefty price attached to it.
+ Bourjois Velvet matte - 12
Another product I have not had for very long but has quickly become a cult product I have cherished for these last few months. I love the formula of this lipstick it's like no other that I own and it is so incredibly matte. The colour is rich and has all-day lasting power. The only thing I would say because it is so matte is to definitely exfoliate your lips like there is no tomorrow and use some chapstick.
Another product I have not had for very long but has quickly become a cult product I have cherished for these last few months. I love the formula of this lipstick it's like no other that I own and it is so incredibly matte. The colour is rich and has all-day lasting power. The only thing I would say because it is so matte is to definitely exfoliate your lips like there is no tomorrow and use some chapstick.
+ Garnier BB cream - Light
You guys have heard me mention this a little too much on my blog this year but I have to say I have been incredibly loyal and dependent on this product. I use this as my main base for my makeup with some concealer and a little powder and it gives the most beautiful finish. If your skin is like mine which is clear with an occasional breakout then I would recommend this because it has no coverage but it evens out & tints your skin to perfection.
You guys have heard me mention this a little too much on my blog this year but I have to say I have been incredibly loyal and dependent on this product. I use this as my main base for my makeup with some concealer and a little powder and it gives the most beautiful finish. If your skin is like mine which is clear with an occasional breakout then I would recommend this because it has no coverage but it evens out & tints your skin to perfection.
+ Anastasia Modern Renaissance palette
I can go on & on about how much I like this palette but you guys already know that, now I don't wear eyeshadow everyday I mean I don't even wear makeup everyday. Yet on the rare occasion I decide to wear makeup I love going all out (bear in mind my 'going all' out is probably an everyday look for most girls) and using the burnt orange shades with a little bit of the glitter shades to create a subtle but incredibly pretty eye look.
+ Seventeen 'Define & Conquer' Contour Kit
As much as I like the Nip & Fab contour kit I also love switching it up and stepping away from my usual products like the W7 'bronze & glow' kit. This Seventeen 'define & conquer' kit is perfect for when you actually want to carve out your cheekbones and contour them as opposed to just bronzing. It sits really well with my makeup it does not build up into a sludgy mess.
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I can go on & on about how much I like this palette but you guys already know that, now I don't wear eyeshadow everyday I mean I don't even wear makeup everyday. Yet on the rare occasion I decide to wear makeup I love going all out (bear in mind my 'going all' out is probably an everyday look for most girls) and using the burnt orange shades with a little bit of the glitter shades to create a subtle but incredibly pretty eye look.
+ Seventeen 'Define & Conquer' Contour Kit
As much as I like the Nip & Fab contour kit I also love switching it up and stepping away from my usual products like the W7 'bronze & glow' kit. This Seventeen 'define & conquer' kit is perfect for when you actually want to carve out your cheekbones and contour them as opposed to just bronzing. It sits really well with my makeup it does not build up into a sludgy mess.
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Fur season is upon us! I have so many favourites for the month of December especially fashion related but also some beauty bits that I've been loving recently.
+ Faux fur everything - but mainly coats
Ever since buying my first black faux fur coat I have been obsessed with anything furry, I love my black fur coat, it's classic and sophisticatedly timeless. Nonetheless I love making a bold statement and honestly can you go more bold statement then with a bright red faux fur coat? I don't think so. You occasionally get the odd few stares but it's not everyday you see someone rocking a red faux fur coat!
+ Bourjois Velvet matte - shade 12
I have been on a manhunt to find a dupe for the brown Rimmel London lip liner in the shade 'Cafe au Lait' and I think I can say I have found something relatively similar. This matte lipstick is the absolute dream, it applies so smoothly and is a thin formula but dries down matte and I mean MATTE! I love wearing minimal makeup with maybe a little mascara and then this lip colour to really draw the attention to the beautiful colour.
+ Black Faux Leather bag - Gamiss
This looks a lot better in person than in photos, its design is clean & minimal while still serving a purpose. It's an ideal size making it a great everyday bag. I love the contrasting colours, the black, the burgundy and the tan making it so easy to pair with basically every outfit. My only issue with this bag is its closure, it can get a little difficult especially when you're on the go.
+ Black tiered Jumper - Zaful
Is this not the cutest jumper? I love the fact that the sleeves are tiered and most importantly that it is a black jumper that you can wear with more black stuff (and everything else too)! It's the perfect thickness too, thick enough to keep your warm but not too thick that it's gonna suffocate you. However it can be a little hard to style with coats & jackets simply because you end up looking like you have sumo arms unless of course that's the look you're going for.
+ Sleek Contour Kit - Light
I have mentioned this numerous times on this blog and it sure is a cult product that is here to stay. I go through phases of liking a product using it briefly then switching products, then going back and absolutely loving the shit out of the product. So for me currently it's the blush and the highlighter that I am loving. My everyday makeup currently consists of no actual base makeup just moisturiser and a little blush & highlight, with brows sometimes and a whole lot of Carmex, because you know we're addicted to that stuff!
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