Moving Out!!

Hey everyone!

 

I have a little life update for you today. If you have followed my blog from my very first post, you will know I set myself some goals that I wanted to have achieved by the end of the year.

 

One was to move out with my boyfriend. This unfortunately has failed as we are no longer together. However, I am doing it on my own!!

 

The biggest challenge was finding somewhere to rent that would accept pets. I am the proud owner of an American Bulldog Cross, and she is quite a large dog. As well as that giant hurdle, I also needed somewhere reasonably local due to work, and a place that wasn't really expensive, as I am going it alone! Hurdle jumped!

 

I have found myself a very cute little cottage, in an even cuter little village. It is slightly run down, but for the asking price, I am happy with it. I am also keen to get stuck in and make it perfect for me, so a little hard work to begin with is fine by me!

 

Now just to move in....

 

xx

Mod 1960's Inspired Outfit

Here is an outfit I put together for work a few weeks back. I love the mod 1960s look, which is where I got my inspirations for this outfit.

 

 

 

 

xx

 

 

 

Younique Moodstruck 3D Fibre Lashes Mascara

My New Favourite Mascara!

So if you have followed my blog for a little while now, you may have come across My Top 2 Mascaras post. I still stand by every opinion in that post, and will always love those two mascaras especially as drugstore ones! However, I have been trying something new, and absolutely love it!

I first heard of this new mascara through a Facebook post when I was scrolling through my news feed. I watched the video and was amazed at the results shown. I did a little bit of research on YouTube and on the internet, and could only find good feedback and videos!

So I took the plunge and bought it from Amazon for £14.40. In my opinion, money well spent. The idea is that you coat your lashes first with the transplanting gel, and then add the natural fibers, finally sealing them in with another coat of the gel.

You are instructed to apply a layer of your regular mascara as a base and then you can add as many layers of the moodstruck mascara as you wish. The more you add, the more volume and length you will get. I only apply two layers, as I feel this is plenty for me, but if going out, then there is always that option to plaster it on!

I have taken a few photos of myself at each step of the application, so you can clearly see the transformation.

 NO MASCARA

1 COAT OF RIMMEL LONDON LASH ACCELERATOR ENDLESS MASCARA

1 COAT OF 3D MASCARA ADDED ON MY RIGHT LASHES ONLY

2 COATS OF 3D MASCARA TO MY RIGHT LASHES ONLY

3D MASCARA APPLIED TO BOTH EYES

CLOSE UP

The first time  used the fibers, I ended up with quite a bloodshot and irritated eye. This hasn't happened again since! I applied quite a thick layer of the fibers, and managed to get a few in my eye, which then caused the irritation. I strongly advise to apply thin layers and lots of them to get your desired look, instead of clumping it all on in one go.

I will 100% be repurchasing this mascara again. I hate false lashes, and believe this is far better than them anyway! It gives the same effect, without the falling off half way through the day, uncomfortableness of wearing them, and difficulty of applying.

Here is the link to where I bought mine from...Go check it out!!

Amazon link

Let me know if you've tried it!!

xx

L'Oreal Truematch Mineral Foundation

If you have seen my previous post then you would have seen I have been enjoying using the L'Oreal Truematch Mineral foundation. However, I was not initially impressed by the product.

I had been interested in trying a mineral foundation for quite a while, as I can't find a liquid one that is perfect for my skin type. I have tried many different brands and types of liquid foundations, and even the best seem to get caking and patchy throughout the day. I found this quite disheartening, as some days I would just like my skin to look more even. Patchy is not a good look!

 

I started hunting around and did a bit of research. I saw Helen (melon) using the L'Oreal one in one of her Youtube videos, and decided it was worth a shot. I ordered myself the palest colour, as this is always my shade in Drugstore foundations.

 

For the first couple of days using it, I could see that the coverage was perfect for what I want, and it sat on my skin very nicely. A lot more flawless than any liquid foundation I had used previous. Then by the end of a weeks use, I started breaking out in tiny little spots on my forehead and around my nose especially. I could only put this down to the foundation, as I do not get small spots, only very large sore ones! The only product I had changed on my face was the mineral foundation. So I stopped using it.

 

I was watching some more beauty Youtube videos, when someone (I can't remember who) said they didn't use the brush that came with a particular product, as it broke them out! So I decided to give the foundation another shot, instead using my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush this time round. I have not looked back! No break outs at all!

 

This is 100% my favourite foundation I have ever tried, and perhaps one day I will try some more mineral foundations. I highly recommend it if you struggle to get away from that 'caky' look. The foundation is also buildable, so if you want something with a higher coverage, you can get that using this one too.

Here are a few photos of what the foundation looks like on my face after a full 12 hours wear at work.

 

Please excuse the state of my hair! I literally just walked in from work when I took these!

 

 

xx

 

 

Minimal Makeup - Enhance your natural beauty

So recently I have been trying to reduce the amount of make up I wear, and have been loving the minimal look! I will quite happily wander around town, up the street and go to work with a naked face, and not be bothered in the slightest. I am very comfortable with my totally natural look, which goes towards helping my laziness immensely! Ha! However, on those days where I want to look just that little bit flawless and bright eyed, this is what I have been doing.

 

Moisturising as normal I use the Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser. I let this soak into my skin before applying the Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Eraser Eye Concealer under my eyes and blend it in with my fingers. I will then use my L'Oreal True Match Mineral Foundation all over my face in a light layer, buffed in with my Real Techniques buffing brush. To make my eyes appear wider and brighter, I add a couple of layers of the Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara (my favourite). And to finish it off, I dab a little lip balm on my lips. The one I have been using recently is by The Body Shop; born lippy in Satsuma.

 

 

 

Super quick, and super flattering!

 

xx

Half Updo Bun Hair style

 

Recently I have been loving this half up hair style. It is super quick and easy to do, and it always gets compliments!

 

 

To add extra volume to the bun, I use a small sized hair donut. I feel this may not be necessary for everyone, however my hair is not the thickest, and this gives me a fuller look that I prefer.

 

You can make the bun as neat or as messy as you wish! Personally I opt for the slightly messier look by gently tugging at the bun to loosen it out, and add a texture spray to add messiness and volume to the lower section of hair that isn't tied up.

 

And it really is as simple as that!

 

xx

 

Old Nail Art Pictues

As my last post was about nails, it got me thinking! I used to sit for hours drawing cute little designs onto mine and family members nails, and I knew I had pictures somewhere....

 

So after searching through old Facebook pictures, I found a few designs I created. Please excuse some of the picture quality!