Sunday, 22 February 2015

Bad Habits

As much I love all things beauty related I still have some terrible habits I cant seem to break, I thought I see if anyone else does these naughty things, hopefully i'm not the only one.

Spending to much time in the sun, and not using a high enough factor sun cream. I love a tan like most people. But we all know how bad it is for your skin and the risks but I find it hard to resist a good sunbathing session.

Picking off my mascara, I have endless amounts of eye make up remover but I still find my self picking off my mascara in the evenings, I don't even know i'm doing it until I realize I've lost a few lashes!

Not throwing away make-up as often as I should, I cant be the only one who can't throw away products that have cost a small fortune.

Using to much heat on my hair and not protecting it. I know its bad but I love styling my hair differently everyday and that involves using a lot of heat, I need to get in the habit of using a heat protector and hopefully that will save my fried split ends.

Cleaning my make up brushes, or should I say not cleaning them. Its just boring and time consuming, who wants to spend hours washing brushes?

These are just a few of my bad habits can you relate to any of them?

Thanks for reading xx

Thursday, 19 February 2015

I never used to wear red lipsticks, I always thought they made me look pale and washed out but as I started trying different tones and finishes I found a few reds that I enjoy using and seem to get compliments on when I wear them.

The first is from Rimmel By Kate Matte Lipstick in the Shade 107. Its completely matte and isn't that drying compared to some of the others I have tried. Not a shade id typically chose but with such a big hype in the blogging world I had to give it a go. Its a dark, vampy, berry colour. It lasts for ages on the lips even without a lip liner. Plus its only £5.50 so its a real bargain.

Another one of my loves is from NYX it's one of their Soft Matte Lip Creams. The shade is Monte Carlo and its more of a true red and has a blue tone to it, great for making teeth look white in photos. The Lip Creams are £6.50 but you can pick them up cheaper online. I wouldn't say its 100% matte as its got a slight sheen when it dries. It also wears brilliantly it stains the lips so even after eating or drinking you still have a bit of colour on them.

The last of my go to reds is one I never thought i'd actually own, I was browsing the local MUA stand in Sperdrug and I came across the one direction collection (who would have thought such a thing existed). Surprisingly I fell in love with a lipstick its in the shade 'Harry' and its a glossy red, slightly on the dark side but still a true red. Yes the packaging is tacky and so is the name but its only £3.00 so you can't be to fussy, the product its self if gorgeous.

(L-R 107/Monte Carlo/Harry)

Whats your go to red lipstick?

Thanks for reading xx

Saturday, 14 February 2015

My love for Netflix

I never really used to watch much TV that was until I discovered the world of netfilx now I can spend an entire day in front of it. I think I like being able to watch things instantly and not having to wait a week for the next episode. Here are a few things I think are worth watching on netflix!

1. Breaking Bad

I didn't think I would enjoy this but after hearing everyone talking about it I just gave in and watched an episode and I became hooked. Its funny, dramatic, dark and slightly strange but its worth a watch.

2. The Inbetweeners

Im sure if your from the UK you have seen all the episodes but I can watch them over and over again and still laugh if you want a bit of cheering up this will always help.

3. Pretty Little Liars

A girl is murdered and they never solved the case and people are still receiving messages for her. Some of the episodes are on the freaky side but I cant stop watching it, nexflix are adding new episodes at the moment.

4. 90210

An easy to watch series it was shown on E4 back in the day but I never finished it. It's a series based around a school and the students and their lives, watching this makes me wish I lived near a warm sandy beach.

Have you got any Netflix recommendations?

Thanks for reading xx

Fifty Shades Of Grey

This isn't my usual post type but I couldn't resist sharing my thoughts on this with you..

If you read the books then i'm sure you will be seeing the film, thats exactly what I did today. I dragged my boyfriend along to the cinema with me (just how he wanted to spend valentines day).

Now I'm not sure what I was expecting but I came away feeling a bit disappointed, it wasn't terrible but it wasn't amazing. The cast is great Jamie Dornan is a very attractive man and his acting skills are pretty amazing, after the first five minutes I 100% believed he was Mr.Grey. It wasn't as raunchy as the books but that being said I still wouldn't want to watch it with my mum or dad :)

I do think that the first film was more of a teaser for the next film if you have read the books you'll know what I mean, it has been left on a cliff hanger...

I wont say to much because I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

Have you seen the film? How did it compare to the books for you?

Sunday, 8 February 2015

Naked Basics 2

As some of you may have seen in my February wish list I felt I needed more eyeshadow in my life.

I was convinced I wanted the Urban Decay Naked Basics palette but when I got to the counter and looked at it and did a few swatches I decided that the Basics 2 was a lot more up my street.

Like the original Basics it contains 6 shades 5 matte and 1 highlight colour.

As you can see the shades are very cool in tone and are all extremely neutral.

The price of this little gem was £23.00 and I got mine from Debenhams.

I love the size of this as it can fit in any make up bag and the packaging is so easy to wipe clean.

I can't wait to use experiment with this, I will be doing a review post with swatches in a few weeks.

Thanks for reading
xx

Wednesday, 4 February 2015

The Wanderlust Tag

I love reading tags, you get to learn so much more about the blogger you feel like your getting know them on a more personal level rather than just reading about their likes and dislikes. So here is my Wanderlust Tag.

1. What’s your most treasured passport stamp?

I love the stamp I got when I went to Finland, I went to LapLand and they gave me a santa stamp along with the usual boring passport stamp, being a lot younger i found this so excited and loved showing everyone the stamp.

2. Can you recite your passport # from memory if asked?

Nope. Ive never met anyone that can either.

3. Preferred method of travel; planes, trains or automobiles?

I hate flying, I find it so stressful. Every sound the plane makes I imagine that its the wings about to fall off. Although its the most practical way to travel so I do try to just get on with it. But I would feel a lot safer in a train or car.

4. Top 3 travel items?

Camera, Neck Pillow, Plug Adaptor

5. Hostel or hotel?

I have been in a Hostel once when I went to Belgium on a school trip so we had the entire thing to ourselves and it wasn't that bad. Although I would much rather stay in a hotel.

6. Are you a repeat visitor or do you explore new places?

I have never been to the same place twice when it comes to holidays, if I go to the same country I go to the other side of it just so I can see new things.

7. Do you read up on your destination (culture,history,safety) or do you wing it?

I am a worrier so I spend a lot of time looking at safety tips and crime rates when I go to a new destination, I do like to see what I can do whilst I visit so I normally plan a few things before I go.

8. Favorite travel website?

TripAdvisor. You can use it for everything hotel reviews, restaurant reviews and views on attractions. I don't go anywhere without checking TripAdvisor first.

9. Where would you recommend a friend to visit? Name city & why.

Cape Town,South Africa. Its an amazing city with a busy centre full of shops, modern buildings and attractions and then just outside of that there are beautiful views and beaches, plus its full of history and amazing culture.

10. You’re leaving tomorrow, money is no option, where are you going?