Tropical Print - OOTD

Cooee,

 

 

Here is an outfit which I have been loving. I have been loving the patterned trousers especially for matching basics with. They are a great way to add colour into your outfit as well as some pattern. I have been loving this trend. Also most of this outfit is from New Look and was at reasonable prices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jacket- New Look (LINK)

Top- New Look (Sale)

Trousers- New Look (LINK)

Shoes- Birkenstocks (LINK)

Let me know if you are embracing the printed trouser trend?

 

Gee x 

Branching out with my brushes

Cooee, 

So I don't know if you have noticed but I love the brand Real Techniques for my makeup brushes and that's what the majority of my brushes are. But I have purchased a new brand and I have fallen in love with them. 

The style is Kabuki  and I found out about these brushes from the blogger and YouTuber , Veletghost (LINK). So I have been looking  at them for a while on EBay ( as that's where you can purchase them from) (LINK) and when you purchase them , you receive 10 brushes- 5 face and 5 eye ( and I would say concealer). 

First expression 

 

The quality of the brushes are amazing for the cheap price. I like to have thick brushes and I was worried that these weren't going to be my liking , however, I was proven wrong. The softness of the brushes were good which means that applying makeup was going to be easy. 

Shapes

 

The shapes of the face brushes are all different and are matched in the eye brushes. There are brushes which contouring would be perfect for. There is an eye pencil brush which I'm rather excited to use and is resembled in a face brush, perfect for concealer. I think that there is a brush for every product. 

Although the eye brushes are rather large. They are so big for my little eyes but I believe that they are workable as well as the blending brush is perfect to get right in the eye crease. 

The finish 

Left- Real Techniques Right- Kabuki

 

I applied my everyday Rimmel Bb Cream and the flawless finish that was created was lovely. I felt that the brushes made the application of the foundation so easy and it didn't need buffing in as much as I would have usually done with my Real Techniques brush. 

I wouldn't forget about my lovely real techniques brushes but they do have some competition.

Let me know about what brands you use for make up brushes 

Gee x 

Little Mix Leigh Anne Make Up Drug Store

Cooee,


Sorry for missing last week- I have been super busy with school and ,as I have just started a new job, work.

I saw Leigh Anne wear this look while looking through twitter. I loved it and decided to make it more wearable for me. Although I would and do love to wear lots of make up , I just don't need to for school or work. So I have changed the lip product to a balm rather than a matte.

 

Products

 

 

 

Rimmel Match Perfection

MUA Pro-Base Powder

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

MUA Brow gel (Don't sure o this product0

Little Mix by Collection Bronzer

Rimmel Good to Glow Highlight 003

Little Mix by Collection All about the eyes palette (I used the third from the left shade over the lid and the cream as a strong inner corner highlight)

Collection Extreme Eye Liner

Maybelline Collossal Volume Express Mascara

Paint the town Red Vaseline (This is what makes the look wear able) 

 

Let me know if you have been loving the Little Mix's girls makeup and if you have used their collection products

 

Gee x

Left On The Shelf | #2

Cooee,

So its been a while since I have done one of these posts (Previous Post)  but I thought I would bring it  back especially since I have been using products which, you have guessed it, been left on the shelf. If you are new then the idea is that I show you some of the items which have been in my makeup/ clothes collection for a while however, I have re-discovered.

 

 I have three different products which I have been loving recently. Some have featured on here before but others I don't think have.

 

Elizabeth Arden- Green Tea Exotic

 

 

This is hands down my favourite perfume ( of my small collection). I only wear it in summer and on special occasions as its so hard to find. Although Elizabeth Arden has lots of different beautiful perfumes, there is never this one on sale. Its such a summer smell , if you like floral scents which aren't too strong then I would recommend this ( if you can find it ). I believe its around £20. 

 

If you have seen it, can you let me know in the comments where I can purchase another bottle, thank you!

 

Makeup Academy- Undress Your Skin Radiant Under Eye Concealer

 

 

Wow that's a long name! I have a couple of concealers which I haven't touched in a while, however, I have been noticing people (bloggers and youtubers mainly) using MAC prep and prime radiance concealer pen. I was thinking about getting one when I remembered I have a drug store version already. I use it over my concealer (if I'm having a bad day) as well as on its own.

 

Urban Decay- Perversion Mascara

 

This featured in my last post (HERE) and I forgot how good it was. Its makes your lashes thicker which I love as mine are quite thin. Although I did you an eye lash curler, the hold of the curl was good. The formula is quite thick however, I think its the perfect mascara for a smokey eye.

 

 

So that's some of the left on the shelf products which I have been loving at the minute. Again, let me know if you know any where that I can find the Elizabeth Arden perfume.

 

Gee x

 

 

First Day Of Work | Get Ready With Me

Cooee, 

So I thought that since it was my first day at work , well it's an induction day, that I would do a get ready with me. I hope that it will help those who are starting a new job or even going for an interview   Although I'm wearing jeans, they can be smart depending on what you you wear with them. 

Hair; 

For my job, I need my hair tied back so I thought that I would just plait my hair over my head. There are loads of tutorials on how to achieve this look- LINK

Makeup; 

Light makeup today!

MAC Face and body Foundation ( I wished to have dewy skin!) 

Collection Concealer 

Dior Backstage Beuty Blender 

SmashBox Eyebrow palette ( in Brunette)

Bourjois Healthly Mix Powder ( to set concealer) 

Benefit Hoola Bronzer 

Nars Copanbanna Highlight

NYX Mocha Eyeshadow ( In the crease) 

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara 

Outfit;

 

High waisted Jeans- Tesco ( The softest , most wearable jeans EVER!)

Light Top with Leather-like detailing- Primark 

Kimono- H&M 

Blacks Sandals- New Look 

So there we go! I hope you enjoyed the post and let me know what your interview outfit would be or if you are trying to find a job!

Gee x

Highlights of the week

Cooee, 

For the last two weeks, I haven't being wearing any blusher but instead wearing highlighter. I didn't think that it would make any difference to my makeup but I have been given a couple of compliments about how nice my makeup is. I think that this is due to my highlight ( as its only product different in my everyday makeup routine) so I thought that I would show you some of my most loved highlights. 

Nars Copacabana

 

 

I can not recommend this enough. It has a hint of pink and silver which works well with my peachy pink skin tone. It can be used all over the face , however, I only use it on the tops of my cheeks. I would call it a light highlight but you only need the tiniest amount because it is a liquid and highly pigmented. The price for this is £23 , this is the most expensive out of the three.

Rimmel Good to Glow- 003 Soho

 

There are three different highlights in the range but I have the shade . It's not as pigmented as the Nars but the formula and the idea that you only need the smallest amount, it's a dupe for it. I would say that my shade is more rose gold which is very different from my other highlights. If you were looking for a highlight for a bronze Makeup look , then this highlight would be perfect. It's a great drugstore alternative. 

Sleek Face Palette 

 

This is different from the Rimmel and the Nars because it is a powder highlight. It's apart of the palette and works well with the blush which also can be used as a highlight. The highlight has light cream and gold tones running through it. This is very light on the skin but is build able. It's not my favourite but I love it as a universal highlight as it also works well as a eyebrow highlight.

These are my highlight favourites which I have been loving recently. I do have other highlights however I don't really use them as much as these three. 

Let me know if you use highlighters and what ones you have been loving as I am always looking to try new products. 

Gee x

Melon Pop| Review

Cooee,

So when I found out that Clinique were releasing new lipsticks I was more than excited. I have been looking for a new brand to try for lipsticks and this was the perfect chance.

I have the shade Melon Pop 05. I thought I would review it as I know lots of people have been talking about the new release.

First Thoughts

Packaging?

I love the packaging- its simple which I like as it doesn't take away the beautiful colour. Also I love that it is square too as it fits perfectly in my lipstick holder.

 

 

Price?

I got mine for £16 which I think it ok for what it is. Personally, I was prepared to price a bit extra as I knew it was the right colour I wanted. But MUA ( which can be found in Superdrug) do a lipstick called Peachy Keen for £1 which is similar but is a matte rather than a sheen.

Colour?

The colour is a peach-y , coral  colour which I have been looking for. Its a sheen but has amazing pigment.


First Impressions

True Colour?

Yes, I would say that its the colour which I thought it would be. I think it a great everyday shade but  its very buildable so can be made into a matte looking lipstick.


Finish?

Like I have said previously, its a sheen which makes the colour have a shiny to it. I like this as I don't really own a sheer looking lipstick which I could wear everyday. I have been wearing it with day and night makeup so its a multi use lipstick. Oh and it looks great over Rimmel London East end Snob lip liner.


The rest of the range?

The Clinique team (not that I know them!) have done a great job with the colour choice , however, when looking for Melon Pop , I found out that they haven't released all the colours so I would double check if you can which ones are available. But I would be more than happy to buy additional shades after buying this one

Let me know if you want or have any of the colour pop range and what you think of it


Gee x

Fashion Haul | Bohemian Style Inspired

Cooee,

So I have been doing little shopping trips so all the products I'm going to show you some of the bits I have been buying- it has not been brought all at the same time.

I have really been loving the Boho Style so I have been collecting the bits and bits for my summer wardrobe.

Lets Start...

Primark has some really nice pieces in at the moment so I would go and check it out if you have the chance. I got this beautiful playsuit for only £10! It has a small slit along the centre of the neckline as well as embroidered detail on the neck and chest. Also it has trimming along the arm holes and pockets.

Also from Primark, this dress which I believe was £5.  The material is silky has some stretch to it so its a comfortable wear. I would personally wear this as a day dress.

Topshop is really loving the 70s at the moment and have some lovely statement pieces. I got this shirt which is very sheer however it has the same neck line as the playsuit as well as small tassels around the bat wing sleeves.

Also I got a skort in the sale for £5!! I love the print and the blue/cream combination. It a way to introduce pattern and print into a look without it being overpowering.

H&M at the moment has my fashion heart. It has a mixture of all the trends without the designer price tag. The shorts have a suede texture to them. They are quite short on my legs so I would wear them with flat shoes. The top is from the H&M Coachella range so I don't know if its still I stores but I have seen some similar. Its a crop top and it has small panels of see through flowers. It has a tie neckline and on the end of the sleeves and body, it has elastic.

Boohoo is the best online shop for me as I know what material they use so I know my size I am. I should really have a look at the other shops but I'm scared to be honest. But I got this shorts which are high waisted. They do have pockets but this make the shorts mis-shaped.
 

Next is this dress , its in a similar style to the Primark one however its a different material. I love the print and the mix of greens and purples.

So that's some of the bits that I have been buying for my summer wardrobe, let me know what trends you have been loving.

Gee x

Drug Store Haul

Cooee,

So usually I would be writing my favourites for the month but I haven't been loving anything especially this month. But I have been shopping so I thought I would do a haul of the bits I got makeup wise.

So lets start...

From Boots, I got two lipsticks from the Seventeen range. I never have really gone to the Seventeen counter but there was a sale on the items. So the first lipstick is Stay Pout in the shade Date Night. Its a classic red telephone box shade.  I would say its a buildable matte so it can be a sheen at first. The only thing is the packaging, at the top of lid there is a fake gem. It makes the whole thing look tacky in a way.

The another lipstick is from the same range and its the shade Rule Breaker. Again the formula is the same , the shade is a dark red with a purple under tone. The packaging is the same again.

Another product is from the brand , Seventeen and its the Stay Time Pressed Powder. I haven't tried it but I got it to throw in my hand bag. Again with the packaging it has no mirror and saldy I didn't know this before hand! Come on Seventeen! Sort your packaging out!!

From NYX , I got Iced Mocha and I got it as its meant to be a dupe of MAC Satin Taupe so I'm excited to try it out. It looks like a good everyday shade that I could just sweep over the whole lid.

So that's everything drug store but I have recently got some high end but I haven't got enough it write if that makes sense.

Let me know any high end dupes as I'm looking for them.

Gee x

I'm Back and with my Over Night a Bag

Cooee,

So I back from my exams and I'm on a school break. When studying , I decided to go and stay at my Nan's as she has no internet or signal so it would mean that I would have no disattractions. While I was there I packed a small essentials only in my overnight bag. I will be showing the products I took with me. 

Before we start, I didn't need a tooth brush or face wash as I already had these at my Nan's. 

So I managed to fit everything in to this small Ted Baker bag which I got from Boots Sale last month. I don't know if they still do this print but I know they still do the same sized bag in a floral print.

Firstly, I took my cleansing lotion by Nivea. If you have been reading my blog from the start , then you would know that I have been using this product a long time. I love it,  it's so refreshing on my skin and makes my skin feel so clean. 

I had to downsize this product because otherwise it wouldn't have fit in my bag. It's the Body Shop's Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner. I have been testing this range out for a while so I can write a review. But I needed a skin clearing product due to my stressed skin.

Even though the packaging is glass, it's not heavy nor did it break. It's the Benefit Triple Performing Moisturiser. It's a light moisturiser so it's a good day night rather than a night time one.

For the night time, it's the body shop Tea Tree Blemish Face Night Lotion. It's cooling on the skin and helps unders skin spots. I took this with me as it's the perfect size and I needed a night lotion. Also I took a direct spot treatment. It's the Boots witch hazel blemish stick. It's cheaper than the other brands and it works just as well. I would recommend Boots own brand straight away to anyone who is looking to try something new. 

I have been getting sore eyes and lips recently so I have been using Simple eye soothing balm and Superdrug's Lip and Cold Sore Cream. The lip cream is the BEST treatment for lips I have ever come across. 

Sudocrem is my go to product when my skin is sore or in need of a deep treatment. I use it on angry blemishes. 

So that the essential products which I took with me in my over night bag. Hope your exams are going okay if you have or had any. 

Gee x

Prioritising

Cooee, 

So I have noticed that my post about 'Revision Tips' has been popular which means , I'm guessing, that a lot of you have or going to have exams. Mine are coming up this week and the next so I'm busing studying which means no blog posts for the next two weeks.

Good Luck with your exams , if you have exams coming up.

See you Soon

Gee x 

No Base Face | Makeup Look

Cooee,

So the idea behind this title is that its a makeup look which requires more base if concealer or foundation. I was having a semi good skin day and I didn't want to use foundation when I didn't need it. Firstly I would like to say sorry for the quality of light in this photo. I relying on sun light. Also I did blend my bronzer properly after I took this picture, sorry!

Products;


Powder-Bourjois Healthy Balance (Great Mac Studio Fix Powder Dupe) *LINK*
Bronzer & Blush & Highlight- Sleek Face Pallete (I did blend it in properly afterwards , sorry)*LINK*
Eyebrows- Benefit Gimme Brow *LINK*
Eyes;
Over the lid- MAC Grain
Crease and Outer V- Stila Twig
Mascara- MUA Extreme Curl *LINK*
Lips - Burberry Kisses Pink Nude *LINK*









I love this makeup look and its perfect for summer when you don't want foundation on your skin


Gee x