Pretty in Pink

Cooee,

So I have been loving a pink eye. I never thought I would say that but there it is. I am going to show you a couple of shades I have been loving. Now before I start, the majority is high end but I have added a high street brand in there.

MAC Quarry

This is a muted pink which works well in the crease as well as all over the lid. Its probably my perfect shade as its quite dark and works well with my everyday brown eye shadow.

MAC Girlie

I was recommended this by the MAC makeup artist. AS it says in the name, its quite girlie , however, its light on the light and works well with blue/green eyes.

MAC Grain

Its a light creamy pink colour. Its a great highlight colour plus it brightens up the eye.

Maybelline Colour Tattoo

This is like girlie in a creamy shadow, however, it has flecks of gold in it. I wore this for my prom and I loved it then and  I  love it now.  *PROM POST*

So there are a couple of pink shades I have been loving.

Gee x

Revision Tips

Cooee,

So it exam season for many people including myself (A Levels) and I thought that I would do a list of revision tips which I have found work for me as well as my friends. Just to mention that theres no one way to revise as many methods work for different people and that no different from me and my friends. For myself, I have to read everything over and over again , making important notes if necessary, however, for my friend Zoe, she makes multiple mindmaps of information.

So here are a collection of different tips for different types of learners;

1) Plan your time effectively.

I have on my wall a two month revision plan. Yes! this is mentally but I know from my GCSEs that this helped me make sure that I knew what to revision and when all my exams were.

2) Don't revise for two long.

2 hours max revising time with an half an hour to an hour breaks in-between. This allows your brain to have a cooling off period. Also 15 minutes per unit/topic is also good too.

2a) Add exercise into your breaks



It helps take your mind off worrying and if you have been revising all day, it will be an effective way to get rid of energy (in a good way).

2b) Drink lots of water.

Remember your health shouldn't suffer because your revising. Water is a good way to keep yourself hydrated.

3) Collect all your notes ready for revising.

By doing this you aren't worrying that you are wasting time looking for your notes or textbooks.

4) Mind maps. (Visual Leaner)

After specking to my friend, mind maps are a good way to put all the important information in one place.

4a) Colour Code (Visual Learner)

When your in the exam, you will remember the colour and then the information along with it.

5) Podcasts ( Auditory Learner)

For my science GCSEs, I found a collection of podcasts which were people teaching you science. They were free to download and I would listen to them on my way to school. *LINK*

6) Notes (A practice Learner/ Visual Leaner)

A couple of my friends learn by re writing notes or typing them up. Personally for me this doesn't work but I know that for some people it might. By re writing notes, it means that you are recapping everything.

7) Past Papers/ Questions

By finding these, you can see how the exam or test will be laid out meaning that you have a better understanding. Also you can practice papers and check the mark schemes. TOP TIP- exam boards usually re word past questions.


8) Don't panic.

I should follow this one. Don't worry, I know that everyone is going on about how important it is , which it is but remember you can only do your best and it is good enough.

I hope that some of these help you if your taking your exams.

Good Luck,

Gee x

Mini Make up Haul

Cooee,

Sorry it's late! I haven't had any signal where I'm staying!

So I have done a bit of makeup shopping recently and I thought I would show you some of the pieces that I have been buying.

NYX Eye Brow pencil 'Charcoal'

It looked grey at first but the shade 'Light Brown' (which I usually am) was too light. I'm hoping that this shade will suit my hair colour more. Also the idea of the product reminds me of Brow Wizz And I don't really want to pay high end prices and not like the idea so this is a good tester.

Stilla 'Twig' Eyeshadow 

I got this at a makeup outlet store so I only had to pay £1 which I couldn't say no to buying. I have heard good things about the brand and I'm excited to try it. It's a brown shimmer which I could wear everyday. 

Rimmel 'Drive Me Nude' Lipstick 

I'm going through a makeup phrase of wearing nude lips. So when I saw this, I wanted it to add to my collection. It's the typical 'Your lips but better' shade. 

Bourjois healthy balance Matte Powder

I have only heard amazing things about this product so I thought that I would try it. Also because the packaging is slim and has a large mirror , it's perfect for my handbag. 

Burberry Kisses 'Military Red No 109' & 'Nude Pink No 05'

I ordered these from Burberry as sample sizes. If you follow my Twitter then you would have seen me giving my friends the chance to get a sample themselves. I don't know if the campaign is still running but it's worth a try. I haven't tried them yet. 

MAC 'Quarry' Eyeshadow

I wanted the Cinderella Pallette from MAC however it sold out so quickly. But I only wanted one shade and that was Quarry so I brought this shade separately. 

MAC 'Grain' Eyeshadow 

I'm not going to lie but I only brought this shade because of the name. I know  that's not a good enough reason to some people but oh well. 

I believe that is all that I have brought in the last couple of weeks. Let me know what you have been buying recently. 

Gee x

Multiple Use Make Up Tools

Cooee,

So I was thinking whilst doing my makeup about what brushes I used and if I use them correctly. I found that ,even though brushes can be used anyway you like, I use my brushes in what some people might find weird. So I thought I would write a blog post about the way I used my brushes and see if you do the same.

Mascara Wand

I have been given by different makeup stands mascara wands to try. I use Smashbox Eyebrow Shadow pallete and I was given a mascara wand to put the wax on my eyebrows. So instead of using a makeup brush, I dip the wand in the wax and brush it through my brow. I found that this method works well and its less messy.

Crease Shadow Brush

My double base crease shadow brush is from Real Techniques, however, I found that its too big for eyes. So I use the brush to put highlight on my cheeks, nose and brow bone. I found that the size is perfect for highlighter. I have been testing a new liquid highlighter from Rimmel and it works with the brush well.

Detail Brush

My detail brush is again from Real Techniques , however, what I assume is meant for concealer and face makeup, I use it as a lip brush. I don't have a lip pencil that matches every one of my lipsticks, so I use the detail brush to take a small amount to draw a lip pencil outline. I find that this works just as well as a lip pencil. Also I use it to blend my lipstick.

So that's some of my brushes which I use differently. I know there is no exact way to use brushes but I wanted to show you additional ways. Let me know ways which you use your brushes differently.

Gee x

B. Pure Micellar Water | Review

Cooee,

So recently I have been taking off my everyday makeup using *B. Pure Micellar Water* . The reason I wanted to write a review on this product is because firstly I have never used this brand before and because I want to see if you have tried it and agree with my opinions.







I would class my skin as normal as I rarely experience dryness nor oiliness. I brought this product after hearing positive things about the idea of using Micellar water.







First Opinions;








I like how you can see how much is in the bottle which some bottles don't know. Its affordable and I was excited to try this new brand. I've seen the brand's makeup in Superdrug (where it can be found) but I hadn't seen much of their skin care products. It doesnt have a smell to me either.





How it works?




It removes makeup basically. I put a small amount on a small cotton pad and wipe my makeup off. There's not much to it but whats good about this product is that it doesn't need to be washed off like my Avon water.




Did it work?




Yes! it does , however only on face makeup. It hasn't removed my mascara and I haven't been using waterproof. Its also nice on the skin and doesn't feel heavy nor leave a wetness to the skin after, which is why it doesn't need washing off.




Problems?




Apart from any issues that I have stated previous, I have been experiencing some angry spots. These blemishes could be due to exam stress ( The exam season has started for me) or school in general. So I'm willing to carry on trying it to get a true opinion.

Let me know your opinions on using Micellar Water in general or if you have tried this brand before.

Gee x

Make Up Academy | Brand Review

Cooee,

I have found myself going straight to the *MUA counter in Superdrug* instead of Rimmel and Bourjois which is where you would have usually found me.

MUA are a makeup brand here in the UK ( don't know if its a worldwide brand) which sells affordable , between £1 and roughly £8, products. Personally, had I not try them when I started to use makeup, I wouldn't buy their products now due to thinking if it was that price because it might not be very good. Oh how I would have been wrong!

I have a couple of their products but what I have been recently loving are their lip and nail products. Both are only a £1 but I would quite happily pay more. I will be reviewing both products today.

Lip;

In a recent blog post, I was wearing *MUA's Shade 1 lipstick* ( Price £1). The colour is a matte dark red. I wanted to try a cheaper dark red lip before I brought MAC Hung up which I liked at the time. After I brought this, I feel in love with the formula , shade and staying power. I first wore it in London and it stayed on all night. Its not drying on the lips which is always a bonus in my eyes. I was worried about the shade not coming out the shade it looked like ( Does that make sense!) but it did and the colour match was perfect for me.

PS I haven't brought MAC's Hung up

Next I wanted to try MUA's special Matte range. Well its not special but the lipsticks in that range are all matte instead from their original collection which I believe is a mixture. My shade is in *Peachy Keen* (Price £1). I brought this shade as I wanted a summer colour. The formula in my opinion is not as good as the original collection but I love the colour range in the collection.

Nails;

Recently I have brought the shade *Spearmint* (£1) as well as a *Top Coat* (£1). Whenever I paint my nails , they clip within the day or they smudge. But my nail varnish has lasted two weeks and I have just re painted them. At first, I didn't have a top coat and they last two weeks and now that I have re painted them, I have added MUA Top coat which so far has been amazing.

Also, they dry so quick which is a bonus as I can never sit still.

I would recommend MUA to anyone trying makeup or is looking for a new brand to try as I have been loving their products recently.

 

Let me know the brands that you like as I'm always looking for new brands to try

Gee x

Going Blonde-ish

Cooee,

So last month, I decided to add blonde to my hair as I was getting bored with the natural colour. So me and my hair dresser ( who I have known my whole life) decided on two golden shades to add to my hair. The dye is mainly on the bottom layer of my hair. We have kept my natural hair colour too so that the blonde is not over powering.

 

My hair does look like ombre ,however, its not. I have three layers , two of which is natural and the last has been dyed to the root. I love my new hair and I plan to lighten the blonde for spring and summer.

 

PRODUCTS

 

So I have been using a range of different products in order to keep my hair un damaged. I must admit it took at lot of guts to dye my hair due to being worried it would ruin it. Here are some of the products which I have been using;

 

 

L'Oreal Elvive Fibrology *Shampoo* and *Conditioner*

I Love this and I can go three days without my hair getting greasy and needing a wash. My hair does feel and look thicker. I recommended it to a family friend and she loves it too. Great for thin hair.

 

Pantene Expert Collection *Split End Fuser*

This can be put on both wet and dry hair which is perfect for in the morning when my hair is dry. I have always had dry ends and I have found that my hair is a lot softer after using this product.

 

Herbal Essences Bee Strong *Leave-In Conditioner*

I put this leave in product on when my hair is dry or if I want to let my hair dry naturally.

 

*Detangle Spray*

I always forget how long my hair is and even though I have my tangle teaser , it still gets knotty. So I have purchased a spray which I hope will help my hair.

 

I love my new hair and I'm happy to finally find products which work well for my hair.

 

Let me know your go to hair products

 

Gee x

 

February Favourites

Cooee,

So its that time again , Favourite time! This month has been busy for me. I've had mock exams and birthdays including mine. So I have a couple of products which I have been loving this month.

Fashion

French Connection Blouse!
I have been loving this! It was a present from my mum for my birthday and I love the print. I have been wearing it with my high waist jeans and my Zara Boots which leads me on to my next item

Zara Boots!
I have been wearing them to school, shopping and for general days out. They are so comfortable and were a treat to myself. At only £10 in the sale , I couldn't say no!

Make Up

Collection Liner!

I have been loving adding a small flick to my everyday make up. I have read loads of positive reviews on collection liners. So I decided to try one. I'm hoping to write a review soon.

Bourjois Volume Mascara!

I have been wanting my lashes to be long and separate. Before, my everyday mascara made my lashes more thick and added a small curl. This mascara makes my lashes look amazing compared.

Lifestyle

Red - Taylor Swift!

I had my ipod on shuffle and a song from Taylor Swift's Red album came on and I forgot how good her Album was. I have also been loving her newest album too!

Sticky Page Tabs!

Weird! I know but since I've been revising for mocks, I have been organising all my work (especially for sociology!). I have found that they have helped me find my work and if I was stuck on an area, I could easily find the notes.

So that's some of my favourites so this month. Let me know what you have been loving this month

Gee x

On The Run Makeup Look

Cooee,

So I'm guessing that from the title you don't have the foggiest what this post will be about? I decided to try my new Urban Decay On The Run Palette for the first time since receiving it. I love this set , the colours have a high pigment and the browns suited my everyday eye makeup perfectly.

Products used;

Smash Box Photofinish Primer (For the eyes)

Baby Skin Primer (For the Face)

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

Collection Concealer

Rimmel Clear Complexion

Smash Box Eyebrow Palette in Brunette

Mac 'Girlie' Statin Eyeshadow (Over the Lid)

 

What I used from On The Run;

A Mix of Dare & Fix in the crease

Bronzer (No Name)

50/50 Highlight

Perversion Mascara

Stag 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil - I lined my top lash line and smudged it out

Sesso Naked Lipgloss (Now being promoted to my handbag!)

I love this look and I think that so many looks can be created from the palette.

Let me know what you think of Urban Decay products as this was my first product from them.

 

Gee x

What I got for my 17th Birthday

Cooee,

I am writing this on my actually birthday which would be yesterday , 15th February, for those reading it. I'm so grateful for everything I got this year and I've been well and truly spoilt. I have amazing family and friends who know me so well. I was lucky enough to go on a shopping trip with my mum who got me lots of presents then. So this is a half haul , half what I got. Disclaimer- I'm not bragging or anything and I'm extremely grateful for all my items! 

Beauty items; 

 

Smash Box Photo finish primer

Smashbox Brow Tech 

Urban Decay Brow Box 

Urban decay On the run ( I was not excepting this at all and I nearly cried!)

Lush King of skin 

Body shop All in one lip & check

Body shop 'champagne' eyeshadow 

Mac 217 brush 

Mac 'Girlie' shadow ( I was on a hunt for this shade and it's not want I wanted actually but I love it all the same)

Primark Gel Effect Top Coat ( I love this!) 

From my friends I got a MAC gift card !! ( I cant believe they did this so if they are reading this then  I Love YOU)
 

Fashion items;

 

French connection Blouse ( I fell in love with this top!) 

H&M skirt 

Primark Dress ( I'm trying out a BoHo Style at the moment)

Primark Cosy Tights ( Forever needing these!) 

Primark Sunglasses 

Primark Sweat Pants ( I used to hate these and hadn't owned a pair until last year when I got converted and now I live in them when I'm home) 

Zara Chelsea Boots 

Other bits;

 

Instax Share ( I have wanted a Polaroid printer for ages and my dad was nice enough to get me one) 

A shelf with has built in Bluetooth speakers ( I didn't even knew that this was a thing but it's so useful!) 

Paper chase cup ( I'm going to use it to take a tea to school in the morning) 

Golddigga Sugar Purfume ( I love the the gold one so my nan thought that I would like to try the newest one) 

Portfolio (For my textiles A Level course!) 

Tanya Burr , Love, Tanya ( I love Tanya's videos and my mum got me her book) 

I believe that's all. I'm so so so grateful for everything and couldn't have asked for better family and friends. 

Let me know if you had a birthday this week or if you have tried any of the products meantioned 

Gee x

GRWM; Tartan Style

Cooee,

So I had a 50th party to go to with my family and I thought that I would do a get ready with me. I would like to point out that I'm wearing heels and I hate wearing them because I'm tall as it is yet alone in heels but I braved it. I'm still proud of myself that I wore them.

Makeup

MAC Face and Body Foundation (LINK)
Eyebrow Pencil (Brand Unknown, Sorry)
No7 Stay Precise Eyeliner *LINK*
Bourjois Volume Mascara *LINK*
Benefit Hoola Bronzer *LINK*
Sleek Blusher (From Face Pallete) *LINK*
Topshop Deception Lip Pencil *LINK*
MUA Shade 1 Lipstick*LINK*

Hair
My hair dresser actually done my hair but she used a defuser hair dryer to make it curly. I then used FudgeUrban  Moose to add more volume. *LINK*

Outfit

Topshop- High Neck Top (bargin at £10! cheaper than New Look) *LINK*
New Look- Skirt *LINK*
New Look- Shoes ( Sale Item )



So that's what I wore and how I done my makeup for the party. I love the look and I hope you do too.

 

Gee x