Sunday 18 January 2015
2014 Beauty Favourites
So last year I got more into makeup as i bought some decent brushes and had more money to spend on makeup, I found some products that I absolutely love and used throughout the whole year so today i'd like to share them with you
Brushes :
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
Benefit Contour Brush ( the one that comes with Hoola)
Face:
Clinique Anti Blemish Foundation
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer
Benefit Benetint
Benefit Highbeam
Lipstick:
Mac Coral Bliss & Rebel
Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick- 01
Benefit Posiebalm
Eyes/Brows
Avon extra lasting mascara
Look beauty brow perfect palette
rimmel exaggerate eye definer
collection felt tip liner
Mua Heaven and Earth Palette
Mac Woodwinked
Naked 3 Palette
Let me know if you also like any of these products!
Sunday 11 January 2015
2014 Book Favourites
Hi guys!
Recently I've had a complete lack of motivation to write blog posts due to me having mocks and getting caught up in all the Christmas excitement but now its the new year I am determined to focus a lot more on my blog and post regularly.
One of my other goals this year is to read more, last year i got slightly back into reading but no where near to as much as I used to when I was younger but I love just getting lost in a book to the point where I literally wont put it down until I'm finished.
Due to this goal, today I'd like to share with you some of the books that I read during 2014 and absolutely loved.
1. Alexa Chung - IT
Now as someone who's main interests are fashion and music and beauty I absolutely loved this book and read it the day I got it. I love Alexa Chung and this book is so aesthetically pleasing I just love taking pictures of it. I completely adore the way she wrote an autobiography that truly expresses and is focused on her love of music and fashion.
2. Rainbow Rowell - Fangirl
When I first heard of this book I thought it would completely suit me as I myself, am a slight fan girl. I absolutely loved reading this book and there was some things in there that I think are easily relatable with teenagers. I also read Eleanor & Park in 2014 which is by the same author which I did like but I didn't really get into it as much and I really do not like the ending.
3. Looking For Alaska - John Green
This has got to be one of my favourite ever books, In my opinion it is so much better than tfios and I just love the whole storyline and how it was written. I don't know what else to say about it but if you haven't read it yet then please read it!
4. Paper Towns - John Green
Wow another John Green book how surprising! I still dont know whether I prefer this or Looking For Alaska because they're both so good and I am so so excited for the film.
5. Divergent - Veronica Roth
I went to go see the film of this when it came out in April after hearing that it was a sort of similar style dystopia-world film like The Hunger Games. Which is my absolutely favourite book/film series
and I absolutely loved it so went and bought the book the next day and finished it the same day, since then I have read the second book and am so excited to go see Insurgent when it comes out.
Hope you've enjoyed reading these books and let me know if you've ready any of these or would like to recommend me anymore books!
- Amber
Recently I've had a complete lack of motivation to write blog posts due to me having mocks and getting caught up in all the Christmas excitement but now its the new year I am determined to focus a lot more on my blog and post regularly.
One of my other goals this year is to read more, last year i got slightly back into reading but no where near to as much as I used to when I was younger but I love just getting lost in a book to the point where I literally wont put it down until I'm finished.
Due to this goal, today I'd like to share with you some of the books that I read during 2014 and absolutely loved.
1. Alexa Chung - IT
Now as someone who's main interests are fashion and music and beauty I absolutely loved this book and read it the day I got it. I love Alexa Chung and this book is so aesthetically pleasing I just love taking pictures of it. I completely adore the way she wrote an autobiography that truly expresses and is focused on her love of music and fashion.
2. Rainbow Rowell - Fangirl
When I first heard of this book I thought it would completely suit me as I myself, am a slight fan girl. I absolutely loved reading this book and there was some things in there that I think are easily relatable with teenagers. I also read Eleanor & Park in 2014 which is by the same author which I did like but I didn't really get into it as much and I really do not like the ending.
3. Looking For Alaska - John Green
This has got to be one of my favourite ever books, In my opinion it is so much better than tfios and I just love the whole storyline and how it was written. I don't know what else to say about it but if you haven't read it yet then please read it!
4. Paper Towns - John Green
Wow another John Green book how surprising! I still dont know whether I prefer this or Looking For Alaska because they're both so good and I am so so excited for the film.
5. Divergent - Veronica Roth
I went to go see the film of this when it came out in April after hearing that it was a sort of similar style dystopia-world film like The Hunger Games. Which is my absolutely favourite book/film series
and I absolutely loved it so went and bought the book the next day and finished it the same day, since then I have read the second book and am so excited to go see Insurgent when it comes out.
Hope you've enjoyed reading these books and let me know if you've ready any of these or would like to recommend me anymore books!
- Amber
Sunday 16 November 2014
A/W WISHLIST
Navy bomber jacket by Aaiko - Sylvie Quentin
sylviequentin.com
A new website I've found, I love this jacket and the blue detailing.
Missguided print shirt
£22.99 missguided.co.uk
I am absolutely loving grid print clothes at the moment and think this shirt would look lovely.
Urban Renewal Vintage Remnants Love Heart Velvet Pinafore in Silver -...
£30 - urbanoutfitters.com
This is also available in black but as most of my clothes are black I would probably purchase the silver.
sylviequentin.com
A new website I've found, I love this jacket and the blue detailing.
Missguided print shirt£22.99 missguided.co.uk
I am absolutely loving grid print clothes at the moment and think this shirt would look lovely.
Missguided ripped jeans
£24.99 - missguided.co.uk
I've wanted ripped mom jeans for ages and black jeans go with everything.
£24.99 - missguided.co.uk
I've wanted ripped mom jeans for ages and black jeans go with everything.
Urban Renewal Vintage Surplus Fur Collar Harrington Jacket in Black -...
£40 - urbanoutfitters.com
I think this is the nicest jacket i've ever seen.
£40 - urbanoutfitters.com
I think this is the nicest jacket i've ever seen.
£30 - urbanoutfitters.com
This is also available in black but as most of my clothes are black I would probably purchase the silver.
Tuesday 28 October 2014
A Few Of My Favourite Things...
Hi guys!
So a few weeks ago I watched inthefrow's new video which was this tag and thought, because you guys dont know much about me, that this tag would be good for my next blog post.
So here it is...
1. Products
Foundation, mascara, lipstick
2. Foods
Lasagne,Spaghetti Carbonara, Pizza
3. Places
Paris,London,Brighton
4. Things you'd Miss
(not including family and friends)
My ipod, all my photos, my chelsea boots
5. Things you do when you're bored
Watch Youtube videos, Listen to music, write blog posts
6. Things you enjoy when its sunny
Eating Ice Cream, Going to the beach(even though I live so far from one) and sitting in the garden.
7. Films
1D movie(not even joking), Hunger Games, Divergent
8. Songs
HARDEST CATERGORY
Ever After (marianas trench) So far its alright(the 1975) Left hand free (alt-j)
theres so many more than them though.
9. Brands
Mac, Zara, Missguided
10. Outdoor things that you like
Sea, Sky, Plants
11. Events
Birthday, Xmas, Summer
12. Cartoons
The little mermaid, beauty and the beast, hercules
13. Buildings
Eiffel tower,
14. Anything in everyday life
15. Traits in any person, not just partners
sense of humour, trust, good fashion sense
16. Influences
17. Drinks
salted caramel hot chocolate, tea, peach iced tea
18. Experiences
seeing the eiffel tower at night, my mum having my baby brother,
19. Things to Watch
i dont really understand this so I'm just going to say my fave tv shows:
the fosters, pll, gossip girl
20. Youtubers
velvetgh0st, jim chapman, joe sugg (theres so many more oh god...)
So a few weeks ago I watched inthefrow's new video which was this tag and thought, because you guys dont know much about me, that this tag would be good for my next blog post.
So here it is...
1. Products
Foundation, mascara, lipstick
2. Foods
Lasagne,Spaghetti Carbonara, Pizza
3. Places
Paris,London,Brighton
4. Things you'd Miss
(not including family and friends)
My ipod, all my photos, my chelsea boots
5. Things you do when you're bored
Watch Youtube videos, Listen to music, write blog posts
6. Things you enjoy when its sunny
Eating Ice Cream, Going to the beach(even though I live so far from one) and sitting in the garden.
7. Films
1D movie(not even joking), Hunger Games, Divergent
8. Songs
HARDEST CATERGORY
Ever After (marianas trench) So far its alright(the 1975) Left hand free (alt-j)
theres so many more than them though.
9. Brands
Mac, Zara, Missguided
10. Outdoor things that you like
Sea, Sky, Plants
11. Events
Birthday, Xmas, Summer
12. Cartoons
The little mermaid, beauty and the beast, hercules
13. Buildings
Eiffel tower,
14. Anything in everyday life
15. Traits in any person, not just partners
sense of humour, trust, good fashion sense
16. Influences
17. Drinks
salted caramel hot chocolate, tea, peach iced tea
18. Experiences
seeing the eiffel tower at night, my mum having my baby brother,
19. Things to Watch
i dont really understand this so I'm just going to say my fave tv shows:
the fosters, pll, gossip girl
20. Youtubers
velvetgh0st, jim chapman, joe sugg (theres so many more oh god...)
Wednesday 10 September 2014
Skincare Routine {Acne-Prone Skin}
Hi guys welcome back to my blog.
Today I'm talking about one of the most important things in my day and that's my skincare routine. Due to my oily and acne-prone skin I can't go a day without using skincare products and it's rather vital to helping my skin look at least slightly better.
Before what I'm currently using I was using the Clinique 3 step Anti-Blemish set which I did find really good and did see a difference but considering the price I was expecting a bit more and as I got it as a gift I needed to find something to replace it as it has completely ran out... So I went to the body shop! They have many different skincare ranges for each skin type and my skin type matched the tea tree range.
I picked up the:
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner
- Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion
- Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream
Now I'll talk you through what I do in the mornings and evenings
Morning: In the morning I use all the products in the order above to really clean my skin and help my skin look better and sometimes use the BB cream on days where I want less of a heavy foundation base if my skin is particular sore. This is too light for me as there isn't a very big shade range but I just deepen it with a darker foundation or some bronzer. I would recommend this as it is a good coverage for a BB cream and leaves my skin feeling light and fresh.
Evening: I cannot use as much product in the evening due to the fact I use prescribed medication for my acne. So first I use the foaming cleanser and then I go straight onto using my Epiduo and leave this on overnight - you cannot get this in a drugstore unless your doctor has prescribed it to you so if you feel like you have acne then go to the doctors and ask. I do not apply a toner as it reacts with the cream and makes my skin very dry and sore and leaves it stinging.
So I hope you found this blog post interesting and if you have the same skin type as me then hopefully you found this useful!
Today I'm talking about one of the most important things in my day and that's my skincare routine. Due to my oily and acne-prone skin I can't go a day without using skincare products and it's rather vital to helping my skin look at least slightly better.
Before what I'm currently using I was using the Clinique 3 step Anti-Blemish set which I did find really good and did see a difference but considering the price I was expecting a bit more and as I got it as a gift I needed to find something to replace it as it has completely ran out... So I went to the body shop! They have many different skincare ranges for each skin type and my skin type matched the tea tree range.
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner
- Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion
- Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream
Now I'll talk you through what I do in the mornings and evenings
Morning: In the morning I use all the products in the order above to really clean my skin and help my skin look better and sometimes use the BB cream on days where I want less of a heavy foundation base if my skin is particular sore. This is too light for me as there isn't a very big shade range but I just deepen it with a darker foundation or some bronzer. I would recommend this as it is a good coverage for a BB cream and leaves my skin feeling light and fresh.
Evening: I cannot use as much product in the evening due to the fact I use prescribed medication for my acne. So first I use the foaming cleanser and then I go straight onto using my Epiduo and leave this on overnight - you cannot get this in a drugstore unless your doctor has prescribed it to you so if you feel like you have acne then go to the doctors and ask. I do not apply a toner as it reacts with the cream and makes my skin very dry and sore and leaves it stinging.
So I hope you found this blog post interesting and if you have the same skin type as me then hopefully you found this useful!
Sunday 7 September 2014
Clothing Brand Focus: Missguided
Hi guys I'm back with another brand focus but this time it's to talk about one of my favourite clothing brands, Missguided.
I feel like missguided has just kept getting better and better throughout the time since I found it which was about a year ago. It's got some amazing pieces and the prices are quite affordable so I never feel ripped off, and they always seem to have offers on which is always good.
So I'm going to show you the current pieces I own that have been purchased from missguided- bare in mind they might not sell some of these items still.
This is one of my favourite tops to wear for autumn as the colour is very autumnal and I love the look of the cut out sleeves, I believe this is also available in other colours but I couldn't find it on the website.
FLORAL SHIRT
RUNNER SHORTS
I feel like missguided has just kept getting better and better throughout the time since I found it which was about a year ago. It's got some amazing pieces and the prices are quite affordable so I never feel ripped off, and they always seem to have offers on which is always good.
So I'm going to show you the current pieces I own that have been purchased from missguided- bare in mind they might not sell some of these items still.
This is one of my favourite tops to wear for autumn as the colour is very autumnal and I love the look of the cut out sleeves, I believe this is also available in other colours but I couldn't find it on the website.
I also own this flannel by them and I believe it was around £22 and I got it last winter, I love flannels and I love the colours in this one, especially the fact it matches my eye colour.
This jumper is actually by a brand called 'missi' that they use to sell on missguided, but it's such a cosy item, perfect for winter.
Now onto the stuff I've bought more recently..
As you can probably tell missguided have really improved their quality and their clothing overall, at the moment I literally love almost everything on the site. All the clothes below are also still available to buy.
FLORAL SHIRT
RUNNER SHORTS
CO-ORD TOP: Currently Unavailable Online-probably out of stock atm. But they do sell the same one on ark here : http://www.ark.co.uk/products/hearts-and-bows-floral-ditsy-coord/084649
Overall I really love missguided and it is one of the first stores I look at online when I want to buy new clothes (all the time.) I strongly recommend you having a look on there if you haven't already.
Hope you enjoyed reading, let me know in the comments if you would like another of these!
DISCLAIMER: I am not at all sponsored by missguided I just made this post because I genuinely love their site. All opinions are 100% my own.
Tuesday 2 September 2014
OOTD:STRIPED DRESS
DRESS: ZARA
SHOES: NEW LOOK
I absolutely love wearing stripes so when I saw this dress I automatically fell in love with it, and even more so when I tried it on. It is perfect for autumn/winter as it is a medium-thickness fabric so would provide extra warmth but can also be layered when really cold with a jumper and tights. I also love the fact the dress has vertical stripes at the sides as it just adds a unique touch to the dress making it more interesting.
I paired this dress with my chunky black chelsea boots and a red lipstick, as I love wearing bold lipsticks with black and white clothes for a little pop of colour. I will definitely be wearing this dress loads and what's even more amazing is the fact I picked it up for just £19.99.
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