Morphe Brushes

I decided to purchase some new brushes a few months ago. I find it almost impossible to do my makeup without my Real Technique brushes which I LOVE! But I wanted to try out some new ones and get some more eyeshadow brushes as I really needed some for blending my eyeshadows.These brushes are all so amazing. The quality is so good and now I've got all the brushes I need to create all the makeup looks I want to do. This is the travel set which was on sale on the Morphe website at the time. They came with a case for them to fit in, which is so handy as I've recently just got back from Leeds Festival and it was a life saver to keep my brushes as clean as possible. I would definitely recommend this set to anyone who needs a set with several different brushes that really help to get your makeup to look really professional.

So yesterday I decided to pop out and stock up on some new True Match L'oreal foundation. If you haven't tried it then please do as its amazing. Is it just me that cant just buy the one thing that I need when I go out shopping? I came out with a new mascara which I've heard is extremely good, two eyeshadows and a fake tan. The mascara is so good, it separates and lengthens the lashes so well, this has taken over my favourite drug one I usually use everyday! I haven't yet tried the eyeshadows yet as I want to do a first impressions post soon, so keep checking out my future posts! The Rimmel fake tan I used last night as soon as I got home eager to try it out! It is a mousse formula which glides on the skin so easily. It blends perfectly and it is so easy to use. One plus about this tan is that it doesn't smell as bad as usual fake tans which I love as I hate sleeping in tans that don't smell the best. All of these purchases are from superdrug.

Today I went into town because its summer in the England now, and for once we've been blessed with some nice weather. This is definitely something we're not used too. I realised that I haven't got any sandals or even any flat shoes that are suitable for this season, therefore I went into primark to see what I could find. I found some perfect ones which are a metallic grey/black with bold silver buckles on the straps. They were a complete bargain in the sale so I had to have them. I picked up a dark raspberry coloured top as I was so in love with the colour. I cant wait to wear this soon. The last thing I picked up was some hair bobbles which are a new type of bobble that are supposed to be better and more comfortable on the hair, I've heard really good things about these so I thought I would give them ago. Naughtily I had to nip into Topshop and I saw this necklace that I thought would go so nice with the top I bought and Im obsessed with granite effect things at the moment I think its just such a nice pattern.

When I got home today I realised how well all the makeup and clothes would go together as a look so My next post will hopefully be experimenting with a look I can style with all of these purchases.

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Superdrug buys:

True Match Foundation: £9.99

Maybelline 24 Hour Colour Tattoo Eyeshadow's: £4.99 each

Maybelline lash Sensational Lash Multiplying Mascara: £7.99

Rimmel Sun Shimmer Self Tanning Mousse in Dark Matte: £7.99

Primark buys:

Shoes: £6

Top: £4

Bobbles (4 pack): £1

Topshop buy:

Necklace: £5

I just cant resist!

So this week I finally finished my second year of university so i've been allowing myself to have a few treats or buy things that I maybe shouldn't with my student funds! So far I've had a really nice week spending time with my friends and just generally chilling out. Costa coffee does the best hot chocolates with marshmallows and belgian chocolate brownies! If you haven't tried either of them you need too, its a must! SO yummy! The next day I went into uni to do some personal work which was nice for a change to not have to do something without demanding deadlines. Don't get me wrong I enjoy a challenge of working under a time scale but its nice after a year to do something at my own pace. I went to M&S at dinner and bought a belgian chocolate twist (can you guess I love chocolate), some raspberries and blueberries with a strawberry yogurt! I think all of these are a go to buy when I go to M&S from now on! Today I met up with my best girlfriends and we went out for dinner at a place called Level. Its a gorgeous Italian restaurant with great service and most importantly the food is amazing! I opted for a chicken and ham pizza. We washed our meals down with a strawberry woo woo pitcher which was so nice, we always have to get one of these whenever we go there just too hard to resist! After we had finished out meals we went down the road to a gelato parlour! There ice creams are the best I've tasted, the flavours are incredible! I got two scoops of course, they were Ferrero Rocher and Nutella! Both delicious! I often pop in here to get either ice cream or waffles with ice cream! 

Small beauty haul!!

I recently took a trip to my local Boots and 99p store. I found myself NEEDING these products. I have a huge product with wanting things but when it comes to beauty its always a need. I cant help myself. I was so excited to find my favourite concealer from Collection was in stock! I love the way it hides imperfections and dark circles on the face, without looking cakey or creasing. Another amazing thing about this product is that it is so cheap and does the job of a high end products for more than half the price. I bought three as I wasn't risking running out and not being able to get hold of any again, as I spent over a certain amount I received a free Bronze Glow bronzer which I cant wait to try out. I LOVE BRONZERS! Ive recently been breaking out a lot and heard a lot of beauty bloggers taking about the Garnier Micellar cleansing water, so I decided to give it ago. I went for the one which mattifies as I have oily skin. Its great how this product is two in one as is both cleanses and tones at the same time. I got some round cotton pads to use this with as you cant have too many of these! With me breaking out so much I wanted to buy a BB cream as I don't want to be having to wear foundation every day. I was so happy that this product does so much for the skin including the built in primer. The last thing i purchased from the 99p store was some pore strips. Ive been meaning to try these out for ages but haven't got round to it. Hopefully they do the job as good as the more expensive brands. Im planning to do a June favourites so stay tuned to see if any of these products make it!!

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Products:

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer: £4.19

Collection Bronze Glow Bronzer: FREE

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water: £3.33

Rimmel BB Cream: £6.99

Cotton wool pads: £1.69

Pore Strips: 99p

Eyeshadow

Makeup has always been something that I've loved playing round with since I can remember. I love how one product can change the whole look for a particular day! For this look I wanted to practise different eyeshadow looks with my Urban Decay Naked 2 palette. I've always liked a challenge and I wanted to create something different for a change. This is the look that I came up with! I tried a different way of doing the eyeshadow concentrating on the slight winged edge matching my eyeliner. It wasn't the best but practise makes perfect and I'm going to keep going at it. I really liked the finished look as it gave a slightly grungey look. This was perfect as it went great with the dress and necklace which I chose for the day.

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Full makeup details

Primer: Rimmel lasting finish primer

Foundation: Mac Matchmaster 2.0 mixed with L'Oreal True Match creamy beige

Eyebrows: Rimmel brown pencil in dark brown with Collection Work the Colour Eyebrow Kit

Concealer: Rimmel Match Perfection in ivory

Bronzer: Bourjois Bronzing Powder no. 52

Highlight: MUA Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter

Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 2, Foxy, Bootycall, Tease, Snakebite

Mascara: Benefit They're Real Mascara

Eyeliner: L'oreal Superliner Perfect Slim in Intense Black 

River island wish list

Here are just a few pieces I found on river island website that I'm loving at the moment! If only I could afford to buy them all, but because of my student funds unfortunately theres only a few things I could buy. Ive picked things that are quite casual but can be dressed up with the accessories that I've chosen from the website too. Im in love with any outfit that includes mesh fabric at the moment and its a perfect material for the heat of summer. I think any of these garments would be able to be paired with different items that you will already have in your wardrobe to make the perfect summer outfit.

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Blue raw hem high waisted Darcy denim shorts: £30.00

White cold shoulder shirt: £35.00

White rubber chunky sunglasses: £10.00

Black side split maxi top: £30.00

Orange snake print barely there sandals: £50.00

White tweed zip front a-line shirt: £30.00

Black mesh split back vest : £22.00

Light pink embellished slip on plimsoles: £28.00

Gold tone stone chain body harness: £12.00

Gold tone tassel draped body harness: £18.00

Ombre Lip:

I recently purchased this Rimmel Black Tulip lip line from Boots. I instantly fell in love with the colour as soon as it caught my eye. I had the fabulous excuse to buy it, as I knew it would go perfectly with my Mac Mehr lipstick. Ombre lips have been very popular recently, and I have tried it with a few different lip liners and lipsticks at home and loved the effect that it gave of bigger lips along with the gorgeous look it gives off. Out of all of the ombre looks this one definitely has to be my favourite by far. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

Rimmel lip pencil: Black tulip

Mac: Mehr