A Few Autumn Beauty Picks

So my break from blogging was somehow unintentionally extended, but lets just pretend I never left shall we...

As much as I loved summer, I found myself starting to ache for those darker autumnal hues and the opportunity to whack out Rebel or Diva (MAC fiends will relate). So when september finally made an appearance, I got a little too excited about the fact that my staples would soon do a complete 180.

Lets Talk Nail Care

Nail polish has to be the very first beauty product I fell in love with, essentially introducing me to the world that is beauty. Now, I have slight confession to make... I used to bite my nails. Yep, ever heard of a nail addict that used to vigorously tear at her poor nails ... that was me. This was until I discovered nail art and all the wondrous colours that could adorn my fingers. Since then, I would say I keep my nails in quite a healthy condition and will always, and I mean always have polish on. 

Eyes Of The Day #3 : Smoked Taupe

A fairly simple look with the ever brilliant Naked Palette. It isn't necessarily for a special occasion but I fancied something a little more on the smokier side today. Using Maybelline Colour Tattoo in 'On and on Bronze' as a base, I lightly washed 'Sidecar' over the top to create a more taupe-y lid. I then blended out any potential harsh lines on the upper lid using 'Naked' and deepened the crease/outer V using a mix of 'Smog' and 'Dark Horse'. I finally topped it off with lashings of mascara and my trusty lashes from Eylure in '020'.

Hope you all have a lovely friday! 

The Brows.

To me, brows make the face. They add structure, an extra dimension and if done right, can change the entire look. I'm sure you've seen images of celebrities photoshopped without eyebrows... not a pretty sight, right? Even the stunningly beautiful Mila Kunis looks a tad odd. That alone puts the brows at top priority and of high importance. If you ever have the misfortune of witnessing me make up free, I'm most certain the brows will still be in place. 

MONTHLY FAVOURITES: November

Cozying up on the couch with a lovingly warm cranberry and raspberry cuppa; racking my brain on how to introduce this post, I'm wondering how this year has flown by so quickly. It seems most unreal that the next time I'll be contemplating on how to start a monthly favourites post, christmas will have already been and gone. Crazy, I know. 

Right, enough with the deep thoughts. This month has been somewhat uneventful; a few shopping trips and the usual dinners out but nothing too extravagant. In terms of make up, I've been chopping and changing on a daily basis, desiring the vamped lip one day but a smoked eye the next. 

NOTD #7 : The Statement White

Barry M's - White (£2.99)

Just a sneakily quick post on whats been adorning my nails for the past week or so. White or so called 'tipp-ex' nails have been a lingering trend for quite some time and especially over the summer when complimenting our glowing tans that we worked oh so hard for. However, I find that this simply makes such an effortless statement, one in which typically takes no more than 5-10 minutes with 2 coats and fits both the warmer and cooler seasons. If I'm still lusting after a bold nail choice but am too damn lazy to get a little creative with nail art then this is what I tend to steer towards. Of course when it gets near to christmas then a few festive creations will be greeting these pages but for now, I think I'll be sticking with the lazily white offering. 

The Foundation Routine

Having a clear but still somewhat natural base has always been a slight goal. So through much experimentation and research ... on blogs of course; I have managed to round up and form a core collection of products that work for me and my skin type on an everyday basis. I can also happily add that all products are drugstore and so thankfully don't break the bank.

Eyes Of The Day #2 : Neutral

Its all about the vamped lip this fall and winter and so as a result, the rest of the face should be more on the neutral side. Most just add a touch of liner and mascara to the eyes when rocking a bold lip colour but I still quite like to define the crease a little just give my eyes a bit of definition and so as not to get too lost. 

These are the lashes I wear on a daily basis, I've said many a time that my natural lashes are practically none existent and so need an extra little boost. I will also forever be in love with the Beige Rimmel liner, it simply turns my 'slept for 3 hours due to youtube' look into 'I just had 10 hours beauty sleep' chic.

The Empties Post #1

So Ive recently been ploughing through a few products and the bottles have been cluttering the bathroom shelves. Before chucking them away, I thought it was due time for an empties post. I find that an Empties post provides a more concrete opinion on a product as you've experienced the formula at its full potential and hopefully noticed the supposed benefits.

'Pretty In Pink' Lip Combination

Pink isn't a colour we typically associate with fall and winter, but the likes of Marc Jacobs and Paul Smith turned heads on the runway at fashion week when collections were attired with anything from edgy metallic pieces to tailored rosy hues. Though I do like to test my comfort zones often, I highly doubt you'll find me sporting an all pink get up this season. However, Make up is an aspect I can easily change up on a daily basis and so pink lips were clearly the way to go.

THOUGHTS: BourJois Happy Light Primer

This was another new released base purchased in the ever adored 3 for 2 Boots Offer. I am constantly on the look out for a high performing budget primer that will keep the oils at bay. So when drugstore brands release their own version I'm always eager to give it ago in a hopes that eventually one will tick all the boxes. I've read the odd post on this just before the public could get their hands on them but once entering stores, it hasn't received much hype. 

THOUGHTS: L'Oréal Nude Magique Foundation

The Boots 3 for 2 offer lured me in as always and this time around, I decided to try out a few new released bases. There have been a few whispers on this particular release but all were fairly positive and the concept of a 'fresh feel foundation' and 'weightless perfection' definitely intrigued me enough to give it a go.

The Sunday Edit #4

I wouldn't really class my self as much of a movie fanatic and to be honest, tend to stick to the Romantic comedy genres. However, because my dad is the biggest movie geek out there, I usually get dragged out to see all the latest blockbusters. Suffice to say, I'm now quite the Marvels fan! My dad has had Gravity in IMAX booked for about a month so he was bouncing off the walls when this saturday finally came around. Of course, I rarely appreciate all the graphics and special effects that go into creating movies, but my dad filled me in and told me that everything apart from their faces were computer animated. To sum it all up, I was really impressed with the whole thing and really recommend the watch! 

 I finally got my hands on a winter coat this weekend. I really just needed a piece that I could throw on over anything without having to worry about a clashing issue. Ideally, I also wanted it to be a tad more figure hugging and not make me look like a walking talking marshmallow, though that would be quite amusing. So that came down to a simple black trench with leather panelling which makes it slightly more interesting and gives it an edge. I'm happy to say it was a real bargain at £50 in the sale, which I'm amazed at! Surprisingly, this is in fact a size 10, and with me being a size 6-8 you'd think it would drown me but it actually fits quite well! In the image above, I actually have a pajamas top on so excuse the peep of pink. 

Lastly, in the midst of writing this post, my mother decided to take me on a Boots run... it was inevitable that I would pick up a few beauty bits so I may do a mini haul or if not, reviews will be popping up some time soon. 

Hope you've all had a nice week! 

Yet Another Pink?

'Hot Gossip' - £15

I know what you're thinking.. did she really just buy another MAC lipstick? Well I'm proud to say this product is in fact a 'shopped my stash' shade. I've had this lurking in the bottoms of my storage for about 6 months and was, I'm sure used just once straight after purchase. 'Hot Gossip' isn't really a so called 'blogger favourite', neither is it a rather unique or stand off shade. In fact, I don't think I've heard anyone even whisper this name. So I must admit, this lipstick was sort of a half hearted purchase but boy am I glad I did. 

MONTHLY FAVOURITES: October

Its Halloween! Now I'm a little scared as tonight I'll be all on my own due to my brothers parents evening, which means I'm gonna be the one answering the door to either cute little pumpkin kids or creepy masks, the first option of which I would prefer. I know you're probably questioning yourselves on whether I actually have a social life but you need not fret as I will be enjoying the festivities of halloween at a party tomorrow instead. There will probably be some snaps of my ensemble up also. 

Anyways, there aren't many beauty favourites this month but most of what I have been loving is fairly new to me and it will have featured in a post at some point recently. 

THOUGHTS: Nivea Express Hydration Primer

Though the drugstore has skilfully mastered most beauty products that have hit the high end counters, I still find that primers are an aspect they have yet to perfect. I must admit, I've tried my fair share of budget primers but none seem to give me that long lasting, air brushed finish I desire that will also keep me matte. So winter is well on its way and I figured that if this worked well, would kill two birds in one stone, making my morning routine slightly more time efficient.

My New Nude Lip Lover?

I cut my lip :( 
Rimmel moisture renew lipstick- Lets Get Naked

It seems as though I've been betraying quite a few products recently, first my beloved Maybelline Gel liner and now unfortunately my former nude lover Mac's shy girl, whom maybe feeling a tad left out... is it weird that I'm personifying beauty products? Eh, who's classed as 'normal' these days anyway.

AUTUMN PICKS: Lips

So a few of you may know by now that lip products are possibly more than a weakness to me and I never really feel fully satisfied unless I return from a shopping trip without a sparkling new lipstick at hand. Suffice to say, if there was ever a 'lipsticks anonymous' group session I'd surely be the first to sign up and admit to my addiction. Going completely off topic as per usual, but I just wanted to share a few of my favourable picks that shall be sweeping my lips this fall. 

AUTUMN PICKS: Nails

Hey there lovely people, Hope you're all having a nice week :) Anyways, I thought I would just quickly share a few of my favourite fall polishes. As stated in my 'Autumn Post'  I do lean towards both opposite ends of the spectrum, either a sophisticated nude or a more vamped burgundy. 

THOUGHTS: NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss

I must admit, when it comes down to beauty products, lipgloss is an aspect that I'm neither here nor there with. The tacky texture swept across the lips often results in half my head of hair glued to my face and that most certainly will never be an attractive trend, though peculiar some fashion statements maybe.