Favourites | June 2014

Then it came to and end.

ITS THE END OF JUNE - how did this happen? I swear these months just keep getting shorter. Soon it will be christmas and I'll be back into my jeans and jumpers.

June hasn't been an exciting month for me so very few treats for me this week, and there will be nothing new in the next two months as I have put myself on a spending ban. Saving up for a new car and a trip to Florida, although I do have another little haul to post which I haven't had chance to yet!

Make Up Revolution in Heavenly; I have been loving this colour recently. It's a beautiful light shade to be able to put in the corner of your eye for a brightening touch, or an all over light lid colour. I only use two shades so thats perfect for me. It does give a little bit of fall out BUT its the perfect amount and because this is baked and slightly glittery it showers your face in an almost highlighted glow.

Soap and Glory One Heck of a Blot in Translucent; This has been a godsend. I think I might even like this more than my Rimmel one. I have found myself reaching for this perfect setting powder more and more throughout the months.

Stila Eyeliner in Midnight; I've always felt black doesn't sit right on my face, and this has definitely proved it. Browns and dark blues suit my so much better and this is the one. It's perfect and I will no doubt repurchase this over and over again, (possibly with a few more cheeky purchases).

Harry Potter Time Turner; I WENT TO THE STUDIOS!! It was the best day and this is possibly one of the best items from the memorabilia that you can buy. I've paired it with my Pirates of the Caribbean Key. Two favourites together.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Eyeliner in Onyx; I have never used a better pencil eyeliner on my waterline. This smudges but only when you want it. 

Carex Moisture Plus; HAND SANITISER AND MOISTURISER - need I say more?

Macadamia Comb; apparently its infused with oil. Whether it is or not I am unsure but this has been a godsend when I comb through my wet hair.


That's all my loves for this month. Care to share yours?

New Look Haul

This month I made another naughty purchase and got myself a few summer inspired fashion bits.
My mother actually is the reason for my first purchase, she has been wearing some amazing light weight trousers and these from the Generation range were perfect for me, and not to bad on the wallet. 

I then decided to get a top that could go with most things. This box cut crop top is perfect to go with my trouser and my scollop shorts below.

I am obsessed with peplum tops. I feel they just flatter my body shape in all the right places and this one is no exception. With the perfect summer floral print this was a must have.

Then my last and probably most favourite purchase the floral print dress from New Looks petite section. I absolutely love this, the materials is so silky smooth its wonderful.

Have you bought anything new recently? Let me see!

The Yearly Trip

As I said, I've recently been on a break. I went over to Ireland to visit my nan for her birthday and I thought I would share some of the scenery with you. Let me know if you prefer the pictures separate or banded together. 

We visited the coal mine museum.

I was also taken sightseeing to view some of Irelands History, below is some pictures of statues for Michael Collins.

 Then we went to visit a sculpture place.

Before reaching the airport we went to my favourite place - the chocolate shop!

Our flight was delayed by ten hours which was the only downfall of the trip, and the refreshment vouchers only got me this - not exactly enough for dinner. 

Where have you been lately?

Life Update

This is half an apology and half an exciting update.

First of all, I want to apologise for the lack of decent postings, I've been going through a lot personally and having a lot of planning sessions. I'm taking a five day break (as I'm going on a visit to see my nan) and then I will be coming back with a bang. I have planned out a whole new blog.

As of July (end of June) I will be creating some new series that I'm going to post, along with totally revamping the style. I've already updated my layout and now I'm going to update my content.

Hope you guys will stick around.

Anything you want to see? Let me know,

What's In My Bag | Airplane Edition

Here it is, the obligatory purse snap. I'm only going on a small journey over to Ireland to visit my nan but I still seem to pack a lot into my bag, this is just what I have added for now (even though I'l leaving on thursday!). 

Purse with all my euros in, sunglasses, camera and case, hand sanitiser, hand held fan, notebook for jotting down any ideas that come to mind, Kindle, passport, tissues, and painkillers. 

All fairly normal stuff, I will be adding my iPad and possibly my hairbrushes! 

Not exactly the most exciting stuff, can you give me anything extra to take?

Birchbox | June 2014

First Look:

Contents:

Naobay Body Radiance Lotion, £14; A lemony fresh organic body lotion with shea butter, olive and avocado oils for soft skin. 

Yves Rocher Sheer Botanical Lipstick, £9.90 (Introductory Price); A sheer glossy lipstick infused with moisturising cherry oil to leave lips lusciously soft.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, £12.99; This cult French moisturiser soothes the skin with natural ingredients and is suitable for all.

OPI Nail Laquer - The Brazillian Collection, £11.95; A vibrant polish inspired by Brazil's tropical rain forests and sandy beaches.

Silk & Honey Shea Butter Hair Mask, £55; This deeply nourishing mask protects and softens hair, while fortifying its elasticity.

Lifestyle Extra:

Birchbox Brazil-inspired Keyring; A fun flip flop keyring to brighten up your bag!

Now normally I love my birch boxes and I think they're wonderful. I like the theme for the football, eve though I despise football, but honestly this content isn't a win for birch box today. Although, thanks to my shoddy camera work, you can't see it, the lipstick is too pale and not pigmented enough for me to actually wear. French products tend to break me out and when I tried it on my hand it felt really heavy and sticky - blergh! The only thing I am excited to try is the hair mask, I will be bringing this to Ireland with me, yay!

The one thing that really annoyed me is the size of the nail varnish, considering the size of other polishes i

I've had.

All in all pretty disappointed, hopefully they'll make up for it next month. 

What did you get?

Dress Code | Leggings

On days where I can't decide what I want to wear, it'll usually boil down to leggings and a dress. To me this combination is suitable for any kind of weather as you can wear cropped leggings if it's warmer and longer ones when its colder. 

The dress is the perfect splash of colour for a spring/summer look and the black underlay allows it to be matched with (nearly) everything.

What have you been wearing lately?

Crown Of Midnight

Celaena Sardothien, assassin. At least that's what her official title is. Ardalans Assassins, until she got caught. After one year in the mines of Endover, at just eighteen-year-old, she won the king’s contest to become the new royal assassin. However she is far from loyal to the King. 

This is the second instalment in the Throne Of Glass series and it just keeps getting better and better. After the first book we are left wondering what will happen to Celaena now she's under the Kings command. Will she still be seeing Elena, the first Queen of Ardalan? Will she still be with Dorian? Or will her heart find it's way to Chaol? Are there more evils lurking around the Glass Castle?

This book is an incredible tale of heartbreaking romance, friendship, violent actions and betrayals from every side imaginable, yet somehow you'll always be lost in this world that Maas has created.

It starts off by allowing us to see Celaena as she was before she was caught. The lies and deception she feels are constant companions on her journey in this book as she crosses off a lot of people on the Kings list of so called rebels and as she tends to bring him proof of the deed it's hard to believe she's gone back to her old ways. That is until she is given the next name, of someone she used to know. 

The twists and turns this book takes after the first meeting of characters is wonderful and it never fails to keep you wanting more. The romances build and flourish only to be ripped apart again, friendships get tested to almost breaking point and Celaena takes an unexpected turn to save someone she loves (which happens to be my favourite part) and becomes the bloodthirsty assassin that she in.

The cliffhanger at the end reveals so much and I can honestly say I am super excited to read Heir of Fire when it's finally released in september!

Even the secondary characters will have you completely captivated in this story. It's perfect for any fantasy lover, who, enjoy the likes of Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings. It truly will pull at your heart in more ways than one and keep you wanting more. 

My Favourite Section:
"She could feel the ire and aggression rolling off the hooded guard in front of her, see how tightly, eagerly, he clutched the hilts of his twin swords. She wasn't ready for the bloodletting to end, either. She wasn't ready to give in at all.
So she knew exactly what would happen when she turned to the guard and give him a lazy grin."

My Thoughts | Kindle vs Paperback

Ever since the kindle has come out I've been having this little dilemma about which version is better. They are both good for different things but really it's all down to personal preference. I've put together a little pro's and con's list.

Kindle:
Pro's: 

• Lightweight
• Small and easy to carry around
• Can hold up to 1400 books
• Doesn't lose it words when you get it wet

Cons:

• Doesn't have that new book smell
• Doesn't look as good in a collection

Paperback:

Pro's:

• The new book smell is amazing (I know I'm a freak)
• The (albeit slightly annoying) ability to bend the spine when you get so far into a book, it's still one of the greatest things about having a book
• Some of the best books are only in paperback

Cons:

• They are ridiculously heavy when you have more than one
• They're very bulky and not easily packed in numbers
• If they get wet they can get ruined and fall apart

Well they're just some of mine, I actually swap and change between both versions as I like them both the same amount. What about you are you a Kindle lover or a Paperback reader?

Films I Want To Watch This Month

Now I don't know about you but I love going to the cinema. It's a little thing me and mother dearest do together and it's such a nice way to bond! 

Recently there are a few films that I really want to go and see, so I thought I would share this with you and see if you want to see any, or have seen any!

Maleficent -  I have been so into all the re-making of the fairytales and putting a different spin on it. I also really like Angelina as an actress so will be good to see her play something different.

22 Jump Street - Absolutely loved the 21 jump street, I mean who wouldnt love a comedy where Johnny Depp appeared in the end! It was such a well made film I can't wait to see Channing Tatum back on the screens with his hilarious partner Jonah Hill. Much Looking forward to this coming out in cinemas tomorrow.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 - If you havent seen the first one you should go watch it, and no I don't care how old you are. You're never too old for a good kids film, they're best for crappy days.

Transformers: Age of Extinction - I'm actually intrigued by this film. I mean the original trilogy is over and this is rumoured to be the start of a new one. Lets see how good this can be


Will you be visiting the cinema this month?
Let me know what you'll be seeing!

Dress Code: Mint Green

Apologies for the shoddy camera work, my camera broke and I ended up having to use my phone which doesn't have a flash that works! I have recently decided that I need to shop somewhere else rather than New Look. Every time I have posted about clothes that's where they have been from but today I have delved into the world of Next.

I actually went into Next to pick up some t-shirts for my brothers birthday and ended up coming out with a top and jeans for myself as well as his presents. As soon as I saw the Mint Green jeans I knew I had to have them. I had been a little fed up with the standard blue, black and grey colours you get and thought these would be a nice thing to bring out for the spring. The pocket design was also a win, it so pretty.

Then of course, you can't buy jeans without a top and this birded beauty was just what I needed! In with the fashion as it has a colour but just open enough so I don't feel like I'm suffocating (things round my neck are not nice!). 

Have you bought anything recently? Let me know!

The Disney Tag

I saw this post on another blog and I felt I just needed to do this tag. My friend +Danièlle Owen aka Lovely Chubly will also be doing this so check hers out as well.


Lets Gat Started:

1. Favourite Disney Film.

This is hard because my favourite disney film would be Pirates of the Caribbean, but I know you'll all be thinking of the animated ones of which I actually don't have a favourite one but three; Hercules, Pocahontas and Beauty and The Beast. Picking one would just be too hard and these three are perfect in different ways.

2. Favourite Disney Character

It all depends in what context! There are SO many characters now that picking one is simply impossible. But it would definitely have to be Jack Sparrow! He's just brilliant in every way. I know some of you are thinking, "That's not disney!" but he is! 

3. Favourite Disney Princess

Now we are making them simpler! Yet again it's hard to choose one but if I did, would definitely be Belle.

4. Rather be Aurora or Cinderella

Well they both have good qualities but I think it would have to be cinderella I know she starts off as a poor maid working for her step mother but she grows as a person and I think that's Important!

5. Rather be Hercules or Tarzan

Hercules! This one is a no brainer, although I'm a disney fan Tarzan doesn't really do it for me. I mean don't get me wrong living in a jungle could probably be a lot of fun but having gods for parents and super strength is a lot more awesome

6. Rather be Lizzie McGuire or Raven Baxter

Raven is much more lively and Lizzie always seemed to be so timid in the TV shows. I did love her movie though!

7. Favourite Disney Song

Definitely has to be either Zip-e-de-doo-da or I Wanna Be Like You. They're just such happy songs!

8. Which Disney Character would you choose to be your best friend

Oooft. Good Question! Without wanting to pick Jack (again) I would have to go for Hades. He's genuinely hilarious!

9. Which Disney character would be your pet

Probably Olaf! I know he's new but he's a great character!

10. Have you been to Disneyland

Yes, but that was three years ago and I want to go back as soon as possible!

Make Up Revolution

After a few days of debating whether I actually needed some more make-up I decided the super drug 3for2 offer was just too good to pass up. I had heard a lot about the new brand of make up, Make Up Revolution, and decided that I had to get my hands on a few of these goodies - which turned out to be quite a lot. These items are not hard on the wallet and at 3for2 it was hard for me to say no.

I firstly got these three items, I would have bought more but I decided I had already gone a little bit too mad. I had been looking for a good pink blush that wasn't shimmery, too bright or not enough colour and so I snagged these two along with a matte bronzer!

From Left to Right: Vivid Baked Blush - All I Think About Is You, Vivid Baked Bronzer - Ready To Go, Vivid Baked Blush Loved Me The Best.

I used the bronzer and All I Think About Is You blush on saturday night when I went out with my friend and honestly these were amazing. At first I didn't think the blush had shown up very well but looks can be deceiving with this one. It starts off very light and then the colour starts to push through, it turned out to be the perfect pink I had been looking for. The bronzer is very easily applied and less is more with this one, I ended up having to blend it out because I applied so much! 

From Left to Right: Vivid Baked Blush - Loved Me The Best, Vivid Baked Bronzer - Ready To Go, Vivid Baked Blush All I Think About Is You.

As soon as I saw baked eyeshadow I knew i had to have the whole collection. Okay, so I didn't managed to snag them all but I did get myself six wonderful colours. 

From Left to Right: Limitless, Heavenly, Astral

 I did use Limitless and Heavenly on my look for going out but I feel these two colours would be better suited for a more everyday look. Im very excited to try Astral out when I next wear my purple dress, it'll look great.

From Left to Right: Astral, Heavenly, Limitless.

All these eyeshadows seem to be very easily blended and the pigmentation is pretty good (it's hard to tell when you're going on a night out). They seemed to stand the test of time as well as it was still in perfect condition once I had woken up in the morning! For only a pound you cannot go wrong with these beauties. 

From Left to Right: Blue Planet, Galactic, Starburst

From Left to Right: Starburst, Galactic, Blue Planet

 Then of course I picked up four of their lipsticks. To which, again, one of them joined me on my night out. The colours are so pigmented, they're very moisturised and don't dry out your lips.

From Top to Bottum: Dazzle + Beloved

From Left to Right: Beloved + Dazzle

Now I had to get a statement red and this colour is simply perfect for those bold lip days. 

From Top to Bottom: Dare + Enchant

From Left To Right: Dare + Enchant

I also got a couple of highlighters, I wanted all three colours but unfortunately the Peach Lights were sold out, (I really want this one!). However, I have got the other two and although all the hype is about the Peach, I think Pink has just enough sparkle to captivate any highlighter lover. 

Pink Lights + Golden Lights

As you can see the Golden Lights is also a beautiful Champagne colour which I know a lot of beauty lovers go for.

Pink Lights and Golden Lights 

Then of course I had to buy the eyeshadow palette everyone has been saying is a dupe for Naked 3. I can't afford Naked 3, (after paying rather a lot of unexpected bills) and have been lusting after those beautiful pink shades for ages. Now I have my own little version and I cannot wait to use this. Definitely a palette I will be taking with me to Ireland in a couple of days!

Iconic 3

Have you been buying anything from Make-Up Revolution? If so let me know if you think there is anything else I must have from this superb new brand!

That's if from me,