Makeup Academy (MUA) - Eyeshadow Palette - Heaven And Earth

Hello Lovelies!

 

So whilst shopping in Superdrug the other day I came across a hidden gem ~ the MUA Heaven and Earth Palette. I have always been a neutral eye shadow kind of gal so when I saw these colours I knew that this was the palette for me. I have been interested and almost bought the Naked 2 palette (and might still buy) but this.....this is just amazing. It has a set of twelve eye shadows in a range of colours: Gold's to Creams to Browns to Purples. Absolutely stunning. I am in love. I seem to say that about everything don't I?

 

 

 

It has extremley simple packaging, a black rim with the logo in silver writing in the centre. The middle part has a clear lid so you can clearly see and identify each colour. It clasps in the centre at the front and when you open it you get not only the twelve eye shadows but a brush in its own little compartment - woo! It is also super handbag friendly. It fits in my smallest clutch bag - perfect for night time emergencies girls... ain't I right?

 

 

 

The colours are perfect. They all have a slight shimmer to them which I love but it's not for everyone. Most of the colours are very highly pigmented but some of the lighter shades need a couple of coats but all in all the shades are extremely opaque.

 

 

 

Overall this is possibly the best - for it's price - Neutral palette that I have ever come across. It's cheap as chips at £3.99 from Superdrug and a great addition to everyone's makeup bag.

 

Bye! X

Healthy Breakfast | Fruity and Fun!

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A big hassle in life for me is finding the balance between healthy and hefty. I am very happy with my size 8/10 but I don't want that to change. However, I am not willing, as a complete chocoholic, to give up all the bad for you goodies....

 

So I decided instead of changing my snacks out of my routine that I would change them up. A good way to pacify my sweet tooth is by eating fruit therefore my most recent breakfast has been this fruity and fun cocktail (not an actual cocktail - alcohol is not a good breakfast option children)

 

Here goes!

 

What You'll Need

 

 

7 Strawberries

7 Raspberries

12 Black Grapes

1 Kiwi

1 Banana

1 Apple

1 Nectarine

A knife

A chopping board

and finally a plate

 

 

Method

 

 

1. Wash all fruit.

2. Take apple and slice continue to chop into little chunks

3. Do the same with the nectarine

4. Continue onto the banana and slice it

5. Take the kiwi and skin it then chop into little chunks

6. Take the tops off of the strawberries then cut into quarters. Then add all fruit into bowl and your finished!

 

 

Bye! X

Septemeber Favourites!

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As it is the 26th of September it seems like time enough to do a September favourites, don't you?

Well I suppose I should get started:-

 

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer Fair 1 | Rimmel Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch 002 Radiant Rose | MUA Blusher Bubble gum | Rimmel 60 Second Nail Polish Oh Boy You're So Fine | Royal Cosmetic Connections All Over Face Brush | Jemma Kidd Lipstick A la mode

 

 

 

P.S Sorry for the lack of posts recently I have been at Cheltenham British Finals with my band. I promise however that there are very exciting things coming so soon.... Perhaps a few blogger collaborations?

 

 

 

Get excited!

 

Bye! X

Too Bold? H&M Lipstick

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As you'll know from this post I am not a big fan of bold makeup so I have no idea what was going through my head when I bought this lipstick...

 

It's H&M's 'Kiss Me Red' A very cute name if I say do say so myself. But its definitely way, way, way out of my comfort zone. The consistency is super good and it is a really creamy formula but I don't know if it is something I could wear.

The staying power of this product is absolutely unbelievable. It lasts like forever - No exaggeration. I have worn this a couple of times - only whilst running errands, I'm not brave enough to wear this on a night out - and I will put it o in the morning and I will struggle trying to get it off before bed! The colour does fade slightly but for £2.99 this product is to die for.

One thing I would complain just a tiny little bit about is that is it a wee bit drying so you really need to use a lip balm first and how could you not love it when it comes in such adorable packaging?

Overall I really love this product I am just a bit scared to use it. Do you like bold colours? Are red lips your cup of tea?

Bye! X

How To Blog!

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As you know I'm fairly new to blogging and I am in no way an expert or anything to that degree but  have had a shocking.....four blogs prior to this one - which all failed miserably. This made me think that if there was a handy guide somewhere on the interweb at the tie I had started my first blog it possibly would have done better? Surely once you are onto your fifth blog you must have picked up some tips.......or at least some major don't does. So yeah, I'll get started and stop rambling!

 

Tips!

 

1. This is the first and probably most important tip - write what YOU want to write. There is no point writing about something that you saw Tanya Burr, Sprinkle Of Glitter or Zoella post last week if it doesn't interest you.

 

2. That brings me quite nicely onto my next tip which is never copy someone else's material or ideas. Blogs - No matter how serious or how not serious they are have a main purpose which is enjoyment. There is nothing fun about stealing someone's hard work. It is also nicer to see your own ideas 'come to life' in a post and that way (if you use your own material) you can have pride in your finished product.

 

3. Find a style - This sounds like a weird one. A style? What does that mean? By style I don't mean how you dress. Your writing style is personal to you. Some people write as if they are talking to friends and others as f they are in an interview. It takes time to find your writing style so be patient....I still haven't found mine!

 

4. Keep to a schedule, this sounds easy but trust me it's not. You will have to post regularly, no one likes willy-nilly posts all over the shop. Regularity attracts new readers.

 

5. Another important one is don't spam other peoples blogs. Commenting with things such as 'follow my blog' '100 followers and I'll do a giveaway' or whatever does not attract new readers it does the opposite. These comments will probably be marked as spam and your account could be reported so don't be silly.

 

6. Get an notebook. This really helped me. I have an A5 notebook that I carry around everywhere with me (alongside my camera.) It is extremely helpful if a blog post comes into your mind or just little ideas. AND, they look super cute!

 

7. My last tip is HAVE FUN. The blogging community is a fun and safe environment to share your ideas and interests. It's not about having the best blog it's about having your best blog.

 

 

 

Essentials!

 

1. Laptop

2.Camera

3.Notebook

4.Comfy Cushion

5. A Drink

 

Bye! X

 

  

Exciting News!

Hello Lovelies!

 

Now you may think you are going mad, I mean, two posts in one day? Can it be real? Well it is and it's all very exciting!

 

 

You might have realised already if you've read this blog before that the design has changed drastically - it's no longer drab and dreary but bright and bold! Woo! 

 

The most exciting news though is........... I have a SHOP!!!!!! It was only created tonight but I love the sleek and stylish look it has. If you click on the page which says shop on this blog it will take you straight there. It only has four items just now but I am hoping to increase the diversity of products I sell. Please have a wee look over there and tell me what you think!

 

I hope you enjoyed this quick surprise post! Love you all!

 

Bye! X 

Nail Polish - Oh Boy You're So Fine

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When on holiday I may have bought a few okay not so few bits and bobs but as a beauty blogger I can't resist a few beauty related purchases especially a few nail varnishes to the bargain. The ones I recently fell in love with were the Rimmel 60 second nail varnishes. I have a fair few but my most recent purchase will be my go to Summer into Autumn polish.

 

Rimmel's It's your bog-standard purple with a twist - it has a slight greyish-blue undertone to it. It is so beautiful and suits a paler skin tone and a tanned skin tone I suppose but I love the look of it against my porcelain coloured skin. It is so pretty and I get lots of compliments while wearing it.

Ooh fancy wee window ledge photography there Emma?

The quality of these Rimmel nail polishes is extremely surprising - for the price I mean. With a RRP of 2.99 these polishes are not to be sneezed at. The colour payoff? Well, what can I say except for AMAZING? I genuinely can't think of any  other words to describe it. You can wear this nail polish with just one coat and it is quite opaque. Great if you only have five minutes! Two coats and it is completely opaque and doesn't streak or leave stroke marks - my absolute pet peeve when it comes to painting my nails. Oh, and it dries in sixty seconds, could you ask for more? I think not.

This nail polish is definitely going to be a favourite this September I think. What have your favourite polishes been of late? Have you tried this one or any from the Rimmel sixty second range? What are your favourites? I'd love to buy some more.

Bye! X