Instagram post 2191330333998626248_3273331858 Gifted| Do you have a morning ritual?
When it comes to getting out of bed and helping me look like I’m one of the living, there are certain things I always rely on.
First is my @lumie.lights alarm clock. They’re not cheap but this has been a life saver for me. Granted, I’m not jumping out of bed, so excites to get to work but the gradual build in gentle light helps my body feel less attacked by that awful iPhone alarm and I’m often awake before it reaches full intensity!
The second is a cup of tea. I very rarely skip my morning cuppa. I wake up, make it and pop back into bed for 20 minutes just adjusted and preparing myself mentally for the day ahead. Plus look at memes of course.
The last thing is a good under eye brightener. I’ve been really loving the Flawless Eye Retouch from @transformulas to help me look fresh in the morning. Not too thick or matte, simply paint under the eye and blend. The light reflective particles instantly smooth and conceal to make my eyes look brighter but in a really natural way. I’m not about that heavy cakey makeup look and this is just amazing.
What’s your morning routine?
Instagram post 2189180982895414005_3273331858 Hello 1st of December, I’m ready for you!
Today is tree day. We’re having a big cooked breakfast, opening our advent calendars and decorating our new house for our first Christmas which I’m very excited about. Then to finish, a big roast dinner. The perfect Sunday!!
Also big big shout out to @lifeofpingkan and @hyphyhip. I just love doing photoshoots with these two. I only have to mention an idea I have and they help me execute it and photograph it better than I even imagined it! 💋
Instagram post 2187707010173471285_3273331858 TGIF! So excited for this weekend because it’s the 1st of December and you know what that means?!? Christmas Tree!!!! Have you put yours up yet or are you go for this Sunday too? 
Tonight I’m having a chilled one. Anyone else wake up and already look forward to getting home and doing nothing? It’s my absolute fave. Top choices are reading a book or I’m already on the fifth season of Bones and loving it!
Instagram post 2185528045044400754_3273331858 Bold Lips! 💋
I am a peachy nude girl through and through but there’s something about this @fentybeauty lipstick in Clapback that makes me feel kickass! It’s a rich navy blue and it’s the only non-conventional lip colour I’ve ever bought. Something about the shade and finish called to me the second I saw it! Never mind the Fenty Mattemoiselle lipsticks feel great on. Not a touch of dryness and the colour is beyond pigmented. 
Haven’t quite been daring enough to wear it outside yet though even though I’ve had it for a year though... whoops.
What’s the boldest lip colour you’ll wear?!
Instagram post 2167408175811453203_3273331858 Gifted| It’s the 1st of November and to me that means it’s the start of the festive season. Ok I’m not talking get the tree up and lights everywhere but little bits of fun and magic every day are a must for me this month. I’m talking mince pies, lots of chocolate, Greggs festive bakes 😋 and @pret Christmas sandwiches (I’m sooooo ready). Plus it’s time to get out the winter cosy pyjamas and relax in festive bubble baths. Which brings me on to one of my favourite bath products, the @lush Snow Fairy Bubble Wand! For starters it’s pink so it’s a win and I love how easy it is to swish round in the water creating swirls of sparkly pink bubbles, all with that classic Snow Fairy scent.
Instagram post 2166668354130372191_3273331858 Happy Halloween!!! 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
What are your plans for this evening? Party? Trick or Treating? Or hiding away?! I’ve got my pumpkin carved (on the instastory) and my buckets of sweets ready! This year I’ve got skittles and of course the classic haribo packs. I wanted mini smarties but couldn’t find them anywhere! I’m not a big fan of sugary sweets like Swizzels so always get something I would actually eat. After all, a fair few packets will need to be tested by me for research purposes! 
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat? Any you really hate? Parma Violets = blerghhhh 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
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September 16, 2016 Eye of the Beholder•Eyes•Nail Love•Nails

Autumn Awesomeness

Autumn is like the Goldilocks of seasons, not too hot, not too cold, just right! Walks in the cool breeze with the crunching of leaves below your feet, and cozy evenings in reading a book and sipping on a pumpkin spice latte (yes B is not just B, but a Basic B!). However, everyone knows the best thing about Autumn is the colours. Nothing is more enticing than ruby reds, golden browns, and zingy oranges. This post is to celebrate the beginning of Fall and a love affair with Autumnal beauty.

This eyeshadow quad in sunset by Max Studio was a lovely little purchase from T K Maxx, one of my favourite places to browse and find some really fantastic makeup bargains from high-end brands. Unfortunately because this is an American makeup brand (a lot of the best are!), it’s not easy to get hold of and even online I can only find it on ebay, Target or T J Maxx (American T K Maxx). If you are lucky enough to find it, then I can tell you the colours are great! Really warm and reminiscent of all the beautiful Autumn leaves.

max studio palette with swatches

I initially did the swatches on my arm and was concerned about the pigmentation as I needed a dab of water to get them to really shimmer. However when I came to producing the look below one swipe of a dry eyeshadow brush and the colours really popped! If you are looking for a palette with all the shades of Autumn, then you really can’t go wrong with this one, but if you can’t get your hands on one then the Morphe 35o eyeshadow palette certainly has it covered for all the colours of Fall.

Autumn Eye Look

This look was created with the Max Studio light gold in the inner corner, bronze on the lid, peach gold above the crease and below the lash line, and dark brown on the lower lash line for more definition. The khaki eyeshadow is from one of my all time favourite palettes, Makeup Revolution’s Fortune Favours the Brave.

ciate Olivia Palermo cashmere lipstick

Ciate Olivia Palermo cashmere lipstick

This is my first time trying a Ciaté lipstick and this particular one was designed by fashion It Girl Olivia Palermo. I will be honest and say for a while this has been sitting in a drawer unused, an impulse purchase on one of my mad shopping sprees, but I really wish I had used this sooner! The colour is called cashmere and it certainly lives up to that name. A caramel nude, this lipstick is buttery soft and a dream to apply. The colour is beautiful and would suit a variety of skin tones. It doesn’t have the staying power of a matte lippy but it sure does last a while. I am besotted with this lipstick and it will be making frequent appearances in my makeup bag throughout Autumn.

tweed and tails ciate nail polish

Of course I couldn’t possibly use a Ciaté lipstick without using one of their fabulous paint pots. This khaki nail polish in Tweed and Tails is one of my favourite Ciaté nail polishes (although pretty much all Ciaté paint pots are my favourite!). The colour is a true khaki, one that adds a different colour dimension to the bronze and browns of Autumn but still creates a very cohesive look. The coverage is excellent, just two coats, and the shine finish is brilliant.

Voilà totally Autumn awesomeness!

Off to get my PSL,

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