Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doi Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doing ok?
I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do over this time period and how to get the most out of it.
Being the final 6 months of my PhD, I will have to start writing my thesis now instead of later but to break that time up with more fun things (not that science isn’t fun 🙄). I’m thinking baking, play the piano and experimenting with makeup! It doesn’t matter that no one is going to see my makeup or hear me play, I’m doing it for me but at the same time I’m not going to force myself to do to anything I don’t feel like or feel pressured to learn something new or start something big just because we have this time. 
I think it’s important to take a break and reset without anything or anyone sucking your energy. Only do things that you really want to and help you feel better now and for the future when this is over.
What are your plans for lockdown?
For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and the fact you can take any colour/finish/texture and create something that completely reflects your personality and mood is amazing and yes maybe it also fuels my need to have so many pretty palettes!! The @jackieaina @anastasiabeverlyhills eyeshadow palette is incredible! The colours are soooooo pigmented but still really wearable. It’s like a work of art itself.
What’s your favourite ABH palette?
It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! Currently away on a It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! 
Currently away on a mini weekend trip with @openingupcricket and loving all the things to see and do (and eat) in Glasgow. I’ve always loved Scotland and Glasgow is my all time favourite Scottish city. Is there a way to become an honorary Scotsman please?!
Have you ever been to Glasgow? If you could pick any other nationality to be, what would you go for? 📸 @lifeofpingkan 
#scotland #glasgow #scotsman #travel #traveltheworld #travelbug #sundayfunday #relaxandunwind #weekendaway #weekendbreak #liverpool #polkadots #isawitfirst #whatiwore #highstreetfashion #ootd #topshop #strikeapose #weblognorth #lpoolgirls
#ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me #ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me on a day-to-day basis, you’d have absolutely no idea! There’s enough to do in the mornings before work without having to spend half an hour doing up your face. However, when I do wear makeup, even just a little, I feel more confident, put together and ready to tackle the day. 
That’s why I’m loving @Primark.Beauty to create a super quick, everyday look to help me look glowing and more importantly, at really affordable prices.
Prep + Perfect Priming Hydrator Base -£3
Prep + Perfect Skin Illuminator -£3.50
Perfect Finish Foundation -£2.50
Brow Sketch -£2
Colour Grid Eyeshadow Palette -£3.50
Matte Bronzing Powder -£1
Blush -£1.50
Falsh Lash Queen Mascara -£3
Velvet Matte Longwear Lip Crayon -£2

Whether you’re an expert or makeup novice, all of the products from #Primark are easy to use and fantastic quality as well as being cruelty free. Everything blends onto my skin beautifully, with a couple of standouts being the foundation which lasted all day and matches me perfectly (hello, £2.50!!!!!), the £1 bronzer to add some much needed life into my skin and the Velvet Matte Lip Crayon that is beyond comfortable and lasts through eating and coffee drinking. In just 5 minutes, you can achieve the simplest of looks, that’s suitable for any occasion. #IWorkWithPrimark @Primark
Check out my Instastories to see my quick and easy morning makeup!
Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear th Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear them more often because 1. Jabbing them through the piercing that has been empty for months is no fun and games 😂 and 2. They just elevate your look to the next level!! Seriously, whether they’re long, studs, gold, sparkly, colourful, patterned, they make me feel so put together. 2020 is my year for accessorising!
Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for it! What I am here for is these natural Wispies eyelashes from @ardellbeauty. I do love false lashes but because I don’t have a lot of lid space, I find they always look heavy and unnatural on me so I give up and they get shoved in a drawer. That’s why I was dubious at first with these but the second I put them on, I fell in love. The natural style adds volume to my lashes without looking heavy and really do pass as being my own, even in person!! They’re easy to put on as the band is nice and flexible and stay put throughout the day. These are my lashes for sure! Have you tried Ardell lashes before?
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January 27, 2017 Eye of the Beholder•Eyes

Obsessed with Makeup Obsession

I think maybe, just possibly I am obsessed with makeup.

I’ve tried going cold turkey, convincing myself I shouldn’t buy anything for a month, or only buy staple pieces that I use all the time, but the second a new makeup product comes out that I like the look of, I simply must have it.

This is what happened when I heard about the new makeup brand Makeup Obsession. In my defence, I waited at least two days after buying my friend a palette before buying my own. On top of that, by spending just £12 pounds I got the empty palette free, so really I was saving money and well I just needed it ok!

On to the actual product itself.

Makeup Obsession is the new brand from the same people who make Makeup Revolution. A similar range of products such as colourful eyeshadows, highlight, blush and more but with one main difference.

Makeup Obsession is 100% customised.

Once you have picked from a variety of palettes (the rose gold is of course a classic bloggers dream), you can then pick any of the makeup to slot right into the palette. This is particularly useful, since all the pans are the same size you can mix and match however you want. You could even create a palette with one of each, making the perfect travel makeup package.

For my first palette I decided to go for a simple black six pan palette filled with eyeshadows. When it came to picking which shades, I wanted to go for a combination of mattes and shimmers, as well as some neutrals mixed with bold colours to really test this brand and determine whether it was worth investing more of my money in the future.

Top Row L-R:

Mink – Beige nude

Taupe – soft light brown

Cinnamon – light orange

Bottom Row L-R:

New York – shimmer purple

Emerald Fizz – shimmer green

Cosmo – shimmer orange

Here are swatches of all six shades,

As you can see the shimmers are pretty pigmented. Particularly the purple one, which I am very glad to see, since most purples can be very blotchy and streaky. The green is slightly less colourful then the other two but all build up very nicely for a rich, bold finish. The matte shades are also good. Obviously in comparison to the shimmers, they don’t look as spectacular, but they make great base eyeshadows without being too chalky.

So do I think they are worth it?

They aren’t as good quality as higher end brands, and sometimes if you press underneath the palette when you pick it up you can pop out the pan which can be a bit annoying, but for £2 per eyeshadow and £3 per blush and highlight, most certainly yes. The pans are a good size and will last ages. Plus being able to swap and change the pans however you want is an easy and excellent way to match your mood or occasion.

What’s even better is my local boots which stock Makeup Obsession were able to make this palette extra special with a touch of engraving, perfect for A Love Affair with Beauty!

Start your obsession with Makeup Obsession,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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