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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May 21, 2017 Eye of the Beholder•Eyes

Spring Makeup Must-haves

I love all the seasons, mainly because it means I can change my whole wardrobe and justify buying more makeup. However, the change from Winter to Spring is definitely one of my favourites. It’s such a contrast in style and look, and even though it means I have to crack out a razor and begin the dreaded leg shave, I love being able to wear lighter clothes and brighter colours.

This year I am trying to bring the makeup products and trends I loved during the colder seasons into spring but find the warmer, livelier shades and finishes.

First up is make up base. As the sun starts to peek out from behind the clouds, I like to wear a tinted moisturiser to give my skin that healthy glow. My go to is Rodial Skin Tint+ with added spf20. It glides onto my skin and I can easily apply it with my fingers in a matter of seconds for a flawless medium coverage base. It really is my own skin but better! Since it is a tinted moisturiser, I do apply a small amount of Nars Pore & Shine primer on my nose, otherwise by the end of the day my excessively oily skin has melted away some of my foundation.Rodial Skin Tint, suide lips calabasas, illuminating powder

I’m obsessed with peach shimmer eyeshadows, and Mythology by MAC is just sheer juicy sparkle perfection. I’ve teamed this with Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Golden Sands to add extra dimension to the eye look. I love cream eyeshadows as they are so easy to apply and this one glides on so smoothly and is easy to blend.

Mac Mythology and Grain, Bobbi Brown Golden Sands

As it is spring, I only apply a hint of contour powder and go slightly more crazy on that highlight. I like to wear frosted peachy shades on my skin, not full on gold but enough to add a bit of colour and warmth to my face. Here, I am wearing Rodial Instaglam Compact Deluxe illuminating Powder in shade one and as you can see it gives a nice glow without being too glittery.

Mac mythology eyeshadow, Bobbi Brown Golden Pink, Rodial illuminating powder

Finally, I am obsessed with Rodial matte Suede Lip pencils (see what I thought about the shade Big Apple here), so for spring I chose the latest shade called Calabasas. Just like Big Apple, this lipstick is silky soft and feels amazing on the lips. It doesn’t dry out ONE LITTLE BIT, and is one of my favourite lipsticks to apply. Calabasas is a beautiful light terracotta shade, and I just think it is a really unique colour and perfect for that pop of every day colour.

Rodial Suede Lips Calabasas Lipstick

Rodial Suede Lips Calabasas Lipstick

What are your Spring Must-haves?

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  1. Highstreet Beauty says

    May 22, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    What a beautiful collection of products and they look so pretty on you. I love using shimmery drugstore bronzers now the sun is peeping out x

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      May 24, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Same! Obviously the Rodial one, although gorgeous, is not cheap so I picked up the Nip + Fab highlight palette a couple weeks ago and it is shimmer perfection! xx

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  2. Parie Joshi says

    May 26, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Look at that glowww! Gorgeous! x

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      May 26, 2017 at 6:59 pm

      Thank you! I am obsessed with a good glow. Just written my next post on the Nip + Fab highlight palette up this weekend, and I am loving it!! xx

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