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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May 28, 2017 Skin Care

Nip + Fab makeup, is it the Rodial?

So ignoring the seriously bad pun in the title, as you can probably guess this post is about Nip + Fab makeup!

From the many many post on my blog about Rodial makeup, you can probably tell I am a huge fan, so when founder Maria Hatzistefanis announced her more affordable, sister brand Nip + Fab was about to include a whole brand spanking new makeup collection I was thrilled.

Sold on the Nip + Fab website, as well as in selected Superdrug stores around the country, I was excited to find out how good the makeup was and whether it would live up to its glamourous big sister Rodial.



As I live for highlight, I had my eye on the six pan highlight palette Stroboscope.

Nip + Fab Highlight Palette Stroboscope

At £15 (although I got mine on offer at Superdrug for £13!), it is a real steal, £2.50 a highlight any one! The pans a pretty big considering you get six, and they range from an ice white shimmer to a golden bronze glow.

Lets go straight to some swatches:

Nip + Fab Highlight palette Stroboscope

All of these swatches were applied with just a few swipes of my finger. As you can see they are pretty darn pigmented, and you’ll be pleased to know they apply well with a dense bristle brush, although this does take a little longer to build up the level of glow seen here.

They are all buttery soft, and are more shimmery then glitter which I was very pleased to see. The only slight disappointment is Selfie. Although it’s a gorgeous shade, it is slightly powdery and has some fallout, but this won’t stop me blinding people with my selfies wearing Selfie.

They would definitely suit a range of skin tones, and people with fair skin should not be afraid of a little Sunkissed bronze, and likewise darker skins would look fantastic with a little Champagne kiss. They would also make fantastic eyeshadows during any season!

Here is me with a little of, well all of them actually!

Nip + Fab highlight palette stroboscope



Next up is one of the Nip + Fab liquid lipsticks *squeals like crazy*

I love liquid lipstick, I love nude liquid lipstick even more, and Nip + Fab have a whole range of them!

I have the shade marshmallow, which is described as a deep peach with pink. It has a classic doe-foot applicator which allows the liquid lipstick to glide on smoothly like a gloss and then dry with a matte finish.

Nip + Fab Liquid Lipstick in Marshmallow

In terms of colour, I love this shade. It is a PERFECT nude.

It applies really well and is not streaky, not one little bit.

Now this is where it gets interesting. Once applied, I waited for this to dry and leave a smooth matte finish. However, I was surprised to find, it never fully dried and I was left with a very slight tackiness on my lips.

Nip + Fab matte liquid lipstick in Marshmallow

Initially, this was not something I particularly liked, as I felt I was reminded I had lipstick on, and needed to be careful every time I had a drink or something to eat. This feeling soon subsided, after I applied Marshmallow in the morning and it was still on after a long long day later. Not only that, but the tackiness actually prevented my lips from being really dry and flaky (something which I experience with a lot of other matte liquid lipsticks).

Nip + Fab matte liquid lipstick in Marshmallow

Each Nip + Fab lipstick is £7.95, which is a pretty good price considering the quality and I will definitely be looking into other shades after the success with Marshmallow.

Nip + Fab is definitely fab!

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  1. Taslyn says

    May 31, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    Loved this review. Just purchased a few nipfab products and I can’t wait to try them.

    Taslyn| http://www.hiddenbeau-t.co.uk

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you! These definitely make me want to try other Nip + Fab products. Obviously more liquid lipsticks, but I think also the eyeshadow palette! What products did you get? xx

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  2. sami says

    June 29, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    This was so lovely to read because their products look amazing and I want to buy them but I wanted to know what they’re like before purchasing them. That lip shade looks amazing and so beautiful. Lovely post and your blog is so beautiful I love it! x

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      June 29, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      The highlight palette really is a winner. I use it every day and with just a small fan brush I can get a seriously big glow. I personally like the liquid lipstick, but the finish does need some getting used to and it’s not for everyone. Thank you so much! Obviously if you have any questions on any products I’ve written about but haven’t talked about a specific concern, let me know! As I’m always happy to answer. xx

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  3. Eva says

    August 14, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    oooohhhhh I’ve never tried Nip & Fab products – they’re well priced and the colours are very pretty! I think I’m going to get that lip colour, it looks so pretty. And this might sound weird but you have the nicest shaped lips ever lol! Like they make lipsticks look soooo nice! Sound weird? Ok bye lol!! Great post x

    whatevawears.co.uk

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      For the price of all the Nip + Fab makeup I’m seriously X100 impressed. The products are lovely and perfect for every day use that can be glammed up more for an evening look. Hahahaha thank you very much I grew them myself! xx

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  4. Ellie says

    August 28, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Loved this review I really must try out some of their products I hear such great things and with student discount with them it’s even better!

    Ellie
    http://www.headintheclouds.me.uk

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      August 28, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      Do it! I love this highlight palette so much, it’s the one I use the most out of all the ones I have and I’ve also heard great things about the foundation. The Nip + Fab website actually have 30% off all products, atm because it’s bank holiday, if you fancy treating yourself. xx

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