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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Latest in Beauty Build your own box
June 17, 2018 Eye of the Beholder•Eyes•Haircare•Nail Love•Nails•Skin Care•Skin Deep

Latest in Beauty – Build Your Own Box

Subscription beauty boxes. I’d bet the makeup addicted amongst us have signed up to at least one at some point in our lives. A selection of goodies delivered straight to your door every month. Some new brands, some loved brands, they seem like the ideal beauty staple. With some boxes as little as £10 it’s a great way to get your beauty fix, right?

Well ten pounds may not seem a lot when you compare it to one full priced high-end lipstick but when you don’t get to choose the products is it worth it? A tenner is still a tenner and when I could save and spend it on something I really want, subscription boxes start to lose their appeal. I used to receive various beauty boxes from different companies and to be honest they became a bit predictable. At first I’d be super excited to see what was inside that sleek pretty box, a little squeal of excitement escaping when I’d get something really good. However that excitement slowly began to wane and turn to boredom. I felt like I was just getting similar things every time and many items I’d never really use. Eventually I’d open the box, look at what was inside then it would all be left unused.

So are subscription boxes really worth your hard earned cash?

To help me answer this question I was lucky enough to be asked if I wanted to build my own Latest in Beauty box. Latest in Beauty offer the traditional subscription service but with a more personal twist. All you have to do is choose how many products (3, 6 or 9) you want and you can select each and every one from the large selection on offer.

I had the opportunity to build a box of nine items. First things first, I have to say I really liked being able to pick exactly what I wanted. Latest in Beauty have some amazing brands and I had a hard job narrowing down to just nine. After um-ing and ah-ing for days, I finally settled on what I wanted and clicked that order button before I could change my mind.

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Latest in Beauty Build your own box

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I’ve actually had Latest in Beauty boxes before and when this one arrived I have to say I was a teeny bit disappointed. Unlike the sleek black box you see here, my items arrived in a delivery cardboard box with a pink interior. Now I do understand we should all be doing our part to reduce packaging but it did take some of the magic away when my box arrived damaged from the rain. I therefore decided to transfer the products to a previous box as I do like to keep everything together until I’ve settled on a home for each item.

First up, I couldn’t not build my own box without choosing some masks! Latest in Beauty have a great selection like the MaskerAide sheet mask and 7th heaven glove masques. I’m obsessed with sheet masks, they feel so luxurious and this one worked wonders on my tired dry skin. The hand treatment gloves are new to me but I can tell you I’ll be buying more. I’m actually wearing them as I write this post and they smell deliciously floral. Cruelty free and 100% vegetarian these hand masks are the perfect treat for a bit of me time.

Latest in Beauty Build your own box Maskeraide sheet mask

Latest in Beauty Build your own box

Next up is the i-divine eyeshadow palette by Sleek in All Night Long. A stunning selection of shades ranging from warm creams, soft golds and shimmering browns. It really is the perfect palette to take you from day to night in a flash. The shadows blend beautifully and have a good colour payoff. I will say when I selected this online, I did think it was going to be a full sized version. It’s definitely a mini palette with each pan no bigger than a five pence piece. A larger palette would have been lovely, however it does make this one perfect for travelling. You could even fit it in your purse for touchups throughout the night if you really wanted!

I was super happy to see they had some products from Tropic skincare. I’ve heard great things about this brand and so I had to snap up the Super Greens Nutrient Boost Serum. It’s incredibly green (no wonder it’s super) and smells really fresh and natural. Another great cruelty free and vegan product, I can’t wait to see the effects.

Latest in Beauty Build your own box Sleek eyeshadow palette

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Latest in Beauty Build your own box palmer's cocoa butter moisturiser

Latest in Beauty Build your own box Sally Hansen gel nail polish

Latest in Beauty Build your own box Tropic super greens serum

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I also selected a cute neon pink synthetic makeup brush. A travel-sized Palmer’s cocoa butter moisturiser which smells incredible as I’m sure you know and some no kink PopBands, perfect to keep my wild mane at bay. I finished off my box with a Sally Hansen nail polish set and my favourite item this “be kinder to your vagina” mirror. Phew that’s quite a lot!

Now to the ultimate question, is it worth it? Well for a nine item box it costs £18 a month for a subscription or £25 for a one off. The latter is quite pricy for just one box but the great thing about Latest in Beauty is you can keep an eye out for items you really want to make it worth it. As you can see I got a lovely selection of products from skincare to nails to accessories. It’s definitely preferable to pick my own products as none of these will go to waste.

Oh and my hands? They are incredibly soft from the gloves and I will be weirding my friends and possibly even random strangers by asking them to feel my fingers.

It’s time to build your own box with Latest in Beauty,

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  1. Lady Writes says

    June 17, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    I loved building my own box with them last year – so fun! I might do it again now you’ve reminded me, as that Tropic Serum is on my wish list! x

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  2. Rosie says

    June 18, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    I’d loooove to build my own beauty box! Being able to garantee you’re getting products you’ll actually use for the price is so key to me! I’m very picky too.

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  3. Alice Spake says

    June 18, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    I love masque aid sheet masks! xx

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  4. Jess says

    June 18, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    This is great I really need to get a new sub box, I’ve been thinking this 1 as it offers great value for money x

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  5. bethan shuff says

    June 18, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    That is such a good price! I was expecting it to be more than that. I’d have definitely put palmers in mie too because i love their products!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    June 18, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    I LOVE this idea! xx

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  7. Alicia says

    June 20, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    I absolutely love the Latest In Beauty Special boxes but I’m yet to actually try out making my own box…I might just treat myself next month to one.
    Alicia x
    http://www.aestheticobsessed.co.uk

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  8. Alicia says

    June 25, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    This box looks amazing! I love these kind of things I might have to treat myself I think!
    Alicia Xo

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