Wednesday 30 December 2015

Achievements for 2015


Christmas is now over and now the new year is fast approaching, time to reflect on the things i've achieved this year! A lot has changed for me over this last year and I couldn't be more excited for what the future holds!

University ~ As you may have realised I was lucky enough this year to be accepted into university, applying for uni was legit the most stressful time of my life, the whole application process was completely long... my personal statement was stress! But hey ho I was lucky to receive offers from all of my choices..and I am now there studying my dream subject INTERIOR DESIGN!

Passing my driving test ~ The day after my 18th Birthday I had my driving test, so being legally able to drink on my birthday I barely had a drop of alcohol maybe one mojito or two! I partied on the day after my birthday and had a small gathering at the casino! That day could of went one or two ways either drinking myself silly if I failed my test or success drinking because I passed my test, luckily I passed,  FIRST TIME! My only tip for learning to drive is chewing gum.. having chewing gum when you are learning to drive and when you have your test is the key to success.

Turning 18 ~ So this year was the year I became legal... I swear I went out more when I didn't have my own ID and used fake ID to get into clubs! Now I'm totally a Granny i'd rather opt for my PJ's and a Cuppa than being in a hot box sweaty club.. it's a no from me!

Get aways ~ Olu Deniz, Turkey is always a win win for me it is such a beautiful place and the boutique hotel I stay in 'The Jade' is totally lush and I have the most amazing time every time I go back there! This year I also went camping... me camping? where's my lipstick wheres my glamour? I couldn't believe myself that I went camping for two nights, and actually totally loved it! All my family and friends were so shocked that I actually lasted the two nights! One thing I loved about camping was I turned my phone off for the time I camped or glamped so I was completely away from social media, and had some quality family time! Love it! I will definitely be doing it again the fairy lights, toasted marshmallows and camp fire.. were just what I imagined picture perfect and more!

Starting my blog ~ Last but not least I finally started my blog to start with this was purely for uni, however I think that kind of went out the window and I have a bit of a beauty/everything blog going on, so thankful to my friend Jas for helping me start this! My first post was the 24th October! I'm absolutely loving it reviewing products and giving people advice is so amaze! I'm so thankful to you guys that actually take time out to read it!

2016..... bigger and better things to come!


Hope you guys have an amazing new year please feel free to leave comments on your achievements for this year or your aspirations for 2016 i'd love to know!


                                                        Lots of Love as always
                                                       
                                                                   Ellie xx






Tuesday 22 December 2015

MAC Sin Lipstick

First of all i'd like to apologise that i'm still yet to do swatches on my MAC Rebel, i've been super busy with preparation for christmas and i'm still yet to wrap any presents! Eek! With shopping for others over the christmas period I can't help but treat myself one for you one for me and all that... So after seeing MAC Sin on a MUA's Instagram I couldn't help myself but conveniently walk past the MAC Store and accidentally on purpose get this shade. 

MAC Sin, Is a matte finish which is something i've been looking for, for ages now if you follow my blog you would of seen that i've been purchasing quite a lot of vampy shades over the past few months however these have all been satin finishes, and i've desperately been in need of a matte finish, Sin is a deep burgundy shade with a brown undertone. This is a definitely going to be my go to lipstick for a while its totally lush and with it being matte it does last longer too!



What shades are you currently wearing?


                                                               Ellie x
   



Wednesday 16 December 2015

Highlighting using Urban Decay Products

As I haven't yet swatched my MAC 'Rebel' lipstick I thought a post was long overdue, I decided this morning to take a few pictures as I began to do my makeup, I'm frequently being asked by people what I use to highlight so I thought what better thing to do a post on... here goes. 

After applying my MAC Studio Sculpt foundation I then immediately begin to contour and highlight my face, It changes on a daily basis what I do start with first whether it be contouring or highlighting. 
The products I use for highlighting are both Urban Decay Products, which I will link in at the bottom of this post. 
Naked Concealer in shade light warm, although
I didn't really get on well with the Naked
 foundation I think the concealer is amazing!   

 1To Start with I begin to draw a triangle starting from the side
of my nose which then reaches in line with the top of my ear. 

2 I then take my real technique brushes and begin to blend
the product using circular motions until it is completely blended. 

3 After blending in the concealer I then take my Naked illuminated powder
 in shade Luminous. As you receive a brush with this product it's so convenient
 rather than hunting in your make up bag to find a brush. I gently dab a little bit
across my cheek bone as the product is so shimmery I do tend to blend
 it with my real technique brush again. 


4 My finished look. 
Products I have used in this post. 

What products do you use to highlight? 

                    
                                                          Ellie x x 












Wednesday 9 December 2015

MAC Taupe Lipstick & Spice Lip Pencil

As promised, regular posts now begin! Yesterday I decided to go into MAC and treat myself! As i've worked hard over this semester at uni, so what better way to treat yourself than a bit of MAC retail therapy. 

If you have read my previous posts you may have seen that i've been after another nude/browny colour other than my favourite Velvet Teddy! So I opted for Taupe, I was instantly drawn to Taupe so I had to buy, the colour is simply lush! I then paired the product with Spice lip pencil. Like most of my Lipsticks, Taupe is a Matte finish. As I normally pair my Velvet Teddy with a darker drugstore Lip Pencil I do feel that 'Taupe' is basically the colour I achieve when I wear my Velvet Teddy, just a tad darker. Spice Liner I do feel is a perfect match to Taupe I do feel like you could match Spice with other products too like Velvet Teddy. Personally I do prefer to have my lip liner a tad darker than my actual lipstick so I do think i'll be purchasing a darker shade to wear with my Taupe lipstick! Other than that I am totally in love with the colour! 

Taupe Lipsitck - £15.50 
Spice Lip Pencil - £12.50 


I almost forgot to mention my auntie has finally managed to track down MAC Rebel! So my next post will be a review of that product when I finally get it off her! 


Whats your favourite MAC Lipstick? 



                                                                  Ellie x x 

Monday 7 December 2015

My Christmas Wishlist 2015


So I haven't blogged for over a week now, shocking I know.. my deadline day for uni was today and my first semester is officially over eek uni is going so fast already! Now that I have quite a lot of free time on my hands until the beginning of January hopefully I will be blogging a lot more and will finally set up a schedule for regular blog posts to go up throughout the upcoming year that's my new years resolution sorted already ha! 

I can now finally get into the christmas spirit and enjoy family time, exciting! So I thought what better way than to start with my christmas wish list! 

Cosmopolitan Magazine Subscription | Cosmo is legit my fave ever mag to read I find myself often reading half an article and shouting 'I hear you sister' I think every girl can relate to some of their articles, i've had a subscription with cosmo for over 2 years and its due to run out in the new year absolutely can't express how much I love this mag!

MAC Strobe Cream | I've heard nothing but good reviews about this product, a few months ago I saw a makeup artist that I follow rave on about this product, and ever since I've wanted to get my hands on it! It helps freshen dull and tired skin which is all I need after this long semester, seriously guys I can't wait to get hold of this!  

MAC Gold Deposit | I've had this product for so long and i'm still so in love with it! A makeup artist recommended it to me around 8 months ago after my MAC 'Golden Bronze' loose powder ran out and unfortunately they discontinued it! This is always a heartache when you've grown to love a product for so long! This product is so amazing to highlight with along the cheekbones I always receive compliments wearing this, however my one is nearly coming to the end of its life as I use it on a daily basis so what better chance to get a top up on your favourite product than christmas! http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT159&PRODUCT_ID=PROD30735&SKU_ID=SKU55527

MAC Heroine Lipstick | MAC Heroine is my signature lipstick so need I say more! http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT168&PRODUCT_ID=PROD310&SKU_ID=SKU51826

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit (medium) | Iv'e longed for this product for near enough a year now but I can't justify at the minute spending so much when I can near enough buy three MAC lipsticks for this price, however it is an investment so I might just have to!  My auntie recently purchased the powder contour kit and she has none stop raved about it so I just totally need this product! I'm more of a cream contour girl than a powder I think you personally just have to choose which is best for you! Also one of my flatmates just purchased the exact contour kit that I want in my colour too so I'm totally surrounded by this contour kit at the minute and completely jealous! Please Santa ha! 

Chloe Eau De Parfum | My signature fragrance I can't actually describe how much i'm in love with this fragrance it's my favourite by far, I ran out not to long ago and its safe to say my life has been dull since I finished it, I often find myself trying to pump one last spray of it! 

Naked Palette 2 | I'm all for golden tones when I do push the boat out and do my eye makeup and this palette just look absolutely lush! People are forever going on about the 'Naked Eye Palette's' and I do really want to give them a go they look lush! Even my younger sister has this palette! what's that all about? she's beat me to it! 

Apple iPad Mini 4  (Gold) | I've wanted an iPad mini for so long now even more so since going to uni I think its a really cool way to be able to present your work, and also as i'm living away carrying an iPad to and from home is so much easier than carrying my Macbook everywhere it's just so much more convenient for me! I also find myself either using my Macbook to do uni work or to watch TV I can't do two at the same time unfortunately so an iPad will be much more easier for me to watch TV on and to do work on my Macbook, and much more homely with a mock TV on in the background! 


Intuos Draw White Pen Small Tablet | I've wanted one of these tablets for so long now and I think its even more the need for me to have one since I started uni, I recently purchased the Adobe suite package, so this would be handy for programmes like illustrator and photoshop! 

 Whats on your wishlist this christmas? 

                                                                Ellie x x