Glosses are coming back!

I love lip glosses, so I am very happy that matte lips are dying down and that gloss is coming back. This post is basically a run-down of all of my favourite lip glosses and there is definitely a variety in formula and price point so hopefully, there is something for everyone in this post. I will also point out now that all of the colours of these glosses are basically the same and that is why I have not done swatches, most of these also have been reviewed individually so I will link those posts somewhere as I talk about each one.

Artdeco Hydro Lip Booster

I got these glosses back when I was in Germany a few years back but turns out you can actually get them from Beauty Bay so I have linked where you can buy them from. These glosses don't have enough recognition, for me, they are the perfect everyday gloss. I have done little rankings just so that you can create comparisons between each gloss but generally speaking, these glosses don't have a lot of pigment, it has a light tint to it. The finish is a very natural glossy finish but I find that this finish makes it so super comfortable, it tends to feel more link a balm than a gloss. My favourite way to wear this is on its own or with a lip liner underneath just to add some definition but the gloss does all the talking for me and so I find that it is all I really need on my lips.

How opaque? 3/10

How glossy? 7/10

How comfortable? 10/10

BareMinerals Buttercream Lip Gloss

This is definitely more on an intense gloss in comparison to the Artdeco one. When applying it, it is a little thicker but this means that there is a little more pigment and that the finish is much more intense. My favourite way to wear this gloss is on top of a lipstick that I want to make slightly lighter by putting this in the centre of the lips. Since this gloss has more pigment, I find that you can really use it to manipulate a lip colour underneath it and because this shade is a pale nude, it is super versatile to use.

How opaque? 8/10

How glossy? 7/10

How comfortable? 6/10

Review here

Collection Liquid Lip Colour

This is the newest addition to my gloss collection and I have definitely been wearing it a lot recently. I would class this as a standard gloss, it is nothing extreme and it is perfect for daily wear. It is definitely unique in terms of its hourglass-shaped applicator, which makes it super easy to apply but the formula itself is comfortable and there is a nice tint to it. I prefer to wear this on its own because I actually love the shade of this gloss and the pigment is really even so it looks good even without anything underneath.

How opaque? 8/10

How glossy? 6/10

How comfortable? 8/10

Buxom Lip Cream

If you just want a basic gloss the help plump your lips a little then this is the perfect one for you. This gloss formula is so sheer but the glossy finish is so intense, it makes your lips look wet in the best way. The formula is quite thin and lightweight but it does have that tingling effect with a super strong mint scent which I actually love but I know that it is not to everyones taste. I think that this is the most universal gloss as you could wear it on its own for something more natural or on top of any coloured lipstick for something a little stronger in colour. I also think that although this is a higher end brand, the price is super reasonable and I would just highly recommend it.

How opaque? 3/10

How glossy? 9/10

How comfortable? 7/10

Review here

Too Faced Sweet Peach Oil Lip Gloss

This is the most comfortable gloss hands down, just everything about the formula makes it perfect for all-day wear. You instantly apply it and it feels moisturising and more like a balm than a gloss which makes it so comfortable and also natural looking in terms of its finish. In terms of colour, there is also quite a lot of pigment, the application is really smooth and even but the colour intensity is a lot stronger than a lot of these other glosses so I am more likely to wear this on its own. I find that this gloss is the perfect one to just throw on quickly without looking in the mirror because the applicator is a little longer so you can apply this is one swipe and you are done.

How opaque? 8/10

How glossy? 8/10

How comfortable? 10/10

Review here

NYX Butter Gloss

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know that I just love this gloss formula because it is just so easy. They are just a nice gloss. Keeping it straightforward, there is nothing special about this gloss, it has a little bit of pigment and nice but natural glossy finish but because they are super thin and lightweight so you could apply them and not even feel them. I love the colour range NYX have in this formula because even though it is only a small amount of pigment you can still manipulate a colour underneath which I think is lovely.

How opaque? 3/10

How glossy? 5/10

How comfortable? 10/10

Review here

Colourpop Ultra Glossy Lip

I think that this is quite an interesting formula because it is a thicker gloss but the finish is very lovely. This gloss, I think, has a nice amount of pigment to it but the finish is also quite intense. You can definitely feel this gloss on the lips as it is quite thick but it is not crazy sticky still. For me, this is a gloss I would wear if I want something quite intense but one that would also last a long time.

How opaque? 5/10

How glossy? 6/10

How comfortable? 7/10

Review here

Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss

This is the sort of gloss that you either love or hate mainly because of how it feels on the lips. It has that tingling effect and a super minty scent a bit like the Buxom one but more extreme I would say. This gloss, like the majority I have mentioned, has got very minimal pigment and so I do like it on its own. The finish is also pretty typical too but you can feel it on the lips. I definitely think that it is a pretty good dupe for the Buxom gloss because of how similar their formulas there are.

How opaque? 4/10

How glossy? 7/10

How comfortable? 8/10

I know that a lot of these glosses are quite similar but hopefully, there was something for everyone here.

Grace xx

What I'm Currently Loving in Terms of Makeup

Since finishing my exams, I have been falling back in love with makeup and it is honestly the best feeling. With that, I have been trying out some new finds as well as rediscovering some old favourites and so I thought I would combine them all into one post and share them with you. Do let me know in the comments though whether you prefer these types of posts or monthly favourites just because I am not to sure which one to carry on doing.

Starting with a product that I can't stop talking about, the Revolution Pro Foundation Drops. You may or may not have already seen these in their own review (linked here) but I had to mention them in this post because it is so good. I will try and not talk about these for too long but basically this foundation is super lightweight and dewy but with really good coverage. This is definitely my summer foundation this year and it is definitely coming on holiday with me after I pick up a few more shades. I would definitely suggest that you try out this foudnation because of the amazing colour range and the price is just incredible.

The next two products I like on their own, but together, they are incredible and have quickly became my new favourite concealer combo. The Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer has been a favourite for a lot of people recently so after I tried it out for myself, I learnt that I liked it but didnt love it. Similar thing with the Barry M All Night Long Concealer except I have been trying this out for less time. When I decided to combine these two concealers, I have never looked back. They make the perfect combo because the Revolution concealer is creamy but I find that the coverage isn't as much as the Barry M one, plus the Barry M concealer is in a much lighter shade which just helps to further brighten my undereyes. I find that this combo is super full coverage, very long lasting and blends really easily. This combo is definitely not for an everyday makeup look but for a more intense look that is to last a long time, I always go for this combination.

I love the The Balm Mary Loo Manizer but now with summer here, it has been my go-to. There is just something about its undertone that gives the most natural glow to the skin. I find that it is the perfect inbetween of natural and intense but the colour just matches my skin really well. I love wearing this on the skin with every look because the shade is so versatile. This highlighter, I find, is so easy to wear because you could just have a light dusting or you can build it up so this is definitely added to my list of holiday essentials.

Next up is a current eye shadow favourite which I have been loving to wear to help me cut the crease.  It's the Revolution Eye Foil in Rebound which is a beautiful rose gold shade. This formula is definitely very unique as you can use it dry or wet, I prefer using it wet because it is that bit more pigmented and smooth to apply. This has definitely made cutting the crease a little easier for me but because it is more of a cream texture, I do perfer setting it with a powder but I find that the undertone still shines through and looks lovely. On its own though, this shadow has a super metallic and intense on the eyes and I will have to try wearing it on its own and hope that it does crease or transfer.

For liner, I have been edging away from darker shades and instead have been replacing them with lighter shades on the water line. The Colourpop Liner in Honeydude has been my current favourite because of its colour. It isn't ice white which I like as sometimes that can look a bit harsh, instead it is more nude which helps brighten the eyes but in a very natural and subtle way. This formula is very smooth and applies super easily and as much as I find that it doesn't last as long as other formulas, I still really like it and wear it all the time. I just find that this pencil helps open up my eyes and makes them look a little bigger which I like as it tends to draw more attention to my eye shadow.

A second highlighter I just need to mention is the Revolution Pigment in Saint which I have been wearing a lot on the inner corners of my eyes. This is the perfect shimmery white shade that is super pigmented. This in the inner corner is super intense but I love a strong inner corner highlighter so this has been the perfect find for me. I find that I don't need to use this wet, just on a dense brush, and that way I get maximum pigment and intensity. I have been wearing this a lot with more dramatic makeup looks just to help bring brightness back into my eyes and sometimes I will take a little bit of this and just add it to the very tops of my cheekbones just to make my highlighter further pop. This is definitely the perfect multipurpose pigment and I think that this type of product is amazing because it is so finely milled and easy to apply. 

My final product for this post is the Superdrug Vitamin E Hydrating Mist which I have been using mostly as a setting spray. That doesn't necessarily mean that I use this to make my makeup last longer because I don't find that it does that but I do think that this spray helps melt all of the powders into the skin and makes the makeup look a little more skin-like. This is a super affordable spray and I find that the packaging is perfect for disributing the product perfectly. On the skin, this spray is so refreshing and especially with it being summer, I have been reaching for it a lot more.

Let me know in the comment whether you have tried out any of these products before and if so, what are you thoughts on them?

Grace xx

Discovering Jumpsuits

I have never really loved the whole jumpsuit, all-in-one trend just because they always seemed too bold or dressy for me to ever actually wear them but after doing some snooping on Boohoo, I found my perfect jumpsuit and I am in love. Won't lie, I am not happy with how the pictures turned out but we are going to manage because I just needed to share this outfit asap.

This post is going to be pretty short as there is technically only one piece of clothing but I just needed to write about it because I think that it is so amazing and perfect for this current heatwave in the UK. Like I said earlier, this is from Boohoo and it is basically a sleeveless jumpsuit with culotte bottoms. I never ever thought that I would like culottes but this jumpsuit has changed me. I love the horizontal stripes on this as I feel like they actually make me look taller. I also love the band around that waist as I feel like it makes me look like I have a smaller waist, which I find to be super flattering. The combination of the white and navy makes this so fresh for summer and the fabric adds to this idea as it is so lightweight, which makes it really comfortable too.

At first, I was quite surprised by how well it fit me because I am slightly taller than average and I was scared that it would not fit my body, but it does which I guess is just lucky. It also fits everywhere really well, it is slightly tight around my chest but I think that it actually looks quite nice as it is fitted, but the bottoms fit really nice too which I was really not expecting. The best part about this jumpsuit is the fact that there are pockets which is just what every girl needs, the pockets do make this fabric a little baggy around my hips but I don't mind as you don't really notice when I'm just walking about. 

In terms of styling this, I think that in this warmer weather I would just put on my slip on vans and a pair of sunglasses just to keep it super simple. Saying that I think that you could even wear this piece in autumn with a leather jacket and some boots, which I think would look super cool.

I am definitely excited to experiment with styling this and maybe you will be seeing some more of this piece on my blog in the future. The link to this exact piece is left below, and it was super affordable so I do suggest checking it out.

Links:

Jumpsuit -http://www.boohoo.com/wide-stripe-culotte-jumpsuit/DZZ41566.html

The Sunshine Blogger Award

It has been a while since I have done an award post but the lovely Lujain tagged me in the Sunshine Blogger Award so I thought I would put up an extra post this week and answer the questions Lujain asked. I love posts like this because I feel like you get to know the blogger so much better. Thank you to Lujain for tagging me and I hope you enjoy this post. 

The rules:

- Thank the blogger who nominated you and link their blog

- Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you

- Nominate 11 bloggers and ask them 11 different questions

- List the rules and display the sunshine blogger award logo in your post and/or on your blog site

Questions:

1. Where do you find inspiration for your blog posts?

Honestly, anything. I find my inspiration from other bloggers or YouTubers. As well as that, I love just brainstorming ideas and coming up with new things I would enjoy to write about. 

2. What is your favourite social media platform and why?

I would definitely say Instagram just because I feel like everyone is on there and you can just do so much on it. Although I don't post on Instagram as much as I should, I still love looking at other people's profiles. Saying that Twitter is a close second.

3. What is the most valuable thing you've learned from blogging?

There are so many things that blogging have taught me but one that stands out to me is the idea that I have to stay true to myself. As cheesy as it sounds, I am constantly changing and growing and there was a point when I was blogging that I felt as though I needed to act more like my 'old self' because that is what 'others wanted to see'. I am definitely out of that mindset now but it was a huge learning curve for me that I really was only going to be happy if I was staying true to myself. Cheesy I know.

4. Name three things you love about yourself

I love that I am a trustworthy person as I like feeling as though people can talk to me. I love that I am hardworking and I also love that I am extremely organised which I guess is a weird one but I really like that I come across as 'put together'.

5. What is your favourite inspirational quote?

It is a super simple on but it is "Nothing will come of nothing" by Shakespeare in the play King Lear

6. What is one thing you wish you knew before you started your senior year of high school?

So in the UK, we don't have a senior year so I am just going to take it as year 11 which is our version of the final year of high school, which is when you turn. Right now, I have just finished year 11 and so right now, I can think of a lot of things I wish I'd known but the main one is that you have to do it for yourself. Sometimes I hate being selfish but I feel like a year like year 11 when you are so focused on the next stages of your life, you need to be selfish. I went through so many phases throughout the year where I wanted to do something for someone else but at the end of the day, I knew I couldn't go through with it because it wasn't what I personally wanted. Plus, I am a firm believer in that if someone really cares about you, they will always be there and so doing something for yourself shouldn't affect them too much, if they really cared.

7. If you could give a new blogger one piece of advice, what would it be?

I have so much to say for this question, so let me know if you think I should do a whole post about my blogging advice, but my main piece of advice is patience and hard work. At the end of the day, what you put in is what you get out but also you can't grow insanely overnight and so patience is key when you are blogging. It is important to keep in mind that your time will come.

8. What is your biggest dream?

Super cheesy but it is just to be successful and happy. I have a lot of things I want to do in my life that I would call 'dreams' but that is my main one.

9. What's one book you've re-read more than once?

Weird fact actually, I have never re-read a book ever just because I already know what's going to happen and reading the same words more than once is so boring for me. I have tried to read a book again and again but I just can't do it.

10. If you could live anywhere, where would you live and why?

Definitely not in the long term but I would love to live in a city so either New York or London mainly because of the atmosphere and how exciting it would be. I can definitely see myself living in either one of those but definitely not a long time as I think I would like to settle down in my hometown.

11. What things are you most grateful for in your life?

It definitely has to be my family and the household I have been brought up in. My parents are so inspiring and I would not be who I was today without them. I also grew up around my grandparents and they have definitely had a huge influence on my life and it isn't something I'd ever change. I have learnt a lot from my family and I am very grateful for the experiences they have given me at such a young age. 

Questions for you to answer:

1. What is your favourite thing to do in your spare time (excluding blogging)?

2. Do you have a hidden talent?

3. What is something that you are proud to have achieved?

4. In a friendship or relationship, what is something that draws you to someone else?

5. What is your guilty pleasure?

6. In the rest of 2018, what do you want to achieve?

7. What is your number one handbag essential?

8. If you could collaborate with a brand on a product, which brand would it be and why?

9. What do you look for in a good book?

10. What is the best memory you have had so far this year?

11. What is the next thing you want to achieve for your blog?

I tag:

Hannah from Oh hello, it's Hannah - https://www.ohhelloitshannah.co.uk

Kate from Kate's Closet - http://www.katescloset.uk

Erin from Everything Erin x - http://www.everythingerinx.co.uk

Luci from Luci Barker - https://www.lucibarker.co.uk

Kate from Luxe Kate - https://www.luxekate.com

Lucy from Forever September - https://www.foreverseptember.co.uk

Ellie from The Diary of Ellie - https://thediaryofellie.com

Izzy from Lets Chat with Izzy - http://izzychats.blogspot.com

Amelia from It's Mee - http://itsmeexx.blogspot.com

Ellie from Head in the Cloud - http://www.headintheclouds.me.uk

Caitlin from Caitlin Houston - http://www.lifeascaitlin.co.uk

Let me know whether you enjoyed this post, I hope you all have a great weekend!

Grace xx

Links

Lujain's blog - https://aalujain.wordpress.com

Lujain's post - https://aalujain.wordpress.com/2018/07/18/sunshine-blogger-award/

Revolution Pro Foundation Drops Review

I have been so excited to try out this foundation because I think it would be a lovely foundation. This is also super affordable, I am pretty sure it is seven pounds which is just insane and if it is good then I know I will have to share it with everyone. I have been trying out this foundation over the past few weeks so I have gathered some thoughts to share just in case you were curious about this product.

Some details about the product itself, it retails for £7 and there are 18 shades available. To me, 18 shades seems extremely good for such an accessible product, especially because in this case, they come in multiple undertones, yellow, pink and neutral. The website describes this product as an "ultra lightweight, water-based formula that creates an undetectable finish on all skin tones. Use a few drops for a sheer wash of colour or layer up to build natural looking medium coverage". To put it simply, this is basically a light coverage foundation that you shouldn't be able to feel on the skin.

As for the packaging, it comes in a glass bottle but you can distribute the product by a pipette which works well considering that it is more water-based. I also think that the glass bottle also makes this feel very luxurious. I like how the glass shows the shade of the foundation and the shade name is also on the bottom of the bottle.
The shade I picked up in this foundation is F6 which is described to be suited for people with a light to medium skin tone with yellow undertones which I definitely agree with. This foundation matches me nearly perfectly, it is probably the best one I have in terms of how well it matches me. I will say though, the undertone is not fully yellow, it hasn't got that strong yellow base to it and sometimes when I apply this, I feel as though it can look sometimes more pink than yellow, so maybe keep that in mind but that is just what I have found. For me though, I do find it difficult to find a drugstore foundation with a strong yellow undertone as the majority of them are more on the pink side so as a whole, I do think Revolution Beauty has done a good job in trying to get that yellow undertone for this foundation.

From first application, I find that a sponge is the best way to apply this foundation because it ensures all excess product is absorbed and that the coverage is maximised to the best of its ability. This foundation blends so easily on the skin and to get an even light layer of foundation, it doesn't require a lot of product, a few drops tends to be enough to cover the whole face. As for the coverage, it is definitely on the lighter side but it definitely does enough to even out the skin so I could actually argue that it isn't far off medium coverage. This is also fairly buildable on the skin but you couldn't build it up for it to be super full coverage, the most you could get is a medium coverage so you spots or dark circles would still be slightly visible.

In terms of how it feels on the skin, you can't feel it, it is so super lightweight which definitely fits it's description. When touching the foundation though, you can tell it gives a slightly tacky feel but I put that down to the fact that the finish of this foundation is extremely dewy. That was the main this that surprised me most was how dewy it looked on the skin. It was quite intense but it just makes your skin look so hydrated, with that though, it does indicate that the feeling on the skin is slightly sticky feeling. Although this foundation has an extremely dewy finish, I am still able to set it with a powder and the amount I use will determine how the foundation looks. I can use a more mattifying, heavy powder to mattify the foundation fully or use a light dusting just to prevent the foundation from moving but still leaving that initial dewy finish.

I love the whole concept of this foundation and it has came out at the perfect time because this is definitely more of a summer foundation I think. This will definitely be my foundation for my holiday at the end of August as I think that it looks beautiful but it is still so daytime appropriate. I also think that this is a staple foundation everyone should have because even if you didn't like it on its own it would make a great mixing foundation to make a high coverage foundation more daytime appropriate or to make a matte foundation look a little more dewy. You could also buy this foundation in many shades and just customise your colour depending on whether or not you have been on holiday with a tan or not which I also think is really great, especially when you consider how affordable this foundation would be to repurchase.
As for who I would recommend this to, I would recommend it to nearly anyone. If you want something super full coverage that will last all day then I can tell you straight away that you won't like this however, if you want a foundation that just makes your skin look that little bit more flawless and radiant then this would be perfect. You can build this up so if you do like a more natural, fuller coverage then you would also like this. As for skin types, this is definitely targeted to people with more dry skin but that doesn't mean that people with oily skin can't use this too. I find that if you use a matte primer and set the foundation properly then it will take a long time for the oily to start peeking through again. Just for reference, I have pretty normal skin however I do have oily patches and dry patches but I think that this foundation still looks good on my face. Like I said earlier, this foundation is also great to use just as a customizer so this would be great to have in your collection even if you can't imagine yourself wearing it on its own because it could help transform one of your other foundations into the perfect formula.
Overall, I love this foundation and I think that if you like what I have said in this point, then you should definitely go out and buy this to try it. I love the finish this foundation gives the most because it just looks so radiant and it makes you look so healthy. You will definitely be seeing this foundation a lot more on my blog as I haven't got a bad word to say about it.

Let me know whether you have tried out this foundation and if so, let me know your thoughts too.
Grace xx

Links:

Foundation - https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/en/Revolution-Pro-Foundation-Drops---F6/m-6470.aspx

Shirt and Bralette - The Perfect Warm Weather Combo

I am currently really trying to step out of my comfort zone with fashion because it's a new season and   I want to mix it up so I have been trying out some new combos. With a holiday coming up soon I am experimenting with outfits that could tolerate the heat but ones that I could also layer in case it gets a little cooler in the evening. I have been experimenting so I thought I'd share one of them with you, it is definitely a little different but hopefully, you like it.

For me, the main part of this outfit is the bralette. The one in this photo is from Hollister and I love it because of its high neck and the lace all around it. Although the colour isn't particularly summery, I think that if you wear it on its own, it is very much summer appropriate. When you wear this, there is definitely a lot of skin on show but that is when the shirt comes in. I also paired this bralette just with a pair of blue skinny jeans from Boohoo. You could wear this bralette and shirt combo with anything but I just think that you can never go wrong with denim. These jeans are also in a really light wash so it makes them super summer-appropriate.

The shirt though is from H&M and I paired it with this bralette because of how simple it was since it is just cream and black. This shirt is also fairly oversized so you do have the ability to tie it in lots of different ways because of the versatile fit.

In this post, I have shown two ways to wear the shirt and I honestly like both. The first one is this tied off the shoulder. I think that this one is much more dressy as it looks a little more put together, but I also think that it looks very feminine. This one does show more skin than the other but I guess that's the beauty of wearing a shirt like this because you can easily undo it and wear it more like a jacket.

The second way is the most simple but it is just leaving it down and unbuttoned. I think that this is super flattering just because everything underneath could be super tight fitting but this shirt covers you up slightly so you feel a little more conserved. Not to mention, that when it gets cooler outside, a lightweight shirt like this is perfect.

I feel like with an outfit like this, you can wear it with any kind of shoes or accessories. Heels and lots of jewellery for an evening look or trainers and a backpack for a more casual look, I just think, that for the warmer weather right now, this is a staple outfit.

Let me know whether you like this outfit, it is definitely very different from my personal style but I wanted to mix it up a little because of the changing weather.

Grace xx

Links:

Similar Jeans - http://www.boohoo.com/high-rise-heavy-ripped-skinny-jeans/DZZ34251-425-14.html?color=425

Similar Bralette - https://www.hollisterco.com/shop/uk/p/halter-high-neck-bralette-with-removable-pads-10777960?seq=03&ofp=true

Similar Shirt - http://www.boohoo.com/large-grid-oversized-shirt/DZZ88894.html?color=173

Three Makeup Looks for Three Summer Events

I had no idea what I wanted to do for today's post but for the past three days I have been quite busy with little summer events and since I have gotten ready for each one of them a little different, I thought I'd share with you my makeup for each one. Do let me know whether you want to see an outfit version of this because I am thinking of doing that too.

This first makeup look was for a Christening I went to on Sunday, it was pretty casual but because I was wearing quite a colourful dress, I wanted to match my makeup to it. I ended up going for something with a pink undertone on the eyes, to match my dress but keeping my base and lips pretty natural.

Products Used:

- Urban Decay Self Adjusting Primer

- Revolution Foundation Drops in F6

- Revolution Fast Base Foundation Stick in F14

- Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer in C3

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder in Banana

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder in Vanilla

- RCMA No Colour Powder

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder in Havana

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder in Fawn

- Makeup Revolution Ultra Bronze Bronzer

- Natural Collection Peach Melba Blush

- Freedom Pro Highlighter in Bad Habit

- Freedom Pro Highlighter in Sophisticated

- Collection Clear Brow Gel

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pomade in Taupe

- NYX Whipped Cream Eye Shadow

- Colourpop Issues Eye Shadow

- Colourpop Centrefold Eye Shadow

- Freedom Sweet Life Eye Shadow

- Makeup Geek Tuscan Sun Eye Shadow

- Collection Liquid Eye Shadow in Aura

- Makeup Revolution Pigment in Saint

- Makeup Revolution Pigment in Goody Two Shoes

- Collection Volumax Waterproof Mascara

- Colourpop Ultra Satin Lip in Magic Wand

This was my look for Monday which was just for lunch with my mum and godmother so it was super simple overall but I kept everything quite glowy with lots of highlighter and a more dewy foundation.

Products Used:

- Collection Illuminating Primer

- Revolution Pro Foundation Drops in F6

- LA Girl Pro Concealer in Fair

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder in Banana

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder in Vanilla

- LA Girl Pro Powder in Translucent

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder in Fawn

- Iconic London Illuminating Drops in Original

- Too Faced Sweethearts Blusher in Candy Glow

- NYX Strobe of Genius Highlighting Palette

- Urban Decay Naked Palette Bronzer

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pomade in Taupe

- Collection Clear Brow Gel

- Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer in Ivory

- RCMA No Colour Powder

- Morphe 35O Palette

- Revolution cream shadow in Rebound

- Revolution Pigment in Saint

- Collection Volumax Waterproof Mascara

- MUA Caramel Nougat Lip Liner

- NYX Butter Gloss in Fortune Cookie

This was Yesterday's makeup look which was for my birthday meal so I made a little more effort. My outfit was a little more neutral so I wanted to add a little colour by putting some oranges in the crease. I also kept my base quite full coverage and my lips neutral because I was going for a meal so I wanted something that would fade easily.

Products Used:

- Urban Decay Self Adjusting Primer

- Revolution Pro Foundation Drops in F6

- Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer in C3

- RCMA No Colour Powder

- Revolution Fast Base Foundation Stick in F14

- Makeup Revolution Ultra Bronze Bronzer

- Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

- TheBalm Mary Loo Manizer Highlighter

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pomade in Taupe

- Collection Clear Brow Gel

- Barry M Foundation Stick in Cashew

- Revolution Pro Eye Shadow Palette

- Too Faced Sweet Peach Eye Shadow Palette

- Revolution Pigment in Saint

- Collection Volumax Waterproof Mascara

- Misslyn Lip Liner in Rosewood

- Too Faced Sweet Peach Lip Gloss in Papa Don't Peach

This post was a little different but hopefully, you liked it as I enjoyed putting this together so I might do some more in the future.

Grace xx

Turning 16, plans for summer and college

(OOTD on this coming soon)

As of right now, I have a few plans for the next few months and I just wanted to come on here to update you all so that you have an idea on what is to come.

When this post goes up, it will be a few days until my 16th birthday and so I am a bit undecided on whether to do a what I got for my birthday blog post or a GRWM so if you do want either of those posts then do let me know as I would be happy to do them, I am just not sure whether you would be interested in reading it. As for plans, I don't really have any because if you know me personally you will know that my birthday isn't my favourite time of year and I don't really like to celebrate it but I have got a birthday meal with my family so that's something. 

Another topic I'd like to cover is what I will be up to over the rest of summer. I have got a lot of things I want to do in terms of producing content on my blog and Instagram, I also have little things that I want to go out and do with my friends. As well as all of this, I do have a holiday coming up halfway through August, which is to Orlando, Florida and on the way home, we are stopping off at New York for a few days so I am very excited. I am going with my family and my best friend Penny who I am sure you know so you can expect a lot of pictures of America coming by August. I do plan on documenting a lot of my preparation and holiday itself on my blog which I am super excited for as we have a lot of plans for which we are away.

The final thing I wanted to mention is what is next for me now that my high school journey is over. Although my high school does have a sixth form, I have chosen not to continue there just because it is not a place where I am mentally happy and for myself, I knew I needed a change and so, if I get the results, I will be going to a college where I will be doing a BTEC qualification in Fashion. I am so excited to start because fashion and the industry have always been something I have been interested in and I feel like the college I am going to is a great environment for me. As well as this BTEC, I am also doing an additional alevel in maths as doing a qualification in fashion is a huge risk for me because it isn't the most forgiving industry and it is quite difficult to become successful in so my secure backup plan is maths. Both of these qualifications will take two years and so I don't really know what I will do after that but as of right now, I am super happy and proud of my decisions as I am taking a huge risk but I can't help but feel like they are going to pay off. 

Hopefully, you know a little more now on what is to come from me and I hope your plans are exciting as mine.

Grace xx