Sunday Post

01. So its Sunday again, this week flew past!  Mothers day today which means... Happy Mothers day to all you wonderful mums out there! It was a casual morning for me, went to Costa Coffee, took the cheeky box of chocolates I brought my mum with us and just chilled as you do! I couldn't resist a quick glance in Zara and Topshop though so I casually 'browsed' making sure that my purse retained the same amount of money as when I went in. (March shopping ban is a nightmare)


02. The sun was out this morning, but as I look at the window the rain is beginning to fall, what can I say... typical British weather


03. I have had tonnes of sixth form work to do, a list as long as my arm in fact. A levels really are a challenge but at the end of the day you get what you put in, effort and hard-work are essential. I always try to balance work with doing stuff I enjoy, that way it is less stressful.


04. Next Sunday, I am off to Westfield with my sister. I cannot wait as it is the first day after my March Shopping ban. I have written a list of things I have my eye on, the shopping ban has been hard but definetly effective as my purse isn't looking as empty as normal. However, Im not sure I will be able to say the same after my Westfield Shopping trip. 

I will update you with my purchases next week hopefully. Hope you are all pampering your mothers today, let me know what you have been up-to

xo

Today's Makeup

  Mac Studio fix foundation plus (NC20) Bourjois Healthy mix foundation (52)

Mac Melba blush    Mac Creme Cup lipstick Lancome Hypnose mascara 

At the moment I am loving the dewy, natural look. I have never been someone who likes to cover my face in a high coverage foundation and so the Bourjous healthy Mix is perfect for me as it leaves me with light coverage whilst making my skin look healthy and radiant. 

I didn't have much planned today, except from a quick look round the shops in Windsor so I didn't see the need to whip out all my makeup, a natural look was what I wanted. 

I always dust some of my Mac studio fix foundation around my t-zone as this is the oiliest part of my skin, it just mattifies  this area slightly so It doesn't look shiny. I love this blusher as it gives my cheeks a peachy glow which looks lovely in the spring/summer. I kept my lips neutral with my Creme Cup lipstick which is a creemsheen so it leaves my lips creamy and glossy with a subtle hint of pink. 

I wanted to keep to the natural, minimalistic look today and therefore I only used a few products of which are mainly neutral and low coverage. 

Hope you all are having a lovely weekend, let me know what you think of this look.

Spring Wishlist

This weekend really felt like the start of spring, the sun was shinning and it felt positively warmer. As for this, I knew it was the right time to write a spring wishlist. I am looking forward to updating my beauty collection and wardrobe with some new spring pieces. I went shopping on Saturday and was so pleased to see some gorgeous pieces in my favourite stores. Zara and Topshop have some lovely pieces in at the moment, pastel shades and naturals are really taking my fancy this spring.

• I am also loving flower/ditsy patterns this spring. This Topshop dress would be perfect paired with a cream cardi or a grey biker jacket to add that boyish edge. 
• I popped into House Of Fraser a couple of weeks ago and couldn't help myself having a spray of the testers in the perfume section. This Nnarciso rodriguez perfume is absolutely gorgeous, It really has the most beautiful smell!
• Again loving coloured Jeans, these hot pink Topshop ones are a great shade for the spring evenings.
•  Jack Wills have a great new 'gym range' which features some nice athletic pieces (as you guys may know I really enjoy running and keeping fit!) so this fashionable gym range is exactly what I am looking for when going for a run on a Saturday morning, in style!
• Okay, this summer I would love to have a natural golden tan. The reviews for the St.Tropez gradual tanner are brilliant so I will buying that soon!
• In the spring I love my face to look glowing, this Benefit 'Hoola' bronzer is fantastic for adding a hint of shimmer, highlight and bronze.

I love writing these posts, especially at the start of a new season. There are just so many pieces that have stood out for me in the shops so far.. bring on pay day!

So this is my spring wishlist, have you any recommendations of a new blusher for my spring collection?

xo

                                                                                 xo

The Sunday Post

01. The weather was gorgeous today, true signs that spring has sprung! It is also starting to warm up which reminds me the summer is on its way. Seeing as it was such a lovely morning, we walked along the Thames Brocas. 


02. I walked down to Jack Wills in Eton to pick up the Easter handbook. (If you haven't yet seen any of their handbooks make sure you get your hands on one, they have beautiful pictures in them) Their spring collection is brilliant, some lovely pieces I cant wait to get my hands on. I am also loving their gym range, featuring the 'GB' logo special for the Olympics. I love love Jack Wills!


03. As per usual we stopped off for a morning coffee in Costa's. I normally order a caramel latte but seeing as it was a spring morning, the sun was shining and my mind is raving for summer I decided to order an iced version! 


04. I brought Company magazine and as usual it was amazing. I am really into reading magazines, especially Company as it focuses on high street style which I prefer. Dont get my wrong I love flicking through the glossy pages of Elle and Vogue but I just cant afford anything in there so its hard to relate. The images however inspire me so much! My feature in this months Company is the 'Beauty awards 2012'.


05. Finishing this beautiful day off at the gym. I will be going for a 30 minute run around Langley and finishing off doing some more cardio and free weights. I love finishing my weekend off at the gym! 

My weekend has been pretty chilled, apart from a serious pile of sixth form work. So that's how I spent my Sunday, how did you spend yours?

February Favourites

Toni & Guy Sea Salt Spray- This has to be the best sea salt sprays I have ever tried, and trust me.. I've tried many! This provides me with texture, body and a tousled wave which is ultimately what im looking for. I am loving the effortless hairstyle at the moment, I spritz some of this onto the ends of my hair and scrunch, it leaves me with a gorgeous 'just got out of the sea' look. ps It has such a lovely smell.
Charles Worthington Heat Defence spray- I am a sucker for using heated appliances on my hair, yet I feel extremely guilty if I don't spray some heat protector on it beforehand. I spray this all over my hair (concentrating on the ends) when damp and before applying heated appliances.
Victoria Secret Fragrance Mist- I have 'Coconut Passion' it smells delicious just like rich vanilla and warm coconut. The only thing I don't like about body mists is the fact the smell disapears quickly, yet I have found with this the small lingers for much longer which is a definite positive. This is handy to chuck into your bag and spray whenever you feel like it.
Boots Vitamin E Moisture Day Cream- I think having a moisturising face cream that suits your skin is very important in any skincare regime. This suits my skin perfectly. I am left with smooth and moisturised skin and a huge plus point is it feels light on my skin. 
Soap And Glory 'The Scrub Of Your Life'- This continues to be my favourite body scrub. The smell wins me over every time and it leaves my skin ultra smooth and flake free. I like to scrub my skin ant least once a week to get rid of dead skin cells. I suffer from dry elbows so I use this to scrub this area, it works a miracle and leaves my elbows silky. A scrub that can conquer all!
MAC Melba blush- Again, this raved about blusher is my day to day fave. I tend to stick to peachy/pink blushers so this delivers just what I am looking for. 
Boots cleansing wipes- To me expensive makeup wipes are not what im looking for, I just want something that will successfully remove my makeup quickly without drying the skin. These wipes are cheap yet they work and do exactly what they are supposed to do, I don't see much point in paying more for makeup wipes.


                                               What have you been loving recently? 
                                                                           xo

Bobby Brown Makeup Manual

              Bobby Brown Makeup Manual £14 Amazon

I brought this book from amazon last summer for something to read whilst on holiday in Switzerland! I've been wanting to buy it for ages because I have been increasingly more interested in makeup and beauty, in fact now I am obsessed with all things beauty! This book has taught me so much about makeup from the basics to more complex ideas. I am not a professional in makeup (although I wish I was) I just love to learn and pick up tips especially from big names in the makeup industry as I would love to go down the beauty industry path in the future.
The images in this book are just beautiful and to be honest, that's what makes this book so lovely to keep flicking through even after reading it all. Bobby Brown would have to be one of my favourite makeup artists as I believe her products are of such good quality and I like how she has aimed her makeup range to a younger/adult audience. 
This book covers things such as:

1. Equipment 
2. Eyes
3. Skin
4. Face
5. Lips
6. Ten-step guide to perfect makeup
7. Advanced makeup aplication
8. Special makeup aplication
9. Artistry
10. Essential equipment for the professional
11. Memorable makeup moments and legends

I would seriously reccomend this book to people who just have an interest in makeup to those people who are advanced within the beauty world as this book holds the information needed to succeed at any level. I will always enjoy a flick through this book, its a beauty! (good pun?)


p.s get it from Amazon, its so much cheaper!

    

Bees Knees

I brought this lovely colour when I was in Westfield last weekend, I was in that 'yay its spring mood' which made me want to buy this gorgeous colour. This colour looks amazing on the nails and I believe it adds a hint of summer colour into an outfit. I have never had a yellow nail varnish before, but this shade just looked beautiful and I couldn't resist myself so I had to buy it. I think the Topshop nail range is amazing, they have such a wide variety of colours that are different to that you would find in a drugstore. Overall, really impressed and I will definetly be adding some more shades to my collection.

Do you own any Topshop nail polish?

xo