July Favourites

The end of the month is approaching so I thought I'd share with you some off my favourites.

1. Ed Sheeran - X

Ed Sheeran's new album was released at the end of June and I have been listening to it non stop since then. Some of my favourite songs from the album include 'I See Fire' and 'Nina'. The album is available HERE for £9.00 or the deluxe version HERE for £11.99.

2. The 'Three-Product-Face'

This month, as the weather has been improving here in the UK, I have been trying out a minimal makeup look using only concealer, powder and mascara. The products I have been using include Rimmel 'Wake Me Up' concealer, Collection 'lasting perfection' concealer, Rimmel 'Stay Matte' powder and Maybelline 'The Rocket' mascara. 

3. NYC Nail Polish

I own quite a few nail polishes from this collection and recently I have been loving wearing blue shades on my nails. Two of my favourites include 'East Village' and 'Raindrop'.  You can find them in Superdrug, priced at just £1.79 per polish. I also love using a glitter top coat, such as Kiko Fancy Topcoat, for an accent nail.

4. Ray Ban - Wayfarers

I bought my Ray Ban's at the end of May and I have worn them a great deal since then. I love the way they look, feel AND they protect my eyes from the sun. I ordered mine through Tesco Opticians but I would not recommend using this company because they did not send the order out on time and the customer service department is frankly appalling.

5. Nike Air Max 'Thea'

I bought my new trainers at the beginning of the month and I have been wearing them nearly everyday. They are super comfortable and I love the colour. They cost £80 (£72 with student discount) but they were totally worth it and will last me a long time.

6. Fresh Mango

A bit of a random food favourite this month has been fresh mango. One of my goals for the summer is to eat more healthily and so far I have mainly been eating mango. I find it so refreshing and delicious.  

7. Homemade Smoothies 

To make my smoothies I have been using the Brenville Blend-Active Blender. I use about half a banana, a cup of mixed frozen berries, a cup of fruit juice and half a cup of water and blend it all together.

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So there are some of my favourites this month. What have you been loving?

Charlie xx

The Spring Edit

Spring has finally sprung so I thought I'd share some of my favourite makeup products for this season.

Base:

I recently picked up the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation after Tanya Burr recommended it. I got the shade Classic Ivory and it's a really good match. It applies perfectly to the skin and I like to use my Real Technique buffing brush to give a flawless finish. I think this foundation is a bargain at £6.99 and you can find it HERE.

I also love Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum which I have talked about quite a lot in previous posts. It gives a beautiful finish which is not too matte but not to glowy; perfect for Spring months. 

Rimmel's Wake Me Up concealer has been a favourite of mine since I first purchased it in the summer. It works really well as an under-eye concealer; masking dark circles and brightening  the area without being at all cakey. This concealer can be found HERE for £5.49.

Eyes:

I like to use neutral colours on the eyes especially in Spring and Summer because I feel it keeps the makeup looking light and fresh. I love the MUA Undress Me Too palette which has a range of neutral eyeshadows ranging from cool greys to stunning gold metallics. This 12 shadow palette can be found HERE for just £4!

Lips:

I have chosen three lipsticks which are all in the same pink-coral group. My favourite of the three is MAC Crosswires cremesheen lipstick. It is super easy to apply and I love the formulation. It lasts well on the lips so you don't need to re-apply it often (probably only after eating). MAC lipsticks at priced at £15 and can be found HERE.

Next is another favourite of mine which has made a few appearances on my blog, Revlon Lipbutter in Juicy Papaya (another recommendation from Tanya Burr). This is a great product for school makeup because it's quite sheer but still gives a little pop colour. This product can be found for £7.99 HERE.

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in Shade 16 is a lovely Spring colour.  This is more of a pink colour and has good pigmentation with a beautiful smooth texture. This lipstick retails for £5.49 HERE.

Nails:

Spring shouts pastels! So I picked out Barry M Gelly Nail Polish in Papaya and Prickly Pear. Papaya is a gorgeous pink-coral and prickly pear is a lovely lilac colour. I love the formula and glossy finish of these polishes. Buy them HERE for £3.99. 

I also love this baby blue polish in the shade Mind the Gap, Victoria by Rimmel. I really like the brushes on the Rimmel nail polishes because they are wide so you only need one swipe and you're done. Also, the pigmentation is awesome which means one coat is often enough. However, I find these nail polishes chip really easily which is a shame because otherwise they are perfect. Find them for £3.69 HERE.

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What's your favourite thing about Spring? Are there any products you love to use this season?

Charlie xx

Nail Polish Collection

Today I thought I would share with you my nail polish collection because it is a product I like to use every week.

Models Own: 

From Left to Right: Golden Green, Pink Cocktail, Pinky Brown.

Models Own nail polishes retail at £5 each and can be found HERE. I love the look of these metallic nail polishes and they last on the nails for about 4-5 days.

Rimmel:

From Left to Right: Ruby Crush (002), Double Decker Red (030), Black Out (800), Mind The Gap - Victoria (503), Clear (740).

I really like the brushes on the Rimmel nail polishes because they are wide so you only need one swipe and you're done. Also, the pigmentation is awesome which means one coat is often enough. However, I find these nail polishes chip really easily which is a shame because otherwise they are perfect. These retail at £2.99 - £3.69 and can be found at Superdrug.

NYC:

From Left to Right: Blue Sky (320), Spring Tulip (300), Chelsea (228), Rock Muse (001), Full Metal Jacket (002).

The NYC polishes are quite thin and therefore you will definitely need to use two coats. However, there is a beautiful colour range and my favourites from my collection are Chelsea (burgundy) and Full Metal Jacket (gold). These are really affordable at just £1.79 and can be found HERE.

Barry M:

From Left to Right: Matt White (66), Bright Pink (279), Racing Green (299), Papaya (328), Prickly Pear (325), Sour Apple (327).

Barry M are well know for their beautiful polishes. They now have a range of finishes as well as a huge colour range which can all be found HERE. I love the formula of these polishes especially the Gelly ones.

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So that is my nail polish collection. What is your favourite brand of nail polish? Do you have of the ones I have? Let me know in the comments.

Charlie xx