Smart Casual OOTD // June

Just a quick smart casual outfit of the day. I wore this at the end of last week for my leavers assembly/service, so now I have officially finished school forever! YAY!

Outfit:

Ribbed Bodycon Dress // Misguided

Duster Jacket // Miss Selfridge

Trainers (AF1) // Nike

Accessories:

Sunglasses (Modstar) // Quay Australia

Rose Gold Chocker // ASOS

Backpack (Blue) // New Look

Makeup:

Nivea Express Hydration Primer

Rimmel Match Perfection (101 Classic Ivory)

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (10 Ivory)

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NC20)

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (001 Transparent)

Soap & Glory Solar Powder

Sleek Highlighter and Blush (Face Form Palette)

Soap & Glory Brow Archery (Brownie Points)

MUA Eyeshadow Palette (Undress Me Too)

Benefit Roller Lash

Nivea Fruity Shine (Watermelon)

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Hope you've all had a great week.

Charlie xx

Outfit of the Day // April

OOTD ft. dirty mirror (sorry!) 

Outfit

Black Jeans: H&M

Grey Knitted Jumper: New Look

Jacket: David Barry at TK Maxx

Shoes: Nike Roshe Run (Mens) 

Phone Case: Sighh Designs

Glasses: Osiris at Specsavers

Makeup

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation (101 Classic Ivory)

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (10 Ivory)

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (2 Cool Medium)

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (01 Transparent) 

Soap and Glory Solar Powder

Soap and Glory Brow Archery (Browny Points)

Benefit They're Real! Mascara

Nivea Fruity Shine Lipbalm (Watermelon)

Nail Polish: Nails Inc (Black Taxi)

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Hope you have a good Easter break!

Charlie xx

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation

The Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude foundation was launched last month. Since then, I've been trying out this fluid-touch foundation to see if it really 'evens and perfects the skin with complete, natural looking coverage'.

Shade 10 Ivoire

So here are my thoughts:

This is the lightest, silkiest liquid foundation that I’ve ever put on my face so I had a hard time getting used to it. First of all, the concept of a dropper is new to me, so my foundation routine took a little longer than usual to begin with (but this applicator is the reason it gives such a natural looking finish). I started off by applying it with a Real Techniques buffing brush but ended up using my fingers to give a more natural, streak-free finish. 

This foundation is a medium coverage (but build-able) and is good at hiding any redness. The finish is almost matte, which is what I like. However,  I found any dry patches of my skin looked flakier and the foundation stuck to these problem areas; so it won't be replacing my Rimmel Match Perfection foundation just yet. Despite this, with a little more moisturising, I think the foundation is perfect for a more natural, light weight makeup look in spring and summer. 

Find it in Boots and Superdrug for just £8.99. 

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Let me know your thoughts on this foundation, and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Charlie xx

Spring Daisies

Last night I went to a BBQ at my neighbours house so I thought I would share my outfit with you. 

 Top: Primark

Disco Pants: Boohoo.com

Makeup:
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation (Classic Ivory 101)
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (010 Ivory)
MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NC20)
Sleek Face Form Palette (Fair)
MUA Undress Me Too Palette (Naked, Shy, Lavish, Corrupt)
Collection Eyeshadow Pencil (Vanilla Sky)
Maybelline 'the Rocket' Mascara (Black)
MUA Eyebrow Pencil (Brunette)
MUA Clear Mascara (Shade 1)
MUA Lip Liner (Red Drama)
MAC Cremesheen Lipstick (Brave Red)

For my hair, I just did two small plaits and joined them with a clear elastic at the back of my head.

Shoes:
Dorothy Perkins Flatforms

Accessories:
Bracelets: Urban Outfitters, Market in Italy, Independent Shop in London
Rings: Dorothy Perkins (Gold Leaf), My Mum's (Silver)
Necklace: Topshop
Earrings: Dorothy Perkins

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Charlie xx

Spring Look Book

Look 1:

Jumper: Forever 21 - £10.50

Skirt: Forever 21 - £4.75

Necklace: Primark - £3

Sunglasses: Primark (last year) - £2.50

Look 2:

Top: Primark - £4

Skirt: Forever 21 - £4.75

Necklace: Dorothy Perkins - £1.80 (sale)

Look 3:

Top: Primark - £3

Playsuit: Asos - £22 (sale)

Necklace: Primark - £3

Look 4:

Dress: Boohoo - £18

Makeup:

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer

MAC Studio Finish Concealer

Sleek Face Form

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

MUA Brown Eyeliner Pencil

Maybelline 'The Rocket' Mascara

Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascar

MAC 'Brave Red' Cream Sheen Lipstick

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I hope you're all enjoying the sunshine. Which outfit is your favourite?

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

A Day In Brighton

Yesterday the sun came out so I decided to go down to the beach with my family to catch some rays and breathe some sea air. We went to Brighton and I took some pictures so I thought I would share some of them with you.

For lunch we went to Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) in the lanes. I had a chargrilled classic chicken burger with skinny fries which was delicious!

OOTD (Outfit of the Day)

Outfit:
Playsuit - Boohoo
Jacket - Zara
Shoes - Vans
Necklace - gift
Earrings - Forever 21

Makeup:

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer

MAC Studio Finish Concealer

Sleek Face Form

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

MUA Brown Eyeliner Pencil

Maybelline 'The Rocket' Mascara

Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascar

MAC 'Crosswires' Cream Sheen Lipstick

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I hope you have had a great weekend and enjoyed the beginning of Spring. What did you get up to this weekend?

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