my summer makeup

 

 

my first step after washing my face is applying my simple moisturiser it has an spf15 and illumines in it also and then a Luminizing  loreal primer together they give my skin a healthy glow without having glitter in them.

 

 

 

I use a light to mid coverage of foundation no7 colour calico I used the real techniques face expert brush to apply my foundation, I then applied the no7 concealer in calico also.

 

I have really fair eyebrows they are full ish but still need filling in I used the Rimmel in hazel you should always wear a lighter colour to your browns to make it look more natural.

I applied 2 coats of mascara from the boots natural range in ultra black.

 

I used the lightest brown eye shadow the 4th from the left all over the lid then the white shadow to highlight the corner of the eye an under the brow

 

on my cheeks I don like a really bright highlighter so the soap and glory face Luminizing   I perfect its got a pink undertone and just gives a natural shine to the face then put a hint of blush on top with the boots natural blush in pink cloud and finished the look with the bots natural lipstick in raspberry.

whats in my bag

When it comes to bags I have converted to the smaller bag I used to have a big bag but when you have a big bag I tended to take EVERYTHING with me things I wouldn't even need so now I use a smaller one big enough for everything I NEED.

A tip every morning before you leave clean your bag out of things you just don't need no matter the size of your bag the regular you do it the less you will be searching for things.

My bag was on sale in oasis £6 from £24 I love me a sale :)

 

my everyday handbag

 

sanctuary hand and nail cream my hands get dry quickly and this is non greasy and nourishing on my hands

 

phone/head phones its an old phone I'm really not into technology and I'm always listening to music usually the killers, Bruno mars and demi lavato

 

beauty wise I always have concealer to touch up through the day lip balm this one has an spf15 to protect in the summer sun and a no7 lip stick in pink doesn't have a name on it

 

sunglasses to protect my eyes uva and b 400 protection if you don't have protection in them it can damage your eyes.

 

hair grips and hair band I always have these in my bag what woman doesn't

nail file fr why I always manage to break a nail and perfume of some kind this one is Charlie.

 

 

my go to summer footwear

When the sun beings to shine my feet love to come out and play and most the time they will be in flats, in the summer I love comfort as I'm always out side walking having bbq's or in the park relaxing with friends.

I like to have footwear that will go with loads of different outfits dresses, jeans shorts etc here are some of my go to items.

 

 

 

1, Newlook £24.99

2, primark £8

3, Matalan £10

4, Newlook £8.99

5, Matalan £8

The thigh gap

Over the last year I have seen and heard a lot about the thigh gap trend woman wanting zero fat on their thighs so you can see through it.
The thigh gap its an unattainable thing to have only naturally very slim girls can have it, we see these images and think that's what we need our bodies need to be like but it doesn't.

As a 28 year old woman I have had my hang ups about my body, I had anorexia from the age off 11 till 20 ended up in hospital and put myself and my mum through hell from wanting to be so small I have learnt a lot going through that horrible experience.
As woman we are always comparing ourselves to other woman next to us on the bus, magazines our friends we waste so much of our life thinking of what we hate about our bodies, if effects every aspect of our short lives.

It took me a long time to realise I will never look like Jessica Alba or any other person, every single woman is built in a completely different way no matter how much we starve ourselves or how many hours in the gym will make us look like someone else, we have to look with in and like our selves for who we are and what we have been given, as woman we will never like every part of our bodies mine is my toes they look like monster much crisps if your from the UK you will no what they are and I have wide hips and I dislike my lips but I cant change any of it so why worry about it.

Work with the strengths you were given we all have them mines my eyes, my bubble butt and slim waist by highlighting your best  features you will feel more confident and those areas you like less you will begin maybe not love but like and not worry about them.

So stop comparing yourself to others live a healthy life eat right work out and enjoy life, you only have one life after all and one body, the body is an amazing thing no matter what shape size it is its giving you the ability to live another day with those you love and experience things you wouldn't be able to if you didn't have your body so be kind to it and love it.

walking in the rain

Though this is not beauty or fashion related I thought I would do a little post on it any way. living in the city I love walking where there is greenery getting out of the hustle and bustle of life and having a relaxed walk taking in some pretty scenery.
just like any other summer in wales it was raining but that didn't stop me, I love walking in the rain something relaxing about it here are a couple pictures I took along the way.

Barry M Gelly polish

Barry M Gelly nail polish

I don't need to tell you how much I'm obsessed with Barry m polishes, a couple of weeks ago I bought my first pastel nail polish from their Gellly range.

I purchased the colour prickly pear it is easy to applying you will need 2- 3 coats with no top coat as it is extra shinny it is hard wearing I have been wearing mine for 4 days and have no chipping, the colour is vibrant a lilac with a hint of blue it is such a pretty colour I cant wait to get more of their pastel range.

mini primark haul

The sun had finally come out in wales and so I popped into Primark to get a few things for summer to brighten up my wardrobe. I go in and out of love with Primark sometimes I can spend a fortune and other times just get a couple of things that's what happened on this occasion here is what I bought.

I bought this pretty lace top in a really pretty green not normally my colour but I loved that it was pastel and made me feel all summery. I am going to team a camisole top and jeans and some cute sandals . £4

I love this t-shirt it has short sleeves it is also the same green colour as the lace top it has an over size feel so comfy and airy for the summer I will pair it with the necklaces that I bought also and jeans or denim short for an effortless summer outfit. £4

 

 

When it comes to jewellery I like more delicate dainty jewellery  when  bought these I thought they were all attached together but they are single necklaces which is better as you have 4 looks from one set and they were only £1.50 for the 3 bargain

This is a long necklace with a pretty feather its a great piece to layer with my other necklace without looking bulky.

 

 

I have such a problem with earring that's why i hardly ever wear them I have such tinny ears that even a stud can be too heavy and way down my ear lob and when I saw these I new I just had to have them they are dainty light and come in a great range for £1.50 sadly one pair was broke but still great 8 pairs for £1.50 cant go wrong.