Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette 2015

Today I'm showing you my first 2015 Fall/Christmas drop splurge.


I've been seeing pictures of this bad boy show up pretty much everywhere and after much deliberation (ok not that much) I knew i needed it. Now this palette has received some mixed reviews so I'm here to add my two pence worth. The size didn't concern me as I knew lot of people said it was small. What drew me to this palette was that even though I own two of the blush colours in here I was still getting to try three powders and a bronzer.

Top Row Powders. L-R
Dim Light, Iridescent Light, Diffused Light.

Bottom Row Blush. L-R
Mood Exposure, Luminous Flush, Luminous Bronze Light.

Swatched.


My blusher brush from Sonia Kashuk fits into each pan without struggle.


Pictured with lighting.


Let's get down to the nitty gritty. This palette costs around £65, yes it's small but it's a one stop palette for all your powder, blusher and bronzer needs so a space saver and great for travel. If your new to the brand you get to try out lots of products in one palette. I personally love the formulation of these, they are so finely milled and smooth. For me this is worth every penny and don't let the size concern you it's not that small. If you want it I'd get it quickly as I believe this will sell out quickly.
I picked mine up online from
Net A Porter.

Make up Haul

Hi girlies, I've been doing a little bit of make up shopping lately here and there. I thought it might be nice to share the bits i have bought with you after road testing them all over the last few weeks.
This Bourjois CC cream was bought on recommendation and i absolutely love it, id say it gives as much coverage as a light-medium foundation. The colour selection isn't brilliant so i opted for a light shade as winter is coming and i buff a small amount on to the high points of my face and buff that in for a dewy fresh finish.
Two Faced Candy Glow blusher. I love love love this product and this is my second one of this as i lost the first. I only just realised that it is being discontinued so i managed to bag one of the last few online so i am super happy to have this back in my make up routine.
Bahama Mama Bronzer. Well lets be honest this has pretty much become a cult product in the beauty world, its a great bronzer, contour and crease shade. Ive only used this a couple of times as a contour and so far so good.
Lastly the Soap & Glory DIY Brow Bar Kit. My beloved Anastasia brow powder is coming to an end so i felt like a little change was in order and picked up this high street alternative. I haven't used it too much so i will have to keep you posted on how it compares or if ill be rushing out to replace my Anastasia one.
Hope your all well and have a lovely weekend.x

Urban Decay

Hey girlies, yep its been a while. Im back today with a little post about some Urban Decay products i picked up in Canada. And nope this has nothing to do with any of the Naked Palettes or the new smoky one either *gasp*.

 Firstly I'm going to start with how much i love the packaging, its heavy, feels expensive and i like the gunmetal finish. The blusher closes with a magnet like close but in a soft manner. Right so a closer look. From the picture the blush colour can look pretty scary in the pan as its a very plum toned pink. It looks beautiful on though but literally needs the lightest touch as trust me this is pigmented stuff. I like to apply this super lightly and then on the apples of my cheek just use another bubblegum pink to give it a super natural flushed look.
This lipstick has a great formula, its creamy and really moisturising on the lips. I do find it to be a little too nude on the lips alone if I'm honest so i apply it over a lipliner or a darker shade lipstick to lighten it up.

 Swatches.
Left - Blusher 'Fetish'
Right - Lipstick 'Native'

Hope your all really well.

Girl Moment

Hey ladies. I saw this and absolutely love it. These are tips that we can all follow and help ourselves to be the best versions of ourself.
Happy Friday.

A breathtaking experience

Hey guys, I'm writing a post while on holiday in Canada. I'll be back tomorrow and I'm sat here today thinking about what an amazing time I've had. While here I was lucky enough to visit Niagara Falls and I can honestly say it was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my entire life.
We spent the afternoon walking around the falls, and the evening in the revolving restaurant. We watched the sunset as we ate yummy food.

American Falls


Canadian Falls























The revolving tower.


Ill be posting about my amazing beauty hauls once I'm back on home soil. Xxx

Seaside.

This Bank Holiday weekend I've had such a lovely family one. We went to Skegness for the day and stayed in Chapel.
Here are some pictures of our trip.

Sonia Kashuk

Self confessed make up brush junkie! If there was a rehab for people who have/need/buy/hoard as many make up brushes as me then trust me id be there. I absolutely love trying new brushes as they are constantly promising us that 'airbrushed look'. I have heard a lot about the Sonia Kashuk brushes and how great they are from those Youtubers across the pond but unfortunately they are pretty impossible to get your hands on in the UK. That ladies is until my cousin Ayisha so very kindly bought me some for my birthday and posted them over to me. The larger of the brushes is No 1 and the smaller is No 29. I used these literally straight away and they are the softest brushes i have ever used. That ladies is a huge claim as I've used most! The powder brush allows you to pick up a tiny amount of product and just sweep it effortlessly all over your face evenly. The blusher brush is great too, i used it with my super pigmented Bobbi Brown blush and it allowed me to apply it and blend it seamlessly. These brushes will be staying in my collection and daily routine. If you get the chance to get hold of any brushes by Sonia Kashuk then most definitely do so.