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If you regularly read my blog you will know a few weeks ago I decided to splash out on the By Terry Ombre Blackstar shadow stick in the shade Misty Rock after lusting after it for ages I decided it was about time I treated myself.
I can definitely say I wasn't disappointed, I have worn this eyeshadow almost constantly since have I bought it, which I must say makes the price tag of £28 seem a little more worth the spend.
The shade a went for is Misty Rock which I'd describe as a shimmery bronze colour with a slight purple undertone. If you don't like glitter and shine - this isn't the one of you.
I, however, love the shade - it's so pretty and reflects many different colours, despite all the glitter and shine the tone is quite neutral so doesn't look over the top if you're going for a casual look, it just adds that glamorous finish to your make up. Also, I feel this is a shade that would suit a wide range of skin tones. I have quite pale skin, so when I purchased this shade I was worried it wouldn't quite look right again my pasty skin, however, this is not the case at all. I can also picture the shade looking beautiful again olive skin.
What I love most about this product is it can simply be applied to your eyelids via the stick and blended out and in minutes yet look as though you have had the time to apply beautiful thought out eye make up - which in reality took no time at all.
Then on the days, you do want to spend a little more time on your make up you can use this shade amongst others to add definition to your eyelid - it's a perfect all-round shade.
It is also very long-lasting, I have the very bad habit of rubbing my eyes a lot, which usually results in my eye makeup is all over my face about a half-hour after I have applied it - however, this eyeshadow does not budge, it will last throughout the entire day.
Another bonus is the package is super pretty and feel really luxurious. If you're looking for a high-end eyeshadow I recommend going for this one.
When I've got a bit of spare money I am definitely going to head over to Space NK to see if they've got any other shades I like.
By Terry Ombre Blackstar - Misty Rock
I can definitely say I wasn't disappointed, I have worn this eyeshadow almost constantly since have I bought it, which I must say makes the price tag of £28 seem a little more worth the spend.
The shade a went for is Misty Rock which I'd describe as a shimmery bronze colour with a slight purple undertone. If you don't like glitter and shine - this isn't the one of you.
I, however, love the shade - it's so pretty and reflects many different colours, despite all the glitter and shine the tone is quite neutral so doesn't look over the top if you're going for a casual look, it just adds that glamorous finish to your make up. Also, I feel this is a shade that would suit a wide range of skin tones. I have quite pale skin, so when I purchased this shade I was worried it wouldn't quite look right again my pasty skin, however, this is not the case at all. I can also picture the shade looking beautiful again olive skin.
What I love most about this product is it can simply be applied to your eyelids via the stick and blended out and in minutes yet look as though you have had the time to apply beautiful thought out eye make up - which in reality took no time at all.
Then on the days, you do want to spend a little more time on your make up you can use this shade amongst others to add definition to your eyelid - it's a perfect all-round shade.
It is also very long-lasting, I have the very bad habit of rubbing my eyes a lot, which usually results in my eye makeup is all over my face about a half-hour after I have applied it - however, this eyeshadow does not budge, it will last throughout the entire day.
Another bonus is the package is super pretty and feel really luxurious. If you're looking for a high-end eyeshadow I recommend going for this one.
When I've got a bit of spare money I am definitely going to head over to Space NK to see if they've got any other shades I like.
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My Graduation | Fashion Graduate Photo Diary
After years of hard work, my graduation day finally came.
I had my graduation day last weekend, it was a lovely day with my mum, friends, coursemates and lecturers.
So I thought I would share some of the photos with you.
Sorry this post was a little different I just thought it would be nice to share some images from my graduation day!
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Of the products, I definitely want to get my hands on the Elemis Skin Nourishing Hand and Body Lotion again as whenever I use it my skin feels so incredibly soft and healthy, I can honestly say no moisturiser or body lotion has ever made such a difference to my skin.
Recently I have also used two product from Clean and Clear, the Morning Energy Skin Brightening Daily Facial Scrub and the Morning Energy Daily Facial Wash, I'm not going to talk much about the scrub as I have already done a blog post on this which you can find here, but I will definitely be buying that one again. As for the wash, I did like the product but I didn't love it quite so much as the scrubs, so it may be something I go back to but for now, I think I could probably find a face wash I like just as much if not more, hopefully for a similar sort of price.
Empty Products...
I am sure I am not the only beauty addict who finds that once one of my beauty product runs out, the rest soon follow, then I end up having one very expensive shopping trip, where I need to figure out what is worth re-buying and where I want to experiment with some new products. I have also done a video on this on my new youtube channel which you can find here if you prefer watching over reading.
Of the products, I definitely want to get my hands on the Elemis Skin Nourishing Hand and Body Lotion again as whenever I use it my skin feels so incredibly soft and healthy, I can honestly say no moisturiser or body lotion has ever made such a difference to my skin.
I will also be buying the Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer again. There is not really much point in me talking about this because every other blogger in the world has spoken about this concealer, it's great coverage and a super cheap - only next time I think I will buy a litter shade, I have it in cool medium 2 at the moment but I think I'd be better off with a slightly lighter shade to add some highlight my under-eye circles.
A perfume I have recently finished up is the Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto, and I have absolutely loved this perfume, I am not the greatest at describing scents so I'm not going to try as I probably won't do it any justice, but whenever I wear this I always get compliments on it. Go out and give it a sniff, it really nice, mature, and long-lasting - well worth the money.
I have also recently finished up the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Moisturiser, this isn't the first time I have had and finished the moisturiser, I really like it, it's good value for money, does the job, smells delicious, and is super refreshing, however for a while I think I am going to try another moisturiser as I feel this more one for summer, and during the winter months as my skin begins to dry out more I like to use more of a high-end moisturiser as I think my skin needs a little more of pampering this time of year.
The last two empty product I have are the Zoella Fizz Bar and the Simple Eye Make-Up Remover. Although I liked both of these products and thought they were both good value for money, I wasn't as impressed by the products as I would have like to have been so I think although I might be purchase these products in the future it won't be for a little while.
Love Chloe
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That Zoella Article...
I trust you all know who the picture is?
It is hard to find somebody in the blogging world who has not heard of Zoella, and it seems to be that soon it will be hard to find somebody in the world beyond the internet who has not heard of the youtube star.
Arguably Zoe Sugg (aka Zoella) is fastest becoming one of the most famous faces of the internet, releasing a beauty line, a novel deal with Penguin and even having a feature in this month's Vogue.
Not your everyday things - yet from watching Zoe's vlogs she seems so incredibly normal and grounded.
Recently as Zoe has begun to hit the public eye beyond the realms of the internet, and we have begun to see more articles published about the youtube hit, all of which (as far as I know) have been positive, besides one - which I'm sure will stick in most of our heads.
If you don't know the article I am talking about, it is a piece published in The Independent earlier this week, but Chloe Haliton, you can find it here.
First reading the article I felt incredibly frustrated because she implies throughout that somebody who enjoys the fashion and beauty industry cannot be a positive role model for young girls - why? because they like the fashion and beauty industry - apparently. If a girl enjoys these industries they have nothing else to offer... now let's be honest, anyone who is thinking in a one dimensional way now?
Has Zoella not achieved more than a lot of girls will, beyond the beauty industry?
This article dumbs down the world of fashion and beauty, blogging and youtube - it is things like that that give society a negative outlook on women, it is about time people understood you can be passionate fashion about beauty without beauty stupid. There is more to a person than their love for these industries, and even if there weren't (which I think is far from the case with Zoella) at least they're passionate enough about something to have the balls to talk about it to millions.
Personally, I would be pretty pleased if over the many people in the public eye my children choose to see Zoella as a role model - she's normal, she doesn't smoke, doesn't drink, doesn't do drugs, she is creative, hardworking and successful. I know she is not a genius, a rocket scientist, or saving the world anytime soon, but as I said she is normal, and remaining so whilst constantly in the public eye I feel is admirable and refreshing when you consider the main young celebrities who have gone done a bad route.
There is nothing wrong with enjoying the beauty industry, yes there are more important things in life, but that does not mean makeup should be disregarded as something people can't enjoy. It is fun and creative. People need to get past thinking makeup is only used to cover up who we are, I for one do not see makeup in this way. Some days I will wear no makeup, with no consideration of what my plans are, I just might not fancy wearing make up some days, and other days I might wear a full face of makeup - because I feel like it. I don't wear makeup to cover up, I wear it to enhance aspects of my face, to experiment and have fun. Some days it is nice to make an effort, to try to look nice.
Makeup is not the devil. Ye,s Zoella talks about make up and beauty in her videos and blogposts because she enjoys it herself - the same way I speak about beauty product in my blog, because they interest me - does this make me a bad role model?
Also in many of Zoe's video she speak about how she is not a make up artist, how she doesn't always wear make up, and how she is making this videos because they have been requested.
Being a young teenage girl hitting puberty can be scary, you're body, skin, and mindset all begin to alter. I remember when I first began wearing make up, I had no idea what I was doing and I was too embarrassed to speak to my mum about how to put on make up, or what was okay to wear to school, I just copied my friends, who must have been as clueless as me. Thinking back I must have looked an absolute mess. It is an simple as, if young girls want to start wearing make up, they will. At least if they watch Zoella videos they might have some idea how to apply make up, and what is appropriate to wear casually to school - if she has saved a few girls from looking as though they have rolled in Doritos and have two black eyes, then well done her. At the end of the day, a video is a video, you don't have to watch it if you don't want to - but my guess is as Zoe is a beauty blogger/vlogger you'd only watch her videos if you're interested - there is nothing forcing anyone not interested in the industry to watch her tutorial and wear her back to school make up - but the option is there if you want to take it, and if people follow Zoe they will see from her vlog she see's it perfectly acceptable to not wear makeup.
I am going to finish this post up, because I feel I think been ranting about Zoella and make up for ages now. To round it up, personally I think if young girls want someone to see as a role model why not Zoella? I can think of some people far worse to admire.
The fact is Zoe (among others) started her blog and youtube channel, talking about fashion and beauty because there are the things she loves, the follows and subscribers came because so many people enjoy those industries, it's a community you can choose to be a part of, or not.
I feel the writer of that article lacked research, and although Zoe talks about make up because it am interest of hers, she also embraces her natural skin and is in no way forcing other to wear make up. I probably bias as although I am slightly out of the age range of Zoella usual demographics, I really like Zoe, and I feel she has done nothing to deserve the bad press.
If you have nothing nice to say, do not say anything at all.
Time for some changes.
To put it bluntly, recently I have been feeling pretty crappy. I'm not going to go into much detail about why, as I would rather not share that with the internet, however lets say a mixture of things have left me feeling pretty helpless recently. Most than ever I have been feeling unsuccessful and incapable of success, or anything for that matter.
After a while however we all get a bit fed up of feeling sorry for ourselves. I have decided I need to act in order for things to change.
So I have decided to set myself some little goals to help me feel as though I have a chance of feeling accomplishment.
From now on I want:
complete at least 20 minutes of exercise 6 days a week
Eat healthier
Apply for at least 2 jobs I think I could fall in love with everyday
Publish a blogpost everyday
Upload a youtube at least once a week
Make more effort with friends
Do something creative each day
So I have decided to set myself some little goals to help me feel as though I have a chance of feeling accomplishment.
From now on I want:
complete at least 20 minutes of exercise 6 days a week
Eat healthier
Apply for at least 2 jobs I think I could fall in love with everyday
Publish a blogpost everyday
Upload a youtube at least once a week
Make more effort with friends
Do something creative each day
I think recently I have let myself forget what I feel is really important as I have entered a spiral of sadness.
"Work hard and be nice to people" is a quote I like to try to live by. Yet recently I have been mopping and isolating myself, which has not been solving anything. From now on I am going to make an effort to put 150% into everything I do, whether that being writing regularly blogpost, or looking for a full time job I love, living a healthier lifestyle, as well as make an effort with friends and family, trying to make new friends, or even just being kind to people I see in passing.
I want to become a person I am proud to be, and that is entirely within my control.
It is time to embrace that.
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5 Autumn Lipstick | Beauty
I'm sure many beauty lovers will agree with me, that when Autumn comes around, it's time be a little braver when it comes to lip colours. Away go the pink, nudes to be replaced with deep reds, and dark berry tones. Personally, I love autumnal makeup, as I feel much more comfortable in a dark berry lip, rather than a natural lip - it's just not really me.
Just a little warning before you read any further- I would say the swatches look slightly different through the camera lens - so if you like the sound of a lips colour from my description you might be better to go off and swatch it yourself than only refer to my swatches!
So here are some of my go-to current lipstick for an autumn lip...
Let's start with the most pricey of the five.
Chanel Rouge Coco in the shade 21 Rivoli - this lipstick is a lot more high end than the rest of the lipsticks here, costing £25. This is definitely a lipstick for if you're willing to spend a little extra, and looking for high-end luxury.
As you can see this lipstick of mine is well-loved and slightly battered - it has been through the wash and thrown into a million different handbags, however, this is only because it is one of my favourites go-to lipsticks.
This is the darkest lipstick I own, so only really comes out this time of year.
I'd describe this colour as a dark plum. It has a brown, purple tone to it. I love this colour for this time of year and want to invest in some more similar shades. This lipstick has a slight shine to the finish, which I like with a darker lipstick as I feel it gives it a more feminine edge.
I really like the formula of Chanel Lipstick, I find them really moisturising and long-lasting. I also love the packaging - I think with Chanel lipsticks you can see the difference from a high street lipstick, and I don't mind paying the high price tag with a Chanel lipstick because so far I have not been let down by one.
Next up I have a MAC lipstick, it is the famous Ruby Woo.
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I'm going to keep this one short because I'm sure every blogger and their dog has spoken about this lipstick.
It's a matt 'postbox' red shade.
Being MAC it is slightly more expensive at £15.50. The shade is something I go for if I wanted a classic red lip. Being a matt formula, I do find this lipstick quite drying, however it is very long-lasting.
From Calvin Klein, I have a lipstick in the shade Eros, which I bought from Fragrance Direct rather than straight from Calvin Klein, so I didn't pay much for it (I can't remember exactly how much). This lipstick is slightly more natural than the other two. I'd say the shade was a muted berry colour with a blue undertone, which I think is perfect if you want a more understated lip this time of year.
Another recent favourite of mine this the Soap and Glory Lipstick in the shade Pom Pom.
The shade is quite similar to the shade of the Calvin Klein lipstick, however, I'd say the Soap and Glory lipstick is slightly deeper and has more of a purple tint to it creating a slightly more statement lip for day to day wear.
This is my first Soap and Glory lipstick, and I am really impressed, I will definitely be trying out some more of their lipsticks.
To me, I find this lipstick feels much more expensive than it actually is. The packaging is nice, the lipstick is moisturising and fairly long-lasting, and it even has the Soap and Glory indent in the lipstick. What I really like about this lipstick, is that although it is a matt shade, the formula is not too drying - unlike the MAC lipstick I spoke about earlier which you pay a lot more for.
Lastly is more most recent lipstick purchase.
I have been wearing this lipstick a lot since I bought it. It is quite similar to the last two shades I spoke about (I'm really enjoying a muted berry lips at the moment!) but it has a slightly redder tone to it, creating a bolder casual lip. This the first of the Kate Moss lipsticks I have tried and really like it so far.
What has been your favourite lipstick recently?
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Haul | Payday Beauty Splurge
Having gone a month having hardly any money because I had treated myself to a camera, I couldn't help but hit the shops as soon as I had been paid. It is safe to say I got a little carried away on beauty products.
Being the biggest fan of Zoe Sugg I wanted to head to Superdrug as soon as the Zoella Beauty range was released to see if it lived up to the hype.
I resisted getting the whole range and decided to get the Soak Opera bath soak and shower cream, the fizz bar, the candle and the eyes make up bag/pencil case.
I have been looking to get my hands on some fragranced candles recently as they are something I love but never buy for myself, so when I found out there was a fragranced candle in the Zoella Beauty range which wasn't overpriced I couldn't say no. I've been lighting it almost constantly since I've had it and I love it, the scent fresh and not too overpowering which I find with a lot of candles.
Seeing images of the makeup bags online I thought I would prefer the pink make up bag, however when I got into Superdrug I felt more drawn to this one, so ended up getting this instead. It's a good size so you can fit plenty in and I really like that it's waterproof/wipe-able so it won't get ruined if I spill any product on it, or get makeup on it (with me that's very likely to happen).
After Superdrug, I headed into Boots, where there were 3 for 2 offers on makeup and skincare so I ended up getting much more than I originally intended.
From the skincare section, I decided to buy so bits I've never tried before. I picked up the 'Good Things' Manuka Honey Moisturiser and the 'Good Things' Deep Clean Blackhead Exfoliator. I was attracted to this range by the packaging, and couldn't resist trying as it was 3 for 2. I also picked up some Tea Tree Witch Hazel nose strips as I have noticed recently my skin has been more prone to blackheads.
I then had a look around the Soap and Glory Counter, and as it was also three for two I decide to get also get some Soap and Glory bits. I got myself the Brow Archery Pen in the shade 'brownie points', alongside the 'Glow All Out' Highlighting Powder, and Lipstick in the shade 'Pom Pom'
And lastly, as a treat for myself, I decided to splash out treat myself to the By Terry Ombre Blackstar shadow stick in the shade Misty Rock after hearing lots of good things about it and lusting after it for a very long time (you can read my review of this here|).
What have you been treating yourself to recently?
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September Beauty & Skincare Favourites
It's October 3rd...
Sorry I couldn't resist the Mean Girls reference!
... as I was saying, today it's the 3rd of October, which means September has drawn to a close, very swiftly might I add, it feels like September was over before it began, not that I am complaining, I love that it is beginning to feel more like Autumn!
Not only does the end of September mean it's now October, but it also means it is time for September favourites!
I have also made a video on this which is currently uploading to my (very new) youtube channel (which you can find here), once the video has uploaded I will share it on my blog.
At the start of September, I decided to splash out and buy myself an SLR camera, as I have been itching to start my own youtube channel, wanted to be able to take better photos for my blog, and I have a holiday to India booked, on which I plan to save as many photographic memories as possible!
Of course, at the time I was only working part-time so this did result in me having very little money the rest of the month, therefore the rest of my favourites through the month were things I have rediscovered amongst my collection.
My first favourite of the month is, of course, my new camera. I decided to get a Nikon D3200 as it was more in my price range than a lot of the other cameras and it seemed like a good option to get started on. I'm still fairly new to photography and filming, but I'm definitely enjoying experimenting with it and learning how to use my camera properly.
Now onto my beauty favourites...
Since I dyed my hair darker earlier in September I have found myself reaching for an old lipstick of mine which previously went untouched. It's the shade Eros by Calvin Klein. I'd describe the colour as a berry shade with a blue undertone. The shade is more subtle than a lot of berry shade lipsticks, it isn't too dark or too bright. I think this shade is perfect for the cooler months as it has a warm autumnal vibe to it without being too drastic.
Earlier this month I bought myself Tanya Burr Ridding Hood nail polish, as I felt stressed and in need of a treat (blog post here) and ever since I have been wearing the shade on my nails almost constantly, it's a deep red colour which is perfect for this time of year.
On my face I have been using my Zoeva Sunpower pallet a lot during September, this palette has a range of different blush and bronzer shades, to be honest, I haven't experimented with the bronze shades much yet, however, I have fallen in love with all of the blush shades, so many pretty colours, and they are all so pigmented.
I've been using the blush brush from my Zoeva bamboo brush set (more on these brushes here) to apply these blushes, and I've also been really loving the brush, it is the perfect shape and size for blush and it's so soft on the skin.
For a while now I have been using the False Lash Effect Mascara by Maxfactor in brown-black, but only recently I've really begun to notice a vast improvement in my eyelashes, I think maybe the mascara is slightly better once it's dried out a little. Either way, my eyelashes are looking better than ever (I don't have the greatest eyelashes so this is the best news)
To wash my face in the evening I have been using my Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash, and I can not help but notice how much softer my skin has felt since. I feel it has made my skin feel really healthy.
Also on my face, I have been using the Superdrug Hydrating Face Mask (similar linked) during the evenings when my skin has been feeling a little dry, and the next day my skin feels so much more moisturised and healthy.
These are just some bits and bobs I have been appreciating the past month.
What has been your September favourites?
Love Chloe
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