Summer Bronze Smokey Eye

There's nothing I love more than a bronzey gold eye product, and when one comes along with a formula as good as the Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerise (previously seen in this month's favourites, can you tell I'm having a bit of a moment with these?) there isn't much I can do to stop myself incorporating it into every make up look in my roster. A light wash over the lid for everyday, smudged into the lash line for a colourful take on liner and probably my favourite of all.. packing on as much as possible for an all out smokey eye, which when paired with fresh skin and a light hand on the blusher/bronzer has become one of my go-to Summer looks of the moment!

May Favourites & Exciting Announcement!

Hello June! Although my brain is still questioning why the Christmas tree isn't up we've managed to make it halfway through the year already and into my favourite month - Birthday bias, of course! Not only am I turning 23 (eek!) but I've got some incredibly exciting things coming up over the next few weeks and you'll be coming along with me for all of them! Stay tuned to the end of this video to find out why.. Oh the mystery.

Five Years of Topshop Beauty

It's been five years this month since Topshop took their first steps into the world of beauty with their very own make up line, and I've been continually impressed with the collections, colours and products in general since my very first purchase - which definitely doesn't feel like that long ago! From the blushers that I owned in just about every colour to the nail polishes - always on trend shades that you just can't seem to find anywhere else, there's just something undeniably cool about Topshop make up, and to celebrate the anniversary the now iconic spotty black and white packaging of some of their best loved products has been given a rose gold upgrade.

Current Skincare Favourites & Morning/Evening Routine

Skincare, skincare, skincare. Let's talk about skincare! I feel like I've been dying to make this video for so long, as - come on, it's just the best subject to talk about. From it's importance as a foundation for make up to discovering new exciting ingredients and building up a routine there's just no end the amount I could go on about skincare! Luckily for you though, I've condensed about an hour's worth of rambling into one bite-size chunk to digest today, chatting through my current favourites of the moment, some new additions and how they all fit into my morning and evening routines.

April Favourites

Time for another dose of favourites, coming to you from the month of April! Side note - how on earth have we ended up in May so fast, I've been helplessly singing 'N Sync like there's no tomorrow. Although not the best month for beauty - I feel like I've spent more days out of make up than wearing it, I've got a handful of products that still managed to wow me, including a foundation that I haven't stopped raving about since it's first use and and hair washing duo from the drugstore that are giving a high end favourite a run for it's money!

I Went to Sephora and Only Bought One Thing

This weekend I found myself in the the beauty lover's heaven that is Sephora, and on the Champs-Élysées in Paris no less - cue angels singing. I've always been incredibly jealous of those lucky enough to have a store in your own backyard - all the best brands in one black and white stripy space, and lets not forget the adorable minis on offer. Believe it or not though despite spending over an hour in there (much to Darren's disapproval) I only picked up one thing for myself!

Boots Beaty Haul & First Impressions

It's pretty much a guarantee that I'll be making a big splurge in Boots around this time of year. The Sun comes out, blossoms are on the trees and drugstore brands start dropping their Spring releases which never fail to catch my eye. Cue a haul! This one comes with a bit of twist as I throw just about everything I bought straight onto my face and share my first impressions with you, including a new foundation love, a mascara that I was less than impressed with and a few interesting dupes for some higher end favourites!

Budget Dupes & Drugstore Beauty Alternatives

There's something incredibly satisfying about finding budget dupes for some of the most coveted high end products out there, especially when they come in at less than half the price of the originals with little difference in formula, colour and packaging. This week I've picked out some of my favourite drugstore alternatives that in most cases match up almost identically with their luxury counterparts and a few that I actually prefer!

March Favourites

So this post is almost a week overdue (although I was convince I'd already written it.. where is my mind!?) but I thought I'd update you all anyway as what better way to spend a rather gloomy Wednesday afternoon (Spring, see you soon?) than catching up on a new monthly favourites video! March's picks are another short and sweet bunch, but a good lot nonetheless. Some new skincare additions have finally trickled their way into my regular routine and a I'm having a moment with all things light, sheer and dewy in the make up department!

My Everyday Make Up Bag & Routine

Since the last update on my current picks for everyday make up was all the way back in Autumn - my how time flies, and as I'm no longer craving full coverage foundations and berry lips (and for that matter dark colours and warm layers) I thought we were about due a revisit of my go-to look. Instead it's a lighter hand and more glow inducing products that I've been cramming into my make up bag, and this month it's all about keeping to subtle shades and soft blending, while not forgetting the necessary slick of liquid liner that I've been all about recently and some seriously plumped up lashes. Natural skin meets defined eyes, think of it as the 5:2 approach to make up!

This Week: Charlotte Tilbury X Norman Parkinson

Last week I definitely had one of those surreal 'pinch me' moments when I found myself not only sitting in the same room as a handful of blogging babes that I've been reading and looking up to for years - but also, at the head of a perfectly decorated table, Charlotte Tilbury. It's days like this that really have me thanking my lucky stars that my blog has come from posting pictures of Subway cookies and Friends quotes to something that has allowed me to meet one of me absolute idols.

The Best Budget Micellar Water

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Probably the only thing more satisfying than stepping away from the mirror, make up routine complete, liquid liner flicks symmetrical, is the moment at the end of the day when it comes to taking it all off again. A fresh face after clocking a few hours of make up wear-time is just about the most freeing feeling ever, but when it comes down to the actual process of removal I'm ashamed to say that I've been known to put it off for as long as possible to avoid the hassle of reaching for the series of different steps needed to break those layers down.

High End Beauty Haul & Review

Like most hauls, this one started off with a single innocent purchase that spiralled into a full fledged raid of Space NK - once again confirming the fact that I should not be allowed into that store unsupervised. The newest drop from NARS in the form of their All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation (which F.Y.I I'm loving at the moment) may have been the only thing I planned on purchasing last month, but like a moth to a flame I was drawn in by the likes of By Terry, Laura Mercier and Hourglass as well. Oh how easily I can be swayed by shiny gold packaging...

February Favourites

I get tired of saying this nearly every month, but February really has flown by. Spring is definitely in the air and I'm finally starting to shake that Winter feeling that's been with me since Christmas. The (ever so slightly) warmer weather is not only brightening my mood, but it's also increased my productivity levels - hopefully you should be seeing at least two videos a week from me in March, woo!

Hair Chat: Favourite Products & Styling Routine

An updated hair routine has been long overdue for some time now, as not only have my cut and colour changed dramatically from the last instalment, but my styling process too. I've stripped down the amount of products I was using and now stick to the key items that generally revolve the big four - shampoo, conditioner, a treatment and one styling product, and honestly my hair's never been happier. I've also thrown in a little how-to using the GHD Curve Classic Wave Wand - my new favourite heat tool, which is the closest thing I've ever found to achieving the tousled, Olsen-esque locks that I've always dreamt of!

January Favourites

Twelve months worth of favourites videos have been and gone and now we're back to square one with the first edition of 2015 and my January beauty loves. January wasn't the most exciting month for make up - I could probably count the number of times I went out of the house with a full face on two hands, but I still managed to pick out a some gems from the last few weeks, including an oh-so covetable brush that I've been dying to try and a new fragrance love!

Disappointing Products

It's not often that I focus on products I don't like or didn't get on with, as one person's least favourite mascara is bound to be someone's Holy Grail and I try to keep things as negativity free as possible when it comes to content. January always has me itching for a clear out though, particularly when it comes to my ever-growing make up stash, and whilst rummaging around in various drawers, baskets and containers I came across a handful of products that in one way or another really let me down, most of the time due to the hype that caused me to buy into them in the first place! For now they'll be making their way to new homes, but before that I thought I'd let you in on why these handful of products just didn't do it for me.

Minimal Make Up Routine

I feel like I owe my skin a bit of a break after the festive season. Not only did I go all out on the full coverage foundations, party looks and glitter but I also consumed way too much dairy - aka the five Terry's Chocolate Oranges and entire family sized cheese board I polished off over Christmas and it's really taken it's toll. Since December I've barely worn make up at all unless I'm venturing out the house and even then it's just been a very simple routine of minimal but glow boosting products that have been giving my skin a well deserved breather.

Best of Beauty in 2014

Since we've reached the end of the year it only feels right to end things on a high note with the ultimate countdown of the best beauty products from the last twelve months. I'm talking make up, nails, skincare, hair products and everything body related wrapped up into two (undeniably long and rambling) videos that cover pretty much every category across the board. If you've been pondering what my favourite foundation, blusher, hair mask or even toner were throughout the year, grab yourself a cuppa', get comfortable and enjoy my roundup of the Best in Beauty from 2104!

The Post-NYE Saviour

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to the first post of 2015 - woo! I hope you all had a fabulous night and whether it was spent in heels or pyjamas, I have no doubt we all stayed up a lot later than usual and are probably paying for it this morning. As a year-round member of the dark circle club - no matter how much sleep I get or how many litres of water I drink they're always just there, I've done my fair share of research on the subject of hiding them and one product that I've found to do a pretty fantastic job is the Estée Lauder Double Wear Brush-On Glow BB Highlighter.