September Favourites

Hi everyone! I can't believe we are basically at the end of September already, how fast is time going! However I do love October, aside from going back to university it would be one of my favourite months, when I'm out of education after this year and I don't have the dreaded return of term looming over me at this time of year I will be loving it! I don't have a lot of beauty favourites this month as make up wise I have been using mostly the same products however there are a few things I've been particularly loving which I thought I would share along with some other favourites which aren't beauty related but things that I have been obsessed with this month!

- Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. When I have been wearing make up this month I have really needed it to stay on as I have been doing longer shifts at work and going for days out so this has been getting used a lot to help and it really does work! I'm actually thinking about putting some of their other setting sprays on my Christmas list this year as I have only ever used All Nighter so if you have any let me know in the comments it would be much appreciated!

- Alien by Thierry Mugler. This is my all time favourite perfume but for some reason I have been using it everyday this month, I think you can own a lot of perfumes but there will always be one you love more than the rest and it kind of becomes your scent, this one is definitely mine. I have other perfumes but nothing compares to this one, if you have never smelt it you need to try it because it's amazing!

- Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer. I have really been liking this for my under eye area, it was just a nice refreshing change from using the same product all the time and I think it really does brighten up my dark circles. Also I haven't had any issue with this creasing so that's a huge bonus. 

- MAC Velvet Teddy. I know this is so talked about but I really wanted to feature it as I have been reaching for it a lot especially at this time of year. I know that berry lips are the big trend in Autumn but I just find them a bit too bold for me, I prefer a much more muted lip and to me this is a perfect Autumn colour when you don't want to have a bold lip.

- Spectrum Fan Brush. This is my go to brush for highlighting which is now something I have to do everyday, I feel a bit naked if I don't highlight! To me it just makes the world of difference and this brush gives the nicest application for a powder highlighter.

As I mentioned before I have a few favourites which aren't beauty related that I would love to share, if you are a TV nut like me then you might find this interesting!

- Narcos. So I was scrolling Netflix with my boyfriend recently and we love watching series together but there hasn't been one that has stood out for us in so long. We saw Narcos though and it had really good reviews and I saw a review that said if you want to fill the Breaking Bad void in your life then this would help and it really does! I absolutely loved Breaking Bad and was worried that this wouldn't compare or would try and be too similar but it isn't at all, it is so good in it's own way. I'm about to get onto to episode 9 of 10 and I can't wait to see what happens in the end!

- Scream Queens. The first two episodes of this show only just aired this week but I watched them and fell in love! It is created by Ryan Murphy who makes American Horror Story and if you love horror comedy then this will be perfect for you! It's so funny and it has the best cast, it is based on a sorority which is being targeted by a killer in a red devil suit, I would say it is more funny than scary but I think that is the point, I can't wait for the rest of the series it is so good.

I actually would never typically include music in my favourites however there is a song that I am so obsessed with at the minute and I want other people to love it too!

- Do it Again - Pia Mia ft Chris Brown & Tyga. I really have been loving this song, perfect for driving a long singing so loud, have a listen and I'm sure you'll love it.

Let me know in the comments what you've been loving this month!

How To Make Your Own Marble Board

Hi everyone! As there is so many amazing bloggers out there I think everyone wants their blog to be the best possible quality it can be, this definitely includes pictures. I think pictures are the first thing I look at when looking at a blog as it is what your eye is drawn to and sometimes it is hard to take pretty pictures for your blog when you don't have the right backdrops. If you're like me and your whole house isn't white or marble then this can definitely be a struggle! However I someone talking about how they had made their own marble board for their photo backgrounds and I thought it was the most amazing idea and had to make my own! Below is how my turned out and I will go through exactly how I made it (my boyfriend mostly did the making while I took photos, just clearing this up so people don't think I have very manly hands and arms!)

I used the following items pictured below.

- A canvas in any size of your choice. I bought mine from a stationary shop and it was only £3.99 so you don't have to pay a lot for them, I wanted a square shaped one for mine.

- Marble style sticky roll. I bought mine on Ebay, you can get it here. If you don't want this particular pattern then there is other colours you can choose from.

- Scissors

- Glue. I didn't end up needing this however if your marble roll is being difficult and doesn't want to stick to the sides of the canvas then glue is recommended.

The first thing you need to do is roll out your marble roll over the canvas, rolling out a bigger size than the canvas itself as you need to make sure there is enough for the sides to stick down. 

After you have done this cut it away from the roll (kind of like when you are wrapping a present).

Once this is done you can start to peel the back off your marble roll and get ready to stick it on the canvas.

You need to carefully stick this onto your canvas and it is so important that you keep smoothing it out with your hands to avoid air bubbles as you want it to appear as smooth as possible. 

All you need to do after this is stick the excess roll onto the side of the canvas so that you no canvas is visible when looking at the board from the front.

So it's as easy as that and now you can have a pretty background for your blog photos, I can't wait to start using mine now as I have hardly any nice setups in my house that could take nice photos. Let me know in the comments if you've got any tricks to taking nice blog photos!

Kylie Jenner The App

Hi everyone! I definitely think that the Kardashians have a love/hate thing going on, they're like marmite but I am not ashamed to admit that I love them! They have been keeping us hanging for ages now talking about their new websites and yesterday the websites were launched alongside the surprise of an app. Kim, Khloe, Kendall and Kylie all launched an app, each one different. The only thing that bugged me was that these actually aren't a free service which no one was aware of until they went live, they each cost a subscription fee of £2.29 a month which is paid through your Apple account. They are giving everyone a week free which allows you to test them out and see whether you want to continue your subscription. I personally was only interested in Kylie's app, she is one of my favourites and I was dying to know all her beauty secrets and how she looks so amazing.

I have to say that the app really didn't disappoint me, there will be new content frequently added and there are various features on the app. My favourite is the make up tutorials, it is so interesting so see the tricks that she uses to look so gorgeous and it also names all of the products being used. Along with that there is a 'cop my style' feature with selected outfits that Kylie has worn along with affordable alternatives so you can have a similar look. Obviously as it is an American app some of the items aren't available in the UK however there is a few Topshop items and other clothing which is accessible in the UK. She has a life section where she posts some of her current favourite things and she also shares some secrets that she using, including how she gets the appearance of a bigger chest using the Victoria Secret Bombshell bra. 

The app itself has been designed surprisingly well, it is very fluid and something I really love is that you get a notification when Kylie is live streaming to the app making it feel like you are on FaceTime with her! There is also a radio feature where she posts songs she is loving. 

Obviously I would prefer if it was free as it was a bit of a surprise when it was announced it is paid via subscription however I will be continuing mine as it really isn't a lot of money a month and I love the make up tutorials so much I want to keep it for that alone. I realise this definitely won't be for everyone however if you love Kylie like me it is definitely worth it. Let me know in the comments what you think of this app!

Top 5 Affordable Skincare Products

Hi everyone! I don't know about you but for me personally I find myself much more likely to buy affordable skincare as it just isn't something I want to spend lots of money on buying high end brands. I would much rather spend my money on high end make up and then save money on skincare because I think you can get some amazing drug store products. So since it is getting colder and my skin is about to dry out even more than normal I thought I'd share with you some of my favourite products that are also affordable.

From left to right:

- Johnson's Makeup Be Gone Moisturising face wipes. Can I just say I have literally tried basically every affordable brands face wipes going, I love them because they are so quick and easy but these Johnson's ones are my absolute favourite, I swear by them! I buy the moisturising ones which is the blue packet which are specific to dry skin but you can also get the refreshing wipes for normal skin. I haven't found any face wipes that I love as much as these yet and I've tried a lot. Even the more pricey Body Shop ones just didn't compare. I love the smell and they are so effective at getting your make up off plus they leave my skin feeling so refreshed. They are £3 from my local supermarket however they are on offer quite a lot at half price so I would definitely keep an eye out and try them because they are amazing!

- St Ives Apricot Scrub. I know everyone raves about this but it really is worth the hype, this is the travel sized tube as it takes me quite a while to go through them plus this one was from my holiday to save room in my suitcase. I have the driest skin ever on my nose, it gets so flaky really quickly so I use this every other day or every few days and after using it the dry skin is instantly gone. It smells really good as well and I don't find it harsh on your skin at all and this isn't the sensitive skin version either. I believe the full sized product is around £4, different shops vary in price however it lasts ages and really does make a difference.

- Dirty Works Eye Cream. I really like this brand because it is so affordable, I buy this from Sainsburys and I get really tired looking puffy eyes when I don't have a very good sleep and this really does improve it. One thing I really notice when I wear this is that I can almost feeling a firming sensation under my eyes as if the skin is getting tighter, a good feeling though because it makes me realise it is working! My bags and puffy eyes are instantly reduce, I couldn't remember the exact price for this but I believe it is around £4.99. Compared to some of the higher end eye creams you can buy this is a bargain for a product that actually works as well.

- Nivea Gentle Cleansing Cream Wash. This is amazing for dry and sensitive, I like to use this when my skin isn't in dire need of heavy duty products but still needs some TLC as I find it so refreshing. It is very moisturising and it leaves my skin feeling so insanely clean. I also get a lot of redness on my face and I think it calms it down a lot, also it smells so nice! You can buy from from Boots for £3.15 which is so cheap and great for when your skin needs a pick me up but isn't in really bad condition.

- The Body Shop Vitamin E Intense Moisture Cream. This product is definitely aimed at people like me with very dry skin as it is so hydrating, so if you have normal skin I wouldn't recommend it as it may leave you feeling a bit greasy. I love to use this after I've used the St Ives Apricot Scrub on my nose and it absorbs into my skin straight away leaving it so soft. A little goes a long way with this product as well so you get really good value for money, it retails at £13 so it's pricier than anything else I have included on this post however if you have really dry skin like me it is a life saver!

Let me know in the comments what affordable skin care products you love!

Go To Autumn Make Up Products

Hi everyone! Since the seasons are changing and everyone (including me) is jumping on the Autumn bandwagon I thought I'd post some of the go to make up products I like to use in Autumn. I'm done with corals and peaches for now and I'm moving on to the lovely warm browns and berry colours.

I'll start with the eyes first, I've used two palettes because they have the most gorgeous Autumn shades in them.

- Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette. This is the first image and to me it actually screams Autumn, I pictured those colours as they are the most fall appropriate from the palette in my opinion, I don't have flash on but one of the shades which is the 2nd in on the middle row is my all time favourite gold eyeshadow and the picture really doesn't do it justice but it is amazing! It's called Marzipan if you are wondering, I don't know why but those shadows all pictured next to each other remind me of a scarf you would wear in Autumn, weird I know. It is definitely my go to palette for this season, I just love it!

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Shadow Couture palette. I pictured these shadows from this palette, particularly Fudge and Morocco as they are gorgeous warm shades that look so nice at this time of year. Also the quality is amazing, they are so pigmented and are so easy to apply.

Berry lips are definitely the trend in Autumn and I've got two that I really like

- MAC Craving. This is an Amplified finish and it is amazing! It's described as a 'burst of plum' and I think it is great for people like me who aren't daring enough for a really dark lip, it is a dark shade but not too full on and very wearable. 

- Too Faced Melted Lipstick in Melted Berry. This one is definitely for when you are feeling more adventurous, it is a lot more full on that the MAC lipstick but so pigmented and the nicest deep berry colour. The applicator isn't my favourite and I would recommend using a lip brush to apply this since it is a bold colour but it is so long wearing and surprisingly not drying considering it is a matte finish.

- Benefit's Benetint. I love the colour of this especially for this season, it is a nice plum colour and I think it gives a nice flush to your cheeks but it is fairly sheer so it doesn't look too crazy once applied. I also love this for when I'm feeling lazy as it is so quick and easy to apply.

- Maybelline Dream Touch Blush in 07 Plum. Another plum colour I know but I think they are so gorgeous at this time of year, I love this cream blush because it is so affordable and a very subtle plum shade. Also you get so much product and a little really does go a long way so very good value for money.

- Benefit Watt's Up. I know I've only been raving about the Mary Lou Manizer recently but for some reason Watt's Up definitely fits Autumn better for me. Gold highlighters are my favourite and this gives a really lovely golden glow but it works for Autumn as well as Summer. Application is a bit more awkward because I think applying it from the stick gives you a bit of a stripe so I prefer dabbing it on my finger first.

It's so funny how as soon as they seasons change so does your taste in make up products, but it keeps things fresh and stops it getting boring I suppose. Let me know in the comments your favourite Autumn make up products!