Nail Polish Collection & Storage | Beauty

Hello :) Over the weekend I sorted out my ridiculous collection of nail polish and got rid of the old and the many many unused ones. I have to say I'm very proud of myself (and yes I want a medal!) I also found this really cute heart-shaped tray from TK-Maxx for only £4.99 and thought it'd be really cute for storing my nail polishes on my desk.

 

I personally like to arrange them by colour because I have a variety of different brands, and it looks like a rainbow ^.^ (hehe)

 

 

REDS/PINKS;

 

1. Nails Inc. - St James  2. Rimmel - 060 Hot Fever  3. Essie - 40 (mine didn't come with a name :/ )

 

4. Rimmel - Rapid Ruby  5. Barry M - Raspberry  6. Nails Inc. - Picadilly Circus

 

 

PURPLES;

 

1. Rimmel - 307 Grape Sorbet  2. BeautyUK - Smokey Lilac No.75  3. Rimmel - 406 Purple Addict

 

4. Essie - Damsel in a Dress (LOVE THIS NAME!)  5. Essie - Carry On  6. Essie - Devil's Advocate  7. Calvin Klein - Madly Mauve

 

 

BLUES/GREENS;

 

1. Barry M Nail Effects - Magnetic Blue  2. Barry M - Cobalt Blue  3. Barry M - Blueberry

 

4. Barry M - Teal  5. L'Oreal Colour Riche - Blue Reef  6. Avon - Sequined Turqoise

 

 SILVER/GLITTER;

1. Barry M - Silvery Lilac  2. Calvin Klein - Silver  3. Next - Metal

4. Rimmel - 500 Disco Ball  2. Essie - Blanc

 

NEUTRAL;

 

1. Essie - Allure  2. Next - Biscuit  3. Mavala - 151 Marron Glace

 

4. Barry M - Mushroom  5. Opia - No Name! (glittery, bronze/red colour, quite sheer)

 

COATS;

 

1. Maybelline - Forever Strong Pro in Crystal Clear 25  2. Sally Hansen - Hard As Nails  3. Boots - Base Coat

 

Quick nails of the day for you!

 

Hope you enjoyed this post! It's taken me a while to get this up unfortunately as I have a lot of schoolwork and revision to do :( But hopefully over Christmas and New Year's I'll have some exciting posts up :)

 

By the way, if you have any questions about any of the nail polishes I've mentioned, feel free to ask below!

 

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Most Worn Things - Autumn 2012 | Fashion

Hello :) As you all know, we're swiftly moving into cold, winter months meaning that Autumn is nearly over :( So, I thought I would do a post on the clothing items I've been loving this season and also a few accessories. Hope you enjoy!

This year I've been wearing more 'minimalistic' colours (I'm not really one for the baroque trend) so you'll probably notice a lot of black, navy, burgundy and grey (sorry!). I really love this skater dress from Primark. It's surprisingly thick so great for the colder months and literally goes with everything. I wore this dress for my birthday meal and it featured in my OOTD post, here if you haven't seen it yet!

I absolutely love the lace trend this year and fell in love with this lace top from H&M. I actually got this in January earlier this year but it's still on trend, and has become a real staple piece of mine. Love it! (especially at only £12.99!)

I don't normally wear a lot of skirts, but I really love how flattering and casual these skater skirts are. This one from River Island is just the right length and is easy to style with. At £16 it wasn't too bad :)

I've mentioned this in a previous post, click here to read, so I won't blabber on. But, I really love this cable knit jumper from Newlook - it's comfy, it's easy to style and I really love it!

I've really been loving wearing oversized jumpers and sweatshirts this year, and I really love this one from Brave Soul. It's not normally what I go for, but it's super comfy and long enough to wear with leggings. I got it in a medium so it would be big and cosy :)

 I've been looking for a big, wooly 'beanie' hat this year as I have longer hair (and won't look bald when I wear one). I did have a look in places like Topshop and River Island, but £12 for a hat? Really? So I decided to go into good old Primarni and found this one for £4, and I love it :)

Also from Primark, I've really been loving this red satchel that I got as a gift from my friend. It's just the right size, but I'm thinking of decorating it with some magazines for a DIY post soon. Anyone interested? ;)

Hope you enjoyed this post! If you did please comment below and also feel free to follow this blog :-)

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Products I REGRET Buying | Beauty

Hello :) Today I was sorting out my makeup storage when I came across a few products that made me wonder, "Why the hell did I buy these?". So I thought I'd make a little blog post on it (obviously).

How Much is My Face Worth? | yb&fo

Photo from last night! Blog post coming soon :)

I've seen this tag/post thing around on some blogs recently and thought it looked quite fun. Most of my makeup collection consists of drugstore products so I doubt my total will be very high, but I guess we'll see at the end.

For those who have no idea what this post is about, basically you add up the costs of every single makeup product you wear for everyday and share it with the world.

 

FACE;

 

Benefit Pore-Fessional = £23.50

Benefit Erase Paste = £19.50

Collection 200 Lasting Perfection Concealer = £4.19

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup = £21.50

Rimmel London Clear Complexion Powder = £3.99

Ruby & Hammer Blush/Bronzer Duo = £4.50

 

EYES;

 

E.l.f Eyelid Primer = £1.50

MUA Eyeshadow x 3 = £3.00

Max Factor Colour Perfection Eyeliner = £3.99

Maybelline Gel Liner = £7.99

Superdrug Eyelash Curler = £2.00

AVON Super Enchant Mascara = £8.50

 

LIPS;

Vaseline Lip Balm in Cocoa = £1.49

Rimmel London Kate Moss Matte Lipstick = £7.75

Barry M Lip Gloss = £4.49

 

GRAND TOTAL = £117.89

I am genuinely surprised by this! I was expecting it to be much less!

I know that other beauty bloggers' totals are probably much higher, but I'm still starting out with makeup and prefer to stick with drugstore products because you don't have to pay over £20 for a concealer when you get an amazing one for only £4.19.

 

If you enjoyed reading this post, do it aswell! And please link it below in the comments as I love reading these kinds of posts.

Also please remember to follow my blog, I don't bite :D

 

 

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MUA Eyeshadow Rave! | Review

Hello everyone :) Today I thought I'd do a review of some MUA eyeshadows that I've literally been using every single day. I'm obsessed! :)

I picked these up at my local Superdrug after reading a blog post from  Essie Button (one of my favourite bloggers). I got two Pearl shadows and one Matt.

I'll start with the first Pearl shadow in shade 02. It's a shimmery white colour that's perfect for a highlight, and the pigmentation on all of these shadows is absolutely amazing. You'd never believe they were £1 each!

The only thing that annoys me about MUA shadows, is that they don't have names, they just have shade numbers. I know that it's not all about the branding, but it does make a difference. Do you think that the MAC eyeshadows would feel as special without names such as Brule, Carbon or Ricepaper? It adds a professional and special touch to the product that I think MUA are really missing out on.

Anyway, (sorry for the rant) the shadow looks beautiful on the skin as well as in the pan, and really catches the light for an amazing highlight in your inner corners and brow bone. One thing I would be careful of, is not to go overboard. It is highly pigmented and can look OTT if used incorrectly.

The next shadow was a Matt shade in 17. It's a very natural/flesh toned colour that I use just to even out the skin tone on my eye lids. Once again, it's got amazing pigmentation and is amazing for when you just can't be arsed in the morning. It's one of those shadows you can just sweep on and be out the door in five minutes. This is quickly becoming a beauty staple of mine! :D

As you can see above, it blends really well with my skin and you can barely notice it - I'm hooked!

This last shadow is absolutely beautiful. It's a pearl shadow in the shade 25 and reminds me of MAC Cranberry. It's a beautiful burgundy, shimmery shadow and looks amazing in the crease or along the lashline for some drama. I wish I could wear this everyday but that might be going overboard as it's definitely more of a night-time shade. But it really is amazing quality for £1, I'm gobsmacked.

Another thing, this shadow looks great on olive skin tones as well as pale tones. I tried it out on my fried and it looked amazing :)

Hope you enjoyed this blog post! If you know of any another MUA shadows I'd like please let me know in the comments. I want to stock up :D

Thanks for reading! Come back for more :)

young, british & fashion obsessed

xxx

Benefit Erase Paste | beauty review

 

 

Hello :)

Today I've decided to do a review on one of my most recent purchases. I was wandering around Debenhams when I came across the Benefit section. I think Benefit is one of my favourite ever makeup brands. Their packaging is absolutely GORGEOUS and quirky and their products are amazing (I also love the cute names!). The only downside is the price, but I think it's worth it for the quality you get.

 

I've been looking for a cream based concealer and was considering buying the MAC Studio Finish or the Bobbi Brown Corrector, but when I came across this I thought I'd give it a try as I'd heard good things about it online.

 

When I first heard the name I thought it was just a pun, but when I tried it out I realised it really was like a paste - but in a good way. It blends easily but with an even coverage and stays on for hours. I wore it to school and didn't have to touch up once. It says that it's a brightener but I use it on blemishes aswell and works a treat.

 

 

 

It's very buildable, but one layer is enough for me as I like quite a natural finish. But, it'd be perfect for a night out or an occasion where lots of photos are being taken. It also has quite a matt finish, but it doesn't look obvious. It's as though it really does 'erase' your dark circles.

 

 

 

I like the packaging, but I kind of wish there was more product in there considering the price of it. But I do like the fact that it comes with an instruction sheet as it gives people inspiration if they're just starting out with makeup.

 

 

So, final conclusions..

 

Pros;

- good coverage

- great staying power

- cute, fun packaging

- comes with instruction sheet

- buildable

 

Cons;

- expensive

- not much product

- quite small

 

Overall, I really like this concealer. But, I wish it was a bit bigger for the price that you pay. Might try the MAC Studio Finish next time.

 

Have you tried this concealer? What do you think?

 

young, british & fashion obsessed

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WILDFOX DUPE ALERT!

I'm a huge fan of the Wildfox jumpers. They're quirky, colourful and beautifully made. The only problem however is the price tag... The VERY BIG price tag.

Although they are absolutely gorgeous, £100 is a bit ridiculous for a jumper.

But I was shopping in Cardiff yesterday when I came across this amazing jumper from New Look. I haven't been a huge fan of New Look lately; the clothes have become overpriced and uninspiring to me. But when I came across this I ran to the changing rooms.

It's a beautiful cable knit jumper which is mostly burgundy but has some cream in it aswell. It has the famous big heart print that Wildfox has become famous for, and is so warm and comfy - perfect for autumn/winter.

I think I'm going to be living in this jumper this winter, probably with leggings and my military boots.

The best thing about this though... it's £17.99!! Ahh!!

Have you found any other dupes of brands like Wildfox? If so, let me know!!

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Lana Del Ray Inspired Eye Makeup | Beauty

 

Although she's not to everyone's taste, I really love Lana Del Ray's classic yet edgy look and think that she has real talent. So, I thought I'd do my first makeup tutorial post on her classic makeup look.

I'm going to do just a classic Lana Del Ray look, with a deep navy-grey crease and jet black liner.

 

 

1. Start with your favourite foundation - the one that works best for you. I'll always talk about the foundations that work well with my skin, but they won't always suit everyone. I would use one with a bit more coverage as Lana has flawless skin, but choose one that suits you best.

 

 

2. Then prep your eyes with your favourite primer. Here I'm using the Elf Eyelid Primer all over my lid.

 

 

3. Next, with a fluffy eyeshadow brush, use a light flesh coloured shadow all over your lid to even out any discoloration on your lids. For this look I am using Acessorize 32 colour eyeshadow pallete.

 

 

4. With the same brush, apply a light blue/grey shadow in the crease and outer corner of the eye. This will add the subtle blue tint that Lana has under her eye makeup.

 

 

5. Next, use a crease brush to apply a dark grey shadow heavily into the crease. Make sure that you apply in layers and spend time blending away harsh edges - it makes a huge difference with this look.

 

 

6. This step is optional, but if you want to add more drama to the look, apply a dark, glittery grey into the crease to further define the eyes.

 

 

7. To finish off the eyeshadow, use a shimmery white shadow as a highlight. Apply it in the inner corners of your eyes, along your browbone and in the middle of your lid. This will brighten your eyes and make you look more awake.

 

 

 

8. To get the polished look, use a liquid liner to thickly line the upper lash line, here I'm using the Maybelline Master Precise liner. Make sure that the line is clean and smooth. Then, add volume to your lashes with a volumising mascara such as the Maybelline Colossal Lash mascara. Make sure you curl your lashes before hand to make the most out of them.

 

 

 

So that's the finished look! I love makeup and beauty just as much as fashion so it's great fun to do these little beauty posts every once in a while. Please let me know if you like them, I'll do more :)

 

young, british & fashion obsessed

xxx

 



My Favourite Autumn Accessories ¦ 2012

I've been loving accessories this summer, and on my birthday I had at least 10 bracelets given to me (not complaining at all!) so I thought I'd share with you some of my favourites for this season - and a few that I got for my birthday :)



This summer I've really been loving surf bracelets. The straw one is a gift from Menorca but the wooden-beaded one is from Fat Face. I think these look really casual and cool for when you don't want to put much effort in, but may not translate into Autumn. Still, there's no reason you can't stock up for next year :)



This summer I've really been loving surf bracelets. The straw one is a gift from Menorca but the wooden-beaded one is from Fat Face. I think these look really casual and cool for when you don't want to put much effort in, but may not translate into Autumn. Still, there's no reason you can't stock up for next year :)



I got this cute little string bracelet from Internacionale. It ties in with the gothic trend with the little skulls but isn't OTT. They have loads of cute little bracelets like these on offer, so get down there now while you can!



 I love quirky earrings and thought that these unicorns were really cute and unique. I got these in a pack from Next for around £7 which is amazingly cheap, and they really are good quality. The pack also included some Shells, Seahorses and Horse Shoes. I love them all :)

So that's it for my faavourite accessories at the moment. I've also been loving my Nomination charm bracelet but I'm going to be doing a whole post on it soon so keep checking back :)

young, british & fashion obsessed
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