Recent Beauty Buys | November 2016

I seem to be an avid believer that treating yourself to makeup goodies is the way forward. As always, I'm sharing my latest spending habits which have made my card cry so maybe someone else will be inspired to make their card cry too!

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
If you're an eyeliner addict like myself then it's more than likely that you've probably heard of this liner. It has such a fine tip that looks like a felt tip pen. I tried a sample of this before buying the full size and honestly it's so good. As the tip is so fine, it allows you to get that sharp wing with minimum effort.

Kat Von D Thunderstuck Eyeshadow
In winter I'm all about minimal bright eyes and bright red lips. Guilty as charged, I bought this because I've heard it makes an awesome highlighter as well as eyeshadow. So far it has swatched really and it's a beautiful champagne cream shade with a sheen.

Hourglass Bronzer in Luminous Bronze 

Probably the most expensive of the bunch, this bronzer really pacts a price punch but when Space Nk do a money off deal you can't really complain. How majestic is this though, such a beautiful shimmery bronzer which is perfect for all year really cause I am an avid fan of glitteryness.

Zoeva Luxe Soft Crease Brush
Zoeva sell my favourite brushes ever. I'm always in need of eyeshadow brushes as I can get quite lazy and not wash my brushes. I already have this one but I bought another to make my eyeshadow blending life easier. These brushes are super soft, have amazing longevity and are so good for the price.

Makeup Geek Cocoa Bear

So this one isn't pictured as I've already made such a dent used it every day since buying. It's the most beautiful medium warm brown shade which is perfect for this season (and any other season to be honest) and I would literally recommend it to anyone!

Nars Creamy Concealer in Custard
It would seem that I am forever looking for a concealer that doesn't crease and has some fantastic staying power on those pesky marks and stress breakouts. Here's praying that this will work miracles as I have 4 assignments due soon. The consistency seems to be quite thick with this one so I'm hoping that that coverage will be good too.

Kylie Cosmetics Metal Matte Lipstick in Heir
This lipstick, has changed my life. It is such gorgeous shade, a metallic peachy pink which is also matte but I would recommend using it as a lip topper rather than on it's own as it comes off throughout the day. I've been pairing it with Koko K underneath to give it some staying power but it's such a beautiful shade and it's not so metallic that you'd be too conscious wearing it.

Thank you for reading chickas! Hope you've enjoyed my cheeky haul x

Autumnal Clothing Lust List

It's that time of year again when things get a bit colder and it's basically acceptable to be head to toe in black (yipee!). It's also that time where a comfy slouchy knit will be your go to and you will find it hard to function without a hot beverage in your hand to wake you up in the morning - because really we're meant to be going into hibernation and this is why we're so darn tired. I'm seeing a lot of small studs in trend which I am absolutely loving and of course some beautiful high end dupes. 

 Topshop Velvet Cross Body Bag - £26 

Topshop Lace Foil Pintuck Blouse - £39

M&S Studded Chelsea Ankle Boots - £79

Topshop Extreme Trumpet Top - £29

River Island Grey Knit Tie Sleeve Grazer Jumper - £36

River Island Light Blue Stitch Jumper - £30

Zara Faux Fur Collar Biker Jacket - £89

Next Black Leather Micro Stud Strap Boots - £70

Of course everything is mainly black with the exception of a couple of items. I'm seeing a lot of studded boots similar to the Chloe Susanna boots, in fact the Next pair are almost identical that I will need to be picking up a pair of those pronto. I'm also loving all these Acne Jacket dupes which are available for just a mere fraction of the price, all the heart eyes. 

Til next time

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5 Things To Do When You're In A Mood

         

As I went back to university in September, stress levels are high with impending doom as my deadlines are already looming over me, it's 2nd year and that means I have to try harder to get a better mark, my financial crisis hits home as I've treated myself a few too many times etc etc. So basically, I'm finding that the smallest of problems at the moment can set me off and I just need to calm down really. So here are 5 things to do when you're in a mood: 

Breathe

That's right I said it. Count to ten and take some deep breaths. Inhale the positive and exhale the negative. I've found that this really helps to just calm down instantly and just take a moment to chill. 

Remind yourself how lucky you are

I think we often forget how valued and loved we are by other people. Sometimes we take people for granted and forget how loved we are by them. So just remind yourself how lucky you are to have them in your life and how lucky you are to have the life that you do. Is that small tiny problem worth having a tantrum over? No. 

Take a hot bath or shower

By doing this the hot water will essentially wash away your troubles and relax your muscles like nothing ever happened. Lush products seem to work best for this by the way. If you're having a shower I would strongly recommend the comforter shower gel. But if you're having a bath, a bath bomb and bubble bar are a must.

Comfort Food

I mean, I know this is so bad for me to say but comfort food makes me feel instantly better. It doesn't have to be incredibly bad for you, heck, it could just be your favourite tea in your favourite mug or a hearty spaghetti bolognese with cheesy bread. It's guaranteed that some form of comfort food is going to help you calm down and make you feel better. 

Take your mind off it

Get into your pjs, wrap yourself in a blanket like a human blanket burrito and indulge in your favourite film or TV series. Whether it's Game Of Thrones or Frozen, you're bound to feel better after taking your mind off the problem and focusing on something else. 

I hope this has helped anyone feeling the stress right now, I know I certainly am. 

Til next time

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