A Haul That's Not A Haul...

Hello everyone, I am sorry for no April Favourite's but I only had about 2 or 3 and I didn't think it was worth posting, therefore I didn't but I am definitely doing one for May, otherwise I wouldn't have done one for nearly 3 months! 

But in other news, a lot has been happening recently. I had auditions for a musical I am going to be in August this year called 13 The Musical and it's all about this boy called Evan who needs to get people to come to his Bar Mitzvah and in the process he has to make a choice whether to be popular or a loser and tries to keep everyone happy but in the end he learns who his real friends are etc. But the girl parts to audition for were: Patrice, Kendra, Lucy, Cassie, Molly and Charlotte and I auditioned for all of them except Molly. And in the end I got Charlotte! I am so proud of myself as I took part in the groups production of Seussical last year and now I've got a bigger part this year and I am so proud. As I was told my singing voice and confidence has improved and I am very happy! The first workshop is in 12 days and I am over the moon and cannot wait to get started! 

Also so many other things are happening but it is my birthday tomorrow and I am going to be turning 17 this year! I will be doing a 'What I Got For My Birthday' if you guys would like to see that :) and lots of other things are happening but not quite yet! But May is a very busy month for me, I will try my best with posting, sorry if I don't post loads though.

Anyway, the whole point of this post is to show you the new things I'd been given recently but I didn't buy them, the majority were my mums and she didn't want them anymore (usually I always take them in the end ;D) I don't know if these products are still around, I know that some of them are as they aren't old but I have no idea on any prices everyone. 

1. Cream Eyeshadow in Soft Mauve

I really like this eyeshadow as it's easy to apply and its a really pretty pink colour. Much easier to apply with a brush than figners due to the way the pot is shaped and unfortunately it is a bit flaky when you apply it to your lids but I think that might be because its a bit old and hasn't had loads of use. But it's a super cute colour so if you can get your hands on it, you should! 



2. L'OCCITANE Hand Creams 

These hand creams are lovely! they smell so delicious and keep your hands super soft! They are great for on the go and having in your makeup bag or just your handbag. My mum let me have to two she rarely uses and I am currently using the rose one a lot more as it smells amazing. 








3. Dolce & Gabbana Body Lotion 

Personally, I don't really like the smell of Dolce & Gabbana The One perfume but the body lotion smells lovely and smells a lot nicer than the perfume in my opinion. 

It makes your skin feel so soft, it's not sticky like some body lotions as you could put it on dry or wet skin. It leaves your skin with a nice glow due to its pinky toned colour and moisturising sense. It just smells really light and feminine and would work just like a perfume if you didn't have one. 







4. Nail's Inc Hero Shades 

I absolutely love this brand anyway because they have lovely colours and they take about a week or more to chip off but I do not buy much Nails Inc because it is too expensive. But I bought mum a set of nail polishes with these in for Christmas and she doesn't use these shades, so she said I could have them. 

The first one is called Porchester Square and it's not quite a nude but not quite a grey so it's in-between but I adore that shade! It is definitely one of new favourite natural colours, it could be worn with anything and I just love it. 

The second colour is called The Thames which is a lovely grey which is perfect for autumn/winter but you could wear it whenever you like. Once again I love it because it is a natural colour and goes with anything. The best thing is about both is your could have them with a matte top coat or have glitter over the top for a party and I just adore both shades. 


5. Nail's Inc Glitter Set

My mum was given these at Christmas but now she doesn't really use them so she offered them to me. And the colours are (left to right): Covent Garden Market, Regents Park, Fleet Street and Danvers Street. 

I think all of these colours are great for layering, doing an alternative french tip, falling glitter from the top of the nail etc. 





6. Rimmel London in Blue My Mind 


To me, this is more of a violet purple and will be a really perfect colour for summer as it is bright and noticeable. However, from when I just tested the colour it is quite thin so I think you need to apply lots of layers to get good colour coverage.   

7. Rimmel London In Space Dust: Luna Love

I really love, love, love this colour! I have two of the other Space Dust collection - Aurora (light pink glitter) and Total Eclipse (black/green glitter) but I really love these colours and the texture of them because they're so different. The only thing that disappoints me is that they chip quite easily, they don't seem to last as long as you'd want to! But they dry fast, great colours for parties, and I want to buy the rest of the collection! 

8. Rimmel London Pro 

I absolutely adore these two polishes! They look shiny, feel smooth on the nails and are great colours! I'd really like to get some more of these. These two are called Desire (dark shimmer red) and Posh Trash (light smooth nude/beige) I really love both these colours I think Desire is lovely for autumn/winter as it is very dark but in the light has a red tone shimmer glitter. Posh Trash is such a pretty smooth nude colour with a slight beige/maybe pink tone- great for natural shade. But I adore both of them! 

9. Maybelline Colour Show 

I loved these colours ever since my mum bought them as they remind of stones or speckled eggs. The colours I have are (left to right) Rain Forest Canopy (green), Chalk Dust (black/white) and Speckled Pink (pink). I don't know what it is about them I just really like them as there is an effect on and you don't have to do any kind of nail art what so ever - saves you time. 

  10. Ted Baker 

 My mum was given these for her birthday and there was a golden shimmer shade but my mum kept that shade. As she didn't use these shades, she said I could have them. (left to right) a baby pink, glittery silver and a super black black. I really love all of these, especially the black as it is extremely black, there is no see through bits even with one coat. The glitter shade is really fine, therefore it doesn't take forever to dry and you can build it up easily. The baby pink shade I haven't used yet but it is gorgeous. 

11. Seventeen Quicker Slicker Colour 

I don't know specifically what colour this is but it's a shimmery green colour and I love this colour. These dry so quickly, in less than a minute which is what is great, you can paint your nails on the go if you don't have a lot of time. But they do not last ages as of their special dry quicker formula. But great for if you can't wear nail varnish for long or you just want a quick colour on your nails. 

12. Technique Metallic Blue 

I have no idea if this brand is even still out in way or form but I really like this colour. It is really lovely for a toned down blue as it is in Metallic, really shiny and just a lovely blue tone to wear in the spring time. I don't know how well it lasts as I've never worn it but I really love this colour. 

13. Barry M Nail Effect in Countess 

I really like this colour it is a pretty deep copper brown glitter and it shines different glitters of gold, red and copper to give a pretty brown toned effect. I wanted to get some more of these as I have the white one in Lady. I just think they are really pretty and you can wear glitter whenever you want for any event etc. 

14. Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in Virtual Violet 

I adore this colour, it is a beautiful purple with a tone of blue as it shimmers in the light and I think it is one of the most prettiest colours for spring I have ever had. In the bottle it looks slightly metallic coloured but when it is on your nail it is a cross between shiny smooth and metallic. I've never had a nail varnish that mixes both, but this is definitely one of my new favourite colours and it looks gorgeous on your toes! 

 

15. Revlon Brilliant Strength in Captivate 

This colour is absolutely gorgeous; I love it! I think it is perfect for autumn as it is a proper shimmery copper bronze and it glides onto your nails so easily and smoothly. This is one of my go to colours in autumn as it is a bit more of a natural shade with the prettiness to have a shimmer! I love it!  

Alright everyone, thank you very much for reading my haul that wasn't a haul! The next post coming will most likely be, What I Got For My 17th Birthday. So much is happening for me in May: birthday, final project for college, Katy Perry concert, workshop for 13 The Musical, and going to see Grease with my girlies. 

Anyway, I will talk to you all very soon! I hope you are having a lovely start to May! 

Lots of love and hugs

- Katie 

xoxoxoxo

Collective Haul: Newlook, Primark, HMV & More!

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well and are looking forward to Easter Sunday tomorrow. I know that I am (too eat lots of chocolate!!!) Okay, moving on with the haul, Mum and I went to Oxford on Friday just to spend a day together and we bought lots of lovely things and I am about to share them with you. Also, not all of these things were bought in Oxford but I have gotten all of the items very recently! 

Newlook

Here is the first item I got earlier this week (not Friday) and it is just some cute shorts with a rose floral pattern on and cute black frilly bits on the leg cut. These shorts are extremely comfy because they have a stretchy waist and also they go up high over your tummy (perfect for me, aha). 

I think I will probably tuck a black plain vest top or little sleeve top into them and definitely get wearing them as the weather begins to heat up. Cannot wait to wear them very soon! 








Secondly from Newlook, I have this plain white top and I also have a black one which is exactly the same but the hole effect on the sleeve didn't show up very well. 

I will probably wear both tops with pretty much anything as they're similar to some other tops I have apart from the hole effect on the sleeve. I will wear them with shorts, jeans, under jumpers, skirts, leggings etc. 









This is one of my favourite items during spring and summer. I love denim shorts, tops and especially these cute little jackets just to give you more protection in the summer if you want to wear something over your top but not a cardigan or jumper etc. 

I really love pairing these with jeans and shorts mostly and I usually pair them with plain tops most of the time but they could be paired with any colour, any pattern and any style because in my personal opinion, I think denim goes with anything. 





I bought these shorts/skort about a month ago but I never bought enough of anything else to show you guys. I absolutely adore these and I cannot wait to wear them in the summer. They are extremely comfy and almost silk like. 

My favourite thing about these shorts is the pink and cream coloured rose pattern and I would pair these with cream or white vest tops or even a black top because of the black base on the shorts. I did pair it with a really soft cream cami top when I tried it on in the store, but when I went back to buy them both, the top wasn't there anymore and it's not on their website either therefore I don't think I can get it now. 

But never mind, I will pair this with a plain white or black or even a light pink vest top and possibly a cream one if I can find one. I will most likely tuck the tops inside instead of have them over the top of the shorts. 

 The final item I bought from Newlook is my new white hightop flower pattern shoes. I needed some new white shoes because my old ones that mimicked classic converses, also from Newlook, they became very dirty and also got splits underneath them, therefore I needed some new white shoes. They didn't necessarily have to be white but I prefer to wear white shoes in the summer. 


 As you can see these shoes are so cute, the little design on the side of flowers is absolutely adorable and I am so happy I purchased these. 






Primark 

First item from Primark is this beautiful top! I saw this and I had to buy it because I just love the pattern and the colours. There is a bit of a flower pattern and then a raindrop shape with a pattern around that. 

I will probably pair this with mainly shorts and jeans as it's quite a long top therefore I don't think it would look that great with a skirt. 










Next it's this lovely pastel blue/mint green skirt and it's extremely soft and quite fitted because it's stretchy but I don't care because I absolutely love it. 

I most likely will just pair this with a white top or black top because I don't think you can put patterns with pastel, if you can then okay, but personally, I wouldn't as I wouldn't feel comfortable. 

I don't know if I will wear the belt with it, I might, I don't know but I think it's nice that they give you a cute little accessory which could come in handy for another item of clothing. 





Next I just got some new natural tan tights because I needed some more as I've ripped all of mine and they've got ladders in etc. 

Also, I got some plain white long socks because I have ankle white socks and all the do these days is fall down in my shoes and it really annoys me because I have to keep pulling them up etc. So I got some longer ones so they wont keep falling down (wise choice, let me tell you) 










Lastly from Primark just some more of my favourite eyebrow pencil in the brown shade from the PS Love makeup range.  









Superdrug

I went to Superdrug as I always love buying some new makeup, I am constantly buying new items to try and I usually love them. All of the items you are going to see are from Collection (had a bit of an obsession with Collection these days)

The first item is the new Cover & Go Foundation and Concealer Duo. I tried a small bit from the tester tubes they have in Superdrug to find your correct colour and it was pretty thick and it covers quite well from the small tester bit I used on my neck and face. I haven't seen or tried the concealer that is in the cap, I have no idea what colour or how well it covers as I am yet still to open the packaging and actually use it on myself. I can do a review of this item as it is fairly new if you all would like me to do that. 

Second item from Collection is the Primed & Ready primer. Okay, so, I've been needing a new primer and I didn't want to spend £7.99 on my usual Rimmel London one which is also why I bought that foundation as it was cheaper than my usual BB Cream from Maybelline. But I've heard good reviews about this primer and it feels really soft and nice on my hand so I decided to buy this one. Once again, I am yet to try this product out also but once I do, I will probably let you guys know through Instagram if I don't do a full blog post on this beauty item. 

Finally, I got two Work The Colour nail polishes in Lilac Days (purple) and Lady In Red (red). The reason for this is because there was an offer on in Collection which was if you spend £3.99 or more in Collection you could get a free nail varnish. Both items above were over £3.99 so my mum and I paid separately so we could get two nail varnishes instead of one. I think these colours are really lovely for spring and summer, but, I haven't tried any of their nail varnishes in this mini range, so I cannot tell you for definite what they are like. (But it's free nail varnish, how could you refuse free nail varnish?!) 

River Island

I don't normally buy items from River Island because, one: they are extremely expensive and I don't think they should truly be worth the price they are and two: usually, there is no items in there that I really am a big fan of. (this is the second clothing item I have ever bought from there) 

But, I saw this light acid wash top and I fell in love with it. It's so long, oversized and comfy. The fabric that has been used for this top is so soft and lovely to touch and I have no idea what the material is but it feels amazing. 

I also love that the buttons on this top have a part where they are hidden which you can see underneath the undone buttons which makes it looks less like a shirt because you cannot see the buttons. 

I will probably wear this mostly as a going out top, e.g. out to dinner with some black jeans as I think that this wouldn't look right with denim coloured because of how light the top itself is. 

Accessorize:

This was the only item I bought from Accessorize on Friday and it is just these beautiful moonstone oval shaped earrings and I have a massive obsession with moonstone jewellery gems because I find them extremely beautiful. I love the way they shine and they are just so beautiful. 

I think the outside part of the moonstone is quite vintage and I really like that about Accessorize jewellery because it gives these jewellery items a bit of a twist.   

These earrings will go well with my moonstone ring that I have and both are in sterling silver which means they wont rust, they will last for a long time and I can wear them daily if I want to or for a night out. All I need now is a moonstone necklace to go with both of the items. 


Lush

Now a trip to Oxford or Milton Keynes etc, wouldn't be complete without making a cheeky purchase in Lush. I adore Lush products because they make your skin feel lovely, they smell amazing and they're not too expensive. Also because I don't have a Lush close for me to go to every day or every other day to go and buy a bath item I want I always love going to a different place to go shopping as popular shopping places usually have a Lush. 


The item I have purchased is from their Easter range and I am going to use it tomorrow for Easter Sunday in my bath and I will post photo's of it on Instagram. The item I bought is the Golden Egg which is a gold glittery egg (yes, it gets glitter all over your fingers) but it smells lovely and feels nice and creamy so I am hoping for good things about this product. (Credit to whoever's photo of the golden eggs are. Due to the packaged being sealed as you can see above, I didn't want to take it out of the packaging to make a mess but also to keep it non dry and crumbly for tomorrows bath) 

HMV

The final item I have purchased, this was from last week, is American Authors new album, Oh What A Life. 

I adore this band and this album I think they are amazing, their music is brilliant and this album is one of the best I have bought this year. If you guys love alternative bands that are slightly rocky as much as I do then buy this album. It was released earlier this year in March and they are definitely my new favourite band! 

(PS EVERYONE BUY THIS ALBUM!!!!!) 







Okay everyone, that is all of my items from this recent haul and my next post will be up in a few days but I don't know what I am going to post first as this has been another long post. But thank you all so much for reading and I hope you have a lovely Easter weekend for what is left of it and I hope you all get lots of chocolate eggs and happiness tomorrow. I will be posting either some items from the haul post on my Instagram and definitely my Easter egg. 

Thank you all so much for reading and I'll talk to you soon. 

Loads of love and hugs 

Katie 

xoxoxo

Everyday Make Up Tutorial - Spring 2014

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! Today I have my Spring makeup tutorial for you and I hope you enjoy! 

Step 1

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream
&
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

I apply my favourite base which is Maybelline's Dream Fresh BB Cream in Light (but unfortunately today I ran out so I could only use my concealer) 



Step 2 

Then I apply my concealer under my eyes, down my nose, on the sides of my nose, my chin and on my cheeks. Also on any areas that I want to cover. 

Rimmel London - Stay Matte Powder
&
Famous powder - Sue Moxley

Step 3

Then finally over the top of that I apply my powders. Usually I just use my Stay Matte powder when I have my BB Cream as a base and I usually mix that in with a bit of the Famous powder for more coverage. But today I used both with more of the Famous powder covered on my cheeks for more coverage. 

Ps Love Eye Brow Pencil in brown

Step 4 

Next I fill in my eyebrows and do some tidying up around the edges to make them look on point and I usually have them like this (rounded) as I find that works best for my face shape. 









Step 5 


I take this champagne colour from my Colour Couture pallet and take it all over the lid and up above the crease. 

Colour Couture - Dramatic Eyes:
Champagne colour. 

 Step 6

Next I apply my eyeliner from Collection and I do a slight wing out but not a high wing as you can see from the images to the left.

 Collection - Extreme 24 Hour
Felt Tip Liner - Black 

Every time I apply eyeliner it looks slightly different each time and I am slowly getting better at apply each time I use it! (I used to get so frustrated when I couldn't do it but trust me guys, If you find eyeliner a struggle you're not alone but you will get better with practise!) 

Collection - Volumising 10x
Maybelline - Big Eyes 

Step 7

Next I apply my current mascaras which are Maybelline's Big Eyes and apply this first to get some length and thin amount of volume to separate my lashes. Also because this mascara is better to use the small brush for my bottom lashes. Then Collection's Volumising Mascara and the brush is absolutely huge and it can go a little clumpy sometimes but it does what it says on the bottle which is give your lashes volume and makes them extremely black. If it does go clumpy slightly I use my eyeliner tip to just separate the lashes. 

 Step 8 

Collection Lipstick -
Mango Tango

Firstly I outline my lips in my chosen lipstick colour for Spring, which is Mango Tango by Collection. I outline them with a small brush so I don't go outside the lines with just the lipstick itself.











Step 9 

Then I fill in all of my lips with the colour with the actual lipstick and the brush to get a more precise application. 

I also just applied some lipgloss in a similar colour to the lipstick to give it more of a glossy look instead of matte which I do with all my lipsticks. 

Step 10 

I AM FINISHED! 

Everyone, that was my Spring makeup tutorial for 2014, thank you so much for reading if you did and I hope you enjoyed watching me create this look for you to create if you wish :) 

I shall talk to you again very soon! 

Lots of love and hugs 

- Katie 

xoxoxoxo