Highlighter Collection

Hey guys!

I thought I'd do a series of posts with mini collections of makeup, depending on how many views this one gets. First of all, I'd like to start by saying I know I haven't got the biggest collection of makeup compared to other bloggers, but I do buy everything myself & I am very proud of my makeup collection. 

First up are on everyones wish list.. The Anastasia Glow Kits. I was one of those girls waiting with my money in my hand as soon as these dropped in the UK. I believe they're £39 each, which your initial thought is 'woah thats hella expensive!' but when you actually think about it, it's just under £10 per highlighter & they are the same size as a standard highlighter, so it works out pretty cheap. These are available to buy from Cult Beauty & Beauty Bay. My favourite of the two is That Glow, even though these are the darker shades of the two, they're more golden & lush. They'll be perfect for when I get back off holiday with a lovely tan. 

Ok, so I think pretty much everyone owns this gorgeous highlighter, which is theBalms Mary-Lou Manizer, £17.50. This is mine & everyone else's favourite highlighter, if you do not own this, you're seriously missing out, it's the perfect colour (even if you're fair). I've heard people call theBalm a drugstore brand but the only place I can get it near me is in Debenhams or online. 

This MAC Mineralize Skinfinish £24, was actually my first ever highlighter & I still really love it. I'm sure you've heard everyone rave about MACs Soft & Gentle. But for me, this one is absolutely gorgeous (although I have never swatched Soft & Gentle). It's a really lovely natural highlight for us with fairer skin tones or someone who doesn't like a harsh highlight. 

This one I'm sure you're all bored reading about it now, with it being the Blogger Fav, so I'm not going to go on about it. Becca - Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop £32, the most gorgeous highlighter in my collection. 

This one was part of Dior's Glowing Garden Collection £40, this was limited edition & I believe it's sold out near enough everywhere (sorry). I got it in the shade 002 Glowing Nude, it's this beautiful golden champagne colour & makes your skin look amazing. 

The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit £65, this did completely sell out everywhere as it is limited edition, but it's back in stock at 
Net-A-Porter & you can buy it here. Not only has this palette got highlighting powders, it also has blushers & bronzers. This is one of my all time favourite palettes!





I have also got a couple more highlighters, which are either sticks or in palettes, but I decided against sharing these. Highlighters are my favourite makeup product as no two are exactly identical & I have many more on my wish list. I actually have a couple in the post eeeek! 
Thankyou so much for reading

If this post gets enough views I'll carry on the series with my liquid lipstick collection. 
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Summer Holiday Lust List.

Hey guys, 

It's been a while... again. Me & my friend were talking about how fed up we are with the English weather & spontaneously booked a holiday. So from the 28th of June I'll be in the Crete sunshine, drinking ice cold cocktails, I cannot wait! I've never actually been on holiday before (I know), so I'm incredibly excited. I've put together a little list of holiday bits which I'm lusting over, some which I've bought already, hehe. Be aware it's a very long one, so I'll keep it brief.

Asos

 Asos 90s Strappy Playsuit With Tie Back & Pom Pom Hem £20 in Pale Berry. I also really love this playsuit in white, but the colour of this one would look so pretty with a tan. This is a easy throw on playsuit to wear over your bikini to walk to the beach. 

South Beach Polly Crochet Longline Bikini Top £22 & South Beach Polly Crochet Tie Side Bikini Bottom £15, I'm a huge fan of anything crochet, so this bikini is a must from me! 

  Rock N Rose Reeta Engraved Drop Earrings £24, I don't really own much jewellery, I always wear the same. But these earrings are stunning & they'd be perfect for festivals as well! 

Asos FILIGREE Leather Charm Flat Sandals £25, I really love these & they're reasonably priced for leather sandals. 

Asos Jersey Bandeau Playsuit £15, again something really simple to wear over bikinis, this is perfect for someone who doesn't want tan lines where the straps are. 

Urban Outfitters 

Ecote Black Paisley Halter Neck Dress £46, this is more on the expensive side.. but it's a really pretty dress which will be perfect for evening and day wear. 

Ecote Dylan Black & White Printed Dolphin Shorts £32, these haven't actually got dolphins on, from what I can see, but they're perfect just throw on shorts.

Moroccan Printed Cropped Bikini Top £18 & Moroccan Printed Side Tie Bikini Bottoms £12, super in love with the print on this bikini it's very boho & one which I'll feel comfortable wearing in the UK. 

Forever 21

Crochet V-Cut Crop Top £13, I didn't realise how cheap forever 21 was!! I also adore this top in blush but it's currently out of stock in my size *sad face emoji*

Embroidered Lace Cami £13 again another great priced top, this is probably more one for the evening due to the fact it's high necked.. anything stopping me getting a tan during the day is a no, haha. 

Abstract Print Halter Playsuit £9, I couldn't believe the price of this. It's so cheap! This would be perfect with a boho black belt. 

boohoo

Kimi Boho Print Flippy Shorts £8 & Gracie Printed Ruffle Hem Flippy Shorts £8. Both of these are super cute & affordable! They can simply be paired with a strappy vest top. 

That is all on my holiday lust list! I have already purchased some pieces from Topshop, but I decided not to include these as I may post a Holiday haul post nearer the time. The majority of these are pretty cheap so I hope I've given you some inspiration for your summer holiday!! 

Thanks for reading 

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River Island Haul

Hey guys,

This post was actually meant to go up yesterday, but I completely forgot to schedule it.. silly me. Anyways, as I've bought a few River Island pieces in the past week, I thought I'd share with you what I bought. I never normally buy clothes from RI because I'm a Topshop addict! 

But as it's now spring, & we're able to wear nicer clothing, I just couldn't resist. 

First up, I bought this BEAUTIFUL Beige Cornelli Bralet for only £26! I think it looks so much more expensive than that. If you follow me on Twitter, I tweeted about these and how I want all the colours.. I did also order the pink, but I was expecting it to be the coral pink in the pictures on their website, but it was a really bright pink, so I returned it. When ordering this I saw they paired it with some gorgeous white cropped trousers...

Which lead me to purchasing them also (oops). These White Cropped Wide Leg Trousers were £38. Which is quite expensive, but when they came I can totally see why. They're made with such quality, the material is really thick & they're not a true white, more of an off white, which I actually prefer as it makes them look more expensive. These go perfectly with the bralet, I can totally see why they matched them together! 

I also purchase this 'Light Blue' Faux Suede Biker Jacket for £60, which I would actually class it as grey, but never mind. Although for something which isn't real leather, it is more on the pricey side of jackets. But it's incredibly soft, & will go with so many outfits. I cannot wait for it to get a little warmer so I'm able to wear this piece, it's stunning. It's also available in many other colours, firstly I was going to purchase the coral one, but luckily I didn't as I saw it in the store & it's a lot brighter than it appears on the website. 

On the topic of coats/jackets, I purchase this gorgeous Light Beige Faux 

Suede Trench Coat, £80. If you haven't guessed already, I adore suede, but it can be so very expensive so I can settle for faux. I have already worn this coat a few times, it just makes your outfits look so classy. This picture doesn't do the coat any justice. This one is a limited edition piece, so get your hands on it while you can, just like I did. It's so worth the money & will get lots of wear out of it, in the upcoming spring months. 

Lastly I bought is Light Pink Bardot Bodycon Midi Dress £55. I actually had no intention of buying this dress.. I saw it online & I was in love but I just couldn't justify the price tag. When I saw it in store though, the last one, in my size... I knew it was meant to be. You'll most likely always see me in a midi dress on a night out, as the style compliments my hourglass body shape the best. 

That rounds up my RI splurge. I'm surprised at how many lovely pieces they've got at the moment, as I'm normally not a fan of their clothing. 

Have you picked up anything from RI recently?

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