Friday, 3 October 2014

September Favourites! ♥


Hey there! Can i get a woop woop for my first ever favourite's post? Hehe! I've been loving so many things in the month of September, so what better way to celebrate them than sitting down and praising!


Skincare -


This trio have been firm favourites due to simply making my skin look and feel amazing! The Vasanti BrightenUp! facial scrub came in a previous Birchbox (August's i believe) and I've been in love since. I simply rub it into my wet face, focusing on my t-zone to remove any impurities and wash off. Bam! My face feels like a babies bum!


I've been wanting to try out a Micellar Water cleanser for a while due to hearing they're soft and beneficial to the skin. This B.Pure one caught my eye in Superdrug as it was on offer, plus the packaging is very sleek. I swipe a cotton pad across my face with a few drops on at night, which simply and easily removes any make up i may have missed when removing with a baby wipe. It has a mild fresh cucumber scent which i like as scented face products tend to make my eyes water.


This product is an old favourite from a couple of years back, but i'm so happy i rediscovered it. I wipe it onto my nose, forehead and chin as they are the places that tend to get the pesky little black heads. I notice fewer black heads every time i use it!

Make Up

Face: 

Another perfect combo! The NYX Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer and e.l.f HD Mattifying Cream Foundation are all i need to cover any imperfections and create a flawless finish. I have both in the shade fair, which matches my light skin perfectly. 

I find this NYX Concealer is very similar to the Benefit Erase Paste, which is great as both offer a thick coverage when layered, perfect to cover up my angry eye bags. I would  recommend giving this a try if your a fan of the Benefit concealer, as i said they are very similar and you could end up saving yourself some pennies!

The e.l.f HD Mattifying Cream Foundation is wonderful as it lasts all day. I apply a thin layer with a foundation brush then buff out with my Real Techniques' Stippling Brush. 



Oh i love this powder, i do i do i do. I bought it not really understanding how it would work, thinking it'd make my face into a rainbow. I use the shade cool, which is just a very light powder. I find it great to use to set foundations that are slightly too dark for my skin as it evens everything out.


These three eyeshadows have been my favourite go to colours for the past month, due to getting into the new Autumn season, which i'm super excited about as darker Autumn orientated make up and clothes are exceptable again! 

All three are from the Make Up Revolution Out Of This World Collection, which i mentioned in my last blog post. I use the shimmery rusty brown colour all over my lids and under my bottom lash line. I think this looks so pretty and really complements my blue eyes. The black with gold shimmer to the corners of my eyes and in my crease to give the look a bit more depth. Finally i take the shimmery white and apply it to the corner of my eyes to brighten up the look.



I'm having so much fun with this palette, the colours are so beautiful and pigmented and there are endless looks to be created! I've created a few bright looks, including rainbow eyes which everyone seemed to like. If your interested in seeing how i did it feel free to tell me so in the comments, i'll try get a post up if you are!


The Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil is one of those simple yet important product i'm not sure how i lived without! I use it to highlight under my eyebrows which doesn't sound like a big deal, but when I've done so my eyebrows look so much more defined and my eyes appear lifted. I also love using it as an eyeliner on natural make up days, as it opens my eyes up wonderfully.

MODELCO Power Lash Black Mascara. I received this in last month's Birchbox and i'm sooo in love! It makes my eyelashes so long and thick you'd think they were fake! I really don't want it to run out as i don't feel i can justify spending £24.00 on a full sized mascara... Although i might save up some more points and treat myself!

This simple Maybelline Brown Eyeliner has been a favourite as i feel it creates a more subtle look when used on the water line and to create a more messy smokey effect on my top lash line, rather than using a black eyeliner.


I've been pretty much been wearing this Make Up Revolution Matte lipstick in the shade Fusion everyday for the last month. Its the perfect dark berry Autumn colour that pretty much goes with any eye look i decide to create. I tend to wear it quite light through out the day then layer up for a darker look at night.

♥ Nails


These are the colours that have been on my nails through out September, Revlon Raspberry Scone (love cute nail polish names!) and Soigne Persimmon. I associate both colours with the fall season so they're prefect for now.


The weathers cooling down and the rains been making almost daily appearances so its been time to bring out the Winter boots! I bought these off JustFab, they're great looking strong leather boots that can with stand the rain and mud. I like the buckle and studs detailing it gives them a nice edgy look. I went for the all black option then i can wear them with pretty much anything.

Music


This album is gold, there isn't one song on it i don't like. Sam sings with so much passion and beauty, i could listen to him all day long. I was a fan before the album came out, so i feel so happy i have the deluxe copy on my iTunes now. My favourite songs on the album are Leave Your Lover, Restart, Good Thing, I'm Not The Only One, and Reminds Me Of You.


I've become a huge fan of Sia recently, i think she's incredibly talented and i love how her short blonde bob is the thing that defines her look. When she performs and gets interviewed she faces her back to the audience as she prefers not to be judged on the way she looks, which is a great refreshing concept in this day.

This album is inspired by the troubles and emotions she has been experiencing, which i think is great fuel for some strong songs. My favourite songs on the album are Big Girls Cry, Elastic Heart, Chandelier, Burn The Pages and Fire Meet Gasoline.

Website


I thought i'd include this in my favourites as i feel its earned it, the amount of things I've bought off Everything5Pounds in the past month! It's a wonderful site where every item is only £5.00, hence the name! They sell tops, skirts, dresses, SHOES, bags, Menswear etc. Everything i'I've bought is amazing quality for the price, especially the shoes. I don't really understand how they can sell them for so cheap... but i'm not complaining!

If your thinking of checking the site out, just keep in mind you do have to look through the pages a bit to find items that are relevant for now. Although if you visit the new arrival page that's where they all tend to be. Like something? Snap it up fast, once things are gone, they're gone and they don't restock.

I'm planning on doing a collective haul to show what bargains i've picked up off the site, so keep your eyes pealed for that!

Thank you for reading, have a lovely day!

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