Daily Make Up Routine

Today I thought I would share with you some everyday basic make up products.

 I'm not one to spend crazy amounts on make up as I think you can definitely get good quality products on the high street. Of course you get what you pay for, but I don't think you always need to splash out to get a good everyday product!

Love this primer! I've heard a lot of other bloggers saying this clogs their pores, however, I personally don't find it does... I could live without this, but the silky smooth effect it gives my skin is lush! I am also intrigued to try the Body Shop Insta-Blurr primer though!

The Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation is probably the newest addition to my make up bag.

Ive been using it for about a month now and I am still not sure how I feel about it. It's very dewy, which I like! However I don't think it lasts particularly well during the day!

As you can see, this Collection Lasting Perfection 

concealer has been well used. 

I wouldn't say its the best concealer but it is 

definitely build-able and  has an easy to blend formula.

An unusual one now... this is actually a foundation as well, but 

I tend to use it as a powder to matify the dewy liquid foundation. I think I am right in thinking 'Inika' is an Australian brand but it is very very similar to 'Bare Minerals' as it is a mineral/natural foundation. It is definitely not cheap, but it just adds something extra and fresh to your skin. If I am feeling lazy, I often use this alone with a bit of concealer because its coverage and the finish of the powder on my skin is rather good!

Benefits 'Posie Tint' gives a fresh and

natural look to your skin. Doesn't work great

on the Rimmel foundation as they are

 both dewy.

Ive been using this '17 Instant Glow' bronzer for ages now, and it is definitely time I invested in a new one! Im excited for a change on the bronzer front now because I can't remember ever using anything else! I do love this bronzer because it is so simple however, it doesn't last well on my face. Any recommendations of a good bronzer would be appreciated!?

The MUA Undress Your Skin highlighting powder is also a new one in my makeup bag. I wanted just a basic and affordable highlighter that also did the job to a decent standard... and this is the one! At only £3 this product is a winner!

Another winner from MUA is the Undress Me Too palette which is a really good dub for the Urban Decay Naked palette, and at a fraction of the price, you cannot go wrong!









A teeny weeny 'They're real' mascara tube, aw! I love this mascara, perfect for my already long lashes and it is waterproof! (So waterproof I can't always remove it all at night -.- ) I do chop and change my mascara on a daily basis.. maybe their will be an upcoming post on mascara....



LOVE this product! The collection Extreme 24 Hour felt tip liner is fabulous and for someone who is awful at eye makeup, you can't go wrong! I am however, intrigued to try some other similar products out there to compare...



One thing that I am missing from this basics collection is a setting powder and I will definitely be investing in one asap... (I need resolve the foundation slipping off my face issue!!)

I hope you enjoyed this little insight into my everyday basic make up bag...

E x

You can't buy happiness but you can buy cake!

This weekend, the village in which I live, held its annual street feyre.

I don't actually attend this event every year as I think they can be slightly naff and repetitve (the last time I remember going, I was small enough to be bouncing on those tiny trampolines you get at fun fairs)

This year however, I went along as my Mum (the baking fanatic) was running a stall of her own. It was a rather eventful day one way or another, but never the less, a really successful and fun day too!

We pootled on down in the morning to set up (after battling a leak in our kitchen ceiling) (AND in the pouring rain might I add!!) and after a rather wet morning (haha) I didn't have much hope for the rest of the day.

However, the rain stopped pouring and eventually the sun was shining over us. What began as a wet and miserable day ended up being a gloriously sunny and warm afternoon full of custom and friendly faces.

These cake cones were very good at drawing in customers, everyone was so intrigued by them.

Before the feyre had even finished, we were sold out of everything!

I had such a busy and enjoyable day in some typical British weather (rain and shine within the space of minutes)...

Hope you enjoyed the few pictures I took 

E x

Simple Spring/Summer Outfit Ideas

Hey guys...

Here are some really basic, simple and easy outfit ideas which are so good for everyday wear. I love all of the outfit choices in this post, they have definitely been my spring favourites and I can see them being a large part of my summer wardrobe too:)

Yippee, Yellow

Yellow fisherman knit jumper - boohoo.com 

I can't actually remember how much this jumper was but it was around £10. The exact jumper isn't on the boohoo website anymore but there are loads of similar ones.

High waisted, skinny jeans - ASOS.com

These jeans were either £28 or £30, I also have a black pair as they are super comfy 

Shoes - Converse

'Eye' See You

Dress - missguided.co.uk

This dress is also not on the website anymore but so many shops sell these t-shirt style dresses, this one was around £15

Shirt - Animal

This is actually a hand-me-down item from my boyfriend but again, everywhere sells checkered/patterned shirts

Shoes - Vans Lo Pro

Hot in Pink

(Bargain outfit)

Dress - topshop.com

Absolute bargain at just £15 in the sale, I haven't seen this dress in this colour in topshop since I got it about a month or so ago however, I have seen the same dress in different colours (orange, teal etc.) in there for just £15 as well.

Necklace - amazon.co.uk

Best bargain ever at just 99p!!!! I am literally obsessed with amazon when it comes to buying jewellery, quality is unpredictable, yes, but 9 times out of 10 the necklaces and rings I have purchased from there for cheap prices have been amazing!

I hope these give you some cute little outfit ideas which are completely affordable and adaptable to anyones style.. all the items I have included are definitely essentials for any girls wardrobe

E x