Finally! Some Organisation!

Hello Hello!

I have been on the hunt for some inexpensive makeup storage this last week, and it has ended up being quite inconclusive. I found some acrylic stands / drawers but I'm not entirely sure which will fit my collection best and still have some room for future purchases.
I am a very organised person and I have been finding it incredibly annoying that all my makeup is jumbled up in a bag which I have to tip out onto the floor to find whatever it is I'm wanting to use.

Yesterday I was in WH Smith and noticed they had a half price sale on stationary furniture (by that I mean pen pots, paper trays etc). And then I had a genius idea.....

 Taa-dahh!!!

The box is from Paperchase and I've had it for a while, but it is currently housing my nail polishes.

I'm using the pen pot for brushes and tools and also things in tubes (primer, BB cream etc). This should have been £5 but I got it for £2.50!

This paper organiser is home to my lipsticks, and also palettes. This was also originally £5 but bought for £2.50.

I really like the cut out detailing on the two pieces and I think it's nice they match. I'd not seen such a small paper organiser before, but when I saw it I knew it would be great for keeping palettes in (mine are very small ones), and I think it's also turned out to be a really nice way to display lipsticks!

When I'm next in a stationary shop I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for a cheep(ish) set of small drawers as the rest of my stuff doesn't have a permanent home. I think these two pieces I just bought would look really nice on top of a little set of drawers because they add a little pop of colour and cuteness!

So now I am about half way to organising my stuff which has made me much relieved!

Minka x

Fairy makeover

She came back over with lots of super super gorgeous things so I was so excited. She prepped me with strobe cream which is used to brighten and enhances the effect of light on the skin! So I looked all glowy and I really liked the finish to it - I think in the summer if your skin was clear you could could get away with that alone!

Next we started off with a concealer to cover any little blemishes and darkness under the eyes, she picked out the mineralise concealer for me - I am not sure of the shade but I must admit I wasn't wowed by it and I didn't think the coverage was as good as the collection 2000 lasting perfection but it was nice to have on for the day 

Then my foundation, and omg it is just the most amazing product I have ever used or seen or anything. It was the MatchMaster spf 15 foundation in shade 1.0 and it is a perfect match for my skin - it offers really good coverage and still makes me look glowwy!! Pure perfection 

For my cheeks she used a gorgeous highlighter that was so pretty and shimmery and it was very pretty but I cant find it on the website to show you a picture!! She also used a bronzer in shade golden and it is perfect not to obvious but a good contourer and adds a nice amount of colour to my cheeks!

Then onto my eyes and this was by far my favourite part of the makeover and they looked massive and not so boring and shiny and *sigh* I loved it!

So for the base we used the 'Bare Study' paint pot which was an almost rose gold shine 

Then to highlight we used 'shroom' which in person is a white gold shimmer not a purple like it looks in the picture.. It is such a cute highlighter and makes you look far far more awake and your eyes look far wider

 And then for definition we used 'Omega' and it is perfect. I think it is a colour that would suit every one under the sun, it doubles as an eye brow filler and eye liner! She used it for extra definition 

Then I had a really thin line of eye liner to thicken my lash line in shade 'black track' 

For my actual lashes she used studio fix lash which is really good for making lashes splay out and as I have so many they tend to stick together so it was amazing  

And to finish off for my lips I specifically asked for a nudey pink lip so that it was wearable and not overly showy! She found me the perfect colour which is 'creme cup' 

So that concludes it! I specifically asked for a school look that I know I could doll up for a particular event! I think it matched the brief perfectly and received many a compliment when wearing the look! I ended up buying the foundation, the omega eye shadow, the bronzer and lipstick. I am planning on getting the mascara this weekend and Geogria was so sweet and decantered me a massive lump of the paint pot as she knew I couldn't really afford to buy anything else!!

Check out the products as they were all lovely!

Lots of Love 

Soph 

xx

New Stila Palettes

 Look what arrived today.....

Collectable Beach Palette no.5 -living the life in laguna and in the know eye shadow palette

Living the Life in Laguna 

4 eye shadows:

 sand dollar, sunset, cove and bonfire

1 cheek colour:

 seashell

1 bronzing powder:

pacific coast highway

In the know eye shadow palette

10 matte eyeshadows:

air

wind

desert

clay

earth

driftwood

fire

rain

smoke

ebony

Smudge Stick waterproof eye liner:

halfmoon

this palette also comes with a 'lookbook' - showing 6 different looks / tutorials on how you can create them yourself:

I think both of these palettes are so beautiful and I cannot wait to properly try them out!!

You can probably tell that I have very little self discipline when it comes to two things... 

1) shopping

2) chocolate

In an attempt to confront the shopping issue I have left myself this note in my diary...!!!

With Love,

Minka x

Obsessive Compulsive Shopper

I have been so naughty... despite the fact I have just been to New York City on a massive shopping trip, I just couldn't help myself and bought some more makeup....
I should point out that right now I do not have any money left.

However I was very good in the sense that I bought from a drugstore brand. I was on the hunt for a very light bronzer and highlighter set, and found a beautiful one (on sale) from Benefit... unfortunately it was sold out everywhere.

I then came across the brand E.L.F which had a whole range of lovely things for affordable prices! So I managed to slightly contain myself and purchased just 3 items!

Firstly the bronzing brush:

It's not super soft like my other brushes but it was only £2.99 or something so I wasn't expecting much. It's really useful - a great shape and so far so good!

Warm Bronzer:

The reason I was so attracted to this product is the fact it has a range of things.

From top right clockwise: 

*pink blush

*darker bronzer

*highlighter

*lighter bronzer

I have only used it once so far so can't really comment on how much I like it, but here are some swatches:

(starting on the right side: highlighter, lighter bronzer, blush, darker bronzer)

I will keep you updated, but I have no complaints so far!

The final thing was a Defining Mascara.

This is the product I am least impressed with... it doesn't have that much of an affect so plenty must be applied - however the more you brush on, the more clumped the lashes become. I am being serious when I say that when it dried my eyelashes felt like they were coated in a sticky cement. 

Maybe I just haven't got the knack of it yet... but one positive was that it stayed put all day, and it was cheap.

The whole lot including postage and packaging cost me £11.95 so I just managed to scrape that together from the bottom of my purse!!

Now, aside from make-up I have some very exciting news for you all.... I am getting a new puppy!! For those who don't know, I already have a dog, Layla who is a chocolate brown cockapoo:

It was actually my Mum's idea to get her a little playmate, so yesterday we went to meet our new baby. She is also a cockapoo, but black and tan in colour. She is only 3 weeks old which is why she looks so teeny tiny!

Isn't she gorgeous?! I now have the tricky task of waiting 5 weeks until we bring her home.. whilst revising for my exams but oh well.

She is not named yet but any suggestions then let me know!

Minka x 

When you wish apon a star

Hello my lovlies!

So whilst Minka jets off to the U S of A I am stuck here revising :-( So in order to avoid Philosophy que cards I thought I would share with you my current wish list!

Now this list is always far to long and I never complete it! Some of these I will by, some I am considering and some there is no way I will ever own it but I love it so here goes..:

Zara Office City Bag

I can tell you now I so so so so want to buy this and I am pretty sure I am going to get it next week because omg it is perfection. Now there has been a huge hype around this product and I know I have see tons of bloggers and youtubers who have purchased it and I am in total agreement. It is really like the classic Prada bag and it has a laptop/ipad padded section and the choice between a crook and shoulder strap. I love it!! I think it will be a really good hand luggage bag, sleepover bag but also good for transporting work around so yes I really hope to get my hands on this bag boy asap.

Urban Decay Naked Palette 2

I mean lets be honest who wouldn't want this?! I am very much your gold/brown/highlight girl and it just offers every colour that I could possibly want! However I am getting a MAC make over curtosy of my auntie next week and I guess I will probably choose some goldy eye shadows then so I may hold off until prom kind of time to get this beauty!

Essie Sand Tropez

Now I am very behind on the Essie band wagon. Don't ask me why because me and my sister are both very nail varnishy people however between us neither of us own a single shade of Essie! We have made a pact to both bye a colour to ensure we do not miss out! I am currently loving either really deep purple or nude nails so I have had a look through the shades and slightly fallen in love with Sand Tropez - which is ironic as the video that inspired me to look through the colours told me that it wasn't very nice. However personally concrete beige really suit my hands so I think it is the one for me. 

Polaroid Camera

Sadly this is just a lust product - theres no way I can justify paying one pound a picture plus the camera! However I just think it is the cutest thing and I love the idea of capturing a moment and having it there and then! Plus the camera looks gorgeous! *sigh* goddam money

Lush Face Mask

(You wouldn't even believe the struggle I have just had with these pictures ) 

But any how but currently I am the biggest bath person in the world - this is because I am not really watching tv when I get home in order to get work done and learn scripts etc and limiting myself to evening shows. But disappointingly there's not been an awful lot I am into so I have taken to watching series online and watching an episode in my bath on my laptop ( I am currently going through pretty little liars from the start ) So I have that little bit more time so I am getting into face masks and hair masks. Now I have an on off relationship with lush - I cannot stand a lot of the products because they are SO SO strong and bright but then there are some that I adore and are all time favourites. There masks are definitely something I love, they are so fresh and smell amazing and they all have a different task so I can choose whatever is suited to me that particular month. I have 5 pots so I can get myself a free one this time round! But they are so worth it!

Mac Lip Stick

As I said I have my MAC make over to look forward to this holiday and I am looking for a nudey lip - as we all know MAC is the queen of the lips so I am excited to get myself a good quality lipstick!

Real Techniques

I cannot watch another tutorial and here about these brushs and not own them!!! They are so widely loved I feel as if I am missing out and I need to add these to my collection for sure

So the list goes on and on but these are just a few that are quite high up!! If you have any recommendations for Mac shades let me know and tell me what you think of my choices 

Lots of Love

Soph 

xox

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Tag: Questions and answers

Oh hello there!

So yes I have had dress rehearsals all this week so I am afraid I am opting for an easy option and completing another tag! I hope you enjoy!!

What is your current fashion obsession? - Collared tops, I cannot get enough

What is your current makeup obsession? - I am into brow filler after an unfortunate incident with a brow shaper..

What are you wearing today? - Wet look leggings, black top with a white peter pan collar and 3/4 length 

white cuffed sleeves

Hair? - Down! 

Do you nap a lot? - Nope never 

Why is today special? - It is mothers day!!!!

What would you like to learn to do? - speak another language fluently!

What's for dinner today? - I went out for dinner and oh my it was fan-tab-u-lous! I had ham waffle with maple syrup (don't knock it until you try it!) and then chocolate mouse waffle. TO DIE FOR.

What are you listening to right now? - Right now Zoes and Joes new video 

What is your favorite weather? - SUNNNYYYYYYYY

What's the last thing you bought? - A bunch of flowers for mumma 

What are your essentials when traveling? - Knickers, toothbrush and deodorant  Then make up, skin care and clothes (etc)

What's your style?- erm I don't really have an answer for this? Whatever takes my fancy really!

What is your most challenging goal right now? - WRITING 2 ENGLISH ESSAYS AND COMPLETE MY MATHS HOMEWORK FOR 8.30 TOMORROW.

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be? -Ooooh I think London or a holiday home in Florida? 

Favorite vacation spot? -Florida

Name the things you cannot live without? - My family 

How was your childhood? Awh it was absolutely lovely!

What would you like to have in your hands right now? A contract for a block buster movie please

What would you like to get rid of? MY EXPRESSION LINES

What are you most excited for? ONE DIRECTION IN 24 DAYS

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? The maldives

Which countries have you visited? Portugal and America

So I hope it wasn't too boring? But I tag EVERYONE reading this to do this tag!! Comment if you do and I will be sure to read it! 

Lots of Love

Soph

xox