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 

I choose you

So these are just some things I think that need a shout out - whether it be because they are un known or just receive my seal of approval!

 Skincare Product

The lush face masks - I mentioned them in my previous post but you don't often here about them and they are all natural and work on a specific issue so you can tailor them to your needs and they smell amzing and I cannot reccomend them enough!!

 Makeup Product

Now this product is definetely not under rated because nearly every beauty blogger in town owns it but the 'Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer' cannot be not in your essientials. It is a miracle worker and literally the only concealer that has really worked and really impressed me! 

 Beauty Tool

I am not very up to date with beauty tools I have a pack of fcuk brushs which are nice and then I bought the qvs dual ended foundation and concealer brush which I love - I prefer the concealer end but an all round good egg if you ask me!

 Nail Polish

I am currently your nude kinda gal I think Topshop nail varnishs are fab and I just think Topshop make up is sometimes forgotten and that makes me sad because it is so nicely packaged and the colours are to die for. The nail varnish I want to shine the spotlight on is Topshops 'Big Smoke' soooo pretty!!

 Haircare Product

Now those of you super savvy savers will be pleased with me here!!! I am showing you this product as it is 99p and better than any other hair mouse I have tried!!! It is the Alberto Balsam Intensive Conditioning Treatment with honey and almond extract. It smells gorgeous, it leaves your hair so so so soft and it is a BARGAIN!!! If you live near a poundland or family bargains or savers run run run and pick up this bad boy as it is too fabulous to be ignored!!

 Scent

I picked this scent as I don't think that people would think to look here for I scent. I picked the body shops coconut body mist and I know for me the body shop is a bath and shower and I just wouldn't link it to actual perfumes but I was in an outlet and it was on sale and omg I cannot stress how yummy it smells. I love it and I wouldn't want it to be forgotten because of its home!!

Food

Now I do not think these are world wide but simply reserved for British mouths - however if you are from the UK please do not forget how good kids cereals are!! Screw healthy options go all out! My personal recommendation would be coco rocks as they are quite simply heaven in a bowl!

Book

I don't know how many of you will of even heard of this series but if you like trashy teen books which for me is an essential if I am relaxing and I don't want anything to deep as they are are an easy read, funny and always have a cute friendship and relationship not far from you own then I would recommend The Mate, Dates series by Cathy Hopkins!

Music

I don't think you will have heard of these guys but I went to a gig last year and they were amazing!! So please check out little comets! If you like Bastille then they should be up you street!

Film

Ooh I know! So near me there is a super duper cheap dvd store ( do not fear it is legal ) but the films are a few years old and it is 3 for £5 and we picked up the most hilarious film! It is called baby mumma and it is really funny, not tooo chic flicky but still a hint of rom com to make it my kind of movie! I would defiantly recommend a watch!

Laugh
The sloth section on the Ellen show - I cannot help but cry with laughter everytime I watch it!

 Photo

Ahaahahha I found it lost within the depths of a comedy blog!! If someone breaks your heart always remember this!!

Quote

'Don't kill yourself today, wait, let this be a reason to wait for things to get better'

So I hope I have inspired you to check out some of these things you may not have even heard of before! I tag you all to do the same!

lots of love

Soph

xox

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