JUMPER - Primark, JEANS - Warehouse, BOOTS - eBay, WATCH - Fossil

I've always loved slouchy jumpers, they are literally the easiest thing to throw on with jeans. A lifesaver when you're running late in the morning which I have to admit is me most days..

I'd love to know what sort of posts you guys like most on my blog? Do you like the sort of posts I'm doing at the moment which is a mixture of fashion and beauty? Or would you like it to be more fashion-focused or more beauty-focused?

Let me know your thoughts :)

 

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I never used to be a big fan of twitter but lately I have been loving it. Again its just another way to be nosey haha. I post all my new posts on here as well as plenty of daily ramblings.

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 TEE - Zara, JEANS - Warehouse, BOOTS - eBay, WATCH - Fossil, NECKLACE - Boohoo

I had such a lovely day yesterday when my family visited me for the day!! It really makes me miss home knowing I couldn't go back with them but unfortunately I have to work which sucks sometimes! I've been loving stripes lately and so this top has been pretty much glued to my upper half. In fact my sister was wearing a lovely stripy dress from Topshop which I may have to 'borrow' (steal) sometime soon.. I hope you've had a great week!

 

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Its been ages since I bought any new skincare so I thought I'd do some mini reviews on some of the stuff I received for Christmas and my birthday!

Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask
This mask has been on my wishlist for ages and I finally received it for Christmas. Its basically a clay based charcoal mask that drys on your skin and draws out any impurities. I've been loving using this, it makes my skin feel really clear and refreshed!

Lush Dark Angels Cleanser
I've been wanting to give this a try for a while but was always a little scared because of the black colour and texture of it. However as long as it is used in a bathroom its not at all as messy as it seems. Its basically a spongey black mixture that you break a little bit off and make a paste on your hands before applying to your face. Its quite exfoliating so I don't use this everyday but its nice to use a couple of times a week for a more deeper cleanse.

La Roche Posay Effaclar A.I 
I'm a massive fan of the Effaclar Duo so I was intrigued to try more from the range. This is basically a treatment that you apply directly to blemish prone areas and it clears imperfections and reduces the mark they leave too. I love this, its very lightweight and I have definitely noticed a big reduction in the amount of blemishes I have and also how long they last!

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo+
I'm an avid user of this and couldn't really be without it! I use it as a lightweight moisturiser and it is just so good! It clears blemishes and also makes my skin much less oily. I would highly recommend giving this a try if you haven't already!

Lush Tea Tree Toner
Finally I received the Lush tea tree toner. I haven't had a huge amount of luck with toners before, they just never seem to do much for my skin and always seem a bit pointless! However this one has been amazing. Tea Tree is an antiseptic and so this toner is great at helping spots heal super quickly, finally a toner that actually does something!

Any new skincare products I should try?

 

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Lily Lolo Mineral Eyeshadow in 'Miami Taupe' - £5.99* & Lily Lolo Natural Eye Pencil in 'Black' - £6.99*

I'm a big fan of Lily Lolo and every product I've tried by them I've absolutely loved, so I was pretty excited to be able to try out their new Mineral Eyeshadow and Eye Pencils.

I've never really tried mineral eyeshadows as I always thought they'd be way too messy and it just seemed much easier to use pressed eyeshadows. However the colour of this one was so gorgeous I couldn't resist trying it out! I received the shade 'Miami Taupe', which is described as a smoky taupe with a slight shimmer. Its such a lovely, subtle everyday colour and it is just so pretty to wear. As for the application, after expecting it to be really difficult it was actually surprisingly easy! I always use a primer and eyeshadow base and so I just patted the eyeshadow over that like I usually would and it was absolutely fine. There was a tiny bit of fallout but this happens with quite a lot of my eyeshadow anyway so it didn't bother me!

The second product I received was the Natural Eye Pencil. I love my kohl eyeliners, they are just so easy to wear, apply roughly and simply smudge it out. I never bother with liquid eyeliner unless it is a special occasion! This eye pencil is definitely one of the best I've tried, its really silky and smooth and smudges out so well. Its also very pigmented which is definitely what I look for in a black eye pencil.

Overall I'm pretty happy with these two products and would definitely recommend you giving Lily Lolo a try! So many lovely products on my wishlist from them now.

 

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So my January favourites are a little late but better late than never eh! January has been mostly filled with new favourites with just having had Christmas and my birthday but there are a couple of old favourites too.

Chanel Chance

This has definitely got to be my all time favourite perfume! I ask for a bottle every year and it tends to last me a year if I'm careful with it haha. I am hopeless at describing perfumes so I'll tell you what Chanel says: notes of White Musk, Hyacinth and Citron, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Fresh Vetiver, Orris Absolute and Amber Patchouli. I would highly recommend going and giving this a sniff because it is beautiful!

Rimmel ScandalEyes Shadow Stick in Bad Girl Bronze

I wear the Bulletproof Beige shade of this virtually daily but I decided to pick this up this month and have been loving using as a base for a smoky eye. Not quite as long lasting as the Bulletproof Beige shade but it is a gorgeous colour.

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balms in Complex and Standout

I have been seeing reviews for these everywhere and having loved the Kissable Balm Stains by Revlon I was determined to try these. Complex is a really nice brown nude colour and Standout is a dark cherry red. They go on really nicely and aren't too drying for a matte balm either!

Mac Eyeshadow Quad - Era, Sable, Antiqued, Brun

I am a huge fan of Mac eyeshadows and I'm slowly building up my collection. I got these four for christmas and have been wearing them virtually daily since. Era is probably my favourite because it is just so simple to wear everyday and not too shimmery. Sable is a beautiful pinky shade, Antiqued is a burnt rust colour and Brun is a matte black brown shade.

NYX High Definition Eyeshadow Base

I needed a new eyeshadow base and after reading a few reviews I went for this one. It basically does what it says on the tin, my eyeshadow does not budge!

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in Vanilla

I tried this foundation before and really liked it however I just got the wrong shade. This shade matches with my skin pretty perfectly and is a great mixer or on its own as a really light foundation.

Maybelline SuperStay Gel Nail Polish in Midnight Red

I love my burgundy nail polishes and the formula of this one is amazing. Easily lasts a whole week on my nails too which is a massive bonus when I'm busy.

Bourjois Bronzing Primer

I've had this on my wishlist for ages and now I've finally got it I am not disappointed. I use it as a cream bronzer and it is gorgeous. Its got a really nice moussey texture, it blends really well and basically gives the impression that I've spent two weeks in the sun! I love it!

 

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DRESS - Topshop, BOOTS - eBay, WATCH - Fossil

I absolutely love this dress from Topshop, I found it in the sale for a bargain of £7!! I was so shocked, and despite the fact it probably a little on the short side for me, nothing was going to stop me getting it at that price. Its not my usual style of dress, I'm sure you guys know by now I like short bodycon dresses but I really quite like it! And the colours of the lace are completely my colours, I can see this dress becoming a firm favourite of mine!

I've got a huge amount of work due for Tuesday so the next few days are going to be filled of nothing but that for me, hope you guys have had a lovely weekend!

DRESS - Boohoo, HEELS - New Look, WATCH - Fossil, NECKLACE - Boohoo

I used to absolutely hate long dresses, being 5'10 they were never long enough to look right. However this simple black one from Boohoo fits like a glove and is the perfect midi dress length for me. Don't get me wrong I'm still an avid fan of short dresses but it's nice to have a change every now and then!

I'm also loving these boot wedges from New Look again, I went through a phase of absolutely hating the colour but for some reason I am starting to love it again!

Hope you're having a lovely week and are liking the more regular posting! I've definitely really missed blogging so am glad to be back! I've also just created a facebook page so would love it if you went and liked it:
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TEE - Topshop, RIDING PANTS - Topshop, VANS - Schuh, WATCH - Fossil, NECKLACE - Zara

I've been after some riding pants from American Apparel for absolutely ages! I really love them and think they are so much better and more wearable than the disco pants that everyone raves about, however the price of them is just ridiculous. So I was pretty happy to find these dupes in good old Topshop for £25! They are so easy and comfy to wear, they are basically like super thick high waisted leggings!

I pretty much live in my vans on a daily basis, they are very comfy which is great for the amount of walking I do to uni and back everyday. I love how they make an outfit look!

And lastly I got this gorgeous Zara necklace for Christmas and I can't stop wearing it. I adore statement necklaces and in my opinion Zara do the best!

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