A fairly shameful Mac Haul..

 

Hello my lovelies, I know it's been a long, long time, far too long! Sorry life got in the way, a lot has changed in my life in the past few months and a lot of changes are still to come but I can only say for the better! I hope you are all still doing well :)

 

I know this post is a lot but I can assure you it has been gathered over the time that I've been away, it definitely wasn't all purchased at once and some were gifts, leading me on to my first two products..

 

 

I received these from my brother this Christmas (seems like so long ago, he did well didn't he!) The lipstick is one of Mac's most popular, Cream Cup, I'd been meaning to purchase this for a while but I had Angel which is quite similar (more pink, less nude) and was waiting until I'd finished it but it was as if he'd read my mind! This lipstick lives up to it's hype 100%, perfect for everyday, go buy it! Moving on to the eyeshadow, palette this was from the Christmas collection so I'll not say not say too much about it saying as its limited edition but as always they are amazing eyeshadows! (includes Taupeless, Satin Taupe, Love Spice, Spellcaster, Blackslip) 

 

 

 On to things I've purchased myself; above are blue brown pigment and constructivist paint pot. In love with this pigment it's a 'duochrome' pigment so in some lights it looks an amazing blue green and in others a lovely warm bronzy brown. Such an original Mac product that I don't think I have seen before so I think it's definitely worth forking out the money for it. On the other hand give constructivist a miss, it creases like crazy and blends away to nothing, fail.

 
Favourite face products of the moment, studio fix powder in c2, studio fix fluid in nc20 and studio finish concealer in nw20.They all work amazing together and I can't fault them, yet. A great combination if you get a shiny t-zone through the day and need a bit of help keeping that at bay.

 Completely unnecessary purchases but I seen a makeup artist wearing a really red, warm smoky eye and it made her blue eyes look amazing, hence why I bought cranberry eyeshadow (honestly think it's my favourite eyeshadow ever now). The other mineralize eyeshadow in Winter Pursuit was just another 'that's sooo pretty I need that' purchases, it's nice on the eyes but I do think it looks prettier in the pan than what it actually translates on the eyes.

 
Lastly Fling brow pencil which I know don't know how I lived without, if you have blonde hair, buy this immediately, the colour is perfect! The lip pencil is In Synch, I haven't used it much yet, this is a recent purchase but its a lovely nude, peach!


I think I just rambled an awful lot, need get back into blogging... but I hope you enjoyed this post!Please follow my blog for more! I promise.. haha thanks xox

Halloween Makeup | Smokey Eyes and Red Lips!

 

 

I absolutely love Halloween, because quite frankly I can go all out and wear as much makeup as I want. Normally I stick to the rule of either a bold eye or lip but not together. We also didn't go for scary or particularly Halloween-y but sure!

 

I did both our makeups and used basically the same products.

 

Face:

Illamasqua Rich liquid foundation (best foundation for a night out doesn't budge and has amazing coverage, but wouldn't use it everyday)

Mac Cream bronzer (from previous post)

Mac mineralize skinfinish natural (light-med)

 

Eyes:

Mac barestudy paintpot

Mac shadows from previous post (mostly black obviously)

Collection 2000 gel liner all over lid as base!

False lashes (no name brand sorry, just cheap ones) My friends where from eyelure!

 

Brows:

Elf brow kit in ash blonde

 

Lips:

Collection 2000 lip stain (like a felt tip applicator) in red!

 

Thanks for reading xoxo

 

 

 



Why I can't browse the Mac website...

 Really shouldn't be buying makeup at the moment (saving to hopefully move to London next year!) but I was planning on buying a really nice winter coat and got one in the asos sale so this is how I justified this purchase..maybe.. kind of .. woops.

 

Mac Limited Edition Desert Camouflage full face kit (Pictures are not edited at all, so colours are true to life)

Even after all of that, I'm super happy I got this palette. I know I will get use out of it, love every single colour for both everyday and then carbon to add smokiness for nights out or even for eyeliner! It's also so compact, great for travelling and all round handiness.

 

The cream bronzer is matte (perfect contour) in sandstorm which was the lighter of the two shades.

 

 

4 eyeshadows- Sahara Desert (similar to Shroom from the permanent line)

Cactus Thorn (a little like Woodwinked)

Deserts (a little like Satin Taupe)

and Carbon which is from the permanent line.

 

 

Recent Fashion Purchases | Getting ready for Autumn

This all wasn't purchased at the same time, it's a mix of online shopping and a few Saturday shopping days with my momma! (Our favourite thing to do!) This little post is to show you all what I've been liking..

 

I love the army trend at the moment and was randomly searching through amazon and found this bargain for around £10 so I couldn't resist. I love layering it with the hoodie I bought below!

 

American Apparel style dupe hoodie, these are everywhere at the moment, definitely would feel annoyed if I did pay the £40 for the AA ones. This one is from a local shop, but primark also do them for under £10!

 

 

Primark Acid wash skinny jeans - £13 Topshop NY tee- £18 (I'm obsessed with New York!!)

 

 

Topshop khaki tee- £16 Primark grey leggings with leather panels- £7

 

Another American apparel dupe for the disco pants from River Island- £30 (Been living in these!)

Black Maxi skirt around £5 from amazon again!

 

Legging style trousers from H&M such a bargain at £7.99 (I seem to be buying too much of this colour haha)

 

Leopard boots from Primark- £8 and Chain from H&M- £5.99 (bit overpriced but I can't find any nice chains anywhere!)

 

Let me know what your autumn buys are! Thanks for reading xoxo