Life Update: 3 Years of Blogging & Life Changes

Hello Everyone!
You might be wondering why I'm posting today as opposed to Sunday but that is because today is this blog's 3rd birthday and I feel that today is the appropriate day to announce some life changes as well as some blog changes.  
This is going to be a huge, lengthy explanation blog post so brace yourself for a lot of my brain mush.

What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016

Hello Everyone
Happy Sunday!
Today I'll be showing you what I received in my Glossybox for the month of August. 
This month, Glossybox have teamed up with the accessory label Rae Feather, as it is Glossybox's 5th birthday! Happy Birthday Glossybox.I haven't had chance to test run all of the products yet, so I'll just be giving you my initial thoughts today and if I think something is worth buying, I'll do a mini review on my Instagram.

Nyx Haul

Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
My local Boots finally has a Nyx stand which I am thrilled about so obviously I had to pick up a few bits while I was there.

Holy Grail Beauty Products

Hello Everyone!

Happy Sunday!

This is the first weekend I've had off in three months so it's been lovely to actually have time to enjoy creating this post.

Today I'll be sharing with you my holy grail/can't live without beauty products.

I've been wearing make up 'properly' since I was 16 and I'm now nearly 21 and I've been so much more serious about make up since I started blogging about it almost 3 years ago.

I have tried and tested a vast variety of products over the years and have built quite the collection of 'ride or die' products, hence why there a lot of products mentioned in this blog post!

Some are fairly new, others I've been using for years.

Brace yourselves, it's going to be a long post.

What's In My Glossybox? | July 2016

Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday.
Did you catch last week's post my Mini Amazon Beauty Haul (here)?
Today is another installment of 'What's In My Glossybox?' for the month of July. A bit of a mixed bag (more like box) of things this month.

Mini Amazon Beauty Haul | Rimmel & Avon

Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see my Holiday Lookbook last week (here)?
I impulse bought a couple of beauty bits from Amazon recently, as I have no self control and it was 'prime day' or something, so there were loads of deals on and thought I'd show you them and tell you my first thoughts.

Holiday Lookbook | Alicante 2016

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
​Did you see last week's post about my Summer Skincare Essentials (here)?
As you may know if you've seen my recent posts or my social media, I recently went to Alicante for 10 days with my family. It was amazing!
I did a Holiday Lookbook last year and I enjoyed it, so I thought I'd do it again this year as I picked up a few new pieces. I'll mark them with a *.

Day Outfits

* Dress: Primark 

*Wedges: New Look 

Summer Skincare Essentials

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about What's In My Hand Luggage (here)?
Today I'll be showing you my summer skincare essentials- it's so important to protect your skin from the sun.

What's In My Hand Luggage?

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about the June Glossybox? (​Here)
On Friday I flew out to Spain with my family so I thought you'd like to see what I crammed into my hand luggage!
As we were travelling as a family, my dad had all of our important documents and passports so I didn't have to worry about that!
Just as an FYI, as I'm on holiday, I'm writing this blog post and next week's post on my phone, so if the layout is a bit different or the photos are huge, that's because I can't change too much! I'll fix them when I'm home.

What's In My Glossybox? | June 2106

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post? It was my Gerard Cosmetics Haul (here).
Today I'll be showing you what goodies I received in my Glossybox for June.
As the products are very holiday orientated I am saving them for my holiday next week, so I won't be reviewing them as such, more telling you about them. If I think something is particularly great, I'll be sure to keep you all informed!

Gerard Cosmetics Haul

Hello everyone!

Happy Sunday!

Did you see last week's post about my Updated Skincare Routine (here)?

I've bought a couple of bits and pieces from Gerard Cosmetics recently so I thought you'd like to see them.

Updated Skincare Routine

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Happy Sunday!

I hope you enjoyed last week's post about the Fortune Favours The Brave Palette (here).

Today I'll be showing you my updated skincare routine as its been ages (i.e. nearly two years) since I last talked about it (here).

Fortune Favours The Brave Palette | Review

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Happy Sunday!

Did you see last week's post about the May Glossybox (here)?

Today's post is all about the beautiful Fortune Favours The Brave eyeshadow palette which is a collaboration between  the beauty blogger BristishBeautyBlogger and Make Up Revolution.

I love Make Up Revolution and always want to help support other bloggers, plus I loved the variety of shades so I knew I just had to have it!

What's In My Glossybox? | May 2016

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday.
Did you catch my Big Beauty Haul last week? (here)
I have to say I am much happier with the contents of this month's Glossybox than I was last month (here).
This month's is a collector's edition, hence the funky different packaging.
The boxes are based around city breaks so all the products are tailored to travel necessities.

Big Beauty Haul | Colourpop, Makeup Geek and More

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about what you need for a Make Up Brush Starter Kit? (Here)
I've been shopping on Amazon and Beauty Bay and have ordered a few bits (you may have seen on my instagram) and thought I would share my thoughts with you.

Make Up Brush Starter Kit

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday.
Did you see last week's post reviewing the Shaaanxo Palette (here)?
I was also nominated for the Liebster Award! You can read more about that here.
Today I'll be showing you what you need for a starter make up brush kit.
I have loads of make up brushes because I have no self control, but these are the ones that I think are most important.
Obviously you don't need to get the same ones as me, these are just ideas.
A lot of my brushes are from Real Techniques because a) I think Real Techniques are amazing brushes and b) a lot of them came from the Brushes and Train Case gift set that I got for Christmas (here). 

The Liebster Award

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Hello everyone!
Happy Bank Holiday!
A sneaky surprise blog post today.
The lovely Shalane from DragonFlies & DreamCatchers  (here) nominated me for the 'Liebster Award'. 

Shaaanxo Palette | Review

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about the April Glossybox? (Here)
Today's post is all about the Shaaanxo Palette that was created by Shannon Harris (Shaaanxo on Youtube) in collaboration with BH Cosmetics.
It's an 18 colour eyeshadow and lip colour palette and it's just lovely!
As I signed up to the mailer, I got early access to the pre-order which also made it slightly cheaper.
I got the email and went  straight to the link to pre-order it  and it was $14.50 (about £9.92) and then the shipping on top of that which was only about a £5 which I was thrilled with because usually American shipping is horrendous! 
I think the price is so good for 9 eyeshadows and 9 lip colours.

What's In My Glossybox? | April 2016

Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see my Freedom Makeup Haul last week? (HERE).
This is my third Glossybox that I've received (Starter box) (March box)
I wasn't as thrilled with this one to be honest, but then not every box can be spot on!
I did get a couple of items that I am loving, though.

Freedom Makeup Haul

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Happy Sunday!
I hope you enjoyed last week's post  'The 5 Product Face'  (here), it's so difficult to narrow it down.
As you may know, I made a big ol' Freedom Makeup order the other week, so today I'll be showing you what I bought and what I think of it.

The 5 Product Face

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about the  TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse System (here)?
Today I thought I'd do the '5 Product Face' tag as I thought it'd be a challenge as I am not a minimal make up kinda gal.
The idea is pretty self explanatory; if you could only pick 5 products to wear, what would you pick and why?

TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse System

Hello Everyone!

Happy Sunday!

Did you see last week's post reviewing Colourpop's Ultra Matte Lip liquid lipsticks? (here)

Today we'll be talking hair care as opposed to make up, but don't worry! Make up will be back here soon as I made a huge Freedom Make Up order and I'm  dying for that to arrive so I can use it and review it here. Keep your eyes peeled.

Today's post is about the TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse System.

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip | Beeper and Solow

Hello everyone!

Happy Easter! 
Happy Sunday if you don't celebrate!

Last week I talked about one of my favourite make up products: Mascara. The Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara to be specific (here), today I'll be talking about another of my favourites: Lip products.

In particular, these gorgeous liquid lipsticks from Colourpop.

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in the shades Beeper and Solow.

Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara

Hello everyone!

Happy Sunday.

Did you see my March Glossybox post  last week? (here)

A huge thank you to Glossybox for all the support!  I've had the biggest smile on my face all week!

Today I'll be talking about the Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara.

What's In My Glossybox? | March 2016

Hello Everyone!

Happy Sunday.

I hope you enjoyed last week's post talking about the L'Oreal Infallible 24-H Matte Foundation (here).

As you may know I recently signed up to Glossybox, I was thrilled with what I received in my Starter Box (here) so it I thought it might be nice to post about what I get in each Glossybox, each month and make it a bit of a series here on the blog.

L'Oreal Infallible 24H-Matte Foundation

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Happy Sunday and Happy Mothers' Day too.I hope you enjoyed last week's post about my first ever Glossybox (HERE).Today I'll be talking about the L'Oreal Infallible 24H-Matte foundation.I'm on my second tube of it, so I thought it was about time I talked about it here on the blog.

What's In My Glossybox? | First Ever Box

Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday.

I hope you enjoyed last week's post reviewing the E.L.F 'Need It Nude' Eyeshadow Palette (HERE)

Recently, I signed up to Glossybox which is a beauty subscription box service, you pay £10 a month plus postage. I had heard a lot about them and knew they were quite popular, especially among bloggers, and was curious  to find out more. I was a bit  apprehensive  as I was worried it was going to be mainly skincare whereas I'm more of a make up person but  when it arrived I was absolutely thrilled with what I received!

E.L.F 'Need It Nude' Eyeshadow Palette

Hello everyone!

Happy Sunday!

Today I'll be showing you the E.L.F 'Need It Nude' Eyeshadow Palette. I've bought a few things from E.L.F recently which I was a bit disappointed with, but this palette has redeemed my faith! It's fab.

Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush

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Happy Sunday! 
As I mentioned in last week's post (here) today I'll be talking about the Milani Baked Blush in the colour 'Luminoso'. 

Real Techniques Deep Cleansing Gel | Review

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Happy Sunday! I know in last week's post (here) I said that this week's post would be either an E.L.F haul or a Gerard Cosmetics haul, but I picked up this brush cleanser in Superdrug, used it, and was so blown away I just needed to blog about it. The hauls will have to wait!Everyone knows how good the Real Techniques brushes are so it is no surprise that their brush cleanser is just as fantastic.

Ciaté 'Mini Mani Month' Advent Calendar

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Happy Sunday!As mentioned in last week's post about the Smashbox Try It Kit Best Sellers (here), today's post is about the Ciaté  'Mini Mani Month' Advent Calendar.Although it was intended to be used as an Advent Calendar, I received it as a Christmas present and it is absolutely wonderful.  I've been opening a door each day in January instead!

Smashbox Try It Kit Best Sellers

Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday.
I hope you enjoyed last week's post  about the Real Techniques 10 Brushes and Train Case Gift Set.
If you missed it, you can read it here.
Today's post, as promised, is about what's in the Smashbox Try It Kit Best Sellers.

Real Techniques Brushes and Train Case Gift Set

Hello everyone!

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and  New Year.

I'm not really a fan of those 'What I Got For Christmas' blog posts but I did get a couple of luxuries that I would like to share with you.

As I took a tonne of photos I'm going to split the posts up.

I'm working with a new lighting and backgrounds set-up at the moment, so if my photos are a bit weird, I'm in a bit of a trial and error stage. 

This week's post is about the Real Techniques Limited Edition  10 Brushes and Train Case Gift Set . 

Next Sunday will be about the Smashbox Try It Kit Bestsellers.

The Sunday after that will be about the Ciaté Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar.

So let's crack on.