Make-Up Can Help Heal a Broken Heart Right?

Hello! I have a huge gap at college and I'm not due back until 2 o'clock, there is no homework to be done, so I thought I would do a nice little blog post on my recent beauty buys. I went to Harrogate for the weekend a few weeks back, and it was not long after I had split up with my boyfriend. So, I went mad with the spending and I must admit it did make me feel better. I literally couldn't care less! I also bought lots of  jumpers and boots ready for Autumn too (I will do another blog post later this week!). I have curbed my spending now as I'm coming to terms with things and being skint isn't going to make things any better ha!

L-R Barry M Lipstick in 53, Accessorize Lipstick in Smitten and Barry M Lipstick in 147

Now, you may think that these are all the same shade. But I have been on the hunt for some coral toned lipsticks for quite a while and I saw Smitten reviewed by Jessica French and it looked perfect. I was trawling through all of the comments and saw that people were saying that the Barry M lipstick in 147 was similar. And then I just got carried away...

Mineralized Skin Finish in Rose Quartz and Lustre Glass in Love Nectar

On our way home from Harrogate, we stopped off at the York Outlet. I could not wait to see what the Cosmetics Company Store had in. There was so many pretty MSF's that I must have spent 20 minutes deciding. I use it to highlight the tops of my cheekbones. I know that Love Nectar is a favourite of Tanya Burr's and it is such a gorgeous colour with slight flecks of glitter in.

L-R Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in On and On Bronze, Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Light and Jemma Kidd Shimmer Shadow in Creme

After using some BB cream samples which I got from Maybelline's Facebook, it really encouraged me to buy the real thing. It is amazing! And a perfect colour match too. I bought the Jemma Kidd eyeshadow from CheapSmells and I've only used it a couple of times but so far so good! The 24hr Tattoo does what it says on the tin. It's such a gorgeous silvery-bronzey colour (is that even possible?) and lasts all day - even on oily eyelids like mine!

L-R Lipstick in Pillow Talk, Lipstick in Brighton Rock and Blusher in Prime Time

I then made a cheeky Topshop order and bought the much raved about Pillow Talk and the two other products. At first sight, Brighton Rock looks like it could be a dupe for MAC's Impassioned but I need to investigate this further.

I'm just waiting a Fragrace Direct order to which I have purchased Essie's Mademoiselle, a Calvin Klein nail polish and my favourite mascara at the minute, Bourjois 1001 Lashes. Hurry Mr Postman! And my Avon order should also come soon but my rep is on holiday - I've ordered yet more lipsticks!

It has been nice to write this post - it is taking my mind off things! I think I'm going to do a clothing haul later this week full of all the lovely items that I bought whilst in Harrogate.

Take care

Love, Juliette xo

Back with a bang?... & a FOTD!

Hello my lovelies! So as you have probably guessed from the lack of posts in the last few weeks, that I have had a lot on my plate. I have had a couple of issues recently with my boyfriend. I mean, EX-boyfriend. Yes, we split up and it had come as such a huge shock that I haven't really felt like doing anything. Eating. Having fun. I've just moped and cried. It just feels like a huge part of me is missing (we were together just over 2 years!!). 

But I feel like today has been the first day where I've felt like doing something productive and I think it's the first signs of moving on. I'm not going to go into details of what happened as I will starting blubbering again and then I'll be back to square one, so I think it's best if we crack on about make-up!

The weather has been lovely these past couple of days and my mum had seized the opportunity and organised a BBQ for this afternoon. I felt like I wanted to get ready and make an effort but I wanted my make-up to be quick and simple, and still quite summery considering it's September.

(Excuse my spotty skin and heavy bags - all of the effects of a break up!)

This photo seems pretty product heavy when actually it was simple make-up:

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in light (it was a sample), Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light, Natural Collection Blush in Pink Cloud, Urban Decay Primer Potion, MUA Gel Eyeliner in Underground, VIVO Brow and Eye Kit, MUA Mosaic Bronzer in Shade 2, Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent, Bourjois 1001 Lashes mascara in Black, Maybelline Dream Mousse Eyecolor in Caramel Karma, 17 Instant Glow Shimmer Brick, Barry M Lipstick in 147 and MAC MSF in Rose Quartz.

Woaah. It sounds like a lot ha! But after using my Mousse eyeshadow all over the lid, I used my shimmer brick (the 2nd and 4th shades) just on the outside corners and under my lower lashline. I used my beautiful new MSF as a highlight on the tops of my cheekbones and my gel eyeliner just to define and add thickness to my lashes. All of the other products are staples which I use on a day to day basis, and I am so glad I swapped my foundation for a BB cream sample... so far so good! I may just have to pop into town tomorrow to buy the real thing!

Well I'm taking each day as it comes, so God knows what I may be like tomorrow! Hopefully, onwards and upwards.

Love, Juliette xo