10 Beauty Must-Haves

Looking down at my light tan, but predominantly black coloured cotton pad, it occurs to me that I have a list of beauty essentials in my life. Unfortunately I'm not a beauty heavy person, however, even the more boyish ladies need essentials, right?!

Starting with Garniers Fresh Essentials Cleansing Lotion. No1 essential is a cleanser, even if you don't wear makeup, it is imperative that you clean your skin of any dirt and grime accumilated from lifes daily adventures. I dread to think what makeup-reliant women look like without cleanser! Use each and every night with a clean cotton pad.

no2 - just to be a fangirl - Garnier Fresh Essentials Refreshing Toner. It is important to tone your skin after cleansing it. Each and every night!

no3 - A stricter Astringent cleanser such as Clean and Clear, I personally use an Avon brand. This is essential for people with oily/combination skin such as me. I have suffered with mild cases of acne and it is prone to recur if I don't strictly clean my skin. Unprofessional verdict: if it stings, it's probable good.

no4 - clay masks. Having an oily Tzone, I find it of great help to me when I apply a clay mask. It brings out all of the excess oil and makes skin supple and soft. Its harmful to use often though, and I tend to only apply where the skin is oily. 

no5 - moisturiser. Especially after shaving legs! It just simply makes you feel good! I have a top tip for long hours standing up. After a shower before leaving for work, I will apply some moisuriser to the bottoms of my feet, this way, when I put my socks on, my feet will be soaking it up and keeping my feet soft!

no6 - slightly the same as no5, tinted moisturiser! I don't like wearing makeup on my face, anything other than eyeliner! So tinted moisturiser is the best way to imply colour but whilst keeping your skin healthy! 

no7 - Look Beauty Brow Perfect. This kit has saved my life. With 7 different shades and four cities' shapes to choose from, you can so easily transform your brows. Also has a mini pair of tweezers for those annoying little stragglies! Buy here or at your local Superdrug store!

no8 - Maybeline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner in Ultra Black. Paint it on, just how you like. Run the brush over the base of your eyelashes, then push the brush between your finger, creating a sharp precision brush to create definitive flicks for a classy edge. Perfect!

no9 - Laura Geller's Balance n Brighten. See my last blog, that is all I need to say! 

last but not least no10 - ModelCO Illusion Nude Lip Liner. This ingenious invention has a built in sharpener in the lid. Every pencil ever needs this! Its perfect to wear to work, it gives the illusion of bigger lips without the illusion of wearing makeup. I insist you buy one!

Cobblestone dream

And she steals him with every street. Every leaf and cobblestone is true beauty, hard as she is. I do not compete. 

And my empty heart aches for the shell. If I were as hard, an anchor or rock. Instead, his support is metres underground, further still. 

I had his heart, I did. 

Poisonous, eternal living and speechless, 

she wins. 

Designer Makeup? Naa, Laura Who?

I would just like to take the time out of my day to possibly make other peoples days a lot better! I introduce to you, the best invention ever.

When my mom kept on at me that she wanted Laura Geller's makeup, I just presumed it was another one of those QVC picks she fads over. This time, on a Today's Special Value, I had enough money in my bank to snap her one up before they completely sold out in just a few hours. I had paid just under £40 for a kit containing the only things you need to transform your life. I'm not much of a makeup kinda girl, my makeup bag consists of 4 items; a tinted moisteriser, a primer, an eyebrow kit and the essential gel eyeliner. I refuse to wear layers of makeup to cover the bluey veins that discoulour my whole face but Laura Geller's Balance-n-Brighten Foundation is an unusually made liquid product which is baked for 24 hours, making it light to wear. Perfect flawless neautrilisation to my skin without horrible lines or cakey substances. The only makeup I've found that I enjoy wearing. I think I may have to invest in one just for me! I seriously think that people buy expensive makeup just for its designer name or image. Why waste your money when you could buy products that are actually specially made for specific problems. Isn't that what makeups for? Sorry mom, looks like you'll be sharing for a while!
You can buy Balance-n-Brighten here.

And the award goes to...

It is no secret that I have an undying love for figure-hugging LBD's. And it comes as no surprise that I have found another to add to my collection. It is however a surprise on where I found it. Forget boutiques or quiet vintage shops, this find is from Tesco. Yes, upon finding this dress I have come to the shocking conclusion that Tesco have a stunning collection of classic LBD's this season. My personal must-have is the Shoulder Pad Tube Dress coming in at a beautiful purse friendly £20. I have a subtle hourglass figure; bigger boobs, bum and hips with a smaller waist, and the shape of this dress undeniably compliments all hourglass ladies.

Looking up

This was my face this morning. But it soon perked up when I went home and was presented with my beautiful new sunglasses by the postman! My much much awaited (5 years) Vivienne Westwood lips aviator shades. I felt that I must share these with you. 

On other great news, I passed my driving test last Thursday. First time with only 5 minors, pretty good right? Few days later, went out and brought my car! Just need to insure it now and I can start driving!

Torn

Torn 

From the go between what I thought was right and what knew was true. A steel hole was punched, filled with unconditional love and infinite support. 

But the steel ached. 

I resented the steel and cradled the love, boundaries pushed. I wrapped roses so sweet and thorn covered wire around my steel, my worthless protection. 

But now. My wilt roses, soft and purposeless next to the empty steel, still aching without worth. 

Explore

Yesterday was a glorious day for an adventure! Beautiful sunshine, heat and freshly cut grass all aided the day along with my lovely boyfriend. We went for a lovely stroll across a golf course and took plenty of pictures through the day. 

It probably wasn't the best idea to wear an LBD but I think this little beauty is perfect for the summer, and I have a lovely tan too! Just cannot escape my obsession for black, even in 30 degrees!

(Dress/Sandals/Bag - River Island, Sunglasses - Primark)