Hi everyone, I hope you are all well and enjoying the Christmas season ❤ I’ve seen this tag pop up a few times on my blog so I figured I’d do one.
The Questions:
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Dear 15 year old me…
Hey lovelies,
Today I have been inspired by Frank Ocean’s letter to himself when he was younger so I thought I would give it a shot myself. Here it goes:
Dear 15 year old me,
Asian Beauty Blog Party Interview with Eva
Hey lovelies,
Today I will be interviewing my very good friend called Eva. I met her in Paris during my year abroad and she lives in Taiwan. I wanted to ask her a few questions about her beauty habits in order to see what the differences between Western and Asian beauty are.
I hope you enjoy the interview!
AUGUST shopping haul
Hey lovelies,
Over the summer I have been discovering outlets, which I never had before so I have actually bought quite a lot of stuff lately. Today I would like to share with you what I bought.
Kiss me lip balm review
Hey all,
A few months ago I was still living in Paris and I was going to a store called SEPHORA. Americans will probably know this store but for those from the UK it’s like our equivalent of boots but only for make-up.
During the sale season, I discovered small little eggs called kiss me. They are tinted lip balms that moisturise your lips whilst still giving you a lipstick look and are available in 6 different colours. I have the cotton candy balm and I adore it.
After having used it for several months, I will share with you a quick review:
100 followers!
This is so exciting for me! It is such a huge goal for me to reach in just 3 months.
I just want to say a big thank you so much to all of my followers for making this journey a positive and enlightening experience for me, but also for believing in me and my writing.
As I mentioned in my interview with fellow blogger Abigail Rose (Link here), the main reason that I started this blog is because I love writing, as it relaxes me. Also, having a blog is a way for to practice my writing, which can always be improved. This has now become to be a way to share and find new ideas with other people. I love reading your blog posts and sharing ideas with you.
I will continue to write on this blog for as long as I want to, which will be a very long time if things keep going this well for me.
Thank you.
No7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil Deep Green review
Hi everybody!
I am back and today I will be reviewing the No7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil Deep Green. No7 sells a set of pencils that come in five different colours, however I will be reviewing just the green one as this is the colour that caught my eye. I have blue eyes so it was interesting to see the result.
The look:
Colour & Pigmentation:
It is a metallic deep green, which I adore as it looks vibrant next to my blue eyes. I think it would also be a nice contrast for those of you with brown eyes.
Application:
According to the boots website ‘No7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eye Pencils glide on easily and give intense colour that stays put all day ‘However the reality of using the pencil is rather different. Indeed the pencil is very difficult to apply as it’s hard and so in order to get any colour, you need to press down on the pencil hard and drag across the eyes- I really don’t like doing that because the skin around the eyes is thin and delicate.
I have tried pressing the pencil softly but I hardly obtain any colour when I do this. When I have pressed hard on the point of the pencil and this has actually caused it to crumble or break off. Due to this problem, I also find these pencils difficult to sharpen because the crayon can easily break off or smear across the sharpener.
Packaging:
I rather like the packaging. The pencil is double ended- it comes with the pencil crayon on one side and on the other side, there is a sponge tip applicator which is used to blend the pencils and give a smoky effect.
Yet I do find that the packaging is actually very misleading because the pencil looks quite long, but there is only a tiny bit of product in this pencil since half of it is shared with the brush space.
Longevity:
Once applied, the pencil gives long lasting colour and I did not have to reapply at all during the day, which is fantastic since with other eyeliners I have to reapply every 2 hours.
Would I repurchase?
Yes! Although it is somewhat hard to apply it does deliver great results.
Lots of love,
Charlotte xoxo
What I Learned By Going Makeup-Free
What I Learned By Going Makeup-Free
Dear readers,
During the summer I have been wearing less and less make up every day. Funnily enough this has been quite a liberating experience even though the media continually tells us that we should be make-uped all the time. I know what you’re thinking: it’s not even possible to feel liberated without any make up as all your flaws are on show. Well, contrary to popular belief, life as you know it will not end if you skip makeup every now and then and opt for a fresh face.
A great artist that is taking this to another level is Alicia Keys who has decided to stop wearing make-up full stop. I love experimenting with my look so I’m not sure if I could go on a make-up ban but big up to her. Here I will share with you 3 things I learned by going make up free. Enjoy!
- My skin got clearer and my eyelashes grew longer
Indeed, makeup Isn’t Necessarily Great for Your Skin even though it’s marketed as a product that hides your flaws and you can even get spot healing make up. The truth was after stopping wearing foundation and mascara I noticed changes.
I noticed that my skin became clearer. And without having to remove mascara everyday my eyelashes had the time to grow a bit (or at least seem like it) so that I would have longer lashes after putting mascara on after a makeup ban.
2. I saved SO MUCH money…
I am not saying that I buy Chanel make up or anything but even using affordable makeup products from brands like Maybelline add up if you use it every day. And if you’re a student you know the struggle for cash. With the money saved up I treated myself to a restaurant outing with friends etc.
3. I was able to relax as I saved so much TIME
Everyone knows the rush of doing their makeup before work/school/ a date. Indeed, Putting on makeup can take anywhere from 10 minutes to upwards of an hour depending on how you feel about yourself that day. Whilst going bare, I was able to sleep in so much longer and there is the expression ‘beauty sleep’ for a reason right?
To conclude, I’m not saying don’t wear makeup every again, but just think of it as you’ll be doing your skin a good service if you choose a fresh face opposed to heavy makeup on a regular basis. It’s important to have a balance of make-up and non-make up days.
Lots of love,
Charlotte xoxo
Date night: The Great Gatsby Eyes
Dear readers,
Today I will be sharing with you a date night look that was inspired by the Great Gatsby. If you haven’t yet seen the film I definitely recommend that you do because it is absolutely stunning and an absolute tear jerker! Hope you enjoy the look and don’t hesitate to share your own make up tutorials.
So from the girls in the film I saw that the make-up of the 20’s was super-smoky! This was because ‘King Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered in the early ’20s and the world went crazy for everything Egyptian, including Cleopatra’s famed kohl eyes.’ (< http://thebeautygypsy.com/great-gatsby-makeup/>).
To recreate the ’20s sooty effect, I am using the urban decay naked palette. Here are the easy to follow steps:
1.Apply the colour ‘buck’ to your crease
2.Apply colour ‘naked’ just above the crease for a smooth transition
3.Apply the colour ‘creep’ to the outer v and crease
4.Apply the colour ‘gunmetal’ to the lid
5.Then blend, add mascara and eyeliner
Final look:
So there you have it. Until next time…
Charlotte xoxo
Packing checklist
Hey readers,
I hope you’re having a fabulous summer so far. I myself have been enjoying the varying sunniness of the British weather.
I’ve been a bit quiet lately because I am preparing for my first ever holiday without my parents. With this comes the freedom but also a lot of responsibility as I have to ensure that I bring everything I need. In order to ensure I do this, I have created a packing list for myself but I am sure that it may be useful for some of you so I’ve decided to share it here. Enjoy!
Official documents
Passport
Visas
Boarding passes
Holiday booking details
Monies
Clothes
Sandals
Platforms/high heels
Walking shoes
Underwear/bras
Nightie
Dresses
Shorts & tops
Bikini
Toiletries/Hygiene
Period pads/tampons
Contact lenses & solution
Deodorant
Make-up & remover
Floss
Lip Balm
Body lotion
Toothbrush & paste
First aid/ health
Plasters
Neurofen
Birth control
Travel pillow
Sun care
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Sunhat
Entertainment
Game
Books
Headphones and iPod
Snacks
So there you have it, hope it helps. Where are you going on holiday?
Lots of love,
Charlotte xoxo
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