Colab Thursday: Spring Eye Makeup

I know that I'm a day late with this, but I decided to go ahead and post this anyway. I don't know if you're aware, but a new collaboration has launched, where every Sunday you receive an email with a topic that you can interpret whichever way you like. This week's topic is 'Spring' so I decided to do a blue eye look which I would wear in Spring or Summer. Now that we're starting to see more of a blue sky outside rather than grey clouds, I thought this would be relevant to the topic - you can sign up to the collaboration here: http://www.blogbehindthelook.com/.

Before I start, yes I do have ginger eyebrows, but what can I do?! Haha!
After curling my eyelashes, I primed my eyes with the ELF Eyelid Primer in the shade 'Sheer' so that my eyeshadow lasts and to make sure it doesn't budge. It makes for a great eyeshadow base and it also prevents the mascara on my top lashes from smudging onto my eyelid.

I then followed with the ELF Studio Cream Eyeshadow in the shade 'Candlelight'. I love kicking off an eyeshadow look with this as it highlights my brow bone and provides a gorgeous silvery base with a little bit of shimmer.

I then placed the lightest blue from the ELF Duo Eyeshadow Cream in the shade 'Blueberry' onto the first half of my inner eyelid with my finger, followed by the darker shade on the outer corners of my eyelid, blending it out so I have a sort of smoky effect.

I don't use this Clinique Shaper For Eyes that often, but I do love the way it can define my eyes. I used it in the shade 'Deeply Cobalt' and softly ran it along my upper lash line, which I then blended in with a smudge brush so the line wasn't too harsh. I also placed it on my waterline too.

I used two different mascaras with this look; I used the Benefit 'They're Real' mascara on my top lashes, as it's one of my all-time favourite mascaras and I love the volume it creates. I used the No.7 Stay Perfect Mascara on my bottom lashes, as it's waterproof and therefore doesn't smudge under my eyes.

I hope you like this eyeshadow look I created; if you have blue eyes, it helps bring them out and draw attention to them (which I love!)

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Spring/Summer 2014: Huge H&M Haul

Last weekend, I went into H&M and I couldn't resist stocking up on Spring and Summer clothes - which resulted in feelings of guilt and despair when I got home and realised how much I'd spent (seeing as I hate spending more than a fiver on pretty much anything haha!) But at least I have some new clothes to wear for my holidays and at the end of the day (as they often say on Jeremy Kyle) I don't regret a single thing that I bought! Okay, so here's the result of my overspending...

I'm loving maxi dresses at the moment and I can't wait to start wearing them! They're just so classy and are perfect for days when you don't want to get your legs out. I find maxi dresses a glamourous day time outfit that keep you cool and they also look really feminine. I used to be quite wary of maxi dresses, as they can sometimes look like a bag on me as they don't always hang right because I'm quite skinny! But this one looks surprisingly nice and I would probably spice it up with a statement necklace. 
Price: £12.99

I think you always need to have a back-up plan in Summer, especially if you live in the UK like me! The weather is unpredictable, so you never know when you'll have to throw on a long sleeved top or sweatshirt. As soon as I saw this, I knew I had to try it on. It's slightly cropped so you won't be too warm and you could always wear it over a vest top with shorts if the breeze picks up. 
Price: £14.99

I wanted a black skirt to wear mainly on a night time with heels or wedges so when I saw this, I picked up a few tops that I thought would go with it too. It's high waisted, so sits just above my belly button and I thought it would look nice with crop tops. It's slightly flared towards the bottom of the skirt and has a bumpy texture to it. I like buying clothes that are versatile, as I can wear it with plenty of other clothes that I own. 
Price: £14.99

Stripes just make me think of Spring and Summer and they look great with denim shorts or leggings. I chose this vest as it's quite long, so I could wear it with leggings and it's also quite baggy, which will help keep me cool. I'd probably wear something underneath it, as it's quite see-through but I love how it looks really casual and it's nice to have some vests and t-shirts for when it gets warmer. 
Price: £3.99

I love wearing blue as I've been told it brings out my eyes. I love the shade of this shirt and yes, stripes again! The button up design means I could wear it over a vest top and leave it open - plus the pastel blue is really 'in' at the moment! 
Price: £12.99

I would wear this top on a night time (as it's quite dressy) with a black bra or bandeau underneath, as it's see-through. This would look nice with the black skirt that I bought above, or over a dress. I love black lace tops, as I think they can look really sophisticated hehe! 
Price: £12.99

I wasn't keen when I first saw this dress because of the bright colours, but I decided to try it on anyway. I then began to really like it and I realised it would look nice on holiday if I go out for tea. I could wear this dress during the day or on the night time with wedges - it's not too dressy, so it's perfect for a restaurant! 
Price: £7.99

You must have guessed by now that I'm really into floral patterns! This would look great with a denim skirt, shorts or jeans. I love wearing bright colours and patterns during Summer just because it reflects the weather and lifts my mood! Plus, look at the pretty flowers! 
Price: £6.99

This skirt sits nicely on the hips (and it actually creates them!) I like the design; the zip on the front and the ripped effect. This looks lovely with the floral crop top above and it's also really versatile. It would look nice with plenty of tops, sandals, wedges etc - if I didn't have a few outfits in mind, I wouldn't have paid this much! 
Price: £24.99

I hope you enjoy these type of posts; it's probably easier making a YouTube video when doing a haul, as you can hold each item up close - it's harder taking photos of everything!

Happy Mother's Day! Hope everyone has a nice day:-)

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Spring Haul: Boohoo And Primark

I recently ordered some dresses off Boohoo as I loved the look of them and I knew they would be perfect for Spring and Summer. I'm going to be sending a couple of dresses back, but I decided to keep this one as it fits perfectly and I love the elegance of it. This is the Sandy Maxi Dress in the colour 'Charcoal' which is a dark, grey colour. It's quite thin and very figure hugging, which I love. It also touches the floor (depending on your height) and it's tight at the bottom (so you may need to lift it up to walk!) Overall, I love this dress and it'll be lovely to wear during the day with some gorgeous jewellery and sandals, or on the night with some classic wedges and a bright clutch bag. It retails at £10.00.

I went into Primark yesterday and I bought a few bits and bobs that'll go nicely with some of my outfits. I picked up a lovely pastel coloured scarf with a pink floral pattern for £4.00 - I told you I'd go into Primark and find some cheap things, didn't I?! I love buying accessories and bags from Primark as it's kind to my bank balance. I know that this scarf will make a cute accessory. I also picked up a bluey-grey satchel bag for £8.00, which will jazz up a nice outfit. I also wanted some comfortable shoes for night time, so I bought these black, suede wedges for £12.00 (but they're a very small wedge). I love that they'll keep my feet cool in the warmer months - they're also strappy, which help make it a lovely, evening shoe.

I'll have another haul up in the next few days which will mainly consist of clothes, so look out for that! I hope you enjoyed this small haul and if it's given you the urge to splash out on some nice Spring accessories, I apologise in advance - hehe!

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Spring Beauty Tag

I thought I would come up with a tag relevant to Spring as I haven't made my own tag before and I thought it'd be fun! Most of the questions are going to be Spring related, so here you go:

1. Do you change up your makeup when Spring arrives? If so, how?

As it gets warmer, I might change my foundation to a more light coverage (as my makeup will just sweat off anyway). I might also wear some bright eyeshadow colours and coral lipsticks (but not together!)

2. What's your favourite Spring fragrance?

I recently did a post about my favourite Spring/Summer perfume, which is DKNY Be Delicious, as it's sweet and fruity. However, I do like the smell in the morning when it's crisp and sunny outside!

3. What's going to be your favourite accessory this Spring?

I'm going to get myself a pastel coloured bag, which I will probably take everywhere. I might also get a thin scarf with flowers on, something like that.

4. What's going to be your most worn item of clothing this Spring?

A cardigan and my denim jacket. I love wearing a denim jacket in Spring!

5. What are your Top 3 favourite Spring nail polishes?

I also did a post on my Favourite Spring/Summer nail polishes hehe! So probably 'Ceramic Blue' by Maybelline, 'Charming' by Revlon and 'Fuchsia' by Barry M.

6. Do you prefer pumps or sandals in Spring?

Depends on what I'm wearing! Maybe pumps in Spring, as it's not incredibly warm!

7. What's your favourite Spring jacket?

My denim jacket, a hoodie or a nice blazer.

I tag:

Sarah: http://photobeautyguide.blogspot.co.uk/

Leah: http://squireforbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

Ellis: http://www.ellistuesday.com/

Laura: http://lauraclairee.blogspot.co.uk/

Jade: http://www.skinsweet.co.uk/

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Anyone is welcome to complete this tag and add your own questions!

Sweet Spring/Summer Scent

I woke up this morning and I found that I had reached 500 followers on Bloglovin! That's absolutely amazing and I'm so thankful to everybody who has taken the time to read my blog. 

I thought I would do a Spring themed post today, as the weather has suddenly started to feel more Spring-like. The sun is out! Hurray! I like to wear a sweet scent in the warmer months, as there's just something about the fruity smell that lifts my mood and reminds me of Summer. I love wearing DKNY Be Delicious as the perfume consists of apples, a blend of exotic flowers and sensual woods. I like the design of the bottle, as it resembles a juicy apple - mmm!

This perfume is extremely popular, as it's such a refreshing scent. The thing that I love about perfume is that as soon as you spray it, you are instantly taken back to a time when you once wore it and it can help you relive memories that come with the scent. For instance, I last wore this perfume in the Summer, so whenever I get a whiff of it, I have memories of my holiday and the lovely warm weather. 

You can see me in the last photo in the reflection as the lid is like a little mirror hehe!

If you're looking for a sweet, fruity fragrance this season, maybe try this out in Boots if you haven't already!

What's your favourite Spring/Summer perfume?

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Top 5 Spring/Summer Nail Polishes

Spring is approaching and I have to admit, it's getting me a bit excited, as sad as I am! I love Spring mornings, the lighter nights and the fact that it's not too cold or too hot. Fewer layers are needed, I can lose the scarf and my denim jacket can make its annual appearance from the back of my wardrobe! I know that Spring weather shouldn't start to appear until another month or so, but SO WHAT I can't wait, okay?! ;-)

I thought I would do my first Spring post about my top five Spring/Summer nail varnishes. I recently picked up the latest issue of Cosmopolitan and pastels are definitely in this season, so I've mainly included pastel-coloured nail varnishes in my top five.

My first pick is a popular brand of nail polish; Barry M Nail Paint. The collection of colours to choose from and nicely packaged bottles really stand out in Boots and I've chosen "Strawberry Ice-Cream" as one of my favourite shades for Spring (plus ice cream is a lovely Summer treat!)  It's a pastel, baby pink colour and looks very elegant and pretty. 

Next up is a polish by Maybelline in the colour 'Ceramic Blue'. I love this shade as it resembles the sky on a clear, sunny day. It's very pretty and it's supposed to last up to seven days! It's a perfect colour for Spring and it will definitely brighten up your outfit.

I've also picked 'Mint Green' by Barry M, which again is a lovely pastel, light green. I love the way in which these colours stand out and they would really compliment a gorgeous Spring outfit.

Adding to the selection of pastels is 'Charming' by Revlon, which is a beautiful, lilac colour (some unnecessary information, but I used to have my room painted this colour! Does anyone remember Groovy Chick?! Haha!) I like the quality of Revlon nail polishes, so I might purchase a few more colours from this brand.

The final colour I've chosen is an old favourite, 'Fuchsia' by Barry M. This colour is different compared to the others as it's more of a bold, 'Barbie' pink rather than a pastel colour, but who doesn't love wearing bold colours in the Summer months?! (Not me!)

What's your favourite nail polish brand and shade for Spring/Summer?

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Wish List: In Need Of A New Dress

First of all, I'd like to say a huuuge thank you to everyone who has followed me over these past few weeks. I've been blogging for around two months now and I reached 100 followers on Bloglovin' during Wednesday's blogger chat on Twitter, so thank you very much!! 

I thought I would do a different kind of post today. I see these types of posts frequently posted on various blogs that I follow and I really wanted to have a go at one myself.

Now that I'm 18 I would like to go out more often, so I'm in need of more 'going out' clothes. I'm a big fan of LBDs, but I want to add a splash of colour into my wardrobe, therefore I've chosen a variety of dresses from New Look's website that I like the look of.

1. White Floral Print Edge Bodycon Dress, £22.99

I think this is such a pretty, elegant dress and the colour 'white' makes a change to what I usually wear. The floral print around the edges of the dress outlines your figure and the three-quarter length sleeves means you won't be too cold if you're going out at this time of year. Also, the floral design is perfect for when Spring arrives, so I would be able to wear this dress for the next few months!

2. Blue Round Neck Cap Sleeve Bodycon Dress, £12.99

Another bodycon! I love figure hugging dresses for when I go out and I find that bright blue really suits me. I absolutely love simple dresses like this, as you can add accessories to jazz it up, as well as a cute clutch bag and heels.

3. Blue Short Sleeve Skater Dress, £19.99

I chose this dress as it looks versatile; I could wear it during the day with leggings and boots, or dress it up and wear it in the evening with black tights. I like the fact that it's tight around the waist and then flares slightly out; very flattering!

4. Red Space Dye 3/4 Sleeve Bodycon Dress, £14.99

I absolutely adore the pattern of this dress (plus it has three-quarter length sleeves like the first dress, which I'm a fan of!) I would either add some chunky black boots with this, or heels! This dress has got a grunge feel about it, which would look great with dark nails!

New Look is one of my favourite shops; the clothes and shoes are gorgeous (and they're not too expensive!) I've loved doing this type of post, plus it's my first fashion-related post. I think I might do more of these quite soon!:-)

Which shop do you prefer to buy dresses from?