OOTD- Floral Dress

Floral dress- Primark

Grey Hat- Asos

Black Satchel- River Island

Grey Socks- Topshop

Black Boots- Newlook

Who can resist a bargain, especially in the form of a gorgeous floral dress from Primark. I just wrap a skinny tan belt around it to pull the whole loom together, whilst pairing it with a rolled brim bowler hat, little satchel, a pair of frilly socks and buckled cut out boots. 

Megan x

My Handbag Beauty Essentials

When it comes to packing my handbag, everything and the kitchen sink seems to end up in there. Yet, I have managed to streamline my makeup bag down to just the essentials needed for makeup emergencies and touch-ups on the go.

I think it is safe to say that a translucent powder is probably the most essential beauty product to carry in your handbag, especially during the summer months, when the weather is hotter and a shiny face is just that little bit more likely. I carry the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder  in my makeup bag, as well as the Real Techniques Powder Brush to control shine without adding extra colour or coverage to the face.

A product that everybody probably has floating around their handbag is a lip balm, something that I couldn't live without. My favourite is the Burt's Bees Beeswax lip balm, yet any will do a good job at moisturising your lips throughout the day.

Something that is not an essential, but I still like to carry around is a mascara, purely for the day-to-night situation that sometimes occurs. I like to carry the Benefit They're Real Mascara as it lengthens, curls and volumises lashes to create a false lash effect.

You never know when you might need to freshen up, so a deodorant is also an essential in my handbag. I am constantly changing the one I use, but at the moment my favourite is the Dove Go Fresh Pomegranate Deodorant, as it smells so summery and fresh.   

I always like to carry a hand cream in my handbag, as I feel it is a necessity for everyone to carry. This Soap & Glory Hand Food is the perfect size to fit snugly into you handbag, and the smell is amazing.  

To avoid any eyebrow emergencies, I always carry a pair of tweezers around with me, as you just never know when you might need them. In my makeup bag are these Ted Baker tweezers, but any will get the job done.

Lastly in my makeup bag is a comb, as I would be incredibly lucky if my hair was to stay in place all day. What with the rain and wind that so often ruins my hair, a comb is essential in my handbag, in order to make it look somewhat sleek and styled again.

 

I hope you have enjoyed this peek into my handbag beauty essentials. What do you carry in your handbag? Do you use any of these?

 

Megan x

OOTD- Tropical Printed Trousers

Grey Vest- New Look

Printed Trousers- Topshop

Sandals- New Look

Hat- H&M

I was drawn to these trousers as soon as i saw them, as monochrome prints are one of my favourite things to wear. These are super stylish and surprisingly comfy: a win-win combination everytime.  Paired with a simple grey vest, my well-loved sandals(that go with everything), and black fedora, this is an easy way to inject a bit of monochrome into summer without it looking drab.

Megan x

Summer Lips and Tips

As soon as summer rolls around, my lips and nails sport brighter, more vibrant hues. With that being said, here is my round up of my top picks for your pout and talons in the summer months...

For a sheer wash of colour, Bourjois Shine Edition in "Famous Fuchsia" and Maybelline Baby Lips in "Pink Punch" are my favourites. They are so wearable, as with just one glide you are good to go, as well as being super hydrating. If you want a more heavy duty, vivid look however, Rimmel is your best friend. The Moisture Renew in "In Love With Ginger" is a beautiful orange-toned shade, that is highly pigmented and glossy.  Kate Moss Lasting Finish in "110" is a bright pinky based red, that, although being matte, is perfect for summer due to the instant brightness is gives to the face. 

As for nails, Barry M hits the nail(geddit?) on the head everytime, especially with their Gelly Hi shine formulas. "Blueberry", a pale, blue shade, that is my personal favourite, and "Lychee", which is a kind of taupe, nude colour have got my vote, yet the whole collection is great. For a slightly more classic look, Essie "Snap Happy" has you covered, giving that elegant appearance to your nails, yet being slightly orange-toned, making it instantly summer appropriate. For those lucky enough to be heading on holiday this year, look no further than Models Own Polish for Tans collection. I have "Shades", a pretty neon-pastel pink, that would compliment sunkissed skin beautifully.

So there are my top picks to make your lips and nails ready for summer. What are your favourite shades for Summer? Do you like any of these?

Megan x

My Everyday Makeup: Summer Edition

 

 I have wanted to do an everyday makeup post for a while as they are my favourite to read about and watch on Youtube! As it is summer (supposedly, the weather seems to think different), I have been favouring a lighter base and a fresher, more natural, look overall. These are the current products I have been using...

 Face

Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream- "Light Beige"

Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer- "Light"

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer-"Ivory"

Nars Bronzer-"Laguna"

Dior Diorskin Poudre Shimmer-"Rose Diamond"

 Eyes

MAC Eyeshadow-"Charcoal Brown"(eyebrows+ blended into crease)

 Rimmel Scandaleyes Shadow Stick-"Trespassing Taupe"

Maybelline Gel Eyeliner-"Black"

MAC Eye Pencil-"Coffee"

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara-"Black Drama"

Lips

Burt's Bees Lip Balm-"Beeswax"

Tanya Burr Lip gloss-"Afternoon Tea"

I hope you have enjoyed this little post as i find it useful looking at what other people use, so hopefully you feel the same.

 Would you like to see more of these posts? Do you use any of these products?

Megan x

Current Beauty Favourites- Part 2

So I'm back with part two of my current beauty favourites, this time discussing the hair and body products that I have been loving for the past few months. Let's get stuck in, shall we...

Garnier Intensive 7 days Hand Cream- Mango

Now hand cream is not the most interesting of topics to talk about, yet it is product that most of us use on a day to day basis. Whilst perusing the aisles of boots not so long ago, I stumbled across this and, needing a new hand cream, popped it into my basket. It does exactly what it says on the tin, moisturising without leaving a sticky residue on your hands. The mango scent is perfect for summer as well!

 Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash

Soap & Glory are probably my favourite bath and body range, with this product being one of my favourites from the brand. The fresh citrus-y, lime scent leaves me feeling energised and woken up in the mornings, whilst the huge 500ml bottle lasts for ages. Definitely one to pick up next time if you love citrus scents as much as me.

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

For those with sensitive skin like me, Aveeno ticks all the right boxes. It is soothing and calming on the skin, without being irritable. It is quite thick and rich but absorbs quickly, so you don't have to wait around for too long for it to sink in. This is the perfect moisturiser for those with dry skin, and as it also contains oatmeal, is soooo good for you skin too!

Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Conditioner

After a recent trip to the hairdressers, in which my split ends were snipped away, I decided to try and keep them at bay, and protect my hair a bit more, as I use heat on it pretty often. Herbal Essences is a haircare brand that I trust, so I picked this up. It contains raspberry and silk, leaving my hair noticeably smoother and split end free. It has been a staple of mine in the shower, and I am sure it will continue to be so. 

Charles Worthington Body Booster Mousse

As my hair is naturally on the flat side, I try and add as much volume as possible in my haircare routine. I massage this mousse into the roots of my damp hair after washing, and then blow dry to give my hair volume and bounce in an instant. Unlike other mousses, this one doesn't go crispy or leave my hair looking oily after a few hours. My hair looks fuller and thicker after using this, and so will definitely stay in my hair routine.

 

Toni & Guy Glamour Hairspray

I have tried a fair few hairsprays over the years, yet this is the only one I would repurchase. It is not sticky or crispy, yet holds curls for hours, even on freshly washed hair. A light spray over the hair is all you need to set your hair in place for the rest of the day. I am definitely going to continue using this over the next few months. 

So that's all of my current beauty favourites of the past few months done and dusted. I can't to discover some more firm favourites in my collection! 

Have you used any of these products? What did you think? 

Megan x

Current Beauty Favourites- Part 1

As I haven't been as up to date with blogging recently, due to A levels taking over my life, I thought I would do a huge current beauty favourites post in two parts, to get right back into the swing of things. In part one I will be discussing my Make-up and Skincare favourites, with Haircare and Body products in part two. So without further ado, let's get started...

Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream

As the weather has been getting slightly warmer, and the sun has been making more frequent appearances, I thought it was time to ditch the heavy duty, matte bases and favour a more dewy and radiant finish. Despite it's lightweight feel on the skin, it gives great coverage, and will definitely continue to be my base of choice in the summer months. 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer 

To help with the luminous complexion that I have aiming to achieve recently, I have been reaching for this concealer pretty much every single day for the last couple of months. It brightens up the face completely, particularly the under-eye area, banishing those pesky dark circles that hours of revision seemed to bring to my face. It is the perfect concealer to add an instant "pick me up" to the face and I love it!

Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Eyeliner 

As mentioned before, my makeup never looks complete without a good ol' swipe of eyeliner, yet I haven't been able to find a kohl pencil that lasts pretty much all day. Until I discovered this offering from Rimmel that is. One quick stroke of this along my waterline and I'm good to go for the rest of the day. It has been my go to product for the last few months, and I predict it will stay in my makeup back for a little while longer still. 

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick-Nudist

 I received this in a set of three for Christmas last year, and have gotten so much wear out of it. It is the perfect nude colour, and is extremely glossy and shiny. It is quite sheer, but easily build able, and is great finishing touch to a daytime makeup look, but would be a perfect pair to a dramatic smoky eye in the evening. With it's easy glide on application, it has become a firm favourite of mine. 

Soap & Glory Arch De Triumph Eyebrow/Highlighter Pencil

I purchased this a while back now, but have rediscovered it in the past couple of months, as I have been tending to prefer a more natural brow look. This is a great 2-in-1 product, with the dark end making it easy to get defined brows, whilst the highlighting end gives a subtle highlight to the brow bone.   

 L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush-Rosewood
 As i don't really own all that many blushes, I decided it was time to add another one to my collection. I was after a perfect spring/summer shade, and this is just that. It adds a beautiful rosy glow to the cheeks, and due to being quite sheer, prevents you looking like coco the clown whenever you wear it. With subtle shimmer, it adds luminosity to the cheeks, without making you look like a disco ball. 


Soap & Glory Smooch Operator Lip Butter Balm
After finishing my beloved Burt's Bees lip balm, I moved on to this little pot of goodness. This is super moisturising, nourishing and softening the lips every time it is applied. While I don't prefer it to the Burt's Bees offering, I have been thoroughly enjoying using it these past few months. 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel Cleanser
As I have never had completely clear skin, I have tried numerous products to try and achieve that healthy, glowing complexion, which I have yet failed to reach. Now don't get me wrong, my skin still is not yet perfect, however this cleanser has made a huge difference. I have been using this gentle, foaming cleanser morning and evening, and it has left my skin looking much clearer, without causing irritation. This is perfect for most skin types, yet formulated for oily and sensitive types, so if you are aiming for clearer skin, it is definitely worth trying this. 


La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
I purchased this sometime last year after becoming insecure with my skin, yet found it made pretty much no difference to my complexion. However, using it with the cleanser as mentioned above makes a much bigger impact on the skin. The two products paired together clear skin and banish imperfections, leaving a much smoother and blemish free complexion. Again, I use this as part of both my morning and evening skincare routine, and found that this works well for my skin. I seriously need to repurchase this as I am coming to the end, and it will definitely be staying in my routine for a while.


The Body Shop Vitamin C Microdermabrasion
I spotted this in The Body Shop a couple of months ago and thought it sounded quite interesting. It exfoliates the skin, whilst also removing dead skin cells, improving the overall tone and texture of the skin. I have been using this once a week after cleansing, as it is slightly too harsh to use more than that, and whilst there has not been an immediate noticeable difference in my skin, my skin always feels softer and smoother after using it. I look forward to continue using this, as I feel it will make a big difference to the way my skin looks.

So there are my makeup and skincare favourites of the past few months. I will be back shortly with Part 2, and my hair and body favourites. 
Have you used any of these products? What did you think?

Megan x