My first gym session in a long time

Today, I had to motivate myself to get myself to exercise. 

My gym session consisted of this:

15min run at 6mph

3x10 squats using a 12kg barbell

2x10 inner bicep curl using 3kg dumbbells in each hand 

2x10 two arms triceps extension using 3kg dumbbells in each hand

1x30sec plank

1x40sec plank

1x50sec plank

1x60sec plank (1min break between each plank)

20 alternating jump lunges using 3kg dumbbells in each hand

5x10 sit ups

Looking forward to tomorrow.... haha 

Hope you all had a great day!

10 Things I Don't Like About Guys

Just want to say that this is not a hate thing at all. I am simply just sharing with you somethings I don't like about guys. I am sure that some of you girls if not all will be able to relate to some of these things! xx

Clubbing, BBQ, Brownies & Friends

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't posted on here for a while! I have been quite busy these last few days.

Saturday night, I was out clubbing so I spent the day getting ready. I fake tanned using my Lauren's Way tanning lotion which I absolutely love. I have done a review on this so if you are interested in knowing what it's like, here is the link: click here

I also filmed a tutorial on how I did my clubbing make-up and I did use glitter and green eyeshadows! It will be up maybe next week or the week after. I have filmed loads of videos so not sure what order they will be up. I also filmed my first hair tutorial so stay tuned for that!

So Saturday night was really fun, went to London to go clubbing and saw my two friends, Lauren and Katie who I haven't seen for ages! Met these two amazing girls on a Mediterranean cruise 2 summers ago and managed to stay in contact!!

On Sunday, we had a BBQ with my family and auntie and uncle. We had so many chicken wings and sausages and burgers, sooo nice. I also managed to make some brownies for my sisters friends as we went to visit them on Monday and they were so delicious haha.

Today, I am meeting up with two of my best friends for an Indian and cannot wait to see them. I haven't had an Indian before so I don't really know what to expect!!

Hope you all have a fabulous day and enjoy the sun as the rain is approaching unfortunately! xx

What's in my bag?

For a review on this Louis Vuitton bag, click here

Shopping trip

Hey everyone,

Today, I went on a little shopping trip. I had a few things to return from Dorothy Perkins which I ordered online. The things were mostly dresses which I bought for work but unfortunately, the quality wasn't very good and they weren't flattering so I decided to return them.

I went on a little hunt for more work related stuff and found some nice heels from Marks & Spencer which seemed comfortable and appropriate for work. They are patent and have a small heel in addition to being really affordable. I will feature my work outfits in a post sometime soon. I also purchased a nice black dress for work from Warehouse which was a bargain. The original price of this dress was £70 and I got it for £22.50!

It wouldn't be proper shopping trip without buying make-up! Haha, I went on a little hunt for Clinique's cheek pop in peach. I have been trying to purchase this for months and it has been sold out everywhere. I am finally an owner of this blush and wow, it is amazing! Stay tuned for a blog post about this blush, it is amazing. I've also been on the hunt for Mac's soft & gentle but it isn't easy to get because I don't live near a Mac stand which is annoying!

I also got my ISA account sorted today which I am very happy about. Anyway, I hope you all have had a fabulous day :) xxx

Makeup Revolution | Review

Makeup Revolution launched in March 2014. It is really affordable and has a wide range of products. click here

Awesome Metal Eye Foils - Magnificent copper, pure platinum, rose gold

This is available in 5 different colours. I got these metal eyeshadows because I liked the look of the Stila magnificent metal foil finish eyeshadow. I haven't tried it but I have seen a review by Makeup Geek and they look really good but it is really expensive for just an eyeshadow. I got my Makeup Revolution metal eye foils from Superdrug and they cost me only £5 compared to the £33.50. click here

These eyeshadows include a liquid primer and mixing tray. They say to add a drop of primer to the tray and then dip your brush into the eyeshadow and mix it then apply for a long lasting shiny dramatic eye look. I did not use the primer before taking these photos. I would say that Makeup Revolution were inspired by the Stila product because the Stila product also comes with a primer and mixing tray. 

The product is really creamy, I didn't actually expect it to be that creamy! It also has specs of glitter/shimmer whatever it is and it is quite messy. When trying to remove it with a makeup wipe, I got glitter and shimmer everywhere on my face. 

As you can see from two of the photos, it looks quite lumpy because I didn't mix it with any liquid such as mac fix + or eye drops. Anyway, I like all of these colours and my favourite is magnificent copper. 

I would definitely recommend these to you if you like the Stila magnificent metal foil finish because I imagine they are very similar. Stila will most likely be better in quality! However, if you want to give the metal foil finish eyeshadow a try, purchase the Makeup Revolution one! 

Top - Pure platinum
Middle - Rose gold
Bottom - Magnificent copper

Eye dust

I got 6 shades of this eye dust which is basically just loose pigment. There are 25 shades available. I have been loving loose pigments recently and have purchased 2 Kiko pigments and 1 Barry M eye dust. These Makeup Revolution eye dusts are only £1! So cheap and definitely worth it. They are messy to work with so if you don't want to make a mess, put a piece of newspaper down or some tissue when opening the product!! These pigments can be built up to get a really bold colour.

If you have never tried loose pigment, I would definitely purchase one or two and give it a try. You will most likely fall in love! 

I will probably be spraying Fix + (Mac) on my brush before I apply it on to my eyes as it makes the colour more pigmented and prevents a load of fallout. 

Top left - Affluent
Top middle - Angelic
Top right - Antic
Bottom left - Dynamic
Bottom middle - Indirect
Bottom right - Confront 

Baked blusher

I got 3 baked blushers to try. I've heard a lot about the Milani baked blushers and everyone said they are amazing. I've never tried a baked blusher so I was really excited to try these Makeup Revolution ones. There are 6 shades available and they cost me only £2.50 each!! They are quite pigmented so be careful and remember to tap off the excess. 

Would you recommend Makeup Revolution?

Absolutely. The products are really good and they are so affordable! Makeup Revolution are really similar to MUA  in terms of prices. I haven't tried many MUA products... I only own one eyeshadow set so I can't really compare their products. 

If you don't wear make-up and want to start, I would definitely recommend you buying Makeup Revolution products as there is a huge range. I would also recommend it for people who aren't familiar with products such as pigments, highlighters, foil eyeshadows etc because it is a much cheaper alternative than buying a high end brand and not liking it.  

Urban Decay Naked Palette | 5 Eye Looks Tutorial

Look 1 - Using sin, virgin and naked. Very simple and subtle. This is very suitable for an everyday look. If you are someone who likes to wear a little bit more make-up other than mascara, concealer etc to school, college or work, this would be perfect.

Look 2 - Using sidecar, naked, virgin and darkhorse, this too would be a nice everyday look. This would be perfect for if you are going shopping and want a little smokeyness in your eye make-up or if you have a day date with a friend(s) or partner. You could also skip the darkhorse section if you want a more subtle eye look.

Look 3 - Using half baked, smog, creep, naked, virgin and buck. This is probably my favourite look. This is perfect for an event such as prom, graduation or a christmas party. This is very glam, pretty and smokey.

Look 4 - Using toasted, hustle, buck and virgin. This is another perfect look for an event or a date night. It is flirty because it has that lovely pink shade.

Look 5 - Using gunmetal, creep, buck and virgin. This is a more dramatic look than the others. This would be perfect as a clubbing look. I would usually line my waterline with a black kohl eyeliner and smoke that out along with creep and gunmetal.

If you want to see my blog post on this palette, click here

Moving back home

Hey guys, sorry I haven't blogged for a few days! I have finally moved back home! It took a very long time to move all my stuff out of my uni room because as usual, I am an over packer. It nearly didn't fit in the car!!! I have a lot of unpacking to do now I am home and all my stuff is just scattered around the house so I am not looking forward to that....

 I hope you are all well! I have been filming a few videos so I hope to get one up on my YouTube channel tonight. I had actually filmed a dramatic smokey copper eye but the footage was a little messed up due to the lighting at uni and the camera I was using was pretty bad. I am now using my Dad's camera which is so good so the quality of my videos will now be so much better! I am finally becoming less awkward on camera now as I have sort of gotten use to the doing my make-up in front of a camera thing haha. I will also now be filming stuff like get ready with me, what's in my bag etc now that I have a better camera to film on and the sound quality is so much better than the previous camera I was using.

Hope you all had a lovely day and have enjoyed the sunshine the past few days! xxx

Lauren's Way Self Tanning Bronzing Lotion Review

The product:
1 Litre Darker Than Dark Self Tan Bronzing Lotion click here

It is a liquid consistency and it is quite thick so it glides on easily especially if you use a mitt to apply the tan. The darker than dark colour is the darkest tan you can get from the Lauren's Way range. It is perfect for olive and darker skin tones.

How to use:
- Before you apply fake tan, you need to exfoliate 24 hours before.
- Just before you apply the tan, put some moisturiser on the dry areas of your skin such as elbows, knees, ankles and feet.
- To apply this tan, I use a tanning mitt as I find this goes on the smoothest and also it means it won't get tan marks on your hand from applying it.
- I squirt two pumps of the tan on to the mitt and start rubbing it onto the lower parts of my leg and any left over, I usually rub it into my ankles and feet. Make sure all your skin is well covered. If you are applying this by yourself, use a mirror so you can see the spots which you've missed!
- Wash the mitt straight after you have finished tanning.
- Make sure you moisturise daily in order to maintain the tan for as long as possible and exfoliate every 3 days so that the tan fades evenly.
- To get a more intense colour, apply the tan daily.

My thoughts:
- It doesn't come out orange like some tans do. I have seem some girls looking really tangoed after applying fake tan and that is because they use cheap tans and don't apply it well. This tan does not make you look orange, it makes you look brown.
- I use this product more as an instant tan more than letting it develop throughout the day then wash off the tan. ----> Be very careful if you do use it as an instant tan because it will run if you get any liquid like water or alcohol on you.
- I find the tan fades a lot after I wash it off but it is to be expected because there is a lot of bronzer in the product. That is the reason why I tend to use this product as an instant tan as I will be darker!
- The smell isn't too bad. There are some really bad smelling tans so this one is in fact really good in terms of smell!
- Application is easy and doesn't take long especially when using a mitt. I haven't tried using my bare hands before but I can imagine it to just be a nightmare!

Would I recommend this product?
Absolutely. The smell is pleasant and doesn't make you look orange. Just look at the photos and you can decide for yourself what you think :)

Before tanning: 

After tanning:

Clear Eyelash Adhesive vs. Black Eyelash Adhesive

Most people tend to gravitate towards using clear eyelash glue and that is what I used when I applied my false eyelashes for about a year. I didn't realise that there was actually a dark-tone eyelash adhesive available so when I discovered it, I had to give it a try. 

Eyelash glues I have tried:

Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive here

Duo Eyelash Adhesive here

Waterproof Lashfix here

Eye here

I have also used the ones that come in the eyelash boxes 

My favourites are Eye and Duo. 

The Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive is good because it has a wand but I've found this glue to dry really easily and the tube gets all messy and becomes hard to open.

Clear eyelash glue

When applying eyelash glue on to your falsies, it appears white but dries clear which is supposed to give your false eyelashes a perfect professional finish. However, I have found that whenever I use this glue, I always go over the shiny bits with a black liquid eyeliner. Personally, I think it is quite obvious if you don't go over the shiny bits with black liquid eyeliner but others may say different. I have found the clear eyelash glue to apply really firmly and doesn't lift on the corners of the falsies. Lots of people experience the falsies lifting at the corners because they either haven't applied the glue well or because the glue isn't strong enough.

Black eyelash glue

After discovering this, I was really happy with the result for about a year but I have actually noticed that this glue isn't as strong as the clear eyelash glue. I still put black liquid eyeliner over the lash band and do my winged eyeliner but I'm sure you don't have to do that, I just personally like to. One thing you need to be careful about is how you apply the falsies. Due to the glue being black, if you make a mistake while applying it, it is hard to get off! Take your time and make sure the glue is tacky before applying or it will be even harder to apply the falsies perfectly.

Conclusion

I will be going back to using clear eyelash glue because I have found the black eyelash glue to come off easily, especially the corners of the falsies which is so annoying. I know that by using the clear eyelash glue, it won't come off once it's on so I don't need to worry about carrying eyelash glue with me when I am going out.

I would definitely recommend the clear eyelash glue but do not forget to go over the shiny bits with black eyeliner! It really makes a difference to your look.

Finished 2nd Year!!

Hey everyone :) 

Hope you are all well! I have finally finished all my exams and finished second year of uni!! I went out for a drink yesterday with some friends which was really fun. Today I'm going to get my haircut as I have quite a few split ends!! Definitely need to re-dye my hair too which I will be doing when I get home! I am currently uploading a make-up tutorial on YouTube which I am really excited about. I will be filming loads this week and next so you are going to be spoilt! Later today I am going to be uploading a blog post so stay tuned, I am finally back! 

Have a great day and enjoy the lovely sunshine :) xx

Exams, exams, exams.... nearly finished!!

3 exams down and 2 more to go!! I cannot wait to finish and start filming more videos and uploading posts on this blog. 

1 week to go! Seriously, I hate exams! I find it so hard to revise, just cannot concentrate. Also, my exams this summer have been quite hard... so many banking and finance exams and not many of the easier ones. I guess I chose a hard degree... really hope it pays off!! 

Anyway, good luck if you are still sitting exams like me :)