REVIEW: SLEEK POUT POLISH

SLEEK LIP POLISH 'BARE MINIMUM 963', £4.49, BOOTS

When it comes to my makeup, I tend to keep it quite simple, you'll never see me attempting the smoky eye, wearing eye liner or 'contouring', so when it comes to looking for a new lip product I very rarely wearing bold colour lipsticks unless it's for a night out, instead I stick to nudes and pinky tones which is why I loved this 'lip conditioner'.

Lip balms and tints work so well for moisturising your lips and also adding subtle colour. This lip conditioner does exactly what it says it will and keeps your  lips feeling soft and subtle, whilst enhancing you're natural lip colour, creating a gorgeous shiny effect. I think this lip balm also works really well as a base for your lipstick, allowing you to apply your lipstick smoother and more even.

This is the only sleek product I actually have, however after browsing their collection in boots the other day I've realised a lot of their products look fab! I have heard such great reviews about sleek products, and that they are such high quality, despite their affordable prices!

Have you tried any sleek products? Leave me a comment below! :) 

My weekend in pictures

As any of my regular readers will know (because I bang on about it so much), is that I don't really get to see my boyfriend that much as he is currently living in Surrey, and I'm in Leeds, so it is quite difficult to get the time to see each other and find the money to travel, so it's always really nice when he comes up to see me! We decided to go to York on Saturday as it has always been a special place for us, it is also such a beautiful city! Although the main purpose of our visit was too find him some birthday presents (it's his 21st in a few days), we also had a little walk around through the park and down by the river, which is always nice for some alone time! Of course the day ended with a cheeky nandos ;)

Sunday was also quite a chilled out day, we went to the cinema to see 'Home'- I'm quite confused as to why it was showing as it doesn't come out till the 20th.... But hey ho it was a really funny film! (Despite the majority of the other people in the cinema being under 10 years old)... Who doesn't love a kids film?! This was also followed by a trip to Mr. pretzel... If you haven't tried there cinemon pretzel sticks and Nutella dip you haven't lived! The weekend seemed to fly by but we definitely made the most of it! It was such a busy weekend as I also had to go home on Sunday night for a placement interview on Monday, fingers crossed! 

To finish, I can't go without mentioning the lady featured in this post, she's my great grandma and celebrated her 96th birthday on Friday! I can't believe it, she doesn't look 96 at all!!

What have you all been up to this weekend, leave me a comment below! :)

FOTD

I have really been struggling recently to think of blog post ideas, but since I have been trying some new makeup products recently, I thought I would do a face of the day post! A lot of the make up I use is really inexpensive, as I am not a huge believer of spending a lot of money on expensive makeup which just gets used up within a few months! The only pricey products in this post come from the Benefit celebutante pallete, the benefit brow zings eyebrow pallete, and the MAC cremesheen lipstick, the rest is mostly Rimmel London. As it is spring time, I think it's time to alter my daily makeup and start using some pinker, lighter shades of lipsticks, primers, highlighters and a little bronzer! Here are the products featured in my look...

RIMMEL LONDON LASTING FINISH FOUNDATION 201, £7.99, Boots

This will always be my favourite foundation, it works just as well as a high end foundation, it stays put all day, it's heat/sweat resistant, transfer resistant and it really does what it says it will, it gives you 25 hour coverage. All of that for just £7.99! This is quite a popular foundation and I have been using it for years now!

NYC 649 PROSPECT PARK ROSE CHEEK GLOW, £2.99, Superdrug

Cheap and cheerful. I love this blusher because I found it's the perfect shade for me, it has a shimmery tint to it so it also acts as a highlighter for your cheeks!

RIMMEL LONDON STAY MATTE POWDER 003 PEACH GLOW, £3.99 Boots

Again, this Rimmel product is very popular. It is so hard to find a good powder but I always find that this one works wonderfully, it gives a light covering and sets your make up so well!

RIMMEL LONDON WONDERFULL MASCARA- £7.99- BOOTS

I never ever usually go for plastic brushes as I never find that they actually volumise my lashes, but with this brush I feel like it gives the best of both worlds, length and volume! Although I usually opt for Scandeleyes, I will definitely be buying more of this mascara! 

BENEFIT BROWZINGS, £24.50, Boots

I have only ever used one brow product, but this one has last me years! I only ever add just a little colouring to my brows so this powder and gel like duo work perfectly for adding a touch of colour and setting with the tinted gel.

LEGGY AND DANDY BRANDY BENEFIT VELVET EYEHSHADOW, (part of celebutante set)

I love to combine these colours, applying the shimmery pale 'leggy' shadow all over the eye lid and then adding a touch of 'dandy brandy' to the outer lids and blending. A very neutral but beautiful look!

BENEFIT DALLAS FACE POWDER, (part of celebutante set)

This bronzer is so amazing, benefit have so many different bronzers which are all lovely. I particularly love this one as it isn't too dark but it also adds a lovely shimmer. A great bronzer if you're just getting started with bronzing and contouring.

CREMESHEEN CREMECUP MAC LIPSTICK- £15

This has been my favourite lipstick for so long, it adds a lovely pinky colour to your lips and is so soft and nourishing. The cremesheen lipsticks are a definite favourite of mine!

SLEEK LIP CONDITIONER (POUT POLISH)- £4.49- BOOTS

I always apply this before wearing any lipstick, as it ensures your lips are conditioned and ready for you to smoothly apply your lipstick, you can also use this balm on its own as it is tinted with a pinky/nude tone.

What do you think of my face of the day look? What are your favourite makeup products at the moment? Leave me a comment below! :) 

Spring wish list!

The lack of blogging I have been doing recently is just terrible! I've been so so busy with getting back to uni and having placement interviews etc that my blog has taken a back seat! Hopefully I will have more time from now on :) Anyway, I finally had a day to go shopping over the weekend and finally saw some gorgeous pieces I really want! I don't know about you but I feel like we are finally coming to the end of that dull and drab 'mid season' where there is absolutely nothing in the shops, unfortunately for me, it's my boyfriends 21st coming up in a couple of weeks, which means I have no money to spare for clothes once I have bought his prezzies! Well, I can still wish can't I? Here's my wish list for spring fashion.

RIBBED CREW NECK CROP TOP- £26- TOPSHOP

Green has never really been my colour, although I must admit I really love the khaki trend at the moment and I am dying to try it out! This cropped jumper will be really lovely for spring, loveeee.

CREAM LIGHTWEIGHT SATIN CAMI- £20- RIVER ISLAND

I actually just bought this yesterday so it shouldn't really be on my wish list, but I bought this to pop on with a pair of ripped jeans for my boyfriends birthday meal, the lightweight satin material is so elegant and combined with the lace trim, makes a perfect top for any occasion.

PURPLE CREPE HEM TANK TOP-£20- RIVER ISLAND

There are so many beautiful pieces in store at River Island at the moment, and this top also comes in white! I do love the lilac colour, as pastels are very on trend, I always love this style of top and cannot wait to wear this in the warmer weather!

YELLOW BOXY LACE TANK TOP-£26-RIVER ISLAND

Again, this top many be the similar tank top style, but this is such a classy piece which you can wear for many summers to come, I absolutely love this bold yellow colour, so summery!

CROCHET PANEL SUN TOP-£22-TOPSHOP

I am literally so in love with this top, it is exactly to my taste and style. I am a sucker for floaty, lightweight materials that look so cute and girly in the summer!

KHAKI SLEEVELESS SPLIT BACK TOP-£25-RIVER ISLAND

More khaki! This picture really doesn't do it justice, the fit is more high neck and I love the fact that it has a glitter effect, so if you aren't completely into the khaki trend this top is a little different!

PEEP TOE CLEATED SOLE ANKLE BOOTS- £40- RIVER ISLAND

I am in serious need of some new boots, I really am a heel obsessive as I'm only 5''3, but in the spring I don't want to wear big warm boots, these however have the peep toe, making them a little more appropriate!

MOTO RIPPED LEIGH JEANS-£40-TOPSHOP

I must admit I am more of a fan of the Joni jeans, but the Leigh jeans are also a lovely fit. I love the ripped jeans trend, and I really love the lighter denim for the spring and summer months!

UTILITY TWILL SHIRT DRESS-£40-TOPSHOP

This is such a great example of an item of clothing looking completely different on than on the hanger. Military style is so on trend and I love it! This shirt dress is so perfect for popping on with a pair of tights  in the cooler spring months, an item which is completely different from my usual style, but I tried it on and loved it!

What do you think of the current spring trends? What do you think of my wish list? Leave me a comment below! :) 

Basics clothing haul

Okay when I said this post was a basics haul, I really did mean basics! For some reason there is literally nothing on the high street right now which is catching my eye, perhaps because we are right in the middle of the limbo between winter and spring fashion, you know when you just don't know what you should be wearing? But if there is something I need to stock up on, it's basics. You can never have enough plain tops to mix and match with a pair of jeans, and you certainly can't be without some simple accessories to help dress up your outfit! The best thing about buying basics is that they are usually so affordable, so this lot didn't really cost much at all, here's what I got! :)

OFF THE SHOULDER RIBBED TOP, £18, RIVER ISLAND

A bit pricey, but super comfy and the off the shoulder style is so on trend! The ribbed material is also so perfect for this time of year when it's still a bit chilly.

MOTO BLACK SUPER SKINNY HIGH WAISTED JONI JEANS, £36, TOPSHOP

You can never have enough pairs of black skinnys, although the colour of Joni jeans tends to fade quite a bit, they are super comfy and I always tend to find that even after several washes they always stay the same tight fitting and don't go out of shape or baggy, they always fit me perfectly too which is always difficult to find when shopping for jeans! I just love the high waisted style so I can pop on a crop top without having too much on show.

GOLD NECKLACE, £1.50, PRIMARK

Accessorising is my favourite thing about an outfit, even the most simplistic of jewellery can instantly dress up your outfit! Primark is the best place to go to find cheaper alternatives of other high street jewellery, and for this gold necklace at £1.50 you can't be robbed, pop on with a basic tee and you're good to go!

LAYERED NECKLACE, £5.99, H&M

Again this is a trend I'm loving right now, layering your necklaces is so fun and this necklace is practically 4 in 1! With different charms on each level this accessory is such a bargain which you can wear over and over with almost anything!

'I LIVE FOR NEW YORK STYLE' TEE, £16, RIVER ISLAND

I never go for slogan tees but I thought this one was so cute, and who doesn't love New York style?! Let's hope the metallic writing survives a good few washes....

HALTERNECK CROP TOP, £8, MISS SELFRIDGE

£8?! I couldn't resist, I can't wait to wear this with some high waisted jeans in the summer!

SHORT SLEEVED RIBBED TOP, £3, PRIMARK

one of the only things I have bought recently from PRIMARK, as I am not usually a fan, but for £3 this is the perfect basic to wear with your jeans day to day, although it is a tad see through...

LONG SLEEVED RIBBED TEE, £8.99, NEW LOOK

New Look is always my one stop destination for basics, their products are such fab quality for such affordable prices. I love wearing thesebasic long sleeve crop tops at the moment with a skirt, so simple and comfy!

What have you all been buying recently? You can find out more about the products I bought by watching my new YouTube video! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsdrHzta5c don't forget to leave me a comment below, :).