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New In Beauty

Beauty Buys This month I’ve been getting into beauty so much, I’m truly determined to learn from the best and become a beauty guru! I’ve had a lot of gifts in the form of beauty products recently which I find is great for trying out new things and seeing what works best for me. Real Techniques // Sigma After buying my Louise Young foundation brush I’ve literally gone brush crazy. I now know I need a separate brush (at least one) for each thing. I found a great set of real techniques brushes for just £16.99 from TK Maxx the other day. They had so many brushes, both individually packaged and in sets so if you live near one I would recommend popping in! I went for this set because I wanted something for my bronze and eyeshadow, then I got the flat foundation brush (hate flat foundation brushes but I’m sure I’ll find a use for it) as an added extra! These HD brushes were kindly sent to me by the lovely people at Sigma. They’re angled in a way that allows you to apply your foundation and concealer to create a flawless finish, reaching all creases and cracks! I had to shoot these pictures quite speedily because I actually wanted to try them! I think the concealer brush is in-credible, amazing for getting into all of the areas around the eye! The foundation brush failed to win my heart, I’ll be fair to it though, it did a good job, but I just will never stray from my Louise Young! It will probably be good for when I want a higher coverage, if I’m going out for the evening or something!! They also sent me this super fancy brush cleaning mat which I’ll put to use this evening! I’ve not washed any of my brushes yet and I’ve had my foundation one for at least a month. Apparently this is really bad and I’m lucky I don’t have spots so I’m sorting it out! Eyeko // Next So many eye products! I got this little eye palette from Next and of course I dug a chunk out of it with my fingernail as I clumsily forced it open. I was excited ok! I Still need to watch many tutorials on how to use it properly but I love the warm, neutral tones so I know I’ll love it once I know how to use it! The lovely people from Eyeko also sent me some bits to try out and I can seriously say my eyebrows are on fleek. And just eyes in general! Love the eyeliner felt tip, it’s so much easier to control than my usual pot so another aim of mine is to perfect the eyeliner flick.. is anyone getting the theme here? I suck at make up! I actually got the Next palette in a goody bag with this lip bullet. I’ve never used a lip bullet before but its got such a lovely smooth and creamy feel, I was…

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Styling A Denim Dress for Winter
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Styling A Denim Dress for Winter

Gilet : Old  Use code CYBER for 20% off today\\ Dress : In the Style Uk ( use code SIN10 for 10% discount) \\ Boots : Public Desire \\ Bag : Lavish Luxe \\ Rings : Melinda Maria \\ Bracelet : Melinda Maria The Denim Dress I have literally been after a good denim dress for what seems like forever, so when I was sent this beauty by the lovely girls at In the Style it seemed like all of my denim dress dreams had been answered! I’m sure you’re all too aware of my obsession with my button up denim skirt so how was I ever going to not love a button up denim dress? Only problem is – when it comes to winter I’m generally more of a jeans kinda gal. You see, my passionate hate for black tights makes wearing skirts a pretty chilly problem. Until that is, I remembered this fur gilet thats been hiding in the back of my wardrobe for a while! I’m always a bit undecided when it comes to fur (faux of course) I never know if it’s nice or tacky, and I’m still not totally sold on it – what do you think? One thing I will say though is that I didn’t feel the chill despite not wearing a coat or tights – it certainly does the job! Which of course means it could be my winter saviour if I can just rest myself firmly on the classy side of the scale.   I love this look with these boots as well, if you follow me on instagram then you’ll have seen them plastered all over my page! They’re so similar to these Topshop ones but a fraction of the price! AND I’ve just remembered its Cyber Monday so if you use the code CYBERBAE you’ll get 20% off anything from Public Desire including these boots!!! I think because they’re cut off slightly above the ankle it’s so much more flattering with a bare leg. I guess it’s the fact that they cut off in the narrow part of your leg? To me they just look so nice with a skirt/dress and I’d actually wear them out (if I ever went out that is) I mean I know I’m a casual dresser but I just think they’re such an all rounder. What I’m trying to say is that you need them, so buy them now!   Did you need any more proof on why you should buy the boots? Look above! Also I don’t know if you can see but they have a square toe, not in a weird way, in a lovely way! Loving this bag as well, I do have a secret obsession with tassels (apologies for my awful nails!).   Apologies for how red and puffy I’m looking in these shot’s, I did drag my sorry arse out of my sick bed for these photos!! What I wore Gilet : Old – Use code CYBER for 20% off today\\ Dress : In the…

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Secret Santa with Figleaves
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Secret Santa with Figleaves

  Before I start this post, can I just make an excuse about the photography? Has anyone ever tried to make a dressing gown look good in a picture? Well don’t bother its impossible. Way back in October I was contacted by the lovely people over at Figleaves about being part of a Secret Santa game with a few fellow bloggers. Obviously I couldn’t resist, who doesn’t love giving (and receiving) gifts? It was all in aid of their new online magazine which launched this month. As a website selling predominantly lingerie, I set about trying to find the perfect set of underwear that wasn’t too saucy (that would be weird).  I settled on a pretty soft lace bra with embroidered detail that came with matching pants, convinced that my chosen blogger was going to love it. So this is when my first shock came, the pants were a thong. Now, I’m not dissing the thong here, if you like thongs, then good for you, I’m just saying that it’s probably not the best thing to gift someone you’ve never actually met before. Regardless, I wrapped it up and took the pictures for the magazine then sent it off to said blogger. Second shock – when the magazine came out. There were beautiful pictures of everyones gifts they’d brought and the game was that when you got your’s you had to guess who had picked it. Looking through the pictures desperately mine stood out like a sore bloody thumb. Cute dressing gowns, check, pyjamas, check, underwear? Nope, just me! All I can do now is sit here and wait of the blogger to receive her thong and hang my head in shame. You never know, maybe she likes thongs? From random people? Anyway, Robyn from Phases of Robyn was my secret santa and she was incredible! I got the parcel when I was in my full flu/bed bound phase so there’s literally nothing more that I could have wished for than a soft and fluffy dressing gown! Well done Robyn, you da best.    

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Your Black Friday Discount Guide
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Your Black Friday Discount Guide

Being the lovely (shopaholic) that I am, I’ve made you a personal shopping guide to the top black friday discounts complete with links, discount codes and my personal wish list. I know, I’m great. You can thank me later! Actually, thank my by following me on Bloglovin’ (shameless plug) and by commenting below to let me know if and what you buy?! Love sharing purchases, always makes me feel better about spending my own money!! Zara 20%– It’s very rare that Zara do a discount, literally 2 sales a year and thats your lot so this is definitely something to be checked out! Public Desire 20% – Use code CYBERBAE Topshop up to 50% – No Code needed River Island 20% – Use code BFRIDAY15  Missguided 20% – Use code CYBER20 Boohoo 50%  House of Fraser up to 50% off Asos 20% – Use code CYBER, always remember that they do Nars and Benefit makeup in the Beauty section when it comes to deals like this! In the Style 30% – Use Code BLACKFRIDAY, Get an additional 10% off with code SIN10 Rad up to 70%– Get an additional 20% off on top of black friday deals with code SINEAD20 Elcy Clothing 25% – Use code CYBER  Debenhams –Huge black friday deals – one example is 50% off YSL Touche Eclait  Urban Outfitters up to 50% – No Code needed Amazon 30% off- Use code 30BLACKFRI John Lewis – As the great people that they are, they’re currently running a price match service on lots of deals! New Look 50% – No code needed Pretty Little Thing 50% – No Code Needed & free shipping in UK Forever 21 21% – Use Code RSTYLE21, also huge discounts sitewide and free shipping Lavish Alice 30% – Use Code BLKFRI30 here’s some of my picks! Click the images to take you straight to the website – you’re welcome! And don’t forget to add the codes above!

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How to Wear a Crop Top …
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How to Wear a Crop Top …

.. without looking like you think you’re still 17. Okay, maybe not 17 but you get the idea. At the ripe old age of 25 I don’t really feel like baring too much on the stomach front but theres just so many nice crop tops out there. I had to work out my own way of wearing them without showing the world what I had for dinner! I couldn’t resist this suede crop top from Another Eight, it’s in such a warm winter colour and a suede top is such a great way of adding texture to an outfit. Side note – just checked out their website again and oh em gee how cute is this bag? Love a good box bag! Cardigan : Charity Shop| *Top : Another Eight | *Jeans : IntheStyle | *Shoes : IntheStyle | Bag : Zara – Back in stock guys so get there quick! I’m a big fan of oversized things and a more, relaxed kinda look so as it’s a fairly tight crop top (when I say fairly tight I mean I couldn’t breathe for the duration of this shoot) I thought I would layer it up with my favourite charity shop find, the camel cardigan. I have linked a nice chunky one from Missguided but mines a one off I’m afraid so unless you’re prepared to trawl charity shops for your own your gonna have to buy that one. I think it’s physically impossible for an outfit to not look chic and pulled together with this Zara bag. When I first brought it I had trouble handing over 90 sheets for a bag from Zara but honestly, you need it, it’s totally worth it and it keeps selling out so go and buy it now for your own good! I’m definitely not happy with the amount of stomach on show in this photograph but I don’t think it’s possible to edit jeans to look more high waisted and quite frankly if it is possible I don’t know how. How nice are these shoes by the way? I love the lace up style with a closed toe. I’m sure you can tell I’m a fan of a lace up on pretty much anything, but all of my lace up shoes are open toe which isn’t exactly practical in this weather. I’m also loving the colour, I know they don’t exactly go with the top but I think it’s a kind of nice clash.. maybe? What do you think does it totally not go? *Gold Bangle (left) : Melinda Maria | *Gold Bangle (right) : Melinda Maria | *Nail Varnish : Zoya Love these jeans sent to me by IntheStyle (and the shoes ) totally wouldn’t have gone for this style of jean myself but they’re actually so nice and add a bit of interest if you’re just wearing a simple outfit like jeans and a t-shirt – which I usually am lets face it. If you decide to treat yourself to a pair or something else from…

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