Nothing changes if nothing changes.

It's Wednesday evening, you'll find me in my slimming world class (post weighing) sitting with other members discussing the plan and whether we went off the rails or not. Quite often I keep to myself the fact that I had a cheeseburger, mozzarella dippers, numerous glasses of rose and mini eggs over the weekend and end up doing the fail - safe smile and nod. Anyway, we go onto motivation and how "nothing changes, if nothing changes". I thought to myself, well, that's obvious, and let the girls discuss it. Friday night comes and I'm at a works do, I visit the ladies toilet and on the back of the door was chalked on, the same sentence "nothing changes, if nothing changes" (i've got to say this saying was a welcomed change from the 'we won't serve you if you're drunk sign. This got me thinking more about it, and even though it's the most simplistic and obvious saying, I find myself relating it to everything at the moment, from losing weight to moving home, no one can make decisions for you! Time to stop dreaming of being comfortable in my own skin and go and make it happen! Anyway, back to make - up.

See above: Urban decay concealer, false eyelashes from eyelure and Urban Decay's revolution lipstick in 'liar'. Not applied that tidily, you will see what it looks like with no filter in terms of colour. The gun metal packaging is amazing, the colour is so so pigmented you really only need one application of this. Yes it's 15.50, but definitely worth it.

 

Next, my loves at the moment. Benefit's Watt's up, Soap and Glory's 'glow all out' and Hoola Bronzer. I apply the champagne coloured 'Watt's Up' first, then follow with the Soap and Glory 'Glow All Out' lightly with a thing brush just above it. To finish, I use Hoola bronzer underneath my cheekbones to keep the definition. See below all used together and urban decay's 'liar' in full show.

 

Benefit's 'Watt's Up'

Soap and Glory 'Glow All Out'

Here's what the above false eylashes look like on...

 

 

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Oh, hiya 2015... Late I know!

I can't believe how long I've neglected my blog for (again!), not having a working laptop really has made it more difficult to blog (my fingers are far too stubby for this Ipad; apologies in advance for my poor typing!). Since my last blog I've moved flat, my hair has seen a miraculous growth spurt (downside; massive roots), I've finally ordered Urban Decay's lipstick in 'Liar' (it's been out of stock for weeks!) and I've lost half a stone in weight on Slimming World - happy Sera. I'm going to start by sharing one of my favourite recent purchases - this primark make - up bag. It's big enough to hold any decent collection and you can wipe the front clean as well, what's not to love when it's paris themed AND only £4?! Well done Primark.

Anyway, moving on, to rollerlash. I got this as a trial size in Elle magazine, kind of desperate of me considering I never buy or read Elle otherwise. I loved it initially, but I've quickly gone off it and think I prefer the 'They're Real' mascara. I don't think it's necessarily the mascara that's to blame, but my natural lashes just don't have much natural curl to them. My lashes look much better with a separating and lengthening mascara - not what the rollerlash promises really. I'm not totally writing it off, but maybe I was too quick to think it was the best thing ever - hindsight is a beautiful thing! See the results below...

Next step; 'Bio Oil'. I've lost count of how many bottles of this I've gone through in the past few months. I started to see stretch marks on my thighs (not the white ones - the dreaded purple monsters!) so I instantly went into recovery mode and slap it on every night. I've seen very positive results after about three months and they are fading slowly, they won't disappear altogether but this is really helping. Note: this is definitely not an overnight oil so don't wish for a miracle!

Now for my Real Techniques sponge. For ages, I've been debating whether applying a brush or fingers is the best for foundation/concealer application. It has lots of different edges to it - making it perfect for all over blending of foundation as well as around the nose and eyelids. You can see from the photo that it's definitely getting a good use! I would definitely recommend this, followed by an application of powder to set it. Find the super sponge for £4.99 on Amazon!

Next, is 'Avon - Magic X' face perfector. This is ideal for everyday use, I wear it under my foundation for work to help keep oil away and give myself a more even base. It has a velvety and soft feel. I'm really happy with it considering the budget price, i'd definitely buy it again, but I wouldn't wear it alone as it advertises - it's not THAT good.

Remember : wash your make up brushes!

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