Hey lovelies! You guys have probably already heard (read?) me mentioning my boyfriend before but I thought I would do this post anyway as I thought it would be a fun more lifestyle-y type post.
Firstly, my boyfriends name is Joseph/Joe. He's 18 years old and we have been together 1 year and 4 months on the 7th April 2014. We have a 5 month old son together named Charlie. We met mid-november or 2012 and the we got together on the 7th December 2012. I'd met him twice before our first proper 'meeting' and we'd spoke but not much. One night, we were out with our mutual friends when everyone went in and it was just us to. Cut a long story short, we were sat in the park till about 12:30am (my parents were worried sick as my phone had went flat! Ooops.) playing 20 questions, doing push ups (well I tried..) and kissing. It was a great night and one I will never forget. We have so many great memories like getting up at 5:00am to go jogging or staying up all night on skype then going to his house in the morning with my friends box set or walking to McDonald's for my first ever Sausage and Egg McMuffin (I didn't like it..). Writing this has made me realise we used to get up really early for some bizarre reason. Anyway, enough of my cheesy blabbering and onto the questions!
1. He's sitting in front of the tv what is on the screen?
Erm, we don't watch tv too much but his favourite tv shows are Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, South Park, Family Guy and American Dad so probably one of them.
2. You're out to eat what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?
He doesn't tend to order salad when we go out..
3. whats one food he doesn't like?
He never used to like pizzas with a tomato base (preferred barbeque - yum!) or peanut butter but he seems to like them both now.
4. You go out to eat and have a drink what does he order?
Non-alcoholic: either coke or diet coke. Alcoholic: probably kopperberg (I can't spell that!)
5. What size shoe does he wear?
A 9 but a 10 in some brands.
6. If he was collecting anything what would it be?
Game of Thrones things. You can buy John Snow's sword online which I know he would love.
7. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Oooh, toss up between chicken and bacon, blt and chicken tikka (from subway).
8. What would this person eat everyday if he could?
He wouldn't do that. I used to eat the same thing ever day and Joe found it super weird and disgusting so he would never do that.
9. What is his favorite cereal?
He doesn't tend to like cereal however he'll eat cornflakes.
10. Whats his favourite music?
This is impossible for Joe.. If you know him you'll know how varied his music taste is so this question is just too hard.
11. Whats his favourite sports team?
He's not a massive supporter but he likes Liverpool Football Club.
12. Whats his eye colour
They're really deep brown with a hint of green in certain lights.
13. Who's his best friend?
He doesn't have one specific best friend but probably Marc, James and Declan.
14. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't?
Bite my nails or take stuff back two days after buying them.
15. Whats his heritage/where is he from?
He recently told me this so he will kill me if I get this wrong (sorry Joe!) but his family are from both Ireland and Scotland.
16. You bake him a cake for his birthday what kind of cake?
I'm not too sure on this but maybe a giant Resses cups cake as once we bought 9 packs of them :) or maybe some walnut cake as he introduced me to that (thanks Joe, it's so delicious!).
17. Did he play any sports?
He doesn't too much as he's a bit too busy but when he was younger he played football and rugby a lot and he's done jui jitzu for a long time.
18. What could he spend hours doing?
Lately it would be watching the Ricky Gervais Show. Maybe playing one of his games?
19. What is one unique talent he has?
This sounds so weird but picking up things with his feet. If somethings fell on the floor and we're too lazy to get up and get it, he can pick it up with his feet instead which I guess is pretty unique.
It's annoying me how there's 19 and not 20 questions but that's the end of my boyfriend tag. I hope you've enjoyed it and now have a little more insight into both mine and Joe's lives. I quite liked writing this as it was something different which is always fun. I will hopefully speak (write?) to you guys soon as I really am trying to get into the habit of blogging more regularly.
Megan xx
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
Prom | Polyvore
Opi nail polish
$19 - liberty.co.uk
$19 - liberty.co.uk
Hey, I know prom is fast approaching for many people so I thought I would do an outfit post what I would wear. Now this may seem likely a slightly weird post considering I'm 18 now and my prom is over (it was in 2012) however I made this set on Polyvore and I figured it would be a fun idea! My prom was a world wind mess of indecisiveness, feeling too ashamed to wear heels, bad makeup application, dodgy hair, bad time management and bitten nails. Basically, it didn't go too well. My hair wasn't dry even though I'd been the hairdressers, my favourite foundation at the time had run out, my false eyelashes were a mess looking, my lipstick was cheap, a bad colour and drying and my outfit was a bit hit and miss. For those of you wondering this was my dress; I really loved it, it fit well, the colour was pretty however it just wasn't right for prom and how I wore it was pretty shocking. Anyway, I'm starting to babble but what I basically wanted to say was I wanted to make this post for any readers who need some inspiration for their prom in the summer. If it was my prom again, this is the outfit I would have potentially worn.
White dress // Missguided // £30.00 - Firstly, the dress.. I absolutely love this dress! At first, it doesn't look right for prom as it's quite simple but that's what I love about it. The colour is great for summer and will compliment a subtle tan quite nicely. The lace adds a bit of sexiness without being too slutty or revealing considering when I went to prom I was 16. I'm also a bit of a fan of long sleeves lately so I love the fact that this has them too.
Black Sandals // Topshop // £55.00 - I really love these shoes! I'm having a bit of a love-in with heels at the moment and chunky ones seem to be extremely popular at the minute and I can see why. They have quite a large platform which would make them quite comfy so there would be no taking off your shoes to dance all night - spending a while to look perfect then taking off your shoes, not a good look. I also think these would go lovely with the dress as the chunkiness would be a perfect contrast to the delicacy of the dress.
Black and Gold belt // Moschino & 2B // £180 & £6.05 - I included a belt I figured the statement black and gold would offset the pureness and girliness of the white dress nicely. They're also great for figure complimenting. The reason I chose two is pretty obvious; one is £180, the other £6.05 however I love them both. I don't know about you but I can't afford to pay £180 but I think the other one is just as pretty. A few years ago, Urban Outfitters did a black and gold statement cross belt which I also think would look great with this look.
Colour Tattoo in Immortal Charcoal // Maybelline // £4.99 - If you read my blog regularly then you will know that I recently picked up this little beauty. I've worn it a couple of times now and I love it. I think this would be perfect makeup product to compliment the makeup look I have planned as it would create a lovely base to stop creasing and still look flawless when you're dancing at 1:00am.
Gel Eyeliner // Maybelline // £7.99 - Another product previously mentioned on my blog and another one I have definitely fallen for! As its prom, false lashes are a must however they look pretty stupid if you can see the bands so eyeliner is also a must. A thin line of this then some Eyelure 101's or 107's would look beautiful!
Vice 2 Palette // Urban Decay // £42.00 - The third product I have mentioned on my blog but I wouldn't go to prom without it! I would create a smokey look using rewind as a transitional colour, smokeout to darken up the outer corner, radar in the centre of the lid, then strike (or maybe half-baked from my Naked palette) on the inner third to compliment the gold of the belt, dope as a brow highlight and finally rewind to create the perfect strong brow. I would also add smokeout under my bottom lashes to really smoke it out. For inspiration, I would use this photo (the photo links to a brilliant gold smokey eye tutorials by one of my favourite YouTubers) however I would try to make the black darker and smokier. I would also use my GOSH pigment in the colour 'copper'.
Nail Varnish in In The Spot // OPI // £12.00 - For my prom, I just had my natural, unpainted, bitten nails due to not having time to do anything to them (I had originally planned falsies with red glitter!). If I were to do it again with this outfit then I would wear this nail varnish as I just love the colour. With the eye makeup, the shoes and the belt I thought it would be nice to have something to compliment the girliness of the dress rather than contrast it. Its also not too in-your-face so it wouldn't detract from the outfit. Some may say its boring however personally, I think it's more classically pretty.
Retro Matte Lipstick Collection // MAC // £15.00 each - I really love this photo! All of the lipsticks lined up so perfectly with such lovely colours is what I dream of. These lipsticks are from the Retro Matte Collection which are available on the MAC website. I think they would go lovely with the dark smokiness of the eye makeup as well as being the perfect pop of colour for the summer. I still have my MAC voucher so I may have to look into these in my local store as I think I may be in love.
Ombre wavy hair - This was originally how I wanted my hair for prom; long, wavy and ombred a gorgeous caramel-blonde colour. Instead I got my blondey-gingery ombre (that isn't very noticeable on the photo below) with wet hair that dried into my natural frizz ball, oh and it was short too! If I was to do prom again, I would definitely do my own hair. I may not be very good at it but at least I wouldn't be sat in a hairdressers for 3 hours. I would dye my hair the perfect ombre colour the night before then in the morning, add heated rollers to both my hair and my dyed hair extensions then once my makeup was done, I would take out the rollers, run my fingers through my hair, loosely curl any straight bits, add in some texturising spray and finally blow my hair on the cold setting to create that messy wavy look.
I hope you liked this post. I thought it was something a bit different and I really loved creating it. I haven't had Polyvore for too long but as you may be able to tell I'm obsessed; such a great website idea! I may not be going to prom this year but I would still definitely wear this outfit. Are you going to prom this year? If you are, I hope you have a fun time and your getting ready part is much more enjoyable and stress-free than mine was! I will finish with one of the only photos I don't hate from my prom, enjoy 16-year-old me!
(L-R) - Shaunna, Me, one of the teachers, Paige, Amy and Ashleigh :)
Megan xx
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Rio Rio | Topshop - A New Favourite
Topshop Lipstick in 'Rio Rio' - Link
Hey lovelies! Sorry for my lack of posting lately; things have been really hectic lately but hopefully it'll start to relax again soon and I can blog more regularly. Today I have a post about a product I have fallen for recently. If you read my recent beauty haul then you'll know I recently bought my first ever Topshop makeup items! Ooooh, how exciting! In the set that I got there was a cream blush in the shade 'Morning Dew' and a lipstick in the shade 'Rio Rio'. Since buying the lipstick, I have been wearing it non-stop and is fast becoming my go-to shade. I'm definately not a bright lips girl as I'm more into lip balm however I think this lipstick may have converted me. I have been wanted to try a Topshop lipstick for a while as I've read so many rave reviews about the quality (some say it's similar to that of MAC - some say better!) so I though I'd give one a go!
Firstly, the packaging. Packaging is important and Topshop have certainly not let me down. The lipstick is cased in a pretty black and white tube that is quirky and cute due to the stripes and text font but still sophisticated due to the colour scheme. Also, on the bottom, the name sticker mirrors the colour of the lipstick which I love as it makes routing round for it so much easier. The size is also quite small making it handy for stashing in my handbag. Overall, I love the packing is one of my favourites for lip products.
Onto the colour.. 'Rio Rio' is a beautiful red shade with quite strong orange undertones. It is extremely bright and therefore not for the faint-hearted however it has converted me, maybe it could for you? As it is so bold, I've been loving wearing this on days were I don't have time to apply more than a coat of mascara to my eyes. I find that this lipstick instantly makes me feel more 'done' even without a tonne of eye makeup. The combination of a bold lip and simple eyes is one of my favourites. On the photos above, the colour in the actual tube looks way too pink (sorry, bad lighting!). It is just slightly less orange than the photo on myself shows. The colour is just perfect for summer and I think it would look gorgeous with a tan. I can imagine this on beautiful tanned skin with just a hint of tinted moisturizer, a coat of mascara and beachy waves. I am unfortunately not blessed with tanned skin or beachy hair however I still love it on my NW10 skin.
Finally, onto the formula. I hate lipsticks in that the majority of them dry out my lips however this seems to be an exception. It's a semi-matte finish in that it goes on quite glossy then after a while goes matte. When I first wore this, I was quite worried about it been matte (we do not get along! I'm talking about you Kate Moss 107!) however this is not drying in the slightest. One coat and my lips are beautifully moisturized and opaque. In terms of lasting power, it lasts a few hours then I need a touch up. I usually wipe off the remaining lipstick, add a coat of my EOS then apply a new coat of 'Rio Rio' just to avoid any flakes. If I'm eating (which I tend to do.. a lot!) the lipstick will obviously come off however I don't mind pulling out this cute little packaging.
Overall, I absolutely love this lipstick! The packaging is cute, the colour is gorgeous, it lasts a long time and it doesn't dry out my lips - perfect! My only issue with this lipstick is that you don't seem to get very much product. I've never actually reached the bottom of a lipstick so this may be a minor issue. Topshop lipsticks retail at £8.00 which isn't too cheap however Revlon lip products retail at £7.99 so it's definitely drugstore. When comparing it to MAC's £15.00, it's a bargain considering the formulation is apparently extremely similar (I unfortunalty can't comment on that *sobs*). I am currently on the hunt for new colours to try so if you have any recommendations, let me know :)
Megan xx
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Pro-Brow Ultimate Eyebrow Kit | MUA
Packaging: When it comes to makeup, packaging is important. I know it shouldn't matter but lets face it, it does. If I don't like the look of a product then I just won't buy it so packaging really does make all the difference. Now, at £3.50 I wasn't expecting anything too special however I am pleasantly surprised. Firstly, it feels quite chunky and sturdy which I like as I don't feel like it will break any time soon. Secondly, it has a mirror inside which is the same size as the lid. This makes it just perfect for travelling! It also comes with a handy guide on the back which I thought was cute.
The brow powders: As far as I am aware, there is only one shade available for this set as it means that people with super light hair or super dark hair may not be sufficiently catered for. In this kit, there are two brow shades to chose from; a lighter one (the lighter shade is actually slightly darker than the photo shows) and a darker one so there is some choice even if it is limited. I have medium brown hair with bits of faded ombre meaning these two colours are perfect for me. On days were I want a stronger brow the darker one is great for achieving a bold look whereas for everyday, the lighter one achieves a more natural look. The two can be used together for an ombred brow look which I've loved ever since seeing it on Georgia's Instagram. Both powders are extremely pigmented so a little goes a long way. They're also extremely soft and smooth making application a breeze. I apply them with a RT's Brow Brush.
The highlight and the wax: The bottom two squares contain a highlight colour and a wax. I thought this was a lovely touch as it really 'completes' the kit. I apply the wax with a different angled brush to the one I used with the powder and apply a small amount (after powder) to set my brows in place. In the past, I've noticed that the mid-section of my eyebrows has been 'falling' and the shape has not stayed in place so this wax has become a god send to me. The wax can also be used before the powder to pick up more product and create a stronger look. Personally, I don't like the highlight shade. I like the quality but the colour just does not do anything for my skin. It is a peach-toned highlight that doesn't seem to have much shimmer in. I've been after for a more matte highlight for a while now so I was excited to see this however it has let me down and just sits there unloved.
The tweezers and the brush: At the bottom of this little set, there is a section containing a mini pair of tweezers and a tiny double-ended angled brush. I love the fact that there is tweezers as I always forget tweezers if I'm travelling or staying at a friends then I always seem to have a pesky little hair so this kit just solves that perfectly. I haven't used the tweezers yet as I prefer pointed ones over angled ones but from what I've gathered just holding them and taking off the little plastic thing, they seem stiff and hard to work with due to the size. I think they will come in handy in the future however I won't be swapping them for my regular tweezers anytime soon. I won't say much about the brush as I really didn't like it. I found it to be quite coarse and far too small to use. The bristles were also quite rigid meaning the brush gave quite an unnatural look to my eyebrows.
Overall, I'm quite please with this product. I love the brow powders, the wax and the packaging. However I don't think I will be using the highlight, tweezers (except for in emergencies!) or the brush any time soon. I hope this post has helped some of you in the quest for perfect brows as I do think they can make a massive difference to the shape of your face and I believe that without groomed brows, my makeup just doesn't look done.
Megan xx
Monday, 10 March 2014
Dreaming Of Those Long Summer Days | Polyvore
River Island nail polish
$4.89 - riverisland.com
$4.89 - riverisland.com
As many of you may know, today in Liverpool (I live in the north west of England meaning it's normally very cold, grey and windy) it was extremely sunny and I found myself resenting my thick Topshop parka. I was then casually browsing through Polyvore and the strange weather and the pretty new clothes made me begin to lust after summer. I was seeing cute shorts and bright lipsticks and I just makes me wish of the days when its still dark at 8pm, of not having to worry about taking a jacket, forgetting about college and all of the stresses it comes with, of floral dresses and long days on the beach. Of course my summer this year will be slightly different compared with your average 18-year-old's however I still think it will be good and am thoroughly looking forward to it.
I think this outfit would be perfect for a long day out in the summer. A jumper in summer? I'm not going mad, honest! I am simply being reasonable in that we all know about the indecisiveness (you could always wear a light t-shirt underneath the jumper? or pack one in this lovely little bag in case it heats up? ) of the British weather so why not wear a jumper, and a beautiful on at that! I can just imagine wearing this with cute, tanned, skinny legs (okay, I need to stop dreaming..) to a BBQ or an outdoor party.
I've been lusting after these shoes for a while now. I mean whats not to love?! They're classic in that they're monochrome, they would be comfy as they're trainers and they're just so effortlessly stylish. Heels and a fancy dress are sexy and all but sometimes, nothing can beat a perfect pair of legs, some denim shorts and beautiful trainers. Oh, if only you weren't £70.00..
I thought the simple beauty bits would compliment the outfit perfectly and add just the right amount of colour. Red lips look beautiful with a tan and they can make you look 'done' without having to wear a lot of makeup which I love!
I added in the picture of this song as it will not get out of my head! These last couple of days I have been listening to it non-stop and I absolutely love it! For me, it's the perfect summer song.
Megan xx
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Makeup Haul
Over the past few weeks, I seemed to have bought quite a few things so I thought I would comprise them all into a beauty haul. I didn't buy these all at once as that would be ridiculous, one was a gift as well as two being from New York, I also made quite a bit of money from eBay and some were free due to Boots 3FOR2 (love that!) so that's why there's quite a few things. That was my disclaimer-type things so onto what I got!
Urban Decay 'Naked' palette - I think you all know by know that I have recently received the 'Naked' palette bu Urban Decay. I love this palette! I won't say anymore as I am probably boring you know with the amount of times I am mentioning it! Instead, I will save it for a review in the near future.
Rimmel Apocalips: (top to bottom) 'apocaliptic', 'celestial' and 'big bang'- I realize I'm jumping on the Apocalips bandwagon a little late but after seeing a few reviews of these liquid lipsticks, I was on love. They have been on my wish list for a while now and I was after the shade 'celestial' in particular. Boots were having a 3FOR2 and since these colour looked most appealing, I popped them in my basket. Thinking about it now, I wish I would have spent a little more time thinking of a more neutral colour to get instead of 'Apocaliptic' as it's extremely bright and scares me quite a little. I have been looking for a red lipstick for a while as mine all contain either too much pink or too much orange and I think I may have found it. 'Celestial' is definitely my favourite as it's the most wearable colour. I will also be reviewing this in the near future.
Topshop 'morning dew' Blusher and 'Rio Rio' lipstick - I recently exchanged a item in Topshop and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try their makeup. I was on the verge of buying their lipstick in the shade 'Hazard' but then I saw a set containing this blusher and lipstick for the bargain price of £8.40. I figured I would get this instead as the lipstick alone costs £8.00! The blusher is a super pretty pink. I haven't actually used it yet so I'm not too sure what it looks on, I've swatched it and it looked lovely however it's a cream formula and I'm still a bit unsure about how to apply it. This photo makes the lipstick look quite pink but in reality it is a bright orange/red which will be perfect for summer. Bright lips scare me and yet I've bought quite a few lately.. I make no sense.
MAC Studio Fix Fluid in 'NW10' and Rimmel Wake me Up in '010 Porcelain' - I got this particular bottle of Studio Fix from Gabbie on her trip to New York as with the exchange rates, its only £16.00 and as I'm running out of my current bottle it seemed like a good time to get a new one. When in Boots, I was originally after Boujois' Healthy Mix however the shade range is limited and they were all too dark for me. I figured I would give Rimmel's Wake Me Up a go instead as I had also read quite a lot of reviews about it. A few said it was way too glittery however the majority of them were positive. I wanted this as Studio Fix is quite expensive so I didn't really want to use it on an everyday basis. I've only used it a few times and so far, I'm not blown away. I am going to keep trying it out though then I will do a review post!
Maybelline 'The falsies' - Another 3FOR2 buy.. I've heard great things (mainly from Instagram and Tanya Burr) so I'd figured I would give it ago as I dislike the wand on my 'Volum' Express' mascara by Maybelline. Maybelline has been the queen of mascaras for quite a while now and with all of it's rave reviews, I have high hopes for this. The only problem I'm having is that I can't bring myself to open it until my other ones (I have like 10 on the go!) run out and it's killing me!
Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Elusive - This type of lip product - lipstick in a crayon form - have been extremely popular however I have never actually tried one. When browsing around boots, I spotted the pretty little Revlon stand with all their new releases and this particular item caught my eye. Although I'm not a massive lipstick person, I love matte lips on others. I chose this colour as it's a beautiful dusky pink colour (like 'celestial' however slightly lighter and matte) which I thought would suit me. So far I've only worn this once but I love it; the colour is gorgeous, it's not too drying, easy to apply and the staying power is pretty good. Oh and its smells like mint! Once again, expect a review to come!
EOS lip balm in 'Pomegranate Raspberry' - This is another New York item that Gabbie ever so kindly brought back for me. After hating baby lips, I was keen to find my perfect lip balm and I think I've found it! It made my February Favourites after only 2 weeks so obviously I'm in love.
That's it for the make up items I've recently bought! I've also bought some new clothes/jewelry and a few skin care bits but we'll save that for another time! I need to go to the shops tomorrow but I think I may just get distracted by the big 3FOR2 label in Boots again.. I just can't resist. Can you or do the offers just make you go week at the knees?
Megan xx
Sunday, 2 March 2014
Monthly Favourites | February
Mac '217' Brush, Real Techniques 'Buffing Brush' and Blush Brush'
Urban Decay 'Naked' palette and 'Primer Potion' sample.
My favourite colours: half-baked, smog and darkhorse.
(Left-Right) Half-baked, smog and darkhorse
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GOSH pigment in 'sunstone', Natural Collection blusher in 'Pink Cloud'
Urban Decay 'Vice 2' palette.
EOS in 'pomegranate raspberry'
Urban Decay 'Flushed' palette
'Swatches of Stash' from the 'Vice 2' palette 'sunstone' pigment
Swatches of 'Pink Cloud' and the highlight shade from the Urban Decay 'Flushed' palette
L'Oreal Paris Studio Matt & Messy Salt Spray
H&M tartan skirt, American Apparel navy blue velvet scunchie
Ikea Skubb draw dividers in the Hemnes 8 drawers.
'Under Control' by Calvin Harris, Alesso and Hurts, 'White Noise' by Disclosure and Aluna George
Hey, so today I have decided to post my first ever favourites post! I know I didn't do a January one but it was just because there wasn't too many things I was really liking that month however February is a completely different story. I don't want to make this post any longer than asI have a lot to talk about so on with my February Favourites! :)
I will start with the brushes I've been loving this month.. I've loved my 'buffing brush' for a while now but this month I have really liked using it for the application of my 'Stay Matte' powder by Rimmel. I use it to buff the powder into my nose, my nose/inner cheek bit and my forehead. These areas get particularly oily so I find that this way of applying powder combats this quite well. When I first got my 'blush brush', I wasn't much of a fan as I found it to be too big but this month I have been really loving it. It applies blush perfectly and the size no longer bothers me as I am now using a less pigmented blush. If you've read my post on my first ever MAC products then you will already know all about my love their '217' brush. I've been using it non-stop this month as it is the perfect companion to another of my February Favourites!
Onto my 217's best friend! If you read my Valentine's Day post, then you'll know my lovely boyfriend bought me Urban Decay's infamous 'Naked' palette. I must say, I am so in love with this thing! The packaging is gorgeous, the eye shadows are so soft and pigmented plus the palette comes with a sample size of UD's 'Primer Potion'. My favourite combination so far has to be 'half-baked' on the inner third, 'smog' in the center and blended through the crease and 'darkhorse' on the outer corner to really smoke it all out a bit. I really do love this palette so expect a review shortly!
As you all probably know, I love my 'Vice 2' palette from UD and this month, I have been loving one shade in particular. The shade I am talking about is 'stash'. For a while, I was thinking about building a MAC palette and one of the shades I would include is 'sumptuous olive', well with 'stash' I can save my pennies! Correct me if I'm wrong but they seem like such lovely dupes of each other. I love this colour as it's a brown/bronze with quite a bit of green in it. I use this colour to add a bit of interest to my 'naked' combination. It also looks lovely with 'poison' from the 'Vice 2' palette which is a black with a hint of green.
My cousin Gabbie recently went to New York and I asked to bring me back this EOS and she very kindly agreed. Since she gave it to me, I have fallen in love with it. After I bought 'Baby Lips' and hated them, I was on the hunt for the perfect lip balm as my lips tend to become very dry and I think I have found it. EOS' are hyped up on instagram so much and I can see why. The packaging is cute, the smell lovely and most importantly, they work. My only negative is that they're not available in the UK and if you can find them they are ridiculously priced. In America, they're $2.99 however I saw them in Beauty Bizarre priced at £9.99, the mind boggles. If you would like to check out Gabbie's blog, you can find it here.
When I really want to brighten up an eye look, this month I have been reaching for this GOSH pigment in the shade 'sunstone'. I forgot I had this pigment (along with another called 'copper' which I love!) and after re-discovering them whilst writing my 'drugstore favourites' post, I have been using it so much. These loose shadows are super pigmented and the formula is so soft and creamy. The only downside to these I have found is that they go EVERYWHERE as they're a loose powder. They also may have been discontinued as I just can't seen to find them on the Superdrug website! I hope this isn't true as I would like to pick up a couple more.
As I said earlier, I have been loving my 'blush brush' this month and I have been pairing it with this Natural Collection blusher in the shade 'pink cloud'. As you can see on my swatch, this isn't too pigmented which I love as I tend to be a pretty heavy handed blush person! I saw on instagram that this is the perfect dupe for MAC's 'stay pretty' so if you're after that, definatley try 'pink cloud' as the price difference is astonishing at £15.50! Natural Collection is available at Boots :)
Another cheek product I have been loving this month is the highlight shade in UD's 'Flushed' palette. When I first used this, it scared me as I wasn't too good at applying it. I have since figured out how to use it and I know love it! I apply this product to the tops of my cheekbones using a RTs 'contour brush'. I have a review planned for this but as this is more of a summer product I will save it till then!
In terms of hair, I'm a pretty boring person as I just normally straighten my mid-length hair and that its. I've always wanted more textured hair but I just can't seem to make it work. When in Tesco, Joe was buying his usual hair stuff and I noticed they were two for £4.00 so I decided to get this for the bargain price of 50p! I pair this with my beautiful navy velvet scrunchie from AA and I really do love it. I spray this salt spray onto the ends of my hair then tie up half of it using the scrunchie! This is perfect as it keeps my hair off my face whilst still loving relatively stylish. Barbara Palvin also looks fabulous on the advert!
In terms of clothes, there is really one stand out item I have been reaching for lately. I've wanted this H&M skirt for a while now however when it first came out, I was pregnant then when I wasn't it was sold out! Eventually, I got my hands on and I have been wearing it non-stop! I normally wear this with a white and navy long-sleeved t-shirt from Topman (which I also have in green), my RI belt and my gold chain I got in Primark. I just love this outfit as its casual so I can wear it to college whilst still looking stylish. The blue running through the skirt also matches my scrunchie perfectly. My only downside to this skirt is that it's slightly too short but it's not too much of a problem as I would never wear it without tights. This skirt was a bargain at only £14.99.
This month, I got the 'Skubb' draw organizers from Ikea and I really love the way my makeup now looks! I don't have a massive amount of makeup but I was finding that I was forgetting about things with them being shoved in a makeup bag. Now, I can see everything and am getting a lot more wear out of many of my long-lost loves! I have six sections: face, single eye shadows/small sets, lips, mascaras/eyeliners, nails and tools. Its still not my ideal way of storing things but until I get a dressing table, this is how it will have to be!
My final favourites in this extremely long post are these two songs! 'Under Control' is on in the gym all of the time and it's now permantly stuck in my head. Its such a great song and one that definaley puts you in a good mood. The second is 'White Noise', I always seem to put this on when I'm on my laptop (I'd have it on right now if Charlie wasn't asleep next to me!) as its just a really great song. I quite like Disclosure at the moment and this song just seems to chill me out. They teamed up with Lorde at the Brits which I quite liked however Aluna George is terrible live! If you're wondering what I'm on about, you can watch their performance here.
So, we've come to the end of my February Favourites! I always say to myself 'Megan, make your posts shorted!' but then I get carrried away and this happens, oops! I will just once again apologize for the terrible quality in some of the photos (I'm looking at you Naked swatches!) as I am currently just using my iPhone until I can afford a decent camera. Anyway, I hoped you enjoyed reading all about my February Favourites :)
Megan xx
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