five product face!

Hey guys!

Hope you're all having a great start to the 4 day weekend (woo hoo!) First of all, I am so sorry for not blogging as much as I normally do. I have been so busy preparing for my spanish oral, which i have in a couple of weeks, but now i am on half term so i shall be able to post more frequently! I've been seeing these types of posts a lot recently, so i thought i'd show you my version of it!

The make up

 

Products used 

 

revlon photoready foundation

soap and glory solar powder bronzer

bourjois ultra curl mascara

mac eyebrow pencil in lingering

mua eyeshadow palette in undressed

I used revlon's photoready foundation because it gives quite good coverage but is also really glowy. I then used mac's eyebrow pencil in lingering because i hate not filling in my brows, so this was a must! and pencils also save faffing around with a brush! I then used the bourjois ultra curl mascara as it curls and lengthens my lashes in an instant. Then I used MUA's eyeshadow palette in undressed. I suppose this is kind of cheating using a palette but i did only use the highlight shade on my inner corner, cheek bones, brow bone and down my nose, and then the glittery black to line my top lash line! To add a bit more colour to my skin i dusted soap and glory's bronzer on the high points of my face!

If you've done a post like this i'd love to see it, so please comment with it down below! Also, if you'd like to see any particular posts please tell me! 

Thanks for reading, see you in my next post!

Olivia

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Passion for Fashion Money Supermarket Blogger Competition

hey guys!

hope everyone is having a lovely beginning to the week so far, this is my last week of school before the easter holidays and it is seriously dragging! today i thought i'd do my entry for the Passion for Fashion Money Supermarket Blogger Competition! They lovely tasha from girlinthelens notified me about this and i quickly got onto getting together  my 3 outfits! if you haven't heard about this competition, you basically have to design 3 outfits for beach/holiday, casual and party and each one has to be less that 200! if you want to know more you can check out tasha's post here where there is more info on how to enter etc!

So let's get onto the outfits..

| bikini £34.00 | essie nail polish in bikini so teeny £7.99 | sunglasses £12.00 | crop top £10.00 | high waisted shorts £22.00 | nike blazers £64.99 |

grand total: £150.98

I've chosen this really cute 2 piece bikini from topshop because it's so cute and would look great just under these topshop shorts along with this topshop top (wow, that is a lot of topshop ha). as it as a beach/holiday look, hopefully there would be a bit of sun, so these sunnies from asos are a MUST and add a really cute vintagey kind of vibe to the outfit! Then some nike blazers as just a nice fashionable trainer to wear on holiday! To finish off the look, I chose essie's bikini so teeny as it is a gorgeous blue colour, perfect for spring/summer.

 | bag £12.99 | sunglasses £10.00 | top £12.00 | jeans £38.00 | chelsea boots £40.00 | lipstick £8.00 | casio watch £35.00 |

grand total: £155.99

For the casual look, i have chosen some topshop leigh jeans with a really cute cat vest top, also from topshop. I love cats so i think i may have to buy this t-shirt myself. i then chose some asos chelsea boots which i love as they are just a classic. then topshop's lipstick in nevada as it is a really pretty nude. A casio watch for a bit o' bling. Another pair of asos sunnies, which again add a reto-y vibe to the look. finally, this really classic leather-look black bag from ebay!

| dress £18.00 | clutch bag £12.00 | lipstick £8.00 | eyelashes £4.45 | jigsaw earrings £29.00 | heels £32.00 |

grand total: £103.45  

For the party look i chose an LBD from riverisland with a cute lil clutch bad from asos, with these gorgeous suede look sandal heels from missguided. I thought i'd go for the classic red lip and lots of lashes! and also some gold studs from ted baker, to tie in with the gold detailing on the clutch!

So that is my entry for the Money Supermarket Competition! If you want to participate head over to tasha's blog to check out more information on how you can.

Thanks for reading, see you in my next post!

Olivia 

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the procrastinating beauty blogger tag

hello my lovelies!

this is another tag, i know i did one quite recently but i actually really enjoy doing them and reading them! i was tagged by the gorgeous lauren from thebeaubow, you can check out her post here and i recommend you checking out her blog.

1.Name a beauty regime that you rarely do?

cleansing. it is really bad because i actually do get breakouts and i should cleanse properly and get a proper skincare sorted out, but i get a prescribed spot treatment which can be a bit harsh and drying so i find it hard to find a good cleanser that doesn't make my skin any drier, and doesn't irritate it and break me out!

2. Is washing your makeup brushes something you do regularly?

fairly regularly.. i should probably do it more than i do now but most of the time i forget and i hate waiting for them to dry!

3. How long will you last with chipped nail polish?

 a fair while, my nails have been chipped since yesterday and i haven't taken it off yet haha! but sometimes i find myself subconsciously picking it off when i get bored.

4. How long do you put off buying/replacing a beauty or nail polish product even if you need it? (i.e purchasing a new topcoat, or a new foundation etc.)

 i have a few different make up products that i can use if i really need to so if i run out of something, like a mascara, and i have one that isn't my favourite i will still use it until i begin to get fed up of it!

5. What is your worst beauty habit? 

 i hate washing my hair so i always end up putting off washing my hair, it is just such a chore for me. if i didn't own dry shampoo i would literally die (ok, not literally). also, my nails are really bad and the nails aren't very strong and they aren't a great shape and they kind of peel at the top, ew haha.

6. Name something non-beauty related that you put off doing all the time?

 homework for sure, and washing up haha. also tidying my room.

7. When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready until the last minute or not?

 most of the time i leave enough time for me to go ready, but if my skin is playing up then i end up taking all my make up off and restarting which is annoying and most of the time results in me being quite late haha.

8. Can you commit to spending bans? 

maybe.. ive never tried. i think it would be good for me though ahah.

9. How organised is your makeup and nail polish collection?

 not very organised.. i have a drawer for my make up and when i'm in a rush i always have to root through it and mess it up! when it is tidy, i love it ahh.

10. What is the longest amount of time you have gone without writing a blog post?

i am fairly new to the blogging world, and when i first started i didn't do posts very often. i did them either once or twice a week, now i try to post once every 2 days if i have enough time!

So that is the end of this tag! i tag all of you and would love if you could do this!

Thanks for reading! See you in my next post.

Olivia

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tag: confessions of a blogger

hey guys!

hope you're all well, today i'm going to do a tag! I saw this tag on sammie's blog (lovefromsammie) and thought i'd have a little go at it. tags are my fave for getting to know someone a little bit more and have a little nosey into someone's life..

When did you start your blog? 

I started by blog back in October 2012. I first made my blog in August, but i never actually posted anything haha.

Had you had any past online presence before? (i.e. another blog/YouTube)

I had a tumblr before this but not beauty related.

Why did you start a blog?

I just love reading blogs and watching youtube videos on beauty and fashion. I contemplated between youtube-ing and blogging and decided on the latter mainly because i don't have any editing software and i'm not the best with technology etc!

 

When did you become serious about starting a blog?

I think I started to do my posts properly towards the end of 2012/start of 2013.

What was your first post?

"Disco Pants" haha.. i didn't even get them in the end.

What has been your biggest challenge about blogging?

Trying to take pictures in good light, as it gets dark quite early haha. Also if i have a busy week and weekend it is sometimes hard to do posts.

 

Where do you see your blog in one year?

 hmm.. i think it will be the same as it is now, honest reviews, casual chatty posts and just to make some new friends and chat to new people who are interested in the same things as me through blogging too!

What is the most rewarding thing to you about blogging?

 chatting to new people on comments on my posts, and also theirs!

What is the most discouraging thing about blogging?

probably the negative comments i sometimes see on other people's blog. in my opinion they are unnecessary and uncalled for.

Whats your lasting motivation/inspiration? 

making people smile.. not just in blogging but in everyday life too. if i know i can do something that will put a cheeky smile on someones face, i'll try my hardest to do it.

so that is all of the questions, i tag all of you, please comment if you do this tag or have already done it! thanks so much for reading, hope you enjoyed!

Olivia x

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25 facts about me

hello bloggers!

so, over the past couple of weeks i've been seeing a lot of '50 facts about me' and thought i'd jump on the bandwagon and do one myself, except i've opted for 25 facts about me, rather than 50 as i don't think i would even be able to think of 50 things about myself that could be of any interest to anyone - i think i will probably struggle with 25 too! So here we go..

1. i recently got an A* on my GCSE english controlled assessment - wahoo!
2. i have an unhealthy obsession with make up/fashion
3. as much as i love wearing clothes, i am awful at making them - i am currently taking textiles for gcse, and i must admit, it's not going too well.
4. i have a mole on my right foot and in primary school someone thought it was chocolate and tried to rub it off...haha
5. i adore lana del rey and im going to see her in may eeek!
6. i hate my nose and would do anything to change it
7. i actually love writing and running my blog!
8. i love the film Lolita, despite the odd and rather disturbing storyline, i think you can just really connect with the characters and you feel as if you know them
9. i am actually so weird when with my friends!
10. i am terrible at painting my nails
11. i cannot walk in heels to save my life
12. i love olives so much and once got a free one whilst at the german markets in my city center because i walked past and said my name was olivia and that i loved olives! haha!
13. i am such a child (although im only 15 and that is considered to be a child) i love horrible histories haha!
14. i love discovering new blogs!
15. CHICKEN. love it.
16. i hate gravy.
17. i have a blackberry but would love an iPhone
18. i got braces yesterday!
19. i had to have 4 teeth out to get braces! (it wasn't fun)
20. i only own one mac product!
21. im hoping to buy more high end make up!
22. i would love my job in the future to incorporate my love for beauty & fashion.
23. i turn 16 in september, and really want to get myself a job!
24. i love grease the musical and wish i had lived in the 1950s
25. my boyfriend broke his collar bone playing rugby and now has to walk around wearing a sling, and can't put tshirts on properly.. slightly amusing.

So they are my facts! not very interesting but hope you enjoyed this little insight into my life!

thank you for reading and i'll see you in my next post!

Olivia

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20 questions beauty tag

Hey guys!

Today I thought I'd do a beauty tag as I haven't done one in a while and I think you get to know more about the reader.

I saw this tag on Georgia's (Sweet Little Things) blog and thought i would do it too.. here goes!

001. Do you apply your foundation with a brush, sponge or your fingers?
I use a brush, normally either the real techniques buffing brush or the foundation brush that comes in the core collection!

002. Do you apply your eyeshadow from light to dark, or dark to light?
I don't really wear much eyeshadow but if i do it would be from light to dark!

003. Do you prime your eyes?
Again, I don't wear eyeshadow a lot so i've never really invested in a eye primer but it could be a thing i look in to. I find the longevity of eyeshadows depends on what eyeshadows i am using.

004. Do you conceal first or after your foundation?
Normally after so I can see what blemishes/discolouration hasn't been covered by my foundation.

005. Do you go to the salon for manicures or manicure yourself?
I've never had a manicure! Ha ha! Unless those home kits count?

006. Do you exfoliate your lips, face or both?
I am currently searching for a gentle face exfoliator, so if you have any recommendations please let me know! And I often exfoliate my lips with sugar and honey! Although, the lush lip exfoliators seem really useful too!

007. On average, how long does it take you to do your make-up?
On a weekday when i'm going to school, i wear minimal make up so around 10-15 minutes. If i want to wear a bit more, then maybe 20-30 minutes! :)

008. Do you wear make-up everyday and everywhere?
It sounds ridiculous.. but yes! Most places! Sometimes I don't for school if my skin is looking ok (which it rarely ever does) but otherwise i have to at least put a bit of concealer on a little bit of mascara.

009. What's your weakness: shoes, bags, clothes, jewellery or make-up?
Definitely clothes and make up! I cannot go into boots/superdrug with out buying anything!

010. Do you whiten your teeth?
Nope, but i do use a whitening tooth paste! and i really want to get white teeth before i get my braces!

11. Do you wax your eyebrows or pluck them?
I've never had them waxed, but if i have plucked them (a bit too much if i'm honest)

12. What do you use to contour?
I either use the bourjois bronzing powder or the sleek contour kit! I prefer the sleek contour kit as it is matte and comes with a highlighter!

13. False lashes or natural?
I've never worn false lashes, as i am quite lucky to not have really short lashes!

14. Favourite make-up brand(s)?
I don't think I could choose! Although i don't own many mac products, they are the ones that I want to get more of!

15. Liquid, gel, or pencil eyeliner?
Gel! I find it's the easiest to apply and the most long lasting :)

16. Lipstick, Lip gloss, or chapstick?
Between lipstick and chapstick! I don't really like the feel of having sticky lip gloss on my lips!

17. Pigments, cream or pressed eyeshadows?
i like cream shadows because i like how they can sometimes look 'glossy' on the eye lids!

18. Neutral or dramatic eyeshadow?
For me, neutral!I am quite young so i don't like to wear a lot of dark colours! :)

19. Do you care more for quality or name brand?
Quality, if something is cheap but really good quality then i will buy it and rave about it, but say if something was a really good brand yet awful quality i wouldn't by it and rave about it just because it is a certain brand!

20. What's your current obsession?
Non make-up wise: LANA DEL REY! i love her so much! And i'm going to see her in may! Ahhh!
Make up wise: Skincare! I am currently on the hunt for new skincare products because i really want to make the most out of my skin!

That's my 20 questions beauty tag.. Hope you enjoyed reading!
I tag all of you!

Olivia x