Studded boots and split maxi skirt

Hi guys :) I went for a meal on Friday night with some friends, here is what i wore.  I kept it quite casual but i think the skirt gives it a little more 'umph'.  

Top - New Look

Skirt - River Island

Boots - Primark

Jacket - Zara

Em x

Lush Mask of Magnaminty

I bought this face mask from my nearest Lush store for £4.95 and you get 125g of product.  But you can get a bigger size.
I have never really done a 'skin care' related post before and to be completely honest its probably because i dont have a big interest in it. But times are changing and i'm really enjoying venturing into different skin care products.
So i was looking for a good, thick, classic 'mud mask', you know the ones that are green and make you not able to move your face.
I have pretty normal skin and rarely get spots, i wanted something to exfoliate my skin and leave it feeling clean and fresh.

What Lush say?
This peppermint mask does everything it can to fight eruptions and outbreaks and return our skin to tip top condition

Now because i dont get break outs , i cant comment on this but the lady in the shop did say this does clear any break outs.  Also it says its a 'Face and Back pack' so this would probably be good if you suffer with spots on your back.

My thoughts ...
Overall i am really enjoying using this, I use this once a week and i look forward to using it.  I feel like it gives me that deep clean my skin needs.  I apply a generous amount all over and then leave it for a good 15 mins, then i wet my hand and using circular motions exfoliate my skin and i finally wash it all off with water.
The smell is OK , the main smell is peppermint I am not a big fan of peppermint but i can deal with it.  It does however make you feel fresh and awake.

                                         Trying to pose with a face mask on isnt easy!


Does anyone have some good face masks they can recommend ?

                                                                    Em x

Autumn Lips

Autumn is my absolute favourite month !  Mainly because of the autumny colours like  maroons and greens, and also the fact its nearly Christmas yay :)
So when the seasons change of course i change up my lipstick shades !
I bought this lipstick from Topshop last year, its called 'Beguiled' it looks really scary in the tube but believe me it is not that dark when you apply it.  Its a deep wine colour and at first I thought i could never pull a colour like that off with having such light hair, but honestly i think it would suit anyone.
With this lipstick you can just do a light stain of colour or you can really build it up to be really intense.

Does anyone have any Autumny Lipstick recommendations ? :)


                                                               Em x

Studying Makeup

Hello :), I don't know if anyone knows but  I study make up at college, its something i am really enjoying and hopefully will benefit me in the future.  I know among the beauty blogging world alot of ladies adore make up and also want to go into make up artistry, i never realised how many people on the internet loved make up  just like me and share the same interest :)  

I love to listen and read about how people got to where they are (career wise) in any field of work but especially make up artists.  It really inspires me to pursue what i want to do.  Many people in 'real life' see make up as ' all you have to do is stick some lippy on someone' or 'its for stupid people' ermm NO.  Haha this is why i love blogging and reading other blogs because people share the love for make up.  

So after that lil ramble i thought id share what i have been up to on my college course, i am in my 3rd week and i really am enjoying it.  My teacher is a make up artist so this is  very helpful as she's been there done that and got the experience.  

We do have to start from the bottom so very basic and work our way up, this week i did a smokey eye on my friend Lillie :)  

I wont lie, it was frustrating at times!  I can do smokey eyes on me so easily, and then doing it on another person wasn't as easy as i thought.  But i persisted through and I was overall happy with the finished look (and so was Lillie thankfully! )

Heres some pictures and i will list the products i used ...

                                                                                                 

FACE

 Mac studio sculpt foundation (NW15)

MAC dainty blush

Elf Brow Kit

LIPS

Topshop lipstick in beguiled

EYES

Naked2 palette 

Foxy all over the lid

Snakebite in the middle half and in the crease 

Blackout blended in the outer corner & upper and lower lash line 

Clinique high impact mascara 

Is anyone studying make up or is wanting to ?  Let me know :) 

    Em x

Maxi and a jumper

Hey guys :)  Outfit post today,  im really into the khaki green colours at the mo and i saw this maxi dress in Topshop so i had to have it.  With the weather taking a drastic change right now i paired it with a beautiful jumper i got from Zara to keep me warm.  

The dress also has two slits either side which is rather sexy, and has a V back.

                                                                 Em x

Liebster Blog Award

Ok so iv been nominated for a blog award :) By Pandaxpink , thankyou!
Iv never been nominated for a blog award and thought this was really exciting ! im not quite sure how this all works so im going to follow how Pandaxpink's has done it!

These are the rules:

- Each person must write 11 things about themselves

-Answer all 11 questions that the blogger that has nominated you has set before creating 11 more questions for the people you tag for this award

-Choose 11 people to tag and name them in a post about the Liebster award
-Go to their pages and tell them you have nominated them
-No tag backs allowed

11 Things about me

- I want to be a Make-up artist
- My starsign is Scorpio
- I have a strong intrest in astrology
- I love kittens
- Shit scared of frogs
- I love to laugh with friends
- I have 2 olders sisters and a younger brother
- I google EVERYTHING
- I want to vist America 
- I love food 
- I could spend forever buying/talking about make-up

Questions asked by Pandaxpink 

 Do you find taking off your mascara a total pain in the tosh?  YES , it takes me a while.

Where in the world would you like to travel ? America!

Summer or winter? Summer

Blusher or bronzer? Bronzer

Heels or flats on a night out? Heels

Chocolate or sweets? Chocolate

Gold or silver jewellery? Gold

Funny or scary film? Funny, im such a whimp when it comes to anything scary!

Favourite high street store? Zara

Superdrug or Boots? Hmmmm Boots

Do your friends know you blog? Yes some

My questions for the girls i have nominated 

1. What is your dream job?
2. If you could only use one make-up product, what would it be?
3. Whats your staple piece of clothing?
4. Why did you decide to make a blog?
5. What is your starsign?
6. Whos your favourtie blogger?
7. One feature you like about yourself?
8. One feature you dont like about yourself?
9. Whats your favourite Tv programme?
10. Best mascara in your opinion ?
11. Current Foundation?

I nominate

- http://thebigburd.blogspot.co.uk/

- http://alittlebirdietoldmexo.blogspot.co.uk/

-http://emilylocknick.blogspot.co.uk/

- http://amand-in-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/



                                                                      Em x

Fashion Dupes | Disco Pants | Zara Bag

HI girls, over the last few weeks i have found some good dupes of  popular fashion items that are the infamous 'Disco Pants' and the 'ZARA shopper bag'.  

I think everyone has heard of the American apparel Disco pants, there the must have fashion item right now and i do see why they are, they give a flattering form-fitting shape and in all honesty they make you look sexy as hell!

But they have quite a nifty price of 70 pounds, in my opinion its well over-priced ! but for some reason i was still willing to pay this to get my own pair of bad boys.

Until one day i was browsing in River Island, and i come across some pants i think looked pretty similar to the AA Disco Pants.  

These pants were 30 pounds which is more than half of the AA ones.  They have that shiny look to them ( which the photos arnt showing well) they also have the pockets at the back and the button detail on the front.  My friend has the AA ones and she says they look very similar too.  So if you were considering getting some i would take a look in River Island first and save some cash!

My next find is a more recent one, i was browsing some online websites for a new bag for college, and i was on Missguided.co.uk.  I came across a lovely bag which i thought was a similar style to a ZARA one i had seen in store, im pretty sure its called 'Shopper'.  I ended up buying it for around 26 pounds, which is a bargain compared to ZARA's prices.

Its black and cream leather (fake obviously) with leopard print lining inside, which i love!  heres the link

I love sharing some good bargain finds with you and hope it helped.

                                                        Em x