What's in My Make-up Bag?

I thought I would do a what is in my make-up bag post. I don't think my make-up is particularly interesting; I only use drugstore brand make-up as it is incredibly difficult to buy high end make-up on a very poor student budget, but I find these posts interesting nonetheless. 

My make-up bag is a little piece I picked up a year or two back in the Boots after Christmas sale, I think it's French Connection but I'm not entirely sure. I think it might actually be a wash bag but it's perfect for makeup as it fits loads in and looks so pretty sat on my desk. 

So here's the make-up, brushes and other makeup-related products I use on an almost daily basis. 

First I use the Nivea Oil Free Moisturiser; which is great for dry and damaged skin. It's great for blemish-prone skin and for clearing up scarred skin. I then use the new Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer which is amazing! I use the Rimmel Perfect Match Foundation in Light Porcelain which is their lightest shade and perfectly matches my super pale skin; I apply with the  Real Techniques Foundation Brush and use the Primark Egg Makeup Sponge to blend; which is extremely good and easy to use. I follow this with the No7 Perfect Blend Trio Concealer which has three colour shades which can be blended to suit any skintone; using the Real Techniques Concealer Brush. Followed by the No7 powder, not entirely sure which one it is as I bought it a few years ago and its on its last uses now. I then use the Natural Collection Blusher in Peach Melba or Natural Collection Bronzer in Sun Shine. Followed by the Revlon Vital Radiance Brow Fill powder and Models Own Eyeliner.

What is your go-to makeup?

Newcastle

For those who don't know Newcastle is a beautiful city in the north east of England, not that far from the coast. I've lived in Newcastle for around a year and a half now, however a uni fieldtrip a few weeks back was the first time that I had actually visited the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Despite not looking at much of the art and it being a terribly miserable day weather-wise, we did get to see the amazing views across the river. Newcastle is an amazing city and I don't regret moving here for a minute. There's so many attractions like the great North Museum, the Centre for Life, the Theatre Royal and so many more that means it would make a great daytrip destination. 

 The views from the Baltic viewing area across the city. 

Thought I would include some photos last July when the sun was out and the boyfriend and I had a lovely walk along the quayside. 

Have you ever been to Newcastle or wanting to visit? 

xx

Winter Wishlist: Dresses

Now the dark nights are rolling in and my house is started to get freezing, I am lusting over so much in shops right now to keep me warm. I also want to break the rut I'm stuck in with jeans and top, which is so easy to throw on on a cold 9am start at university. So here's a collection of lovely winter proof dresses... 

Primark: 

These print tea dresses are so lovely, and bright pretty patterns to brighten up those miserable days. I love Primark clothes as they have really nice, often decent enough quality if you wash them right and are so cheap.

New Look: 

1, 2, 3

I love these dresses from New Look as I think they're all so stylish and new look has pretty good quality stuff. Its not something I'm usually a fan of, but I am especially in love with the first one. 

Do you have any winter dresses that you love in store recently? 

Winter Wishlists: Boots

So as winter approaches and shops are stocking their A/W collections there is so much in shops that I really want. So this is just the start of a collection wishlists. 

1. Brown Stud Ankle Boots, New Look 

2. Double Gusset Chelsea Boots, Barratts 

3. Madhatter Metal Trip Boots, Topshop

4. Black Leather Cut Out Boots, New Look

5. Black Gusset Ankle Boots, Dorothy Perkins 

6. Tan Block Heel Chelsea Boots, New Look

7. Messenger Pin Stud Boots, Topshop 

8. Monki Sally Tan Chelsea Boots, Asos

9. Cut Out Ankle Boots, New Look

10. Black Peekaboo Ankle Boots, Dorothy Perkins

11. Black Cut Out Ankle Boots, River Island 

12. Chocolate Strap Stud Boots, Dorothy Perkins 

13. Black Stud Boots, Dorothy Perkins 

As a student I have very little money so I'm obviously never going to buy all of these but maybe one or two. 

What do you think of my picks? 

My Skincare Routine

Ever since I was young I've suffered from acne, after trying every over-the-counter products possible and a number of prescription products from my doctors, about a year ago the nurse put me on the pill and ever since then my skin has begun, admitted slowly, to clear.

I have never been one to stick to a skin care routine, either products tend to make my skin worse or I forget after a few weeks, but recently I decided I needed a better skin care routine if I wanted to keep my skin under control. So a few months ago whilst Superdrug was having a sale on skincare and free delivery I ordered a few products that seemed to fit my skin type. And I've picked up (or found hidden in my room) a few more products, and have been able to continue a fairly consistent skincare routine.

The products (L-R):

1. Simple Radiance Brightening Eye Cream 

For as long as I can remember I have suffered from quite dark circles under my eyes, despite the right amount of sleep and drinking alot of water, I've been on the look out for an eye cream - after seeing this in my local tesco for £1.74 I couldn't resist, especially once I got home and discovered the £7.99 price tag on Boots. I tend to only use this on a night as I rarely have alot of time on a morning and this takes a short while to soak in.

2. Nivea Daily Essentials Oil Free Moisturising Day Cream 

After using a simple moisturiser for quite a while, here, I switched to this nivea moisturiser on recommendation from my nurse who said it would help get rid of acne scarring, which is starting to lightly develop since my skin has been clearing. I haven't noticed any immediately effects but it moisturisers my skin very well. I don't have any problems with the simple moisturiser and still use it from time to time. I use this at least twice a day; morning and night.

3. Garnier Clean and Soft Complete Cleansing Milk 

This is a great cleanser it has rose extracts so smells lush and makes my skin feel really clean and moisturised. I don't tend to use moisturiser after using this unless I'm putting make up on afterwards. I use this on a morning to clean my skin from the night before and then on a night to remove makeup. This is a very gentle cleanser and can remove eye make up easily without any irritation, which is always a positive for me as it means less products to carry back and forth from uni.

4. Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Peel Off Face Mask

I love this face mask, you can buy it in sachets or a small tube. It leaves my skin feeling really soft and refreshing. I tend to use this once or twice a month when I have time, which is generally only when I go home for weekends, to give it a good deeper clean.

I also use the Soap and Glory Scrub Your Nose In It Face Scrub and Mask to also give a good deep clean but it is too harsh for my skin to use it more often than once or twice a month.

What products do you use as a daily routine?

Wishlist: Jewellery

To follow my previous wishlist post this is another wishlist post centred on jewellery. I am really in need of revamping my jewellery collection as I tend to wear the same simple necklace  my boyfriend bought me, for university and one of two slightly fancier necklaces. And then a mix of the same bracelets and watches. I like these statement necklaces as they can liven up a usually boring outfit. I love these two watches, the white aztec one is just so much more summery than the watches I currently wear and being a Geography Student who loves travelling I love the globe watch too <3 ... 

1. Mini Spike Necklace, Asos, £8

2. Peace Stretch Bracelet, New Look, £4

3. Gold Monochrome Chain Necklace, New Look £8

4. Gold and Pink Spike Peace Bracelet, New Look, £6

5. Black and Gold Spike Rose Bracelet, New Look, £5 

6. Gold Noahs Ark Bracelet, New Look, £4 

7. Bunting Necklaces, Asos, £10 

8. Moustache Bracelet, Asos, £8

9. Aztec Watch, Asos, £20 

10. Globe Watch, Asos, £20 

Hope you all have a good Easter =))

Wishlist: Clothes & Shoe

I don't know whether its just cause I have no money to spend or that the all the spring lines in stores right now are amazing but I have so many items I want right now. I'm obviously not going to buy three pairs of converses; everytime I buy a pair the never seem to fit properly, but I am still adamant to find some that are right for me. I need some new black jeans as I've almost worn through the knees of my current ones and H&M jeans fit me so well and they are great value. I also need some new pairs of New Look plimsoles for the upcoming spring/summer season, I own about 6 pairs but most I am walking through the soles as they were the only shoes I wore all summer and I just love these red dotty ones <3

           ........

1. Converse All Star Oxford White, Schuh, £45

2. Converse All Star Light Oxford White, Schuh, £45

3. Light Blue Top, New Look, £13

4. White and Blue Floral Hi-Tops, New Look, £20

5. Converse All Star Ox ii Mint-y, Schuh, £45

6. Black Skinny Jeans, H&M, £10

7. Red Polka Dot Plimsoles, New Look, £8

8. Black Low Skinny Jeans, H&M, £20 

I am so happy to be home for 4 weeks for Easter break, however that means even less money coming in, so less chance I will be able to buy anything off this :( 

What are you currenting wishing for? :) 

xx