Wardrobe Essentials

Some things a wardrobe can’t do without. The wardrobe essentials make up the basics of a wardrobe and no matter your style; they are must haves. Staple pieces need to be versatile: go with all colours, pattern less, unable to out date and most importantly they need to be of a good quality.

Black, white and grey t-shirt

I like to have a short sleeve, long sleeve and vest in all of these colours. However these tops because unbearable very quickly, especially white, going cheap on these is the best idea. I usually pick mine up from Primark for about £2.50. I like to keep all my tops slim fit but I will have one short sleeve top baggy as it’s perfect for a grunge style.

White and black shirt

Both shirts will be perfect for formal, fitted properly you can have them tucked in or left out. These will go with almost anything and are worth paying money for.

Jeans

Skinny jeans are worth the money if they are comfortable and flattering. I like to get my jeans from H&M, reasonable price and comfort fit. A black pair, dark denim and light denim are my personal must haves.

Leggings

Leggings are my go-to I have more pairs that I can count. I find leggings rip and stain as easy as t-shirts so I like to buy mine from Primark’s for £3 although I have to go up 2 sizes for them to fit.

Coloured pants

Whether its coloured jeans or coloured leggings have some colour can really make you stand out. I stick to dark red and dark green.

Black pencil skirt

Having one of these around is handy for interviews or super formal occasions. Paired with that white shirt is perfect for interview or work.

Skater skirt

In the summer my skater skirt is my best friend; you can get these in any colour or pattern and can be dressed up or down.

Leather and denim jacket

These are perfect to dress down a dress or grunge up and everyday look. This is where I like to splash my cash because I good jacket will last years.

Cardigan and jumpers

A thin knit is good for all year or thick knit for winter either way sticking to neutral colours will ensure you can be warm with any outfit.

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Winter breakouts

I am super duper sorry! I have been so busy with school then Christmas I haven't had time to blog but this time I will stick to it! 

Because I have been stressing over exams and it’s been cold, my face has not been the kindest, with dry spotty skin. Erghh! My dad is having the same issue with his face and my mum bought him the nearest, cheapest things in superdrug, not and interesting story about a product I know. Sorry but i don’t know the price as she was also Christmas shopping for me.

What my mum picked up was the “Intense Moisture Cream” this is an own brand product so I didn’t expect to give the results it did. The product claims to: give 24 hour moisturisation and defend skin against environmental damage. I was quite intrigued by the look, claim and smell, so I thought dad wouldn't notice.

Maybe the product doesn’t last 24 hours and I would class is as a butter not a cream although this product has cleared up my skin. I started by applying just when my skin was dry this turned into put it on every night before bed. If you’re on a budget and you’ve got dry skin I really recommend this product! Unfortunately my dad didn’t take to it - “It smelt too girly.”

I'm sorry this is a quick post but next week I will do a wardrobe essentials!

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Make up starter kit

I’m quite new to the whole make up collecting thing, and I have a little more than the normal person of my age but I still count myself as quite the novice. Also I have about 4 brushes and those vile spongy-eye-applicator-thingies! At the moment I am focusing on building my lip and brush collection. So I though I could be the best person to do a make up starter kit and a little mini review on each product. Enough of me babbling lets dig right in…

Starter Foundation, Concealer and Powder

L-R Rimmel Match Perfection foundation (100), Collection Lasting Perfection (2) and Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (005). This foundation is beautiful, it has a dewy finish that is matted perfectly with the Stay Matte Powder but i would say the coverage is light to medium because it is buildable. If your looking for a matte and/or  full coverage foundation i suggest the Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse. Sometimes I use the Dream matte mouse as a concealer because I am lucky and don’t need a full coverage. My actual concealer I have chosen is the Collection Lasting Perfection, do i need to say anything? I bet you have all heard about it! i use this under my eyes and on my nose. 

Starter Blusher and Bronzer

L-R Bourjois Delice de Poudre (52) and Bourjois BLUSH Exclusife. This Bronzer smells and looks like chocolate, plus is contours beautifully. I use the Real Techniques Blush Brush to contour because the pointed tips helps for accuracy. This adds a real glow to your face because of the small shimmer in the bronzing powder. The blush is a lovely cream that you can build for a bespoke pink or blend for a subtle glow. I personally don’t suit bright pink cheeks so blending is the way for me, some times I use my fingers to blend and sometime I will use the blush brush. 

Starter Eyeshadow Pallet

MUA Heaven and Earth. What I don’t like about this pallet is that they don’t tell you the names and they are ALL shimmers. I am going to do a full review of this pallet at some point also saying how i would wear it etc… This pallet is really cheap, only £4, but you get what you pay for. 

Starter Brow Pencil, Pencil Eyeliner and Liquid Eyeliner

L-R Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil (004) , Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal (001) and Loreal Super Liner Perfect Slim. The colour of my eyebrow pencil is defiantly too dark but if i use it gently it comes out at just the right colour. I love this product because of the waxy finish, its like it is gelling and colour in one! I do recomend buying a shade lighter than your hair colour. Any black kohl eyeliner is perfect for a starter kit and this one I feel has an easy application but isn’t n all day all night product. mine is looking a little grubby and short, think its time for a new one! Perfect Slim Super liner; You little beauty! this thing is amazing! and i keep forgetting to re-purchase as the tip has dried up so now its not so slim - It’s only fault - All day wear and easy application! i love it! 

Starter Mascara

Rimmel Glam’eyes Day 2 Night Mascara (Black/Brown). I find this the perfect carry around and starter mascara because of the multi-brush. My lashes tend to flop down but this just keeps them perky. The length is perfect for day time and the volume adds something extra for night time. The problems i find is that it states “no clumps” but if i don’t scrape the wand before use i get very clumpy lashes. 

Starter Lipstick

L-R Miss Sporty Dr Balm Glam Kiss SOS (02). Alright I know that this isn’t lipstick but one trip to super drug I realized I only had £2 left and I REALLY wanted the Maybelline Baby Lips I was only £2 away so I thought I’d thought I would have a walk down to Miss Sporty. to my luck I found a baby-lip-a-like for £1.99! I didn’t say no to this sheer royal jelly lip balm although it is a bit too sheer and I’m not a fan of the packaging. this is brilliant if you want something really subtle on a budget.  

Starter Brushes

L-R Real Techniques Blush Brush, eyelash curlers and a bog standard powder brush. I would suggest getting the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush, Real Techniques Powder Brush and the Real Techniques Starter Kit. although I don’t have these I am using two brushes! It is very hard to create a look, i’ll tell you that! 

I hope this helped, give me a like if it did! Now Tell me you’re ideal starter kit in the comments bellow! 

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