Top 10 Beauty Reads

One of the reasons I started this blog was because I love reading beauty and fashion blogs. I could literally spend hours on end perusing through bloglovin, seeing what everyone has been getting up to, what new products they have been using, and where they have been shopping. 

For today's post, I thought I would share my Top 10 Beauty blogs, so get comfy, imagine you're sat on the beach above, and enjoy!


1. Vivianna Does Make up - This is one of the first blogs I started to read back in the day. Anna gives honest reviews about everything from high end to drugstore, and takes the most incredible photos.

2. Amelia Liana - This is another one that I have been reading for a long time, and I feel as though it just keeps getting better! She has beautiful imagery along side her honest judgement. She also has such good fashion sense! I end up listing everything she has on my wish list!

3. Gh0stparties - Kate from Gh0stparties updates her page every day so there is loaads to see. She has the most incredible all white apartment, so if you're looking for interior inspiration, she's your gal.


4. Refinery29 - If you fancy reading something new, it'll be on Refinery29. It is updated alllll the time so it'll keep you occupied for a long time! It kinda the beauty alternative to Daily Mail!

5. Zoe Newlove - Zoe is a make up artist, so she definitely knows what she is doing. You can expect beautiful imagery, make up tutorials and lots of honest reviews. 

6. Buy Now Blog Later -  Laura is the one to go to for no nonsense reviews, and you just know you can trust her judgement on anything make up related!

7. XO Vain - The most straight up blog I have ever read. Real girls talk real beauty. There is so much on this page as well. There is always plenty to catch up with. 

8. Dizzy Brunette - Corrie has the most amazing hair! She is the one to go to for hair tutorials and to master those curls!

9. Make up Savvy - The go to blog for budget recommendations for anything from nail art to movies! Fee's images are incredible, you may find you lose hours of your time on there!

10. Caroline Hirons - Skin problem? Caroline literally has a fix for everything. Her cheat sheets have saved my life on several occasions!

Please feel free to leave your must read blogs below!

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Bond Girl

I bought a new lipstick! No surprise there! But it is the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Bond Girl. It is a dark mauve colour, which is a perfect everyday lip colour for my skin tone. It is full of pigment so you don't really need much either so it should last a while! It is also a good one to take from day to night, you could just add a slightly darker lip liner and blend to create an even fuller lip.

I LOVE the formula of this lipstick, it gives you a matte finish, but without the flat, drying feeling that many other matte lipsticks have. It applies like more of a balm than a lipstick, and it soothes and hydrated the lips. Another thing I love about this lipstick is the fact that it is buildable, without becoming chalky, so you can reapply throughout the day without worrying about your lips becoming seriously chapped!

It is by far the most luxurious looking lipstick I’ve ever seen. With the gold bullet and unique geometric shape of the product!

Have you tried any Charlotte Tilbury bits?

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5 Things: Favourite Etsy Shops

I am seriously addicted to Etsy. It is amazing for craft supplies, design bits, art, homewares and jewellery! I literally spend hours browsing through the app!

Today, I thought I would share my favourite Etsy shops. It was surprisingly hard to choose only 5, but here you go!

1. Zana is my favourite for all fabrics and other pieces. They have loads of amazing pillows and banners, I want them all! hahaha.

2. HRUSKAA is a scandanvian inspired home decor shop. They have gorgeous geometric designs. I have filled up my basket with their air plant prisms!

3. Sweet Peony Press has some fabulous typography! They have some really nice, simple designs which would fit any home. There's a mix of designs and quotes so there is definitely something for everyone!

4. Fish Out Store have some really cute wall hangings which would make good birthday presents! 

5. I Luv Design is my favourite for craft supplies. They have loads of cute washi tape designs!

Have you got any Etsy shop recommendations for me?


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Crocodile Print

Over the Holiday period, I have literally been living in oversized jumpers and pumps. It is super cosy and comfortable - perfect for sale shopping!

This jumper is from H&M, It is a navy and black number, with white stitching running through it. It was £19.99, and I got it in a size L. I decided to size up on this one because I wanted the sleeves to be longer. The knit is really soft which makes it perfect for those lazy days. I paired this with my black Joni Jeans and my croc print pumps, which are both from Topshop. Staying on the crocodile theme, my bag is from Primark, and it is the perfect everyday bag and was only £8!

I have linked both the jeans and the shoes for you below. The jumper isn't actually on the H&M website for some bizarre reason, but it is recent so you'll probably have it in your local store. The bag is also recent from Primark. So hopefully you'll be able to find it in store!

Topshop Joni Jeans available here.
Topshop Croc Skaters available here.

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2014 in Photos

2014 has definitely been a fun one, so I thought I would take some of my favourite photos and put them together for you. It was so much fun doing this, because you don't often get to browse through all of your pictures. It took me a while, but I think I have managed to pick out the best ones that sum up the year 2014.

January 2014 was super stressful, with final year exam and all, but as soon as they were over, me and my best friend had a spa day which was just what we needed after the exams. The next couple oictures are from birthdays, it was my friends 21st in Feb, and my other friends 22nd and my niece's 1st birthday in March. May was another month of revision and exams, but as soon as they were all over, the celebrations began! My flat mates and I went to the Pizza Hut Buffet right after handing in all of our assignments which was the best! The next few photos are of different events which happened throughout the end of May. Not much happened in June, I was working a lot and most of my photos were of my niece or selfies! In July, I did the Race for Life, went to Portugal for my cousins hen do, but most importantly, I grauduated! Finally, after 17 years of education, I had finished! It was the best day and I had so much fun with my family and friends. The whole of August was taken up by family weddings, It was nice to see everyone from differnt parts of the country. At the beginning of Septmber, I cut all of my hair off! After growing it for so long, I suddenly decided to chop it all off. It was also my 22nd birthday! We went to Bakewell and my lovely cousin made me the BEST CAKE EVER. It was shaped like a pineapple! In October, I was reunited with my amazing friends from uni. I also spent a weekend in York for my friends birthday where we acted like tourists in Betty's tea rooms! In November, I visited my other friend in Birmingham for her birthday, and then I died the ends of my hair red! And finally December, Fashion Killa went to the Clothes Show Live! seriously the longest couple of days ever! But it was so much fun and I bought quite a few things aswell! And the final picture of 2014 is my Christmas Tree! What better way to end a yearly roundup!

If I had to describe my year in one word, it would have to be eventful. Because I have done a lot this year and I feel as though I have grown a lot this year, with finishing university, and working, I have definitely become my own person. I don't know about you, but i'm super excited for 2015!

How would you describe your year in one word?

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