29 November 2015

MONTHLY FAVOURITES // NOVEMBER 2015

Ah I can't believe it's December in a few days! December is definitely one of my favourite months because not only is summer, but it's Christmas time too, whooo, it's the festive season. I can't wait to put up my Christmas tree! With that all being said lets jump into my favourites for this month. 

MAKE UP // 
LA Girls Pro Concealer in Porcelain. This is something I've been wanting to try to a while now but I wasn't able to get my hands on the right shade. It's such a beautiful under eye concealer & it's something I've started reaching for in my everyday make up routine. 

SKIN CARE // 
This month, in the way of skin care, I've been loving the Nivea Soft Moisturiser. It's something that I tried last summer & I really did love it so I decided to re-purchase it again. It has such a nice scent & is multipurpose, it's great to use on your face, hands & body. 

APP // 
I've really been loving Instagram this month, I've been sharing a lot of photo's this month that inspire me & also photos that hold memories that I never want to forget.

PHOTO //

FOOD // 
Cornflakes & yoghurt. I use to eat this combination all the time as a kid &  just reminds me of when I was kid but not only that, it tastes delicious. Weird I know, but the truth. 

DRINK // 
I've always been a big fan of tea & always preferred it over coffee. This month I've fallen in love with a new flavour I guess you could say, Jasmine Green Tea. Not something I thought I would like but I do love a cup before bed. 

YOUTUBER //
This month I've been loving Hello-October aka Suzie. She's super gorgeous & bubbly & I don't know, there's just something about her, I love watching her videos & her blog is also incredible. 

BLOG // 
Amy Young is such a young, inspiring women who is honestly just full of great advice, blog is amyyoungcoaching.com. Amy also has a YouTube channel which is definitely worth going to have a look at. 

INSTAGRAM // 
Dani Mansutti, her pictures are just gorgeous, definitely go give her a follow. 

FILM // 
Final Destination, isn't something that I would normally watching however when my sister was last here she convinced me to watch one of them with her. I think it's definitely one of those ones that I find weirdly funny. Not something for everyone, definitely a bit gory to say the least but with that being said I still really enjoyed it. 

BOOK // 
Girl Online On Tour is the sequel to Zoe Suggs first book, Girl Online.  Zoe's first book was amazing so I knew I had to grab her second one. I actually haven't finished reading it, just because I've been struggling to find time to read this month but I'm about half way through & so far I love it. 

T.V SERIES // 
Wentworth, Season Three has recently just finished airing here in New Zealand but I honestly love this programme. It's based at women's prison & follows the women around as they all seem to find themselves in more trouble. I really love the programme & definitely think it's worth the watch if you think it's something you might be interested in. 

ALBUM // 
Without any doubt, Made In The Am by One Direction has been a fav this month. I would have to say it's probably my favourite album of theirs.  I really don't need to say no more. 

SONG // 
Featured on the album above, I've been loving AM by One Direction. 

PERSON // 
My favourite person this month has been a friend of my Mums & mine for the past year now, ever since we moved to Nelson basically. Her name is Maxine, she's super spiritual which I love & she's honestly just taught us both so much & I can't thank her enough for that. She is also the lady that is featured with me in my photo of the month, above.

MOMENT/MEMORY // 
Definitely spending the first week of this November with my sister. I always value & appreciate the time I get to spend with her as I don't get to see her very often.

B x



26 November 2015

MAKE YOUR EYES APPEAR BIGGER & BRIGHTER

In my opinion make up is such an amazing tool to play around & experiment with. Big & bight eyes are something that I have always loved & something that I like to achieve on an every day basis. In the way of lashes, I've always liked to have thick long lashes without having to wear any falsies & that's something I also find that helps really open up my eyes.

Picture >> Lauren Curtis,  her links will be at the bottom of the post! 

#1: Shape them brows. 
I find having tidy brows will always make you eyes appear brighter & well put together especially when using a brow bone highlight. I suggest plucking or waxing them from the bottom to create a gorgeous arch. If you aren't so confident in doing this yourself I would recommend that you get someone that knows what they're doing to help you whether that be a friend or family member or even popping to your local beauty salon. 

#2: Concealer. 
Concealer is an important one. Not only does it help hide any horrible under eye bags but it's also going to help highlight & brighten your under eye area. 

#3: Eyeliner. 
I think everyone should have a white, cream or nude eyeliner in their collection. Placing a nude eyeliner in the water line is going to brighten up the eye & contradict any redness you have going on. I also think I a black wing on the top lid creates an awake & put together look. 

#4: Lashes. 
Like I said earlier I personally like really thick, long, fluttery lashes without having to use falsies. However I do think that false lashes can really make the eyes pop & especially if you don't have time to be applying several layers of mascara on your lashes. Another tip that I think helps with making the eyes pop is applying bottom lash mascara. I know that this isn't everybody's thing but I really think it helps with opening up the eyes. 

#5 Eye Creams & Masks. 
Last but not least & most definitely just as important as the others. Keep the skin around your eyes moisturised is not only going to help with make up application but it will also help with giving you eyes & skin that bright, radiant look it needs especially with early mornings. Eye masks are going to help with the puffiness around the eyes but simply a cold teaspoon would do this trick if you're in a rush in the mornings.

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