A letter to 15 year old me

If you could go back to your awkward school days and tell yourself what you know now, 

what would you say?

Because i know exactly what i would say, i know im only 18 and not exactly a wise owl 

just yet, but i feel worlds away from the person i was 4 years ago.

If only i could of had these pieces of advise when i was that age...well

It would of made my life a whole lot easier, and saved a lot of awkward situations. 

So if you are still in that lovely stage called puberty and 

you stumble upon this post, please feel free to apply some of 

my advise to your own life, and i hope it helps!

because we have all been there and felt how you feel at some point.    

♥

Stop caring 

One of the best things that has happened to me in the last 4 years is that

I stopped caring so much, and the more important realization that other people really don't

care that much either, if you're walking round a store with no makeup on

and some pjs that can kinda pass for normal clothes, 

I can promise you you're the only one who really cares, 

and the only one who is really judging you is yourself

 and if you can learn to not judge your self, and not care what other people think

 Of you, you're pretty much invincible.

Its whats on the inside that matters 

When i was in school i would treat each day like i was about to appear at london fashion week

because i was so shy i thought i could hide behind the mask i would wake up

at 6am everyday to put on, i was more concerned about the way i looked

than the words that would come out of my mouth.

 fast forward to today i will happily sit with no makeup on and talk to

whoever walks by, because at some point i realised that a vivid and bubbly personality is much more valuable than just a pretty face.

  

Grades matter

At the time i went through my GCSEs 

It felt like i had a million other things that was more important,

And not that i got bad grades i knew i did not do my best and that's not a nice feeling,

knowing you didn't do your best.

You have about 2 years of your life in school that your education really matters

so for those 2 years do your very best and no matter what happens you

will have no regrets.

Thank you all for listening glitter bugs!
I thought i would insert a awkward picture of me when i was fifteen, the biggest thing that makes me cringe about this photo is that i would do a whole face of make up, and not do my eyebrows...

Have a amazing day and what ever your doing today do you best.  

♥

  

My Top Favourite Foundations

These are my tried and tested favourite foundations which each give me something different, 
some are more light and some are more heavy coverage but all look flawless on the skin, 

I have normal to dry skin and some very red cheeks to cover so that might give you a better idea if these foundations are right for you, but I hope you enjoy and try some of these things out.

♥

The first foundation i want to talk about is the L'Oreal true match, its feels super light on the skin but is buildable for a medium to high coverage, I can achieve flawless results with a buffing brush, this is my go to foundation for nights out where i really want to have a full face of makeup on with no imperfections coming through but i can still sheer it out for every day. 

Bare minerals is something my mum has used for years, I didn't think much of it but when I borrowed her foundation once i was extremely impressed! is feels like your not wearing anything on your skin but it looks so glowy and flawless, its a powder that almost melts in to your skin, its very natural but still a light to medium coverage

The CHANEL Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation is super light! its very similar to a tinted moisturiser but there is a little more coverage and it lasts a little longer than a tinted moisturiser would, I wear this foundation on a day when i don't want to wear makeup but I have to, its so comfortable on the skin and looks so natural

I can put it on with my fingers like a moisturiser add some powder and be done and it just looks so glowy and pretty and lets my skin breath.

Revlon color stay is one of my holy grails, the staying power on this one is really what makes this shine, i always reach for this one if i need something to last me all day, while still looking flawless, and it really will last me all day, and top secret on those naughty nights where i sleep with my makeup on, its still pretty much perfect the next day.

This foundation is truly one of my favorites and if you want to know more about it,

I did a full review on it on my blog so please check it out!

Revlon colour stay foundation review   

So here was my run up of my all time favourite foundations and what occasions I reach each one I have used these for a few years now but not much has been able to push these out of my top four so I truly recommend you trying these!

♥

My top 3 celebrity perfumes

Hello glitter bugs! please excuse my disappearance, i have just returned from a wonderful family holiday 

Sun, sea, beaches but no wifi...

But today i want to reward your patience with a little blog post about 

My favorite celeb perfumes,

So many people have complimented me on when i am sporting these jems

so its only fair to share with you all.

♥

Fantasy | By Britney spears

I have owned this perfume longer than the others but my love for it still grows,

To me from the bottle it smells like cupcakes, a very warm sweet scent

But when i spray it on, a deep musky smell develops

In the best way possible, you know that musky smell thats in guys perfume

Which us girls love!

Its like that but still girly and sweet. 

Fame | by Lady Gaga

This is a very mature smell, 

It has that dark musky smell but still sweet in its own way

Its smells fruity but its not overly powerful

I love this bottle out of them all

And no its not the bottle thats black its the perfume itself 

But becomes clear when airborne!

Wonderstruck | by Taylor Swift

This perfume is fruity and sweet but has this warmth to it

Similar to the fantasy perfume, its a pretty mature scent but still girly

Not going to lie this being made my Taylor Swift makes me biased

But it is one of my faves.

I hope you girls enjoyed and have a wonderful rest of your week

♥

My may Birchbox

Hey everyone so today i got a Birchbox in the mail so i thought i would share with you what i got.

 So if you are unfamiliar with what a birchbox is or just a monthly subscribtion let me enlighten you:)

All it is is you pay in this case pay £10 a month for a box full of samples, some times full size items which cost more that £10 so it works out in your favour!

You get to discover new products and try new things and i have found some long term loves from birchbox so for me it is worth the money. 

♥

1.Solgne nail lacquer  2. Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser 3. Benefit They're real mascara 4. Beauty protector Shampoo
and conditioner 5. Aromatherapy associates bath and shower oil   

 I hope you enjoyed and check Birchbox

BirchBox

Summer Bucketlist: Let's Talk Beauty

Summer is shining upon us! and although in England summer lasts about 2 weeks I am determent make the most of it, and my good friend Raquel loves to make the most of it too!

so we are doing a little collaboration where I supply my summer bucket list of all things beauty!

and she brings you her bucket list of wonderful summer fashion!
for all of you guys so please go and check out the other half of this post!
Omnivogues

Water bottle fruit infuser

I have been obsessed with these fruit infusers!

not only dose it taste amazing but it encourages you

to drink more water on those hot summer days!

There are so many things you could do with it!
Lemon, mint, cucumber, any fruit you can
think of can make a healthier option
rather than some other surgery drinks     

                    Evian facial mist 

This is a light weight facial mist, it has vitamins and lots of good things for your skin! and its perfect for refreshing your face before

or after you apply your makeup or even just through out

Fat girl six pack

this definitely something interesting 

It is supposed to tone your tummy!

i am very curios to see if this works or not

let me know if you have tried it! 

the day!

H&M makeup key ring

I think this is perfect for sleepovers, after swimming, 
touch-ups during the day! all it need is a concealer! 

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Sephora summer stash

This is such a great little kit from sephora so many

goodies to try! and all of them perfectly picked out 

to be the perfect summer makeup bag

     

NYX waterproof concealer

This sounds perfect for the beach! not having to
 worry about your makeup coming off!

Sally Hansen zero bumps spray

shaving bumps are so irritating! so when i

saw this i thought it was perfect,

im so glad i found a way to get rid of them

  

Naked 3 pallet

I am a huge fan of the number one pallet! but not so much for the second,

but i think now the third could be my new favorite

i just love the rose gold tone to all the shadows!  

Go and check out the second part of this post 

full of all the fashion!

Omnivogues

How to shop for perfume

Try not to over spray

Your sense of smell can become numb if you over do your nose with too many scents.

By Having a sniff of coffee can “refresh your nose” in the same way a mint can clear your mouth after a meal.

Take your time 

If you’re wanting to try a perfume you have been recommended from someone else 
spray it on your wrist and spend some time with it to see how it reacts with your skins natural oils as this can change the scent, This is why the same perfumes can smell different on someone else.

Switch it up

You might be looking for a signature scent which captures your personality, but wearing the same thing day in day out and you’ll soon get tired of it. Instead, try and build up a “perfume wardrobe”, with different scents to suit different occasions and seasons.

Scent cards

instead of spraying a few scents all the way up your arm try using the tester cards that are provided, you can mark them so you know what perfume it is and not be mixing the scents together, and the perfume will last more longer on a card if your want to get some one else's opinion  

Found the one? Make it last

You can also help your perfume to go the distance by applying some petroleum jelly to your skin, and then applying your scent on top of that. The perfume droplets will cling to the petroleum jelly - rather than sinking into your pores - which can reduce or eliminate the need to reapply fragrance later in the day.

Pulse points

The "pulse points" are locations on the body where the blood vessels are closest to the skin. These spots emanate heat, which can help fragrance to emanate from your skin into the air. (It's the same principle used by essential oil diffusers). Apply your perfume to these points - namely, the inner wrists, the base of the throat, behind ear lobes, in the cleavage, behind knees, and the inner elbows. As you wear your perfume throughout the day, it will react with your body heat and continue to emit scent

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Revlon colour stay 24hr foundation review

Hello glitter bugs today is going to be a little extension to my April favourites, I had heard so many good things about this foundation before trying it but the thing that really puts this foundation on top is its

amazing staying power which it climes to be 24hrs!

I don't know why you would need to it to last 24hrs, but not only dose it last me all day but in one day

I had taken a nap, worked out, and been in the rain and

I'm not going to lie it wasn't perfect but it was pretty amazing how it held up like no other foundation I have tried.

but for avarage day it will last me from when I apply it until when I take it off which could be anything from 10/13 hours with no touch ups, and it looking the exact same and very fresh

as far as the claim of it lasting 24hrs I don't think I will ever know if that's true because I would never leave my foundation on for 24 hrs

The finish of this foundation I would say is semi matt

and the constancy is pretty thick on the back of my hand and a little bit of it goes a long way, but when I blend it into the skin with my real techniques buffing brush it dose feel surprisingly light and I cant feel it on my skin 

although its lightweight on the skin its not a light coverage but as with any foundation if you applied it sparingly you could get it looking natural but the foundation is a very good medium to high coverage which I love but never the less it dose look flawless and not cakey,

and I have been using this foundation over my beloved mac studio sculpt

After the first time I left the foundation on for maybe 15 to 16 hours
I did feel my skin being a little dryer, I have normal but very sensitive skin
and because it lasts so long it really dry's up and locks on to your skin
But I accidently picked up the oily/combination formula when I think the
dry skin formulation would be better for me,
as its less thick and more moisturising.
so pay attention to that if your thinking about purchasing  
  

Pros and cons

Pros

.20 shades to chose from

.Lasts a long time

.Comes in different formulas for dry skin or oily/combination skin

.durable but still light weight

.looks flawless

.doesn't oxidise

.No need to touch up during the day

.Smells great

.easy to blend

Cons

.No SPF

.No pump to dispense product 

.Hard to remove with just a makeup wipe

.Dry's fast while applying

.the foundation is thick and its a struggle to get out of the glass bottle

 


Overall I love this product and truly recommend it to all of you
I really have no complaints about it apart from the packaging
but if I can find a pump for it will be a 9/10 from me!
I hope you have a lovey day!