My 16th Birthday gifts.

Hello everyone, 

I asked in a recent post if you lovely lot would like to see what I was gifted for my Birthday, so that's what I'm sharing today! 

Just a quick disclaimer; I know some people are not fans of these kinds of posts, I'm not doing this to show of or brag in any way, shape or form! I am incredibly grateful for all my gifts and  lots of people said they would like to see a post like this, so if Birthday `hauls` aren't your thing, click away now. Phew! 

Alright, lets kick things off with makeup (fanfare please). 

Ah, would you look at that! I was lucky enough to receive a MAC palette from my sister (cheers Pip) and I love it. I already have two shadows in the shades Fig and Amber Lights and they are both just gorgeous. I've been using Amber lights the most, it is the perfect gold for the crease and outer corner and is just so pretty. Fig looks goregous swept all over the lid with lashes of Mascara. I cannot wait to get filling this up! Can you recommend any shades? 

I also received the blogger favorite MAC soft and Gentle mineralize skin finish from my babe Lauren. I am a woman obsessed! I have been using this goregous highlighter daily and I just can't get enough. Full review in the pipeline. 

Next up is two lovely lip products. I have been lusting over this Rimmel Apocalips in the shade Luna for an age now, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. It is the perfect peachy nude and looks equally good with a gold or bronze eye look as it does with winged liner. The other is a Sleek matte me which I've not tried before. I've read a few review on these, but I've not really seen much blogger hype surrounding them. I'm a little on the fence with them; I adore the colour but I find the texture a little odd, it sort of just sits on the lips I feel. More testing needed I think! 

I've also now got three new Bourjois offerings in my stash. I am loving the bronzing primer, it is just perfect! It is a great colour, even on my pale skin and blends like a dream. Although I like the Java rice powder, I'm not internally sure how to use it! I find it a little two glittery as a powder, and not quite bold enough as a highlighter (suggestions please!) This little blusher was actually free with the purchase of the other two items. It's nice enough but not as pigmented as I'd have liked. 

I was also gifted some new nail polishes. The Liliac Barry M one is just perfect for spring and I actually had the black crackle at some point before so It's nice to have it in my overflowing collection again! White nails are everywhere at the moment so this is Maybelline one is going to get a lot of love from em this season. 

Next up are the beautiful pieces of fine jewelry I received. The locket was from my parents. It's rose gold and has a teeny tiny diamond in it; I am totally smitten with it! Rose gold is my all time favourite (well done mum) so I just adore it. It goes with everything and was firmly on my neck all Easter. The Pandora ring was from my beautiful best friends who oh-so-cleverly presented me with it inside a celebrations box, and had me totally fall for the fact that that was my main present. One day I might be less gullible! All that aside, I love the ring and it was such a thoughtful gift, I honestly feel a bit weird without it on during the day now. My Mum's friend also bought me a stunning Pandora bracelet with the prettiest glittery pink charm, I Instagramed it here if your curious!

I bought a few items of clothing when we went to London, both from the Carnaby street branch of Monki. I picked up a striped long sleeve crop top and a black maxi skirt, both if which I'm obsessed with an wore to Oxford the other day so you will be able to see them in an OOTD soon. I also bought a really pretty dress from Topshop which i wore for my Birthday meal, check it out here. 

You can see the stripped top here (which I seriously need to stop wearing!) along with a goregous checkered top from the Chelsea Girl range and river island, I love the '60s vibe it has (thank you Lauren and Molly!)

My Grandparents gifted me this gorgeous Paris themed jewelry box which looks so lovely sat on my window sill. They also sent me a New Look voucher, my order is hopefully winging it's way to me as we speak! I also bought some Muji storage finally, I love it so much, defo worth all the hype surrounding it. 

I also received a bunch of beauty goodies from my friends; S&G is one of my favorite brands, so all of these products have already been put to good use. I always have a makeup bag with me, so this Ted Baker one will be perfect for travelling, especially as I'm never one to travel light! The I love... products are so lovely and I've been seriously enjoying the bubble bath, with my new Yankee sampler as well. 

My Lovely Auntie sent me some Accessories goodies (thanks Gill if you're reading!) I'm obsessed with frilly socks as you probably know and these one are the perfect length for me to wear with my Chelsea boots. The little purse is just adorable, as is the Paris notebook!

And off course, no birthday is complete with out some chocolate, mmm.

I'm sorry I've been a little MIA this week, I really have to be spending all my time focusing on revision for my up coming exam,s now, although I would so much rather be blogging! I will do my best to keep writing post because I honestly enjoy this so much. One thing I can promise though is that I will be back full force come summer time! 

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One year blogging anniversary and 300 followers giveaway.

Hello everyone, an exciting post today! 

As I mentioned in my last post, Saturday was my one year blogging anniversary *squeals* I'm really proud that I have kept going, considering I had no idea how long I would last when I started! I also promised you lovely lot a giveaway for when I hit 300 followers, so here we are- I have a bundle of Topshop makeup for you, including some of my personal favorites. 

These are my own products (the boxed ones have not been opened) well loved you can see!

What you will win:

A Topshop lipstick in `Brighton rock`

A Topshop cream blush in `Head Over Heels`

A Topshop nail polish in `New Wave`

There are a few mandatory terms and also a few other options to give you the best chance of winning!

You must follow me on Bloglovin'

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You must follow me on Twitter

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I have deiced to make this an international giveaway, considering the people who read my blog are form all over the world :) It will end in a months time, so get entering! 

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January 2014 Favourites.

Hello everyone,

 I have a confession to make; I have not written a favourites post since October. That is three moths ago. Oops. In an attempt to mend my ways, this is what I have been loving in January 2014!

-Urban Decay Naked3 palette-

I told you I wouldn't stop going on about this (Sorry not sorry.) I did a full review yesterday here, so check it out if you want to know why I'm so infatuated! 

-Maybelline BROWdrama-

Despite having heard mixed reviews of this products, I deiced to try it out for myself as Maybelline had a 3 for 2 promotion on - you know I never can say no! I must say I love it; I always used to use my MUA pro brow kit in the morning, but it did take a little bit of time and effort, however I have taken to simply sweeping this through my brows ad leaving it at that! This looks incredibly natural and keeps my brows in place all day. 

-Sleek blush by three palette in `CALIFOR.N.I.A`-

I have a full review of this beauty coming up soon, so I wont go into too much detail- but in short, this is a gorgeous trio of cream blushers that blend effortlessly and true to Sleek form, stay put all day with their uber pigmentation. 

-Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Enchanted perfume-

This was a late Christmas present from my lovely auntie. Some of you will know that I am a huge lover of Taylor swift (see here) and I already have the original Wonderstruck perfume, so it was an absolutely lovely surprise when I was gifted this! It is described as `An Oriental Gourmand, Enchanted introduces a new dimension to the Wonderstruck portfolio, with an irresistible blend of luscious wild berries and sugar-glazed petals, wrapped in a touch of sensuality for a captivating signature.` All I can say is that it smells divine, pretty different form the original, but equally as lovely. 

-Seventeen Phwoarr paint in `Fair`-

I have had a bit of a concealer shortage recently, so I knew I wanted to try this after hearing a glowing report on the amazing Ghost parties, I picked it up on my last trip to Boots. I have to say I have been so impressed with this! It is an under eye concealer, but I like to use it on blemishes as well; it blends perfectly and is super light, just what I was looking for. 

-Rimmel Stay Matte foundation in `010 Light Porcelain`-

I didn't check before I wrote this post, but I actually did include this in my October Favorites  *slaps wrist*, but I think the fact that it has reappeared proves how much I like it! It is my favourite high coverage foundation and stats put all day (although not matte- I find I have to add a little powder.) The shade is also a perfect match for me which is no mean feat being as pale as I am. 

-Lush Honey Trap lip balm-

This really does taste of white chocolate and is so nourishing. I have actually been looking forward to applying this as the last step before I go to sleep, it always leaves me with the softest lips in the morning. 

-Topshop Matte nails in `Bad Orchid`- 

This is the nail polish I was wearing in my last OOTD, and although I don't think it lives up to its matte name, I adore the colour! The wear time is pretty good, it did chip a little, but I am willing so look past that because of the shade. 

-Moomintroll Snork maiden mug-

My Mum bought this for me when we were in Convent Garden recently, apparently the Snork maiden reminds her of me, aka, she has every bit of her accessorized! I have loved sipping my vanilla tea out of this on cold January afternoons :) 

What do you think of my favourites? What has made the cut for yours this month? 

Top five: The Glitter polishes.

Hello everyone, I hope your enjoying Christmas Eve eve! 

This is my last post before the 25th, so it's only fitting that it's suitability festive! These are my top five glitter polish picks and hopefully, something for everyone.

`The Topcoat glitter`- Barry M `244 Hologram` 

This polish is perfect for adding some extra glitz to any shade, I love it over black and turquoise blue, but really it will compliment anything! I adore how the little holographic hexagons catch the light, you can see in the picture above that they go all sorts of goregous colours as well as their silver base. 

`The Bargain glitter`- Angelica `Love you 40`

If you read my Beauty Bargains post, you might remember this stunner, and the best part? It cost me all of 50p! Rightfully titled `the bargain`polish I think. The actual shade wonderful , I love the rich berry pink and it looks so goregous on. These are available in Primark in a multitude of colours so I might have to pick up some more!

`The multi-glitter`- La Femme Beauty `Ocean`

I do love a good multi- glitter, this one is a mix of royal blue, aqua blue, silver and a sea green. This is the perfect antidote to your standard one shade glitter and I love it to bits. `Ocean` is fab as a topcoat, accent nail or as a full on glitter.

`The trend glitter`- Look Beauty `Bling`

We all know rose gold has been huge this year, and on the nails this sparkles as gorgeously as any Micheal Kors watch! I'm wearing this right now and its is so lovely, it's actually quite textured which I heart and it is perfect for a glam Christmas manicure. 

`The showstopping glitter`- Topshop `Razzmatazz`

Finally, an all time favourite of mine, Topshop's `Razzmatazz. Look at it. You can see it on the nails over on my Instagram page, and you guys seemed to like it too! This is just my perfect all round glitter; holographic particles, different sized chunks of glitter, not too hard to remover, plus it doesn't break the bank, yay! 

I love all of these glitters, which one is your favourite? 

I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas, I hope you have a wonderful day. How I'm going to sleep tomorrow night I just don't know!