Summer 2014

Hello my lovelies! This summer, i was busy doing lots of exciting (and some mundane) things that i thought you ,might be excited to look at some snaps of! I'll explain every picture as its shown, so you get to know a bit more about what i got up to this summer! 

This was inside Gough's Cave at Cheddar Gorge in Somerset. The water was unbelievably clear, and it was used as a wishing well. Thousands of pennies have been thrown in there over the years, sometimes i wonder what everyone's wishes were?

This is taken from my friend, Natalie's, Snapchat story, when we baked a cake, which looked and tasted delicious!

As you probably know, the Ice Bucket challenge was very popular this summer, trying to raise money for a very good cause. This is me doing my part, looking rather chilled (pun intended) palms covering my face.

A beautiful sunset (with no effects may i add) that i got to watch from my back garden, whilst we were having a BBQ one night.

Brean Beach, in Somerset, where we went on numerous days during my time in Somerset.

Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales, that i managed to climb. It doesn't really look high but its actually 2,415 (according to wikipedia) feet high, and took four hours to climb and two to descend.

Another snap of Brean Beach, on an evening.

An old man crossing the road in front of York Minster

A beautiful park in Minehead, where we sat and fed a Squirrel

Some Inca style dancers 'busking' on one of the streets in York, i adore their costumes!

A little grey rabbit i absolutely fell in love with at one little farm house restaurant we ate at, which had loads of adorable animals, including Meerkats!

Finally, a snap of a stream running through Cheddar (the place, not the cheese) which i  thought looked really pretty.I even got the pleasure of this view, whilst i was at an authentic Milk bar, where i had a delicious Strawberry Milkshake.

I hope you enjoyed my summer 2014 snaps guys!

Leanne :)xx 

Summer This or That

1. Beaches or Pools? Definitely pools. Even though your left with the smell of chlorine on your skin, nothings worse than pesky sand, that has been ruining bikini's since time began!

2. Perfume or Body splash? In summer i tend to gravitate towards body splashes, as they seem to smell more summer-esk and tend to be much lighter!

3. Nail Varnish Or Natural? Personally, in summer i think that bright coloured nail varnish looks really stylish! 

4. What lip color will you be rocking most this summer? I have on by Natural collection, in the shade 'Raspberry' which i absolutely love! 

5. Sundresses or Shorts? Sundresses. SUNDRESSES, hands down! They're super duper comfy, and if you get the right fitting ones, can be really flattering!

6. Sunbathing or Self Tanners? Self tanning, sunbathing takes too much time, patience and can even cause skin cancer. I much prefer getting a glow from a bottle!

7. What is your favorite drink in the summer? Peach ice tea mmm.

8. Hot dogs or burgers? Hot dogs with plenty of mustard!

9. What song instantly reminds you of summer? Roar by Katie Perry, a bit of an unusual one!

10. Ice cream, Popsicles, or Frozen Yogurt? Frozen yogurt is definitely the best

11. You just won an all paid vacation to go anywhere and do anything you’d like, what would you choose? I'd go to somewhere really ho with lots of waterfalls that i could jump into, i just think it would be a really great experience!

12. What is the weather like during the summer where you live? Well i live in England, so lot's of rain and not much sun, we don't really get a summer!

13. Do you have a certain beauty product that during the summer you will not leave your house with out? Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation!

14. Sunglasses or Hats? Sunglasses, although i should really wear hats, because my scalp burns so easily!

Leanne :)xx

Sweat Proof makeup

Bonjour my little Beauties! Day 3 of August Already? It was December 2 hours ago! I honestly cant believe how fast this years flown by so far, and now we are left in the thick of summer! Since its that sweaty time again, i thought I'd share with you my 'Sweat Proof Makeup' mmm, sounds delicious, i know! Anyway, on with the post!

FACE BASE:

T-Zone Anti-blemish BB cream: I picked this up for 99p in Home Bargains, not knowing what to expect! I do quite like it, obviously i didn't hope for miracles but i'm pretty happy! It doesn't offer the best spot coverage but evens out the skin tone, and doesn't leave me looking too shiny (i do still however need to powder) Just nice and glowy!

Natural Collection pressed powder: I LOVE this stuff! It mattifies my skin without looking cakey or heavy (no what you want on a summer day) As you can see, I've hit pan, and this is my third one I've had so surely that's saying something? I even think it beats Rimmel's Stay Matte Powder!

Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer: Stick form concealers the best for summer in my opinion, because liquid can leave you looking a little sweaty. I bought this one last year when i was unfortunate enough to end up with a massive scab on my chin (gross i know) but this covered it perfectly! Its brilliant for those pesky spots!

MUA bronzer: I've heard quite a few beauty bloggers rave about this recently, so i thought i'd give it a go. And yeah, i can see why it was hyped! It leaves a soft bronzed look on the face, and can be built up to make a strong contour. And for only a pound, i definitely think its worth a try!

EYES:

MUA Pro Brow Ultimate Kit: I have a full review on this coming soon, so i'm not going to give too much away, but i do really like this, it gives a great natural looking brow!

P.S Love (Primark) liquid eyeliner: I've searched high and low for a good eyeliner, and honestly i got sick of searching! I picked this up in Primark (as a complete impulse buy) and its the best one I've tried yet! The thin applicator brush makes doing cat eyes and winged liner such a dream! I'm quite a novice when it comes o liner, so if i can use it anyone can!

Helen E Kohl Eyeliner: I'd never heard of the brand 'Helen E' until i received a goody bag for a makeup event a while back. I like to use this eyeliner to fill in my waterline for a dramatic eye look. However it doesn't have the greatest stain power, which is a real shame, but for a couple of hours it lasts pretty well!

H&M Twisted curves mascara: I know I've talked about this before, as i really do lurvee it! The brush makes its application smooth ans simple, and it leaves my lashes looking long and voluminous without looking clumpy or spider leg like!

LIPS:

Avon Lipstick (Nude peach): Although i love bright lipsticks in summer, but i'm also big fan of light peachy colours! I received this one quite a while ago, and i think it really compliments any summer look, especially with a heavy eye look!

Hope you enjoyed this post!
Leanne :)xx

8 Summer Nail Varnishes

Hello my little lovelies! Welcome to a jam packed August!!! Today I thought I'd Share with you my top 8 summer nail varnishes! I hope you enjoy! I've tried to pick a range of brands, but if I was to choose one brand that i had to buy forever it would definitely be Barry M, they're really pigmented and quite cheap!

From Left to right: Barry M- Peach Melba, MUA- Koala Bear, Rimmel- Breakfast in Bed, Max Factor- Diva Violet, Models Own- Utopia, Barry M- Satsuma, Nails inc- Warwick Avenue, Barry M- Greenberry. 

Remember to stay tuned for more posts throughout August!

Leanne :)xx

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

If any of you made the transfer over from my old blog, you'll know I've been wanting to try out the Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation! And I've finally got my hands on it! And by heck its a good un'!

So as you can see, the packaging is up to scratch! I love the bright orange lid, as its really summer-y and is embossed with the signature Rimmel crown! I love the fact that the bottle is glass, because I'm less likely to split the packaging! The pump is brilliant too!

The actual foundation is genuinely great too! When i first bought it and swatched it on my hand, i was shocked with horror from glitter particles! But fear not, when applied to the face, the glitter seems to disappear, and your face looks really fresh and glowy!

I LOVE this foundation, and even uses it under the eyes on 'nearly no makeup days' as the anti-fatigue effect is fantastic, and really makes me look more awake! It would definitely work as an anti-fatigue affect concealer! It even smells nice! How often does that happen!?

However, if your already quite oily or glowy, then this may not be the one for you. I'd recommend something a little more matte, like the Match Perfection, as i find it quite useful when my skin is going through an oily stage!!!

Hope you enjoyed!! Leanne :)xx

Summer Staples!

Hello my little lovelies! This wonderful summery day, i thought i'd do a post about some summer style essentials, that are super cheap, and really cute! 

All of the 3 things in today's post are from Primark, and are affordable, as they're all £3 or under!

So the first 'Summer Staple' are these plain white pumps. These have been very popular every year since they came out, and they're so simple, comfortable yet quite fashionable! For £3, you can't really go wrong, as they do last a fairly long time! And best off all? They go with everything!

This picture actually kills two birds with one stone, so to speak!  Firstly we have the little 'festival style' sunglasses, which go great with a floral crown and a bright lipstick (I'm especially loving Number 13 from Kate Mosses Range at the moment)!  These were the best bargain of the lot at just £2, although to me they look much more expensive!

Lastly, we come onto these Beautiful little beach shorts! They're the cutest pattern ever, and are really girly and great for summer days! They're supper comfy to, which is a bonus as comfort is essential! Again, these were only £3, which for a pair of shorts is brilliant! I love them... I've already bought them in a few other patterns, oops!

***STYLE TIP: Wear all three of these summer staples with a white crop top, cami vest, or comfy white shirt, for a cute outfit, perfect for those hazy summer days!***

Hope you liked today's post!

Leanne :)xx