Summer Clothing Haul
I did a little bit of online shopping a few weeks ago in preparation for my jolly holidays and the summer in general. Here are the items i added to my bag to update my summer wardrobe.
From Asos:
Possibly my favourite and most worn item, although it doesn't look like much, in the few weeks since the retail therapy. The loose fitting style and the material means it adds something a little different and can dress up an outfit more than the typical vest.
A summer essential that everyone has to have this year. A kimono. The tassel's and black and white pattern mean it can be used to dress up a previously plain outfit but is also great as a cover up for the beach or if you feel like you've had too much sun.
A floaty shift style dress with a bright and colourful pattern. The material is silky like and so really light, meaning its perfect for those hot summer days. Once again it can also be dressed up for evenings.
I love the look of big t-shirts with leggings and so a t-shirt dress is the next step up. I love white in the summer as it enhances a tan and the mesh insert at the top means this can be worn both day and night. Versatile.
Another dress, this time sleeveless black, white and red checkered. Its got a very 60s feel to it and would look great with a black bowler hat and black hat. Another versatile piece as it will carry through to autumn and winter when paired with tights, ankle boots or brogues and a cardigan.
As i mentioned earlier i love white in the summer. This is a boxy crop top which could be worn with a high waisted skirt or shorts if you don't want to bare your tummy but also normal shorts if you do. Its also another day or night piece.
Versatility is the key with these clothes and the summer. Items which you can just throw on but still look stylish and can take you from day to night when paired with the right things. Perfect.
From Asos:
A summer essential that everyone has to have this year. A kimono. The tassel's and black and white pattern mean it can be used to dress up a previously plain outfit but is also great as a cover up for the beach or if you feel like you've had too much sun.A floaty shift style dress with a bright and colourful pattern. The material is silky like and so really light, meaning its perfect for those hot summer days. Once again it can also be dressed up for evenings.I love the look of big t-shirts with leggings and so a t-shirt dress is the next step up. I love white in the summer as it enhances a tan and the mesh insert at the top means this can be worn both day and night. Versatile.
From Missguided:
Another dress, this time sleeveless black, white and red checkered. Its got a very 60s feel to it and would look great with a black bowler hat and black hat. Another versatile piece as it will carry through to autumn and winter when paired with tights, ankle boots or brogues and a cardigan. As i mentioned earlier i love white in the summer. This is a boxy crop top which could be worn with a high waisted skirt or shorts if you don't want to bare your tummy but also normal shorts if you do. Its also another day or night piece. Versatility is the key with these clothes and the summer. Items which you can just throw on but still look stylish and can take you from day to night when paired with the right things. Perfect.
Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner Review
The description on the pen is 'For precise lines, smudge proof colour and easy application'. Two out of the 3 descriptions i agree with, one frustratingly i don't.
I tested it out on my hand on the plane and i thought i was on to a winner. It applied really easily and when i rubbed my hand only a couple of seconds after applying it did not budge one bit.
I then applied it to my eyes the next day, finding it so easy to apply, with it having a felt tip applicator with a thin tip. It made it quick and stress free to apply liquid eyeliner to a novice like me, especially with eyes that can only take thin eyeliner.
However by the end of the day, i had eyeliner smudged all over my eyelids up to my brows and under my eyes and it looked god damn awful. Unfortunately not smudge proof. Although i do sometimes get oily eyelids i couldn't believe how different it seemed from when i swatched it on the back of my hand and it wouldn't budge. I therefore maybe thought it was due to being on holiday and it being hot and humid. However since testing it when being back, the same thing just keeps on happening.
It is therefore unusable for me which is so annoying as it is the easiest liquid eyeliner I've found to apply although it may work for people with drier eyelids.
However by the end of the day, i had eyeliner smudged all over my eyelids up to my brows and under my eyes and it looked god damn awful. Unfortunately not smudge proof. Although i do sometimes get oily eyelids i couldn't believe how different it seemed from when i swatched it on the back of my hand and it wouldn't budge. I therefore maybe thought it was due to being on holiday and it being hot and humid. However since testing it when being back, the same thing just keeps on happening.
It is therefore unusable for me which is so annoying as it is the easiest liquid eyeliner I've found to apply although it may work for people with drier eyelids.
Has anyone else tried this eyeliner? Did you have the same problem?
Nails Inc: Nails of the Day
I love both of these nail polishes and together they go perfectly. A couple of coats of Baker Street and you have an opaque cobalt blue with then the galaxy nail polish (Trafalgar Crescent) which is seriously amazing on the ring finger as an accent nail. Pretty!
P.s. Excuse the short, stubby nails.
Simple Summer Makeup
A week in the sun and getting (only slightly) tanned has caused me to strip back on my makeup. Less is definitely more when it comes to warm weather and holiday skin with accentuating the bronzed skin look being my main makeup aim. Living in the UK, i find that when i go abroad to hotter climates, the sun does wonders for my skin (although i do keep topped up with SPF), clearing it up and generally making it look fresher and glowy.
The Bourjois Bronzing Primer lightly buffed over my skin is my first step, followed by the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum. Next up is Collection Lasting Perfection concealer of course, dotted under the eyes and on any redness, followed by a small amount of Rimmel Stay Matte Powder mainly on the t-zone. For brows I've been loving a more soft approach, using Naked 2 from the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette which is perfect for fair eyebrows. Nars Laguna Bronzer (as always) I basically dust all over before applying a small amount of blusher just to pop the cheeks slightly with either the standard Mac Well Dressed or MUA blusher in Shade 3. Lashings of mascara (Avon Super Enchant Mascara) is the final step for an everyday look therefore keeping lips natural to avoid high maintenance.
However to jazz it up for the evening i simply add a bright lip, which i think accentuates a tan even more, such as Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 107 or 12 or Avon Lipstick in Rouge Luxury as well as a sweep of highlighter on the top of the cheeks.
The Bourjois Bronzing Primer lightly buffed over my skin is my first step, followed by the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum. Next up is Collection Lasting Perfection concealer of course, dotted under the eyes and on any redness, followed by a small amount of Rimmel Stay Matte Powder mainly on the t-zone. For brows I've been loving a more soft approach, using Naked 2 from the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette which is perfect for fair eyebrows. Nars Laguna Bronzer (as always) I basically dust all over before applying a small amount of blusher just to pop the cheeks slightly with either the standard Mac Well Dressed or MUA blusher in Shade 3. Lashings of mascara (Avon Super Enchant Mascara) is the final step for an everyday look therefore keeping lips natural to avoid high maintenance.
However to jazz it up for the evening i simply add a bright lip, which i think accentuates a tan even more, such as Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 107 or 12 or Avon Lipstick in Rouge Luxury as well as a sweep of highlighter on the top of the cheeks.
Summer Makeup? Done.
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