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In a couple of days i'm going on my summer holiday, hoorah! And so i thought i'd share with you what i'm taking makeup wise for my week in the sun.

Base:

• Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer- Especially in hot weather makeup will just slide off my face so primer is essential.
• Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation- Normally once my skin has had some vitamin D it clears up and so i am hoping to use this only for the first few days of my holiday or in the evenings when i want a little bit more coverage. This is quite a light coverage foundation and therefore is perfect for summer.
• Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer- This goes everywhere with me to cover up spots and under my eyes.
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer- An extra concealer incase i need more coverage under my eyes or things needs brightening up.
• Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder- I like to have glowy skin in the summer however i don't want to look oily.

A bronzey eye is my go to. My go to for a night out and my go to for the day. I just think it works and makes my blue eyes 'pop' however it really is a universal colour and will look good on everyone. So here is a rundown of my three favourite bronze eyeshadows.

The one everyone knows:

The Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On and On Bronze/ Bad to the Bronze is the cult classic that everyone knows. Its a long lasting gel-cream formula that i like to wear either as base for some of the eyeshadows coming up or on its own as its got that multi tone effect however you have to blend it fast, because once it's set it's set. But that's a good thing right?

The dark horse:

Next up is No.7 Stay Perfect Eyeshadow in 65 Truffle. This is a really pigmented, soft shadow which blends really well. It's got a mauve hint to it which makes it really pretty and I think the name fits it perfectly. I mainly use this in the outer corner of my eye to deepen a bronzed eye however the times i've used it all over the lid, i've really liked it. I also like the packaging; small, cute, simple yet sleek. 

My ultimate favourite:

I absolutely love this eyeshadow. It's not just the pick of my bronze eyeshadows but is close to being my all time favourite shadow and what's best, with it being Wet n Wild its the cheapest of the already cheap bunch. It's pigmented, easy to blend and doesn't crease as well as being the perfect shade for my eyes. When i'm in a rush for a night out or when i just want something that i know works, i put this all over my lid and smudge black eyeliner close to my top lashes and on the water line and lower lash line. If i've got more time i use the Maybelline Colour Tattoo first and put the No.7 shadow in the outer corner and a matte brown in the crease to add more dimension and help it last that little bit longer. It did come with a gold shadow too but that smashed and although i've never tried it, it seems very similar and a good dupe to the well loved Nars Isolde Duo. I've had mine for years and i really hope they still sell it as i'm running low. Time to stalk the internet!

Left to right: Maybelline, No.7, Wet n Wild

Are you too a lover of the bronzed eye? Let me know your favourite shadows because in my opinion you can never have too much!

My mum and I both love Nails Inc and the other day she came home after shopping with this little beauty saying it was for us both to share, aahhh love! The collection features 6 minis in a range of gorgeous colours, from nude to coral to mint green, it will suit everyone's tastes. 

I immediately gravitated towards Regents Place as i've been wanting a colour like this for a while. I would describe it as a slightly muted bright blue and therefore i feel its something slightly more 'grown up' than a bright, bright blue.

In truth, the past few weeks maybe even months i've been really lazy with my nails, not being bothered to paint them and also biting them loads, not good! So, i was in desperate need of a good old manicure. After filing, buffing and all that jazz i applied a base coat, Sally Hansen. This is actually a double duty polish, being both a base and top coat. I personally love this as its much cheaper than buying them separate. It is also really good and unlike with other base and top coats, it has lasted a long time without going gloopy. Now on to the actual colour. Like all Nails Inc nail polishes it applied well, due to it being a mini size the brush was quite small, however i don't mind this as I have small nails. Someone with much longer nails may find it a bit more difficult, but it worked for me. One coat probably would have been fine however i always like to make sure and do two, just to be on the safe side. I then reapplied the Sally Hansen polish and waited for it to dry and bobs your uncle, glossy summery nails. 

I've now had it on for over 3 days and there has been no chipping at all, exactly what i like to see! The collection costs £29 and so far i've been really pleased with it. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other nail polishes now!

Makeup organisation and storage is an important part of having makeup, for me anyway. I like to be able to see everything clearly yet it still look good. Although i'm not perfectly happy with how the rest of my makeup is stored, i am happy with the organisation of my lipsticks, my favourite makeup items. 

I bought this red, coca cola vintage tin maybe 2 or 3 years ago from Amazon and i love it. I think it adds something different and interesting to the standard, boring organisation and being red, goes along with the colour scheme of my room. Whats more, it cost less than a tenner! I cant remember the exact price but i think it was in the £5-£8 bracket, a bargain i think. 

There are all sorts of designs and styles on Amazon and Ebay for really good prices, perfect if you're looking for new ways to organise your beloved collection.

Along with my outfit, navy striped top and light denim ripped skinny jeans, i felt i looked very Parisian today, a look and style which I personally love! I brought out the liquid eyeliner, something i rarely do due to my awkward eyes, and paired it with a simple and eye brightening eyeshadow look, along with bronzed-glowy skin and a pinky red matte lip.

Base:
Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer
L'Oreal True Match Liquid Foundation
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer- Fair 1
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

Face:
Soap & Glory Solar Powder
Bourjois Blusher- 16 Love Struck Rose
Nars Highlighting Blush Powder- Albatross

Eyes and Brows:
Avon Eyeshadow Primer- Light Beige
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette- Venus for the lid
Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 Palette- Cover in the crease+ Frisk for brows
Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner
L'Oreal Miss Manga Mega Volume Mascara

Lips:
Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet- 09 Happy Nude Year