FOTD // Spring Time

 

Sorry about the background of these photos but it was the only place to get good lighting, oh the struggle! I thought I'd share with you what makeup I used to create this look as its very spring like, I went for fresh looking skin with a pale orange lip. I started with Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation as my base to give my skin a healthy dewy glow then I used the Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer to cover up the bags under my eye and for the pesky spot on my forehead fivehead I used SEVENTEEN Phwoarr Paint. To see it all and take of the excess shine I used Bourjois Healthy Mix Pressed Powder.

For my brows I used my go to brow product of the moment Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil in the shade brownie points using the crayon side first to shape and fill out my brows then the tint side to define them, I like the result this gives it leaves my brows fuller, more defined but not overly looking drawn on. Then I used my Urban Decay Naked 2 Basics Palette, over my lid I used Frisk, then Cover in the crease and I used Skimp in the inner corners and on my brow bone to highlight. To line my eyes I used Soap & Glory Supercat Eyeliner to get right into the lash line and then thicken the line out, for my lashes I used Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara to give my lashes volume and length.

To finish I used The Body Shop Honey Bronzer to give my face some definition and Max Factors Crème Puff Blush in Alluring Rose over the apple of my cheeks for a hint of shimmer and colour. On my lips I used Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick in the shade Peche Cosy to give my lips a pale orange finish. My make up might look spring like but my outfit was not, all black everything!

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A Picnic In The Park



Spring sprung into step last week with super sunny warm days for most of the day queue me panicking that I have no spring/summer clothes and raiding my wardrobe for something that isn't black! I found an old pastel mint floaty top from Topshop and my chunky black sandals from New Look so that I looked sort of spring like. On my day off my sister and I decided to pop into town for a look around and go to the park for a little picnic and it was lovely.  The sun was shining, it was warm and we were armed with Marks and Spencer's goodies.

We sat down eager to delve into our treats when out of no where our grandparents dog came bounding over full of excitement to see us so we had a chat with our Papa for a bit and a very excited mad dog running circle around us before we could finally tuck into our sandwiches, we also got a yummy piece of Victoria sponge cake each. The park was looking so nice, filled with dog walkers and people taking in the sun, there were lots of daffodils and the view of the river is always gorgeous. It was such a gorgeous afternoon!

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Spring Shades // Nails

 

Ahh spring has sprung so it's time to inject some daily spring shades and what better way to do it than on your nails. The high street is filled with some gorgeous spring shades out there and I've narrowed it down to some of my favourites all of which you can get for under a fiver!

 

I'll start with the cheapest one the Make Up Gallery Time To Shine Nails in Parma Violet £1 from Poundland yup you read that right Poundland! This nail polish is a gorgeous deep pastel purple once applied it leaves a gorgeous flush of colour and a lot of shine on your nails. Next is Barry M Nail Paint in shade 304 Mint Green £3.99 I always think that Barry M nail polishes are great value for money and this is a gorgeous pale mint green that is perfect for spring. The next one is part of Rimmel London 60 Seconds Super Shine range by Rita Ora inspired by festivals and it's only £2.99, the shade is number 860 Bestival Blue it's a lovely powder blue colour. I love the brush that comes with this polish it fits the nail nicely and makes it easy to apply the polish. The formula for this polish is chip resistant and gives the finish a high shine. Another shade that's great for spring and summer is Orange Soda from SEVENTEEN Lasting Fix Nail Polish £2.99 it's an orangey coral shade that's not quite pastel but not bright. The colour reminds me of the sun set, I've had this bottle in my collection for years so the bottle I have is really old so it's changed slightly and so has the names the closest shade to this is Tropical Island. The next one is a very pale pink that leaves a pearl satin finish on the nail, it's part of Rita Oras older Rimmel 60 Second Nail Polish and the shade is 203 Lose Your Lingerie. Lastly is another of Rita Oras shades part of Rimmel London 60 Seconds Super Shine £2.99, the shade is 450 Daisy Days and its a beautiful pale pastel yellow that leaves the nail with a gorgeous shine. Yellow is one of my favourite colours and this looks beautiful on the nails.

 

These are some of my favourite nail shades for spring, all are very budget friendly and great quality. What are yours? Do you have a go to spring colour?

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A Cold Spring Day

 

  

 

Jacket - George at Asda

Top - Primark (old season)

Jeans - Topshop

Necklace- Primark

Bag - H&M

Boots - New Look
Nails - Primark



You know what its like outside is bright and looking spring like so you dress for a spring day get two minuets out the door and its bloody freezing well that's what happens to me and that's exactly what happened this day. I wore this a week or so back when I went out for breakfast with my sister (thanks for taking the photos sis) we went to Frankie and Bennys and for once I didn't have pancakes instead I had the lighter breakfast and it was delicious.

When I got up in the morning it looked like such a lovely spring day so I decided to wear my mint green coat from George at Asda, I picked it up at the start of the year as I really liked the style it's collarless and a nice weight not heavy but not overly light. I paired it with my ripped Jamie jeans from Topshop and an old laser cut top from Primark that I love. I kept the accessories simple with just a gold circle necklace from Primark it was only £1.50 and I really like it, my bag is from H&M I love the shape of it and I like that its huge but structured it keeps all my things secure without my bag looking overly full and lumpy. The boots are from New Look and have not been off my feet since I got them from my birthday last October the heel is the perfect day size and they are super comfy.

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