OOTN - Rebel Rebel

Good evening all! I have spent tonight in a lovely little local restaurant with a couple of my close friends and thought I'd just quickly show you what I wore. It's a fairly casual low-key eatery so I didn't go for anything too dressy or over the top but I couldn't resist throwing on this gorgeous little dress I got in the Urban Outfitters sale.

Dress - Urban Outfitters

Leather Jacket - Zara

Fur Stole - H&M

Studded Bag - Mango

'Upperhand' Boots - Office

Lipstick - Mac 'Rebel'

I love this dress so much! It was actually my friend who picked it out in Urban Outfitters and was like 'This is so you, it's like Taylor Swift going on a date with Harry Styles!' and frankly that sold it to me. It's a smock-style dress and I do feel ever so slightly like a pregnant lady in it but I'm down with that, it is super comfy and will take me right through to Summer.

The lipstick is another new addition, oops. I've loved wearing a dark berry lip shade all through winter but I really wanted something a little brighter but still with that vampy vibe so 'Rebel' seemed like the perfect option. It is a satin finish so not too matte but not too shiny and translates on the lips as a really vivid berry colour.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend, I'm working so won't be doing anything too exciting but I won the Christmas incentive at work so I have a £50 Topshop voucher waiting for me yay!

Becca.

100 Followers Giveaway!

I'm so happy! I finally reached 100 GFC followers today and I can't believe how far my little blog has come! I just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has followed/supported/read my blog as it brings me so much happiness knowing someone enjoys reading what I ramble on about. I've decided to hold a little giveaway to celebrate and give something back to you guys so be sure to enter, good luck everyone!

Good luck everyone and thanks again!

Becca.x

Product Empties #1

Two posts in one day?! I haven't done that for a good long while! I've never done an empties post before; Mainly because it's rare I actually finish anything but also because it's taken me a while to really understand the point of these posts. When they first became popular I was kind of a bit like 'Why would anyone want to know if I've ran out of toothpaste?' but after reading other blogger's more regularly I see now that they are really a very effective way of reviewing different products. Normally you just get someone's initial reaction to a product, but with an empties post you get to see how quickly they've used it up and whether they would repurchase.

1) Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua in 30 Beige - By far my favourite foundation of all time. It feels incredibly light and natural on the skin but provides the perfect amount of coverage; I'd say light-medium but buildable. This is my summer colour so I won't be repurchasing straight away but I already have '20 Beige' which I'm using now. I'm fairly sure I will repurchase this foundation forever!

2) Garnier Crystal Resist Hairspray - A good, natural hold without that crispy feeling. Definitely one of the best highstreet hairspray's I've used but I will probably just end up purchasing whatever is on offer when I go to Boots/Superdrug!

3) Sure Crystal Clear Aqua Deodorant - My favourite deodorant as it isn't too strongly scented and seems to work just fine! I have already repurchased the larger size as it is currently on offer in Superdrug.

4) Aussie '3 Minute Miracle' Reconstructor - The best conditioning treatment on the high street in my opinion. Even when I used to do hairdressing and had access to all manner of high end hair brands (Kerastase, Shu Uemura, L'oreal Professional...) this was still my mask of choice.

5) L'oreal Lumi Magique Primer - This is an excellent primer for those who want their foundation to last without wanting anything too matte. This has a lovely dewy finish and is an amazing price. I won't be repurchasing straight away as I am currently trying out the Clarins 'Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch' but I will definitely be buying this again in the future.

6) Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint in '02 Beige' - Before I discovered Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua this was my go to  skin base. It is really moisturising and makes the skin look radiant and glowy. I would definitely recommend this, specifically in the warmer months, and I have no doubt I will repurchase this in the future.

7) Lancome 'Hypnose Drama' Mascara - I love this mascara, it's really thickening and definitely adds 'drama'. I don't think I'll be buying this again any time soon because I am loving my Clarins 'Wonder Perfect' mascara but it certainly does the job.

8) Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner - Hands down my favourite liquid eyeliner. I would never buy a high end eyeliner when there is one as good as this available on the highstreet. It is easy to apply, smudge free and precise.

9) Mac Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in 'Medium' - I have been using this powder for over a year now and it is the best one I have tried on my skin. You only need a light dusting and it makes your foundation look flawless without looking powdery or cakey. I already have a back up of this!

10) Prada 'Infusion d'iris - I got this perfume for my birthday in May and it lasted me well throughout the Summer. It is beautiful, light, floral and fresh and one of those very distinctive smells. The only negative I have to say is it doesn't seem to linger very long on the skin so I found myself getting through it very fast.

11) Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in 'Ivory' - Possibly one of the most infamous concealers available and it is easy to see why. It has a lovely texture and excellent coverage but shockingly I am doubting that I will repurchase this. I don't seem to suffer too badly with dark circles or spots (touch wood) so I think I am going to try out something a little cheaper next time. Let me know your favourite drugstore concealers, I can already hear a barrage of 'Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection'!

12) Models Own 3 in 1 Base Coat, Top Coat and Gloss - I am not really the person to review this as I have the worlds flakiest and weak nails so no polish ever lasts longer than a day without chipping. I would probably repurchase this as it's a reasonable price and gives a nice shine to the nails but I can't say anything for it preventing chipping.

So there you have it, my first ever empties post! I'll try and do these more regularly now so I don't have so much to cram in to one post but I hope it's given you an insight into what I would and wouldn't recommend. I don't tend to do a lot of product reviews on my blog so I think it's a good way for me to sneak in a few mini ones!

Becca.x

My Makeup Storage

Me and Andrew officially moved in to our house on Friday and we've spent the weekend unpacking, doing last minute DIY (badly) and welcoming our new home to its first guests. My pride and joy is definitely my new dressing table and having never had proper make-up storage before it felt lovely to put everything in its rightful place.

I am so in love with my dressing table and I am even more in love with the price I paid for it. The table itself cost me just £15 from a charity shop and whilst it was hard to see past the dark, old fashioned wood, I knew the shape of it and the beautiful fittings would make the perfect dresser when given a little TLC. The mirror cost me £8 from a car-boot sale and again, just needed a little love and attention to restore it and the chair cost me just £2 at the same boot fair. That's my dream dresser for just £25!

On top of my dresser I keep a few of my 'nicer' makeup and skincare items such as a Chanel foundation and lipstick to give it that luxurious boudoir feel. I use this really cute little plant pot to hold my makeup and the deliciously scented 'Sugared Vanilla' Yankee Candle finishes off the girly dressing table.

I got this really cute storage box from TK Maxx and it is perfect for storing my favourite lipsticks. As I must have mentioned a million times before, lipsticks are by far my most treasured makeup item and pretty much the only thing I ever change up so I love having them on top of my dresser so it's easy for me to chop and change.

Inside the dresser it is split into compartments which is perfect for storing make-up. I am going to bring my empty Glossy Boxes from my mum's house to divide it into sections a bit more clearly as I have with the blushes and bronzers to give the drawers a bit more structure.

My friend Sarah made me this cute floral printed cushion as a house warming present, who knew she was so crafty?! It's very Cath Kidston-y and looks adorable on my chair whilst adding much needed comfort for those lengthy beautifying sessions.

You may recall from a previous post that I got this cute little storage rack from a charity shop a month or so ago and I've hung it on the wall next to my dressing table to store all the beauty bits I don't want cluttering up the dresser. It's the perfect size for all my lotions and potions and the pink flowers adds a nice contrast against the pale blue wall.

So that's my make-up storage! I am so happy with how it's turned out, for £25 I have managed to make a real focal point in the spare room and I think it adds real character and femininity. How do you guys like to store your makeup? 

Becca.x

What's My Face Worth?

I've seen this tag spreading round the blogging world like wild fire this past few weeks (I think namelydown to the lovely Louise at Sprinkle of Glitter) and I thought I'd jump on the band wagon and see how much money I'm chucking at my face on a daily basis. This is how I wore my make-up when I went out for a meal and drinks with friends last night and is fairly typical of how I do my make-up on a normal day, minus the ridiculous eyelashes and bright red lipstick obvs. 

Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua Foundation in '30 Beige' - £32.00

L'oreal Lumi Magique Primer - £9.99

Mac Fix+ 30ml - £7.50

Topshop 'Hazard' Lipstick - £8.00

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in 'Ivory' - £18.00

HD Brows Palette in 'Vamp' -  £19.95

Nars Bronzer in 'Laguna' -  £25

The Body Shop Blusher in '05' - £8.50

Mac Bronzing Powder in 'Refined Golden' - £19

Mac Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in 'Medium' - £21

Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara - £21

Lord & Berry Eyeliner in 'Nude' - £7.50

Total - £197.44

Now I know that's still A LOT of money to be smearing on my face everyday but I honestly thought it was going to be worse. A lot of the ones I've seen on other people's blogs have been £300+ so I'm positively cheap in retrospect. Bargain Becca, that's me. 

Becca.x