Soooooo, what can I say. Where do I start from?
Uni.
Not gonna lie and say that the sole reason for not blogging was uni but my inability of not being able to prioritise and juggle everything together alongside work and enjoying life. Even though I have been active on Instagram my consistancy on here this year has not been trashhhhh.

I have wanted to do it but the motivation to do so was not there and i have always been a strong believer that if it does not feel right then allow it. Writing is one of my biggest weakness so i thought a break was indeed needed. However I got lost in the sauce, and somehow a little break turned into 'do i even have a blog' lol.

But yes, I'm back.

I've got so many ideas and different post planned in mind. I want to go beyond the beauty reviews and talk about errthangggg!!! During the past few months that i've been inactive, the page views for some of my post have gone crayyyy and with all the amazing feedback i get on a daily, I've realised that I've missed it. I enjoy stressing about the lighting on my flatlays and having to tweak it here and there. I enjoy rambling on about my favourite beauty products and testing product you guys want my opinion on. And i enjoy knowing people actually read my little online beauty review book whatever u want to call it lol.

But yes, I'm Back. And I'll shut uppp now cause i think I've got my point across.  I am currently just writing this at midnight while listening to my favourite album everrrr(The Weekend - Trilogy). I'm not even going to proof read this because it's coming straight out of my mind and how I genuine feel. Which is something I hope i express more in future posts. Don't get me wrong I love beauty, but there's so much more to life than that. So be expecting more lifestyle posts!
Hope xox

I cannot put down into words how much I hate makeup wipes. Tugging, rubbing and smearing all that junk around your face is just a no from me! Plus they never actually get the job done as there is now glitter distributed across my whole damn face and panda eyes is not the look i was going for babes, nope. Keep your eyes peeled for a post of my favourite makeup remover prontoooo. But for now, lets talk about this magical funnel that is the absolute dreammmm.

Soooooooooo... MUA came and absolutely slayed my whole life and existence with their new highlighters! The creators of MUA decided to add 3 new highlighter to their existing glowy and shimmering highlighter collection. However, these have been catered for medium to dark skin tones as requested by a lot of their followers.
If you've read my previous blog posts you would know that 'Pink Shimmer' is one of my holy grails, having said that the colour is way to white-ish for me. So when I found out about these 3 new beauties, I definitely din't think twice about buying all three and of course reviewing them for y'all.

Here I am again with another WOMF - these seem to be one of the most popular posts on my blog sooooooo this little 'series' is here to stay. I was inspired by Instagram (of course) to do a semi festive makeup look using the Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette (review here). You know I love glitter cut-creases as they look very glam, & like always i paired it with a light cool toned nude lip. If you watched my instagram story you would know I also did green glitter lips but unfortunately those pictures didn't make the final shot lol!

This is probably the most hyped of palette of the year. Every blogger, youtuber, mother, sister and aunty was talking about this beauty! I had such a hard time getting this palette - I'm not very good at purchasing products when they are on high demand. Its either i forget my log in or i put my card details wrong and then BOOM - OUT OF STOCK. One of my friends manage to get one for me and honestly, i think i cried happy happy happy tears. I have had mine for 7 months now and i just felt the need to review it because - it will alway be one of my holy grail products!

WOMF is backkkk! Last Friday I decided to go for a purple glitter cut crease using my trusty Morphe 35P! Matched with a super matte bronzy face (keep a eye out for my highlighter/bronzing holy grails next week) I have also been switching up my base routine by using new products and observing what works best for my skin & this combination is definitely one of my favessss.

PREP & PRIME
Nivea Soft Moisture Cream
Nivea For Men Sensitive Post-Shave Balm

If you've read my previous Skincare Wish list you would know i'm trying to make small changes to organise a skincare routine to suit me. I tend to be quiet lazy when taking care of my skin because I simply cbaaaa but at the same time I want my skin to have that glowy dewy finish on no makeup days too so... some effort has too be put in right?



Prime Prime Prime
I used to always skip this step as I didn't deemed it necessary or important but I was so wrong! Having a fresh primed face beforehand will make your make up stay intact throughout the day. I use the Nivea For Men Post-Shave Balm which is my Holy Grail product (you can read my full review here). It fills in fine lines and makes a my face super smooth (which makes applying foundation a lot easier). If you feel extra fancy, mix it with a little bit of liquid highlighter for all year round glowy skin ;)

Using a BeautyBlender
Purchasing this all mighty beauty sponge last November was probably one of the best things I've done. It took me forever to FINALLY jump on the bandwagon, because I certainly could't justify spending £16 for 'just' a sponge. But let me tell, this sponge is the dream. It blends out my foundation, concealer and contour seamlessly, without leaving any harsh lines or patchy sections. Just an airbrushed glowy base. Plus it's a multi-purpose tool as it can also be used with powders, blushers and highlighters.

The Sticky Tape Trick 
Wing liner is something I cannot do, like seriously! I have watched tons and tons of tutorials and I just can't seem to master it . However this trick works wonders, use sticky tape on the outer corners, to carve out a symmetrical line. It also works great for getting a super crispy eyeshadow edge too; which makes a dramatic difference to your overall look. I use tape all the time as is quick and easy but makes your wing liner slay life.

Falsies
The power of false lashes! I don't know what it is but your make-up game can go from a 4 to a 10.5 with just applying simple fluttery lashes. You could have bare eyelids and a pair of Demi wispies and boom! It completes the look and adds that hint of sexiness and glamour? You can never go wrong with them - even though they are a pain to put on! They are worth it.

Baking and Cooking
If you watch makeup tutorials on YouTube or follow Kim K on instagram, then you probably know what this term means by now. I use my beautyblender to pack on a generous amount of translucent powder to the areas I highlighted, letting it set for 5 to 15 minutes before dusting away all the excess. I always go for the Ben Nye Banana/Topaz Powder or MAC Mineralize Loose Powder which gives me a flawless finish with absolutely no under eye creasing. I also use it under my cheekbones for a killer contour.

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Going all out with make up can sometimes be scary or sort of intimidating but this is the 'real' game changer. A year and a half a go - I would have never dared a dark lipstick or even eyeshadow (never mind glitter lol). It is a great way to practice and play around with colours you could predominately like. Because you won't know what that black lippie or that vibrant green eyeshadow will look like on you unless you try it out - & might surprise yourself! And I mean, at the end of the day you can always clean it all off, if it didn't turn out as you expected!