Hello everyone, today's post is going to be what makeup you should use if you are a beginner. This is also a collab with the wonderful +Hollie Wilsher , so go check hers out after!
Disclaimer: This is my opinion, i'm not a professional.
So, first you want a base, if you are just starting out in makeup you won't need foundation just concealer.
My recommendation is either Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer or Collections Long-Lasting Perfection Concealer. This will cover your blemishes and dark circles.
Then for powder i have the Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder, you can get this in your skin tone or you can get a translucent powder, which wont change the colour of your skin. Powder helps set your base in place, it will hopefully last you all day!
Next is blush, i have the W7 Powder Blush In Rose, this will give you glow and colour on the apples of your cheeks! Don't put to much on, you only need a little bit!
Moving on to contour and highlighting. I'm not sure you need this if you're a beginner but i thought i'd put it in here. Bronzer gives your cheeks and temples more depth and highlighter gives your cheekbones a nice glow. Make sure you get a matte bronzer with no sparkles, (I made that mistake). Here i have the W7 Double Act Bronzer and Highlighter.
Moving on to eyes, you should have at least one eyeliner and one mascara. Eyeliner either makes your eyes bigger (white eyeliner) or smaller (black eyeliner). Mascara makes your lashes bigger and fuller.
Now onto eye shadow, all beginners need some sort of palette. I recommend the Seventeen Eye Palette, there should be loads more to choose from your local drugstore.
For lips all you need is a tinted lip balm, baby lips have really good ones!
Now for tools, (this bit is optional) you need a big powder brush, a blusher brush and an eye shadow brush. You might also want an eyelash curler to prep your lashes for mascara.
There it is, a beginners guide to makeup! Hope you liked it, and you found it helpful. Give it a like and follow to know when i post new blog posts! Don't forget to check out Hollie's blog:
holliewilsher.blogspot.com
Take care,
Hey guys, welcome back to my blog! I'm going to be sharing with you my thoughts on the In The Buff W7 Palette. Enjoy!
So, this palette is one of four, there is In The Nude, Lightly Toasted and In The Night. On the W7 website they are around £10.00 but i got mine of amazon for £5.00.
The packaging was not damaged, i really like it! Some people say its a dupe for the Naked palettes, but i haven't got any of them to compare. Inside is a variety of neutral colors from cool tone to warm. It also comes with a handy brush, which doesn't feel that cheap to me, but it can be a bit hard on the eyes.
I also swatched some of the colors so you can have a look at the pigmentation of the shadows.
They do take a bit of building up to achieve the look that you want but as i said it was only £5.00. I didnt know the eye shadows had names until i looked on the back.
Overall i think it is a great palette for the price and i would definitely buy the other ones!
There it is, hope you liked it! If you would like me to do more reviews then comment down below, also give this a like so you know when i publish new posts!
Take care guys.
Hello everyone, today's post is going to be a bit different to my normal ones. I'm going to be sharing with you my tips for if your stressed or have anxiety.
Everyone has anxiety, maybe its just because you have a test coming up, or it could be much worse. Here are some tips:
1. Try to stay calm, i know this can be hard but take your mind somewhere else like Hawaii or something, don't think about the thing that's getting you stressed.
2. Go for a walk or a run, this can really help calm yourself. Remember always step outside if you are stressed in a situation.
3. Put some music on, this is a really good way to relive stress and anxiety. Put calming or slow music on instead of punk rock or heavy metal though!
4. Make something, this can help you feel calm and it distracts you from the anxiety. You could make anything from a mini terrarium to a kite!
5. Have a mini pamper evening, you should do this at least once a week. You could run a bath, i recommend putting a bath bomb in too, i really love the lush ones! And just relax!
( If you want me to do a separate blog post on this, then give this a like and comment down below!)
6. Watch Netflix, i do this all the time, but its so relaxing to do nothing, and maybe have some hot chocolate!
7. Get plenty of sleep, turn of all your electronics and get to sleep early, if you cant sleep i recommend putting a few drops of lavender oil onto a piece of tissue and put it by your pillow! The smell helps you to fall asleep it smells really good too!
7. Drink lots of water, if you're dehydrated then that could lead to stress or just make it worse.
Hope you guys found that helpful, if you would like me to do more of these types of posts then give it a like!
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P.S. Thank you so much for 11 likes on my last post, you guys are the best!
See you soon
Maya xx
Hi guys! Today's post is so exciting, i'm going to be doing the furry friend tag. Which is basically where i introduce you to my pets and answer some questions!
Q:What are your pets names?
A: I have a dog called Roxy and a rabbit called April!
Q: What breed are your pets?
A: Roxy is a black Labrador and April is a Lion-head rabbit.
Q: How long have you had them?
A: We've had April for 11 months and we've had Roxy for nearly a year now!
Q: What are some quirky things about your pets personality?
A: Well, when Roxy is excited (if there's someone new at our house) she tends to roll onto her back and expects people to scratch her belly! Also when someone leaves the house, she climbs onto the sofa and looks out of the window! Overall her personality is naughty, funny and loving (sometimes).
As for April, i don't think there's anything quirky about her! But she's really timid and shy and she lets you stroke her without her scratching or biting you!
Q: What are some of your favorite memories with your pets?
A: For April, it was when we got her, it was at a farm and we were not expecting to buy one, but there's this little corner where you can pet rabbits and guinea pigs and i fell in love! She was one of three sisters and she was so tiny!
For Roxy, its just everyday and going on walks on the beach and also to see her growing up!
Q: Where did you get your pets from?
A: We got Roxy from a breeder and as i said we got April at a farm.
So i hope you enjoyed that random post! Make sure to give this a like, and comment your pets names and a little about them.
Maya xx
Hello everybody, i thought i'd share what I've been loving in the month of February, so here it is!
Skincare:
Imperial Leather Skin kind Nourishing Body Wash:
This body wash is amazing! As soon as you put it on, it instantly makes your body super-smooth. And its for sensitive skin, so there is no harsh chemicals.
Soap and Glory Endless Glove, 2 in 1, Moisturizing Hand Cream:
This product is the best for dry skin, its so moisturizing and does everything it says on the bottle!
Soap and Glory Butter Yourself, Super-Rich Body Cream:
I put this on after I've had a shower and bath, and it instantly makes my skin smooth. Plus it dries really quick, so your pj's don't stick to your legs!
Makeup:
Barry M Kohl Pencil in White:
I've been meaning to get a white eyeliner for a while now, and this is now a staple in my everyday makeup! It also makes your eyes bigger and more awake.
Apps + Games:
Zig-Zag By Ketchapp:
Do you know those really annoying games, that you play when your bored, well this is one of them! But its really fun too!
Audible+Books:
Geek Girl by Holly Smale:
I've mentioned this in my last post, my morning routine. Its such a funny, relatable and heartwarming story. I really recommend it!
If i Stay by Gayle Forman:
This story is a tear-jerker and its also very moving. I have watched the movie its amazing. I recommend watching the movie before you read the book, so you get a sense of where its coming from! Overall its a really good book!
Fashion:
Black Satchel-Like Bag:
I was browsing in primark for a new everyday bag and i found this amazing quality bag. Its got a pocket at the front, a big space inside and it comes with straps so you can put it over your shoulder.
Checked/Flannel Red Shirt:
These are really in fashion at the moment, so i thought i would pick one up! Its so soft and warm, great for the winter under a jumper or used for a jacket in the summer!
P.S. Sorry for the contrast, it doesn't look like that at all!
Youtuber Favorite:
+AlishaMarie
As some of you may know, i'm addicted to YouTube and i though i'd add a youtuber favorite. Its AlishaMarie also known as Macbby11 on youtube, I've just been loving her videos recently! She does videos from beauty to fashion to her dog's(Chloe's) morning routine! Subscribe to her if you haven't!
Film/Movie Favorite:
The Odd Life of Timothy Green:
I was scrolling through Netflix (i was really bored) and i found this movie. At first i didn't think much of it, then i suddenly really got into it! Its about a childless couple, who fill a box with things they want their dream child to be and they bury it in the back yard. In the morning their dream boy comes to life! By the way i almost cried at the end! But it's such a good movie, go watch it!
Blogger Favorite:
+Kelsey Barker :
We met on twitter and she was so nice, then we decided to do a collab together! It was so much fun! So if your reading this Kelsey thank you for being so lovely and i hope we can do another collab soon!
So that's the end to this kind of long post, hope you liked it!
P.S I don't know if I've told you this but, i'm going to be taking my own pictures for this blog! Its not a high quality camera but its better than my phone!
Take care!
Maya xx
Hey guys! Today's post is my morning routine, this is also a collab with the talented blogger +Kelsey Barker , so go and check her's out is well!
So, if its a school day, i usually get woken up by my annoyingly loud alarm clock.
The hardest thing in the morning is getting out of bed and i try not to go back to sleep! I also go on my phone to check social media.
And then i finally get out of bed!
Then i go into my bathroom and put on my Organic Surge Daily Moisturizer (I recommend this product!).
Next, i go downstairs and get breakfast, i normally don't eat breakfast because i'm not hungry (I know this is really bad, because breakfast is the most important meal of the day!). If i am having breakfast, then i usually go for porridge or yogurt.
Then i go back upstairs to get dressed for the day and clean my teeth, i'm the laziest person you will meet because i usually stay in my unicorn onesie all day!! If i have to go out, i will obviously get dressed and do my everyday makeup. There is a post called My Winter Makeup Routine if you want to get more insight on my makeup. It really hasn't changed since then. If it does change, i will remind myself to post an updated one!
If it was a school day, i would get on with my work and if it was a weekend then i would go out somewhere!
So, that's my morning routine for you! I hoped you liked this post, and don't forget to check out Kelsey's blog post too!
http://kelseybarker1999.blogspot.co.uk/
That's all for today, take care!
Maya xx
