Autumn inspired wish list

1.  Cable Knit Cardigan -  Next

2. Peter Pan collar dress - Matalan

3. Tan ankle boots - New Look

4. Smashbox Lipstick - Boots

5. Satchel bag - ASOS

As each day passes the air is getting noticeably colder, it makes me realise how close winter really is, its almost October! This year has gone by far too fast, but I would be fibbing if I was to say that I wasn't a tiny bit excited for the autumn months. So much so that I put together a little outfit that I think would look perfect for an autumn day. I love things with Peter Pan collars as they usually look very elegant and stylish, so I chose this simple dress which would go perfectly with the cable knit cardigan just to keep things warm, and I would pair these with some beige ankle boots. I have always wanted to be a bit more daring when it came to makeup as I have always kept my look fairly simple so I choose a bright red lipstick which would spice the outfit up a bit more and add a bit of colour! Finally I would just top off the look with this really simple satchel bag, and of course you can't forget the cup of hot chocolate during the colder season! I am looking forward to curling up with a good book in cosy clothes whilst sipping a hot chocolate.

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High-street foundation: Yay or Nay?

Now, I am not one for going out and spending all of my money on makeup, so it is often hard for me to find brands that work, especially for a price that doesn't part you with all your hard earned cash. I  have spent far too much time walking around stores looking for foundation that is actually worth the money and more often than not, it isn't which is a huge disappointment. So I am here today to give my opinion on which high street foundation I found to be either good (Yay) or ... not so good (Nay)!  

My skin is a combination between normal and oily, my cheeks and my forehead are normal and my nose and my chin are oily. (I also get a tiny bit of dry skin in winter time)

Unfortunately I cannot guarantee that the ones that work best for me will work in the same way for you, but it is good to know what other people think if you want to experiment a little with your routine! 

So, lets get started! 

We are going to start with a positive! This is Maybelline 'Fit me!', it is a liquid foundation and I purchased the lightest shade I could find in Boots which was 115 Ivory. This foundation is really nice and easy to apply, I put it on with a brush but you can use clean hands. I would say this was a medium coverage because it covers well but it isn't perfect and isn't a heavy foundation. It gives a very healthy dewy finish, I wouldn't recommend this to people who have very oily skin but for people that have normal or dry skin this would be a nice fit. It also last very well on the skin which is a bonus because it can last the majority of the day! 

This is available in Boots and Tesco and other high street shops, ranging from £7.00 to £7.99. So it doesn't break the bank! 

I give this 3.5 out of 5, so this is a Yay!

Next we have Rimmel London 'Match perfection', this is another liquid foundation, I purchased this one in Light porcelain 010 which is again the lightest shade. This foundation is very runny and doesn't stay on the skin very well, which makes me believe this wouldn't be a very good makeup for those with oily skin.

I would say this was a very light coverage makeup, which can be good if you already have very nice skin and few blemishes, but for people who are trying to cover up a bit more I wouldn't recommend this as you cant really build it. 

This is available in most high street stores including Boots, Tesco and even Asda. It is priced at £6.99, which isn't bad.

I would give this foundation a 1 out of 5! Sorry but this is definitely a Nay!  

Here we have another Rimmel London 'Stay Matte', this is an oil free mousse/liquid  foundation. I purchased this in 103 True Ivory. This foundation is great for those with oily skin as it adds no extra oil, has cucumber and chamomile extract, is paraben free and fragrance free. However for those with dry skin I wouldn't recommend this as it can cling on to dry patches and make them more visible. This is a tiny bit more harder to put on as (in my experience) you cannot put it on over other makeup products such as primer or other foundation as it bunches up and it can be a bit heavy. I would say this offers a light to medium coverage, so you may still need to apply concealer over the top. 

This is available at Boots, Tesco, Superdrug and Asda for £5.99, which is a very good price for oil free makeup! 

However it doesn't work very well for me so I will have to rate this as 2 out of 5 stars, which is sadly a Nay!

The last one today is one that I have been using for a while now and yet again it is another Rimmel London foundation, 'Wake Me Up', this is a liquid foundation. I purchased this in True Ivory 103 (I also buy it in Ivory, if it's there). This foundation is super easy to put on, it gives great coverage and leaves you with a even skin tone and a healthy dewy finish, which again sorry to say, might not be advisable for those with oily skin!  This has an anti-fatigue effect which makes you look more alert and awake (matches nicely with the name!) It is also fairly moisturising and lasts a while on the skin. I would say this is a medium coverage foundation, if you have a few blemishes left showing you can also use the Wake Me Up concealer which I have talked about in my previous blog 'Late, Late, Late'.

This is available in most high street shops, such as Boots, Superdrug, Tesco etc. Unfortunately this is a tad on the pricey side for me at £8.99, but I think it's worth it!

I would rate this as a solid 4 out of 5 for me! Which is definitely a Yay! 

So that's all for this week, hope you found this helpful!

Talk soon Lovelies,

~ Looella

Late! Late! Late!

Have you ever had one of those days when your alarm goes off and you go to press the snooze button but then accidentally press the power button instead and sleep way past the time you were supposed to get up?

Yesterday I had a lesson at 11 o'clock in the morning, completely forgot about it and guess what time I woke up?
10:55
I was mortified! (I usually get up about an hour before I have to leave to allow myself enough time to get ready), from what I can remember, I did some odd gymnastic move that I could probably never replicate again just to launch myself out of my bed, I threw the closest outfit on, and by this time I had around 3 minutes to do my make-up (which usually takes around 20 minutes or more!). I had no time to prep my face so I had to skip washing and moisturizing and just stick to the make-up. I was convinced I had no chance of ever looking like a normal human being in this amount of time but to my surprise I made it! Plus I managed too look something similar to what I do when I spend 30 minutes in front of the mirror!!  (minus the eyeliner and eyebrows) but I still managed to cover up my blemishes and even put on a bit of mascara, I was impressed, I had never gotten ready that quickly in my entire life!

I think I owe this achievement to my trusty concealer, I have been using the same brand of concealer for a while now and I absolutely love it, it works a treat! It has great coverage and makes you look awake and alert, which matches quite nicely to their name! If you haven't already guessed or don't know the brand, this is Wake Me Up concealer from Rimmel London. I swear by it, its also not pricey which is a major bonus!
I have tried so many different brands of concealer, from the liquid, to the sticks, to the cream concealers and I have never been fully satisfied with the out come, most of them come off instantly when you put powder over them, or they don't cover anything like they're supposed to. But Wake Me Up concealer is quick and easy to use, blends really nicely and a little goes a long way!

My Life Saver

So if you are having a spotty day, have trouble with dark circles or just have redness on the skin I would recommend this product, it gives great coverage! 

~ Looella

Winter is coming!

Time to put away those dresses and swap your bikini top for a jumper! Its getting colder each day but there is no need to be sad about the changes... they bring opportunities!! 

For example, the chance to have a huge wardrobe change, style yourself in a different way, and wear all your comfy clothes, whilst being tucked up nice and warm!

Personally I am a sucker for winter clothes. They are my pitfall, when I am out shopping I cant help rummaging through the coats, feel all the jumpers, and having a cheeky look at all the cosy pajamas! It is a necessity. I love spending my free time in pajamas and snug sweatshirts, if you haven't got any where to go... why not?!

  

Of course winter has its advantages, you can wear snug clothes, sit in front of an open fire and indulge yourself on hot chocolate and sweets!

You can see where I will be spending my time for the next 4 months! 

~ Looella