Superdrug Haul!

I have been following the 'save don't splurge' motto for a couple of months now, in regards to beauty products, as my bathroom had been overflowing with products, and it was time for a detox! However since returning to university, I have finished a whopping 30+ products (is it sad that I'm keeping track?), which I thought was reason enough to treat myself.

Nevertheless I wanted to refrain from purchasing any body products, as I still have quite a few to get through, so I scanned the make-up shelves of Superdrug instead, and chose a few bits and pieces. I wanted to try something a little different for me, so decided upon items I wouldn't usually be inclined to buy, in order to diversify my make-up collection, rather than picking up another red or nude lipstick as I tend to do quite often.

So, while scrolling my Tumblr dashboard a week or so ago, I saw a girl with fair skin rocking a super dark purple lip, and I was like wow! that really suits her. This surprised me due to her fair complexion, and as a girl with pale skin myself, it gave me the courage to test out a darker more unusual lip look. I checked out the drugstore make-up brands for a deep purple, and there seem to be very few available, I assume because the colour is a little less commercial, possibly making it more of a high end buy. Nonetheless I found one I adored by Revlon, and it was the last one available so I snatched it up. The Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, in the shade 'Va Va Violet'. I think it is one I will be wearing on most nights out throughout the Winter period most definitely. I also picked up a more vibrant berry toned fuchsia lipstick of the same brand, in 'Wild Orchid', which is a bit more daytime appropriate.

I also got my hands on Maybelline's 'BROWdrama', in medium brown. This is a sculpting brow mascara. I have never tried setting my brows before, after filling them in, but this seems to add a lovely finishing touch to my brows, once I've filled them in with my trusty Soap and Glory Archery pencil.

Usually Rimmel is my go-to for nail varnishes, but I broke out of that rut, and chose some Barry M Hi-Shine Nail Paints, as I have heard such great reviews for the brand. I chose a muted green in 'Cardamom', a dark red named 'Chili' and a mustard yellow in..you guessed it..'Mustard'. They are such autumn appropriate shades, I love them all (and their names are adorable!).

Then last but certainly not least, I picked up the 'Sugar and Spice' blush and contour palette by Revolution. The palette is comprised of two extremely shimmery highlighter shades, two bright pink blushers, a peach blusher, a deeper pinky red blusher, and two more brown shades that could be used for blusher or contouring. The entire palette is HIGHLY pigmented. There was certainly a learning curve to finding out I needed to apply the smallest amount of product to the brush, or I came out looking like a clown. I can't recommend this product enough (thus far) as I love the range of colours, and the fact you only need to use such a little amount means it will last me forever.

All in all I am so happy with my purchases, and thoroughly enjoyed branching out of my comfort zone when it comes to make-up products and I can't wait to see all the different looks I am able to achieve with my new products.

Let me know in the comments below if there is anything I would test out that you have purchased recently...

Nat xx 

Topshop and New Look Haul!

I picked up these Autumn pieces on the student shopping night of the year, with 25% off for students. I will soon be pairing most of these outfits with boots and over-sized cardies and coats; I've never been more excited for chilly weather!

I love the half cropped style of this top, the lace gives the usual crop top a little more coverage, which makes it a tad more wearable casually, and boosts my confidence to bare just a little bit of skin, rather than my whole stomach. 

Topshop. New Look. 

The scalloped edge of the maroon top above gives a simple number a little bit of an uplift. I love it. 

I seem to be following a maroon trend...the top above is business in the front and party in the back (if I dare say so). It appears to be a plain jumper, but has an open sheer back. Perfect for a night out in the Autumn. 

The orange v-neck is not my typical choice, but I was drawn to the vibrancy of it, and the double strap detail is super cute too.

New Look Ring Pack

 These rings are a tad garish and possibly not everyone's cup of tea, but I think they still add a touch of an oldy worldy element to liven up an outfit. Something slightly different and fun.

I'm extremely happy with my purchases, have you found any good pieces this season I should check out? Let me know in the comments below... xx

Halloween Inspired Nails!

October is upon us, so why not embrace the Halloween spirit(s). Rimmel is my go-to for nail varnish, so I paired up their orange (Sun Downer) with a black accent nail (Blackout), to spice up my usual style, and try something festive and fun...

What are you looking forward to this October? Let me know in the comments below... xx