So it seems as if this British Summer is actually holding up! (touch wood...) And in times like this, all care for essentials goes out the window as I try to make the most of this sunshine and relax, forgetting about all the important things.
However, I am here to remind myself (and you!) of the essentials we need to remember when the weather heats up and the sun makes an appearance.
1. Water. Ok, this seems obvious, but I know that I personally, when given the choice, will opt for an ice cold can of coke over a bottle of water, thinking that it will be better to quench my thirst, but staying hydrated is literally the most important thing! We often forget how key it is in this weather, because we are hardly lucky enough to have it. So just think, if you're thirsty, try to pick up that bottle of water instead of the sugary drink. It will do wonders for you!
2. Lip balm is so key in this heat. Most people think that you only really need it in winter, as that's when your lips tend to get most chapped, but actually, your lips can get sunburnt too! When looking for a lip balm however, go towards something with added SPF protection in it, rather than just your favourite strawberry scented one offering you no protection.
3. Suncream. Again, obvious as it may seem, people tend to go without it. Now, i'm all for lying in the sun all day attempting to get a tan, but you can still do this even with suncream! The key thing its protecting you against in skin cancer. So please don't skim out on it so you can become a bronzed goddess, or a deep shade of red in my case....
Ok, so now for the not so health wise essentials, but like, they can't do you any harm to have right?;)
1. A fruity scented perfume/body spray! What better way to feel like summer all the time, especially if it starts to rain, then when you constantly smell like sweet smelling goodness. There's some lovely ones about, but my favourites for summer are
2. Floral patterned anything. Like, there isn't much to say really except that they're cute, and totally appropriate for this time of year!
3. Cute swimwear. Whether it's to take on holiday to lounge about in the pool, or to sunbathe in your garden, it doesn't hurt to have! Plus if it's something you like or feel good in, it will boost your body confidence making you feel happier.
Hope this was helpful or at least encouraged you to go out and purchase some cute summer sun wear!
Lucie xo
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Monday, 13 June 2016
Monday, 9 May 2016
Summer Makeup Look
At last, our April showers are over and May has graced us with a pleasant and very much welcome, warm summer (at least in Britain it has). I for one, thought the gloom and grey that we've witnessed all year was going to last an eternity and can only pray that it will hang around for a bit as Summer is by far my favourite season.
And along with this warmer weather comes a change up in my makeup look. Long gone are the warm berry tones and deep reds of Winter, and instead I am replacing these with neutral bronzes and bright pastel colours to welcome the Summer.
I tend to suffer with quite bad skin, (which is ok i'm only 19 so my body is still changing and hopefully it will reach a happy place soon!) so I am always looking for a high coverage makeup look, but without wanting to cake my face, because we all know that it will just melt off anyway! So these products below are ones that have worked really well for me and so maybe you'll try them out and love them too!
Firstly I use the Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser. I always use a primer anyway no matter the weather or season anyway because I find it so much easier to apply my base makeup, but this one is one of my faves. It comes out in a clear, gel like consistency, applying smoothly over the face to create a smooth base for your makeup.
The foundation i've been loving in this weather is the Mac Pro Longwear. I wear mine in the shade NW15 because I don't tan all that well, but when I do I can always bronze up my face to make the shade suit me. It also has SPF 10 in it, so although not high sun protection, it is there. The medium coverage it gives is perfect and doesn't feel at all heavy on the skin.
I opt for two different concealers on my face, one to brighten and one to cover any blemishes. Firstly the Maybelline Anti-age Eraser Eye. (which has been well and truly loved and is running dangerously low) It perfectly brightens the dark circles under my eyes from late night Netflix binging and is so easy to blend out. And then I use the Seventeen Stay Time concealer. This is a fairly new purchase for me, however the coverage is so good and I can't find any faults in it!
I don't wear a powder in this warmer weather as I prefer my makeup to look dewy on my face, but I do use bronzer and blush. I bronze/light contour using my Maybelline Master Sculpt. I use the medium/dark one because I don't want it to be too subtle and love the colour of it. It also comes with a highlight, however I tend not to use it very much, although it is still really good. And then for blush I use one by sleek in the shade Rose Gold, which looks identical to Nars Orgasm, except it's a fraction of the price! it also has a lovely shimmer to it which gives a lovely glow to your cheeks in the sun. And then on top of my already glowing cheeks, I use the Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Lightscapade. This is my all time favourite highlighter giving the most gorgeous glow to the tops of your cheek bones.
Most of the makeup palettes I own consist of mainly dark colours as I am yet to update myself yet, but I've been loving the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette this time of year for their mix of rose and copper shimmer/matte shades. The colours blend so easily and look gorgeous with this makeup look. And on my actual eyelashes I use the Benefit Roller Lash, which to be honest, I use every single day anyway. This is by far my favourite mascara ever and is totally worth the price so if you don't have it already I would seriously consider purchasing it.
I finish of my look with a Mac lipstick in Peach Blossom which is a cremesheen finish. Such a lovely peach shade with a slight shimmer finish with is very simple but effective. But the overall look is finished with my Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray, and it does exactly what it says on the bottle, it really does hold your makeup in place all day. It also completes my dewy makeup look and stops my makeup from melting off so its a win win!
So yeah, if you were every wandering what products I'm wearing on my face over the next couple of months it is more than likely this combination!
Lucie xo
And along with this warmer weather comes a change up in my makeup look. Long gone are the warm berry tones and deep reds of Winter, and instead I am replacing these with neutral bronzes and bright pastel colours to welcome the Summer.I tend to suffer with quite bad skin, (which is ok i'm only 19 so my body is still changing and hopefully it will reach a happy place soon!) so I am always looking for a high coverage makeup look, but without wanting to cake my face, because we all know that it will just melt off anyway! So these products below are ones that have worked really well for me and so maybe you'll try them out and love them too!
The foundation i've been loving in this weather is the Mac Pro Longwear. I wear mine in the shade NW15 because I don't tan all that well, but when I do I can always bronze up my face to make the shade suit me. It also has SPF 10 in it, so although not high sun protection, it is there. The medium coverage it gives is perfect and doesn't feel at all heavy on the skin.
I opt for two different concealers on my face, one to brighten and one to cover any blemishes. Firstly the Maybelline Anti-age Eraser Eye. (which has been well and truly loved and is running dangerously low) It perfectly brightens the dark circles under my eyes from late night Netflix binging and is so easy to blend out. And then I use the Seventeen Stay Time concealer. This is a fairly new purchase for me, however the coverage is so good and I can't find any faults in it!
I don't wear a powder in this warmer weather as I prefer my makeup to look dewy on my face, but I do use bronzer and blush. I bronze/light contour using my Maybelline Master Sculpt. I use the medium/dark one because I don't want it to be too subtle and love the colour of it. It also comes with a highlight, however I tend not to use it very much, although it is still really good. And then for blush I use one by sleek in the shade Rose Gold, which looks identical to Nars Orgasm, except it's a fraction of the price! it also has a lovely shimmer to it which gives a lovely glow to your cheeks in the sun. And then on top of my already glowing cheeks, I use the Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Lightscapade. This is my all time favourite highlighter giving the most gorgeous glow to the tops of your cheek bones.
Most of the makeup palettes I own consist of mainly dark colours as I am yet to update myself yet, but I've been loving the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette this time of year for their mix of rose and copper shimmer/matte shades. The colours blend so easily and look gorgeous with this makeup look. And on my actual eyelashes I use the Benefit Roller Lash, which to be honest, I use every single day anyway. This is by far my favourite mascara ever and is totally worth the price so if you don't have it already I would seriously consider purchasing it.
I finish of my look with a Mac lipstick in Peach Blossom which is a cremesheen finish. Such a lovely peach shade with a slight shimmer finish with is very simple but effective. But the overall look is finished with my Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray, and it does exactly what it says on the bottle, it really does hold your makeup in place all day. It also completes my dewy makeup look and stops my makeup from melting off so its a win win!
So yeah, if you were every wandering what products I'm wearing on my face over the next couple of months it is more than likely this combination!
Lucie xo
Friday, 6 March 2015
Spring Essentials
Hello everybody!
As many of you can tell, spring time is fast approaching us and I for one am beyond excited for this!
Spring is my favorite time of year because of how it's sunny and warm, but it's not unbearably warm, so you can still throw a cute cardie on top of your outfit.
So today's blog post is all about my spring essentials, which you can hopefully get some advice from to get you ready for spring, or even just in the spring spirit if you're still bundled up in your duvet on the sofa with random left over Christmas snacks!
1. My first essential is pastel colours! Now I know this isn't something particular, but I just feel that there's no better way to get into the spring feeling then brightening up your wardrobe, or even just painting your nails in a lighter colour. My current faves for pastel colours are my Barry M nail varnishes in the colours Lychee and Papaya and my mint green cardigan from Primark. These are just perfect for my spring look because the cardigan ads a pop of colour to ant of my outfits, and the lighter nail varnish colours just add a little bit of brightness to my look.
2. Smoothies are also a favorite of mine for this warmer weather and are even great in summer because of how healthy they are and how easily you can make them as well! I think they're such a great way to start the day because they're quite filling, but also so refreshing! You can also make them how you want as well. Want it a little bit thicker? Put less juice in it. Want to be even healthier? Add more greens! It's completely up to you! And if you're feeling lazy (like myself!) you can just pop down to the shops and buy yourself one!
3. This kind of links into the previous one, but fruit is a big love of mine throughout spring! I always try to eat a little healthier throughout spring to get that summer body we all dream of! So I try and substitute chocolate and sweets for fruit as it's such a healthier alternative and tastes just as good! Honestly, I have just as much a sweet tooth as the next person, but you will honestly feel so much better about yourself for it! Also, if you suffer from acne/spots like I do, the less junk food you are eating, the better your skin will be, which means we can all wear a lighter coverage foundation in summer or go bare faced, woohoo!
There you go guys, there's my top three spring essentials!
Don't forget to follow me on your social media and let me know what you might like me to talk about!
As many of you can tell, spring time is fast approaching us and I for one am beyond excited for this!
Spring is my favorite time of year because of how it's sunny and warm, but it's not unbearably warm, so you can still throw a cute cardie on top of your outfit.
So today's blog post is all about my spring essentials, which you can hopefully get some advice from to get you ready for spring, or even just in the spring spirit if you're still bundled up in your duvet on the sofa with random left over Christmas snacks!
1. My first essential is pastel colours! Now I know this isn't something particular, but I just feel that there's no better way to get into the spring feeling then brightening up your wardrobe, or even just painting your nails in a lighter colour. My current faves for pastel colours are my Barry M nail varnishes in the colours Lychee and Papaya and my mint green cardigan from Primark. These are just perfect for my spring look because the cardigan ads a pop of colour to ant of my outfits, and the lighter nail varnish colours just add a little bit of brightness to my look.
2. Smoothies are also a favorite of mine for this warmer weather and are even great in summer because of how healthy they are and how easily you can make them as well! I think they're such a great way to start the day because they're quite filling, but also so refreshing! You can also make them how you want as well. Want it a little bit thicker? Put less juice in it. Want to be even healthier? Add more greens! It's completely up to you! And if you're feeling lazy (like myself!) you can just pop down to the shops and buy yourself one!
3. This kind of links into the previous one, but fruit is a big love of mine throughout spring! I always try to eat a little healthier throughout spring to get that summer body we all dream of! So I try and substitute chocolate and sweets for fruit as it's such a healthier alternative and tastes just as good! Honestly, I have just as much a sweet tooth as the next person, but you will honestly feel so much better about yourself for it! Also, if you suffer from acne/spots like I do, the less junk food you are eating, the better your skin will be, which means we can all wear a lighter coverage foundation in summer or go bare faced, woohoo!
There you go guys, there's my top three spring essentials!
Don't forget to follow me on your social media and let me know what you might like me to talk about!
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