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I just wanted to thank you for reading my blogs, I've been blogging for over a year now and I really enjoy doing it and love trying out products to recommend to you.
I recently hit 9,000 views on my blog which motivates me more than ever to carry on writing about products which I feel you would enjoy using and that won't break the bank.
I'm an average girl, working full time, living with my husband and our pug George and cat Mog. I can't afford to spend lots of money on expensive products so the ones I find are usually drug store which work perfectly fine for me and my purse!
In between working full time and looking after my little family I love to sit down with a cuppa and make a new blog as I dig out my notes and Post-It's that I've been hoarding over the weeks to share with you.
So hello and good bye to June, what a lovely month it has been! We had some beautiful weather throughout June, temperatures were literally through the roof at 32 degrees celcius on a couple of days! My husband and I managed to sneak away for a week in Tenerife at the beginning of June which was amazing. If you are thinking of going on holiday this year then I strongly recommend Los Gigantes in Tenerife. Go on Google it! Our hotel was the Sensimar Los Gigantes which I also recommend.
June brought us some beautiful fashions with floral playsuits with frills and bows to off the shoulder dresses and more bardot styles which I am just obsessed with!
Fashion
There are amazing sales going on at the moment, I picked up this beautiful shirt in Zara when shopping with my mum who has been staying with me this weekend on a visit.
This shirt was in the sale for £17.99 reduced from £25.99 which goes for the majority of their shirts at the moment, so grab yours while you still can. I was drawn to this shirt because it's just too cute- it has flowers printed all over it with giant flute sleeves! I'm going to team this shirt with some grey skinny jeans and my converse for a casual look. Dress this shirt up by tucking it in to a skirt or some smart trousers with heels.
Next on fashion and again from Zara is this cosy oversized long sleeved top. I love the stripes on this top, they almost look rustic and quite vintage which I'm all about! I love the way the stripes are horizontal across the middle and then vertical on the sides for a unique look. I'm actually wearing this top right now, it's great for just lounging around in or quickly throwing on over your jeans to grab some bits from the shop or walk the dog. It's so comfy and was only £7.99! Thank you Zara!
Moving on to footwear now- Topshop! These platform espadrilles were £26 which you might think is a bit expensive for a pair of casual shoes. I will say this- I have worn these espadrilles so much since I bought them, they are becoming my favourite pair of summer shoes so I can justify spending a little bit more. The quality is good, they are very sturdy and have taken a few days to break in- I have the blisters to prove it!
Makeup
I am still using my trusty Rimmel London Lasting Finish, I've just bought a brand new bottle but this time I got the shade lighter (100 Ivory) as I found "soft beige" was a little too dark for my skin tone and had to mix it with a lighter foundation towards the end. I still swear by this foundation and recommend it to everyone out there who are in the market for a new foundation. It's currently £7.99 at Boots, I got mine yesterday (2nd June). Instead of using a brush to apply, I'm now using a damp beauty blender sponge and haven't looked back since, which is another recommendation- Beauty Blender Sponge £16.99 from Boots or you can try Boots' own version for £3.60.
Next in makeup, (and there are quite a few items to get through!) One of my best friends messaged me about Makeup Revolution and a sale, that was it- I got this in the Superdrug sale last week and it's the Makeup Revolution Salvation Palette. If you spend over £12.00 on Makeup Revolution cosmetics then you will receive one of their eyeshadow palettes for free! I love a good bargain! Now, I've used quite a lot of these shades already there are some great transition shades and darker shades for the crease. You can do so many different looks, night and day with these colours- I love!
Moving on in makeup is this beautiful lipstick in the shade "The One" it's a gorgeous nude colour and comes with a little lip balm version on the end of the lid- adorable! The lipstick applies well and has a very subtle sweet scent, not too overpowering but just enough to notice. This lipstick is still on sale right now for £1.00 and there are loads of other shades to choose from, all at the cost of £1.00.
Next is my star buy from Makeup Revolution! I literally just ran out of my favourite Mac highlighter and have found a fabulous replacement. Makeup Revolution's Golden Lights highlighter for £3.00 at Superdrug! For £3.00 I wasn't expecting such an incredible formula! This highlighter is super blinding, highly pigmented and applies beautifully. This highlighter is not for the faint hearted- if you prefer a subtle glow then this is not for you.
Next in makeup is the Makeup Revolution setting spray for £5.00 from Superdrug. I have never used a setting spray before but I've been seeing a lot of hype about them recently so I thought I'd try some out. This particular setting spray works really well for me, it doesn't really have a smell to it and it honestly freaked me out when I first used it as it felt like I was spraying water all over my full face of makeup! I'm used to it now and use it every time I finish my makeup now, I cant be without it! I love it!
Also from Makeup Revolution is this Ultra Face Base Primer for £.500 at Superdrug. I never really used primers very much but I have noticed that my makeup stays on for longer when I use it. The formula is like a clear gel that glides over your face and sinks in almost straight away leaving your skin feeling soft and ready for foundation. It's definitely worth trying for a fiver, I honestly believe it improves the longevity of your foundation and concealer.
Lastly in makeup is the Makeup Revolution Pressed Powder in translucent. While I was on holiday my Rimmel translucent powder got smashed up from the baggage control so I desperately needed a new translucent powder. So when my bestie said about Makeup Revolution I knew that I wanted to try their powder. So, this powder was £2.00 from Superdrug, it comes in a cute compatible complete with mirror and sponge, I don't use the sponge- just my large powder brush for my T-Zone oily areas. So I have to say, this powder is great! It keeps my oils at bay and does what it says so I'm really pleased with it.
Ok so that's everything for makeup and fashion, the last thing I'd like to recommend is this amazing perfume which I've blogged about before- probably this time last year. Maybe this is my Summer perfume! YSL Black Opium! Which is on the pricey side at £50.50 at Boots for 30ml. I got mine at the airport en route to Tenerife for slightly cheaper, then they had it on the plane for £38.00 and I was fuming!! One of my closest friends recommended this perfume to me a few years ago after she wore it one day and I had to know what it was. It almost smells like freshly washed sheets which I love!
Thank you June, it's been a blast! Now onwards and upwards to July where I'll be travelling to Manchester to visit my grandad for his 89th birthday!
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