My 2016 Favourites

I am going to be sharing with your my 2016 favourites early this year, I can't believe next week we will be starting 2017! I am going to share with you, my new year's thoughts etc soon, but for now here are my 2016 favourites.

What I Am Currently Loving - July 2016

Hello everyone,

I wanted to talk you through some of the things I am currently loving, I like doing these posts when their are different things to tell you about instead of having to do them every month. I have a few random things, beauty and a bit or everything to talk to you about!

Beauty 

In the past year or two eyeliner has become an everyday essential for me, I never used to wear this even on special occasions but now I am obsessed! I have been loving the Stila Stay all day waterproof eyeliner, this is only £13 which I think is really good for a high quality eye liner. (link)

When it comes to my foundation I have been switching it up lately but sticking to a few solid ones which are Estee Lauder Double wear, and Kat Von D tattoo foundation. However I have really been enjoying mixing this with Mac Face and body, it darkens up my foundations as I have more of a colour now, but I like the consistency of my foundations when they are mixed as well. (link)

Speaking of having more of a colour, I have had to even myself out as I now have a tan line from where I didn't take my watch off! I have been using the Bondi Sands Everyday gradual tanning milk which is amazing, also considering the price as well it's £11.99 and it applies like a dream and you can tell a colour difference overnight! (link)

Fashion

I never really tend to have many fashion favourites, but I have been looking around everywhere for the perfect pair of trousers for work! I stumbled on Asos and ordered these high waist trousers in a skinny fit, I am about 5′ 8″  and these are perfect they are long enough to roll without being too short! They fit like a dream, they are only £25 but with my student discount they worked out slightly cheaper. (link)

Lifestyle 

I always tend to have more lifestyle favourites but to kick this off I am going to mention two Spotify playlists I am in love with, which are Summer Party (link) and Summer Hits (link)! They are all I am listening to at the moment, they are such summer tunes! Also another playlist is Hot Hits UK (link).

I thought I'd through in some songs that I am also obsessed with:

Aloha - Møme ft Merryn Jeann

Once Dance - Draks

Sex - Cheat codes

Is This Love remix - Bob Marley & The Wailers 

I hate you, I love you - Gnash

Turn me on - Cheat codes

When you love someone - James TW

A random favourite I am loving at the moment is sea salt, for example the Sea Salt fudge I got in Weymouth, but yesterday I had a Sea Salt caramel milkshake and it was the best thing i've ever had! I am slightly obsessed with sea salt now especially in sweet things of course!

Their are some Instagram accounts that have all the quotes and they are literally my to a T, well lately this quote/picture has been one of my favourites, it's from 'fallinginsociety' (link)

Last but not least Summer Break is finally back on youtube, it has been one of the best series on youtube to date! This is my favourite episode I would recommend going back to watch all the past seasons they are amazing! (link)

What have you been loving lately?

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Barcelona Haul

Hello everyone,

Of course I have a Barcelona haul for you, and the majority of this is basically a Sephora and Urban Outfitters haul, but their are a few Barca related items. You can check out my holiday to Barcelona here and everything I got up to.

Urban Outfitters -

The first thing I got from UO is something I kept eyennig up overtime I went into the shop which was about 5 times, and decided to finally buy it! And it's the cutest pineapple makeup bag ever, this is actually really good quality and feels like really expensive. This was I think 19 euros and is £14.

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I am a massive lover of Calvin Klein, especially their underwear! I resisted when it came to their underwear in UO but instead opted for some socks, which look so classic! These were around 10 euros, and are £7.

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I also got a few tops on my little shopping trip I didn't take a photo of them as they are just to hard to show. The first one is this white muscle tank top, this is the comfiest top ever! It has a frilly edge which they class as a lettuce edge. I can't remember how much it was in Barca but is £16.

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While browsing all the beautiful clothes, I came across the most beautiful body ever! It just a simple body in Khaki which has a lower back. This was on sale for around 18 euros, but is £13.30. They had loads of colours but the khaki appealed to me the most, it also have a lovely ribbed texture.

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Sephora -

Kat Von D lock it foundation 

Kat Von D tattoo liner 

Sephora 56 brush

Nars creamy concealer

Urban Decay naked lip gloss in liar

Sephora eye, lip and face masks

Sephora avocado and pearl sleep face mask

Sephora eau de toilette in lagoon and mango

Mac -

Mac retro matte liquid lip colour in Lady be good

Barcelona themed -

FCB training top and shorts

Barcelona shot glasses

Barcelona themed souvenirs 

I think that is more or less everything I bought!

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My Pandora Bracelet

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I know this post is late as I am uploading this on a Sunday but I was very busy so decided to spend more time today writing this post. I am going to show you my pandora bracelet, as this can be interesting to see the reasons behind my charms etc. I will be doing another one of these talking about all my pandora rings.

Starting left to right - 

First of all I have the Pandora moments single woven leather black bracelet, I decided to get this one a few years ago as I felt the signature one too common, and with the leather one it's more appropriate to wear on a daily basis.

Celebration glasses pendant charm (£35) - I got this charm because who doesn't love champagne to begin with, but it just celebrates everything I have achieved lately which my parents had bought me, so it means a lot to me because it reminds me of all the positive things I have done. 

Heart Lock & Key charm (£30) - I got this charm for Christmas just gone, I don't really have a reason for why I asked for this but I think my nan bought this for me, I just really liked it as it's cute  and girly.

Engraved heart charm (£30) - I have always loved different languages, and this is just one that I felt suited my personality and one I loved, it have love in all different languages which is so interesting and lovely.

Bow charm (£30) - I love bows, the look of them and the general meaning, this is just a really cute charm and it means a lot because my nan bought it for me a few years ago.

La Sagrada Familia charm Now discontinued (Approx £40) - Ever since starting to learn Spanish I had fallen in love with the look of Barcelona, hence why I got this charm this is my all time favourite charm, and I am beyond excited to say that I am going to Barcelona this year. 

Circle game spacer pink (£25) - I wanted to keep my bracelet with no colour and meaningful, but I felt the need to a spacer which had some colour but wasn't in your face, I decided on this one as it also matches one of the rings I have. 

Duck charm (£25) - I got this charm a few years ago from a friend, she reason why it was a duck because I used to love ducks as they are cute but only the "animated" type ones.

My Princess Tiara pendant charm (£40) - My dad got this charm for me last year for my birthday, it means a lot because it's a cute one for a dad to give to a daughter, this is just a lovely detailed charm which also matches my earrings.

Clover charm (£25) - This charm means a lot to me, as this was the very first charm I got when I got my bracelet, the reason why we chose this charm as it was a good luck one for my exams and assessments I was doing, so it means a lot in both respects.

My Sweet pet charm (£30) - This charm again also is one of the most meaningful ones, as my mum and I got a matching charm in memory of our dog Charlie.

I highly recommend pandora charm bracelets, as they can be so meaningful and a great thing to collect! 

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ASOS Spring/Summer Wishlist

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I have to admit I am getting bored of the cold weather and the layering up, I want to be in the warm sum exploring and in a bikini swimming! Hence why I am going to show you my ASOS spring and summer wish list for 2016. If you didn't know I am going to Barcelona in May/June and I am beyond excited, as I am getting excited I thought i's share some summer clothing bits with you. 

I've noticed that a lot of these clothing pieces are black and white or neutral for that matter! 

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A/W Fashion Staples

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I feel like I haven't done a fashion post in so long! I thought considering we are in autumn, that I would share with you my staples for autumn and winter, I have to admit a lot of it is black, but that's when I wear black the most to be honest. I am going to be doing a beauty version of this post to share my beauty favourite for these seasons, that is going to be up at the end of the month (30th October).

My first staple which I have been loving for so long are my chelsea boots, I brought a pair from Primark last autumn but decided I needed a nicer pair. These ones are from New Look, they are so comfy and they go with everything from jeans to dresses. I also have recently brought a knee high pair from Primark which are going to look so good with skirts especially. Link

I recently picked up the faux leather slip ons from Topshop after my love for my Vans slip ons and my New Look ones. I decided I needed a faux leather pair for the rainy days. These look so simple but really put together an outfit, these look great with my jeans as well as leggings. Link

This is my lovely winter coat/jacket from River Island. This is so warm and fits really nicely, it has been too thick to wear to college lately but I can't wait to wear this in the colder months, it's got a lovely fur collar as well as fur lining, this is also a longer leather jacket type coat. Link

My favourite autumn/winter accessory is by far scarfs! The thicker the better in my opinion, I wanted a black one to get with everything and this one from New Look is so warm and soft. I love how easy these are to trow over anything, so simple but look great with every outfit. Also New Look do the best scarfs in my option that last in every weather condition! Link

I have been stocking up on layering pieces at the moment and especially jackets. This one is from Primark, it fits really well and looks great with any top and jeans especially, it's light to wear when a coat is too heavy, this is going to be great around college as it's too warm for a coat. (Similar) Link

This is a random one, I have been obsessed with this black lace bra, it has no padding or wire so it's really comfy. This looks great with slouchy jumpers were you can see your straps, this looks nicer than a normal bra strap. This one is from Topshop, they so some really pretty ones at the moment. Link

I go through fazes of wearing jumpers, but I have been liking these ones from Primark, they are really simple with just a turtle neck, they look good with a fur gilet as well. They are only £g in Primark, I picked up one if grey and cream too. Link

These tops are all over the shops at the moment with the tie front, they are very boho and quit summery, but this top from River Island is going to look great especially because it's thick and long sleeved. Topshop do some similar as well as Primark, but this is my favourite one I have seen. Link

I never used to wear cardigans but considering college gets too hot for a coat, they have been my last resort. I love this one from Primark as it's so warm and cosy, this isn't too long either and looks really good on. This again looks good with everything and is such a big staple for the colder months. Link

My own coloured item! This is my shirt from Topshop, this is so easy to wear, my favourite way is with a leather jacket, ripped black jeans and my chelsea boots! This is so simple to wear and would suit anyone! Also I love that this is cropped compared to some, this suits me better and is more flattering for me. Link

What are your A/W staples? 

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School Supplies Haul 2015

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I am finally showing you my school supplies haul, I have finally got everything together and thought I would share everything with you! I have got things mainly from Wilkinsons, Asda, Tesco and of course paper chase!

This is the school bag I am using, which is from River Island I love this bag a lot and was £40. The charm which is on the bag is from New Look it is half black and white. This bag also have a deep pocket in the middle which is zipped, perfect for valuables, this bag can also fit my Macbook Air 13.3" which is great instead of carrying it in my hand. I also have brought a Bobble water bottle from BHS (but you can find them anywhere) which has a filter, this is greta because it's plastic as well, this would be great for infused water which I am currently obsessed with.

From Tesco I brought my favourite pens which are the Bic Cristal original in black and blue, the blue ones were on sale, I also brought some Bic highlighters as well as some pritt stick glues. I had to buy a new memory stick because my old one is full of GCSE work/homework and coursework. I also picked up this 10 sheet display folder which is going to be useful for any impotent work. I also fell in love with these polka dot exercise books which lined paper, I also got the matching binders but didn't feel the need to show them.

If your wondering, yes all this does match and it's so cute! I have this triangle binder which is gong to be used for my work during college. I have also brought the two pack of matching exercise books, A5 and A4. I also brought some stick notes as well as a chalk board. Then I brought four pens that match as well as a rubber and sharper.

I never think of wilkinson when it comes to stationary, but they had some really cute things. I brought this stick note book which comes with tabs, to do list, lined stick notes as well as some different sized ones. I love this notebook as well which I may use for personal/blogging notes, the paper is cute as well as a different format. I also forgot pencils in Tesco so I found this Miss Bic pink HB pencils.

My favourite place for stationary is Paperchase! I have to admit the collections they had this year were terrible, they just seem really childish like unicorns and food? Anyway I brought 3 packs of coloured pens sign pens, gel pens and just come coloured pens, also under 3 for 2, I brought a clear pencil case. I brought a desk planner because this are so useful for jotting down notes as well as planning your days and weeks. I also brought this book which has loads of stick tabs, notes etc in it. Last two things are these dividers for my binder, as well as 2015-2016 diary which is so cute with tea cups on!

That is everything! A college clothing haul will be coming towards the end of the month.

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Topshop Wishlist

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Today I am going to talk to you about some things I am lusting over from Topshop mainly for college and things ready for Autumn/Winter. I have included some makeup because I still want to try out more Topshop makeup which would be great for school etc.

I am in love with Topshop Jeans, I am in love with the Joni so I would like a light blue wash pair because it's something lighter than wearing white. Also I want to try out the Leigh jeans which I really want in the dark grey, I haven't own a pair of grey jeans for so many years, they can also be lighter then wearing black all the time. Also I have found this pair of Treggins which look very thick especially for A/W, but they also look much nicer then your bob standard plain leggings, they have more shape and design.

Top wise I have fallen in love with checkered shirts lately, I especially want a red one because it feels more winter inspired, also the Topshop ones looks much nicer and better quality. I also am loving jumpers lately, I brought one in River Island which I will show in a back to school haul, but this one it really nice because it reminds me of kourtney and khloe take The Hamptons, which was a really good series, the Hamptons looks beautiful as well. Lastly I found this crop top saying heart break hotel which I love the design of.

Moving onto makeup, I have been loving Lip Liners lately, and Topshop ones look lovely especially the colour Ceramic, I also want to try a few Topshop liners, such as the Kohl liner and the Gel liner because I have been loving liner lately, and would like to try more. I want to try more cream blushers I am been loving them over summer especially, and the Tophop Cheek Jelly looks really interesting and natural. Lastly the Topshop Eye Gleam looks lovely since I have been loving cream eyeshadows I thought this looks really good.

Onto Accessories, I need a new winter coat, this black coat looks so classy as well as being really simplistic, it will go with everything and looks so nice! I love scarfs at winter time and have been wanting these knit ones for the longest time, I would like the black and light pink because they will go with everything and keep me warm, the pink will also be different then wearing black all the time. I have also been loving these slip on shoes especially my New Look ones, these Skater shoes are black faux leather and look very nice, and will go with everything!

What have you been lusting over from Topshop lately? 

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Haul/ Pandora, YSL, Victoria's Secret & more

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Lately I have brought a lot of things, and thought that I would show you because I haven't done a haul in ages! I have probably forgotten a lot of things but this is some of the things that came to mind first. I have a collective haul from Lush, Pandora, YSL and many more, which I have collected over a week or so.

The Lush easter collection is out! They do some of the cutest things but I only picked two things up so far because I have too much. But I brought the Fluffy Egg bath bomb which is a signature one every year (£2.95, link)and the Hoppity Poppity bath bomb which is so cute! (£2.50, link). 

Then from Victoria's Secret I picked up yet some more body mists, they are the best things ever and smell great! I brought the Pink wild at heart body mist (Two for £18, link) Then because it was two for £18 I brought the Relax soft glow body oil because it smelt amazing, but this also made my skin glisten which would be perfect on holiday! (Two for £18)

If yo follow me on Instagram then you would have already seen this, but I got a new pandora ring (my 5th on) to add to the collection, this is the delicate bow ring (£40, link). Then finally a YSL rouge Volupte lipstick in the colour 01 (£26, link)

Them moving onto clothes I have brought two new dresses from Miss Selfridge  the first one is the black body con dress with a lace detail in the middle (£28, link), lastly for the dresses I brought this black body con dress with a off the shoulder sleeve, this is beautiful on so classy by simplistic (£15, link).

Lastly for Miss Selfridge  I brought this black clutch which says 'Tres chic' on the front, this is a simple clutch but it hasn't detail to it, this is also going to look amazing with everything! (£16, link). Then in the sale I also brought this burgundy crop top, with a triangle shape bust. (£12, link). Lastly from Miss Selfridge I finally brought some white jeans, this are  super high wasted and so comfy they fit like a dream! (£34, link).

Last but not least, I have brought some organisation stationary bits from Paperchase, I brought this weekly over view planner which is great for school and revision (£7, link). Then I also brought this to do list which is magnetic, and has came is very handy for revision and organising my revision (£5m similar one here).

Have your brought anything recently? 

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Book Review - The Glam Guide by Fleurdeforce

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I have another book review! I know for someone who doesn't read I am doing very well in my opinion, I am really enjoying doing these book reviews. Today I have The Glam Guide for you, by fleurdeforce, I read this book in two days! (Click here to buy the book)

First of all this book is £14.99 but I got it in Whsmiths for half price (£7.50). To start with this book is a paperback and the size is a bit bigger than A5, this feels very nice and looks like a coffee table book, definitely a book that you can flick through here and their.

Starting with the front cover, I love everything about it especially the colours and the font, but I am not a massive fan of the four picture in the front, I think it ruins the whole design of the book.  I love the art feel to the book as well as the colour scheme used, the colours are beautiful!

This is the contents page of the book and it includes:

- Introduction
- Beauty
- Hair
- Fashion
- Travel
- Health and Fitness
- Life, love, dreaming and everything in between
- Youtube and blogging
- A not to my subscribers
- Acknowledgements 

At a first glance I think this book is covering every topic plus, the thing that stood out to me the most was this was more of a informative book rather then personal. Compared to Love Tanya, she included some personal parts about her life etc, but in this book it doesn't talk about that. I did read some reviews the day of getting this, and people did say that it didn't represent Fleur considering she wrote this herself, and the lack of personality and anecdotes. 

My review on the chapters as a whole is some were better than other. The Introduction was short and sweet talking about the book as a whole. Beauty, Hair and Fashion were different they talked more generic with basic tips and tricks which I didn't expect. Travel was a nice chapter since I do love travelling, but it's something books don't really mention. However the health and fitness, and life love... chapter was a bit vague in some points, they are good chapter but could be improved.. Also the youtube and blogging chapter was more of a advice which is what the book is based about, but it lacked person experiences.

This is one of the chapter title pages, the font is lovely and very chic. Also the pictures are very cute and pretty, which represents the pictures we see on Fleur's blog. The chapter pages are very clean looking and simplistic which looks nicer, also the pictures could represent the chapter slightly more.

My favourite thing about this book is the pictures, they are hand drawn and look beautiful! The feel the pictures give me is a very Parisian/chic feel, the pictures are beautiful and most of the pictures are drawn like this. My favourite photo is the picture of 4 draw lipsticks on page 41.

This is another page which is my favourite  I love the picture on this hair page! They are very stylish and pretty which represents Fleur the most in my opinion.

The writing on the pages is very well written and amazing considering she wrote this book by her self! The descriptions are clear and the pictures go along with it nicely.

With each chapter their is a 10 quick tips section which is very useful and it sums up a lot of the writing into two pages, a great idea because some tips are very useful. But again some tips are very basic which I already knew, and some which I feel like fellow beauty lovers would have already heard of.

The text is very clean and lovely, the font is perfect as well as the colours used. I also love the size of the fonts because it really stands out with the colours.

My opinions - 

Overall I think this book is very nice and different, but I would recommend this book more to novices in these areas or someone starting out. This would be a great book for young people getting into their teenage years wondering about beauty, fashion etc. 

My only complaints is that I wish this book had more personal touches from Fleur, her blog is personal to her but it doesn't contrast through into the book. Also this book could be very comparable to the Bobbi Brown Makeup Mannual and books similar to this. I am disappointed in some aspects but is a easy read hence how I read it in 2 days, as a result of this I would rate this a 6/5 out of 10.

What do you think of this book?

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