COAT & SCARF - PRIMARK // JUMPER - H&M // JEANS & BOOTS - TOPSHOP

I feel like I could live in this jumper for the whole of winter, it is SO cosy, along with my tartan scarf and topshop boots I'm ready to brave the cold outdoors, although a fur-lined parka would be even better. A lined parka is the top of my 'costs lots of money but would be so worth it' list. I find big investments like coats are worth it as long as you get the wear out of it which I definitely would! Do any of you have any reccomendations?

Ebay wishlist #7

EYESHADOW PALETTE // BAG // BOOTS // JACKET // FUR SCARF

Garnier Soothing 2 in 1 Make-up Remover Review

GARNIER 2 IN 1 MAKE-UP REMOVER - BOOTS

I got the Garnier Make-up Remover after realising I needed to be a bit kinder to my skin. Sure, using make-up wipes are much better than sleeping in make-up, but they don't really fully remove make-up like products like this do. I use the product with a few cotton wool pads, firstly soaking one and wiping off the majority of my make-up like foundation, blusher etc and begin with the eyes, using what's left. I then take a second pad, soak it and hold it onto my eyes for 10-15 seconds to fully remove the rest of my eye make-up. If I feel the need, I'll then take a third pad just to be sure my face is rid of all that grub.

The make-up remover is so gentle on my skin and means I don't have to tug or drag on my eyes to make sure all the make-up is off, so no irritating eyes here! It really does clear out all my pores brilliantly and is so quick and easy to do. Although, there is one thing I really hate about the product - it's the awfully oily residue it leaves on my skin afterwards. I always feel the need to give my face a wash with water because it feels so greasy and horrible. But I am able to look past this as it's not too much hassle having to do so, and I'll sometimes exfoliate afterwards anyway. The make-up remover only costs a tiny £2.99 and I already have my third bottle waiting to be used. It's a brilliant product and I'll definitely continue using it in the future!

What's your favourite make-up remover?

Naked 3 Palette Review

L-R: STRANGE, DUST, BURNOUT, LIMIT, BUZZ, TRICK, NOONER, LIAR, FACTORY, MUGSHOT, DARKSIDE, BLACKHEART.

Now I realise everyone and their gran has reviewed this palette, but I couldn't resist joining in. One more review won't hurt anyone will it? My Mum gave me the Naked 3 palette a few days after Christmas as Santa didn't want it to get smashed up in the stocking and if you follow me on twitter or instagram you'll have probably seen me totally freak out. I've got the Naked Basics palette but Naked 1 and 2 have been on my wishlist for ages now, as soon as the third came out that also was popped on the wishlist, so to actually finally get one was pretty exciting for me.

The Naked 3 Palette consists of twelve shades, three matte and nine shimmers, all of which continuing with Naked's on going theme of neutrals. This palette, unlike the Naked 1 and 2 focuses more on the neutral pink shades, rather than the bronze/golds. The packaging follows on from Naked 2, a sturdy tin but this time with a ridged texture on the front. And as always, a large mirror and a double ended brush inside. The palette also comes with 4 samples of the famous Urban Decay Primers which claim to last you a week each.

Now for the colours... Strange is a matte cream/peachy shade, perfect for the base of your shadow. Dust is a light pink shimmer, although I've found it's hard to put all over the lid, it doesn't seem to have great pigmentation and works much better just patting over your eyeshadow to give the finished look a bit more sparkle. Burnout, another peachy shimmer, slightly darker that Dust and much less shimmer. I feel like this is a good colour for the whole of the lid. Limit is a matte browny-pink, good for the crease, as is Buzz, although it has a little bit of shimmer, it's varely noticable in this brown toned shadow. Trick is one of my favourites in the palette, a bronze shimmer shade perfect for a dirty gold smoky eye. Nooner is the third matte shade in pallete, a dark brown shade with a little bit on pinky-rose hidden within. Next, Liar, a shimmer with, you guessed it, pink undertones. I can't decide what shade is my favourite, it's between Factory and Mugshot, both bronze shimmers and very similar, just Factory being slightly darker. Darkside is a bit of an odd one out in this palette, being more grey than bronze/pink with some shimmer but perfect for the smoky eye. Finally is Blackheart, and boy is this shadow beautiful! It's a deep purple with plenty of pink shimmers in it.

I think I'll be using the bronze shades a lot more than the pink, therefore think that maybe the Naked 1 or 2 might be more suited to me, but nonetheless I do adore this palette and can tell it'll definitely get a lot of use out of it. It's currently available for £37 in Debenhams and various other stores!

What do you think of the palette?

New Year Resolutions

Happy New Year everybody! Every year I make resolutions, although I don't necessarily always stick to them (that gym membership was definitely a waste this year!) I do think it's a really nice idea to aim for some thing to happen. I've come up with a few which maybe you could have too.

1. Spend more time with my grandparents. Before Christmas I went out with my nan and step-grandad and as always they told me how much fun they had with me and how much they love spending time with me. Life is short and as horrible it is to think about it, my grandparents aren't going to be around forever. I want to make sure I see them a lot more often than I do, particularly my dads mum who I barely see at all nowadays as she lives a lot further away from me as my nan and step-grandad too. Even if it's just a pop in to say hello and have a cuppa, I think it's about time I started seeing them more because I always forget how much it means to them and how fun it can be for me!
2. Really focus and do well on my A2's / A Levels. I'm the last child of three in my family. My oldest brother got three A's at A Level and my other brother got an A, a B and an A*, (no pressure Lucy)! I want to do my family proud and get good results that I know I can get if I work hard and if I get the results I want for my A2's I'll have a boost for when I start Year 13 in September.
3. Get a skincare routine. I've never had the best skin. I get breakouts every week and it's very unlikely I'll ever be clear skinned. I use cleansers and facemasks etc, but I've never got into a routine for a long period of time that actually works. This year I want to find something that works for my skin and really knuckle down and get my skin sorted. By no means is my skin awful, I'd just love to be able to leave the house with no make-up on and feel 100% comfortable.
4. Say yes. I've got a lot better at this in the past few years, but I want to get even better. There's so many opportunities out there and you can miss out on so much which is why I'm trying to grab every chance I'm given. Although it can be scary at first, you'll be so grateful and really surprise yourself and what you can do.

On Friday I'm off to see Union J in concert and MEET them!! I am super excited! How are you starting off the new year?