August Favorites

Hello everybody!
First of all I would like to send out a massive apology for my absence. As you know, I went on holiday for two weeks. But then after that, I was very ill and not up to blogging at all. THEN, after that I was bombarded with all my summer work for Year 13 and I'm also learning to drive. So I've been super super busy (plus not well enough to write). But, I am back! This year will be very stressful for me, but I assure you, blogging will go back to being a regular thing for me.

HD BROWS KIT IN 'FOXY'

I love this kit so much! I'd never been into defining my eyebrows before but now I never leave the house without doing it! It makes you look so much better if you have neat, defined eyebrows. Even if you don't have any other make-up on, just filling in your brows will make you look so polished. I use a mix of the light brown and dark brown and use the brush provided to fill in my eyebrows with really light 'flick' strokes.  I love how it looks and would really recommend this product.

MARC JACOBS 'KUMQUAT' PERFUME 

This perfume smells absolutely divine. It's light and fresh yet sweet at the same time. I bought it in duty free for about £24 which is really reasonable. I also wore it every day in Turkey so it makes me think of summer! The fragrance notes are-

TOP NOTES- Bergamot, Tangerine and Orange

MIDDLE NOTES- Orchid, Kumquat and Jasmine

BASE NOTES- Musk, Cedar and Wood

(from http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Marc-Jacobs/Tropical-Splash-Kumquat-14612.html) 

This is definitely a citrus, fresh perfume. The only negative point is that it doesn't last on the skin a long time. I still love this though! 

MAC 'FIG' AND 'HONEYLUST' EYESHADOWS

During the summer I was loving the combination of these two eyeshadows. I swept 'Honeylust' on my lids then added 'Fig' in my crease. It was nice to use 'Fig' as it's a completely matte eyeshadow and I've gone off shimmer on my lids at the moment. 'Fig' was also interesting to use as I thought purple wouldn't suit me, but with a tan it looked really nice and made a change from dark browns etc. 

BARRY M EYESHADOW PENCIL IN NO.2

When I went out for the evening on my holiday, I would do my eye make-up then put this under my waterline, just under my eyes. Sorry I forgot to take a picture of a swatch but it's this most beautiful warm, shimmery gold that stayed put under my lower lashline.  I got so many compliments wearing it and it really opens up your eyes. 

BM BEAUTY MINERAL BRONZER IN 'SUMMER WARMTH'

This is my new holy grail bronzer. It is the most amazing product ever when you have a tan. The definition it gave to my cheekbones was just unreal! And because it's mineral, it feels really light on your skin. I don't know what it is about this bronzer but it just gave me the most natural glow ever. I would definitely recommend it. 

STACKED BRACELETS

During the month of August, I loved wearing loads of bracelets on my arm. These are a selection from all over the place! 

TOP- Primark

Turkey

(from a friend who got it for me whilst she was on holiday)

Turkey (from a friend)

Turkey (from a friend)

Turkey (from a friend)

London market

Turkey (from a friend)

Menorca

My brothers from London (all the stickers have worn off!)

I think 'arm candy' can be such a statement accessory. These are all so colourful, plus you have a couple of stories to tell if people ask about them!

MULBERRY ALEXA IN BLACK

I was so lucky to receive this as a gift from my parents. I just love it. The black leather is so soft and compliments any outfit beautifully. The detailing is so pretty and it manages to carry all the crap I carry round in a handbag! I couldn't love this bag more.

I have many exciting blog posts coming up so please keep an eye out for those. I feel really awful that I haven't blogged in ages as I really do love it and beauty/fashion/make-up are such huge huge passions of mine so I can't wait to get started again!

FAVOURITE SONG- Well this will have to be favorite songs as I have so many!
Blank and Kytt- Thursday and Snow
Angel-Wondeful
Chris Brown- Kiss Kiss
Far East Movement- Turn up the love
Justin Bieber- Take You
FAVOURITE MOVIE- Again gotta be favourite movies but only because of the Die Hard quadrilogy. These are such good, kick-ass action films and Bruce Willis is amazing. And the film 'Rain Man' with Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. Such a moving inspirational film that had me in tears.
FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMMES- Has to be Gossip Girl. I'm on the Season 4 DVD at the moment and I'm dreading getting to season 6 as there'll be no more! And hey, who wouldn't want Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford on their TV screens...

So there are my August favourites! I hate the end of August because it means the start of autumn. And me being a summer baby,I hate autumn. So I'm just going to have to keep reminding myself of my gorgeous sunny holiday in Turkey to keep me going through the colder months!

Stay Glamorous,
Ella xo