2014 Favourites

Hello.

As it's New Years Eve, I wanted to pick out some things that I've been loving over the whole year. This isn't just beauty favourites, I've also included some films and YouTubers!

Vichy Dermablend Foundation

I got this foundation towards the start of the year, and I honestly don't think I could use anything else again. The coverage is amazing and you don't need much to go a really long way. It's a bit more on the pricey side at £16, but I definitely think it's worth it in comparison to some high end brand foundations.

Real Techniques Brushes

I got my first Real Techniques brushes this year, and have spent the year trying to build up my collection. I'm obsessed with these brushes, and I have no idea what I ever did without them. I think these will continue to be a firm favourite in 2015.

TRXYE by Troye Sivan

If you've read a few of my earlier posts you will know that I have a slight obsession with Troye Sivan. In August this year, he released his debut EP, TRXYE. In a completely non-biased way, this is one of the best albums I've heard this year. Every song could be a single, and I'd recommend everyone to give it a listen.

The Wolf of Wall Street

In 2014, The Wolf of Wall Street has quickly become one of my favourite films. I decided to watch it after my whole family couldn't stop talking about how amazing it was, and now I can see why.

Four by One Direction

I'm a huge One Direction fan, so I already knew I'd love their new album Four, but honestly it's such a good album that anybody could like it. Every song has a different feeling to it and I'm going to be listening to this for another few months at least!

ThatcherJoe on YouTube

2014 was the year in which I started to fully appreciate the angel that is Joe Sugg. He's a British YouTuber and I've always watched him, but this year I really grew to love him. He's probably my second favourite YouTuber now.

MAC

I didn't have many MAC makeup items before this year, but I really wanted to build up my collection, and I'm really happy with everything I have at the moment. The lipsticks & eyeshadows are amazing, and I'm really looking forward to trying some of their face makeup next year!

What have you been loving this year?

Links

Vichy Dermablend Foundation at Boots

Real Techniques Official Website

Troye Sivan's Channel

The Official One Direction Website

Thatcher Joe's Channel

MAC Official Website

Favourite Days of 2014

Hello.

It's almost the end of 2014 (my brain is still in 2011) and I wanted to look back on the year (which has been one of my best), and share with you my top 5 days of this year.

Going to New York (this one is a week, sorry, that's cheating)
My week in New York was the most amazing week of my life. This holiday started my obsession with the city, and I'd do anything to go back there.

My Best Friend's Birthday
In August I planned a little surprise for my bestest buddy Melissa's birthday. We went to Liverpool and after searching for at least an hour, we found the Liverpool Eye. I'd booked tickets to go on it because even though it's nothing special compared to the London Eye, she really wanted to go on it. The views weren't particularly amazing, and afterwards we went for a very overpriced meal, but despite this it was one of my favourite days this year, and I'm dying to do it again next Summer.

Amity Fest
I went to Amity Fest with my friends (you can see a blog post about it here), and it was one of the best experiences of my year because it was so fun to spend the whole day with my friends, and then see all my favourite YouTubers.

London with my Dad
Earlier this year, I had a day off from school, so my Dad decided to surprise me and take me to London on the train to go up The Shard (the tallest building in Europe)(I have an obsession with tall buildings). It was one of the best days of the year because I hadn't really been to London before (a weekend away when I was 9 doesn't count okay) and it was so fascinating to see all the sights.

Liverpool with my Mum
This may seem like a normal day because I live very close to Liverpool, and I often go out with my Mum, but this was the first time in ages that we'd just spent a day together, the two of us. I got some really nice things and we stopped for tea on the way home, and I had a really lovely day with her.

What's your favourite day of this year?

What I Got For Christmas (Beauty Related Presents) // 2014

Hello.

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas! I had a really good day, and was lucky enough to get some nice presents as well! I haven't included all of my presents as only a few were beauty related, and you'd die of boredom if I showed you all my One Direction DVDs and Lindor chocolates. I picked out a few makeup items that I got, and wanted to share them with you!

Please remember that I'm not bragging in any way, and I'm really grateful for all the things that I got!

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub

MAC Lip Pencil in 'Soar'

Naked Basics 2 by Urban Decay

Real Techniques Core Collection Brushes

What was your favourite present?

Favourite Christmas Songs

Hello.

Since it's the 23rd, and only 2 more sleeps to Christmas, I thought I'd share with you my top 5 favourite Christmas songs for anyone needing to get into the last minute Christmas spirit.

Do They Know It's Christmas
Band Aid 30

Merry Christmas Everyone
Shakin Stevens

Merry Christmas Everybody
Slade

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Michael Buble

All I Want For Christmas Is You
Mariah Carrey

What's your favourite Christmas song?

Favourite Christmas Films

Hello.

Today I wanted to share with you a few (well, 3) of my favourite Christmas films, in order to get you into the festive spirit (if you're not already, considering it's Christmas Eve).

The Polar Express (THIS IS MY FAVOURITE THING IN THE WORLD)

Arthur Christmas

Elf

Sorry it's such a quick post, but it is Christmas Eve, and I didn't want to spend all day writing a blog post.

Have a lovely Christmas xxx

Lipstick Collection

Hello.

Firstly, I'd like to apologise for the lack of blog posts recently, as I had no motivation and completely neglected my 'blog plan'. In order to make up any lost time post-wise, I'm going to be blogging Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, & Sunday this week.

Today I wanted to quickly share with you my lipstick collection, as lipsticks are something that I absolutely love. Some of you may think this is hardly any, and some of you may think this is too much, but I'm really happy with my collection now, and I am excited to get some more with my Christmas money!

MAC - Angel & Please Me

I never used to have any MAC lipsticks until about April, when I picked up 'Angel' on holiday in New York. After a few days of being obsessed with it, I had to go back and get another one. I picked up 'Please Me' and even though on the second photo they look exactly the same, they look very different when they're on my lips. Please Me is a lot more pink, while Angel is a softer nude/pink colour. I'm obsessed with both of them and they've got to be some of my favourite lipsticks.










No 7 - Classic Rose & Coral Dream

 I think my sister gave me these lipsticks quite recently, so I haven't had a chance to properly try them out, but I'm really excited to wear them over Christmas. Classic Rose is a gorgeous dark pink shade, and Coral Dream is a more orange colour that I'm really excited to try as I don't have many orange lipsticks and I'm far too scared to go out wearing bright orange. I feel like this colour is a more safe orange to wear as it's not as bright and in your face.











Revlon - Berry Smoothie




















This is one of my 'go to' lipsticks, as it can be worn with literally anything, and it's such an amazing colour. Most of my lipsticks are pink, but I really like the texture of this one. It's almost like a lip balm but with colour, and it will be a firm favourite of mine for a long time.

Topshop Lip Balm Sticks - Lolly & Swirl

I've had these Topshop lip balms for ages, and I'm still in love with them. They're really useful to apply without a mirror because they don't give off too much colour so there's no risk of smudging it all over yourself. The colours are amazing as well.














Topshop - Macaroon

I've had this lipstick for a long time now, and I absolutely love it. It's a gorgeous colour and the packaging is really nice. The only problem I have is that it doesn't go on your lips as nice as a MAC lipstick would, and sometimes makes them look a bit chapped, but I love this lipstick colour so much that I'm going to smear nivea lip balm all over my lips for a few days and attempt to wear it again.


What's your favourite lipstick?

Favourite Perfumes

Hello.

Everyone that's interested in makeup has a few categories where they go absolutely mad, and one of mine happens to be perfumes. I love perfumes, and thought I'd share with you my top 5 favourites.

Zoella Blissful Mistful
£8
I've been a fan of Zoella since about 2011/2012, so when I heard she was bringing out a beauty range, I immediately started picking out what I wanted. My sister got me the perfume for my birthday, as well as the Let's Glow candle. For such a good price, this is definitely value for money.

Victoria's Secret Bombshell
£15
I got this in a set of 4 on holiday in New York in April, and since then it's been one of my favourites. This is a bit more on the pricey side if you buy the actual perfume (I have the travel size one), but if you get the set of 4, it works out at a really good price.

Our Moment by One Direction
£21 - £39
I'm absolutely obsessed with One Direction, so when I heard about this perfume, I knew I had to have it. It smells amazing, and is one of my favourites.

Victoria's Secret Heavenly
£15
This also came in the set with Bombshell, and it's my second Victoria's Secret fragrance, close behind Bombshell. It smells so sweet and is the perfect perfume for all year round.

Flash by Jimmy Choo
£45 - £61
I got this for my birthday last year, and it's probably my most expensive perfume. I think this one is my favourite, because it smells so fancy and expensive (if expensive is a smell), and I'm still obsessed with it over a year later.

Buy them here

Blissful Mistful

Bombshell

Our Moment

Heavenly

Flash