FIREWORKS WITH FRIENDS!

So I met up with some friends last Thursday (yay I decided to have a social life for once), and as a last minute decision, we decided to go to see some fireworks being as it was going to be Bonfire Night on the Saturday. Despite the fact that it had been raining and that I was freezing (I couldn't feel my feet...fabulous), I still managed to have a good night even though my anxiety was trying to take over.

WEDDING OUTFIT AND MAKEUP!

I get to say that in the space of 2 years, I have seen my parents and my grandparents get married. I am so lucky that I have been able to witness both weddings. It was a small wedding with just family and we went for an Indian after...it was a lovely day :)

So I thought I would do just a small post on my outfit for the wedding and my makeup.

EVERYDAY MAKEUP!

Before I start this, I just want to say that I am not a makeup artist. I'm still learning how to apply makeup properly (especially eye makeup) so please don't judge me at how awful I am ;)

I also want to say that I've decided to do something a little bit different today. Instead of just writing down step by step of my makeup routine, I decided to film it as well in case there were people who would rather watch instead of read :) This isn't me becoming a youtuber, this is just for the purpose of the blog and to make things a little easier. I may do more things like this in the future if any of you actually like it so please feel free to let me know :)

Okay...onto the post (finally).

So I have decided to do a post about my everyday makeup routine. I pretty much wear makeup everyday even if I'm not really leaving the house. It's something I enjoy doing and let's be honest, it improves the way I look a little bit ;)

BEAUTY FAVOURITES!

Everyone has their favourite beauty products whether it's just one product or every beauty product that you own. Recently there have been a few that I have been loving and I thought I would share them with you.

RECENT FAVOURITES!

I was going to do a January favourites at the start of February but I literally have no idea why I didn't do it. So instead jut doing a 'February Favourites' post, I've decided to mix both months together and do a 'Recent Favourites' post instead because why not?!!!

Benefit Roller Lash

I have heard so many good things about this mascara so I decided to treat myself with the money I got from Christmas. Obviously I only got the small one as it was only £9 something in Boots because I couldn't quite afford the bigger one but it's managed to last for about 2 months which is great. This is probably the most expensive mascara I have owned it is honestly one of the best as well. It applies nicely and there are no clumps and it's easy to get off at the end of the day when it's time to remove all of your makeup.

URBAN DECAY NAKED SMOKY PALETTE!

About 4-5 years ago, if someone mentioned make up to me, I would probably look at them as if to say 'wtf'. I didn't start wearing make up until I started college and even then it was only the basics (foundation, concealer and mascara). It wasn't until I started my old blog that I started to fall in love with make up. I used to read people's blog posts or watch youtube videos and be amazed by make up and how people applied it. 

One thing I used to see people rave about was the 'Urban Decay Naked' palettes. There I was in 2014, dreaming about owning one of these palettes and having the perfect eye make up. Obviously when I first saw the price of these palettes, I knew straight away that I wouldn't be owning one any time soon. 

2015 came and with my birthday money, I decided that it was time to own a naked palette. So there I was, the day after my birthday, in Debenhams with my mom (my dad had wondered off somewhere) looking at the palettes and deciding which one I wanted to get. I decided on the Naked 2 palette as I preferred the colours in that palette. My mom didn't realise the price of the palette until the woman at the till asked for the money...I thought she was going to kill me right there and then. 

I fell in love with the palette straight away and I had decided the second I bought it that it was my favourite beauty product. Eye shadow is something I've never really had confidence with and I'm still learning now how to apply it. 

When the Naked Smoky palette came out, I knew straight away that I wanted it but obviously I didn't have the money to buy it. Luckily for me, I received a bit of money for Christmas so my first thought was "I'm going to buy the naked smoky palette". I looked on Feel Unique and noticed that it was on sale. So I managed to get it 10% cheaper than the original price. 

When the palette arrived, once again my mom judged me for spending so much on eye shadow. But that's the thing. It's not just 'eye shadow'...it's like a child (well not quite but I still look after the palette with love and care). 

Since getting the palette, I have only done my make up nearly everyday just so I could use the palette. With the palette, you get a guide with it which shows you 4 looks you can create with the palette. As I'm writing this, I have completely ignored the guide and decided to try my own look. 

I started off with the colour 'combust' over the lid and brow bone and then used 'thirteen' to highlight. In the crease, I used the colour 'dagger' and blended it in well before using 'slanted' over the lid. To add more shimmer, I added 'armor' on top of 'slanted' and I find that 'armor' is more pigmented than 'slanted'. In the inner corner of my eyes, I used 'high' which I really like to use for the inner corners. To make the crease a little bit darker, I used ' black market' and blended that into 'dagger'. This is quite a simple look and it's not too dark or over the top. 

Just like my Naked 2 palette, the colours apply really well and you can create so many different looks. Out of all of the Naked palettes (well I've only tried 2 so my opinion probably isn't a fair one haha) I would recommend this one. Especially if you are into the whole 'smoky' look. Once again, Urban Decay haven't failed to amaze me with how amazing the Naked palettes are. I know they are pretty pricey but they are definitely worth it. Plus you get a decent brush included with it which just makes it even more worth the money. 

Has anyone else tried this palette out? :) x

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