Weightless

"The sky is the limit, And I just wanna flow,
Free as a spirit on a journey I’ll go, Cut the strings and let me go, I’m weightless, I’m weightless.
A million dark balloons heading to the ground, Weight of the world tries to hold us down,
Cut the strings and let me go, I’m weightless, I’m weightless."
This post is a bit of a sad one on my behalf. My boyfriend told me that he didn't really like the idea of me posting about him, but now he is my ex, so I guess he has no choice. He broke up with the other day after two and a half years, simply because we're so young and we both need to grow alone.
We had the most perfect relationship the whole time we were together, but I guess everything just has to come to an end at some point. I'm trying to be really mature and sensible about the whole situation and not turn into one of those people that wastes their time moping around and whining. 
But the truth is that it hurts, quite a lot. I've cried, I've cursed, I've stayed in bed, taken time off from one of my jobs, I've  done every normal thing you do when someone breaks up with you. But all I really want to do is forget. Its the hardest thing for someone to tell you they love you with everything they have in them then decide you're not enough to make them stay, because whether or not you want to hear it, the main thing you hear is 'over'. No one ever said that relationships were easy, and I know that, but I never thought I'd see this day any time soon. I don't want to hang around and hope and pray that he changes his mind because it will crush every little part of life left in me, but I'm not prepared to give up completely and forget our love. I want him to be happy and if that's not with me then okay, I have to deal with that and move on with life.
I gave him everything, it may have been in pieces here and there, but I gave him the best of me and he showed me the best in me. 
Which I suppose is why it is so sad, because he made my smile be seen from the other side of the street but never really seemed to see it himself.
The above song to me is such a motivational song and I have been playing it over and over. I want to feel weightless and free from sadness.

july favourites ♥

Can you believe this is the first favourites post I have posted in... ahem, a while (the start of this year to be precise!) and I have a million and one products to rave about...

Mac Face & Body Foundation in N1

Originally bought as a 'prom picture' foundation, I have grown to love my little bottle of F&B and its beautiful light and dewy coverage! It is the perfect tone for my skin, not too orange or too pink, and leaves me glowing... although not in a bad way like I've just run for the bus; always a good thing in my books!

Avon Super Shock Gel Liners in Black and Bronze

The black version of this eyeliner has been a much raved about product in the blogging community because of it's amazing opaque, 'stay in the waterline forever' talents! I too am a sucker for a long lasting jet black liner, and have also fallen for the bronzey-er version of this, which is perfect for smudging along the lash line, but not quite as opaque in the waterline.

L'oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara

I actually received this for my birthday this year (February) but decided to save opening it until May this year, as punishment for being a total mascara whore and accidentally having about 7 on the go at once! However when I did eventually succumb to opening this mascara, I was more than a little disappointed. It had a wet formula which did not hold the curl at all in my stupidly straight lashes, the brush was so pointed it scraped my eyelids and it smelled of flowers and fields... a complete no-go for a hayfever sufferer! However, after a couple of months of being opened, the mascara has dried up slightly and now gives me lovely, dark black lashes in a couple of swipes each morning!

Batiste XXL Volume Big & Bouncy Dry Shampoo

This little gem really is just volume in a bottle, with added hair refreshing features thrown in! Not only do you get a massive bottle that revives limp and lifeless hair, but this also is my new favourite, quick and easy route to big, voluminous hair. The only downside I find to this product is the 'grey' tint it can leave you with if not rubbed in correctly, and I would love to see the colour ranges (Blonde, Brunette and Redhead) come out with a volumising aspect added too them!

NYX Megashine Lipgloss in Smokey Look

This is officially my favourite lipgloss in the world, hands down! I am by no means a 'lipgloss girl', preferring to stick to my trusty lipsticks for everyday wear, but upon discovering this gloss I was partially converted! It is not sticky, gloopy, heavy or overly glittery, it smells like sweets and it is the warmest coral colour, which looks perfect paired with Mac's Shy Girl Lipstick! I need more of these NYX lipglosses in my life!

Urban Decay Half Baked Eyeshadow

The UD Naked Palette is forever in my favourite products but this particular golden eyeshadow is my absolute perfect colour. I wear this with every eyeshadow combination I wear, whether its pressed into the inner corner, under my eyes or just patted over the lid, its looks simply gorgeous, and is the perfect texture for blending... what more could you ask of an eyeshadow?!

So that's my round up of all things amazing this month, what where your favourites of July?!

battle of bourjois.

As part of Bourjois' summer offerings in their new collection, they released a new bronzer, in addition to their infamous 'Chocolate Bronzer' which is now a cult product in the beauty world, and one of my go-to bronzers. I own both the bronzing products from Bourjois and this is how the Délice de Soleil (new) and Délice de Poudre (chocolate) bronzers measure up!

Délice de Soleil on the left, Délice de Poudre on the right

The two powders have extremely different packaging, the chocolate using a cardboard, magnetised box and the new bronzer in plastic packaging, with an extremely useful built in mirror which swivels 360 degrees and even a mini brush!

Both bronzers are creamy and soft, and contain some slight shimmer, which I find translates more onto the skin in the new 'Délice de Soleil' bronzer. However this product is more orange toned than the chocolate bronzer, and slightly lighter. I find that it is easier to build up the beautiful bronze colour in the newer bronzer, although I do find in both bronzers that the products develop a film over them (probably a product of using dirty makeup brushes in them... whoops) which need to be scratched away to achieve full pigmentation.

In terms of price, the chocolate bronzer pips in at £2 lower than the newer addition, at £6.99 rather than £8.99, although the Délice de Soleil does include an SPF of 15; an essential addition during the summer months!

Overall, the bronzers are similar but if I were to pick a favourite it would have to be the newest addition 'Délice de Soleil' because the colour it gives is so natural and flattering on my skintone, and the mirror inside is so handy! I do adore the chocolate bronzer and it will forever hold a place in my heart with its beautiful chocolate smelling goodness, but the packaging is sadly slightly lacking in convenience!

I hope this helped if anyone is struggling to pick a bronzer from the Bourjois line, and happy bronzing!

Lingerie Please

A while ago a lovely company called Lingerie Please sent me a gorgeous lingerie set from their Gossard range of their website. I was given a selection of three items, the Gossard Temptress Superboost Bra, Thong and Lace Suspenders; each with such a great fit, perfect for special occasions. Sometimes it is hard to get a great fitting bra or underwear piece and often you have to mix and match with sizes but this selection was perfect for boosting your assets and complimenting your body shape, I selected 32E and Medium. The set I chose was in red and I felt that this was a great seductive colour for a pale skin tone because it shows such a contrast; also red is seen as a colour of self confidence, especially in the bed room!
Lingerie please is an online retailer that specialises in high quality lingerie from a selection of best loved brands including Triumph, Sloggi, Gossard, Wonderbra and Freya; there is something for everyone. Also providing a selection of shapewear, stockings and hosiery from high quality brands.  It is so difficult to find beautiful lingerie in the full range of cup sizes on the high street and so they hope that the website can at last come to your rescue. With everything from bridal lingerie to sexy lingerie you will be spoilt for choice!  They only select the best quality products at the best possible prices so you can be sure you are getting a fantastic deal and ensuring you have the right colour, fit, shape and design for your own style.

50% Off EVERYTHING For Only A Fiver!

Lingerie Please are currently running a fantastic offer; all you can shop lingerie – at 50% off! All that is needed to do to take part in this fantastic offer is pay £5 for a voucher into the 50% off store. The £5 will be added onto the customer’s total basket amount – it’s that easy! This £5 voucher can only be used once, however, each customer is free to buy as many as they like to really take advantage of this fabulous discount. With the fantastic array of products at www.lingerieplease.co.uk – there’s something for everyone, of every age, size and style!

Happy shopping!

cream blush obsession!

Lately, the one and only type of product that is allowed to colour my cheeks this summer has been cream blush, no matter the weather. Cream blush is my ultimate makeup weakness... as well as lipsticks and eyeshadows, ahem. I don't know what it is about the standard cream blush that makes it so superior to the bland and boring powder version. Maybe it's the dewy finish? The soft texture? Or maybe its the amazing pigmentation of colour in just one dab and then blend blend blend? But whatever the reason, cream blush is a daily necessity for me and I will not go without...

clockwise from top- Topshop Cream Blush in Head Over Heels; MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush; Topshop Cream Blush in Neon Rose; NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Rose Petal

Topshop Cream Blush in Head Over Heels & Neon Rose

Head Over Heels is the most beautiful, natural and buildable colour in blush that I own, and is an everyday staple for me in my makeup kit. Similarly, Neon Rose is also a beautiful colour although its excessive brightness means that I only pull it out of my collection on a daring day! The Topshop Cream Blushes dry to a powder finish so are not as dewy as others on the market however they last forever and look great with lip balm on the lips!

MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush

This is the perfect highlighter/subtle cheek colour on its own or can be layered with other blushes to give it a little more umph. I have already posted about this particular cream here and I am still very much in love with it.

NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Rose Petal

By far my favourite in my little cream blush collection, this has the perfect consistency for glowing, dewy cheeks and looks amazing on the cheeks everyday. Its blends perfectly, lasts ages and I cannot fault it! I am desperate to get more of these NYX Cream Blushes!

right to left- NYX; Topshop HOH; Topshop NR; MAC

There are a million and one more cream blushes that I still need to buy, such as MAC Something Special and NYX Glow, but hopefully they will all come in good time!

Whats your favourite cream blush!?

Everyone wins at some point

The gorgeous Claire from Sitting Pretty sent me this amazing package of goodies a few weeks ago as I won her 500 followers giveaway. These prizes are better than I have ever received before, and better than I could have even imagined! Firstly, there was so much! And secondly, each piece I have easily managed to put with current items I have in my wardrobe, especially the vintage scarves that I have been wearing in my previous posts. The '&' necklace is by far my favourite and it works with everything because it is the perfect length for most of the tops that I wear. Each item came beautifully wrapped and it was so exciting to open each little box, especially the chunky material bracelet as it came in an adorable bracelet bag. 

How would you style these?

This is what Summer is about.

I know this is meant to be a fashion and beauty blog, but sometimes things just have to change. When you have a feeling of inspiration you just have to go with it, you must enjoy and share all that is important around you and make sure others appreciate what they have too. 

 A while ago I went to an outdoor production of 'The Importance of Being Ernest' with my family. We had a picnic before hand and drank Champagne whilst munching on our healthy snacks that my Gran had brought for us all. Understandably this must sound odd to a lot of people, one. because this is England and there is hardly ever an opportunity to eat outside and two. because its not everyday that you get to see Oscar Wilde plays performed any more. The simple fact is that this day was perfect to me; having my family together all at one time, sitting in the sun shine, everyone with smiling faces and that the beautiful and hilarious script that Mr Wilde produced for us all that time ago is still being enjoyed today. Let me introduce to you my gorgeous family in all their glory, and the hideous picture of me at the bottom with food in my mouth as I'm smiling.