#MusicMonday The Sun is Rising - Britt Nicol

I'll just leave this here... x

July Favourites

Modern Renaissance - Anastasia Beverly Hills : This palette is so gorgeous. A very autumnal collection of colours, that you could wear any time of year but will defiantly see me through the next couple of months.

2016/17 A5 Diary - Paperchase : I love this dinky diary, I'm still a stickler for a planner but this comes in so handy when it comes to keeping track of shifts.

Erin Condren Journal : This cute little notebook in the Ikat design helps me stay on top of my creativity and the more serious notes in life.

Gwen Stefani Eye Shadow Palette - Urban Decay : Gorgeous and high pigmented colours. I can't wait to work some of the shades into looks.

Goof Proof Eyebrow Pencil - Benefit : Benefit have released so many new eyebrow products and this is by far my favourite of the ones I've tried.

Verbena Eau de Toilette - L'Occitane : This scent will remind you of summer always. Check out my blog where I talk all about it.

#MusicMonday Brand New - Ben Rector

This last week has had some sucky moments but for the most part it was a good week I tried new things, and worked a little on my happiness. When this song came on I actually started dancing to it. It was just such a good beat and an instant mood booster.

So to make you smile this week's music monday is Brand New by Ben Rector.

Drugstore Make-Up : Rimmel, Kate Moss, Sculpting Palette.

I've been trying to sort my make-up recently and have been sorting out a smaller handier to-go style make-up bag. May do a post on it at some point but was looking for some smaller items that could easily fit in and were still useful.

When I saw Rimmel's Coral Bliss Sculpting Palette, it looked like the perfect product, reasonably priced at £6.99 its perfect for a gal on a budget, a make-up newbie, or something to just throw into your collection.

The trio comes nicely packaged, one of my biggest pet peeves about make-up is unnecessary packaging (i.e when the tub, container is significantly bigger than the amount of product) this however is nicely put together, theres a thin line of plastic separating the different products another feature I greatly appreciate as I really dislike when they run together in products.

The highlighter is a nice cool tone, its a very subtle highlight though. So if your looking for something intense this may be build able but probably won't give the desired effect. For everyday use and a more natural look the colour is perfect.

The blush is a lovely coral, not to intense, as someone who's not into the bright blush look this is a perfect colour, just a hit of colour with a touch of shimmer.

The Bronzer, though nice is not really good for contour, the shimmer means that it just wasn't really designed for that, for contour your looking at more matte shades.  But adding definition to the cheek bones and even jaw line it works fine. But all over contour probably best to look elsewhere.

The product is really good value for money and it has made a great addition to my make-up collection. I would seriously recommend it to anyone looking for a simple palette, on a budget or starting out.

Enjoy x

Summer Scent : Verbena - L'Occitane

If there is one thing about Scotland you can be sure of, its gonna rain. And this summer has seemed to pass by with as little sun as possible, but there's been more than enough, rainy days.

When weather is as bleak as can be there needs to be a few items you can throw in your handbag to spouse up your day.

L'Occitane's Verbena lemony fresh scent is the best way to incorporate Summer into your day. Whither the sun is actually shinning or not.

This smell is by far one of my favourites, its long lasting, and incredibly fresh.

L'Occitane do a whole Verbena range, so have a browse, and choose how to incorporate this scent into your life, I love the Eau de toilette and the Hand Cream and after a little browse I am incredibly tempted to purchase the candle.

 Enjoy x  

Monthly Motivation : Find a Moment

I've been to exhausted to write this occasionally I find pure moments of madness where I get a rush of energy and become really productive. 

But for the most part I find myself sucked into the black hole that is YouTube and Netflix until I fall asleep. 

Shift work can take its toll there are rarely two days the same I go from lates to earlier at the drop of a hat. Days could be 4 hours to 12 hours long and I've only had one day of a week since June. 

All this can be taxing on your body in those few moments that you actually get for yourself. Can become to easily wasted.  or thrown onto housework, or trying to keep your social life somewhat intact.  

But sometimes you have to be selfish and take a moment to focus on yourself. Run a bath, put on a face mask, get a book and relax. Hell go to the gym if thats what you need. 

Find a moment. One thats all for you. Because otherwise you will drive yourself crazy. 

Now for August...

#MusicMonday: Cheap Thrills - Sia

You won't believe how long I've been singing the wrong lyrics to this, not even just wrong lyrics I don't think I thought some parts were words. The song makes a whole lot more sense when you actually know they lyrics. and your not shouting "I love Jake Grills", whoever that is.

One of my fave songs and sure fired way to get me on the dance floor... cause thats a thing you want to see.

... I LOVE CHEAP THRILLS... nailed it.

Enjoy x