The Illusive 'Virtual Domination' Palette

Just over a week ago it was my 20th birthday (I know it is only 20 but in my head that is older than I want to be... I have self proclaimed myself a teenager until the day I die) Anywho, I was truly treated and spoilt by family and my boyfriend, to whom I am so grateful for the gifts so close to Christmas which was expensive enough!

One gift in particular that I was very excited about, after chasing around after it since before Christmas trying to get my hands on it, is the NARS 'Virtual Domination' Cheek Palette. It was something on my christmas wish list, as I had seen it on the Space NK website as one of their exclusives, so went on a crazy man hunt in the stores to try to get my hands on it. Close to christmas as I was still looking it had completely sold out, so lost hope with that.

A month or so later, I found it on the NARS website, slightly to my surprise after seeing it as a Space NK exclusive. Nevertheless, my wonderful mum ordered it as one of my birthday presents, and after more hassle trying to get it here for my birthday, it finally arrived in time to my mums relief.

And it was definitely worth the wait...

The shades in the palette are Miss Liberty Highlighting Blush Powder, Deep Throat Blush, Laguna Bronzer, Sex Fantasy Blush and Final Cut Blush. All of these shades I think will cater to many different makeup looks, and will suit looks all year round from heavier in the Winter and lighter in the Summer.

The palette costs £45 and I think for the amount you get in the palette, it really is worth the money. However this palette is currently out of stock on the NARS and Space NK websites, so keep your eyes peeled if you are interested in getting your hands on one!

This Weeks Pic's

My go-to outfit recently that is comfortable enough for the manic that is my week days, yet I am still able to dress up with heeled boots if I feel like pushing the boat out a bit more...

My absolute favourite popcorn which I took to indulging in whilst preparing for college art assessments. It's safe to say it kept me from going insane that day.

I was determined this year to try some new autumnal/festive candles as seen on one of my previous posts Autumnal To-Do List so I decided to buy a couple of small Yankee candles to give a try as they are so heavily talked about and loved. So I picked up 'Christmas Eve' which just got me overly excited for Christmas, and 'Fireside Treats' which smells of heavenly marshmallows and just yummy things, but its not hugely overpowering like some of their other sweeter candles are. I really cannot wait to burn these!

30 Day Snap - #7 and #8 complete nostalgia..

Yesterday was my younger sisters prom and I honestly cannot believe how time has flown by, and its been a huge two years since my prom (feeling old and I'm only 18).. So I assigned myself to do my sisters makeup, as I am constantly watching makeup tutorials and love makeup I thought it would be a good chance to try it but also do something for my sister on her exciting day. The look I went for was a gold and brown smokey eye, as she has darker skin an hair than me as she has more of my dads colour, and so the darker colours look really good on her. Along with that, normal foundation and base and just a little bit of bronzer and blusher to really brighten her face and give it lots of colour as in the sun and in the cameras she needs to make sure shes nice and radiant. So this is her face makeup, what do you think?

I also thought I would add in another photo of her in her dress as well as she looked just to amazing not to show you all! That will be #8 as I meant to do the makeup post before prom day as we did a trial run, so this is her at prom!

Beautiful

Sixth Form Leavers Ball - Get Ready With Me!

Hello lovely people! Well Thursday was one of those days that made me really think about things (it was a deep day) as it was the day I finished my sixth form education and time at my secondary school. The day was filled with thinking about past times and reflection, especially in our leavers assembly which left us all with a positive outlook on our staggering 13 YEARS in education, but I wouldn't have changed my decision to stay on for anything, best decision ever!

So Friday night was then all we could talk about as it was our leavers ball, which was based at the Four Pillars in our local area and I am was so so excited! I had my dress hung up for over a week at the end of my bed and I've been dying to wear it, so just getting ready for it was fun enough! (even if it was freezing outside and the clouds are plotting against us!) So the day consisted of meeting a few friends in a pub for a drink, then off for a cheeky McDonalds before heading home to get ready for the night out. I thought I would share this as it was great fun, so here is the routine in preparation for the ball. Enjoy!

BEFORE... (please excuse the no makeup, it is not a good look)

I painted my nails in the colour 'Figi' by Essie for the night as it bought out my tan and went nicely with the white and baby blue in my dress..

Some products I used for the night..

Decisions, decisions.. In the end I went for the 'Belgravia' lash as it was more natural and gave a little more length to my lashes without being overpowering..

This gorgeous peach and gold large clutch went perfectly with the pastel colours in my dress..

And AFTER!

Hair for the evening - Simple loose curls

Final outfit and ready to go!
Dress - Miss Selfridge
Clutch - River Island
Shoes - New Look (from a while ago so no longer available)