Bright Aspiration

Friday, 31 October 2014

5 Drugstore Products I Have Been Loving♥

Hi guys!

I know I made a promise that I will be posting, and I will. But.. recently I have been extremely out of motivation and inspiration to write anything. I think I am now back on track though, which I am pleased to announce, so here are some products that I have been loving. (You will notice the quality of the pictures are so much better as I got a better camera, but they are still not great as I am not an experienced photographer but am trying my best to make this blog the best it can be.)

1) Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation

This foundation is very similar to the Rimmel Match Perfection which you know I love, but with more coverage. I have it in the shade 'True Ivory'. Its a perfect match for my skin and I would recommend this for any skin type, but it works especially well on dry skin.

2) Soap & Glory Archery Brow Filling Pencil & Brush

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know I love the Soap & Glory Archery Tint & Pencil. When they brought this one out I jumped right on it and it is safe to say I absolutely love it. This does take a bit more practice but the small pencil nib allows you to create small hair-like strokes, giving a much more natural look. It also has a spoolie/brush on the other end which is very handy as I sometimes spend quite a while looking for my spoolie. I have it in the shade 'Blondeshell'.

3) Collection Blush

I had never tried a blush from Collection so I though I'd give them a whirl. They aren't too pigmented so you don't up looking like a clown but with very pretty naturally blushing cheeks. I got mine in the shade 'bashful' which is a pinky coral, I know it isn't very autumnal but I feel like you could wear this shade pretty much all year round.

4) L'Oreal Color Riche Mono

I had seen this on quite a few vlogs and blogs so I picked one up. I got the shade 'Quartz Flume' which is a beautiful shimmery bronze. They are extremely pigmented, long-lasting and I think the shade I chose is very autumnal.

5) Rimmel London Lipstick

I love Rimmel lipsticks and was given this for my birthday. I know (and I am saying this again), that is isn't autumnal but I love coral shades and this one is so pretty on the lips. I have the color 'Coral Chic' and it really does go with any make up look, its nude but slightly brighter.

Thankyou so much for reading, I love you guys so much!

Sunday, 5 October 2014

Simple Autumn Drugstore Makeup

Hi guys,

I apologise that I haven't posted in more than a month. There has been times when I have thought of giving up blogging but I enjoy talking to you guys so much that I'm carrying on. I cannot promise frequent posts but I can promise that I will post when I can.

Today I'm going to be showing you a few products that I have been loving using lately as Autumn is most definetley here.

-Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer - Ivory

-Collection Longer Lash Lengthening Mascara - Ultra Black

-MUA Undress Me Too Palette

-Collection Work The Colour Lip Butter - Vintage Rose

Sleek Blush - Flushed

When you put these products together you get a gorgeous autumn inspired look!

This weeks favourite people;

Gabriella Lindley

http://m.youtube.com/#/user/velvetgh0st

http://m.youtube.com/#/user/PlanetGabb

Fleur De Force

http://m.youtube.com/#/user/FleurDeForce

http://m.youtube.com/#/user/FleurDeVlog

Be yourself and you will be loved by others.

Saturday, 16 August 2014

Back To School; Makeup Products

Hey guys!

It's getting to the time we all dread, going back to school. In a couple of weeks, the uniform will emerge from my wardrobe and the early mornings will begin. To help you guys out a little bit, I thought I would share with you some school friendly, affordable makeup products. Fortunately, my school doesn't have any rules against makeup but if yours do, you will be able to get away with wearing the majority of these products so don't you worry!

For foundation, there are two that I love, Rimmel Match Perfection and Rimmel Wake Me Up. Rimmel Match Perfection is lighter coverage so I would recommend this if you do have rules against makeup, this will give you just the right amount of coverage without being too full on. Rimmel Wake Me Up is slightly higher coverage, so if you are insecure about your skin and feel you need that coverage without breaking the bank, I would recommend this.

Concealer, I also have another two to share with you. The Collection Lasting Perfection concealer has amazing coverage and covers spots and under eye circles extremely well. Also, the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer is amazing, although not as high coverage, still has a beautiful finish on the skin.

With eyeshadow, I would recommend easy to blend/to apply products. If you want to go down the cream route, the Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24 Hour eye shadows are amazing, they have incredible lasting power. I would recommend either Pink Gold or Creamy Beige. If you want powder eye shadow either NYC or MUA palettes are incredible and have some gorgeous colours.

If you like eyeliner, which I do, here are some recommendations for you. If you want liquid eye liner then I would recommend either Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner or Soap & Glory Supercat Eyeliner Pen, they both are very easy to apply and have very good lasting power. If you are more of a kohl girl, I would go for the Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liner. I love to wear kohl pencil in my waterline just to add a little something, and in my upper inner rims if I'm wearing liquid eye liner.

Now for brows. I am a huge brow girl so this step is important to me. If you like powders I would just find any matt eye shadow which is similar to your eye brows in the drugstore, there are many available. I love the Soap & Glory Brow Archery but that is £10, so if you can't stretch that far the Revlon Brow Fantasy is amazing. It has a tinted gel on one end and a pencil on the other.

Blusher & Bronzer, for blusher I would 100% recommend Sleek blushes, they are amazing and not too pricey as well as having a huge colour range. For bronzer I love the Body Shop Honey Bronzer even though it's on the pricier side, it's amazing for school as it is very light but contours cheek bones beautifully. Sleek also do bronzers so if you can't stretch to that I would go for those.

For lips, I always like my lips to be moisturised so balms are your best friend. I love the Soap & Glory Might Mouth Lip Balm, it's so hydrating and has a gorgeous vanilla scent. But if you're looking for something more on the tinted side, I would either go for Revlon Lip Butters or Maybelline Baby Lips. Both are hydrating with that touch of colour.

I really hope you enjoyed reading this and that it helped you out!

Thursday, 14 August 2014

TMI Tag

Hi guys!

I though it was time you got to know me a little better so today I'm going to be doing the TMI Tag, hope you enjoy!

1: What are you wearing?

I am wearing a Hollister top, black H&M skinny jeans and a black Nike hoodie.

2: Ever been in love?

No.

3: Ever had a terrible breakup?

Well, I am a big over exaggerator, but if I'm being serious, no I haven't.

4: How tall are you?

5 ft 7 or 8.

5: How much do you weigh?

9 stone 6.

6: Any tattoos?

Nope.

7: Any piercings?

Just my ears.

8: OTP?

Haleb.

9: Favourite show?

At the moment it's In The Club.

10: Favourite bands?

Paramore and 5SOS.

11: Something you miss?

Having no worries.

12: Favourite song?

At the moment it's Troye Sivan - Happy Little Pill.

13: How old are you?

16.

14: Zodiac sign?

Libra.

15: Quality you look for in a partner?

Someone who is kind and caring but also has a good sense of humor.

16: Favourite Quote?

I love quotes so many but I'll go for 'Everything happens for a reason'.

17: Favourite actor?

Either Adam Sandler or Jennifer Aniston.

18: Favourite color?

Either burgundy or mint green.

19: Loud music or soft?

Soft, definitely.

20: Where do you go when you're sad?

Into my room to watch YouTube videos:)

21: How long does it take you to shower?

Around 20 - 30 minutes.

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

About 30 - 45 minutes.

23: Ever been in a physical fight?

No I have not and hopefully will never be.

24: Turn on?

Someone understanding and open minded.

25: Turn off?

Someone arrogant.

26: The reason I joined YouTube?

I haven't joined YouTube but the reason I started my blog was because I really enjoyed reading them and I love beauty so much.

27: Fears?

Everything.

28: Last thing that made you cry?

Call The Midwife.

29: Last time you said you loved someone?

To my dog earlier today.

30: Meaning behind your YouTube Name?

Again, I don't do YouTube, but the meaning behind my blog name is that my middle name is Mae.

31: Last book you read?

Goose by Dawn O'Porter.

32: The book you're currently reading?

The Key To The Golden Firebird by Maureen Johnson.

33: Last show you watched?

In The Club.

34: Last person you talked to?

My Mum.

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?

My best friend Lauren.

36: Favourite food?

Italian.

37: Place you want to visit?

America, particularly Florida or New York.

38: Last place you were?

My Nan's house.

39: Do you have a crush?

Not really.

40: Last time you kissed someone?

Earlier today.

41: Last time you were insulted?

Earlier today.

42: Favourite flavour of sweet?

Probably cherry, apple or cola.

43: What instruments do you play?

The keyboard (not very well).

44: Favourite piece of jewellery?

My silver identity bracelet that has my name on that was given to me by my Nan around 5 - 6 years ago, I wear it everyday.

45: Last sport you played?

Oh gosh, probably rounders.

46: Last song you sang?

Happy Little Pill by Troye Sivan, I'm obsessed.

47: Favourite chat up line?

I don't really know any haha.

48: Have you ever used it?

I didn't specify one but I have never used a chat up line.

49: Last time you hung out with anyone?

Yesterday with three of my friends.

50: Who should answer these questions next?

Anyone that wishes too.

I do hope you guys enjoyed this, it is an extremely long tag but it was fun to do!

This weeks favourite people;

BeautyCrush;
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCooQN8b9yPeNQgUFa9S5xew
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSammiMariaShow
http://www.beautycrush.co.uk

A Model Recommends

https://www.youtube.com/user/AModelRecommends
https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelScrapbook
http://www.amodelrecommends.com

You don't always need a plan, sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.

Tuesday, 5 August 2014

Simple Summer Outfit

Hey guys!

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, I've been a busy girl! Anyway, I just wanted to share with you an outfit that I have been wearing a lot recently! I love it because it's girly yet comfortable and perfect for an occasion.

Dress - H&M (similar, as I can't find it on the website but is still available in stores)
Cardigan - Primark
Shoes - Converse

Love you guys!

This weeks favourite people;

Tyler Oakley
https://www.youtube.com/user/tyleroakley
https://www.youtube.com/user/extratyler

Theodora Lee
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTGOmkKTpK52lmC-JFuQlWQ

Life is so much brighter when we focus on what truly matters.

Monday, 28 July 2014

The British Tag

Hey guys!

I know this is not beauty related but I've seen lots of people doing it so I thought it would be fun. In case you didn't know already, I am British - 100% English and very proud to be so. I was very excited when I saw this tag circling around so I thought I'd have a go!

1. How many cups of tea do you have a day? + How many sugars?

I loveeee tea, especially green tea, but I don't drink it as much as I would like. I would say I have around 1-2 cups on a daily basis and 2 sugars (sweet tooth right here).

2. Favourite part of a Sunday roast?

This may shock you, as it is a huge tradition especially here in England, but I don't actually really like Sunday roasts. I will eat it on Sundays as my Mum usually makes it but I'm not the biggest fan. If I had to pick my favourite part though it would probably be the gravy, or the vegetables.

3. Favourite dunking biscuit?

I don't usually dunk biscuits, but I do really really like those shortbread fingers you get, yummmm. Those dipped in coffee or tea = perfection.

4. Favourite quintessentially British pastime?

I think mine has to be fish and chips. I love love love sitting by the sea eating fish and chips from the chip shop.

5. Favourite word/phrase?

Hmmm.. mine would probably be 'blimey!'. If you are not from the UK, 'blimey' is basically a way to say 'Oh my gosh!' or another word I have heard used in the same context is 'crikey!' it can be used to show that you are shocked, excited or just genuine disbelief. I just love the ring to it and thing it is such a funny word.

6. Cockney rhyme slang?

I don't many, I know Apples & Pears = Stairs and Tom & Dick = Sick.

7. Favourite sweet?

Oh my gosh, guys, if you know me, I like pretty much every sweet. I think if I really had to pick one, it would probably be Haribos, especially Tangfastics, they are fizzy, sweet goodness.

8. What would your pub be called?

I think as I abosultley love my dalmatian Henry it would be something to do with him... maybe The Spotted Paw?! Yeah I'm not really very creative haha.

9. No.1 British person

I think mine would have to be Ellie Goulding as I love her music or actor/actress wise.... Helena Bonham Carter or Catherine Tait, love their work.

10. Favourite shop / restaurant

Shop would probably be H&M or Miss Selfridge, although I know H&M is not British and is in the States and all over Europe. My favourite restaurant is probably Pizza Express, yummm.

11. What british song pops into your head?

All Queen songs pop into my head, like 'Don't stop me nowww, because I'm have having such a good timeeee' love that song!

12. Marmite?

Yes yes yes I love Marmite. Not on everything like some people do, but on toast it's delicious!

Thankyou for reading!

If your brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.

Sunday, 27 July 2014

So

Hi guys!!

So...I'm back. I'm back from my break of the world of the internet. I have had so much fun but have missed writing posts for you guys. But don't worry, as it is now the Summer Holidays, there will be a lot lot lot more posts coming your way.

As you may know I have been on two trips, one to France with school and one to Cornwall with my family of which I returned from yesterday afternoon. I thought I would share with you a few pictures of my time in France. No pictures of me, or my friends, or any faces but a few which I feel capture the beauty of where we visited in France.