False eyelashes or Mascara?

Due to having a lot more plans and me leaving my room a lot more frequently than I usually would I have seen myself to have been buying a lot more beauty items than I usually would! One of those items being False eyelashes.

Now I love false eyelashes, I think they just make your eyelashes look a lot more fluffy, bold and outstanding however, when being asked what do I prefer false eyelashes or mascara? I can never seem to give an answer as they both have their pros and cons for me.

As stated before false eyelashes just add to the natural look of your eyelashes but make them look more intensified and prominent especially if you choose the perfect pair!

For me I tend to opt for Eylure False Eyelashes in 101.

I don't know whether this is the product or me but I find these eyelashes pretty difficult to apply as I find the glue takes quite a while to set before applying them to your eyelashes and then manhandling them trying to stick them on but they are curved perfectly so they fit the shapes of your eye which is hard to find in a good pair of eyelashes as you could spend ages fiddling with them cutting them down to the right length because they are too long!

If looked after correctly or not losing them on a night out then they can be worn multiple times so in the end is definitely worth almost £6 which is a little steep.

On the other hand, mascara is a blessing as it is obviously a lot more natural as you apply product to your own lashes just making them look longer and bolder but can often clump and smudge throughout the day depending on the mascara you choose. 

I often wear Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara so I am safe from panda eyes and mascara running down my face which it definitely prevents. I have been using this mascara for over two months now and even though I should probably invest in getting a new one I hate throwing away makeup that still has a lot of product in but maybe it is time to say goodbye as the bristles of the wand start to become clogged and lumpy with mascara but like I said you do get a lot of product from it especially for £8.99 which some might say is a bit pricey considering you can get cheaper drugstore mascaras.

In comparison to high end mascaras this mascara keeps its curls for a long time and gives you those thick dark lashes we all long for!

Even though I would love to wear false eyelashes every day because they just make me feel so sassy and fabulous I simply don't have the time or effort to spend on putting them on every day when it takes no longer than 5 seconds to put on some mascara and not have the risk of my own lashes flying off like I would false ones. I would definitely keep the false eyelashes for my night time attire and mascara for my everyday.

Thanks for reading, see you soon!

Katie x

OOTN | Bel Boutique

I recently went on a night out in Manchester for the first time for my best friends 19th birthday and thought I'd treat myself to a nice new outfit considering I don't often buy going out clothes as I never usually go away to celebrate.

So I decided to purchase this gorgeous khaki suede two piece from an online brand called Bel Boutique!

I usually wear a size 10 when it comes to outfits like this so was advised to buy it in a size medium, at first I was unsure as it was only a zip up skirt and top so thought it would have been difficult to squeeze in however it fits perfectly!

I love how you can position the straps differently depending on how you are feeling whether to just tie them round the back of your neck or cross them over adding a little more to the chest area! The same can also be said for the skirt whether you want to tie the end of the string at the top and possibly hide it away or end it at the bottom tying it in a a cute bow like I did.

One thing I will add about this outfit as it is unclear in photos that I decided not to wear underwear with this outfit just because it would show due to the side of the skirt exposing skin and would show the outline of your underwear, now I am usually not one to do this but I really loved this outfit and wanted to at least try it out and when it came I realised that there was no problem in not wearing underwear and that it wouldn't make me feel uncomfortable or conscious as the skirt is long enough obviously to make sure that nothing is showing and unlike some skirts it doesn't rise when you are walking or sitting down so your behind isn't exposed!

When continuing to search on their website for other items I could buy I could have literally bought the whole collection! It ranged from two pieces to jumpsuit and dresses all of different unique styles!

The delivery process was super quick and came without 2 working days! Which was great especially because I was expecting it to not come in time for when I needed it as I always leave everything till last minute.

One factor I often take into consideration when purchasing off independent boutiques is the prices. Is it worth what you are buying but I didn't even have to um and ar over the prices as it was definitely great value for money! £40 for two items is amazing! Especially for the quality and standard you receive in your order.

Make sure you visit their website at: Bel Boutique and make sure to follow them on Instagram so you don't miss out on some super hot deals and discounts they offer frequently.

I'd love to see your pics if you purchase any item from their store! I know you'll fall in love with them as much as I did!

Thanks for reading, see you soon!

Katie x

Rimmel Sun Shimmer Self Tan Mousse review

If you know me then you know that I am the palest person you will ever meet and now and again especially on special occasions when I'm exposing my legs or arms etc I like to look a bit more bronzed and often tan myself especially at this time of the year where you can't just step outside and get a tan.
I think when I've got a tan I feel much more confident and I'm less self conscious about not wearing tights or jeans when going to a posh event or out round town, I can feel sassy and comfortable with my bronzed goddess legs out! Now I'm not saying that if you are pale and choose not to fake than that you can't feel beautiful and 'goddess' like but this is just a personally preference of mine.

I've only recently started self tanning in the last year or so as I was always too scared to try any out and look like a cheese puff because I am that pale that even the light shade would look supper dark on me. So I started out with trying self tanning moisturisers but they werent really what I was looking for, they weren't as dark as it'd have liked it to go and didn't bronze my skin like I would have hoped.

I thought I'd try a self tanner mousse for the first time. I didn't want to go for really expensive ones from brands such as 'Loving tan' or 'St Tropez' because that'd be at least £20 or more down the drain if I were to not like it! So I opted for a drugstore self tanner from Rimmel.

I've used the Rimmel Sun Shimmer Sel Tan Mousse for just under about a year now and I absolutely love it! It does everything and more than what I would want to get bronzed skin and it being super cheap at just under £8 its my number one self tanner.

After moisturising, shaving and using my 'Bodyshop virgin mojito exfoliater' in the shower so my body is now clean from all excess dirt I apply the self tanner with a tanning mit, mine is a St tropez mit I received for my birthday but I'm sure you can find just as good mits from Primark or elsewhere for half the price. The product is super easy to apply and goes on very evenly.
It dries completely in 5 minutes which is amazing meaning you don't have to sit around and wait before doing something and after washing the guide colour off after about two hours it left a lovely even golden look.
I decided to purchase the light shade to see if that would do the job and be as dark as I'd like and it sure did the job. It is perfect for every day wear if you are only wanting a light natural bronze look but is also build able if you are wanting to go a little darker! It doesn't make you look orange which is great as being so pale most self tanners can often do that!
And finally, unlike most self tanning products this one doesn't have a really revolting biscuity smell to it!

Thanks for reading, see you soon.
Katie x