Payday Wishlist

(Images from Google, edited by me)

As we all know payday is coming up and I am so excited! I have been so skint this month that I am literally dribbling over so many beauty products cause I just want it all! This wish list are the main items that I want to get as soon as I get paid. 

1. Clinique perfectly real makeup - I'm running out of my Clinique foundation and this was the other that was recommended by the lady at the counter. I was thinking of swapping for a different brand but I thought why? When a product suits my skin I shall not risk it with other brands right? Skin is so important to me.. It takes over night to break out, but it takes what feels like forever for my skin to recover! 

2. MAC fix+ spray - I will get this in the travel size just to test it out first, costing £7.50. I have seen this product on a few blog, you are meant to apply it after you finish your make-up. Some blogs says that it makes you make-up stay longer during the day and give it a dewy finish! So I cannot wait to try this out! 

3. MUA undress me palette -  this is meant to be a dupe for the Urban Decay Naked palette. Since the UD is quite expensive, I decided to give the MUA a try costing £4! I thought why not! I reckon this is going to be one of the best purchase, it has got colours you can use during the day and darker ones for going out! Perfect. 

I'm pretty sure that I will buy more products once I go shopping, but making a wishlist will keep me in track. I'm such an unorganised buyer!! 

What's on your payday wishlist? 

Hunny x

Benefit - They're Real Mascara

There is no doubt about it that Benefit They're Real Mascara has been around many beauty blogs and there has been mixed reviews, so I was 50/50 on buying them. Benefit never really suited me but the ones who agreed with it raved about it so when Elle was handing out the mascara as a freebie I was right in there. 

Elle Magazine issued the travel size of the "They're Real Mascara" the original size costing a whooping £19.50 from Boots and Benefit. Now there is nothing I hate more than spending money on something that will not suit me, especially with the mixed review I was a bit sceptical.  

According to Benefit the They're Real mascara should; lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts & separates. Our jet black, long-wearing formula won’t smudge or dry out. A specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you had!

(Image from Google) 

So these are my thoughts on Benefit They're Real; 

I absolutely love the brush, plastic brushes are better as they do not clump the eyelashes. When first applied it instantly lengthened my eyelashes and separated them out just as Benefit stated. It also stayed on through the day and didn't flake off creating that panda eyes look! They were easy enough to remove with make-up remover! Although it did not provide me with the volume I wanted, even after a few coats it still didn't give me that wow factor. 

With that in mind I was a bit disappointed, I know that this was the only factor that Benefit did not achieve but if I was going to spend £19.50 it wouldn't be on this mascara. Sorry guys. 

Unfortunately I didn't have time to do some before and after pictures as I was babysitting! Again sorry! 

So I will be sticking with my current mascara! Have you tried Benefit's They're Real? What did you think? 

Hunny x

Seven Deadly Sins Tag

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I have been tagged by Elle on the Seven Deadly Sins Tag! You can tag anyone and join in at any time! Just a bit of blogging fun! Here are the questions and my reply; 

1. GREED: What is your most expensive beauty item?
Probably my Clinique foundation!

2. WRATH: Which beauty item do you have a love/hate relationship with?
Definitely primers, they just cause break out but I love how they make my skin look! 

3. GLUTTONY: What brand makes up the biggest chunk of your make up collection?
I swap brands quiet a lot, but it would be powder. I'm pretty sure I have an unlimited amount of powders but I can't stop buying them!! 

4. SLOTH: What product do you neglect to use due to laziness?
Moisturising! I have loads of moisturiser but I don't moisturise until I need to. When my skin literally screaming I'M DEHYDRATED! 

5. PRIDE: Which beauty product gives you the most confidence?
Eyeliner! I cannot go on without my liquid eyeliner. They just make my eyes look bolder and bigger. So I look fresh.. you know? 

6. LUST: Which item is at the top of your beauty wish list?
ANY Clinique products! I am such a fan of Clinique, I'm hoping to try out the new CC cream when I get paid! 

7. ENVY: What make up product / look looks great on others but not on yourself?
Coloured eyeshadow! I only suit brown, any other colour I would look like an idiot. You will see me and say, what was she thinking?! 

Here are a couple of people I have tagged: 

Hannah

Amy

Laura

Ellie

Amaislyn

Fell free to join in anytime! What are your sins? 

Hunny x

Spring Cleaning My Wardrobe

I don't know about everyone else but I am a complete hoarder when it comes to clothes. I just hate getting rid of clothes, but I know I have to since I'm moving out.

(this is one of my wardrobes)

I am constantly buying clothes but I never throw out the old ones. Thinking one day I will come back to it or wear it again. It has come to that point where my wardrobe is overflowing and it is literally breaking my wardrobe down. Especially the drawers where I am desperately trying to fit everything in! 

The only time I would tidy my wardrobe is just to put away my winter clothes, so if you are like me, here are some tips on spring cleaning the wardrobe. 

1. Be ruthless - don't think that you are going to wear it again or you will need it! If you haven't worn it in years put it in that charity bag! 

2. Do not go through the stuff you have thrown away! 

3. When it comes to spring cleaning do it with the right set of mind, don't stop half way. 

4. Organise! I'm an organised hoarder if you put things into different piles and in different drawers you will know if you need something. 

5. My favourite part, once organised you will know if you need to buy something new! 


I usually make a wish list of what I want but seems like I am not that organised when it comes to making list! I am excited to do a big shop after pay day- yes I am skint already!! 

Are you a hoarder? What are you tips for spring cleaning? 

Hunny x

Kate Moss Matte 107 Lipstick

Hello lovelies, I cannot believe it's Sunday already! Yesterday I went to Boots and I couldn't resist buying the Kate Moss Matte lipstick range. Now I never usually go for matte lipstick as I think it dries out my lips then show off the flaws, but I was a bit daring and I thought why not! 

I picked shade 107, which is a dark red with hints of violet. I never usually go for red lipstick but I recently been drawn to red lipstick! I absolutely love this lipstick, it's deep, bold and the colour lasts (I drank tea and had soup) just how I love it. I hate it when I have to keep re-applying lipstick especially on nights out! 

Although I wouldn't say that this lipstick keeps my lips moisturised but it doesn't dry it out either- so it's just perfect in between! When I first applied it, it gave off a fruity smell, I didn't expect it as most lipstick got that lipstick smell, but this one was just nice, different. 

I cannot rave enough about this lipstick, I love it! I will definitely be adding a few more to my collection! Here are some "selfies" of me! 

Have you tried Kate Moss Matte Lipstick collection? What did you think? 

Hunny x

Everyday Face Make-up

I have seen a couple of the "everyday face make-up" I thought I would do one too!

Face: Clinique superbalanced foundation and Clinique superpowder
Eyes: 2true eyeliner and Max Factor Clump Defy Mascara
Eyebrows: BeautyUK eyebrows pencil and Gosh eyebrows gel
Lips: vaseline 

This is what my face looks like pretty much all the time, when I go to uni, work and doing every day stuff! I don't believe in caking my face on during the day because then I wouldn't have a different look when I go out at night! 

Before I apply my foundation I use Clinique facewash, toner and moisturiser. I love my Clinique superbalance foundation because it doesn't make my face oily therefore I don't need to use primer! I recently went for a darker eyebrows pencil as well since my eyebrows are growing out! I don't tend to change my day face, maybe I will do a night out face! 

What's your daily make-up like?

Hunny x

Favourite Social Media

Hi guys, I'm catching up on yesterday's BEDM which was favourite social media! So with that topic in mind, my favourite is twitter! 

I just love how you can interact with other people so easily and write about small things that doesn't even matter because that is what you do on twitter! If you do that on facebook you get a lot of people scrolling through saying "who cares?" right? Right. 

There is always the facebook faux-pas, posting something personal, but if someone comments on it, it's literally "none of your business" when its on a social media! Really grinds my gears!! 

That's why I love twitter, you can post anything at any time! With Instagram coming close second! 

Twitter is my favourite social media, what's yours? 

Hunny x

HD Brows

I was a bit sceptical when I first got my HD brows because I was scared that I was going to look like I had “slugs” on my forehead! I used to be a tweezer addict, I literally would just tweeze my eyebrows every night, I didn’t need to but I felt like I had to.

One day after bad waxing, I accidently waxed a bit of my eyebrows off. That was when I decided to get a consultant at my local HD brows shop – Amita Patel. Few of my friends recommended it and I’ve seen their eyebrows as they looked good I decided why not?

I met a lady called Sejal and she pretty much told me not to touch my eyebrows for at least two weeks, it was hard but I got through it. You need to get past a week and a half and then you just think well my eyebrows are too hairy to tweeze and I cannot be bothered.

You can't see much of a difference from the first and second picture, but in the second picture my eyebrows are longer and the arch is more natural. I have had two treatments so far and let me tell you I do not regret it one bit! I do recommend that you go to a proper place to get HD brows done. I pay £30 every time but it’s worth the price. After my first treatment I went out to buy an eyebrow pallet by MUA (I will review this later). These just helped me fill out my eyebrows whilst it was still growing out. Now I’m the stage where I just get a tidy and I don’t even have to use the pallet. I get my eyebrows done once a month now! This took me two months to get my eyebrows to the stage it’s at, but it may take longer for some people! 

There are 7 steps to achieve HD brows;

1. The initial consultant - involves skin test 
2. Tinting 
3. Waxing - to create the shape 
4. Trimming 
5. Threading
6. Tweezing 
7. Finish - soothing lotion is used 

my eyebrows currently 

As you can see my eyebrows are definately HD and more defined. A lot better than what it was before I had my first treatment. 

Have you tried HD brows? What did you think? 

Hunny x

My First Job

Today's BEDM is first job! 

Me and Adam - Uni theme night

My first job was as a lifeguard at a leisure centre that I am currently still working at! Me and my best friend did our course in a week, it was a £200 course, but I made the money back within a month plus profit! But let me tell you it’s not all that glammed up as you think! No Baywatch running and hardly any abs to stare at! Just a lot of moany people coming for a swim!

The worst experience was when I had to pick up a used tampon... Yes that is right used and left in one of the changing cubicles! I just think you wouldn’t do that at home, why would you do it in a public place?!

I had that constant smell of chlorine lingering around me, the bonus was that the outdoor pool during the summer, you get to tan whilst you work and there are more people to work with so it’s always different. And I got to use my uniform for a themed night out! 

Closing the outdoor pool

I wouldn’t do my lifeguard course again... although if you are looking to be a lifeguard just realise that it’s not Baywatch!

That’s my first job! What was yours?

Hunny x

Liebster Award!

(Image from Google)

I have been nominated by the lovely Hannah! This is my first Liebster Award and I was very surprised when I was nominated.

So these are the rules

• No tag backs
• Answer 11 questions from the person who nominates you and tell 11 random facts about yourself
• Nominate 11 new bloggers that you would like to get to know more!

So these are Hannah’s questions:

1. What is your favourite song to listen to when you're sad & why?
-This is a tough one already, I love listening to James Morrison when I'm a bit down, I know        most of his songs are emosh, but it takes my mind of things! I cannot for the life of me choose a song because I just love it all! 

2. Who is the person that inspires you the most?
-My mum 

3. If there were a wish come true, what would you wish?
- To have my dream career! 

4. Do you think that there is time machine?
- Yes! 

5. If you could go back to the past and see all the events, would you go?
- No, I wouldn't be where I am right now if it weren't for the past!

6. Are you looking forward to the future or you are happy with the present right now?
- I have a couple of things to look forward to in a couple of months! And yes I am very happy with the present right now! 

7. What is the phrase that will make you feel offended?
- I'd like to think that I am easy going and I don't get easily offended! (You need to meet my boyfriend and you will understand why I have developed a weird sense of humour) 

8. Do you think there is alien?
- No! 

9. Do you think you're a funny person?
- I'd like to think I'm funny! 

10. What is it that you hate the most?
- Liars! Cannot stand them, you are going to get caught so don't bother lying! 

11. A favourite historical person ;)

- Im not a very historical person, but if I had to choose one it would be Cleopatra. I think she is absolutely stunning and classy!

11 Random Facts About Me 

1. I definitely can stand up for myself! 
2. I used to be addicted to dying my hair, I'm pretty sure this is an unrecognisable addiction 
3. I love travelling 
4. I hate people who asks me for stuff but I couldn't get a favour back in return. 
5. I have a huge love for hair extensions 
6. I am also a tea addict! 
7. I love crime shows (CSI, Criminal Minds, NCIS, and others similar) 
8. I'm originally from Indonesia 
9. I crashed and wrote off my beloved Corsa! 
10. I used to be a lifeguard 
11. I only recently got my growth spurt, I can proudly say I am 5ft2! 

The lovely bloggers I would like to nominate! 

1. Stephanie Chen! 
2. Elle May
3. Emily
4. Rhiannon Wheeler 
5. Laura 
6. Saysa
7. Shanice
8. Mai
9.  Jasmine
10.  Tiffany
11. Elli

 11 Questions for my nominees 

1. What is the one item you cannot live without? 
2. If you could be anything you want, what would it be? 
3. Who inspires you the most? 
4. What is your favourite make-up? 
5. If you had to choose one super power, what would it be? 
6. What inspired you to write your blog? 
7. What do you think is your greatest accomplishment? 
8. What is your hobby other than blogging? 
9. Favourite dessert? 
10. What is the one item you cannot resist buying? 
11. Favourite item of clothing? 

Have fun blogging beauties! Keep me updated.

Love Hunny x

What's In My Bag!

I recently did “what’s in my make-up bag: the handbag edition” and I decided to do what’s in my handbag! I think it's a great way to get to know someone by the things they carry around everyday! If you have seen my previous post I recently got a new bag from Next and I love my new bag, it’s so spacious but I am hoping that I do not get into old habits and trying to carry everything in my bag!

The bag itself is quiet big, but it’s not heavy like most big bags. It has three compartments and the middle one is the biggest one. I’m gutted that it doesn’t fit my laptop in it though. But I am hoping to get a new tablet!

You can see what’s in my make-up bag here! These are the things I carry around for retouching through-out the day!

My purse- “Hana” from Sogo Indonesia, I got this originally as it matched my Bonia bag but I haven’t had the chance to buy a new purse! This one is light so it doesn’t weigh my bag down.

Vaseline- My must carry! I take my Vaseline tin everywhere I go. I am a lip balm junkie so I have a few tins lying about to keep my lips moisturised

Vaseline hand moisturiser- From the winter I get really dry skin so I carry this with me always!

Phone charger, USB stick and headphones

Hair brush and comb

Time sheet and pen, every bag should have a pen, who knows when you need to write something important down!

Calculator – I used to study accounting so the calculator now lives in my bag.

Paracetamol and Blistex- I got new flats recently and they rub so these are my just incase! 

This seems like a lot but compare to my old bags, I used to have the whole of my make-up bag and nail polish and some rubbish/food. So I have been very good with this bag!

I would love to see what's in your bag! Are you a hoarder and carry everything around? Or are you a small bag chick? 

Hunny x

Pets

Today’s BEDM topic is Pets. I was never allowed pets since I killed the goldfish when I was like 6!! From then on my mum said I was too irresponsible for pets!

I then wanted a cat, I literally cried for one (I was still like 8) and didn’t understand why I wasn’t allowed! Turns out I have really bad allergies to cat and it makes it hard for me to breath and other allergies stuff!

So then my boyfriend and I got ourselves some fancy goldfish! Yes they are still alive. We got them about a year ago and they are still going strong. Here are our little babies! Well not so little anymore. We’ve called them Salmon, Cherrub and Strawbs (I was obsessed with those Haribo’s strawberry sweets...)

They stay at my boyfriend’s house because he cleans the tank and that! Maybe in a couple of years’ time I want to get a puppy! I’m not sure what breed yet; I want a dog that stays small!

That’s my pets, do you have any pets?

Hunny x

Bank Holiday Fun

Today's BEDM topic is Bank Holiday Fun! 

I think I'm the only person who thinks that a bank holiday is like any other weekend, except everyone goes crazy. I usually have Monday's off and I work every other Sunday, but I decided to pick up the extra shift for some money when I go to Indonesia! On Sunday I worked and today I am also working 5-10! 

I went out on the Saturday and took drunk people home and then I had my neice last night and she threw up all over me. So this weekend has been filled with self inflected sick and general ill-ness! I cooked fajitas and my friend made dessert! Absolutely lush! This is the chocolate cheesecake she made, she also made a lemon one!!

Now I am just waiting to go to work whilst watching some NCIS. It's literally been a busy weekend, lets just say kids are a lot of work! 

What did you get up to on your bank holiday weekend? 

Hunny x

Keeping Fit and Healthy

Sorry for the late post! I've been at work today and only just got in! So today's topic is keeping fit and healthy.

Now I am definitely not fit or healthy! Although this year I am determined to get fit. I get the gym and classes for free at my work, although I get put off cause I know everyone there. So instead I am doing these exercises at home. I try to do this at least once a day and I'm going to start walking with my mum to build up stamina!

(Image from @fitnessmotivation)

In terms of healthy, I am the worst. I just love junk food too much and I know I shouldn't but I literally cannot help myself! I have been doing very well recently like eating my vegetables but I'm very fussy when it comes to food. This one is a challenge for me!

What do you do to keep fit and healthy?

Hunny x

Garnier BB cream

Just a quick post before I go out tonight. I used to use BB creams before I found the perfect foundation and after having the Witch BB cream, I saw the advert for the Garnier BB cream so I decided to try it out. I got the medium shade of Garnier BB cream since it was a bit lighter and there wasn’t a darker shade I combined it with my MAC powder which blended perfectly with my skin tone.

The Garnier BB cream is a thick-ish liquid, it brightens your face and evens out your skin tone and it keeps your skin hydrated.  

Here is what I think of the Garnier BB cream;

• ·   It’s great for everyday use; it has a mild coverage, if you suffer from break outs this isn’t something for you to use. If you have an almost flawless skin and would just like to even out your skin tone I would recommend this for you.
• ·   The liquid is not too thick so it was just right for my skin. As it kept it hydrated but it didn’t make it look oily
• ·    It stays on for pretty long about 6-8 hours.
• ·    There is only two shade, light and medium which is the downside of the Garnier BB cream

I would definitely recommend the Garnier BB cream, if you have an almost flawless skin as it gives mild coverage. I do blend it with my MAC powder which gives me a fuller coverage. I used it for everyday use as it gives me a natural finish. Although the shades didn’t really match me as I had to blend it with my powder.

Sorry I only had the one picture and I didn't have any of my face. I started this blog after I ran out of the BB cream and started using the foundation. 

Have you tried any BB creams? The Garnier BB cream is available in your local Boots or Superdrug for £7.49 (on offer)

Hunny x

Five Fave Blogs

Today's topic is my five favourite blogs, I have been reading a couple of blogs before I started my own blog and some are just a must read!

So here are my five favourites;

 

Rhiannon's Wardrobe; this is my best friend's blog, she started this blog before me and she just started writing again now that she has finished her dissertation work. One of my favourite post has to be the "what to get him for Christmas" and not just for a boyfriend, this could be for dads and brothers too. 

Yuk-Lui; blog written by Nicol Wong, this is one of my daily must read, I love her style and what she has to say. As we have similar skin type too her blog really helped me out in the past for what products to buy, shes 100% honest in her reviews. 

xgardenofedenx; the reason this is one of my favourite is that she doesn't always write about beauty or fashion stuff. This is the blog to read if you want something a bit different to read! 

x-couturegirl-x; Im sure that all the beauty bloggers have heard of Couture Girl. I came across her blog when I was reading reviews about hair extensions. Now this is one of my favourite blog and one of my must read every day! 

I couldn't think of a fifth, I think I just love too many blogs. I can't resist reading a random beauty blog and then it becomes a favourite. So these are my favourites, what are yours? 

Hunny x

What's in my make-up bag - Handbag edition

HANDBAG EDITION: 

I have seen a few of these going around and I thought I would do “what’s in my make-up bag, the handbag edition”

I used to have a big bag so I literally used to take everything with me. I came to my senses finally and I knew I was being ridiculous. Who needs that much make-up during the day?! Now I only carry the essentials!

I carry it in my No 7 clear make-up bag; it’s just the right size to fit in my bag and fits all my make-up in.

Clinique Superpowder – I usually re-apply when I get a bit shinny during the day

Clean and Clear Oil Control Film – I use this before re-applying powder to absorb excess oil so it doesn’t clog up my pores when I re-apply my powder.

Powder brush- when I went to university I’ve lost all my other brushes and I have just stuck with this one since.

Compact mirror

Clinique chubby stick- for some extra colour

Vaseline

Max Factor Clump Defy Mascara

2True eyeliner

BeautyUK eyebrows pencil- recently got HD brows, so these just fills in the gaps.

Gosh Defining Brow Gel- my eyebrows hair grows downwards, so this just helps controls it.

I see some people that carry all their make-up in their bag (including me before I came to my senses) but it just makes you bag extra heavy and you just don’t need all of that!

What’s in your make-up bag? Do you carry everything round with you?

Love

Hunny x

Max Factor - Clump Defy Volumising Mascara

Hi all, half way through the week already getting closer and closer to the weekend! Finally, I feel like this week is dragging, I had my last exam on Tuesday, keep your fingers crossed for me!!

(not my picture)

I have had my fair shares in mascara and mascara was what started my obsession with make-up! I cannot tell you how many types of mascara I have had since I started wearing make up!

I've always been a fan of Max Factor mascara because in the adverts the models are not wearing false lashes, so you can really see what the mascara will do! I hate the mascara adverts where the models wear false lashes and it makes me think that my lashes are going to turn out like that and obviously it doesn’t. As I am very fussy with the type of brush on my mascara this was great choice. The Clump Defy Volumising mascara does exactly what it says. Due to the plastic brush it stops the clumps forming on my lashes as it is easier to brush it out if they do clump.

As I work early shifts I yawn a lot because I am so tired and most mascaras I have had would smudge and let me tell you these doesn’t, I fall asleep and wake up my lashes are still the same as it was before I fell asleep.

I can’t rate this mascara enough, I absolutely love it. I have small and thin lashes so the mascara does volumise it and gives my eyes definition. It is also easy to remove at night which is an added bonus.

After two coats

They are available in Superdrug or Boots for £10.99

Have you tried the Max Factor Clump Defy Volumising Mascara?

Hunny x

Day in the Life - #BEDM

Today’s topic is a day in life, my week is pretty consistent and I don’t actually do anything exciting. This week I have been very lazy as I have just finished all my exams I’ve literally been chilling. 

Since it’s only half way through the day I will describe yesterday’s day! I work the early shift so I’m at work from 6:15am, yes it gets very tedious. I woke up at 5:30am and washed my hair, got dressed etc. It’s a good thing that I live 10minutes away from my work! Since it was sunny I decided to treat myself to a make-a-shake after work and I even got one for my sister and dropped it off at her school – I was very generous!

I then came home and waited for my delivery from next! I decided to treat myself to a new bag! I saw it in the shop and just fell in love with it instantly. You know when you see something and you can’t stop thinking about it? So I bought it! I love how summery the colour is! The bag is £32 from Next! I then went to buy some dinner an ‘old el paso’ kit I tried out the quesadilla dinner kit, it was so easy to make and it was absolutely lush! 

That's pretty much my day! How was yours? 

Hunny x

MAC Capricious Lipstick

I have always been a fan of MAC, but I have never been a fan of lipsticks. It’s hard to come across a good lipstick that doesn’t dry out your lips and show off those flaws! So you can tell when I decided to invest in the MAC I was being optimistic. And let me tell you I will never regret that decision.

From the packaging to the actual lipstick I absolutely love it, I love how classy the lipstick looks in its black packaging and how the actual lipstick stays moist so your lips doesn’t dry out. The other reason I decided to invest in MAC lipstick was because it’s long wearing and it’s true.

The shade I decided to pick was the MAC capricious shade, which is a rosy plum with a gold shimmer and it has a lustre finish. It made my lips soft and ultra-moist. This is the lipstick I would wear on a night out if I had heavy eye make-up. It’s not an overwhelming colour, it just enhance your natural lip colour.

Have you tried MAC lipstick? Available from £13.50-14 from Debenhams

Hunny x