colourworks: smokin' look book.

colour works available at superdrug.

Colourworks brand was something I had never heard of until I was kindly given this makeup set by my brother and his girlfriend for Christmas. Since I am interested in makeup but not the best at applying it "professionally" this set has been gathering dust in my room. Up until now.

The smokin' lookbook holds everything you need to create the perfect smokey black eye. The eye shadows are pigmented with just the amount to give a shimmery look that is completed with the glitter laced eyeliner. I would definitely recommend newbies to the makeup world pick up this set and practice to your hearts content.

It's my birthday tomorrow, can't believe I'm 20! (Or as my friend calls it 19 + 365 days!! Ha!) Such a scary thought! Posting will most likely be slack but I'll make up for it. Heading out to Nandos tonight with some friends, hope everyone has a great weekend.

galaxy nails.

try the galaxy nails out for yourself here

Nail art has always been something that has interested me, not so much that I wanted to gain a qualification in it but still enough that I enjoy painting my nails and rarely don't ever have them polished. I came across this youtube channel and I have to say it kick started my nail craze all over again.

I have to say that I'm really excited to try out lots of different examples that are on that YouTube channel, particularly the Harry Potter nails, the tribal aztec and the ladybug nail art (this one especially because it reminds me of my love for lady bugs when I was younger!).

As for the actual nail art itself, it's easy and if you're a beginner have a dabble and you'll see. My advice would be to just take your time and try to get colours as close to the ones that are used on the video for the overall effect to actually work. My colours are a little out there but I was just too eager to try the idea out that I didn't check my colours first off. For a first attempt I think it's look great (if I say so myself, haha)! Layering the nail polish is pretty simple but the actual look gives the feeling of advance and professionalism.

reckless serenade.

blouse: topshop
skirt: asos
tights: primark
rings: asos, h&m, forever21

I am absolutely in love with this blouse. Burgundy is such a great colour and I knew that I needed to buy this top as soon as I saw it. It's a little tight but considering I'm losing weight/upping my gym workouts to tone out I brought it in size smaller knowing that this time next month it could (by this I mean WILL) fit me perfectly.

A little bit random but honestly when I finish university I am going to miss the student discount. However it is definitely one of my worst enemies when I'm on a "shopping ban" which I sort of am at the moment - only buying things that I really, really, really want or need. Still rocking the galaxy nails because I think they look so professional that it hurts. They are so easy to do as well, you just wouldn't believe it when looking at them.

Today I've been working on two essays, re-wording some stuff. Have to say when you only have a word limit of 750 words stuff can get quite intense. I haven't even tried to cut anything down yet but I know I'm definitely a couple of words over. Man, oh man! Hoping to get a lot done today and tomorrow too.... The night is still young, I guess.