Anastasia Beverley Hills Dip Brow

For me, brows are the most important part of my make up routine. I have very light, sparse brows so I expect a lot from a product - especially if it's from a high end brand. 

I've been filling in my brows for almost 10 years now so I've tried most of the brow products on the market. Never have I used something I love more than this little pomade!

I first bought DipBrow around a year ago and if I'm honest, it took me a little while to love it. The name is somewhat deceiving; or am I too literal? Either way, I dipped my brush into this magical pot and drew two, enormous, wet looking slugs on to my face. Oh.

With a little trial and error I soon mastered the technique. Using a fine angled brush I apply the tiniest amount to the back of my hand - from there it's easier to control how much product is going on to your brows. 

With the gentlest pressure, I draw strokes in the direction of the natural hair and then brush through with a spoolie, alternating between the two until you are happy with the density!

If you're a brow person, I 100% recommend this product - there is literally nothing better... 

Styling : Nude Bandeau Dress

I like my outfits simple. I like simple clothing that carries accessories so I always pick items from a very limited colour range. I love a multitasker as well; something you can rock at a casual BBQ then sling on some killer heels that transform it into a perfect night out look.

Summer will usually be full of occasions that require a dress and if you could buy one to suit them all, wouldn't you? 

This bandeau midi from Boohoo screams 'wear me everywhere'! Its nude tone is crying out to be adorned with all kinds of accessories and the bandage fabric is going to pull all your curves into situ leaving you feeling all the Kim K vibes. 

This dress is a mere £20 but there's nowt wrong with milking a bargain in my book. A tikka sat on beachy waves with tan platforms will give you a slightly more refined beach babe vibe for summer nights in sunnier climes. 

To get wedding guest ready pair this dress with a soft white pashmina and rose gold barely there sandals. If you're going for a day at the races, simply slip a fascinator over a sleek chignon.

For a more casual feel, a sleeveless blazer and flat sandals will keep you rooftop bar appropriate!

Dress || Boohoo

Hair Tikka || La Moda

Shoes || eBay

July Birchbox

I have been rather forthcoming in my distaste for my last couple of boxes but this month the Birchbox gods have quashed my qualms with this beaut of a box!

First things first, how pretty is the box? It's so girly and summery, really setting the tone for the contents....

The 'choice' for July was a full size John Frieda product and I opted for the 7 Day Volume Treatment. I'm loving the big beachy waves at the moment so I'm hoping this will keep the limp at bay for a bit longer! 

Millie Mackintosh collaborated on this box and her offering didn't disappoint. This gloss crayon gives a pop of pink with a soft sheen that'll be beautiful paired with bronzed, glowing skin and the Nails Inc. polish 'Eton Avenue'. This pastel blue mini is the perfect size for a travel bag.

My skin has felt a little dehydrated as of late so I was thankful of the the moisturising products. I will switch the Elemis night cream between my usual moisturiser and inject a little extra moisture with the Hydraluron face mask sheets! 

June Favourites

It's July and officially less than six months until Christmas. Santa, come at me. 

June massively had me feeling constantly meh so I'm attempting to reboot my drive with a Favourites post.

Lets start with chokers; more so, bandana's as chokers. Did I think I could ever pull this off? Definitely not. Alas, I felt less like the Milkybar kid and all the tumblr feels. 

Lashes definitely didn't help my mood this month, with my good old Demi Wispies causing me more havoc than I ever thought possible. In the end, I slung 'em in the bin and moved on to the 100 lashes from Eylure. These feel like they were made for my eyeballs... 

 Hold the pitchforks but I've always been of the opinion that Laura Mercier is over priced and not worth entertaining so when I saw the sample, I was genuinely annoyed. I wanted to hate it but... The smell is divine. My skin felt amazing. I never thought I'd admit defeat but I am, all the way to a £45 basket.

Absinthe may be a mistake on a night out but it certainly isn't on your nails! I am obsessed with this khaki toned polish. Bravo L'Oréal. 

I love Primark and I could list a number of favourites from there but I've narrowed it down to just two. The Chloe dupe bag has done the rounds but this is the first with tassels which I kinda like. 

These brushes cost £1 and are honestly so good! Especially the eye contour brush which has become my go to. I'm excited to try other beauty tools from Primark and definitely have my eye on the new oval brushes!

NYX Pore Filler

Using this product was a first for me altogether. Although I'm always moaning about my humongous pores, I've never actually even considered a pore minimising primer so I seized the day and invested £11 in what is essentially Polyfilla for one's face.

The packaging is the matte, rubbery material that attracts hell'a lot of dirt and as it's part of a makeup routine, it's not staying white for long. 

The product has a dry mousse consistency which doesn't make it the easiest to dispense. When it does decide to make an appearance, it has a skin tone tint that keeps the finish natural. My skin felt baby soft where I had applied it but still lightweight. 

I didn't notice any immediate difference and if I'm honest I was slightly disappointed....

But then I applied foundation and realised just how wrong I was! My skin looked flawless and those pores were no more. I even had compliments about how good my skin looked (which NEVER happens!). 

NYX have wooed me yet again. Can they do any wrong? Not in my eyes!

NYX HD Concealer

Continuing on with my NYX obsession, today's post is about the HD concealer. I am wary of layering too many products under my eyes (wrinkles people!) so I wanted something  lightweight, full coverage and brightening - not much to ask huh?!

The first thing I noticed is the variety of shades available. Without tan, I'm ghostly and my face usually matches the lightest shade of most concealers I've used so I was pleased there was a lighter spectrum for me to choose from. Fair is the second lightest shade with a yellow base tone.

The product is thick but blends well. With alot of concealers I find that the product 'spreads' too much whereas this concealer keeps the coverage where you need it. The finish is semi matte and didn't settle in any fine lines even without setting.

The brightness this product achieves lasts most of the day but I would advise setting with a powder for a night out to give it a bit more oomph! 

Mini Primark Haul - June

After gorging on Primark hauls on Sunday I've been itching to head over there and rummage around! However everything I planned on buying wasn't there *sob*, but I did pick up some equally lovely items instead.

Now, is it just me that uses a gazillion brushes to apply two eyeshadows?! I never seem to have enough so when I spied Primark's brush range I grabbed two; an eye contour brush and a concealer brush. Both are really soft to the touch and I like that they have sturdy bodies so I'm excited to see the result they give me....

The Chloe bag dupes have been doing the rounds lately and you can clearly see the influence here. I am undecided on the navy tassels on the bottom but they would be easily removable anyway so it's not too much of a hassle. It's spacious inside and has an adjustable strap so is a straight up bargain at £7.

My favourite find has to be this striped bardot shirt. I adore the rose gold embroidery outlining each stripe. The material is light so perfect for a casual Sunday in a sunny pub garden.

Finally, a treat for my trotters with these sandals. I'm really into the slip on shoe at the moment; they're easy and comfy but err on the side of casual. The metal hardware on these kicks the 'dressy' up a notch! 

Brushes - £1 each

Bag - £7

Bardot - £10

Shoes - £5