Make-up:
Collection Lasting Perfection concealer
I've heard so many good things about this Collection concealer so when I ran out of the one I was previously using, I purchased it straight away! It really is amazing at covering blemishes and pigmentation. I apply and blend the concealer with either the Real Techniques setting brush or a beauty blender and it literally makes them disappear. For less than £5.00 it's worth the steal!
Soap & Glory Kick Ass concealer
As well as a blemish covering concealer, I've also been looking for a new concealer that will brighten my face and cover the dark circles under my eyes. Kick Ass is a little compact which has 2 layers - the bottom section has a brightening concealer and blemish covering concealer and the top section has a powder to set it into place. The blemish covering concealer is a bit too dark for me so I don't use it but the brightening concealer works wonders! The coverage is very good and it doesn't leave yellow undertones which is something that doesn't flatter my skin tone.
Bobbi Brown bronzing powder in Natural
I love to have a bit of healthy colour to my skin but my usual bronzing power is a little too dark for my skin tone at the moment. I was originally planning on trying out Estée Lauders Bronze Goddess but when I saw the colour of this Bobbi Brown one I I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. It gives my skin a healthy, bronze glow without me looking too dark for this cold weather.
Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 palette
For a day to day make-up look, I enjoy having a subtle taupe based eye just to add a bit of colour. This palette consists of 5 gorgeous taupe-hued shades which compliment each other very well and are so pigmented. They are easy to apply and blend and I love that they're a matte finish as it makes the colours look more natural. The palette itself is quite tiny which makes it perfect for when you're on the go!
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Raw Sugar
I love doing a shimmery smokey eye for nights out but I steer towards a brown/bronze eye rather than black as it compliments my skin tone more. I've been after this Bobbi Brown palette for so long so I was so excited to finally get my hands on it! Each colour is gorgeously shimmery and pigmented and very easy to apply! I think this may be a discontinued limited edition product as I could only find this on Amazon but it's worth the purchase if you ever come across it!
Clothes, shoes & accessories:
Boots - Marks & Spencer's
I am a sucker for boots and I fell in love with this pair straight away! They have quite a high heel which I love as you can easily dress them up or down and have padding inside the shoe so they're very comfortable to walk in (perfect for a night out)! At first I wasn't sure if I liked how round the toe was but after a while I got used to it and I've been wearing them to death. I'm not 100% sure what the original price was but they were reduced down to £15 which is a ridiculous price concidering they are real leather. When it comes to shoes, I'd definitely recommend Marks & Spencer's as they do some gorgeous styles and are great quality.
Bag - Clarks
I've recently been loving bags a whole lot more but I realised the only black bag I owned was my Ted Baker one and I didn't want it to start getting worn out so I thought I'd purchase a new one. I looked at various different ones from places like Dune and Radley but out of the blue I spotted this one! I work opposite a Clarks store and they had this bag in there window display and found myself looking at it for a good week or so! When payday arrived I went straight there to look at it properly and I knew I had to have it! It's a really classic looking bag and it has a designer feel to it. It also has gunmetal hardware which sealed the deal for me! It's very spacious which lots of compartments which makes it perfect for me because I tend to carry quite a lot during the day! They also sell this bag in a gorgeous pink blush colour which I'm tempted to get myself to see in Spring with! I can definitely justify paying £45 for a real leather bag - so cheap!!
Ring - Pandora
When it comes to jewellery, I'm quite basic and I only wear silver/white gold. During the day I only wear a watch, small sentimental necklace and 2 sets of studs and in the evening I might wear a statement necklace. My obsession is rings though! I never leave the house with out wearing some rings and I've recently added a new one to my collection. A Pandora store opened up in the shopping centre I work at and I found myself browsing in there quite frequently before my shifts at work. I've got 2 rings from Pandora already and I adore their style and quality. Their designs are so basic, simple and pretty. I had been looking for a ring with a large stone for quite a while now so finding this was a god send! I love how the stone is black, it gives the ring a mystic feel to it and doesn't clash with the emerald ring which I wear every day! Around the outside of the stone, it has this gorgeous swirled pattern which adds another dimension and makes it look really interesting. The stone is quite raised which I wasn't sure about at first but once on it looks gorgeous! It was £50 which was a bit of a spontaneous splurge but I've worn it every day since I've brought it so it's definitely worth the money!
Books & TV:
I am definitely a book and Netflix junkie! This month I've loved reading Tanya Burr's new book 'Love Tanya'. It isn't a story or novel or anything - it's literally a lifestyle and beauty guide with a bit of Tanya's background thrown into it. She covers everything from confidence, make-up, fashion and love! It's like a little feel good bible and I adore it! It's something every girl needs and it is a great pleasure to look at - I know I'll flick through it hundreds of times! I'm a massive fan of Tanya and have been for years and this was such a great achievement for her, she's an inspiration!
There's also nothing better than settling down at night to watch a good TV series. I finished a Gossip Girl a month or so ago and I started on Suits straight away. I wasn't sure if I'd like it at first as it's based around a law firm in New York but I love it! I won't give too much away but it's so easy to watch, really warm hearted, funny and sweet yet you also find yourself getting really into the law cases! Unfortunately only season 1 & 2 are on Netflix so I need to find away to watch season 3 & 4! 😁
So that's what I had been loving in February! What have you been a fan of?
Katie x
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