Tuesday 31 May 2016

Beauty on a Budget

Being a University student, I know the trails and tribulations of trying to keep your makeup collection in good nick whilst abiding by  a limiting budget. So here are a few of my favourite products, all under £10!


Bourjois Bronzing Powder (£7.99)
This is the best drugstore powder out there! It is second to my favourite, Hoola, and is great for daily-wear due to its matte finish.

Seventeen High Drama Liquid Eyeliner (£3.99)
I never go too pricey with liquid eyeliner, there's no need! This beats Rimmel as it lasts a full day, so there's no need to top up on the run!



Maybelline Great Lash Very Black Mascara (£4.99)
This is up there with the greats, Lancome, Clinique and Benefit. ItS one of the only drugstore mascaras that leaves my lashes lush and long, avoiding clumpy black bumps.

No7 Concealer Brush & Eye Colour Brush (Both £8.00)
I got these in a set for Christmas and they are absolutely brilliant. I tend to wash them on a regular basis (I've previously ruined a few brushes from forgetting to do this) and use them daily. They are as good as Mac or Sephora, and way under half the price.

The Groovy Food Company Coconut Oil (£5.99)
I've only started using this in my beauty routine fairly recently, I used to think you could only cook with it. So i've got into using it for my dry hands in the evenings, and to shave my legs, leaving them smooth and hydrated. 

I hope this helps anyone trying to keep to a tight budget!

K.





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Friday 20 May 2016

Summer Trends 2016

SUMMER IS HERE! Okay I know it doesn't really look like it outside, but we did have a two-day heat wave last week, its England, how much sun were you expecting?! This post is to share my top 5 wearable Summer 2016 trends from the catwalk to the highstreet...


1. Pleats 

Catwalk
Adam Lippes, Balenciaga, Céline

Highstreet
Boohoo, Asos, Topshop

2. Off-the-Shoulder 

Catwalk
Simone Rocha, Adam Lippes, Alexander McQueen

Highstreet
New Look, Asos, Urban Outfitters

3. Net/Mesh

Catwalk
Acne Studios, Simone Rocha, Alexander McQueen 

Highstreet
Urban Outfitters, Asos, River Island

4. Victoriana 

Catwalk
Erdem, Rodarte, Philosophy de Lorenzo Serafini

Highstreet
Warehouse, Topshop, Asos

5. Nightwear as Daywear 

Catwalk
Calvin Klein Collection, Burberry, Balenziaga 

Highstreet
Urban Outfitters, Asos, Topshop

Hope this give you inspo from this seasons catwalk trends, and helps you to rock the looks in day-to-day life!

K.


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Sunday 8 May 2016

Legs, Bums & Tums

So summer is just around the corner, and if you're like me you'll be thinking 'How am I going to get my booty looking amazing in such little time?!' and 'I wanna be getting that hot bikini bod for my holiday!' Well fear not! with some hard work and training it's still possible to get your body looking fineeee. To help with your progress I thought i'd share one of my favourite workouts which targets all those areas that girls want to 'tone' for the summer... 


Squats: 3x10

Kettle-bell dead-lifts: 3x15

Leg extensions: 3 sets until failure

Sit-ups (with a medicine ball): 3x15

Glute bridges (with or without a powerbag): 3x20

Mountain climbers: 3x20 second sprints

Donkey kicks: 3x15 each leg

Plank: hold until failure

Push yourself and you'll achieve! 

K.

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