Camo and Finding Confidence ft. Missguided

Today I have something quite different for you all while I talk about a subject which everyone has struggled with or struggling with and that is confidence. Being a beauty/fashion blogger people think that confidence comes naturally or I must be super confident in myself but I have learned to love myself. It's easy to tell someone to know their worth and be happy with who they are but it's a work in progress.Here are some tips for owning confidence which has helped me:

1. Your circle

 During this festive period, family and friends are always people who can uplift and have a tight circle of friends is vital for your own confidence. Growing up, in high school, I was always insecure about what others might think of me being from a different background, however, after going to university I had a great group of friends who were always positive whenever I felt down about myself, so make sure you surround yourself with people with positive minds!

2. Uplift yourself

It sounds cheesy to say to remind yourself to give some self-love but honestly reading positive quotes or even coming across a positive quote on social media always uplifts my confidence. I post positive quotes on my Twitter and I'm thinking of posting positive messages/quotes on my Instagram story, what do you think? Not only would this help me lead a positive lifestyle but also to those reading it. Self-love is so important and reading positive quotes is one small way of having a positive outlook on yourself.

3. Remind yourself

It's easy to get lost in the world of social media and start comparing yourself to others but there's only one of you and if you waste your time thinking you were somebody else then there's a waste of who you are as an individual. It's become the norm to pick out what's wrong with you and dwell on that instead of appreciating the small things in life such having good health. I love how Missguided's new campaign features women with no photo-shopping involved where stretch-marks which were once made to make you feel ashamed is now being embraced and celebrated. I hope that other companies follow in Missguided's footsteps in celebration of what women proudly own.

4. Treat yo self

Sounds cliche but treating yourself gives you an extra boost of confidence right? Doesn't even have to be materialistic, a nice warm bubble bath after a long hard day at work ensures you're at your best and when you feel your best, confidence comes more naturally, trust me. 

 This is one of my favourite outfits I’ve worn recently and definitely, requires some confidence to wear this... (well for me anyway!) These grey camo pants are so comfy and they were slightly baggy (if you’re thinking of getting one I would recommend going down a size if you want it more cinched in at the waist!) These edgy trousers are priced at £45.00 however the quality of these trousers are amazing.  When I first bought them I was unsure what top to pair it with being such a bold statement piece. This top is also from Missguided and is from the Carli Bybel X Missguided collection. When I saw it on the website, it immediately caught my attention and I clicked it straight into my basket. This look is perfect for a night-out especially now that its freezing and you want to cover your legs and arms but still look incredible. 

Off course, I had to finish off the look with these gorgeous pairs of Nude Rounded Three Strap Barely There Heels from Missguided. I know what you're thinking, it's too cold to wear these heels but they are so comfortable to wear (for a high heel) and the straps definitely add a feminine touch to the look.

I went for a choker for accessories since the bardot top was plain I decided to add some sparkle (who doesn't love a bit of sparkle?) and it was also appropriate for this time of year. For only £8.00 this item was a steal on the Missguided website and I love how it doesn't come up too high on the neck. 

I hope you guys enjoyed reading this in-depth post and thank you for staying until the end which means a lot! I hope you use the tips I've given if you struggle with self-confidence and also you can email me any problems you may be going through! x


Outfit details

• Grey Camo Printed Cargo Trouser
• Carli Bybel x Missguided Grey Bardot Crop Top
• Nude Rounded Three Strap Barely There Heels
• Silver Diamante Thin Choker Necklace

*THIS POST IS NOT SPONSORED*

FENTY BEAUTY: Stunna lip paint review

Hello! Hope you're having a great day so far! Today's post is the new stunna lip paint in the color uncensored (cherry red colour) brought out by Fenty beauty. Following the successful launch of Fenty beauty, Rihanna has released the new intense lip paint which are available on the Fenty Beauty website as well as Harvey Nichols. 

The lip paint claims to be a weightless, 12hr liquid lipstick with a soft matte finish. I was so excited when I received this through the post. The packaging is so edgy and unique and I was surprised at how light the bottle was. The bottle itself is sophisticated and looks beautiful on my makeup table. The lid is gold which the engraved brand logo 'Fenty Beauty'. 

The brush itself is very unique with a contoured wand, it gets into every crack of your lips for better control. I have not seen anything like it before. It allows super precision and it allows you to line your lips with the lipstick first and then fill it in. You definitely don't need a lipliner with this product.

The intensity of this product is incredible, I would have to give a 10/10 for pigmentation. They weren't kidding when they claimed the product to have a one-stroke intensity. You only need a bit of this product to go a long way.

I'm always on the hunt for the perfect signature red colour as its hard to find the right undertone for tanned skin, and not all reds will suit everybody.

When purchasing this product, you don't even need to doubt yourself, this shade was tested to ensure that everyone has the perfect red. I ate and drank throughout the day but this 12-hour formula ensures that your lips stay on throughout the night, this stuff does not budge.

The liquid lipstick did not ball up, feather or crack on my lips as many other liquid lipsticks do. I was really impressed with how hydrating the formula was, and it was so smooth on my lips, it felt like I had nothing on my lips.  I also did not need to top it up the whole time I was wearing it!

I'm honestly impressed by the formula, staying power and colour of this product. Rihanna has killed it yet again! This lip paint has blown all the liquid lipsticks out the water. I will definitely be purchasing more shades once they are released! It retails at £19.00 and let me just say, it's worth every penny!

Overall verdict:
Price: Good
Quality: Excellent
Packaging: Excellent
Rating: 10/10

Top 5 Christmas Advent Calendars

Hello everybody, so today I have something a little bit different. I was thinking about doing a few Christmas related posts as we're approaching the festive month and I thought it would be very helpful for some of you who would want to know my top 5 advent calendar picks. These are all beauty related to you, yes you, makeup lovers.

1.  Naughty & Nice advent calendar by Charlotte Tilbury

This calendar is every makeup lovers dream, so if you're looking for a luxury advent calendar, this is for you! It does come with a hefty price tag retailing for £150.00 (i know!) It is a 12-day calendar so this is something to consider, however, the calendar includes both full size and travel size products of Charlotte Tilbury's best sellers.

Packaging: I think this is gorgeous! It's a clever little idea to have little drawers and it look beautiful on your makeup vanity area.
Contents: The quality of these products are amazing (I expect nothing less from Charlotte Tilbury)
Value for money: It is a bit on the pricey side considering the fact that you receive a few travel size products, but I can't complain, they always become handy during travels.
Overall Score: 7/10

Includes:

• Colour Chameleon in Mesmerising Mink, a full-size purple-toned brown glitter eyeshadow pencil. Fill: 1.6g.
• Eyes to Mesmerise in Jean, a full-size champagne pink eyeshadow cream. Fill: 7ml.
• Lip Lustre Lip Gloss in Unleash Me is a full-size deep plum shade with a high gloss lacquer finish. Fill: 3.5ml.
• Matte Revolution Lipstick in Walk of Shame, a gorgeous full-sized berry rose shade with a matte finish. Fill: 3.5g.
• Mini Full Fat Lashes Mascara in Glossy Black, your 5-in-1 smudge-proof mascara. Fill: 3.04g.
• Mini Goddess Skin Clay Mask is a nourishing clay mask for dewy skin. Fill: 15ml.
• Mini Magic Cream Moisturiser is the ICONIC moisturiser with SPF15 & anti-ageing ingredients. Fill: 15ml.
• Mini Multi-Miracle Glow Cleanser, Balm & Mask to deep cleanse your skin, leaving it baby-soft. Fill: 15ml.
• Mini Rock ‘n’ Kohl Eyeliner in Amber Moon is a limited edition amber bronze kohl eyeliner. Fill: 0.8g.
• Mini Supermodel Body is a soothing, slimming hydrating body shimmer to firm & sculpt. Fill: 15ml.
• Mini Take It All Off Eye Makeup Remover is an oil-based two-toned eye makeup remover. Fill: 30ml.
• Mini Wonderglow Face Primer is a light-reflecting face primer with soft focus ceramic microspheres. Fill: 15ml.

2. Makeup Revolution Advent Calendar 2017

This bad boy is now on sale in Superdrug, was £50, now £25 (bargain!) It comes with 25 days, all full sized so its definitely worth every penny! I have tried and tested many makeup revolution products and they never fail to impress me. If you're looking for a good beauty advent calendar on a budget, then this one is for you! You will not be disappointed.

Packaging: I think this is a very sleek looking calendar! I feel as if they could have made the inside of the calendar a bit more endearing.  
Contents: The fact that you get 25 full sized products in this calendar just draws me in!
Value for money: This is a bargain! The products are amazing.
Overall Score: 6/10

Includes:

• 3 beautiful baked highlighters
• 1 bronzer
• 6 amazing lipsticks in various shades
• 4 makeup brushes
• 1 eyeshadow primer
• 1 liquid highlighter
• 1 Revoholic Travel Mirror ( we all need one in our handbags)
• 2 pressed highlighters
• 2 strobe balms 
• 1 full-size exclusive Revoholic Eyeshadow palette - how insane!

3. 25 Days Ultimate Advent Calendar by The Body Shop

This box retails at £99.00 but is worth up to £214 (can't go wrong with that). Everyone loves the body shop, no matter what age you are and they are known for their insane quality of products. It includes both body care and skincare. It has a mix of makeup and skincare, therefore, you get the best of both worlds.

Packaging: This is beautiful packaging, so festive, yet chic and stylish! 
Contents: The Body shop are known for their amazing products, do I really need to say anything more?
Value for money: It is a good value considering the normal retail value for each of the products. I think this is a good investment.
Overall Score: 9/10

Includes:

• Shower Gel British Rose 60ml

• Bunny Headband

• Moisture Cream Vitamin E 50ml

• Hand Cream Almond 100ml

• Lip & Cheek Stain Vineyard Peach 010 7.2ml

• Gentle Eye Make Up Remover Camomile 60ml

• Night Cream Vitamin E 50ml

• Gloves Bath White

• Glitter Dust Pink 1g

• Liner Star Stamp 1ml

• Matte Lip Liquid Nairobi Camellia 034 8ml

• Brush Foundation Buffing

• Body Scrub British Rose 50ml

• Hand Cream Coconut 30ml

• Hand/Nail Treatment Almond 1.8ml

• Shower Cream Shea 60ml

• Strawberry Body Polish 75ml

• Eye Definer Black 1.1g

• Glitter Dust Gold 1g

• Drops Of Youth - Youth Concentrate 30ml

• Spa Of The World - Body Cream Hawaiian Kukui 50ml

• Camomile Cleansing Butter 90ml

• Body Butter Almond Milk & Honey 200ml

• Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask 75ml

• Wooden Die

• Instruction Leaflet

4. Beauty Advent Calendar by Liberty London

This advent calendar for those splurgers out here. It has 25 doors with 15 full sized products worth over £500.  You will receive a mix of skincare, haircare and makeup treats so if you're looking for something that contains all these elements, then this is perfect for you! Even though this is an expensive calendar (£175), you will not be disappointed with the variation of quality products.

Packaging: I think this is stunning! There has definitely been a lot of thought and work gone into the packaging. It is vintage looking which looks absolutely stunning on display. Again, similar to the Charlotte Tilbury packaging with the drawers, I think it adds a nice touch.
Contents: The quality of these and range of products are amazing. There is a nice mix and match of brands, so you get to try things that you may have not thought to pick up before! 
Value for money: It is a bit on the pricey side, however, we must consider the normal retail price for each of the products. This is a good investment nonetheless.
Overall Score: 8/10

Includes:
Byredo Hand Cream Bal D'Afrique 30ml, Diptyque 70g (Pomander or Roses) Candle, Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser 30ml, Le Labo The Noir Eau de Parfum 15ml, Votary Cleansing Oil 50ml , Hourglass Lip Stylo Influencer, Trish McEvoy Liquid Lip Gloss in Power Red or Mauve 3ml, Skin Laundry Purifying Cream Cleanser 65ml, Liberty London Small Washbag in Strawberry Thief, Margaret Dabbs Nourishing Nail & Cuticle Serum 15ml, Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Stick in Amethyst 1g, Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant 13g, Espa Pink Hair & Scalp Mud 30ml, Aurelia Cell Repair Night Oil 30ml, NARS Orgasm Blush 3.5g, QMS Activator Mini Travel Mask 10ml, Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturiser 10ml, Dr Sebagh Serum Repair 20ml, Aromatherapy Associates Revive Morning Rollerball 10ml, Davines Oi Shampoo 90ml, Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 75ml, Eve Lom Cleanser 30ml, Surratt, Smokey Eye Baton in Enticelle , Blink Brow Oil 11ml, Aveda Volumising Tonic 40ml 

5. NYX Professional Makeup Kiss & Tell Advent Calendar

This calendar retails at £50 but is now on discount at FeelUnique for £45. It contains 24 doors with a mix of four matte lipsticks, three cream lipsticks, two chubby lip creams, four liquid lipsticks, three matte lip creams, three traditional lipsticks and five creamy lip glosses. You will have gained a full lip wardrobe before its Christmas, so this is ideal for any lippy lover.

Packaging: I think this is super chic and fun little package.
Contents: The quality of these products are amazing, NYX are known for their amazing lip colours and formulas, therefore the fact that this calendar is packed full of them makes me very excited! 
Value for money: It is good value for the number of lippies you get!
Overall Score: 10/10

 That's it for today's post! I hope this helped some of you find your 2017 beauty advent calender. I will be doing some Christmas inspired outfit posts so keep an eye out for that! Take care x

Gifts For Her 2017

Hello, my lovelies! I hope you all have been keeping well. Christmas is around the corner, I think we all better start planning our Christmas gifts. That's what today's post is all about, I'm going to help you find gifts for that special lady! 

*I made sure to include presents that are affordable and also some on the pricey side if you're feeling generous this Christmas*

1.Ted Baker Kate Mesh Watch In Rose Gold

Price: £155.00

This Ted Baker watch is absolutely gorgeous. If you want to spend a little extra and treat someone then I think this is perfect. This watch is stylish and chic with its rose gold finish. I know so many people who love Ted Baker or who want this watch so you really can't go wrong! 

2. Golden Palace A5 magnetic week to view 2018 diary

Price: £15.00

Paperchase is the place for the best diaries and I instantly fell in love with this design. This one in particular is from their 'Golden Palace collection', with a stunning embossed phoenix design on the hardback cover with a metallic finish. It contains printed week to view diary, which I personally think is very handy when you have a busy schedule like me. It also contains calendars, year planners up to 2019,  practical expanding pocket at the back for loose papers and notes and a ribbon page marker. This is perfect for anyone who wants to keep a journal or who is busy and wants to keep on top off things. A perfect little pressie that won't break the bank.

3. Miniature candle collection by Jo Malone

Price: £66.00

If you don't know what to get then this is your answer. You can't go wrong with this luxurious candle. Jo Malone are famous for their unique scents and with this collection you will please that person, even if they are hard to buy for.

It contains 5 mini candles :

• Succulent Nectarine Blossom & Honey.
• Refreshing Grapefruit.
• Enigmatic Pomegranate Noir.
• Cocooning Sweet Almond & Macaroon.
• Festive Frosted Cherry & Clove.

4. Emma Bridgewater Wallflower 4 Mug Teapot

Price:£41.97

Emma Bridgewater is known for their unique premium English products and you can't go wrong with this hand-made multi-coloured floral Teapot. If you know someone who is a tea lover like me, then this would be perfect as their Christmas present. It can pour up to four half-pint and also withstands the heat from both microwaves and dishwashers.

5. ASOS Leather Metallic Coin Purse With Tassel

Price:£8.00

This little coin purse is so stylish and is perfect as a little gift that special someone. You can't go wrong with this rose gold metallic colour that has multiple card compartments and has a tassle detail.

6. Tanya's Christmas: Make, Bake and Celebrate 

Price:£16.99

I think all of you know about the brilliant amazing Tanya Burr and she has released her new Christmas book. This little guy is all you need for a stress free Christmas and contains all the inspiration you need. It contains tips and tricks for planning your day, gift ideas and also some baking recipes as well as some of Tanya's personal experiences with Christmas. I think this I a perfect present and I think we all need a little help around this time of year!

7.BERTIE Gem Clutch Bag by TOPSHOP

Price: £27.00

This clutch bag is STUNNING! it is perfect fort his time of yea and can jazz up any outfit with the gorgeous embellishment. I know I wouldn't mind receiving another clutch this Christmas even though I do have a vast collection.

8. ASTLEY CLARKE Mini evil eye necklace

Price:£70.00

This brand is very understanted, yet it is luxurious with its 8-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver and turquoise gemstones. It is thought that wearing this traditional Turkish provides protection from the envious or evil eye - what a glamourous way to do so? This is a great idea for any jewellery lover.

9. Check Scarf by ZARA

Price:£19.99

You can't go wrong wit gifting someone with a good quality scarf. This one is from ZARA, in my opinion, the home of must have scarves. It adds a dash of colour to your outfit and is chic with its frayed edges.

10. Bear Trinket Dish by Anthropologie

Price:£12.00

How cute is this though? This is such a cute little gift for someone who loves jewellery. It's perfect to place by your dressing table and for those busy ladies who want to take off their jewellery and place onto after a long busy day. It is also a perfect little pressie for the girls who tend to lose their jewellery, I promise you this will keep your jewellery in one place, ready for the next day. Not too pricey either.

That's it for today guys! Hope it helps.

x