Monday, 7 May 2018

Clueless

Hello, my lovelies! 

I hope you all are having a great day so far. The weather in the UK has been amazing with temperatures reaching as high as 20 degrees (which is very rare over here). I do a lot of shopping, we all know this and with lovely weather like this, it was the perfect excuse to do a bit of online shopping for some new summer clothes. I must say,  I update my wardrobe pretty frequently, far more often than the average girl.

First came the dress. I was having a browse on the 'I saw it first' website as it's a website that I have used before, and I love how they are so on trend yet also affordable. I came accross this pink checked dresss which I instantly fell in love with. I loved the square neck detail and it just gave me Cher Horowitz (from Clueless) vibes! It was also a bodycon which I find personally suits my body shape so it was an instant winner.



As the dress did all the talking, I decided to pair it with an old denim jacket from New Look to add some edge and make it more daytime appropriate. It just added some character and tied the look together, making it look casual and trendy.







I have worn these Vans plenty of times (so I'm pretty sure you all are familiar with these) and I honestly pair it with everything that I wear. I can honestly say it is quite easily the most worn pair of shoes in my wardrobe this entire year. These shoes have transcended seasons so seamlessly, and style so easily with so many different looks. It's pretty much become a part of my body! It literally goes with everything I have. Definitely something I recommend to everyone, it's so comfy!





For accessories, I kept it quite simple with these thick silver hoops from Topshop ( can never go wrong with some simple hoops).

Items mentioned:





Hope you enjoyed this OOTD. I will be back with more outfits soon.

Take care
Davina 
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Sunday, 4 March 2018

Top 5 February Favs

Hello, my rays of sunshine! I hope you all are doing fabulous! I can't believe that we are in March! The days are flying by so fast. Can I just begin this blog by saying that 2018 has already been such a massive year for the beauty industry, with so many makeup products being released and collaborations with beauty influencers? I wanted to share some of the products I have been loving during February (most of these have been brought along from January).


This is magic in a bottle. I have been using this little product for a few months now and it has changed my skin! I use this stuff only at night as it's best to use this when you're not going to be exposed to sun straight after as this is an exfoliating serum (keep in mind that it is still important to use sunscreen during the course of this product). It contains 10% glycolic acid which removes dead skin cells, revealing fresh, new skin cells; this essentially is what gives you that 'glow'. I love this especially because I do have scarring and pigmentation, and I have seen a reduction in both since involving this product in my skincare routine. It makes your skin looking supple and hydrated thanks to the cucumber and aloe vera extracts. I like to apply this after I have washed, cleansed and toned my face and right before I apply my moisturizer. Some of you may think that the price is a little hefty, but I promise you this stuff works and it is worth the investment.











This concealer I bought a few weeks ago and I cannot stop wearing this stuff. Can I first start off by applauding Makeup Revolution for their shade range on their concealers, 18 shades everybody! This means whatever skin tone you are, you are able to find a  concealer best fit for your skin tone. I honestly didn't have high hopes for this product when I first got it considering it was only £4.00, but I was wrong. This concealer is high coverage and a little bit goes a long way. The consistency is perfect, it is blendable yet sets very nicely especially when set with powder. The shade is absolutely beautiful with the correct undertone, it adds light and coverage to all the problematic areas. For £4.00 you really can't go wrong, so if you're looking for a good drugstore concealer or a good concealer in general, then I truly recommend this bad boy!




What can I say about this product? Honestly, it just does the job. It stop lipsticks from bleeding and is super long-lasting. The formula of this lip pencil is lovely, it is super creamy and glides on beautifully on the lips. I have a few NYX lip-liners, but this shade in particular has me hooked! It is amazing with every nude lipstick I own (and some may say that I own too many hehe) and also looks stunning by itself with some lipgloss on top! For the £3.00, it is an absolute bargain for the quality and shade range of this product.




This lip cream is an absolute dream. I got this a few weeks ago and it turned into my everyday lip colour! I love wearing this by itself or sometimes I add a bit of gloss, just to jazz it up. This shade in particular is the perfect browny-nude colour. I can honestly say this product is a dupe for the NYX lip creams. The pigmentation of this product is good as you can definitely build it up to the intensity you desire. As the name states, this is a super hydrating lip cream and considering it has a matte finish, it is excellent news for someone like me who constantly suffers from dry lips. It is long wearing and perfect to throw in your handbag if you're someone on the go.




looking back, I really don't know how my life was before I owned this brush. This brush has changed my eyebrow game. It has made shapign and definign my eyebrows so much more precise and easy. This nifty tool has two end which is super useful, one has a spooley to comb through the brows and one angles brush side which is perfct for any brow product to glide on. I personally use my brow promade with this brush and it honestly is the best eyebrow tool ever!



I hope you enjoyed reading this post on the top 5 products I've been loving during Feb. Take care.

Davina
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Wednesday, 3 January 2018

CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF BLOGGING

Hello, my lovelies! Happy New Year to you all! 

I just want to take a moment to thank you all for your incredible support on the blog!



It's been a whole 365 days since I decided to take the leap and start my own blog (eeek!). At the time I was unsure about the feedback I would receive or if anyone would be interested in what I had to say. I wasn't worried about the numbers or how many Instagram followers I had because quantity doesn't matter and I was focussed on putting out quality content that I know people would want to read. Now looking back, I'm so happy that I put my doubts behinds and started what I was passionate about. Not only was able to live what I love but the response I've had from you lovely people has been incredible and keeps me going! I never thought in a million years that I would be able to do what I enjoy and the compliments I get from you guys drives me further to put out great content. 

I know my blog is a foetus compared to other bloggers who have done this for a very long time but I hope reading my content gets you inspired to not listen to the haters and do what drives you. As well as inspiring others, the personal growth from starting a blog has changed me for a better person. Not only am I incredibly happy professionally, but also personally which is so important. 
This past year has given me a new level of confidence, try new things, never give up and never worry about what people are going to say! I hope that 2018 is a successful year for all of us. If I can give advice to you right now it would be, just keep doing what you love, don't be afraid of making mistakes and don't give up!


I'm a believer in great things take time so I look forward to the new opportunities 2018 brings. Also, I love it when I get feedback from you guys so if you want me to do a  fashion lookbook over on my Youtube channel or on here then leave me a comment. Something you may not know is that I've graduated the end of last year which means that I have more time to focus on putting out great content.

A few thank-you's 
When I started a blog, with no doubt I knew Pipdig was the platform with an amazing team who have patiently answered my emails when I have been frustrated, to say the least! I want to also thank my family who have supported me as well as keeping me grounded. My bunch of best friends who are my support system when I have those 'down' days and know how much their thoughts mean to me. Finally, I want to thank you guys, I started this journey a year ago to do what I love but having such lovely supporters/readers gives me another reason to continue to do what I love to do! 

Thank you to everyone for joining me on this crazy journey and I can't wait for you guys to see the content I have for the new year! xx

OUTFIT

Jumper dress-Missguided
Corset-Missguided (on SALE!)
Boots-BooHoo
Choker- Missguided
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Monday, 4 December 2017

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
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Wednesday, 25 October 2017

Are you FAUX real?

Hey, my loves! Hope you all are doing well. Today I have an exciting blog post for you all, it's a review on the most anticipated foundation ever - yes you guessed it right, its the HUDA beauty #FauxFilter foundation! I received it a few days ago and I have been obsessed, so I thought it would only be right to do a review and demo for you guys (i also made a video for my Youtube channel so make sure to check that out too!)

A little bit about the foundation...

    (With Flash)
It is a full-coverage velvety foundation, available in 30 shades which is 10 fewer shades than the Fenty Foundation, however it still offers a skin tone spectrum far wider than most high-street and high-end beauty giants! There's definitely a shade for everyone. It claims to give you a flawless long-lasting look in just one application.It is packed with ultra-refined pigments claiming to hide blemishes, conceal imperfections, and camouflage dark circles. It retails at £32.00 and can be found in Selfridges, Harrods or Cultbeauty for those who live in the UK.
 
     (Photo above- Without Flash | Photo Below- No Editing)
So what does it do exactly?...
This intelligent liquid foundation blends seamlessly with skin and dries to a radiant matte powder finish that looks luminous, not dry or cakey. This product is enriched with Argan Oil which provides hydration and nourishment for the skin (double-win). It's this fade-proof formula that blends seamlessly into the skin, simultaneously working to improve skin texture. It claims to give flawless full-coverage with just one pump which you can see above...it definitely does.
 
My opinions...
I ordered my foundation of the Cult Beauty website, therefore I had to guess my shade (bit risky). Luckily HUDA released a shade chart that i was able to compare other foundation shades such as the Kat Von D and NARs foundation to find the correct shade. I picked Brown Sugar 410G – which is suitable for tan skin tones with golden undertones. I also love how each foundation was named after an item of food which shows Huda's personal touch to the foundation line.
When I received the foundation, I was absolutely amazed at the quality of the product. It comes in a plastic container, however, it looks and feels expensive (perfect for travelling). The foundation comes with a pump which I must say is excellent as it allows you to take total control of how much you want to pump out, in other words, it doesn't come out all at once which I've experienced in the past.
Secondly, I noticed the texture was quite a thick consistency which is similar to the Kat Von D - Lock it foundation. As you'd probably expect,  it is quite thick and high coverage BUT it does not look cakey what-so-ever! I'm really impressed by the formula. It gives a flawless coverage, hiding all my scars and pigmentation, yet it still looks natural.The finish of this product is matte but not chalky and thanks to the argan oil, it provides a protective, nourishing layer over the skin.
This foundation also smells insaneee! I have never experienced any other foundation that smells like perfume apart from this one. I think HUDA really has thought about every single detail of the product. I also must mention that this foundation ain't going anywhere! None of that slipping and sliding down the face business, this foundation clings on for dear life (in a good way!)
My final verdict...
This product is all your skin prayers answered in a bottle. You need this in your life. This foundation line is perfect in every way, including the colour range, undertones of the foundation, consistency, application and finish. The name says it all! It honestly looks like a real-life filter on your face, and who doesn't want that?
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Wednesday, 11 October 2017

OOTD: The Official Colour of Fall

Hi guys! Autumn is officially here which means it's time to embrace the more cool weather by stocking up on knitwear and feeling super cosy. What way to start the season than buying cute autumn clothing pieces to update my wardrobe (any excuse to shop). Boohoo has been killing the fashion game recently (as you may know from my previous posts) and I'm obsesseddd with this outfit which is an autumn staple outfit.

P.S- Don't forget to look out for my Autumn Clothing Haul which will be coming soon to my YouTube channel...



 
Nothing screams Autumn than this burgundy knit jumper dress from Boohoo which I have completely fallen in love with! The roll-neck jumper keeps me extra warm as well as the dress being a perfect length (not too long or short). It is perfect for the colder seasons and is super comfortable which is perfect for me to throw on but still look effortless and chic. This dress is a staple for anyone's autumn wardrobe!


These knee high boots were so dreamy and I was so happy to find them on the website. I was impressed with the high quality suede material and shows that you don't need to spend an ludicrous amount on nice boots. The lace up detail adds a feminine touch and this means that you can loosen or tighten the boots to get the perfect fit. The heel was comfortable to walk around in without feeling like I need to taken them off after five minutes (which I have experience with other boots). These knee high boots are definitely a wardrobe staple for the colder months and can only be used as a transition piece into a night look.
I hope you enjoyed reading this post as well as letting me know what staples do you guys have in your autumn wardrobe? x


Outfit


Jumper- Boohoo
 
Boots-Boohoo


*This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own*
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Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Hair Story + Update

Hi Guys!!!
 
Hope you all are doing well. First of all, can I just mention that Autumn/Winter is officially here. I'm wrapped up in my blanket with a cup of tea while trying to type this up. Anyway, back to why you're here, if you follow me on snapchat or instagram you would have seen that I got my balayage re-done.
 
But, what is it you ask? Balayage is a French colouring technique that is applied by hand rather than using the traditional foiling or cap highlighting techniques. It has a much softer, less noticeable regrowth lines giving a natural look to the overall hair.
 
It is probably less damaging than conventional colouring techniques which use foils and heat to set the colour However I did notice with the bleach it can leave the ends quite dry, therefore take aftercare very seriously (lots of hair masks and conditioner)! 
 
The story of my hair...
 
About 2 years ago, I decided I wanted something new with my hair and I heard a lot of people talking about the balayage technique. I was a bit weary at first as I have heard a lot of stories about black hair that turned ginger in the process of trying to lighten it. I decided to go to my trustworthy hairdresser and discuss what they could recommend for me. I wanted caramel/brown mixed in with my natural hair and this is exactly how it turned out! It was achieved through bleaching the strands of hair first and then adding toner of the desired colour of choice. The colour remained for a while but as my hair grew longer the colour started to fade as well. This is why last week I went back to the same place and got it re-done, and here is the before and after picture of my hair (we went with similar tones as before).


BEFORE (hair where the colour began to fade):

 
 AFTER:




The hairdresser did mention that in the following weeks, as the colour settles, it will become lighter!
 
For me this was the best decision, as it gave me a boost in confidence!
 
If you want me to do a haircare video or blogpost, comment down below! (If you haven't already, please subscribe to my YouTube channel davina_uk)
 
And I will be back soon with more posts coming your way :) xx
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Saturday, 20 May 2017

Gloomy Days...

It's May and there's no sign of the sun staying here for good (typical British weather) and I'm still dressing in black...and white to brighten my mood. This monochrome outfit definitely reflects my mood with the weather with sunny spells but mostly cold and gloomy. This is one of my favourite outfits at the moment as it looks well put together but still casual. The choker trend is everywhere and I'm obsessed with how this casual black tee is upgraded by the choker- who needs to accessorise?

I paired this with some white jeans which can be risky but I thought I'd mix up the norm instead of wearing white tee and black jeans. A leather jacket is a timeless piece to have in your closet and this one is my favourite jacket to wear for mild weather. I'll definitely be wearing this outfit repeatedly... the perfect look to wear for a casual date too!





 
Outfit Details
Jeans-New Look (Similar)
Jacket-H&M
Shoes-New Look
 
 
 
 

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Wednesday, 10 May 2017

The (Extra)Ordinary Skincare Review

The not so ordinary, The Ordinary Skincare is a line that I have recently discovered and it has been a game-changer for my skin. So a little background about this brand is that it is owned by Deciem, which is an umbrella for many brands where Ordinary is one of them. I discovered this brand a month ago and I have cooperated some of their products into my skincare regime and my skin looks AMAZING! I knew that the changes I was seeing were down to these products by Ordinary and I couldn't believe the drastic changes I was seeing for such an affordable price. I was genuinely surprised that I didn't need to break the bank to get really good skincare so I can assure you that your skin will be revolutionised! All of their products contain no nasty chemicals so if you want more information on what they don't contain then check out their website linked here.

Each of these products is under a tenner, YES under a tenner!

All I'm saying is that if you want more bang for your buck (literally) head to their new store in Spitalfields market in London and try it out for yourself. Or, you can order it from their website or from ASOS.

This brand covers all skin concerns you may be having; ageing, hyper-pigmentation or dehydration, or even if you get the odd break-out now and then. I knew that I wanted to target dark pigmentation and prevent spots from appearing so I chose these products below. If you are unsure which products to try then there are example regimens on their website.


                                     (Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA spheres 2%)
I knew I wanted a product for hyper-pigmentation and brightening my skin and this...WORKS! I'm so happy to have finally found a product which I have visibly seen my skin get brighter. Most products with Vitamin C do not get absorbed into the skin due to the silicone present, which entraps it from entering into the skin. This contains no silicone which allows the Vitamin C to fully absorb into the skin, with the additional hydration from hyaluronic acid in the formula. The consistency is runny and the texture is powdery (from the 23% L-Ascorbic Acid powder) which means that your skin is getting the maximum deliverance of Vitamin C. Due to the high potency, your skin will feel tingly (not irritating) after applying, this is completely normal due to the high exposure. I apply this at night (this is recommended) after applying the hyaluronic acid and the next day my skin is so much brighter which is unbelievable!

                                                          (Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5)
Products with hyaluronic acid have made a wave in the beauty industry but I never knew what it actually did for your skin. This formula contains three different sizes of hyaluronic acid so that any product you place on top is absorbed to deeper layers of the skin without making your skin feel dry; with additional B5 for surface hydration. I love the simple packaging of all their products and especially this dropper bottle which makes it easy to apply onto the skin. I apply this before any other serum or moisturiser so that I get the maximum absorption and they don't just sit on top of my skin.

                                                        (Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%)
This product works to brighten skin and improve the texture of your skin as well as reducing blemishes. Again the consistency is light-weight however it feels like a gel/cream on the skin. I use the Vitamin C suspension and this on alternating days so that I can get the maximum benefit from each product. This product reduces blemishes and my skin is so much smoother and brighter!

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Sunday, 30 April 2017

April Favourites

This month I have been LOVING these products which I haven't been able to put down. Most of these products I have used in my beauty tutorials but I haven't shared in detail as to why you need these products in your lives right now!!! Last month I didn't have many monthly favourites so I decided to combine last month's favourites into this month. I have been using these products  continuously all month and I have featured them in previous blog posts which just shows how I am super impressed with all the products listed. I hope you try out these products to see how amazing they are for yourselves. Let me know if any of you have tried out any of these favourites through my social media!! xx

1. Superdrug Vitamin E Serum- After being super impressed with the eye cream from the same range (featured in my Winter Skincare post) I wanted to try out the serum. This light-weight formula is an absolute dream to work with and sinks into the skin so fast! This means that I don't need to wait for my serum to sink in which means I can do my skincare routine quicker. It's enriched with Vitamin E which hydrates the skin and makes my skin so soft and supple (what more could you want?)
At £3.99 for a 50ml bottle you definitely can't go wrong in trying it out for yourselves so head to your nearest Superdrug- pick one of these up and I promise you won't regret it!

2.Bourjois Bronzing Powder Medium/Dark- At £7.99 this bronzer is perfect to achieve a natural bronzed face for the warmer months and has become my most-used product this month. I have used this product in my Zendaya Inspired Makeup Tutorial if you want to see how this turns you into a bronzed goddess! I'm in love with the packaging (looks like a chocolate bar) as well as the cocoa powder smell which is heaven!!
This product has become my holy-grail bronzer as it's not too orange and can definitely work on even pale skin as you can build the pigmentation up slowly.

3.. L.A. Girl Pro High Definition Orange Colour Corrector- Being a brown girl, having dark pigmentation around the eyes and the mouth is inevitable (#browngirlproblems) . However my makeup game has changed after discovering that orange colour corrector cancels out dark areas. No more dark circles peeking through your concealer ladies...this bad boy has come to the rescue. It has an in-built brush head so all you have to do is squeeze it and swipe it under your eyes and anywhere else you need it then I blend it in with a beauty blender and then add concealer once it dries.
I purchased this on BeautyBay for £5.00 (bargain!)

4. Milani Baked Blush in Luminso- This peachy blush is absolutely perfect and I've been using it non-stop this month. The peachy tones makes your skin look so healthy as well as the pearlescent finish giving you a lit-from-within look. I love how whenever I use this product I don't feel like I need to wear a highlighter as it acts as a highlight and blush duo and it will amazing on light/medium skin tones. Whenever I'm indecisive on what blush to wear, I always pick this blush as it's a 'safe' choice without being too over-powering.
It's £10.00 which is a bit more than the high street price but I can guarantee you that you'll fall in love with it.

5. Gerard Cosmetics 1995 Lipstick- This is my go-to nude lipstick for everyday wear as it's so comfortable to wear on the lips and hydrates the lips. This lipstick shade is universal and will look great on most skin tones. If you want to see how it looks on and a more in-depth review then check out my Top 5 Nude Lipsticks post. It's priced at £9.95 which is more than high street prices but it's unique shade and gold packaging make it hard to resist.

6. Beautyblender- If you haven't heard about this product then where have you been? This egg-shaped sponge has changed the way I have been applying makeup and has definitely made it's mark in the beauty world. Before using the beauty blender, ALWAYS wet the sponge, never use it dry and I use this to apply foundation in a bouncing motion. It gives you the most flawless base without it looking cakey due to the sponge soaking up excess product if needed.
This sponge needs to be in your makeup bag and you'll never go back!

7. Real Techniques Expert Face Brush- This brush is a magic wand! I use this to apply my foundation and honestly, it gives me medium/ high coverage and gives my face a smooth looking application. I will never go back to any other brush.

8. OGX Renewing  Moroccan Argan oil - This lightweight dry oil not only smells insanely good but conditions and restores moisture to your hair. My hair has been very dry recently, but I found that spritzing some of this good stuff after washing my hair, then blow drying it, really helped to give it that shine and renewal it needed. My hair always feels like I just walked out the salon every time I use this.
It's only £6.99 and helps you maintain healthy, shiny and non-frizzy hair... I say that's a WIN!

*This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own*
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Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Zendaya Inspired Makeup Tutorial

I came across this picture of Zendaya (woman-crush <3) and I knew I HAD to recreate it as it's the perfect look for this summer. This look is perfect for summer nights-out or even to a festival. I love having a glow in the summer and this look just screams golden glow (who doesn't want that?) I am in LOVE with this gorgeous bright orange lip colour which ties the whole look together and works beautifully with the golden tones on the rest of the face. This look requires few products which I have listed below and is so quick and easy to recreate. I love how effortless the eye makeup is and how flawless the skin looks which totally gives me summer vibes...
Products I used:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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