Summer Blues

The end of summer is drawing closer so I've been trying to cling onto each moment. One way of doing this has been painting my nails in vibrant pastel colours and I love it. 

The Rimmel Bestival Blue has been on my nails for the past week or two and has requires minimal touch ups. I find Rimmel nail polishes are really good and have a brilliant formula. This polish in particular would have looked fine with just one coat and was opaque enough without the second coat. It has been very long wearing and has a very shiny finish. 

The colour itself is a vibrant pastel blue, but it isn't too in your face. It adds a pop of colour to anything, without clashing. I love it and can imagine I'll be wearing it until the end of summer.

Are there any nail polishes you love at the minute? I hope you enjoyed reading, 

Holly x

 

The best perfume ever.

La vie est belle is my favourite fragrance of all time. I've tried and tested a lot of perfumes over the years and nothing compares. First of all, it has very chic packaging and to me, it just screams class. Secondly, it is perfect for summer, although I do wear it all year round. It is slightly sweet, but fruity too. It contains jasmine, vanilla and orange blossom just to name a few and the combination of all the 'ingredients' means there's a balance of floral and fruity, but by no means is it sickly.

It is one of those fragrances which are extremely easy to wear and I feel like it is never overpowering. A little goes a long way with this perfume and it I can still smell it on myself at the end of the day. I really do love this perfume and I'm interested to see if any other of Lancomes perfumes come close.

What perfume is your favourite? I hope you enjoyed reading, 

Holly x

Top 3 oils.

As someone who loves hydration and that extra bit of silkiness and glossiness, I love using oils. Instead of everything being targeted towards the face, the market has expanded so that there are oils out there for everything: face, body, hair, nails, etc. In today's post, I want to talk about my favourite three.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex
Now this one is more of a serum (but shh), it is something I use when my skin is feeling really lacklustre and dull. I apply it at nighttime and in the morning, I have a radiant glow. It is meant to help reduce the signs of ageing, however I don't quite have wrinkles yet so I can't comment on that aspect. It is one of those where a little goes a long way (thankfully or else I don't think my mum would be very impressed!) and it just sinks into the skin without leaving a greasy film.

Caudalie Divine Oil
I've mentioned this product before, but I really do love it. I've not had it long, but already I feel it's making a difference. I apply this to the tips of my hair and to my skin when I'm having no makeup days and it leaves my skin feeling nourished and hydrating as well as leaving a subtle sheen to the skin. It is extremely moisturising so is perfect to apply after having a shower and it leaves me with silky soft limbs!

Ogx Moroccan Argan Oil
My hair feels incredible after using this! I can't believe I haven't tried it sooner. My hair is very shiny, soft and much easier to brush because of this. Plus it smells incredible. It doesn't leave my hair greasy at all and similarly to the others, a little goes a long way. I can definitely tell that after prolonged use of this my hair will be in great condition.

So there are my top 3 oils, I think they're great and a staple in my routine. What do you think of them? I hope you enjoyed reading,

Holly x 

Mini Haul

I have done a little bit of shopping over the last week or two - having time on my hands means internet shopping is a very attractive idea.

Firstly I picked up the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer. I've been wanting this for a while and it certainly lives up to all the good reviews. It has a thin consistency, but has medium-full coverage as well as being brightening. It works well on both dark circles and blemishes and it's all I've been using at the minute.

The next thing that caught my attention was the REN Express Make Up Remover. I've used REN before so I know that it works really well for my skin. Again, it's a fairly thin consistency, but just makes the make up melt off my face instantaneously. It works really well for both am and pm.

Sticking on the theme of skincare, I bought a small Vichy moisturiser - Aqualia Thermal Light Hydration. This stuff is extremely hydrating and I love that. My skin has been getting dryer over the last 5 years and this has really helped. It sinks straight into my face and doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy or like there is product sitting on top of it.

The last thing I picked up was the Caudalie Divine Oil. This stuff is so good! You can use it on your face, body or hair which makes it a really versatile product. It is a very light formula yet intensely nourishing and hydrating and leaves me with a very glowing complexion or soft, silky hair (in a non greasy way) as it's enriched with argan oil. It's made with a lot of natural products which adds to its nourishing and strengthening properties!

I received a sample of the Benefit High Beam. It is a pink luminescent highligher which gives an amazing glow without looking too much. I can definitely see myself picking up the full size in the future.

Have you picked up anything recently? I hope you enjoyed reading,

Holly x

Splendour Festival.

Last Saturday (18th July), myself and a couple of friends went to the Splendour Festival in my home town and this year was my fourth year of going. The weather for the day looked extremely promising, unlike last year when it rained all year. It got really nice and warm throughout the day and I managed to come home with a tan!

Chloe had managed to get us a really decent spot, fairly close to the main stage and we arrived so we could see the second act. I enjoyed most of the acts, especially Lawson who were amazing and it was good to just sit and enjoy the music. We ate all day and were spotting the best dancers throughout the park.

I love going as it's a great day spent with great company and full of laughs: will definitely be returning next year. There is such a good atmosphere among everyone and it caters for everyone.

Have you been to festival? I hope you enjoyed reading,

Holly x

Favourite Instagram Accounts

I am regularly found scrolling through Instagram and it is one of my most used apps. There is something about it which is very addictive. There are a some accounts that I will always love to look at, a few which include beauty bloggers, however I thought I'd share my 3 favourite accounts who aren't as famous as the likes of Zoella.

@stefaniejwatson

Her photos are incredible and make me extremely envious of her life. If by the time I'm her age and have achieved what she has, I know I will have done well. Plus she's beautiful!

@grgctts

I've been obsessed with Georgia's instagram for a very long time because her make up skills are impeccable! I don't think I've seen make up as flawless and her cat is adorable!

@londonfitnessguide

I admire this lady's dedication and commitment to work hard and make the most out of life. The food she cooks looks incredibly delicious and healthy and she seems to be always on the go doing some sort of exercise and loving every minute.

Who are your favourite people to follow on instagram? I hope you enjoyed reading,

Holly x

Beauty Haul

Over the last couple of weeks I've been doing a bit of shopping and managed to finally get round to purchasing things that I've wanted for a long time.

The first thing I picked up was the Urban Decay Naked Palette. I have wanted this palette for such a long time and was so happy when it arrived. The colours are gorgeous and I will get use out of every single one. The formulation is amazing as is the longevity of the shadows! My favourite so far is 'sin' and I can envisage myself picking up the single of it because I love it so much. I also like 'sidecar', 'smog', 'hustle' and 'toasted', but as I get more use out of the palette I'm sure I'll love them all equally. The shades are so versatile and it's so easy to create a wide array of looks from them. I can definitely see why this is a huge favourite amongst bloggers!

The next thing I picked up was Mac Mineralise Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle. After hearing Chloe and everyone rave about this, I decided to pick it up and try for myself as I wanted a new highlighter. It is so pigmented, but not overly glittery - it leaves a lovely sheen. It can be applied sparingly for a nice healthy glow or built up to give a real intense highlight, which makes it perfect for day and night.

Have you picked up anything you've been wanting for a long time lately?

I hope you enjoyed reading,

Holly x