Paco Rabanne Olympea

I'm pretty picky with my perfumes and have a set few that I know I love, so it's always fab when I find a new one that I like. Last year I discovered Paco Rabanne Olympea and it is dreamy!

It is a fresh scent with notes of vanilla running though it. It isn't a heavy scent, but nor is it one that wears off after an hour. So many people have asked me what perfume I'm wearing when I wear this so it's definitely one that it has staying power! It is quite an alluring fragrance and smells beautiful all throughout the day.

I douse myself with this, especially when I'm at work, but a little definitely does along way! I have the 80ml bottle and can see it lasting a long time.

I love Olympea and it's up there in my top three!

Have you tried it? I hope you enjoyed reading, 

Holly x

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Before Christmas I treated myself to the Hourglass Ambient lighting edit in Surreal Light and words can't describe how stunning it is. The packaging for starters is incredible. It has a white marble finish and feels very luxurious when you hold the palette. It's not too big that it would be unsuitable for travelling and it's not too small that there's barely any product. It has a lovely mirror too which is always a bonus.

There are five shades in the palette. The larger pan on the left is their finishing powder, there are two blushers on the top, a bronzer on the bottom left of the four and a highlighting/strobing powder far right. They are all insanely beautiful with amazing pigment. The blush colours are seriously incredible, pinky/peachy colours are my favourite and they have a lovely glow infused through. The bronzer is such a good colour as it's quite natural on me and makes me look healthy. The setting powder is as good as everyone says it is and the strobing powder is so wonderfully glow-y without being glittery!

I don't have anything bad to say about this - Hourglass have definitely done amazing again! I now just want every full size powder product that they do!

Have you tried anything from Hourglass?

I hope you enjoyed reading, 

Holly x

Thoughts on the new year.

Following on from my last post I thought I'd share my thoughts on the year ahead and what I would like to achieve during it.

I want to travel around. I said this last year, but with being busy with either college or work 7 days a week every week it was very hard to find the time to have a day off let alone go to another country and buy the time summer came around we hadn't booked anything. So this year I'm determined to go away and explore. I really want to go to Liverpool and it's something I've planned for March and I'm really looking forward to it. In terms of foreign destinations, Paris and Rome are at the top of my list - they're both so incredibly beautiful and there's so much to do/see.

This year is my final year of compulsory education and I'm currently applying to university. It is definitely something I want to do, however I'm not entirely sure whether it's something I want to do this year. I'm very conflicted about what to do after I finish my A-levels in June, but I'm excited to see where the rest of the year will lead.

I want to read more. I used to love reading and find it such a good way to relax. There are so many good books around and I think I definitely need to swap the time I spend on my phone before bed reading.

At some point this year I really want to get back into some form of exercise. I've really slacked over the last year/ year and a half and I feel rubbish for it. It's definitely a psychological thing as I seem to have no motivation, but I know I'll feel better if I do establish some sort of routine for myself.

What kind of things do you want to do this year?

I hope you enjoyed reading, 

Holly x 

Hello 2017

There's a really strange feeling about starting a new year, but I really like the idea of starting afresh and making the year really good. Last year went by so fast, I feel like I didn't have a moment to stop and take my time. I had some pretty good times during the year: I passed my driving test, passed my AS's, had a wonderful summer, turned 18! But it was also an extremely busy year and I'm hoping that once I've finished compulsory education this summer, things can go a bit more steady!

So I'm really looking forward to this year, there are so many things I want to do and so many things waiting in the pipeline.

What's your favourite thing about new year?

Happy new year! I hope you enjoyed reading, Holly x

Christmas is here!

Today is Christmas Day so I would like to wish you all a merry Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful day whatever you're doing and enjoy all the food and festivities!

Lots of love of love, Holly x

Real Techniques Bold Metal Ultimate Set

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am and always be a huge real techniques fan as I think the quality of their brushes are fab and I really love the desgin of the bold metals. The Bold Metals big set was recently reduced from £120 to £50 at Boots so I thought it'd be a great time to purchase it as a present for my mum as I know she has been after some.

I think you get a great selection from the range and it covers all the basics that you would need. You get there infamous powder brush and contour brush as well as their brush blush which I already own and think it's fab. The quality of the brushes are so good and they look very sophisticated and also wash really well. I think sets like these make really nice presents and I can't wait to give it to her. The brand have impressed me with everything they bring out and I'm sure they will with my mum too!

Have you bought any of their sets? I hope you enjoyed reading,

Holly x

Christmas wish list.

Christmas has been everywhere for the last couple of months, but know it really is beginning to feel like Christmas. It took me a while to figure out what I really wanted, but I managed to condense my list so thought I'd share my top picks with you.

A satnav
For me this isn't a necessity however think it would be useful to have, especially if I'm starting uni next year half way across the country - I'd like to know where I'm going.

Zoeva Plaisir box
I keep harping on about how much I want to try the Cocoa Blend Palette and I'm glad I haven't bought it yet since seeing this trio. The three palettes look absolutely incredible and definitely contain the shades that I would wear on a daily basis.

Spectrum Marbelous 5 piece brush set
I'm all heart eyes for these brushes as the design looks very sleek and chic. I don't need any more brushes, but who wouldn't say no to more? I don't own any brushes like some of this in my collection, especially the very dense contour one, so it would be a nice addition to have.

Converse
I've been a converse fan for many years now and have worn down multiple pairs. I'm after the all black, low rise pair next as they look really understated, but would pull any outfit together. I've always found converse so comfy and can imagine I'll be buying pairs all throughout life.

I hope you enjoyed reading, 

Holly x