Topshop Make Up Review

Hello lovely people, hope you're well!

As usual I've been slacking in the blogging department lately due to my mountain of revision and coursework. I promise that once my exams are over though, I'll be posting loads more!

Recently, I found a £25 John Lewis voucher that I had been given for my birthday last year, but still hadn't used. I didn't really know what to buy with it; I was going to buy something for my room but never got round to it. But then I realised that as well as home things and clothes, John Lewis also sell beauty products. I thought about buying a nice face cream or eye shadow palette, but to my surprise, I found out that they sold Topshop make up. Now, I've never bought any beauty products other than nail polish from Topshop but I've heard great things about the products they have on offer.

I ended up buying 3 products; an eye shadow trio and 2 lip bullets. I've recently been trying to get into changing up my make up routine by using various shadows and lip products so I was excited to try these out.

The colours of the lip bullets are gorgeous; a dark plum and an pinky orange. I've been looking for the perfect dark lipstick shade for ages, but I could never find one that was actually as dark as I wanted. This one is a great purple colour and compliments my pale skin tone well. I really wanted an orange lip colour for spring; now, usually, brighter lip shades, like coral, don't really suit me, but this one is actually ok. It doesn't look as nice on me as the darker shade, but I think it will be better suited once I (hopefully!) get a tan this summer. 

The lip pens go on well and you don't need too much to get a bright layer. However, they come off quite easily, especially if you're eating or drinking, so you'll have to reapply frequently if you want them lasting all day. But overall, I love these and will certainly be buying more in the future!  

Shades: Heartbeat (Orange shade) & Bewitched (Purple shade); £8 each

Here's me looking very posey with 'Bewitched' on

The other product I got was this eye shadow trio, with a wine shade, a gold shade and a shimmery pale nude shade. I'm really into neutral and rose coloured shades at the moment after I got the Naked 3 palette for my birthday (hooray!), so I got this to use as an everyday thing. I love using the palest shade as a base and working the gold shade onto the outer corners and centre of my eyelids to create an almost gradient effect. The trio would be great if you're going out and want to create a dramatic eye look.

Eye Shadow Trio in shade Orion; £12

Overall, I'm super impressed with the quality of Topshop make up and will definitely be buying some more soon!

Have a great week!

Lilia xox

Very Inspiring Blogger Award

Hiiii,

I got a wonderful surprise the other day when I was told by the lovely Hannah that she had nominated me for the 'Very Inspiring Blogger Award'! I want to say a huge thank you to Hannah as it means so much to me that people notice my blog and like it enough to do things like this! Hannah runs an amazing beauty blog, filled with great beauty reviews and my personal favourite, great finds from eBay. I highly recommend you follow her wonderful blog!




So here are the rules!

1. Link the person who nominated you
2. List and display the rules
3. Share seven facts about yourself
4. Nominate 15 other blogs and let them know they've been nominated

My facts are:

1. I'm currently at college and studying Maths, English Lit, Fine Art and Psychology
2. Last November, I met my favourite people in the world ever, One Direction and hugged Niall and got a picture with Harry; it was the best day of my life
3. It's my dream to one day live in New York
4. I hope to study English at Uni and one day become a writer or journalist
5. My ultimate dream is to one day write for Vogue
6. I love singing and acting, but I have bad anxiety which prevents me from performing in front of others
7. My favourite TV show is Teen Wolf

I nominate...

avococodo.blogspot.com
thegodk.blogspot.com.es
inthelandofjen.blogspot.com
girlycopyright.com
thesmilelog.blogspot.ca
littlelilley.blogspot.co.uk
fashionlovesblog.wordpress.com
eliseschoice.wordpress.com
thecosmeticeffect.com
danialexandra24.blogspot.com
fashionambit.com
blondevelvetlover.blogspot.com
sweethelengrace.blogspot.com
alatterdayteen.blogspot.com
amorinmay.blogspot.com

Thank you again to Hannah for the nomination! I've got some beauty-based posts planned for the next few weeks- sorry I've not been that active lately, exams are approaching and coursework is never ending!

Lilia xox

Bold Brows and Vivid Lips

Hiiiii,

I've been trying to experiment with my make up looks at the moment. My usual go-to look is natural lips and cat flick eye liner- It's quick and easy and suits me. But I'm getting a bit bored of it; I wear it literally every day, so I feel like I should try something different for spring.
I love lipsticks but I never really wear them. I find it quite hard to find a shade that compliments my skin tone, plus I think they can sometimes look a bit much when I'm just going to college. However, I am trying to be a bit braver and try out looks that I like but would not normally have the confidence to do and lipstick is one of them.

When I was younger, I always hated my naturally dark and thick eyebrows (my sister's constant remarks of 'caterpillar brows' probably didn't help!). It's only until recently that I have learnt to embrace them. Bold brows became a trend and seeing celebrities sport them gave me the confidence to show off my own. A major fashion icon for me is Lily Collins, who incidentally shares the strong brow gene. One of her signature looks is bold eyebrows and dark lips.



She opts for minimal eye make up, drawing more attention to the brows and lips. I love the effortless look it creates and decided to try it out for myself.

For my look, I went with a little bit of subtle gold eyeshadow and a minimal amount of liquid eyeliner. I left my eyebrows, only filling in a few gaps with a dark brown eyebrow pencil. And finally, for my lipstick I went for Seventeen's Stay Pout in the shade 'Rule Breaker', which is a dark pinky-purple. The colour is super pigmented and stays on for a good few hours before it needs reapplying.

Hope you like the look, and please feel free to recommend more for me to try out!

Have a good week,

Lilia xox

Update!

Hello!

No, I haven't disappeared off the face of the Earth! I've had a bit of a crappy time lately due to college and personal things, so I haven't been in the best of moods. I didn't want to blog if I felt like I was forcing myself to, I enjoy it so I didn't want it to become a chore. But I'm starting to feel a little better and want to get back into it again. I'm going to try post at least once a week, if it's not an outfit post, it'll probably be a review/photography post/haul etc. It may end up being once every fortnight though, as my exams are fast approaching and I should be busy revising!

Anyway, thank you for sticking around, even though I haven't posted in almost a month! And thank you for 130 followers on Bloglovin!

See you again soon!

Lilia xox

"On Wednesdays we wear pink"

Hiiii,

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, I've been super ill and not really had the energy to do anything! Plus this awful weather hasn't helped!

It finally stopped raining for five minutes today, which gave me a chance to take some OOTD photos. I got this amazing pink coat a couple of weeks ago, but am only just getting round to including it on my blog. I'm normally not one to go for such a bright coloured coat, but I was browsing Boohoo one evening and spotted this beauty and just HAD to have it! I love boyfriend style coats and I wear my grey Topshop one religiously, so I thought I'd have a change and step out of my comfort zone a bit and buy this one. It was originally around £40, but I used the student discount so it was a little cheaper. I was a little apprehensive of spending that as it's almost my week's wages! But it was definitely worth it; it's such good quality and is perfect for winter and spring, especially when spring is as cold as it is in England!

I styled this jacket with a black, textured (not clear in the photo haha!) jumper from Pull and Bear and this black and white checked skirt from Select. Now Select isn't usually a shop I'd go to, but I have one in my town centre, and while I was walking past one day, I saw a couple of things I liked in the window and decided to have a look. Turns out, there are some really nice things in there! I ended up buying this skirt for £12 and a kimono jacket for £18. I got my jumper in the sale and it was reduced to £10.

My shoes are my favourite Chelsea boots from H&M. I am in serious need of a new pair as I have worn these to death! And my bag is from Primark. 

See you again soon!

Lilia xox

Wishlist

Hi lovelies!

My 17th Birthday is just under two months away, and my family are asking for a wishlist, so I thought this would be fun way to show some of the things that are on my list! (I think I must be the only almost-17-year-old who doesn't want driving lessons!)

 

1. Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera: I saw these ages ago and wanted one ever since; the small size is adorable and makes it so easy to carry around. Plus the instant pictures are just great for parties, scrapbooking and making easy memories.

2. Beacon Hills Lacrosse Hoodie: I am OBSESSED with the TV show Teen Wolf, I could go as far as to say it's my favourite show I watch! And Isaac Lahey is my favourite character, so this hoodie is perfect for me!

3. Fluffy Topshop Jumper: I'v been wanting a staple black jumper for a while now as it will go with so many items of clothing. I love the fluffy texture that's quite in at the moment, and this jumper from Topshop is just gorgeous! I've looked at some from other shops, but none of them seem quite as nice as this one. I know that jumpers aren't really a spring item, but when you live in England, they definitely are!

4. Amethyst Crystal Necklace: The beautiful necklace is from Dolly Bow Bow. I love the vintage feel and the amazing colours. This is just one of the many items on the website that I loved. If you're into quirky jewellery, you'll love this shop! 

5. Real Techniques Brushes: I am awful with brushes; I will literally get the cheapest one that will get the job done, but the downside to this, is that they're never the best quality. So I thought I'd ask for some brushes which get good reviews and give them a try.

6. More Real Techniques Brushes:

7. Oh My Love Playsuit: I am a big fan of Oh My Love. Their clothes are beautiful and so different. I love this playsuit as I don't really own anything like it. I feel like it's great for a party or a dinner. The design is so elegant and the grey means that it can be matched with a variety of other colours.

8. Naked 3 Palette: I know, I know, I am so behind with this one! But when I first came out, it sold out everywhere and I had no money because of Christmas! But better late than never eh?

9. Eleanor & Park: I've heard great things about this book, so I'm desperate to read it!

10. Will Grayson, Will Grayson: I love both John Green and David Levithan's books, so the fact that they've teamed up is perfect. Again, I've heard such good reviews about this book!

Well there you go, some of the things that are on my birthday list! I've linked up all of the items incase you wanted to get them for yourself. 

See you soon!

Lilia xo

Liebster Nomination

Hi!

Today I got the most wonderful surprise; I was nominated for a Leibster Award! It makes me beyond happy that someone found my blog and liked it enough to nominate me! Now I must admit, I wasn't familiar with it before now, so if like me, you were wondering what it is, here is a little explanation:

"Liebster is a German word that means sweetest, kindest, nicest or dearest, and this award is given to bloggers with less than 200 followers who deserve more recognition. The Liebster award is given by other bloggers who enjoy your blog. Once you’ve been given the award, you thank the nominating blogger on your blog and award 11 Liebster awards to your favorite blogs."  


I think this is such a great idea and brings together so many bloggers to appreciate and support each other. I was nominated by the lovely Aleksia! She, like me, is a fashion blogger and I love her creative posts and laid back style. Definitely go check her blog out!

Here are the rules:

-you must link back to the person who nominated you

-you have to answer 11 questions from the person who nominated you

-you have to make 11 questions for the persons you are nominating (let bloggers know) 

-you have to nominate 11 blogs with less than 200 followers to answer your questions (bloglovin)

-you are NOT allowed to nominate the person who nominated you

So here are my answers to Aleksia's questions!

1. What's your favourite fashion account to follow?

I love Kavita's (shewearsfashion) blog. She has such a classy, elegant sense of style with an urban twist. 

2. Who is your style inspiration?

I have a few, but I like Alexa Chung, Vanessa Hudgens and Emma Watson in particular.

3. Favourite colour?

Blue!

4. Most desired tote of Spring/Summer 2014?

I don't really have anything in particular, but I'd love a statement clutch.

5. What is your most favourite place you've been to?

Either Paris or Florida

6. What's the longest time you've been on an airplane?

About 9 hours I think

7. What do you do for a living?

I'm currently a student, but I do have a part time job in a newsagents haha!

8. What two things would you take to a deserted island with you?

A ton of water and the Game of Thrones books!

9. What's your favourite movie?

I have loads! One in particular is Scott Pilgrim vs The World

10. Grunge or prim and propper?

Grunge

11. Where's your next destination trip this year?

I'm doing an exchange to America, so I'm going to New York (!!!) and Ohio :)

And these are my questions for my nominees!

1.What is your favourite trend this season?
2.What's the last book you read?
3. Autumn/Winter or Spring/Summer?
4.Current celebrity crush?
5.Favourite band?
6.Favourite genre of music?
7. If you could give a piece of advice to your past self, what would it be?
8.What was/is your favourite subject in school?
9.Who do you wish you could swap lives with for a day?
10. Favourite fictional character?
11.Aspirations for the future?

My nominations are...

artofnanyslife.blogspot.com
explosionofbeautylove.blogspot.co.uk
vintagemiseryx.blogspot.com
itskaradelrey.blogspot.com
kiaracatanzaro.wordpress.com
chelseasharkie.blogspot.co.uk
beautywithwhit.blogspot.com
neverwithoutmylipstick.blogspot.fr
greensapphir.com
justjone.blogspot.com
lizzieharrisonbeauty.blogspot.co.uk

Thank you again to Aleksia for nominating me!

Lilia xo