Bobbi Brown

So recently my skin has become uncontrollable and has been really getting me down. I decided to stop using my Estee Lauder double wear foundation and which made me realise that because I have sensitive skin, it started to give me acne. I have never really had bad skin until now but slowly it's getting better. So after I stopped using it, I decided to go back to my all time favourite make up brand, Bobbi Brown. I've been using Bobbi Brown for nearly a year now and I swear by it. Their foundation is light and gives a dewy effect and also stays on for a whole day with full coverage. I have oily skin and the foundation is perfect. I also use the concealer which increases the full coverage and when under my eyes, hides all dark circles. I used to use the Benefit brow compact but recently got bored and thought I would change it up, so I decided to get the Bobbi Brown Brows Kit. There are a different variety of colours to choose from so you are bound to get the perfect colour. Finally, my favourite one I bought was their new Illuminating Bronzing Powder in Telluride. This is possibly the most gorgeous bronzer ever, It's like a warm pink which can also be used as a blush!

Winter Candles; Christmas Eve by Yankee Candle

I am a massive candle fan, mainly christmas ones, but nonetheless they are one of my favourite things! I recently went and bought the Yankee Candle; Christmas Eve.  The overtones to the Christmas Eve fragrance are season sweet citrus candied fruits, as well as a light hint of vanila/powdered sugar plum. This will fill up your house/room with its warm delicious scent within a few minutes. However, I always buy the large size of this candle as i feel the slightly smaller ones burn way too quick. They have around 110-150 hours of burning time, so it will be likely that it will last all season and maybe next year too! It is quite expensive, although I believe you can find them cheaper online. You can get these from Clinton Cards, Garden Centres and also Boots.

Estee Lauder

I've been searching for the perfect foundation ever since I've started using make up, and fingers crossed I finally have!
Last week I bought the Estee Lauder double wear foundation and I immediately fell in love!

I originally got the double wear foundation in the colour Dawn but I found it was too dark as my summer tan was now fading and my skin is becoming a lot more fair, so I went back and got the colour Tan. I am beyond happy with how this looks on. The foundation does 'exactly what it says on the tin' It really is double wear/long wear and lasted at least 12/13 hours. It is so weightless on the skin but gives an even coverage and covers up any redness. A little goes a long way with this foundation however the only bad thing is that there is no pump but that can easily be changed. 

After I realised how much I loved the foundation, I decided to go back and get the Lucidity pressed powder which is honestly just as amazing as the foundation. I personally like  a weightless natural look so this really was a life saver! It's doesn't give the 'cakey' look or feel and just sets the foundation beautifully. Because I bought two make up products I got a free £60 make up tester set, which includes anti wrinkle cream for skin & eyes, eyeliner pencil, mascara, make up remover, lipstick and over night treatment. This made me super happy as I am a huge fan of Estee Lauder. 

A day in Oxford & paisley prints

Today I went to Oxford to visit my sister Lorna for lunch. I wore a Zara paisley print playsuit which is quite a loose fitting but it is so lovely and comfy, the only bad thing is that it comes down way too low so I need to add an extra button. However I do love the print it's gorgeous! I then wore my DM's which I bought last weekend shopping in Guildford. It's quite cold in England now so to keep me warm I wore a Topshop jumper and my favourite All Saints coat. I never used to paint my nails as I would always make a mess and it would end up looking horrible, but recently I've been able to paint them quite well and I thought that this burgundy colour would look beautiful with my playsuit! For my make up I am wearing my new Estee Lauder double wear foundation, Bobbi Brown shimmer brick and Benefit's They're Real! mascara (this is just my everyday look for autumn!)

Shopping Haul!

Today I went shopping to Guildford (which is one of my favourite places to shop) and here is just some of the items I got. Also don't forget to check out my instagram for daily updates! frankiebailey_

I hadn't been shopping in a while and decided that it was time I treated myself to a few things I've been wanting recently. Firstly, I went to office originally looking for a pair of black chelsea boots but instead came out with some Vans slip-ons. These are my second pair and I love them so much. As I already have the leopard print ones I saw the snake print and they instantly caught my eye. I have been wanting some in snake print for a while now and when I was in Topshop they sadly didn't have my size but I am so glad Vans do them! I love both my leopard & snake skin pattern Vans so much because they can make quite a boring outfit really a lot more interesting. I then went down to Urban Outfitters to get the Alexa Chung book & Bobbi Brown Everything Eyes book as I want to improve on my make up and I am also thinking of doing a make up artist course. On my way out I saw they did Dr. Martins chelsea boots in black which I just had to get a pair as I couldn't find any in Office! I then picked up an EOS lip-barm which smells amazing! Finally, I went into Topshop to get some more ripped jeans as I have been in love with my black ones!

Outfit of the day!

Today I went to Epsom to go for an open day at UCA (university for creative arts). I wore my Topshop ripped jeans which are my favourite at the moment as they are so comfy and just look good with everything. As its getting colder now here in the UK i wore my V-Neck jumper from ASOS in grey which is super comfy and so soft too! My coat is new and is from All-Saints and I am so in love with it. Its black with a leather strap detailing across the lower back which is so gorgeous and keeps me so warm! my scarf is from ASOS and my shoes are Vans. These shoes are also my new found love as they are so bright and they really complete an outfit. My make up is my usual everyday make up but this time I went back to using my They're real! mascara from Benefit because it's honestly the best one I have ever possibly used?! 

Spitalfields!

Hello everyone!
Yesterday I went to Spitalfields in London because they have an awesome market with antiques and vintage clothes! I've never been before so it was really interesting experience and I can't wait to go back!

For London, I wore a striped jumper with heart patches on the elbow which is from ASOS. I love this jumper, it's quite light weight and can be worn in the summer too! I also love the hearts on the elbow, it's just so cute! My skirt is from Fashion Union. It's a straight fit skirt with pleated detailing on the sides. I love this detail because it can turn a plain skirt into something really pretty. My shoes are from Topshop, I really like these as they have a pointed toe which is really in this season.
For my make up I wore my all time favourite Bobbi Brown foundation, Bobbi Brown powder and blush. On my eyebrows I used Soap & Glory Archery eye brow pencil (which is honestly the best ever) I then used the Naked Palette 3 for my eye shadow and used the colour Trick, which is a shimmery gold and it's my favourite for Autum! My mascara is Urban Decay Perversion. On my lips i just use the Mac lipstick in Cremesheen fanfare.

Drugstore Make Up!

I recently decided that I wanted to mix up my make up collection and try different brands to the usual Bobbi brown and Benefit, so I went to Boots and picked up a few things! :)

 

I love all these products I got, although my favourite has to be the Revlon Rose Glow Shimmer, it highlights and gives a really pretty rosey glow, which looks super pretty in winter! Recently I've also been needing a new brow pencil, so I thought I would try Soap and Glory's Archery pencil as it has been highly recommended and I can honestly say its the best brow product I have used, it's so easy to put on which is great for me as I am rubbish with all that sort of stuff! Another product which I am super happy about is Benefits they're Real push up eyeliner! I must be the worst person with eyeliner and I found this so easy to put on and it just hugs your eye lashes which is a really flattering look. 

September Favourites!

During this month there have been a lot of products I've been absolutely loving!

As you can see, this month i have been loving Benefit and Bobbi Brown! They are both my all time favourite make up brands and i will always love them, however this month there have been a few i have been reaching for the most. 

Firstly I have been obsessing over the NAKED3 pallet. I absolutely adore this pallet and use it almost every day, I love how there is a lovely mixture between simmer and matte colours. I know most people prefer 1 & 2, but 3 is my favourite! 

For mascara i usually use the Benefit They're Real! mascara, but I decided I needed a change and went for the Urban Decay Perversion mascara. They came in a pack of two, the little white one is a primer and the other is the mascara. I love this mascara so much because it gives my eye lashes so much volume without making them clumpy! Sometimes I will then go over them with They're Real! For my eyebrows I use the Benefit Brow Kit, I am obsessed with it and have used it for years, (yes, its lasted 2 years!) 

On days when I feel like wearing less make up, I always go for the Benefit Big Easy BB cream, it is honestly a life saver. It feels so weightless and the best thing is that you don't need any powder on to help it set! Then when I have a heavier make up look, I always use the Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Foundation, this is my all time favourite foundation, it gives you an air brushed finish and actually lasts all day! (it also smells good which is a bonus) To then set my foundation I like to use the Bobbi Brown Soft Sand Powder in number 5, it's so weightless and you can never tell that you have it on, which is good if you like the dewey effect like me. To give my face some colour I always use the Bobbi Brown Bronzing Power in Natural 1. This is a matte bronzer and just gives my skin an extra bit of colour in the summer months. Sometimes I also like to put on a bit of blush. This month my absolute favourite is the Benefit Hervana blush, it has a slight shimmer to it and gives your cheeks the perfect peachy/pink tint.