Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

So I recently bought the Urban Decay 'All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray' and I have to say that I am well impressed! Although I have not yet had a chance to use it properly (on an all nighter) however I have used it for day time purposes and it has done exactly what it says on the label!

For those who don't know (although it is painstakingly obvious), the purpose of the spray is to keep your makeup in place through anything that may usually affect the durability of your makeup! I have not worn foundation in quite a while so I am unsure on how well it holds that in place however I would imagine the effects would be the same :)

I bought a travel bottle as it was only £9.99 (the big bottle is around £30) just to test whether or not I like it. Before spending a lot of money on something I like to test whether it is actually worth the money!

ANYWAYYYY, I'd 100% recommend if you have issues with keeping makeup on for long periods without any touch ups! It also makes your skin look super satin-y and nice!

the end of the warm months

It is nearing the end of the warmer segment of the year and swiftly reaching my favourite part: jumper season! Although wearing minimal clothing and sunbathing for hours on end is fun, my comfort zone is 100% with cosy jumpers and (faux) fur.

One fashion breakthrough that seems to be across the board for all designers is the knitted two-piece. At this time I am uncertain whether I'd be comfortable wearing both a knitted jumper AND knitted trousers.. HOWEVER, if Karl Lagerfeld is digging the over sized jumper and knitted leggings then I guess it shouldn't be questioned. Right? 

Marc Jacobs

Chanel

Although I am not keen on the two-piece knit, I am very keen on jumpers (as you may already know). Zara is beyond amazing every single time and NEVER fails to impress. I picked up this lovely jumper that also comes in pink and blue I do believe. £39.99 

And finally, I am very into the smart sports-wear kinda look that has been going on recently. Smart tracksuit bottoms/ joggers are like the smartest idea ever so I praise whoever came up with that idea!

top - zara 25.99
smart joggers - zara 39.99

Au-revoir x

OOTD's and shiz!

Completely loving summer this year which is odd because I'm usually a winter person! I have bought loooads of clothes recently and I'm struggling to choose what I can take on holiday as I have too many!

Ootd from Monday:

           beaded print skirt - Zara

                   satchel bag - vintage

              sunglasses - urban outfitters

                  white vest top - Gap

            necklaces - (various places)

Whilst shopping I came across some cute flowery cat ears: 

They were in the sale at River Island and I thought they'd be cute to wear on holiday and also for future festivals. They're super cute... Perhaps my cat will think I'm actually a cat now... 

I also bought this crochet jumper in the Next sale. I'll wear it over my bikini when on holiday as it's very light and it looks lovely on! 

Whites are always a good option in summer. Not only are they incredibly summery but they also make you look more tanned which is always a good thing!

Goooodbye, 

                    Erin x 

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July favourites!

Although the weather in England is unpredictable, I like to believe that we in fact well into summer. Summer comes with lovely coral colours and bronzed skin which I loooooove! 

I'm not always very keen on spending a lot of money on makeup so this bronzer is perfect for me really! 

I bought this when pondering in Superdrug, it's only £3.99 and it is SO good! It stays on all day, it isn't too dark (with the correct amount) and it gives a really nice glow to my face! It's perfect to wear with no foundation as it still sticks onto your face! 

Blue is my favourite colour and this colour nail varnish is reaaally nice! 

It's perfect for summer as it has fluorescent glow! It actually motivates me to paint my nails (which I hate doing)...

Lastly, when doing last minute prom shopping I came across this lipstick:

It's a lovely coral colour and the pigment is absolutely amazing! It stays on for aaages, looks lovely and smells fab! It was a little bit pricey (£26) but sometimes paying that extra bit more is worth it! 

Gooooodbye, 

                        Erin x 

Charity shop shenanigans.

Charity shops or 'thrift' shops. They're cheap, they're quick and they actually contain some really good stuff... Not to mention the fact you're giving money to charity! It's a win-win situation in which ever you look at it! Who would refuse a new jacket for 99p? I certainly wouldn't!

At first I was hesitant of shopping in charity shops due to the one simple factor that the clothes were second hand... Who knows where they could have previously been! Buttttt....... they can be washed, right? And despite the common known myth that charity shops contain clothes than old people have died in... I refuse to believe it. In fact, one jumper I own from a charity shop smells SOOOOOOO good that I never want to wash it. Sad, I know.

Here are my 3 tips for shopping in charity shops:

1) If you see something you like, just buy it. It's probably less money than a Gregg's sausage roll.

2) If you find something you like.. but it doesn't fit: take it home and alter it. 

(buy jeans, make them into shorts)

3) Check the pockets!!! One time I found a fiver! 

Happy shopping! 

Erin x 

Prom 2014!

Prom was something I'd looked forward to since I started school! I'd always imagined myself to be wearing one of those huge princess dresses.... luckily my ideas changed.. 

 It all seemed to come around far too fast and now I am gutted it was over but it was an AMAZING night.

              

 The dress - GOYA London £325

  Necklace - Coast £40

          Clutch - Ruby's (Darlington)

  My prom date is my bestfriend and I am soooooo glad we went together!

I also had a lot of fun doing my makeup for prom! Here's what I used:

  - For foundation I used Estee Lauder's Double Wear - the coverage and longevity of it is SO good! 

- No.7 darker foundation for contouring

- Maybelline's Coverage Stick concealer

- MAC's Prep and Prime

- Collection 2000's Mosaic bronzer

- Collection 2000's eyebrow kit (better    than Benefits!)

- Molten Brown's Sheer Light (highlight) in 05

- Cheryl Cole's Eyelure lashes

- Various shades from my Naked 2 palette

- For lipstick I used Dior's Rouge Dior in 539 (Ambre Zémire) which I lovvvve (despite the price) 

 Although I've heard that prom is boring and a waste of money...  I, for one thoroughly enjoyed myself and I had a really good night! But I have one tip:

  

 WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES!

Goooood bye, 

                         Erin x 

             

OOTD & Sale Buys

So I finally finished exams on the 23rd of June after sitting 25! So naturally I decided to go shopping the day after (the morning after a night out)...

If you have ever been to Leeds shopping you will know just how amazing it is! If not then go go go! I literally spent from 9:00am until 5:30pm wandering around by myself and not one second did I feel bored!

Anywaaaaaaaaaay, whilst there I was greeted by the god-send that is the early summer sales!

Mesh-sleeved dress - Zara £19.99 (sale)

Black heeled sandals - Zara £19.99 (sale)

Glimmering peach coloured bikini top - American Apparel £8.50 (sale)

Blue circular sunglasses - New Look £5.70

Also whilst in Leeds I lost my Victoria's Secret virginity and bought multiple pairs of knickers - they're super comfy and look super nice! (not including a picture of me wearing them as that'd be slightly inappropriate) 

FINALLY I bought some genie-pants type trousers and wore them today: 

Patterned trousers - £7.99 H&M  (comfiest things... ever)

Black long sleeved top - H&M

Necklace - borrowed off my mum

Bright pink nail varnish - Impassioned, MAC

Yours sincerely, 

Erin x 

Introduction!

Hello!

My name is Erin and I live in the north of England where the weather is very unpredictable..

I'm 16 years old and I have a love for: fashion, all things art and beauty related! 

I have wanted to create a blog for a long time and I finally have enough time to do so.

I hope that I can post at least once a week however sometimes it may be difficult.

                              Erin / Ez x