5 MUST TRY MAKE UP PRODUCTS

Everyone has their own set of products that they absolutely swear by - be it the ultimate coverage concealer or the perfect last-until-the-end-of-time bright lipstick. I love to read about the products that people adore and perhaps try a few of them out for myself. For me, these are the 5 make up products that I will repurchase time and time again (or until they're discontinued...)

3 NAIL POLISH COLOURS FOR SPRING

As the sun finally starts to grace us with its presence - better late than never, right? - what better way to perk up an outfit than with a splash of nail polish. When it comes to nail polish, my heart lies with Essie; the brush is the perfect size, the formula is super long lasting and the colour selection is insane - if you can't find a colour that's right for you, then you aren't trying! Personally I'm not a huge fan of the typical pastel shades that most associate with spring, but I have tried to cover all bases with my three picks - a nude, a bright and a pastel.

SPRING BEAUTY WISHLIST

As the sun is at last shining here in England, I'm praying that this is the start of the warmer weather to come! Without wanting to jinx it, I thought I'd share with you my Spring Beauty Wishlist to get us all in the mood for the summer months ahead.

MY TOP 5 ESSENTIAL MAKE UP PRODUCTS

Being a make up devotee, I'm always switching up the products that I use in my search to find my holy grail items. But no matter how many different products I try, there is a core few that I find myself coming back to time after time. Most days, I use these same five products and I'm yet to find anything that will outshine them! So without further ado, please meet my top 5 essential make up products.

FEBRUARY FAVOURITES

I can hardly believe that it's March tomorrow - where is this year going?! Winter seems to be trying to cling on with the frosty mornings and occasionally snow flurry, but it's clear that spring is well and truly on it's way - the days are getting longer, the tulips are in season and the shops are replacing jumpers with swimwear. I may be getting a little ahead of myself here, but I'm so ready for Spring! In the meantime, here's what I've been loving this month.

TOP 5 ESSENTIAL MAKE UP BRUSHES

To me, make up brushes are one of those things in life where you get what you pay for. If you are able to invest in make up brushes and spend a little bit more on them, they'll last longer, wash better and your make up application will be noticeably improved - in my experience at least.

5 SIMPLE BEAUTY GOALS

After posting my goals for 2016 last month, I've been thinking about a few goals that I have in the world of beauty. Well, I wouldn't say that they're goals as such, it's more a case of breaking a couple of bad habits, but I just thought it would be fun to throw these into the mix too!

BEAUTY REPURCHASES

Doesn't it seem that sometimes all of your favourite products run out at the same time? Great excuse to go out shopping, not so good for bank balances! When I find a product that works for me, particularly with skincare, I like to stick to it - if it isn't broke, don't fix it! Of course I like trying out different products or new launches, but some things I find myself coming back to time and time again, here are a few of my faves.

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MY FAVOURITE FRAGRANCES

Perfumes and fragrances are inarguably very subjective and personal - it's rare that two people are completely in tune scent-wise. That being said, it's always nice to get some recommendations when you're shopping for a new scent, which is why I have put together my current favourite fragrances.

NEW IN: BEAUTY AND SKINCARE

Father Christmas was extra kind to me this year and brought me lots of new beauty and skincare products to try! I haven't got around to trying them all out properly yet, but if I fall in love with any of them, you'll be sure to hear about it!

OCTOBER FAVOURITES

I can't quite believe that October has already come and gone and I'm already buying Christmas presents, eek! Not that I'm complaining, I'm so excited for Christmas this year, it'll be the first Christmas that I'm not at work for three years and I plan on making the most of it - which will probably mean eating far too much food and watching as many Christmas films as possible! I'm getting a little ahead of myself here - can you tell I'm excited?! - so for now let's calm down and talk about what I was loving in the month of October.

PRODUCT REVIEW: BARE MINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

As you may have seen from my previous face of the week look, you can read all about that here, I'm not really one for base products. Anything heavy on my skin makes me feel weirdly claustrophobic - it's odd, I know - so a lot of the time I stick to concealer on it's own. Last weekend I took a trip to London to celebrate my birthday and I felt like wearing a bit more make up, so out came the Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream.

BEAUTY AND SKINCARE HAUL

Last weekend I went on a little bit of a shopping spree to stock up on a few bits and bobs and also to pick up some new products to try out. I was very strict with myself and resisted buying everything that is currently on my wish list - which is very long!!! - and stuck to only a few products. *Pats self on back*. Here's what I picked up.

QUICK AND EASY AT HOME MANICURE

I must confess, I am guilty of neglecting my nails for long periods of time until they start to annoy me so much that I need a full on professional manicure. I'm trying to get into the habit of doing short little manicures more frequently to avoid the mess and dryness that my hands are often in. Woops. This post is by no means a professional manicure and I have no experience at all, this is just what I like to do to try and look after my nails and keep them in good condition.

TOP 5 CORAL LIP SHADES

In the past, I was never exactly daring with my lip colours, sticking to neutral, barely there glosses. Then I discovered the world of orange/coral shades. These shades suit my skin tone and hair colour far more than red ever has - in my opinion anyway - and now there's rarely a time that I don't have some shade of coral on my lips. Since it's the only shade that I've been wearing over the summer, I thought I would round up my top picks - from lip gloss to full on matte liquid lipsticks.

AUTUMN NAILS

Summer has felt like a distant memory this week as the autumn chill has certainly taken hold. Not that I'm complaining, as much as I love balmy summer days I think there's nothing better than chunky knits and scarves! I've left summer and bright coral nails behind and I've dug out one of my favourite autumn/winter shades.

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This week it's been all about the minimal makeup for me. On an early weekday morning, I need something that is quick and easy but makes me look slightly more awake than I feel! This is how I achieved a natural, simple look.