Would You Rather Beauty Tag

Today's video is a tag! I don't normally do these, but I was tagged to do it, so here it is! I hope you enjoy it, and if you like my makeup or wondering whats on my face - Sundays video is a tutorial/grwm on this look! Hope you've all had a great day!

Also, if you're eligible to vote in the UK don't forget to use your vote today! :)

Bold metals.

Real Techniques Bold metals powder brush

Real Techniques Bold metals contour brush

Real Techniques Bold metals blush brush

Aren't these the most beautiful brushes?! There was so much hype around these when they first launched, but I wanted to see some reviews before I bought them, as they aren't cheap. After doing my research, these three brushes were the ones that most people loved and recommended. I did also want the eyeshadow brush but it was out of stock when I bought these. 

Firstly I'm a big fan of the original Real Techniques brushes, they're amazing and make up the largest part of my brush collection. These ones are on the same price and quality level as MAC brushes, but are all synthetic hair so are cruelty free/vegan friendly. I own mainly synthetic brushes but have a couple that aren't. 

The powder brush is great for its intended use, but I like using mine for bronzer, it seems to apply just the right amount, and blends seamlessly, which is really important to me. If you want to see these brushes in action by the way, they're in my makeup menu video which will be up on Sunday. 

The contour brush is similar to an Illamasqua one that I have, but is more fluffy and slightly less dense. It's perfect to contour with, and I've been using it with my new Anastasia palette that I bought from Sephora. As a newbie- contourer I've found this really easy to use and it seems to apply just enough. I was afraid that it might not blend very well, but it works fine and I'm really impressed with it. 

The blush brush is quite small for blush, and is similar to the mac 168 which is what I usually use. I find this one applies a bit less product and works equally as well for highlighter. I've been using it with my beloved Hourglass blushes and it gives a really natural finish, which I like. If it's too small for blush for you, you might like it for highlighter, and Kathleen lights (on youtube) I know likes it for concealer. 

The beauty of synthetic brushes is that they can be used with cream or powder products. I haven't tried them with cream products yet, but will report back if/when I do. 

The handles on these are beautiful, and the metallic colours are perfect. Definitely the most attractive brushes that I own! 

If you're fancying some luxury brushes I'd definitely recommend these, but if you're on more of a budget, I'd go for the original Real Techniques range! Have you tried the Bold Metals? 

Marc Jacobs - The Dreamer palette.

Marc Jacobs The Dreamer palette 

You may have already spotted this beauty in my Sephora haul video, but I couldn't resist taking some photos of it before I used it to share with you all! I'm a big palette fan, something about them just makes you want to buy them and I do have quite the neutral palette collection. One thing I didn't have though, was a lot of warm toned neutrals, so this palette has very nicely filled that gap. 

The shades are absolutely beautiful, especially the shimmer shades. The matte creams and dark brown are very 'normal', but ones that are so useful to have in a palette. The peach and gold shades are beautiful, and definitely my favourites. I've been using them a lot (tutorial video coming on Sunday) and I am really loving them, especially for spring and summer! 

The formulation of these shadows is a bit odd. I find that some of them can apply a little unevenly and some are a little difficult to blend. They aren't bad at all, but do take a little more work than Urban Decay shadows for example. The shadows do last very well and are really beautiful but it's not a palette I'd reach for if I was in a rush. 

I love the warm tones of this palette, and I can see myself getting a lot of use out of it in the warmer months (where are you weather?). It was expensive, and you can only get them at Sephora, which means for us in England, you can't swatch them. I'm happy I bought this, and I do think it's worth the money. The packaging is stunning, and very compact so it would be perfect for travelling too. 

If these shades aren't doing it for you, there are lots of other options! 

Have you tried any Marc Jacobs beauty? 

teapigs. Matcha kit review & tutorial.

teapigs. Modern Matcha kit *

I was recently invited to try Matcha May with teapigs. As you all know I'm a big fan of teapigs so I was excited to try matcha! I've heard lots of good things about it, and it's super healthy and good for you, so I decided to incorporate it into a little health kick I've been doing for the past week or so!

I've started doing Yoga (Yoga with Adriene's 30 days of yoga on YouTube) and have been making a conscious effort to eat and drink healthier. The matcha is great as it gives you loads of energy, 15 times the amount of green tea goodness (1 serving = 15 cups of green tea) and is packed with antioxidants and can also boost your metabolism (which for me would be amazing, as mine is almost stopped).

I've been experimenting with my matcha, and I've tried it the traditional way (whisked into hot water) and I've also been adding it to smoothies. Instead of me writing about them, I decided to film a video of them, so that you could easily follow the steps if you wanted to make them yourself! Plus, it's bank holiday, so I thought I'd do a one-off special extra blog post and video!



I'm really impressed with the matcha so far, and I am feeling a lot better for it. I've noticed that I've got a lot more energy, and feel a lot less bloated. I've also seen an improvement in my skin and my mood, which I think has been helped by the yoga too, and drinking lots of water. I'm also not a fan of traditional green tea, so being able to get 15 times the goodness in a few mouthfuls is amazing for me - means I can drink my sweet ginger tea or my everyday brew instead!

I'm really looking forward to seeing how I'll feel after doing the 30 days of matcha, but so far, I'm very impressed and on the way to being a lot healthier and happier!

*The kit was sent to me for review. This post and video is not sponsored.

Sephora Haul!!

Celebrating the bank holiday with a Sephora haul! I've also included some bits from Space NK, Feelunique and Boots! I really hope you enjoy the video, and come back tomorrow for a special one-off bank holiday post and video! x

Supercolor by Pharrell Williams Review.

Supercolor Ray Purple 

Supercolor Orange 

Pharell William's new adidas supercolor trainers have been selling out everywhere, and seeing as I have two pairs, I thought I'd do a little review on them. 

I bought both pairs from Schuh, which have excellent service, and I'd totally recommend them for any shoes! 

Firstly, I'll talk about the sizing. I've found that these come up very big. I'm usually a 7.5/ 8 (UK size) or a 41 (EU size). I tried on the 8 in these (as I usually get an 8 in shoes) and they were huge, so I had to get the 7 which are plenty big enough for me. I've read a few other reviews online too, and most people have sized down in these. 

The leather on these is very soft, and the insole is very cushioned and comfortable. I've been wearing mine with socks, and haven't had any blisters or sore feet, so for comfort, they're very good. 

My orange ones are amazing. They're super comfortable, stylish and add a pop of colour to every outfit. I've had loads of comments on them, and they attract a lot of attention every time I wear them. They're also Noopy's favourite colour, so they're a big hit with him too. I absolutely love these trainers, and even though I rarely wear colour, I've found so many things to wear with them in my wardrobe. 

The Ray purple I've had a bit of a problem with. My first pair came apart at the toe, and I had to return them and get a replacement (no problems with this at Schuh). My new ones are a lot better, but they do seem to have come away a little at the front. I'm still wearing them, but am keeping a close eye on them, as if it does come away like my others, I'll have to return them. It's a real shame, and I think it's just an issue with the purple ones, as my orange ones are absolutely fine. I just hope my new purple ones don't come apart because they're sold out now, and I do really love them! 

There's 50 colours in the range, although most have sold out now, but adidas do this superstar style in the classic white colour too, if that's more your thing. I'm really loving my supercolors, and I think they're a great statement piece but they probably aren't for everyone!

Have you got any of the supercolors? 

April Favourites

Another month over, so of course it's favourites time! Sorry I didn't get around to posting this yesterday, this week has been hectic and I'm so glad it's a 3 day weekend, we should have one every week if you ask me!

Hope you've all had a good first day of May!