Lotus Lashes | Review + Discount Code

Hello. Sorry for no posts since being back, I just lost the motivation to blog but have lots of posts to come! Lotus Lashes were kind enough to send me a pair of their cruelty-free mink lashes to try out. I chose number 116 Light Volume as I prefer a natural lash. Lotus Lashes are very lightweight so when you apply them, your eyes don't feel heavy and you can wear them for a long time. They cost $20 (£12.98) and are reusable up to 25 times so for that price they are great value as you get more use out of them instead of having to buy more and more after a few uses. The packaging is very cute, a lovely pink colour with gold detailing and a black bow. Your lashes come in a tray, I find keeping them in there after use helps maintain their shape. You need to cut them down to fit your eye so be careful and cut small pieces at a time until you get your desired look as you don't want to cut too much off. I honestly love these lashes for when I have an occasion because they complete my makeup look and don't look fake as they fit perfectly. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a pair of lashes that last and are affordable. I have a really good discount code for you all to get 15% off! Just use "LOVELOTUS" at the checkout. I hope this was useful and thank you for reading. Please follow me on Bloglovin and Instagram via the links on the side. Love Liv xox

Happy Holidays | Travel Makeup & Flight Essentials

Hello everyone, today I am talking about the makeup I will most likely be taking on holiday and some of the items I feel are essential when flying. I hope you find this useful if you are going on holiday or were just interested in what I was taking. I use my Cath Kidston travel bag, it is a gorgeous floral design and has two compartments, I use one for skincare and the other for my makeup. It also has a handle which is really convenient for carrying around. 

Skincare

For my skincare, I take my travel size Micellar water, as well as cotton pads (I will take more than in the photo.) I have also included an eye makeup remover which makes your life so easy when wearing waterproof mascara. I also think a moisturiser is key, preferably one with SPF, I have this matte one from Garnier which is meant for oily skin. I grabbed this in a hurry when I was in Tesco because it was on offer and the only one that didn't have a strong scent.  However, I think it will be handy in hot weather to keep your skin a little less oily when in the sun. A lip balm is a major essential because you want to make sure they aren't chapped and stay nourished, Blistex is my favourite brand for lip care. I couldn't fit my setting spray in the other side but chose to take it as I will be wearing concealer and want it to stay in place all day. 

Base

For base, I included two concealers. The collection one is for the evenings to brighten my under eyes as I will have a tan and then the Rimmel Wake Me Up is for daytime use. If I want some light coverage then I have a BB cream for the evening because my foundations won't match my skin, this is the same with powder but it will be good to set my concealer and brighten up my eye area. I of course had to take my Mac highlighter as it is a holy grail, then a shimmer brick for a bronze glow as well as my sleek contour kit which has a bronzer, blush and highlighter. I will also take a cream blush for the daytime. 

Eyes

I absolutely love my Beauty UK cream eyeshadow and eyeliner duo. The copper colour is stunning, especially in summer. I don't use the eyeliner so took a liquid one by Collection and this doesn't run or budge until you remove it. I included two mascaras, a waterproof one for the day and Roller Lash for the evening.  

Brows and Palettes

I am getting my eyebrows tinted because I have extremely light eyebrows compared to my brown hair so this way I won't have to fill them in and they will remain with colour when I swim or go to the beach etc. I have taken my Browzings in case I need to fill in a sparse area with a brow wax and if I want to make them bold in the evenings. I've decided to leave my Naked 3 at home and take the Collection one because there are many wearable and nighttime looks with these eyeshadows.  

Lips

This may seem excessive but I am taking all my Mac lipsticks because I will have a tan so can wear all of them and pull off a couple of colours better than normal! I will most likely throw in a lipgloss too. 

In-flight Essentials 

These aren't everything but some items I will be taking. Books are a must to occupy yourself as well as magazines. Here I have a book from the Divergent series and a book of my interest, forensic psychology. Headphones or earphones are ideal for listening to music wether it's on your phone or an iPod  and they also come in handy if you watch films on the plane. Gum is perfect for taking off to avoid your ears going all funny and I also feel some chocolate is good too! Moisturiser, eye creams and serums are good to prevent dry skin, simply place these into travel size pots and you are good to go. If you are wearing makeup or doing your makeup on the plane then taking some is useful. 

I hope you found this useful, stay tuned for more posts, although there won't be any when I'm on holiday :( Love, Liv xox 

Born Pretty | Haul

Hello! I have loads of blog posts coming for before I go on holiday and normal posts will resume afterwards, so if I don't post that is why. Today I am showing you some items I received from Born Pretty* a store that sells an array of items from Makeup to Accessories at a very reasonable price. I was gifted a $10 coupon to purchase some items and do an honest review. I chose items that I thought would interest you or prove beneficial in later blog posts. Also a quick disclaimer, you may notice on my blog I have been gifted a lot of items recently and have been writing about them, I will be doing some more reviews on products I was sent but after those are up there won't be as many because I had to push these posts back due to schoolwork and a trip, I hope you understand and enjoy! 

Cat Ears

A lot of people, including me, have been looking for cute cat ears recently but there are loads out there and some can be really pricey. So when I saw these were only $3.99 which is £2.55 I had to get them. They are available in silver and gold, they are sturdy and have pearls decorating the ears which is adorable. You may notice a couple of the pearls have fallen off but they are easy to glue back on. I got these to include in an Ariana Grande inspired blog post so stay tuned for that! You can buy them here and they are now $2.99.

False Lashes

I am always looking to practice applying false eyelashes before I invest in an expensive pair so this pack of ten seemed like a good start and for $3.99 (£2.55) you can't go wrong. They are a little rigid but once you cut them to size and shape them to your eye, they loosen up and fit quite well.They give a natural look and are easy to wear. You can get them here.  

Snowflake Ear Cuff

I chose this for a cute accessory and it looked really pretty. This simply can be shaped to fit an area of your ear be it for your cartilage or elsewhere and looks very simplistic. This is $1.99 which is extremely cheap and can be bought here.

That concludes my haul, my favourite item is the cat ears as they are so cute. All items can be purchased from http://www.bornprettystore.com/ and if you want 10% off your order just use the code LIVH10 at the checkout :) Thank you so much for reading, I have a summer essentials post coming next which I am excited to share. I will also post about my travel makeup bag and in-flight essentials too. Love, Liv xox

Naked Harry | Review

Hello everyone, today I am bringing you a short review on a mudscrub/facemask. This product from Naked Harry* can be used on your body, face and hair! I hope you enjoy this. 

Naked Harry is an organic, vegan and cruelty free product from Australia! It is packed full of minerals, essential oils and skin loving ingredients. Some main ingredients include Dead Sea Mineral Mud, Pink Grapefruit Oil and Coconut (a full list is on the website.) This product can be used as a hair treatment, exfoliant, face mask etc. If you have acne, eczema, dandruff or dry skin then this is perfect as it can aid all of those and more. I love the sleek, simple packaging and it is re-sealable which is very handy. The smell is very distinct but after a couple of uses you get used to it, the scent is because it is natural. You can buy this from http://www.nakedharry.com.au/products/mudscrub-facemask for £9 which is a good price for 100g of product and it comes with a cute moustache spoon so it is mess free to get all your product out. 

Thank you for reading, I hope this provided helpful and let me know on Instagram if you have tried it or are going to! I found this product useful to exfoliate my tan off. Love, Liv xox

Infruition | The Easy Way to Detox

Hello Everyone! This post is going to be on flavoured/detox water made easy, there is this wonderful product called Infruition. I was kindly sent this to review on here and am thrilled to be sharing it with you. As always, my opinions are honest and I only share items that I have loved myself. Hope you enjoy.

Infruition is a brand of water bottles designed for making flavoured water as easy as possible. They are BPA free, stain resistant and dishwasher proof. The idea is you can make your own flavoured waters at home, they are natural, sugar free and you dominate what flavours you want. It's so simple because with the bottle comes a chamber where you can put the fruit you want in, this means none of the fruits pips or nasty stringy bits float in your water yet you still get the same taste! There are two designs of bottles, original (glass) and sport (plastic.) All available in the colour choice of red, blue, green or yellow. Both hold 600ml of fluid.

Infruition Classic

This bottle is glass and has the chamber for fruit. It is a screw cap with a silicone lining. This bottle is heavy because it is glass but not in the sense you can't take it anywhere. I added strawberries with this one just because it goes with the bottle and tastes nice! I think this is perfect for the beach, by the pool or anywhere sunny, the glass keeps your drink cool which is ideal. This retails for £15.99 and can be bought here.

Infruition Sport

The sport bottle is perfect for those who are active and on the go all the time. I would put blueberries and strawberries in here or whatever you prefer! I think this is really handy to grab and go with. It is not too bulky and is a stylish, sleek design. I really like how it looks. This is again £15.99, click here to check it out further.

 Overall, I really like these bottles. I think they are a fantastic idea! I am really thankful to be sent them so thank you Carmen from Infruition, they are perfect for summer! Stay tuned on my Instagram for posts on them. I will leave their links below so you can check them out and read on further. I have loads of reviews coming up which is really exciting so keep an eye out for them. Love, Liv xox

Website- http://www.infruition.co.uk/

Instagram- https://instagram.com/infruition.water/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/infruition

Summer Outfit Ideas | 3 Easy Looks

Hello Everyone! I am so excited for this as I haven't done something like this before and that is an outfit ideas post. I have chosen three outfit ideas that I think are very suitable for summer and hope you like them. I am not a fashionable person whatsoever so if these aren't good then I'm sorry- I did try! You can change these looks and dress them up or down. Hope you enjoy.

Outfit One- Casual and Simple

When it comes to clothes I am not the most colourful person so I tend to wear a lot of black due to being so pale. Although, in summer it does give you the chance to experiment with your style and venture for different colours. I chose to do an all black outfit with a pop of colour, the lace shorts are extremely flattering and do not show off too much skin. What I love about this crop top, is the pop of blue and white. It adds something to the look. I paired this with some statement sandals and a blue bracelet, keeping the accessories to a minimum ensures the look is not over the top. You can wear this look anywhere, chilling in the garden or shopping with friends- it's up to you!

Top- £18  Shorts- £25  Shoes- £8 in Tesco Sale

Outfit Two- Floral and Girly

This outfit is pretty and summery. The white dress is simply stunning, it has gorgeous detailing around the top and collar as well as an intricate laced back. It is very lightweight so is easy to wear in the hottest of climates and I think would look perfect on its own or thrown over a bikini! I teamed this with some vibrant turquoise wedges and a floral headband to complete the look. This outfit is great for the beach or a hot summer day.

Dress- £12 Topshop Sale Shoes- £5 New Look sale Headband- £2.50 Claires

Outfit Three- Stripey and Sporty

The stripy top and tennis style skirt adds a sporty vibe and by adding in the glittery trainers, it offers a sport inspired look with a feminine twist. I think this outfit is really cute and for some reason reminds me of Wimbledon (strange, I know!) I think this is a versatile outfit that can be dressed up or down, you can replace the shoes with pumps or flip flops, add some more accessories. Switch the skirt to some trousers, it is up to your preference. 

Top- £12 Skirt- £12.99 Shoes- £20

That concludes all my outfits, I hope you liked them and found it somewhat useful. Follow me on Bloglovin and Instagram for updates and when I post! Thank you so much for reading. Love, Liv xox

Pasty Lady | Cutest Cat Jewellery

Hello again! I love posting frequently at the moment, although after summer it will be very hit and miss sadly. I was thrilled enough to get in contact with Pasty Lady recently and was offered to review some items of my choice. I hope you enjoy what I picked out. 

The jewellery is packaged in the prettiest box ever, a gorgeous aqua blue box, When you open it has your items sitting on top of some blue paper and a thank you card. It is very simplistic and I like the fact you can reuse the box or use it to store your jewellery. 

Cat Ears Bangle

This bangle is adorable, it is simple but has a lovely touch to it with the ears. The diamond gems on the ears make it look really pretty and add a nice touch. It is a little small but you can make it bigger bu stretching it slightly. This is available in gold or silver and retails for £8.33 but it is on sale now for £5.76. Click here  to buy.

Cat Ring

This ring is so pretty, it has a band that is adjustable to what size you want so it fits your finger, I love how dainty and cute it looks on my hand. This is available in silver, gold or black. Originally priced at £8.97, it is now reduced to £6.40 and can be bought here.

I hope you liked this post and found the items super cute! You can order from their website by clicking this link: http://www.pastylady.com/ you can pay using Dollars, Pounds, Euros, Singapore dollars and Canadian dollars. For 10% off your order, use the code Livvy or Livvy10% (one will work) at the checkout. Love as always, Liv xox