Capsule wardrobe #1: Checkered skirt

This checkered skirt is something I saw and knew immediately that I wanted as part of my Autumn / Winter wardrobe. I don’t typically wear mini skirts, but paired with stockings in the cooler months makes it feel less risqué. You might typically think of checkered skirts as being a bit circa ’99 Britney Spears, but losing the pleats and going with a straight cut makes the piece way more updated and versatile.

Alya skin pink face mask

Pink clay masks have been heavily promoted on social media for the last while, with all sorts of claims about removing this and restoring that. A lot of influencers have had their mitts around these masks, so when I was sent this from Alya Skin, I obviously wanted to see what all the fuss was…

NYX precision brow pencil

I’ve never been a fan of brow pencils. I’ve tried one or two in the past, and just found them to be so hard it felt like the precious brow hairs I have left were being pulled out. Pomades have been my go-to for ages now, but the constant angle brush cleaning has driven me…

Loreal paradise extatic

If I had to pick only one piece of makeup I could use for the rest of my life, it would be mascara. Aside from making you look awake, it immediately makes you look pretty as a picture! For a long time I’ve used the same mascara, and only occasionally dabbled with other options. I…

Makeup Revolution stick foundation

After spending 6 glorious weeks in Europe summer, my body is officially 2 shades darker than my face. No exaggeration, it looks a bit ridiculous. Ah, what we go through to prevent premature ageing! So, I HAD to buy a new foundation. I have never tried anything from Makeup Revolution (otherwise known as simply Revolution),…