FOTD: First Day of Lectures ♡

Back to beauty posts it is!  Thought it'd kick it off with a simple face of the day.  Since it's my first day of attending lectures, I wanted to wear a look that feel light on the skin - nothing too heavy!  Here's how it looks and what I used to create it!

Excuse the mega close up... welcome to my personal bubble?

• Bourjois Happy Light Primer (buy here)
• Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in 1 Warm Ivory (buy here)
• Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick SAMPLE (buy full size here)
• Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Light (buy here)
• Revlon ColorStay Concealer in 01 Fair (buy here)
• Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder in 01 Fair (buy here)
• Body Shop Honey Bronzer in 01 Light Matte (buy here)
• Benefit Benetint (buy here)
• Benefit High Beam (buy here)
• Benefit Gimme Brow in Light/Medium (buy here)
• Soap & Glory Supercat Liner (buy here)
• L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Waterproof Mascara (buy here)
• Mac Lipstick in Plumful (buy here)

A lot of these products are new to me, so I'm still testing them out.  I've been having to use a million concealers because my skin is a mess at the moment! Thanks to the stress of moving.  If you'd like to see any reviews of products here do let me know and I will post them asap!

What's your favourite base products for everyday?

See you soon!

I Moved! ♡

Long time no post... twenty days.  Talk about a terrible blogger!  But I have a valid excuse, and I have mentioned it before - but I was getting ready for university!  There's a lot more to do than you'd think!  But anyway, I made it, and I do hope to make more time for blogging, but I haven't actually got my full timetable yet so I don't know how many classes I have what the work load will be like.  I'm studying religion at the University of Kent if you were wondering.  I do also plan to juggle a part time job with my degree, but I love blogging, and it's not something I want to give up!

I'm super nosey, so I thought it'd be nice for you all to have a look round my room, since I know that's what I'd want to see!  I'm in a new block, sharing a house with eight others.  I've just finished organising all my stuff and getting my room looking like a place I can actually live in for the next year!  

I know I'm very spoiled getting such lovely accommodation for university, and our kitchen/living area is also very modern and spacious!  Also I have a window seat!!  Life is full of thrills right now.  

I'll be back to beauty posting very soon - plenty of parties and events to go to means plenty of new make up looks to try out and share with you all!  It's safe to say I won't be purchasing any new high end make up any time soon though - I'm a student!

Have you been to university? How did you find it?

Less Glam Girl: The Party Dress Edit ♡

I am not a very glamorous person - there isn't a sparkle or sequin to be seen in my wardrobe, and although my wardrobe is full of dresses, not one of them is really party attire.  Then I find out there is a Freshers Ball at the university I'm going to.  I look at my wardrobe in a huge panic as there is nothing in my wardrobe that says "ball".  There was a lot of talk on how formal people were dressing for this, and my understanding is that it's general party outfits - nothing too dressy.  But still, my clothing collection has nothing to offer.

After scrolling through all the dress retailers I could think of, I came across a few that seemed occasion appropriate and that wouldn't have me feeling super self-conscious the whole night.  I still want to feel like me!  I thought I'd put together a little list of dresses that might be ideal for people like me - wanting to dress up, but not wanting to look super dressy!

1 - £15.00 - Boohoo.com (buy here)

Chiffon always says formal.  I love this super cute floaty number, and it would look great with a pair of white or cream heels, or flats if you're not up for heels!  At only fifteen pounds it's an absolute steal for a party dress!  It says party without being to 'in your face'.  Sometimes simple is best!

2 - £62.00 - Oasis at ASOS (buy here)

If you're not feeling something typically 'partyish', go for a classy, more sophisticated cut.  This is a bit of a sixties chic look, and paired with a pair of bright heels and a matching clutch would be a killer look!

3 - £14.99 - New Look (buy here)

Another bargain at under fifteen pounds!  This is ideal for a pop of colour.  Pair with stacks of gold bangles for a stand out look!

4 - £50.00 - Topshop (buy here)

A slightly edgier take on the LBD - from afar this looks like your average black dress, but close up, the pleather pleated skirt gives it a whole new look.  The cut outs on the side are also a great way of showing some skin without going too OTT!

5 - £39.00 - Miss Selfridge (buy here)

Personally I don't really go for bodycon dresses, but this print is so cool!  If you want to make a statement, then a printed dress is the way to go.  You needn't even accessorise with this - this dress does all the work for you!

Hope this helped any of you reluctant part go-ers!

Sorry for the lack in posts lately - everything is very chaotic at the moment!