BLOGS I'VE BEEN LOVING IN 2015

Other than writing my own blog posts, one thing I love about blogging is reading blogs and connecting with other bloggers. Before I started blogging I didn't realise how close knit but friendly the blogging community is and i've had the chance to connect with some amazing bloggers online and at events. Throughout the year if I'm ever looking for new products to try or inspiration here are some of the blogs i'll head over to.

ZOEVA ROSE GOLD BRUSH SET

Evening everybody, I hope everyone has had an amazing christmas and eaten lots (I definitely have)! This year I've received some amazing presents off my parents, family and boyfriend and I'm so grateful for it all. Me and boyfriend didn't go mad with each this year, partly due to the fact I'm not working full time any more, but one of the gifts he did get me was the Zoeva Luxury Rose Gold Brush Set. I'd been lusting over this set for months now after seeing it on blogs and instagram all the time and just had to have it.

FESTIVE MAKEUP

Merry Christmas everybody and I hope you are all having a wonderful day whatever your doing! I actually scheduled this post a few days ago so don't worry I'm not blogging on christmas day! I actually love the festive season, not only for the all the lights, decorations and happy feelings but also how you can vamp up you makeup routine a little - glittery eyeshadows, shimmery highlighters and lashings of lipstick. Here are some of the makeup products i'll be wearing today.

THE CHRISTMAS TAG

Happy Christmas Eve everyone, who is prepared for the jolly fella to arrive tomorrow? I hadn't originally planned to post today as i've scheduled a post for tomorrow but when I read this on Megan Jean's blog, I couldn't resist squeezing this one in. I also thought it would be a great way for you to read a bit more about me. I have used the questions Megan used as they all sounded great, so here we go...

TOP 10 OF 2015 | DRUGSTORE

A  couple of days ago I posted my top 10 of 2015 highend edition, with some absolutely bank busting beauties, so here is my more affordable selection of top products from 2015. Whilst I do love splurging on high end products you really can't go wrong with drugstore and sometimes the products can be just as good at high end.

THE PERFECT COMBINATION | LIPS & NAILS

If there is two things I love its a lipstick and nail varnish and what better way that to combine my two love than a matching lip and nail. Since we are in the festive season I decided to opt for some wintery pinks, purples and reds that are perfect to rock this season.

TOP 10 OF 2015 | HIGH END

2015 - what a great year of beauty releases! This year my beauty collection has almost certainly quadrupled in size, partly because I was working full time and had the money but also because of blogging (I mean buying a product because its perfect for my blog is an acceptable reason right?!) There have been countless high end products that have caught my eye this year and made their way into my collection, here are my top 10.

WINTER BLUSHERS

In the dark winter months and the icy temperatures one thing I like to warm up my makeup with is blusher. During winter I tend to opt for warmer pinks and bronze shades to keep my cheeks looking rosy and flushed. Also, with the christmas party season upon us your look wouldn't be complete without that flush of blush, so here are my top winter blush picks.

GET THAT THE WINTER GLOW

With winter well and truly here, one thing I'm missing is that glow you get in summer. With it being dark at 4pm and probably only a couple of hours of the sun actually being out, getting that glow is an important park of my makeup routine. Unlike a lot of people I tend to stick to similar highlight and bronze shades all year round - blame it on the constant fake tan I have going on! The only thing I do switch up in Winter is opting for powder shades over cream, I find they blend easier and I don't always want a dewy finish in the cold season. Here are my top picks for getting that winter glow.

CREAM CONCEALER | BORN PRETTY STORE

Evening girls, how has everyone been? Todays post is the final product I received from my Born Pretty Store haul. I've been loving all the products I received from Born Pretty Store and this one is no different. For the final product I picked out I decided to try out one the makeup products as I hadn't tried any before. I'm always sceptical in using makeup from brands I've never heard of before, but wanted to give this one a chance.

GLITTER NAIL POLISHES | TOP 5

So the Christmas party season is upon us and that means glitter - lots and lots of glitter! With sequin dresses, sparkly shoes and bejewelled handbags in every corner of the shops lately, today I wanted to bring to you another accessory to brighten up your outfit - glitter nails!

THE BEAUTY SPONGE | BORN PRETTY STORE REVIEW

Hi Girls, how is everyone doing? So tomorrow is my last day of this term at uni and on Saturday i'll be heading home for Christmas. These past three months have gone so quick and its quite a scary thought that my exams are only just a month away. Todays post is all about my new favourite thing to apply my makeup with. When it comes to my foundation I like to get a flawless finish and I find that the best way to do that is with a beauty sponge. Here is yet another amazing product i've received from Born Pretty Store*.

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS ILLUMINATOR | PEACH NECTAR

After seeing this on dozens of blogs and reading countless amazing reviews I just had to add it to my beauty collection. I mentioned it my mum a few weeks before my birthday and then forgot i'd even mentioned it, so I was delighted when I opened it up. I mentioned the shade I like was Peach Nectar as its really unlike any other highlighters I already own. The illuminators are all available in the UK from Cult Beauty (one of my favourite online beauty stores)!

BORN PRETTY STORE | EYELASHES

A few days ago I blogged about the Brush Egg I received from Born Pretty Store, and here is another of their products I've been testing out. Born Pretty have such an amazing selection of products and everything is so affordable (you can get 10% off your order with the code SADH10!) I'm a pretty big false eyelash fan and love how they define your eyes and vamp up you look. Although, I don't wear them everyday (who has time for that?), they are my go to look for a night out.

CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE | HIGH END

Evening Girls, I can't actually believe its December already, feels like it was only yesterday it was summer (not that we had much of one)! So the christmas spirit really has set it and I can't wait to head home for the holidays and decorate the tree with my mum! I posted a Christmas beauty gift guide featuring some adorable stocking fillers recently and today I want to bring to you some high end beauty gifts I'd love Santa to deliver under my tree.

HOW I CLEAN MY MAKEUP BRUSHES | BORN PRETTY STORE REVIEW

A couple of weeks ago I blogged about some products I received from the lovely people at Born Pretty Store. Now I have luckily been asked to review some more products for you. When I got asked to review some more products one of the first I picked out was a brush cleaner. One of the most annoying jobs I find is cleaning my brushes and its seems to be an never ending task. Having well over 30 brushes means that it can take over an hour - time I could be spending on other things.