Random Makeup & Skincare Haul

Heyyy, I feel like I haven’t done a blog post for the longest time, I’ve been SO busy with school work/finals (I still am but I’m currently being lazy AF so I’m here with a blog post).

This isn’t an organised/huge haul. I’ve made some random purchases this month & thought I’d collate it into one haul. So enough with that, let’s get started..

I bought this ‘rose romance’ brush set by BH cosmetics from beautybay for £25! It comes with 12 brushes and they’re soooo soft (& cruelty free!). They have a super pretty rose-gold handle and they come with a  pink case with rose-gold details. I honestly love the case SO much! I have used a few & washed them and haven’t noticed any shedding as of yet, so I’m super pleased!

(I’m sorry for the flash) BUT oh my gosh, I am OBSESSED with the Baylis & Harding bath set. It was ONLY £10 from TESCO ( I knoww!) I’m pretty sure you can buy it online from a few places though including ebay/amazon. This set comes with bath crystals, soap, rose petals, bath milk, body wash, hand & body lotion & bath creme! I feel like a literal princess sitting in the bathtub with my bath milk and rose petals! The products smell SO good, I’ll definitely be repurchasing just so I can have a nice, new, unopened set. It makes the perfect gift.

Next thing I bought was this lip scrub from Holland & Barrett. This was only around £2-3 and it is hands down one of the best lip scrubs I’ve tried ( I prefer it over my lush one!)

It makes your lips feel and look super smooth and hydrated all day & the best thing is that it’s EDIBLE! (It actually tastes really good).

So I bought a £5 foundation and I LOVE it! I read so many good things about “The Ordinary” serum foundation & you guysss this is the shit. It’s extremely lightweight and so easy to blend. It’s not a full coverage at all, it looks like your skin but better because it’s still somewhat airbrushed (but don’t expect it to cover every little bump/mark). It is  definitely for those days you want a more natural look.

 

That’s all guysss. Thanks for reading & let me know if you’ve tried any/want to try anything mentioned. As always, make sure to like&follow for more. Alsoo, follow us on instagram @belleames for more!<3

 

Recent Purchases

Hey girlies! I bought a few beauty items a couple of weeks ago and have been using them ever since so I thought I’m in a good position to review for you girlies! Let’s get straight on to it!

Garnier Skin Active Soothing Botanical Water 
This is like my favourite thing ever! I usually apply this with a cotton pad on my face everyday. It leaves my skin feeling oh so fresh and clean. It’s not greasy at all and sinks into the skin quickly. I have dry skin but this keeps my skin feeling and looking hydrated all day. I’ve realised after continuous use with this, my dryness has decreased and my skin feels much softer. It’s also got a pleasant smell to it. I cannot and will not leave my house without applying this to my face haha! 

Wilko Kiss Lip Scrub
This smells glorious! This lip scrub is very coarse so need to make sure you rub gently. Also, I wish it would moisturise my lips more. However, that being said it does the job. For a bargain price of a quid, you really cannot go wrong! Also, it doesn’t taste too bad, just sweet like sugar haha! 

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Boohoo Autumn/Winter Clothing Haul

Hey guys, I have been absolutely LOVING a few bits on Boohoo recently so I had to place an order and I know boohoo can be a bit hit & miss sometimes, but I am super happy with EVERYTHING I purchased!

The first item I bought was this stunning fur coat:

You guyss this is the SOFTEST thing I have ever laid my hands on. It’s super comfy and it has a hood and pockets!! I’ve been looking for the perfect fur coat for the LONGEST time & this is it! It won’t break the bank like some fur coats either – it’s currently on sale for £45.50!CLICK ON ME TO PURCHASE!

The next item I bought is this pink knitted jumper:

I am obsessed with the balloon sleeves – they look so cute & the jumper has quite a slouchy/oversized look to it which I love!

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The final item I purchased was this Rusty Red/Cinnamon cropped jumper:

This is honestly one of  the comfiest jumpers I own. It has the perfect ‘cropped’ fit to it & looks so good paired with high waisted jeans. The roll neck and the colour of this literally scream Autumn! I’m pretty sure this is available in a few other colours & I’ve managed to convince myself I need them too.

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Those are the pieces I ordered but I’ve currently got like 100 other items in my boohoo cart so expect another haul real soon! Let me know what your fave item was (mine is definitely the fur coat, I’m so in love with it!)

Make sure to follow the blog for more hauls (I always try to convice myself I have to spend £££ so I can do these blogposts, but really I’m just a shopping addict. hahahahahelpme.)

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Abaya Haul

https://thobaya.com

Aswad Alraas Abaya-£17.99

Rose Paris Oud-£4.00

Hey girlies, it’s been ages since I’ve done a blogpost for you all. I’m back with another one, I’ll jump straight into it!

So, I have previously ordered from Thobaya before and had purchased the Aswad Alraas Open Buttoned Front Abaya and was highly impressed with it. However, me being me I burnt it while ironing, well done me! 

Anyways, I decided to purchase another one. I don’t know about you girlies but I always struggle to find plain black open abayas with buttons at a reasonable price. However, to my surprise, I came across the Thobaya website. I can honestly say every single item on their website is so reasonably priced and the abaya I have purchased is of high quality. Not to mention so comfy and is loose fitting which is what an abaya is meant to be. I cannot fault it! 

To my surprise, I had received a free oud perfume which I was so excited and grateful for as I am obsessed with oud! I’m going to be honest, I’m not usually into flowery scents especially rosy ones as I tend to find them really strong and overbearing. However, this totally shocked me, it’s of a really beautiful sweet smell and smells absolutely gorgeous. It’s my new favourite scent. For £4.00, it’s an absolute bargain, I can’t stop sniffing it, I’m obsessed with it to say the least haha!

Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase and would highly recommend you check this website out (this is not sponsored in any way, just a truthful real honest customer review!)

Anyways, I hope you girlies enjoyed this post, if you did please give it a big thumbs up! Until next time, take care! ❤

Luxury Skincare/Makeup Haul!

Hey guys! As the title suggests – I have purchased a few “high end” makeup & skincare goodies so I thought I’d do a little review on them for you all 🙂

Let’s start with skincare..

I stole this cleanser from my cousin because she’d never used it and OMG you guys it is AMAZING! It’s called the ‘perfectly clean splash away foam cleanser’. It smells really nice – it’s not overpowering like some cleansers can be – it’s a very refreshing and ever so slightly perfumed smell. I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks now and I have honestly noticed a difference in my skin. It makes my face look & feel super fresh and glowy! Hands down the BEST cleanser I have tried so far & I will definitely be repurchasing.

The next skincare related item I bought is the YSL ‘Instant Moisture Glow’:

I typically use this before applying makeup and I have realised that it makes my foundation look more airbrushed than usual. I have even worn this on days I wear no makeup but want my skin to look good. It adds a beautiful glow to your skin and it feels super lightweight and hydrating (and my skin is usually drier than the sahara desert at times!) It is quite pricey but if you do want to treat yourself/have a little splurge, it is well worth it.

Now on to makeup (MY FAVE):

I finally got my hands on the BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in ‘Champagne Pop’. It’s always sold out whenever I try to buy it and I can now totally see why!

Before I even get on to the actual product.. I love how there is a mirror inside, it makes life so much easier because I can literally carry it around and apply it wherever & whenever! The texture of the highlighter is really smooth and makes it so easy to apply. The specs of shimmer are very fine, it does not look gritty at all. 

The next makeup item I purchased is actually a set which also comes with a few mini  products.

I have needed a new mascara for the longest time and so I decided to give the “YSL Volume Effect Faux Cils” a go! It comes in this absolutely BEAUTIFUL gold tube, which in itself makes the mascara look super luxurious.

This is hands down the BEST mascara I have tried! Mascara always seems to make my lushes look clumpy and straight (they do NOT hold a curl unless I use a curler.) However, with this mascara there is NO clumpiness and it makes my tiny-ass lashes look long and wispy. The only issue I have with this mascara is that it is a quite a wet formula so you do need to give it some time to dry and avoid smudges especially with the lower lash line!

 

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That is all for my “mini” skincare/makeup haul. I would love to buy some more high end skincare & makeup bits so if you do have any recommendations, feel free to comment them down below! 🙂 If not, like/follow the blog for more!<3

 

My Favourite YouTube At Home Workouts Updated!

Hey everyone! Hope you guys are enjoying the sunny weather! I’m back with another blogpost. Recently, it has been very hot in London, I must say I struggle to find the motivation to workout in this heat. However, I have been doing simple, easy, quick and effective workouts this summer. I thought I’d share with you guys my quick daily workout routine.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBtMAyTD9Hc 
I struggle to loose weight on my face no matter how much I workout (probably due to my stubborn face fat haha!) so I was really intrigued when I came across this face exercises YouTube video. I have only been doing this workout for a limited amount of time and definitely have noticed that my cheeks are not as chubby as they were before doing these face exercises which I am really pleased with as my face feels and looks healthier. Although, I’m not sure it’s made any difference to my chin (that’s probably due to the fact that I only started doing this exercise not long ago), but I’m definitely going to be continuing to be doing so. I never thought you could work your face muscles this hard but turns out you can haha! You learn something new everyday! 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4In3hEYVb1U

I absolutely love this quick workout, I feel like it instantly wakes me up and gets my blood flowing. I do this to warm up. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ–HZDG2ew

As surprising as this sounds, doing this regularly actually works. I cannot emphasise how much I love this workout, it’s so easy, quick, fun and very effective. Also, its very convenient when you want to workout quietly at home. It requires no equipment and is to be done standing up which is amazing! This workout is just great! 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2lnxIcNmo

As I don’t have time to work all my muscles in a day, I find this to be a good substitute. This instantly makes me feel so refreshed! It’s perfect for them days where you cannot be bothered to workout and also them days when you just feel exhausted. I do these stretches to cool down. Can you tell I’m obsessed with Bowflex workouts?! They’re not time consuming and are perfect for beginners but don’t be fooled, the workouts are still highly effective!

Hope you guys enjoyed this post, if you did please give it a thumbs up! Until next time, take care! ❤

PrettyLittleThing Haul!

I feel like I haven’t done a blogpost in FOREVER! My excuse (not a bad excuse since it’s true) is that it was exam season but I’m back now & I have been exam stress-shopping – is that even a thing? Who cares? It means I have a WHOLEE LOT of clothing hauls coming up so make sure you follow to stay tuned 😉

Today’s haul is a mini PLT haul – they’ve had sooo many cute pieces recently, I didn’t even mean to purchase anything, just have a quick little harmless browse but we can tell how that went..

The first item i fell in LOVE with is this Navy Floral Blouse:

This cost £25 and also comes in a gorgeous Stone colour (which I think I’ll definitely be purchasing soon). I got this in a size 6 – I’m usually between a 6&8 and it fits perfectly! It is quite a bit low cut as you can tell.

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Next thing I purchased was another blouse – I’ve been obsessed with more formal wear lately. It’s just a casual black blouse with a cute tie-up side!

This is a little more on the cropped side which is why I decided to buy it in a size 8 – it still fits really well. It is a very thin material so it’s perfect for the summer! Alsoo, it was ONLY £8!!

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Last item I bought is a basic black hoodie but with a really cute pull ring zip. It’s super casual but I just thought it’ll be cute to throw on when it is a little chilly. The material is a bit thicker than I anticipated so it will keep you warm!

I bought this in a “S” for a more fitted look. Obviously you’d size up if you wanted it more oversized but I think this looks really good true to size as well. This only cost £15.

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That is all for this haul but follow for more! Make sure you also like/comment with what your fave piece was. Until next time byeee<3

Random Haul

Hey girlies! So I’m ready with another blogpost. A couple of weeks ago, I felt like going on a random shopping spree and so I did. I picked up a couple of things which I’d like to share with you guys. Enjoy!

So the first thing I picked up was this light pink short hooded top from H&M which was £12.99. I have been looking for a beautiful coloured pink hoodie without a zip for the longest time ever! So when I saw this, I had to instantly grab it haha. Anyways, I didn’t realise it’s a short hoodie until I got home (I was in a rush, can you tell?!) However, that’s not a problem as when I wear it, I can easily wear a black top underneath. I can honestly say, it’s one of the most comfortable hoodie I own and it’s just a cute piece, you just can’t go wrong with this! I wish I got a bigger size as I love my clothing to be very oversized however that being said, it is true to size.  

The next thing I got was this MUA lipstick in the shade 14 bare from Superdrug at the bargain price of £1.00. I’m going to be honest, I do not like the shade, it does not suit me at all, it’s way too light for me. It looked more pinky and a shade I would like when I looked at the shade at the bottom. Due to there being no tester in this shade, I thought there’s no harm in buying it as it’s cheap. However, I’m not too disappointed as I use this with my other dark lipsticks which I want to lighten. This lipstick has a slight glossiness to it which makes it really moisturising and glides on nicely. For £1.00, I can’t fault it too much, it’s worth the price and has a decent amount of product. 

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PRETTYLITTLETHING HAUL

Hi loves♡. I am back with another haul.. I honestly have absolutely no self-control whatsoever. I see a sale and before I know it I get an email saying “order confirmed”. I actually tried to restrict myself a bit and didn’t go too overboard this time but prettylittlething have an AMAZING sale on right now, I’d go check it out if I were you.

 

The first thing I picked up I have actually been eyeing for almost a month and once I saw it was on sale for £8 – there was no stopping me!

I got this gorgeous white blouse – I’m obsessed with the colours! It’s sooo pretty. I got this in a size 6 (it was the only size they had at the time – I am usually an 8) but it fits me well 🙂 (This also comes in 2 other colours). However, it is on the more thinner/sheer side so definitely more suitable for the warmer weather. Click on ME to buy!

 

The next item I purchased was this Pink choker neck jumper dress:

I purchased this in a size XS – which is equivalent to a size 4/6 – I am usually an 8 so I’d recommend sizing down on this one! This only cost £7 and also comes in Grey and Black. It’s so cute & comfy! I need to get the other colours too! Click on ME to buy!

 

The final thing I purchased is probably my fave and it’s not a style I would usually go for BUT I bought a “midaxi dress”. I just thought this would be super pretty for an evening meal/something a bit more formal.

This dress is SO stunning in person – pictures do not do it justice! It fits perfectly – really accentuates your curves and it only costs £20. It looks a lot more expensive! This also comes in a few other colours. Click on ME to buy!

 

That’s all for now loves<3 Hope you enjoyed this little haul blog post. Be sure to leave any comments/like and follow for more!