A big thankyou to Real Techniques!

Coming home from a holiday is never a good feeling, however my mood was lifted upon the discovery of a big parcel! I wondered what this could be as I had not recently ordered anything online! I quickly opened the parcel to find two brand new Real Techniqies makeup brushes!

I am a big fan of Real Techniques brushes- they are top quality, easy to clean and certainly don't break the bank! I cannot imagine applying any makeup without a brush anymore! You can purchase these brushes from many UK highstreet stores including Boots and Superdrug for around £10-15.

I was the lucky receiver of the Expert Face Brush, and the super soft Blush Brush. Both these brushes are brilliant and I use them on a daily basis! So a big thankyou to the Real Techniques team!!

I'd really recommend you try any of this fab range, but bear in mind each brush serves a different job & provides a different finish. Read below to find out my personal opinions on the two...

I'd say the Expert Face Brush gives a more matte finish in comparison to my Stippling Brush, it just seems to help my foundation sink into my skin a little better.

It goes without saying that the Blush Brush is the best blusher brush I have owned. I don't like to spend a lot on blusher brushes, so would usually find an old one from the bottom of my makeup drawer. However this brush has changed my opinion- a higher quality blusher brush definitely makes a difference! This brush is so soft and feels lovely on your face! It's great for also applying finishing powder, and the slightly angled end makes it really good for blending blusher onto your cheeks!

Also, Real Techniques do some fab tutorial videos, so be sure to check those out too! Find them here.

Thanks again!

Love Charlotte xxx

Gone Girl

Just a quick post to urge you all to read this book! I am aware the film came out in the UK on the 2nd October and I cannot wait to watch it! But I'm currently stuck in the awkward situation of 'still not finished the book yet dying to go see the film!! It's got such a good cast too, I'm not sure I can wait much longer!

So far, I am finding this such an intriguing read and I am finding it hard to put it down, so hopefully it won't take me too long to finish!

Have any of you seen it? What are your thoughts?!

Love Charlotte xxx

Winter Wardrobe Is Coming Together...

As winter draws in closer, I feel it's time for a re-vamp of my wardrobe. As much as I would love to be able to wear my summer clothes all-year-round, these near-freezing temperatures just aren't allowing me to do so!

So, it's time to ditch the summery floral prints and say hello to big cosy knit jumpers and faux fur (my favourite thing ever!). 

I'm not doing too well with my winter wardrobe at the minute, but here's what I've found so far!

1. Tweed Faux Fur Collar Coat- Warehouse £95

A new winter coat is something I always struggle with. However, after scouring through pretty much every shop on the highstreet, I noticed this coat. Both faux fur and tweed are winners for me, so this just seemed to tick every box! I was a little put off by the hefty price tag, but at the time Warehouse were offering 20% student discount (win!). 

New coat selfie!

(A big tip for all you students would be to check out the UniDays app before you go shopping to ensure you don't miss out on any good offers!)

2. Faux fur gilet- H&M £29.99

Another item of fur-sigh! However, gilets provide the perfect amount of warmth for this inbetweeny autumn/winter period. When it's not quite cold enough for your new winter coat, throw on a gilet! I feel this is the perfect accompaniment to spice up a plain outfit! Here, I styled it with a simple H&M blouse, a pair of jeans and chelsea boots.

3. Black chelsea boots- Office £72

Next up- finding a winter boot to suit you! This is another area I really struggle with, but after purchasing these last winter, they are up there with my favourites! They have lasted all year, and I find them really easy to match with any outfit. Also, my feet are on the large side and these seem to make them look smaller- which is a definite plus!! 

Love Charlotte xxx