Liebster Awards! x

Hiya everyone! Recently, I was kindly nominated by Pretty Rain Clouds to do this award, and the point of this is that you can find new blogs to read! Here are my answers!

Here are the rules:
Comment something nice on the bloggers post where they nominated you
Answer their questions
Create 10 new questions that you would like to ask
Tag up to ten new bloggers to do this tag!

1. What is your favourite thing about blogging?

Making new friendships and writing about things I love!

2. What is your favourite memory?

I'm not much of a sentimental person if I am honest, but probably when I went to Disneyland with my family.

3. What countries have you been to?

America, Spain, Greece, France, and the UK.

4. What do you love doing to relax?

Watching Youtube and Netflix, painting my nails and doing face masks!

5. Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have a black cat called Midnight.

6. What is your most hated word?

I don't think I have one! But I hear a lot of people talk about how much they hate the word 'moist', and I can see where they are coming from.

7. What's your favourite thing in your wardrobe?

Probably my collection of leggings- they are my favourite type of clothing!

8. What are some of your pet hates?

Loud eaters are my biggest pet hate ever! I also hate it when girls walk around with orange foundation that does not match their skin tone!

9. What is your favourite scent?

I really love the Zara Cherry perfume, but I did a post on my favourite scents so you can click here to read that!

10. What is your favourite makeup brand from the drugstore?

Probably MUA and Collection.

 11. What is something you hope to achieve in the next 6 months?

I would love to be able to do the splits (I am the least flexible person in the world) and I would love to reach 2k blog views! I bet we can do it guys!

Here are my 10 questions:

Who is your inspiration?

What is your favorite lipstick?

What is/was your favourite subject at school?

Who is your favourite blogger?

What is your favourite colour?

What camera do you use (if you use one)?

What is your everyday makeup look?

What is your hair colour?

What is the name of your best friend?

What is your favourite luxury brand?

And I nominate:

Chelle Belle

Beauty and Pizza

Aspiring Blue Cat

Floral Eden

Floral Louise

And anyone else who wants to do this!

Thank you for reading, and please check out all my links around my blog! see you soon, Gracie xx

Favourite Spring/Summer Scents! xx

Hiya everyone! I only just realised that I have never written a post about scents/perfumes, so I thought that I would talk to you about  it today! My favourite brand is NSPA because their scents smell so natural, fresh and strong! The packaging also says that the product contains natural minerals that are good for your skin! Here are my favourite scents, hope you enjoy!

 The scents I have are:
-Passion Fruit
-Mango
-Strawberry
-Shea Butter
-Coconut
-Clementine

Overall I really recommend these perfumes/scents because they are so inexpensive! Please check out all of my links around my page, and leave a comment saying what your favourite perfume is! See you soon, Gracie xx

Eyeshadow Palette First Impresions! xx

Hiya everyone! So I received few new eye shadow palettes recently, so I decided that I would talk about all of them at the same time. You may have seen these products in my 'Birthday Haul', but it has taken me some time to start using them! Here are my first impressions!

W7 'Lightly Toasted' Palette

Lots of people say that this pallete looks like the Urban Decay'Naked' pallete, but if I am honest I don't see that much resemblance in looks. I haven't actually tried the 'Naked' palettes yet though, so I can't compare them by the product. However, I actually really like this! The shadows look really sparkly in the palette, but when you apply them onto your eyelids they just leave a beautiful sheen rather than looking really glittery and chunky, which I personally prefer. Using this palette, you can create natural, everyday looks and evening looks. You could just get this pallete and never need another again! My favorite shades are Happy, Cracker, Twister and Teddy Bear. And it comes with a nice brush, which is a bonus!

Academy of Colour 'Nudes Volume 2' eye shadow collection

This palette looks more like the 'Naked' palettes in my opinion! This palette contains more neutral shades and mattes than the previous one, so this is perfect for everyday. I love to pair this and the W7 palette together, and use the 'Academy of Colour' palette as a base and in my crease, and then a shimmery shade on top from the other palette. Thee shadows are a bit less pigmented, but they blend extremely well and are so creamy! The brush included is really good as well, and I love the packaging because it is so thin! My favourite shades are the first four on the left (they don't have any names.)

Thank you for reading my first impressions, and please check out my last two posts if you haven't already done so! I also have an Instagram, and that is @graciepastelpink , so go and follow me there too! Hope you have a nice day,  Gracie xx 

Birthday Haul! xx

Hiya everyone! So recently it was my birthday, and I received lots of lovely things that I wanted to share with you! Just as a side note, I am not trying to brag in any way possible, I just thought you may be interested. Also, recently my blog posts have been getting quite long so I am going to make this one a bit shorter, so I can have a variety on this blog. Here are the gifts I got!

Thank you for reading my post, and make sure you follow me on Google plus, and leave a nice comment! All of my links are at the top of my page, if you are interested in keeping up with my blog then follow me! See you in my next post, Gracie xx

Makeup Mayhem Tag Collab x

Hiya everyone! I really love writing tag posts (in fact, they are my favourite posts to read and write), and I haven't done one yet this year! So I need to change this- and I found this tag and thought it looked really fun! Also, this is a collab with one of my fave blogger friends @anonyblog ! Her blog is anonyblogx so click to go to her page! After reading this, if you feel like you want to do this tag, then copy+paste the questions and write your answers! Here is what I wrote: 

1. Do you remember your first makeup item?

Yes, it was a pallete of sparkly, cream eye shadows in bold colors! 

2. Describe your perfect mascara. Have you found one that fits your specifications?

It needs to be lengthening, and preferably with a lash-growing serum in it. The closest one I have found to this is the KIKO Active Plus Mascara.

3. What kind of coverage do you prefer from foundation?

I don't wear foundation! But, for my face products I like a medium coverage as long as it isn't too cakey.

4. Favorite high end brand?

MAC all the way!

5. What cosmetic brands have you always wanted to try but still haven't? 

Urban Decay, Sleek, Bare Minerals, NYX Elf and more!

6. Favorite drugstore brand?

Maybelline or MUA.

7. Do you wear fake eyelashes? 

Not yet, I really want to try individual lashes though.

8. Is there any kind of makeup you can't leave the house without?

Mascara and concealer!

9. What is your most cherised beauty product?
I love my MAC Studio fix and my Benefit Roller lash.

10. How often do you shop for makeup? Do you like to pick up an item here and there or get lots of goodies at once?

I do go shopping quite a lot! I like to buy one or two things at a time, because that is more fun!  

11. Do you have a "beauty budget" or you spend freely? 

Usually, I will only buy drugstore makeup, but if it is a special occasion or I feel like a splurge then I will buy a high-end product. 

12. Do you utilize coupons, rewards cards and sales when you shop for cosmetics?

I have a Superdrug beauty card but that is about it.

13. What type of product do you buy the most of?

Lipsticks definitely!

14. Is there a brand that you absolutely can't stand?

No, not really!

15. Do you avoid certain ingredients in cosmetics like parabens or sulfates?

I have heard people talk about these being bad, but it doesn't bother me too much.

16. Do you have a favorite place to shop for makeup?
Boots-the shop is usually quite big!  I find that Superdrug and MAC are the worst because it is so crowded and claustrophobic in there!

17. Do you like trying new skincare products or do you keep a certain routine?

I like to keep to the same skincare routine most of the time so that I don't upset my skin. Although, when I finish a product I sometimes replace it with something new.

18. Favorite bath and body brand?

Soap and Glory or Lush!

19. If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose?
MAC for sure- I have never found a product from there that I didn't like!

20. What brand do you think has the best packaging?

I quite like Benefit because it is quirky and unique! I also like Charlotte Tillbury because of the rose gold!

21. Which celebrity always has great makeup?
Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Rita Ora and many more!

22. Do you belong to any online makeup communities?

If I am honest, I don't really know what this is! If anyone could let me know what I have to do to join one, please let me know!

23. 5 Favourite Beauty Gurus

Velvetghost and Nikki Tutorials!

24. Do you like multifunctional products like lip and cheek stains?

I have only tried one, but I really like it!

25. Are you clumsy in putting makeup?

Sometimes, if I am in a rush!

26. Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes?

I use a face primer, but not an eye primer. If you guys know any good (preferably drugstore) primers then put them in the comments below!

27. How many hair products do you use on a typical day?

None! If I have curled my hair, I will add hairspray though.

28. What do you apply first, concealer or foundation?

As you know, I don't wear foundation, but I wear my concealer on top of my base.

29. Do you ever consider taking makeup classes?

I would love to! I am 100 percent self taught, so having advice from someone else would be very interesting.

30. What do you love about makeup?

I love that you can be so creative with it and can transform your face into something that can make you happier and more confident! I also love how it can connect you to so many other people that have the same passion as you!

Thank you for reading this post, and make sure you check out the other half of this collab! Leave me some nice comments, and please check out my last 3 posts if you haven't yet done so! See you soon, Gracie xx

Luxebelle Makeup Brushes Review! xox

Hiya everyone! So recently, I just bought a new set of makeup brushes from Amazon for a really affordable price! I decided, since I haven't written a review in a while, to give you my honest opinion on this set. Here is my review!

This is how the brushes came when they arrived (they also came in a bag.) Every brush was individually wrapped, which was great, but had a few dents in them- these go away when you start using the brush. Also, the brushes also smell a bit like manufacturing glue, but this also goes when in contact with makeup. 

The brushes are actually amazing! They are the most dense brushes I have ever used! I honestly was so amazed, my makeup went on really smoothly when i used them and the bristles are so soft. A few hairs came out on the first use, but that is what I would expect from a new brush. Overall, I rate these a 10/10! Highly recommend!

Thank you for reading my blog post, and please spam me with views and comments! If you are interested in these brushes, you can click here to buy them! See you soon, Gracie xox

Instagram Q and A!

Hiya everyone! I wanted to do something that I haven't done before, so I decided to do a Q and A! I asked you some questions on Instagram, and here are my answers! My Instagram user name is @graciepastelpink , so you can follow me if you want to be included in the next Q and A or be notified when my next post goes up! Here are the questions you guys have asked me!

Beauty YouTubers such as Tanya Burr and Pixiwoo!

All of the High School Musical movies!

Mascara! My favourites are KIKO Active+ and Benefit Roller Lash.

Probably lip balm or spf- It would be really hot!

My favourite artist (music) is probably Adele or Pink or 21 Pilots. My hobby is dancing, which I absolutely love! And my favourite movie would have to be Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!

Probably America- I am going again this year which I am super exited about!

Thank you for reading, and thank you to all of the users that left me a question! Sorry that I could not do them all. Also, if you are one of my loyal readers, please follow me on Google Plus (link above) and stay active on my page! For every comment I receive, I always give one back! Thanks, and see you soon! Gracie xxx