Spring Morning Routine Collab! xox

Hiya everyone! Today I am going to talk to you about my Spring 'Morning Routine.' This is actually a collab with @liifeas.g https://liifeasg.wordpress.com - her blog is so beautiful and her photography skills are on point! She is doing a 'Spring GRWM', you should go and check it out! This is going to be my routine on the weekend/ holidays, since we are on Spring Break at the moment.

First, I wake up at around 8:30 or 9:00, but stay in bed and go on my phone or watch YouTube for a while.

Then, I drag myself out of bed and go down to have some breakfast. I usually have some cereal or a smoothie.

If I haven't showered the night before, this is usually when I will take a shower. At the moment, I have been loving using the 'ST Ives Apricot Face Scrub' in the shower to exfoliate my skin.

After this, I will go and brush my teeth and get dressed for the day.

When I am dressed, I will either blow dry my hair first or apply my makeup. If you would like to see what I use as my everyday makeup, click here to see my post on 'What's In my Makeup Bag'

http://graciepastelpink.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/tour-of-my-makeup-bag-xxx.html

Now I am ready to leave the house and start the day! On the weekends, I usually meet up with my friends or go shopping.

Thank you for reading my post, and make sure that you check out the other half of this collab! Add me on social media; the links are near the top of my page. Have a great day, talk to you soon lovelies!

Gracie xox

My Pins and How I Get Inspiration! xx

Hiya everyone! Today I am going to show you what I pin on Pinterest and also talk about my inspirations! I got this idea from +A Girl, Obsessed , her blog is amazing- you should go check it out! If you want to know what else I have pinned on my boards, my Pinterest username is @gracierosexx so go follow me! Anyways- here is what I pinned!

Makeup:

For makeup, I like to pin things I want to recreate, things I want to buy or tutorials.

Hairstyles:

For hair, I like to pin styles I would love to wear (goals) and different shades of hair colour.

Fashion:

For fashion, I like to pin boho, relaxed styles and pretty, formal outfits.

Nails:

For nails, I like to pin designs I would wear but probably not be able to do to my own nails!

Quotes:

For quotes, I like to pin messages that make me feel better about myself and feel happy when I read them.

I use Pinterest as a way of getting inspiration and even teaching me how to do new things. Another way I like to find inspiration is by Instagram. This creates a platform for me to talk to people who read my blog and people who have the same interests as me. Also, I can share my love of photography here! If you are looking for a way to communicate to others like yourself, then go get yourself an Instagram account! As you may know, I used to own an Instagram account for this page. I have just created a new one, so you can follow me to receive updates from when I am going to post and pictures of things I enjoy. My username is @graciepastelpinkk

Thank you for reading, and I will see you next week!

Gracie xx 

Beauty Wish-List! Xxx

Hiya everyone! So I thought that since I almost always talk about products I already own; I would talk about some products that I would like. I always hear YouTubers and bloggers talk about products I have not yet tried, so I thought I would talk about some that sound like they really work. I guess you could call these 'hyped products'. Here is the products on my wish list!

Base Products:

*Urban Decay Naked Skin concealer

*Benefit Hello Flawless foundation

*Laurer Mercier Loose Finishing powder

Cheek products:

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour kit

*Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

*Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in 'Moonstone'

Brow products:

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Whiz

*Benefit Gimme Brow

Eye Products:

*Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer potion

*Stila In The Night palette

*Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

*Urban Decay 24 Hour Glide On Pencil Liner

*Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Lip Products:

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipsticks

*Too Faced Melted LipStick

Thank You so much for reading, and make sure to comment any requests for posts that you may have! See you in my next post,

GRACIE XX

Tour Of My Makeup Bag! Xxx

Hiya everyone! So I was going to do an updated 'Everyday Makeup Routine', but I wanted to something different since I have seen a lot of others do this. So instead I thought I would do a 'Tour Of My Makeup Bag', because then I get to show you more of what I use. This post will contain my everyday makeup, brushes and skincare! Hope you enjoy! (Ps, sorry for the blue-toned photos!)

Skin Care



Usually, I don't use a face mask every day, but I wanted to include this in anyways! For cleanser, I use the Garnier Mycellar Water because it is calm and gentle on the skin. I also love this because it comes in many different types to suit your skin! To moisturise, I use the 'Re-Gen' cream because it treats lots of skin problems and hydrates my dry skin.

Makeup 

My everyday makeup has actually changed a lot recently. For my base I use the MAC Studio Fix Powder in 'NC 20' because it gives me coverage whilst being lightweight on the skin. I actually contour with a Primark foundation stick in the shade 'Warm Beige' because it is just the right shape and really creamy! After this, I highlight my cheekbones with the Rimmel Match Perfection concealer. For brows, I use the Collection 'Colour Lash' mascara in 'Brown', because I find that mascaras last longer than brow gels and this also gives my brows a tint. I use Soap and Glory 'Lid Stuff' eyeshadow on my eyelids, then finish with the Barry M white kohl liner. After curling my lashes, I use my KIKO Active+ mascara and Roller Lash because they make a great pair. To finish the look, I apply the Primark lipstick in the shade 'Marsala'.

Brushes

Most of my brush collection is from a set I bought online a while ago called 'Glow'. This set is amazing, you get 12 brushes and a case for a great price, and the quality is really good too. The brushes are really soft yet dense, meaning the application is really great also! If you are looking for some new brushes, check these out here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Glow-Makeup-Brushes-Crocodile-Leather/dp/B00G6Z8R9O/ref=sr_1_4?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1456686081&sr=1-4&keywords=glow+make+up+brushes

The remainder of my brushes (and sponge) are from Primark.

Thank you for reading, please comment down below any suggestions of posts you would like me to do! Hope you have a great week, Gracie xx

How much is my face worth? XXx

Hiya everyone, this is me from the future speaking! Currently, I am on holiday so I'm writing this in advance. Hopefully, I will be taking lots of pictures and uploading them here when I get back. Also, the other day I discovered a new blog which I thought was really great called 'GirlObsessedxx'. In particular, I especially liked her posts about society and really relatable stories. If you haven't checked her out, go and do it after you have read this and say that I sent you! 

Any ways, I got this idea from LexiTheNewt (but I bet many others have done this as well), but I am going to do the 'How much does your face cost?' *Side note, I wear mostly drugstore products since they fit my price range better*

My Everyday Face:

Moisturiser (Re-Gen Cream)-£5

L'Oreal 'Nude Magique' Blur cream- £6.99

Maybelline 'Dream Fresh' BB cream- £7.99

Nivea tinted day cream- £3.89

Loreal 'Nude Magique' powder-£6.99

Revolution eyeshadow palette in 'Essential Mattes'- £4.00

Maybelline brow gel in 'Medium Brown'- £4.99

Barry M Eyeliner pencil in 'White'- £2.99

Kiko mascara- £7.90

Mac lipstick in 'Crosswires'- £15 

Altogether, that makes a total of £65.74!

Thanks for reading this post, let me know what your total cost is! See you in my next post,

Gracie

Xx

Yay or Nay- Nivea Sweet Lips gift set xox

Hiya everyone! So I'm back on blogging now, and I got a brand new camera! This means that my photos will be in better quality and my overall webpage will look cleaner! A few week ago I started a new series of mine called Yay or Nay- which is my reviewing system for products. I haven't done one of these in a while so I thought it was time for another. Today I am reviewing the Nivea 'Sweet Lips' gift set tin, which includes 4 full sized products. Here is what I think of the set!

Products included:

~2x Nivea Lip Butters: Coconut and Vanilla & Macadamia. Creamy and Strongly scented. When I open the tin, the product smells really scrumptious!

~Nivea 'Pearly Shine' Tinted Lip Balm. Gives a shiny, pink finish. Moisturising and shimmery.

~Nivea 'Essential Care' Lip Balm. Very thick, extremely moisturising. Fave lip balm!

Packaging:

This set comes in a pink, hearts gaped metal tin, of which you can remove the label and re- use the tin as something else. I think this is super cute and I will be using this to store different lip products in. This would be a great gift for someone, and the tin would make the present feel really special and unique. Overall I give it a ***** 5 stars for packaging!

Pigmentation:

Now, obviously a lip balm or butter doesn't usually contain any pigmentation, but the 'Pearly Shine' lip balm is tinted. The product gives off a shimmery, subtle pink shade; perfect if your lips need a bit of TLC but you still want a bit of colour on the lips. Overall, because there is only one coloured product, I give the pigmentation *** 3 Stars!

Lasting Power:

In my opinion, I think it is really important for a lip balm/butter to last on the lips. Otherwise, I usually end up applying loads throught the day and using up all of the product! These lip balms give moisture that sinks into the lips, making your lips feel smooth without the thought of anything being there. I usually reapply about twice a day. Overall I give these a **** 4 stars for lasting power!

Finish:

When I wear these, it looks like I am wearing a clear gloss (especially the 'Essential Care'). I like the fact that you can put these on top of a lipstick for a shiny lip look that will not dry out. The 'Pearly Shine' Lip balm looks great on top of a pink lippie! Overall I think that **** 4 Stars is a good score for the finish!

My final opinion of this is that it is a very cute set of full-sized lip products. This would be a great gift for someone who is just starting out in makeup, or a lip balm-hoarder like me! The Nivea 'Sweet Lips' set is a YAY!

Thanks for reading this post, and in the new year I hope to post more for you all! Leave comments down below of anything that you would like to see me write about, but for now I'll see you next time. Lots of love, Gracie xxx

Festive Make Up Look! Xxx

Hiya everyone! So I haven't done a tutorial or makeup look in a while, so I thought I would bring you a Christmas-related look! I know this is just a typical look for this time of year, but I thought it was much different to the other looks I have done in the past. You could wear this to a Christmas party, family get-together or even Christmas day itself! I hope you enjoy, let's get right in with it! 

1) Prep the skin, I used my Re-Gen mouisturiser to do so.

2) Using your favourite primer, in my case the L'oreal 'Nude Magique Blurring Primer', apply all over the face. Concentrate this on the T zone, or anywhere that your makeup might slide off.

3) Use a Bb Cream or Foundation with a dewy finish to counteract any winter dryness that this season produces. Then apply a concealer under the eyes and on a my blemishes.

4) I usually do my brows next, so I am using my Revolution eyeshadow pallete to fill them in. After this I brush  the Maybelline 'Brow Drama' through to keep the hairs in place. I also find that this makes the brows look more natural because it makes the hairs more visible.

5) For eyeshadow, I always start with a cream shade all over the lid and up under the brow for a great base. Then apply your silver shadow, for me I used the Flutter Cosmetics single eyeshadow in 'Silver'. Ensure this is blended nicely, and you may also want to intensify the colour more at the lash line.

6) Apply a black pencil liner over the lid and wing it out. Then, using a pencil brush, smudge the liner out and under the eye of you wish. This step is not crucial, but it looks great if you are going for a more party/smokey look.

7) Finish the eyes by curling your lashes and applying 2 coats of mascara.

8) For a highlight, apply a champagne shade to the cheeks, bridge of nose, Cupid's bow and inner corners. This will give you a healthy glow for the Christmas season.

9) Finally, add a red lip to finish the look!

I hope you enjoyed this post, and please leave any suggestions for posts in the comments below! Have a great Christmas, and I'll see you in my next post.

Festive wishes,

Gracie xxx

Yay or Nay Limited Collection Nail Polish Set xx

Hiya everyone! So since that I do a lot of product reviews, I decided to create a review-ing system to make it a little more interesting! I am going to call it a YAY/NAY and that will decide my original decision on the product. I will also give it a rating out of five stars and use these categories:

*Packaging

*Pigmentation

*Lasting power

*Finish

I hope you enjoy this, and here is my first Yay or Nay!

                             

In the Black Friday sale this week, I received a nail polish set from Marks And Spencer (sub brand 'Limited Edition'). I believe it was £10 but I bought it for £5. It comes with 8 lovely shades, 7 sparkly and one matte. 

Firstly, the packaging is really pretty and I like the gold and pink stripes. It would have been better if you could take the polishes out without having to remove the whole packaging. I would rate the packaging **** 4 Stars.

I chose to apply the shade 'Pink Sorbet', which looked like a rose-gold colour. With a single coat, the colour wasn't the most opaque. However, when I applied the second coat it covered better and looked more opaque. The final colour was very sparkly and a gorgeous metallic pink colour. Overall I give the pigmentation *** 3 and a half Stars and the finish ***** 5 stars. 

The lasting power of the polishes was good but not amazing. I got about 3 days before it started to chip, but then I repainted the chip and the polish didn't chip. Overall, I give the lasting power **** 4 Stars.

Overall, I think this set is a beautiful Christmassy collection and would make a great gift. The polishes aren't the most excellent pigmentation of all time but I still really like them and think you should pick one up. So overall, this set is a YAY!!

Thanks for reading, and I hope that you enjoyed this review. Please give me any suggestions on what you would like to see next, but for now that's it for this week.

See you soon, Gracie xxx

Beauty Get-To-Know-Me Tag x

Hiya everyone! I was thinking, maybe you guys don't know that much about me, so why not do a tag?? Haha. Anyways, I saw a few people do this tag, so I can't give credits to a specific blog. And I can't believe that I have only done one tag on this blog, they are one of my fave posts to write! (I know that sounds really self-centred, lol.) Here is my answers!

1) Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

My hair is very straight and very thick. This is an advantage in some ways, but still hard to maintain. Usually, I wear my hair down, but otherwise I normally put it in a half-up do.

2) Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

I don't dye my hair. Although, I really want to dye it a maroon/reddy-brown shade. Maybe I will at some point. But I do get my hair cut at a salon, though.

3) Do you wear the same style everyday, or do you change it?

I am always changing my hair because I find it really fun to discover new, pretty looks. I mostly like it when the top half of my hair is away from my face, but the bottom half flowing and (sometimes) curled.

4) Do you do your own mani/pedi or get it done in a salon? 

Usually, I paint them myself, but it is always nice to have them done by someone wakes every once in a while. I don't really wear false nails that much though, I can never keep them on!

5) How often do you change your nail polish?

Probably about once a week. I chip my nails really easily so they need constant painting!

6) How long does it take to put makeup on in the morning?

I can put it on quite quickly, but where's the fun in that? I like to take my time with my makeup because I find it really calming and fun. Every day I do a new look and experiment with products, so that takes up quite a lot of time. Overall, I'd like to say I take about 35-40 minutes.

7) What do you do first? Face or eyes?

I do my face first. I don't know why but I always do my makeup in a specific order, I guess I'm just used to it. First is base makeup, then brows, then eyes, then cheeks, then lips.

8) Do you collect makeup or just buy it when you need it?

Both! When u run out of a product, I will repurchase it, but along the way I will pick up a bunch of other bits that I really don't need!

9) What time do you go to sleep and wake up? 

I go to bed between 10-11 and wake up at 6:30. Yeah, I have a weird sleep schedule, but I like waking up early sometimes!

10) How tall are you?

Between 5"5 and 5"6.

11) Do you have any pets?

I have a jet black cat called Midnight, which I love to bits.

12) What is your fave colour?

Red!

13) How did you come up with your blog name? 

Well, to start, my name is Gracie. For the second part, I just rewrote it over and over until I found a cute name that flowed! I love my blog name, I think it is really pretty and makes my page sound interesting :)

14) Do you always wear a full face of makeup?

Most of the time. Not because I feel like I have to, though. I just love doing my makeup every morning, and trying lots of different bits and bobs to create a look!

15) What are you doing with the rest of your day?

Lying on my bed with snacks and Netfilx!! Haha xox

I hope you enjoyed this (really long) tag and learned something new about me! I tag everyone who is reading this to do it! See you soon,

G

Xxx

Skincare favess xox

Hiya everyone! So today I thought that I would talk about my skincare must-haves, since I haven't really talked about skincare before. Firstly, I have combination to dry skin. My forehead is quite oily and prone to spots, but everywhere else is pretty dry. I use the same skincare products all of the time, because I am happy with my routine and I don't want to upset my skin. Please let me know if you have used any of these before, I would be very interested to know. Here are my picks!

Garnier Mycellar Water cleanser for Sensitive skin:

I love using this because it is so quick and easy for mornings and evenings. A little amount goes a long way with this product, which means it lasts ages. Because the mycellar water is for sensitive skin, it is really gentle and leaves your skin feeling super smooth, soft and rejuvenated. Also, this is very budget-friendly because it is around £4-£5. Highly reccomend!

St Ives Apricot blemish control Scrub:

I don't believe I have heard anyone ever talk about this before, but I love it! Since I have dry skin but also spots, this is great because it helps remove dry patches and clear blemishes. The St Ives scrub is quite strong, so any impurities on your skin will be cleaned away. I use this in the shower 4-5 times a week and I always feel really clean and fresh when I have finished. Go check it out if you are looking for a new face scrub!

Montange and Jenessee face mask in Blemish Mask:

I don't often repurchase a face mask from this range, since there is such a variety of scents and purposes. I use the Blemish mud quite a lot, even though it is quite basic. With each package I get 2-3 uses, and for the price, that's an incredible value for money. These are really fun to do with your friends too, and perfect for sleepovers.

Re-Gen Cream:

This is my daily moisturiser, and it is perfect for me because it is designed for blemishes and dry skin. Ever since I have been using this, I have noticed dramatic changes in my skin, this clears all of my imperfections and deeply moisturises dry skin. Also, underneath my makeup, this gives me the most beautiful glow that makes my skin look really healthy. This is probably the best moisturiser I have ever used and I would highly reccomend you buy one!

Those were my fave skincare products, I hope you enjoyed reading. Please give me suggestions on posts I should do next, I would love some of your feedback! 

See you soon,

Gracie

Xxxx

September Favess!

Hiya everyone! So as September is drawing to a close I decided to talk to you about my favourite products of this month. Just as a side note, I haven't added any pictures today because my phone is playing up, sorry! Anyways, hope you enjoy and lets get right into it!

The first product I am going to talk about is the Active + Mascara from KIKO.

I bought this recently and I have not been using it for that long, but I really like this from what I have experienced so far. This mascara has a conical-shaped wand, which really grabs your outer lashes and makes them look more feminine. Also the formula of this product is specialised to make your lashes grow, that's another good reason to buy this mascara!

The next product I have been loving is the MUA Undress your Skin Shimmer Highlighter.

I use this nearly everyday because it is like your everyday shade with a touch of glow. It really brightens up my complexion and looks like a high-end product. And with the low price, you can't go wrong!

I have also using the MAC CremeSheen lipglosses every day this month, so I thought they deserved a mention. 

The shades I have are Paper lanterns, Dynasty at Dusk and Delight. I am planning to do a detailed post about these soon, so stay tuned for that! I love these because you can just throw them on and instantly look put together. I wear all of my shades and I have a difficult decision each day about which to wear!

Finally, the Midnight Kiss perfume from Primark.

I wasn't expecting much from this when I first bought it, but I was pleasantly surprised! The scent is quite sweet at first, but after in sinks in a bit it smells quite musky. There are other scents in their collection, and they all come in body mist, perfume and rollerball (perfect handbag size!) I really want to try the others from the range, too!

They were my September favourites, thanks for reading! I think I have come to a decision that I will post on Wednesdays, so keep active for that. Also, I'm thinking about changing my blog design, what do you think? Leave your suggestion below.   

See you soon,

Gracie

XXX

 

            

Collective Haul!

Hiya everyone! I went shopping the other day, and since I had never done a haul on this blog before I decided to do one for y'all! (Cowboy, seriously? wtf haha) Just to say this isn't all from just one trip, I have been shopping quite a lot in the holidays. I hope you enjoy, lets get right on into the video! *Side note, please excuse the quality of the photos included, my phones quality is rubbish atm and its really old lol*

An Overview <3

The first thing I bought was this bag from Primark. It was a total of £10, which is a great price for a handbag since most shops are getting pretty expensive. I am planning to use this for school as it will fit in a lot of notebooks inside. Also, there is a snakeskin textured patch on the front so it will not scratch as easy.

Next from Primark is the new duvet set from the 'Velvetghost' (Gabby) range. I love all of the items from the range, but I got this to use with another set because it matched my theme. This is so adorable and I cant wait to put it on my bed! Also I bought a square, pink cushion for my sofa (this is not included in the same range as the duvet.)

Moving on to Boots, I picked up two of the Montagne Jenessee face masks: Strawberry Soufflé and Blemish Mud. I love these face masks because they are so fun and they have so many different flavours, I never really buy the same one twice! I also picked up the Maybelline 'Dream Fresh BB Cream' and the Barry M Kohl Liner in White. Both of these products I had tried (first time) once and I like them so far! The BB cream was really glowy on my dry skin and the liner was really pigmented and really opened up my eyes.    Love! <3  

Next I popped to Superdry and bought this suuuuuuppper soft hoodie. I don't usually wear hoodies but I thought I would buy it for those cold winters and days in. It's great to lounge in, and it's great quality so I know that it will last a long time.

Lastly, I picked up some bright neon pencils for school and a pocket-sized diary for 2016.

I hope you enjoyed reading about what I bought (Hauls are my fave posts to read, comment if you can relate!) Thank you for reading this far down and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day!

See you soon,

G

XX