Just a quick message❤️

Hiya everyone! So I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I am sorry that this isn't a full beauty-related post, and that I didn't post yesterday, but I just want to give myself a short break to really enjoy the festive period. Thanks so much for helping me get this blog to where it is, and if you have read even just one of my posts. Next year I hope to be posting better quality posts and hopefully better pictures with a new camera. 

See you soon,

Gracie xxxxx

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

Topshop haul! Xxx

Hiya everyone! A few days ago, a friend kindly gave me a few items of clothing that she didn't need and I really liked. So I decided to show you them all today! Also, not all of them are seasonal, but I thought I'd add them all in anyway because why not?! And again, because they were given to me, I cannot say how much they were. So, here is what I got (special notice to my uber-fancy Christmas tree!)

Probably my favourite items of the haul, these are my coats. On the left is a green lightweight, thin coat with leather sleeves. It actually gives more warmth that you would think and it's very seasonal! I love the look of this and I think it's great if you want a coat to take around with you but don't want to carry around a bulky object. On the right is a tan-coloured coat with buttons and a collar. I like this because it looks really smart and put-together, but again is really lightweight like the green one. This would be perfect if you were going out for dinner or going to work.

Next are some dresses, which are mostly for this time of year. In the top left, I have a black pencil dress. It fits really comfortably on me, however it does make my behind look a little large (and no, I'm not just doing a weird pose lol). The top right dress is more of a holiday piece, but I like it because it is really long and flowy. The material is really soft and it fits well on me. Next, the bottom left dress is like a sundress; elasticated at the top and loose at the bottom. Again, this would be perfect for a holiday or just any day out. For the bottom right, I think I am going to wear this for Christmas because of the colours and I just really like it! The top section is comfy and fitted and the bottom fits like a skater skirt. Love it!

These tops are mostly for the summer because they fit over a crop top or vest top. The top left is more of a vest but it is very open so I paired it with this black top. In the top right is a tighter best in a cranberry shade. Colourwise, I think it could be a seasonal wear but it is too short for winter in my opinion. My favourite of the three is the bottom left though, I love the lace and bow, and I think that it goes really well with the top I wore. It's so cute and looks really unique!! In the bottom right are some jumpsuits that didn't fit me but I liked so much that I had to include them. The one on the far left is a black lace strapless one, and the middle on e is the exact same but in a floral pattern. On the far right is a shorter design with straps and a lime green floral pattern.

And finally, I have 2 outfits which I would wear if I was going out to a party or a celebration. The left look is a combination of a pink, wavy-edged vest and a floral kimono. I think this looks really feminine and girly, and I love it! Kimonos make a great finishing touch to any look and I highly suggest you get one! On the right is a one-sleeve pleated top, made of a flowy, thin material. This would be perfect for a disco or night out and I think it looks really sophisticated! Cute!

Thanks so much for reading this post, I spent a really long time this week making this! Please leave me comments below on what you would like to see next, and I hope you have a nice day lovelies!

Gracie xxx