What's In My Bag? Xxx

Hiya everyone! A few weeks ago I got a new bag, and I really wanted to show you! Also, this post has been requested quite a lot, which really made me happy because there is no point writing a post if you guys are not interested! So here is my bag.

I got my bag from Portugal, and it is by the brand 'Darfois'. It is a brown, leather bag with a chevron print inside. This bag also comes with a separate bag inside, of which is very useful to store more precious/delicate items. The bag ties up with some strings at the top, and there is also a sweet, little notebook that hangs off of the handle. Just to say, I have not had this bag for very long so  I only have my necessities in here.

In the main section of my bag I keep more bulky items that I do not reach for as often ie:

*Apple earphones for when I am on the go!

*My Glasses and case- My glasses are from Karen Millen and I absolutely LOVE them!

*My Sunglasses and case- My gold/copper case is from Guess but it is quite old.

Inside the smaller section of my bag, I keep more fragile items/ items I want to keep safe ie:

*My phone (I forgot to show this in the picture)

*My keys

*My purse

*My hairbrush

*Mentos 3 fruit gum (This is so good!)
*My pocket mirror

*Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

*Rimmel Apocolips lip lacquer in 'Shooting Star'

*Nivea lip balm in 'Pearly Shine'

*Primark rollerball perfume in Polka

Thank you for reading my post, and I hope you guys are having an amazing Summer! See you guys soon, Gracie Xxx

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

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