Happy New Year!!

Can you believe 2013 is over already?! I can definitely say that that is a good thing in many respects, but I’m hoping the best for 2014, and I wish you all a very happy, safe and peaceful new year!

I'd also just like to take this opportunity (I sound like I'm making a speech here, apologies) to thank all my amazing friends who have constantly been there for me throughout this year. I don't know how they've put up with me but they have and I'm ever so thankful, more than you can imagine, for everything they have done for me. LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH <3 xoxox 

But anyway, all the best for a safe and prosperous 2014.,

Lots of love 

Emily xoxox

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TOP 5 OF 2013

Can you believe that 2013 is over in less than 24 hours?! Crazy isn't it!

It's fair to say that this year I've trialled and tested A LOT of beauty products this year, but I've managed to cut it down to the top 5 that have stood out from the rest. So in no particular order...

CLINIQUE DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT MOISTURISING LOTION +
Clinique.com | £17-£28.50
Firstly starting off with a skincare love. I hardly mention skincare on my blog, mainly because I'm so lazy with skincare, and I'm only just getting into a proper regime. My skin gets quite dehydrated and this is a perfect pick-me-up.
First mentioned here

RIMMEL MATCH PERFECTION FOUNDATION
Boots.com | £6.99
Being one of my most recent purchases, this is by far one of my favourite products; it's such a lovely foundation and leaves my skin looking so luminescent. You can read more about it in THIS post.
First mentioned here

MAC LIPSTICK IN LADY DANGER
Maccosmetics.com | £15
I bought this lipstick at the beginning of April shortly after my operation (needed a bit of cheering up), and its perfect for daytime, nighttime, summer, winter. It's basically just the perfect lipstick!! The bright orange-red shade is definitely not one for the faint hearted as it is super super bright, which I love. Because of it's matte finish, it stays put all day.
First mentioned here (this is from the time where I was obsessed with over using snapsneed on EVERY picture... apologies)

LADY GAGA FAME EAU DE PARFUM
Boots.com | £31 (for 50ml)
I originally got this fragrance in about March or April and I instantly loved it (that much that I'm on my second bottle). It's the perfect scent for both daytime and evening.
First mentioned here 

MAYBELLINE THE ROCKET VOLUME EXPRESS MASCARA
Boots.com | £7.99
My trusty mascara of the year. I've mentioned this countless times, as you'll know, for reasons that you'll probably know too. It's by far the best mascara I've ever used.
First mentioned here

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My Foundation Wardrobe

I'm slightly obsessed with foundation, let us just say...

The Everyday: RIMMEL BB CREAM

Boots.com | £6.99

For a BB cream, this has great coverage; it gets rid of any imperfections, redness and discolouration. Leaves a nice natural, slightly matte slightly dewy finish with a light coverage.

The In-A-Rush: MAX FACTOR MIRACLE TOUCH FOUNDATION

Boots.com | £12.99

I wear this on college days because I am always getting ready last minute, and this is just so quick and easy to apply because of the formula and packaging. I’d say this is a medium coverage with a dewy healthy finish.

The Special Occasion: NARS SHEER GLOW

Selfridges | £30.50

Rather pricey, but definitely worth it. The name “Sheer Glow” would insinuate that it would be super duper dewy and glowy, however it’s actually more of a satin finish, so slightly matte, but still with a healthy glow to it. This looks really natural, but I class this as my special occasion foundation (generally) because of the price tag.

I’d say this is a medium coverage with a natural glow satin finish.

The Flawless Finish: ILLAMASQUA SKIN BASE

Selfridges | £27

Photographs beautifully and gives a flawless natural finish. This is perfect for going out in the evenings, wearing with a smokey eye. This is a medium to full coverage with a flawless, healthy, natural finish.

The Radiance Boosting: RIMMEL MATCH PERFECTION

Boots.com | £6.99

I’ve loved this foundation from the moment I got it. It is so radiant and glowy, it just leaves the skin looking so healthy and amazing. Works perfectly with the matching Match Perfection Silky Loose Powder also by Rimmel! I’d say this is a medium coverage with a natural, radiant finish.

The No-Makeup Makeup: L’OREAL NUDE MAGIQUE EAU DE TEINT

Boots.com | £9.99

This has definitely grown on me. It’s perfect for those no-makeup makeup days, because it feels like there is nothing on the skin at all. I’d say this is a natural finish with a light coverage.

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