The Daily Mix - My Everyday Makeup Look.

Just what it says on the tin! a little post about my everyday products and an extra few words on my favourite!

This is a little Estee Lauder pallet I picked up recently as a little treat for myself, now these are quite pricey at 28 euro but I just love this. The packaging it gorgeous and luxourious and it is super handy to just throw in your bag and roll on with the rest of the day! It comes in a range of different duos but I picked one I knew I would use the most! The pay off with it is pretty great but I would recommend a eye primer! 

This is a new brush released from Bare Minerals, and it is WONDERFUL! I always struggle to cover pores and this brush totally manages to do this, it gives you a little heavier coverage than the original Bare Minerals brushes bringing the foundation up onto equal ground with any liquid!

Another Bare Minerals product ( I am obsessed) it's this gorgeous pinky blusher, I really just like this because it manages to not look unnatural on pale skin which tends to be a problem, it also has a little shimmer built in and acts as both a highlighter and blusher!

I ran out of my beloved Lancome mascara and decided to try something new. This MAC mascara was part of a collection but re-released because it did so well! I really do like this mascara as it dramatically enhances lashes. I feel it's entirely on par with They're Real by Benefit except it doesn't leave any any of those black smudges which I feel always happens with Benefit mascaras!

So this is the end product, and a total moment of vanity!

Love,

Rose

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Suit up!.....Ladies?

I have to say, after seeing a certain lady suit, lately I have kinda developed a slight suit crush! With wedding,communion and confirmation season upon us it seems that woman are floundering under the pressure of finding the "Right" dress and even when they do there is absolutely no guarantee that someone else won't turn up in the same thing! I really feel a pant suit or even shorts suit can be such a great alternative for woman.

There is a slight stigma that comes along with the word "suit" implying its masculine and unfeminine or even for partners(boyfriends/husbands) woman wearing a suit can be emasculating! For myself suits have always being a pretty scary venture, being crushed under the weight of insecurity and already sporting pretty manly hair the idea of a suit struck fear into my very soul, this paired with a pretty bad experience as a child where my Dad bought me a suit to wear to funerals (Huh? I hear you say) had left a pretty bad taste in my mouth. 

Alas I have succumb to the idea that suits on woman can be everything including empowering and feminine. They lack the necessity of tan, uncomfortable tights , certain sucky in underwear and well...shaved legs! Like I said, suits don't need to be manly, in fact I have found some pretty girly ones! Here's my top picks and well...hearts desire's!

If you're a little less adventurous opt for a cute shorts suit, this keeps it super feminine, caters to those less able to wear cigarette pants (like myself) and still enables you to show of those pins ;)

Nishe Belted Shorts and Jacket with Seashell Embroidery from ASOS

If you are looking for something a little more classic that can move from the office, to an occasion or a night out something a little more tailored with a cropped pant does just the trick. Opt for bright colours to ensure a girly feel and to keep in trend with summer!

Ted Baker JAYNE suit(Couldn't find a better photo, but GURL THIS IS FAB)

Topshop Preppy Chambray suit

Bear in mind that your suit doesn't necessarily have to be matchy matchy! Match a patterned jacket and plain trousers to draw attention away from problem areas!

CHECKERED JACQUARD BLAZER From ZARA

Try and stray away from very conventional suits to avoid association with masculine traits, try to keep it fun and interesting! If you're brave enough to wear a suit, why not go the whole haul and mix colours and textures!

ASOS Blazer in Chambray Denim

b + ab Velvet Mix Blazer and Shoes at ASOS

I'm really hoping female tailoring hit's the high street soon at a reasonable price or I feel my bank account might take a pretty hefty hit! Try not to be too scared and even just try on a suit or two and see how you feel about them, who knows? You may never wear a skirt again!

Quote : " Suits are full of joy. They're the sartorial equivalent of a babies smile."

Rose 

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The Storage

The biggest pain I find about spending as much money as I do on makeup and having as much makeup as I do tends to lead to a bit of a mess. With a huge amount of compacts, eyeshadow's, lipsticks,brushes and general nick nacs mixed with itty bitty things, it makes doing your makeup a bit of a pain in the bum. Mascaras rolling off tables and not quite remembering where you put what blush because they all look the same! I did a few months ago feebly attempt to organise my makeup into wicker baskets..and well it didn't make much difference to the organisation of things! That was until I found MUJI and although it was a little pricey to buy these little boxes MY GOD it was worth it. :)

If you ,like me, need a little organisation in your life I would recommend a trip to th MUJI store for a little help!