My New Favourite Perfume

Hello my berries,

I've been wanting this perfume for ages, and it is Calvin Klein's Beauty fragrance. The scent is described on the website as a "feminine, sophisticated fragrance that opens with top notes of Ambrette seeds, middle notes of jasmine and dries down to the base notes of cedar wood." It is a beautiful scent, and I would use the words feminine and sophisticated also to describe it, it is perfect for summer and isn't too overpowering, making it suitable for everyday. Its definitely a perfume that lingers on your skin for ages, but I would describe it as a perfume that whispers not shouts, as it is so subtly there in an amazing way. The bottle is lovely as well and looks nice on my dressing table, which is always a bonus. I imagine that it would be good for travelling also as the bottle is flat and thin and the lid is in line with the rest of the bottle, so its easy to pack and won't take up too much space. It is definitely a favourite of mine and I have no doubt that I will be wearing it everyday for the rest of the summer!

See you soon
BeautyBerry
xoxo

Benefit's Neutral Palette

Hello my berries,

I'd quickly like to apologise for my absence, as I was taking my GCSE'S, but luckily the summer holidays have started for me and I am now going to be a committed blogger!
It was my birthday last week and my friend Flora got me the Benefit Neutrals Palette, which was so incredibly thoughtful of her considering I am an eyeshadow maniac. From the minute I set my eyes on this palette I knew that I was going to love it, their aren't any bad shades in the palette and they are a dream for everyday. The shadows are buttery and easy to blend and have barely any fall out. The pigmentation is also amazing, they aren't as pigmented as the Naked palette shadows but they still have great colour pay off and look beautiful on the eyes. I also find the palette is particularly good for my blue eyes as they are bronzy and gold, which really brings out my eye colour.

The inside of the palette

The packaging is also cute and lovely as Benefit products usually are, they have an old fashioned feel about them which I adore, and I think they just look very pretty. My only complaint would be that the box is quite bulky and thick, the shadows are in a cardboard case within the box, which takes up unnecessary space, I think they could have made it more compact. 

The Packaging

The shade names from left to right
My Two Cents, Birthday Suit, Call My Buff, Kiss Me I'm Tipsy, It's Complicated, Gilt-y Pleasure

This brand is also the first that I've seen that have a mixture of both cream and powder eyeshadows. The cream shadows are the first two swatched, and they can be used as eyeshadow bases to improve the wear of the other shadows, or as a simple wash of colour over the eyelid. I think this palette would be great for beginners as the colours aren't overly pigmented and really easy to work with, the palette also comes with a little sheet which shows you how to create different looks with the eyeshadows, I also think this would be very helpful!

See you soon

BeautyBerry

xoxo

Exam tips!

Hello my berries,

Now I thought I would change things up and do a lifestyle post instead of a beauty/fashion related one. For some of you, it is that time of year when you are revising hard for your GCSEs, IB diploma or A-Levels or a qualification of that sort. I am personally in the process of doing my GCSEs and I have to say it is rather hard to cope with all the work I am getting. I thought I would just share a few tips on how to cope with exam stress that have helped me personally.

1. Organise your work space
This is a big one for me, I think almost everybody finds it difficult to work in clutter and mess, as they say a tidy room is a tidy mind. Make sure you have somewhere that you can go for revision, that way you know when you have to work and it gets you ready to start doing some serious revision.

2. Get as many revision aids as you can
Flashcards, big A3 paper, post-it notes, and all that. GET IT! That way you can find out your preferred method of revision and try different ways so you don't get bored of doing the same thing for all of your subjects over and over again.

3. Make a revision timetable and stick to it
For some people, timetables don't work as it makes them feel like they are at school and can't make decisions. I personally love timetables, as it reassures me that I am on track and makes sure I am covering all subjects and topics that I need to cover. A good tip if your not a timetable kinda gal is just to make a tally table with all your subjects, and mark a tally on it every time you do revision for that subject, that way you know you are revising for ALL of them.

4. Try to enjoy some time
I am guilty of overworking myself and forcing myself to concentrate even when all I want to do is go to sleep. Don't get to the stage where you just want to give up, instead go out and have fun, and don't feel guilty about it. You are allowed to rest and have a break, you need breaks to be healthy and happy. People who take breaks are actually more able to concentrate as they don't feel like they spend there life revising.

Hope some of those tips helped, good luck with exams and revision everyone!
Beauty Berry xoxo

Colour Adapt Foundation by Max Factor

Hello my berries,

So I purchased this on a whim because I saw it and thought- why not? And I have to say I have now changed my earlier comment to why? The reason for this change of heart is because I really hate this foundation. To be honest, I really am not a foundation lover as my skin isn't bad at all and I usually just use concealer to save time and money, but that doesn't mean that I don't like to wear it for special occasions or sometimes I need to wear foundation for shows.

To start, the packaging is pretty horrible as it is quite cheap looking and very plastic. However the range of shades isn't bad at all as it has a range of shades both dark and very pale, with different variations of both yellow and pink undertones which is good. My shade appeared to be blushing beige, but it turned out to be way to pink for me.

First of, the pump is convenient like most pumps and works well, and the foundation wasn't runny. I used my fingers to apply the foundation which seemed to work, as the foundation is quite easy to blend. My problem was that when I looked at the final effect, after just one layer, it looked caky and patchy. I hate looking like I have a thick layer of makeup on, and this definitely made me look like that. Sometimes, I would forgive this if the coverage was good, but its really not.  It covered my redness around my nose and chin, but it did not cover any blemishes or eye bags/veins at all and I really wasn't impressed. It is meant to be a light coverage foundation and paired with the watery consistency you think it would look pretty and natural, but it did the opposite. It just made my skin look like it a had a thick layer of foundation on and the coverage really wasn't very good at all so personally I wouldn't even bother to try this.

See you next time!
xoxo

Ted Baker Lip Crayons

Hello my berries,

So, I got a set of 4 lip crayons recently and I have been absolutely loving them. All 4 of them are for the girl who loves bright and bold lip statements so if your into subtle shades then these definitely aren't for you.
Firstly, the packaging is lovely, all 4 come in a little tin and there all displayed nicely. The tin is beautifully decorated and a great thing to put on a dressing table as its so dinky and pretty. I really love the formulation of them as they are very creamy and glide on easily, without clinging to dry patches which is one thing I hate about really matte lipsticks. They are very moisturising and make your lips look a lot fuller than they are, and who doesn't want plump, kissable lips? They also last amazingly well on the lips, and when they do start to fade they don't go all patchy and make your lips look weird which is another thing I love about them.
I highly recommend picking them up as soon as you can because they are a really great buy for any girl that loves bold lips and a great present to as the packaging is so nice, they are quite affordable at £12.95, which I think is amazing considering Ted Baker is a higher end brand.
Enjoy the pictures of me modelling all of the lip crayons!

These 2 shades are definitely my personal favourites, the bright red and the light pink!

Unfortunately the shades aren't named, but going anti-clockwise, the red shade, the dark pink shade, the light pink and the deep purple.

See you soon! I hope you all have a wonderful week :)

Fashion trends for Spring time

Hello my berries,

So as said in my last post, spring is here! I mentioned a few makeup trends so I thought that it would only be fair to mention a few fashion trends for spring time. Now, I'm sure like me you have all spent your time all cosy in your home, locked away from the outside world in woolly jumpers and furry socks, hibernating. But now, its time to get back outside and here are a few ways to be fashion ready!

1. PASTEL colours!
This is a really big trend this season and pastel colours look beautiful on any skin tone. Minty greens and baby blues are definitely the most frequent to come up in designs and they really do look sophisticated and put together. You'll have no trouble finding pastel pieces either they are everywhere- I recommend ASOS for finding pieces though because they are all over their website!

2. Boxy jackets
The fit of boxy jackets somehow really flatters the body, and gives you a really beautiful silhouette. They come in a variety of patterns and prints so you can find one that really suits your personality, they can also jazz up the plainest of outfits. A tank top and jeans paired with a textured boxy jacket would be a really lovely outfit.

3. The Shift blouse
The shape of a shift blouse is just like a boxy jacket, more masculine fitting clothing is all over the runway. They make your shoulders look more broad and add shape to your body. Again, they come in all different patterns and textures so what are you waiting for, go out and get one!

That's just a few of the trends this season, other trends include collarless coats, wide leg trousers and bomber jackets!

See you soon
Beauty Berry xoxo

Spring makeup trends from fashion week

Hello my berries,

Now since fashion trends from fashion week have been everywhere, and a few signs of spring are upon us (I actually saw the sun today aha) I thought I would simply mention a few wearable makeup trends for the spring time and recommend some products that would help create the looks.

1. Soft berry lips
Now I am all about the lippy, and since hearing of this trend I am all over it. If you don't want to go out and buy a new shade just put on a lot of lip balm, put a deeper shade of lipstick on your finger and just gently buff in the shade to your lips. It will make your lips look healthy and moisturised as well as adding a soft colour to the lips, and you will be in trend!

2. Cat eyes
I don't remember a time when feline flicks weren't a makeup trend but anyhow they are definitly still in! For a look like this I suggest using a black liquid liner, like Stilas sparkle waterproof liquid liner (I did review this liner so if you haven't read it be sure to check it out, highly recommend!) Quick tip: line your top lash line, then do the flick upwards from your lower lash line and join the lines up at the end. Doing this means your more likely to get both eyes matching, which is always desirable, and it will look at lot cleaner and slicker if you do it this way.

3. Glowing skin
This spring is all about having a glowing iridescent look to your face, making you look fresh and wonderful. I would recommend using a glowing foundation like Rimmel wake me up foundation if you want something high coverage, although I personally have been trying Garnier, BB cream miracle skin perfector and it gives my facea lovely glow without looking greasy or oily.

So now I've listed some trends and how to get them, we will all be ready to hit the catwalk in the spring time!


Beauty berry xoxo