The Sunday Edit #26

My Dream Dressing Table!
Can you believe I have already done half a year of Sunday Posts?! Time is flying by and we are getting nearer and nearer to my 16th birthday which is in 16 days time funnily enough!
The past couple of days I have been thinking about what I want for my birthday and have created quite an extensive list! I am going to narrow it down and create a little wish list which will hopefully be up a week or so before my birthday!
This week I have really been taking my revision timetable seriously! The past couple of weeks I have been slacking a bit and at this stage, I really don't have time to waste so I have been tough on myself and have stuck to my timetable all week.  I'm quite proud of myself actually because I never stick to things like this, similar to the 30 day squat challenge! I got to day 2 and gave up! I got all of todays revision done and out of the way so I can have a free day today!
Today I am having quite a fun day, I am going in town with my mum to get my Michael Kors bag *squeals* for my birthday and going to get some more bits from lush and hopefully a few festive yankee candles!
I hope you have all had a lovely week!
Emily xx

Elf Poreless Primer* - First Impressions ❤

Elf Poreless Face Primer* - £6.95

When this arrived on my door step the other day, I let out a little squeal of excitement! I have been wanting to try a new pore minimising primer for a long time as I kept running out my benefit Porefessional and it has a hefty price tag!  I have been on the hunt for a cheaper alternative for a long time now with little success so I was glad to be able to try this.

When I first pumped it on the back of my hand, I was relieved that it is more like a creamy moisturiser consistency rather than a clear, silicony sort of primer like the Maybelline Baby Skin which felt horrible.  It is quite a light, almost moussey formula which glides onto the skin.  It is very similar to the porefessional primer in the way that it feels velvety on the skin and glides on to your skin, filling in your pores and fine lines.

The smell of the primer screams tea tree and spot cream which I suppose is a good thing really.  I am very particular about smells so I thought this best to mention for all of you smell freaks like me! It claims to be infused with tea tree and vitamins A&E for anti-aging and restorative benefits.  When I read this, I immediately fell in love with it even more.  The fact that it makes your skin look amazing as well as improving the overall condition of it makes the product a whole lot better.

I didn't find that my makeup lasted longer with this, but I never had that with the professional either.  It doesn't mattify the skin and keep shine at bay as much as I hoped but its not a huge deal when you consider all the other benefits of this product.

Overall, I think this is actually better than the porefessional and I will definitely be repurchasing!  At £6.95 compared to the porefessional that is priced at £25.00, there really is no contest!  Elf have recently come out with many new products that are available to all of us Brits and you can find them all here so I definitely suggest you head over there for a mooch around!

Let me know if you try out this product and what your thoughts are!

Emily xx

*Products mentioned in this post were sent to me for review.  If you want to know more about this, my disclaimer is stated in the page at the top of my blog.

The Autumn Tag

Seeing as Autumn is my favourite month, it only seems right that I did the infamous Autumn Tag.  Even as Autumn is slowly drawing to a close and Winter is rearing its head, I am gripping on to it for as long as I can and I'm not willing to let go just yet!

What's Your Favourite Thing About Autumn?
I love everything about Autumn! I love halloween, I love all the spicy scents everywhere, I love all the Autumn fashion and I love being able to wear dark berry shades and anything woolly!

Favourite Autumn Drink?
Anything hot! My absolute favourite hot drink is obviously tea though!
Favourite Autumn Food?
I love home cooked meals like roast dinners, cottage pies and sausage and mash.  I just love coming home to a warm and cosy house after a hard day and having good food to look forward to!

Favourite Autumn Activity? 
I would probably actually say blogging, I am a lot more inspired throughout the Autumn and Winter months because it is my favourite time of year and there are so many more things I am interested in and want to write about.  In the summer, I'm not massively bothered about fashion and there are only so many times you can talk about fresh and dewy face products!

Favourite Autumn Candle Scent?
I love spicy scents and there are quite a few in Yankee Candle at the moment that I have my eye on.  I love things that make you feel warm and cosy and candles are just the best!

Favourite Item of Clothing/Accessory for A/W 2014?
Anything oversized and fluffy/woolly!

Favourite Lip Product?
Mac 'Plumful' every time! It is the most perfect plummy shade for Autumn and I absolutely love it.  I find it surprisingly easy to wear so it definitely gets a lot of use!

Favourite Nail Polish?
I don't think I have a favourite nail polish, but there are quite a few shades I constantly use throughout the Autumn months.  Essie and Nails inc probably do the best shades, I mentioned all of my favourites in my Autumn Beauty Edit Post.

Go-To Autumn Makeup Look?
I love to go for brown and coppery shades for the eyes with a darker blush and a nude lip.  If I am going for a bold lip, I usually go for a simple matte eye and winged liner which I have recently mastered and I feel like I have achieved all of my life goals!

What's Top on Your Autumn Wishlist?
At the moment, top of my wish list is a Michael Kors bag which I am getting for my birthday! My birthday is getting nearer and I can't wait to go shopping and have some fun with my friends!

I tag you all to do this tag and be sure to leave your links down below! 

Emily xx

The Sunday Edit #25

This week was the first week back at school after half term and ofsted were in so I would say it was a little bit stressful! I went for my College Interview on Thursday and it went really well and the principal offered me a place straight away! As of next September, I will be studying Law, Accounting, Maths and Economics as A-levels and although they sound boring, I'm so excited!

I went for fireworks at my Grandma's last night with my dads side of the family and we had a good laugh! We didn't get home until 1:00 and my cousin had scared the living daylights out of me with American Horror Story so I was up for a while! Needless to say, I woke up about 10 minutes ago which is why this post is up slightly later than usual!

I'm hoping this month is going to go fast, it is exactly 23 days until my 16th Birthday (I'm not counting or anything....) and I am so excited! I may do a birthday wish list post if any of you are interested!

I think that is all I have to say for this week, I hope you have all had a lovely week and let me know what you've been up to!

Emily xx

Friday Face Off #1 - The Red Lip Edition

I am a massive fan of a bold red lip, it is such a classic and sophisticated look and it just makes you feel good about yourself.  I have always struggled with bold lips but I think I can finally say that I have found the perfect shade for me and have found the perfect shade to wear it.

I like to start off with a foundation that gives me enough coverage without looking heavy and cakey because we don't want to take the attention away from the lips or look to done up.  For this I chose my L'oreal True Match Foundation which I loathes for a long time but I have recently learned to love it!  It gives the most perfect finish and makes my skin look naturally flawless and radiant.
To boost coverage in the places I need it, like under my eyes, around my nose, on blemishes etc, I use my trusty Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer.  This is such a cult product and it is something I will always go back to.
To set my base and keep shine at bay, I used my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder.  This is another Holy Grail product and I think matte skin looks perfect paired with a red lip. It adds to the whole vintage glam vibe which I love about red lips.
To give my face a little more dimension and prevent it from looking flat, I use my favourite Nars Laguna Bronzer.  I don't bronze too much, I just focus on defining my cheekbones and nose to make me look a little bit more sculpted.
For blush, I don't often wear any when I'm going for a red lip because sometimes it clashes.  However, if I look a bit pastey and feel that I need a little bit of extra colour, I will add a touch of my NYX Desert Rose Blush because as mentioned in my October Favourites, it gives a subtle and natural flush to the cheeks and goes with any sort of makeup look.
For a tiny bit of glow and to accentuate my contour, I sweep a small amount of my Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle.  This gives a little lift to the face and just perks up your complexion with a subtle glow.
After priming my eyes with concealer and powder, I take my absolute favourite eyeshadow palette, the MUA Undressed Palette and create a very simple, natural eye look so we don't overpower the lips. As with the boobs and legs theory, same stands for eyes and lips! Its one or the other, you can only do both in very special circumstances!  I take the shade 'Fawn' which is a light matte brown all over the lid, and then on a fluffy brush, lightly take the darker matte brown shade to add a little definition to the crease.
To finish off the eyes, I do a subtle winged liner, nothing too intense with the Collection Fast Stroke Waterproof Eyeliner which I am currently trialling, and then brighten up my waterline with the Rimmel Scandaleyes Nude Eyeliner.  I then finish off with a slick of my favourite mascara of the moment which is the SEVENTEEN Falsifeye HD Mascara.  If I was feeling fancy, I would add some lashes but on a daily basis, I generally would just stop there for the eyes.
Finally for the star of the show, my new favourite red lip is the Maybelline Color Drama Lip Pencil in the shade 'Light it up'.  These are amazing dupes for the Nars Satin Lip Pencils and the formula of these are on point.  This is such a classic red and I think Maybelline have done an amazing job with these and coming in at just under a fiver, it would be stupid not to give them a go!

Emily xx