April Favourites 2017

Hey everyone, I hope you're all well!

Today I have my monthly favourites for April, I can't believe we're into May already!!

I have to be honest, I didn't really try a lot of new things this month but the ones I did try, I fell in love with! 

BEAUTY

Primark PS Bronze Shadow & Shade Palette || After seeing so much hype over Primark's makeup range I wanted to check it out for myself so I went on a mini shopping spree and picked up a few things including this gorgeous eyeshadow palette. If you know me, you'll know I probably have way too many palettes already but I couldn't not buy this at only £4! The pigmentation isn't the best but you can't expect the world for a few quid! I love the shades in this palette, so much so that it's all I've been wearing this month!

Makeup Revolution Ultra Sculpt & Contour Kit || Something else I've used nearly everyday this month is this contour kit which includes a matte bronzer, a pink toned highlighter and a pink/gold shimmer blush. As you can see I've used the bronzer to death, and I think I'm probably going to hit pan soon! The highlighter isn't as 'blinding' as I'd have liked but it's a lovely shade and so is the blusher! This is perfect for travelling to save space, and it has everything you need including a small mirror all in one little palette!

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in Daddy || I recently had a little shop on Beauty Bay and managed to pick up two thirds of the JSC x MannyMUA collab, the Daddy liquid lipstick and the Eclipse Skin Frost. Since my order got delivered I have been wearing Daddy non-stop! It's quite a cool toned nude on my skin and is great for everyday makeup looks. The formula is amazing, making application flawless and it lasts all day and night! If you want to see what else I picked up from Beauty Bay, click here.

TV & FILM

13 Reasons Why || Every man and his dog has watched this Netflix Original series, and while I really like the idea behind it (suicide awareness) I feel like there was a few flaws. I did really enjoy the series, and am patiently waiting for a second season to be announced. I'm thinking about writing a full post review of the series soon, so let me know if that's something you'd like to read!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 || I know this film only came out in cinemas a few days ago but I've been so excited for it since the release date was announced! I went to see this on Friday, thankfully with preordered tickets as it was rammed, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I find Chris Pratt hilarious, as well as Rocket and Drax. I need to get myself a Baby Groot though, he's so cute!! If you're a fan of superhero action films, I'd definitely recommend this, it's great!

MUSIC

Maroon 5 ft Future - Cold

Little Mix ft Machine Gun Kelly - No More Sad Songs

Zedd ft Alessia Cara - Stay

John Gibbons - P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)

Linkin Park ft Pusha T & Stormzy - Good Goodbye

Kendrick Lamar - Humble

That's everything I loved in April, I hope you enjoyed reading! Leave a comment telling me one of your favourite things from last month!

Beauty Bay Haul

I think it's safe to say my spending ban has well and truly been demolished! (oops)
I did a little shop on Beauty Bay on Saturday, spending way more money than I intended but what's a girl to do..

 The first items I picked up were from Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Beauty Bay had a restock of the JSC x MannyMUA products over the weekend and I was lucky enough to get my hands on the liquid lipstick in Daddy and the skin frost in Eclipse. I also picked up another liquid lipstick in the shade Unicorn Blood.

The liquid lipstick formula is nothing like I've ever tried before, they apply so well onto the lips! I wore Daddy all day yesterday to test the longevity of it, and it did last a while without eating but that soon ruined it haha. I think Daddy might be a little too like for my skin tone as it is a cool toned nude but I am in love with Unicorn Blood!

I don't think I have any words to describe the skin frost other than WOW! It's insanely pigmented and very buildable so it's perfect for everyone. I really like the shade, and I feel like it compliments my skin really well with me having slightly pale skin. I will definitely be buying this skin frost in more shades!!



 Up next is the well sought after Holy Grail eyeshadow palette from Violet Voss. I've been wanting this palette since it was released, and after stalking Instagram for a good few hours I decided to treat myself! This palette is very similar to Morphe's 35O and ABH's Modern Renaissance palettes with its rusty oranges and warm reds. I am a sucker for warm tones though so obviously I had to have this! I swatched a couple of the shades and the pigmentation is incredible, and I can't wait to try this palette out properly!

 *Oh look, another eyeshadow palette* Ever since I got the Morphe 35O palette for Christmas, I've wanted more so I bought myself the 35T. It's full of taupes, golds and pinks, with a few olive shades. It's mostly shimmers and glitters so it's perfect for those who like to go all out with the sparkle, but it does have a few mattes which are the perfect transition shades for most skin tones. I haven't swatched this palette yet but the 35O is very pigmented so I'm going to assume this is the same.. *fingers crossed*

I also picked up the Morphe 35K which is a palette I've wanted for as long as I can remember, probably as long as the 35O to be honest! This palette is perfect for a smokey eye, it has a transition shade for every skin tone and shimmers galore! The only thing I feel could be improved is the black shade being a bit more intense, but I haven't tried it on the eyes yet so it might perform differently than when I swatched it on my hand.

That's everything I picked up from Beauty Bay, I'm so so happy I've finally got my hands on the Violet Voss palette! I've spent a ridiculous amount of time just staring at it because it's so beautiful!! Let me know if you'd like to see more in-depth reviews of any of the palettes!

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