This or That Tag ♡

Ladies! ♥

I felt like doing a tag for you all today. So here you have it! The super exciting This or That Tag ;-)

♥ MAKEUP ♥

Blush or bronzer?

Blush

Lip gloss or lipstick?

I'm a lipgloss junkie.. So definitely lip gloss.

Eye liner or mascara?

Mascara :-)

Foundation or concealer?

Ooh.. tricky one.. probably a concealer so that I can have light coverage on parts of my face but still be able to erase my demented dark circles :-)

Neutral or colour eye shadow?

I love neutrals ^_^

Pressed or loose eye shadows?

Pressed I suppose.. I don't have much experience with loose shadows!

Brushes or sponges?
Definitely brushes.

♥ NAILS ♥

OPI or china glaze?

Honestly? I've not tried either brand. But I'll have to say China Glaze has caught my interest in the past.

Long or short?

Long ;-)

Acrylic or natural?

Au naturel.

Brights or darks?

Brights. Not neons but pastel colours are gorgeous.

Flower or no flower?
If I could be bothered.. flowers.

♥ BODY ♥

Perfume or body splash?
Perfumeeee

Lotion or body butter?
Ooh.. Body butter.

Body wash or soap?
I thought body wash was soap? Unless you mean a soap bar lol. In which case body wash by far.

Lush or other bath company?
Lushhh. Because it's luscious.

♥ FASHION ♥

Jeans or sweat pants?

Jeans =)

Long sleeves or short?
Long I suppose ;-)

Dresses or skirts?
Dresses.. Although to be fair I'm more of a jeans and top kind of girl.

Stripes or plaid?

Stripes 

Flip flops or sandals?
Sandals.. I have ugly toes so sandals that aren't too revealing please.

Scarves or hats?
Scarves ^_^

Studs or dangly earrings?
Studs

Necklaces or bracelets?
Necklaces

Heels or flats?
Flats. I do love heels.. They're just too painful :-(

Cowboy boots or riding boots?
YEEEHAW. 

Jacket or hoodie?
I would like to believe I reach for my jacket as it's a lot smarter looking.. The reality is I'm a complete hoodie slob lol!

Forever 21 or charlotte russe?
Forever 21 :-) (never heard of the other one.. probably not a UK thing?)

Abercrombie or Hollister?

 Hollister (never bought anything from Abercrombie)

Saks 5th or nordstrom?

 No idea what they are lol 'o.O please don't tell me I live in a cave haha!

♥ HAIR ♥

Curly or straight?
Straight.. I like wavy hair but not curly lol.

Bun or ponytail?

Ponytail- Just looks more feminine :-)

Bobby pins or butterfly clips?

Bobby pins.

Hair spray or gel?

Hair spray lol

Long or short?
Long hair :-) on girls anyway lol!

Light or dark?

I don't know.. I like darker hair.. but then again caramel hair has always been super beautiful to me too.

Side sweep bangs or full bangs?
Side sweep :-)

Up or down?

Down with bits pinned up? Or is that cheating? ;-)

♥ RANDOM ♥

Rain or shine?

Shineeee. My mood is dependant on the weather.

Summer or winter?

Honestly? Neither. I love spring and autumn :-)

Fall or spring?

Oh great this one got me lol! Hm.. Probably spring :-) I'll amend the previous question by saying summer ;-)

Chocolate or vanilla?

Chocolateeeeeee.

East coast or west coast?

South! =D just to be awkward.

That's all ladies and dudes! I rather enjoyed doing this post haha! Might do more tags like this in the future ^_^

Lots of Love, ♡

Review | Sleek Ultra Mattes V1 Brights Palette ♥

Hello Ladies! ♥

I bought this palette a while back on pure impulse whilst in Superdrug, and thought I would review it as it is fan-taba-lastic. I also created a super bright eye look whilst testing it a couple of months back so I thought I would add a picture of it in at the end of this post for you guys.

I have heard great things about Sleek's eyeshadow palettes in the past but have never owned one before. I must say.. for the price of the palette you really do get a bargain for your money. I chose the Brights Palette as it just looked so appealing to me. I'm glad I chose it too as it is just amazing.

The palette is rather "sleek" in style and I love the simple yet classy packaging. It came with a little advertising sheet thingie that I just threw into the picture.. because the lady was pretty lol! It is a little tough to open I will admit! So just be careful you don't break a nail or send the palette flying across the room!

List of Colours (Left to right):

First Row:

Chill

Pout

Sugarlite

Dragonfly

Pucker

Bammi

Second Row:

Cricket

Bolt

Strike

Floss

Crete

Pow!

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The colours are so bold.. I just fell in love with them! Which is unusual for me as I swear by neutral palettes and usually play it safe when it comes to make-up. This is just great for party looks and also to spice up your look in the summer.

The palette comes with two transition colours and an off-white highlight. I haven't used the transition colours as I just don't think they suit the other colours very well. Light matte browns are great for transitions. Grey and light pink? Not too sure.

 I do think the grey could still be used as a transition and to blend the other colours together. "Floss" just seems so out of place and I feel like another more vibrant colour should be there instead. I'll try and find uses for it though! Come on Sleek.. We want BRIGHTS! ^_^

Now, these palettes are very good quality considering their price. However they are not the softest shadows I have used. Don't get me wrong they're not rough! You can just tell the difference in texture compared to an eyeshadow from Urban Decay or something of the likes. I suppose some of them are a little chalky in texture? It'd explain why they feel a bit different!

Also, the key is to blend! Some of the shadows (especially the darker blue) can look quite chalky when applied so blending helps to prevent a chalky look by smudging the colour out a little. So blend blend blend as it's quite important!

Ooh.. and it does come with an applicator but it's just one of those standard double ended sponge applicators. I have used it but I just personally prefer to use brushes! It's completely up to you how you choose to apply it. Everybody's different!

A few swatches for you guys! (without any primer):

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As you can probably tell, the colours are definitely bright lol. This isn't the most pigmented palette I have owned in the sense that one swatch of the colour won't give you the most vibrant shade. Some colours do pick up better than others but as a whole you do need to apply a couple of layers to achieve a bold shade.

Also, as with many matte eyeshadows there can be a lot of fall out if you're not careful with placing the product and tapping off your brush after picking up product. This isn't an issue for me though as the fall out is easily sorted by using a good old sticky primer.

I find that a great way to make the colours stand out even more is by replacing your primer with a white eye-liner. White primer would work too (the more opaque the better!). The white just allows the colour to "pop" that little bit more. It's better to use this technique if you want a fun and vibrant look.

A look I created a couple of months ago whilst playing around- Inspired by Rihanna Who's That Chick?

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Overall I am extremely pleased with this palette. I think it's great for those who want something a little more fun in their makeup collection. I know some parts of this review may have come off a little negative but that's just so you guys know the cons as well as the pros! It is a gorgeous, affordable little palette, and I would recommend it to anyone. You should definitely give it a swatch if you ever stumble across it whilst shopping!

Expect an FOTD soon with this gorgeousness!

Oh and please feel free to leave any requests below! I'm happy to do a post on anything you guys may be interested in. It doesn't have to just be beauty related either!

Lots of Love,

FOTD- Summer Red ♥

Hi dolls! ♥

Well whaddaya know? Exams are all finally over and I hope you're all celebrating freedom as much as I am! My exams were awful and I honestly feel so free and relieved now that they're all over and done with. I apologise for not posting at all.. I did expect to do a few FOTD's here and there but I was so stressed and busy that I didn't want to publish things that were rushed and lazy. Pweez forgive me? :-3 

I recently bought a lovely red lippy from Kate Moss's line at Rimmel and it has definitely become my most favourite lipstick for summer.. so far anyway! Most days I just cannot be bothered doing my entire face up.. especially when it's warmer outside as I just hate the feeling of my face melting! So when I want to keep it simple I find that adding a bright lipstick makes me look as though I've made more of an effort. This is one of my most common day-to-day looks =) I hope you enjoy it ^_^

♥ Face: ♥

Loreal Lumi Magique Foundation- Rose Porcelain

Maybelline Cover stick- Ivory

Vichy Dermablend Foundation- Opal

Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder- Transparent

Too Faced Snow Bunny Bronzer

Benefit Dandelion Blush

Rimmel Lasting Finish Soft Colour Mono Blush- Pink Rose

♥ Eyes: ♥

Collection- Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner

Loreal Million Lashes Excess

Too Faced Natural Palette- Heaven

♥ Lips: ♥

Carmex Lip Balm

Rimmel - Kate Moss- Lasting Finish Matte-110

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That's all guys! I hope you enjoyed this look ^_^ Feel free to leave any comments below and I will hopefully see you all in my next post!

Lots of Love, ♥

SaraBoopxo

5 tips for a successful exam season!

Hi dollies! I've been a little MIA lately due to the stress of preparing for my exams and having such an enormous workload. I thought it would be a good idea to give you all a few tips on how to prepare for your exams and approach them all confidently. These tips are so basic and I'm sure you've heard of them all from your teachers and online forums.. I just hope this gets you a little more motivated and helps you gain every success!

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♥ Tip 1- Plan your revision

It helps to set out which topics/modules you aim to study each week so that you're able to use your revision time efficiently. Being organised will really help you keep on top of your workload and will also make you feel more confident about approaching your exam as everything will be set out within a specific timescale. Try getting your hands on an A3 sized piece of card and create yourself a little revision table leading up to the week before your exam. Leave an additional week to check over little sections you need to re-cap. Tick off each task as you pass them- being able to see your tasks and see when they will be achieved will make you feel so much more confident about learning everything on time!

Also, please try your hardest to meet your revision deadlines so you don't fall behind! There's no point setting out a revision plan if you're just going to ignore it!

♥ Tip 2- Eat healthily!

This one is pretty much a no-brainer. Eat brain foods like bananas, pumpkin seeds, whole-grains (to keep your brain alert and active), blueberries, blackcurrants, and oily fish like salmon and mackerel (I hate fish so I refuse to do this lol). Eat lots of fruit and greens like broccoli and spinach. Nuts are also great for the brain! I love eating a handful of Brazil Nuts every day so they may be a nice option for you guys. I'm sure you can buy them at regular supermarkets but I tend to get mine from Holland and Barrett.

Take vitamin supplements but remember not to overdo them and mix them all up together. Take them at separate intervals and remember that they are not there to replace natural sources of vitamin consumption. Also, keep yourself hydrated! That way your brain will be all nice and juicy ^_^

♥ Tip 3- Take breaks

I recommend taking a 10minute break with every 20-30mins of revision. Don't just sit on your bum stuffing your face with chocolate during these breaks. Get outside and get some fresh air! Jump around.. scream at the wall.. snog your mums plant pots! Anything to get yourself moving! It's so important to keep yourself motivated and to keep your brain refreshed- doing so will make your learning less dreadful and will also help to reduce your nerves.

I do believe a visit a few times a week to the gym is great too. It may not be a wise idea to revise after your workout sessions though! I just find that exercising makes me a lot more positive about things and it also releases "happy hormones" which are great to have during the stressful exam season!

♥ Tip 4- Don't leave it until the last minute...

I am a TERRIBLE procrastinator. It's only been within the last 8 months that I've really dedicated myself to studying- and even then I don't approach tasks immediately! Leaving things until the last minute will just send you into a complete frenzy. Stress does not help you learn things properly and you're more likely to just race through your topics. So if you're just sat on your computer thinking "Hey I'll start revising tomorrow" after weeks of procrastinating drop those gummy bears and hop to! Seriously, take it from a fellow lazy-bum and save yourself the stress!

♥ Tip 5- Get your beauty sleep!

I know it's always tempting to be a hardcore geek and stay up revising all night long, but please don't! You're less productive when you're sleep deprived and therefore you won't work at your best. Get 9 hours sleep each night.. you'll be thankful for it! If you find it hard to fall asleep thinking about your revision.. relax yourself.. have a nice warm candlelit bath followed by some chamomile tea. You'll be sleeping like a baby in no time! Also, if not being able to nod off is an issue.. I find it helpful to have a clean room and good ventilation- so create yourself a comfortable atmosphere and open up those windows to get some fresh air!

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That's all guys. Good luck to everyone taking their exams and I'm sorry if these tips were too late for some of you! I'm not sure how often I'll be posting leading up to the week of my exams so if I'm a bad blogger I'll be back and free around mid June which means TONS of posts and FOTDs! I think I should probably head off now.. Blogging at work is extremely naughty of me so I'll see you all soon!

Bye bye!

♥

xoxo