Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet

Simple, soft and moisturising: These are the three things I always look for in an everyday, non-heavy coverage foundation. Believe it or not, it's actually very hard for find a foundation like this!

Luckily enough, and after a great deal of searching, I found that this foundation is exactly what I've been looking for.

Perfection Lumiere Velvet has become one of my all time favourite foundations, but not without a little bit of drama along the way.

Estée Lauder 'Nudité' Nail Lacquer

Nails are definitely not my forte. I tend to only wear ready-painted false nails so as to avoid the tedious waiting you have to endure after painting your own nails. Not only that, but I also always manage to make a mess of my nails, so I figured a long time ago that ready-painted nails were more practical.
However, I got an Estée Lauder nail varnish for my birthday this year, and it has totally changed the way I feel about the nail-painting process. 

It's in the shade Nudité which, as the name suggests, it's a nude colour. It's very delicate and sophisticated and, in my opinion, what really makes it stand out is its subtle hints of pink as opposed to overly beige undertones.
The great thing about nude shades is that they compliment any outfit, day or night, and this shade does so in particular because it's so classy, but discreet and simple at the same time.

I like to use Elegant Touch 001 Totally Bare nails. They are fairly easy to apply and last a good few days (although definitely not the entire 10 days that they advertise on the back of the packet).

As you can probably tell, I'm still not an expert in the manicure business, but I am slowly getting better!

What is your favourite nail varnish?
Ana xo

What's in my Holiday Makeup Bag?

Hey everyone!

I'm going on holiday today, which is super super exciting!
I've had a really busy week getting the keys to my new flat and sorting all the last minute holiday stuff, but I thought I'd do a very quick blog post about what makeup I'm taking to Madrid with me.

I found this make up bag in Primark a few days ago. I usually end up carrying two or three bags full of make up and brushes whenever I go away somewhere, but this bag is so handy as I can fit everything into just one bag.
And I really loved the colour and the pattern as soon as I saw it... oh, and it was only £4!

Here is a list of the makeup I'm taking with me:

1. YSL 'Babydoll' Mascara
2. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Powder in 'Light'
3. The Body Shop Bronzing powder in 01
4. Collection Fast Stroke eyeliner 
5. Benefit 'Stay Don't Stray' eyeshadow Primer 
6. Clinique 'Even Better' Foundation in 01- 'Alabaster'
7. MAC Eyeshadow in 'Wedge'
8. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Highlighter in 'Soft and Gentle'
9. MAC Mineralize Concealer in NC15
10. Clinique Super Primer for Redness
11. Maybelline Eye Studio Gel liner.

I thought I'd go for a light coverage seeing as it's 36 degrees in Madrid at the moment, so any makeup I wear will probably just melt in the heat!
I also thought I'd take some eyeliner with me just in case, although I doubt it will stay on with it being so hot.
Some days I won't be wearing makeup, so I'm taking the Clinique primer with me as it hides the redness on my face quite well.

If you have any questions about the products mentioned above, please just ask! :)

Ana xo