New Mac Lipsticks

So, as many of you mac lovers know. There are a lot of mac lipsticks to choose from, you stand there swatching all the different shades decided whether your going to buy a pink or orange toned red. It can be super overwhelming especially if your new to mac and your surrounded by a lot of people you want to get in and get out really quickly.

 chatterbox, creme cup

Creme Cup: Creme cup is a pinky- nude. This was actually the lipstick I wanted the most as I'm not exactly daring and find that most people love and find this shade to be flattering on the lips. So far I'm impressed, it's part of the cremesheen range so feels very creamy on the lips. Overall I think if you like lipstick and want to grab a shade from MAC this is definitely the shade I would recommend. A neutral pink- appropriate for every day.

Chatterbox: Well that this shade is a lot more bright on the lips. It's not as bright as candy yum yum however as it is part of the amplified range, the colour is very bright shade of pink. Chatterbox wasn't a shade I originally planned to buy, i actually set out to buy 'Coral Bliss' but I literally couldn't find it anywhere so I opted for this shade instead. Its definitely a lot more pigmented, so if your not into bright lips I would probably not suggest this shade but its super pretty nevertheless. 

Overall I do love both these shades, but I just think you might be able to find cheaper alternatives in the drugstore. However I will be buying more from the range as they are long lasting and will last me a long time. Mac don't you dare raise your prices again £15 is about my limit. 

Ready for Autumn/Winter

I am a massive autumn/ winter lover, yes the sun is great but I much prefer this time of year. Things start to get a little cosier and a little colder. Out with the sunglasses and in with the wooly hats. 

Nivea lip butters- I have been wanting to try these for a while now, since everyone and their mums aunty loves them, my lip balm collection is getting quite big but one or two more won't kill? I think the flavour I want to try the most is 'Vanilla and Macadamia Kiss.'

Frilly Socks- Again I own a lot of these, however some of mine are starting to look a bit worn and tatty so I think I need to pop to Top shop and buy some more. (does anyone feel like you have to get the 3 for £8 deal when you get Top shop socks)

Boots- I just started getting into boots about a year ago, and I love love love them. I really dislike ugg boots, I just find boots can be comfortable and 'stylish.' I wasn't really sure about the whole cut out trend last year, it kind of defeats the object of keeping your feet warm, but I do love them and I think they would look adorable with a pair of frilly socks. 

Jumpers and Coats- Well, well, well this is my downfall. I love buying new coats and jumpers, and I made a decision this year of spending a bit more on a coat. So essentially it will last me longer, and also will be better quality. I'm not really sure about styles and what not but I really like this coat from Topshop. (The jumper above is also from Topshop)

Wooly Hats- I loved wooly hats last year, and I will love them again this year. A definite winter must when it gets super-duper cold.

Bag- And last but not least. Oh my golly wolly how pretty and cute is this bag? If anyone has just Zoellas new video you would have seen this featured,  kind of fell in love. Its from Asos and for £30 I think I might have to add this to my shopping cart ASAP.

What do you think, you'll be buying lots of this autumn? What are you excited for about Autumn? Comment below:) and thank you for reading,

Olivia:)x

Ready for Autumn/Winter by oliviatowner featuring a nivea lip care

OOTD:Summers Day

Well I haven't done a fashion post before, and I was thinking of doing an August favourites but I thought I have talked about the products already so it would be like a repeat but in a different post. So I kind of felt a bit shy about including pictures of myself in a post but I thought I would just go for it. 

It was quite a hot day so I decided I wanted to wear something weather approriate so I opted for my favourite dress at the moment.

Thank you for reading:),

Olivia x

Beauty Haul

Look I hold my hands up it happened, I went shopping. Me and Emma had been planning this trip since around May and always like to have a big splurge a couple of times a year. I'd like to say I have an excuse for spending lots of money but I don't really- the most I have come up with is post- results celebration. I actually collected some of results today, I was extremely happy to get a B in science. I haven't taken all of my GCSE's yet so to get a B a year early is a lot more than I expected to get. So I will get on with the haul, I should have reviews coming up as soon as possible. This post is no way at all me bragging I just enjoy a good haul so I thought you would to.

Mint Candy Apple Essie

I've been wanting this for around a year now and I finally bought it. I can't believe it took me so long its such  a beautiful colour and is so perfect on the nails I guess at first I couldn't justify the price tag but I can see its definitely worth it.

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish 'Soft and Gentle'

I can't believe how pretty this colour is. Its such a perfect highlighter and I'm so glad I finally picked it up, its worth all the hype and really is worth its price tag for the amount of product you get. My nearest Mac is Brighton which is a bit annoying but I think I would be poor if I shopped in there too often.

Coralista Blush Benefit

This colour is also extremely pretty. I originally wanted to pick up Dandelion but when comparing these two in store the shades were not entirely different, Dandelion only being a tad lighter. I thought seeing as Coralista is loved by a lot of people this would be the safe option which I'm really glad I went for in the end.

They're Real Benefit

Well I've raved about this product in other posts before, but its actually amazing- my all time favourite mascara- I finally decided to pick up the bigger version. Luckily for me at the moment they are offering a deal where if you buy the large mascara you get a free mini travel size which is a good little bargain. I guess if you can't really justify the price tag you could see it as £10.00 instead of £19.50 just for one.

Nars Laguna Bronzer

Ok, well I officially bought my first NARS product. So down the Brighton lanes they have a Space NK which sells Hourglass, NARS and other brands. I'd researched to see whether there was one because I didn't want to be searching for something that didn't exist. However I'm so glad I found it this product is so amazing and lives up to its potential I cant believe how much of a difference it makes to your cheeks. 

So I wanted to pick up the Naked palette, but they only had the Naked 2 which I didn't want to get just because it was the only choice. I just decided to wait until my birthday or the future to get the 'famous' palette. When I was Boots though I saw this palette which I was going to ask for, for my birthday but I decided just to take the plunge and buy this and so far its amazing.

   And last but not least is the ever so famous 'Expert Face' brush which expert-ly applies just about anything: blush, contour, foundation. To anyone who applies their foundation with the buffing brush, you will honestly notice a massive difference- I definitely did.

Anyways Thank you for reading:),
Olivia x

Deep•Ocean deep

Hiya my lovies,

Today I thought I would use this post In order to blab- so basically drone on- a bit so if you don't like cheesy things and hate long posts I would probably stop reading about now.

I think it's really important to always remember why you started a blog, why do you continue to do it? What you gain from it? And remembering to keep going even if you feel as if nobody is reading I may never have 100 followers or 1000 but that's not important. This space is something I created in order to get my thoughts down and look back. To see how much confidence and experience I have gained through creating posts and possibly even talking to new people.

                          

This week I have had the opportunity to go to London twice.I live in the South East of England so I  only really venture up to London, three or four times a year. This week I visited the anniversary Olympic Games where I got to see some of the Paralympic stars compete in track and field events. I think I was one of many who really enjoyed the games. Seeing England winning its first gold in the rowing and of course seeing the Olympics in our own country is a once in a life time opportunity. I remember my mum saying to me the games were going to be held in our country and I thought wow and about how old I was going to be when the Olympics came, 14 sounded like a big age then. Now I looking back, I really enjoyed the Olympics I was sad as I didn't actually go to see the games. The Paralympic stars are so inspiring to think about the fact that some of them have lost limbs and have the ability to compete in races probably faster than I could. They are complete inspirations and have changed my opinion and made sure I don't take things for granted.

Secondly I got to see Mamma Mia at the theatre for the second time. I absolutely love going to the theatre and would rather go to see a musical then go to a concert (sorry that may be shocking) but I'm so passionate about performing I'd love to be part of the industry even If I was to teach performing arts I would still be doing what I loved. I've gone to see musicals ever since I was little and I have seem a range from the Wizard of Oz,Wicked, Billy Elliot, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins and so many more. I feel extremely privileged. Your probably wondering why I like it so much? But I think as a child I was one of those kids who loved Disney. Musicals are like a dream world, imagine waking up and just singing all day long no quarries about money and work ( yes as cheesy as that sounds) I like cheese its a way to escape the pressures of real life it just seems perfect to me, how unrealistic the situation the better. I do take performing arts at school, I'm not the most amazing performer ever but I'm still learning. If anyone themselves as performed in shows you'll understand that its like being part of a big family I miss Annie which I was in earlier this year. I miss having rehearsals every week, I miss all the people but you just have to move on and do the next thing as that's how things work. I know I've always wanted do to something creative, I must admit I'm not terrible at academic subjects and people always ask me why I don't choose to do it ( I don't mean to make that sound big headed) but I just find it fun. I'm not sporty at all, but I love being creative. I play the piano, I love to draw and I love performing its where I find I'm most at home.

I don't want to be stuck in an office job sitting answering the phone or working in a factory I want to do what I love. I know it's important to earn enough money to pay the bills and for food but I would put happiness over having lots of luxuries because you could ask yourself that question. Would you rather be rich and extremely unhappy or the poorest person in the world but also the happiest. I know that's extreme but its important to find a happy medium. Yes I like buying clothes and make up like every other teenage girl but that doesn't mean I'm materialistic it's part of being creative, expressing who I am.

On a final note I would just like to say if anyone has got this far,  be yourself  its so important ( so cheesy) but follow your dreams do what you love who cares If you mess up? That's the fun of it life's too short to worry about the small things. Thank you for reading I promise I won't drone on like this again I thought I would write this so I can look back and see whether I've kept on with what I said.
Olivia x

                                  

The Weekend

Hiya guys:),

I thought I would do a post about what I did at the weekend. I love weekends as it gives me a chance to recover from the week (I'm constantly tierd) like any other teenager the weekends are precious and fridays dont come quick enough. Although I had to go to school in the morning for science revision which wasnt fun but besides this I managed to cram a couple of things into the weekend.

I was with my friend Emma whos blog is http://flowersandfreckless.blogspot.co.uk we wrote another post together which is my last post if your interested in reading it. We wanted to make brownies as I've tried her brownies before and they incredible and I have some pictures I'm sorry if your about to drool.

They were quite simple to make and tasted amazing just so oreos,cookie mix and brownie mix I definitely recommend. I also thought I would do a little face of the day to share with you some of the products I used over the weekend.

The products on the left are my face products and the ones on the right are the products I used on my eyes.

Face:

1)I used the blush palette by Sleek in Lace. I wrote about this in my May Favourites post. The colours are so pretty and I used the middle shade and applied with the Real Techniques Blush brush. You really dont need much on your brush as the pigmentation is soo good especially as the palette was only £9.99. However you can build the shades if you wish the colours mixed together are also very pretty

2)I used the Stay Matte Rimmel Power in 'Peachy Glow.' I find it quite hard when picking powders as I find they look all very similar in shades especially the transeculent compared the normal powders. Especially as you left alone it was a complete guess buying this however it still works great it leaves a lovely finish and I can tell it makes my foundation last longer which can make an impact especially if I have a long day at school. This product retails for around £3.99.

3) I used the Bourjois healthy mix foundation which is a foundation I've for a couple of months now. The product is great for those who possibly dont really want a heavy coverage and just would like to cover up a couple of spots however is a buildable foundation. At £10.99 its one of the more expensive drugstore foundations although I would probably buy this product again there are some high end foundations I would like to try. As anyone got an recommendations for a light skin tone. My skin isnt neccesary oily or dry so these factors dont really affect whether I buy a foundation or not.

4)And finally for a highlight I used Mac's Mineralise Skinfinish in 'Soft and gentle' this product is ever so pretty. I always ask Emma whether I can borrow this when I'm with her as I dont own this product (sad times) however this will be mine and one I recommend to everyone. At £21.50 this may seem expensive however you dont need much product its bound to last you a long time.

Eyes

1) Firstly I used the Maybelline colour tattoo in 'On and on bronze' I love this colour and find its so good especially as I'm lazy with eye shadow and not very inventive however I find these cream shadows are perfect all over the lid and bring out the colour in anyones eyes. For £4.99 I will definitely by adding more to my collection!

2) Secondly I used the 'Heaven and Earth' palette by MUA for £4.00 this product is literally like a giveaway. The pigmentation isnt incredible however for 12 shades you cant exactly complain. I find with eye shadow palette its so easy as you create a whole different range of eye looks from day time to night time without having to fork out to buy a MAC palette if you cant exactly afford it. Also any of you who are dying for the Naked or Naked 2 palette get this whilst your waiting a great dupe!

3) I used the 'They're Real' by Benefit. This mascara is amazing I also wrote about this mascara in my May favourites if your interested in hearing more about this product. It retails for £19.50

4) And Finally I used a comb to seperate out my eyelashes its not anything specially however I hate the 'Spider look' with eyelashes I know some people love this which is fine however I like to make sure mine are fanned out so this helps to seperate the lashes but not take off the mascara. (I got this a while ago from Primark so probably not avaliable any more Sorry)

Thank You for Reading. If you there is anything you would like me to do a full review on please comment below and I will try to write a review of.
Ok Bye-Bye my lovies:)
Olivia x

50 Random Facts

Hello my dears:),
I thought I'd do well a little Tag (well a big tag) in order to tell you a little bit more about me and I really enjoy creating these sort of posts. I will be creating another within the next couple of days. My friend Emma has a blog which is flowersandfreckles.blogspot.co.uk/ go check it out! She has also done this post and is so lovely. So here I go with the 50 random facts Tag. I Tag everyone!

1. I really hate Jeans
2.I love Lipton ice tea (especially the peach flavour)
3.I go through stages of liking different chocolate bars (strange I know)
4.Dominoes is incredible however I order something really strange
5.I've been playing the piano for two years and adore playing. Such a beautiful instrument and am currently taking my Grade 2.
6.I would love to play the guitar
7.I took Art, Performing Arts and Graphics for my GCSE choices.
8.I love shopping too much (especially Topshop)
9.I wear anything pretty if its got lace on Ill probably end up buying it!
10.My favourite songs are Chasing Cars by the Snow Patrol and also Skinny Love my Bon Iver.
11.I sleep in really late (oh Dear)
12. Oreos are amazing I love them alot
13.I have blonde hair and blue eyes
14.I love statement necklaces and really think they make an outfit
15.Im quite girly your more likely to see me in a skirt or dress than in shorts or jeans
16.In winter I live in leggings, jumpers and boots
17.I dont like hot chocolate
18.I always order a Mango and Passionfruit Cooler from Costa or Starbucks
19.Lush is great everything is great
20.Im slowly building up my make-up collection
21.I love my converses and Doc Martins
22.I own four mascaras (I probably dont need that many)
23.I make cupcakes too much
24. I love baking
25.Im going to be in the production, Annie
26.Im currently taking my GCSE's
27.I'm afraid of failing
28.My favourite colours are pastel blue and mint green
29.I have a lot of half brothers and sisters but none are my full
30.Im kind of obsessed with Disney films
31.When I love a book I LOVE a book
32. Ive probably read over a 100 books
33.My feet are a size 6 and half (difficult)
34.I live near the sea which I love
35.Pop tarts are incredible
36.My hair is crazy curly naturally like crazy
37.I always try to put others first
38. I love the hunger games at the moment
39.When I love a film I watch it over and over
40.Im so jealous of flowersandfreckless.blogspot.co.uk style  just her
41.I want to be a performing arts teacher when Im older
42. Ive swum with dolphins which was a great experience
43. I have cat and a rabbit
44.I love my bedroom
45. I would love to start my own Youtube channel
46. I'm so rubbish at accents its unbelievable
47.I love Harry Potter alot
48.And Twilight
49. I would love super long hair
50.I want you all to enjoy my blog as much as I enjoy writing them

I hope you enjoyed and Thank You for reading!:)
Olivia x

visiting belgium

Hiya again:),

I thought I would write a little post today, as Im currently revising for exams and am super busy,however I wanted to write a blog post so here I am! I know that everyone in England craves a bit of sunshine (as we seem to lack this) and also look forward to having time off. During the May holidays, Me and family went to Belgium, Brouge to be exact. It was such a beautiful little quaint town which was a nice trip away to be able to spend time with my family.

Heres one of the little streets we travelled down. The flowers were so pretty I just had to take a picture of them!

and obviously I had to try some waffles. Everytime I think of waffles I keep thinking of donkey from Shrek anyone else remember that? No probably just me. Anyways the waffles were amazing and incredible. (I think I went over the top abit with the effects, but I was experimenting)

And Finally although I didnt pick anything up from Belgium (suprisingly) I did whilst in France on the way home pick up a very famous cult beauty product that I've wanted to try for ages and I am happy I finally got to pick up bioderma.

Thanks for reading,

Olivia x

brushes, mascara and blusher | may favourites

Hiya again,

Although I'm not going to be doing a montly favourites everyone month there was some products which I have enjoyed over the last couple of months which I wanted to share with you as I have been absolutely loving them.

Here are the products:

1) Bourjois Dissolvant miraculeux 1 second nail varnish remover

When reading reviews for this product it seemed very hit or miss. Some people seemed to really enjoy it and some really didnt like, I usually read about things to death before buying just to check whether its worth the money. But Superdrug was on 3 for 2 so I guess I couldnt resist. I do not agree it takes one second however the process is great for those lazy people (like me) who would rather just leave your nail polish on until it comes of I recommend this! It takes off both glitter and normal nail varnish and all you have to do is stick your finger inside the rubber hole and turn it around and its magically gone!

This product retails for £4.99 at Superdrug

Click here for the website

2) Sleek blush by 3 blush palette in 'Lace'

Ive never owned something from sleek before and really wanted to try the blush,eye and brow palettes however they only had the blush palette so this is what I went for. I blame my friend Emma for this purchase deary me I didnt need it but it looked so lonely so I did.The colours are really pretty mixed together however work well on their own. Although Sleek do sell single blushes the palette was worth the money and you were recieving more product for paying a little bit extra. The colours would definietely be great for summer I especially love middle colour which is pinky with flecks of gold. The colours are extremely pigminted with a mixture of satin,matt and shimmer finishs. The coral shade is called 'Crochet' the pinky gold shade is called 'Guipure' and the pink shade is called 'Chantilly.'

This product retails for £9.99 in Superdrug unfortunately Sleek products arent sold in Boots.
Click here for the website

3) Benefit They're Real Mascara

I have really wanted this mascara for a long time but I just couldnt justify spending £19.50 on a mascara. However when I say 'Elle' had brought out a mini version free with their June edition I had to buy it (of course to read the magazine as well) although I didnt really need any more mascaras I'm so glad I bought it and agree its as good as everyone says it is. The thick brush definetely volumizes and lengthens lashes. I cant really make an opinion on the curl as my lashes have a natural curl anyway but I will be being the bigger version when this one runs out.

This product retails for £19.50

Click here for the website

4) And Finally The Real Technique Brushes. 'The Core Collection'

Ive been wanting these brushes for ages and I know they are loved by everyone. I dont know one person who hasnt enjoyed using these brushes although I havent had these brushes long I am one of many who love these brushes. In the core collection you recieve the Detailer Brush, Pointed Foundation Brush,The Buffing Brush and The Contour Brush. You also recieve a panoramic case which is good for travelling or if you want to stand them on your dressing table. I think at first £21.99 can seem quite pricey especially for those who are new to brushes however I definitely think the price is a good investment as that works out about £5 or £6 a brush. The brushes are synthetic which I prefer as the hairs dont molt all over your face and the hairs are very soft. I recommend these brushes for anyone and everyone I will definietely be getting some more in the future!

This product retails for £21.99

Click here for the website

thanks for reading:)

Olivia x