So the other day i received the most beautiful eyeshadow palette i have ever owned. It's from Blush Professional, you can check their website out by clicking the banner on the right. Their stuff is at a reasonable price and isn't one of those cheap eyeshadow palettes you could probably get from the pound shop, they have a really strong colour as you can see below where i did some swatches. 

I will probably be using this in all my make up tutorials, there is such a wide range of colours, it is packaged in a sleek black case and has different types of eye shadows like matt colours, shimmer colours etc... I think this palette is only £8.99. Even though there are palettes pretty similar i'm glad i got this one as the colours are strong and the shipping only took a day! Quick or what!

Here are some swatches from the palette just to show you how strong the colours come out, not only are there bright colours but there are some nudes and darker tones which would be great for a smokey eye! I think this palette has all the eye shadows you need, i strongly recommend this for people who need a wide range of tones as i find that some of my previous palettes came out quite dull where as this one is true to it's colour.

Gemma x

So these are just a little design i did on my sisters nails. She has quite short nails so the pattern wasn't overly creative, i just did simple flicks coming from a corner and then put a diamond stud in the corner. This pattern is something everybody could do.

I used ELF's Hot Pink and the black pen from Rio Professional's Nail Pens, the diamonds come with them.

Some of you may have heard of Batiste's new XXL Volume dry shampoo and i was lucky enough to be sent out one of them! Once receiving it i couldn't wait to use it, normally i'm the type of person who doesn't believe that one product can change your hair but after using this i have hope in other products! This actually does what it says and smells beautiful with a funky design on the can.

Firstly I sectioned my hair from the top of my ears spraying along my parting then rubbing it in. Seeing as my hair was a bit greasy i also sprayed it on my normal parting (I had to draw over my face as that was an awful angle on my face!) That is literally all i have to do to give it a bit of volume as well as 'dry shampooing' it.

Before........................After

Basically i have a BBQ from tomorrow afternoon to late evening so i kinda wanted my makeup to be a bit different yet not too OTT? I put a bit of bright blue under my eyes (only thing different) to make them stand out but i'm not sure on it...

What do you guys think?

Any suggestions as to what else i could do?

Gemma x

These things are heaven in a bottle. I am so impressed with these and will forever buy them! They are mainly said to be great for camping but i use them all the time! I usually wash my hair every other day but sometimes my hair feels a bit greasy the next day. Thank god for Batiste, I literally spray a tiny bit on the line of my parting, rub it in and done! Yes it is that simple, quick, and easy. 

In the picture there are 3 different types, starting off with the smaller bottles in Original and Blush. These things are so handy and easily fit into any bag! As much as i don't mind the 'Original' smell i had loads of comments on how nice my hair smelt when i used the Blush. The bottle in the middle is called Boho and has to be my favourite so far! It is a much bigger bottle which means you get more value for your money. When i first used Blush i didn't think there could be another dry shampoo i loved as much until i smelt Boho, their new types are amazing and have such beautiful designs!

Overall, these are some of my favourite products that i will never stop using, they actually do what they say and make your hair look, smell and feel great! If you don't own one, you need to! 

Gemma x

I got these nail pens a few years ago and was first madly in love with them. I used to do basic designs until recently i've seen a few more creative yet simple designs and really wanted to try them out! My cousins came round yesterday so i tried them out on her. I was extremely pleased with the results, if only i could do them to myself (my right hand comes out horrible). 

If i get enough emails asking me to do a tutorial on how i did them i shall try to get a post together.

Lastly, i'de just like to say a massive hi and thankyou to my followers, i am trying to do different posts everyday but i'm slowly running out of ideas so if you guys wouldn't mind emailing me on things you'de like to read on my blog please do!

Gemma x

I think this outfit is super cute, i'de tuck the top into the skirt wearing the belt round the waist. I'de probably wear this when going out in the evening or lunch for a meal with the family. This is also such a cheap outfit with a lot of it in the sale atm! I really need to get to H&M

This is probably one of my favourite outfits, i did the whole aztec and feathers style here, i loveeee the sandles with their decoration they are also in the sale! I put this outfit with just a plain cardigan to dress it down a little and to add texture to the outfit. This is the kinda thing i would wear out with friends to an evening meal on holiday or something.

With having such a mad passion for blazers atm i love this outfit. The blazer and shoes add colour to the outfit yet it is really simple. I'de probably also put a brown belt through the shorts and keep the top untucked. This is the kinda outfit i would wear to go for a drink with friends.

Gemma x

Just a really simple outfit again seeing as i'm still at work experience in a primary school so i'm kind of limited to what i can wear. I currently am in love with blazers for some reason and keep wearing them with different outfits, this one is from Primark but i should really get a new one because the shape of this one is quite dodgey. I am also wearing my leopard print top from Peacocks, why do i not wear this more often?! It is unbelievably comfortable and without the blazer i feel it compliments my shape. Lastly, I just put on a plain black skirt from H&M and some dolly shoes! 

Definatly worth their money, i had never really heard of blush cosmetics before but with their super fast delivery and good quality products i will be definatly become a regular customer. The nails felt like they were my own and were extremely easy to put on. I also bought their acrylic nail cutters which i recommend as i had to cut mine down quite a bit to get more natural looking nails. So far, i'de give them a 9/10 as the red nail varnish i put on did stain them a little but they are brilliant nails, the best i've ever bought. 

Today i went to work experience in a primary school for the second week which i love to bits, i really want to become a teacher so hopefully i get into Roehampton Uni for the course! I wore a cute little blazer today which made me feel all professional haha. I often get mistaken for either being a new teacher or a supply at the school which is kind of cool i guess!

I am in such a great mood today, i had a really good day and there are very good looking p.e staff at this school, got a cheeky smile off one of them today. I am starting to think they are the only reason i'm enjoying it as much as i am but oh well! So overall, Monday has been a pretty good day funnily enough. Bring on tomorrow!!!

Gemma x