Face Of The Day #4 - The Sister Edition

Ok, I admit it. These photos were taken a couple of weeks ago. But I had planned to write up this post for ages. This aside, the post is a little different from my usual 'Face of the Day' posts as it includes one of my sisters! I had hoped it would include both of my sisters, but the other one wasn't at all interested in having her photo taken - haha!

To start it off, I'm wearing the Benefit Porefessional primer. I have really started to love using this and it may or may not be featuring in my next favourites post! I like the fact that it's slightly tinted (rather than white or clear) so it offers a little bit of coverage to help hide those dreaded acne scars. My foundation is the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation in Ivory - a full coverage foundation with a satin like finish that really does help cover up everything whilst not managing to look cakey. Alongside this I used the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory (ok, we have established I'm pale) just to add a little extra coverage where needed. To set all this in place, I used the Maybelline Matte Maker powder in Classic Ivory (I think? - Left behind at uni, not sure on the shade exactly). To add a little colour and definition to my cheeks, I used the NARS Blush in Sin and the Charlotte Tilbury Film Star Bronze and Glow. I decided to keep my look simple and skipped eyeshadow and eyeliner, but I am wearing the Benefit Bad Gal Lash mascara (my new fave!) on my lashes. As we were going out, I decided to wear the new Burberry Kisses Lipstick* in Sepia. It is such a gorgeous shade and I will definitely be buying it myself once my sample runs out!

As for my sister, she has recently discovered primers. Probably after raiding my makeup collection whilst I'm away at uni. She is wearing the Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer which she thinks is absolutely amazing. Although she had absolutely no idea how to use it or what it was for until I told her. On top of that she is wearing the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in Ivory (she is just as pale as me haha!). She is only 13 and does't really need to wear foundation as her skin is pretty much flawless, but she says it makes it feel more confident so who am I to tell her otherwise. She is also wearing the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory as she complains about having bad under eye circles. She was actually the one who got me hooked on it as I had dismissed it thinking a shimmery concealer would just highlight your blemishes rather than hide them. She then used the Rimmel Stay Perfect Powder in Peach Glow *cough* stolen from me *cough*. She has been loving using the Rimmel Scandaleyes XX-treme mascara and I must say her lashes looked gorgeous! The photo does them no justice whatsoever! To finish off her look she borrowed my Revlon Colour Stay Lip Butter in Candy Apple as she wanted to wear a red lip, so I suggested this one considering her age!

I hoped you enjoyed this post as it was slightly different from usual!

Thanks for reading!

Love Charlotte x
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Orelia Jewellery*

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a great weekend! I was recently sent some absolutely beaaaautiful jewellery samples from Orelia's new summer collection. I already own a few other pieces from the brand and was so excited when this sample came in the post!

Orelia is a company that make stunning costume jewellery adorned with crystals, semi-precious stones and charms. They are all really dainty and the necklaces are perfect for layering up with other pieces.

I was sent this set of ear studs* (£18) and they made me want to get back into wearing earrings again! I do have my ears pierced, but I very rarely wear earrings any more and when I do they always seem to irritate me and I end up taking them out immediately. However you can barely tell that you’re wearing these as they are so small and dainty! My personal favourite are the rose gold heart shaped studs - I think they look so chic and will go with a lot of my jewellery.

As each of the pairs work out at £6, the pricing isn't bad at all - especially when they are such high quality!

Orelia were also were kind enough to send me this adorable necklace* which retails at £10. I love how dainty their necklaces are. They are perfect for an everyday casual look and you could even wear them with a nice dress when you are going out. 

I'm extremely impressed with the Orelia brand and having browsed through their site, I now have a wish list a mile long. You can check them out at www.orelia.co.uk, www.topshop.com and www.asos.com see all their new amazing pieces! 

What do you think of Orelia? Any favourites from the new collection? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Love Charlotte x
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Where To Splurge, Where To Save

One of the most well argued debates in the makeup industry is the "is high end better?" debate. Now I have briefly touched on this subject before (in my 10 things I've learnt from beauty bloggers post) and mentioned that many high end brands also own drugstore/highstreet brands and therefore the products are made using similar formulations. 
But, I'm sure there are still people out there that want to have just a little touch of luxury in the lives. Soooooo, if this seems to describe you, keep on reading to hear my thoughts on which products you could splash out on and which you should save your pennies for something else. 

The general rule I tend to follow is 'how often will I use the product?'. Things like foundation usually get used up the fastest meaning that you have to repurchase it more frequently. Now I don't know about you, but I'd rather repurchase something that costs £6.99 rather than something that costs £36.99. So I try and avoid buying expensive foundations, concealers and powders now matter how amazing they sound. They could cure colds and I'd probably like to save my hard earned money for something else (waves goodbye to NARS Sheerglow and Dior Airflash foundations). 

Products I use less of or less frequently like lipstick, highlighter, blush and bronzer are the products I see the potential for spending more on. You often use less of these types of products so for the money you spend on them, the more you will get out of them. Money well spent!

Another rule I try to follow is 'will I still want to wear this in six months time?'. Theres no point splashing out on something when it's just a short lived trend. I want products that are classic and versatile. Many products have a good use-by date on them so will last you a long time if its something you really like and not something thats going to be sat in the back of a drawer gathering dust. 

What are your thoughts on this? Do you prefer to spend or save?

Thanks for reading!

Love Charlotte x

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