FOTD: Josh Widdicombe Live

So, people of the blog world, it's been a while. I've mainly spent the past (however many) months being either a student and ill. My poor little blog was neglected and I attempted to start again on Wordpress but alas, it just wasn't the same. So now we're back with a new name and a slightly new look and I hope some of you might still be lurking in the shadows.

Yesterday my friends and I took a trip to see the comedian Josh Widdicombe live at Leeds City Varieties Music Hall and I thought I'd share my FOTD...

(For anyone wondering, the dress is from Tu at Sainsbury's... of all places!)

Base: 

YSL Le Teint Touche Eclait in 'BD40'

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 'Light'

YSL Touche Eclait (lightest shade)

MAC Studio Careblend Pressed in 'Light'

Cheeks:

MAC 'Omega' applied as a contour

Illamasqua Cream Blush in 'Rude'

Eyes:

Sleek Brow Kit in 'Light'

Benefit 'Call My Buff' eyeshadow

Benefit 'Gilt-y Pleasure' eyeshadow

Urban Decay 'Flash' eyeshadow used as eyeliner

Benefit 'They're Real' mascara

Lips:

NYX Lip Pencil in 'Rose'

With the exception of Urban Decay 'Flash' and NYX 'Rose', all of these products are my go-to everyday favourites and all come highly recommended. 

Here's to many more blog posts in the near future and I hope you've all been well while I've been away. Thanks as always for reading,

R x

Summer Tribal OOTD

Skin: Vichy Dermablend Concealer/Foundation in the shade Opal

Sleek Face Form Kit bronzer

Eyes: MAC Omega eyeshadow

Urban Decay 24/7 liquid liner in Perversion

Benefit They're Real mascara

Brows: & Other Stories Worcester Taupe eyebrow pencil

Gosh brow gel

Lips: & Other Stories Melton Sunset lipstick

Top: Warehouse (at Debenhams)

Skirt: Primark

Belt: Zara (from a dress)

Necklace: Bijou Brigitte

Sandals: Primark

Nails: Essie Licorice

Rings: Topshop

Hope you're all enjoying the summer sun!

Thanks for reading,

Rachel xo

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A wedding themed FOTN

Hola guys :) Tonight I'm back to share the make-up look I went for last Saturday for my sort-of-cousin Lucy's wedding reception. You'll have to forgive my slightly vacant look in the decent quality photos... it appears neither of my parents are capable of taking photos when they say they are. 

I opted for Mac's 'Girl About Town' on my lips - a gorgeous vibrant pink that, due to its Amplified formula, sticks around for hours and is totally meal-proof. 

My eyebrows were a combination of Mac's 'Omega' eyeshadow and & Other Stories' 'Worcester Taupe' eyebrow pencil. I fixed them in place with Gosh's eyebrow gel which I don't find does a great deal, but in heat like we've been experiencing here in the UK anything like that is sure to help a little.

My mascara was Benefit's 'They're Real', which I know receives mixed reviews (it's either amazing or terrible) but is by far and away the best mascara I've tried. 

I was given that photo printed out in A3 by a random middle-aged man during the evening. I'm still baffled.

Other products used (but not worth proper mentions) were YSL's Le Teint Touche Éclait foundation in BD40, Vichy Dermablend in Opal, YSL Touche Éclait in the lightest shade, Mac Studio Careblend Pressed in Light, YSL Blush Radiance in 2, Sleek Face Form Bronzer and Highlighter, & Other Stories  Sateen Aubergine eyeshadow quad.

Have you tried any of these products? Are any of them your favourites? Let me know in the comments below :)

Thanks for reading,

Rachel x

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It's All Peachy

A few weeks ago I mentioned the Maybelline Dream Touch Blush in Berry. Well today I'm sharing a second shade from the series with you, Peach. I initially assumed this was way too light for my complexion, but in actual fact I feel it suits me quite well and for a drugstore product, I really can't rave about it enough. 

It's a super pigmented cross between a mousse and a cream blush. I had initial reservations because we all know Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse is never going to win an award for being a wonderful foundation, and I feared this would head the same way. Thankfully, not only is it super pigmented, but it's also super easy to apply and incredibly long lasting on the skin. I really struggle to find powder blushes that will stay put, but this really does last from morning to night and it has become such a staple item for me during my hectic university days. 

What are your thoughts? Have you tried the Dream Touch blushes? Let me know in the comments below :)

Thanks for reading,

Rachel x

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Personal blog: estoy mejor sin ti

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A Simple FOTD

There's a first time for everything, and today I'm sharing my first Face of the Day with you all. I had a presentation to do at uni today and then a nice late lunch with my future flatmates (plus our friend Dominic) so I made a bit of an effort hair-wise ('a bit of an effort' = putting it in a bun and letting it dry so it goes wavy). Speaking of hair, mine appears to have given itself a bit of an ombre effect, as the tips are much more red in colour than my roots these days, and I don't dye my hair at all.

Products used:

YSL Le Teint Touche Eclait foundation in BD40

YSL Touche Eclait in 1

Revlon bronzer in Sunkissed Bronze' 

Maybelline Dream Touch blush in 'Berry'

Mac powder (I genuinely can't remember, it could be a Select one...)

Mac 'Omega' eyeshadow (used on eyebrows)

Benefit 'They're Real' mascara

Max Factor Lipfinity in 'Iced'

Have you tried any of my FOTD products? Let me know in the comments below!

Thanks for reading,

Rachel x

Twitter: rachelizabethxo

Personal blog: estoy mejor sin ti

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Email: rachelelizabeth.xo@googlemail.com
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