My Top 5 Favourite Makeup Products Of All Time

Hey! If you didn't already know, makeup is a huge passion of mine, but I realised the other day... I barely have any beauty related posts here on the blog!! So whilst I'm not converting into a beauty blog, I decided I definitely want to a few more makeup posts and thought today I'd share with y'all my Top 5 Holy Grail Makeup Products. These are the products I will purchase again and again, and will always recommend!

1. MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick

Yes, I know! This isn't exactly the most original recommendation to start with, but it's a super popular lipstick for a reason... The colour is stunning, suits pretty much all skin tones and can dress up a look so easily. I'm a huge fan of that classic, nude lip, but since I'm veeerrrryyy pale, I struggle to find ones that don't wash me out. I would definitely recommend heading to your nearest MAC + giving this a swatch if you haven't tried it before. Buy here: https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/310/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/matte-lipstick#/shade/Velvet_Teddy

2. Revolution X SophDoesNails Eyeshadow Palette (the first one)

I'm a huge eyeshadow palette junkie, so picking just one palette to include in this list was tough. However, in the end I had to choose bargain-of-the-century £10 palette by Revolution (and Youtuber SophDoesNails). I've only had this product a few months but it's a firm favourite (I need to buy her Extra Spice palette too!). It's got a range of stunning shades, including my classic golds and oranges, as well as a couple of crazier purples and greens. If you want a nice eyeshadow, but are on a budget, I highly recommend! (Unfortunately, I think this is only available for my UK readers). Buy here: https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eye-Makeup/Eye-Shadow/Revolution-Soph-X-Eyeshadow-Palette/p/743038

The SophDoesNails palette!! Photo creds to Superdrug: https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eye-Makeup/Eye-Shadow/Revolution-Soph-X-Eyeshadow-Palette/p/743038

3. MAC Face + Body Foundation

I am only 14, so I don't really like the idea of wearing a ridiculous, full-on, thick, high-coverage foundation. That's why Face + Body is perfect... it's the opposite of all those things! It's thin, light coverage, glowy and almost runny (but not in a bad way). It doesn't cover much at all, but if you just want a simple, lightweight base, this one is great! At £26 for the 50ml bottle, it's not exactly cheap (although for an extra £4 you can get 120ml, which is good value in comparison), however the good thing about MAC is you can always buy it, try it out and if you dislike it, return it (as long as it's not too heavily used). Buy here: https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13847/32553/products/makeup/face/foundation/mac-studio-face-and-body-foundation-50-ml#/

4. Tarte Creamy Matte Lip Paint in Namaste

I have to admit, I'm not the biggest fan of the shade I have (I do really like it, I just think there are shades that suit me better). However, this formula is INCREDIBLE. Last year, when liquid lipsticks became super popular, I didn't really understand the hype. Colourpop? Meh. Kylie Cosmetics? Wasn't too impressed. Hotel? Trivago. Then, I did a big Tarte order and just randomly treated myself to the Creamy Matte Liquid Lipstick. As the name suggests, it's so creamy and doesn't fully dry (which some people might find annoying, but I like), yet doesn't feel irritating on your lips. 10000% recommend! Buy here: https://tartecosmetics.com/EU/en_GB/makeup/lips/liquid-lipstick/tarteist-creamy-matte-lip-paint/736.html?dwvar_736_color=tbt%20%28mauve%29&cgid=makeup-lips-liquid-lipstick#start=7

5. Seventeen Instant Glow Shimmer Brick

I love love love highlighters, and I was going to talk about the Becca one for this post (still want to give a shoutout to it... it's amazing!). However I realised, it's very pricey for what it is, and there's a gorgeous highlighting gem in the drugstore I love and needed to share with y'all... Seventeen's Instant Glow Shimmer Brick. I just searched this product up now to price-check, expecting it to be about £5 at the cheapest. It's currently on sale on the Boots website for a £1. ONE POUND! The other thing about this block, is it's also got two bronzer shades in (or blush shades, depending on whether you go for Gold Bronze or Pink Bronze), so is fab value for money. https://www.boots.com/seventeen-bronzing-illuminating-palette-10241282

So those are my Top 5 Go-To Makeup Products. If you'd like to see a part 2, I have lots of other products I would highly recommend, so please let me know down below. Do you like makeup? What are your all-time favourite products? Have you tried any of these? I'll be back soon!!

Lexie x

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Trying Out Fashion Trends I've Always Been Afraid Of...!

Today, I've got a really fun fashion post, that I'm super excited about... Trying Out Fashion Trends + Styles I've Always Been Afraid To Wear. Recently, I was scrolling through Insta and saw a girl wearing (and very much pulling off!!) denim on denim. That had always been a trend I was scared to try, as I was pretty sure I would just look weird! But then I realised what a negative mindset that was... it suited her, why not try it on me?! So in this blog post, I'm trying out four different fashion styles that are a bit controversial, and I've always been afraid to try:)) I'm really happy with how a couple of these turned out (although keep reading for one very cringe-worthy outfit!!)

Styling a dress over a t-shirt

This trend is so simple, yet is something I have just never got round to trying out! However, I kept seeing it pop up on my Insta feed and everyone looked so cuteee. So, when planning for this post, I knew I had to try this trend out, it's intrigued me for a while, but I've never got round to wearing it.

This one turned out to be a really cute outfit (I actually posted this look on Insta and got loads of compliments!), and I'm soo happy I tried this out. (If you're wondering, my dress is from a charity shop and the t-shirt was just a PrettyLittleThing one, but you can't see the slogan!)

Denim on denim

This trend is not exactly a new, or unknown one, but still something I've never properly worn. Whenever deciding I was going to wear jeans, my denim jacket was just not an option to also wear, I had never even tried it on before. I have to admit, I kind of cheated with this one (!) as my jeans were very washed out and faded, so it didn't really look like denim on denim in the photo!!

So whilst I kind of failed with this trend as you can't see the dark typical denim colour in my jeans (!), it's not one I would dismiss trying with darker jeans another time (although according to this article I was just reading, wearing all the same colour is one of the double-denim don'ts!)

Pattern clash!
As soon as I picked out the clothing items I was trying out for this style, I knew it was going to look awful! Many pattern clashing looks end up being really cool, however mine was a definite fail - I look like I'm wearing pyjamas haha!

I don't want to dismiss the pattern-clash trend completely though... message me on Instagram (@whatlexieloves) or email whatlexieloves@gmail.com photos of you trying out a pattern clash - I'd love some inspo!

All-black
For a veryyy long time, I have refused to wear all one colour of something (e.g. white tee and white jeans, even if the t-shirt has a pattern on!), because I have always, personally, thought it looked weirdddd !! but then I saw one of my fav Instagrammers (I actually can't remember who, sorry!!) post an all-black outfit, and it looked so cute. Here's my attempt at a cool all-black look:

I actually really like how this OOTD turned out in the photos, it looks really simple but cool. However, in real life, I didn't love how this looked and found the lack of colour made it look dull and uninspiring. I love my outfits to be unique and fun, not boring and black hahah which is why, chances are, I won't be returing to all-black soon (unless it's for a shoot.) * Disclaimer: I'm not saying black-on-black doesn't work for everyone, I've seen loads of people pull it off. But personally, I wasn't a fan of it on me. *

So those are my 4 outfits I've always been afraid of! I've learnt so much from this post and have found a new outfit (dress over tee) which I know I'll be wearing lots more. Just remember, fashion is an art and there are no rules. If you think denim-on-denim is a 'fashion no-no', try it out... you might be surprised. Also, everyone is different. If an outfit looked rubbish on me, but suits you then yay, don't feel like I'm judging or dismissing a whole trend for the last two, I'm just criticising it on me.

I hope you all enjoyed this post, and I've got a summer wrap-up coming soon, so watch out for that! What are trends YOU'VE always wanted to try, but have never got round to, or are a little afraid of?!
Lexie x