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The Power of Makeup

Hey, welcome back to Bethany Bea! I am sure you are aware of the current global sensation which I believe was begun by Nikkie Tutorials: The Power of Makeup. I decided to join in with the craze and have a go at this tutorial/challenge so here is my take on it:

    

Ok, so writing this is a bit more daunting than I thought it was going to be. Here is half of my face, completely bare, for the internet to see. I will leave links to the products used on the right side of my face at the bottom of the post,  and on the left side is just a Clean and Clear moisturiser. Unlike all the other photos you might have seen, I drew a line to separate my face down the middle as I just think it helps show the quite big difference.

As you can see, I am one of those lucky people that doesn't have to do much to their eyebrows but as you can see the rest of my face looks quite different. Yes as you can see, I did the cliché thing where everybody puts their hair back on the side with no makeup to maximise the difference and personally I don't think my skin looks that much different. Obviously my lips and eyes have quite a big change on them but I want to focus on the real reason I did this challenge.


Okay, now we are going to delve straight into the nitty gritty of this post... grab your snorkels! I wanted to take this photo so I could show you that makeup is NOT something that you need to wear! Over the last few months, weeks even, I have become a lot more confident with my 'naked face' and no longer feel the desperate need (that I am sure so many of you feel) to cover my face in makeup the moment I wake up every morning. To all those makeup wearers out there, let me tell you, it feels good! You will never understand the complete joy of being able to freely rub your eyes without cracking out a mirror to examine your mascara and eyeliner!

Don't get me wrong, I still wear makeup most days but no where near as much. Yet I no longer feel like I have to. So ladies, I am here to tell you, stop feeling like you have to live by social conformity and join in with what everybody else is doing. If you are unconfident, maybe you are spotty or have under eye circles, use concealer. I'm not saying to feel constantly embarrassed or self conscious because you have been deprived of makeup, use what you need to use. But if you have good skin or having a good day, don't feel like you have to wear a load of pointless makeup because you feel you have to. Sorry for my little rant but this is something I wanted to share with you all- to finish the post, here is another half and half picture without the line and a list of the products that you may want to buy (but you do not need/have to!).

 
Primer: Body Shop Instablur

Foundation: Rimmel Match Perfection 

Concealer:Collection Lasting Perfection

Powder:Rimmel Stay Matte

Contour kit:Sleek Contour Kit

Eyebrows: Barry M Brow Kit

Lipstick: Mac Ruby Woo  

Eye base: Maybelline Colour Tattoo

Eyeliner :Maybelline Master Precise

Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 1

Mascara: Benefit Roller Lash

Summer & Revision

Can we have a drumroll please?! I mean seriously, start drumming your knees...

It is officially summer! Its the moment we have all been waiting for, we can all finally venture into the wild outdoors and not feel it is necessary to spend every living moment wrapped in three gazillion blankets and four pairs of socks. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to go on romantic walks in the park (or just walks...), sit in the garden and best of all... eat ice cream! 

Although, as I am sat here writing this post, I have just looked out my window. Everybody sigh - It is absolutely chucking it down! Just to add to the utter torture, I am now thinking about how I can't actually enjoy the few rare moments of sun us Brits get blessed with because I trapped inside revising.  So I guess a lot of my readers are in the same situation as me, so I thought I would give you my 3 top tips for how to revise and make the most of the sun at the same time, enjoy:

1. REVISE OUTSIDE 

This may seem pretty self explanatory, but one of then best things you can do is pick up all your revision books etc. and vacate your bedroom (that is currently like a prison cell) and go set up outside on a picnic blanket or even better if you have some decking and chairs. This way, your brain is focused as you are outside specifically to revise and it also doesn't feel as torturous as you can soak up the sun!  Also, if you want me to go all scientific on you (I apologise, I am only trying to prove a point),  vitamin D is proven to help your general mental health which makes you learn more in less time... BONUS!! 

2. REWARD YOURSELF

If you are anything like me, you may have a younger brother or sister that is lucky enough to not be in a school year where they have exams to revise for. I find listening to your sibling have fun and arranging to meet their mates really demotivating and makes me not want to revise. So, instead of getting annoyed at their exciting days, treat yourself! Even if it's just for a quick break to eat an ice cream, it will make you feel like you aren't missing out as much. (Even though we all know meeting our mates would be a lot more enjoyable)

3.  SORT OUT YOUR TIME

Okay, so arguably the worst thing about revising is looking out the window and seeing the sun (providing it is actually sunny) and knowing that you can't go out in it. Firstly, when you are revising I would advise you shut your curtains! If you can't see the weather, you don't know what you're missing. Then, organise your day into chunks. Have a look at the weather and work out when the nicest time is, then fit your revision around this. Say you know it's going to be really sunny between 12 noon  and 2pm, don't revise then! Do it between 3pm and 5pm and then you haven't missed out the joys of British summer time. Simple! 

Those are my top tips for how to make the most out of the sun yet still smash your exams! If you hadn't already noticed, I have changed my style of post and completely redesigned my blog and prefer it a lot more! Obviously, I haven't been active very much (as you would know if you follow my twitter!) as I have been revising but I am trying and will be back properly as soon as my exams are done! (which is very soon!)  

Much love,

miss sporty nail varnish review

Hey!! I have never done a review today so I thought I better do one! This is a review of the Miss Sporty nail varnishes which are so affordable but amazing quality! 

Left to right: Metal Flip 030 - Quick Dry 344 - Quick Dry 025 - Quick Dry 302

It only takes 1 or 2 coats (MAX) to make the colour like this! It is brilliant pigmentation, especially from a price between £1.99 and £2.99!! 

The only thing I would say, the metal flip one is holographic and does take a few coats and it doesn't really show up like the bottle; its a lot more transparent than that!

All in all, I LOVE THESE NAIL VARNISHES!!! They are such good quality and they are soooo affordable! You can pick these up in places like boots and super drug (will link below) and do have quite a long lasting time, especially if you have a top coat! They also have a big range of styles of nail varnish such as gel colour,  pastels, fluocents, quick drys etc, I personally think they are just as good as Essie or Barry M nail paints. 

Miss Sporty: http://uk.miss-sporty.com

Nail varnish at Boots: http://bit.ly/1V1YgTW

Nail Varnish at Superdrug: http://bit.ly/1nFDTOY 

fotd

this is my everyday makeup look, its quite subtle, but you can tell it's there...

i apologise for the state of some of these products! 

GET THEM HERE:

primer: http://bit.ly/1kAI25s

foundation: http://bit.ly/1UJT6ff

concealer: http://bit.ly/1ypQBCs

powder: http://bit.ly/1LJj9kK (similar)

contour: http://bit.ly/1M15r7E

highlight:http://bit.ly/1LCkbyY

eyebrows: http://bit.ly/1Yi8U91

lipstick: http://bit.ly/1IyHEi3

eye primer: http://bit.ly/1CRKiHN

eyeshadow: http://bit.ly/1NoZgOv

eyeliner: http://bit.ly/1j5oEvV

eyelash curlers: http://bit.ly/1SrLIVj (similar)

mascara: http://bit.ly/1OEQNEa

ps. yes i have decided to start showing my face. onwards and upwards aye?? xx

room tour

hey! here is my room tour! i recently had it decorated so i am excited to show you what it looks like!!  

where you can buy bits in my room:

bedside drawers: http://bit.ly/1nRBBuF

dressing table: http://bit.ly/1LJhxr2

desk chair: http://bit.ly/1BT088T

lamp: http://bit.ly/1QzxvEy

chandelier: http://bit.ly/1psBHf2

duvet/wallpaper: http://bit.ly/1QuHJEQ

pots: http://bit.ly/1nRBBuF 

desk: ebay!

mirror: charity shop

night routine (weekdays)

I have been looking forward to doing this post for ever! Today I have finally have my nighttime routine for you all to look at. I do still find it a bit weird how it is popular to share what you do when you get in, but you know, it seems to work. This is what I do on a weekday so it isn't even that exciting... ah well. Hope you enjoy...

Ok so when I first get in I do any work that I have been set, catch up with course work or attempt to do some revision! And yes, the photo displays some uber exciting chemistry work on chromatography... yay!!!! NO.

I then try and take my dog a walk, if I have time after my torturous work. I have a cocker spaniel and he is literally the cutest thing I have ever seen in my whole life. He is my pride and joy. ITS SO FLUFFY I AM GOING TO DIE. I hope you get that reference lol. 

OOH EXCITING FACT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME!!!!!!!!!!! I play the clarinet and so every night I practice my pieces for my next grade. I have played for ten years and also play saxophone! So there you go- something new about me! I actually have a random video on youtube of me playing sax! If you want to hear it, it is HERE. Skip to about 20 seconds for it to start...

By now its usually time for tea. My dad makes the nicest meals and this was a roast we had the other day. It was gorgeous!

This is when I have the opportunity to scroll aimlessly through instagram and Facebook and twitter (insta and Facebook are my personal accounts so no links there sorry). and Yes, i did search for the hashtag nightphotography because the photos are always super pretty!

I then have a bath or a shower. I take my makeup off with Garnier Micellar water but I forgot to take a photo sorrryyyyyy. At the moment, I am using TRESemmè Salon Silk shampoo and Garnier Ultimate blends conditioner. They are really good! Not an ad!

I am currently OBSESSED with the Body Shops Mango range! It smells amazing! No joke, this is my second bottle in like two months and it usually takes me ages to get through shower gel. So if you are looking for a good shower gel, I highly recommend the Body Shop.

When I get out of the shower/bath, I towel dry my hair and then brush it through to get all the knots out. Once smooth, I take a tiny bit of Moroccan Oil in my hands and pull my fingers through the ends of my hair to make it extra soft. I then obviously dry it! 

Usually by now it is time for bed, so I am most likely to have a few chocolate digestives and then brush my teeth and also sort out my braces. You will never understand how weird it was trying to get a good photo of my toothbrush! 

Finally, just before I go to bed, I like to read as it gets my mind in a sleepy place and I also absolutely love reading! At the moment, I am reading the Mother and Daughter Diaries by Claire Shaw. Quite a deep book, but if you are into that sort of thing, you will love it! 

In the last photo, you can see my new wallpaper! Not at all exciting for you but reaaaally exciting for me! Unless you are wanting a room tour? Maybe soon!

Hope you enjoyed my little routine,

See you soon,

Bethany Xxx

city haul

Hey! Happy November. I went shopping with my best friend to our nearest city last week and accidentally brought quite a lot! So, I now have some bits I can show you for a haul! Enjoy...

Okay so where I went, there is a massive Primark so we had a bit of a mad trying-on-clothes spree and I ended up buying 2 coats! This first one is quite thin and would be nice for walking around an indoor place and it was £23 reduced to £10! How could I say no?!

The other coat I brought was a bit more fancy. It is this maroony-brown colour and has a big fur collar which you can take off and on. It is so warm but also quite comfy! This was £28.

I went into Wilkinsons to get the last few bits for my new room (room tour soon maybe?!) and I fell in love with this chandelier! It only cost £30 but the thing I would watch out for is that its really hard to assemble!

Also from Wilko's, I picked up this whicker bin for £2.50 to go under my desk. Not very exciting but it was something I brought. 

Superdrug have a 3 for 2 deal on beauty at the moment, and if you buy 3 beauty products you get a free canvas bag! So, I decided to do the deal! Firstly, I got this dark pink nail paint from Barry M in the classic style for £2.99.

I also picked up this highlighter from Make up Revolution for £3.99 and it is so good! It is one of the only highlighters I have tried that stands out on my skin tone.

Finally, I picked up an eyeshadow palette from Make up Revolution in the shade Ionic 1. These shades are so nice! They sort of remind me of the ones from Naked but they are so much cheaper. This cost me £4. I love it! 

Continuing the make up front, I went into Mac and couldn't resist making a little purchase! I realised I was lacking on my matte lipsticks so I picked up this gorgeous muted pink shade called Mehr and this cost the same as the other Mac lipsticks; £15.50. 

I then went into Waterstones and brought Zoella's new book, Girl Online:On Tour. Don't worry I am not going to give any spoilers! I brought this on Friday, it is now Sunday and I have finished it! I fell in love with Noah and Penny from the original book and have been dying to read this one! I absolutely love Zoe Sugg and it is amazing that she has written 2 brilliant books! Penny reminds me of myself a bit, a secret blogger.. if I only I could meet a Noah of my own! Also, if you buy it from Waterstones there is a bonus chapter (YOU NEED TO READ THE BONUS CHAPTER OMG) and at the moment it is £6.50.

Finally, my favourite purchase, I brought my first thing ever from Pandora. Me and my friend are buying each other a ring for Christmas so the one in the photo is actually hers but we got identical ones! We chose our own ring and then we paid for each others. Our rings cost £35 each and they are the ones with the little hearts all the way round. Cute! 

Hope you enjoyed this random haul,

speak soon

Bethany Xxx

halloween cupcakes

Hey! Been as it is Halloween on Saturday, I thought I would show you some cute Halloween-inspired cupcakes you could make for a party or hand out to trick-or-treaters! Enjoy...

You will need 180g of self-raising flour, 180g of caster sugar, 180g of butter, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and green food colouring.

Mix together your butter and sugar so it is creamy (PS. how cute is my pumpkin!).

Add the eggs and stir together. Sieve in the flour with the baking powder and add the vanilla extract. The mixture should be creamy and easily-stirable! 

Add as much green food colouring it takes for your mixture to turn "slime-coloured" or until you are happy with the colour!

Put 12 cupcake cases into a tray (I stuck with the green theme) and put the mixture in equal amounts in the cases.

Bake in the oven at 180 degrees celsius for about 20 minutes and cool on a rack.

To Make the butter cream, you will need 75g of butter and 175g of icing sugar.

Mix the butter and icing sugar together so it is creamy (all about the creaminess!).

I chose to add orange food-colouring to this as I think it is quite a Halloween-y colour! You could add green but I think the cakes now have a pumpkin-vibe! 

Put a star-nozzle onto a piping bag and spoon your icing into it. Starting in the middle of each cake, pipe a swirl which ends in a small flick at the top.

For a finishing touch, you could add sprinkles which look pretty and are also a great treat instead of a trick! 

Thats it! 

I hope you enjoyed this Halloween post and let me know if you have a go at making these!

There will be a new post on Sunday.

Love, BethanyBea X