Camping at Houghton Mill

Opposite the campsite was an old mill that you could walk trough and we decided to have a look around.

On the water there was loads of little rowing boats and when i took this picture i thought the colours and shapes looked really interesting.

I am definitely not a camping person, i'd much prefer to spend my time in a massive villa with a pool overlooking the beach somewhere abroad. However, i can actually say i was pleasantly surprised when i came here. I mean, the sleeping bags were still itchy and the showers weren't 5 stars but it was such a cute little village with the prettiest houses and gardens dotted along the streets, i'd be lying if i said i wouldn't want to visit again.

A Walk in the Woods

The other I went on a short walk through the woods and fields. I took advantage of the beautiful weather and decided to take some photographs. I didn't take loads but the ones that i did take i thought were quite interesting and wanted to share them. The one of the house is probably my favoutrite, i love the way the leaves frame the house and make it seem slightly mysterious.

So yeah, today was just a quick post showing you some photographs, i hope you enjoyed reading! 

New Camera

My Camera

So about a week ago i got a new camera. I have wanted a DSLR for ages as i have been stuck with my phone camera for a while now. I got the Nikon D3200 in black but it is also available in red. You can buy the whole kit which includes the camera and a 18-55mm VR lens but i decided to just get the body and buy the lens separately which is the Af-S DX NIkkor 35mm lens - dont worry, i dont really understand those letters and numbers either, i'm just reading it off the box!

Above are just a few pictures i've taken and as you can see, my dog has been my model over the past couple of days. The top ones have been taken with a quick shutter speed to catch the water and movement and the bottom ones i have experimented with the black and white effect and depth of field. 

I know the pictures aren't particularly interesting, but i've loved figuring out how to use my camera and trying different things so i thought it would be nice to share it with you.

L'Oreal Nude Magique

I've heard a lot of thinks about this foundation about how it feels as if you aren't wearing make up and it's supposedly lighter than water and i can honestly say i agree. I picked this up a few days ago and have been loving it, i think its perfect for school/everyday. Everyone gets hot in summer, i know i definitely do, and i always feel like my foundation is literally melting off my face so this great now that the weather is getting much warmer. The constancy is exactly like a liquid so it just sinks into your skin, leaving you face feeling soft and free of makeup.The coverage of this obviously isn't going to make you look flawless but i think it's pretty good and you can always build it up with another layer, concealer or powder etc.

So yeah, this was just a quick review to show you what i thought, i hope this helped!

Brushes

Hi everyone!

I know some people like using their hand or fingers to apply their foundation but personally i love using brushes. I think they are nice and quick but still give you smooth flawless finish.

For my foundation i like to take the Real Techniques Buffing Brush. I dip it into my makeup, which is on my hand, and dot it round my face. I then gently buff it into my skin and it works really well. It's very dense so it really pushes the makeup into your skin.

For concealer i also take a Real Technique brush. This is meant for contouring but i think its great for concealer, especially under your eyes as its slightly pointed at the end. In my opinion it's just a fluffier, lighter version of the buffing brush.

Elf actually do such good brushes for the price, however some brushes aren't so good  as they are really harsh and prickly. I'ts so annoying because in the UK there isn't a shop, you have to buy off the website so i guess its just luck. The two that i love are the kabuki (2nd from bottom) and powder brush (bottom). I use the kabuki brush for bronzer as it's really big and soft so you get a really even application. I used the powder brush for powder and because of the flat top it's really easy to press on top of your foundation.

As you can tell i don't really branch out when it comes to buying brushes but i would really like too. If you have any recommendations please let me know!  

Missguided Shorts

Hello everybody! Obviously this is my first blog and I though I'd show you a recent purchase of mine. These shorts were ordered from Missguided for £12.99 which is an amazing price. I got mine in a size six which fits perfectly. The material is soft and light meaning they will be great in the summer time. However, on the website they looked black and white but they are actually black and cream. Therefore it is more difficult to pair them with white pieces of clothing as the white and cream kind of clash. Saying that, I do absolutely love these shorts and am so excited to wear them when the weather gets slightly warmer as although it's spring time it is still pretty cold in the UK!