My Daily Makeup Routine

My signature makeup has been the same for probably about two years. Whenever I have to be ready for something I automatically without thinking do this makeup look. Sorry if you have been following me for a while and know that this isn't anything different but I feel comfortable in it and I really love all the products that I am using at the moment which have changed since my last makeup routine.

To start, I have been using my CHANEL CONCEALER under my eyes and instead of using foundation I take my Charlotte Tilbury 'The Retoucher' concealer in the shade Medium 3. I use this around my nose, chin and forehead to even out the colour of my face. I find this really handy for evening my skin colour out because I don't like to wear foundation every single day so this new method isn't caky nor heavy looking whilst still providing a flawless base. 

On my cheeks I always sweep on Benefits Hoola Bronzer followed by another colour from the Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot Palette, I normally choose whatever I'm feeling that day but it's usually Rockateur because I like the warm tone. I also use the Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop highlighter by Becca. This is the highlighter of dreams!!! It's such a gorgeous rose gold colour and applies smoothly and is suitable for both day (applied lightly) and night.

For my eyes, winged eyeliner is always a must! It's my staple, I don't feel like myself without it which is weird but it's part of my everyday routine now and I like the way it makes my eyes look. I use the Soap & Glory felt tip eyeliner pen which is really nice. I don't usually repurchase black eyeliners because I like trying different brands but I recently was on the lookout for another after my previous one run out. I remembered how much I loved the Soap & Glory one - it's a nice, intense black, applies nicely and stays all day. Plus, it's from Boots so it's not pricey at all! 

For my mascara I've been using the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara which has been hugely hyped up recently but in all honesty I don't like it THAT much. I still use it everyday but I find that: 1)way too much product is on the brush so I wipe most of it off 2) It's slightly clumpy but not that clumpy, it's just not as smooth as I would have liked it to be. Saying that however, I do like the shape of the brush and the formula isn't too wet nor too dry. I still prefer the Tarte Amazonian Clay Mascara though - perfect for natural looking lashes. 

I've been skipping lipstick recently mostly because it always wipes off after I've eaten then I'm too lazy to reapply! In the last couple of days however, I have been smacking this lipstick all over my lips and it's Nars 'Damned' Velvet Matte Lip Pencil. I picked this up last week in London and I bloody love it! It's the perfect 'not too dark, not too bright' pink lipstick. I love the texture, it's matte but not drying at all and if you eat carefully the colour won't budge either!! I've been on the hunt for a colour like this for ages - I've made purchases from Sephora, The Face Shop and Revlon but none of them were the exact shade I wanted so thank you Francois Nars you genius!

That's all for now folks.. Let me know if you have any blogging suggestions as I'm trying to come up with new ideas! x

I'm back + a 90's Inspired OOTD!

Hi there!

It feels so good to be blogging again and I thought I would update you about what has been going on recently. I was looking through some really old blog posts of mine and it reminded me of how much I missed it. 

Let's rewind back to September: 

I went on holiday to Dubai for 10 days. It was a much needed break and I could do a full blog post on that if you wish me to! My family and I stayed at the Four Seasons Resort which was so beautiful, the weather was boiling and I miss it oh so much! 

October: 

I've had a busy October. I started my first year of university. I didn't move out as I was originally supposed to but I'm still at home which I am happy with. I study BSc Media Production and it's completely different to what I expected it to be like! A lot of maths and science is involved which I have always tried to stay away from post high school but so far I haven't found it too bad. I'm enjoying university life, made some nice friends although I am a bit of a loner! I've joined the Media society and I'm looking forward to helping film for a sitcom show next week which will be available to watch on the Demon TV website. 

November: 

I passed my driving test first time!!! This excites me greatly firstly because:

I didn't think I would pass first time and secondly because I've ordered a Mini which is due in December so now I am so excited to pick it up! The car was ordered about 3 weeks before my test so I was so worried that if I had failed I wouldn't be able to drive it until I had passed but woo! Yay for passing.

Another update is that I don't wear a headscarf anymore. I don't want to make a big deal out of this but it's just a change I have made recently for my own happiness and safety. I haven't felt comfortable wearing it for a long time so I spoke to my parents and they told me to do whatever I feel is right. 

Back to the present day!

I met up with my lovely friend Shahista and we went for lunch and she kindly took some outfit photos for me. I bought this shirt yesterday from Zara, I love that it's denim but also that it's got these quirky little stamps all over it. I paired it with my Monki roll neck dress which is amazing! I had this before but it went in the washing machine and ruined so my mum bought me another (thanks mum :)

I stuck on this really old hat from H&M which is all bobbly and frizzly but I didn't mind it because I didn't know what to do with me ol' hair so when in doubt stick a hat on top! 

Then I realised how 90's I looked so I slapped on a brown lipstick - MAC's Whirl which I am loving at the moment. Not a fan of the matte texture but on the plus side it's really long lasting. 

Details: 

Hat: H&M

Scarf: H&M

Denim Shirt: Zara

Dress: Monki 

Leggings: H&M

Boots: H&M

Bag: Tuscany Leather

You can probably tell I am a really awkward poser, I never really know what to do or how to stand without looking like an obnoxious prat! I did get a few funny looks as I stood on New Walk but ah well. Thanks to the lovely Shahista for standing in the cold with me to take these photos.

Expect a new blog post soon! Let me know if you have any requests or suggestions :)

Maryam 

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