Katie Felicity: 2015

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October Favourites

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Anastasia Beverley Hills Cream Contour Kit - Fair

When it comes to contouring, cream products are my favourites to use. I just find that they look so much more natural but at the same time, do a better job of sculpting and enhancing. I don't even know how long I'd been waiting for this palette to be released in this colour - I can certainly say it was worth the wait. This one comes with three highlighting colours 'Soft Light', 'Lustre' and 'Fair' and three contour colours 'Fawn', 'Shadow' and 'Mink'. I feel that the names by themselves describe the colours in this palette perfectly before they're even swatched.

The enhancing colours in 'Soft Light' and 'Fair' are amazing for highlighting the forehead, under-eyes/cheekbone area, nose and chin. I sometimes also like to use them to tidy up the contour on my cheeks and make it stand out a bit more. 'Lustre' is a beautiful iridescent highlighter which blends amazingly and looks so pretty on the skin - being the highlighter junkie I am, this makes me very happy indeed.

I've never seen sculpting colours as spot on as the ones in this palette, however, I'd say they really are for pale skin (perfect for me!). 'Fawn' has so much grey in it that if it were any more grey, it'd be on the verge of being slightly purple toned, so I think ABH have done a really good job with this one - it's definitely a sculpting colour. 'Shadow' is also really quite grey and is a really good shade to slim down the nose and 'Mink' is an all-round great contour colour. I sometimes like to mix this colour with 'Shadow' to darken the nose contour slightly and I find that it's really good for chiseling out those cheekbones, making the forehead look smaller and hiding that double chin that we all know and love...

All of the colours are such good quality, really pigmented and blend so nicely. I actually really enjoy doing my makeup when it comes to using this palette. I like to set all of the colours with a light dusting of the powder shades in my ABH Powder Contour kit just because my face does feel slightly tacky after using this kit, but I always expect that when using cream products.

I'm also happy to see that they have changed the packaging from the paper version to a sturdy plastic casing which I feel will definitely be easier to clean! As with the other contour kits from the ABH range, this one is refillable which I love because I always find that I have certain colours that I tend to prefer more than others and when one is used up and it can't be replaced without replacing the whole palette, it's really blooming annoying...girls, you know the feels!

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Living Room Update & Homeware Haul

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Autumn Makeup : Rusty Eyes & Burgundy Lips

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September Favourites

Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Powder

I'd never really tried any powders by Nars before, until I saw one of my friends using this one and she absolutely raved about it - I can definitely see why. It's really finely milled which makes it sit on the skin really nicely and you can't tell that you have even applied powder. It has a slight radiance to it and feels really lovely and soft when applied. I honestly don't think I'll ever be touching my MAC Studio Fix powder ever again after using this.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation

Charlotte Tilbury is an absolute genius when it comes to makeup and this foundation is absolutely beautiful. I've written a whole blog post about it, so you can read more about it here. P.S. sorry about the difference in photo quality - I only realised the last one was blurry whilst I was uploading them to my blog and I had to retake it!

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick: Glastonberry

Glastonberry is the prettiest lipstick for Autumn. It's very creamy and glides on like a dream. I really look forward to wearing this whenever I get the chance.

Topshop Pointed Boots

I've never really owned any pointed shoes until just recently. I'm really into them at the moment and I'm a massive shoeaholic, especially when it comes to boots. These are really simple with a little heel, a zip down the side and then, of course, the pointed toe. I've been thoroughly enjoying these this month.

Essie Bordeaux Nail Polish

My go-to Autumn nail polish. Every time September/October comes around, Bordeaux makes an appearance. It's a true burgundy and just looks really pretty throughout A/W.

MAC Eyeshadows in Rule and Red Brick

Two very recent purchases that I've already fallen in love with. Orange is my favourite colour and I'm really into wearing at the moment, whether that be in makeup or clothes. I use Rule to warm up my crease and Red Brick in the outer corners and then both of them on my lower lash line - they create a nice warm, Autumnal look, without looking like you've been punched in the face - ha!

MAC Soft and Gentle Highlighter

The most hyped up highlighter on the planet? - I think so. Soft and Gentle is such a pretty highlighter. It's very shimmery and can be quite full on but it's definitely not glittery and chunky. I'm a huge highlighter lover and I love to build this one up for a really glowy look.

MAC Fix +

I've really enjoyed using this product this month. I've been spraying it onto my beauty blender before applying my foundation and I find that it applies so beautifully and of course, makes it last longer throughout the day. I also like to give my face a little spritz when I've finished my makeup to let all the powders settle into my skin and it just gives such a nice finish.

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

I'd actually forgotten that I had this palette until I spotted it in amongst my things in the garage (we're moving house - long story) and I thought it needed a bit of loving. Well, I've certainly been loving it this month. I've been wearing it to work mostly to make my makeup a little more bit interesting than neutral brown eyes.

TV Programmes

Doctor Foster: One of the best things on TV at the moment. There have been some really good programmes on TV these past couple of years (Broadchurch, The Missing) and this is one of those. You'll have to watch it to find out what it's about because I don't want to give anything away! - BBC ONE

GBBO: Who doesn't love a bit of GBBO?! Usually Wednesday evening TV is crap but the Great British Bake Off makes it.

Shop: Zara

The clothes in Zara are so on point at the moment. There are so many beautiful pieces in there right now and I can't not buy something when I go in - it's a problem. I love it SO much!

YouTube

Eve Bennett, I Covet Thee, Lily Melrose (vlog channel), Beauty Crush, Vivianna Does Makeup