What's In My School Beauty Bag? + Tips and Tricks

Its here! The dreaded back to school week, after having 6 weeks of late mornings and late nights, sitting in my pjs till the afternoon. It has come to that time again where I have to wake up in the morning and actually look half decent! I thought for today's post on this Monday morning I would talk you through what is in my beauty bag that I keep in my school bag/handbag and some tips and tricks on looking fresh and feeling amazing all day!
Compressed Deodorant Can// If you haven't get tried these then get your self out of bed right now. These mini cans of deodorant are great for your school bag and handbag because they are so small. The same amount of product just in a smaller bottle.
Body Spray // An essential for me all the time, a small bottle of perfume or body spray has to be with me all the time because I hate smelling of sweat or my lunch and have to have something to spray when I am going to class.
Shine Absorbing Sheets// For all you shiny girls out there, make sure you buy your self a pack of shine absorbing sheets because they come in handy more than you think. If you can't get to the bathroom in time or don't have a mirror at hand then these are super useful to quickly just blot your face before going to school. For me they are great after I have walked to school - a sweaty looking Parie is not a pretty site. If you don't have these then just take some tissue and peel it in half so you are left with a thin sheet and there you go!
Powder + Concealer // Personally, these are the only two items of makeup face wise that I need. Not a big makeup wearer to school as it is so I only take with me the essentials and all important products in this case concealer to cover my bags and spots and then powder to make me look a little bit more alive. 
Lip Balm + Lip Butter // In winter my lips are horrendous and I have to carry with me a lip salve or balm all the time to help me get through the day. Also, I pack with me a Revlon Lip Butter because they are sheer and so easy to apply in a rush and the nude shades are perfect for everyday school wear.
Dry Shampoo // If you do PE at school or any form of sports then I recommend keeping a travel sized bottle of dry shampoo with you because you might just need to give your hair a quick boost. Then tie it in to a messy bun or plait and you will look effortlessly gorgeous! 

 

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Accidental Sales Haul|| Victoria Secrets,Next&More ♥

Well, well, well, what can I say..I spent more money! I feel as though I need to stress the fact that this haul was not meant to have happened; I said to my self that I wasn't going to buy anything at the start of the year as I really want to save my money(that worked out well didn't it!) Nevertheless, I am going to be sharing with you the things that I have picked up along my way these past few weeks!

 

First up, is Superdrug! And I went in to pick up some skincare goodies! I am always needing cotton rounds, so to be on the safe side I bought two small packets..another purchase that I really needed to make is to buy some new wipes from Nivea as my beloved Primark ones are coming to an end. And finally, after much debate about whether or not to get it..I bought the L'oreal Micellar water! It was on offer, so I thought ah why not and I have been using it for about a week or so and I am loving it - there will be a full review very soon.

Whilst wondering around Superdrug doing my rounds, I decided to pop to the NYC section and saw this foundation that seemed very interesting! It claims to give you maximum radiance yet feel light so your skin can breathe easy.

Another big purchase that you have already seen is the Naked 3 palette, which you can find more about here. I love this palette and have been loving to create different looks with it. 

I have been needing a new school bag for a long time now, as my current one doesn't seem to fit everything in when i need it to! So when I got told by someone at school that there is a big sale on bags at Accessorize, I jumped with joy! I saw their 'Luca' bag had been reduced from £25 to £12.50 I just clicked buy without thinking, I also had a voucher and student discount so I only ended up paying for delivery! BARGAIN! 

I am one of those crazy people that goes to the Next sale on boxing day, and yes yes I am very sad and some may say crazy but I actually don't mind it. I have ordered some things online and still waiting for them to come through, but one of the things that I bought in store was this very cute jumper that I fell in love with because of the collar/jumper look.

My last sneaky purchase was from Victoria Secrets, they had a 50% off all of their body sprays and how could I say no when the store was looking right at me. I came out with only one which is good! They are originally £11 and I got it for £5.50 including VAT in the smell 'Strawberries+Champagne' which not only sounds delicious but also smells yummy enough to eat! 

You may see another one of these posts, as I heard that Boots have a 70% sale on!!! And that is it for this small not on purpose haul! Did you pick anything up? 

Take a peek in inside my travel make-up bag ♥

Travelling. My love - whether it be up and around the country or around the world in a plane I love it. Today I will be showing you what products I am taking with me for a few days away with the family, so I am not taking a lot of things as I just want some make up that can make me look half decent and that I can take from day to night..let's get start on!

First up my face. I have to take my UD Naked Palette with me everywhere, it is such a staple item now that I own it and I can use it to change my look from day to night and the shadows are so versatile. 

Then I have a newer buy this is the Simple Kind to Skin BB Cream, and the reason that I am currently loving this so much is because it is designed for sensitive skin!! hallelujah!! A bb cream that won't break me out, and it has tiny shimmer particles to illuminate my skin for a fresh faced look. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Yes. I am taking two concealers, but there is need for them both..I use the Collection one for under my eyes and redness and then the silver one is the one from Witch which is for blemishes and works like a wonderful. Powder love in the winter is from The Body Shop and is such a soft texture and feels amazing on the face and is full coverage in my opinion so over the light coverage of the bb cream and my concealer I love the  coverage. 

Taking brushes that are useful for everything is the best plan when travelling, the gold one you can see is the 'dupe' that I own for better blend of the bb cream and to set my concealer. The pink 'actual' RT brush is their multi task brush which I can use for powder and everything else. 

As I am currently in lust over lip products I have to take options with me, first is MUA Power pout the perfect berry colour for the autumn time and the formula for these things are amazing. Then a Revlon lip butter for those lazy mornings and Peach Parfait is great for an everyday look. Party Proof in the white packaging came in my birch

box for this month and it a matte lipstick that I have fallen in love with, perfect for the night time. 

That is everything I fit in my Jack Wills make up bag, and boy oh boy I still have room for all those skincare essentials!

a girl can never have too many bags ♥

We all need a bag in out possession that can be used for everything! It can be very difficult sometimes to choose the right, bag or even clutch that matches that very pretty outfit, here are a few of my favourite designer splurges that you should treat yourself to - as you all know we are so worth it!  These are a few of my favourites but you can shop more here or instore!

#1 - You can't ever go wrong with a simple black clutch! This one from Vivienne  Westwood is simple,elegant and chic at the same time. No matter what you are wearing, black goes with basically everything! The added gold chain is also a bonus as you can then carry it on your shoulder as well as in the day as it doesn't look too over the top and dressy!
#2 - I believe that you should always have a printed bag hidden away in your collection, I only say this because it always comes in handy. If you are wearing the simplest outfit ever, then pairing it with a patterned clutch like this cheetah print one can really bring your style to light and show everyone how fashionable you are. Cheetah print also looks amazing with a LBD and red shoes.
#3 My must have staple item for all year round, a nude/beige coloured bag will be your best friend in the summer and winter months. You can use it to dress up and down your outfit as the colour just blends well and matches your style perfectly whether you know it or not. If you can get your hands on a big, loose bag like this one then you will not regret it! Everything can fit into this bag and the colour will compliment everything you wear and choose.
#4 Again, with the black. I can't get over the fact that black is such a simple and boring colour however looks amazing with anything. This Marc Jacbos tote bag is amazing for work,school and a trip out somewhere. It will make you look sophisticated and looks like you know what you are doing. There is so much room in these bags that you will be amazed at how much you can get in! The shape and style may take some getting used to, however it is all worth it in the end.

*In association with Harvey Nichols All opinions and choices of bags are my own.