My Current Skincare Routine - Autumn/Winter 2014

Lately my skin has been hating me. It broke out all over my forehead, round my nose and on my chin so some serious TLC was required. I developed this skincare routine which has been a savior! I still have a few spots left but it is definitely on the way to complete recovery(thank god!) So here is what I've been using:

Simple face wipes, The Body Shop Tea Tree Foaming Cleanser, The Mask of Magnaminty from Lush, The Body Shop Cleansing Butter, Simple Light Moisturiser and They're Real Makeup Remover

One of my holy grail products is this little pot of minty green delight which works wonders for my skin. I won't babble on about it too much as I have a full review on it which you can read here :) I use this bad boy about once or twice a week to give it a deep exfoliation.

Next up is the Body Shop's Cleansing Butter which I use to remove my face makeup. I would describe it as a balm when its in the pot but when you take a scoop and rub it between your fingers it starts melting. You work it into your skin and it turns into an oil which you then remove with a damp cloth taking off all you makeup with it. 

The Body Shops Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser, is what I think has cleared my skin up the most. I have noticed a huge difference since I started using this. I use it twice a day, at morning and at night when I'm in the shower. The pump turns the liquid in the bottle into foam which you apply to your face and rinse with water. Tea tree is a natural oil, good for helping to treat acne.

After cleansing my face I always apply this Simple Light Moisturiser to add some moisture back into my skin and to make sure it is hydrated. I have quite oily skin so I don't use thick, heavy duty moisturisers as they just sit on my skin and make me feel all greasy, but this product is perfect for my skin.

If I have been out and get back late I just feel like getting straight to bed and can't be bothered with my full routine. I remove my eye makeup using the They're Real makeup remover from Benefit and if I'm wearing face makeup I will just remove it with a Simple facial wipe. I am well aware that face wipes aren't the best way to remove face makeup but the next day I am extra thorough with cleansing my skin.

So that is my current skincare routine I hope you find it helpful:)

Thank you for reading

Ellie x

The Liebster Award 2014

I have been nominated for the Liebster Award by Millie-Kate , Louise , Brooke Elise and Kaylie. The rules are to answer 11 questions from the blogger you were nominated by, give 11 facts about yourself, nominate blogs for the award who have under 200 followers and then give them 11 questions to answer. Since I have been nominated by 4 people I am taking 3 questions from Millie-Kate, Louise and Brooke Elise and 2 from Kaylie.

1. Netflix or YouTube?
    YouTube! I sadly don't have a Netflix subscription currently but I watch YouTube daily.
2. What do you order at Starbucks?
    Either a green tea, chocolate frapp or in the winter a peppermint hot chocolate as it tastes exactly like mint aeros.
3. Celebrity Crush?
    It has to be my favourite cutie of an irishman Niall Horan :)
4. Who is your fashion inspiration?
    Kylie Jenner or MakeupbyMandy24 on YouTube like I seriously wished I owned their wardrobe.
5. If you could interview anyone for your blog who would you pick?
    Hmm thats a toughie! If it was about beauty/fashion it would be Zoe Sugg or Tanya Burr but if it was any celebrity I love, it would probably be One Direction...don't judge me okay I've been a fan since the beginning(inserts flexing arm muscles emoji)
6. Which make-up product is at the top of your Christmas list this year?
    The Benefit limited edition cheeky sweet spot gift box. It includes 5 of the Benefit blushes and Hoola bronzer.
7. Baths or showers? Why?
    I am a shower girl. I prefer showers as they are less time consuming and plus nobdy in my house really uses the bath so it has to be cleaned before we use it which doesn't really appeal me when I can just hop in the clean shower.
8. Who do you look up to?
    My Mum and one of my best friends as they are really strong people and don't have a bad bone in their bodies. If I turn into a person half as good as they are I will be a happy bunny.
9. What was the last show you marathoned on Netflix?
    When I had my last Netflix subscription before it was cancelled I watched about 4 and a half seasons of Gossip Girl.... I then bought the entire box set so I could finish it as my subscription ended.. yep I liked that show A LOT.
10. What does your average day look like?
    Wake up, school, get home, watch friends, have tea, revise, watch TV/YouTube, bed. I know sounds riveting right?
11. What is one fact people are shocked to learn about you?
    That I am younger than people think I am, I am very used to the 'oh my gosh no way I thought you were older than me, oh my gosh you look so grown up' kinda thing ahah!

I would like to nominate:
Jenny from A Frugal Of Perfection
Ray from Il Est Ray
Elish from A Piece Of Elish
And anyone else who would like to do this tag:)

My 11 questions to you are:
1. Who is your favourite blogger/youtuber?
2. Favourite high street store?
3. Favourite film?
4. Are you excited for Christmas? What are you asking for?
5. Favourite TV show?
6. What did you do for Halloween?
7. Favourite meal to have?
8. If you could change something about the world what would it be?
9. Where do you want to travel to the most?
10. Have you bought an Advent calender yet?
11. Whats your favourite thing to do in your spare time?

Thank you for reading

Ellie x

   

Vintage Collective - Vintage Fair

Yesterday I was invited to a vintage fair hosted by Vintage Collective in St Andrews. There were so many unique items from fur coats to cake stands made from old records. The prices ranged from 50p to over £200 so there was something affordable for everyone. The atmosphere in the hall was lovely as there were so many people searching through the clothes racks and trying things on in front of the mirror. Some girls I saw looked like little kids on Christmas morning, their eyes lighting up when they saw what they were after. I don't think I have ever been to a vintage fair before but now I have experienced one, I will definitely be attending ones that come to town! There are so many quirky and unique pieces that you'll be spoiled for choice but my personal favourite was the stall showing how to make different, useful objects out of our old vinyl records.

Here are some photos:

Vintage Collective is a business run by two former students, Nikki and Jasmine, of St Andrews University who hosted their first vintage fair in 2011. Nikki and Jasmine started their vintage inspired business as they saw a huge gap in the market. I think you would all agree with me that vintage shops are not a very common thing to see and that is why Vintage Collective started. Whilst talking to Nikki she told me finding vintage clothes takes a lot more effort than regular shopping and that is half the fun of it. Having an image in your mind of something you would like and then starting something similar to a treasure hunt to find it, gives you a feeling of accomplishment. The fact that you can find something nobody else has, something one of a kind is what interests Nikki about vintage. It is so easy to walk into Topshop or H&M and pick up something that thousands of others will pick up as well, but with vintage it requires more thought and hunting to find what you are after. Vintage Collective is all about bringing vintage together and maybe making it a bit easier to track down what you are wanting. After a recent revamp of the brand Nikki hopes there will be more events coming all over the UK, so keep your eyes out as I would highly recommend going down and seeing what Vintage Collective has to offer.

Thank you for reading

Ellie