Back To School Simple Makeup 2017

Hi lovelies, 

I thought I would end January with the makeup products and a (kind of) tutorial of what I've been wearing since I went back to school at the beginning of the month.

Before school, I have around 15 minutes to throw on some makeup and go so this look is basic but I wanted to include specific products I use and what I think of them.

-BASE-

Let's start with the base! I start with a hydrating primer because I have dry skin, especially in winter. I then use my trusty L'Oréal Infallible foundation as it gives me the right amount of coverage for my red cheeks! I then like using a concealer and I've found this  SEVENTEEN Wow! Concealer which seems to highlight my under eyes quite well. 

If I have a little more time I might through on the Soap&Glory Glow All Out highlighting powder but this is a rare occurrence. 

 

-EYEBROWS-

I LOVE using the Brow Archery by Soap&Glory. The felt tip end is great for defining the brows and the pencil great for filling them in. Overall this product is amazing. Benefit's Ready, Set Brow! is equally as good because it really does set my brows in place all day.

 

-EYES-

Firstly, I like to use the Colour Was by Benefit in Honey Talks, it's a nice eyeshadow base (even though I don't use eyeshadow over it) and it's also nice to wear on its own. I then ALWAYS curl my eyelashes and apply mascara. I'm using two at the moment, the L'Oréal Miss Manga mascara and the Sleek Full Fat Lash Mascara. The L'Oréal one has a bendy wand and lengthens my eyelashes. The Sleek mascara has a wand similar to the Benefit They're Real! Mascara which does coat and gives the lashes a voluminous effect.  Do have to say that I don't like either of these mascaras on their own but together, I really do like the effect. 

 

-LIPS-

I love N°7 lip crayons and this is my favourite shade. "Daydreamer" is the perfect nude and I wear it all the time. This is a mini I got in a set for Christmas but, trust me, I own loads of these because I love them so much.

 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

NIVEA PRIMER

L'ÓREAL FOUNDATION

SEVENTEEN CONCEALER

S&G GLOW ALL OUT POWDER

S&G BROW ARCHERY

BENEFIT BROW GEL

BENEFIT COLOUR WASH

N°7 EYELASH CURLER

L'ÓREAL MASCARA

SLEEK MASCARA

N°7 LIP CRAYON

Thank you for reading this and I hope it gives you some knowledge on the products I use:)

 xmollymaex  

Bananarama Bread Recipe

Hi guys,

Today, I'm sharing my banana bread recipe with you! I love this bread, it tastes delicious and is a good way to use ripe bananas. I'm calling it my bananarama bread and I hope you love it just as much as I do.

-INGREDIENTS-

190g self raising flour

150g caster sugar

125g unsalted butter

60ml milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg, beaten 

2 ripe bananas 

30g flaked almonds (optional, can be swapped with a bag of chocolate chips)

-METHOD-

1. Melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan pan whilst mashing the banana in a bowl.

2. Pour the saucepan mixture over the banana and mix, add the beaten egg, milk and mix.

3. Fold in the flour and stir in the flaked almonds.

4. Pour in a greased and lined loaf tin and put in the oven at 170°C for 35 minutes.

Voilà!

I hope you try this recipe and if you do, make sure to tag me in pictures on Instagram!

xmollymaex 

Back To School/Blues // Motivation Post

Hi loves,

Today, I'm here to motivate you and beat those Back To School/Work Blues!

 I'm in the same boat as all of you, I've gone back to school and can't, for the life in me, find the motivation to do anything! As soon as I got back, I was struck down by work and homework which, usually, I would try to do the day I got it but now, I'm struggling to bring myself to do it the night before it's due in! Don't even get me started on my Speaking & Listening Assessment (which btw, I have this week and I haven't written it yet, let alone learnt it!). This is one of the most important years of my life (as my teachers keep telling me) and I CAN'T BE BOTHERED!! Please tell me I'm not the only one...

Anyway, this post isn't about me complaining about how my life could possibly be ruined due to upcoming exams. This post is about MOTIVATION! Something I will try and give you, despite not having any myself.

HAVE A GOAL

This may be the most cliché but having a goal can help you become motivated.  Knowing where you are and where you're going will give you a purpose and aim. It might just make some tasks more bearable.

TREATS

If you are doing something which is time consuming, for example, an essay. You should try giving yourself a treat after every paragraph or page written. This way, you might be more determined to do something. The treat doesn't have to be food but it could be a five minute break on your phone or watching a YouTube video. Anything like that will give you a break from work which is always good.

PUBLICISE YOUR GOAL

If you tell all your friends that you are going to do something or you post it on social media, you'll be a little bit more inspired to do it. Having people check up on your progress may make you feel more pressured to complete your task, which you will love once you've reached your goal.

STOP SELF CRITICISING

There's no need to put yourself down or pull apart every move you make. To make yourself motivated, you need to be happy with yourself and truly want to reach your goal. Please be happy with yourself before you try to reach your goal because your results will be SO MUCH better when you're happy:)

I hope this has helped! Researching theses has also helped me become a more motivated so I'm hoping it works for you!

All the love,

xmollymaex

My Beauty Picks 2016

Hi guys,

I know I'm a bit late but I want to show my favourite beauty products of 2016. Over the past year, I've expanded my makeup collection so much (I may do a makeup collection, let me know if you want one) and I feel like I've tried so many new brands and products in 2016 to give you guys an honest review of some of the best I've tried this past year. Some of these products may have not been released in 2016 but I tried them all for the first time so they're new to me!

SOAP & GLORY BROW ARCHERY - BROWNIE POINTS

This product was in a set I got on Christmas Day so my review may not be the best but I've used it ever since the 25th and I love it! It's the best Brie product I've tried in a really long time and it lasts as well! The felt side is amazing for definition under the brow and the arch whilst the pencil side is great for filling in the main area and creating small, realistic hairs. The only downside to this is that it doesn't have a spule but I can live with that because I have hundreds anyway.

TOO FACED CHOCOLATE BAR PALETTE

I got this palette in August and it has been used countless times since then. It has a great range of neutrals and some other darker shades like burgundies and greens. It's great for an everyday look as well as if you're feeling creative. There are some duds in the palette (candied violet, for instance) but it's nothing that MAC fix+ or a setting spray won't fix! I love this palette and I don't know how I lived without it.

BOURJOIS SMOKY STORIES QUAD - 06 UPSIDE BROWN

This palette is one of my favourite on-the-go palettes. It has three eyeshadows and a pressed pigment in the centre which is amazing for an inner corner highlight. The eyeshadows blend easily and can give you a daytime or nighttime look. I loved taking this on holiday as it made my makeup so much quicker. This particular shade will suit any skin tone but I know the brand have plenty more of these quads to choose from.

LOREAL SUPER SLIM LINER

This is my favourite felt tip liner. It has a super thin tip which makes your eyeliner always look good, especially on the inner part of the eye. It also is something which lots of eyeliners aren't. ITS BLACK!! Okay, I know many eyeliners are black but this one is one of the darkest eyeliners I've used. It doesn't fade throughout the day and makes my eyeliner application ten times faster. This is a must in my makeup bag! 

BENEFIT HOOLA BRONZER

So everyone and their dogs heard of this but 2016 was the year I finally got round to purchasing it. This bronzer is cool toned and is the perfect contouring shade for me. It also comes with a brush which is surprisingly good and handy for contouring. The packaging is a bit bulky this is only a minor flaw which I can cope with due to how much I love this product. I've also tried the Dew The Hoola Liquid Bronzer but I'm not too keen on that as I feel it's a bit orange on my skin tone.

SLEEK SOLSTICE PALETTE

I understand why everyone raves about this palette. It has 3 powder shades and 1 cream (which is just as amazing and blinding as the powders). The highlighters are so intense and are such a good formula as well. I never thought I would try a pink highlighter purely because I think it would look strange but that is my favourite from this palette (although all of them a stunning). It's a beautiful highlighting palette if you're looking for intensity and experimenting.

KAT VON D EVERLASTING LIQUID LIPSTICK - LOVESICK

This is my first KVD product and I'm in love with her liquid lipsticks now. The longevity of these and the colour selection is impeccable. I love this shade and now I can buy them in Debenhams, there's nothing stopping me buying them all! I definitely recommend her brand and I'm looking forward to trying more of her products in 2017!

MAC LIPSTICK - FINALLY FREE

Caitlyn Jenner collaborated with MAC to bring this lipstick to me and I'm so thankful she did. It's the perfect lipstick which I honestly think would suit any skin tone. It also lasts well (the shine fades but the colour stays). It's a great lipstick where the money goes to an amazing cause and I'm so excited to see her expanding her collaboration in 2017.

URBAN DECAY ALL NIGHTER SETTING SPRAY

I really started using setting sprays this year and I love this one! It doesn't smudge mascara if you spray it afterwards and really does help my makeup last. The scent may be off putting but I don't mind the smell and also don't care because this product is fab! This setting spray has my approval and if you're unsure they sell travel sizes for £9. 

I hope you enjoyed reading my favourite products of 2016. I'm sorry this ones a bit late but I'm hoping to get on track soon!

Love always,

xmollymaex 

What I Got For Christmas 2016

Hi,

Firstly, Happy New Year, I hope you all have an incredible year which will be much better than 2016! Today, I'm sharing everything I got for Christmas because I love showing the items I've got just as much as seeing what other people got.

I'm not going to be showing any chocolate I got because, let's be honest, everyone's seen a chocolate orange and a box of celebrations before.

I would also like to add a little disclaimer that I am not trying to brag or show off, this is honesty what I got and if you're here to be negative about, please leave:). I am grateful for everything I got so thank you to everyone who bought me something xo

Let's begin!

From my Auntie:

From my Grandma:

From my brother:

From my cousin:

Stocking fillers:

Main gifts:

And that's it! I am so grateful for everything I have been gitfed this year. Thank you to my family and friends for everything, I've never felt so lucky!

xmollymaex