August Fashion and Beauty Favourites

It is that time of the month of the time again - monthly favourites time. I have been trying a lot of new products this month from skincare to new make up to new items of clothing.

Tops from Next

The first items are from Next. They are tops that can be easily dressed up and down really easy. I love the coral colour and the denim grey colour in the collection. 

Mango Body Scrub from The Body Shop 

I love this summer scrub, I think that this scrub's fruity smell is really the perfect scent for the summer. I haven't found a scrub that it has quite been effective. For example,  I love the pink grapefruit scrub but it wasn't as effective as the mango one. 

Vitamin C Daily Moisturer from The Body Shop

It is not just the smell I love of this product. I love the fact that it has a high SPF, but I also love the fact that you only need a minimal amount for your face. It is completely worth the money

Vitamin E Cleansing Wipes from The Body Shop

Perfect for travel and just as good as the bottle cleanser. This means less liquids in your suitcase or what I call a lazy treat. 

Rimmel Natural Bronzer 

I love the pigmentation. I love the fact that it is very easy to build up. It does not make me look orange which is always a plus because I a

KIKO Cosmetic Lipstick in Shade 501.

I love the formulation of this lipstick. It is so creamy. I also love the pigmentation of this lipstick too. The only difficulty of this lipstick is that it does not last long the one drink and it disappears. On a side note, I also love the packaging of this lipstick. It looks cute. 

Black and White Jumper Shirt from Next. 

I love this jumper shirt because of its versatility. It can be worn for an event or with leggings casually around the house. But above all it is comfortable style. 

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette 

I love this palette because it is long lasting shadows with a variety of colours which are easy to blend. 

 What have been your favourites this month? I would love to hear them, you can share them below or tweet me @MissKathrynAB or instagram me @misskathrynab.

What's in my make up bag

I thought I would share with you what I currently store in my make up bag. I keep a small make up bag that could be used on overnight trip or a dash out the door, but I will admit most of the time I just carry my lipstick in my purse.

The items currently in my make up bag are
               Kate Moss Rimmel Lipstick in Shade 08 (nude colour - goes with everything)

Rimmel Natural Bronzer

Collection bronzer palette 

Rimmel BB cream in Light shade 

My Urban Decay Naked 3 palette 

A sponge to apply the BB cream 

A spectrum brush

With the exception of my Urban Decay Naked 3 palette everything is stored in my little brown make up bag from Bloomingdales which I picked up when I was in New York last year. 

I hope you liked reading about what's in my make up bag. Please share what you carry in your make up bag below in the comments, because I would love to know any of your recommendations. 

Top 10 under £10 - Skincare and Haircare

I thought I would start a new series on my fashion and beauty. It is a series which has been written and filmed by other fashion and beauty bloggers. It is the Top 10 under £10 and the first one is going to be skincare and haircare.

1. Lee Stafford Frizz off Shampoo 

2. Lee Stafford Frizz off Conditioner. 

I have been using both these shampoos and conditioners for moths. They are really good. They have really soften my hair compared to my previous shampoos and conditioners.

3. Freederm Cleansing Wipes 

Great for dealing with spots on the go or as soon as you see one.

4. Lee Stafford Dehumidifying Spray 

I love this product. It can be used when I am straightening my hair, when I am hot and bothered and after excerise or on second day hair. I never knew a product to have so many uses. 

5. Simple Exfoliating Wipes 

A great way to exfoliate your face when you are travelling or on the go. 

6. Vitamin E Cleansing Wipes 

They are just as effective as the bottle cleanser from the same range. These are perfect for travel because they give a really deep cleanse and take your make up off effectively but without the liquid.

7. Simple Cleansing Wipes  

All I can say is easy simple but effective, great for when you are on the go and you don't want a deep cleanse.

8. Vitamin E Cleanser from The Body Shop 

9. Vitamin E Toner from The Body Shop

These are my first proper skincare products I have ever bought and I have kept using every day. I love them. The cleanser takes off my makeup really easily. The toner is really refreshing.

10. Wild Argan Oil Body Lotion 

I love this lotion. It has a great feel on the skin. It gives the skin a really silky feel. It is not too sticky unlike other lotions and body butters I have tried. I also love the Fuji Green Tea Body Lotion too which I love and costs the same as the Wild Argan Oil Body Lotion. 

Have you got a favourite skincare and haircare product for under £10? Please comment down below. 

London Beauty Haul August 2015

I recently went to London for a few appointments recently. Of course I had to hit Oxford Street for a little shopping even if it was a little bit of mad dash, but I thought I would share with you guys what I bought.

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

My Grandma and Grandad very kindly gave me a little money as a present for graduating university. I am so grateful for them. I had my eye on the Naked palettes from Urban Decay. One of the ones I kept coming back to was the Naked 3 palette. Look out for a review and looks with this palette over the coming months. 

You get a week worth of eye primer too which I think is rather cool. I think it is going to be exciting to see the difference between the eye shadows with the primer and without the primer. 

KIKO Lipstick in Shade 501 

I have been hearing about the brand KIKO Cosmetics from watching beauty YouTube videos. However as with any new brand of cosmetic I am always nervous to try purely because I have sensitive skin. So I thought I would start with a lipstick. All I can say is that I love the creamy feel on my lips. It actually smells amazing too. Added bonus. 

Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub from The Body Shop 

Just because it is pink and I love pink. 

Mango Body Scrub from The Body Shop

Just because I love the mango.

Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser 

I have been interested in the Vitamin C range at the Body Shop. I thought I would start trying out the range and I am starting with the daily moisturiser after reorganising my beauty supplies. I can't wait to try this. 

Vitamin E Cleansing Wipes 

I love the Vitamin E Range having previously loved the cleanser and toner from the same range. I couldn't wait to try the cleansing wipes for when I am on the go. 

Have you bought any new beauty supplies recently? Comment below and let me know what you bought. 

Drugstore Haul (Boots)

I went into Boots last month to pick up a few things. I thought I would share them with you all. 

The first is the Collection Gorgeous Glow. I love this Shimmer Bronzer. I have worn it for both day and night. When I wore it during the day it was for my graduation. So, It is more ideal for a formal day occasion. 

The next items are from the Kate Moss Rimmel Lipstick Range. I already loved the Kate Moss lipsticks and I wanted to try some more nudes specifically those from her new nude range which were brought out earlier this year. 

 (Left to Right - Shade 45, Shade 08 and Shade 43)

The last item is the Rimmel Natural Bronzer. It is perfect for day looks and it is perfect for day looks. 

 

If you want to see my make up haul from London. Please check out my blog on Monday. Please let me know what you have been buying down below. 

Clothing Haul

I recently did some shopping not only for graduation but for a wardrobe update as well. It includes the alternative dress for graduation. You already know that I went with the navy dress for my actual graduation but I had an alternative yellow dress from New Look.

I also got some items off ASOS. The first was a coral dress with cream lace and a nude coloured shirt. 

I also got some shirts and tops from Next. The first two are of the same type and material, but the first colour is denim blue colour and the second is coral pink colour. The third I really liked because of the style and the whirt shirt out the bottom of the black crop top jumper style. It looks cute and probably my favourite piece of this haul alongside my graduation dress. 

Have you bought anything recently? Please feel free to share photos below.

#OOTN Graduation Family Night Out

I thought I would share with you my outfit of the night (#OOTN) from my family graduation night out. 

My leather jacket and tights are from Sainsbury's, my top is from ASOS and you can still get this. My black denim skirt is from Matalan and my shoes are from Ecco Outlet Store in Orlando. My necklace is from Primark I think, I have had it for a few years now and recently fallen back in love with it. 

All I wore for make up was my Rimmel BB cream in light and my helen e clear lip gloss. 

What do you think of my outfit? 

July Favourites

I thought I would share with you some of my beauty and fashion favourites for July. 

The Body Shop Vitamin E Cleanser and Toner.

I have fallen back in love with these two products after I got back into my skincare routine. They are great for sensitive skin. They are smooth on the skin and easy to apply . 

Lee Stafford Hair Products 

These hair products make me smooth and silky. I have not found any hair products like these yet. I

Spectrum Make Up Brushes 

By trying a few new blusher palettes, my make up brushes have come to the forefront again. They are soft against the skin and even coverage when make up is applied. 

Simple Exfoliating Wipes

I have been a bit disengaged with my skincare routine recently but I have fallen back in love with these for a gentle exfoliation at night or in the morning when I am on the go.

White crystal necklace.

I wore this to graduation after not wearing it for a few years. I didn't realise how much I loved thos necklace, and exactly why it has ended up in this months favourites. 

Navy Dress from Quiz.

I think this by far one of my favourites dresses of 2015. Slimming, stylish and practical. 

I hope you enjoyed some of my beauty and fashion favourites for this month. What have been some of your beauty and fashion favourites this month?