The Video: My Skincare Routine

It has been a while since I posted a blog but it is something I really want to get back in to.  I am a full time trainee dental nurse by day and as I am coming to the end of my course I have been rather busy finalising coursework and things which explains my absence from my blog.  I am back though, not only back to my blog but I am also posting videos on YouTube.  I have embedded the playlist to all of my videos I have done so far, starting with my skincare routine which does completely consist of Origins, I can't help it, there products work so well for my dry skin.  Grab a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy.

The Lancome Eye

Ever since I started wearing make-up I've simply swung from product to product trying to find the perfect mascara which creates lots of volume and length without being too clumpy.  I've tried both drugstore and higher end but not once have I ever purchased the same mascara twice.  It wasn't that I was particularly unhappy with any of the mascara's I was using, I was just on the hunt for something better.  This Christmas my wonderful boyfriend gave me lots of lovely LANCÔME goodies and among them was the HYPNÔSE DRAMA mascara and the CRAYON KHÔL eyeliner.  Since both of these products have officially become staples in my make-up bag I thought I would talk to you about both.

Turns out this mascara is everything I had been looking for, if not more.  Upon opening of this beauty I wasn't sure what to expect, it was just another mascara to try, right? Wrong.  The brush is curved allowing for high volume and thicker looking lashes without all of the unwanted clumps (I can hear all of your screams of joy now).  Not only can you create big, bold, full body lashes for those nights out, you can also apply it with lighter strokes to add length for the days where you want to wear the "no make-up, make-up" look.  Perfect for us ladies working in a job where minimal make-up is allowed.

So, what's so special about the Crayon Khol eyeliner I hear you ask?  Well, the eyeliner itself is quite creamy and pigmented enabling for a really easy application whether you are hoping to achieve a crisp, sophisticated look or a dramatic smokey eye.  The sharp pencil lets me apply it quite seamlessly for a defined natural eye, which is the look I mostly go for, but it is also super blend-able which means I can even get in there with a brush to smudge it out for that sultry, "bedroom eyes" look.

These beauty essentials work hand in hand together and I can safely say that I will be purchasing again.

What is your favourite mascara or eyeliner?  Have you also tried these Lancome products?

January Favourites

I've decided to post beauty and lifestyle vlogs on YouTube and my first video has gone up today.  I'm going to try and link my blog to my YouTube channel as much as I can and I will be trying my best to post a video every Sunday.  In my first video I'm talking a little bit of my current beauty favourites.  Let me know in the comments what you think.

Watch The Video Here

An Introduction To My Blog

My name is Eleanor Isabella Harris, but you can call me Ellie.  I’m twenty years old, I live a pretty normal life and I guess you could say I’m just another girl with a big dream.  You see, I’ve always had a passion for the more creative things in life, the things that people may say are out of reach or maybe even silly.  I adore singing and I absolutely love writing and speaking about life and all of its little beauties, although I rarely find time to get into as much of this as I would like to.  I’m a massive dreamer, I could sit for hours just dreaming about all of the wonderful things I would like to do or achieve, but my biggest problem is that dreaming is usually where it ends.  I would love to be one of those people who find small ways towards making a big dream come true.  And that is exactly what this is, just a small step towards making my dream come true, because I have always wanted to start a blog and I have always wanted to turn that blog into a YouTube Channel. 

I’ve decided that my blog is going to be mainly beauty related with a hint of life.  Things are going to start pretty simple, just with my opinion on certain products or perhaps different looks I like to achieve or even exciting things that have happened in my life.  I’m going to aim at doing a post a week, which is something I will try really hard to stick by, and I plan on doing this every Sunday.  Today’s post is just an introduction to me and my reasons for starting a blog.  I look forward to chatting to you again next week.

Love Ellie