What's in my work make up bag? ♥

Hi lovers! So today I thought I would enlighten you with a 'What's in my work make up bag' post today, because as you probably have gathered, I haven't bought many beauty items this week because I am unbelievably skint due to different events going on! 

My work make up bag is much different to the weekend collection, because I can't wear much make up due to the nature of my job, and I do tend to sit leaning my face on my hands most of the day, therefore transferring most of my make up onto them, and leaving at the end of the day with nothing on. Because of this, I don't wear my proper foundation during the week, and none of the products are anything fancy because there is no point. These products are all well loved by the way, so sorry about the state of them. I just thought this may be helpful if you are in a similar situation to me with work, and don't want to splash out for not many people to see you!

So here goes. My make up bag is a little chocolate one my in laws got me for chrimbo, it's by N.SPA which is available at larger ASDA stores. For a base, I have got a sample of the Garnier Light BB Cream which I received yesterday but I shall review this tomorrow as it's Thursday Thoughties time again. Then I have an MUA bronzer, which I do actually use every single day because it is matte and amazing, it is shade 3. For a highlight I have Number 17 Instant Glow, and I tend to swirl my brush just in the top two stripes in the block, and it gives a lovely shimmer. For my powder to set my face I have the MUA powder in shade 1, great for oil control throughout the day and doesn't look ashy on the skin.

For blushers, I have two MUA ones in shade 2 and shade 4, one is a dark pink colour and one is a burnt coral so I can change it up depending on what mood I am in!

I then carry a few brushes with me which are:

* Real Techniques Pointed Foundation brush which I use for concealer - part of the core collection.

* Real Techniques Buffing Brush - I use for foundation/BB cream, it is my holy grail brush - part of the core collection.

*A W7 small blush brush - not a great brush but does the job when I'm in a hurry.

*Unbranded Powder Brush - I use this for bronzer and to set my make up, but I got it at Beauty UK a few years back and it's still a great brush!

*A W7 large powder brush - used for blush or highlight.

*Models own angled brush - for brows, I love this brush, it is soft yet sturdy.

*Peggy Sage Liner brush - I use this for Gel liner but that shouldn't be in this bag!

Other bits and pieces include:

*MUA Lipstick in Shade five - a subtle shimmery pink.

*Lasting perfection concealer in Fair - a staple in anyone's kit!

*MUA single matt shadow in shade 19 - My everyday brow colour.

*Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara - A nice everyday mascara with a multifunctional brush.

*Clean and Clear spot treatment - to zap those pesky zits!

*Peggy Sage kohl eyeliner - A great black liner for everyday use.

*MUA Clear mascara - Used as brow gel (excuse the colour!)

And finally some bag essentials! Some hair grips or bobby pins, a bobble and a spikey necklace of course!

So that was an insight into my work make up bag, hope it was helpful if you are looking to put together an inexpensive one.

What do you you have for work? Any good recommendations to try? 

Ciao for now XxX

Another Chapter Over ♥

That's the end of that then. I have finally left work to go on to pastures new. It was emotional and I have been unbelievably touched by all the lovely things I have had done for me. I had gone into work at 7am and the office was covered in balloons and banners! Lucy had gone in at like 6am to decorate it and her and Bek came in for my last day and I bought cakes in! I had a lovely good luck clover charm for my pandora, chocolates, and a pink swarvoski pen.

We went for a Thai and it was yummy. Then we went for a few drinks in Lichfield and then into Sutton. I feel extremely worse for wear today and have just stayed in bed with ed. it is snowing heavily today and everywhere is so pretty! I have finally joined the iPhone club so I'm testing out the blogger app! When I'm back on the pc, I'm going to review the naked palette and a few other things I have purchased over the last few days.

So that's the end of that, and here's to the next era.
Ciao for now xxx

Final Countdown ♥

So this is it. Last ever late early shift at work. I am just coming to the end of the late, and am quite looking forward to the early. I have some seriously mixed emotions though. Happy to be leaving for some reasons, and sad for others. I am going to miss the girls unbelievably. I have had a great last late shift, it's been fairly chilled, and have had a bit of a laugh. I am definately going to have to wear waterproof mascara tomorrow!

I have been to Primark with my friend Lucy today, and spent far too much. However I did need something to wear for my leaving do tomorrow night, and I have also got a 4 peice suit from there, so I don't think it's too bad really. I have also finally purchased the Urban Decay NAKED palette! Wahooo! Can't believe how long it has taken me to decide to get it. I have never spent that much on make up before, I hope it is worth it as much as everyone on here says. I have no pictures today because of all thats going on, but I probably willdo on Saturday after my leaving do. We are going for a nice meal and then some drinks. Cannot wait!

So here we go. Probably a rather sleepless night, half excitement and half anxiety. End of an era, and the beginning of the next chapter of my little life!

Ciao for now xXx

Day with the girls ♥

I've been out with the girls from work today. It was really nice to spend some time with them. We went swimming and had a right laugh taking the piss pretty much out of all the water aerobics group. We did more gossiping than swimming really, but that's what we do best! We got out and unanimously decided that we should go to the Harvester! Win! It's good because all the calories are on the menu, and we didn't have a pudding! How good are we? Especially when they actually have THE most amazing sundaes and they are so tempting. This malarkey is pretty tough going, but at least I've got my mates to help me!

Me & Bek looking relatively normal, oh and Lucy also looking normal. She is always there to remind me that Banana's are gospel - even though she hates them.

I decided to do a stuffed Butternut Squash for dinner, as it's nice and healthy, with cinnamon baked peaches and 1 scoop of ice cream. The Squash wasn't a great success to be honest.

This picture actually does it no justice, but nevermind. It was stuffed with quorn mince, tomatoes etc, and mozzerella on top. Nice and healthy for me actually, but maybe a bit too much because it wasn't very full of flavour. Ed put salt on his and had it with chips so could eat his. Oh well, the peaches we're nice.

All that aside, I've got a fair bit of a decision on my hands at the moment. I have an opportunity to change jobs and have a couple of weeks to decide. Few sleepless nights I think. Not 100% sure what to do yet, but I think I am swinging for the change. My hours don't suit me at the moment, and I get paid diddly squat for everything we have to do, without a pay rise. This is 9-5 with weekends off as well. Decisions decisions. 

Ciao for now x