2014 Beauty Favourites

I know this is a bit late but hey ho:) Here are my beauty favourites of 2014! Sorry in advance for some products that might not be cleanest but it shows that I use them a lot right? Anyway here are my beauty favourites of last year:)

Tropic Smoothing Cleanser & Skin Revive

These are my two favourite moisturizers and cleansers. They work on my skin by not making it oily but smooth. If you haven't heard of the brand Tropic before, it's a pure natural make-up and skin company that Lord Sugar has invested in. I love the brand myself however it's not that cheap but works a treat:)

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

 I was lucky enough to get the Naked 3 palette for Christmas and I have been using it A LOT. I just love it very much and even though it's quite expensive the colours in it are to die for! There is a mix of shimmers, mattes and metallics in the palette. There is a large mirror and 2 sided shadow brush which comes with it as well. Included are samples of eye shadow primers in the box, which help to prevent creasing.

Avon Super Shock Mascara

I only got this recently but I have used it loads! The mascara is so nice to use and keeps the volume throughout the day. It's not flaky or hard to remove which is good in a mascara:)

Elf Golden Bronzer

I got this when I went to America for my holidays and have used it practically everyday ever since (as you can see by the loss of powder in the middle). Its a lovely bronzer to use and contours your face and cheek bones without it being too dark. The only down side with this is that it may be too shimmery but who doesn't like a bit of shimmer now and then? 

 Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (N'52 - Vanilla)

This is my FAVOURITE foundation! I love it too pieces. It's dewy but not too oily like you have been playing in a pool of grease, eww. It's just a perfect foundation, it's not cakey or too thick and you don't really need concealer because it covers up spots and blemishes pretty well. I would 100% recommend this foundation:)

 Rimmel Stay Matte Primer 

Me and my Mum use this to keep our make-up on for the whole day and it really works. We both have completely different skin complextions as it being too oily or too dry but it works for both of us. It's a thick consistency as well which makes you think that it is going to keep your make-up on before even using it. The cream is very smooth as well and easy to rub in.

 Lip Balms

Lately I have been getting really sore lips (probably becuase of my braces) but these 3 lip products have been helping to keep my lips nice and smooth:)

EOS Strawberry

I got this on my holidays because I heard so many good reviews about it. It's smells nice and isn't too creamy on your lips but does help to keep your lips smooth:)

Tropic Lip Love

The orangeness may be deceiving to how much love I have for this product! It isn't orange on your lips! The smell of this is GORGEOUS,  it's kind of an orangey lemon scent . It just smells so nice! I would say that this is the best product for solving sore lips as it works after a couple of days.

Barry M Cor' Balmy (Shade- Adam&Eve)

Again, this lip balm smells lovely and works well. There is a 'moisturizing core' in the middle that adds to the softness and keeping your lips feeling nice and smooth. You can get many other shades in this, I picked the light pink so it doesn't really show the colour.

Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butter (Shade- 25 Peach Parfait)

This is a different option to a lip balm as it includes a lipstick with a balm. It's quite creamy as the name of the product is lip butter but it's very nourishing as well. The colour that I chose is very pretty and has a hint of sparkle.

 Rimmel Kate Moss Mascara

I do like this mascara as it gives volume and keeps it up throughout the day. However it can be a little flaky or clumpy sometimes and can be a little hard to get off. But the volume and is great.

Elf Baked Blush

If you want a light shimmery blush that gives you a nice highlight, then this is the blush for you:) It's pale in colour but has a gorgeous shimmer and sparkle that really brightens up your cheeks. It's very subtle but sweet:)

Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner

This is the best liquid eyeliner that I have owned and most used. I use liquid eyeliner often and this is the affordable pen eyeliner in my opinion. It's very easy to use and best if you are just starting using it. It has a very thin end to the pen so it's easy to be precise with your wing.

NYC Indivdual Eyes

I love this palette for so many purposes, like the primer, highlighter and the pretty eye shadow colours. It's such a good versatile palette and very good for a starter bunch if eye shadows. 

I use this product everyday and I love it. There are a range of colours to choose for your eye brows. The shadow is very pigmented and lovely to use and apply. The creamy thing next to the shadow is a highlighter for your brow bone. I don't really use this often but when I have it's a little shiny and shimmery. 

 Barry M Nail Paints (from left to right- 357 Ballerina, 310 Mushroom, Vanilla & 337 Pink Silver Glitter)

These are a couple of my favourite nail varnishes of the Barry M range. They are very good quality for a good price. There are so many different range of colours and styles, too many to choose!  

Avon Stardust

I got this for Christmas and it's so nice to apply. The brush is nice to use and it dries quickly:) The glitter stays on well and doesn't flake off or chip. The bottle is gorgeous as well, it's such a cool design!

Thank you for reading:)

Paige xoxo

A Day In Checks.

I hope your having a nice day:) Here is the 1st OOTD of 2015 for you:) It's just a simple outfit but is very comfortable and looks quite stylish. I'm wearing a grey knitted skirt from Primark; it fits perfect;y around my waist and isn't too baggy so I can wear thin tops tucked in. I paired the skirt with a plain white vest top, again from Primark, but over the top of that is a green checked shirt from H&M. I bought the shirt supposing it would be a dress, but as weeks when on it got a shorter and shorter. So, I thought wearing it as a different style of cardigan/cover up would look nice:) I would either wear Chelsea boots or another boots that you have with this look to make it more of a wintery outfit. You can easily make this outfit fit for any season by not wearing tights or wearing ballet shoes/sandals instead.

Have a nice rest of your day:)

Paige xoxo

I've Been Nominated! - Liebster Award

I have been nominated to do the Liebster Award by Jackson's Cup of Tea, thank you again. If you would like to check out her lovely blog the link will be here.

The Liebster Award is a bunch of questions that are answered by smaller bloggers to allow more viewers the recognize them and get to know more about the person behind the keyboard! 

Rules:

1. Link the person who you have nominated

2. Answer the questions given by the nominator

3. Nominate 11 other bloggers who have less than 200 followers

4. Create 11 questions for the nominees to answer

5. Notify all nominees via social media/blogs

Who I have Nominated:

Daydreams & Dee

Fashion, Beauty, DIY's & Lifestyle

Fashion Trouble

Scarlet Letters

Bambi Bell

Girl Meets World

PaTinka's World

Milly Styles

A Testing Time

       Face In Fashion

A Bit Of This & That

My Questions:

1. A book your currently reading, if any?

2. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

3. Any place you could travel to around the world?

4. Your favourite piece of jewelry?

5. 3 of your hobbies?

6. What's your perfect day out?

7. If you could be a food, what food would you be?

8. How was your Christmas?

9. Are you excited for 2015?

10. Your favourite song at the moment?

11. Why did you begin your blog?

Jackson's Cup of Tea's Questions:)

1. What is the inspiration behind your blog?

There is many people that inspire my blog like Zoella, Niomi Smart & Beauty Crush, but really everyone's blog that I look at has some kind of inspiration for me because they are all so different:)

2. If you had to be an animal what would you be and why?

This is tricky because I have loads of animals that i'd like to be but if i'd have to pick one it would be Orangutan. Just because they are like humans, cute and funny. Plus they are quite strong and my Mum like's Orangutan's. They are very interesting and intelligent as well:)

3. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?

These questions include a lot of thinking, haha. Again, it's very tricky but I think it would have to be Listen To The Man by George Ezra, because his voice is just to die for, let alone his looks! And it's such a gorgeous song with some very beautiful lyrics.

4. If you had to live without technology do you think you'd cope well?

I'd like to think that I would because I think I could keep myself busy but I reckon it would be hard! I'm being too optimistic, haha. It would be very very hard, phone, laptop, camera, games, music:( I actually don't think I would cope very well.

5. Most worn item of clothing?

Probably my grey roll neck jumper that I love and is sooo soft:) I either pair it with a patterened skirt and chelsea boots. They are really good to style and can be easily dressed up or down. Mine is from Gap, the link is here.

6. Best first date?

 The boyfriend's that I have had in the past didn't take me out on dates *and the crowd goes aww*.

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7. Biggest regret, if any?

I don't think it's right to go through life with regrets because all they will do is weigh you down. I have made many mistakes throughout my life but I try and learn from them. I think this is a better way than having regrets.

8. If you had to act in a movie what one would you choose?

I would probably choose The Proposal because Ryan Reynold is one hottie and I wouldn't mind being in a film with him in it:) 

9. If you could see a trailer for 2015 would you watch it?

It's hard to say because you don't know what the future holds but I probably wouldn't as I would like it as a surprise. I wouldn't mind having a sneak peak into the good things but I wouldn't be able to see what bad things there are in the future before living them.

10. Favorite bloggers?

I have many that include Beauty Crush, In The Frow, Zoella, Sprinkleofglitter, etc. I have too many:)

11. Tell me a funny story about yourself.

Me and my Mum were shopping in Sainsbury's (a supermarket like Walmart but in Britain that sells crafts, food, clothes, etc) we were looking at some clothes and I saw this lady (which looked quite like my Mum) looking at this horrible cardigan. I didn't really think to check it was my Mum, so I shouted, quite loudly "NO!". The lady (who I realized shortly after wasn't my Mum) turned around quickly and gave me the most stunned face ever. Me being me pretended it wasn't me and quickly looked in the opposite direction after the look she gave which wasn't a good idea because I should have done it sooner. So then I quickly ran to my real Mum and told her what a fool a made myself look. I feel sorry for the lady that I shouted at, oops.

Thank you Jackson's Cup of Tea for nominating me:)

Paige xoxo

Being Arty.

You may have noticed I have been blogging quite a lot in the past week, this is because I am hopefully *fingers crossed* will be uploading a blog post every other day. This will allow you guys to know when I will be uploading and to have a schedule. If I don't keep to my plan, then I am very sorry and will explain, but with a new year and everything, I WILL DO IT:)

I have taken art as one of my options at school (British students may understand), at the end of year 9 we decide what subjects to carry on studying or drop but have to take English, maths & science *sigh*. I enjoy art and designing a lot and would like to carry that on in my future job but i felt a slight buzz to dabble with watercolour paints tonight:) So, I experimented and I like to paint/draw the iris which is apart of your eye. It may sound a bit odd but I love the way the colours blend with each other inside of it. I used watercolours this time to see how it would work out and I quite like it:) It needs some improvements but it's my first go at painting the iris with watercolour.

I got this kit this Christmas with a few other arty things to go with it and I love it! The pencils and watercolours are great. It's really portable and isn't heavy which means its good for going traveling to paint or draw. I'm not sure if you can get this case anywhere else around the world but I think it's from The Works (A craft & book shop in Britain). Plus I think it would be quite affordable as well as The Works normally have good prices.

Paige xoxo

The Best Parts Of 2014

I know it's late, but here are some snap shots of the best parts of 2014. I hope you enjoy:)

2014 was a great year for me, I traveled around America, went to London, shared great memories with my friends and family also had a lovely Christmas and birthday. I hope your year has been good as well, if not lets try and make this one better:) Here's to 2015 *raises imaginary glasses* :)

^ For Mum's birthday we went out for afternoon tea, which was very posh but delicious! ^

^ A few of my favourite pictures from my holiday to America ^

^ Throughout the year, we have had a couple of trips to London, these include; Let It Be, Camden & sightseeing. ^

^ The photos are blurry but me and mum went to see James Blunt in concert. ^

^ Back at home, dog walks and seeing family & friends:) ^

^ It was Halloween again and me & my brother made very unique pumpkins, haha ^

^ Enjoyed a lovely birthday with family & friends:) ^

 ^ It seemed Christmas was long gone but it was only last week:( Had a great day though, hope you did too:) ^

Last year I created ' Paige Jasmine ' and made alterations a long the way, finally i'm happy with my blog and hope this year there will be more blog posts for you to enjoy:) So stay tuned because 2015 will hold more exciting content!

Paige xoxo

Some Favourite Presents From Christmas.

I hope you have had a lovely Christmas and New Year:) Today i'm going to be sharing some of my favourite gifts from Christmas:) I loved Christmas as its a great day to share with your loved ones! We had a great day in the Vandome household:) I hope this new year brings you happiness and joy.

As I have already included a Daisy Dream review in my last post I won't babble on about the perfume in this post but will babble about many other gifts that I received:)

My Mum got me a little card which has a lovely saying about Daughters & Mothers, this is very close to my heart and means a lot:) It's not long but still includes lots of sentimental messages.

We laugh,we cry, we make time fly

Best friends are we my daughter and me!

The two hearts on the silver necklace was a gorgeous present to receive from my Mum and Dad, it's so cute and I wear it mostly everyday. I have wanted a cute necklace like this for a while now and finally got one! 

I have been quite obsessed with Pandora lately, since on my birthday I got 2 Pandora rings and for Christmas I got a lovely bracelet. I chose the dark purple leather band because purple is my favourite colour and I liked that it as looks different and unique. Each of these charms have a message to me and represent something special.

I was so happy so open Girl Online, Zoe Sugg's first novel! I have started reading it and it's fantastic, although I haven't got far yet! I'm quite a slow reader! But I can't wait to finish it:)

A massive surprise was my laptop! I have been wanting a laptop for a while but always put off the idea, until on Christmas day my parents surprised me with it! I'm so happy with it and love it to pieces!! So far I have been obsessed with The Sims 4 which is another favourite of mine. Quite frankly I have been stuck playing it all the time! It's very addictive, ha!

Thanks to my brother for taking the photos:)

Maybe some more favourite gifts might be coming soon! I hope you enjoyed this post and have a lovely year to come! Finger crossed I will be blogging a lot more often:)

Paige xx