My recent beauty favourites!

Hey guys! Since i didn't do a July favourites i thought instead of just doing a "September favourites" i'd do my recent favourites! So there's a bit of everything from the past two months that i've really be loving!
Enjoy!

Firstly, i've jumped on the band wagon for the new Kim Kardashian hollywood game, and i'm now obsessed. If you don't know what it is, then, where have you been? Basically, you're a shop worker in Hollywood working your way up to become an A-list celebrity with the help of none other than, Kim K! I can't explain why it's so addictive, but once you download it, you'll understand... 


Next is something that i've only recently picked up but i love it already! It's the MAC lipstick in the colour cockney, it's a beautiful deep red colour. It's so pigmented and applies beautifully on the lips, i love it! I bought it when i was waiting around in St. Pancras after coming back from Paris; it's dangerous having two hours to kill where there is a make-up shop. It's my first MAC lipstick and now i know why everybody raves about them, they're great! I know they're not the cheapest of products to buy, but if you fancy a splurge go for one of these!



Now, as much as you all don't want to think about it but, winter is on it's way, but don't despair, it means that it's time for everything that's fab about the cold weather; cosy jumpers, hot drinks, candles, sitting by the fire place and of course CHRISTMAS (i know it's only September, BUT there's only 15 more Fridays until it'll be here!) So i've started slowing buying some new clothes and make-up bits of the winter and one of my favourites so far is my new green jumper from New Look! It's super cosy and super comfy, the colour is great for winter and it'll go with lots of different things, leggings, jeans, i just love it! 
New Look are selling these at £14.99 and they do a variety of different colours but i think the green is most suited for the colder months. 

As it gets colder it takes effect on your skin, your skin begins to get drier so you need to take care of it more during the winter; just the little things like a thicker moisturiser, exfoliating and remembering to remove your make-up every night (i know we're all guilty of not doing this...) I've invested in the Origins exfoliating face wash which smells AMAZING. It's a light exfoliator which you can use on an everyday, it smells like oranges and it's so refreshing and will definitely wake you up on cold winter mornings!


Another favourite of mine which doesn't really have anything to do with winter is my new Little Mermaid, make up bag! If you saw my "Everyday Make up Bag" post then you would have already seen it, but it has to be a favourite of mine for this month. Not much i can really say about a make-up bag other than that it holds all my everyday make-up and it looks beautiful and i love the Little Mermaid so this is pretty much perfect for me!


Finally, my definite absolute favourite of last month and probably will be for the new few months was my trip to Paris with my boyfriend! (OH, how very cliché) It was the most amazing four days, i made a full post here: http://aprilnicoleclark.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/my-trip-to-paris.html but i'll briefly talk about it here. It was just so nice to get away for a few days just the two of us, the weather was great, we had such a laugh, and i really enjoyed just being able to chill out and have a good time! I was so sad when it was over, but i'm definitely going to start planning another holiday for next year...


 Anyway, hope you've enjoyed this little favourites "update" post! I'll try to keep up with the favourites from now on! Let me know what your favourites have been this month and any from previous months? ALSO are you as obsessed with the Kim K game as me? It's getting a little worrying...

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What's in my everyday make-up bag!

Hey guys! My make-up bag changes pretty much all the time depending on what type of products i'm using at the time, so i thought i'd show you what i use as an "everyday" make-up bag. Now, since i was away last week and i'm going to Paris on Saturday i've still got my make-up in a travel bag, so it's not the prettiest!
Enjoy!
(P.S i apologise for the photos not being very good, we're having our whole house redecorated and the only place where i can take photos is my window ledge! Sorry! It'll go back to normal when the my room is all painted!)

 Firstly, my make-up bag that i've only had for a little bit but i adore it! If you know me, then you know that my absolute favourite disney princess and my favourite film EVER is the Little Mermaid and when i saw this i couldn't really restrain from buying it... 

ISN'T IT AMAZING?! I'm aware it's probably not a bag meant for make-up (or an eighteen year old) but i love it regardless!

 Ok, for my everyday foundation/concealer changes a lot of the time whenever they run out, i like to try something different, so this is just what i'm using at the time. The L'oreal Paris true match in the shade rose ivory and my concealer i haven't changed in months, i just keep buying the same one over and over cos i LOVE it, the Collection lasting perfection concealer in the colour 01 fair. I rave about this concealer and i know a lot of other people do, it's great for under-eye circles and it covers blemishes and redness, and it's super cheap too. 

 As for powders my standards are these three! I have heard everyone rave about the Bourjois chocolate bronzer and rightly so because it's so lovely (and smells pretty amazing too). The Rimmel stay matte powder should just be a staple in every girl's make-up bag, it's just the best! Then we get to my favourite blush in the world, the Soap and Glory love at first blush! It's B-E-A-UTIFUL and it's so pigmented and has a slight glisten to it which is perfect for a highlight as well.

Finally, we have my eye make-up items! I've started using the MAC paint pots after i wanted something a little different, but quite subltle for everyday and i feel in love with these! I've heard good things about the paint pots and they didn't disappoint. I chose the shade chilled on ice and it's a beautiful champagne colour with a slight shimmer which i love, so i can use it on an everyday and also it would be a great for a night out too! Definitely recommend! 
For eye-liner i sometimes don't really fancy wearing black eye-liner for an everyday, so i decided to go for a brown pencil eye-liner as an everyday. It just gives you eyes a little extra something instead of just wearing mascara, but at the same time it's not too overpowering for an everyday look. BUT at the same time i do like to wear a bit of black liner depending on what my "everyday" quest is going to be! I've recently got this L'oreal super liner so couture, oh la la! For an everyday black liner look it's super good, it's got a thin nib so you can get just a slight black line across the eye lid for an everyday boost! So yes, i am enjoying using it!
And, finally, my mascara. I'm not too picky with mascaras i usually just buy whichever one looks "good" but i do enjoy the Maybelline mascaras as they don't clump and give a nice bit of volume for going out, as well as everyday look too!

 AND DONE. I know for an everyday it's not a huge amount of make-up to wear, but it suits me! I love doing my make-up to go out and getting ready is actually one of my favourite things to do (that sounds quite sad...) but when it comes to everyday, i like to keep it pretty minimal. 
So i hope you've enjoyed a little insight into my everyday wear, i know it's not too exciting but if you're as nosey as me hopefully, you'll enjoy posts like this!
Thanks!

 April xox

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My trip to Paris!

Hey guys! So, if you didn't know last Saturday me and my boyfriend Brian went on a short trip to Paris! It was the most perfect little getaway for us and i loved every minute of it, even just being away for a few days. 
We stayed in a cute little hotel in Montmartre which is right near the Moulin Rouge, there was loads of little shops (and some OTHER shops too...) and it was so pretty to go walk around! We were fifteen minutes from the Sacre Coeur which is a where a beautiful church is, the Basillica and the view is amazing! 
Anyway, i won't ramble on about what we did and where we went, i've got a few pictures here which should show you pretty much what we did
Hope you enjoy!

Photos from the Lourve museum! (Fun Fact: if you're under 26 and a member of the EU you get in for free! Not bad saving yourself 20 euros!




 (I swear this was hogwarts, but i can't read french so i've no idea what it was!)










We sat in a park and ate these amazing macaroons! From top to bottom it was, strawberry candy, vanilla, gingerbread, pistachio, rose petal and coffee! YUM!



The photos from the second floor of the Eiffiel Tower were taking by Brian, as i was too scared to even go outside! But aren't they pretty?!









How cute is this little cafe in Montmartre!? We found this after we went for a wander on our last day, we both tried white radish soup, which was surprisingly nice! 

Well, i hope you enjoyed this! It was just a little insight into my holiday as i loved it so much i had to share it with you guys! Have you ever been to Paris, did you like it? Would you like to go?
Let me know!
Thanks!

April xox

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My trip to Essex and Katherine's wedding!

Hey guys! Sorry i've been a bit absent lately but i've been SUPER busy these past couple of weeks! But i'm back and ready to write some more post! Sorry for not doing a July favourites this month but like i said i've been pretty busy, but i've got other post ideas to make up for missing one!
Firstly, i'll explain this one! Last week i went down to Essex for four days (my dad's from Essex) for my cousin Katherine's wedding, and to visit family friends. 
So i've got a few photos from the trip and the beautiful wedding!
Congrats Katherine & Tom!

First, some photos from Katherine's wedding, me, my family and Brian went with us as well! It was such a beautiful ceremony, the food was great, the music was amazing, the bride and groom sang to us! It was such a lovely day! I've got some photos from there! Enjoy!










My dress is from Missguided my shoes are from Boohoo, i borrowed the cardigan off my mum when it got cold, so i've no idea where it's from, sorry! 
(But doesn't Bri look handsome!)
My hair looks a bit all over the place as it rained while we were walking to the reception, just from the car park and the heavens opened! It didn't stop us going outside when it had all cleared up. 

After the wedding we stayed for another two days in Essex to do other things too! We went to Colchester zoo and it was awesome! I love animals and the zoo so we spent the whole day there and i loved it. We saw some beautiful animals, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, lions all sorts! We didn't even see everything the zoo was so big! I've got some photos from there too! Enjoy! 





LOOK AT THE BABY MEERKAT GUYS, LOOK AT IT.






It was raining quite a lot during the day so that's what i've got my hood up, i'm not totally a hermit! 
But overall, the zoo was such a good day, regardless of the rain! I hadn't been to a zoo since i was a kid and i love animals and hanging out my family is also pretty fun. 

One other thing, we didn't actually stay in a hotel, or even in a room! We stayed with my dad's friends who live in Essex as they very nicely offered to put us up, but in something a little different! A tent! Well, not really a tent as it has two double beds, lights, heaters, electricity and it's huge! We just stayed in the garden in this beautiful teepee style tent! I've got some photos of that too!




I'm aware it's a (little) messy but when there's three women and two blokes frantically running around getting ready for a wedding, it gradually turned it into a bomb site! 
Regardless of that, they were such lovely hosts for putting us all up for 4 days and they made such a spread from leaving us breakfast to taking us to Colchester zoo! Thanks a lot guys!

Anyway, that was my little trip away! I was such a good four days away from everything and i didn't want it to end! 
I know this was a bit of a rambly post and little long too, but i hope you enjoyed nevertheless. 

April xox 
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