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Ive been really enjoying reading peoples Make up tags lately, its really interesting to know why people love make up and what their holy grail items are so i thought i would give it a go.
So lets begin..

When did you begin loving make-up?I started experimenting when i was around 14, with just abit of face powder and abit of lip gloss. Sounds random but i went to Spain and and picked up a Rosy blush for a euro and at the time i didn't even know what it was or how to use it. I left it in my make up draw and when i started to wear liquid foundation i was playing around with my make up and popped it on my cheeks.. From then on the rest is history and Ive been a make up addict ever since because with my blonde hair and chubby cheeks i loved how it made my face Rosy. Still to this day i am an absolute blusher addict and i know i over do it sometimes but i really don't care haha. Really surprises me that i was the tom boy out of all my friends and now i am the most girlie on with bleach blonde hair and fake eyelashes would never have thought it when i was younger :)

How do you feel without make-up?I don't feel the best without make up to be honest but i wouldn't say i will never leave the house without it.. i just always hope i don't run in to anyone. Its more because of the condition of my skin that i always wear foundation if i leave the house. Its not because i care what people think, its because i just like wearing make up and feel more confident when i do.
It really aggravates me when people say you don't need to wear so much make up bla bla bla. I love doing my make up in the morning, its part of my routine and i feel 100 percent more confident when i am wearing it so why would i deprive my self?

What do you like about make-up?I love the fact that a face of make up can make you more confident. When your feeling down i love that i can put some false eye lashes and red lip and i feel like i could conquer the world. For me it just gives me a boost that nothing else can give me, I love experimenting with different lotions and potions and i love bright colours and anything glittery. I just think that make up is the best thing ever invented!

Three holy grail items- So i have bad skin and a random one that i could not live without is Germolene, any breakouts that appear i dab this on the anaesthetic in it numbs the soreness and the antiseptic stops the blemish from getting infected such a good al lrounder and so underrated it also had healing properties so gets them healed so much quicker.
My MUA brow kit, Ive not had it long but thinking back i really do not know how i went without this for so long! And last but not least is my MAC blusher in pinch me, if you didn't tell from this post i LOVE rosy cheeks! and this is a really red toned blush but it gives you that look that you've been out in the cold and really warms your face up. I love this in the winter when your really pale with red cheeks.
So this is my take on the Make up Tag and i hoped you enjoyed reading it.Have you done this post? If so link it below i love reading them! Follow me on twitter @abzeylouise

So Friday was payday and i felt the need to go on a late night trip to Lakeside to get a few bits. First stop was Warehouse to get the bag that i had seen in there (which is in my previous post). I decided to get the bag in beige and when i got it home my mum liked it so i thought i would order her the black one for Christmas. On the website they are having 25 percent off with the code HALLOWEEN and free shipping which makes the bag £27.00 such a bargain! The tags were left on my bag so I'm going to order 2 offline then take the one that i had purchased back which means i get to save £18.00 which is a good saving when i was going to buy 2 bags anyway. So i suggest that if your on the look out for a simple good quality bag that you check out there website as they have some nice items on there at the moment :)

I also picked up the MUA Brow Kit which looks amazing i cant wait to try it out and play around with it. I normally use brow pencil but i used the kit last night as i was going to a party and its really makes a difference as you can be more precise. I also got the MUA undressed pallet which had been looking everywhere for which is on offer for £3.00 at the moment. Such a bargain and the colours have such good pay off i will no doubt do a separate post on there when i get a chance to have a play around with them as so far I'm very impressed!

I also purchased 2 pairs of dolly shoes from Primark and Dorothy Perkins. The ones from Primark are Maroon suede effect with a bow detail on front. The other pair are covered in blue/silver chunky glitter with a bow detail on front too and these were in the sale for £10.00 when they were meant to be £22.00 such a bargain! Love both these pairs they are really cute and girly and dress up a plain outfit even if your wearing a pair of jeans and a plain T Shirt.

Well this concludes my little shopping trip and go check out warehouse website it end at midnight tonight. (sunday)

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Every year before each season i make a pact with myself that i am going to be prepared and buy clothing and footwear and other essentials gradually leading up to the season so i have everything that i need and that i know i can budget all the things that i need and want. Every year i let myself down and end up with no boots and coats in winter or jumpers or hats and scarves. the list goes on. So here i am, its verging on winter and i do not have a new wintery item to my name. I am useless i spend my money on items that are not suitable and i know will not go with anything i own. So now I'm grabbing the bull by the horns and I'm writting a shopping list of a few essentials (and a few wanted but non essential items, because hey i need to treat myself haha).

Warehouse Rope Bowling Bag - £36.00

Im a bag junkie and this little beauty caught my eye in warehouse today. I generally stick to river island for bags just because i think they are good quality for the price and if i chose a standard style they tend to go through the seasons with me. I like black leather bags and this is so sleek and such a bargain for £36.00! The straps can be worn over the shoulder like a messenger bag or on the crook of your arm. Its also the perfect size not to small but big enough to fit essentials in without weighing a ton.

Im also in need of a nice chunky knit scarf, hat and gloves. I cant wait for the weather to get colder so i can wrap up. I haven't seen any that im overly keen on yet but at the moment i am leaning towards the cute bear hats. Im a sucker for anything cute!

Every year i struggle to find a coat that i am 100 percent happy with. I am plus size and coats for me normally make me feel twice my size and very restricted. I like to feel comfortable and relaxed so this year im opting for a parker, just something casual that i can chuck on in the car. This coat from Newlook is the closest i can find that i like. I just need to get to a shop to try it on.. fingers crossed :)

Newlook Inspire Navy hooded fur trim parker - £29.99

I also need (Ok i want) a Rose Gold Micheal Kors watch, im not typically a watch wearer in fact i don't even own one because i always forget to wear them. But this watch i have a vision that it would look nice with knitted cardigans and finish my winter outfits off. Im not going to rush out and spend £229 on a watch that i will never wear so i may just get a rose gold watch from River Island which i see as for me it will do the job just as good without the hefty price tag. Who knows it may become a statement accessorise then i may in the future justify spend a considerable amount on a Micheal Kors one.. who knows.

Michael Kors rose gold plated bracelet chronograph - £229 (BEAUTIFUL)

Well thats just a few things that i need to get my hands on, the list is endless so i may continue my shopping list as i ad things on.. but i will continue to do them a few items as i time otherwise it will be way too long. And lets face it whos wants to listen to me ramble on for pages and pages :)

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So its getting to the end of the month, my payday is friday and believe me.. it cannot come quick enough. My nan wanted to go to Romford for the day shopping and i couldnt say No (who would say No to shopping?). So shopping without money is always the time when you see things that you want, its always the way. I had a few things in mind which i wanted to pick up today and believe it or not i came home near enough empty handed.

The things that i were itching to get my hands on were the SLEEK Matte lipgloss in Jazz. I swatched it in superdrug an this seems amazing. I wear red lipstick near enough on a daily basis and this being a matte version looks like it will slip of my lips less.

I also wanted to pick up a few things from MUA such as the Nail Constellations in Scorpio. They look really interesting and look like they could be a good dupe for the Ciate Caviar Pearls so really cant wait to pick them up and trying them. For £3.00 i really think they are worth a try. I also cant wait to get the Undressed palette. I have the heaven and earth one and wear it every day they are really good value for money.

All of these items i mentioned were out of stock, so gutted about that but sure i will be able to pick them up in the next couple of days, so expect a blog post as im excited to get them.

£14.00- Primark

So the only things i managed to get which i see in primark was a Minnie Mouse onesie, Oh my gosh its the most amazing thing ever its Red with White spots and has Minnies face on the hood and a little tail, its the cutest thing i have ever seen. And I also got a take out coffee style cup from primark printed with.. Yep moustaches. Its amazing!! Im yet to try it out but i really cannot resist anything with moustaches on it.. im in love :)

£2.50- Primark

So thats all my shopping trip consisted of today, theres a few things that i see which i really want for fall so i may make a Fall wish list post next :) Thanks for reading!

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