Louise Kaitlin

8/06/2015 2 comments

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I think for me reading during the summer is a lot more relaxing and enjoyable than watching Netflix. I never thought i would say that but it's true, during the summer i love to try and read as many books as possible. Today i thought i would share with you some of my favourite summer reads.

The first book that i recommend reading this summer is 'The Women in Black' by Susan Hill, now i know the whole thing about whats better the film or the book, but honestly i haven't seen the film so i have no idea how similar it is to the book. However, the book itself is amazing and i wasn't able to put it down.

The second book that i think is something you guys should read is 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chobsky. I know this book was quite popular last year but i have only just jumped on the band wagon and decided to read it. I can honestly say it lives up to its recommendations. A basic synoposis that is on the back of the book is below, for you guys to check out:

Charlie is a freshman.

And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it.

Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But he can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.

The last book that i recommend for this summer reads is 'The Vogue Factor' by Kirstie Clements. I was attracted to this book because of my sister, when i saw it in the pile of things she was throwing out, i was drawn to the front cover and from then on, i love the book as much as the front cover. Again, a basic synopsis that is on the back of the book is below, for you guys to check out:

Kirstie Clements, a girl from the wrong side of Sydney, tells of her audacious beginnings on the reception desk at the grand magazine and her rise to reigning editor for more than a decade.
In May 2012 Kirstie Clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editor's chair at Vogue Australia. Here she tells the story behind the headlines, and takes us behind the scenes of a fast-changing industry.
During a career at Vogue that spanned twenty-five years, Clements rubbed shoulders with Karl Lagerfeld, Kylie Minogue, Ian Thorpe, Crown Princess Mary, Cate Blanchett, and many more shining stars. From her humble beginnings growing up in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney to her brilliant career as a passionate and fierce custodian of the world's most famous luxury magazine brand, Clements warmly invites us into her Vogue world, a universe that brims with dazzling celebrities, fabulous lunches, exotic locales and of course, outrageous fashion.
Amidst the exhilaration and chaos of modern magazine publishing and the frenzied demands of her job, Clements is always steadfast in her dedication to quality. Above all, she is always Vogue.

That's all the books for this summer reads post, i hope you guys enjoyed reading and maybe are interested in reading some of these books for yourself, i'd love to know your favourite summer reads, so comment them below.

Louise♥

7/13/2015 No comments

Hello my lovelies!

Today's post is a collab with the ever so gorgeous Sara from http://saralouloves.blogspot.co.uk/. We decided that today we would do a summer makeup essentials for you all, so go check Sara's post out after reading mine, as i'm sure it'll be great!

Summer Makeup Essentials

I usually start my makeup on a summers day with my Dove 'summer glow, nourishing lotion' which is almost like a self tanner, however it's gradual and matches to your natural skin tone, this means it doesn't go orange or too dark but gives off a natural shimmer.

I then like to move on to a BB cream and this one i use if by NYC and it's in the shade light. I tend to head towards a BB cream over a foundation because i don't like the way a foundation on a hot day almost melts off my face, so i stick with a light weight coverage.

I like to up my coverage using a concealer, which is the Rimmel London 'Wake me up' concealer in light and i like to use this to cover up any redness of blemishes that the cream didn't cover, i don't go too heavy with this because it is slightly darker than the cream so i have to make sure i blend super well.

Using a bronzer to me is a must and i prefer this over a blusher, just because, as i am naturally fair skin toned i have quite a bit of redness from the sun so i feel a blusher is too much. Therefore, i add some bronzer around my face to warm it up and give off a natural glow. The one i have chosen is Rimmel London 'natural glow'.

When it comes to eye-shadows i don't use a lot, I've chosen this one today which is by the brand 17 and is in the colour 'Cadillac' and it is a soft pinky/purple colour. I like the use this as it warms up my eyes and mattes them out so they don't get greasy in the sun.

Now choosing lipsticks to me is always the hardest part of my makeup routine and this is because there's so much choice. However, today i have chosen 2 of my most used during the summer time. Again by the brand 17 in the colour 'dreamy' which is a bright pink which compliments my eye colour well. I have also chosen a orangery/red/coral colour which is Rimmel London Kate Moss in '110' and this is probably my most used as it is super bright and super summery.

That concludes my summer makeup essentials, i really hope you enjoyed this post and have found some new products to test out. Make sure you check Sara's post, the link is in the intro. I will speak to you all soon!

Louise♥

7/08/2015 2 comments

Long time, no speak my friends!

Today's post is a little different from anything I've ever done, its a how i battle dry skin, in hope that this helps some of you out there that have asked me questions on this topic.

So, I do suffer from dry skin, which is on my forehead, and little parts on my face. I haven't always suffered but last year, when I went on holiday I burnt really bad and ever since then my skin has been super dry. There's a few products/techniques that I use in order to not cure but control the problem, which are:

1. washing your face is a must!! you need to remove all bacteria and product from your face otherwise by adding cream on top, all you'll do is block your pores.

2. substituting foundation for a BB cream or CC cream. I find when I apply foundation it makes the problem 10x worse and I end up just removing it all. So, I use 'NYC BB cream' which is a very lightweight foundation/cream, it does give coverage but obviously not as much as a foundation but it can be paired with concealer to add some more coverage where needed.

3. cream, cream and more cream. As stupid as it sounds but the reason your skin is dry is because it has no moisture left in it, so ADD it back in. I use three different creams, all shown above. I use the 'Dove Cocoa Cream' before applying my makeup for the day. I use the 'Dirty Works Body Butter' at night and finally I use the 'Body Shop Body Lotion' once I've removed my makeup in the evening. So yes, I do use a lot of cream and I know for some people this won't work and will block pores, but my skins become used to this routine and actually benefits a lot from it.

There my main tricks and tips for battling the annoying little pest of dry skin, obviously this is for people that have lack of moisturized skin and not for people with eczema or any other medical skin condition, so if its a case of basic dry skin, definitely try these products, as i'd love to see if it works for anyone else in a similar situation.

Louise♥

5/24/2015 2 comments

Hello again, this post is my current makeup wishlist and this is a collab with the ever so gorgeous Liv, so after you finished reading my post, head on over to her blog to check hers out!

My current makeup wishlist consists of the following products:

1. Naked 3 by Urban Decay- I've been wanting this palette for ages now, I love the pink colours and I love how versatile this palette can be.

2. Nars 'Orgasm' blush- not particularly fond of the name, but i love the subtle pink glow this gives off and i think its perfect for spring time.

3. Nyx 'milk' eye pencil- this seems like a weird thing to put on a wishlist but i love this pencil for lining the lower waterline as it gives off a fresh, bright look.

4.Nyc bronzer- I've been looking for a really subtle/natural bronzer and after i swabbed this i fell in love, it looks super natural on the skin which is perfect for summer bronzing.

5. Rimmel London, Kate Moss '107' lipstick- this lipstick is more for the autumn/ winter time but I've wanted it for ages and i think i can make it work by lightening it slightly for the spring time.

6. L'oreal True Match foundation- this foundation is supposedly really 'dewy' and highlighting, and as unfortunate for me i suffer from dry skin on my forehead(thanks to me burning like crazy last summer) this foundation is meant to be moisturizing and appear as a light coverage.

7. Anastasia Dip Brow- i have fair skin, therefore my hair is quite fair too, so i do lack in the eyebrow department and this is meant to be really natural and the different shades are meant to match your skin personally.

8. Body Shop BB cream- again with the dry skin, having a BB cream as an alternative to a foundation i find is much more flattering in the spring and summer time, so this would be perfect for a light coverage along with some concealer.

There all my current makeup products on my wishlist, there are more things but these are the ones at the top. Hopefully i'll be able to purchase some in the future and you'll be able to see them on my blog or my instagram.

Louise♥

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