Smashbox Full Exposure eyeshadow palette: First Impressions

Hi lovelies,

I feel very sad to say that my love for eyeshadow has petered out over the past year or so. Actually, it's not that I don't enjoy wearing eyeshadow, it's just that I'm rather lazy and I take enough time doing my make-up as it is without blending an assortment of different colours onto my eyelids as well! Having said that, I do make the effort for special occasions and am always on the lookout for a good mix of neutral colours that aren't too time-consuming to work with. 

My Mum (who hardly ever wears make-up) recently purchased this Smashbox palette. I was impressed, so decided to do a quick review because I haven't done a review for a long while...

As you can see, the Smashbox Full Exposure palette comes with 14 different eyeshadows. The eyeshadows are technically parallels of one another (basically, for each matte eyeshadow there is its glittery equivalent.) The colours are a really nice mix of browns, taupes and of course, black. I think it's a good idea to have both the glittery and the matte shadows because you can switch up your look on different days and play around with different looks. 

(By the way, is it just me, or is the packaging really nice?)

^ These are the top colours (the glittery shadows) from right to left

^ and the matte colours (from right to left)

The colours are very pigmented, which is awesome. I was happily impressed with the black, because black is always a colour that I think determines the strength of the palette (look at me getting all technical!)

The product also comes with a dual-ended make-up brush and a mini mascara. In total, it all came to £36. Personally, I don't like paying a lot for my eyeshadows because I think that you can find really good ones for very cheap. However, when you consider that there is a full-size brush and mini mascara, it isn't too bad. Plus, it's Smashbox!

Perhaps I'll try a make-up look using some of these eyeshadows? :)

Rhi x

OOTD: Austin, London

Top: H&M

Skirt: H&M

Jacket: Next

Socks: Primark

Trainers: Nike Air Max 1s

Necklace: H&M

Bracelet: Forever 21

Clutch: Primark

Salut,

I was, once again, feeling the urban vibe yesterday. Happy Easter by the way, guys! I hope you aren't eating too much chocolate. I keep getting eggs as presents, which isn't exactly what I want because summer body pending and all that, y'all.

Anyway, I didn't want to be TOO urban, so I added the midi skirt for a bit of sophistication / leg restriction. I swear, when I first bought the skirt I could hardly move. I've figured out a strategy now, though (small steps in rapid succession whilst trying not to look like a wally.)

I wonder if it's failed so far?

I liked my hairstyle, too :)

Peace out!

Rhi x

OOTD: Spring in the City

Top: Boohoo.com

Bottoms: American Apparel

Shoes: Primark

Bracelet: Primark

Earrings: H&M

Hat: H&M

Bag: Primark

Lipstick: Ruby Woo by MAC

Hi guys,

I'm not a particularly floral person. I'm a polka-dot / stripes kinda gal, which is obviously ironic in this situation because today I was seriously loving these cheerful yellow flowers. However, I have recently found that I do enjoy wearing big, bold, retro prints, and this top just seemed to catch my eye on Boohoo's website. I do have the matching shorts, but the weather wasn't really on my side today, so American Apparel riding pants it was. 

Black with the pop of yellow really earned me a lot of compliments today, especially with the hat. Red lips also had to make an appearance, because I can't seem to go a week without Ruby Woo at least once...it's quite scary. My Lana Del Rey obsession really is affecting every aspect of my life, it seems!

Either way, it's always nice to go for something a bit different. That goes for my hair which, for once, I straightened. (I used to have straight hair 24/7 back in school, but went off it for a while. I do think it makes me look older though!)

Rhi x

'Sister Style' OOTD: Clara

Hi all,

My cousin, Clara, has been staying with me for a couple of days. She's from Scotland, so she was overjoyed to witness such pleasant weather down here in London. Actually, it made her rather depressed, because she knew it won't ever be the same back in Edinburgh. Either way, she made the most of it and dressed what I thought was appropriately for the rather surprising heat...

Clara's clever. She doesn't go out shopping and buy heaps of stuff, but the clothes that she does buy are always good quality, rather unique and just...very nice indeed. She always has that retro twist to her outfit. She loves her round glasses, courtesy of eBay, and she wears a lot of dresses, never jeans, which always keeps her outfits feminine. It's quite an effortless style - I don't think I could pull it off!

Love, love, love.

Dress: Urban Outfitters

Tights: Primark

Boots: ASOS
Sunglasses: eBay

Earrings: Shop in Edinburgh

OOTD: Nothing Is Ever Black & White

 Sweater: Primark

Trousers: Boohoo.com

Shoes: New Look

Clutch: Primark

Earrings: Forever 21

Rings: H&M

Lipstick: Femme by NYX

Heyah,

Today has been pretty chilled, so I went for something comfy and neutral. Comfy and neutral doesn't necessarily mean boring, however! This sweater is undeniably one of the most comfortable pieces of clothing in my wardrobe; the texture transforms it into something quite plain to something almost quite statement. This is jungle attire in monotone, people. 

Of course, nothing is ever black and white, and that goes for outfits, too. My lipstick is fairly new (this is the first time I've worn it) and I really like it because it's not your typical shade of red. I think it would look nicer in the summertime, with tanned skin and perhaps a mint green outfit. 

Can't. Wait. Till. Summer.

Rhi x