2016

Monday 7 November 2016

GIVEAWAY || 5K FOLLOWERS CELEBRATIONS! AUTUMN/WINTER GIVEAWAY








What you'll receive:
1. Zoella Makeup Bag
2. Zoella Lip Balm
3. Primark's False Lashes in 'Sultry' and 'Full Look'
4. Cooling Eye Mask
5. Metallic Temporary Tattoos
6. Primark's Strobing Stick
7. Primark's Nail Varnishes x 3
8. Primark's Blue Fairy Lights
9. Primark's Tea Lights
10. Primark's False Nails x 2
11. Kiko Eyeshadows x 4
12. Kiko Lipstick
13. MUA Metallic Liquid Lipstick
14. MUA Lip Liners x 2
15. Loreal Soft Khol Eyeliner
16. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
17. Makeup Revolution Liquid Lipstick

*RULES*
- not allowed to unfollow/unsubscribe -> you'll be disqualified
- only one entry per person, unless stated otherwise
- can repost main picture on Instagram and tag me in it & hashtag 'voguebymayaxgiveaway' for extra entries (this can be done more than once, but only once a day)
- have fun!


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Lots of love,
Maya xo

Sunday 6 November 2016

2016 || OCTOBER FAVOURITES


October is the month of Halloween, so everything I've been loving last month was super vampy.
First up, I've been a huge fan of Mac lipliners for ages now and keep constantly buying new shades to add to my collection. My recent addition was the shade 'Plum' which is beyond beautiful. It's perfect for the Autumn/Winter time as a dark and bold lip is everything at this time of the year!

Next up, is the Makeup Revolution Light & Shade eyeshadow palette, which is a dupe for the Kat Von D Shade and Light palette. The pigmentation is amazing, the shadows are creamy and easy to blend, however the only issue I have with this is the fallout!

Rimmel lipsticks were a massive craze for me when I was younger, and when I purchased one of their darker shades I remembered just how good they are! I feel like I have to get the full collection now, but I need to calm down with all the spending, especially with Christmas coming up! I bought the shade 'Starry Eyed' and it's a perfect Autumn shade, paired up with a gold eyeshadow and ta-dah! You've got the perfect look for this time of year.

Who doesn't love a bit of new stationary, especially when it's from Tiger! I love these thin felt pens, they're so easy to work with and don't smudge - which is vital for bloggers (we tend to be fast writers). I mainly use these for writing up blog post ideas, making lists and notes for revision.

What did you love in October? Have you tried any of the products I mentioned above?

Lots of love,
Maya xo

Wednesday 2 November 2016

2016 || SEPTEMBER FAVOURITES


Ever since I tried out Primark's makeup range, I've been obsessing over these ideas and have bought a whole face of makeup from brands such as Natural Collection, Poundland etc. Today, I wanted to share with you guys my September favourites featuring only makeup from Poundland.

Liquid Lipsticks have taken over the world just like drawn-on eyebrows, they're a must for most. So when I found out that Poundland has released a new range of products, including liquid lipsticks, I had to rush over and pick out every shade!

The nude shade is absolutely perfect as an every-day kind of colour. I feel like it goes with all skin tones, and because it's a cool-tone it suits me more than any other nude liquid lipstick! YAY.

The pink shade is gorgeous for the night time. I feel like it would look amazing with a grey-black smokey eye or a feline liner flick and extreme wispy lashes! The scent is great, it smells like vanilla cupcakes and applies really easily. If I had to compare them to another product, it would have to be the NYX soft matte lip creams.

On the other hand, the contour duo's are also amazing for the price. I feel like both of the bronzer shades are great and would suit up to medium-dark skin tones. The highlighter shade is very pretty, however it's in a cream format so it's quite hard to work with. Same thing goes for the blush shade, however I feel like it's more bendable, especially on darker skin.

I've been using the liquid lipsticks practically every day throughout September and would highly recommend them. I would also say that the contour kits are worth buying, if you're on a budget or are feeling like trying out a new beauty product.

Have you tried any of Poundland's makeup? What about their liquid lipsticks?

Lots of love,
Maya xo

Tuesday 25 October 2016

2016 || AUGUST FAVOURITES


This might as well be a back-to-uni haul because all these items were new and bought specifically for uni, yet I loved them all haha!

My favourite has to be the pink diary I got from Poundland - yes, you read it right POUNLAND!
The second notebook is from Primark, and I believe it only cost me £2.50 but just look at the glitter and unicorns ahhh! It's to DIE for!
Next up, (also from Primark) I loved the 'Full Look' false lashes. They are only £1 and I usually go for the sultry lashes, however I fancied a change and saw these beauties. Oh wow, I was so happily surprised when I wore them! Of course, I reuse my lashes a few times before chucking them out, so I think £1 is an absolute bargain even if you do get rid of them after the first use!
I've been wanting to try the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream lipsticks for a while now and I decided to purchase the shade 'Rome' - not only because it's a gorgeous colour, but also because I'm obsessed with anything to do with Italy haha (especially pizza). I absolutely love the formula, it feels like I've got nothing on, and smells a-m-a-z-i-n-g!! I'm definitely going to expand my collection soon, especially as they're only £5.50!
The whole hype about the Maybelline Eye Erase concealer turned out to be true for me too. I absolutely adore this concealer, I think the coverage is great and it hides my dark circles. The only issue I have with this product is the shade - it's not light enough!!! Come on Maybelline, sort your shit out and make some paler shades for us ghosts!!!
Last but not least, another spot cream. I don't get a lot of break outs nowadays (come on, I'm nearly 21 now, this needs to stop!), but when I do I get it bad. This little bad boy has been my saviour during August and I know for a fact that I will repurchase it until they bring out a spot cream that's better than this one, however I don't think you can top this 95p treatment from Wilko's.

What have you loved in August this year? Have you tried any of the products I've mentioned above?

Lots of love,
Maya xo

Thursday 20 October 2016

2016 || JULY FAVOURITES


This July I loved a few products, mainly skincare but there's also a makeup item.

First of all, let's talk about the Victoria Secret body sprays. I absolutely love their whole range and trying to pick out a few from the whole collection was quite a tough task. I've especially been loving Sheer Love as I feel like it's the perfect summer fragrance and feels so light on, unlike perfume which I find a bit too heavy to wear during hot summer days.

Next up we've got the Argan Oil heat defence leave in spray. I don't even remember how many times I've repurchased or spoke about this product, but I got back into using it as it works wonders, especially in humid weather where my hair tends to get frizzy.

And what's summer without dry skin? I feel like my hands get really dry in summer which is odd as most people tend to get dry skin in winter. This Soap and Glory Endless Glove hand cream has literally been my life saver this summer. I love the scent of it - it's very fruity, just what summer is all about.

Last but not least, the Bourjois 123 Perfect foundation. The coverage is great, the scent is great and the whole idea is just great. The only negative thing I have to say is that the colour range is very poor and I'm forced to mix this foundation with another in order to get a shade that suits me most.

What did you love this July? Have you tried any of the items I've mentioned?

Lots of love,
Maya xo
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