Jesslyn's Journal | Jesslyn Robert: June 2013

How I Style My Nike Blazers

Hey everyone!

My Nike Blazers are my favourite shoes at the moment so I thought why not put together some outfits I'd wear with them.

I'm the type of person that would wear trainers with anything, skirts, dresses etc.

If you don't want to wear tights with a dress, you could wear ankle socks with lace trimming with it.

I think they're great shoes to pair with any outfit!

Below are just a few outfits I'd wear with my Blazers.

What's your favourite outfit? Do you have a favourite pair of trainers? Let me know!

Thanks for reading!

Dipped Hem Shirt - Primark

Jacket - H&M

Jeans - New Look

Bag & Bracelet - Primark

Dress - Primark

Cardigan - Topshop (last year!)

Clutch - New Look (last Summer!)

Bracelet - H&M

Necklace - Primark

Dress - New Look (Last Christmas sales)

Demin Jacket - Primark

Bag - Primark

Ring & Necklace - Primark

Leather Jacket - River Island

Stretch Top - Primark

Skirt - New Look (last summer)

Bag - Primark

Ring & Necklace - Topshop (last year)

MUA Extreme Curl Mascara Review

without mascara

with mascara

Hello lovelies

I bought the MUA Extreme Curl Mascara a couple weeks ago and I've been using it ever since. I hate a mascara that clumps my eyelashes together and leaves a build up of product on my eyelashes.

However the mascara brush separated my eyelashes very well and wasn't clumpy at all.

I like when I take out the brush to apply the mascara, it doesn't bring out a lot of product which helps apply it much better.

I'm very big on products smelling good, if a product doesn't smell nice why would you want to use it, right? This mascara has a very clean smell to it, you're probably thinking 'why are you even smelling your mascara?' but you'd be surprised at what you do when you buy a new beauty product.

I love the packaging, very sleek and simple. Also, the curved brush makes it easier to apply to the corner of your eye and the outer edge of your eye.

I would happily repurchase this mascara, as it doesn't break the bank and is quite good quality for only £2!

What is your favourite mascara? Are there any mascaras you've tried that aren't so great?

Let me know, thanks for reading!

Jesslyn

My Everyday Makeup Products

L'Oreal True Match Foundation - Cocoa

Collection Sheer Loose Powder - Translucent

MUA Pro Cream Blusher - Dolly

MUA Pro Concealer Kit - Beige

Maybelline FIT Me Foundation - Soft Honey

MUA Pro Eyeshadow Palette - Undressed

MUA Pro Extreme Volume Mascara - Black

MUA Eyebrow Pencil - Brunette

2True Effortless Eyeliner - Black

MUA Pro Out There Plumping Lip Gloss - Nude

Carmex Lip Balm

Vaseline - Cocoa Butter

Hey everybody!

Apologies for the lack of posts for the past 2 weeks, I've been so stressed with college work and bloggers block decided to creep in. But I'm back with some great posts for you guys!

This post is about my everyday make up products!

When I looked at all my make up bits laid out on the table together to photograph, I thought 'wow, that's a lot of stuff' but when I separated them into different categories (face, eyes, lips) I realised that it wasn't a lot and it's all essential to my everyday look.

During the week, I'm mostly at college (3 days a week) so my make up isn't too heavy and is quite simple.

I use the MUA Pro Concealer Kit to conceal under my eyes and highlight my nose. It gives great coverage and is quite thick so you don't need to use a lot of it.

I used the FIT Me Foundation tester I was sent (I have a post on it) to conceal my eyebrows, I use this as it is super easy to blend out. It's a couple shades lighter than my skin tone which helps give a very clean and sharp effect. (I may do a 'How I Do My Eyebrows' post in the future.)

For my daily eye shadow, I use shade 2, 4 and 8. I love these shades because they're very neutral and brighten up my eyes.

My lip colour changes all the time, but I usually go for a nude colour and some lip gloss to soften the look.

I have oily/combination skin so the Collection Sheer Loose Powder was a great product for me. It helps eliminate the shine that I hate, if I'm having a really long day, I re-apply it and it doesn't look cake-y or blotchy.

These are my everyday make up products, what are yours?
(Here is the post on the Maybelline FIT Me Foundation Review)

Graduate Fashion Week 2013 - My Experience!

Hello lovelies,

Last Sunday, I got the opportunity to go to Graduate Fashion Week. This was the first time I would be going to the event and I was very (very) excited! I wasn't sure what it would be like, all I knew was there was an exhibition and fashion shows to watch.

I was overwhelmed by how many universities were showcasing their final year students' work. I didn't even know where to start!

I was in so much pain when I got home after carrying home about 20 different university prospectuses, articles and much more plus a goodie bag and my own bag.

The pictures above are only a tenth of what I took, I loved looking at the different pieces, if I put in all the pictures I took, you'd be scrolling for years haha!

I was able to watch 3 fashion shows, University of Central Lancashire, Edinburgh College of Art and Northumbria University.

Going to GFW, gave me an insight on what type of work uni students produce, being at an age where I have to decide whether I want to attend university or not, it really helped me be more open minded to what, different universities can offer.

I really enjoyed myself and would love to attend again next year, if you went, what was your favourite collection? Or favourite university all together?

Thanks for reading and I hope you're well,