Bronwyn's Beauty Blog

Hello everyone!

I wouldn't call myself a 'YouTuber fangirl' but I am partial to a bit of late night/early morning video marathon-ing! The following six channels are the ones I always look out for on my subscription feed and have spent time (hours) watching.

FunForLouis

Louis Cole is in a permanent gap year as a Nomad, living the adventure around the world almost 24/7. I want to have the same demeanour as him throughout my life, in the way that he makes the most of his freedom and opportunities. Also, travelling is one thing that makes me the happiest (post to come) and his many destinations give me inspiration for my 'travel bucket list'!

Tati

This lovely, talented lady has taught me so much about makeup and skin/haircare! Every video is packed with knowledge that you can use in everyday life as an average human being rather than a full-blown makeup artist.

Fleur DeForce

Fleur is your average woman who has a passion for fashion and makeup which makes her videos very relatable. Similarly to Tati, she gives advice from the average woman to the average to the average woman which makes watching her videos enjoyable, I find that some, from other YouTubers, can be too complex and therefore not at all enjoyable.

Jamie Oliver's Food Tube and SORTED Food

If you are a bit of a foodie like me you will love these two channels, I put them together because they are very similar but they do have their individual quirks! I enjoy watching their simple yet exciting recipes that I don't often try but always am impressed by. I have got a few bits and bobs they've shown stashed away in my brain that I am going to give a go so wish me luck!                                                                                                                                                                 
Convos With My 2-Year-Old

This channel is just brilliant! The main idea behind it is that two full grown men reenact hilarious and sometimes very relatable conversations between a Dad and his two year old daughter. As you can imagine, just the sight of a 'mature' adult (beard to prove it) acting and dressing as a female toddler is amusing in itself!

If any of these posts take your fancy why not check them out with the hyperlinks in their names!

I hope you enjoyed this post,
Bronwyn x

This post is NOT sponsored.

Hello everyone!

Starting out as a blogger is often hard; spreading the word, gaining the viewers and getting in the blogosphere is like the eating of a Kinder Egg before you get to the toy! When I first started out I wish I had the boost of a fellow blogger to get me going and that's what I'm here to do for the cracking new - Blog Paper!


Blog Paper is a review site, for all things pop culture, showing not just the mainstream but the material that often goes unnoticed by the word-wide web. Wit, knowledge and some well thought puns brings to you a blog that mustn't be missed!

If you fancied showing it a bit of support visit it here, you won't be disappointed!

Bronwyn x

Hello everyone!

You have no idea how long it's taken me to get round to writing this post; it's been sitting, with only a title, in my drafts box for months! So let's get down to business, Smashbox Contour Sticks. 



At a pretty hefty £35, they're not to everyone's taste but believe me they are worth every penny! For me, contouring is a very important step in my makeup routine. It amazes me how, with just a swoop of a brush, you can transform your face, not only that but with these contour sticks you can colour your face with crayons, living the childhood dream!

Packaging

In the set you get one bronze, one contour and one highlight stick (and a fitted sharpener). They look like chunky pencils which I love because it makes them nice and compact unlike some contour palettes. Each stick has a strong plastic cap which doesn't budge so I'm sure they would withstand travel without being smooshed into an expensive mess!

Application

To say the product glides on is an understatement, it feels like a fairy drifting over your face sprinkling it's magic dust, yup that's more accurate! These are seriously easy to use, once you figure out were you should put each step on, it's just a case of drawing and a little bit of blending. I like to use either my Real Techniques Expert Face brush for a harsh contour or my RT Beauty Blender for a more diffused, natural look. As easy as it is now, it did take while to get used to, for this reason it may not be the best for beginners. In case you want to know how to contour check out this video which just so happens to be by one of my favourite YouTubers and uses the contour sticks. 


Achieved Look

Once applied, you can achieve contour perfection! There is definite difference between the contour and bronze shades (the contour being cool toned, bronze warm which is explained in the video) which justifies buying the whole kit. Each stick is completely matte with no shimmer/glitter or sheen so you can achieve lots of different looks and even layer other products over the top. Another bonus is that you can use them all over your body, so if you're wearing a low-cut dress, for example, you have the option of using them on your collar bones.

Lasting Power

These products last all day on my skin, particularly the contour and bronze shades, without any touch ups. They don't tend to go patchy or slide down my face and that's all you can really ask from a product really, especially in the sweat and movement of everyday life!

Overall

I think this kit is definitely worth the price tag, it does more than just get the job done, it's long lasting and I think each stick is going to be with you for the long haul! It's also important to note that the trio includes three, almost universal, shades to avoid the colour matching etc., found in products such as the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit, which would be very complicated in this particular area.

This post is not sponsored but if you were interested in buying the Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Stick Trio then follow the link here!

I hope you enjoyed this post,
Bronwyn x

Hello everyone!

It's everybody's favourite time of year, Summer, and you know what that means... SUMMER HOLIDAYS! A time of fun, excitement and relaxation or, for most, YouTube, procrastination and daytime TV. The truth is that despite plans of adventure and new beginnings it'll just end up being like last year and that's what I am here to turn around!

Fun in the Sun

I know, I know everyone says it 'Make the most of the sun, it doesn't last long!' but it is important that you make the most of just getting outside and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. However, keep safe because as lovely as the sun is it can be dangerous!



Friends and Family

Whenever I get time off of school I love being able to meet up with friends and have family time, opportunities I don't often get when busy with coursework and revision. I find that it's nice to be able to catch up with school friends outside of school to have some proper bonding time (you know who you are ;-))!




Trying Something New

Let's be honest, when it's miserable and cold the last thing we want to be doing is windsurfing or skydiving so why not do it in the Summer instead? OK, so don't just up sticks and jump out of a plane, what I'm trying to say is think of something that you've always wanted to do or have a passion for and just go for it! Get out there and give it your best shot because you have (approximately) six weeks in perfect conditions with all the motivation to do so. It doesn't have to be major, maybe you want to play the guitar or be able to draw still life, whatever it is, now is the right time to kick it off!



'Me Time'

After all this socialising and adventure I think some relaxation is in order! One of my favourite things to do is sit in Costa with just a notebook, novel, cup of coffee my thoughts. Sometimes you just need to collect yourself, most of my blog posts actually come from coffee shop mind-mapping (this particular one came with a flat white and a flapjack!). I think this is a very important step, especially just before the start of the new school year, to make sure you are at one with your thoughts and ready to to reboot. Also, it means coffee or a bubble bath (maybe both) and who could refuse that!




I wish you luck in your quest for the best Summer holiday ever and hope you enjoyed this post,
Bronwyn x