Collective second hand haul (July 2024)

I went second hand shopping at a couple of different charity shops during my summer holiday, and these are the things I found.

At the first charity shop I went to, I got these two skirts (I actually got two more skirts, but I’ll get back to those). I really like the pleats and colours of the first one, I like the second one too, even though I find it a bit difficult to style. However, I did come up with a cute look with it that I wore in the end of August.

As I mentioned, I purchased two more skirts, but they both came as part of a set. This purple set might be my favourite find in this haul. The details on the top and the pleats on the skirt are just so good. I can’t wait to style and wear this set.

And now you’re probably wondering, where’s the fourth and last skirt. Well, this beautiful blazer came with a matching pencil skirt, but the skirt was too small for me, so I’m not going to use it. I purchased the set anyways, because it was “on sale”, and I loved this fitted blazer.

These are the last two items I purchased at the first charity shop. The fuchsia shirt has a long, oversized fit, and it’s so comfortable. And the tropical, floral, animal print shirt is just so fun, and just the kind of shirt I love to find, when I go second hand shopping.

The next three things I purchased from a local charity shop on a day where the store had 50% off all clothes. I was a bit unsure about this blazer. Mostly because it’s black, and I don’t wear a lot of black, but the fabric is just so pretty, so I decided to give it a try.

I was actually also unsure about this dress, because it’s so fitted, and I ususally don’t like to wear something this tight to the body. However, I loved the colours and the window print, and I did wear it this past summer, and it was actually really cute.

I’m obsessed with brooches at the momemt, and I thought this cute, little heart-shaped one would be nice to layer with other brooches on a blazer or something like that.

The last thing in this haul is this incredible Save The Children tie that I found at a flee market. I really want to wear ties more often, and I just loved this one; the colours are great and the print is adorable. I also love the message behind it.

Hit or miss

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. Essence eyeshadow palettes have been very hit or miss the past couple of years, but the one I’m wearing on my eyes in these pictures from the Love, Luck & Dragons collection performed very well. I think this whole make-up look turned out super pretty.

(Base: primer – Essence Hello, Good Stuff! glow serum primer, foundation – Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth skin tint stick (shade: 02), concealers – e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener (shade: Fair) + Fenty Beauty We’re Even hydrating longwear concealer (shade: 120N), powder – e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – Essence Baby Got Bronze bronzing stick in 10 Cinnamon Spice, blusher – Catrice Seeking Flowers blush & brush stick in C01 Berrylicious, highlighter – Made By Mitchell Blursh Lights liquid highlighter in A Chance Of Peach. Eye make-up: base – Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow Base Primer in Ignite, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Essence Love, Luck & Dragons eyeshadow palette (shades: 2 + 3 + 4 + 7 + 8), mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + L’Oréal Lash Paradise mascara in Intense Black, eyeliner – Natasha Denona Macro Tech eye crayon in Fushi. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze gel (with wand) + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: NYX Slim lip pencil in Fuchsia + Catrice Seeking Flowers hydrating lip stain in C03 Bloomtastic)

Skipping foundation

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. Because of the hot weather that day, I wanted to wear a little less make-up on my skin, so I skipped foundation. However, I still wanted a bit of colour on my eyes, cheeks, and lips.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Skin Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 sunscreen (shade: Sunbeam), foundation – none, concealer – Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Tone Up in Rose + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light, freckles – Essence Got A Crush On Apricots freckles pen (shade: 01 Après Apricots). Face make-up: bronzer – Colourpop Bronze Stix in Laguna Beach, blusher – Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint in Burst, highlighter – Essence It’s Bubble Gum Fun liquid highlighter in 01 Bubble Gum’tastic. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – By BEAUTY BAY Disney Colour and BEAUTY BAY palette in Bambi (shades: Thumper Tail + Bambi Snow + Bambi Ice) + Colourpop Pokémon Super Shock shadow in Hydro Pump + Colourpop Disney Princess Super Shock shadow in I’m Wishing, mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + L’Oréal Lash Paradise mascara in Intense Black, eyeliners – Catrice The Joker liquid eyeliner in 020 Inkredible Jokes + Revolution x Bratz Cloe eye pencil. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze gel (with wand) + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: L.A. Girl Perfect Precision lip liner in Pinky + Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint in Burst + Essence Juicy Bomb lip oil in 01 Coconut Crush)

Summer visit

Here’s what I wore Saturday July 20. My little family and I visited one of my sisters and her boyfriend, and it was such a hot summer day, so we spend a lot of it outside.

(Hat – Crás, shirt – second hand, top – H&M, flower pin – Black Colour, shorts – Asos Design, sandals – Teva)

Monolith haul (June 2024)

I have a Monolith haul to share with you today. It consists of some fun eyeshadow palettes and cheek products.

First up is the beautiful Blend Bunny Cosmetics Longing palette, which I actually wore on my birthday in August. I think this colour story is so pretty.

This is the Fantasy Cosmetica Cradled In Ice palette, and it was the brand’s first 12-pan palette. I like how the palette is almost divided into two halves.

I think the Unearthly Cosmetics Spring Magic collection is just stunning. I’ve worn the eyeshadow palette several times, and I’ve loved all the looks I’ve created with it. It’s such a versatile palette. The incandescent blush palette is lovely as well, if you like glowy blushes.

And lastly, also from Unearthly Cosmetics, I picked up the High Temp palette and the High Temp glowing bronzer in Fair. Great products for summer.

Inner corner pop

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. A pop of bright green or yellow on the inner corner is a fun addition to an otherwise monochromatic-ish eye look.

(Base: primer – Urban Decay All Nighter face primer, foundation – Rare Beauty Positive Light tinted moisturizer (shade: 14W), concealers – Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair/Light + Natasha Denona Hy-Glam concealer (shade: P1), powders – Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Tone Up in Rose + Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Soft Radiance setting powder in Light, freckles – Essence Got A Crush On Apricots freckles pen (shade: 01 Après Apricots). Face make-up: bronzer – Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless bronzer in Power Boost, blusher – Catrice Seeking Flowers blush & brush stick in C02 S-peachless, highlighter – Catrice Seeking Flowers cream-to-powder highlighter in C01 Watch Me Bloom. Eye make-up: base – MAC Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base, eyeshadows – Gourmande Girls Spooked palette (shades: Ghoul + Haunted + Terror + Bloody + Pumpkin + Apple Bob), mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + L’Oréal Lash Paradise mascara in Intense Black, eyeliner – Catrice Kohl Kajal Waterproof in 180 Red Coral. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze gel (with wand) + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: MAC Talking Points lip pencil + NYX Butter Gloss Bling lipgloss in 05 She Got Money)

Great for autumn as well

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I think the eye look is so pretty. It would have been a great look for autumn as well.

(Base: primer – Iconic London Underglow blurring primer, foundation – Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin serum skin tint (shade: 2), concealers – Rare Beauty Positive Light under eye brightener (shade: Light) + Natasha Denona Hy-Glam concealer (shade: P1), powders – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Brightening Flawless Finish powder (shade: Fair/Medium) + Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish pressed powder in Soft Porcelain, freckles – Essence Got A Crush On Apricots freckles pen (shade: 01 Après Apricots). Face make-up: bronzer – Maybelline Sunkisser blush in 12 Summer In The City, blusher – Maybelline Sunkisser blush in 08 Shades On, highlighter – Colourpop Liquid Lite glow drops in Sun O’ Clock. Eye make-up: base – Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow Base Primer in Ignite, eyeshadows – Ensley Reign Cosmetics Groovy Garden palette (shades: Free Thinker + Good Vibes + Trippy + Vintage Vibes + Grass + Jazzed + Moon Child), mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + L’Oréal Lash Paradise mascara in Intense Black, eyeliner – Essence Meta Glow duo-chrome eye pencil in 03 Galactic Chrome. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze gel (with wand) + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner in Sandstone + Oden’s Eye x Angelica shine lipgloss in Quicksand)