Hello, again! I cannot believe that October is pretty much over already – how crazy! I hope everyone has enjoyed getting into the spooky spirit of Halloween. So this month I properly started my master’s course and I think it’s going pretty well, I’m Course Rep too. I went to London with Daniel to celebrate our 4 year anniversary. It was a pretty great day, we went shopping around Oxford Street and then went to Gordon Ramsay’s Street Pizza restaurant (it’s amazing, everyone needs to go there). Would it be the end of the month without another favourites post?
Beauty
I’ve mentioned this on my blog a few times over the past month so it’s only fair that I share this in my October Faves. I did write a whole review of the Beauty Bay Origin palette, so feel free to check that out. If you don’t know, Beauty Bay recently released 3 eyeshadow palettes that feature 42 shades in each one. The colours are so pigmented and go so well together that I’ve used it pretty much every day since I bought it. I love the Origin palette as the colours are so warm and autumnal, I just can’t get enough.
This is another product that I recently mentioned on my blog. Everyone has been talking about the Revolution Conceal and Define Foundation and it seems to have very mixed reviews. At first, I wasn’t a huge fan as I found that it made my skin look dry and patchy. However, I started using a beauty blender instead of a makeup brush and now I found that it makes my skin look so dewy. Honestly, this foundation is pretty full coverage and lasts such a long time, it’s definitely an absolute bargain for only £9!
So I bought this mascara from the Too Faced shop on Carnaby Street and I am obsessed. Anyone who knows anything about makeup will know that the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara is a classic and loved by many, so I thought it was only right to try it myself. It can look a little clumpy – which I actually quite like – but it may not be to everyone’s taste. This is another product that will last all day long and I’m pretty sure I will repurchase this when it runs out.
When I was at Carnaby Street, I also found the Spectrum store and decided to pick up a few brushes. I knew I needed some eyeshadow brushes so I chose the A07, A12, and B04 and I am in love. These brushes are so soft and fluffy and I actually think that they make my eyeshadow look 10x better. The best thing is that they were on 3 for 2 so I may even buy some more as these are honestly the best makeup brushes that I have used. Also, Spectrum brushes are all vegan and cruelty-free so I’d definitely recommend having a look at them if you’re in need of some new brushes.
Television
It’s also that time of year where there are some quality TV shows about. Here in the UK, The Apprentice has made its annual return which I am very excited about – love a bit of Alan Sugar. Dynasty has also returned to Netflix and it is as dramatic as ever. For those of you who may not know, Dynasty is an American show revolving around a very wealthy family in Atlanta, called The Carringtons.
Another show that recently returned is my all-time favourite show This Is Us. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much watching a show in all my life but it is so worth it. This Is Us is another American show that follows the lives and families of two parents and their three children who share the same birthday as their father. The show switches between the past and present-day and it makes you feel all the feels. I believe the first season is on Amazon Prime if you fancy giving it a watch.
So that’s it for this month’s favourites. Now we have Bonfire Night to look forward to as well as Black Friday and generally getting in the Christmas Spirit. What have you loved in October?
My family is a big fan of This Is Us but I don’t watch it, maybe I should start!
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Bon Fire night sounds fun! I remember I used to go to those when I was a kid!
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Looks like a great palette of colors! Perfect for autumn
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I really need to get this palette omg
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I just forward this to my wife, she says Thank you!!! So thank you for the awesome info.
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I love this is us so much! Watched the first two seasons this last month and am now waiting for the third season to be done so I can watch all of it at once 🙂
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i used watch this is us but stopped because i had to catch up on how to get away with murder and riverdale. thanks for reminding me. have you seen haunting of hill house? it’s supposed to be horror but for me it’s more of drama. love the story. it’s about family just like this is us.
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Ahh I really like you taste in TV! I have watched it but haven’t finished it yet, I’m loving the story. Did you enjoy it? I agree that it’s more drama than horror
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Wow, this is such a nice post to read. I love the different shades of that palette it is so beautiful and bonfire for me sounds really a lot of fun.
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I enjoyed reading this post and I enjoyed looking on those pretty shades of that palette and I love those brushes it looks so beautiful
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I have heard about “This is Us” . I always wanted to watch the show. But I am afraid that I may get too emotional watching though based on what I have heard.
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Better than sex mascara is great, I gave it to my mom as a Christmas gift last year and she loves it!
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On the makeup – SAME! I am a big fan of both better than sex and the revolution concealer. 🙂
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The better than sex mascara sounds good! 🙂
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Revolution Conceal and Define Foundation is a must try product. I always wanted to try this and I have heard a lot about this before and been looking for this one.
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I ahve never heard Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. but it sounds like something I would use regularly. I’ll have to check this out.
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I really loved that Beauty Bay Origin palette! The colors look so festive and perfect for the holiday season!
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Love the shade of the palette so beautiful!
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I am on the lookout for a great foundation and I think I will try Revolution Conceal and Define Foundation. I would love my skin to have that soft dewy look 🙂
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I keep hearing great things about This is Us so maybe this is another sign that I should watch. The palette looks nice too!
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I’m always excited for Apprentice season! It makes the cold weather a bit easier to tolerate. Always makes me think about starting a business, I mean if they can do it…
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I always love reading about people’s favorite beauty products because I am SO boring with mine. I’ve used the same stuff for 10+ years. That palette looks amazing!
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These photos are definitely fall inspired! And I love fall inspired!
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I’m yet to watch Dynasty but I hear it’s really good. I started watching ‘This is Us’ but at some point, each episode had some sad scene that made me cry. My poor heart couldn’t take it anymore lol.
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That Too Faced mascara really does a heck of a job on my eyelashes. I’m constantly recommending it.
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So I think I need to use a beauty blender for my foundation as well! Are you referring to a sponge? I need that dewy,soft look too!
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Wow, those are great list and I think this is something that my sister would love. I will share this with her, thanks for sharing this with us.
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Great collection set of palette. You will no have problem about choosing color because it is definitely many option to choose from.
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this brand, but your in-depth review has me interested. Seems like an affordable option for quality palette sets.
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Lovely make up tools, will probably get some soon.
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The colour palette looks nice,great info either
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seems like great products. and love these colors so much. would try this soon.
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I actually haven’t seen the show This Is Us, but it definitely looks like a good show to get hooked on.
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I just love the weather in the fall and halloween specials in October. Pretty half my family is born in october so it’s like a celebration every week. It’s kind of funny actually.
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This looks so pretty nice and a great brand I love the color of the palette. A perfect gift to this Christmas
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Makeup Revolution is definitely an underrated product!!!! I hope a lot of people get to recognize it more. I love love their products so much.
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