DIY Makeup storage!

Hi everyone, today the weather has been pretty miserable here in england so i thought i would do some organising and sort all my makeup out! (i really did not realise how much i had!) I decided to separate everything out into sperate containers, and so i thought id take you through how i did it!
In the first tray i put all my base makeup, so my primers and foundation/bb creams, i lined them all up neatly so you can see everything. Then in the next tray i put in all my concealers, powders and blushers. I put these two trays next to each other on my dressing table. Then i took a long tall container and lined up all my makeup brushes and my eyelash curlers. Then i got a tiny little pot and put my makeup sponges and tiny little eye shadow brushes in it. Next up i got a round deep pot and filled it with all my little eyeshadows. Then i got another tray container and lined up all my mascaras, eyeliners and brow products. Then i got another deep round pot and filled it with all my lipsticks, lip liners and two lip balms. They all fit really nicely in these pots and i lined up the last three tubs along with the next one in a row. And the final one is a big tray of lip glosses. These trays/pots all fit really nice and snug on my dressing table and its so much easier now to be able to see all my makeup and access it easily. You could decorate these pots if you wanted to with stickers or ribbon, but i like to keep mine clear so i can see everything. Check out how it looked when i finished down below!

I hope you guys liked this post and found it useful, have a good week wherever you are in the world!

byeee x gk

Camera's, Summer 2014, and vintage shopping!

Hey everyone, sorry this post didn't go up last night  but i felt i needed to work on it some more and make it a bit longer as a lot of my recent posts have been very short. So sorry guys!

First of all id like to talk about cameras, I've been looking for my first blogging/vlogging/professional camera for a while now and i just can't find the perfect one in my price range. I really want one of this good old big chunky Canon ones because i just love to be able to handle a big camera, and the lenses are amazing, but i mean they're like £400!!! I'm a high-school girl i mean i have a budget! So i'd really like you guys to let me know which are your favourites at around £100-ishh, i just want some camera love! Anddddd then i can start my youtube channel which i am hopefully going to set up over the summer, exciting!!

Next up, i would just like to stress how amazingly excited i am for this summer, I've worked so hard this year and i'm starting my gcse's next year so I've been getting in all my knowledge! I've also been trying to figure out some idea of what i want to do when I'm older, i've got a place on the CAT (centre for advanced training) scheme at the jerwood dance house starting in september which leads you on to a career in dance, so I'm super confused in what i want to be, as if you've read my blog for a whioe you'll know i LOVE fashion, and i really thought i knew what i wanted to do. so yeah, confusing.

Lastly, i would like to share with you my love for shopping for vintage clothes and charity shops. Theres nothing worse than a snobby person who won't go into a charity shop because they don't think its cool. I' sorry but I've found some amazing designer pieces in charity and vintage stores and its amazing because you know that nobody has anything like it! Whats not to love! One of kind outfits that are very very cheap and you have such a lot to choose from. The joy i get when i find something amazing is just the best feeling!! So here are my tips for successful second-hand shopping: Wear basic pieces that you know you can make outfits out of like white vests, leggings, jeans and thin jumpers and shorts; Don't carry a big handbag, a small cross-body bag is the best as when your carrying piles of clothes and sifting through endless rails your arms are gonna get tired and you want minimal weight already on your arms. But most of enjoy it, have a laugh, try some crazy stuff on and don't take it too seriously!

I hope you enjoyed this longer post, love you all byee x gk

Theo James Singing!!

Hi guyss, as some of you may know, i have an obsession with Theo James (i mean he's my life!) Here is a bit of a different post for you today, sorry its not fashion or beauty, here is my love Theo singing! Yes he can sing as well as act and look gorgeous! If you don't know him, he's Tobias in Divergent. Enjoy this lovely video of Theo. Its embarrassing how big my crush is on him! Like and comment if you love theo too!! Bye guys, tune in on thursday for a beauty post! x gk

Looking good at the gym!

Hi all, the summers here! You may be looking to tone those abs and legs ready for bikini season so that (for most of you) probably means hitting the gym. I completely understand that you don't want to look completely awful when your working out, so here are my top tips for still looking amazing when your hot and sweaty! So start off by the outfit you choose, you want something light, tight fitting and cool. There is a massive range of sports ware out there but for summer i suggest wearing a pair of tight fitting shorts, a sports bra and a tank top. Invest in some good quality trainers as well as it can really help your performance. You don't have to just stick with boring old black and white thug, there are some beautiful designs and patterns out there in lovely fabrics. Try Nike, Victorias Secret Pink, Forever 21 and Adidas. For trainers Asics or Nike are the best. Tip number two is the makeup, you don't want to wear a lot of makeup when you go to the gym, preferably not any, as when you sweat it clogs up your pores and can smear and rub off. But if you but wear some makeup stick to thin lightweight layers, also always prime your skin as it makes sure your makeup doesn't budge. Avoid eye makeup but always wear lip balm as your lips can get very dry. Lastly, always keep for hair up, either in a high ponytail, french braids of a bun, but make sure your hair is away from your face and secure in place as you do t want it falling out and looking a mess! I hope this helped, i"ll leave some inspirational gym images below to give you that motivation to get up and work out! Hope you found this helpful, love you all!
bye x gk

This week's beauty favourites!

Hi everyone, today i was looking through my makeup bag and realised i haven't done a favourites post for you guys yet! So here are the products I've been loving at the moment! First of all is my face favourites (oo alliteration) first of all my happy light illuminating serum by bourgeois which is a primer, i really like this one as its not very expensive and really makes your skin glow! Apply it with your finger tips and pat it into your skin for a gorgeous glow and it really helps keep your makeup on your face. The other face product is the Illuminating touch brightening concealer by collection, this comes in a pen with a little brush end and you twist the product to squeeze it into the little brush. You can apply it like a big colouring pencil and its a really nice consistency, the colours great and i have purchased this multiple times now. Moving onto eyes, i just have one product for you which i use every day, this is the maybelline 'the mega plush volume express' mascara and i love it! I got this a while back and recently I've been using it every day, it makes my lashes look so thick and long and i just love the brush! Onto my eyebrows, this is a long time favourite of mine and i have actually done a review of this product, its the sleek brow kit, and i have the colour light. This is a little box with a powder and a gel in it with an angled brush for the gel, a round brush for the powder and some tweezers for neatening stuff up. This is my favourite bro product as it does everything and its such a good colour! Finally onto lips i have two products, firstly the Maybelline colour sensational lipstick in the colour electric orange, this is a vibrant orange tone which suits my skin tone lovely, it gives any outfit a pop of colour and is right on trend for summer. And my last favourite of the week is my Rimmel Lasting finish colour rush chubby stick lipstick in 500 The Redder The Better. This is a really glossy red, perfect for summer. Its really moisturising and easily build able whether you want a subtle red tone or full on red. This is my favourite red lip product, i love it!!
So thats it for today guys, please follow and check out my instagram @grxce.k !!!
And also please tell your friends, your class mates, your siblings, anyone about my blog, i really love blogging and i hope you enjoy my blog, so plea help me reach 2000 views, and then i will start my youtube channel!
Thank you all, ilyyy, bye x gk

The do-it-all makeup product you already have!

Hi guys! Today i thought i'd do a little post about the one product that does everything, and probably more than you think. Its Vaseline! And i know you probably think boringggg, but it can really help you out! There are many different ways to use it; you can apply it to chapped lips and over night your lips will be silky smooth, apply it after shaving and it smoothes down your skin, apply it to your eye lids and lashes to help your lashes stay healthy strong and long, apply it to eyebrows to help them hold shape, grow quicker and stay soft and you can also apply it to any areas of dry skin and it works like an amazing moisturiser. Seriously it costs like £2 and it does absolutely everything, so go find your vaseline out the cupboard and get using it!

Bye everyone, sorry that todays post was quite short but I'm about to go and play netball, again!

Love you my favourite people, byee x gk

The key pieces you NEED in your wardrobe!

Hi everyone! Today i thought id do a little wardrobe post, and here are the things that i think you need in your wardrobe (just my opinion, have whatever you like in your wardrobe!)
1-A classic pair of blue medium-ish skinny jeans. Find a pair that fit you perfectly and are really comfy.
2-A White or black very top. Preferably a loose-ish one perhaps chiffon. Something plain and comfy that can go with any outfit.
3- A blazer. A muted tone is best, its the perfect piece to smarten up basic pieces.
4-That dress. The dress that can be transformed from day to night. Effortlessly chic, something that makes you feel good!
5-The ankle boots. Grey or brown. Maybe a little heel and some detailing. Casual, comfy and oh so wearable.
6-The on the shoulder leather bag. The kind of this you can get everything you need in, but not massive. Leather is best as its very long lasting, black grey or tan go with everything.

And thats it! If you have these pieces in your wardrobe, you can't go wrong!

Help me get to 2000 views!  If i do i'll start a youtube chanel!!

Lots of love my beautiful viewers! byee x gk


Heres a video that gave me inspiration for this post! :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOoNmYd1TU

Beach-side styling!

Hi everyone, sorry this post didn't go up yesterday, i was just took tired!
Here are my beach styling tips, for when your going to the pool or beach and want to look good with minimal effort!
1- Make sure your bikini makes a statement, something graphic, colourful, adorned, embellished, anything to make you stand out!
2- Put your hair up. Either a messy bun, high ponytail or messy braid work best. They look cute and casual and take seconds!
3- Apply your sun tan lotion, and if you need a little  ore coverage apply a bb cream with an spy in it to your problem areas only. (make sure its waterproof!) If you really feel you need something on your eyes, out a colourful waterproof liner on and a tiny bit of mascara.
4-Get a cute beach bag. I've just purchased a vintage rucksack from topshop which some of you may know about from my instagram, and its the perfect bag to just stick all your stuff in and hit the pool, its a really cute unique bag and it makes a bit of a statement and brings the look together.
5-Lastly, make sure you have a nice manicure and pedicure, with bright colours and patterns to make you stand out from the crowd and pull everything together!

Hope you enjoyed this post! Be sure to like and follow!

Instagram: @grxce.k

Byeeeee x gk

Top tips for savvy shopping!

Hi everyone! I'm currently wiring this post from the comfort of my bed as I am absolutely shattered! Today I'm gonna give you guys my best tips for savvy shopping. I'm no personal stylist, these are just the things that help me and what I follow! 

So first of all, it's all about the fit of the item, don't buy things that don't quite fit, and that you haven't tried on. Trust me it's worth the que! 

Seccond of all, make sure you know how you could style the item before you buy it, and you also need to know what other items go with it. Other wise your never gonna wear it! 

Thirdly, don't but things that you already have very similar things like, there's no point and your wasting your money! 

Next up, I like to make a list of things I need before I go shopping so that I know what I NEED to get! 

I also do my online research before I go out shopping, as you can often get things cheaper in other places, and I don't like missing out! 

Lastly, if your on a budget, save your money. It's better to save for a long time and then know exactly what you want to buy, than keep going out with little money and buying things that you don't really need. 

That's all for today guys, follow my Instagram @grxce.k for my life in pictures! 

I'm thinking of making a YouTube Chanel, what do you think? 

Byeeee x gk 

Life Update: Dance East, One Direction, County Netball, and summer!

Hi everyone, tonight I'm extremely tired as u will soon find out. So here is a slightly shorter post, about my life. So last night I went to see my babies One Direction at Wembley, and let me tell you, you guys need to see this tour cus it was incredibleee! However, today I had my dance east stage two audition. Last week I had my first one, and u got selected to go to these ones. We find out whether we got a place not this Tuesday coming the next, wish me luck! I also have netball county trials tommorow, so I'll be spending Tuesday in bed sleeping (I wish!) I've been extremely busy recently, but I'm really looking forward to summer, I'm spending two weeks on a big island with my family and I can't wait! Roll on the summer holidays hey! 

Let me know if any of you do dance east or you went to one direction on Saturday! 

Byee x gk

Clean and Clear, and other skincare things Review!

HI everyone! I recently this week just got some new skin care things to refresh my skin care routine as a lot of my products had just run out and i thought it was time for a change!
I got myself a load of clean and clear things first, i got the Morning Refresh face scrub which has a lemony scent and is in a bright below colour. It really brightens you skin and cleans your pores. I also got the 3 in 1 oil free exfoliator, i use this in the evenings and it lathers nicely on the face and gives a really deep clean. Also i got the cleanser which is a thinner liquid form, its really good and you can feel it working on your skin, i use it after the exfoliator in the evenings. I also got the 3 in 1 skin treatment in the little silver tube. Its a really hard hitting thick gel that targets spots in 4 hours and i love it.
For my body i just got a Coconut & Cream body exfoliating shower gel, this smells delishhh and is so good for your skin. Last of all i have the Nivea gentle face cleansing wipes, i use these to take off my make up when i get home, especially eye make up.

I hope you enjoy these products as much as me if you have/are getting these!

Lots of love, byee x gk

Oxford street fashion haul!

Hi guys! Tomorrow night i have a netball match so i won't be able to post, so heres tomorrows post a day early! This is my Oxford Street fashion haul! Me and my mum went up to oxford street on Friday last week, so heres a list of everything i bought!

River Island- As you know if you read my last post, I'm slightly obsessed with river island right now, however i did only buy one item in there, a pair of gorgeous medium denim high waisted shorts with side zip details.

H&M- Now in here i got a few more items! I also am completely in love with h&m (I'm obsessed) I decided to get a white cropped jumper, a pale turquoise green halter top, a grey body con midi dress and a body con short gingham print skirt. There gorgeousness.

Primark- In primark i got some pretty jewellery, a three necklace set in gold with cute little charms, and three pairs of earrings, one pair of egg shaped hoops with lots of purple diamonds on (gorgeous) and two pairs of little silver hoops, one with silver diamonds on. I also got a really chic pair of brown tortoiseshell sunglasses which i wear all the time! I did get a pair of medium wash jeans but i was not impressed with these and so they shall be going back!

American Apparel- i got nothing in here, (its so expensive it kills me) but i did spend quite a while lusting over clothes in their <3333

Thats it for this haul guys, hope you enjoyed this, sorry for such a short post but a longer one will be up on thursday so be sure to check it out!

Byee, love you all x gk

Summer School Hair Styles!

Hi everyone, todays post is just a few different ideas for summer school hairstyles. In the summer you don't want to be putting a lot of heat on your hair and it needs to keep you cool! For most of you, well in the UK anyway, tomorrow will be the start of the last term of this school year, so enjoy yourself and make it count!

1- First of all is the easiest, a good old blow-dry. Wash your hair with whatever shampoo and conditioner you use, towel dry and add some hair oil (i use Loreal Paris extraordinary oil) then section off your hair into two parts, top and bottom. Starting with bottom section (the top half clipped on the top of your head) Blow dry with the nozel facing downwards to give a smooth straight finnish. then once this section is dry, let down the top section of hair and do the same all round the back and sides. When you get to the front section on both sides, turn the nozel sideways and blow the hair away from your face so it dowsnt flop down in your eyes!

2- Next is the messy bun, this is a really handy hairstyle for summer as its quick, keeps your hair off your face, and can never get ruined! Start off by securing all your hair in a high ponytail on the top of your head (don't worry if bits stick up or it goes bumpy.) Next tease your hair backwards to give more volume to your ponytail, then wrap your hair messily around the base of the ponytail and secure with another band. Take some bobby pins and pin down and little bits and shape the bun to how you like it!

3-Number 3 is one of the prettiest, the french braid. You can either do one or two, equally look so pretty! Start at the roots and french plait all the way down to the tips. Secure with clear elastics and add a ribbon if you wish.

4-Next is the natural beachy waves. Before you go to bed, wash your hair and towel dry so its damp. put your hair into two/three french braids (each side and back) and go to sleep. In the morning add some texturising spray and let them out. Use a comb to gently break them apart and add hairspray to give more hold.

5- Lastly is the sporty ponytail, very quick and easy. Take the front section of hair and twist it back into a quiff, pin it in place with a bobby pin. Then scrape up the rest of your hair and put it up into a high ponytail, brush the hair out and add some hair oil for shine. Add a cute ribbon around the base for a sporty summer look!

I hope you enjoyed this post, have a good last term!

Byeeee x gk