URBAN DECAY GWEN STEFANI EYESHADOW PALETTE

Hello My Lovlies 

Today I will be doing a review on the Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette. I have been meaning to do this post for a while but I wanted to test it out before I gave my full review. So lets begin:

Urban Decay have always been a brand I loved with their eyeshadow palettes being so pigmented and buttery however I never really bought any of their products because they are expensive. Nonetheless that was about to change when I heard Urban Decay was collaborating with Gwen Stefani. I was very excited because I have always been a fan of her music ever since her album L.A.M.B came out with the "Hollaback Girl" single. However I was a bit spectacle because she has a quirky and out there with her fashion which she pulls off very well. So I was wondering if she was going to be out there with her colours and be extreme. However I was rightfully mistaken with the colours in the palette. 

When I saw the palette my heart fell in love because of the colours. The colours are very warm and neutral which might not appeal to everyone. However each shadow has a different finish (metallic, pearl, iridescent and matte) which makes it more appealing for me. 

What more do want in a palette? You can create a day and evening looks. I knew this was going to be my first purchase from Urban Decay because I loved the palette and knew I would be obsessed. There was not any colour I would not use in the palette. 

The package is amazing I love the gold, white and black theme. It is very sturdy with a magnetic closure, so it wouldn't break the shadows when you close it. When you open it there is a enormous mirror with all the shades staring at you (*my heart melts*). The palette comes with samples of Gwen Stefani's Lipstick collection which will be launching in January which I cannot wait for.

Gwen Stefani created 12 new shades exclusively for this palette and three are existing shades which she likes. I also love how she named the eye shadows which makes it personal to her. The palette retails at £40 which is expensive nevertheless it is totally worth it because you will get so much wear from it and it will last you a long time. 

I would highly recommend you go buy this palette before it is out of stock. You will be reaching for this palette everyday. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!

I Hope You Enjoyed this Review. 

Please leave a comment and any other suggestions or palette you love below.

Amina 

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Goals for 2016

Happy New Year My Lovelies,

I hope you all had a great New Years Eve and even made some resolutions for this year. I have to say 2015 did go quickly and I can't believe I am doing this post again. I have to say I did achieve some of my goals I set in 2014 for example being organised and I got myself a Macbook Pro which was exciting. I can't believe lasted this long without one really. 

So lets begin with 2016 goals:

Reading More Qur'an

This had to be one of the most important ones I am going to do because since I have graduated from my mosque class. I have to carry on reading by myself however I want to go to more Islamic lectures or even courses to learn more about my religion. 

Praying on Time

This is also important because I want to learn to pray on time but also try and not to miss so many. I want to try and finish all my prayers before I go out with friends or even go out after I have prayed Maghrib.

Travel

I said this in my 2015 goals and I did achieve it when I went to Amalfi Coast, Malindi and Watamu. I am planning on going to a different country this year with my family but we shall see about that over summer. I also want to travel more within the UK as well. 

Read More Books

I want to start reading motor books to help me with new vocabulary but also it is another way to relax and just be away from your phone and laptop. I also want to start to read more Islamic books to increase my knowledge about Islam and to educate others about the religion. 

Learn More About Islam

This goal is something I want to achieve because it will help me in the future when I get married and have children. I want to have the knowledge about Islam and I am only going to do that by reading, researching and going on lectures. 

Believe In Myself

This year I want to be confident in what I am doing and grow as an individual. I want to inspire others and also create a change. I know creating a change won't happen over night but I do want something to happen. I would keep on trying until it does. 

Comment below what your New Year's Resolutions are.

Thank you for reading

Amina

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Friday Loving #4

Hello My Lovelies 

It's Friday which means Friday loving time...This week I have been loving a range of things, so let's begin.

Nandos

This week I have been loving going to nandos...even though some places are not halal. I still love their vegiterian option though. When I go there I always order the Beanie if it is not halal however when the restaurant is Halal. I will go for Butterfly Burger with chips. For the start I always order the Houmous with the Peri-Peri drizzle. The Peri-Peri drizzle with the Houmous is just amazing. If you have not been to Nandos, then I would recommend it because their chicken is amazing. You can pick different Peri-Peri sauce to put on the chicken when it is cooking. Would recommend you try out Nandos!!! 

Naked Skin Foundation by Urban Decay 

I will be doing a proper review on this product in a few weeks time. I just wanted to touch on this briefly but I love this foundation because you do not feel it on your face and it blends so well. The foundation makes your skin better and I love it so much. It hides majority of your blemishes and redness. It's very buildable as well, if you want a light finish or a heavy finish. The end results is matte but also dewey. I would recommend you go buy the foundation.

That is all for this week, I know it's only two things but I would have more next week. 

Comment below what you have been loving, Would love to know

Thank you reading and there will be more next week 

Amina 

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The Best Moments of 2015

Hello My Lovlies

This is a long overdue post but better late than never. I wanted to share my achievements over 2015 and what I felt made it successful. Have I reached any of my goals that I set at the end of 2014. So lets begin; 

1. I have become more organised during second part of year. I did become consistent with putting more posts up but I did lose the consistency. I am sorry for everyone who reads and wants more. I am hoping in 2016 I become more regular and try and control my time. 

2. Passing my first year of University which was very exciting. I am studying to become a teacher and I am loving every moment of my degree because I have a passion for it. So I am enjoying uni life and I don't find it stressful what so ever. Finishing the first year means just a step closer to my dream job. Insha'Allah.

3. Getting a job within a school which I was supper thankful for because I am in the field of where I want to work in the future. So when I got the call, I couldn't be happier and appreciative for the opportunity. So I am studying and working in the field I am want to be in. 

4. I was able to go to Kenya last year and see my family. I haven't seen them in 2 years. I have to say it was the best feeling ever because I have missed them so much. 2 years felt like 5 years since I last saw them. I am very close to my family and I would do anything for them. I have to say not seeing them for 2 years is far to long, so I will carry on seeing them every summer..Insha'Allah.

5. Amalfi Coast was an amazing experience even though I only spent a day there I would want to re-visit and spend more time because it was so peaceful. The seneary was amazing and the view from the cliffs was medmorising/breathtaking. Would really recommend going.  

6. My biggest achievement I feel in 2015 was starting to wear the hijab on Monday 13th July..4 days before Ramadhan started. I am planning on doing another post about wearing the Hijab but that will come at a later date. I have been thinking about it for a while and wanted to do it but always doubted myself in way. However I realised I was just holding back and I had nothing to worry about because I am still the same person but I just have a scarf on my head nothing else has changed I am still me.  

These are a few of my memories of 2015. I have to say last year was the year where I think I found myself and became confident. 

Comment below what your memories of 2015 were because I would love to know.

Thank you for reading

Amina

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