Illustrated by the talented, Tonn  from @tonnns on instagram!

I've been waiting for this particular parcel to arrive for a long time now. As it goes with ebay and buying from a seller in Hong Kong, it took a good few weeks to come. But now that it's finally here I am so excited to review this oval brush which is a dupe for the famous artis brushes that have taken the makeup community by a storm at the moment. However, for college students like me spending over a hundred dollars on a makeup brush is simply not an option. So I decided I'd test out this all synthetic dupe which only cost me $5!

One of the main reasons these brushes have been the talk of the town is they apply foundation/ any makeup in under a minute and blends away faster than any normal makeup brush would. I found that to be true with it's dupe as well. The shape of the handle makes it really easy to hold and the domed shape helps with quick application. All I had to do it dot my foundation all over my face, used the brush in sweeping motions and viola, it was all blended in seconds. I am quite impressed with this dupe and I think it worked so well for me. I also wiped the brush off on a wet wipe after applying my makeup, and hardly anything came off on the tissue which proves that it doesn't soak up your foundation(as sponges and beauty blenders can do)

The title of this post might give away that I am no closeted swiftie and I do agree with her love for plaid. Maybe we will see a return of it now that she is going a little "Jenny Humphrey". I will admit that I've been binge watching a lot of gossip girl lately which may have inspired this a little. Anyway, It's something I love and even if it's not fall/autumn. I never limit it to a particular season as long as it is wearable. I found this red graphic tshirt while thrifting one day and I immediately thought it would go so well with a plaid shirt over it, a classic!

A good tee-shirt tucked into my high waisted jeggings kind of day was fast approaching and I decided to wear this one out. It was a bit of good luck to find a plaid that matched so well with my tshirt. Paired with some suede ballet flats, this made for a perfect outfit. If you're looking for some easy to layer pieces, you can't go wrong with a plaid shirt because it absolutely goes with any tshirt or shirt that you'd be thinking of pairing it with and adds a bit of jazz to a very basic outfit. This is a print I will keep coming back to!

I am always in favour of trends that don't really break the bank and the "neckerchief" trend is no exception to that. Apart from being really cute, it is so easily available in so many stores. Topshop does some really good ones and in every colour and material too! Mine is the "western inspired" paisley pattern and I chose "black" because I own majority of my accessories in that colour(It is a lifestyle). And what better to pair it with than a classic checkered shirt dress. I am kind of fond of the print how it can be mistaken for a masculine print, however I think it looks great in a feminine cut dress like this one. With my quilted bucket bag and my favourite pair of summer shoes at the moment, the Freya shoes from Topshop, this made for a great casual day outfit. While lace up shoes are all the rage in the summer, I had a pair and I found that they get ruined or come undone quite easily when you have a great deal of walking to do. This Freya Pair is quite like lace up except with the buckles, it's way more sturdy and can make through long days like this one.