A trip to Costa OOTD • oliviamayharker

Hey guys,

I have another OOTD for you today. We decided to go cheer ourselves up with a cheeky Costa and heres what I wore...

 Salted Caramel and Cream Latte @ Costa

After our Costa, and Melissa falling over 5 times on the way home, we managed to take some snaps once Melissa figured out how to use my camera. Despite the 'DANGER DEEP WATER' sign, nothing stops me whilst on the quest for blog photos.

Dress- Miss Selfridge

Navy Jumper- Topshop

Boyfriend coat- New Look @ ASOS

Boots- Primark

Bag- Topshop 

What do you think of my outfit? and would you risk deep water for a blog post? (haha)

Let me know in the comments.

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See you again soon,

Olivia x

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Real Techniques collection • oliviamayharker

WHATS UP GUYS,

I know it's been a while (shoot me) but college suddenly decided it was okay to give me around 82486247246746 essays to write so they took priority. Damn college. But anyway, it's the weekend now and I'm trying to write as many posts as possible for you guys now.

Today I've got my Real Techniques brush collection post as it's been requested quite a lot on my Instagram after my recent picture of them, so here it goes...

If you didn't know already, Real Techniques are made by a fellow blogger, and Youtuber, named Sam Chapman, now if you haven't already heard of Sam, where have you been hiding? Sam and her sister, Nic, run the Youtube channel, Pixiwoo

From Left to right: Buffing Brush (Core Collection), Blush Brush, Powder Brush, Stippling Brush, Expert Face Brush.

Admittedly, I may have given the buffing brush to my mum, I had no use for it as I use the Expert Face Brush to apply my foundation (and she was also moaning about wanting a brush for her foundation). She LOVES the buffing brush, she honestly thinks its revolutionary. It is also good for applying cream bronzer.

I use the blush brush for powder blush, which if I'm honest, is a rare occurrence, I'm more of a cream blush girl myself.

Next is the powder brush, which is also very lovely. This applies the Rimmel Stay Matter Power excellently. Perfect combo.

Now, this is the cream of the crop. Right here, right now. The stippling brush is possibly, my favourite brush OF ALL TIME *dramatic music*. Stippling on my blush is the favourite part of my morning routine.

Now, I must say the say about the Expert Face, it applies my foundation flawlessly, and it's so fluffy I'M GONNA DIE

Back to front: Contour Brush (Core Collection), Pointed foundation brush (Core Collection), Deluxe Crease Brush, Base Shadow brush, Brow Brush, Pixel Point eyeliner Brush, Accent Brush (all Eye Starter Set)

Contour brush- even though I don't contour my face, I use this to apply my highlight, and I must say, it does it tremendously. 

The pointed foundation brush is the neglected one of the pack. However, it does well for applying concealer in all of the nooks and crannys.

I'll talk about the Starter Set as one big family, and if I had to sum it up in one word, it would be, WOW. I was sceptical about buying this at first, I thought, 'who needs five brushed when you only have 2 eyes?' and oh how I was wrong. I use all of these brushes (apart from the brow brush, as I don't fill in my brows yet, however when I do, this will be my pick). They're all lovely and a steal at £21.99

Let me know if you have any Real Techniques, and what are you favourites? Any recommendations?

If you have any requests for posts, I always love to hear them!

Olivia x

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Sweater Weather OOTD • oliviamayharker

 Hey guys, 

I've been collecting things up for an Autumn outfit post for a while and I finally thought I was ready, so I set out for a Sunday morning stroll with my mum and my dog, Tilly, to take some snaps.

I love Autumn, and always have done, it brings back so many good memories, and there's just something about the smell of a crisp, Autumnal morning that makes me happy, call me crazy!

 I live in such a beautiful place, with reams of countryside, so I thought it would be the perfect place to capture the essence of Autumn.

Now with, darker afternoons and chillier weather, comes a whole new world of clothes and fashion. Layering becomes acceptable, and wearing tights is a big yes!

Dress- Topshop

Dark Green jumper- Topshop (old)

Boyfriend Coat- New Look @ asos

Tartan Scarf- Primark

Black ankle boots- Primark

 Midi Ring- Shop Dixi

 Ring- Pandora

Nail varnish- Essie; Bahama Mama

Lipstick- Rimmel Kate Moss (107)

We walked all around my local ponds, saw the men fishing, and Tilly met a lot of other dogs and we listened to the band going through our village for Armistice Sunday, we felt like we were in a film. 
Surprisingly, it was lovely to take a break from the internet and get some fresh air.

What do you like to do on your Sunday mornings? Let me know it the comments.

Thanks for reading!
 See you again soon.

Olivia x

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Interview 24/10/13 OOTD • oliviamayharker

Hi again guys,

I took a break from blogging everyday because I had a ridiculous amount of coursework and homework to do for college.

 However, recently I had an interview. (I need money to pay for all the things blogging forces me into) and this is what I wore...
The place I went for an interview is very modern, and quirky so I knew I didn't want to dress like I would for a normal interview but yet still look smart.

This is the photo I posted on Instagram of what I decided to wear.

 I knew I wanted to wear this Topshop dress, it's black with a white Peter Pan collar, when buying this I thought of 101 outfits I could wear it with so it was a must, if you ask me.

Collared dress- Topshop

Kimono- Ark (no longer on website: similar here)

Shoes: Primark

This is one of the simplest outfits ever, but looks so smart, but relaxed at the same time.

Let me know what you think of my outfit in the comments. Would you like to see more outfit posts like this? 

Olivia x

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Ps, I GOT THE JOB EVERYONE! I bet it was this outfit that just swung them into it! Can't wait to get started!