On My (Fancy!) Wish List

My spending ban may be officially over but I have still only been buying things that I need. Which means, more wish lists! We all love those items that are just that bit more luxurious than our standard ones; they just make you feel really fancy!

So here are the few things I would love to add to my collection, were money not an object and you know...I needed them!

Carina's Love Lipstick by Charlotte Tilbury. The main reason that I want this is because it is almost almost my name. Secondly, it is a gorgeous colour. I have looked at it in the shops so many times. It's matte. It's red. It's in rose gold packaging. I'm selling it to myself even more!

This palette from Hourglass. Isn't it just beautiful!? It's their new Ambient Lighting Surreal Light Blush, Bronzer and Strobe Powder Palette (breath). It's limited edition (which I have only just realised) and absolutely stunning. I got their Ambient Light blush palette a couple of years back and never regretted it...I'm thinking a very special treat to myself..?!

DiorShow Lash Maximising Primer.  The difference this makes to your lashes makes you wonder why you have never used a lash primer before. It makes wearing just mascara feel like your eyelashes are naked. We can't have that can we?

Dior Addict Lip Glow Awakening Balm. I know this is the second Dior product here and second lip product here, but this is amazing. It's one of those products that's like your lips but so much better. And for Dior I don't think it's too badly priced; cheeky Boots point purchase maybe? ;)

What's on your fancy wish list?
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On My Wish List

Being on a strict spending ban at the moment in a bid to save all of the monies, I am still of course discovering things that I want! Creating a wish list is the closest I can come to buying anything at the moment... 

Anything rose gold let's face it is a must have! Asos have some really lovely dainty rose gold rings at the moment, some not even that expensive! I've been looking for another Infinity ring to take over from my current one which has seen better days... 

These initial letters by Lucky Eyes are so lovely. The colour is so bright! I feel like these would brighten up any outfit. And I also love anything with a K on it. 

Has anyone smelt these candles?! The Gin and Tonic one is delicious; their other ones are also amazing. I have had my eye on these for a while but they are quite pricey. (It could also probably be argued that I do not need any more candles). 

I am also currently on the hunt for a lot of photo frames to redecorate my walls, but I specifically want a double framed one for Graduation photos! Again, this Asos one is just the kind I want.

It may only be August but I am definitely already compiling my Christmas wish list! ;)

What's on your wish list?

xoxo

On My Summer Beauty Wishlist

What with Summer slowly, slowly inching closer, I have been seeing a whole host of new beauty releases that I have been adding to my mental wishlist. With today as my deadline day (2 essays down, 1 Dissertation down!), I thought a great way to celeberate would be to compile all of these into one list for you! 

Just choosing which to actually buy (first...) is the next question...

Summer Beauty Wishlist by superkarina5 

1. Everybody loves the Nars cult classic Orgasm. And this summer they are releasing a giant version of it! Available in their Covent Garden store from June (and online) I cannot wait for this to be released, especially with it's new detailing and packaging!

2. Mac's current summer-esque collection is Vibe Tribe; the packaging is quite a bit different from the standard black and of the products focus on brightening your look. I love this Glam Tones Powder in Dunes at Dusk. The colours are so pretty!

3. This Narsissit Cheek Studio looks incredible. I just want to play with it.

4. It isn't news that Benefit are re-launching their Brow range. With all new packaging I cannot wait until these aer released 24th June! Gimme Brow has always been on my wishlist but even more so now with the new packaging.

5. Brow Zings will soon come in way more shade colours! Really just another reason to buy it!

6. The Goof Proof Eye Brow Pencil, (complete with spoolie) will also come in a wide range of colours and this I really cannot wait to try.

7. The Cheekathon Palette. Less than £45 and all you could ever ask for from Benefit in terms of cheeks. 

I realise this was essentially a list for cheeks and brows...clearly I have my priorities set!

xoxo

On Portico Stationery

I love stationery. I always find that the love of stationery is something that you either do or do not get; you already have 7 notebooks, why do you need another one just because it has pink and gold spots on it??? 

But stationery is something that can be really beautiful and inspire you to start a new project, or organise yourself or maybe even give it as a gift. Either way, stationery is not something that should be underrated. And with that in mind, I have discovered a new beautiful range! 

It's called Portico and has a whole host of items! And considering how lovely all of the products look, it isn't even that expensive! 

I've chosen a few of my favourite pieces below to get you inspired for some cheeky new stationery! 

Protico Stationery by superkarina5 on Polyvore

1 - Portico Laser Cut Notecard, Box of 10, Orange, £10

2 - Portico Foiled Pineapple Cards, Box of 10 £10

3 - Portico Cocktails Party Time Card £2.75

4 - Portico Tie Dye Yay Card £2.75

5 - Portico When Life Hands You Lemons Card

6 - Portico Monogram Kraft A6 Notebook, K, £5

7 - Portico B5 Journal Pineapple Watermelon, £12

8 - Portico Set of Two Exercise Books. £7

xoxo

On Topshop Spring Fashion

Topshop Spring Picks! by superkarina5 featuring Topshop

I have quite a love hate relationship with Topshop, but currently it is definitely a love one! They have got some really lovely items out for Spring currently; here are some of my favourites!

Topshop basic tshirt
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Topshop tall tank
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Topshop coat
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Playsuit romper
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Floral print romper
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Topshop blue skirt
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Tall skirt
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Mini skirt
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Easy Like Sunday Blogging | Some Happy Thoughts

Easy Like Sunday Blogging - Hapz by superkarina5 


As per, I am apologising for not having posted for a while! Back at university (as a fourth year, so old), has been very hectic! I have also been ill for all of term so far (can anybody say laryngitis and post-nasal drip without it sounding grim?) and so have been struggling to do anything other than whine about feeling horrendous. Winning!
Yet over the past few days it seems like a lot of faith in humanity has been lost, and everyone is trying to bring a little bit of happiness into everyone's lives!
So that's my aim here!

For all beauty lovers out there you may already know this exciting news but... NYX has launched in Boots in the UK! Hooorayy!
Everything looks beautiful. Check it all out here.

This video of Ryan Reynolds trying to build a crib from Ikea. If you haven't already seen it, watch it NOW. Your life will be made.

There have actually been some really great posts going around about being positive lately. Here are some of my favourites:

HelloOctober

KateLaVie

ManRepeller

Hopefully this has made things seems a little better, and reminds us that there are still great and happy things going on in the world, even amonst so much sadness.

xoxo

Pay Day Purchases

Pay Day Purchases by superkarina5 featuring Lorna Jane

Sooo Pay Day for me isn't actually until next Thursday...but there are a few things which I would just really love to buy right now.
Firstly, Benefit are now allowing us to order our own Hoola Bronzer with our name on! (See what I did with my editing there??) Nothing ever has my name on, so I most definitely need to look into this. It costs £5 more, here, but when it comes to named goods, for me, there is no price I won't pay!

Recently in San Francisco. my mother, sister and I all had our nails done. I went with a really gorgeous dark maroon Essie colour; it looked so nice and stayed on my toes for soso long (it still ligners!). I really want to then find the exact colour so that my feet can forever look that lovely. However do you think I remember what it as called? Nope. But I sure will have fun perusing Essie colours looking for it!

My gym game is en pointe right now. However I desperately need a sports bra; any one. I will take any one I can find as long as it fits! If anyone has any suggestions of good ones that are on the cheaper side I am open to recommendations!

What are you currently looking to buy?

xoxo

Easy Like Sunday Blogging | Home Edition

Just a really quick one to say that I got home, and all is well! It is soooo nice to be home, I cannot even explain. I've got one of my cats sitting with me, tea, food apleenty. It feels so good!
This also means access to other products and ... BOOTS!!! Popped in one quickly today and  felt so overwhelmed, I could barely look at anything properly!

I hope you' re all having good weeks, and safe travels if you are travelling. Sorry this is so short; I am falling asleep at my laptop as I'm writing it!

Would you travel somewhere for Christmas?

xoxo

Easy Like Sunday Bloggin - Home Edition by superkarina5 featuring quote posters

Easy Like Sunday Blogging

Easy Like Sunday Blogging by superkarina5 featuring Pier 1 Imports

These installments are seriously coming around toooooo quickly! Two papers due this week, a midterm, one midterm back, ten tonne of other stuff (currently only enrolled for one class next semester #awks), it's now Sunday evening and I still haven't done everything. Oh well!

- I have just spent the past four hours or so painting tiny dots on to my latest painting. My eyes haven't stopped twitching for a good half hour now...but it's looking good and can't wait to share my two latest canvases with you!

- Band Aid 30. Come on people. Band Aid 20 was bad enough, but now 30? Why can't we just make up a brand new song for good causes and charity? The original will always and forever be the best. That is not opinion, but fact. 

- I have watched Love Actually twice this week. That film remains one of the greatest films ever in the history of anything ever.
Let us all just take a moment to appreciate this classic Hugh Grant moment:

- It has been snowing here! It started to really settle last night. It made the Wisconsin Nebraska game much more interesting seeing as you couldn't see some of the field due to the snow... I am absolutely loving it. If anyone has suggestions of good snowboots, please let me know!

-I am still reading the bloody Goldfinch. I never take this long to read a book but I really am struggling with this one. I have seen so many people talk about it saying that they read books all the time so they didn't struggle. I am the same, so are these people reading something different to me? Anyone else had this trouble? 

I hope you all had a lovely week! Countdown to Thanksgiving: 9 days!

xoxo

Easy Like Sunday Blogging

Easy Like Sunday Blogging by superkarina5 featuring a panda hat

We are already well on our way into November; the countdown to Thanksgiving being prominent! (16 days!) 

- Firstly, I have an accouncement. In what can only be described as typical me fashion, I missed my blog's birthday. That's right. On the 5th of November (bonfire night, who knew! And how DID I FORGET?!) I made my very first post. I cannot believe that a whole year has gone by since then, but thank you to all who have followed me since the beginning, or have just jumped on the love train that is The Kazlight Anthem. I am eternally grateful for all the support and if I could make you all a cup of tea I would!
Starting this blog was one of the best things that I think I have done and could ever have done and I absolutely adore it. Without my blog, I wouldn't have started my youtube channel which is something else that I love. 
And don't worry, there will be an obligatory birthday post coming up!

- Secondly, I am sorry if my posting has gotten a bit slower of late. Midterms have happened (where I made up Greek names... #winning), papers are currently happening, work is imminetly happening. Basically, a lot of stuff has been happening. I have also been in a bit of a blog dry spell; my blogging spirit has, like the temperature here dropped and with that has come the sense that I don't want to to just whack out any old post for the sake of posting.
So I apologise, but be thankful you aren't getting posts talking about how much I hate all of the essay prompts for my History of Ancient Philosophy paper. 

- Last Sunday night, after receiving a Beauty Insider email from Sephora, depicting the latest freebie which was available for a limited time only, a purchase was made. Damage was done. Yet I felt no shame, only that wonderful rush  of excitement and joy when you purchase something that you've been saving up for for weeks yet still can't reaaally afford. 
That's right everyone, I purchased the Sephora Favourites Superstars Set. And ooohmy. I love it. I have been experimenting with it today, whilst avoiding aforementioned philosophy essay and I must say: make up makes me so happy. 

- The Starbucks Red Cups are back!!!! If you follow me on Instagram, then you will have seen my obligatory selfie with me posing with said red cup. Sooo many people here did not know what I was talking about!! Madness!!

- I've been thinking about filming a video showing all of the beauty products that I brought with me from home, yet have been shying away from doing it with the thought that 'nobody cares'. But would you guys be interested? Let me know and maybe it will give me more motivation to actually film it, instead of keep talking myself out of it!

I hope you have all had fabulous first weeks of November! Remember those gloves everyone, it's getting chilly out!
xoxo

Easy Like Sunday Blogging

Easy Like Sunday Blogging by superkarina5 featuring halloween pumpkin lanterns

I cannot believe that it's already November! October literally flew by; it really isn't long until Christmas now, or until I'll be homehome!

- I really feel that I have upped my video game this week! I was really happy with my Autumn Hair Styles video; especialy with the fact that I have made myself an end screen! I know for some of you this won't be interesting or exciting but it really was for me! I am so proud of what I am doing on youtube; and I don't care how sad that sounds.

- My first Halloween in the States was really something! We went out for actual Halloween night and then for Freakfest last night. I have vlogged the whole experience here. It was a lot of fun with some really great friends and I'm actually quite sad it's over!

- 1989. Need I say more really?

- I'm really happy with my artwork at the moment. I still have a second painting video to edit and upload, but it's my third one that I'm really excited about. I am really liking how it's looking right now and am really excited for it to not only be finished, but for all of you to see!

- Mother booked my flights home this week! I always knew that I'd be going homehome for Christmas, but having the flights actually booked is a really nice and comforting thought. I don't want to wish my time away here at all, but I can't wait to go home!

I hope you have all had lovely weeks and a grea Halloween! I hope that your first week of November is also great! 
xoxo

A Hundred Happy Things | Part 1

A Hundred Happy Things | Part 1 by superkarina5 featuring a cat mug


I took this idea from Follow Your Arrow, a blog that I've been loving recently and really loved this idea about posting 100 things which make you happy. Not only is this a great thing to share, but I feel it will also make you appreciate all these things even more in your life!

1. Tea. I love tea. A good cup of tea always makes everything better.

2. A good book, or just books in general. I love having them around me and always love to read.

3. Scarves. I  nearly always have a scarf on in some form; they make all the difference when it's cold! I own so many as well, it's ridiculous.

4. Candles. I looooove candles; especially Yankee ones! They make a room smell so good, look lovely, and add a really nice cosy and homey feel.

5. Eyeliner. I love my eyeliner, especially cat flicks. And when they go well, and both eyes are even, you know it's going to be a good day!

6. Cats. Need I say more?

7.  Cosy socks! Having socks on also makes all the difference when you're cold! And especially if you whack on some realy cosy socks.

8. I absolutely love when you take something to the till, and then it's cheaper than you were expecting. That is one of the best feelings!

9. Waking up and thinking it's Monday...and it's Saturday.

10. Not having to wash my hair. When it's the days in between hair wash days - yesss!

I hope you enjoyed this post! Do your own and share your 100 happy things!
xoxo

Easy Like Sunday Blogging

Easy Like Sunday Blogging by superkarina5 featuring Nearly Natural

So another week has flown by and we are nearly at the end of October! Somebody said the other day that it's only 9 Fridays until Christmas; madness!!

• This week has been Homecoming; this is something which we don't have back in the UK and the excitement for it is something that is a little bit overwhelming! Wisconsin thrashed Maryland at the game though (!!) aaaand Deja and I went to the parade which was a lot of fun! I also vlogged that day...stay tuned!
  
  
• I have been loving fishtail plaits recently. I have finally mastered doing them! It is all in the thin strands; previously I had been using far too big strands resulting in just odd looking normal plaits. Now I just need to perfect them.
  
  
• So have you seen my new video yet? It's my Autumn Make Up Routine and I'm really happy with it. It's my first video where I've tried not only a different thing, but also different filming and technical apects. Please go and watch it, like and subscribe as well! It would mean so much to me!
  
  
• Speaking of youtube...so youtube is currently not working properly for me. Which is a complete pain. Basically, any video which I have never watched before just does not load. Apparently this is a common problem at the moment and dates back to February and is stll unresolved. A large chunk of my life revolves around youtube so if anyone has any ideas of how to solve this, please share!!!
  
  
• Tonight we watched Hocus Pocus. I had never seen it before; seeing as Halloween is muchmuch bigger over here than back home, it was really nice to take part in a kind of tradition. Watching really bad children's films with hot chocolate!

I hope you have all had wonderful weeks and are getting your Halloween costumes ready! I'm thinking of going as my girl Taylor...more on her NEW ALBUM tomorrow!

xoxo

Things I'm Guilty Of...Blog Edition

Things I'm Guilty Of...Blog Edition by superkarina5 featuring tea cups and saucers

I recently (I say recently, today) saw this post on Autumn Leaves and really liked how this is a personal insight into bloggers...but the bad side of them! 

So here are the things I'm guilty of...

• I generally do whack out my posts on a daily basis...for that day. It's not because I don't like planning them/am unable to do so (ignoring time difference difficulties...) but I actually enjoy them being that up to date and I just go with whatever comes to me on that day!
  
  
• I am pretty lazy with my photos...as you will have noticed my discovery of and love for polyvore have developed pretty much simultaneously. But sometimes, I'm just gonna google image my blog photo...At least I'm admitting to it!
  
  
• On that note...I have also been known to use poor quality photos...I'm sorry everyone! I always profusely apologise!
  
  
• I'm pretty fussy with the posts that I read; not anything to do with the quality or anything, but more, if the title doesn't draw me in...then I'm probably not going to read it.
  
  
• I alwaysalwaysalways read back over my posts and preview them before I publish them. With this said, it really annoys me when bloggers have spelling errors or even typos in their posts. We all take a lot of time and care on our posts and it just really disappoints me when a blogger hasn't checked things like this over.
  
  

So these are (only some!) things which I'm guilty of...what are yours?

xoxo

Easy Like Sunday Blogging

Easy Like Sunday Blogigng 3 by superkarina5 featuring beauty products

I cannot believe how quickly these weeks are flying by! This weekend seems to have gone pretty slowly though which of course I'm not complaining about!

• So today I had my photo shoot for my Moda article today; I haven't seen the photos yet but it's definitely exciting! It's amazing to think I'm going to have an article published in a magazine!
  
  
• Today we went to a different mall, but a much better one. And low and behold...there was Sephora!!! Currently I am majorly lusting after their superstars set...but I was good. I reigned myself in...and only bought two things! I didn't even buy anything in the aisle of doom. Well done Karina! All I got was the Formula X nail varnish in 'Alchemy'; it's limited edition and I had to get it after seeing it in Fleur's video. I also picked up some of the Ole Henrikson wipes...which were a little treat to myself!
  
  
• Now I'm sure everyone is aware of my love of Taylor Swift (from here on out she will just be referred to as Taylor). She is sent from the gods. She is my idol in life. And on Monday she released Out of the Woods; I had a full on breakdown trying to get it...if you follow me on twitter you will have seen it in action! I am loving it. 8 days until 1989 !!
  
  
• I received my Social Security number this week! I was really excited, which I know probably sounds really sad...but it made me feel like I am really at home :)
  
  
• For those of you who read this post last week... you will be pleased to know that I managed to finalllly order that Asos scarf! It only took me two different orders, one being refunded...but yess! (There have been a lot of Fleur inspired things going on here...#noshame)

I hope that you have all had a lovely week! I've got a really great idea for a video that I'm hoping to get out to you this week...if I can film it!

xoxo

Top Ten Posts | 100th Post!

Top Ten Posts | 100th Post! by superkarina5 featuring star wall art

I can't quite believe that I am saying this...but yes this is my 100th post on The Kazlight Anthem! My little space on the internet; my escape from the world really has grown into something right before my eyes! If I could share the cakes above with you all I would...but instead I am going to share with you my top ten posts that I have done since starting my blog :)

1. Autumn Favourites 2013 - this was my first ever post. I would probably still stand by all of these products!
2. Call That Crafty #1 | Button Initals - 2013 - I loved making this post; there are some great supermacro shots on there ;) Not to mention this was when Blogger failed at photo layout...awks
3. Party Season Make Up - 2013 - this was my first tutorial like post. It took me absolutely days! I worked so hard on it and was really proud of it. Would also still wear this look!
4. Mother Proof Beauty Rules - 2014 - again, this was another post I spent a lot of time on. I researched great beauty tips for days; and these will never get old!
5. Ted Baker S/S14 - 2014 - I really liked this post as all of the clothes in the photos were gorgeous! And I felt like I pushed the boat out with my content here!
6. The #NoMakeUpSelfie Campaign - 2014 - I'm just really happy I blogged about this. 
7. The Slogan Tee - 2014 - this was a post I was really anxious about putting up; using myself as a model I felt really self-conscious about it. But it got loads of great feedback!
8. The British Tag- 2014 - I explained in the post why I felt so awkward about doing this...but I finally did it!
9. Becoming a Badger | The Beginning - 2014 - I really love all of the photos I used in this post, and I'm so happy I'm getting to share this adventure I'm on with you all!
10. Current Face - 2014 - I just really enjoyed doing this post; despite the photo fail...

I hope that you enjoy going back through the archives of my blog with some of my favourite posts! Thank you to everyone who follows and supports my blog; I really appreciate it and love you all!

xoxo

Easy Like Sunday Blogging

Easy Like Sunday Blogging #2 by superkarina5 featuring tea cups

I cannot believe a week has already passed since I last did this post! I'm hoping you can tell I have upped the ante with the post...and made a banner for this one ;) (Oooh get me trying to be all fancy; emphasis on the trying!) 

• If you watched my latest haul, then you will have seen me having a little ramble about Michelle Obama and seeing her speak! It really was so inspiring and I am so glad I got the opportunity to go.
  
• I really feel the need to share just how nice people have been to me this week; I have genuinely felt so overwhelmed by it all.
  Firstly, when I was struggling to pay for a hot beverage; (I was trying to count out $4 in change, literally out of ten tonne of coins) a girl then just paid for it! It was such a beautiful moment; I could have cried.
• The same day, as I already mentioned in this post, a lady gave Deja and I free tickets to the musical Once. They were great seats and she wanted nothing for them!
• And then yesterday, in between working the earliest shift possible and the latest shift possible, a girl from the first floor (who I do know!) came to my room and said she'd got me a gift because she saw it and thought of me. It was a really cute mug :) I was so touched!
• People this week realy have been soso nice and it has made me feel not only welcome but really as if I'm at home here. I couldn't be more thankful for not only all of these lovely people I have mentioned, but also everyone that I have met here.
  
• If you follow my instagram, then you will have seen that my few Zoella things finally came! I'm sure I will be posting about them at some point. I really like the look of all of the products and will definitely be looking into trying more of them when I'm back in the UK.
  
• I recently really started to enjoy Gabriella's videos. I am really loving her vlogtober; she's such a really nice and down to earth person. And I love hearing all the English accents now; I have a new found appreciation!
  Speaking of youtube, I have also been looooving the SacconneJolys. They are all so cute and lovely and funny; not to mention all of their dogs are like a stampede! They really make me happy to watch them :)
  
• As a side note, the scarf in the picture above is one that I have been lusting after ever since FleurDeForce mentioned it in a favourites video. I need it in my life...but it's sold out both in the UK and the US!!!! Whyy!!

Essentially, this post has mainly been what's really made me happy this week and just how lovely people have been!

I hope you've all had good weeks!

xoxo

Autumn Wishlist 2014

Autumn Wishlist 2014 by superkarina5 featuring Louche

Tomorrow we are going to the mall! I am sosos excited; apparently there is meant to be a bit of snow and it's an hour bus journey away...but it should definitely be worth it! Some nice girly time will definitely be appreciated :)

I then thought that seeing as there are quite a few things that I will be hopefully getting my hands on, I thought I would share them with you!

I have found some really nice (and cheap!) fabric dungarees that are flower patterned. They are not the pineapple ones shown here, but actually sunflowers. Ever since I saw them I have been thinking about them! I then want to pair them with a plain white tshirt as I don't actually own one... I think they'd be really nice with tights and a jumper too. 

I also NEED to replce my American Eagle jeggings. I need to stop wearing them. 

I really need a moisturiser to pair up with my Hydraluron and am not sure what one to go for...I love the Clinique one shown above but it's a bit pricey for me right now!

I also really want the Revlon Lip Butter in the shade Pink Truffle. Tanya Burr had been wearing it in a lot her September vlogs and it looked like such a lovely everyday colour but will transition really with Autumn. I love the Maybelline Color Whisper I have so definitely want some autumnal shades of those!

What's on your Autumn wishlist?

xoxo