Bonjourno!
Today I thought I'd share a little tip with you. I've never written a post like this before but I thought it might be a good idea.
Do you get creasing of mascara under your eyes?
If so, think about how you remove your eye make up at night. If you're not removing it thoroughly, it may drop down under your eyes over the course of the next day and crease under your eyes (or just give you panda eyes).
Before accusing your mascara of drying out or flaking, try thinking about the removal of it the night before.
In the morning, take a cotton bud with some eye make up remover on it and swipe it under your eyes. Even if you think there's nothing there, you may be surprised.
Take note of the state of your under-eyes over the course of the day and you may notice a marked improvement.
So, I suppose the moral of the story is don't invest in a super duper expensive bottom lash mascara, just make sure you're removing your make up properly!
Do you have this problem? Have you tried this and has it helped?
Sunday, 13 January 2013
Review: Rimmel Lipsticks (Kate Moss)
Bonjourno!
These lipsticks have been around for a while now, and I've not read many reviews on them. I thought the Internet was lacking a significant part of the make up market.
This was the first of the Kate Moss lipsticks that I bought. It's number 03 and is a really true nude. I really like this lipstick because it's not matte but it doesn't leave the lips super glossy looking; it has the perfect texture. This lipstick is great if you don't want to bother with lipstick all day but you want to leave the house wearing something: it doesn't leave a weird stain on your lips and it's not drying at all.
This is from the matte range that Kate Moss brought out with Rimmel. It is number 111 and is the only lipstick from either of Kate Moss' collections that has a name; Kiss Of Life. This is a deep, matte red and looks lovely with your hair in a high pony tail, minimal make up elsewhere and dressed totally in black. I've been looking at this in comparison with Ruby Woo from MAC and, I have to say, they're pretty close. They're pretty much identical in colour, but Ruby Woo is 100% matte, whereas Kiss Of Life is much more movable and flexible on the lips. If you don't have the funds to buy a MAC lipstick, I'd definitely recommend this one from Rimmel.
This is my favourite lipstick. Ever. It's such a beautiful pink, and has the best consistency. It lasts for a long time and goes with most make up looks. It's too bright to be wearing at school, but I still try to get away with it anyway; it's too lovely to leave at home. It's number 05 and I'm definitely going to repurchase it when mine runs out, I'm sure it won't take me long!
This is the most recent addition to my collection of Kate Moss lipsticks. It's number 107 and is a deep, plummy port colour. It's another one from the matte collection, and it's beautiful. I don't own Beguiled from Topshop, but I've swatched it and I'm pretty sure they're quite similar. If you own either of them, I wouldn't bother buying the one you don't have. I love this lipstick; it's so easy to wear (as long as you have the confidence to pull off dark colours), and will look lovely on pretty much any skin tone.
These lipsticks have been around for a while now, and I've not read many reviews on them. I thought the Internet was lacking a significant part of the make up market.
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| Left to right: 107 (matte), 05, 03, 111 (matte) |
This was the first of the Kate Moss lipsticks that I bought. It's number 03 and is a really true nude. I really like this lipstick because it's not matte but it doesn't leave the lips super glossy looking; it has the perfect texture. This lipstick is great if you don't want to bother with lipstick all day but you want to leave the house wearing something: it doesn't leave a weird stain on your lips and it's not drying at all. 
This is from the matte range that Kate Moss brought out with Rimmel. It is number 111 and is the only lipstick from either of Kate Moss' collections that has a name; Kiss Of Life. This is a deep, matte red and looks lovely with your hair in a high pony tail, minimal make up elsewhere and dressed totally in black. I've been looking at this in comparison with Ruby Woo from MAC and, I have to say, they're pretty close. They're pretty much identical in colour, but Ruby Woo is 100% matte, whereas Kiss Of Life is much more movable and flexible on the lips. If you don't have the funds to buy a MAC lipstick, I'd definitely recommend this one from Rimmel. 
This is my favourite lipstick. Ever. It's such a beautiful pink, and has the best consistency. It lasts for a long time and goes with most make up looks. It's too bright to be wearing at school, but I still try to get away with it anyway; it's too lovely to leave at home. It's number 05 and I'm definitely going to repurchase it when mine runs out, I'm sure it won't take me long!
This is the most recent addition to my collection of Kate Moss lipsticks. It's number 107 and is a deep, plummy port colour. It's another one from the matte collection, and it's beautiful. I don't own Beguiled from Topshop, but I've swatched it and I'm pretty sure they're quite similar. If you own either of them, I wouldn't bother buying the one you don't have. I love this lipstick; it's so easy to wear (as long as you have the confidence to pull off dark colours), and will look lovely on pretty much any skin tone.
These lipsticks are £5.49 each (from Boots), so they're rather affordable. If that seems like a lot, they're the best quality drugstore lipsticks I've ever tried, and it's fair to say that I'm a lipstick fiend...
Obviously, the matte colours require much more maintenance throughout the day on the lips, but the other colours just disappear after a while and don't leave your lips looking strange or flaky.
I would definitely recommend giving both collections a go.
Have you tried any of these lipsticks? Which colours? Did you like them as much as I do?
Thursday, 10 January 2013
First Impressions: Laura Mercier Brush Cleanser
Bonjourno!
I originally went on the hunt for MAC's brush cleanser but they didn't have any in stock. The lady in MAC told me that the Laura Mercier brush cleanser is worth a try, so off I trotted and met a really nice lady who was clearly on commission. She told me that this brush cleanser is the "best on the market" and that it's "100% worth the money". From only using it once, I think she might be right.
The Laura Mercier Brush Cleanser is £14.50 for 250ml, whereas the MAC one is £9.50 for 233ml, so this one is quite a bit more expensive.
I cleaned all of my brushes - from foundation, to eyeshadow, to liner - and, I must say, it did a great job on all of them. They were all left squeaky-clean and looking like new!
For larger brushes, I sprayed the product directly onto the brush and then worked the brush back and forth on kitchen towel to remove all of the make up and excess product.
Whereas for smaller brushes, I sprayed the product onto the kitchen towel and did the same as before. By cleaning smaller brushes this way, less product is wasted because all of the spray hits the towel, but if you're spraying onto the brush some may disappear into the air, leaving only a small percentage of one spray on the brush.
It's important to hold your brushes facing downwards when you clean them to ensure that none of the brush cleanser leaks into the ferrule. If this happens, the glue holding the bristles in place is loosened and the brush starts to shed. Also, it's important that you dry your brushes upside down to keep the ferrule dry - I do this by putting them into glasses and leaving them for a few hours. However, when using this brush cleanser, I don't need to leave them to dry for very long because it dries super quickly.
What I can say about this product is that it's slightly harsh chemical-wise on the brush. It may be a good idea, if you don't already, to re-condition your brush with, for example, olive oil to keep the bristles soft and healthy.
However, overall, I think this was a good purchase. I'll let you know further about how I feel about it.
Do you have/have you had this brush cleanser? What do you think of it?
I originally went on the hunt for MAC's brush cleanser but they didn't have any in stock. The lady in MAC told me that the Laura Mercier brush cleanser is worth a try, so off I trotted and met a really nice lady who was clearly on commission. She told me that this brush cleanser is the "best on the market" and that it's "100% worth the money". From only using it once, I think she might be right.
The Laura Mercier Brush Cleanser is £14.50 for 250ml, whereas the MAC one is £9.50 for 233ml, so this one is quite a bit more expensive. I cleaned all of my brushes - from foundation, to eyeshadow, to liner - and, I must say, it did a great job on all of them. They were all left squeaky-clean and looking like new!
For larger brushes, I sprayed the product directly onto the brush and then worked the brush back and forth on kitchen towel to remove all of the make up and excess product.
Whereas for smaller brushes, I sprayed the product onto the kitchen towel and did the same as before. By cleaning smaller brushes this way, less product is wasted because all of the spray hits the towel, but if you're spraying onto the brush some may disappear into the air, leaving only a small percentage of one spray on the brush.
It's important to hold your brushes facing downwards when you clean them to ensure that none of the brush cleanser leaks into the ferrule. If this happens, the glue holding the bristles in place is loosened and the brush starts to shed. Also, it's important that you dry your brushes upside down to keep the ferrule dry - I do this by putting them into glasses and leaving them for a few hours. However, when using this brush cleanser, I don't need to leave them to dry for very long because it dries super quickly.What I can say about this product is that it's slightly harsh chemical-wise on the brush. It may be a good idea, if you don't already, to re-condition your brush with, for example, olive oil to keep the bristles soft and healthy.
However, overall, I think this was a good purchase. I'll let you know further about how I feel about it.
Do you have/have you had this brush cleanser? What do you think of it?
Saturday, 5 January 2013
Review: Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Bonjourno!
The Naked 2 palette is my favourite palette ever. I must say though, I do have a soft spot for Urban Decay - I love their eyeshadows, their primers and their lip glosses.
This palette is £36 from House Of Fraser. You get 12 shades, with only one colour (Half Baked) being repeated from the original Naked palette. It also comes with a double ended brush, which I actually really love. One end is designed for use in the crease and the other is used for placing colour all over the lid.
I love every single colour in this palette and I use them all equally. There are only two matte shades on offer though (Tease and Blackout), which I find is a little... Sparse. There are also only two matte shades in the Naked palette, the rest are all glittery/shimmery.
All of the shadows are so pigmented and give amazing colour pay off so are definitely worth the money.
Also, the packaging of the Naked 2, compared to Naked is so much better! This one is metal, with a huge mirror and stays so much cleaner than the velvet of its younger brother.
Do you have this palette? What do you think of it?
Thank you for reading!
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Review; Soap & Glory - Peaches and Clean
Bonjourno!
This cleansing milk is £7.00 and can be found in larger Boots stores. It's 200ml and has lasted me about 3 months, after having used it once a day - I still have about half left!
I use this as part of my night time routine to remove my make up - does it work? Yes it does! Every single scrap of my make up, be it foundation, concealer or crazy make up that is the result of boredom, is all removed within one wash.
However, I don't tend to wear lots of foundation on a daily basis, so if you use a heavy coverage foundation, you may need up to two washes.
This is a great cleanser even if you're not using it to remove make up; it contains natural fruit acids, which aren't stripping of the skin, but act as a gentle exfoliant. The formula also contains pore-shrinking ingredients to ensure your skin looks flawless.
Like I said, this isn't a stripping cleanser, it just removes excess dirt and oil whilst moisturising and nourishing your skin. It contains jojoba oil which is a renowned skin softener and is widely used throughout skincare products.
The scent is amazing. It smells of peaches, as you'd expect it to, but it also smells really fresh and gentle. There is a slight hint of mint, which helps to relax and clear your senses, especially before bed.
Since using this cleanser, I've noticed that my skin is much clearer and fresher looking. It's also, because it's not stripping all of the oil out of my skin, helped to control the amount of oil produced throughout the day. I've noticed a much larger gap between break outs since using this product, and also, my break outs have been far less of a problem. Before I used to get a new spot every 3 or 4 days, but now I only get a spot during.. that time.. or if I've neglected my skin or eaten terribly.
In my opinion, this is the single best affordable cleansing milk on the market. It makes your skin softer, clearer and it's suitable for all skin types. I'm definitely going to repurchase this when mine runs out.
Have you tried this cleansing milk? What did you think?
This cleansing milk is £7.00 and can be found in larger Boots stores. It's 200ml and has lasted me about 3 months, after having used it once a day - I still have about half left!
I use this as part of my night time routine to remove my make up - does it work? Yes it does! Every single scrap of my make up, be it foundation, concealer or crazy make up that is the result of boredom, is all removed within one wash.
However, I don't tend to wear lots of foundation on a daily basis, so if you use a heavy coverage foundation, you may need up to two washes.
This is a great cleanser even if you're not using it to remove make up; it contains natural fruit acids, which aren't stripping of the skin, but act as a gentle exfoliant. The formula also contains pore-shrinking ingredients to ensure your skin looks flawless.
Like I said, this isn't a stripping cleanser, it just removes excess dirt and oil whilst moisturising and nourishing your skin. It contains jojoba oil which is a renowned skin softener and is widely used throughout skincare products.
The scent is amazing. It smells of peaches, as you'd expect it to, but it also smells really fresh and gentle. There is a slight hint of mint, which helps to relax and clear your senses, especially before bed.
Since using this cleanser, I've noticed that my skin is much clearer and fresher looking. It's also, because it's not stripping all of the oil out of my skin, helped to control the amount of oil produced throughout the day. I've noticed a much larger gap between break outs since using this product, and also, my break outs have been far less of a problem. Before I used to get a new spot every 3 or 4 days, but now I only get a spot during.. that time.. or if I've neglected my skin or eaten terribly.
In my opinion, this is the single best affordable cleansing milk on the market. It makes your skin softer, clearer and it's suitable for all skin types. I'm definitely going to repurchase this when mine runs out.
Have you tried this cleansing milk? What did you think?
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Hello again!
Bonjourno!
I have been the worst blogger in the universe. I've not posted since about September; without one word of warning, I just upped and left. I know, it's unacceptable.
But, there is light at the end of the tunnel; I have decided that, not only is 2013 the start of my healthiness, but it is also the rebirth of my blog.
I have a few posts lined up in my mind and hopefully I'll pull it out of the bag and start again.
However, January isn't just the start of a new year, it is also the start of a huge section of exams that will end in June/July. I can't promise that I will be consistent in my posts, but I will try to post at least once a week.
It's not that I don't enjoy blogging, because I do, but I genuinely have so many other things that I need to be doing.
Let's hope that I can make a comeback.
Au revoir!
I have been the worst blogger in the universe. I've not posted since about September; without one word of warning, I just upped and left. I know, it's unacceptable.
But, there is light at the end of the tunnel; I have decided that, not only is 2013 the start of my healthiness, but it is also the rebirth of my blog.
I have a few posts lined up in my mind and hopefully I'll pull it out of the bag and start again.
However, January isn't just the start of a new year, it is also the start of a huge section of exams that will end in June/July. I can't promise that I will be consistent in my posts, but I will try to post at least once a week.
It's not that I don't enjoy blogging, because I do, but I genuinely have so many other things that I need to be doing.
Let's hope that I can make a comeback.
Au revoir!
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Paralympic fever?
Bonjourno!
I'm not sure whether you feel the same or it's just me but it feels as though the Paralympics has been, pretty much, completely overlooked.
I really enjoyed watching the Olympics and avidly watched and waited for the finals of pretty much all of the events, however, I have watched hardly any of the Paralympics. Obviously I've seen the GB highlights on the news and stuff, but I haven't actively thought "oh, I know! I'll watch the Paralympics!"
I feel so sorry for all of the Paralympic athletes because they're not receiving anywhere near as much media coverage as the Olympic athletes did.
If any of you feel the same, it'd be good to know I'm not the only one...
Thank you for reading!
I'm not sure whether you feel the same or it's just me but it feels as though the Paralympics has been, pretty much, completely overlooked.
I really enjoyed watching the Olympics and avidly watched and waited for the finals of pretty much all of the events, however, I have watched hardly any of the Paralympics. Obviously I've seen the GB highlights on the news and stuff, but I haven't actively thought "oh, I know! I'll watch the Paralympics!"
I feel so sorry for all of the Paralympic athletes because they're not receiving anywhere near as much media coverage as the Olympic athletes did.
If any of you feel the same, it'd be good to know I'm not the only one...
Thank you for reading!
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Skincare Routine
Bonjourno!
I thought I might do a skincare routine post because I'm really nosey and enjoy reading other people's so I'll just get started.
I don't use different moisturisers in the morning and evening, I've never seen much point but as soon as this moisturiser runs out I have a night and day cream waiting to be introduced to my skin.
I'd love to know if you notice a difference in your skin when using two different creams!
Thank you for reading!
I thought I might do a skincare routine post because I'm really nosey and enjoy reading other people's so I'll just get started.
Morning
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| Left to right; Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Daily Energising Gel Scrub, Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Cream Wash, Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Oil-free Moisturiser Evening |
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| Left to right; L'Oreal Paris Perfect Clean Foaming Gentle Scrub, Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefrut Face Wash, Witch Blemish Stick, Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Oil-free Moisturiser, No7 Beautiful Skin Eye Make up Remover |
I'd love to know if you notice a difference in your skin when using two different creams!
Thank you for reading!
Natural Collection Nudes
Bonjourno!
Now, we all know that Natural Collection aren't the most expensive brand, nor the most luxurious, and their nail polishes aren't known for being outrageous or overly exciting, but I've developed a bit of a liking for the more neutral colours that they have on offer.
I have three nail polishes by Natual Collection. From left to right; Peach Manicure, Pink Manicure and Champagne.
You can see that I've used Peach Manicure quite a bit (understatement of the year).
They're so lovely considering how much they cost (£3.95 I think?!), Champagne is the only real 'proper' nail polish out of the three. By 'proper' I mean the other two give a very light coverage so you can see your natural nail through them, but Champagne covers your nail completely. I absolutely love Pink and Peach Manicures but I'm not overly struck on Champagne. It looked a little.. Old ladyish. Oh well, I might need it one day.
If you're looking for really nice, sheer nail varnishes then take a look at Natural Collection! You never know, you may fall in love.
Thank you for reading!
Now, we all know that Natural Collection aren't the most expensive brand, nor the most luxurious, and their nail polishes aren't known for being outrageous or overly exciting, but I've developed a bit of a liking for the more neutral colours that they have on offer.
I have three nail polishes by Natual Collection. From left to right; Peach Manicure, Pink Manicure and Champagne.
You can see that I've used Peach Manicure quite a bit (understatement of the year).
They're so lovely considering how much they cost (£3.95 I think?!), Champagne is the only real 'proper' nail polish out of the three. By 'proper' I mean the other two give a very light coverage so you can see your natural nail through them, but Champagne covers your nail completely. I absolutely love Pink and Peach Manicures but I'm not overly struck on Champagne. It looked a little.. Old ladyish. Oh well, I might need it one day.
If you're looking for really nice, sheer nail varnishes then take a look at Natural Collection! You never know, you may fall in love.
Thank you for reading!
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Health kick
Bonjourno!
I thought I'd just do a bit of a chatty post today because I've discovered something about myself. Some of you may find this crazy but... I actually enjoy going to the gym. I know, I know. I am clinically mental.
I recently discovered an app called MyFitnessPal, it's not new or anything but I think it's brilliant! Basically, it's a food diary. You start the whole programme by entering your height, weight, desired weight, etc and it gives a total calorie number for the day. You have to enter everything you eat throughout the day and all the exercise you do, and it takes away or adds to your total number of calories that you have left.
However, if you just eat crisps and cake all day but stay in your calorific allowance you'll look back at your diary and think "hey, I'm such an idiot! Why don't I just eat healthily?!" Well, that's what happened to me...
I know I've described it horribly and I've made it seem like such a faff, but seriously, it's so easy to do and it takes literally seconds.
If you're looking to lose weight or generally change your lifestyle (to a healthier one!) then this could well be the app for you! Give it a go!
Thank you for reading!
I thought I'd just do a bit of a chatty post today because I've discovered something about myself. Some of you may find this crazy but... I actually enjoy going to the gym. I know, I know. I am clinically mental.
I recently discovered an app called MyFitnessPal, it's not new or anything but I think it's brilliant! Basically, it's a food diary. You start the whole programme by entering your height, weight, desired weight, etc and it gives a total calorie number for the day. You have to enter everything you eat throughout the day and all the exercise you do, and it takes away or adds to your total number of calories that you have left.
However, if you just eat crisps and cake all day but stay in your calorific allowance you'll look back at your diary and think "hey, I'm such an idiot! Why don't I just eat healthily?!" Well, that's what happened to me...
I know I've described it horribly and I've made it seem like such a faff, but seriously, it's so easy to do and it takes literally seconds.
If you're looking to lose weight or generally change your lifestyle (to a healthier one!) then this could well be the app for you! Give it a go!
Thank you for reading!
7 aims; Chill out
Bonjourno!
This past week has been my final aim week.
Have I succeeded or have I failed?
Success!
I haven't been anywhere near as stressed as I was before and therefore my relationship with my boyfriend has been a lot less tense and argumentative.
Loving. Life.
Thank you for reading!
This past week has been my final aim week.
Have I succeeded or have I failed?
Success!
I haven't been anywhere near as stressed as I was before and therefore my relationship with my boyfriend has been a lot less tense and argumentative.
Loving. Life.
Thank you for reading!
Went shopping part 5; Clothes
Bonjourno!
My apologies about the photos. I didn't really know how to photograph these things so you'll just have to bear with me.
Today's post is showing you the clothes I bought. Like yesterday, there isn't very much but... Oh well.
Okay, so this top is from New Look (surprise surprise!), and I really really like it. It's a lacy peplum top, and you have to wear a black cami underneath it. The sleeves hit at a really flattering point on my arms and the peplum effect really cinches in my waist. Ordinarily I would buy a size 8, but this material has literally no give in it and my breasticles are on the larger side, so I got a size 10, and thank God I did! It's not tight or pulling across my chest but getting the fitted waist part over them is a struggle... This was... I want to say £17.99, but I could be wrong.
Finally, I bought this purpley-red midi skirt from River Island. I've never worn a midi skirt before but I really like the way it looks and where it hits on my leg. It's so basic, it's just elasticated at the top and it's almost a bodycon-ish material. It's so soft and really flattering. One thing I would say is, don't buy too small. I bought a size 10, when I would normally be a size 8 because if it clings, it'll really cling, all you want it to do is skim. This was £20.
My apologies about the photos. I didn't really know how to photograph these things so you'll just have to bear with me.
Today's post is showing you the clothes I bought. Like yesterday, there isn't very much but... Oh well.
Okay, so this top is from New Look (surprise surprise!), and I really really like it. It's a lacy peplum top, and you have to wear a black cami underneath it. The sleeves hit at a really flattering point on my arms and the peplum effect really cinches in my waist. Ordinarily I would buy a size 8, but this material has literally no give in it and my breasticles are on the larger side, so I got a size 10, and thank God I did! It's not tight or pulling across my chest but getting the fitted waist part over them is a struggle... This was... I want to say £17.99, but I could be wrong. 
Finally, I bought this purpley-red midi skirt from River Island. I've never worn a midi skirt before but I really like the way it looks and where it hits on my leg. It's so basic, it's just elasticated at the top and it's almost a bodycon-ish material. It's so soft and really flattering. One thing I would say is, don't buy too small. I bought a size 10, when I would normally be a size 8 because if it clings, it'll really cling, all you want it to do is skim. This was £20.
Thank you for reading! I hope you've enjoyed seeing everything that I've bought!
Went shopping part 4; Footwear
Bonjourno!
Today's post is about the shoes I bought. There isn't very much, I hope you're not too disappointed.
First up are my new school shoes. These are just really simple ballet pumps with lace detail all over them. There's not really too much to say about these apart from I wear a size 6 (not that anyone cares), they're from New Look and they were £16.99.
Now, onto the more interesting ones. I saw these slippers as I was walking to the till in New Look. I pointed them out to my boyfriend and then walked off and said "if you're ever stuck for anything to buy me.. (meaning birthday/Christmas).. you know I love slippers." So what did he do? He bought them for me. What a lovely person he is. They were £10. Had they been more expensive I'd have told him not to. But they're so cute! And they're amazingly comfy.
Today's post is about the shoes I bought. There isn't very much, I hope you're not too disappointed.
First up are my new school shoes. These are just really simple ballet pumps with lace detail all over them. There's not really too much to say about these apart from I wear a size 6 (not that anyone cares), they're from New Look and they were £16.99. 
Now, onto the more interesting ones. I saw these slippers as I was walking to the till in New Look. I pointed them out to my boyfriend and then walked off and said "if you're ever stuck for anything to buy me.. (meaning birthday/Christmas).. you know I love slippers." So what did he do? He bought them for me. What a lovely person he is. They were £10. Had they been more expensive I'd have told him not to. But they're so cute! And they're amazingly comfy.
Thank you for reading!
Went shopping part 3: Nails
Bonjourno!
Today's post is highlighting the nail varnishes I bought. I'm a bit of a nail addict but my nails have been so temperamental recently that it's all I can do not to rip them out, but that's a whole different blog post...
So, the most exciting new polish for me is this Essie one. I've never before owned an Essie polish but I've heard amazing things about them. I was going to get Mint Candy Apple but I thought that was a little bit too... Unoriginal, so I went for this really pretty pink nude called Not Just A Pretty Face (11). I own quite a few pink toned nudes but I love love love this one! It's so perfect. If my nails were this colour naturally I would cry with happiness. I've yet to use this so I can't comment on the formula, but I can tell you that the brush is lovely. It's really wide but I can tell it's going to be so easy to use. This was £7.99 from Boots.
Next are these Natural Collection polishes. I really like Natural Collection's nude nail polishes. I saw these two whilst picking out the tinted moisturiser and I had to have them. I know some people only like using higher end brands on their nails, but I don't think it makes a difference to the health of your nails either way. The one on the left is called Pink Manicure and the one on the right is called Champagne. I'm wearing Champagne as I type and it's such a lovely finish! It's a really lovely pearl effect, with the most gorgeous brown toned nude underneath. These were £1.99 from Boots (I think?!)
Finally, I picked up this Revlon Colorstay nail varnish in Bonsai (230). I love the colour green. Anything green. For some of you, this may be too gaudy or grotesque, but for me, this is my most favourite colour in the world. You can kind of see in the picture that it has tiny little specks of golden glitter suspended in it. I haven't used it so I can't comment on it as an actual product but the brush is lovely and I cannot wait to wear it! I hope the product is as lovely as the colour! This was £7.99 from Boots.
Today's post is highlighting the nail varnishes I bought. I'm a bit of a nail addict but my nails have been so temperamental recently that it's all I can do not to rip them out, but that's a whole different blog post...
So, the most exciting new polish for me is this Essie one. I've never before owned an Essie polish but I've heard amazing things about them. I was going to get Mint Candy Apple but I thought that was a little bit too... Unoriginal, so I went for this really pretty pink nude called Not Just A Pretty Face (11). I own quite a few pink toned nudes but I love love love this one! It's so perfect. If my nails were this colour naturally I would cry with happiness. I've yet to use this so I can't comment on the formula, but I can tell you that the brush is lovely. It's really wide but I can tell it's going to be so easy to use. This was £7.99 from Boots. 
Next are these Natural Collection polishes. I really like Natural Collection's nude nail polishes. I saw these two whilst picking out the tinted moisturiser and I had to have them. I know some people only like using higher end brands on their nails, but I don't think it makes a difference to the health of your nails either way. The one on the left is called Pink Manicure and the one on the right is called Champagne. I'm wearing Champagne as I type and it's such a lovely finish! It's a really lovely pearl effect, with the most gorgeous brown toned nude underneath. These were £1.99 from Boots (I think?!)
Finally, I picked up this Revlon Colorstay nail varnish in Bonsai (230). I love the colour green. Anything green. For some of you, this may be too gaudy or grotesque, but for me, this is my most favourite colour in the world. You can kind of see in the picture that it has tiny little specks of golden glitter suspended in it. I haven't used it so I can't comment on it as an actual product but the brush is lovely and I cannot wait to wear it! I hope the product is as lovely as the colour! This was £7.99 from Boots.
Thank you for reading!
Went shopping part 2: Make up
Bonjourno!
Today's post is all about make up. I am a make up convert. I never used to wear anything at all, but now I'm so into it and I have no idea what I was thinking before.
I was in desperate need of a new Bourjois mascara. My one dried up many moons ago and I've only just got around to repurchasing it. I bought the Volume Glamour Ultra Curl in Black Curl. I love this mascara, it feels creamy (in a good way!) on the lashes and it really lifts them. It doesn't add too much volume but that's not what I want from a mascara. My lashes are super separated and curled without being clumpy and gross. It was either £7.99 or £8.99. I also bought MUA's clear mascara (shade 1) as a brow gel. I saw that Louise (Sprinkle of Glitter) used it as a brow gel and hers always look lovely so I thought I'd give it a go! This was only £1.
I can't go into Boots without looking at Natural Collection. If I'm being honest, I'm not made of money and Natural Collection's products aren't too bad. I've never bought a foundationy type product from there before, so I thought I'd give it a go. I went for a tinted moisturiser because it's (supposedly) summer here and it's much lighter than a foundation. I bought in in Fair, but I think I should have gone a shade lighter. As a product, I quite like it, but it does tend to sit on the skin for a while before sinking in properly, and it also hasn't helped the oil on my skin. I don't look overly oily, but it hasn't made it any better. I think this was about £3.59 in Boots.
Next I bought these two MUA lipsticks. I already had Shade 6 but I bought a really deep red (shade 13) and a baby pink (shade 5). I really like them both; shade 5 is extremely sheer and leaves tiny, light-catching flecks of glitter, whereas shade 13 is creamy and a flat colour (no glitter). It dries matte and lasts for ages. These were both £1 from Superdrug.
Then I bought Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer. I've never tried this before but I know everyone loves it and all my friends have been telling me to get it. I bought it in Light (2), but I think I could have gone a shade lighter. My first impressions of it were pretty good, it's much thicker and creamier than the concealer I was using before, but it does cover every blemish and disguises your under-eye circles. This was... £4.39 or something, I can't remember.
Finally I bought these MUA eyeshadows. The colours aren't done anywhere near enough justice in the photo. The top left one is a really deep green, and it certainly isn't as dark as it looks, and the bottom right one is a mid-toned to light blue. They're both amazingly pigmented for such cheap eyeshadows (£1 each!). The green one is shade 7 and the blue one is shade 23, and they both have a pearl finish to them. They're so beautiful but I have blue eyes so I've picked entirely the wrong colours, I'll find a use for them!
Today's post is all about make up. I am a make up convert. I never used to wear anything at all, but now I'm so into it and I have no idea what I was thinking before.
I was in desperate need of a new Bourjois mascara. My one dried up many moons ago and I've only just got around to repurchasing it. I bought the Volume Glamour Ultra Curl in Black Curl. I love this mascara, it feels creamy (in a good way!) on the lashes and it really lifts them. It doesn't add too much volume but that's not what I want from a mascara. My lashes are super separated and curled without being clumpy and gross. It was either £7.99 or £8.99. I also bought MUA's clear mascara (shade 1) as a brow gel. I saw that Louise (Sprinkle of Glitter) used it as a brow gel and hers always look lovely so I thought I'd give it a go! This was only £1.
I can't go into Boots without looking at Natural Collection. If I'm being honest, I'm not made of money and Natural Collection's products aren't too bad. I've never bought a foundationy type product from there before, so I thought I'd give it a go. I went for a tinted moisturiser because it's (supposedly) summer here and it's much lighter than a foundation. I bought in in Fair, but I think I should have gone a shade lighter. As a product, I quite like it, but it does tend to sit on the skin for a while before sinking in properly, and it also hasn't helped the oil on my skin. I don't look overly oily, but it hasn't made it any better. I think this was about £3.59 in Boots. 
Next I bought these two MUA lipsticks. I already had Shade 6 but I bought a really deep red (shade 13) and a baby pink (shade 5). I really like them both; shade 5 is extremely sheer and leaves tiny, light-catching flecks of glitter, whereas shade 13 is creamy and a flat colour (no glitter). It dries matte and lasts for ages. These were both £1 from Superdrug.
Then I bought Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer. I've never tried this before but I know everyone loves it and all my friends have been telling me to get it. I bought it in Light (2), but I think I could have gone a shade lighter. My first impressions of it were pretty good, it's much thicker and creamier than the concealer I was using before, but it does cover every blemish and disguises your under-eye circles. This was... £4.39 or something, I can't remember. 
Finally I bought these MUA eyeshadows. The colours aren't done anywhere near enough justice in the photo. The top left one is a really deep green, and it certainly isn't as dark as it looks, and the bottom right one is a mid-toned to light blue. They're both amazingly pigmented for such cheap eyeshadows (£1 each!). The green one is shade 7 and the blue one is shade 23, and they both have a pearl finish to them. They're so beautiful but I have blue eyes so I've picked entirely the wrong colours, I'll find a use for them!
Thank you for reading!
Went shopping part 1: Accessories
Bonjourno!
Today's post is Accessories! Whether you wear jewelery or not, every girl has a soft spot for buying that pair of earrings or that bangle! We just can't help ourselves!
So, first up is possibly the most outrageous piece of jewelery I have ever purchased. This necklace is made up of three panels which are hinged together, making it comfortable to wear. I bought it from New Look for £6.99, which I thought was a really good price for such a large piece. However, the chain is quite chunky and cheap feeling. I don't mean that it'll fall apart, it just doesn't feel special. 
Next up is this star sign necklace. I obviously bought my star sign, Sagittarius, which I actually think is the nicest looking star sign. I'm not a particularly horoscopey person, I tend to skip the page in the magazine with all the horoscopes on. But I thought this necklace was quite cute and non-offensive. It was only £2.99 so you couldn't really go wrong. This was also from New Look. 
So, this is a slightly different buy for me. I never normally wear scarves or even compute them, but I saw this one hanging on the stand by itself and instantly fell in love with the print. My boyfriend and I were standing in the queue and I sent him trotting off to grab the last one before someone else did. It was £7.99 from (again) New Look. I find this scarf quite difficult to wear because it's not overly long but I'm sure I'll get loads of wear out of it!
Lastly, for this post, are these earrings. The jewelery was on buy one get one free but I didn't realise so once the lady on the till enlightened me, I sent Scott trotting (again) off to pick something that he thinks I should wear. I was pleasantly surprised, these aren't something I'd usually go for but I'm definitely going to wear them loads! I really like the aztec type design and the spikes. They're perfect to toughen up an outfit, but they are really heavy so they can't be worn for too long in my little ears. Obviously, these were from New Look and were £3.99, I think.
Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed!
Went shopping; disclaimer/intro
Bonjourno!
I went shopping yesterday, with my boyfriend, for school shoes. Did I only buy school shoes? Of course not.
I actually went slightly mental and bought loads. I've bought so much that I'm having to split this haul up into 5 parts. Yes, that's right, 5! I'm going to spread each post over the week, so there'll be five days of posts.
I thought I'd just write this little nothingy post to clarify that I'm not showing off that I bought loads, I just thought that I'd share what I bought with you.
I'm also hoping that doing this series of posts will get me back into the blogging mood; I've just been a little.. Meh about it recently but I think it's on the up!
I hope you enjoy reading about my little purchases!
I went shopping yesterday, with my boyfriend, for school shoes. Did I only buy school shoes? Of course not.
I actually went slightly mental and bought loads. I've bought so much that I'm having to split this haul up into 5 parts. Yes, that's right, 5! I'm going to spread each post over the week, so there'll be five days of posts.
I thought I'd just write this little nothingy post to clarify that I'm not showing off that I bought loads, I just thought that I'd share what I bought with you.
I'm also hoping that doing this series of posts will get me back into the blogging mood; I've just been a little.. Meh about it recently but I think it's on the up!
I hope you enjoy reading about my little purchases!
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
7 aims; Drink More Water
Bonjourno!
This week's aim was to drink more water to stop headaches and premature tiredness.
Success or failure?
Success!!! Finally, I came up trumps!
I've found that filling up bottles of water and leaving them by my bed and on my desk encourages me to drink them. Also, I'll quite often pick one up on my way out because, when I go shopping, I don't drink enough water and end up getting a huge headache.
I recently had a rather large (hormonal) breakout around my chin, but apart from that, my skin is a lot less dull and feels softer.
My dark circles have reduced slightly... But not enough to make me happy with the appearance of them. Any tips for reducing dark circles are very very welcome!
Thank you for reading!
This week's aim was to drink more water to stop headaches and premature tiredness.
Success or failure?
Success!!! Finally, I came up trumps!
I've found that filling up bottles of water and leaving them by my bed and on my desk encourages me to drink them. Also, I'll quite often pick one up on my way out because, when I go shopping, I don't drink enough water and end up getting a huge headache.
I recently had a rather large (hormonal) breakout around my chin, but apart from that, my skin is a lot less dull and feels softer.
My dark circles have reduced slightly... But not enough to make me happy with the appearance of them. Any tips for reducing dark circles are very very welcome!
Thank you for reading!
Sorry!
Bonjourno!
So, I've been a bad blogger recently; I've not been posting very much, and when I do they're all bunched up on one day. I know I get frustrated when people aren't reliable in their posts, so I'm just as bad as them!
I feel rather disconnected from my blog at the moment. It's probably just because I've not had time to post; seriously though, I've been at work more than usual, I've been catching up with my friends and I've been looking after dogs/children that live in my house...
However (there is hope!), I do have several posts lined up, and hopefully I'll write them in bulk and post them gradually because, although I'd like to be able to write whenever I like, I physically don't have time at the moment.
Hopefully, when I'm back at school, everything will settle down and I'll be able to be a little more in-touch with my blogging life.
Thank you for understanding!
So, I've been a bad blogger recently; I've not been posting very much, and when I do they're all bunched up on one day. I know I get frustrated when people aren't reliable in their posts, so I'm just as bad as them!
I feel rather disconnected from my blog at the moment. It's probably just because I've not had time to post; seriously though, I've been at work more than usual, I've been catching up with my friends and I've been looking after dogs/children that live in my house...
However (there is hope!), I do have several posts lined up, and hopefully I'll write them in bulk and post them gradually because, although I'd like to be able to write whenever I like, I physically don't have time at the moment.
Hopefully, when I'm back at school, everything will settle down and I'll be able to be a little more in-touch with my blogging life.
Thank you for understanding!
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
July favourites
Bonjourno!
I've never written a "favourites" post before, but I really enjoy reading them so I thought I should give it a go!
I haven't really been enjoying too much this month, but what I'm going to mention are complete gems!
My first favourite is nothing very exciting, however, it is an excellent product! It's the Nivea Pure and Natural Body Lotion with Argan Oil. I love this body lotion. It smells fantastic, sinks in superbly and leaves your skin looking and feeling super smooth! I have no idea how much this cost or where you can get it because I "borrowed" it from my mum. It's for normal - dry skin so it's really moisturising and suitable for most people.
The next product that I've relied on this month is the Neutrogena Rapid Clear Treatment. This is basically a spot reducing gel, and has been a godsend this month due to a horrendous break out about 2 weeks ago. I just coat my spots with it and leave it over-night, it reduces the appearance of even the biggest spot. It's quite expensive at almost £5, considering you can by a Witch Stick for £2, but it does work and is worth the money.
To be honest, I can't count this as a monthly favourite because I love it all the time! This is my second bottle of Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle, and it's absolutely amazing. If you haven't smelt this (I'm sure most of you have), then you need to get your bottom to a Chanel counter and inhale it! The scent is indescribable: it smells sweet, but not sickly sweet; but it also smells sexy and grown up. This combination makes for a perfect perfume to take from day to night. I think it's suitable for any time of year; it's perfect for summer as a light fragrance but it's also brilliant for winter because it seems to warm you on the inside. I tend to get mine in the duty free every year when I come back from holiday so I can get it cheaper, but I believe it retails at around £40 for 50ml.
Oh my! I seem like a Chanel-aholic, I promise I'm not! I bought pressed powder in the duty free on my way back from holiday a while ago. Can I just express how pointless it is to buy a foundation-y product when you're tanned. Your tan will fade, my dears, as I found out. I bought it in Beige Clair (110), which is waaaay too dark for me. But, being the genius I am (I'm so not), I now use it as a bronzer. It's not as dark as most bronzers, but I'm not very dark skinned naturally so it's perfect for me now! This was about 35Euros.
Finally, I thought I'd chuck in the book I've just finished. It's called Brass Ring by Diane Chamberlain. This book is so enthralling and has so many twists and turns. You really don't want to put it down! I'm seriously considering buying a few more of Diane Chamberlain's books now, because this one blew my socks off, knocked the wind out of my sails. If you're looking for a super intellectual classic, don't buy this; you'll hate it. But it's perfect for anyone who just fancies a light-hearted but exciting novel. My nan let me borrow this, I don't know how much it cost or where she got it, but if you see it, please pick it up! It's fantastic!
I've never written a "favourites" post before, but I really enjoy reading them so I thought I should give it a go!
I haven't really been enjoying too much this month, but what I'm going to mention are complete gems!
My first favourite is nothing very exciting, however, it is an excellent product! It's the Nivea Pure and Natural Body Lotion with Argan Oil. I love this body lotion. It smells fantastic, sinks in superbly and leaves your skin looking and feeling super smooth! I have no idea how much this cost or where you can get it because I "borrowed" it from my mum. It's for normal - dry skin so it's really moisturising and suitable for most people. 
The next product that I've relied on this month is the Neutrogena Rapid Clear Treatment. This is basically a spot reducing gel, and has been a godsend this month due to a horrendous break out about 2 weeks ago. I just coat my spots with it and leave it over-night, it reduces the appearance of even the biggest spot. It's quite expensive at almost £5, considering you can by a Witch Stick for £2, but it does work and is worth the money. 
To be honest, I can't count this as a monthly favourite because I love it all the time! This is my second bottle of Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle, and it's absolutely amazing. If you haven't smelt this (I'm sure most of you have), then you need to get your bottom to a Chanel counter and inhale it! The scent is indescribable: it smells sweet, but not sickly sweet; but it also smells sexy and grown up. This combination makes for a perfect perfume to take from day to night. I think it's suitable for any time of year; it's perfect for summer as a light fragrance but it's also brilliant for winter because it seems to warm you on the inside. I tend to get mine in the duty free every year when I come back from holiday so I can get it cheaper, but I believe it retails at around £40 for 50ml.
Oh my! I seem like a Chanel-aholic, I promise I'm not! I bought pressed powder in the duty free on my way back from holiday a while ago. Can I just express how pointless it is to buy a foundation-y product when you're tanned. Your tan will fade, my dears, as I found out. I bought it in Beige Clair (110), which is waaaay too dark for me. But, being the genius I am (I'm so not), I now use it as a bronzer. It's not as dark as most bronzers, but I'm not very dark skinned naturally so it's perfect for me now! This was about 35Euros.
Finally, I thought I'd chuck in the book I've just finished. It's called Brass Ring by Diane Chamberlain. This book is so enthralling and has so many twists and turns. You really don't want to put it down! I'm seriously considering buying a few more of Diane Chamberlain's books now, because this one blew my socks off, knocked the wind out of my sails. If you're looking for a super intellectual classic, don't buy this; you'll hate it. But it's perfect for anyone who just fancies a light-hearted but exciting novel. My nan let me borrow this, I don't know how much it cost or where she got it, but if you see it, please pick it up! It's fantastic!
So, that concludes my July favourites!
What have you been loving this month? Is there anything that you would recommend?
Thank you for reading!
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