Wednesday 8 February 2012

This is how.

Hellooooo!! This is a picture overload post! I have pictured how I do my make up step-by-step, to show you all how different it makes me, and a million others, look.

This is before and after:

Please 'read more' below if you want to read the rest of this post. If not, just carry on scrolling :-)

Monday 6 February 2012

#2 Tips & Tricks.

- To help with the application of mascara, try rubbing a tiny bit of Vaseline on your lashes first.
- Perfume lasts longer on well moisturised skin.
- The easiest way I find to remove any mascara is to wash my face first and simply wipe away the panda eyes.
- Sudocreme is amazing for shaving/waxing rash.
- Rinse your mouth with white vinegar once/twice a week to naturally whiten them. It doesnt leave a funny smell, promise!
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Sunday 5 February 2012

Primark mini haul.

Hello again!! And yet ANOTHER shopping trip! When I'm moaning about being skint, remind me of the last couple of days please! Anyway, I popped into Primark again yesterday and this is what I got :-)

£10
Body warmer £10. Top £3.50
Outfit £23.50
Cardigan £12. Top £2
£5

Saturday 4 February 2012

Boots binge.


 Owww dear! Not again! Im such a sucker for Boots and Superdrug! Yesterday evening, after work I popped into Boots to get the No7 Colour Calming Primer for red complexions. Buuuut, that isn't all I got!

Natural Collection. Pink Cloud £1.99
Natural Collection. Rosey Glow £1.99
Natural Collection. Golden Glow £1.99
Natural Collection. Sun Shine £1.99
Natural Collection. Biscuit £1.99
Natural Collection. Sherbet Fizz £1.99
Natural Collection. LashLength Black. £1.99
No7 Colour Calming. £11
Natural Collection. Cover Up Green. £1.99
Of course I will review most of these in time! I will keep you posted :)

Thursday 2 February 2012

Primark haul.

Today I nipped to Bristol to have a sneaky peak around the shops while I had a day off work. Being the super saver that I am, I headed straight for Primark!! So here's what I got!

£8
Bra £7 Knickers £3
Gloves £4. Clip £1.50. Chignon £1
50p
£4.50
If you look closely you will seen two pictures in the background!
The left if my mum and the right is me. Hahaa!
£5
£4
Just a few bits and bobs really. I have an addiction to PJs as I am ALWAYS cold! The all-in-one is actually thermal, made to wear under normal clothes, which is why its so tight! Not sure id wear it out but you never know, we may have snow! The shoes just caught my eye, and I wanted to start getting my summer bits in :)
The other bits are just random jing jang! Hahaa!

I hope youre all wrapping up warm in this cold weather! :)

Monday 30 January 2012

Work Face.

Just a mini post to show you all how I do my make up for work. I wear it the same everyday, unless I get up late haha!
My cheeks don't actually look this orange! Think its the camera :-/
FACE:
MUA Primer - £4 Superdrug (review)
Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover - £24.50 Boots (review)
Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hrs - £6.99 (or 3 for 2) Superdrug
ELF Clarifying Pressed Powder - £1.50 E.L.F
ELF Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder - £1.50 E.L.F
EYES:
MUA Mascara - £1 Superdrug
MUA Eye liner (used on eyebrows) - £1 Superdrug
LIPS:
2 True Glossy Wear Lipstick - £1.99 (or 3 for £4.99) Superdrug
MUA Lip Gloss - £1 Superdrug

I don't actually like the MUA Primer, but I will not let myself buy another one until I have used it (super saver at the minute!). I only use the tiniest amount of my Estee Lauder foundation mixed with some Rimmel 25hrs just to help the application as the Estee Lauder is quite dry and thick.
The rest is pretty straight forward. Overall, it takes me about 15minutes to do this! Which means more time in bed for my lazy self! :-)


Saturday 28 January 2012

Top ten loveable's this week.

Just a little post of my ten favourites this week :-)

I thought it would be a good idea to start using anti wrinkle cream
now to help prevent them, right? I got this from Home Bargins
for 99p and I love it! Its so moisturising and smells YUM!

I also thought I should start taking Vitamin C to help prevent
colds etc! Also 99p from Home Bargins

I can not go without a tan! I tried the pale look and
lasted 3 weeks. I just couldn't do it. This tan is great,
affordable, great colour and fades well! £6.99 Superdrug

This is so moisturising and smells great! A great 
way to look after your fake tan! I got this in Boots
for £2.99 I think.

This week I have been rocking Barry M Colbalt Blue.
It looks great with a tan and such a great colour!
£2.99 from Superdrug

This is my little time saver! I am so busy during the
week, I'm lucky if I even wash my hair! My hair doesn't
get greasy but I will use this if I haven't washed my hair
for a few days. Gives great volume too!
£1.75 from Superdrug

If it wasn't for serum, I'd have a fizz ball afro!
This is Catwalk by TIGI. Its so good and only
need a tiny bit. I'm not sure how much this is,
my mum gets it from her work.

I love Alberto Balsam! They are all such lovely smells!
These two are Mandarin, which is YUM! I also leave
conditioner in over night once a week and this is great 
for that! 99p from most shops.

What would I do without!? I go the gym most nights
after work and this has the staying power of cement! 
So it really is good for me as I need something to last.
£26.50 from Boots

This is my favourite perfume EVER! I use so much
of it! And its a good price too!
£15 approx. From Boots, Superdrug etc

Monday 16 January 2012

Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Coverage.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Coverage - £26.50





This is the first 'expensive' foundation I've ever bought. I have never spent over £10 on a foundation before just because I'm a tight ass and wont buy something expensive unless absolute necessary! I have had to take the plunge and buy something more expensive with the hope it will do exactly what I want. Full coverage, with that flawless finish.

I decided to buy Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Coverage as I have seen some really good reviews on it and its a well known brand for quality. I nipped into my local Boots store at 5.30pm when I knew there wouldn't be a girl on the stand (they annoy me, sorry) and grabbed myself the lightest shade. Ivory.

I have written a small summary here but please 'read more' below to find a more in-depth review.

The ups...
Full coverage
Natural look as it blends and sits well
You only need a tiny amount (the foundation will last longer!)
Amazing staying power
Matte finish
Smooth finish

The downs...
The price- £26.50
This can look cakey if not applied the best way for your skin/routine.
Needs a few practice runs before you find the best way to apply.
The same coverage can be achieved from cheaper foundations, although the overall finish can't (I haven't found a cheaper one to do so yet).

#1 Tips & Tricks.

- To remove stubborn nail varnish, fill the lid of your remover and hold your finger in for a minute. Wipe. WALLA!
- Towel dry your hair after washing, apply your everyday conditioner and sleep with it in. Wash out in the morning to find your hair soooo much softer and relaxed.
- To store your extensions with zero tangels, plait them into one big plait (or a few smaller if easier). Tie. Job done.
- Drink a glass of water and brush your teeth before you decide if your hungry.
- To keep skin moisturised, use baby oil in the shower after washing. Pat dry after.
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Sunday 8 January 2012

In need of new hair.

Hello beauts!
I'm really ill at the moment so I'm just doing a little 'from my bed' post.
I am thinking of changing my hair (again) but I am not quite sure what colour out of the following:



I haven't fake tanned since the 23rd of December either so I am super pale!!! Any suggestions? 

Wednesday 4 January 2012

New nails.



Just a kind of NOTD post. I had my nails done earlier at a nail bar called Hollywood Nails. I had infill's and also had them painted, costing £16. This is the only place I like to get my nails done. I have tried other people but the Chinese men in this one know exactly how I want them. Nice and square! Not over-filed on the sides! They are also very quick and quite cheap. Laaaaavly :)
Only thing is I wish I asked what the colour was called because I really like it and want to buy some! If you have a similar colour, please tell me :D

WELCOME!!

Hello beauts!!!! I have now set up this new blog, in the exact same form as my old one, just with a different email address and name. Sad? Yeah I know!! But I am such an OCD freak that I had to have it all coordinated!
When I first started my blog I didn't think I would grow to love it as much as I do, so I just gave it my own name and used a spare email address. But now I want it all matching haha!!

P.S If you can make nice headers, please let me know!! I really need something better!! :-D

MUA Primer.



Just a quick post about this MUA Primer. I got this from Superdrug, retailing at £4. I really didn't want to buy this primer as I am a big lover of the E.L.F Primer however I had problems with the bottle, so I have given up :(
I was disappointed with this MUA Primer as it is EXACTLY like Superdrugs cheap face moisturiser. I can not find a difference. So I would rather use that than spend £4 on this. I also don't like the fact that it is like a moisturiser. I loved the E.L.F Primer as it was a gel and seemed to smooth over my face. This one doesn't, it just soaks in. This doesn't seem to aid my foundation application very much at all.
Overall, I would rather use my cheapy moisturiser than this primer and hope that E.L.F can sort out their packaging!

New Years Resolutions.

My New Years Resolutions. 
(I probably wont stick to them)

1. Lose a little bit of weight and tone up A LOT. 
I am going on holiday in June with the girls and want to get into better shape!

2. Blog more often!
The main reason I haven't blogged so much is because I didn't have a good camera to take pictures with. BUT I now have one!

3. Use my current products before buying new ones!
I have about 12 bottles of fake tan for starters!

4. Save more money.
I wont go in detail of how much I earn, but I only need to pay out about £300 a month. So the rest of my wages, well... They go on CRAP. I need to stop wasting so much money and start saving for something nice :)

5. Pass my level 2 AAT course.
This course cost me a lot of money so if I don't pass I am going to be so annoyed for wasting that money and time!

I don't have any more resolutions.  I don't really see the point in them and chances are I wont stick to them. But I will try and see how well I can do. I need a challenge I guess :)

Barry M Nail Paint.

Hello my lovelies! Did you have a nice Christmas!? I GOT A NEW CAMERA!!! YEAAAAAHH :D
So I can now post good quality pictures (well, I will try. My photography skills aren't the best).
I popped into town the other day to check out the sales and I was sadly disappointed. I didnt find anything I liked. So I got myself some Barry M nail varnish instead :)



I got these from Superdrug for £2.99 and because I spent more than £10 on Barry M products, I got the Lilac Foil Limited Edition Effects FREE :) (Retailed at £3.99)

Red Glitter

Cobalt Blue

Lilac Foil Limited Edition Effects.

Blue Glitter

 I really love this colour and the fact that its glittery. I am always changing my nail colour and like it to be a bit different. I know this isn't to everyone's taste but I love it!

 I wasn't too keen on this colour when I first saw it and I certainly wouldn't have bought it, but as it was free I was happy to try it and to be honest its actually okay. Its not disgusting but then again its not amazing. Will I wear it? Im not so sure. Maybe it needs time to grow on me!

 WOW! I really love this colour! Its amazing! Its so solid and not the most common colour of blues, which I like. When I saw it, I just had to get it. You may not like it, but its in my top fav three at the mo!

LOVE this red nail glitter! I have a thing for red nails. But I don't let myself buy any more red polishes as I already have a few, but as this was glitter (I don't have a red glitter) I allowed myself to buy it! And I really love it! I've painted my toes with it and I think it really makes my tootsies look more 'girly'. I hate feet anyway so I always try to 'pretty' them up a little. YUMMY. I will be buying this again and again!