Sunday, 3 October 2010
Happy Monday Ladies,
Wanted to do a quick post to demonstrate my version of "smart casual"
I went for a meal and drinks with the boyf on sat night and couldn't stand the thought of getting the legs out in the cold!
So I rocked this little ensemble (with black blazer and umbrella when outside)
The jeans are new look - black skinnies £25
Top was £10 from republic about 2 months ago
Necklace was about £20 4 years ago from Debenhams
I like wearing skinnies with a nice top but I do struggle to find appropriate tops i.e. not too tight or not too long. Do any of you girlies have any shops you go to for the smart casual look?!
Wanted to do a quick post to demonstrate my version of "smart casual"
I went for a meal and drinks with the boyf on sat night and couldn't stand the thought of getting the legs out in the cold!
So I rocked this little ensemble (with black blazer and umbrella when outside)
The jeans are new look - black skinnies £25
Top was £10 from republic about 2 months ago
Necklace was about £20 4 years ago from Debenhams
I like wearing skinnies with a nice top but I do struggle to find appropriate tops i.e. not too tight or not too long. Do any of you girlies have any shops you go to for the smart casual look?!
Saturday, 2 October 2010
As promised - NARS swatches!
Lipstick in Niagara
Pure Matte Lipstick in Bangkok
And Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Sex Machine
My favourite is the top one - it's pretty red in real life so it's the perfect going out colour. All are pretty moisturising so I don't find that they make my lips dry or that the product goes weird on my lips.
On my cheeks in all pic's I am wearing the Orgasm blush.
And also I am wearing Maybelline Wonder Finish Makeup in 21 Nude as foundation and Illamasqua concealer under the eyes - rediscovered! I will review these pretty soon!
Lipstick in Niagara
Pure Matte Lipstick in Bangkok
And Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Sex Machine
My favourite is the top one - it's pretty red in real life so it's the perfect going out colour. All are pretty moisturising so I don't find that they make my lips dry or that the product goes weird on my lips.
On my cheeks in all pic's I am wearing the Orgasm blush.
And also I am wearing Maybelline Wonder Finish Makeup in 21 Nude as foundation and Illamasqua concealer under the eyes - rediscovered! I will review these pretty soon!
A couple of weeks ago the lovely Laura passed me this award...
I think it's such a cute concept. First of all - a thank you to Laura for being such a sweetheart and passing this to me.
Secondly, here is one of my favourite piccies at the moment
Crazy sissy times!! (and yes, unfortunately this is what I look like when I laugh)
And here are the lovely blogees I award it to:-
L
BlushingLoves
Charlotte
Paula
Sinead
Morning all!
Recently I was approached by Cellnique regarding reviewing some of their products. I was asked to provide them with my skin concerns and they would send something appropriate to me.
So of course I raised the issue of the PORES. As a result they sent though the Cellnique Amino Collagen C Intense Set which retails at $96 for the two 10ml bottles.
I really like this product. I apply it like this...
From the first time I used it I noticed a difference to my skin. It did actually smooth it out and tighten my pores and my skin feels lovely and soft too. One thing I would say is that is smells pretty nasty. Very strong chemically smell which initially was very intrusive. However I am used to it now. I have used it 4 nights in a row.
Another point also is that the first serum can sting slightly on contact with the skin, but literally for a second.
I am going to continue using this product and review again in a couple of weeks because whilst it improved my skin a lot in the first use I feel that there has not been much improvement from that since. So I will keep you updated.
There is a lot of information on their website about texture, the benefits and how you use it. But to summarise I find that both serums are slightly thinner than most serums I have used before and one drop does go quite a long way. (I need to use two though from each to cover my face). It soaks into the fac providing you with a smooth surface that you can apply your normal primer and makeup over. I have done this but just prefer to use it at night because I have to wait longer for it to soak in so I can apply makeup otherwise.
All in all so far I find this to be a good product and would definitely recommend it, but I will let you know in a few weeks whether I will continue to use it daily or just when my skin needs a pick me up!
Recently I was approached by Cellnique regarding reviewing some of their products. I was asked to provide them with my skin concerns and they would send something appropriate to me.
So of course I raised the issue of the PORES. As a result they sent though the Cellnique Amino Collagen C Intense Set which retails at $96 for the two 10ml bottles.
I really like this product. I apply it like this...
From the first time I used it I noticed a difference to my skin. It did actually smooth it out and tighten my pores and my skin feels lovely and soft too. One thing I would say is that is smells pretty nasty. Very strong chemically smell which initially was very intrusive. However I am used to it now. I have used it 4 nights in a row.
Another point also is that the first serum can sting slightly on contact with the skin, but literally for a second.
I am going to continue using this product and review again in a couple of weeks because whilst it improved my skin a lot in the first use I feel that there has not been much improvement from that since. So I will keep you updated.
There is a lot of information on their website about texture, the benefits and how you use it. But to summarise I find that both serums are slightly thinner than most serums I have used before and one drop does go quite a long way. (I need to use two though from each to cover my face). It soaks into the fac providing you with a smooth surface that you can apply your normal primer and makeup over. I have done this but just prefer to use it at night because I have to wait longer for it to soak in so I can apply makeup otherwise.
All in all so far I find this to be a good product and would definitely recommend it, but I will let you know in a few weeks whether I will continue to use it daily or just when my skin needs a pick me up!
Thursday, 30 September 2010
I'm excited.
I finally purchased some NARS makeup yesterday! It's amazing how much better my day was - I forgot how good getting makeup makes me feel (I don't know if that is healthy!).
Look!!!
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!!! And yes, you guessed it the blush is "orgasm" I was determined to get a different one, but it is soooo pretty on - I get why everyone loves it!!
The lippes are a surprise and I will be swatching very shortly...
I finally purchased some NARS makeup yesterday! It's amazing how much better my day was - I forgot how good getting makeup makes me feel (I don't know if that is healthy!).
Look!!!
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!!! And yes, you guessed it the blush is "orgasm" I was determined to get a different one, but it is soooo pretty on - I get why everyone loves it!!
The lippes are a surprise and I will be swatching very shortly...
Monday, 27 September 2010
I love days when I can just put the bare minimum makeup on and run out the door. Unfortunately, on the days I need to do this I am always looking tired and therefore feel I need more makeup.
However, here's a weekend FOTD shot from when I didn't have to jump out of bed at 6am and therefore went with a softer makeup look.
I know it's so so basic but sometimes it's nice to go back to natural makeup to just add a little something without it your makeup being the focus of your look. Not all the time. But definitely on "chilled" days.
Don't you agree ladies?
Anyway, I will stop going on and let you know what I used:-
Bare Minerals Foundation
Bare Minerals Warmth
MUA blush
Lily Lolo Flawless Silk
Carmex Lip Balm
Revlon Fabulash Mascara
Lancome Pencil Liner in Black
Thanks for looking *_*
However, here's a weekend FOTD shot from when I didn't have to jump out of bed at 6am and therefore went with a softer makeup look.
I know it's so so basic but sometimes it's nice to go back to natural makeup to just add a little something without it your makeup being the focus of your look. Not all the time. But definitely on "chilled" days.
Don't you agree ladies?
Anyway, I will stop going on and let you know what I used:-
Bare Minerals Foundation
Bare Minerals Warmth
MUA blush
Lily Lolo Flawless Silk
Carmex Lip Balm
Revlon Fabulash Mascara
Lancome Pencil Liner in Black
Thanks for looking *_*
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Hello ladies,
I was recently invited to an event in London to celebrate the launch of TRESemme's new NATURALS hair care collection. Unfortunately, being stuck at work in the north I was not able to attend but the lovely people sent me some products to try out anyway this week.
It was perfect timing really as I ran out of conditioner the other day and had been using a hair mask as a replacement until I get paid. So I was happy to receive a huge Naturals Nourishing Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner (in addition to Naturals Weightless Volumising Mousse and Non-Aerosol Hairspray, which I will review shortly).
So of course it was only right that I share with you what my hair looked like after using the shampoo and conditioner...
I was amazed at how shiny my hair looked. Not only that though, it was much easier to style afterwards and although it's difficult to capture in photos - it was much sleeker than normal too.
When using the shampoo and conditioner I was met with the loveliest smell, very like all the other TRESemme products. When using the shampoo my hair literally was squeaky clean - which I must admit scared me at first. But after the conditioner it felt so soft I knew all would be fine and when I dried it there were no problems at all. Yay!
The NATURALS range is formulated without parabens, with lower sulphates and is silicone free. It is said to make your hair healthier and shinier whilst also leaving your strands stronger so you don't need to trade performance for natural benefits. I agree with this statement.
As many of you know - I am a lover of redken hair products having struggled with many high street brands in the past. But I have now not had my hair cut in 3 months and because my hair is naturally a "nightmare" (ie. fizzy, curly, dry, splits easily) it really was impressive that my hair still looked sleek, with no sign of nasty ends. Perhaps more amazingly, it stayed sleek and non-frizzy all day DESPITE THE RAIN AND WIND. That is UNHEARD of for my hair!
I will definitely definitely be using this to bottom of the bottle - which will be a while yet! But best of all is the shampoo only retails at £5.39 for 900ml - INSANE!
I was recently invited to an event in London to celebrate the launch of TRESemme's new NATURALS hair care collection. Unfortunately, being stuck at work in the north I was not able to attend but the lovely people sent me some products to try out anyway this week.
It was perfect timing really as I ran out of conditioner the other day and had been using a hair mask as a replacement until I get paid. So I was happy to receive a huge Naturals Nourishing Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner (in addition to Naturals Weightless Volumising Mousse and Non-Aerosol Hairspray, which I will review shortly).
So of course it was only right that I share with you what my hair looked like after using the shampoo and conditioner...
I was amazed at how shiny my hair looked. Not only that though, it was much easier to style afterwards and although it's difficult to capture in photos - it was much sleeker than normal too.
When using the shampoo and conditioner I was met with the loveliest smell, very like all the other TRESemme products. When using the shampoo my hair literally was squeaky clean - which I must admit scared me at first. But after the conditioner it felt so soft I knew all would be fine and when I dried it there were no problems at all. Yay!
The NATURALS range is formulated without parabens, with lower sulphates and is silicone free. It is said to make your hair healthier and shinier whilst also leaving your strands stronger so you don't need to trade performance for natural benefits. I agree with this statement.
As many of you know - I am a lover of redken hair products having struggled with many high street brands in the past. But I have now not had my hair cut in 3 months and because my hair is naturally a "nightmare" (ie. fizzy, curly, dry, splits easily) it really was impressive that my hair still looked sleek, with no sign of nasty ends. Perhaps more amazingly, it stayed sleek and non-frizzy all day DESPITE THE RAIN AND WIND. That is UNHEARD of for my hair!
I will definitely definitely be using this to bottom of the bottle - which will be a while yet! But best of all is the shampoo only retails at £5.39 for 900ml - INSANE!
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