Wednesday, 22 May 2013

LOOK BEAUTY: PERK ME UP PRIMER

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This has been a primer I have repurchased time and time again, it does exactly what you want it to and has a subtle Benefit dupe quality to it. The formula is smooth and applies well onto the skin, while the light pink colouring which helps illuminate the skin tone and even out blotchiness. The same light pink colour is used in That Gal by Benefit - and essentially this is the high street version, however the main difference between the two is how the product is distributed. That Gal requires you to twist the base and the product is dosed through the sieve like top, which I find quite fiddly and wasteful. With the LOOK primer it is distributed via an air pump which means more oxygen is pumped into in the product and the result is instantly brighter skin and a dosage you can control. The formula also contains light reflecting particles for a super dewy finish without a greasy look or feel. As well as an all over face primer you can use this on your lids, inner corner of the eyes or under the eyes and along your cupids bow (top lip dip) to highlight and brighten the areas you feel need a little more attention.

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

MY PICKS : SPRING NAILS

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Nail polish tends to be something I use as more of a beauty accessory rather than part of my grooming routine, I'm not sure if that goes for most people but it is one of the reasons that spring colours and collections are my favourite. I love clashing my nails with my outfits as much as I love matching them which also leaves a lot of room to get creative and have fun with colours and - as well as a welcome chance to ditch the deep and rich tones.

Monday, 13 May 2013

MY PICKS : CURRENTLY ON REPEAT

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I don't normally do music posts because, well I am not a music blogger nor do I think I warrant any title close to that - but to be honest you're reading my blog and that's enough for me to share what I am currently listening to with you. Recently this is what has been on repeat and happily so, feel free to send me what you like too. Enjoy...or don't.

by the way - that photo is from their Facebook page and I merely added the text,  I do wish I had taken it though. 

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Sunday, 12 May 2013

STORAGE IDEAS : EMPTY CANDLE JARS

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A quick one today just about more my recent storage mission and how keeping to a budget isn't proving as hard as I thought! Yankee Candle jars are as beautiful as the scents they hold and in the past I have always felt awful throwing my large and medium jars away so when two of my favourites recently finished I thought about using these as brush storage as not only do they still look amazing but the glass jars can also be redecorated with studs and spray paint, you could completely re invent them and turn them into luxury make up brush holders which means you don't waste a perfectly good jar and your brushes look gorgeous. 

I love how these look on my make up table and it makes finding the right brush quick and easy without being an overly bulky storage option, easy to clean and it also means you can splurge out on a candle without the guilt because you know you will get so much use out of it & I have seen Adrienne add her own little sequin touches to the different shaped jars. DIY done and dusted, to see more of my storage options click here and make sure you send me your favourite storage and DIY ideas!

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MY PICKS : FESTIVAL FIVE

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Festival season is fast approaching and each year the run up to a music packed summer is always accompanied by the endless lists of beauty and fashion buys and my first list is from Urban Outfitters, who always have the best mix of styles in one place but keep it all very simple. I have chosen the basic crop top and shorts look paired with boots because it is the most comfortable and effortless attire to adorn, I am not quite into floaty dresses so slightly structured works for me - adding prints and tones into these staples make them so much more fun to wear.

Beauty this year is garish and bright so keep the eye makeup minimal but add a wash of electric blue wether it be mascara, eyeliner or even your brows just remember the brighter the better. As for manicures neon brights are spot on, you don't notice chips as easily while clashing colours here and matching colours there with your beauty and styling works really well at festivals , try not to look like a hot mess though keep it simple.
What festivals will you be going to, have you got our eye on any luxury must haves?
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GARNIER : MOISTURE MATCH

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Garnier are one of my favourite high street brands, their products are always perfect for my skin and I love the way they package their products, so naturally as soon as the Moisture Match range hit the stores I had to go check out what I could add my current Garnier skin care shrine. 

Thursday, 9 May 2013

FEATURE: I'M IN COSMOPOLITAN UK!

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Well isn't this an honour! The lovely ladies at Cosmo' got in touch and asked if I would like to share my daily essentials with them, how could I say no? I am pretty excited to be featured in one of my longest read and favourite magazines and with all the blogging talent out there it is great that these magazines give us a chance to share the beauty love with their readers. Make sure you get your copy as there are loads of other great beauty and fashion articles inside - just look for Khloe Kardashian on the front, if you're lucky you will find one with a free argan oil remedy too! 

Thanks Cosmopolitan, I love you, and good luck to all of you entering the Cosmo Blog Awards this year it is possibly the most fun thing about blogging this time of year!
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Monday, 29 April 2013

MY PICKS: MAY BEAUTY BUYS

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It's been a while since my last beauty "haul", I have been busy exploring new ventures and I must admit this time of year is always a little quiet in lipstick land, but I decided after not spending on new beauty products for a while my favourite repurchases were running low and needed replenishing - prefect excuse to have a gander! Not only did I find some products I was eager to get my mitts on, but my favourite body products too and while I was at it I decided to pick up a fresh new eyeliner, obviously. 

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

MY PICKS : GREEN FOR SPRING

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Spring is here, intermittently but never the less, with the sun beaming on my skin I can feel my black clothes screaming to be put away and replaced for a new colour to parade around in. This season it is green, I am one of those people that thinks Pantone know everything, including the secrets to life,  so when it was announced that Emerald green was the colour of the year I hopped on board the green train (just emerald green is a hard colour palette to stick to) and have some how lost myself among flower crowns and transparent underwear, yum. These are just a few of my current favourite green items that are hovvering high up on my wish list, a nail varnish called RAD and tartan Urban Renewal trousers - who could say no?
What colours are you getting into for spring? Share share share !

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HAWAIIAN TROPIC: SILK HYDRATION

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180ml £7.49 ++
 Hawaiian Tropic are known for their luxurious yet affordable body care and it's signature holiday scents and their latest moisturiser  comes packed with SPF 15 protection which is great for the summer, but it also has the most beautiful floral fruity scent which is described as "A warm tropical scent" - spot on really. This is a sun screen lotion which is a nice take on the average sun cream because I hate the smell of sun cream & as bad is it sounds I often avoid using it on my body.
 

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