My Lincolnshire Lifestyle

Just to let you know

2011-09-23T09:03:00.000-07:00

If you're not following me over at www.fashionsuede.blogspot.com already then why the hell not? ;)

I just wanted to let you know that I received a box from Boudoir Prive and if you would like to read about it you can check it out here

Unexpected Blog Sale

2011-08-16T14:12:00.001-07:00

I'm holding a little blog sale over at fashionsuede - these are some pictures of the things I am selling :) check it other here - http://fashionsuede.blogspot.com/2011/08/unexpected-blog-sale.html

a fresh start

2011-08-09T16:09:00.000-07:00

I'll try and keep this is short and sweet as possible. For a variety of reasons I have decided to no longer blog here at My Lincolnshire Lifestyle. I want to say a massive thank you to all 342 of you that currently follow me, and for you to know you haven't quite got rid of me.

I have set up and opened a new blog http://fashionsuede.blogspot.com and there is a very lengthy introduction on that blog explaining why I have decided to move. I hope some of you will take the time to read it, and hopefully it sounds interesting enough for you to re-follow me over there.

Also with this move comes a few other new accounts:

twitter - @fashionsuede

tumblr - http://fashionsuede.tumblr.com/

I really cannot thank you all enough for your devotion to reading my posts and commenting for the past two years. I don't want you to feel like I don't appreciate you, because I really do. I will leave this blog up for a few months, until the view hits become low and I feel it is time for it to be deleted.

The Ultimate Product Rave!

2011-08-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

For as long as I can remember, I have always suffered with dry skin. It gets very bad in the winter and means after just a few hours wear my foundation appears flaky and uneven. I have tried endless moisturisers that claim to "hydrate" or "quench" dry skin, but nothing ever really worked. And then I found this product.

I first got a sample of the Neutrogena deep clean invigorating daily scrub in a magazine about a year ago now and I really liked how the beads left my skin feeling super soft, but for some reason it wasn't until about two or three months ago that I actually picked up a bottle of it from superdrug.

Not only did this product completely solve my dry skin problem but it also helped to just clear up any blemishes that I had. I love that it has a very menthol feeling on the skin so you feel fresh and awake after using it. I also find that I don't have to use this every day. With some products, if you don't use them daily, you skin can breakout or return to it's original state but with this Neutrogena scrub I feel like the results last for day.

I just honestly cannot rave about this product enough and I think if you suffer from dry flakey skin it is 100% worth a try. Although it is marketed at "Invigorating" I don't find the product harsh on the skin if you are using it daily and it also doubles up as a great make-up remover as it literally scrubs away everything :)

You can pick this product up from Superdrug for £3.56 here and earn 30 beautycard points :)

Summer Nails

2011-08-01T09:53:00.000-07:00

Back in December I created this post of my favourite winter/fall nail polishes. It seemed like a few people were interested in that post so I decided to create one for the summer months now that it is August :)

For me, Barry M nail paints are a winner no matter what season it is. They are super affordable, come in such a great range of colours, dry quickly and look really professional when they are on. For summer I have picked the shades:

- Black Magic (the crackle polish)

-Blueberry Ice Cream

- Mint Green

- Matt White

- Pink Flamingo

Essie in Sand Tropez

Essie in Van D'Go

Collection 2000 in Hoola Hoop

Nails inc for InStyle in Candy Orange

Avon Nailwear Pro in Sunshine

As always, if you would like to see swatches of any of these colours then just leave a comment and I will try to get it done for you.

NOTD - Essie in Super Bossa Nova

2011-07-28T03:38:00.000-07:00

Super Bossa Nova was one of the four nail polishes I received from the lovely Christine in our make-up swap. I have to say straight away, I think Essie is possibly my favourite nail polish brand. I currently own 6 of them but I cannot wait to get more :D

I'm not very good at describing colours but I would say Super Bossa Nova is a hot Purple-y Pink with amazing pink, purple and maybe a little blue shimmer. I think if you would like a better description you are best off checking out this post from scrangie, my favourite nail polish blogger or this post by Temptalia. I find it only needs two coats which is impressive for Essie as most of their polishes are known for being quite sheer.

This is my very poor attempt and try to capture the amazing shimmer in this polish. It is just such a beautiful colour and so perfect for summer. However I think for my this is the kind of colour I would prefer to wear on my toes rather than my fingers, but taking pictures of my feet just feels strange :P

International Swap goodies from Christine :)

2011-07-26T03:27:00.000-07:00

Remember this post, where I was desperate to get my hands on a new tube of CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara? Well the super awesome Christine came to my rescue and this was the result of our little international swap :)

She packaged it in a super cute Luxe Box container which I believe is the Canadian version of the Glossy Box

The Goodies:

OPI Nail Lacquer in Skull & Glossbones
OPI Nail Lacquer in Mod About You
Essie Nail Polish in Braziliant
Essie Nail Polish in Super Bossa Nova
NYX Single Shadow in Champagne
CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara

Skull & Glossbones - Mod About You

Super Bossa Nova - Braziliant

I honestly cannot thank Christine enough for agreeing to do this swap with me :) Everything was packaged so amazingly and all arrived without any problems. She also included a super sweet card which I stupidly forgot to photograph :(

You may remember if you have been a follower of mine for a while now that last February I did a swap with the lovely Emily and I think it is swaps like these that remind you how much fun Blogging can be. It is far too easy to be sucked into drama or the benefits of being contacted by PR companies when swaps like these show how we are all part of a community of people who have a genuine interest in beauty products are are always ready to help each other out when we want to get out hands on a product.

Over the next few weeks I will try and post some reviews/NOTD's of my lovely new polishes or you all to see :)

THANK YOU CHRISTINE!

Fake Tan Shopping - I need your help!

2011-07-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

Not that long ago, I posted that my current fake tan routine consisted of the super affordable St. Moriz, topped with the Maybelline SunGlow. However, I think it is time for a change.

You see, I have always been pale. For years, I pretty much just embraced it and the only tanning products I would use were perhaps a sweep of bronzer or a little Johnsons Holiday Skin. Then I bought St. Moriz and I think an addiction started. I loved the colour it gave to my skin and how much more confident it made me feel in my clothes.

However, there is always a down side. St. Moriz is horribly patchy when it is time for it to come off. The worst effected areas for me are my arms and my neck, which means I've been wearing a lot of long sleeved tops and scarves recently because no matter how much you scrub, this stuff does not come off until it is ready to itself.

This hasn't however put me off fake tan. I'm desperate to put a little bit of colour back into my skin but I have no idea what to try out next. Here are some of the products I have been tempted by.

XenTan Mousse Intense
St. Tropez Instant Mousse
Superdrug Solait Mousse

I would love to know your opinions on any of these products, or perhaps leave me a link to a review you have done/seen.

As you can see, my preferred formulation is mousse so if you have any other mousse fake tanners you think I should look into, please let me know :)

June Favourites

2011-07-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

As always, this favourites post is a little late, but I hope you still get something from it :)

Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Daily Scrub

Clearasil Ultra Overnight Lotion

Nars Sheer Glow Foundaton

St. Moriz Mousse Fake Tan

Benefit High Beam

Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Sin

Mac MSF in Soft & Gentle

Mac Bronzer in Golden

Tag - Summer Besties

2011-07-09T09:39:00.000-07:00

I've seen a few people on YouTube do this tag so I thought I would give it a go to show you the kind of products I have been wearing during the slightly warmer weather :)

Best Lip Product - Any Lip Balm

To be honest, any lip balm will do in the summer. I don't really bother with lipsticks or lipglosses because they just seems little too fussy when it is hot. The ones pictured are from Mac and The Body Shop but I also really like Vaseline, Carmex, and, well just anything that keeps my lips moisturizer really :)

Best Blush - Mac Well Dressed

Although many people will say cream blush is the best product to use during the summer, the one ones I own are the Topshop ones which are a cream to powder formula, so they don't really make much difference. However Mac Well Dressed was the first Mac product I ever bought and I think it is perfect for both summer and winter :)

Best Liquid Face Product - Nars Sheer Glow

Although I would love to say "oh, in the summer I love this tinted moisturiser" it's sadly just not true. I don't feel confident enough with my skin to wear something light and sheer so I stick with my Sheer Glow to provide me with a pretty medium coverage and a really nice glow to the skin :)

Best Powder Face Product - Soft & Gentle MSF and Bronzer in Golden

Ok so I may have slightly cheated but these two products looks amazing together. I don't like to wear fake tan on my face so the bronzer helps to match my face to the rest of my body and the MSF just adds a lovely sheen over areas like cheek bones, brow bones and along the nose.

Best Nail Polish - Essie in Sand Tropez

I only recently got this nail polish but the second I applied it, I fell in love with it! It is such a lovely neutral that goes with just about every outfit for every occasion (I even wore it to my prom this year). I think if I get the chance when the weather is nice I will try to post a NOTD post of this polish in natural sunlight. But if you are interested in purchasing it, it is currently on sale at ASOS at the minute here

Best Tanning Product - St Moriz & Maybelline Gradual Tanner

Ok another cheat but I just cant help myself. I like to apply St Moriz every two or three days,and then in between I like the apply the gradual tanner to keep my skin soft and to maintain the colour. And the best thing about these products is that the mousse only cost me £2.99 and the Moisturizer cost me £2.49 :)

Best Eye Product - CoverGirl Lash Blast

This is honestly one of my all time favourite mascara's. I actually prefer the waterproof one during the summer but I have completely ran out of that now :( I am however currently in the process of a swap with the lovely Christine to get my hands on another tube of this mascara before it runs out :)

Best Accessories - Toms

I only got these a few weeks ago but I absolutely love them and practically live in them! I can't want to get them in loads of other colours like white, black and navy (adventurous i know :P) And I also really like the look of the crochet ones for the summer :)

Best Clothing - Denim Shorts

I just think they are really easy to wear with everything and can either be dressed down in the daytime with like toms or converse and a casual t-shirt, or dressed up at night with heels (or wedges in my case because heels are just a no go) and a nice top.

I actually forgot to take a picture of the Best Hair Products, but during the summer it just has to be Batiste :) My favourite scent is the tropical one :)

Turn that receipt over

2011-07-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

So, you've just been into Superdrug, picked up the essentials and maybe a little make-up treat because you deserve it ;) but what did you do with the receipt? If you still have it floating around in the carrier bag or somewhere in your purse then whip it out and prepare to save some pennies next time you're in there!

All you have to do is log onto www.superdrugfeedback.com and fill in a little survey about your shopping experience last time you were in Superdrug. It honestly takes no longer than about 5 minutes and at the end you get a little code to write in the space provided on the back. Then next time you're shopping, if you spend over £10 you can save 25% off Superdrug own brand products and 10% of branded products.

Bare Minerals Sample

2011-06-22T05:07:00.000-07:00

I stumbled across this post from Charlotte over at Lipglossing late last week which introduced the new sample sized products that were on offer at Escentual.com. This isn't a website that I have ever visited before but the idea of trying out some very expensive products for a super cheap price before committing to their full size price tag really did draw me in.

I have wanted to try the Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals foundation since I went to their counter in Meadowhall back on boxing day 2010 but a lot of things have put me off. First of all, I have very dry skin so my worry was that powder would not sit well and simply make it look even more dry. Then there was the coverage issue. My skin is much better than it used to be but I have been left with a lot of scarring and redness that I like my liquid foundation to cover and I just wasn't sure if a powder would manage it alone.

This 10 day sample pot and mini kabuki brush cost me £3.00 and postage was £1.95. Inside the package was a free nail file, business card and Bare Minerals booklet on how to apply the powder. I think these little extras really make a difference when shopping online and really make me want to revisit the site. I ordered this on Sunday night and it arrived Tuesday morning so delivery time was impressive. Overall I think my experience with Escentual.com was very good :)
Another great thing is that if I decide to buy the full size powder after trying out my sample I get £3.00 off the price, which basically means I got the sample for nothing. And even if I decide not to buy the full size, I got the opportunity to try a usually very expensive product for the bargain price of £3.00!

There are loads of other sample sized products available here

So far I have only tried this powder three times but once it is finished I will do a review and let you know what I think and whether I am going to buy the full sized foundation.

International Swap Anyone?

2011-06-12T10:40:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking about doing another international swap recently because my beloved CoverGirl Lash Blast seems to be running a little low and rather than trying something new, I think I want to stick with what I know and love :)

I did a swap with the lovely Emily a little over a year ago and it was so much fun shopping for someone else and receiving some lovely things that just aren't readily available over here.

You can view the items I received here

I think this time if someone agree's to do this with me I would like to maybe get some essie or OPI nail polishes? Obviously the CG Mascara and maybe a few other little bits.

If you are perhaps interested in the idea of a swap then I can easily get brands like:

Barry M
Collection 2000
Gosh
MeMeMe
St. Moriz
W7
Boots 17
Rimmel
Soap & Glory

The only British brand that I kind of struggle to get hold of without ordering online is Sleek

Anyway, please leave me a comment or message me on Twitter if you are interested :)

March, April & May Favourites

2011-06-12T05:32:00.000-07:00

So, it has been a while since I did a favourites post so this is a collection of the past three months worth of products. Enjoy :)

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Jules My only matte eyeshadow that works great in the crease

DiorShow Mascara Slightly strange smell but really helps to open the eyes and add length to lashes

Revlon ColourStay Foundation Great coverage and a lovely dewy finish, but be careful it can look a little greasy

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation Probably my all time favourite!

Barry M Nail Paint in White Goes amazingly with a tan

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Tango Reminds me a lot of a classic Olsen eye when it is smoked out

Calvin Klein Highlighter Pen Really brightens the eye area

Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz at first I didn't like it but on the waterline I think it really makes a difference

Neal's Yard Remedies Eye Liner in Black Smokes out beautifully, and I think it was a freebie in a magazine

Mac Studio Finish Concealer This will forever be in my favourites, the coverage is flawless

Soap & Glory Hand Food Perfect after work when my hands feel really dry

Clearasil Ultra Overnight Lotion I think this really has helped to clear up my skin recently

Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream Amazing tapped along the cheekbones

Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Daily Scrub Seriously cannot rave about this enough. I have really dry skin but this removes it all and makes my face feel and look super smooth

Maybelline Dream Sun Glow Instant Bronzing Perfect for an instant tan that you only want for one night

Soap & Glory Righteous Butter Always a favourite!

Collective Beauty Haul

2011-06-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

It has been a while since I showed you some of the lovely things I have bought so here is a quick overview :)

St. Moriz Mousse Fake Tan - £2.99

Wilko's SPF 25 Sun Cream - £2.99

Batiste Boho Dry Shampoo - £1.00

Neutrogena Invigorating Daily Scrub - £3 something

Maybelline Instant Tan - £2.00

St. Moriz Tanning Mitt - £2.99

Leighton Denny Polish in Do Me A Flavour - Free in Harper's Magazine

Miss Sporty Nail Polish in 346 & Miss Sporty Disco Tech - about £1.50 each I think

Barry M Nail Paint in Pink Flamingo, Spring Green & White - £2.95 each

Urban Decay Pigment in Smog - £3.00

Bourjois Bronzing Powder - £6 something

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara - £5.00

Girls Aloud Festival Lashes by Sarah Harding - £1.00

Look how pretty they are with the red flicks :)

My Blogs 2nd Birthday :)

2011-06-10T11:20:00.000-07:00

I really can't believe it has been two years already!

I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who reads my blog and takes the time out to comment on it. If it wasn't for you, I don't think I would have been able to continue with it for this long!

It's that time of year again ... Benefit Freebies!

2011-06-10T09:10:00.000-07:00

Thankfully these three were much easier to track down than last years freebies seen here

This years magazine came with large sample sizes of the cult cheek products:

High Beam
Posie tint
Bene tint

And with Glamour magazine only costing £2 per issue, you can't really say no :P

Have you managed to grab all three yet?

WAH Nails Inspiration

2011-05-14T11:08:00.000-07:00

Another Nail Polish post :) Seriously, I just cant help myself :)

After seeing these nail art designs in the recent issue of Elle Magazine I was completely inspired by the colours and decided to take some inspiration from Leanne's post to come up with my design.

To create it I used:

Avon Nail Experts Nail Strengthener
Avon Nailwear Pro in Sunshine
Nails inc. in Candy Orange
Nails inc. in Shoreditch
Primark blue nail polish
Barry M Instant Nail Effects in Black Magic

Recent Nail Polish Haul

2011-05-11T10:10:00.000-07:00

Make-up hasn't really been grabbing my attention much recently, so instead my money has been spent on some fabulous nail polishes :)

Nails inc. in Candy Orange - Free with InStyle magazine

Glo Baby Glo by Primark in blue, pink & green (the actual names of these are on the boxes and I threw those out) - £2.00 each (also, these glow in UV light which is amazing aa we have UV lights at the bar I work at so I can't wait to try them out there)

Barry M in Peach Melba - £2.95

Essie in Sew Psyched - £6.50 in ASOS Sale

W7 In Cosmic Purple - £1.99

NYC in Park Ave - £2.49

Body Collection Crystal Suede (I think these are like the OPI Suede's) in Champagne & Little Black Dress - £2.49 each

Gosh in Purple Heart - £5.00

If you would like to maybe see some swatches of any of these colours then just leave a comment and I will try and get some done on a day with lots of sunshine so you can see them in natural lighting

Royal Wedding Nails

2011-04-29T06:23:00.000-07:00

I'm back bitches :) Watching the royal wedding this morning has put me in such a good mood that I thought I would get my act together and write a blog post as it has been quite a while since I have done so. I decided to paint my nails with a Union Jack theme, and this is how they turned out :)

W7 Diamond Topcoat

NYC White Nail Enamel

Miss Sporty Clubbing Colours in 324

W7 Blue Dazzle

W7 Red Dazzle

Ciate Paint Pots in Mistress

Barry M in Bright Red

I think the main reason for my not blogging as much was simply not really having the money to buy new products to blog about but I recently got a new job so hopefully you will be seeing more posts from me in the future :)

A Little Personal Update

2011-03-12T11:23:00.000-08:00

Recently, I just haven't been in the mood to blog :( I think it has a lot to do with not really having the money to buy new make-up or clothes or anything. I passed my driving test early January and pretty much all of my money has gone towards petrol and car insurance :( Hopefully though I've been saving up a little and selling some of my stuff so I will have a chance to go shopping soon. In the meantime this is what has been keeping me busy:

Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gatherssequinsandstuds/

Tumblr - http://gatherssequinsandstuds.tumblr.com/

eBay - http://shop.ebay.co.uk/steviemuk/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1

Some of you may also know that I had a university interview on the 28th February at Falmouth for their Fashion Design course. Out of my five university choices Falmouth was my first and I am so happy that I was offered a place to do my degree there next September :D Thankfully, the entry requirements are quite low because I am terrible in exams. I need to get 220 UCAS points which is 2 C's and a D.

Which brings me to the exam results that I received on Thursday. I was a little disappointed with my AS results so along with one modular exam I re-took three others and re-did my English coursework from last year. Again the results weren't perfect, but were better than last year so hopefully going to Falmouth will work out :) I got 2 B's and 3C's

The university also sent me a letter to say that if I accepted my place onto the course I would be given free ticket's to way the graduate fashion show at the end of this year which would be so amazing as it will really give me a chance to see what kind of things other people have created during their time there.

So basically, that is what has been happening with my and kind of why I haven't been paying much attention to my blog.

February Favourites

2011-03-12T11:13:00.000-08:00

Apology's for this post being a little late

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation For my this foundation is one that I know I can use and it will give me nice daytime skin. It's light enough to be worn on a day to day basis and I think it is a absolute re-purchase product

Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream Looks amazing dabbed along the cheek bones or mixed with your foundation. It's also super cheap so check it out next time your are in Superdrug

Lush Tea Tree Water Toner Keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day and makes my make-up look fresh and dewy. Kind of like a less expensive version of the Mac Fix+

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder Keeps any unnecessary shine away. I don't think this is anything revolutionary, it is just good at keeping your face matte.

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara Another one of those products that you know you can just use on a day to day basis and it makes your looks presentable.

ELF Tone Correcting Concealer Perfect under the eyes because of the slight peach tones in it.

Travelling to the Seaside

2011-02-21T18:37:00.001-08:00

I need the help of anyone who has been to Falmouth before. I have a University Interview there on Monday but we are still looking for a nice little B&B to stay in for the night because it is an eight hour drive to get there. (google maps "Mablethorpe" and then get directions to "Falmouth" - that is how far we have to travel) So if anyone has every been or lives close and knows of somewhere nice to stay that is pretty close to the University then please let me know :)

Thank You :D

January Favourites

2011-02-11T09:24:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry this is so late but if you follow me on Twitter or Flickr you will know I've had a lot of school/university work to do and I've also been on holiday, but these are some of the products I have been using during the past month.

Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream I read this was kind of a dupe for Mac's Strobe Cream so I've been mixing this in with some of my foundations and although it took me some time to get used to I really like it now

Nars Sheer Glow I finally caved after about a year of wanting this foundation and have pretty much neglected all of my other foundations since I bought it. The only downside is that it turns slightly orange over time on the skin :S

Urban Decay Pigment in Shag Such a lovely colour that isn't too much of an orange toned bronze

Barry M Nail Paint in Mushroom Still loving these kind of colours

Chapstick in Forever Apple Smells amazing and has been a life saver during the winter

Covergirl LashBlast Waterproof Mascara Still such an amazing mascara that is running very low so I need to find a way to get my hands on another tube

Benefit Powder Pop Blush Set Why did I wait so long to try Benefit blushes? I love all three of these colours

Mac Mineralize Blush in Rhapsody In Two This product never really got a lot of love because I felt the product just wasn't opaque enough for my liking. However I have now been applying this with my fingers and then blending out as I feel it gives better highlight finish.

Urban Decay YDK Eye Shadow in the Sustainable Palette Always loved this colour but because it was in a palette I never reached for it until recently when I shopped my stash

COTW - Marine Conservation Society

2011-01-16T12:40:00.000-08:00

This week I have chose the MCS as my Charity Of The Week. Their focus is to keep the UK sea's clean and keep a balance of the amount of wildlife currently inhabiting them. This is something that I feel is very important to me because I live on the East Coast of England and a lot of people I know, including my parents, rely on the high quality of our beaches to bring tourists to the area. The MCS are also currently supporting the TV chefs on Channel 4 who are working to improve the current state of out sea's.

If this sounds like a cause that you would like to get involved in then you can visit their website here where you will also find information on how to make a donation!

Post Christmas Shopping

2011-01-13T08:20:00.000-08:00

Ugh, January is such a depressing month :( But in an attempt to cheer myself up these are a few bits and pieces that I have picked up since Boxing Day :)

- Superdrug Head In The Clouds Dry Shampoo

- Rimmel Match Perfect Foundation

- NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

- Superdrug Vitamin E Eye Cream

- Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisturiser

- Urban Decay Pigment in Shag

- Barry M Nail Paint in Blue Glitter

- Topshop Utilitarian Nail Polish

- ELF Tone Correcting Concealer in Apricot Beige

- ELF Eyelid Primer

- ELF Bronzing Powder in Luminance

- ELF All Over Colour Stick in Spotlight

Miss Selfridge Necklace - This was Half Price :)

Miss Selfridge & Topshop Ring - Both on sale :)

Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

Good Charlotte - Good Morning Revival

Jack Wills Sweatpants - If you remember in this post I said I was going to take my Nike sweatpants back, well I did and I replaced them with these Jack Wills ones which I prefer so much more!

If you would like reviews on any of the make-up and beauty products just leave me a comment. I'm still working on my Mac Mineralize Satinfinish review, I just can't decide if I like it or not :(

Products I would like to try in 2011

2011-01-10T11:55:00.000-08:00

After watching loads of "2010 favourites" videos and reading loads of blog posts, these are the products I would love to try out sometime during 2011

Primer

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin

Foundation

Mac Face & Body

Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation

Concealer

Bobbi Brown Corrector

Eye Shadow

Mac in Sable

Nars in Lola Lola

Urban Decay in Scratch

Blush

Illamasqua in Katie - Picture from http://makeup.smart-reviews.org

Illamasqua in Sob

Highlight

Nars in Albatross

ELF in Gotta Glow

Contour

Mac Harmony Blush - Picture from http://www.beautyliciouslove.com

Illamasqua Rumour Blush - Picture from http://day-significantnothings.blogspot.com

But I guess we will just have to see how it goes :) I am sure new things will come out over the next year that will completely distract me from the things I planned to buy ... what products are you hoping to try out over the next year?

COTW - Stonewall

2011-01-09T08:58:00.000-08:00

COTW stands for Charity Of The Week as I mentioned in this post, I am planning to donate a small amount of money to a different charity every week over the next year and am hoping some of you may join me. This week I have chosen to donate to Stonewall

Stonewall are a UK based charity that emphasise gay equality. I received an e-mail from them stating what they are going to be working on in the near future:

Equality at school: Homophobic bullying blights the lives of countless young people, in all schools. Over the coming year, through our Education for All campaign, we'll continue our work with young people, teachers and the government to tackle this vital issue, from producing guidance for teachers to holding inspiring events for young LGB people.

Equality in health: Lesbian and gay people often face barriers to the right healthcare. Stonewall is launching a major programme of work to tackle homophobia within the health service, both for patients and staff.

Equality in law: Following Stonewall’s recent successful campaign to secure a new criminal offence of inciting homophobic hatred, our work to secure equal recognition for same-sex parents and their children, through the fertility bill, continues apace. We’re currently lobbying politicians to ensure fairness in public services in the forthcoming Equality Bill.

Equality at work: Our work with employers continues to expand and we'll be launching a new improved version of our guide for employers as well as making initiatives such as our workplace conference, workplace equality index and leadership programme better than ever before. We'll again distribute our Starting Out recruitment guide to all UK universities.

If this sounds like a cause that you would like to get involved in they you can visit their website here where you will also find information on how to make a donation

Christmas Presents - Make-up

2011-01-03T06:43:00.000-08:00

The second part to my Christmas presents ...

Ted Baker Make-up Brush set
Set of 6 Nail Polishes
Sweetie Lip Balms
Avon Purfume
3 MUA Nail Polishes
Benefit Powder Pop Blush Set
Benefit Velvet Eye Shadow in Leggy
Dior Set with Mascara, Eye Liner & Make-up Remover

Something A Little Difference

2011-01-02T18:51:00.000-08:00

I am sure that if you watch YouTube video's quite regularly, you may have noticed a little thing called Project For Awesome a few weeks ago. It really got me thinking about my contribution to charities and made me realise just how many organisations are out there aiming to make people's or animals lives just a little bit better. So after watching many moving P4A video's I decided that one of my new year's resolutions would be to donate £1 every week to a different charity. Now I know £1 really isn't a lot but I am hoping the "every little helps" idea will become a reality and my money will go towards some sort of great change.

Now, the biggest challenge is really going to be picking out the 52 charities that I am going to donate to over the next year and whether I can stick to my resolution. I really hope I do!

So now I am off to watch loads of P4A video's again and decide who to donate my money to :)

How much does "your face" cost you?

2011-01-01T10:03:00.000-08:00

You know when you come across a blog that you just completely fall in love with and just sit scrolling and reading through all of their previous posts, well this happened to me the other day when I came across Golden Glow. A post that really stuck out to me was when Lisa added up the cost of the products she uses on an average day. I hope she doesn't mind but I thought I would give it a go too ...

Nars Sheer Glow - £29.00

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - £3.99

Mac Studio Finish Concealer - £12.50

Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil Concealer - £10.00

Mac MSF in Soft & Gentle - £19.50

Topshop Cream Blush in Flush - £6.00

Mac Blush in Well Dressed - £16.50

Urban Decay Primer Potion - £12.00

CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara - £5.00

Mac Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe - £11.00

Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Sin - £13.00

Max Factor Eye Shadow in Burnt Bark - £0.99

Sleek Ink Pot in Dominatrix - £3.99

Mac Tinted Lip Conditioner in Feelin' Good - £10.50

Mac Lipstick in Hue - £12.50

Total = £166.47

This is the sort of make-up that I would wear on maybe an average weekend or a night out to the cinema or for dinner.

I think this post would make a really great Tag, do feel free to add up your face and let me know what it totals too :)

My Favourite Products of 2010

2011-01-01T06:30:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year!

These are my favourite products of 2010 that I found myself using a lot over the past year. There is a great range on high and low end brands so hopefully there will be something for everyone in this post.

Nail Polishes

Essie in Van D'Go

Barry M in Berry Ice Cream

Lipsticks

Gosh in Darling

Mac in Hue

Mascara

Maybelline The Colossal Mascara

Foundation

Mac Studio Fix Fluid

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep

Primer

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Blush

Mac in Well Dressed

Topshop in Flush

Concealer

Mac Studio Finish

Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil

Eye Shadows

Urban Decay in Sin

Boots 17 in Statuesque

Max Factor in Burnt Bark

Eye Liner

Sleek ink Pot in Dominatrix

What have been your favourites of 2010?

December Favourites

2010-12-31T09:14:00.000-08:00

My last favourites of 2010 ...

Mac Bronzer in Golden This has been great for just warming up my face a little during the cold month

L'Occitane Fleur Cherie Hand Cream Still using this to keep my hands nice and soft

Urban Decay Primer Potion Because I realised I have never included this into a favourites post but I use it every time I wear eyeshadow

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation Almost finished this which must prove just how much I love it :)

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin Possibly my all time favourite shadow I own!

Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NW15 Just because it is so perfect

Boots 17 Blush in Bramble Frost Just a great everyday blush colour

Christmas Presents - Clothes

2010-12-30T07:26:00.000-08:00

I figured it was easier to split my presents up into groups and it also means I can span these posts out over a week or so because recently I haven't had much inspiration for blogging

Jack Wills Leggings

so perfect to just sit around the house in which is pretty much all I have done this Christmas :)

Cheap Monday Skull T-Shirt

This is sooo soft and now I really want the black one too :)

Just the tags :)

Nike Sweatpants

I think I am going to take these back because I just wanted them to drive in and sit around the house in but although they fit and they are my size I just think they look far too big on the legs and they are a little too long

Slippers

Because everyone loves slippers at Christmas :)

Christmas Present Preview

2010-12-29T17:02:00.000-08:00

I know there are a few people who do not like Christmas present posts as they think it is all about showing off but I really wanted to show what I got and Victoria from LilyLovesLola told me to blog about whatever I want to blog about so here is just quick picture preview of some of the things I received for Christmas. I will do a few more posts over the next week or so showing close up pictures and things :)

November Favourites

2010-12-19T03:38:00.000-08:00

Ahh sorry this is so late :(

Boots No.7 Eyeshadow in Mink Such a pretty colour that is really wearable for school

Mac Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe I've been using this like non-stop ever since I bought it! I love it and I completely understand why everyone has it

L'Occitane Fleur Cherie Hand Cream Such a life saver in the cold weather!

Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara I've pretty much used all of this up and I am so totally going to buy another one

Lip Smacker in Coca Cola This smells amazing :) haha

Sleek Ink Pot Gel Liner Still love this more than any other liner and I used it on my friend and she loves it so much now too :)

Topshop Blush in Neon Rose I thought I had lost this :( but then I found it and I remembered how amazing it is :)

Winter Nails

2010-12-01T10:34:00.000-08:00

Now that it is December I figured it was about time for my top 10 winter nail polishes of 2010 just in time for Christmas :) Also, it was snowing when I took this picture so I thought I would take it outside in the snow for you :)

(Top Row from L to R)

Rimmel 60 Second Nail Polish in Grey Matter

Barry M Nail Paint in Navy

W7 Glitter Nail Polish in Blue Dazzle

Collection 2000 MaxiFlex Nail Polish in Rustique

Models Own Nail Polish in Nude Beige

(Bottom Row from L to R)

Barry M Nail Paint in Vivid Purple

Topshop Nail Polish in Lead

Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish in Black Cherries

China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Ravishing, Dahling

W7 Glitter Nail Polish in Red Dazzle

If you would like to see swatches of any of these polishes just let me know and I will see what I can do :)

Birthday Haul - Clothes & Misc

2010-11-28T07:59:00.000-08:00

This is the last part of my Birthday Haul Posts. It's not ver exciting, because not many clothes have really stood out to me recently. But this is what I have picked up.

Black Panel oversized Top - Primark - £10

Grey Mesh panel sleeve jumper - River Island - £25

Super Skinny Jeans in Blue & Black - Primark - £8 each

For clothes I also bought:

A plain grey long sleeve top from primark that Ididn't think was worth taking a picture of
An oversized new look top with birds on it which is in the wash
A Primark ring which I have lost :(
A Pair of studded Topshop Pumps which i returned

30 Seconds To Mars - This Is War & Snow Patrol - Up To Now - 2 for £10

Elastic Heart Bracelet - Miss Selfridge - £4.00

Recent Eye Shadows - Swatches

2010-11-24T10:28:00.000-08:00

I figured that although I post the occasional haul, I don't really post swatches of the make-up that I purchase. So this post is a little bit of a catch up :)

Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadows

(From L to R) Tango, Jules & Bronx

(From L to R)

Mac in Satin Taupe, Boots No. 7 in Mink, Max Factor in Burnt Bark & MUA in Shade 12 - Pearl

(From L to R)

Mac in Satin Taupe, Boots No. 7 in Mink, Max Factor in Burnt Bark & MUA in Shade 12 - Pearl

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liners

(From L to R) Va Va Voom &Glitz

(From Top to Bottom) Glitz & Va Va Voom

I hope this is helpful to anyone that is interested :)

Birthday Haul - Shoes & Bags

2010-11-21T07:44:00.000-08:00

This is another post of some of the things I have bought over the past few weeks with the birthday money I was given. I've added prices just so if anyone likes what I have bought and would like to buy them too they know how much they were:

New Look Black Wedge Peep Toe Boots - £25.00

I want these in cream/beige too! they look amazing and are really comfy!

New Look Grey Wedges - £25

Converse White Chuck Taylor All Star's Low - £35 (I got mine from Office)

Bank Black Skull Clutch Bag - £25.00

This also looked amazing in cream but I don't wear cream a lot :(

NOTD - Barry M Nail Paint in Dusky Mauve

2010-11-17T07:34:00.000-08:00

I've been buying loads of nail polishes but not really showing any of them so I thought it was time to start doing some regular NOTD posts. The first is Barry M's Dusky Mauve.

Charlotte over at Lipglossing did an amazing comparison post of this nail polish with the Chanel Paradoxal. Check that out here

It is such a beautiful colour when it catches the light but when you can't see the purple shimmer, it still makes a really nice winter-y colour. The picture is of two coats which is normal for most Barry M polishes to get a good opaque colour.

Birthday Haul - Make-Up

2010-11-10T06:47:00.000-08:00

This is the make-up that I bought with the money I was given for my birthday :) I didn't buy it all at once, It was done over about 3-4 shopping trips :)

Face

Revlon ColorStay for Normal/Dy Skin in 110 Ivory

Mac Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation in NC15

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 001 Transparent

Eyes

Mac Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe

MUA Eye Shadow in Shade 12 - Pearl

No7 Eye Shadow in Mink

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Liner in 13 Va Va Voom

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Liner in 1 Glitz

Nails

Barry M Instant Nail Effects Nail Paint

Barry M Nail Paint in Dusky Mauve

Topshop Nail Polish in Lead

Brushes

W7 Blusher Brush

W7 Foundation Brush

If there is anything you would like swatches or reviews on let me know and I will do my best to do a post for you as soon as possible!

October Favourites

2010-11-07T06:14:00.000-08:00

It's that time again :) Sorry this is a few days late but with the days getting darker much faster now it means I cant take good pictures after school so all picture taking has to be done at the weekends. This could mean a lack of posts in the future :( But anyways, this is what I have been loving this month:

The Body Shop Lip & Cheek Stain in 01 I never really used this a lot but now that it is winter it just adds a really nice red flush to either your cheeks or lips. I wore it on bonfire night and loved it :)

Revlon ColorStay for Normal/Dry Skin in 110 Ivory I have wanted to buy this for moths but never did for some reason. Then it went on sale in Superdrug for £9.99 and I had some birthday money so I figured why not. I am so glad I did :) It covers nicely, I love the smell and it comes in an amazing colour range.

Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NW15 Easily the best concealer I own for covering imperfections.

Boots No7 Eyeshadow in 60 Mink I bought this because I had one of those £5 off no7 vouchers so it only cost me £2.50 and it is so much better than I thought it would be. I don't know if I would pay £7.50 for another one though, I'll just wait until I have another voucher :P

W7 Blush Brush If you don't like the idea of paying loads for make-up brushes then I recommend W7 100%. They have a great range and they are sooo inexpensive! This brush is really good for applying powder and only cost £3!

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara in Black A birthday present from my friend which I love! I always ignore the Rimmel counter for some reason but I think I might have to look further into their other mascaras because this one is really good!

Some Pictures From My Birthday

2010-10-28T06:05:00.000-07:00

Some of you may have been aware that Sunday the 24th was my birthday, so I thought I would show a few pictures from the day of what I got up to ...

I woke up, put on a jumper and opened cards and presents from some people

We then set off for a two hour drive to Doncaster to meet with family for a meal

We arrived at my cousins house, got ready, and headed to the restaurant

I sat next to my nan :)

After dinner they brought out my Birthday cake

And then we had a big family photo :)

Now I posted a picture on Twitter of some blogpost ideas that I had but I would love a little bit of input before I start taking pictures and typing anything up. My Ideas were:

Birthday Dinner FOTD
My Birthday Presents
Halloween Costume
Things I bought with my Birthday money
Halloween FOTN
Presents from my Sisters holiday

I just want to hear how everyone feels about my posting my presents on my blog. I know there were some people at Christmas who didn't like it when others showed what they recieved but I actually really liked seeing what everyone got. If there isn't an interest then I don't mind ... Just let me know :) I will also be doing:

Rimmel Primer Review
InStyle Magazine Collection
Lots of NOTD posts

A New Obsession

2010-10-23T11:06:00.000-07:00

Since about August, I have been really into wearing wedges. I just can't seem to go shopping without buying anew pair :) I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I simply cannot walk in heels :( These are the ones I have bought over the past few months:

Lace Up Peep Toe Wedges - Primark - £15.00

These are more of a day time wedge that look really nice with leggings or skinny jeans

Strappy Black Wedges - River Island - £30.00 in the sale

OMG! I love these so much. I've loved them since I first saw them, but I didn't want to pay £55 for a pair of shoes that I knew I wouldn't wear, so when they were in the sale I jumped at the chance to get them, especially since I am 18 tomorrow so I will be going out more. However, they are so ridiculously painful and seem to make me walk funny so I am sending them back :( If I had £30 to waste, I would keep them just to look at!

Platform Strappy Wedges - New Look - £25

These are so comfortable and I wore them to my friends birthday the other day and plan to wear them again for my birthday :) If you see these in New Look and you like them just try them on, they are really easy to walk in and are really comfy :)

Beige Buckle Up Wedges - Primark - £15

I think I have probably worm these the most as they kind of just feel like you are wearing flats and add a really nice edge to an outfit. Also,they are far cheaper than the ASOS ones I wanted for ages.

Beige Peep Toe Wedges - New Look - £25

WHY DID I TAKE THESE BACK? Seriously?!?! When I bought the black new look wedges I took these back. But ever since I did, I wish I hadn't but haven't had chance to go back to New Look to re-purchase them :( I hope they still have them new time I go shopping! They are also really comfortable, but add a more sleek look to an outfit rather than an edge one.

Do you have a favourite pair of wedges?

September Favourites

2010-10-16T07:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry this is late, but better late than never right?

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer I just feel as though this primer makes my foundations look a lot nice throughout the day and because it is pink tones rather than clear it helps to even out skin tones

Mac Studio Fix Foundation My skin has been pretty bad recently so I've been using this as it is full coverage. I'm still convinced however that NW15 is far too orangey for my so when I run out i'll look into NC15 or maybe go to the pro store and see if an NW10 would be better suited to my skin

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation My friend told me I looked "glowing" when I wore this so I think it deserves a place in this months favourites

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Jules This is my first ever matte eye shadow and I love it! Illamasqua shadows in general are just amazing and I got this is the ASOS sale so it only cost me £5. It's just a really neutral brown that is perfect for everyday wear

Benefit Eye Bright When I first got this I didn't really get it, but over the past few weeks I have had far too many late nights and early mornings so this has saved me :)

Loreal Extra-Volume Collagene Mascara I've always had a thing for this mascara. It's just really nice and the brush is nothing like any other I have used

Magazine Collection - My Elle's

2010-10-09T07:36:00.000-07:00

Part three of the Magazine Collection - My Elle Magazines!

(From L to R, Top to Bottom)

October 2006

November 2006

December 2006

February 2007

March 2007

April 2007

May 2007

June 2007

(From L to R, Top to Bottom)

July 2007

August 2007

October 2007

November 2007

December 2007

January 2008

February 2008

April 2008

(From L to R, Top to Bottom)

May 2008 (travel size)

June 2008

July 2008

August 2008

September 2008

October 2008

November 2008

December 2008

(From L to R, Top to Bottom)

December 2008 (French Edition)

January 2009

February 2009

March 2009

April 2009

May 2009

June 2009

July 2009

(From L to R, Top to Bottom)

August 2009

September 2009

October 2009

November 2009

December 2009

January 2010

February 2010

March 2010

(From L to R, Top to Bottom)

April 2010

May 2010

May 2010 (Spanish Edition)

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

Elle Collections Autumn/Winter 2010

Since I have taken these pictures, I have bought the October 2010 and the November 2010 editions of Elle, but I guess you will have to wait until next year to see those :)

Pre-Birthday Haul

2010-10-04T05:49:00.000-07:00

It's been about a month since I last blogged, but i'm back now :) I think this school year is just going to mean there wont be as many blog post in general. The only reason I'm writing this one is because I have the day off because i'm ill :( But anyway, this is just a little haul of some things I picked up in Bradford and Leeds this weekend whilst me and two of my friends went to see Bradford Uni.

Multi-Buckle Wedges - £15.00 - Primark

I really wanted these in black but they didn't have my size so I settled for the camel/beige colour

Wedges - £25.00 - New Look

Easily my favourite purchase of the weekend. It's my 18th in 3 weeks so I've been looking for some going out shoes. I cant walk in heels very well so expect lots of Wedges in future hauls :)

Grey Drapey Burberry-esque Skirt - £34.99 - River Island

I've wanted this for sooo long and i think im going to wear it on my birthday :) My only problem is finding a top to go with it :S

Leaf Ring - £4.00 - Topshop

I really love rings at the minute and this one just stood out when I was shopping

Lady Gaga - The Fame Monster CD - £6.99 - HMV

Technically this came on the post this morning but I thought I would include it :)

Star Gazer Nail Polish in 504 - £2.50 - New Look

Because I really needed more nail polish :P

August Favourites

2010-09-04T16:53:00.001-07:00

I'm sorry this is late but I started year 13 a few days ago and I'm just kind of getting back into school

Gosh Holographic Nail Polish My absolute new favourite :) I love it, and I get asked about it whenever I wear it. I really want to try and get more Gosh polishes, they are so lovely!

Rimmel Matte Finish Nail Polish This is so perfect for school. I'm not allowed to wear nail polish to school but by wearing a nude polish and then the matte top coat over the top makes it look really natural but still nice.

Mac Lipstick in Angel Angel is about as adventurous and bright as I go with lipstick. I've really liked wearing this over August just to brighten up my day.

Barry M Lipgloss in Coral Nowhere near as pigmented as some other Barry M glosses I have tried, but it smells lovely and is just really easy to wear either alone or over any lipstick.

Sleek Ink Pot in Dominatrix Why did I wait so long to try gel liners? I love this and can't wait to try out some other colours and brands! I never really bothered with eye liner because I found it too difficult to apply but this is so easy with an angled eyeliner brush.

Topshop Blush in Flush This is without a doubt, the best blush I own because the colour just suits my skin tone perfectly. There really isn't much more I can say about it.

Benefit You Rebel Tinted Moisturiser I've used this tinted moisturiser so much this summer and am really interested to look into some other brands ready for next summer.

CoverGirl Last Blast Waterproof I need some more of this soon, it's just perfect :)

Boots 17 Eyeshadow in Mardi Gras This is great to wear along the lower lash line and then to line the top with just a flick of mascara. Really effortless but brightening.

Max Factor Eyeshadow in Burnt Bark Please, please, please, please just promise me next time you are at a Max Factor counter you will at least swatch this shadow. It is without a doubt my most used eyeshadow! I love everything about it.

I'm just a sheep following the crowd

2010-09-04T06:08:00.000-07:00

It seems like everyone is joining the website Luuux at the minute. I thought the idea of blogging, earning virtual money and then buying things was really fun so I made an account. The only problem is I'm not too sure what I want to do with it :S

I've had a couple of idea's but I really want your opinions as I'm hoping some of you will be my Luuux readers.

Here are some of the things I have thought of doing:

my day in pictures
OOTD posts
Sewing/DIY projects

That's all I've really thought of at the minute :S I want to try and keep the things I post on here separate from the things I post over there so I don't really want anything too make-up based. Let me know what you think :D

Magazine Collection - My Harpers Bazaar's

2010-09-03T05:55:00.000-07:00

This is the second part to my Magazine Collection themed posts that I am doing

(From L to R, Top to Bottom)

September 2008

October 2008

November 2008

November 2008 (US Edition)

December 2008

January 2009

February 2009

March 2009 (Large Issue)

(From L to R, Top to Bottom)

May 2009

August 2009

September 2009 (Large Issue)

October 2009

November 2009

December 2009

January 2010

February 2010

(From L to R, Top to Bottom)

March 2010

April 2010

May 2010

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

Recent Haul - A bit of everything

2010-08-31T06:33:00.000-07:00

I feel like I haven't really updated in a while with a proper post so here is what I have been buying recently:

Studded Jumper - Primark - £8

Tie-Dye Top - New Look - £16.99

Hoodie - Jack Wills - £49

Khaki Jumper - Charity Shop - £3

I'm planning to crop my khaki jumper soon and probably change the neckline a little

This is what the back of my Jack Wills jumper looks like

Albums (all from HMV):

Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane

Paramore - Brand New Eyes

Paramore - All We Know Is Falling

The Script- The Script

M.I.A. - Kala

There is a close up of the nail polishes later

Some new school shoes because school is starting again soon and we have to wear uniform at my Sixth Form :( - Tesco - £10

Necklace - Primark - £3

Gosh - Holographic - £5.00

Rimmel - Apricot Punch - £2.99

Star Gazer - 501 (I think) - £2.50

I finally decided to buy some fabric to do something with, I'm just not too sure what yet though :S

I also go some shoulder pads, a zip, some thread and 2 metres of elastic

Magazine Collection - My Vogue's

2010-08-28T04:34:00.000-07:00

This is the first part of my Magazine Collection series of posts that I will be posting over the next week or two.

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)

October 1992 (when I was born)

November 1998

May 2008

June 2008

July 2008

August 2008

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)

September 2008

October 2008

November 2008

December 2008

December 2008 (French Edition)

January 2009

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)

February 2009

March 2009

April 2009 (haha you can see Brian's tail)

May 2009

June 2009

July 2009

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)

January 2010 (Canadian Edition)

January 2010

February 2010

March 2010

April 2010

May 2010

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)

August 2009

September 2009

October 2009

November 2009

December 2009

December 2009 (German Edition)

(from L to R, Top to Bottom)

May 2010 (Spanish Edition)

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

You may have noticed that I like picking up editions of Vogue and other magazines from different countries that I have visited, does anyone else do this?

Should It Stay or Should It Go?

2010-08-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

I ordered a Topshop jumper the other night and it came yesterday. At first I wasn't too sure about it so I thought I would get your opinions. I found out about this jumper from Samantha when it was in one of her hauls, I really do just adore her style!

I have a little concern about the fact that the hem is not sewn. Me and my dad were thinking it will end up becoming ruined in the wash over time :S

haha look how wide it is :) I laid it out on my bad and it is nearly as long! Also please excuse the strange face haha :D

So what do you think? I think it is growing on me, and its really warm to wear so will be good to carry over for winter.

Things I'm Loving From ... Just About Everywhere

2010-08-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

I've been at home all day with ear-ache which has lead to quite a bit of internet browsing. This is the result of it:

Topshop Green Long Sleeve Tri Marl Tee - £16.00

Topshop Grey Burnout Crop Sweat - £25.00

ASOS Randal Buckle Wedges - £40.00

ASOS Studded Metal Double Finger Ring - £8.00

Urban Outfitters Truly Madly Deeply Skeleton Oversized Tank - £28.00

Urban Outfitters Truly Madly Deeply Skull Print Oversized Tank - £25.00

American Apparel Grey Unisex Flex Fleece Zip Hoody - £36.00

New Look Panel Denim Leggings - £20.00

River Island Dark Grey Fringe Shorts - £29.99

Topshop Denim Stitch Boyfriend Tee - £18.00

Reiss Cream V-Neck Tee - £20.00

MAC Venomous Villains Wishlist

2010-08-18T08:54:00.000-07:00

When I get interested in a MAC collection I like to make these little wishlists. It is a good way for me to see clearly what I am interested in so I can have a good look into the products before they come out.

Innocence, Beware! Lipstick from Cruella De Vil

Oh So Fair Beauty Powder from Evil Queen

Vainglorious Eyeshadow from Evil Queen

I am just completely ignoring the packaging of these products, as I really dont like it at all, and focusing completely on the make-up. What have you seen so far that you like?

All pictures are from Temptalia

Another Blog Sale :)

2010-08-17T16:30:00.000-07:00

Yes, another blog sale. I am very slowly reducing my collection just to the things that I really use.

the rules are as always

I am only accepting PayPal for payment
What you see is what you get
Leave a comment with your paypal address with what you would like
First come first served

Postage is £1 + 30p for every additional item in the UK

Postage is £2 +50p for every additional item internationally

W7 Africa Bronzer - Used about 4 times - £1.00

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in 002 Vanilla - About half left - £3.50

SOLD - Smashbox Photo Finish Primer - About 3/4 left - £5.00

SOLD -Sleek Sunset Palette - Haven't hit pan on any of the shadows - £2.50

W7 Perfect Eyes Shadow in Bronzed - Used about 3 times - £0.75

W7 Perfect Eyes Shadow in Golden Eye - Used about 3 times - £0.75

NOT FOR SALE - Barry M Glitter Liner

St. Moriz Glitz Fake Tan - Used Once - £1.00

Rimmel Sun Shimmer in Light Matte Instant Tan - Used Once - £1.50

Rimmel Sun Shimmer Self Tan Gel - Used about 3 times - £1.50

Soap & Glory Glow Job - Used once - £1.00

Things I'm Loving From ... Topshop #5

2010-08-16T07:00:00.000-07:00

I have been really impressed with Topshop for quite a long time now :) Just, as per usual not the prices! This is what I have spotted recently that I like :)

Hazy Floral Bead Sandals - £20.00

Trip Studded Hi Top Trainers - £32.00

Zip Back Tee - £32.00

Short Sleeve Tee - £12.00

Airtex Roll Back Tee - £18.00

Floral Printed Playsuit - £35.00

Speckled Boyfriend Tee - £22.00

Silk Panel Back Vest - £38.00

Basic Zip Back Vest - £28.00

Vestry Leg Tie Ballet Pumps - £18.00

Coloured Crop Denim Jacket - £40.00

A Little Preview ...

2010-08-16T04:33:00.000-07:00

This is a little sneak peak at some posts you can expect to see over the next few weeks

I did a "magazine collection" post a year ago so decided to create an updated one. Keep your eye's peeled for more in-depth pictured!

A New Edition ...

2010-08-15T11:53:00.000-07:00

This is some very exciting new ... for me at least

My friend Sophie very generously let me have her old Elle magazines and a few random Vogues, Dazed's and Pop's. If you have read this blog for quite a while you will know I adore magazines and have a little addiction to collecting them. This is why I am so excited to now having these. I am planning to do another Magazine collection post soon so anyone that is interested can see the cover pictures then :)

Things I'm Loving From ... Republic #3

2010-08-13T06:12:00.000-07:00

I don't know what has come over me ... I really really love Republic at the minute :)

Crafted Floral Cropped T-Shirt - £24.99

Miso Mini Rose Print Skirt - £14.99

Candy Beverley Hills Top - £14.99

Soul Cal Stripe Polo T-Shirt - £5.00

Candy Couture Chrysler Scoop Neck Top - £10.00

Miso Maxi Skirt - £10.00

Selling Some Clothes

2010-08-13T04:24:00.000-07:00

If you are interested in grabbing a bargain then head over to www.gatherssequinsandstuds.wordpress.com which is where I will be selling some clothes that I don't wear any more.

I am aiming to add one new item everyday so at the minute there are only two things on there but keep checking in, you never know you may find something you like. I think I can probably sell some of my friends clothes on there too so there will hopefully be a variety of sizes soon :)

If you could, I would also love anyone that could re-blog this post or maybe tweet about it. I really do just need to reduce the amount in my wardrobe at the minute.

Lincoln Haul

2010-08-11T08:18:00.000-07:00

Me and the lovely Sophie (who is making a new blog to which I will link you too soon because she is AMAZING) went shopping on Thursday to Lincoln. I was so ridiculously excited! But the shops were such a fail and I only came home with one item of clothing :(

From Superdrug:

Batiste Nude Dry Shampoo

Barry M Lip Gloss in Coral

Sleek Kajal Liner in Nocturnal

Sleek Ink Pot in Dominatrix

Rimmel Matte Finish Top Coat

From Boots:

Models Own Polish in Nude Beige

Models Own Polish in Fuzzy Peach

From The Body Shop:

Watermelon Lip Balm

I got this jacket in Topshop in the sale for £25. I am sooo happy! I wanted one from River Island which was £50 but i'm glad I didn't buy it now!

These are a little controversial in my house. My dad likes them, my mum thinks they are ok and my sister hates that. I love them. They were £15 from Primark :)

Is it jut me or are a pair of white pumps always included in my haul posts haha -£2 from Primark

So you know how I love magazines ...

And then I bought Romeo and Juliet because I never read it as school :(

Things I'm Loving From ... Topshop #4

2010-08-09T06:28:00.000-07:00

More Topshop lusting's ...

Denim Stitch Boyfriend Tee - £18.00

Hula Tassle Sandals - £28.00

Velocity Heavy Stud Pumps in Black - £22.00

Velocity Heavy Stud Pumps in White - £22.00

July Favourites

2010-08-08T10:16:00.000-07:00

It's that time again :) I really do love doing these post's sometimes just as a way of letting you all know what I've been using and loving:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin This has been a favourite of mine ever since I got it, but I've been using it loads this month because it goes so well with my All That Glitter eyeshadow that I am trying to use up

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Tango I got this is the ASOS sale and I love it! Next time you are at an Illamasqua counter, swatch it because I think you will all love it

Avon Nail Polish in Vintage Blue I've always loved Avon formula's and this colour is perfect for the pastel trend

Avon Nail Polish in Luxe Lavender Another great pastel that needs 2 coats max

Asda Nail Polish in Streamer This is one of the products I'm trying to use up because I think I am going to wear it loads this Summer

Maybelline Colossal Mascara I reach for this like pretty much everyday because I think the effect it gives is really good :)

Topshop Blush in Flush I didn't use this for a while because I didn't really have a lot of experience with cream blush, but I think I have just about mastered it now and I love it! I'm hoping to pick up a few more Topshop bits when I go shopping

Benefit You Rebel Light Perfect for summer :) I think this product has shown me I can get away with very little coverage this time of year and I am looking into trying some different brands once I've finished this

Mac Paint Pot in Painterly Urban Decay Primer Potion has been such a fail recently and I just keep coming home from work with creased shadow, but my Paint Pot has been doing really well. I really do need to but some more!

Things I'm Loving From ... River Island #2

2010-08-06T06:42:00.000-07:00

Doing these "Thing's I'm Loving From ..." posts are really keeping my mind off wanting to buy make-up :) The only problem is, they just give me more ideas of different things to buy!

Check Roxy Shirt - £24.99

Slim Leg Denim Trousers - £24.99

Slouch Pocket Blazer - £34.99

Hooded Denim Jacket - £49.99

What have you bought from River Island recently?

Project Tumblr

2010-08-05T12:53:00.000-07:00

I know a few of you already know that I have a Tumblr which I try to update as often as I can. I do this by saving all of the pictures I plan to post on my computer and then just uploading them when I can. As you can image this has left me with a massive folder on my computer with over 5000 pictures in it. My plan over ... well however long it takes me is to try and get as many if not all of these pictures printed.

I know it is going to take along time and quite a bit of money but i think if i just order a few every time so that i'm only spending like £3-£5 I wont really notice just how much i am spending. The pictures above are what i have already got printed and stuck to my wall. Obviously, I don't have enough wall space for all 5000 so i'm currently looking for some nice photo albums to store them in. I think they are a great source of inspiration and just something nice to have :)

Do you have a Tumblr? If so leave me a link.

http://gatherssequinsandstuds.tumblr.com/

Things I'm Loving From ... Topshop #3

2010-08-02T12:16:00.000-07:00

Sometimes (actually most of the time) I wish Topshop wasn't so expensive! I know a lot of other places are more so, but seriously, there stuff doesn't need to be as pricey as it currently is. However, I have been really tempted by these pieces recently ...

Oversize Buttoned Placket Top - £18.00

Curved Hem Oversized Top - £14.00

Bonded Military Shirt - £28.00

Musk Jewel Bow Pumps - £28.00

Hatchet Gladiator Sandals - £28.00

Have you bought anything from Topshop recently?

Summer Challenge

2010-08-01T08:50:00.000-07:00

I've decided to set myself a little make-up challenge this Summer. My aim is to use up all of these six products by the time the six weeks holiday is over.

Products I Plan To Finish:

Mac Eyeshadow in All That Glitters

George Nail Polish in Streamer

Benefit You Rebel Tinted Moisuriser in Lite

Topshop Cream Blush in Flush

Maybelline Colossal Mascara

Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil

This isn't going to be like a Project 10 Pan because i am still going to allow myself to buy make-up, I just want to get these products finish as i don't think I will get much use out of them in the winter months.

I'll keep you all updated on how well things go :)

A Few Bits & Pieces

2010-07-31T09:02:00.000-07:00

These are just a few bits and pieces that i have picked up over the past few weeks but haven't had chance to show you all yet.

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Tango

This has been on my wishlist for ages now so i was really happy to see it reduced to £9.00 on the ASOS sale. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful eye shadows I own and I've been wearing it loads lately. I think Illamasqua is a brand i really need to look into more because out of the two products I own, they are both amazing!

Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz

This eye liner has so much hype around it as a perfect alternative to white eye liners as it is suppose to look less harsh. I however really am not a fan. I think it just look really un-natural and i think i prefer white eye liner to make my eyes look bigger and brighter. I do however like the consistency of it so would be interested in looking into other colours.

Avon Nail Wear Pro in Luxe Lavender

Yes, I'm still buying pastel nail polishes. But I have an excuse for this one, it was on sale for half price so only cost me £3 :) I haven't really worn it yet so i can't comment on how much I like it, but the colours is beautiful and I always love the consistency of Avon polishes.

Things I'm Loving From ... ASOS #2

2010-07-30T05:01:00.000-07:00

I've been really liking a lot of what ASOS are selling recently! These are just a few bits and pieces that have stood out recently :)

Floral Rucksack - £35.00

Converse All Star Trainers - £35.00

Floral Print One Shoulder Top - £28.00

What have you bought from ASOS recently?

The Wonders That Are ... Blog Sales

2010-07-29T09:06:00.000-07:00

You must have seen them, and i'm sure a lot of you have even bought from them. They are a great way to grab a beauty bargain and help people to reduce their collection. Yes ... I'm talking about Blog Sales! Over the past year i have bought and sold quite a few things on blog sales :) I just love them!

These are a few of my favourite things that i have bought over the past year from blog sales.

Revlon PhotoReady Foundation from Sinead (i think)

Essie Nail Polish in Mint Candy Apple from Sinead (i think)

Mac Eyeshadow in Cranberry from Marcia

Essie Nail Polish in Van D'Go from Jo

Mac Lipstick in Angel from Talita

I think blog sales are best for people who are just getting into high end make-up and want to try some products out without paying full price, people who can't get certain products where they live or people who just love a good bargain :)

What are your favourite blog sale purchases?

My New Blog

2010-07-27T14:26:00.000-07:00

You must know how annoying it is when you see someone online with something you want really bad but you know you have no way of getting it where you live. This is where my new blog comes to the Rescue Everything You Can't Get Your Hands On is where you will find magazines, make-up and lots more that is readily available where I live, but may not be for you.

My plan is to keep prices as low as possible by adding very little profit for myself and postage to a minimum. I really do hope it will be a success and i hope you all get the best use out of it.

Check It Out & Please Follow http://shoppingandshipping.blogspot.com/

LoveFilm Movie Review - The Boat That Rocked

2010-07-27T13:10:00.000-07:00

The Boat That Rocked

What I Thought: I had really high expectations for this film, but it just didn't really deliver. There was nothing wrong with the acting, and the writing was pretty funny, It was just missing something.

Stand Out Character: Gavin Canavagh played by Rhys Ifans

Favourite Scene: I don't really think i had one

Star Rating: ****

Would I watch again: Probably not

Have you seen this film? What did you think of it?

Things I'm Loving From ... Topshop #2

2010-07-26T04:40:00.000-07:00

I hope you al don't mind these kinds of posts. I just really like creating them and i find looking at clothes keeps my mind off make-up because of my spending ban!

Skinny Maxi Dress By Boutique - £32.00

Stripe High Waisted Shorts - £28.00

Casual Playsuit by G** - £32.00

J'Adore Me Crop Tee by Your Eyes Lie** - £25.00

Galaxy Scarf by Your Eyes Lie** - £20.00

Zip Detail Cross Body Bag - £35.00

Triple Cut Out Peep Toes - £20.00

Box Jersey Panel Tee - £32.00

Anarchy Multi Buckle Wedges - £80.00

Hadley Cross Strap Sandals - £30.00

Animal Drape Front Blouse - £35.00

Arabella Canvas Lace Up Boots - £85.00

Some Sale Shopping

2010-07-24T02:04:00.000-07:00

After making all of those clothing wishlists, i caved and bought a few things. Even though only one of them was actually on one of my "Things I'm Loving From ..." posts.

Cropped Jumper - £7.00 from Topshop in the sale. Should have been £28.00

Maxi Dress - £14.99 from MissGuided

Some close up's of the jumper

Chain Top - £5 from Republic in the sale. Should have been £19.99

I Heart LA Cropped Top - £10.00 from Republic in the sale. Should have been £14.99

Oh I do love a good sale shop :) I have a shopping trip planned in about two weeks so I might not be doing too many haul posts until then. Have you lovelies bought anything in the sales yet?

Things I'm Loving From ... Republic #2

2010-07-23T12:25:00.000-07:00

Crafted Scull Scarf - £9.99

Soul Cal San Diego Cropped Top - £16.99

Soul Cal Deluxe Raglan T-Shirt - £19.99

Crafted Dirty Blonde T-Shirt - £22.99

Soul Cal Duluxe Malibu 76 T-Shirt - £24.99

Blue By Glamorous Floral PlaySuit - £24.99

Mini Blog Sale - NYX, Barry M, Collection 2000 etc.

2010-07-22T15:36:00.000-07:00

This isn't a huge blog sale, it's just a few things that i really don't use anymore and think deserve a better home :)

the rules are as always

I am only accepting PayPal for payment
UK only please
What you see is what you get
Leave a comment with your paypal address with what you would like
First come first served

Postage is £1 + 30p for every additional item :)

Everything is £1 each

From L to R:

SOLD - Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in 25 - hardly used

Avon Nailwear Pro in Perfectly Flesh - used a couple of times

Collection 2000 Hot Looks Polish in BMX Bandit - used a few times

NYC New York Color Nail Polish in Manhattan - used about 4 times

Beauty UK Nail Polish in Soft Grey - Used once

NYX Lipsticks in Iris, Circe, Orange Soda and Frosted Flakes - usage shown below

SOLD - Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Foundation in Ivory - Well over half left

Barry M Lip Paint in 129 - usage shown below

SOLD - La Femme Baked Bronzing Powder - Used twice

This picture is to show you the colours and usage of the lipsticks

Iris & Circe are maybe 1/3 used up

Orange Soda, Frosted Flakes & 129 have all been cut in half when i went on a little lipstick melting project :) There is still plenty to be used, and would be a great way for you to try the colour before you purchase a full sized one :)

Happy Shopping :)

Things I'm Loving From ... MAC

2010-07-22T11:47:00.000-07:00

I feel like I haven't shopped at MAC for quite some time. Well actually, the last time was when i was in London in April and all i picked up with a mineralize blush! So these are quite a few things that I really like the look of! I did this post because i really enjoy doing the fashion ones from different stores, but figured because this is a beauty blog i would create some for make-up as well!

Pigment in Vanilla - £15.00

Pigment in Melon - £15.00

Pigment in Naked - £15.00

Pigment in Old Gold - £15.00

Cream Colour Base in Pearl - £13.00

Cream Colour Base in Hush - £13.00

Cream Colour Base in Shell - £13.00

Lipstick in Politely Pink - £12.50

Lipstick in Plink! - £12.50

Lipstick in Blankety - £12.50

Lipstick in Shy Girl - £12.50

Lipstick in Pretty Please - £12.50

Lipstick in Creme Cup - £12.50

Lipstick in Creme D'Nude - £12.50

Lipstick in Patisserie - £12.50

Paint Pot in Bare Study - £13.00

Paint Pot in Constructivist - £13.00

Paint Pot in Blackground - £13.00

Eyeshadow in Sable - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Antiqued - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Expensive Pink - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Honey Lust - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Mythology - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe - £11.00

Have you bought anything from MAC recently?

What I Wore On - Wednesday 21st July 2010

2010-07-21T06:43:00.000-07:00

I feel like I haven't done an Outfit Of The Day in ages. And now that I am constantly making clothing wishlists it means I am wanting and buying more clothes and hopefully I will be able to get more OOTD's done :)

I spent soo much time thinking about this skirt. Well technically it is a dress but I bought it to wear as a skirt. It took me about a week to even convince myself to order it, and then another week to pluck up the courage to wear it. I personally love it, but no one else does. What is your opinion on it? It's ok you can tell me if you don't like it :)

Maxi Dress - MissGuided

Black Vest - Topshop

Denim Jacket - Primark

Sandals - Primark

Bag - Miss Selfridge

Also, I passed my Theory Test today :) So I think I might label this maxi dress as my lucky dress!

LoveFilm Movie Review - District 9

2010-07-20T15:55:00.000-07:00

District 9

What I Thought: It was just a little bit too weird for me. I thought the plot was strange, but i really liked the idea of it. I'm really struggling of things to say. It's the kind of film that is difficult to explain why it is good or bad. I think it is worth watching just because of how much it was talked about when it came out.

Stand Out Character: Wilkus Van De Merwe played by Sharlto Copley

Favourite Scene: I don't really have one

Star Rating: *******

Would I watch again: I'm in no rush to

Have you seen this film? What did you think of it?

Things I'm Loving From ... ASOS #2

2010-07-20T15:04:00.000-07:00

I never really used ASOS for clothes in the past because i just found that there was way too much stuff to look at and it became a little overwhelming. However, for the past year or so now I've really been liking it :) This is what i am liking at the moment:

ASOS FLUFFY Suede Fringe Ring Detail Sandal - £14.00

ASOS FRAZER Elastic Sandal - £14.00

ASOS Lace Pocket Dipped Back Top - £9.00

Mango Slash Neck Marl Pocket Linen Mix Tee - £8.90

Mango Long Line Vest Tunic - £6.90

ASOS Vintage Cut Off Pocket Denim Shorts - £22.00

Warehouse Sleeveless Maxi Dress - £25.00

ASOS Basic Slub Scoop Vest Top - £10.00

ASOS Basic Slub V-Neck Slouch Tee - £12.00

Things I'm Loving From ... River Island

2010-07-19T09:07:00.000-07:00

Sorry if you don't like these posts, but i just have soo much fun making them :) haha

Loose Pocket Racer Top in Khaki - £6.99

Tendril Bandeau Top - £24.99

Tailored Shorts - £24.99

Animal Printed Shorts - £19.99

Loose Pocket Racer Top in White - £6.99

Caged Gladiator Sandals - £34.99

Feather Fringed Sandals - £29.99

Watermelon Printed Vest - £14.99

Floral Blazer - £34.99

Unlined Blazer - £29.99

Strap Wedges in Black - £54.99

T-Bar Sandal - £29.99

Gladiator Sandal in Light Blue - £34.99

What do you think of these things?

Have you done any River Island hauls recently? If you have, leave me a link in the comments so i can have a nosey :)

Things I'm Loving From ... Dorothy Perkins

2010-07-16T17:22:00.000-07:00

I don't realy think that anything in Dorothy Perkins ever stands out from other shops, but I did find these three things online that i quite like the look of

Grey Eyelet Duffel Bag - £22.00

Khaki Slubby Pocket Top - £14.00

Mink Zip Pocket T-Shirt - £16.00

What do you think of these things?

Have you done any Dorothy Perkins hauls recently? If you have, leave me a link in the comments so i can have a nosey :)

LoveFilm Movie Review - (500) Days of Summer

2010-07-15T12:00:00.000-07:00

500 Days of Summer

What I Thought: Easily one of the best films of the year. I first saw it on the plane to Morocco, but then rented it a few months later with LoveFilm. It's just so lovely, and the way it plays out is really cute and different. I also loved that it wasn't the regular happily ever after ending like a lot of films are.

Stand Out Character: Tom Hansen played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Favourite Scene:The one where you see all of the buildings and then Tom & Summer are sat on the bench in the park talking about architecture.

Star Rating: **********

Would I watch again: Already have,and yes i would again :)

Have you seen this film? What did you think of it?

Things I'm Loving From ... Miss Guided

2010-07-13T12:32:00.000-07:00

I've never actually ordered from Miss Guided before but i've been browsing their site for about a year now and really like some of the things they sell. These are my favourite bits at the minute:

Leonie Tie Dye Playsuit - £16.99

Haven Floral Playsuit - £18.99

Abbie Hareem Pants in Beige - £19.99

Egina All Over Stud Leggings in Black - £22.99

Genesis Cut Out Studded Wedges in Beige - £32.99

What do you think of these things?

Have you done any MissGuided hauls recently? If you have, leave me a link in the comments so i can have a nosey :)

Things I'm Loving From ... BABOOSHKA

2010-07-11T03:00:00.000-07:00

This is another online store that i recently discovered and really really like. I'm a sucker for some well draped oversized clothes :)

Oversized Athletic Mesh Colour Block Top - $58.00 (approx £39.00)

Oversized Box T-Shirt - $39.00 (approx £26.00)

Athletic Mesh Oversized Box T-Shirt - $39.00 (approx £26.00)

What do you think of these things?

Have you done any BABOOSHKA hauls recently? If you have, leave me a link in the comments so i can have a nosey :)

NOTD - Barry M Nail Paint in Mushroom

2010-07-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

Compared to the Ice Cream Shades, i felt like Mushroom wasn't really getting alot of attention, and after purchasing it i can kind of see why. Although the formula is great and this picture is just with one coat, The colour it's self is far too plain and just brown. I was expecting a little more Taupe-y

Have you tried this? What did you think?

Things I'm Loving From ... ASOS

2010-07-07T12:48:00.000-07:00

Another one of my "Things I'm Loving From ..." theme. I hope you like these kinds of posts because i really like making them ... and it gives me an excuse to browse online shops aimlessly :)

ASOS Barrel Conical Stud Bag - £22.00

ASOS Genuine Leather Thick Studded Cuff With Popper Fastening - £10.00

Gap Roll Sleeve Hoodie - £25.00

Pieces Slouchy Studded Bag - £45.00

ASOS Pouchy Canvas Mix Duffle Bag - £25.00

ASOS Multi Pack of Natural Coloured Mixed Bracelets - £10.00

ASOS Randal Buckle Wedges - £40.00

What do you think of these things?

Have you done any ASOS hauls recently? If you have, leave me a link in the comments so i can have a nosey :)

LoveFilm Movie Review - Sunshine Cleaning

2010-07-05T15:41:00.000-07:00

Sunshine Cleaning

What I Thought: I really liked it. It kind of had that struggling but uplifting feeling like the film Little Miss Sunshine. I don't think it is anything ground breaking, but if you get the chance i think you should watch it! The acting is really good and shows some common actresses and actors in a completely different light.

Stand Out Character: Rose Lorkowski played by Amy Adams

Favourite Scene: The girls first cleaning job is really funny :)

Star Rating: ********

Would I watch again: Yes i think so :)

Have you seen this film? What did you think of it?

Things I'm Loving From ... Republic

2010-07-04T04:35:00.000-07:00

I always find with Republic that things look better in store than they do online, but these are the things that i really like the look of from their online store

Soul Cal Deluxe Route 66 T-Shirt - £24.99

Soul Cal Oversize Stripe Shirt - £19.99

Soul Cal Holiday Hotpants - £19.99

Crafted Wild Heart T-Shirt - £19.99

Miso Butterfly Vest Top - £16.99

Soul Cal Beach Bum Vest Top - £16.99

Soul Cal California Crop Top - £14.99

Candy Couture Scoop Neck Top - £14.99

What do you think of these things?

Have you done any Republic hauls recently? If you have, leave me a link in the comments so i can have a nosey :)

June Favourites

2010-07-02T08:15:00.000-07:00

In all honesty, I've been really lazy with my make-up this month and have just been keeping it really plain. I've mainly been using products that i know work. Also, as a little heads up, I've put myself on a make-up ban so there is a chance that next months favourites wont be very exciting either:

Mac MSF Natural in Light Medium This is the only face powder I own because it works so well i don't feel the need to pick up another. As you can see from the picture, i have hit pan so i may have to break my make-up spending ban soon to replace it.

Mac Studio Fix Fluid Great for school because i can apply it really quickly and i know it has enough coverage that i don't really have to worry about concealer. It's not ideal for hot weather because it is a little heavy, but it stays in place for hours!

Barry M Nail Paint in Berry Ice Cream My new favourite colour :) I'm currently wearing it on my toes :D

Avon Make-up Brushes They are sooo soft and apply make-up soo well. I will admit i have no mac ones to compare them to but I'm so happy with the Avon ones that i currently don't feel the need to have to try mac's.

Natural Collection Lipstick in Apple Blossom & Natural Collection Lipgloss in Fondant Such a beautiful lip combo. and with both products costing £1.99 each it is such a bargain! I'm really interested to try more colours by this brand :)

CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof Recently found this in my collection and it's been great for the hot summer weather :) My mascara usually has a habit of melting into my eye which is VERY painful

Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara I was so upset when i lost this but now I've found it and i love it again! amazing quality for such a bargain brand like Maybelline.

Things I'm Loving From ... Liberty27

2010-07-01T08:20:00.000-07:00

I only recently found out about this store and after having a quick browse i really like the look of it. These are some of my favourite pieces:

Braided Gold Strap Leather Sandals - $42.00 (approx £28.00)

Leopard Romper - $49.99 (approx £33.00)

Flower Lace Sweatshirt - $29.99 (approx £20.00)

Lace Wing Shirt Dress - $45.00 (approx £30.00)

What do you think of these things?

Have you done any Liberty27 hauls recently? If you have, leave me a link in the comments so i can have a nosey :)

Things I'm Loving From ... Miss Selfridge

2010-06-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

I really liked doing the Topshop version of this post a few days ago so I figured I would make it a new thing I could do on my blog every now and again with clothes & accessories from loads of different brands. This is the Miss Selfridge one ... enjoy :)

Boysie Check Shirt - £25.00

Nude Sweater T-Shirt - £14.00

Indian Flower Print Skirt - £28.00

Ditsy Patchwork Denim Shorts - £28.00

Nude Contrast Charm Bag - £20.00

Cream Stud Panelled Bag - £22.00

Cream Skull Rose Print Scarf - £12.00

Pretty Blush Lace Bangles - £16.00

Fabric and Metal Necklace - £7.00

Bow Chunky Chain Bracelet - £8.00

Chain Charm Bracelet - £10.00

NOTD - Barry M Nail Paint in Strawberry Ice Cream

2010-06-28T10:20:00.000-07:00

I've bought quite a few new nail polishes recently so decided to do a few NOTD posts. This is one of my favourites from the ones I bought:

If i remember correctly, this is two coats. It has quite a jelly like finish to it which makes it a little sheer. It is very similar to Barry M's Baby Pink which is one of my favourites of all time :)

Things I'm Loving From ... Topshop

2010-06-27T01:51:00.000-07:00

Me and my sister have decided to save up and go clothes shopping in a few weeks. This has of course led me to a little online browse to see what is currently on offer so when we do go shopping I have a vague idea of the kind of things I want to pick up. This is currently what is taking my fancy from the Topshop Website.

Leather Bow Cross Body Bag - £30.00

Washed Two Pocket Backpack - £36.00

True Love Crop by Illustrated People** - £20.00

Multi Bracelet Pack - £10.00

Fabric Wrapped Chain Bracelet - £8.50

Flowers on Chiffon - £12.00

Vintage Rose Snood - £16.00

T-Shirt Playsuit - £35.00

Oversize Long Sleeve Tee - £25.00

Oversize Short Sleeve Tunic - £25.00

Curved Hem Pocket Crop Top - £8.00

let me know what you like! And if you have done any recently Topshop hauls, leave me a link so i can have a look :)

LoveFilm Movie Review - The Ugly Truth

2010-06-26T13:00:00.000-07:00

The Ugly Truth

What I Thought: Not a ground breaking RomCom, but something really fun and easy to watch at a weekend. I really like Katherine Heigl as an actress and i thought she was really funny in this. Her performance kind of reminded me of when she was in Knocked Up, which is one of my all time favourite films.

Stand Out Character: Abby Richter who was played by Katherine Heigl

Favourite Scene: The restaurant scene :)

Star Rating: *******

Would I Watch Again: Yes

Have you seen this film? What did you think of it?

NOTD - Avon Nailwear Pro in Vintage Blue

2010-06-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

Last time my mum put an Avon order through I picked up this beautiful pastel blue nail polish called Vintage Blue:

It's the palest blue I own and looks great with a really summery outfit. I am generally a big fan of Avon Nailwear Pro polishes and there are a couple more shades that have recently been released for summer that I would love to pick up. Thee pictures show 2 coats to create a really nice opaque finish.

Have you tried these polishes? What do you think of them?

This Weeks Purchases

2010-06-21T08:15:00.000-07:00

My sister went prom dress shopping, so i figured i would tag along and have a look around town to see what caught my eye. This is what i came home with:

Barry M Nail Paint in Strawberry Ice Cream - £2.95

Barry M Nail Paint in Mushroom - £2.95

BeautyUK Nail Polish in Soft Grey - £1.99

Collection 2000 Hot Looks Nail Polish in Fruit Salad - £1.79

Angled Eyeliner Brush - £1.99

La Femme Baked Bronzing Powder - £2.49

AA Highway Code - £2.49

White Pumps from Select - £5.00

I also saw a beautiful lace jumper in New Look that I think i may have to go back for, some trousers in New Look that I am a little unsure about because they look a little weird on and some really cute knee length trousers in Miss Selfridge. Here are the links, so let me know what you think:

http://www.newlook.com/shop/parentcategory/product:187579871/lace-sweater_187579871?icSort=-bestSellerScore - In the colour "Candy"

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/trousers-and-shorts/stretch-waist-hareem-trousers_197252620?icSort=-bestSellerScore - In the colour "Brown"

http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=20555&storeId=12554&categoryId=63768&parent_category_rn=85447&productId=1787911&langId=-1

LoveFilm Movie Review - Dance Flick

2010-06-19T02:36:00.000-07:00

Dance Flick

What I thought: Shit. Seriously, just pure crap! I didn't even finish watching it. I didn't think it was funny at all. The focus seemed to be too much on making fun out of other films rather than creating a story, so it didn't really work

Stand out Character: There wasn't one

Favourite Scene: Are you kidding me?

Star Rating: **

Would I watch again: No

Have you seen this film? What did you think of it?