tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9701629082681658062024-03-13T03:59:14.539+00:00Michaela-LeighBeauty & FashionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.comBlogger245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-70439573714815290142016-01-15T12:29:00.003+00:002016-01-15T12:29:55.937+00:00My First Ever Birchbox!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That's right ladies and gentleman... after all this time being a make-up fanatic and blogger, I have <i>finally</i> taken the plunge and subscribed to <b><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=birchbox" target="_blank">Birchbox</a></b>! For those of you who may not have heard of Birchbox before, it is basically a monthly subscription service where you pay £12.95 per month (including shipping) to receive a box full of wonderful beauty-related goodies. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I had always wanted to sign up to a beauty subscription service but up until recently, I did not have the room in my budget - so you can imagine how excited I am to finally be able to do so! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm really looking forward to discovering new products and brands that I have never tried before. So today, I thought that I would show you all what I received in my first box and my thoughts on <a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/" target="_blank">Birchbox</a> in general so far. Let's get started!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As some of you may already be aware, <a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/" target="_blank">Birchbox</a> like to collaborate with other brands quite frequently and January' box is in collabration with <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and this months theme to start off the new year with is the 'Best Year Ever</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">' box - inspiring you to make the most of 2016! I love how visually appealing each box is and so I will definitely be using them for storage and keeping some of them on display once I collect a few.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upon opening the box, I found all of this months products packaged up in this super cute drawstring bag (which I will definitely be using as a wash bag when I travel!) I love little details like this because it really shows how much thought and attention to detail goes into each months box. After seeing lots of beauty box reviews over the years on various blogs, the <a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/" target="_blank">Birchbox</a> team seem so creative and fun!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/beauty-protector-protect-detangle" target="_blank">Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle Leave In Conditioner</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This spray seems to be quite the multi-tasker because as well as detangling and conditioning your hair, it can also be used as a heat protectant too. I loveproducts that I have more than one use as they are a great time saver! Although I haven't used tried out anyof the products yet, I did give this one a quick spritz and it smells amazing!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/absolution-leau-soir-et-matin?utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=LinkShare&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-ECZEClMN82PE72RbFDIFGw" target="_blank">Absolution L'eau Soir et Matin Cleansing Water</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I use my Garnier micellar water every day, therefore, it will be interesting how this one compares. I have never heard of the brand Absolution before, so I'm interested to see what its all about. After reading the booklet explaining more about the products inside my box, this cleansing water seems to have lots of lovely ingredients such as hazelnut oil and aloe vera, which I imagine will feel amazing on my skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/benefit-theyre-real-tinted-primer?utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=LinkShare&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-v6hVkoE_QV55UvpBhkBhtg" target="_blank">Benefit They're Real Tinted Lash Primer</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I used to absolutely swear by my They're Real mascara, so I'm really interested to see how this lash primer performs. I have really short and straight eyelashes that struggle to hold a curl, so I'm wondering if this lash primer will help me out at all! Benefit claim that this product separates, lengthens and boosts your lashes and preps them for you mascara - I will have to test this out and report back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This liquid liner is the full-sized item featured in this months box. If any of you have been following me for a while now, you will know that I do not feel complete unless I am wearing feline flick, so this product is right up my alley. The only thing that I am a little bit apprehensive about is that because the eyeliner is 'fat' aka it has a thick nib, I may not be able to get a super precise line with it but I guess time will tell on that one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The last item included in this months box is this Ritual shower gel. Although I have most definitely heard of the brand before, I have never used any of their products before. Of course, shower gels will always come in useful but I am really excited to try a higher end brand and see how it compares to a bog standard bottle from Boots or Superdrug. Also, I think that I will really enjoy both the scent and the foaming element of this product too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As well as the five samples mentioned above, <a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/" target="_blank">Birchbox</a> also threw in a few little add-ons too. These prints above are actually postcards but I cannot believe how cool they are. I think that they will look awesome in a couple of frames scattered around my bedroom! They also included a #nofilter pink compact mirror (which you can see in the first photo of this post.) As I mentioned earlier, these extra little touches are what make this box really special and exciting in my opinion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Overall, I am so happy that I finally took the plunge and subscribed to <a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/" target="_blank">Birchbox</a>. So far, I have absolutely no negatives to report! Not only am I happy with the products that I received in my January box but I am really impressed with how much you get for your money - especially as you get one full-sized item per box too! As you can all probably guess, I am so excited to see what next months box brings and I can really see myself being a loyal Birchbox subscriber from here on out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I will probably do a blog post about each months box from now on, so be sure to check back for even more in-depth Birchbox reviews in the future! Furthermore, if you're interested in signing up to Brchbox yourself, then click <a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/about/birchbox-uks-1-beauty-box?utm_expid=74575800-8.We7SQIZSR96zUAagJ3oNOA.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birchbox.co.uk%2F" target="_blank">here</a> to find out everything you need to know.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-54429808232397000342016-01-07T19:12:00.001+00:002016-01-07T19:12:22.197+00:00My January Wishlist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I haven't done a good old-fashioned wishlist in a while and so I thought, why not make my first post of 2016 all about the things that I am currently lusting after? Of course, being the shopping addict that I am, there are <i>waaay</i> more items that I could have included in this blog post, but I somehow managed to whittle it down to just six! So, let's jump right in and talk about why I'm coveting these products right now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/tops-443/petal-embroidered-top-5084119?bi=0&ps=200" target="_blank">Petal Embroidered Top - £24.00</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First up is this super cute top from Topshop. In the past year, I have put on a little bit of weight (not majorly as I am still only a size 10) and furthermore, I have become quite self-concious about the tops of my arms. So, I have been loving long sleeve tops a lot more than usual. I adore the embroidery on this top and the fact that it is ever-so slighlty cropped makes it very on trend too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/NUXE-Reve-de-Miel-Baume-Levres-Ultra-Nourrissant-Ultra-Nourishing-Lip-Balm-15g" target="_blank">Nuxe Reve De Miel Lip Balm - £9.50</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I bought my first pot of this stuff all the way back in July, which shows that it definitely lasts for a really long time. I can honestly say that this product has transformed the condition of my lips! I slather it on every morning and every evening before bed to keep my lips feeling nourished and hydrated. It also contains something that gently exfoliates your lips too, which means that is great for prepping your lips before applying a drying product - like a liquid lipstick - which can exaggerate any flakiness. This is a must have product for me and I need to repurchase it ASAP!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.oliviaburton.com/midi-dial-c6/midi-dial-grey-lilac-and-silver-p290" target="_blank">Olivia Burton Midi Dial Grey & Lilac Watch - £70.00</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I <i>really</i> want to invest in a watch as I have never really been 'into' watches until quite recently. I never really wear much jewellery and I usually just use my phone to tell the time. However, I love the look of this gorgeous Olivia Burton number! Not only does it have a dial which will not be too big for my tiny wrists but it has silver hardware (I hate gold jewellery) and a subtle lilac coloured strap, which is my favourite colour!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/fragrance/bombshell-eau-de-parfum-victorias-secret?cm_sp=&ProductID=262444&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">Victoria Secret Bombshell Eau De Parfum - £36.00</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My parents kindly bought me the rollerball version of Bombshell for Christmas after I picked it out in the store and I have fallen in love with it. I keep it in my handbag and I have worn it almost every day so far! I'm not great at describing scents but according to the website, it has notes of peony and vanilla orchid. Although, I highly suggest you go and give it a sniff for yourself as you will not be disappointed! It may even be taking over as my new signature fragrance, (my beloved Rihanna Reb'l Fleur,) which is definitely saying something!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/tops-443/shirts-1759423/moto-oversized-denim-shirt-4567663?bi=0&ps=200" target="_blank">Oversized Denim Shirt - £34.00</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am in dire need of a new denim shirt as my one is getting a little tatty. So, this oversized one from Topshop will be a welcome addition to my wardrobe. I love using denim shirts for layering and I think that it gives off an effortlessly cool kinda vibe! I could probably find a cheaper alternative elsewhere but when it comes to denim pieces, I like to invest so that they are of higher quality and are more durable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl" target="_blank">MAC Lipstick in Taupe - £15.50</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but certainly not least is yet another MAC lipstick that I am dying to add to my collection. I may already have two gorgeous nudes from MAC (Faux and Velvet Teddy) but Taupe seem to be that little bit bolder and darker, so it will pack more of a punch! I love MAC's matte formulas as they are long-wearing but they do not seem to dry my lips out at all! I am hoping to purchase Taupe really soon so that I can have yet another beautiful shade to add to my ever-growing collection!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, those are the six items currently on my wishlist! What do you think of them? What is currently on your own wishlist? I would love to know, so please feel free to leave me a comment down below!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-58271461106961040432015-12-28T19:54:00.002+00:002015-12-28T19:54:32.852+00:00Zoeva's En Taupe Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ever since I received my Naked 2 palette last Christmas, I have become truly obsessed with eyeshadow! This year, I have built up quite the collection of both palettes and individual shadows. So, when my boyfriend asked me to send him over a few links for Christmas presents a while back, I just had to add this gorgeous palette from <a href="https://www.zoeva-shop.de/" target="_blank">Zoeva</a> into the mix. Much to my joy, the <b><a href="http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/zoeva/entaupepalette/" target="_blank">En Taupe Palette</a></b> appeared underneath my Christmas tree and I couldn't be happier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although I haven't actually worn these shadows yet, I am already very impressed with this palette. It is perfect for any of my fellow cool-toned eyeshadow lovers out there! I feel like there are <i>sooo</i> many well-loved, warm-toned palettes out there but high quality cooler toned ones are a little harder to come by in my personal opinion! Plus, at just £15.50, this is one of the most affordable palettes on the market. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Another thing that I really like about this palette is its packaging! Not only is it beautifully</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> designed but it would be great for travelling too, as it is so lightweight and compact!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As far as the actual shades in the palette go, I would definitely use all ten of them! Normally, with every palette I own, there are a few shades that I never really reach for but I feel that all ten of these shades will suit my complexion perfectly. After some swatching, however, I have decided that my favourite shades so far are; Gallery (a matte taupe,) Wrapped In Silk (a shimmery light grey) and Exquisite (a matte, muted plum.) </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It has the perfect ratio of both matte and shimmery shades so that you can create countless different looks in my opinion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Overall, even though I haven't actually worn the shadows yet (I will be sure to update you on their wear and longevity,) I think that this palette is pretty impressive given its super affordable price point. The pigmentation is fairly good for a lower end palette (a few shadows could be a little stronger in colour) but even then, they still blend well and are pretty buildable anyway. So, if you're on the market for a new cool-toned palette to take you into the New Year, why not try out this palette from Zoeva? I bet you won't regret it!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-36098637561820397402015-12-24T12:37:00.004+00:002015-12-24T12:37:58.046+00:00Sparkling Snow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you haven't got your hands on a Christmas candle yet and you're popping out today to pick up some last minute presents, why not treat yourself and your home to this gorgeous festive themed candle? <b><a href="http://www.yankeecandle.co.uk/en/uk/sparkling-snow/invt/1144158e" target="_blank">Sparkling Snow</a> </b>is definitely my favourite offering from Yankee Candle this year and here are the</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> reasons why... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I find that many Christmas candles can be very overpowering; plus, it seems that choosing a yuletide scent is near on impossible nowadays - unless you love the smell of cinnamon or sugar cookies. To me, super sweet or spicy scents are quite a lot to handle, especially when there will be plenty of other smells occupying your house on the big day (mainly the delectable roast dinner cooking away in the kitchen!) So as you can imagine, when I picked up <b><a href="http://www.yankeecandle.co.uk/en/uk/sparkling-snow/invt/1144158e" target="_blank">Sparkling Snow</a>, </b>I was pleasantly surprised by its subtle yet wintery fragrance!<b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.yankeecandle.co.uk/" target="_blank">Yankee Candle</a> simply describe this candle as the 'crisp scent of snow-covered pines' and I couldn't agree more! It is such a wonderful fresh scent which slowly fills the room rather than all at once like some of their more traditional Christmas candles do. I have actually picked up this candle for my boyfriends Mum as she <i>loves </i>Yankee Candles and I thought this would be a welcome addition to her collection. Candles make wonderful gifts and I think this one in particular would go down a storm with most people for two main reasons. Firstly, it is quite subtle and therefore quite a universal scent and secondly, as it is a white coloured candle, it will go with absolutely anybody's home decor! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So if you're looking for a last minute gift for a relative or if you simply want to buy something for your home before Christmas tomorrow, then be sure to check out this candle if you are out and about in town today. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed! Also, I hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas Day tomorrow and be sure to check back soon for even more posts!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-52519170409478289802015-12-17T20:27:00.001+00:002015-12-17T20:27:34.513+00:00Last Minute Gifts with The Body Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a> have some amazing gifts out this year and I have been meaning to blog about them for a little while now! Whilst I was browsing their website again this evening, I saw that The Body Shop had guaranteed delivery before the big day if you ordered up to the 22nd of December - which is perfect if you need to order any last minute gifts! So with that in mind, I thought that I would show you all some of the best gifts in the collection that caught my eye.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/gifts/view-all/soft-hands-warm-kisses-shea.aspx" target="_blank">Soft Hands, Warm Kisses (£7.00)</a> </b>is such an affordable set which includes both a hand cream and a lip balm in one of stores most classic scents, Shea Butter. It would make a great stocking filler or secret Santa present!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you wanted to opt for something a little more luxurious, the<b> <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/gifts/view-all/red-musk-eau-de-toilette-60ml-gift-set.aspx" target="_blank">Red Musk Eau De Toilette Gift Set (£30.00)</a> </b>is perfect for any fragrance lovers in your life. I can imagine this scent to be very sultry and sexy, so it would be great to give to your special someone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This adorable heart shaped gift set is another great option. The<b> <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/gifts/view-all/nutty-body-butter-sweethearts.aspx" target="_blank">Nutty Body Butter Sweethearts (£12.00)</a> </b>contain three of The Body Shop's most coveted body butters; Shea, Moringa and Wild Argan Oil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now, we can't forget about the men in our lives and so this <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/gifts/view-all/modern-gents-shaving-kit.aspx" target="_blank"><b>Modern Gents Shaving Kit (£25.00)</b></a><b> </b>would probably be up most peoples alley. Although it is a beauty product, it is very practical and so most mean would definitely appreciate this gift in my opinion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This adorable<b> <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/gifts/4-and-under-gifts/bear-sponge.aspx" target="_blank">Bear Sponge (£4.00)</a> </b>would be yet another great stocking filler item. There are a few other animal sponges you can pick up too (a robin and an owl,) so there is plenty of variety depending on who you are buying for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The<b> <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/gifts/view-all/glazed-apple-feel-good-tin.aspx" target="_blank">Glazed Apple Feel Good Tin (£17.00)</a> </b>is the gift that I would most like to receive myself! I have smelt the new Glazed Apple range in store a few times and it is so delicious and unique! This set contains a shower gel, shimmer lotion, body butter and a sugar scrub. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/gifts/6-and-under-gifts/strawberry-treats.aspx" target="_blank">Strawberry Treats (£6.00)</a> </b>is yet another perfect item to buy as part of a Secret Santa present. It is super affordable and you can never really go wrong with a shower gel and body lotion combo!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but certainly not least is this lovely <a href="http://v/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Coconut Festive Picks (£18.00)</a> set. This is one of my favourite Body Shop scents as it so classic and the body butter in particular nourishes my skin so well. Plus, who could resist the super cute packaging that this gift come in?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, those are the eight gifts that I really wanted to mention in this post. I tried to cater for every type of budget too, hopefully there is something in there for everyone! Which gift caught your eye the most? Have you bought any gift sets for your friends and family this year? Please let me know, as always, by leaving a comment below and... happy shopping!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-2389350808258126152015-12-11T18:55:00.000+00:002015-12-11T18:55:04.725+00:00My All Time Favourite Bath Duo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lush Cosmetics</a>' products make quite a regular appearance here on my blog because as most of you will already know, I have well and truly become a Lush addict over the past two years! There is nothing I enjoy more than treating myself to a colourful and delicious smelling bath in the evening after a long day at work. Not only does it relax me but it also allows me to have some quiet time to myself in order to reflect on my day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Two of my favourite products that I like to use as part of my pamper routine are <b><a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/comforter-0" target="_blank">The Comforter Bubble Bar</a> </b>and the matching <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/shower-gels-jellies/comforter" target="_blank"><b>Shower Cream</b></a>. I love them both individually as well but they work even better in conjunction with each other! The scent of The Comforter is a sweet blackcurrant smell - reminiscent of a Fruit Pastilles ice lolly that I used to have when I was younger. It is just <i>soooo</i> yummy! The main ingredients used to create both products are cassis absolute, bergamont oil and cypress oil. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The bubble bar creates lots of lovely bubbles when you crumble a piece of it under a running tap. It turns your bath water a gorgeous pink colour, which makes the experience even more girly and enjoyable! One thing I love about The Comforter is that is much bigger in size than most of Lush's other bubble bars, which means that you get plenty of baths out of one bar - which is great considering that it only costs £4.95!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Similarly, the matching shower cream lathers up really well and a little bit of product goes a long way. In the past, I have only purchased a mini 100g bottle and that lasts me for at least a month. Therefore, this time I went for the next size up (250g,) so I am sure that this bottle will last me for absolutely ages too! Unlike most of Lush's shower products, The Comforter has a creamy formula instead of being a regular shower gel, which means that is a way more moistursing for your skin. I also love how the scent lingers for hours on both my skin and in my bathroom, purely because I can just never get enough of this lovely sweet yet fruity scent!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you haven't tried either of these products yet and you're a huge fan of Lush or you love sugary scents, then I would highly recommend this duo to you! If you do check them out, please let me know what you think of them by leaving a comment down below!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-50529833926465051972015-12-06T16:52:00.004+00:002015-12-06T16:52:47.273+00:00MAC's Grand Galaxy Extra Dimension Eyeshadow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whilst out picking up the last couple of Christmas gifts that I needed to buy for my friends</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and family, I decided to treat myself to an eyeshadow from <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/" target="_blank">MAC</a> that I had been lusting after for long time! I use my Naked palettes pretty much religiously when I want to create an evening make-up look but to be honest, I am getting a little bored of the same old smokey eye that I always tend to gravitate towards. It's definitely my go-to look simply because I know that it works for me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, on Friday, I picked up the ever so gorgeous 'Grand Galaxy' (£16.00) from MAC's <b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/14554/21866/New-Collections/In-Extra-Dimension/Eyes/Extra-Dimension-Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Extra Dimension</a></b> collection. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although upon first glance it looks like a typical shade that I would go for, it is actually the must beautiful iridescent lilac eyeshadow ever! I love it because it's still incredibly neutral and wearable; however, it's mixture of violet, blue and silver tones makes for the most stunning metallic shift when your eye catches the light.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Of course, this was really hard for me to capture in a photo, so be sure to go into your local MAC store to swatch this bad boy for yourself! This shadow can also be applied both wet or dry depending how intense and glittery you want it to appear on your lids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm not too sure how long wearing this shadow is yet because I haven't worn it for long enough but if its anything like MAC's classic eyeshadow range, I'm sure they will last amazingly - especially if you use a primer as well!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I cannot wait to wear this shadow properly on a night out or for a special occasion, especially now that we are well and truly into the festive party season! I'm like a magpie when it comes to sparkly eyeshadows too, so I am glad to have finally added 'Grand Galaxy' to my collection. Do you own any of MAC's Extra Dimension eyeshadows? What is your go to party look? As always, please let me know what you think of this product and my review by leaving a comment down below!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-55439052579673425772015-11-30T19:56:00.002+00:002015-11-30T21:53:21.654+00:00Selfridges Luxury Christmas Gift Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We all love a little bit of luxury every now and then and I love browsing <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/" target="_blank">Selfridges</a>' website online, looking through and lusting over all of the high-end beauty brands that they stock! As you can imagine, now that we are in the run up to Christmas, I have been doing this quite a lot lately and so I thought why not make a mini Christmas gift guide showing you some of the best festive gift sets on offer right now! Of course, these products do not come cheap, so they would perfect to add to your Christmas list or to buy for a loved one if your budget can allow it! Within this little gift guide, there a few slightly more affordable options as well as some extravagant ones thrown in there for good measure too. So, here are the six gift sets featured in today's post;</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/tom-ford-lip-color-set-10_450-3001058-T46401/" target="_blank">Tom Ford Lip Colour Set</a></b> / <b><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/urban-decay-vice4-palette_367-3003701-S2016500/" target="_blank">Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette</a></b> / <b><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/charlotte-tilbury-k-i-s-s-i-n-g-mini-lipstick-trio_455-3003231-LSTKXX3XXR10/" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury K.i.s.s.i.n.g Mini Lipstick Trio</a></b> / <b><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/jo-malone-london-cologne-intense-collection_701-10020-PRODL4YM01/" target="_blank">Jo Malone Cologne Intense Collection</a></b> / <b><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/juicy-couture-viva-la-juicy-30ml-gift-set_207-71012338-JY2SW25007/" target="_blank">Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Gift Set</a></b> / <b><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/yves-saint-laurent-mascara-volume-effect-faux-cils-gift-set_456-84033258-L9227800/" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effect </a></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/yves-saint-laurent-mascara-volume-effect-faux-cils-gift-set_456-84033258-L9227800/" target="_blank">Mascara Gift Set</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I'm sure you would agree, all of these sets look absolutely amazing - everything from the packaging to the products themselves scream all things luxurious and fancy! I, for one, would </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">loooove </i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">to find any of these beauties underneath my tree on Christmas morning! Please let me know which of these gifts you would love to receive the most by leaving a comment below and remember to come back soon to check out more festive themed posts all throughout December!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-51652339198534757902015-11-27T17:09:00.004+00:002015-11-27T17:09:55.693+00:00The Big Bang Bubble Bar!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you love zesty and fresh scents, then this new bubble bar from <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lush</a> is just the thing for you! Personally, the fruity scents from Lush are my absolute favourite alongside the sweeter, candy-like ones such as the '<a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/creamy-candy-0" target="_blank">Creamy Candy Bubble Bar.</a>' Although I do love a good old-fashioned bath bomb every once in a while, I have a serious love for bubble bars because they are much more moisturising and nourishing on your skin! Sure, they might not be all fizzy and exciting but they still smell delicious and leave your bath water a pretty colour too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/bubble-bars/big-bang" target="_blank">Big Bang</a></b> (£3.75) is one of the newer bubble bars Lush have added to their permanent collection and I have been loving it so far. It has the most uplifting grapefruit, tangerine and lemon scent - which is a perfect combination for me. One of the other main ingredient featured in 'Big Bang' is avocado butter, which of course will leave your skin feeling super soft and hydrated. As for the colour of the bath water once you have crumbled it under a running tap to produce the bubbles, it goes a wonderful shade of blue!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I can quickly see this bubble bar becoming one of my new favourites (my current favourites are Brightside, <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/comforter" target="_blank">The Comforter</a> and <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/bubble-bars/candy-mountain" target="_blank">Candy Mountain</a>!) Fruity fragrances are my ultimate weakness and I will definitely be buying 'Big Bang' again once I get through my current stash of Lush goodies! I would love to know what your favourite Lush products are and if you have any recommendation for me; so please feel free to leave a comment down below!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-78537750967191553572015-11-22T10:19:00.003+00:002015-11-22T10:19:58.088+00:00My Latest MAC Purchases<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hey guys! Sorry that I've been a little quiet on the blogging front recently but I have really been struggling both motivation and inspiration-wise lately. However, not to worry because I'm now back and ready to show you all the latest additions to my <b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/" target="_blank">MAC Cosmetics</a></b> collection. In the past, I was a lover of bright and bold lip colours but throughout the course of this year, I have been opting for nude shades over colourful ones almost every time! I'm not quite sure whats gotten into me but I am just <i>really</i> into more natural, understated hues right now. So, because I was using 'Velvet Teddy' to death, I thought that I would pick up another new nude shade to add to my ever-growing lipstick collection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After a lot of swatching and trying on with an assistant in the store, I stumbled upon 'Faux' and instantly fell in love with it! Think of it as a much pinky and slightly paler version of 'Velvet Teddy.' What I love about this lipstick in particular is how well it compliments my eyes and my cool-toned complexion. This is also my first satin finish lipstick from MAC and it feels really creamy and moisturising compared to the matte finish of 'Velvet Teddy.' Of course, a creamier consistency is a much better choice to go with during winter too because it doesn't accentuate any dry patches or flakiness on your lips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To go with the lipstick, the assistant also suggested purchasing a Pro Longwear lip pencil in the shade 'Cultured' to go with it. She applied both products on my lips to show me what the finished result would look like and I thought that it looked even more amazing than before. Even though in the swatch below the two products look quite different in colour, they go <i>so</i> well together and make my lips look plumper and thicker! As it is a pro product, the lip liner is super soft and glides on perfectly without any dragging or tugging at my lip line.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys and welcome back to the second installment my 'Life Lately' series. If any of you read my first one all the way back in July, you would know that I used to do a lot of Instagram updates but too often I found that I never had enough photos to share. So, instead, I have decided to just do the occasional update when I feel that I have some fun things to share with all of you. Of course, if you would like to keep updated between these posts, feel free to give me a follow on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelaleigh_x/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>! Anyway, here's what I have been up to lately...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. This photo is with my friend Yasmin when we were out for a friends birthday. Unfortunately, I didn't get any clear photos of my make-up after I got ready but I went for a classic grey shimmery eye with plenty of lashes and glowy skin!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Me and the girls have been making a concious effort to get together on a more regular basis. At this age, I've found that we are all so busy that sometimes it's hard to get everybody together on the same day. However, we have been going to our favourite breakfast cafe a lot lately in order to catch up and enjoy some yummy food whilst we're at it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. One lazy Saturday afternoon, Kieran (my boyfriend) and I decided to make some brownies as a treat. We wanted to make them even more exciting and decadent, so we added Rolos into the mixture. As you can imagine, they were deliciously gooey and the caramel from the Rolos made them <i>soooo</i> good!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. This photo is before another night out with my fellow blondies, Yasmin and Sarah. We went to our local indie/alternative club and had the best night, followed by a sleepover at my house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Obviously I am a huge Lush fan all year round but of course, now that winter is upon us I'm having even more baths than usual. This time, I used the Intergalactic bath bomb which is full of the most crazy colours and glitter. I loved it so much that I had to take a photo!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. This is a photo of Kieran's family's new kitten called Esm</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">é</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">e. She is an adorable grey tabby cat! I manged to get this cute photograph of her whilst she was napping just in time, before she woke up and started playing with all of her toys again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. If you have been reading my blog for a long time, you will know that I have suffered with anxiety since I was about 10 years old. After being in counselling for the last few years, I have conquered one of my biggest fears which is eating out in restaurants. I always knew that this fear was irrational and I am so glad that I am getting better at it. This was actually mine and Kieran's first sit down lunch in public and I'm so glad that I could share my accomplishment with him!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. Me and my friend Lucy went out for Halloween and it was a really lovely night. I had so much fun experimenting with my makeup look for this and I opted for a super dark MAC lipstick and a smokey cat eye. I went as a stereotypical black cat and Lucy went as a skeleton.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">9. This week I got my first Christmas Costa drink of the festive season! I opted for a Caramel Fudge hot chocolate and it was so tasty. I love the themed cups at this time of year, so I just had to take a snap of my first one of the year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, that's it for the second of my 'Life Lately' posts. I hope you enjoyed seeing what I have gotten up to since the last post. Be sure to check back soon for another new installment!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-21460180257941654272015-11-09T16:42:00.001+00:002015-11-10T12:02:13.995+00:00Christmas Gifts For Beauty Lovers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today's post is for the hardcore beauty lovers out there! </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we are in November now, I can finally start creating some Christmas gift guides without looking far too eager because truth be told, I have been excited about the festive season for at least a month already! I absolutely love buying gifts for my friends & family and I get so much satisfaction out of picking out the perfect present for each of my loved ones. I have a few super girly-girls in my life and so they were the main inspiration for my first post! I love some of the products featured in this post so much that they are even on my own wishlist (aka the Zoeva palette and the Stila liquid lip set.) Furthermore, without any further ado, here are some quick links to the items from my first Christmas gift guide of the year!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/zoeva/entaupepalette/" target="_blank"><b>Zoeva En Taupe Eyeshadow Palette</b></a> / <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Cowshed-Christmas-Cracker-60616" target="_blank"><b>Cowshed Christmas Cracker</b></a> / <a href="http://www.sephora.com/get-skinny-eye-set-P402064?skuId=1719384" target="_blank"><b>Clinique Get The Skinny Eye Set</b></a> / <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/SOAP-GLORY-THREE-TIMES-BUTTER%C2%99-3-X-50ml_1688823/" target="_blank"><b>Soap & Glory Three Times Butter</b></a> / <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/whats_new/15553/New-Collections/Enchanted-Eve-Brush-Bags/index.tmpl" target="_blank"><b>MAC Enchanted Eve Brush Bag</b></a> / <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/travel-and-accessories/vs-stripe-large-makeup-bag-victorias-secret?cm_sp=&ProductID=199366&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank"><b>Victoria Secret VS Stripe Make-Up Bag</b></a> / <a href="http://stila.co.uk/collections/palettes/products/eternally-yours-liquid-lipstick-set" target="_blank"><b>Stila Eternally Yours Liquid Lipstick Set</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So guys, those are the gifts I have chosen to feature in my first guide of the year! The prices for these gift range from a super affordable £8 to a more luxurious £45, therefore, hopefully there is something here to suit your budget! What do you think? Which products stand out to you and what is on your Christmas wishlist this year? Please let me know by leaving a comment down below!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-41612069488014648272015-11-03T12:47:00.002+00:002015-11-03T12:47:30.985+00:00A Mini Christmas Lush Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Lush products are a regular feature here on my blog nowadays and so it was pretty obvious that a Christmas haul was coming at some point! So, with my first pay packet from my new job, I decided to treat myself to a few bits and bobs. Of course, I could have gone absolutely crazy in store and put </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">soooo</i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> many things in my basket but alas, I refrained. Although, I will definitely going back to pick up some more products in the near future as I have </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">a lot</i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> of baths during the winter months. Clearly I was unintentionally going for some kind of pink & white theme during my latest visit too - oops! Anyhow, here are the few products that I chose to get my winter stash started...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Even though the Magic Wand is a really popular item at Christmas time, I have never tried it before! However, I love anything that has a '<a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/shower-gels-jellies/snow-fairy-0" target="_blank">Snow Fairy</a>' or candy-like scent, so this reusable bubble bar is right up my alley. The bell and ribbon make this product super cute and exciting to use as well. I cannot wait to have a sweet smelling bubble bath with this one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is another bath bomb released in previous years that I am yet to try! The main reason why I was so attracted to 'So White' is because of it's unusual apple scent. It is so fresh and makes a nice change to the sweeter smells that I tend to lean towards at this time of year! It may not be the most colourful or exciting looking product of the bunch but I cannot wait to try it out nonetheless!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have used one of Lush's bath oils before in one of their Oxford Street exclusive gift sets that a friend bought me for my birthday and I loved it. So, I wanted to pick up 'Razzle Dazzle' to see if it made my skin feel just as smooth as the previous one did! It has a gorgeous fruity scent made up of raspberries, bergamot and lime. Plus, it has plenty of different oils to nourish and moisturise your skin!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">'Candy Mountain' is one of my all time favourite bubble bars, right behind my number one Lush product '<a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/comforter" target="_blank">The Comforter</a>.' It has the most gorgeous vanilla and candyfloss scent which I adore, it's almost good enough to eat! It turns your water a pretty pastel pink colour and the silver, sparkly lustre leaves your skin with a subtle shimmer too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but certainly not least is this super cute and festive bath bomb. 'Star Dust' predominantly has a vanilla scent to it with a hint of both bergamot and rosewood oils. To me, its shape and dusting of silver glitter just screams Christmas! After having a look on the website too (which now shows videos of the products being used,) it seems to have lots of little multi-coloured star confetti inside it, which is released as your bath bomb fizzes away in the water. How amazing and festive is that?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Overall, I am so excited to have gotten my hands on a couple of Christmas products and I cannot wait until I can go back and pick up some more! I am really looking forward to bath time now, knowing that I have plenty of new items to try out. Have you picked up any of Lush's Christmas range yet? If not, will any of it be on your Christmas list? Let me know by leaving a comment down below!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-13583294057600036062015-10-30T12:41:00.001+00:002015-10-30T12:41:23.474+00:00A Vampy High End & Drugstore Lip Combo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For a couple of weeks, I had been searching for the perfect vampy lipstick to wear as part of my Halloween costume and now... my search is over. Say hello the the most gorgeous dark purple lip combination from <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>MAC</b></a> and <a href="https://www.barrym.com/" target="_blank"><b>Barry M</b></a>! I really wanted to find a matte lipstick for my night out because they are usually a lot more long-wearing and fuss free than a more more glossy and moisturising formula. In the past, I have used Rimmel's <a href="http://uk.rimmellondon.com/products/lips/moisture-renew-lipstick?cid=uk_search_google_moisture-renew_Phrase&gclid=Cj0KEQjwqsyxBRCIxtminsmwkMABEiQAzL34Pd-VbGfmN1rKgCvkMdWzBpJsmzd9YHBQQG9-khXaQxQaAsF68P8HAQ" target="_blank">Moisture Renew Lipstick</a> in the shade 'Dark Night Waterl-oops!' but I found that it was just too shiny - which meant that it would slide around, get on to my teeth and bleed outside of my lip line. Let's face it girls, that's <i>never</i> a good look!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So with the help of my good friend Chloe, who actually works for MAC, she helped me settle on the shade '<b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Smoked Purple</a></b>' (£15.50) - which is described on their website as a deep eggplant purple shade. I love MAC's matte formulation as it is so comfortable to wear and not at all drying on the lips. Plus, it tends to stay in place pretty well even you are eating or drinking (and I will definitely be doing the latter on my night out!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After buying the lipstick, I was really struggling to find a matching lip pencil to make sure that I could a get crisp and sharp line around the edge of my lips, seeing as it is such a dark colour. I didn't want to purchase a lip pencil from MAC seeing as I had already spent over £15 on a lipstick that isn't a wearable shade that I could wear everyday. After swatching what felt like hundreds of liners on my hand in Superdrug, I finally came across this super affordable one from Barry M. I'm not a big fan of the Barry M range at all (aside from their nail varnishes,) so I was pleasantly surprised when I found this gorgeous lip liner in the shade '<b><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Barry-M/Barry-M-Lip-Liner-Plum-11/p/567677" target="_blank">Plum</a></b>' (£2.99.) I was expecting it to be really hard and drag the lips but it is actually a lot creamier than I expected. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am rather surprised that I have never done a Lush empties blog post before because as you all know by now, I am a Lush addict! The main reason that I tend to hang on to any Lush packaging is because if you take five empty pots back to a store, you receive a free face mask! I love schemes like this (similar to the Back To MAC one) because not only do you get a free product in return, but it feels great to know that you are doing your bit to recycle too! Furthermore, let's jump right into my five empty products and hear what I thought about them, shall we?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I loved this toner water so much because it didn't strip my skin like some harsher toners with lots of chemicals in them do! This spray is super refreshing to use after cleansing and the tea tree helps to calm down any blemishes or redness on my skin. It can be either spritzed straight onto your face like a mist or onto a cotton pad so that you can then gently wipe it across your face. I tended to alternate between the two methods depending on how I felt on the day to be honest!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although this mask didn't smell the greatest, I did like the effects that it had on my skin. It was really cooling upon application because all of Lush's face masks are fresh and must be kept in the fridge! It always left my skin feeling very calm and rejuvenated. I got about four or five uses out of this mask and I always put on a very generous and thick layer! It's not my favourite mask of theirs that I have tried but it is still one of the best in my opinion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now on to my preferred mask of choice, 'Catastrophe Cosmetic.' I love its blueberry scent but the thing I love the most about this mask in particular is its texture. This mask definitely feels more clay-like and so it's really great at combating the oiliness of my skin. It is also excellent at soothing the skin, reducing the size of my spots and improving its overall texture. This mask is a must have for me and I need to re-purchase it ASAP!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The reason that I used this cleanser was purely for its exfoliating purposes rather than its cleansing properties. Its gritty charcoal-based texture not only sloughed away any dead skin on my face but it also soaked up an excess oil on the surface of it too! The only downside to this product is that its really messy to use but if you are careful, cleaning it up afterwards doesn't take too long at all. In my eyes, this is just a small price to pay for such a lovely product!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but not least is my holy grail cleanser, 'Ultrabland.' I have used quite a few cleansing balm and oils to remove my make-up but none have ever compared to this one, hence why I mention it so often here on my blog! I love knowing that I am using a product on my skin with lots of natural ingredients in it too, as they make my skin feel so nourished afterwards. This cleanser melts down even the heaviest of make-up looks with ease and that's why I love it so much! It is very rich and thick in texture but it never clogs up my skin, which is always a bonus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So guys, those are the five empties that I have to show to you today. I hope that you found my mini reviews helpful! Have you ever tried ant skincare products from Lush and if so, what did you think of them? I would love to know - so, please leave me a comment down below with your thoughts and suggestions!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-1033140933751843412015-10-23T19:37:00.002+01:002015-10-23T19:37:29.904+01:00A Casual Topshop Wishlist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been loving dressing more casually lately and I am all about comfort and warmth during the winter time! I am often a little bit hit and miss when it comes to <a href="http://www.topshop.com/" target="_blank"><b>Topshop</b></a>, even though it is one of my favourite high street stores, but recently I have fallen in love with so many items. So today, I thought that I would share some of my top casual pieces with you all.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?Nrpp=20&beginIndex=1&langId=-1&productId=21396917&Ntt=trouble&pageSize=20&Nty=1&catalogId=33057&Dy=1&pageNum=1&productIdentifierproduct=product&storeId=12556&qubitRefinements=siteId%3DTopShopUK" target="_blank">Trouble Motif Tee - £16.00</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am always partial to a slogan tee and this one is no exception to that rule! I love how simple it is and it can be paired with <i>literally</i> anything - jeans, skirts, leggings etc. I also love wearing a monochromatic t-shirt with a checked shirt layered over the top of it during autumn and winter for a laidback look.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/bags-accessories-1702216/hats-463/beanie-hats-3200162/cable-knit-pom-beanie-4907621?bi=1&ps=20" target="_blank">Cable Knit Pom Beanie - £14.00</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There's nothing like a cute beanie hat to keep you warm during the winter months and this one really caught my eye because it has two colours of yarn running through it. Plus, I love wearing hats to hide a bad hair day too ;)</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/lingerie-2313836/triangle-bras-4350516/jersey-t-bar-triangle-bra-4363365?bi=1&ps=20" target="_blank">Jersey T-Bar Triangle Bra - £9.00</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm one of those girls who hates wearing a bra and I always take mine off as soon as I get home - I just find them so uncomfortable! So, the idea of wearing a triangle bra that has no underwire is so appealing to me. You still get a tiny bit of support but none of the discomfort!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://v/" target="_blank">Slouchy Stud Embellished Holdall - £40.00</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This bag is definitely on my Christmas list, as my current bag is falling apart! I love slouchy bags in particular because I feel like you can fit so much more into them and I am one of those people who carries absolutely <i>everything</i> around with me. I also love how it has silver studs as embellishment as I am a huge fan of silver jewellery as opposed to gold, I feel like it suits me a lot more!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/denim-4889473/denim-jackets-900/moto-vintage-borg-western-jacket-4683849?bi=1&ps=20" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">MOTO Vintage Borg Western Jacket - £59.00</span></b></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I already have a denim jacket from Topshop but the fluffy shearling lining both inside and on the collar of this coat really appeals to me. Not only will it keep you warmer during the colder months but it also adds another texture and some extra interest to an outfit too!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/beauty-3326659/lips-471/lipsticks-714/lips-in-hazard-11419?bi=20&ps=20" target="_blank">Hazard Lipstick - £8.00</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lastly, I have never tried any of Topshop's lipsticks but I know many people who are a huge fan of them. I have heard that their colour pay off and formulation are great! At the moment, my lipstick collection is lacking in the reds department and so this shade would be the perfect for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So guys, those are the items that I currently on my Topshop wishlist. I hope that you like them! Topshop have so many great things at the moment so I definitely recommend that you check out your local store or their website to see what you can add to your own wishlist!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-50935387502490237092015-10-18T18:28:00.001+01:002015-10-18T18:28:59.140+01:00My Favourite Autumn Lipsticks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This year I have fully embraced nude lips (I like to blame that on MAC's Velvet Teddy and NARS' Anita) but now that we are well and truly in the midst of autumn, I am back to rocking a darker and bolder lip once again! I have four of my favourite autumnal lip products to show you all today, three of which are from the drugstore, so there are definitely some great bargains out their that you need to get your hands on! So, let's jump right in and see which red and berry hues that I have been loving lately!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>MAC Lipstick in Plumful (£15.50)</b></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First up is the ever-so-popular MAC shade 'Plumful' - a lustre formula that is the perfect autumnal pink shade with a really subtle berry hint to it. It is such a comfortable lipstick to wear in the colder months as it is super moisturising and it glides onto your lips so seamlessly! It is a great shade for when you want an understated pop of colour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Provocalips-Lip-Colour_1526327/" target="_blank">Rimmel Provocalips Lip Colour in Kiss Fatal (£6.99)</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next is Rimmel's version of a liquid lipstick in the shade 'Kiss Fatal,' which is a gorgeous dusky purple shade. It's not <i>too</i> in your face but it's bold enough to make an impact! Although the formula of the Provocalips line is far from perfect, (it can sometimes feel really drying and occasionlly it crumbles away slightly,) I always manage to see past it because the shade is so unique and is really long-lasting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-ColorBurst-8482-Matte-Balm_1416281/" target="_blank">Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm in Standout (£7.99)</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have loved Revlon's range of lip crayons for such a long time now and the shade 'Standout' is no exception! It is a stunning blue-based cherry red that is matte without being drying on the lips. I love wearing this lipstick during the festive season as it is truly a classic red that looks perfect around this time of year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-London-Moisture-Renew-Lipstick_1388179/" target="_blank">Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Dark Night Water-loops (£6.49)</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but certainly not least is the amazing 'Dark Night Water-loops' from Rimmel. Although I barely get any wear out of this shade because it is <i>really</i> dark, (the swatch doesn't do it justice,) I had to give it a special mention because it is the perfect vampy purple shade for Halloween - I am even wearing it as part of my costume this year! It is so fun to wear and it definitely turns a lot of heads!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, those are my favourite autumn lipsticks at the moment! Have you tried any of these shades before and if so, what do you think of them? Also, if you can recommend any more autumnal shades that you think I need to get my hands on, then please let me know by leaving any suggestions down below!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-39586839625459567532015-10-12T19:56:00.002+01:002015-10-12T19:56:58.577+01:00This Years Best Soap & Glory Gifts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am one of the biggest fans and advocates of <a href="http://www.soapandglory.com/" target="_blank">Soap & Glory</a>'s entire bath & body range, I love their products so much and I <i>always</i> have one of the body butters on the go - seriously, their scents are addictive! So, you can imagine that every year, I am always excited to see what Christmas gift sets that they have on offer. <a href="https://www.boots.com/" target="_blank">Boots</a> always have such a lovely display of S&G's presents and they are already out on the shelves (even if we are still over two months away from December 25th!) Therefore, even if it is a little early to start dedicating blog posts to all things Christmas related, I wanted to show you the best of this years selection in case you want to get in a little early!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/SOAP-GLORY-CRAZY-SEXY-KOHL%C2%99_1687810/" target="_blank">Crazy Sexy Kohl - £14.00</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have never tried any of Soap & Glory's eyeliners but I have heard some great things about them during my time as a blogger. This little set contains 5 pencils from their Smoulder Kohl range in the shades Superblack, Cocoa Bean, Blue My Mind, Grapevine and Aquabat (three of which are exclusive to this set only!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/SOAP-GLORY-WELL-ILL-BE-GLAMMED%C2%99_1700492/" target="_blank">Well I'll Be Glammed - £40.00</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This gorgeous set contains eight of S&G's most popular make-up products, as well as three mini brushes to apply them with. This kit has pretty much everything you would need for a stunning daytime or night time look - from bronzer, to lip gloss and everything inbetween! This is a must have for any beauty enthusiast in my opinion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/SOAP-GLORY-BRIGHT-BUBBLY%C2%99_1688825/" target="_blank">Bright & Bubbly - £10.00</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This nifty little gift set contains miniatures of some of the brands most iconic items; Clean On Me, Hand Food, Scrub Of Your Life and The Righteous Butter. All four of these lovely products have S&G's original 'Pink' scent, plus you get a pink body polisher too. Just think of what a lovely pamper session you could have with this set!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/SOAP-GLORY-GET-A-SMOOTH-ON%C2%99_1688837/" target="_blank">Get A Smooth On - £35.00</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This has got to be my favourite gifts from the bunch for one reason only... all of the products inside have the Sugar Crush scent, which is my all time fave S&G fragrance. It is the most amazing combination of sweet lime and brown sugar (it's almost good enough to eat.) This set includes a body butter, a body wash, a body mist and one of my holy grail items, their body scrub.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/SOAP-AND-GLORY-THE-RIGHTEOUS-BUTTER-DRUM%C2%99200ml_1688845/" target="_blank">The Righteous Butter Drum - £5.00</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is such a great stocking filler to give to any beauty junkie! The Righteous Butter is one of Soap & Glory's most renowned products and with good reason, as it is extremely moisturising and rich. This present also resembles a </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Christmas decoration</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">, so you could also hang it on your tree for an extra-cute touch if you wanted to! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/SOAP-GLORY-BELLE-OF-THE-BALL%C2%99_1688855/" target="_blank">Belle Of The Ball - £12.00</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but not least is this adorable giant bauble containing four products from the Smoothie Star range, which smells like vanilla, almond and pistachio (my second favourite scent behind Sugar Crush.) Similarly to the Bright & Bubbly set mentioned above, it has a hand cream, a body wash, a body scrub and a body buttercream to give your skin a real treat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, those are this years best gift sets from Soap & Glory in my opinion! I think that there are some really cute design concepts within the range and I am hoping to receive at least one of these gorgeous sets myself. Remember that Boots have a 3 for 2 deal on all their festive pressies, so be sure to take full advantage of it if you want to treat either yourself or your loved ones to a good old pamper this year!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-51337128622918312012015-10-07T19:30:00.002+01:002015-10-07T19:30:56.527+01:00The Best Setting Spray In The World!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On Monday, I repurchased yet another bottle of my all-time favourite make-up setting spray, <a href="http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/makeup-tools/setting-sprays/all-nighter-long-lasting-makeup-setting-spray-travel-size" target="_blank"><b>Urban Decay's All Nighter</b></a>! Up until sometime last year, I had never used a setting spray before and I actually thought that they were a bit of a gimmick but after reading lots of rave reviews online, I took the plunge and my mind was changed almost instantaneously!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have combination to oily skin and in the past, I always had trouble with make-up <i>literally</i> sliding off of my face during the course of the day (especially on my T-zone area.) However, since setting my face everyday with both pressed powder and a few spritzes of this spray, my make-up stays perfect for much longer! Of course, this product isn't a miracle worker; if it's a super hot day or I have a long shift at work, some shininess may still come through and affect my foundation ever so slightly but aside from those instances, my base always looks pretty much flawless! I could literally apply my make-up at 7am and it would still be in tact at midnight, which I think is pretty incredible if you ask me! It even stands the test of time when I go out clubbing at the weekends too and you definitely can't ask for much more than that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I personally like to buy the travel size version of All Nighter (£9.00) instead of the original size because it fits nicely in my make-up brush holder, which in turn means that I will never forget to apply it! Plus, of course, it is much easier to pack if you want to take it on holiday with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Urban Decay do also have another setting spray in their repertoire called <a href="http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/makeup-tools/setting-sprays/de-slick-makeup-setting-spray-travel-size" target="_blank">De-Slick</a> - which is specifically targeted for oily skin types. Although, I have heard that it doesn't have quite as much staying power as the All Nighter does, which is why I have never opted to try it out even if I do fall into the oily skin category. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I do not think that I will ever stray away from All Nighter... I mean, why mess with a good thing?! It is one of the best and readily available setting sprays on the market and I know that I can rely on it no matter what. So, if you haven't tried out this amazing holy grail products already, why not? I can guarantee that you are going to love it just as much as I do!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-76764141135217310122015-10-02T20:51:00.002+01:002015-10-02T20:51:37.543+01:00Hauntingly Halloween-y<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was never a huge fan of Halloween back in the day but strangely, as I have gotten older, I have grown to love it more and more! Maybe it's because I really love experimenting with vampy and dark make-up looks, or maybe it's because for one night of the year you can truly be whatever you want to be! With that being said, although its still a few weeks away, this year I have no idea what I am going to dress up. So, I have put together a little collage in order to give myself, and all of you, some inspiration. Here are the ghoulishly gorgeous and devilishly divine items that I have picked out...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.claires.co.uk/pws/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=44724" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Claire's Accessories Black Cat Mask</a><b> </b>/<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?Ntt=body&storeId=12556&productId=20676094&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Topshop Lace Up Front Body</a><b> </b>/<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Eylure-Strip-Eyelashes-Halloween-Spooky" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Eylure Halloween Spooky Eyelashes </a><b> </b>/<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/lips/lipstick/matte-revolution-lipstick" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in Blackmail</a><b> </b>/<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/seasonal/DEFAULT/House-of-Holland-by-Elegant-Touch-Bloodthirsty-Nails/p/477700#.Vg7ckflVhBc" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">House Of Holland Bloody Thirsty False Nails</a><b> </b>/<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.claires.co.uk/halloween-flower-&-spider-headband/shop/fcp-product/47013" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Claire's Accessories Flower & Spider Headband</a><b> </b>/<b> </b></span><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-halloween-metallic-spider-iphone-5-case/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5716630&clr=Multi&SearchQuery=iphone+case&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=104&gridsize=4&gridrow=6&gridcolumn=1" target="_blank">ASOS Metallic Spider iPhone Case</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, those are the few pieces that I have picked out. Unfortunately, not every store has put their Halloween stock online yet but I still managed to find quite a few cool ideas to get my creative juices flowing! Who or what are you dressing up as this year? What is tour favourite Halloween outfit that you have ever worn? And... if you have any fun ideas as to what I could be for Halloween, please leave any suggestions in a comment below!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The month of September has been a bit of a whirlwind for me! I started my new part-time job and I feel like time has just flown by ever since. Although I haven't tried out too many new products this month, I have discovered a couple of new favourites as well as fallen back in love with a few older items in my stash too. So, let's skip the long intro for a change and jump straight into what I have been loving this month!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Origins-GinZing-Energy-Boosting-Moisturizer-50ml" target="_blank">Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturiser - £24.00</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some of you may remember that after winning <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/snooksy" target="_blank">Katie Snooks</a>' Feel Unique competition a few months ago, one of the products I picked up using my voucher code was this moisturiser from Origins. At the beginning, I used it religiously but then I forgot about it for a little while... until now! I love the gel-like consistency of this product because it is not too rich for my oily/combination skin. It has really improved how radiant and clear my skin looks without make-up on too, which is something that I have struggled with in the past. This is the first thing that I have ever tried from Origins because of the hefty price tag but I am super impressed with them as a brand and I will definitely purchase from them again in the future!</span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Sally-Hansen-Miracle-Gel-Nail-Polish_1533895/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Street Flair - £9.99</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You may have seen in my recent <a href="http://michaela-la.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/yet-another-mini-boots-haul.html" target="_blank">Boots haul</a> that I picked up a few new nail varnishes this month and ever since then, this Sally Hansen number has constantly been on my nails! It is a gorgeous dusty lilac colour with a hint of grey within it, which makes it absolutely perfect for this time of year. It is a muted and understated shade but it has such an autumn feel to me! The polish itself is fairly chip-resistant, (especially when it's paired with the matching Miracle Gel top coat too,) and it has a gorgeous glossy, gel-like finish.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Invisibobble-Hair-Band-in-Crystal-Clear_1487548/" target="_blank">Invisibobble Clear Hair Bands (3 Pack) - £3.75</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had seen so many people talking about the Invisibobble hair bands and so I decided to take the plunge last week. Once my hair is tied up up, there is <i>nooo</i> way that I can take down again as my hair would then have a permanent dent and kinks in it. This would always upset me because if I had my hair up at work and then wanted to go out at night time, I would have to completely re-wash it in order to then wear it down! However, now that I have started wearing an Invisibobble, (which looks a bit like a clear telephone cord,) my hair is kink free! The bobble is virtually undetectable and it's so comfortable to wear, it never pulls on my hair or snags it in the slightest. This product is so amazing and I'm annoyed that I didn't pick it up sooner to be honest!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Max-Factor-Colour-Collections-Lipstick_125255/" target="_blank">Max Factor Colour Collections Lipstick in Rosewood - £6.99</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This Max Factor lipstick has been my biggest re-discovery of the month. I have had 'Rosewood' in my lipstick collection for such a long time now but I have found myself reaching for it a lot lately. It is the most gorgeous warm-toned rose shade that leaves a gorgeous sheen on your lips. Although the longevity of this product is not anything to shout home about, I do love how pigmented and comfortable this shade is to wear. It pairs well with so many different make-up looks too. You should definitely give it a swatch next time you're in Boots and Superdrug!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but not least is my favourite Lush shower gel of all time, The Comforter! I had always been a big fan of the bubble bar equivalent of this product, so when they brought out a shower cream I was beyond excited. I cannot even explain how in love I am with this sweet blackcurrant scent - it makes me look forward to shower time, even on cold autumn mornings! I love how soft and moisturised it makes me skin feel, plus it lathers up into a gorgeous pink foam too (which is always a bonus!) Even though it will be quite expensive, once this mini bottle runs out, I would like to buy the enormous 1kg verson which is just shy of £28 but in my opinion, it will be <i>soooo</i> worth it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So guys, I bet you're glad I skipped the long intro now because that was a very in-depth favourites this month (oops!) I hope you enjoyed reading all about the five products that I have been loving and reaching for the most over the past 4 weeks! What have been your favourites this month? Have you used any of my current favourites before? Please let me know popping a comment down below with all of your thoughts and suggestions!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-46133366428305962452015-09-26T12:49:00.001+01:002015-09-26T12:49:11.738+01:00My All-Time Favourite Drugstore Lip Product<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bourjois' <a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Rouge-Edition-Velvet-lipstick_1459266/" target="_blank"><b>Rouge Edition Velvet</b></a> lipsticks are by far my favourite lip product from the drugstore! I have spoken about them a couple of times now here on my blog and I still cannot get enough of them; especially now I have added a new shade to my collection, as it has made me rekindle my love for them even more! These liquid lipsticks certainly deserve to be raved about as much as possible in my opinion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First of all, let's just talk about the formulation... it's truly amazing! Velvet is definitely the correct name for this range as these lipsticks glide on so smoothly and feel really buttery on the lips. Of course, liquid lipsticks have a bit of a reputation of drying out your lips but these ones are surprisingly comfortable to wear. They have minimal tackiness to them and are no where as sticky as some other products that I have tried in the past. Plus, at only £8.99, they are much more affordable than say Stila's <a href="http://stila.co.uk/products/stay-all-day-liquid-lipstick" target="_blank">Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick</a> for example.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are currently 12 shades in the range but I have heard that a few more are being released very shortly in time for autumn. However, below are swatches of the four shades that I own right now </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">from left to right; 01 Personne ne Rouge, 02 Frambourjoise, 10 Don't Pink Of It & 12 Beau Brun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the photograph above, the swatches look glossy but after a few minutes they dry down to a lovely mate finish! I have become obsessed with matte formulas over the last year or so because they make bold colours much easier to wear, as they are less likely to transfer or fade throughout the day. I have to say that my favourite shade of the bunch is definitely the newest edition to my collection, Don't Pink Of It, which I featured in my latest <a href="http://michaela-la.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/yet-another-mini-boots-haul.html" target="_blank">Boots haul</a>. I have only had this shade for about a week but I already love it because it is a great everyday shade that does with almost any make-up look or outfit! As for my favourite bold shade, it would have to be Frambourjoise - which is a stunning bright pink shade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Overall, I think that the <b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Rouge-Edition-Velvet-lipstick_1459266/" target="_blank">Rouge Edition Velvet</a></b> range is the best lip product in the drugstore for so many reasons. I think they are just incredible! Have you tried out this product before? If so, please let me know in the comment below what is your favourite shade to wear and why?</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-20396444124360023722015-09-22T17:54:00.003+01:002015-09-22T17:54:50.173+01:00My Favourite YouTube Channels For Make-Up Tutorials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am absolutely addicted to watching make-up tutorials on YouTube! In fact, I am subscribed to so many beauty gurus that I've actually lost count. Sometimes, it's pretty hard to keep up with them all! With that being said, however, there a few gorgeous ladies in particular whose content I watch religiously. I <i>love </i>gaining inspiration from other make-up enthusiasts, picking up tips & tricks, as well as seeing which products are really worth the splurge. Therefore, today, I thought that I would tell you all about my top four favourite YouTube channels are right now...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://youtube.com/shaaanxo" target="_blank">Shaaanxo</a></b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of the main reasons that I love watching Shannon's make-up tutorials is the fact that she has the same </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">hair colour and skin tone as me, so she often creates looks that would suit me perfectly! I also love how she experiments with such bright colours too - which makes a change from the amount of neutral looks that a lot of other beauty gurus make.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/KathleenLights" target="_blank">Kathleen Lights</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I discovered Kathleen about 6 months ago and I have been hooked on her videos ever since! Her personality really is what draws me in, as she is so likeable and down to earth. I also love how she creates some really stunning drugstore tutorials - which are great for when you don't want to break the bank to achieve a specific look. Plus, she shares my outrageous obsession for liquid lipsticks too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://youtube.com/user/jaclynhill1" target="_blank">Jaclyn Hill</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jaclyn definitely creates some of my favourite glamourous make-up looks ever! I love how bold she is both in her artistic abilities and her on-screen presence (her positive energy really is infectious!) She really knows her stuff when it comes to products and I love getting her recommendations for highlighters and false lashes in particular. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/mirellabellebeauty?feature=mhsn" target="_blank">Mirella Belle</a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Something that really kept me coming back to Mirella's channel week after work was the amount of colourful tutorials she makes! She always comes up with the most amazing and innovative eyeshadow looks. Also, she is never afraid to pair bright eyes with a bright lip too - which is something that would have scared me away in the past! However, she manages to pull it off so beautifully!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, those are my favourite channels for watching make-up tutorials on YouTube! They provide me with so much inspiration. Who are your favourite beauty gurus to watch online? Also, if you know of any other channels that I should be subscribed too, </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">please let me know by leaving a comment down below.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970162908268165806.post-5013717261817962012015-09-18T15:34:00.001+01:002015-09-18T15:34:35.718+01:00Yet Another Mini Boots Haul!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yet again, I have another mini <a href="http://www.boots.com/" target="_blank">Boots</a> haul for you all! As per usual, I found myself pacing up and down the aisles putting item upon item in my basket. Of course, this happens on a fairly regular basis for me but I surprisingly haven't bought myself to anything new in a while now (shock horror!) I have only found myself picking up some essentials here and there, rather than discovering new products. However, I decided to treat myself to a few bits and bobs in celebration of starting my new job last week! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Firstly, I picked up a <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Sally-Hansen-Complete-Salon-Manicure-Nail-Colour_1317168/" target="_blank"><b>Sally Hansen Salon Manicure Nail Polish</b></a> (£6.99) in the shade 'Nude Now.' One of my favourite nudes from China Glaze has sadly dried up and now I have finally found a replacement for it. I have always loved both the formulation and the brush of Sally Hansen products, so I'm sure I'm going to love this one just as much. In the photograph above, the shade seems to look quite peachy and bright but in real life it is <i>waaaay</i> more subtle and nude in colour, I can assure you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then, another shade called caught my eye called 'Street Flair,' which is from the new <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Sally-Hansen-Miracle-gel-Nail-Polish_1533895/" target="_blank"><b>Miracle Gel</b></a> range (£9.99.) I am really into muted and understated colours right now - especially as we are entering into autumn - so, I just had to have it! I also purchased the matching top coat to go with it, which also cost £9.99. I love the look of glossy gel nails but I hate how hard they are to remove, so this range seems like the perfect fit for me. I cannot wait to apply this shade and see how long it lasts, so I will be sure to report back on my blog soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also decided to pick up another shade of </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bourjois' <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Rouge-Edition-Velvet-lipstick_1459266/" target="_blank">Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick</a></b> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(£8.99) </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">called 'Don't Pink Of It.' I already have three other colours from the range in my collection (Frambourjoise, Beau Brun & Personne ne Rouge,) so you can tell that I am in love with this formula! I wanted to purchase a more wearable shade wasn't too vivid and was appropriate for wearing during the day time and I think this nude-y pink is just perfect for that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lastly, as well the products I treated myself to above, I needed to pick up another bottle of my hold grail foundation; Maybelline's </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Dream-Satin-Liquid-Foundation_866883/" target="_blank">Dream Satin Liquid Foundation</a></b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> (£7.99.) This foundation is barely spoken about online and it is extremely under-rated but I love it and have done for years now! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">'Ivory' is the absolute perfect match for me, as it is the second lightest shade in the range that is yellow-toned rather than pink-toned. It blends seamlessly, is very buildable and gives a gorgeous satin finish to my skin. The only thing that I am slightly concerned about is the 'new formula' sticker on this new bottle, so I hope I still adore it just as much as I did before and </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">fingers crossed </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">that it hasn't changed </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">too</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, there you have it guys, those are the five new products that I picked up in Boots! What do you think? Have you tried any of these products before? What have you hauled lately? Let me know, as always, by leaving a comment in the box below!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ever since I received the original <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Dolce-Gabbana-Light-Blue-Eau-de-Toilette-50ml_15326/" target="_blank">Light Blue</a> as a birthday present back in my teenage years, I have always had a love affair with this infamous Dolce & Gabbana fragrance! So, when I recently smelt the newest scent in the range, I knew I just had to have it. Therefore, my parents ever so kindly picked up a bottle for me whilst on holiday as a gift for looking after everything, (mostly my dog,) whilst they were away! So, today I thought that I would give you a little overview of the newest perfume in my collection and what I think about it so far.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Dolce-Gabbana-Light-Blue-Sunset-in-Salina-Eau-de-Toilette-50ml-Limited-Edition_1660113/" target="_blank">D&G's Light Blue Sunset In Salina Eau de Toilette</a> </b>is a perfect fragrance for every day wear. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It is a lovely </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">summer scent, although you can bet that I will be wearing this almost every day as we enter into autumn</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> too! It has strong top notes of vine and violet leaves, as well as base notes of amber, cedarwood and white musk & beautiful heart notes of yellow freesia, orange flower and jasmine. All of these scents combined create the most gorgeous fresh and floral scent, which is right up my alley! Although it isn't the longest lasting scent that I own, I love its subtlety and its warmth. there's something about it that definitely reminds me of a hot summers night abroad!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are a lot similarities between the original <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Dolce-Gabbana-Light-Blue-Eau-de-Toilette-50ml_15326/">Light Blue</a> and this summer edition, and some of the fragrances notes do cross over, but Sunset In Salina has a much fresher smell. Light Blue is a lot fruitier than this more recent addition as it contains top notes of Sicilian citron. So, in terms of which perfume is better, I'd say it's all down to personal preference!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Dolce-Gabbana-Light-Blue-Sunset-in-Salina-Eau-de-Toilette-50ml-Limited-Edition_1660113/" target="_blank"><b>Sunset In Salina</b></a> comes in two sizes; 25ml, which will set you back £42.00, and 50ml costing £50.00. However, if you get in quickly, <a href="http://www.boots.com/" target="_blank">Boots</a> have slashed their prices to £28.00 and £33.33 respectively - which is an amazing saving! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Overall, even though summer is now over, I would still recommend picking up this perfume as it is absolutely divine! It's a great fragrance that is daytime appropriate and not too overpowering. Have you ever tried D&G's Light Blue before? What is your favourite scent right now? Please let me know by popping a comment down below!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770324276837453027noreply@blogger.com0