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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-78039660117797840842013-11-25T18:00:00.000+00:002013-11-25T18:00:02.437+00:00£5 and under gift guide<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This will be my first of my gift guides that I'll be posting this month. This is some gift ideas for £5 and under, hope you enjoy...</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> Nivea gift set from </span><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nivea-Mini-Skin-Treats-Gift/dp/B00EZQ3U20/ref=sr_1_21?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1385332018&sr=1-21&keywords=gift" style="text-align: center;">Amazon</a><span style="text-align: center;"> (£3.33)</span></div>
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Chocolate snowman from <a href="http://www.thorntons.co.uk/product/Christmas-Gifts/Stocking-Fillers/The-Snowman8482-White-Chocolate-Model-80g/pc/2407/c/2412/1002.uts">Thorntons</a> (£3.49)</div>
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Owl emery boards from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/BRIGHT-DESIGN-EMERY-BOARDS-HANDBAG/dp/B00E277FF0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1385332188&sr=8-6&keywords=stocking+fillers+for+women">Amazon</a> (£3.56)</div>
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Black penguin mini hand warmer from <a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/accessories/black-penguin-mini-hand-warmer_292410109">New Look</a> (£4.99)</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-39353300753142365222013-11-07T18:00:00.000+00:002013-11-07T18:00:00.462+00:00Day Moisturiser with SPF<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recently I have been trying to really take care of my skin, so I wanted to find a day moisturiser which had an SPF in. Even though the sun doesn’t make much of an appearance these days, we do occasionally get the sun the odd day in the UK, so I suppose it’s good to be prepared (UV rays can also penetrate through clouds, so be careful on cloudy days too).</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here was my problem though; I have very oily skin and wanted a moisturiser that suited my skin type, wouldn’t leave me shiny through the day and had a good SPF in. I found finding my perfect moisturiser a nightmare! I searched blogs, online shops, the lot. I could either find moisturisers for oily skin or moisturisers with SPF, not both together. So frustrating. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">However, I did find one by the Boots No7 brand, I found they had a range of moisturisers for different skin types and the day ones contained SPF, happy days! I went straight out and bought one.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I like this moisturiser, I find it doesn’t leave me any oilier than not using one. It doesn’t mattify my face, but that’s something I can live with if I know my skin is protected from harmful rays. It has a really nice scent, it’s light and doesn’t feel heavy on my skin and it sinks in quickly (good for those ‘in a rush’ days). </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a really good moisturiser to try if you are in the same predicament as I was in or you have oily skin and just want to try a new moisturiser. The No7 brand have a whole host of products to match different skin types too, so definitely check them out.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-52596262664164856502013-11-01T16:15:00.001+00:002013-11-01T16:15:15.445+00:00Halloween Nails<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Okay, so I know Halloween was yesterday but for people who are celebrating it over the weekend (i.e. going to clubs) this is a really quick nail art idea for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. The first thing I did was rip a sponge in half. Using the ripped side will give the effect of the splattered blood, which we want. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Paint the whole nail with the white nail polish, I used 3 coats to get a really opaque finish. Let the nails dry completely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Paint about half a cm of the sponge with the red polish (preferably the tip so you have more control over the sponge). Then just dab the sponge onto the tip of the nail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I didn't even use a top coat because I was in a rush, but feel free to do that step if you wish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hope everyone had a great Halloween, I know I did!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was feeling creative yesterday so decided to think outside the box and paint my nails a bit different. They reminded me of candy floss and I just think they're a nice way to brighten up these rainy days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first thing I did was paint the entire nail with one coat of Fiji by Essie, then apply two more coats to the left side of the nail (or right side, which ever you prefer). The one coat over the entire nail gives a nice base/primer for any other colours I use. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-15067206531562815432013-10-23T19:11:00.001+01:002013-10-23T19:11:48.191+01:00Sigma Dupes?: Bargain eBay Brushes<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I recently bought some new brushes after seeing some YouTubers rave about these particular brushes. They’re meant to be dupes for the Sigma brushes but for a fraction of the price. The set I bought for £10.26, yes £10.26, came with 8 brushes (4 large brushes for the face and 4 small brushes for eyeshadow or contouring). </span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These brushes are available in a set of 4 (4 large brushes OR 4 small brushes), a set of 8 (4 large brushes AND 4 small brushes), and a set of 10 (5 large brushes AND 5 small brushes). I just got the set of 8 because I really didn’t think I needed the extra 2 brushes. The one thing I will say about these brushes though is when they got delivered (which was extremely quick from China) there was a strong chemically scent, so definitely give them a wash before using them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If your in the market for new brushes I’d highly recommend these brushes for the high quality and bargain price. You can buy them <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251295359996?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649">here</a> on eBay and it's free p&p!</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I really wish I could sing.</span></li>
<li><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I love anything to do with Medieval History, I find it so interesting.</span></li>
<li><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I hate any kind of insect, be it fly, spider or ladybird.</span></li>
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<li><a href="http://birdle.blogspot.com/">Birds Words</a></li>
<li><a href="http://iheartcosmetics.co.uk/">I Heart Cosmetics</a></li>
<li><a href="http://taupeandpearl.com/">Taupe & Pearl</a></li>
<li><a href="http://laurenmidd.blogspot.co.uk/">Laurenmidd</a></li>
<li><a href="http://brogantatexo.blogspot.nl/">Brogan Tate xo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://beautylifemichelle.blogspot.com.au/">BeautyLifeMichelle</a></li>
<li><a href="http://beautyjunkielondon.com/">A Beauty Junkie In London</a></li>
<li><a href="http://autumnleaves-x.blogspot.com/">Autumn Leaves</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bubblegarm.blogspot.com/">BUBBLEGARM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://beautyandtheblog23.blogspot.com/">Beauty And The Blog</a></li>
<li><a href="http://cosmeticcrave.com/">Cosmetic Crave</a></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've decided to choose a more Autumnal colour today as the weather hasn't been too great the past week and I just wanted to get in the Winter Christmassy mood (October I know, but I'm an early starter).</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-25075576806523794252013-10-11T18:00:00.000+01:002013-10-11T18:00:00.844+01:00Top 10 Under £10<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I mentioned this product in a recent Lush haul, so if you would like a longer review on this click <a href="http://michelles-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/mini-mini-lush-haul.html">here</a>. I really like the scent of this conditioner, I also like Lush products because they don’t contain all the nasties that other beauty products contain. However, I do feel like I have to use a lot of this conditioner to feel the benefit, but the pros for me (e.g. the scent) out weigh the cons. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have had this for well over a year and I have still got lots of product left in the jar which hasn't dried up at all. I hear people talk about gel eyeliners and the fact they dry up, but this isn’t something I’ve experienced with this eyeliner, which is great. I use this with a Bobbi Brown eyeliner brush which I wet beforehand (to make the hair strands stick together giving a more precise line).</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did a whole blog post on my favourite concealers and this was one of them. Its a really good concealer for under the eyes, as it isn’t thick so it won’t crease but it covers my under eye circles. I have repurchased this for about a year now, really good concealer. Click <a href="http://michelles-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/my-everyday-concealers.html">here</a> to read my full review.</span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-2995753556207362802013-10-09T17:30:00.000+01:002013-10-09T17:30:00.348+01:00My New Found Favourite Nail Polish<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So last week sometime I put up a Boots haul and one of the products I bought was a nail polish. I had found a brand which sold nail polishes for £1.99 and I bought two of them, a pink one and a cranberry type colour. I wasn't expecting much from them as they were only cheap, but I have since tried the pink which is in the shade 24/7 and I've pictured it below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The colour isn't opaque as I'd like but I found 3 coats of it gave me the opaque effect I wanted. It also dries matte, so if that's a look you like this is a good one for that, if not just a top coat would solve the issue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All in all this colour is amazing, its such a nice pop of pink (I know it's more of a summer colour, but hey who cares). If you get chance to look at the Sinful Colours range in Boots definitely do because they have such an array of shades and colours to choose from. Really really love these!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-49298541558194316942013-10-07T15:00:00.000+01:002013-10-07T15:00:00.996+01:00Back To University I Go!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, my thoughts about going into 3rd year are something that fills me with dread. I know how tough this year is going to be and for anyone else studying at any level, I feel your pain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't get me wrong, I am excited too to be getting back into learning new things after 4 months off of vegetating, but the workload is going to be pretty full on until I graduate. Because of the additional workload I will be posting every other day depending on how much work I need to do for uni. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is just a short post to say good luck to anyone who is starting or going back, make the most of the time whilst you're there.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-65401406941650029802013-10-05T18:00:00.000+01:002013-10-05T18:00:00.058+01:00Oily Skin Problems! Review: Dr Hauschka's Normalising Day Oil<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For me oily skin is a big problem, I spend every bathroom visit blotting my face and putting on more powder. I really wanted to try a skincare product that really addressed the problem, rather than just masking it. I read a lot of information about oils to use for this; it may sound strange to put oil on an oily face, but the science behind it is to normalise the oil production by essentially ‘kidding’ the skin into thinking it doesn’t need to produce oil = shiny free skin!</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I first tried this as the instructions said (of a morning) but when I applied my makeup I just felt it didn't sit right on my skin and within a few hours my face was shiny (defeats the object really!) So I tried using this of a night instead before putting on a moisturiser, 2-3 drops where enough for my t-zone. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On to what I think of it... It was ok, not bad but not great either. I liked the fact I was giving my face a massage every night with a nice smelling oil, but as far as its claims to reduce oil production, I honestly don’t believe it helped much at all. I will finish using the product just because it wasn’t what I would call ‘cheap’ (£25 for 30ml), but for the amount of oil you use at a time the bottle will last a long time. I’ve had mine for about 7-8 months and I’m only just half way through the bottle. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After I’ve used this though I will not be repurchasing and will be officially back on the hunt for an oil that really works. If you want to give it a whirl you can purchase it <a href="http://www.drhauschka.co.uk/products/face-care/normalising-day-oil" target="_blank">here</a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">1. Choose a wallpaper that you like and that will match the colour theme in your room. I choose a lilac shade with a a pretty </span><span style="color: #3a3b3f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">Toile de Jouy </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">pattern on. I got mine off <a href="http://www.directwallpaper.co.uk/">directwallpaper.co.uk</a> and just bought a ‘mill length’ sample which is a fraction of the price of a full roll (they send you approximately 6 ft of wallpaper).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">2. Get some frames. You can choose a few smaller frames or two large ones like I did. It’s completely up to you. Mine are from </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/70168312/#/10132528" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">Ikea</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;"> and are from the Ribba series.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-28117855728857992072013-10-03T18:00:00.000+01:002013-10-03T18:00:00.526+01:00Review: St Moriz Fake Tan<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My absolute favourite fake tanner is by far the St Moriz mousse in medium for an instant tan which lasts the week, so I only have to do it once which is great (I’m lazy). This is a product I tried on a whim really not expecting great things for the cheap price. I used to use the St Tropez mousse all the time, but it wasn’t cheap (I think I used to pay £20), my friend used to use St Moriz and her tan looked exactly like mine and I remember thinking ‘why on earth am i spending £20 a pop on St Tropez?’, so I switched.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">I like the mousse formula because I find it a bit lighter and easier to apply and rub in, I think St Moriz also do a cream type formula. I also like the fact the mousse is tinted so I know where it has been applied and for the fact it gives me instant colour. I am quite big on smells and this fake tan does smell, not sure if it’s the usual ‘biscuit smell’ but it does smell. Surprisingly it doesn’t bother me that much and the smell fades over a few hours. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I usually apply it about an hour after getting out the shower, after shaving my legs and I’ve exfoliated. I just use some rubber gloves to apply it (like doctors gloves, I wouldn’t recommend marigolds). If your someone who likes using a mitt that’s fine to, I’ve tried the mousse with a mitt and it works great. I’d also recommend if your a person who suffers with dry patches I would moisturise those areas too, especially the knees and elbows. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If your looking for a cheap alternative to the St Tropez tan (I would go as far as saying a dupe), this is well worth a try. You can buy it <a href="http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/page/search?termtextkeywordsearch=st+moriz&searchsubmit=#esp_pg=2" target="_blank">here</a>, I’ve also seen it in boots.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-49556551848598213252013-10-02T19:30:00.002+01:002013-10-02T19:31:16.483+01:00September Favourites<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The first two thing are two products from the Loreal's Skin Perfection range. I like all the products but the Micellar Solution and the Correcting Serum are definitely my favourites. I did a blog post on the range, check it out </span><a href="http://michelles-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/loreal-skin-perfection-range.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've also been using the Supersoft Repair & Care shampoo and conditioner. I like the coconut scent because it reminds me of holidays. This makes my hair so soft and I feel it detangles my hair which is something I need. This is a really nice one to try if you're on the hunt for a new shampoo and conditioner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The next product I've been using day in day out is an eyelid primer by MUA, it's called Pro-Base Eye Primer. I recently ran out of my Urban Decay Primer Potion and I didn't want to be splashing out on another as I just couldn't afford to, so I got this instead. This works so so well, it's not as opaque as the Primer potion but it keeps my eyeshadow on without creasing all day. I got this from Superdrug and will definitely be buying this again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The last beauty favourite is a Rimmel lipstick from their Kate Moss range in the shade 12 which I've swatched below. It isn't one of their matte formulas, I have yet to try them, but just the ones with the black packaging. This is a lovely orangey red colour and I find it looks lovely with a bronze eyeshadow on the eye. I also go this from Boots (can you tell I like Boots).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My fashion items this month are this necklace, which I got from H&M, and these blue converse. I've literally been wearing this gold necklace most days in September because it goes with so much and I'm sure I'll be wearing it through Winter too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My Converse are from Bank and they are the All Star Ox Navy. These have been great over Summer, if I didn't feel like wearing sandals I wore these instead, I wore them with maxi skirts, jeans, leggings, the lot. So yeh I really like these, I'm sure I'll be wearing them through Winter too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know this isn't beauty or fashion related but I just have to mention that I watched both series finale's of Dexter and Breaking Bad. I won't be giving anything away incase you haven't watched either of them yet, I'm just so sad they are both over. But I love them so they had to go in my favourites.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-68626838861557622742013-10-01T17:30:00.000+01:002013-10-01T17:30:01.908+01:00My Everyday Concealers<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's two concealers that I reach for when I'm doing my every day face, the reason I use two is because they are both slightly different shades, but i'll get on to that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first one I use is Collection's Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer in the shade Fair 1. This is one of those concealers that I heard a lot of people on Youtube raving about so I thought I'd best give it a try. That was a year ago and I've not used anything else for my under eye concealer since. I get the lightest shade (which is slightly lighter than my skin tone) and use it under my eyes. I feel this really brightens up the area and covers any dark circles. I find it's not too thick so it wont crease or look cakey, but at the same time it's got a thick enough consistency to cover imperfections.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The second concealer I use is Laura Geller's Real Deal concealer in the shade Light. Although this is light it matches my skin pretty much perfectly, so I use this to conceal any areas on the rest of my face, like blemishes or discolouration. I find this concealer is quite thick and gives good coverage to those problem areas. Not 100% what retailers stock this (please comment below if you know anywhere), but I do know you can buy it online on website like <a href="http://www.qvcuk.com/Laura-Geller-The-Real-Deal-Concealer.product.226914.html?sc=226914-SRCH&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-1-_-226914" target="_blank">QVC</a> but I actually got mine from a charity shop. I know it sounds strange but they had lots of products that had been donated to them because the packaging was damaged. This was a while ago so I can't remember how much it was, but this just shows the product will last a lifetime. I've still got loads left!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today I'm going to do a product review on the Steam Cream moisturiser. If you haven't heard of this before you can type it into Google and a whole host of information will pop up, but basically it is a cream that is fused together with steam to give extra hydration. It's also a multi-purpose cream that you can use on the face, hands and body. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last thing I got was a powder which is Seventeen's Miracle Matte Loose Powder. This is a really good powder for oily skin like mine. It's oil free and it says it has shine control. I prefer this loose powder to pressed powders as I feel I can apply a bit more to my oily t-zone and this powder is better than others I have tried. This was £5.49 and the pressed formula retails a bit cheaper at £3.99.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you've got a en empty space on a shelf or a dining table that needs something extra, try this quick inexpensive decor idea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Get a vase (round like mine or whatever you have to hand). I got my bowl vase from Ikea for about £7. Get some artificial flowers, you can usually pick these up at a homeware store. Mine are also from Ikea and I think they were £1 each (I got 3). Choose any colour to match the rest of your room, I got purples and whites for my lilac bedroom. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-91315476095905147012013-09-27T18:00:00.000+01:002013-09-27T18:00:01.002+01:00Mini Mini Lush Haul<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lush say that this is a good soap for exfoliating which is the reason I got it, so hopefully it does just that. They also say it's gentle enough for using it on your face, which makes it a good multipurpose product.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-53116902266891462042013-09-26T18:50:00.002+01:002013-09-26T18:52:43.039+01:00Smellalicious Candles<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A few months ago I found a website (that's based in the UK) that sells amazing smelling candles. They do a range of different candles including ones with a wooden wick (so they crackle when they burn). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have two, but planning on buying more wintery scents very soon. I have the regular 8oz jar in ground cinnamon and a 'cracklewick' one in cocoa butter, which smells like Bailey's ;). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scarfs are a must for English Winters, I really like them to be in rich colours like this emerald one. Available from </span><a href="http://www.promod.co.uk/women/accessories/stole-turquoise-R7290197018.html?UO=STF&utm_source=stylefruits&utm_term=Promod%20Stole&utm_medium=stylefruitsuk&utm_campaign=catalogue&" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Promod</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I just love Winter time so I can pull out my chunky knits. They keep me so warm and cosy, I just love them! This one from </span><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/12298?article=12298-C" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">H&M</a> <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">is great as it is a nice neutral colour that will go </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Easy to wear colour which can be worn on its own or layer some glitter over the top. Such a versatile nail colour and I just love it. This one is from <a href="http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/paint/all-nail-paints.html" target="_blank">Barry M</a> and is in the shade np341.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pretty much all year round I like to wear statement pieces of jewellery, but in the winter with a scarf and a chunky knit I just think they look so much better. This gold necklace is from <a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/jewellery-and-hair-accessories/gold-geo-spike-necklace-_280172093" target="_blank">New Look</a> and could be worn day or night in Winter or Summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I enjoy wearing more of a bronze smokey eye when the dark nights hit but just to brighten up the eye a bit of glitter can never do any harm ;). I like <a href="http://www.collectioncosmetics.co.uk/eyes/eye-liner/glam-crystals-dazzling-gel-liners.aspx" target="_blank">Collection 2000</a>'s glitter eyeliners, my favourite has to be the golden bronze colour. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I personally use this brush with a Revlon liquid foundation (go and check out my Revlon Colourstay Foundation review). This brush allows me to get a flawless finish in under a minute so is perfect for a quick make up routine. However, my favourite use for this brush is for concealing blemishes. This truly is a perfect brush for this; I usually dab on concealer to any imperfections and then gently buff the concealer in circular motions. This technique is so quick and simple, it's pretty much a fool proof way of vanishing that spot that has reared its ugly head!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Overall, this is my favourite brush I have ever owned (and probably will ever own), I do not know how I survived without it. Another bonus is that you can pick it up for less than a tenner, happy days :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is by far my favourite of the collection! It is designed to refine skin texture, tighten pores and even out the skin tone. I have been using this serum for about a week and I can already see a huge improvement in my skin tone, the once red acne scares are practically disappearing before my eyes. So if scarring is something you suffer with definitely give this a go! I am certain this serum is going to keep improving my skin tone an texture and before I know it I'll be able to go out without any makeup! - (well, maybe not).</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750188001872281199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474654438761531004.post-62522363795030406692012-11-06T15:35:00.001+00:002012-11-06T15:35:44.002+00:00Revlon Colour Stay Foundation Review<div style="text-align: center;">
I know for me personally, foundation is a product I have to use on a daily basis. I haven't got perfect skin (blemishes and discolouration) so I feel I need a good foundation which is lightweight and stays put! </div>
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I had read a lot of good things about this foundation before I tried it so I thought I'd give it a whirl, I have not looked back since!</div>
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As I mentioned in my very first post, the Autumn season is the perfect time to wear berry coloured lips. And I have well and truly been taking advantage of that! I love these colours and don't feel like I can wear them all year round, so I will wear them all through Autumn/Winter instead!</div>
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These 5 lip products are my personal favourites that I have been using the past month:</div>
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