The New Job....

Hey guys!

So as some of you know I have started a new job. I am now a visual merchandiser for the amazing Topshop! I have been full speed ahead since august so I apologise for neglecting my blog. However...Im having a few days off ATM for some well deserved R&R, so I thought I'd give you some love and let you in to my little world of work!

The trends are unbelievable at the moment and I'm very lucky to be working with such wonderful items of clothing! For once in my life I can say... I LOVE MY JOB.

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A Little Catch up...

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all OK and not feeling too miserable about this horrible wet weather. I don't know if its me but I feel so deflated now the Olympics has finished. However, Im excited for the paralympics to start now! My favourite from the Olympics was the diving, swimming and equestrian games. As I have been ill with anxiety recently I have found watching all three of these so relaxing and calming. Whether its the noises of the divers hitting the water, or the elegance of the horses, something has just zoned me out. I'm on the road to recovery from a very difficult stage of my life. Things have been thrown at me from many different directions and I have struggled to cope, and I guess my body just needed to breath for a moment. Things took a turn for the worse last week when I lost my cat, Button, who I had for my 18th sadly died and he was only 6 years old, which absolutely broke my heart. This followed us losing our eldest doggie, Oscar, so losing two animals who were family is destroying.

I miss him so much :(

Oscar is the doggie on the right, lovely old boy, sadly missed xxx

On the other hand, we still have two beautiful pets, and we are focusing on giving them the best life possible, Dave, my other doggie and Jack the cat :)

Animals are such good therapy when you suffer from depression and anxiety. The loyalty of a dog and there's something about the purr of a cat <3

xxXxx

Cross my Heart...

Happy Weekend Guys,

Just a quick post to show you what my mom got me to cheer me up and make me feel a little bit better!

Ring £2.50 & Earrings £3.00 both from River Island.

xXx

Have a good weekend!

xXx

My second Youtube video!

Hi guys, like I said yesterday, I feel abit rubbish for not uploading or blogging much recently. However this is my second video for youtube, its from back in June but I thought it might still be worth me uploading it :)

Let me know what you think and subscribe if you like

xxxxx

July Glossy Box...Happy Birthday to me.

Hi Lovelies, Sorry I haven't done a post recently I haven't been too well, but I thought I would try and distract myself by dong a post for you. I received this months Glossy Box yesterday and luckily the day after my 24th Birthday so it was a nice little pick me up :)

And Boy...did it make me happy.

This months box was their 'Festival Beauty' essentials.

ELIZABETH ARDEN Visible Difference Skin Balancing Lotion SPF 15

This lightweight, oil-free lotion helps protect skin from UVA/UVB rays and pollution as it provides hydration all day long. (rrp: £32.00 /50ml)

A lovely little miniature sample which is perfect for your make-up bag. Its a great product but personally I don't use Elizabeth Arden so I am unfamiliar with textures and outcomes etc. I found it very very light, almost milky, as I was putting it on, but my skin didn't feel too much different after it was on my face. However after having it on in the hot weather its definatly kept me hydrated my skin doesn't feel tight.

BONUS PRODUCT: Elizabeth Arden's Visible Difference Skin Balancing line works to keep skin looking revitalized and healthy.

Exfoliating Cleanser

Optimizing Skin Serum

Skin Balancing Lotion SPF 15 (the same as the sample above)

I haven't used them yet as Im pretty fixed on my own skin routine, but maybe I'll try them over the weekend  so Ill let you know how I get on with them.

MONU Golden Glow

This moisturising treatment for the face and body provides a safe, natural looking tan in just 3-5 hours. (full size: £23.00/200ml)

I don't really know how I feel about this product....it did work...but I didn't enjoy putting it on my face. As the hours went on I could smell it developing and knew I smelt like biscuits... not ideal when its so close to your nose....maybe I'll try it on my legs next time....

CLYNOL SALON EXCLUSIVE Enrich Colour Shampoo

A gentle shampoo with liquid jewel extract and UV filters to protect rich tones from fading

(full size: £9.35 / 300ml)

I have been lucky enough to grow up surrounded by CLYNOL products, when my mom had her hair salon it was one of the products she used on her clients, so its been round for yonks. It a fab shampoo and is perfect for highlights...however the only thing that bugs me with these types of samples is that I wish they gave you a conditioner as well...it would make sense...Oh well. I recommend anyway :)

JELLY PONG PONG COSMETICS Lip Frosting (full size)

A multifunctional cream gloss. Use on lips for a tint of colour, or cheeks for a luminous glow.

(Full size: £10.00 /15ml)

I loovvvve this product. It reminds me of that tubed gum you could get when we were younger! Its got a lovely sheen to it and is a gorgeous pink colour...perfect for the summer. Big thumbs up. And its full size!

HD BROWS HD Brows Eye & Brow Palette

Give your eyes and brows beauty that lasts with this incredible all in one compact palette.

(full size: £19.95/palette)

I cannot physically believe I received this. Its the perfect birthday present! I have perved over it for such a long time and £20 is a lot of money to part with for something like this. However...if I had of purchased it...I can safely say it would of been worth he money completely. Its amazing. I tried it out last night for the first time and it last AGES. I also tried it on my eye lids and it was perfect for the smoky brown look I wear daily! The only 'down point' I would give it is that I got sent the 'vamp' one which is for brunettes....but I can hardly complain...I LOVE my brows dark!! Amazing, it definatly made me feel abit better!

I will do either a video or a little blog post on how I use it for you so you can see.

I hope you have enjoyed the post, sorry again for being a pants blogger this past month.

Love you all

xXx

My Youtube Debut!

Hey Lovelies!

Herrrrreeeee we are MY FIRST EVER youtube video!!

Please let me know what you think, its something I'm looking into doing more of so feedback will be appreciated lots.

Love you all zillions,
xxx

D.I.Y Ombre Rainbow Nails!

Hey Lovelies!

Today I have sported to Ombre look...but on my nails.

Here is how I achieved the look :)

What you will need:
*Nail Varnish Remover
*Cotton pads and Cotton buds
*Base Coat and Top Coat
*The colours you wish to use for the Ombre (in this case I chose three, but you can use as many as you like!!)
*A small piece of sponge.

Step 1: Remove all unwanted nail varnish and dirt from your nails, file and neaten up if needed,

Step 2: Apply one layer of base coat to your nails, this makes you nail varnish last longer and acts as a protective barrier and stops the nail varnish from staining your natural nail. The base coat I recommend is OPI Natural nail base coat ( £10 ish )

Step 3: With the colours you have chosen for the effect, paint them on to the piece of sponge, slightly blending them into each other. The sponge I used in this tutorial is a bit I cut of from a large yellow household sponge (unused obviously) and it is about the width of two fingers. This allows you to enough sponge to mess with when pressing it onto your nail.

Step 4: Starting from one side of the nail lightly press down and slowly work your way across in one swoop. Without taking the sponge off your nail. Once applied your nails will look bubbly....this can look fun when your lucky, but if your not convinced...follow step 5! You will get nail varnish all over your fingers when doing this technique so be prepared with your remover and cotton buds to get to all the tricky places to neaten up your nails.

Step 5: To touch up the bubbly bits on your nails take the colours and lightly dab them on to your painted bits to create a bit more of a block colour. Try not to do it too much as this takes the whole effect of Ombre away and you may as well of just painted stripes across your nails!

Step 6: Once your happy with the result apply a thin layer of top coat. This will seal in all the colour, add an amazing shine and prevent chipping. The best one I have ever used is O.P.I Top Coat (again £10 ish).

Tadddaaaaaaa.....there you go...D.I.Y Ombre Nails!

Have a go your self and see what you think. 

 xxXxx

Glossy Box..June 2012...

Hey Sweet peas!

Hope you are well and getting the most out of this month so far, unfortunately probably not out enjoying the sunshine as there is very little about at the moment!

I have been lucky enough to have been away for the past week to Corfu, so my tans set up for the summer months now...I have prepared myself that we wont be getting much sun in the near future in England. Whilst I was away my June Glossy Box was delivered, so I had a lovely little box on my bed when I got home, and of course, it wasn't long until its contents were emptied on to my bed too along with my holiday clothes and a handful of sand that sneaked its way into my suitcase!

This month was a bit of a random mix of products, but great none the less. Its their 'holiday'/'summer vacation' box with items that are suitable to take away with you, with regards to size and weight, which is a fab idea....but obviously its not that exciting for me as I had already been away. BUT. They will each come in handy for my work bag and make-up drawer!

Eeeeeek!

BM BEAUTY Summer Warmth Bronzer

'Multi-purpose pure-mineral bronzer. Add a touch of summer warmth to your face.' 

(Full Size £8.00/4g)

The only down fall about this sample is that is was TOO SMALL. Its a stunning product. The perfect bronzer that sits on your skin for hours. Im very excited about this product and Im actually going to wear it on my eyes too...The pigment is so rich and is easily build-able...its just such a shame its teeny tiny weeny!

You can just about see it in this picture so I do apologise, my skin is slightly darker at the moment but you can get a rough idea of how amazing it looks on your skin!

CAUDALIE Eaux Fraiches

'Refresh your senses with this invigorating and energising fragrances.'

(Full Size: £26.00/50ml)

THE perfect sample size for a perfume! This has already secured its place in my handbag for the summer and its so refreshing I cannot wait to use it! Its a very fresh zingy floral smell....if that makes sense...!?

HD BROWS Precision Tweezers

'For eyebrow maintenance at home or on the go, HD Brows Precision Tweezers are a must for every girls make-up bag.'

(Full-size: £19.95/per pair)

CAN I JUST SAY £20 FOR SOME TWEEZERS!!! HOW EXCITED AM I?!

Amazing amazing amazing. I cannot believe these have been put in this months glossy box! They are fab tweezers and really get into all the tricky places and pull out the trickiest of hairs! They are fantastic...

VICHY Dermablend Ultra-Corrective Foundation Cream Stick

'Vichy's expert camouflage foundation stick for minor to severe skin flaws.'

(Full-size: £19.00/12g)

I havn't really used any products like this before, I tend to just stick to the average concealer to cover up my blemishes and dark circles.

The good thing about this is that it can be used for minor and major skin flaws. I have a few scars on my neck from an operation when I was little and hate it when I see then in photos, so this could be a good product to use on hiding them maybe..?

The great thing about this sample is it comes with 6 diffrent shades...at the moment the SAND 15 suits my skin the most as it is tanned...but usually I'd probably be a mix of 12 and 14. They are easy to blend in to the skin and work just like a normal concealer, with the same texture.

And it comes with a handy how to guide....

Over all another great glossy box! I still cant believe I got the HD Brow tweezers...I feel like my birthday has come early this year! A whole month earlier ;)

Lots of love guys

xxxxx

Thank you! xxx

Wow guys I cannot believe how many blog views I have had over the past few days. Its been so over whelming. So this is my Thank you to all of you. I found this picture today and I love it. Its getting me very excited for my holiday next week with the girls!

Lots of Love and Thanks again!!!

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Sleep- In Rollers...Amazing...

Hey Hey Hey!

Hope you are all well! This post is over due...I received these bad boys a couple of weeks ago but really haven't had the chance to sit down and review and photograph them.

My twitter news feed was SWAMPED with tweets about the latest craze, all the celebs seem to be using them and they are now starting to be replicated by other brands. These are the originals and were seen in shows such as TOWIE and DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES. Now anybody that knows me knows that I am obsessed with the big bouncy blow dry and dark eye brows...and as soon as I could get my hands on these I nearly wet myself!

They came in an amazing pink envelope filled with even more pinkness. They are in a fab little carry bag thats brilliant to keep them tidy and out of the way when you need to and brilliant for when you want to take them away. We all know Velcro sticks to everything! You get 20 rollers and they are all as soft as anything...which really do make them perfect to sleep in. I found when sleeping in them, they did make my head itch, and i did spend a good hour trying to get comfortable and re-arranging my pillows. BUT they all stayed in and they did really work. I often fall asleep on a Saturday afternoon when getting ready for a night out, and my gosh...normal rollers hurt so much...but these really are ideal.

The photos below are from today. I have had them in for just under 4 hours, but even from these pictures you can see the impact you can get. They are amazing.

They are very lightweight and sit perfectly...I was quite surprised I could get 20 on my head!

The result after just under 4 hours... (so you can imagine what they are like over night!)

Over all I LOVE them...

The best investment I've had for my hair in a while.

COMING SOON....

EXTRA LARGE bun ring tutorial and review....SO EXCITED!

(this will be from a night out or possibly my holiday...)

Peace Out

xxxxx