Haul!

 Recently I've purchased a lot of new beauty products with my own money, I just though I would share these few purchases with you! I have not tried all of these just yet, however I am very pleased so far with those that I have tried.

Repurchase- Bourjois nail varnish remover

 Bare Minerals quick change brush cleaner

Olay toner for dry skin

 MUA make up fixing mist

 Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealers in the shades 1 (fair) and 2 (light)

Vaseline nail and hand cream

Real Techniques starter set 

''Mister Mascara'' eyelash curler (with spare pads)

 Maybelline 'The Rocket' mascara

 Collection 2000 gel eyeliner- black

 MUA eyeshadow pallette- starry night

 MUA eyeshadow pallette- undressed

MUA eyeshadow pallette- heaven and earth

BHcosmetics 120 colour pallette- 3rd edition

Post your own recent purchases, I'd love to have a look!

Thank you for reading!

xoxo

Birthday beauty!

Hello again!

So recently I have had my birthday. I didn't have that great a time as the weather was poor so I was unable to go out and enjoy myself, however I did have a great time with my family and friends the the surrounding days and received some fantastic gifts! As I had asked for, the majority of these were beauty orientated. I'd come to notice a few of my products were running out or getting too old to use, so I'd put a few of these on my list, lucky enough to receive a few.

My most wanted products have to be the First Aid Beauty (FAB) face cream and face cleanser. I had had my eyes on these for a while over on Beauty Bay, and heard good things about them. I've been using these for just over a week now, and my face feels and looks a look better than previously. They have really helped with rehydrating my face as it tends to get rather dry, especially out in the cold. The cleanser lathers really well, and is very soft. It doesn't irritate my skin like some cleansers. Previously I was having to use my brothers face wash as none of the female ones were gentle enough on my skin! The face cream is unscented, and only one pump is needed to cover my whole face, this was surprising as one pump is about the size of a pea! It spreads across the face really well, and doesn't take long at all to be absorbed into the skin; once it does your face will be feeling very soft. I would recommend this to everyone, especially those with dry skin as it has really helped mine. I am yet to use the smooth shave cream as I am using up other products first, but I am sure it will be really hydrating and leave my legs free from rash and very soft.

As most people know, I am a mad nail polish girl! I love to paint my nails and really enjoy creating new designs. One of the polishes I received was an Essie polish in the colour 'in stitches'. I want to describe it as a plum/terracotta but these are two completely different colours! This deep pink is absolutely beautiful. This is only my second Essie polish as I was unimpressed with the first one I purchased so have steered clear ever since, however this one paints very well and gives great coverage even from one layer. The next polish was a top coat- 'Save the Nail' by Nails inc. London. I have never been too keen on Nails inc. polishes, however this is now going to be my regular topcoat. It contains an acrylic formula that definitely prevents from chipping and it does dry in 45 seconds like the packaging said. I was able to wear this on top of 'in stitches' and the polish lasted 5 days before I wanted a change, however I'm sure it would last longer if left to it. I have been wanting to try Deborah Lippmann polishes for a while, and I received this one from my parents as a little extra as its in the colour 'happy birthday'. I love the variety of bright glitter in this as it looks very pretty painted on the nail, and unlike other glitter polishes, a lot come off and disperses onto the nail. This is definitely my favourite glitter polish I own!

All the make up brushes I own are all old and cheap drugstore owns, so when one of my friends had got me the Real Techniques shading brush and a cosmopolitan beauty blender, I was very excited to try them! The shading brush is so soft, and definitely isn't rough on the eyelid. I have been really inspired by the Chapman sisters and would love to support Sam by purchasing her brush line, which is why, recently I bought her starter set. The cosmopolitan beauty blender is a lot cheaper then that real beauty blenders, and although I have never tried a real one, I am really loving this one! It's very good at distributing the foundation, and really does give an airbrushed finish. The only problem with this is that it's rather difficult to clean! The 'mister mascara' precision point tweezers were on my 2013 wishlist, so I was really excited when I opened them. They have lived up to all my expectations, I really love them. They are very good for getting rid of short eyebrow hairs that aren't very easily got rid of by a regular pair of tweezers.

The final and most exciting thing I got for my birthday was a subscription to Glossy box, I was definitely not expecting this, but I am very glad to say it was a pleasant surprise! I received my first one on the 9th February, the day before my birthday, so I was allowed to open it as the packaging wasn't very subtle as to what it was! In this was an anatomicals shower wash, micabella cosmetics blush sample, ModelCo. eye shadow duo, Dr. Renaud face cream and a HelenÉ lipstick. I was very impressed with all these products, but the lipstick isn't in a colour I would ever wear! I really look forward to receiving these every month as I would love to find some new, high end beauty products that I love.

Thank you for reading,

xoxo

Boots- tea tree and witch hazel

Hello again!

The other day I was out shopping, and as usual I happened to find myself in Boots...

I just went in to purchase some essentials, shampoo, deodorant etc. when I came across the Bioré nose strips. I'd heard really great things about these through youtubers and blog posts, and was about to buy some until I saw they were £7.99, when I wasn't even sure they'd be worth it. This was when I came across a cheaper alternative, boots own nose strips from the 'tea tree and witch hazel' line. As Boots do with their '3 for 2' deals, I was also tempted into buying their foaming face wash and blemish stick.

I will be using these over the next few weeks and tell you how it goes!

Thank you

xoxo

Bath time!

Hello again!

Recently I have fallen in love with baths, and it's all because of a new bubble bath I have found and come to love! This is the 'Wu Wei' cream bath, bath foam by Rituals...

This retails for around £11.50, and I'm not too sure where it's from as it was a gift to my mum, however their company website does ship for £3.50, which is pretty cheap!

This bath foam is scented with Organic White Lotus and Green Tea, which are known as the 'symbols of purity and spiritual growth'

It smells gorgeous, and the website does not lie.. it really does leave your skin feeling nourished and silky soft. The bubbles/bath foam this product produces come in vast quantities and stay for a good 45 minutes, none of the vanishing bubbles that only last about 10!

I really love the packaging, as it isn't a screw top and comes off without any effort, which is the last thing you want whilst relaxing in the bath! The bamboo top and mint green bottle look very nice on the bathroom shelf, and are't horribly vibrant like some of the bottles bath products come in! 

I would rate this product 9.5/10, as I will always leave room in case a better product comes along. However I will be surprised if any bath product impresses me as much as this has done- I am in love!

xoxo

Apple Green Nails

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, been growing out my nails so haven't been painting them and have been tied down with work! 

Today I'm wearing 'mojito' by Ciaté.

This is my first time wearing this colour, and I'm a bit scared it will stain my nails, even with two base coats! Let's hope it doesn't!

I really like how well this paints and how quickly it dries. However two-three coats are definitely needed as its a very pale colour.

xoxo

LIEBSTER AWARD- 2013!

Liebster Award- 2013!

 A very big thank you to Jess for nominating me! If you wonder what this is, it's an award to promote blogs of those with less than 200 followers. I'm very new to all this blogging, and have really been enjoying it! For this post, there will be a few rules: 

1. List 11 facts about yourself.

2. Answer the 11 questions given to you by your nominator.3. Ask 11 new questions for the bloggers you nominate.4. Go to each bloggers page and let them know about the award.

5. Thank the person that nominated you and link back to their blog.

Facts about me:

1- I'm 16

2- I rarely wear make up, only for special occasions

3- I have blonde hair

4- I own well over 175 nail polishes!

5- I've always been very sporty

6- I go by the old tale of brushing my hair 100 strokes every evening to make it grow longer

7- I spend a lot of time reading

8- I have three siblings

9- I'm an Aquarius

10- I have very expensive tastes, this isn't a good thing when it comes to Christmas and birthdays!

11- I have an obsession with sweets- jelly tots are my favourite

Questions from Jess:

What is your favourite quote?

'A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference' 

- Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh)

What's your signature scent?

Flowerbomb

- Victor and Rolf

This will always be somewhere on my shelf! So lovely and floral!

If you could use only one make up product for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

I don't think I could answer this one- to be honest! I don't wear make up too often, and I feel that I haven't tried enough products and brands to be able to have a definite favourite as I haven't tried the vast majority of what's our on the market! However, I am a very big fan of Christian Dior- eyecolour diorshow, cream eyeshadow pens. I like these because they are extremely pigmented, very easy to apply and stay on for a long time!

What's your favourite thing about running your own blog?

I like that I can always turn to drafting a blog post in times of boredom, that I can save posts to build up before posting and that nobody on here criticises you for what you do! It's very relaxing to come onto the computer and tap away about what I want to talk about, and people who want to appreciate it will always give you very friendly, positive feedback!

Best childhood memories?

I have so many I could choose for this, but I'm only going to write about one! One of my favourite childhood memories has to be going on holiday to Portugal with some friends in 2006! I would have to have been around 10/11 at the time, and we went for a week long trip. It was very exciting, as this was my first ever flight! I was so excited to leave and go on holiday as I'd never been anywhere so nice. We had so many good memories, and her auntie was staying out there with us. 

I have to say I was a rather chubby child, and she was extremely tiny... One evening we couldn't find my friend as she had gone to the loo during dinner. Her auntie then made the suggestion that I might have eaten her because I was too hungry! At the time I was rather offended, but to this day we all laugh about it because it was such a hysterical moment!

What are you're top three favourite films?

Dude Where's my Car- 2000

Batman trilogy -2005, 2008, 2012

Enchanted- 2007

Who is your favourite blogger and why?

My favourite blogger is definitely Kate Gowing! I really lover her food posts, and have tried a few of the recipies- they're fantastic! 

I found Kate as she is one of Tanya Burr's best friends, and I love Tanya on youtube and her blog!

Flats or heels?

Occasion dependant! I love heels for a special occasion, however they get painful to walk in after too long. Flats are my everyday go to shoe, perfect for all weathers, and they come in all styles!

Bold or Natural make up look?

Even though I don't wear make up at all often, I'd have to say bold, there are so many more looks that you are able to create, and they stand out and get a lot of compliments! I don't like to stay basic as I feel it's more for those who wear make up on a daily basis.

What shop do you shop at most often?

I do love to shop, however I hate to admit that I'm more of a window shopper when it comes down to it! I love to shop at River Island as I can always fins a good bargain. For make up it would have to be Beauty Bay - from the very limited selection of high street cosmetic stores we have here in the UK, I always fins shopping online is the best way to go about things, but not if you don't know what colour or shade you're looking for, images can be decieving! 

What is your dream job?

I know that being a blogger, it's probably expected of me to say I'd love to become a fashion critic, magazine editor, makeup/nail artist or something in the whole trade; but I'm quite the opposite. Although all these jobs are very appealing to me, I would really love to become an evolutionary/business anthropologist or a sports psychologist/nutritionist. I think these would be more suited to my personality, as I'm not a very talkative person. At the moment I'm in 6th form at college, and I am studying Psychology, Sociology, Biology and PE, which I am really enjoying and I hope to do well so that I can reach for my future ambitions this being unlikely ever to happen!

Questions for my nominees:

1- If you could be a character from any film, who would you be and why?

2- If you were only allowed one cosmetic product for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

3- Where do you aspire to be in 5, 10 and 15 years time?

4- Have you had any goals from a young age, if so what and when do you aim to have achieved them by? (Have you already?)

5- Indoor gym or and outdoor workout?

6- If you could pick a shape to portray your personality, what would it be and why?

7- What's your favourite nail polish of all time?

8- Do you often wear jewellery?

9- Is there anything sentimental to you that you never take off, say a ring or necklace?

10- Do you have a daily beauty/cleansing routine, what is it?

11a- If so are you dedicated to it, and for how long have you had this?

11b- If not, if you had one daily routine to follow, what would it be?

Again, I would like to give a big thank you to Jess for nominating me for this award! 

Her posts are excellent and you should all go and give her a read! 

Those I nominate to do the same as I have done:

Stacey

Kasia

Rosie

Thank you for reading!

xoxo