Currently Craving #5

The tittle pretty much says it all.. here's a few items that I am currently lusting after

1. Giorgio Armani Si - Perfume is such a personal thing and is super difficult to explain but I am just in LOVE with Si, it smells fruity and yet its not to in your face, I would say its a perfect spring/summer perfume! 
 
 2. Nars Tinted Moisturiser - Now that summer is approaching I think I would like something a little lighter for my base, I have seen this around all over the blogger community and everyone seems to sing its praises so naturally I know want to find out whats so good about this tinted moisturiser..

3. H&M Yellow Coat - Although summer may be approaching it's still not quite short's and a T-shirt weather yet in the UK, so I have been looking for yet another colourful coat to add to my wardrobe and this H&M beauty is screaming my name.. If only I wasn't a student on a budget *sigh* 
 
4. Givenchy Slip on's - Talking of being on a budget, this slip on Givenchy flats are way out of my price range but hey a girl can dream, out of this whole this I probably am craving these most! GAH. I mean just look at them. PERFECTION <3 Flat and chic..

 5. Pixie Glow Tonic - So this item is one of those beauty items that I would never of heard about if it wasn't for bloggers, the Pixie Glow Tonic is a toner and exfoliator and considering every single review has been given 5 out of 5 I am thinking it's probably some kind of wonder product that I need to try..

6. Molly & Polly - Last but not least I have been looking for a one piece swimming costume and I have been loving the website 'Molly & Polly" its an Australian brand with some kick ass suits.. 

Peace and Love B! XOXO

Haul For My Dry Skin + A Link To A Video I Found On Youtube With Tips For Dry Skin!

My skin has really been suffering from dry skin this winter so here are a few things I bought this weekend to try and help my poor skin! 

Primer - I haven't ever really used primer before as my make-up usually stays on quite well, however in order to try and create a nice smooth base, so that I can try and avoid my foundation sticking to try patches of skin I have invested in a primer, I did some research and this Stay Perfect primer had really good reviews so I decided that this would work well for me.. 

Toner - I love simple, and if I am buying skincare I will usually start with Simple as its a great stepping stone into skincare, I am hoping the oxidants in this will help my skin hold some moisture and therefore stop it from drying out, plus this one is alcohol free which is always a plus as products with alcohol in can sometimes be drying on the skin. 

Foundation - I have been looking for a good foundation for dry skin and I have been lusting after Nars Sheer Glow however its so expensive and from what I have read Revlon's Colorstay is meant to be fabulous, so I bought the Revlon Colorstay foundation in Buff for Dry/Normal Skin and it was a perfect match for my skin colour, however this foundation really didn't work for me, it doesn't really blend into my skin and clung to my dry skin ( I even had a friend ask me what was wrong with my foundation!! Not happy about that) it just looked really thick on my face. So I think this was a waste of money for me and I actually gave it to my sister and she has loved it and has Normal Skin, so it wasn't a complete waste)

Night Cream - A friend of mine who is having the same dry skin problem as me recommended this Night Cream and said its fabulous so I can't wait to try it as I only bought it today!

Sponge- Apparently if you have dry skin its better to apply your foundation with a damp sponge so I have just ordered this sponge from real techniques. 

Check out this link for some helpful tips -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iuyMEXKt08

Peace and Love B! XOXO

Acrylic Nails

So I've recently decided to get acrylic nails, I've never normally been a fan but I thought I would give it a go to divert my attention from my horrid winter nails. 

We all know that the sun makes your nails grow faster and makes them stronger, and there's been very little sunshine in the UK for months! 

Therefore, I decided to go for these acrylic nails! I chose this pink/plum colour because I thought it brings a little bit of brightness to my nails as well as being suited to the winter weather! 

The process of getting them was very easy: 

1) file down nails 

2) use a small drill to run over the nails

3) glue the nails on

4) cut and file the nails down to the right height and shape 

5) apply a thick paste on top

6) add two coats of your chosen nail varnish 

7) apply a clear coat

8) put under a heater to dry 

I had these done in a new little nail bar in Sevenoaks, Kent. The price was only £15 for a full set and they have proved to be really worth the money. I have had them over a week now and they haven't shown any signs of chipping or coming off. 

I would definitely recommend getting acrylic nails, they are absolutely fantastic!

Lots of love, Emily x

Review : Soap and Glory's Thick and Fast Mascara

 Review.

Product - Soap and Glory's Thick and Fast Mascara 

Price - £10.00

Purchased From - Boots

Size/amount - 10ML

Colour - Black 

Range of product - High definition & Lash Extension are the two other mascara's in the Thick and Fast range. 

The GOOD things, I really like the consistency of the mascara it doesn't flake, stays on well and is easy to take off, the mascara gives your eyelashes a nice curl and doesn't require me to use eyelash curlers to get the desired effect. 

The BAD - the brush, it is just too big for my eyes, I mean it is literally bigger than my eyes and just becomes incredibly messy to apply! So is NOT FAST to apply.

Would I repurchase - No - it's just too messy!

Peace and Love B! XOXO

Review : Vaseline Spray & Go Mosituriser

I've had this for a couple of weeks now and really love it! It's so convenient, particularly if you have to run out the door to go to school or work etc. It dries and absorbs very quickly meaning my clothes can go on straight away.

Review.

• Product - Vaseline, Spray and Go
• Price - £4.99
• Purchased From - Boots 
• Type - Aloe Fresh
• Size/ Amount - 190ml
• Scent - Very refreshing, 
• Range - two other scents, Cocoa Radiant or Total Moisture.
• Opinion - I really like this moisturiser it does what it says on the tin, gives very quick drying moisture to my skin, very easy to use. Helps my skin defeat this horrid winter weather. However I think cream moisturisers gives better value for money as this is £4.99 and I can feel it going down rather quickly.  
• Would I repurchase - Yes.

Review: Baby Lips

The Baby Lips that I am reviewing today are 

• Pink Punch
• Cherry Me
• Peach Kiss
• Cherry Velvet 

In the UK we don't have a huge range of baby lips however we have most of the classics. I first bought Pinch Punch and Peach Kiss as I heard Bethany Mota talking about Baby Lips and thought I would give them a try. In this review I talk more about the colours etc as I don't think these are the most moisturising lip balms and if you have really chapped lips I would probably recommend Vaseline lip balm or Nivea, however these are great for trying to keep lips hydrated when in good condition. 

 

I love the colour of this one, in my opinion it is the most pigmented and has the strongest colour pay off. Whenever I wear this Lip balm I always get comments from my friends saying they love my lip colour, at first I actually didn't realise how bright it was and so if you shy when it comes to lip colours then this is probably not the best baby lips for you! However I LOVE it! I would call it a barbie pink and is great fro brightening up you look on a cold winters day ( which seems to be everyday at the moment in  the UK.) I keep this one in my pencil case at school so it's always handy if I have dry lips at school.

 

This is my latest purchase as I don't really own many Red Lipsticks as I don't think they suite me very much, however its a New Year so I'm trying it out, this is really subtle and isn't too strong. it's probably not my favourite however I will use it particularly if I am wearing Red Lipstick and want to use this as a colour enhancer. This one is kept with most of my other lipsticks as I don't reach for it daily. 

This is probably my favourite Babylips, I is my favourite smelling lip-balm however they all smell so good! They colour comes out as a subtle nude which is perfect for me and fits into my everyday routine. It has a slight sheen but nothing too noticeable. I pretty much always have this with me however it often sits on my dressing table with a few of my other most used lipsticks. 

I got this free in boots, as there was an offer - if you buy 3 Maybelline products you get this Lip Balm free!! I haven't ever seen a Babylips with this packaging before ( maybe it's an older version?!) however it is the most moisturising out of the ones I have. I use it every morning when I wake up to hydrate my lips. It is sheer but not too shiny so works really well as your average lip balm however something about it just doesn't feel quite as special as the other ones, I think its because this is more of a useful tool than another beauty item... Haha!!

Would I Buy More?

Yes!!  however I buy these because of the colours and not because I think they will help my chapped lips, I really wouldn't suggest getting these if you need some serious care, but they are great for a lip balm / lipstick combo. 

Peace and Love B!XOXO

ELF Haul

E.L.F  Haul - which stands for Eyes.Lips.Face ( Who Knew.. well everyone bar me apparently!!) 

I spent £28 with postage and packaging so I feel like you really do get great value for money at E.L.F. All the products I bought are pictures on the left.

What I Bought.

1. 100 Piece Eyeshadow Set - It was 50% off and is perfect for when I feel like experimenting with some new make-up looks! I would like to add the eye shadows arn't quite as bright as they appear in the picture however that doesn't really bother me...
2. Eyelid Primer - I think this is probably my favourite purchase and at £1.50 it is an major bargain, I bought the primer in pearl and it is stunning I have also been wearing it on its own as I think it is a great bright everyday colour, however this eyelid primer is shimmery so if you want a Matte base this is not for you!
3.  Studio High Definition Powder - I like this and bought it in translucent, I bought this because I am looking for a good setting powder and I will keep you updated with this one as I have no used it enough to give you my full opinion, however the packaging is kind off silly as the holes in the top mean it is not very portable. 
4. Eyeliner and Shadow Stick -  I bought this in the colour Brown/Basic for an everyday look and I do really like the product however the shadow stick is more of a coper than an everyday eyeshadow so the picture is a little misleading, I don't mind this too much as I can always find another occasion to wear it!
5. Mineral Foundation - This cost me £2.99! I think it gives a light matte finish and it is perfect for those days when I want to have a 'no make up, make up look.' It's also great for when I don't want to put on liquid foundation. I also bought medium beige which turned out to me a great match for me!
6.  Studio Pigment Eyeshadow - I bought this in two colours, Innocent Ivory and Baked brown. I think this eyeshadow is so cool, you need the tinniest amount and then you blend it in and it becomes this luscious full colour! I honestly say you need to try these. The only downside for me was that Innocent Ivory was more of a pinky/white and so isn't going to work for the inner corners of my eye! 

Me With the E.L.F Make-Up On... Do you have any favourite E.L.F products? 

Peace and Love B! XOXO

Holiday Essentials

So I have recently got back from spending 10 days in the Caribbean (Barbados), and I don't know how I would have survived without these two beauty essentials.

(I know that it is winter and so you wont be thinking about summer essentials, BUT, even for the everyday use these are perfect)

The Maybelline 'Babylips' has to be one of my best buys for my holiday, Bella had previously been using this and I knew it was a must have, and at £2.99 you can't beat it! I chose to purchase the pink punch colour, this adds a little bit of colour to your lips whilst hydrating as well. I found myself with dry lips on many occasions and therefore having this in my bag at all times was very helpful. There is a lot of product in the casing which can't always be said for many lip-balms and so this is a benefit. I personally LOVE this!

Another holiday essential that I have found for the past 2 years now is this Garnier 'Ambre Solaire' after sun and hydrating tan maintainer. This is the perfect moisturiser for all year round! If you are looking to maintain your summer tan as summer begins to end, this is perfect. However, in the depths of winter this is also very effective if you are going to go without tights and want to add a hint of colour. This moisturiser also adapts to your own skin colour as opposed to just splashing on a tint of orange, which we all know isn't ever successful.

Lots of Love, Emily x

Mac Snob Lipstick Dupe

My all time favourite lipstick is Mac's Satin Finish Lipstick in Snob, It has been my go to lipstick for a good two years! I think it always looks fab and is natural enough for the daytime however when applied with an extra coat works just as well for a night out! LEFT PICTURE IS SNOB

I was in Superdrug today and was looking at the Revlon matte lipsticks and realised that Pink Pout is identical to Mac's Snob, I decided to by it's as it's half the price at £7.49!! RIGHT PICTURE IS PINK POUT 

Similarities 

Very similar shade! So it makes a great dupe! 

Same amount of lipstick in each case

Both have nice packaging, this isn't really similar however I think it's nice to know that they both look nice! 

Differences 

They have slightly different finishes the Mac one is more creamy and is a satin finish and the Revlon one is a Matte lipstick 

I would say the Revlon was is less pigmented so one swipe of the mac lipstick would equal to swipes of the Revlon one, but I think this is good in a way as you can created a very very subtle lip shade with the Revlon! 

Overall opinion 

I really love this lipstick it is a great Matte Nude however if you want a really good dupe for Mac's Snob this is not it!! It is more matte and I would say this is more natural looking pink, so as a dupe I wouldn't recommend it but as a lipstick is is superb! :) 

Peace and Love B! XOXO