tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46565861442338930742024-03-14T02:08:44.882-07:00♥lucy♥fashion, beauty, lifestyleLucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-271033630402515872020-06-22T13:33:00.003-07:002020-06-22T13:59:22.843-07:00Back again?Ever since lockdown started in the UK nearly three months ago, my creative juices have been flowing on overdrive and I've been eager to find an outlet to unleash all this creative energy. Luckily (or perhaps unluckily) I've had my final university exams to keep my brain occupied for the last couple of months but ever since they've finished I've found myself twiddling my thumbs. I've always loved writing and it suddenly occurred to me that I used to write a blog which I was once so passionate about. Fortunately I managed to remember my login details after nearly 4 years of this blog lying dormant and so here I now am. I wonder how many people reading this (if any) were once loyal followers of 'holalucyhere', which was the blog I used to write when I was just 16 (crazy to think I was once that young haha!)<div><br /></div><div>Anyway, four years on, I think it's time for a bit of a rebranding. The teenager who was once obsessed with makeup and beauty now enjoys baking and fitness, has completed a Law degree at Oxford University, travelled to countless new countries and persevered through struggles which 16-year-old me would never dreamed of having to go through. That's not to say the beauty and makeup obsession has been eradicated; rather, I'm keen for my blog to become more well-rounded with content not focusing just solely on makeup and beauty but also involving recipes, candid chats about mental health and experiences at university, fitness routines and fashion, among other things. I'm keen to make this little corner on the internet an inclusive space for anyone who wishes to read it (if that's anybody at all haha!). So hopefully over the upcoming weeks, things will start coming back to life on this blog... Stay tuned!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/20526467/?claim=sbc6z35htmz">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-28070141147518630722016-05-28T06:22:00.003-07:002016-05-28T06:25:17.555-07:00Product Empties #1I've made a mental note on numerous occasions to sit down and write a post about the empty bottles that have been accumulating in the corner of my room since 2014, yet somehow over a year on, I still haven't quite got round to pressing publish. Until now. I'm the sort of person who has to thoroughly test a product over a long period of time to ensure that it doesn't negatively affect my skin and also just to assure myself (and the readers of my blog) that I have full knowledge and experience of the product before I publish a post about it. Therefore, I figured that writing about products that I've trialled until the very end would mean that I have had both the time and experience to form a rounded and honest opinion towards them. So yeah, without any further ado (sorry to bore you as per!), let's get on with the reviews. I've wittled them down to a few of my faves to keep it short and sweet (though, let's face it, I don't do short and sweet when it comes to blogging!)<br />
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<i>Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, £4.99</i><br />
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I reckon just the sheer fact that I've repurchased this more times than both my fingers and toes combined could count pretty much speaks for itself. Lets's be real, this product is basically any beauty-lover's staple, and quite honestly, it's a miracle worker. Ever since trialing this several years back, I've been a micellar water convert and there's no going back. Micellar waters seemed somewhat revolutionary when they stormed the blogging scene back in 2014 (crazy how time flies!), and it still amazes me how such a gentle product can remove even the most waterproof of mascara. If you're new to the whole concept of micellar water and are a bit baffled as to what on earth I'm on about, it is essentially a water based remover which gently dissolves makeup and removes any remaining impurities from the skin to leave it feeling cleansed and refreshed. The product itself is incredibly easy to use; simply take a cotton pad (or two) and soak it with micellar water before sweeping the pad across your face to remove all traces of makeup. Contrary to what some may think, micellar water is not in any way corrosive and has been dermatologically tested to ensure safe usage. I've tried several micellar waters in my time, but I've got to say that Garnier's version has worked wonders for my skin. So, will I be buying this again? I already have!<br />
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Anyone who knows me (and even those who don't) can rest assured that I'm a self-confessed Soap & Glory fanatic. Seriously, is there anything better than pearlescent pink packaging and opulent scents? I think not. For me, Soap & Glory epitomises my skin and body care needs, and bundles them up neatly in an opalescent bottle. But anywayyy, to avoid going off topic here (though that does seem to be my talent in life), I should probably get back to focusing on the product in hand instead of rambling on. To put it as bluntly as possible, this is hands-down one of my favourite scents to date. I'm not one for describing scents, but the warm vanilla undertones to this floral fragrance is absolute bliss. For such a subtle scent that does overpower the senses, this has surprisingly lengthy lasting power, What I love about this particular product is its handbag-friendly size - it's blissfully easy to just drop this into your bag before heading out for an instant uplift whilst you're on the go. Plus, it's airplane friendly too, so great for travel. So, will I be repurchasing this product again? You've guessed it - I already have!<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Mist, £9.99</span><br />
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I'm a massive fan of the L'Oreal Elvive range, and have been an avid user of their Extraordinary Oil for quite some time, and so was rather curious to give their Extraordinary Oil Mist a quick test-run to see if it was up to scratch. Spoiler alert: it is. Although I do adore the oil alternative to this, I do find that it can occasionally feel somewhat heavy on my hair, and it can be a struggle to work it into dry hair. However, with this mist, those dilemmas are virtually eradicated. A couple of spritzes of this wonder-worker leaves your hair feeling sumptuously smooth while remaining effortlessly weightless. Additionally, a spritz here and there allows your locks to obtain a lightweight luminescence without appearing the slightest bit greasy. I'd say this is a win-win all round. Something tells me Boots have discontinued this product as I haven't been able to find it in store for months, but I'm pretty sure you can pick it up on Amazon if you want to give it a whirl! In terms of repurchasing, I would be happy to chuck this in my basket once again!<br />
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<i>Nivea Daily Essentials Express Hydration Primer, £4.99</i><br />
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Any old-school follower of mine is likely to remember the days where all I ever did was rave about this product. Wow, throwback. But seriously, it was genuinely featured in almost every post I ever published. Admittedly, this product hasn't featured in my skincare routine for quite some time now, though reminiscing on it now (perhaps through rose-tinted spectacles), I'm not 100% sure why that is. I suppose I've become a little lazy on the makeup front and haven't been priming my skin quite as I should be doing. Anyway, back in the day, this primer was an absolute staple in my daily routine. And as far as I can remember, it did a pretty good job in prepping my skin for makeup application, as well as maintaining hydration throughout the day. The only slight downfall of this product is its lack of SPF. I don't know about you, but SPF content is an absolute must-have for me when it comes to moisturisers, and the lack of its presence in this primer does somewhat limit the likelihood of me repurchasing it. Despite this, I definitely do need to get my primer game back on, so if there's any you'd recommend, feel free to leave them in the comments below! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!<br />
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<i>Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment, £14.95 </i><br />
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Haircare is an aspect of beauty that I often neglect when it comes to blogging, but when it comes to hair products as good as this, it's hard to resist shouting from the rooftops. Although I've never bleached my hair, the lengths and ends of it can often wind up appearing limp and lifeless as a result of daily straightening and overwashing. However, just a splodge of this deep conditioner and all of those problems float away, leaving your hair revived and regenerated. Though this is described as a 'daily treatment', I tend to use it more on a weekly basis as a deep-conditioning treatment which really allows the product time to get to work detangling and de-frizzing my mane. I must have bought this a while back now as the packaging has changed somewhat to the one shown in this picture, but the contents are identical and I will undoubtedly be stocking up on this to keep my hair looking luminous throughout the summer.<br />
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So there we have it! Not exactly short and sweet, but it was close enough. Hope you enjoyed today's post - I'm still trying to get back into the swing of things so bear with me, but hopefully everything will be up and running swimmingly in the not-too-distant future!<br />
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Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-65575770930900264202016-05-04T12:41:00.000-07:002016-05-30T01:32:32.245-07:00A New Foundation Favourite? // Bourjois Healthy Mix SerumOh hey there! Long time no see and all that jazz. I won't bore you with another post of me wittering on about how much I missed blogging during my (almost year-long...oops!) hiatus, and I also won't overload you with empty promises of posting on a weekly basis, as it could take some time for me to readjust to the blogging life.<br />
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But anyway, what did I say about not wittering on?! I guess I should just cut to the chase and get on with what you actually came here for - my review of the much-loved Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum. Now, I realise that I'm a little (aka extremely) late to be jumping on this bandwagon, but I'm so glad that I gave into the hype and decided to give it a whirl. I've been loyal to Rimmel foundations for as long as I can remember, but in the last month or so the winter weather began to take its toll on my skin to the point where I could no longer wear foundation without it clinging to any dry patches in unsightly orange clumps. But this is where the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum swooped in and saved the day (and my complexion). </div>
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For anyone who hasn't already read countless reviews of this product, Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum is retailed as a radiance-boosting gel-based foundation which provides the skin with a light coverage semi-matte finish. It's essentially a healthy glow in a bottle, which is enough to make any beauty lover weak at the knees. Generally speaking, I tend to opt for foundations that provide a slightly denser coverage as I suffer slightly from pigmentation and redness, especially on my cheeks, so choosing a less concealing product meant I was branching out of my comfort zone a little. However, I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised by the coverage that such a lightweight product provides. Of course, it isn't completely forgiving of every imperfection on the skin, but let's face it, is anything?! I find that just a few pumps of this works a complete miracle in evening out my complexion to give the appearance of smooth and toned skin. Because of the semi-matte finish of this foundation, it also works wonders in reviving the skin and banishing any indication of dullness or fatigue. I have quite dry skin, especially around this time of the year, yet this foundation doesn't cling to any parched patches of skin. I reckon it probably has something to do with the gel formulation of the product, something which I was admittedly a little sceptical about upon purchase. As foundations go, I would say that this one is pretty moisturising - it supposedly lasts for 16 hours, which is an impressively long period of time (if it's actually true!), and I almost feel like you could get away with skipping the pre-application moisturising sesh, which is normally a pretty good indication of the hydrating quality of a product.<br />
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So there we go! I'm still pretty new to this product, but I'm bowled over by my first impressions of it, and hopefully it will continue to amaze me! Thank you for reading this post, I'm still easing back into this whole blogging malarkey so sorry that it's not top notch (though I don't think anyone even reads this blog anymore phahaha) Hopefully see you soon with another post!<br />
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Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-56881768592040588552015-09-03T04:59:00.001-07:002015-09-03T04:59:59.921-07:00Just a Quick Update (and an apology)Wow, long time no speak. Somehow almost two months have flown past without me having pressed publish on a post and I'll admit that I feel pretty miserable about it. I absolutely adore blogging, and for someone with very few other hobbies, I feel as though it's such a wonderful outlet with infinite opportunities and has really given me something to focus my energy on. Two months ago, I published a post expressing my desire to post more frequently during my time off over the summer, yet somehow we're moving steadily on into September and my blog has been left completely untouched. Truth is, I've continued to suffer with bloggers block (pretty sure I'm cursed with it!!) and my motivation has proceeded to dwindle as a result of this. <div>Now it's September already and I'm back to school in less than a week so will be left with even smaller time slots to try and fit in blogging, but I'm hoping that I can try and pick up the pace a little and get back to publishing posts on a weekly basis. </div><div>Once again, I apologise greatly for my absence these last few months. I truly have missed blogging and am really eager to get back to posting in the (hopefully) very near future! Until then, I hope you're all well and, with some luck (and lots of motivation), I will speak to you in my next post!</div><div><br></div><div>Lucy x </div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-92007132307859382622015-07-13T07:51:00.001-07:002015-07-13T07:51:25.577-07:00My Five Product Face<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A tag that seems to have been orbiting the blogosphere recently is the 'Five Product Face Tag'. I often find myself in a bit of a rush in the mornings and so thought I would try to whittle my face down to just five products (which, I admit, does sound rather tricky!) in order to create a minimalistic look (and allow an extra five minutes for breakfast because priorities and all that!) So without further unnecessary ramble, let's get cracking! </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAp-cNub2Tluinz3zSaGasGf5NDmDPriZi6HV7XV1EnOX44V_yjOKmqghqSWxlzuWIVzvzMm0Qi4bJft7YTs24L-zNoP36gYKhyphenhyphen80y8t6lLuPZdn-9ooLj54J2xGwKCvIhHGDWSzIIudsI/s640/blogger-image-713433038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAp-cNub2Tluinz3zSaGasGf5NDmDPriZi6HV7XV1EnOX44V_yjOKmqghqSWxlzuWIVzvzMm0Qi4bJft7YTs24L-zNoP36gYKhyphenhyphen80y8t6lLuPZdn-9ooLj54J2xGwKCvIhHGDWSzIIudsI/s640/blogger-image-713433038.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My first product of choice is undoubtedly the <i>Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Multi-Targeted BB Cream (£20) </i>Although this is a BB cream, the coverage is phenomenal and the product blends seamlessly into the skin. It is also incredibly hydrating, essentially acting as a moisturiser, and provides an astonishing SPF30 to protect your skin over the course of the day. One thing I must point out is that this is definitely more of a summer product to me as the shades run a little darker than average, and the fairest shade which is creatively called Shade 01, is definitely slightly on the orangey side and so, for me, looks a lot more natural with a bit of a tan! Despite this little mishap, I do find that this instantly awakens my skin and induces a ravishing radiance to give you the perfect 'my-skin-but-better' effect! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjob2Y_GBdXxagHXFxFc7ZZm4VgOpmbGsflIpG34CxWDWZ5TQ5llILg0gvTl0zvVTrlT9lflq-Fl6NoZoNaskbDZFeVqcOF5pH9AlbE4B_uE6ED2D2_gNHzYccCsglGaPc8BUrWQKPjfhOu/s640/blogger-image--274545986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjob2Y_GBdXxagHXFxFc7ZZm4VgOpmbGsflIpG34CxWDWZ5TQ5llILg0gvTl0zvVTrlT9lflq-Fl6NoZoNaskbDZFeVqcOF5pH9AlbE4B_uE6ED2D2_gNHzYccCsglGaPc8BUrWQKPjfhOu/s640/blogger-image--274545986.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">To keep in theme with the dewy skin (and so as not to needlessly waste the mere four slots I have remaining), I'll be skipping the powder on this occasion and opting for a blusher instead. I'm a huge fan of cream blush as of late, and have been absolutely adoring the<i> Topshop Cream Blush in 'Head Over Heels' (£7) </i>I find that this blends effortlessly to produce a gorgeously subtle pigmentation to the skin which immediately awakens my complexion.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKLZRP23Tl_25nEQ1qPqpbThthVQJWX4sTzu2bScw6CBSDtM2cKExfvPuJdDGY64dK_9QaD_EIB6LBlTXCVfXob_9bWRxJlLPU0Hds8ccHxtMXhOFan-xONh7SmaxE8PXcbp7dWWKAfoq/s640/blogger-image-33050886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKLZRP23Tl_25nEQ1qPqpbThthVQJWX4sTzu2bScw6CBSDtM2cKExfvPuJdDGY64dK_9QaD_EIB6LBlTXCVfXob_9bWRxJlLPU0Hds8ccHxtMXhOFan-xONh7SmaxE8PXcbp7dWWKAfoq/s640/blogger-image-33050886.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For my eyeshadow, I'm taking my trusty <i>Urban Decay Naked 2 Basics (£23) </i>palette and sweep the shade 'Frisk' across my lid before defining my crease with the shade 'Primal'. I would then take a much finer brush, such as the Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush, and use the shade 'Undone' close to my upper lash line to give the illusion of fuller and more voluminous lashes. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSmUc2ZCTG5QGwYEln6eFG07P6yvLFoUoFPCKCxNtxVP7-3oWa7yI3EX-9eq69_3wr-lcS3ohyphenhyphenLOPvGccQzgR2oOh9Ads5v11HiEIqYcVF1-SlrnsCyxGAx3-mpJcdhKLLvOX-FFSkKAnh/s640/blogger-image--1106632950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSmUc2ZCTG5QGwYEln6eFG07P6yvLFoUoFPCKCxNtxVP7-3oWa7yI3EX-9eq69_3wr-lcS3ohyphenhyphenLOPvGccQzgR2oOh9Ads5v11HiEIqYcVF1-SlrnsCyxGAx3-mpJcdhKLLvOX-FFSkKAnh/s640/blogger-image--1106632950.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Then, to enhance my eyelashes, I'm predictably turning to the one and only <i>Benefit Roller Lash (£19.50) </i>The curved shape of the mascara wand hooks onto each individual lash and teases them into a fixed curl which stays put all day. Since trying this mascara out, no other quite compares when it comes to lifting and lengthening my lashes. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTuM1AIqNi363xtvRfJ_45I7Iq5_Zfq3YB5xermAq5AOp3OOg1TYafMTOQ7FvpOi4burx1nXU7N6qRQo7a7z2eKT0ol1sZCxu9hR5LRLsD80PgNMTb4vCG-BxG7t8C6lmHmjvFoupmyaP/s640/blogger-image-399152013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTuM1AIqNi363xtvRfJ_45I7Iq5_Zfq3YB5xermAq5AOp3OOg1TYafMTOQ7FvpOi4burx1nXU7N6qRQo7a7z2eKT0ol1sZCxu9hR5LRLsD80PgNMTb4vCG-BxG7t8C6lmHmjvFoupmyaP/s640/blogger-image-399152013.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Finally, for my lips I'm using the <i>Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in 'Bare It All' (around £4.50). </i>The shade of this lipstick is actually very much comparable to Mac's Velvet Teddy, and I find that it is such an easy shade to wear on an everyday basis. Despite its matte finish, it is not at all drying on the lips and has a lasting time of around 4 hours before reapplication is required. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So there we have it- my five product face! I hope that you enjoyed this post! Which products would your five product face consist of?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-30297905560786327572015-07-09T03:29:00.001-07:002015-07-09T03:33:05.827-07:00W7 Hollywood Bronze & Glow | Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImDGdlDaRoMu3bEAKUcg4BW1c79uaX58Za_v4u_M00qP6a3FTcryHs_fMCvlnZv8tef-wiqEHclnLw5zYaBlB8875N58Tg7YcSZzs3zYE9xJj7DFk3DbgbaD-FDJ_UikkTEjs4TUUtRmf/s640/blogger-image--363261257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImDGdlDaRoMu3bEAKUcg4BW1c79uaX58Za_v4u_M00qP6a3FTcryHs_fMCvlnZv8tef-wiqEHclnLw5zYaBlB8875N58Tg7YcSZzs3zYE9xJj7DFk3DbgbaD-FDJ_UikkTEjs4TUUtRmf/s640/blogger-image--363261257.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnK6rs2brJ9k3WnAYPMK68vHDmqysrYFiEfQGdIQygDsqno9eclwiQRNq0DEGdiDPMUQFMHi5fmG3D0g3H7-GfQRGT3tPPlydo2n80-UGP2Bu59Thp6X1usLnzpK4z8qR4w4N7SWxuvzuX/s640/blogger-image-1187669539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnK6rs2brJ9k3WnAYPMK68vHDmqysrYFiEfQGdIQygDsqno9eclwiQRNq0DEGdiDPMUQFMHi5fmG3D0g3H7-GfQRGT3tPPlydo2n80-UGP2Bu59Thp6X1usLnzpK4z8qR4w4N7SWxuvzuX/s640/blogger-image-1187669539.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Charlotte Tilbury's Bronze & Glow is a firm favourite amongst 99% of the blogging community, but its luxurious (and ridiculously hefty) pricetag of almost £50 can be a bit of a stretch for most. So, when I was casually browsing Amazon and stumbled across the W7 Hollywood Bronze & Glow which was priced at just £4.89 and with both packaging and product mimicking the iconic CT original, I was quick to brand this the perfect dupe. That being said, I don't actually own the CT palette, and so can't say for definite whether the W7 product is comparable to the original, however I am assured that from an initial perspective they are very similar. </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I must be honest and say that I'm really not the biggest fan of W7's choice of packaging when it comes to this product. Whilst the CT comes encased in an elegant rose gold tin which channels inspiration from 1920s cigarette packets, the W7 version is sheathed in plastic, immediately giving the product a much cheaper aura. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">However, packaging aside, W7 may be on to a bit of a winner when it comes to the powders themselves. Whilst I'm not really one for orange-toned or shimmery highlighters, especially for contouring, this powder is surprisingly pigmented for the price, and the finely milled shimmer would compliment tanned skin perfectly. However, it doesn't do my pale complexion many favours at all, so I think I'll be sticking to matter and cooler-toned bronzers in the future. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The highlight, on the other hand, is a pearlescent champagne-pink which gives a dazzling luminescence when swept along the cheekbone. It isn't as finely milled as the contour side of the palette, so a little goes an awful long way and a light hand is most definitely needed to ensure that you don't appear to have bathed your cheeks in glitter! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">To conclude (wow, this feels waaaaay too much like a formal essay), I would say that this palette is a brilliant budget buy and a great alternative to the pricier version of the product. However, after having watched numerous YouTube videos in which people have applied CT's Bronze & Glow, I have noticed a considerable difference in the way that the two products perform, and would probably not go as far as claiming this as the perfect dupe. That being said, I do still think that it is a decent product when taking into consideration its much more budget-friendly pricetag. Whether I'll be buying it again is an entirely different matter, but I have been impressed with the longevity of subtleness of the highlight side on the occasions where I have applied it. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thank you for reading this post! Have you tried the W7 Hollywood Bronze & Glow? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-31497221107282532912015-07-05T07:04:00.001-07:002015-07-05T07:08:26.103-07:00Take II: Hola<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlME_CGTJlOJg0l0QIm4pS7IQ0j43rFQ6A2I1nsMYEdHLwd_RD3gB_PmMnW02spFPHdwRA0dxBJkt3jUD5EDuCCoJnh3Xiks9q_dz-HwrPfC_tbJkVQ3tnQdx7yoiUbgUly_J-g-Mu7mKl/s640/blogger-image--1214696549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlME_CGTJlOJg0l0QIm4pS7IQ0j43rFQ6A2I1nsMYEdHLwd_RD3gB_PmMnW02spFPHdwRA0dxBJkt3jUD5EDuCCoJnh3Xiks9q_dz-HwrPfC_tbJkVQ3tnQdx7yoiUbgUly_J-g-Mu7mKl/s640/blogger-image--1214696549.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Back in mid-June I pressed publish on a reintroductory 'welcome back'-style post with the intention of starting to blog again after two months of tedious exams. Yet, fast forward almost a month and I still haven't managed to get another post published. Truth is, in recent weeks I haven't been overly inspired, and have subsequently self-diagnosed myself with yet another case of blogger's block. I'm trying my best to get my mojo back as I can wholeheartedly say that I really miss blogging and am yearning to get my mojo back asap. I have several exciting posts planned for the summer which I am desperate to share, and am hoping to get them published in the next few weeks so make sure to stay tuned for those! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Thank you for reading- I really appreciate it! Speak next time,</span><div><br></div><div>Lucy x </div><div><br></div><div>Photo source: Google Images</div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-60025205479000423162015-06-13T03:46:00.001-07:002015-06-13T03:49:26.002-07:00¡Hola!<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIbyZlcCFcHPH9asnLVLJetxY_xnhQovTcmI4w_96ZX_SaZ-Jza0NTId_QewPs6tEMsnrDCcqpdBwIQDmDUTnc7r1ITrwNsz5-6xveB2tcf4U1casetW7TDgiaD3KleudtxTp26NKiASA/s640/blogger-image-976219115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIbyZlcCFcHPH9asnLVLJetxY_xnhQovTcmI4w_96ZX_SaZ-Jza0NTId_QewPs6tEMsnrDCcqpdBwIQDmDUTnc7r1ITrwNsz5-6xveB2tcf4U1casetW7TDgiaD3KleudtxTp26NKiASA/s640/blogger-image-976219115.jpg"></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>Well hello there! Talk about long time no see (or write...but never mind that!) My exams have finally come to a much anticipated conclusion *jumps up and down in ecstasy*, and i can now get back to doing what I love most: blogging. I've got a painstaking few months ahead awaiting my results, but this does me that I now have <i>a lot </i>of time on my hands, and so I'll be sure to post whenever I can!</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I'm off on holiday on Monday and am looking forward to a week of relaxation and respite but will be raring to post as soon as I'm back!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I hope you're all well- I can't wait to start sharing more posts in the next few months! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Picture source: Google Images</span></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-5578901802377894402015-03-29T05:56:00.001-07:002015-03-29T09:25:31.816-07:00Taking A Break<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtys41pvz40kZZi59mc_qZ2t9eJyS7H0b8EANCgqQZBAopM3ePOBGbhZr14o73yZx_huuNAs22Q4EAEwCq20NwKtu7vJf5tm7V0nrG-_kDFTb3D-ci2312zPW9_JB6SRFTos-UJ8Xtbed/s640/blogger-image--542937021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtys41pvz40kZZi59mc_qZ2t9eJyS7H0b8EANCgqQZBAopM3ePOBGbhZr14o73yZx_huuNAs22Q4EAEwCq20NwKtu7vJf5tm7V0nrG-_kDFTb3D-ci2312zPW9_JB6SRFTos-UJ8Xtbed/s640/blogger-image--542937021.jpg"></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>It's come to that time of year again. My exams are a mere few weeks away and the stress is becoming increasingly overwhelming. So, I've decided to take a few months out of my blog to focus on my studies so that I actually have a chance of passing my GCSE's! Although I will be absent until at least mid-June, I'll make sure to be back and raring to go as soon as soon as they're done and dusted! I hope you understand and that this is okay- good luck to anyone else embarking on the frightening venture that is exams in the next few weeks!</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Speak soon,</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Picture source: Google images </span></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-52480692714614999552015-03-22T04:50:00.001-07:002015-03-22T04:56:02.059-07:00Winter Favourites<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Believe it or not, yesterday marked the first day of Spring. Pretty darn scary, right?! It feels like only a fortnight since we were ringing in the New Year and now we've suddenly leapt almost a quarter of the way through the year! Craaaaazy! Although I absolutely adore the invigorating freshness of Springtime (<i>and </i>the gorgeous pastel trends) I must admit that I'm a little reluctant to bid my farewells to Winter this year. As it's the season hosting my birthday, Christmas and snow, it's always the one that I'm most hyped up for, and now it's passed i can't help but feel a little deflated. But hey, I'm going off on an irrelevant tangent and should probably just get on with today's post. To bid my final farewells to Winter (*stifled sniffle*) I thought I'd sum up the season by sharing a few of the things that I've been loving over the last few months. Warning: this post could get preeeeeetty lengthy so I strongly advise that you make yourself a piping hot cup of tea to ease your way through it! Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy! </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Makeup Favourites</u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></u></i></b></div><div><b><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTBKahmfH9gSOaEwTOv74MERaNPG4vaqMQEszigB1V78ohzaCY1_BTikOD_ChvF6CMu5oqlV_e_ZifVFntYbRQwZirngztbiZ751-RkCeTc79_EbIFgpxsKsPdpOAunjmVK63qP1LB2uz/s640/blogger-image-1378344780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTBKahmfH9gSOaEwTOv74MERaNPG4vaqMQEszigB1V78ohzaCY1_BTikOD_ChvF6CMu5oqlV_e_ZifVFntYbRQwZirngztbiZ751-RkCeTc79_EbIFgpxsKsPdpOAunjmVK63qP1LB2uz/s640/blogger-image-1378344780.jpg"></a></div><br></i></b></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Possibly my favourite makeup product of the season (and century) is the <i>Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Nude Foundation. </i>If you're an avid reader of my blog, you're likely to be growing pretty tired of me constantly singing my praises for this product, and for that I apologise, but it's seriously amazing stuff! I'd describe this to be of medium to full coverage- honestly, most of the time you'll barely need concealer when it comes to this! It does have a relatively matte finish which, for oily skin types, can be pretty convenient, but if your skin is prone to the odd dry patch here and there, applying copious quantities of moisturiser beforehand this is the key to avoid any unwanted chapping! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">To inject a bit of a radiance into my dull winter skin, I've been using the <i>Elf Baked Blush in 'Peachy Cheeky' </i>somewhat habitually.<i> </i>Again, any regular reader of my blog is likely to recognise this as a pretty frequently-mentioned product when it comes to makeup. Peachy Cheeky is a super-subtle iridescent peach-toned champagne pink (what a mouthful!) which acts as both a highlight and blush when dampened. If I'm honest, I'm not a huge fan of shimmery blush as I find it to be a bit of a giveaway, so this is primarily dusted along the tops of my cheekbones as a highlighter. It gives quite a natural, pearl-like luminescence to the skin, and is a great way to fake a healthy glow during the slightly greyer months. That being said, I'm pretty sure I'll continue to use this throughout the Spring and Summer too, as it is such a simple and foolproof way to enhance your complexion. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Another Winter trend that I, along with pretty much the entirety of the blogosphere (and the general internet for that matter), have been loving these past few months is, of course, deep burgundy lips. Nothing quite screams Autumn/Winter like a lashing of berry lipstick, and the <i>Topshop Lips in 'Wicked' </i>has been my go-to shade this season. Although this does have a matte finish, which can often be pretty problematic, this has a surprisingly velvety formula which glides onto the lips with ease and sits there nicely for hours on end without budging <i>and </i>without thoroughly dehydrating your lips. Sounds like a winner to me! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Unfortunately, my school's policy on makeup doesn't allow the wearing of eyeshadow so my usage of the <i>Benefit Goodies a Go-go </i>set is pretty much limited to the weekends. However, this hasn't stopped me getting as much use out of this little beauty as I possibly can. I must admit that I've never really been one for bold eye colours, and so the neutral shades inhabiting this dainty little tin are well within my comfort zone. The set also comes complete with bite-sized samples of the notorious They're Real Mascara and the Stay Don't Stray eye primer. Before I was introduced to this set, I'd never really thought of using an eye primer before applying eyeshadow (I'm a terrible excuse for a blogger, I know) but it really has revolutionised the appearance of my eye makeup. Long gone are the days of invisible eye makeup by lunchtime; thanks to this little goodie, my eyeshadow stays looking vibrant and wholesome pretty much all day. If you're wanting to try out a couple of sample-sized Benefit products instead of splurging on just one product, I'd definitely recommend this set. And better yet, it will only set you back £19.50, despite its actual value of £37! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Keeping in theme with the Benefit products, I've also been loving the brand new <i>Benefit Roller Lash Mascara. </i>I dare say that it may even be better than They're Real- yes, it's honestly <i>that </i>good! It's curved brush hooks the lashes individually, curling them upwards and outward to produce a delicate set of fluttery fanned-out lashes. Bye-bye eyelash curlers! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've also been habitually using the <i>Maybelline Color Tattoos </i>on my eyes to produce a high-pigmentation on my lids. I currently own the shades <i>On and On Bronze, </i>which is a brassy-toned gold, and <i>Eternal Pink, </i>which would describe as a pearly pink. Both, in my opinion, are super versatile shades which can be worn either on its own for a simple and speedy look, or can also provide an easily buildable foundation for other shadows. However, possibly what I love the most about these is their staying power. Honestly, when these claim to stay put for '24 hours', they certainly fulfil that (and would probably last even longer if you could hack wearing makeup for such a lengthy period of time to find out!) If gold and pink don't tickle your fancy, there's a diverse range of other shades on offer, including a slightly more daring violet, along with cranberry and taupe. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Skincare Favourites</u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfV8V4c_nIARJhn3S_KWomlBs4r5hXAAWS_CTQ1DNiUvObAa1h92DgOjLMvcTBJGKIec_3X07IuhXmAauozovoxZK376yF6kwTv_Z7hVKgb54yAgmFD9jhIcb8keh5Lo0DXYzmAM_P5YVF/s640/blogger-image-1041594988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfV8V4c_nIARJhn3S_KWomlBs4r5hXAAWS_CTQ1DNiUvObAa1h92DgOjLMvcTBJGKIec_3X07IuhXmAauozovoxZK376yF6kwTv_Z7hVKgb54yAgmFD9jhIcb8keh5Lo0DXYzmAM_P5YVF/s640/blogger-image-1041594988.jpg"></a></div><br></u></i></b></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The slightly harsher weather conditions that winter brings in two can often leave my skin in a bit of a state. Whether it's the icy wind leaving it chapped and dehydrated, or a dull complexion as a result of insufficient sunlight, my skin certainly requires more than a bit of pampering during the colder months. However, with the help of a few trusty old favourites, I've managed to conquer the winter weather and keep my skin nourished and nurtured.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish has fast become a beauty cult favourite, and with drugstores bringing out similar hot cloth cleansers themselves, I couldn't resist giving them a try to see what all the fuss was about. I picked up the <i>Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser </i>on a bit of a skincare splurge a few months ago and have been using it routinely ever since. The formula is very creamy and works into the skin effortlessly, leaving the skin feeling smoothed and refreshed. I read a few reviews of this before picking this up myself, and caught onto the fact that many people found the fragrance of this to be a little synthetic and distasteful; however, I beg to differ. Excuse me if this sounds a little odd, but this is reminiscent of the aroma released by freshly toasted hot cross buns, which, personally, I find to be a very pleasant and soothing scent. Superdrug claim this to be a 'brightening' cleanser, something my skin can certainly vouch for after frequent usage of this. This has been great for inducing a little bit of a glow to my dull winter skin, as well as keeping it sublimely smooth.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">On the same skincare splurge, I also picked up the <i>Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Eye Cream</i>, another product which has weaselled its way into my daily essentials. Before my purchasing of this, I hadn't really used an eye cream before but was overwhelmed by just how much of a difference it actually makes. Although this doesn't conceal the appearance dark circles particularly well, it certainly helps to reawaken my eye region as well as providing it with sufficient moisture to avoid dehydration. This is ridiculously cheap (and regularly on offer!) and a great budget option which I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lightweight but hydrating everyday eye cream.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It's not just my face that is prone to a slight case of winter fatigue and dehydration, my body also needs a bit of tlc during the colder months. After receiving quite possibly my body weight in Soap & Glory products for Christmas, I've taken a rather strong liking to the <i>Soap & Glory Whipped Clean Shower Butter. </i>Although I tend to moisturise with Soap & Glory's notorious Butter Yourself, during the colder months, I'd rather not be hopping out of a steaming shower and then stand shivering whilst I apply moisturiser, and <i>then</i> allow it time to absorb. But this is where the Shower Butter, a concept I'd never really heard of before, if an absolute lifesaver. It essentially doubles up as a shower gel and moisturiser (and also shaving cream, as lathers effortlessly), leaving your skin squeaky clean and nourished. As with all Soap & Glory products, the scent is absolutely divine. It is said to be infused with sweet almond oil, delectable pistachio with a hint of vanilla- a combination made in heaven if you ask me! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Another favourite of mine also originates from Soap & Glory. I noticed a few months ago that my hands were becoming increasingly dry, and as they began to chap, began to be quite painful. Introduce the <i>Soap & Glory Hand Dream Super Intensive Hand Cream </i>and all my woes were moisturised away in minutes. Unlike other hand creams I've tried, this is ultra-absorbent and disappears into the skin in what feels like seconds, restoring your hands to their former silky selves. Again, being a Soap & Glory product, the fragrance is nose-ticklingly good and really helps to conjure up the impression of a well-rounded, luxury hand cream. It's a big thumps up from me, Soap & Glory! </span></div><div><b><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Haircare Favourites</u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGG3n6CdVezVRIdaYDmWlCaWSvvOtK4DEV1lhaL_Syb8IgnT5AxgSfKvaK8xw0aXoXD92Jsbpps7gOFbZZlus-SkUGwhtPb0gAGc6Ss2eoY2sl93sOlRYK046la1BOlYS-RgxfvqMX5gDS/s640/blogger-image-1513966712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGG3n6CdVezVRIdaYDmWlCaWSvvOtK4DEV1lhaL_Syb8IgnT5AxgSfKvaK8xw0aXoXD92Jsbpps7gOFbZZlus-SkUGwhtPb0gAGc6Ss2eoY2sl93sOlRYK046la1BOlYS-RgxfvqMX5gDS/s640/blogger-image-1513966712.jpg"></a></div><br></u></i></b></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Not only did my skin begin to look exhausted and dull, my hair was also suffering the same way. All natural highlights I'd acquired from the summer sun had been left somewhere in September, and I was stuck with limp and lifeless locks. However, big props go to the wonderful John Freida for creating a shampoo and conditioner duo that has utterly rejuvenated my hair and even turned it a shade or two lighter, despite being both peroxide and ammonia-free! My hair's received a massive pampering from the <i>John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo</i> and </span></div><h1 style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span itemprop="name" class="pd_productNameSpan"><i>John Frieda Sheer Blonde Highlight Activating Moisturising Conditioner</i>, which, yes, </span>don't match exactly (yup, I made that classic Boots error!) but they work compatibly with one another. Sure, they haven't transformed my locks into a platinum blonde wonder, but they certainly have restored it to its former glory.</span></h1><h1 style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;"><br></span></h1><h1 style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">If you read my 'Hair Necessities' post a few weeks ago, you're likely to have gathered that my hair can be a bit of a nightmare to say the least. Seriously, it accumulates knots in literal seconds. Throw the winter winds into the equation and we've got ourselves a bit of a birdnest. But throw in the miracle-maker that is the </span><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Salon Elite Tangle Teezer </i><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">(mine's in Sweet Lilac), and somehow the nest can be tamed. This brush is possibly the only one that glides through my hair with ease, and is compact enough to slip in your bag for any impromptu detangling sessions! </span></h1><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As a bit of a deep-conditioning treat, I've been loving the <i>L'Óreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil. </i>Honestly, just a few drops of this and my hair looks, and feels, instantly nourished. It gives it a silky shine without looking greasy and a sumptuous smoothness that lasts for hours (and probably days if you could bear to leave your hair that long!) What I love most about this is how versatile it is; not only can you work it into damp hair, it can also be used on dry hair for an instant moisture-boost or as a luxury treatment before shampooing. With this, a few drops go a long way, making this product ultra-affordable and a great way to reboot your hair! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Last but not least is the <i>Dove Leave-in Conditioning and Care Spray, </i>another product that works wonders at injecting a bit of moisture into limp hair. Similarly to L'Oreal's offering, this has a non-greasy formula which can instantly replenish the feel, and appearance, of your hair. It feels lightweight on the hair, absorbs easily for a non-sticky finish, and leaves your hair with a silky sheen. Again, this can be used on damp or dry hair, making it not only a great alternative to your everyday conditioner, but also a great way to induce some hydration into your hair between washes. </span></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Random Favourites</u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_hgsKA1AxoK77dPi-6Z4yFk2d7alq7WD2qPXtSzHkIeIzG1N61aXTNC3nj8rityYvanFcBHGO3nubpLOofg3OWFMM4ieOs45q0fa4JB1ZN_fGwcDC-ZvPYWmefE9gyya4O5WY5a1b2gB/s640/blogger-image--1536507605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_hgsKA1AxoK77dPi-6Z4yFk2d7alq7WD2qPXtSzHkIeIzG1N61aXTNC3nj8rityYvanFcBHGO3nubpLOofg3OWFMM4ieOs45q0fa4JB1ZN_fGwcDC-ZvPYWmefE9gyya4O5WY5a1b2gB/s640/blogger-image--1536507605.jpg"></a></div><br></u></i></b></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When I last ventured into Hollister, I was thrilled to see that they were selling off their infamous body sprays at a knock-off price at £5. Instinctively, I scooped several up and dumped them in my shopping basket. I picked up numerous bottles of <i>Crescent Bay, </i>as it is undoubtedly one of the daintiest floral fragrances around, and also decided to try the <i>Palisade Beach </i>spray as an alternative. If you're confused as to why these were on sale so cheaply, Hollister have recently redesigned the packaging of their body sprays so were obviously wanting to clear out the stock! Oh, and if you're wondering what the new packaging is like, I can certainly vouch for the fact that it is gorgeous! </span></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I'm not really one for overwhelmingly pungent smells, so these subtly scented ones from Yankee have been absolutely ideal for me this winter. <i>Sugared Apple </i>has been my favourite Yankee fragrance for quite some time now- a sweet but crisp scent with a sprinkling of vanilla to produce a warm and homely aroma. I've also been loving their <i>Cranberry Ice </i>candle, a delicate yet frosty fragrance with tangy notes of crisp winter berries. These have been burning simultaneously on my desk all winter long and are two that I will definitely be repurchasing in the next winter season (fingers crossed they don't get discontinued!) </span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Okay, so this really is a random one but I just couldn't resist slipping it in. To say I'm a coffee addict is an understatement and so this cute little travel mug has really fuelled my addiction further, as it means that I can transport coffee with me virtually anywhere. I actually got this from The Works for something silly like £1.99, which is crazy cheap, and so I wasn't really expecting it to be great quality but I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised by just how great an insulator this actually is! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Finally, we have <i>Pretty Little Liars. </i>I'm sorry but this just wouldn't be a favourites post if I didn't include this programme somewhere within it. I've been watching this for the best part of 5 years and have been hooked from the very start. Any avid PLL fan will be aware that the #BigAReveal is airing this Tuesday and to say I'm excited would be a minimisation to say the very least! Knowing Marlene King and her crazy storylines, it's likely to be a real plot twist- eeek! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So there you have it: my winter favourites. Told you it would be a long'un- you could probably pass this off as a novel! Nonetheless, I hope you enjoyed today's post! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">What have your favourites been this season?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-54921162491244365932015-03-14T12:16:00.001-07:002015-03-14T12:41:00.017-07:00Cosmetics Fairy Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewezzFHpJhkl4F-M2XrtVtbVZebnhrfuCDo-bIfb4382AMqQuaPaXxcmn6refENj9HBuObnUeZTG0ih46WmWJcWxsarnLS3MfZWdv7NTyoxjVn7M4YbVvgwYMDgYpRqQQgzHHGMWTcRH7/s640/blogger-image-1759478071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewezzFHpJhkl4F-M2XrtVtbVZebnhrfuCDo-bIfb4382AMqQuaPaXxcmn6refENj9HBuObnUeZTG0ih46WmWJcWxsarnLS3MfZWdv7NTyoxjVn7M4YbVvgwYMDgYpRqQQgzHHGMWTcRH7/s640/blogger-image-1759478071.jpg"></font></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I must admit that I'm always a little sceptical when it comes to discount cosmetics online. So, when I stumbled upon Cosmetics Fairy, I thought the deals were just far too good to be true. However, after doing a bit of research and background reading into its reliability, I was soon reassured that it was actually a pretty legitimate and trustworthy site. Although they didn't have the best range of makeup products (I think they were sold out of most things- the deals are <i>that </i>good!) I eventually found myself browsing the nail varnish category and, within minutes, had added a fair few bargains to my basket. I'm pretty nosy and absolutely love having a peek at what other people are buying, so thought I'd share with you a mini haul of what I purchased for any likeminded people! </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Loreal Nail Color Polish Eiffel For You, 99p </i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOxs7zkbZef8v5H8W5Ze8ezDbnuIPfq2tBTdMQKhSgNPvFIWo4gdLlCJRmHnkGd1Zs-7CgfguAvRmrIyvhXmbPoBGJ0wJeQud2VkUglFs5qoeI0v_TIJSdDV7O6l1cL9oIWi0OrOBfLfF/s640/blogger-image-268803393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOxs7zkbZef8v5H8W5Ze8ezDbnuIPfq2tBTdMQKhSgNPvFIWo4gdLlCJRmHnkGd1Zs-7CgfguAvRmrIyvhXmbPoBGJ0wJeQud2VkUglFs5qoeI0v_TIJSdDV7O6l1cL9oIWi0OrOBfLfF/s640/blogger-image-268803393.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">'Greige' nail polish has been one of the most-loved trends over the last few months, and this little number from L'Oreal has certainly made me understand why. It's such a versatile shade that can be paired perfectly with pretty much anything, and I personally think it gives a pretty sophisticated and clean-cut look. I can tell already that is going to be getting an awful lot of wear!</span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Loreal Color Riche Nail Color Polish Peach Neglige, 95p</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTUDMIXDPLoqR3Wn3w-jumJb473yU-riu9PzyfGhpNL_ofG_tV5yKsSpC1WxByaEESq5xOuoZxLTANWnz8xo36Qq7dzf_glUMpn3fErJvSYr4d907803D8zn9_3OThN1KQG7ytHTrldyBM/s640/blogger-image--1984061621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTUDMIXDPLoqR3Wn3w-jumJb473yU-riu9PzyfGhpNL_ofG_tV5yKsSpC1WxByaEESq5xOuoZxLTANWnz8xo36Qq7dzf_glUMpn3fErJvSYr4d907803D8zn9_3OThN1KQG7ytHTrldyBM/s640/blogger-image--1984061621.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Although I do love the trend of tippex-white nails, I must admit that I don't quite have the courage (or the ability) to pull of something so distinctive. So, in order to get a similar effect, I opted for this pretty pale pink shade from L'Oreal. I would describe this as an off-white shade which just verges on peach. It's such a wearable colour that I can't wait to sport in the Spring and Summer! </span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bourjois Anti Choc No Chips Nail Polish, 99p</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqp3xs9qqQRiMgYzsr8BqnH277IUp_LyYsb7ggxrXP0dcKdStKUKNzWT11gq6DT8oui60FpSrD6-txMgpO2IikClISLJzxW5FavVRREKLFFYa-jQFDxuWEQhcwfnJjWwJ82lt1n_Lx8p5-/s640/blogger-image-244428963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqp3xs9qqQRiMgYzsr8BqnH277IUp_LyYsb7ggxrXP0dcKdStKUKNzWT11gq6DT8oui60FpSrD6-txMgpO2IikClISLJzxW5FavVRREKLFFYa-jQFDxuWEQhcwfnJjWwJ82lt1n_Lx8p5-/s640/blogger-image-244428963.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I was a little dubious about buying this as it definitely isn't something I've tried before, but for 99p it was worth a try! Although the pictures online made this appear to be a very dark grey, I would actually describe this as a khaki green, hence why I felt it to be a little out of my comfort zone. However, I must say that I actually do really like it! Again, being quite grey in nature, it can be paired with a diverse range of other colours. And, better yet, the formula of this allow you to have chip-free nails for up to 10 days! Yes, <i>10</i>!</span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Loreal Professional Nail Polish Delicate Dusk, 99p</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdK0VTqFJ_ePM-BoRwQmIyBi410li4wewfGTqHZCkgTxAGONnlq2sdFGY_bb73A9mJfVagUALfMjFwOwsK9W_wBNhTbvhfhT2iJmMqTSS0Amhv0MhKyQt29L8TwZnMJpBo7DWVsgvow1W/s640/blogger-image--1340997279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdK0VTqFJ_ePM-BoRwQmIyBi410li4wewfGTqHZCkgTxAGONnlq2sdFGY_bb73A9mJfVagUALfMjFwOwsK9W_wBNhTbvhfhT2iJmMqTSS0Amhv0MhKyQt29L8TwZnMJpBo7DWVsgvow1W/s640/blogger-image--1340997279.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The final polish I picked up is quite possibly my favourite of the bunch! Again, this gives a somewhat 'greige' finish but has purple undertones so is a really subtle way to add a sophisticated pop of colour to your nails. I'll definitely be wearing this habitually! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So there we have it- those are the four polishes I picked up! All in all, I would definitely recommend Cosmetics Fairy; not only are the prices ridiculously affordable, the delivery service is just as fast as any other and the quality is impeccable considering the price! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Which online discount stores do you recommend? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div><div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-40673572536060434562015-03-07T09:35:00.000-08:002015-03-07T09:35:26.956-08:00Spring Makeup Trends<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Okay, so it may seem that I'm getting a little bit ahead of myself by discussing Spring makeup trends just a couple of days into March, but in reality the first day of Spring is less than a mere few weeks away (scary right?!) So, in celebration of the upcoming season I thought that I'd share with you some of my favourite Spring makeup trends that are just beginning to blossom out of the fashion industry! </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The 'No Makeup' Makeup</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNupA6ACHkCfVSo1mYV1wr9ArXwGg2rsomjrGoUO1l68Gg3aQ5bqiKJHS5TiOqDUjRarjQP4gliCnE5k1H-NI7jTRF-Gk5OarM3me4bzejF1eapgpDnBOfaAcEt-4I3EG50PbYIRmeBe2w/s640/blogger-image--976158829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNupA6ACHkCfVSo1mYV1wr9ArXwGg2rsomjrGoUO1l68Gg3aQ5bqiKJHS5TiOqDUjRarjQP4gliCnE5k1H-NI7jTRF-Gk5OarM3me4bzejF1eapgpDnBOfaAcEt-4I3EG50PbYIRmeBe2w/s640/blogger-image--976158829.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">While I love nothing more than applying a full face of make up (let's face it, nothing else can make you feel quite as glamorous as a smokey eye and movie-star red lips) some days I just don't have the motivation (or time) to be spending half an hour on makeup, especially if I'm in a hurry (which just so happens to be most of the time!) Taking a more minimalist approach to your makeup by using a mere few products is the perfect way to fake flawless skin whilst still making it look like your own! I find that keeping everything to a bare minimum is an excellent time-keeper and can be tailored to suit your greatest makeup needs! If you have the confidence to whittle your makeup collection down to bare necessities, this may just be the look for you!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>High end </i>YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Drugstore </i>Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pop Princess</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeNHnAOgPbGGwEvIpApmFFL5MzMlXHCi8KESp4F3zxKoqhjwEVr_BB6vBxWSeYtGreHLfg0CDPNI9quWr6pMPDD-NGnqgLaaNbeNcCYF2DF1HYBWKNqtcsj5SUW-fvrxK8CdxY2pMhheG/s640/blogger-image--1453086327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeNHnAOgPbGGwEvIpApmFFL5MzMlXHCi8KESp4F3zxKoqhjwEVr_BB6vBxWSeYtGreHLfg0CDPNI9quWr6pMPDD-NGnqgLaaNbeNcCYF2DF1HYBWKNqtcsj5SUW-fvrxK8CdxY2pMhheG/s640/blogger-image--1453086327.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Adding a pop of colour with neon-toned lipsticks seems to be one of the most popular upcoming trends this Spring, and while I doubt I'd ever be quite brave enough to don fuschia on my lips, a little injection of colour can really lift your appearance. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>High end </i>Illamasqua Lipstick in Immodest</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Drugstore </i>Maybelline Color Sensationals Hot Plum</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pretty in Plum </i></div></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGam-V2sTQ-4JxbuWaCIQK6SR5zQrJWZi8KSzdMhUVQ-8kLv-QbCHuQaiZ1LyGeRnqHL2QUXCKgW7bP0RgbvvGoysefZUVRBEZ3omCm-2uyGuI3LPJUASmWi7eSzBM4_E_ycWly6cP80IT/s640/blogger-image--407808660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGam-V2sTQ-4JxbuWaCIQK6SR5zQrJWZi8KSzdMhUVQ-8kLv-QbCHuQaiZ1LyGeRnqHL2QUXCKgW7bP0RgbvvGoysefZUVRBEZ3omCm-2uyGuI3LPJUASmWi7eSzBM4_E_ycWly6cP80IT/s640/blogger-image--407808660.jpg"></a></div></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I doubt I could ever pull of plum eyeshadow without making it look like I had acquired a painfully swollen black eye, but I must admit that I'm absolutely adoring the purple-eyed trend that seems to be circulating the catwalk at present. Plum is such a versatile shade that suits pretty much all skin tones and eye colours and can easily be blended with other colours to achieve your desired look. And plum shades aren't just for eyes- they've been cooking up a storm in the lipstick department too, with celebrities like Kendall Jenner sporting pomegranate lips. Although I do tend to associate deep-toned makeup with autumn-time, I'm a self-confessed lover of all things burgundy, so am happy to prolong the reign of plum over the beauty world! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>High end </i>MAC Eyeshadow in Plum Dressing</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Drugstore </i>Maybelline Color Pearls Eyeshadow in Persuasive Plum </span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Colossal Cat-Eye</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pACAKTF0IEV4WFi7qAfsMRYRy_5YdmLQLqvniWuelw332I-wevSbJjQ19SQ36M_Qw4bVIqbbRQ9sTbELv2KmXMyenV-iTHtKd0juhpS-elfb3hMoijHOS98QT-Hr5QgwhNIu1zaruVdk/s640/blogger-image--1947708448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pACAKTF0IEV4WFi7qAfsMRYRy_5YdmLQLqvniWuelw332I-wevSbJjQ19SQ36M_Qw4bVIqbbRQ9sTbELv2KmXMyenV-iTHtKd0juhpS-elfb3hMoijHOS98QT-Hr5QgwhNIu1zaruVdk/s640/blogger-image--1947708448.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I must admit that I still haven't quite mastered the exceptionally tricky art of cat-eyes (bad beauty blogger, I know!) Although my attempts have been made ten times easier thanks to the addition of felt tip liners, I still can't quite perfect that fierce feline flick that pretty much every other woman and her cat can. Anyway, enough of my beauty woes. Cat-eyes stormed the runways and the blogosphere for pretty much the entirety of last year, but now they're back with a little bit of a twist. Much bolder and more graphic designs are being experimented with which can really help accentuate the eyes and would be perfect paired with a smokey eye to create a smouldering look.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>High end </i>MAC Fluidline</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Drugstore </i>Soap & Glory Supercat Eyeliner</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Russian Red Lips</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYYg7nozE-dD3zk-mD9-kgj7xUgw4QlTvZHgcBem9pzsE5aoQ3Nc8p-i5zgEZUlKoOEucH0lhj2lcxFij9I3P_s66fN1cPjstf2FyzGAfBTX7rFjCirO0N7fVV1z3IMHrHjPmFbHzqvdA/s640/blogger-image--1598247518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYYg7nozE-dD3zk-mD9-kgj7xUgw4QlTvZHgcBem9pzsE5aoQ3Nc8p-i5zgEZUlKoOEucH0lhj2lcxFij9I3P_s66fN1cPjstf2FyzGAfBTX7rFjCirO0N7fVV1z3IMHrHjPmFbHzqvdA/s640/blogger-image--1598247518.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Similarly to the uprising of plum lipsticks, reds are also making a major comeback this Springtime. With such a diverse selection of shades varying from scarlet to wine, red-toned lipsticks are some of the most versatile around, meaning there's a shade for every skin tone and occasion! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>High end </i>MAC Lipstick in Russian Red (duh!)</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Drugstore </i>Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 01</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Rise of the Shine</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUflQII0iviNGAIFph8NLRpkEkUiYgmxDvclGF4IZZMhkmVQT8oi5Gq2bDfl_hstg8DLUVjdbtpxls2eb4AOu4Uo-1hbtLE8wljlqX5DbKCfqKVRSpOA38qVdSTV_aVrD8i0JPdJxH2vl/s640/blogger-image--517376018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUflQII0iviNGAIFph8NLRpkEkUiYgmxDvclGF4IZZMhkmVQT8oi5Gq2bDfl_hstg8DLUVjdbtpxls2eb4AOu4Uo-1hbtLE8wljlqX5DbKCfqKVRSpOA38qVdSTV_aVrD8i0JPdJxH2vl/s640/blogger-image--517376018.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Long gone are the days of dull Winter skin; Spring is bringing shine back. Although dewy skin is one of the most popular makeup trends pretty much the whole year round, Spring tends to be the perfect time to start introducing a bit of a glow to your skin if you haven't already. Highlighter, and heaps of it, has to be the most useful tool to be equipped with when attempting to master the delicacy of dewy skin, but some radiance-inducing foundations and moisturisers will also do the job perfectly! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>High end </i>NARS Copacabana Illuminator</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Drugstore </i>NYX Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Starry Eyes </i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiThWW28lajUCeq_vlJzcoKtcmaJGwahdCtDnjNRwNllzpNF1y_1QbiWR6dXRjx-ydfqNEX9qhD-nJQd9nhlclOoRe1JOej3to_1iUPttz2hr-U1yonweC1AF-aZTJJb4Ye-hf4PiVPeQc/s640/blogger-image--850238193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiThWW28lajUCeq_vlJzcoKtcmaJGwahdCtDnjNRwNllzpNF1y_1QbiWR6dXRjx-ydfqNEX9qhD-nJQd9nhlclOoRe1JOej3to_1iUPttz2hr-U1yonweC1AF-aZTJJb4Ye-hf4PiVPeQc/s640/blogger-image--850238193.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Although heaps of glitter does tend to be something I associate with the Christmas party season, sparkling shadows have been playing a major part in the recent Spring fashion shows. Not only can a bit of shimmer be used to brighten up the eyes, it can also be easily built up to create stand-out sparkling peepers which are perfect for evenings out. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>High end </i>Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Drugstore </i>Maybelline Color Tattoo</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Baby Blue Eyes </i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEn1nWsJqGb33XVFKcSINIyWaHgVILaTz0DS3P4cS12STemhfRjik61Xr3VzowmRpOVbC-vpb3i_9HkjK947JlauRooa_N5ItTFGKfvZ7V24Un1VFglzw5WJ1ua0VBcNxJu6nnJKw0T8nI/s640/blogger-image-1399345671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEn1nWsJqGb33XVFKcSINIyWaHgVILaTz0DS3P4cS12STemhfRjik61Xr3VzowmRpOVbC-vpb3i_9HkjK947JlauRooa_N5ItTFGKfvZ7V24Un1VFglzw5WJ1ua0VBcNxJu6nnJKw0T8nI/s640/blogger-image-1399345671.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Blue eyeliner also seems to be making a bit of a comeback, with many models spotted sporting bold blue eye makeup on the catwalk. The great thing about this trend is just how easily it can be tailored to suit your requirements; if you're wanting something with a little more subtlety than an eye-catching electric blue cat-eye, you can simply run a small amount of navy or aqua-blue kohl in your waterline to produce a slightly more eccentric look than the norm, but one which is still be easily wearable.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>High end </i>MAC Eye Kohl in Blooz</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Drugstore </i>Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Light Blue</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bold & Bushy Brows </i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZc2TTN3xHuMw46kHbFfzoU8qF3r2WktmuPqR_l7yB-PRJmKQCGSej3ChbFuy-L-FBm2WJ7N6UEpCqgs-lK0x2WwwzdF1y4ezghnDQloeTebdDAkbZ_URsdqhu6obBfN1QSxWvTe3iwTR/s640/blogger-image--1141772761.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZc2TTN3xHuMw46kHbFfzoU8qF3r2WktmuPqR_l7yB-PRJmKQCGSej3ChbFuy-L-FBm2WJ7N6UEpCqgs-lK0x2WwwzdF1y4ezghnDQloeTebdDAkbZ_URsdqhu6obBfN1QSxWvTe3iwTR/s640/blogger-image--1141772761.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The whole 'bold & bushy' brows trend has stormed the fashion industry in recent years, and Cara Delevingne continues to be one of the most iconic (unofficial) big brow ambassadors around. Whilst my eyebrows are pathetically sparse due to over plucking, I'm absolutely obsessed with this trend as eyebrows really do frame the face and can make a surprisingly large difference to your appearance. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>High end </i>Benefit Gimme Brow</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Drugstore </i>Maybelline Brow Drama</span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So that's it for today's post- something a little bit different than the norm but I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">What are your favourite trends this springtime? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Disclaimer: All photographs have been sourced from either Google or Pinterest. I own none of these images and am in no way claiming them as my own work. </span></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-69921936723661178032015-02-28T02:29:00.001-08:002015-02-28T03:00:38.600-08:00A Few of My Favourite Things Tag<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It feels like forever since I've sat down and written a tag to post on my blog. I can't quite put my finger on why I haven't written one, considering that I absolutely love answering the questions and think that it's a great way to give the readers of my blog a little bit of insight into the author behind it! Anyway, inspired by Victoria from IntheFrow, I thought I'd have a crack at doing the 'A Few of My Favourite Things Tag'. There aren't many rules to this tag- it's simply twenty categories, three answers for each and a three minute time limit to answer all of them in! Here goes...! </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ Macaroni cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ The</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;"> HSM trilogy (duh!) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">The Sound of Music (when I'm in the mood for a bit of a throwback!) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Fourth of July - Fall Out Boy</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Benefit</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ McDonalds (for the best chips known to man!) </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;"><i>10. Outdoor things that you like</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ S</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ea </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Birthdays</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Holidays </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;"><i>12. Cartoons</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Mona the Vampire</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Arthur (I used to run home to watch this!) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Horrid Henry </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">(All childhood classics!) </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /><i>13. Buildings</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">The Eiffel Tower </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">The Leaning Tower of Pisa</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ Sydney Opera House (which has been on my bucket list for years!) </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /><i>14. Anything in everyday life</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ Kindhearted people </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;"> Beyoncé</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /><i>17. Drinks</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ Iced frappes</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ M</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ojito</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /><i>18. Experiences</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ C</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">oncerts</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ Life (pretty general but it's what taught me most!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;"> Youtube </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Hollyoaks (my guilty pleasure)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /><i>20. Youtubers</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ I</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">ntheFrow</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ Velvetgh0st</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: justify; text-indent: 27px;">♥ </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="word-wrap: break-word;">Dan & Phil</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="_mbdb" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">And that's it for today's tag- all done and dusted in 2 minutes and 57 seconds! This was a pretty stressful experience, considering you have minimal time to overthink your answers but fun nonetheless! I tag anyone who wants to have a go at this- I hope you enjoy it if you choose to do so!</span></span></div>
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Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-7761618123895294722015-02-25T09:01:00.001-08:002015-02-25T11:08:43.981-08:00My One Year Blogiversary | Lessons I've Learnt<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3s207VikP1AAsPdIAM_z8c5qk0Rf0i0DD-csc7srERraSke7tZsOyb9YFmqbrkX2J6hzTxvBCoGi2-cxtA7pb60vYB24_Lg7z5eAQnsnwXT79HDkl_Nlaec5WjWawusLkjsiy3Y2DPOg2/s640/blogger-image--1737307144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3s207VikP1AAsPdIAM_z8c5qk0Rf0i0DD-csc7srERraSke7tZsOyb9YFmqbrkX2J6hzTxvBCoGi2-cxtA7pb60vYB24_Lg7z5eAQnsnwXT79HDkl_Nlaec5WjWawusLkjsiy3Y2DPOg2/s640/blogger-image--1737307144.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Happy Blogiversary to me! It's crazy to think that exactly a year ago today, I timidly pressed publish on my 'Welcome' post. Since then I've achieved more than I could ever have deemed possible and have only my blog to thank for it! So to commemorate my first year as a blogger, I thought I'd share with you a few pearls of wisdom that I've picked up from my experience in the last 365 days- enjoy!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1. Blog for yourself</i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When I first started blogging, I immediately slipped into the typical beauty blogger stereotype and found it hard to crawl out of that 'blogger's rut'. My content fast became tailored to what I thought would be attractive to my audience, and in the process, fell out of blogging for my own enjoyment. At the end of the day, your blog is <i>yours </i>and you shouldn't allow other peoples' opinions and preferences to dictate what you post on it. Obviously it can be useful to be aware of what your readers prefer, but if it's something you don't feel comfortable writing about, you are in no way obliged to do so. Your blog truly is <i>yours</i>.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. Let passion be your drive</i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Nowadays, more and more people have created blogs purely for the sake of monetising their writing. Whilst it is perfectly practical to make a profit out of something that you invest so much time and effort into producing, sometimes monetised blogs can be a bit monotonous and lacking in personal drive and emotion. I am in no way saying that all profitable blogs are in this way- in fact most of them are thoroughly enjoyable reads- I have just encountered a few blogs that appear absent in their passion for what they discuss. Okay, so I'm no good with words. What I'm trying to say is that blogging isn't about making mega bucks; in fact, most full-time bloggers don't make nearly as much as you think and often work tirelessly to earn their living. Blogging should be about passion for what you're writing about, be it beauty, fashion, lifestyle, travel or even something techy. If you let your passion for the subject be your drive, your dedication will shine through. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. Blogger's block sucks. And I really do mean sucks. </i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ah, the dreaded blogger's block. Let's face it, pretty much all bloggers, new and old, have experienced this craze-inducing obstruction of creativity. I for one can certainly vouch for having encountered this many a time in my last year of blogging. And I can also vouch for the fact that it is a major pain in the backside! But, it is surprisingly easy to overcome; you just have to give your brain a little bit of time and space to replenish its ideas. However, if you're still desperate to post despite your lack of creative juices, it is useful to keep a notepad at hand most of the time in case a eureka moment pops into your head. Having a list of reserve posts to fall back on has really helped me during times where my brain is just completely stumped. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4. Blogging doesn't have to be expensive </i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Although you may occasionally witness bloggers purchasing masses of products from all kinds of prestigious brands, it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, in my first year of blogging I doubt that I spent any more money on cosmetic products than I have done in previous years. Providing that you try to keep your blog interesting and as up to date as you can (aka try not to use discontinued products, something I'm a huge culprit of doing...oops!) it really doesn't matter which products you discuss with your audience. As I mentioned previously, blogging should predominantly be for <i>your </i>benefit and <i>your </i>own enjoyment, so try not to let money be an issue! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5. Google Analytics is a bare necessity </i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Although I only began using this nifty site a few months ago, it has fast become one of the handiest tools in my (metaphorical) blogger's box. Whilst Blogger can provide you with a brief overview of the number of pageviews your blog has received, as well as a vague idea of the geographical situation of your viewers, Google Analytics really gets into the nitty gritty breakdown of who viewed your blog, when they accessed it, and even tells you the length of time they sat and read it for! It is undoubtedly one of the most useful blogging tools out there, and something I would thoroughly recommend to anyone, whether you're just starting out or have experience as an online content creator. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5. Social media also plays a pretty big role in attracting viewers to your blog</i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I honestly don't know where my blog would be if it wasn't for my twitter account. Although my follower count is fairly small, especially in comparison to other users of the site, my blog gains a noticeable amount of pageviews whenever I tweet a link to a post. And although I do encourage anyone thinking of creating a blog, or those who already run one, to prioritise blogging for themselves before worrying about followers, I must admit that having people notice and appreciate your hard work is one of the things I find most enjoyable about blogging. Whilst blogging, for me anyway, has never been centred around gaining as many followers as possible, it is extremely rewarding (and also rather heartwarming) to know that people are actually taking enjoyment in the content you produce. Blogging sites like Bloglovin' are also very useful for getting your posts out there, and with hundreds of thousands of fellow bloggers posting their content on the site, you're likely to encounter some great new blogs to read too! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6. It's okay to take a break when you need one</i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I get it; sometimes the pressure of feeling that you have to post on a consistent basis can be pretty overwhelming, and you deserve a well-earned break when this becomes the case. Blogging is surprisingly tiring, especially if you have other educational or personal commitments crammed into your schedule too. Likelihood is, if you're feeling stressed, this will shine through clear as day in your writing and you'll only feel worse about the content you're creating if it's not quite up to scratch. If you find yourself stuck in a blogger's rut or have some personal issues that need to be prioritised, it's perfectly okay to take a bit of time-out until you feel up to the job again. At the end of the day, there's no point in forcing yourself to do something that you're really not in the mood for, and you never know, taking a short break may just be the key to getting your blogging mojo back and better than ever! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7. Setting goals is the best way to achieve them</i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We all have aspirations for our blogs, be it reaching the next milestone in your follower count or being able to blog consistently for a week (something I really struggled to do when set the challenge!) But how often do we actually set these aspirations out as clear (and realistically achievable) goals? I think the answer for most is 'pretty rarely' and instead these desires just linger at the back of your mind and have very little influence on what you choose to do. But this is where goal-setting comes into the equation. Start by creating a little notebook, or a large poster if you're feeling ambitious, where you can jot down your key objectives for your blog. Try and keep it as realistic as possible- maybe Beyoncé-style world domination isn't quite on the list of achievable goals but hey, a girl can only dream! Once you've got a clear set of goals noted down, it's then pretty useful to start brainstorming how you're going to achieve them. I find that having a slight challenge complete with a path of stepping stones to guide you to your goal is one of the best ways to achieving it! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">8. Blogging shouldn't be a competition</i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">With the uprising of so many new and exciting bloggers emerging on a daily basis, it can be pretty easy to start comparing yourself and your blog to someone else's. Although you may occasionally acquire a spot of inspiration from another blog, and it may even push you to try harder, blogging really shouldn't be a competition. As beauty bloggers begin to storm the internet on an increasingly large scale, it is understandably easy to start competing against other creators and in doing so, often making yourself feel inferior in comparison. But blogging really shouldn't be this way. Blogging should be a community. At the end of the day, we all have similar interests and are very much alike in the topics we write about, so surely instead of constantly battling it out to see who can create the best content, we should all support each other in the best way possible. Whilst most members of the blogosphere are generally extremely amiable and incredibly encouraging of other bloggers, it would be wonderful if all were that way inclined. But hey, not everything can be perfect! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">9. Blogging can be a huge boost to your confidence </i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've always been a shy in my nature and, quite frankly, a bit of a wilting wallflower in numerous social situations. Whilst I still do remain pretty reserved most of the time, I have noticed that blogging really has helped give my personal moral a much-needed boost. I honestly think that by having my blog on the side where I can spill my emotions onto however and whenever I please has been crucial in my personal development. I can't quite pin-point just how it's managed to achieve this- maybe it's the flattery that comes with people actually taking interest in what I have to say, or maybe it's having a creative outlet to ramble about my passions which helps to snatch my mind away from other issues. Either way, I'm so so pleased to have this little corner of the internet to call my own and am so grateful for everything it's given me.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">10. Anyone can start a blog</i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And by anyone, I truly mean anyone. As you delve further into the blogosphere, you'll become aware of just how richly diverse the range of bloggers are. Whether you're young or old, wanting to blog about beauty, travel or even technology, there really is room for everyone to fit in. If you're thinking about starting a blog but are doubtful of your abilities to do so, please don't be. It's honestly nowhere near as scary or impossible as it may seem, and once you've started, so many new character-developing opportunities will arise. So take the challenge and give it a go! You can always remove all traces of it from the internet if it goes horrifically wrong!!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Wow, that was a pretty hefty heck of a post, so I'm desperately hoping that I've managed to cover everything! If you're new here, thank you for reading and I hope that you enjoyed this post! If you're a returning reader, thank you for your support- I really appreciate it! I will be eternally glad that I started this blog and am honestly so pleased to reflect on how much everything has shaped up in just one year- here's to many more to come! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-38521534863000916032015-02-21T06:02:00.000-08:002015-02-21T06:03:17.104-08:00Topshop Beauty Lips and Cream Blush Set | Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqWd2GRt3-rzvXmGPRfM4MRghkg5oGAPYujC0I8eaSwXJxIQyqDwLEvbUIEolBttWIC8F1H3OyjeTZPCsYc2vRPTdJKjj225dpcPb3nHOeFHlciGy-D-rlsXbvQc045VyrdnZCOycEklC5/s640/blogger-image-1493479229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqWd2GRt3-rzvXmGPRfM4MRghkg5oGAPYujC0I8eaSwXJxIQyqDwLEvbUIEolBttWIC8F1H3OyjeTZPCsYc2vRPTdJKjj225dpcPb3nHOeFHlciGy-D-rlsXbvQc045VyrdnZCOycEklC5/s640/blogger-image-1493479229.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzA_KZCfUGvys2YQxrzc0l6AVdQl-Hdo7W4PiuPNMg_pUVuMsWVBjiMChsAJcJChJ9s6HQq4xPF2g-Af2wPYiWEheMK_4GuyaTAGF49bXA64pPynrTT05mWGMcNKxtVhRiullTYBrwrndG/s640/blogger-image--224155804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzA_KZCfUGvys2YQxrzc0l6AVdQl-Hdo7W4PiuPNMg_pUVuMsWVBjiMChsAJcJChJ9s6HQq4xPF2g-Af2wPYiWEheMK_4GuyaTAGF49bXA64pPynrTT05mWGMcNKxtVhRiullTYBrwrndG/s640/blogger-image--224155804.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzA_KZCfUGvys2YQxrzc0l6AVdQl-Hdo7W4PiuPNMg_pUVuMsWVBjiMChsAJcJChJ9s6HQq4xPF2g-Af2wPYiWEheMK_4GuyaTAGF49bXA64pPynrTT05mWGMcNKxtVhRiullTYBrwrndG/s640/blogger-image--224155804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBRUF9YrEf5mluVkcHVxKgm77bj5wbIZIkjtfn8Y40G9I24G0zMsKaV0XK3WWwtpIpGvPBy5pGC80tGOIQmSJ0n-nG4NOWerStzOvU4YH0_eMcd3o_70aZ0QOU3OmKfAy3_NBHGxR1vjv/s640/blogger-image--1355701599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBRUF9YrEf5mluVkcHVxKgm77bj5wbIZIkjtfn8Y40G9I24G0zMsKaV0XK3WWwtpIpGvPBy5pGC80tGOIQmSJ0n-nG4NOWerStzOvU4YH0_eMcd3o_70aZ0QOU3OmKfAy3_NBHGxR1vjv/s640/blogger-image--1355701599.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13FUPAc43aGvhtnsB5wsw8w_LNW26kBEiH1NuOkDbD7r7Z6YA22ZMx3etKpI9AmYppv2LOgpZgylHUcqX0ozfu7lopR87PPbmK7FF5AY4ikAweKMKm9WpQEGnOsi0LNWUJA1iWAEkQnxK/s640/blogger-image-1850706231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13FUPAc43aGvhtnsB5wsw8w_LNW26kBEiH1NuOkDbD7r7Z6YA22ZMx3etKpI9AmYppv2LOgpZgylHUcqX0ozfu7lopR87PPbmK7FF5AY4ikAweKMKm9WpQEGnOsi0LNWUJA1iWAEkQnxK/s640/blogger-image-1850706231.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><br></div>While Topshop has been nicely perched at the top of my high street fashion brands for quite some time now, until recently I hadn't quite ventured into trying out some of their beauty bits and bobs. In fact, I was pretty much oblivious to the fact that they even produced a cosmetic line until late last year. So when the Christmas sales came around all the way back in January, and their gift sets were knocked down to ludicrously cheap prices, I decided to take the plunge and finally purchased some. As the name of this post probably suggests, I picked up the <i>Topshop Lips and Cream Blush Set in True Red</i>, which retails for <i>£12. </i>Encased in a star-studded and Topshop-branded ivory box are possibly two of my favourite products to date: the <i>Cream Blush in 'Head Over Heels'</i> and the heavily-hyped <i>Lips in 'Wicked'.</i><div><i><br></i></div><div>Can I first just mention the packaging of these products? Seriously though, the lipstick is sheathed inside possibly one of the cutest covers I have ever seen; graphite-effect stripes on an expanse of ivory to give it a quirky, yet sophisticated, appearance. And not only is it exceptionally aesthetically pleasing, it is also surprisingly protective of the product that it encases. My sole criticism is that it does seem to accumulate dirt irritatingly easily and the soft metal is also prone to the odd scratch here or there, but other than that, it's pretty much faultless. However, I must admit that when I came to first applying the lipstick I was a little sceptical. With its deep burgundy undertones and a 'gothic' matte finish, <i>'Wicked'</i> appeared a little daring to me and miles out of my comfort zone. But after days of deliberation, I finally braved it and applied it for the first time... And boy, am I glad I did! It glided onto my lips effortlessly and the velvety formula ensured that my lips felt sublimely soft. The pigmentation is <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">prodigiously powerful- seriously, a little goes a surprisingly long way when it comes to this- and it even managed to cling to my lips for a good 6 hours before reapplication was needed (and yes, that includes the endurance of meals and drinking!) Whilst I wouldn't dub this as a particularly moisturising product, as far as matte </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">lipsticks go, this sits comfortably on the lips and seldom dehydrates them, which is an added bonus if anything! Topshop lipsticks retail solitarily at £8 a pop, which I personally think is exceptional value for money- I can't wait to try another one out! </span></div><div><br></div><div>Initially, I was also a little dubious about trying the <i>Cream Blush in 'Head Over Heels' </i>as, being naturally flushed in the cheeks anyway (oh, the joys of pale skin!), I've never really felt the need to it as it only ever makes me resemble an elf even further! Looking at the coral undertones of this blush, I did feel a little intimidated as, whenever I do bother to wear blusher, I always opt for über pale shades of pink. However, this blush was a pleasant surprise. With a quick sweep on my cheek, I soon realised that it actually produced a subtle flush to the cheeks without making me look like I'd just stepped out of a pantomime! This was also my first time trying out a cream blush, something that I was also a little sceptical about prior to application. However, this blew all of my doubts out of the water as the formulation made it so easy to blend out and build up where necessary. Something that I also noticed with this cream blush is that it has a very subtle luminosity to it, thus giving your skin a healthy radiance. It's safe to say that I'm now a cream blush convert and have this little beauty to thank for it! </div><div><br></div><div>Overall I'm so content with this set- it certainly exceeded my expectations of Topshop's beauty range and I now can't wait to pick up some more bits and bobs on my next shopping trip! Thank you for reading, I hope that you liked this post :)</div><div><br></div><div>Have you tried any of the Topshop Beauty range? </div><div><br></div><div>Lucy x <br><div><i><br></i></div></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-55308270852736494552015-02-20T05:52:00.001-08:002015-02-20T05:52:55.595-08:00Soap & Glory Orangeasm | Review<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3xWoiCq8jXCQMVNjuNsmFrZcLrZ4BHb77A17IdlH_cOMvOzkruRq-PPQgeletUcz4yZ0SW1SMarz7P1yXEbrjP4sa2PSt6UVJfNgc78LSBIBve-xhCmfNEQZxLODAxywpFfJqQuoRHpW/s640/blogger-image--867325166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3xWoiCq8jXCQMVNjuNsmFrZcLrZ4BHb77A17IdlH_cOMvOzkruRq-PPQgeletUcz4yZ0SW1SMarz7P1yXEbrjP4sa2PSt6UVJfNgc78LSBIBve-xhCmfNEQZxLODAxywpFfJqQuoRHpW/s640/blogger-image--867325166.jpg"></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>If there's one thing I love more than makeup, it's undoubtedly bath and body care. So of course, I practically jumped for joy when I received this cute little Soap & Glory gift set for my birthday last month. Admittedly, I didn't even know that this set even existed until it snuck its way into the present pile.</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Soap & Glory have ever so wittily dubbed this set 'Eau-La-La', and as much as I am ashamed to say it, the innovative name did make me chuckle just a little. Consisting of Orangeasm Body Butter, Body Wash and a Super Tonic Orangeasm Fragrance, this gift set is the perfect all-rounder. Orangeasm has to be one of my favourite Soap & Glory scents; the decadent orange laced with zesty notes of citrus and lemon is great for those wanting to grate a little rind into their life! And not to mention the products themselves...</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoereBImvfpZGbjHMyUZy8WFfO8DuclBwrgecGDKdL_uBmFK4Tdew5FBqLCL0yHSCu6AxVN1v3rZPs5siEu7NgFDd2_sRhzoy5DVq1l7u9cFBu3UryIA-DnHroLNie5qli1PWmGG2f6B-K/s640/blogger-image--78346932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoereBImvfpZGbjHMyUZy8WFfO8DuclBwrgecGDKdL_uBmFK4Tdew5FBqLCL0yHSCu6AxVN1v3rZPs5siEu7NgFDd2_sRhzoy5DVq1l7u9cFBu3UryIA-DnHroLNie5qli1PWmGG2f6B-K/s640/blogger-image--78346932.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Orangeasm Body Wash is an absolute delight, acting as both a cleanser and a moisturiser whilst still injecting the skin with a grating of zesty freshness! I use this pretty much ritually and love the Jo Malone-esque fragrance<br>that it entails, which lingers on the skin for hours! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUIUtvstlAXNpDqJYQpfwW7smIMHHW7ltBMv4Q5Nhgq_-jUm7N5tgo2ia3WDXm98dh8gvR9oCAZNcI_KFLTB0yUB86BAQ1gCM3wkjsttHzTZEgZytNvLXcJEBvqop-ELYlpX0YyPiiMoD/s640/blogger-image--1757528034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUIUtvstlAXNpDqJYQpfwW7smIMHHW7ltBMv4Q5Nhgq_-jUm7N5tgo2ia3WDXm98dh8gvR9oCAZNcI_KFLTB0yUB86BAQ1gCM3wkjsttHzTZEgZytNvLXcJEBvqop-ELYlpX0YyPiiMoD/s640/blogger-image--1757528034.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Orangeasm Body Butter is equally delectable, and the two products combined are a match made in heaven. With the zesty zing of mandarin and Sicilian lemon and the addition of shea butter massage balls to keep the skin moisturised, this body butter is possibly one of the most invigorating around! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBHngnEt00GbB8y8oKj5IoipUqC0a2W1eiUm0jEN37itZNzC94_xcoZDSuIxnFd169BBIGd_9aAQNUP5CPYUDHmddWiB6F01OLCNvIMrFMyMRzxuoJ8mfr99hmJMXeyR_oR1RHvcJoe6p/s640/blogger-image--8542451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBHngnEt00GbB8y8oKj5IoipUqC0a2W1eiUm0jEN37itZNzC94_xcoZDSuIxnFd169BBIGd_9aAQNUP5CPYUDHmddWiB6F01OLCNvIMrFMyMRzxuoJ8mfr99hmJMXeyR_oR1RHvcJoe6p/s640/blogger-image--8542451.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The only product I was a little sceptical about when it came to this set was the Super Tonic Orangeasm Fragrance, which is essentially the fragrance of the body wash and butter bottled up as a perfume. I initially found this a little strange as, if you've smelt Orangeasm before, you're likely to think that it'd be pretty odd compared to your average eau de toilette, but I was actually pleasantly surprised by just how much I liked it. As I mentioned previously, Orangeasm is a very Jo Malone-esque scent, with its zesty undertones and, quite frankly, odd combinations of fragrance that are peculiarly complimentary of one another, so this perfume actually feels pretty luxurious. It has an extremely refreshing scent and feels invigorating to the very sniff! If you're keen on the other products in this range, I'd definitely recommend giving this a try as it really ties the whole package together! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So that's it for today's post- I hope that you enjoyed it! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Have you tried any of the Orangeasm range from Soap & Glory? 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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Possibly my most trustworthy hair product has to be the <i>Salon Elite Tangle Teezer in Sweet Lilac. </i>Not only is it a wonderfully dainty pastel purple, it also works wonders at teasing out any nasty knots without pulling half of your hair out with it (which, let's face it, can be a pretty hard quality to find in most hairbrushes!) <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">My fine hair accumulates knots like there's no tomorrow but this never fails to ease them out with little fuss and nonsense! </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">At </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">£13.00 </i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">a pop, these are perhaps a little on the pricey side as hairbrushes go, but once you've become a Tangle Teezer convert you'll never regret doing so! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another hair dilemma of mine is shine. Although I wash my hair on a daily basis, it has a tendency to appear annoyingly greasy within hours, which can become a real irratation. But this is where my trusty <i>Batiste Dry Shampoo in Floral & Flirty Blush </i>comes into the equation. Just a spritz or two of this miracle-worker will immediately transform a greasy-looking m<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">at of hair into mattifyed, yet luscious, locks. Not only does it eliminate all signs of grease, it can also be used to add volume to the hair for bouncy blow-dried brilliance. Need any more reasons to try this out? Surely not, but just in case here's one more- this costs a measly £2.99! If you haven't already, I thoroughly recommend trying this out! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <i>L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil </i>is potentially one of my favourite haircare discoveries to date. Although I was initially scared that adding an oil-based product to my hair would merely increase any appearance of grease, this actually made my hair sumptuously smooth without leaving any trace of a greasy residue. I tend to use this on towel-dried hair around 3 times a week to help replenish and rejuvenate my locks. However, this can also be used on dry hair for an immediate pick-me-up, although I must warn that a little really does go a long way with this, so try not to overdose on its usage too much! Retailing at just <i>£9.99 </i>for 100ml, this is exceptionally good value and works wonders at taming frizz, grease and maintaining a healthy head of hair. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although my natural hair is pretty much dead-straight (sigh), a style I've recently been adoring is slightly more tousled locks. To achieve this tousled texture, I simply spritz a couple of sprays of the <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Schwarzkopf got2b Beach Matt Texturizing Salt Spray</i> o</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">nto damp hair before scrunching it with my fingers. I then allow it to air-dry and am left with beachy waves, a look that's always popular during the summer season! And at just</span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> £4.07 </i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">a bottle, this makes creating tousled locks cheap as chips! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes I get stuck in a bit of a hair rut, where my hair just feels limp and lacking any trace of volume to amplify its appearance. Whenever my hair starts to become considerably damaged in its appearance, I always reach for my saviour aka the <i>St Ives Swiss Formula Hair Repair Revive and Shine</i>. This is essentially a deep-conditioning leave-in treatment that helps to restore your hair back to its original glossy state. It also helps to combat frizz and tame your mane into silky smooth locks. I think I've had this product for far too long, so unfortunately nowhere seems to stock it anymore (*insert sad face*) Best get searching for a new hair serum for when this runs out then- any recommendations?! </span></div>
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Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-81749300528525247312015-02-17T02:55:00.001-08:002015-02-17T14:07:17.544-08:00Benefit Roller Lash Mascara | Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsv7GIiC_ad__xRDhRBcFU1EUc6b_xnvGtMYqz07uzXh5ZV1aKLkrWDWrabGo99qSHrbe22W4p2XQDr_UUYCKQd5stq-iMLCgtMr7jOw-IMy4PgPpZLPN9iXSOvgP3GYIIlDYtlcn5BT5F/s640/blogger-image--848119807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsv7GIiC_ad__xRDhRBcFU1EUc6b_xnvGtMYqz07uzXh5ZV1aKLkrWDWrabGo99qSHrbe22W4p2XQDr_UUYCKQd5stq-iMLCgtMr7jOw-IMy4PgPpZLPN9iXSOvgP3GYIIlDYtlcn5BT5F/s640/blogger-image--848119807.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ah, Benefit. The brand of every beauty blogger's dreams. With its miracle inducing products packaged up in cute boxes and dubbed quirky names, Benefit has really taken the beauty world by storm in the last few years. Whilst that is all good and well, with Benefit being a high end beauty brand, some of their products can be a little on the pricey side, especially for those with teeny student budgets! I've always been someone who is particularly (and probably excessively) cautious about my money and how I spend it, and so most Benefit products have always been a little bit out of my price range. So, when I spotted pictures of a £4 Elle magazine laiden with the brand new Benefit Roller Lash Mascara sprawled over Instagram and Twitter, immediately I was sold. I spent the next few days on a quest for Elle, yet all of the shops had been completely sold of their stock. I gave up hope of ever finding it (considering that the last 10 shops I had visited were utterly drained of Elle magazine) and carried on without it. However, one friday I stumbled across one in a WHSmith store on an absolute whim and without thinking, snapped up the last remaining one. 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And before you ask, yes, it exceeded every expectation I had of it. The brush, whilst reasonably small, has a defined curve topped with an abundance of strong bristles to hook each individual lash and ease them into a coiffed curl. Although this twines the lashes into place, the mascara's intelligent formula does the work from from here on out. Infused with a 12 hour setting powder to keep your lashes firmly curved and a jet black pigmentation to attract all eyes to your lashes, Benefit have done a superb job. My one complaint with the formula, however, is that although it is sublimely easy to remove, this means that it can also be easily smudged and I have occasionally ended up with a minor case of panda eyes when stranded in the rain! </div><div><br></div><div>However, all in all, Benefit truly have exceeded themselves (and my expectations) with this product. Length, curl <i>and </i>volume were once three tricky qualities to encounter in most mascaras, but not anymore. With the help of this miracle-worker, my lashes look fabulously full, lusciously lengthened and are topped off with a curl that stays curvy all day long! </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for reading this post- I hope you enjoyed it! </div><div><br></div><div>Have you tried Roller Lash yet? If so, what did you think?</div><div><br></div><div>Lucy x </div><div><br></div><div>(PS: Remember that I'll be posting everyday this week so stay tuned for more in the next few days! Thank you!) </div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-61058190540620691112015-02-16T08:37:00.001-08:002015-02-16T12:03:07.940-08:00What's In My Travel Makeup Bag?<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To induce a pop of colour into my dull winter skin, I took the <i>Topshop Cream Blush in 'Head Over Heels'</i>, which, quite ironically, I am head over heels in love with. It's an uber pretty peachy pink shade with coral undertones, which flatters almost every complexion imaginable and is perfect for creating a soft and subtle glow to the cheeks, which just screams good health. For highlight, I chose the <i>Elf Baked Blush in 'Peachy Cheeky'</i> which induces a rose gold highlight to the apples of your cheeks. Whilst this works beautifully as a subtle highlight to the cheeks, it is easily buildable and can also be used with a wet brush to produce a deepened blush-like finish. For less than a fiver, you really can't go wrong with this! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eyeshadow wise, I opted for two of my <i>Maybelline Colour Tattoos </i>(in 'On and On Bronze' and 'Eternal Pink') which work wonderfully as base shadows, but are easily buildable on their own. I could hardly forget my gorgeous <i>Benefit Goodies A Go-Go</i> eyeshadow quad, so of course that made it into the pile. This is kitted out with four pigmented, but surprisingly subtle, shades that can be used both day and night. This little palette is oh so versatile and I'll be using it endlessly until I hit pan! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also for the eyes, I chose my two favourite mascaras: the <i>Revlon Lash Potion</i> and the brand new <i>Benefit Roller Lash</i>, which, let me tell you now, is just as good as it's made out to be...if not better! The Lash Potion provides the lashes with a sustainable waterproof formula, as well as lengthening and separating them to produce a fuller looking lashline. Benefit's Roller Lash, on the other hand, although lacking the waterproof formula, hooks each individual lash and eases it into a magnificent curl, as well as lengthening and volumising on its way! For me, a combination of these two products gives my lashes luscious length, superb separation and coiffed curl that stays put for a lifetime. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To add just a little extra touch of animation to the eyes, I took my <i>Models Own Kohl Pencil.</i> This has miniscule speckles of glitter in it which aid the reawakening and rejuvenating of the eyes. A jet black colour like this also helps to insert a little more depth into the waterline and can easily be built up if a more smokey and sultry look is desired. To help thicken the appearance of my upper lashline, I opted for the <i>Elf Cream Eyeliner,</i> which has a stand-out carbon black formula to really attract attention to your eyes. Admittedly, I was a little disppointed by this products a few weeks ago as it had appeared to have dried out, but somehow it has miraculously managed to rehydrate itself and consequently re-earnt its place as one of my stable pieces of eye makeup. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I chose to take a little bit of a selection of lip colours with me on my travels as you can never quite predict just what shade you'll be wanting to wear and when you'll be yearning to wear it. My boldest option was the <i>Topshop Lips in 'Wicked'</i>, which is a burgundy berry shade which can either be applied with a light hand to produce a gentle maroon, or lathered onto the lips for a more 'gothic' effect. I then chose the <i>Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in 'Vintage Pink'</i>, which has subtle purple hues, and is surprisingly flattering on my pale skin tone. It is a reasonably deep colour, but can be applied lightly depending on the desired effect and is easily wearable both day and night. However, if I was wanting a subtler 'your lips but better' sort of shade, I also took the <i>Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in the shade 'Socialite'</i>. This is a pretty pinky nude lip colour which can be paired with pretty much any sort of makeup look, be it a subtle 'no makeup makeup' look for everyday wear or a sultry smokey eye on an evening out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also managed to slip in some skincare products to keep my skin looking, and feeling, its best during the weekend away. As we were doing a lot of walking in the wind, I needed something to keep my makeup clinging to my skin, and so chose the <i>Nivea Daily Essentials Express Hydration Primer</i> to help prep my skin for the day, as well as keeping it nice and moisturised despite the harsh cold. To prevent my eyes from becoming dry and appearing weary, I took my <i>Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Eye Cream</i> to help keep the delicate eye area as hydrated as possible. For bedtime wear, I chose to take my trusty <i>Nivea Daily Essentials Rich Regenerating Night Cream </i>to help hydrate and rejuvenate my skin whilst I sleep- it honestly works wonders!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brush-wise, I opted mainly for my favoured Real Techniques Core Collection brushes, which include their <i>Contour Brush</i>, <i>Pointed Foundation Brush</i> and <i>Buffing Brush</i>. I also took the <i>Blusher Brush from the Vintage Cosmetics Company</i> along with the <i>Real Techniques Detailer</i> and <i>Fine Liner</i> Brushes, as well as my <i>OVS Eyeshadow Brush </i>and the <i>Limited Collection Eyeshadow Brush</i> from M&S.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So that's it for today's post- I hope that you enjoyed it! Remember that I'll be daily blogging all of this week so stay tuned for more posts! </span></div>
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Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-37656916927560232512015-02-14T02:35:00.001-08:002015-02-14T02:44:06.714-08:00Valentines Day Makeup<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUoaHXpm1Uev_y5Lszp4n1Z5k-DjktmNs4PSSaABeOBE65Jyiwz9F2QR-hjma4vbDEM0-vEqZ6ZpTcc8d__2BcTEW_U8L2apVsIGC73-__KQ2SDk_e7EAkC-2yfwPmHagSWkgTU4smMm9/s640/blogger-image-1794462332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUoaHXpm1Uev_y5Lszp4n1Z5k-DjktmNs4PSSaABeOBE65Jyiwz9F2QR-hjma4vbDEM0-vEqZ6ZpTcc8d__2BcTEW_U8L2apVsIGC73-__KQ2SDk_e7EAkC-2yfwPmHagSWkgTU4smMm9/s640/blogger-image-1794462332.jpg"></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>Whether you're heading out for a romantic meal for two with your lover or are planning to hit the town with your friends, Valentines Day is the perfect time for pampering and preening. Let's face it, we all deserve it every once in a while! Even if you're sitting at home alone on V-Day (join the lonely hearts club right here!) there's nothing quite like applying a full face of makeup to raise your spirits, despite the singledom that is looming over you. So, I now present you with my Valentines inspired makeup look! I hope you enjoy it! </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2qWO5C5EngsBcokgj1yLM-HG9QjSnt9Cvf8edj6wl8IUKM_JNKUPKTPZTM5jHr1Q8qXsPqYpx9KZKHKyPuw9jEUqTY-IpOW4Pojln5jmCy5h4TcsctZSjdit-QR04aWIZi9dB2t-R4kX/s640/blogger-image-1922982531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2qWO5C5EngsBcokgj1yLM-HG9QjSnt9Cvf8edj6wl8IUKM_JNKUPKTPZTM5jHr1Q8qXsPqYpx9KZKHKyPuw9jEUqTY-IpOW4Pojln5jmCy5h4TcsctZSjdit-QR04aWIZi9dB2t-R4kX/s640/blogger-image-1922982531.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As with every makeup routine, I start by applying primer. For this I use my trusty <i>Nivea Daily Essentials Express Hydration Primer </i>to create a smooth and even base for my makeup. The great thing about this is that it has a built-in moisturiser, keeping your skin hydrated despite being caked in makeup. I also dab a small amount of the <i>Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Eye Cream </i>to the delicate eye area to ensure that it, too, stays moisturised and flake-free throughout the day. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-y11IClmZ6k8dulliZYbtP_R2YAnZ1vWlOuIszWnEwkxiXAJwH8lmByuCq-U0xy1Fl6ltA7ppXjedr4-3FNflB-fla5nWUSTWfAFnINceT2p32e1dMy9heLOfhcoH2HCxn490LllamoZM/s640/blogger-image--964493122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-y11IClmZ6k8dulliZYbtP_R2YAnZ1vWlOuIszWnEwkxiXAJwH8lmByuCq-U0xy1Fl6ltA7ppXjedr4-3FNflB-fla5nWUSTWfAFnINceT2p32e1dMy9heLOfhcoH2HCxn490LllamoZM/s640/blogger-image--964493122.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I then move on to creating a flawless base. I usually opt for the <i>Rimmel Lasting Finish Nude Foundation </i>and buff it into my skin using the <i>Real Techniques Buffing Brush</i>, to provide a medium to full coverage appearance whilst still giving a lightweight sensation to the skin. This has a fairly matte finish but can occasionally appear a little shiny, so I tend to apply a small amount of <i>Natural Collection Pressed Powder </i>to mattify any oily patches. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRAx26MjPLpIGGfUrrDc0UxQ_PvaI6krgLJMw2s40nvfo6xarrDByGfFTxlcvgWdQZibu9qHYuyvaTpyzl9YWRQSvAaCc02bLoe9LwHGcew6HNzxgmaRUacZ_dNHBhBWILDw98SZiAxS5c/s640/blogger-image-207641738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRAx26MjPLpIGGfUrrDc0UxQ_PvaI6krgLJMw2s40nvfo6xarrDByGfFTxlcvgWdQZibu9qHYuyvaTpyzl9YWRQSvAaCc02bLoe9LwHGcew6HNzxgmaRUacZ_dNHBhBWILDw98SZiAxS5c/s640/blogger-image-207641738.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Once my skin tone has been evened out and my base is complete, I then swiftly transition on to contouring. I've recently rediscovered the <i>Rimmel Natural Bronzer </i>and have completely rekindled my love for it. It is entirely matte, a quality which is pretty hard to find in most bronzers, and is free from any tangerine orange undertones- bingo! To apply this, I use the <i>Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush </i>to really carve out the hollows of my cheekbones. Using a pointed brush like this makes for perfect precision, but it's best to follow it up with a brush that has slightly more fluidity in its movement, such as the <i>Real Techniques Contour Brush, </i>to smooth away any harsh lines. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshKR4lZe67ClAl5j3l36tSs6EFpY2qY0bZFFBmvG8hyit04MCvA4xBjJmJzpapds08q2HqVMgO1zVCShUDpppr8Xyz1C10kuP2drheSYichvzLMJQ7iFk3nYHpqpwTSnbexiTFwjdspVW/s640/blogger-image-1964946451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshKR4lZe67ClAl5j3l36tSs6EFpY2qY0bZFFBmvG8hyit04MCvA4xBjJmJzpapds08q2HqVMgO1zVCShUDpppr8Xyz1C10kuP2drheSYichvzLMJQ7iFk3nYHpqpwTSnbexiTFwjdspVW/s640/blogger-image-1964946451.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Once my face is nicely contoured, I then work on adding a pop of colour to my cheeks. Using the other side of my <i>Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush, </i> I blend a small amount of the <i>Topshop Cream Blush in 'Head Over Heels' </i>into the apples of my cheeks. This is a gorgeous coral-toned pink which is super flattering on pretty much every skin tone. Personally, I find that using a slightly stiffer brush to apply this allows the colour to be much more easily buildable but also makes blending out an awful lot simpler. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It's then on to highlight, and for this I use none other than the <i>Elf Baked Blush in 'Peachy Cheeky'</i>, which is a really pretty peach-toned highlighting powder. This adds a really subtle radiance to the face and the pinky colour is easily buildable if you desire a slightly more flushed look. To apply this, I sweep the product across my cheeks using the<i> Vintage Cosmetic Company Blush Brush </i>to give a dainty luminescence to the skin.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmDKAzbV4i6TENilFcqjZ0LvyND0aABQSlfDPTRBDHFQ8McmGCEEdQWDY4tUQN7Hy0uRcIAPYw_OpkYH52W2MqOBxbcmC02Ogc5IBJR7gy17hjBmff10QOPPA-h1SZ7A5bo0cfCMHDKCO/s640/blogger-image-1960320415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmDKAzbV4i6TENilFcqjZ0LvyND0aABQSlfDPTRBDHFQ8McmGCEEdQWDY4tUQN7Hy0uRcIAPYw_OpkYH52W2MqOBxbcmC02Ogc5IBJR7gy17hjBmff10QOPPA-h1SZ7A5bo0cfCMHDKCO/s640/blogger-image-1960320415.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmDKAzbV4i6TENilFcqjZ0LvyND0aABQSlfDPTRBDHFQ8McmGCEEdQWDY4tUQN7Hy0uRcIAPYw_OpkYH52W2MqOBxbcmC02Ogc5IBJR7gy17hjBmff10QOPPA-h1SZ7A5bo0cfCMHDKCO/s640/blogger-image-1960320415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5-CH2pFVB1sRqt7aijFpDZbtaFxMpTRAeGNMq2o3kVrxkR51qGWv-Fq6jn_y50VXu1FtWE3Cde22mKFZvIzno6gkcVwUo0QUeTori2ZbIG4vH2lzyBx04PHbdkdT-6t2Hs1eqP-QhgYE/s640/blogger-image--1548867719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5-CH2pFVB1sRqt7aijFpDZbtaFxMpTRAeGNMq2o3kVrxkR51qGWv-Fq6jn_y50VXu1FtWE3Cde22mKFZvIzno6gkcVwUo0QUeTori2ZbIG4vH2lzyBx04PHbdkdT-6t2Hs1eqP-QhgYE/s640/blogger-image--1548867719.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5-CH2pFVB1sRqt7aijFpDZbtaFxMpTRAeGNMq2o3kVrxkR51qGWv-Fq6jn_y50VXu1FtWE3Cde22mKFZvIzno6gkcVwUo0QUeTori2ZbIG4vH2lzyBx04PHbdkdT-6t2Hs1eqP-QhgYE/s640/blogger-image--1548867719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCvHbw_IC9wugSWtIAI5L33HQiOVvk00cpcnS_P9Q5kt1hcXe3FOLfUV42Jk1AwKVO5EfnQGgdpxdyJ6KVHrWdYnkhkYMqyMJG-pfkPow3SlLffwxYKIZmLxUE1O-BkyBu4B3ijeitu36/s640/blogger-image--2000580258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCvHbw_IC9wugSWtIAI5L33HQiOVvk00cpcnS_P9Q5kt1hcXe3FOLfUV42Jk1AwKVO5EfnQGgdpxdyJ6KVHrWdYnkhkYMqyMJG-pfkPow3SlLffwxYKIZmLxUE1O-BkyBu4B3ijeitu36/s640/blogger-image--2000580258.jpg"></a></div></div></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Once the skin is complete, I start creating a simple eye look. To prime my eye lids, I use the <i>Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer </i>and dab this all over the lid<i> </i>to provide me with a smooth and workable base for my eyeshadow. I then take the <i>Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow in On & On Bronze </i>and use the <i>OVS Eyeshadow Brush </i>to sweep it over my lids. Using my <i>Limited Collection Eyeshadow Brush</i>, I take a small amount of <i>Benefit Longwear Powder Eyeshadow in 'Gilt-y Pleasure' </i>and pat this over the top to give a slightly more defined and deepened appearance. Taking the <i>Benefit Longwear Powder Eyeshadow in 'Kiss Me, I'm Tipsy', </i>I use my <i>Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush </i>to work the shadow into my crease, creating more animation to the eyes. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iHimPJZL9Sf8yR4dCYouY2Q_pzMfr4TUQdA-VImfE7vrB3jg7183t_nYV7A0Qf7Jo-1iPynkkpVJC-4EQ90oKTrAOOwP5InxfhOgGVBXcIN_TXcEEvvC1lurOj7SwYpEP7DQ_wYY0Vpn/s640/blogger-image--2414873.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iHimPJZL9Sf8yR4dCYouY2Q_pzMfr4TUQdA-VImfE7vrB3jg7183t_nYV7A0Qf7Jo-1iPynkkpVJC-4EQ90oKTrAOOwP5InxfhOgGVBXcIN_TXcEEvvC1lurOj7SwYpEP7DQ_wYY0Vpn/s640/blogger-image--2414873.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It's then time for eyeliner. To produce a sultry cat-flick, I take the <i>Elf Studio Cream Liner </i>and push this into my upper lash line with the <i>Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush </i>before following the shape of my eyeshadow out to create a thin wing. I also trace my waterline with a kohl liner, such as the <i>Models Own Glitter Eye Pencil </i>to give more depth to the eyes. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpqC07vi69R7lJg99y3Z2Qw1hhxYuhtHRxSxs4GWuoxHh2odpUows3aylK45fRUzTv74JzZ549ludt4pYLzjY7xwBworpMTzvL75GKvCcaC0hxXiGL-ih4hsviO35JbkvFdmJZafZOzkC/s640/blogger-image-508467972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpqC07vi69R7lJg99y3Z2Qw1hhxYuhtHRxSxs4GWuoxHh2odpUows3aylK45fRUzTv74JzZ549ludt4pYLzjY7xwBworpMTzvL75GKvCcaC0hxXiGL-ih4hsviO35JbkvFdmJZafZOzkC/s640/blogger-image-508467972.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For mascara, I use the new <i>Benefit Roller Lash </i>to give my lashes luscious length and a curl that stays put all night long. This pretty much does everything you could possibly desire it to do; seperating lengthening and curling your lashes to give a flawless fanned-out finish. No need for eyelash curlers with miracle-workers like this around! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFOD_JRLVyNzwhxplKCxQRJzun8fm0xFJD_8YkmGk9gL58kFHkSyr5JCyhL0asC5Qdn8fVdK8-MmHSyo5r3v8h8z6y122hnUIwPJYoo-6rO59TL72NeAEv9t_GYsfM89elhGXKOCL_Gcdu/s640/blogger-image-146131207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFOD_JRLVyNzwhxplKCxQRJzun8fm0xFJD_8YkmGk9gL58kFHkSyr5JCyhL0asC5Qdn8fVdK8-MmHSyo5r3v8h8z6y122hnUIwPJYoo-6rO59TL72NeAEv9t_GYsfM89elhGXKOCL_Gcdu/s640/blogger-image-146131207.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The final part of my routine is lipstick. I start by priming the lips using a balm, such as the <i>Nivea Lip Butter in Caramel Cream, </i>which not only smells amazing but also keeps your lips supple and sublimely soft. For my lips, I'm opting for a slightly bolder look and am therefore choosing to apply the <i>Topshop Lipstick in Wicked </i>with my <i>Real Techniques Detailer Brush </i>to create a precise and defined outline before filling in my lips.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And that's my Valentines look completed! I hope you found this useful, and if you didn't, then I hope you at least enjoyed it!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Wishing you all a very happy valentines day! What have you got planned? If you'll be sat at home crying into a tub of Ben & Jerry's, then high-five! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div><div><br></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-18610868758139736932015-02-07T03:16:00.000-08:002015-02-07T03:16:31.641-08:00My Everyday Skincare Routine<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When penning my New Years resolutions back in January, it suddenly occurred to me just how much I was neglecting my skin. Although I moisturised both day and night and cleansed whenever I could be physically bothered (which became an increasing rarity), my skin just never felt nurtured. So, as one of my many resolutions, I decided to concoct a skincare regime and actually stick to it. Although this proved rather difficult to start with, one month on I'm now in full swing with the routine and actually look forward to it- say what?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keeping in theme with tea tree oil products, I've also been pretty keen on the <i>Superdrug Tea Tree Facial Wash</i>, which goes hand in hand with my favoured exfoliator. This gives your skin a quick reenergise, leaving it feeling fresh and clean as can be. Thanks to the addition of tea tree oil, a natural skin remedy, this product also helps to combat acne and keep your skin clear as day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the wintertime my skin becomes increasingly dry, and so moisturising is a must in order to avoid any nasty chapping. For this, I use my <i>Nivea Daily Essentials Express Hydration Primer. </i>This is specifically tailored to hydrate dry and sensitive skin types as well as prepping and priming the face ready for application of makeup. I find that this absorbs into the skin seamlessly and has a somewhat toning effect, smoothing out any imperfections to create a more even-looking skin tone. Thanks to the addition of Hydra IQ technology, moisture is locked in all day long to give endlessly soft and well-nourished skin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every week or so, I treat myself to a face mask (or two!) There really is nothing quite like a good old pampering session with a deep-cleansing mask to restore and refresh tired skin</span>. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whenever a pamper sesh is on the cards, I always stock up on the <i>Flower Power Botanic Extract Lavender Soothing Facial Mask </i>to ensure that my skin gets a replenishing cleanse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At long last, that's it for my skincare routine.Thank you for reading (if you actually got this far!), I appreciate it greatly! </span><br />
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Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-4359807904659007202015-02-03T14:14:00.001-08:002015-02-03T14:14:17.095-08:00Garnier Moisture Match | The Monthly Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmnDBiuius4nfXfKCPVP-f0NYz5Qyk2pgNnx6EQ-d9SJGTkVxZtMO1qzIu8n5yBCYYCz4ioKKRWEeZpc4vC7va6AxkfumdegMhyq9jfYpYS4uXaUjmdm1JRGApSCZhvSmOlWHwNRG_1qo/s640/blogger-image--616119734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmnDBiuius4nfXfKCPVP-f0NYz5Qyk2pgNnx6EQ-d9SJGTkVxZtMO1qzIu8n5yBCYYCz4ioKKRWEeZpc4vC7va6AxkfumdegMhyq9jfYpYS4uXaUjmdm1JRGApSCZhvSmOlWHwNRG_1qo/s640/blogger-image--616119734.jpg"></font></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Whilst brainstorming ideas for my blog this year, I suddenly had a slight eureka moment..(you know, light bulb and all that!) I realised just how many samples and testers I had sitting at the back of my drawer just screaming to be utilised for once. So to avoid all that going to waste, and also to add a nice new feature to my blog, I thought I'd start a new series where I review one of these products and share it on my blog. I aim to publish these posts monthly, hence the name the Monthly Review. <br></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So without further ado, I'll get started on this month's product. Ok, ok, January has been and gone but let's take ourselves back two days for the timebeing! The product I trialled out was the Moisture Match Mattifying Light Cream from Garnier which retails at £3.99 for 50ml. It is tailored to suit combination to oily skin types and claims to combat shine due to the in-built 'Aquaforce technology', which essentially entails many super-absorbent micro-spheres to keep any unwanted luminescence at bay. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Upon applying the cream to my face, it had a somewhat cooling effect and left my skin feeling surprisingly refreshed, despite being lathered in moisturiser. The cream disappeared into the skin without a trace in seconds, leaving behind a non-greasy and smooth texture. Any oily patches were certainly diminished in their shine, but I still wouldn't say my skin appeared matte as such. However, any shine that was left festering on my face was definitely much less noticeable and somehow looked more like a healthy glow than anything else. The consistency is exceptionally lightweight and feels pretty much weightless on the skin yet still provides consistent hydration for several hours. I'd say that if you suffer from subtle shine, this is definitely a good product to keep it on the down low, but for those with oilier skin types, this might not quite do the job. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed the first instalment of this new little series! Have you tried this moisturiser before? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-86010998380949238952015-01-24T02:36:00.002-08:002015-01-24T02:36:41.485-08:00My 2015 Lust List<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcI_fMxd8y0cVbmYO0tMC0OYKViwre7Ma15BLKpyf6BJyLdLb4Vf2v3xWCcXxpUweTiJxdTY-EBS4mBOWSEoKDfTJtwVcUJiEk4vw-PEAql17-0iVmf4IeD60YVlcrgfTr9vF7rKyWJq6/s640/blogger-image--119907714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcI_fMxd8y0cVbmYO0tMC0OYKViwre7Ma15BLKpyf6BJyLdLb4Vf2v3xWCcXxpUweTiJxdTY-EBS4mBOWSEoKDfTJtwVcUJiEk4vw-PEAql17-0iVmf4IeD60YVlcrgfTr9vF7rKyWJq6/s640/blogger-image--119907714.jpg"></font></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A new year calls for new purchases, and 2015 is no exception. Being on the blogosphere for a large percentage of my time means that I'm constantly exposed to an infinite range of beautiful products, and numerous raving reviews on them only heighten my craving to purchase them! So to keep the cravings at bay, I've conjured up my lust list for 2015. Many of these products are high end and have pretty steep prices so the likelihood of me purchasing them all is slim (unless I want to break my bank account!) But hey, a girl can dream! </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette, £22</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm5QDfp9z380Tle9yU0XutqIPPSMOUzOIwRyj_Q0a0rtsgh3lq8myTpU9qql4Bw_1tYXSBe93VE-sGnh7m5qr3RdKIV5El0Ru8qz9Hvafb6bWce26A8asCyl5nv08Z_eg_CcRvf1wWBoY/s640/blogger-image-1466566005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm5QDfp9z380Tle9yU0XutqIPPSMOUzOIwRyj_Q0a0rtsgh3lq8myTpU9qql4Bw_1tYXSBe93VE-sGnh7m5qr3RdKIV5El0Ru8qz9Hvafb6bWce26A8asCyl5nv08Z_eg_CcRvf1wWBoY/s640/blogger-image-1466566005.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've wanted to get my mitts on a Naked palette for what feels like a lifetime but could never quite justify parting with almost £40 for an eyeshadow palette. Call me stingy but it's a bit of a stretch for the teenage budget. However, Naked Basics appears to be the perfect alternative. Retailing at just £22, this gorgeous specimen offers six matte neutrals which are just perfect for creating simplistic everyday looks. Seeing as I never really have the occasion to wear sparkly or outlandish eyeshadows, these matte nudes seem like the perfect products for accentuating my eyes in a much more wearable fashion. </span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, £15.50</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZgFJC0othiE3-bQ9VbUqdoJngv7p_yjOTbYwWZeJQPWDnPu0De7XxqPzlXZ-RMEnr7ShH1_-AtrfyWSv9AEUcC8Mhx1ZATT37o0qsFR7awg3xtH1D-kqVIUJShg5U6x4ZfTe8jn3nHuh/s640/blogger-image-785969572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZgFJC0othiE3-bQ9VbUqdoJngv7p_yjOTbYwWZeJQPWDnPu0De7XxqPzlXZ-RMEnr7ShH1_-AtrfyWSv9AEUcC8Mhx1ZATT37o0qsFR7awg3xtH1D-kqVIUJShg5U6x4ZfTe8jn3nHuh/s640/blogger-image-785969572.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">One of the most raved about skincare products floating around in the blogosphere is hands down Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish. In fact, I'm pretty sure every blog I've read has featured this at least once. I never really understood the concept of hot cloth cleansers but now I do, I'm eager to try one out. And at £15.50 a pop, this might just be the one to spend my Christmas cash on! Okay, so maybe £15.50 is a little on the pricey side for a cleanser... I'll keep my eyes peeled for a dupe until I can stump up the cash and ditch the stingy sector of my brain! </span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">NARS Highlighting Blush Powder</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">in Albatross, £22.50</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJTWjiLV3txeBK0UBnG8o2Y1uzUMTkRgbD5CH-aI7U2G0cQJWYTdfLFMDz6o7eL1AxESplQRpBV_KjqL6K0vmJIYvAItDosgpwYrE086IEqZhbHuTm570JEQzzFLoSr0MnAs6SsbYFi5n/s640/blogger-image--626518988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJTWjiLV3txeBK0UBnG8o2Y1uzUMTkRgbD5CH-aI7U2G0cQJWYTdfLFMDz6o7eL1AxESplQRpBV_KjqL6K0vmJIYvAItDosgpwYrE086IEqZhbHuTm570JEQzzFLoSr0MnAs6SsbYFi5n/s640/blogger-image--626518988.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ah, Nars. The brand of every girl's dreams. With their sleek signature packaging and stunning selection of products, I'm pretty sure every makeup fanatic is head over heels in love. And I am no exception. I'm yet to try any products from Nars but am eager to do so and this highlighting powder looks like a good place to start. Nars are notorious for their wonderfully pigmented and extensive array of blushes, all with slightly euphemised names. In comparison to some of those, 'Albatross' seems rather innocent. 'Albatross' is essentially a gold-toned powder highlighter which blends seamlessly to produce a luminous shimmer with all the longevity and pigmentation you could possibly wish for. The minute asos have their 20% off student event, this will be heading straight into my shopping basket!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-style: italic; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">NARS Velvet Lip Liner, £18</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FDDmv4_nHVHnYvx6-e-jeW_8YpIIRiuFisOSFismUbOBRKB5HQNPijlo242vKlNjeqUSTKUv4U1R18yOoKVc6XJXByxSosZoDnHr1YkLZNPNuwgUmIkJp8xsCZSCnKvkW2lbgDGk5JS_/s640/blogger-image-1601683596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FDDmv4_nHVHnYvx6-e-jeW_8YpIIRiuFisOSFismUbOBRKB5HQNPijlo242vKlNjeqUSTKUv4U1R18yOoKVc6XJXByxSosZoDnHr1YkLZNPNuwgUmIkJp8xsCZSCnKvkW2lbgDGk5JS_/s640/blogger-image-1601683596.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Another Nars product... I suppose you could say I'm slightly obsessed. I've been wanting to invest in a lip liner for ages (*cough* Kylie Jenner wannabee *cough*) but have never quite seemed to find one that tickles my fancy enough for me to make a splurge. However, the Nars Velvet Lip Liner has nothing but riveting reviews and a substantial selection of shades to take your pick from. Whilst £18 is pretty steep for such a small product, judging from the reviews I've read, it's certainly worth splurge! </span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MAC Lipstick, £15.50</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhtd19r1sffBp8RBhE17-vCMUHvJ0_5X9dYZ2Fq7q16gZUriVIut9GJQbkIR8_nVv6-KFxfQnQ4yUTT6Af2Rib589xxEk5SfJjw3ZcMvvOZ_T-VE9mpgk9ATdnmiNKk0bkzPi9aLy-zxV/s640/blogger-image-599644307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhtd19r1sffBp8RBhE17-vCMUHvJ0_5X9dYZ2Fq7q16gZUriVIut9GJQbkIR8_nVv6-KFxfQnQ4yUTT6Af2Rib589xxEk5SfJjw3ZcMvvOZ_T-VE9mpgk9ATdnmiNKk0bkzPi9aLy-zxV/s640/blogger-image-599644307.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This just wouldn't be a lust list without mac, aka the brand of my (and pretty much every other blogger's) fantasies. And a mac lipstick has been perched at the very top of my lust list for a pretty long time now. However, due to my indecisiveness and inability to make important decisions (such as choice of lipstick shade), I've never quite managed to come to a decision of which of the many lipsticks to purchase. Of course, if I could, I would simply snap them all up, but at £15.50 a piece and with literally hundreds of shades to choose from, this would accumulate to a pretty hefty price. So with that beared in mind, maybe 2015 will finally be the year that I get my act together and finally pick one! Fingers crossed! But in case I'm still as indecisive as ever, do you have any recommendations?</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Set, £55</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_0mX0nsNDJMDVnYHZsZ83RDpNDk5Bukj1_pWiHCMjLGiegmMZDpsvZ-nA8kxP5aoOqCwCeN_NwUu1l7TW43jm0lOQ15ORM5q4ieFlcFDhsF_t8CfkHeMM0Xt7lUdzxi1gaArsGAPwjq0/s640/blogger-image-190837302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_0mX0nsNDJMDVnYHZsZ83RDpNDk5Bukj1_pWiHCMjLGiegmMZDpsvZ-nA8kxP5aoOqCwCeN_NwUu1l7TW43jm0lOQ15ORM5q4ieFlcFDhsF_t8CfkHeMM0Xt7lUdzxi1gaArsGAPwjq0/s640/blogger-image-190837302.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I can't think of anyone who hasn't fallen head of heels in lust with these beauties. I mean, they have rose gold detailing- what's not to love?! Zoeva is currently one of the most prestigious brush brands around, with every beauty blogger and their cat raving about their legendary brushes. Okay, £55 for some brushes is a pretty big spend but divide that by eight and it works out at just under £7 a brush which is actually pretty reasonable considering the brushes retail at around £10 each individually. With a quality favoured by many-a celebrity makeup artist, these brushes apply makeup seamlessly and have an extensive array of utilisations. And can I just reiterate that they have rose gold detailing?! These beauties may or may not have just made their way onto my Christmas list... I have no shame!</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">NARS Copacabana Illuminator, £22.50</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXlZo_eqDf2wz1txeK7n6puWQGKZMdVldNSAfF62ZpLTq6LUeqgtFLklZYi76KiLZhEcMQxnwt-Zpw-ccQOVsQGOGdaHqJudKj1YhsKk3WFspB9_JqJkzWwC16QiLwBvmFUhtr7XuCiKz/s640/blogger-image-1890204326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXlZo_eqDf2wz1txeK7n6puWQGKZMdVldNSAfF62ZpLTq6LUeqgtFLklZYi76KiLZhEcMQxnwt-Zpw-ccQOVsQGOGdaHqJudKj1YhsKk3WFspB9_JqJkzWwC16QiLwBvmFUhtr7XuCiKz/s640/blogger-image-1890204326.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Surprise, surprise, another Nars product! There really is a trend forming here. I think I'm slightly highlighter obsessed too. Ever since my So Susan Luminizer broke and dried to a crisp at the back of my drawer, I feel as though there's a vacancy in my makeup collection desperate to be completed by a highlighting product. And ever since seeing this featured on velvetgh0st's youtube channel, I've been yearning to give it a whirl myself. From the looks of it, this is a dainty champagne pink shade complete with glitter galore for that perfect luminosity. And I can't wait to get my mitts on it! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Liquid Foundation, £26.50</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8KyKZp_UVl9HixELytALxwLyBJZCbyGTlXnhr-qsIhkxuyBd-w-5-bzEG-VZX3Lxga9akgw9NXF-CHHvLuDrM3ZLyIizLL4ingyIZyhOrPT3XpUE2rTHO_eNXLcYSYf26tnUUa5l-6Rd/s640/blogger-image-561420773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8KyKZp_UVl9HixELytALxwLyBJZCbyGTlXnhr-qsIhkxuyBd-w-5-bzEG-VZX3Lxga9akgw9NXF-CHHvLuDrM3ZLyIizLL4ingyIZyhOrPT3XpUE2rTHO_eNXLcYSYf26tnUUa5l-6Rd/s640/blogger-image-561420773.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Benefit is one of those brands where I just want to purchase every single product. Maybe it's the ditsy packaging or the witty names but these products are constantly squeezing themselves into my wish lists. The Hello Flawless Foundation was a new release all the way back in 2014 and since then has stormed its way through the blogosphere, accumulating many a raving review along its way. From what I've heard, this has a light to medium coverage which, with the helpful addition of SPF25, is perfect for everyday wear to keep your skin looking fab but also ensuring that it is protected from harmful UV rays. This appears to be the perfect all-rounder and I'm looking forward to trying it out in the near future!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">YSL Lipstick, £25</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFkk71N9Lam847lg2cglmqg3oC5RNQJPiXcEskNYf0n50YRJPSXPH6goYH3G3m6DQABsMjzhbGm89aNccfjCtHsTloS_gOqPmx_KvK9AyUE6HaxY9vzwSI8aIPnGt8Ack2uOL0jlKoEwt/s640/blogger-image--1996392115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFkk71N9Lam847lg2cglmqg3oC5RNQJPiXcEskNYf0n50YRJPSXPH6goYH3G3m6DQABsMjzhbGm89aNccfjCtHsTloS_gOqPmx_KvK9AyUE6HaxY9vzwSI8aIPnGt8Ack2uOL0jlKoEwt/s640/blogger-image--1996392115.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sigh... Ysl sell quite possibly <i>the </i>most beautiful lipsticks I have ever seen in the entirety of my life. At £25 a pop, they're certainly not the cheapest on the market, but they come in such beautiful gold packaging that it really is hard to resist. In fact, my self resistance is slowly crumbling as I write this post. Ysl are one of the most prestigious high-end beauty brands of the present day and are constantly featured on the faces of people all around the world. They stock an spectacular array of products with equally spectacular quality accompanying each and everyone. And their lipsticks are no anomaly. In fact, they're probably some of the most raved about products circulating the blogosphere, and I'm extremely eager to add one to my collection! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Benefit World Famous Neutrals, £23.50</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlKJ0VjCOzaqsikJEJLeaSiS2tdmJEtndpqDWMpfGrFt9tKluHG1TgMFWUv7pK5m4Scjb4kRFVjU6loD1ni9kf7vUyzXvRlM6RL9rkZxnLEIy5JSStIvA-Sz69qmMTYXwNt4-_-HVvhcB/s640/blogger-image-104468043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlKJ0VjCOzaqsikJEJLeaSiS2tdmJEtndpqDWMpfGrFt9tKluHG1TgMFWUv7pK5m4Scjb4kRFVjU6loD1ni9kf7vUyzXvRlM6RL9rkZxnLEIy5JSStIvA-Sz69qmMTYXwNt4-_-HVvhcB/s640/blogger-image-104468043.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ever since receiving Benefit's Goodies-a-go-go eyeshadow kit for Christmas, I've been eager to get my hands on another one of their gorgeous sets. And their World Famous Neutrals seems a great place to start. I'm definitely a nude eyeshadow person, as I tend to find that brighter colours can often look a bit mismatched with my pale skin tone. This set comes kitted out with two creaseless cream eyeshadows in 'birthday suit' and 'my two cents' and four longwear powder shadows in 'call my bluff', 'kiss me I'm tipsy', 'it's complicated' and 'gilt-y pleasure', making it spectacular value at just £23.50. I can certainly vouch for the fact that Benefit's eyeshadows are extremely pigmented and long-lasting and would really love to pick some more up in the not too distant future! </span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Perfectly Nude Foundation, £28</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjpWOBoqvnQPdCwAOdpJICuq2z51i0DBVdKK7K5HWLyDFV0ZSP3ST9J0v0WBLD-JQpR6H9oAU0H2VYtzEZe2qtjj7f6G-8Cc1XmxHcsuMgVLfncPudPyexbQiDl0unBrBf3vqjwASRMlQ/s640/blogger-image-1256793095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjpWOBoqvnQPdCwAOdpJICuq2z51i0DBVdKK7K5HWLyDFV0ZSP3ST9J0v0WBLD-JQpR6H9oAU0H2VYtzEZe2qtjj7f6G-8Cc1XmxHcsuMgVLfncPudPyexbQiDl0unBrBf3vqjwASRMlQ/s640/blogger-image-1256793095.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Elizabeth Earle is just such a sleek and sophisticated brand. All of their products are packaged up to the nines and the quality is supposedly superb. I've seen the Flawless Finish Perfectly Nude Foundation mentioned and raved about by many beauty bloggers and am now eager to give it a whirl myself. Yes £28 for a foundation is a pretty hefty pricetag (this will have to be a <i>very</i> special treat!) but the standard of this product would be well worth the splurge. Awarding you with a flawless coverage and a naturally radiant and dewy finish, this really is the foundation if my dreams. I might have to wait until a sale until I can actually afford it though! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, £22</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwm5X5sOCTkPDlIZ1SHk_CFHquhSRpFCjQ9RgiS5z9Oqdg6vnmfE08bBs5EVGQbLX9wz-NEcbVU8QdNF2OFutZ5HSrpB81l72ZIvu2FKNHgCsPCx4NzcLWduCvmlpNsVI-I-iS2cZaM-e/s640/blogger-image-880613099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwm5X5sOCTkPDlIZ1SHk_CFHquhSRpFCjQ9RgiS5z9Oqdg6vnmfE08bBs5EVGQbLX9wz-NEcbVU8QdNF2OFutZ5HSrpB81l72ZIvu2FKNHgCsPCx4NzcLWduCvmlpNsVI-I-iS2cZaM-e/s640/blogger-image-880613099.jpg"></font></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Yet another bloggers' favourite. And quite rightly so. I've seen a mixture of reviews regarding this product but the general consensus is that it really is rather fabulous. Creamy in texture and appearance, the Radiant Creamy Concealer camouflages all your imperfections in one swift sweep. The longevity is apparently amazing whilst still avoiding the dreaded under-eye concealer crinkling. This will be making its way straight into my basket the minute asos have their next 20% off event (fingers crossed it's soon!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So, we've finally reached the end of my wishlist. Major props to you if you've read this far. Coming in at £297 for the lot, it's safe to say that most of these products won't be making their way into my makeup collection anytime soon (unless I win the lottery or miraculously become a billionaire overnight!) But like I said, a girl can dream, can't she?!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">What's on your lust list this year?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x </span></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-24794286287905733142015-01-17T03:33:00.000-08:002015-01-17T03:36:22.557-08:00Recent Beauty Buys<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9XMp2zU4V6VJywGyztXdzO3UHOt9e8gmmAfDEdSF-p1N9ByzYRILUiW0cARehQ6phMcxRyLk7FEi6DJbKSkUTYQvIAy8Cz6CbkZJUZN-SXAAKXL1aaOA0KypKS9Q5NeIvbBiVYGgi5CN/s640/blogger-image--2107121476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9XMp2zU4V6VJywGyztXdzO3UHOt9e8gmmAfDEdSF-p1N9ByzYRILUiW0cARehQ6phMcxRyLk7FEi6DJbKSkUTYQvIAy8Cz6CbkZJUZN-SXAAKXL1aaOA0KypKS9Q5NeIvbBiVYGgi5CN/s640/blogger-image--2107121476.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Oh, the joys of sale shopping. I don't know what it is, but everytime I see a product with 50% off, I have a compulsive desire to add it (and everything similar to it) to my basket. Maybe I'm just a shopaholic. Or a saleaholic, as I'm just so stingy when it comes to paying for things for full price. Why splash out on something straight away when you can hold on for a couple of months and get it at a fraction of the price?! Okay, I admit it does take a lot of self restraint to manage that, something I just haven't quite mastered yet... Anyway, let's conclude this tedious intro (that somehow went off on some major tangent!) and get sharing my latest beauty buys! </span></div><div><br></div><div><i>Topshop Grunge Stick in 'Unkempt', £1 (RRP £7)</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OV-rNpoqjAP2PElGc8ng6pVtSQlzKfwoJRuLDLuih3G4uL3uc2-C1VAQmUkTpwY0CwCmuIYyUvbiZh2ZYle-b2HkivCPllrfPCb483yNR4Z1W4cbYEL965cvxrBA2o3qktg03xvOVP_o/s640/blogger-image--15284450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OV-rNpoqjAP2PElGc8ng6pVtSQlzKfwoJRuLDLuih3G4uL3uc2-C1VAQmUkTpwY0CwCmuIYyUvbiZh2ZYle-b2HkivCPllrfPCb483yNR4Z1W4cbYEL965cvxrBA2o3qktg03xvOVP_o/s640/blogger-image--15284450.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>Whilst browsing through the Topshop sales, I spotted this gorgeous carbon black eyeliner encrusted with glitter galore. Immediately, after seeing that it was reduced to a mere £1 (yes, £1!) it was added straight to my shopping basket and there was no going back. I only received my Topshop package yesterday so haven't quite had the time to create a full-fledged makeup look with this, but having swatched it on the back of my hand, I'm really impressed by the pigmentation of this and can't wait to attempt a glittery smokey eye as soon as I get the chance! </div><div><br></div><div><i>Topshop Lip and Cream Blush Set in 'Wicked' and 'Head Over Heels', £6 (RRP £12) </i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySNv3fsorziOQ89JlLu02vIHoXzjOPxhQ_8JILmzfN7WxJNUStak99QGg9aWmm7meKXLrHAMqigP75t4zIDG-12tljBbuOMrXNFUckCel990wbgr42PynyQfeW-w64PTx-ZxM3CNuryyi/s640/blogger-image--225233563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySNv3fsorziOQ89JlLu02vIHoXzjOPxhQ_8JILmzfN7WxJNUStak99QGg9aWmm7meKXLrHAMqigP75t4zIDG-12tljBbuOMrXNFUckCel990wbgr42PynyQfeW-w64PTx-ZxM3CNuryyi/s640/blogger-image--225233563.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Topshop sales were by far some of the best that I've encountered this year. And this little Lip and Cream Blush Set is one of the best bargains I've picked up by miles. Consisting of a Topshop lipstick </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">and </i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">a cream blush, at just £6 a piece, this was an absolute steal, and I'm now regretting not snapping up anymore whilst they were still in stock! I've been dreaming of purchasing a Topshop lipstick for a lifetime but was always far too indecisive to choose a shade. However, 'Wicked' is an absolutely gorgeous deep berry which gives fantastically rich pigmentation without dehydrating your lips. I can't wait to create some dramatic looks using this statement piece! I must admit that I'm not really one for blusher, as being naturally flushed in the cheeks anyway it's never really been a necessity. Saying that, all might change with the new addition to my makeup collection: the Topshop cream blush in Head Over Heels. This is a beautiful peachy pink shade with a divinely creamy texture that blends like a dream. Who knows, I may just be becoming a blush fanatic thanks to this!</span></div><div><br></div><div><i>Rimmel Stay Blushed Liquid Cheek Tint in 'Sunkissed Cherry', £4.49</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1RFa3cTfO2uYviQf5Yl9i-P0cA85jR3tgTR0v-oOLMDe22slW9_tL7c94Oyf9fcqAzGXZzOE-LhNenuADcSxZ_IJx3BxQU80XMwBJY9mhZlKN1aTtYCZM_d0N7-m0vY6i-w-F6T22RO5/s640/blogger-image--1459827720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1RFa3cTfO2uYviQf5Yl9i-P0cA85jR3tgTR0v-oOLMDe22slW9_tL7c94Oyf9fcqAzGXZzOE-LhNenuADcSxZ_IJx3BxQU80XMwBJY9mhZlKN1aTtYCZM_d0N7-m0vY6i-w-F6T22RO5/s640/blogger-image--1459827720.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>I actually picked this up all the way back in December when browsing the Rimmel stands at the Clothes Show but have really been enjoying using it. The consistency is surprisingly lightweight and blends into the cheeks with ease and without caking up any base makeup. What I love about this as that it is a so versatile; you can keep it subtle during the day or build it up to more opaque look during the evening. And for just £4.49, you really can't go wrong! </div><div><br></div><div><i>Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in 'Vintage Pink', £6.49</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrgirn1iPGBFevB5QbYeeykNA6ml6OFkXBZpXbRMJT-PTh1Vt3246SlX018ZXk43jUZ-_BNVR1GI8PJ1r3QDU8tW3mM5NP3d5HJrqeuVrYls4IrCBGpNBkzSHaQXJM-7bgUDnJgLfC_aX/s640/blogger-image--727540002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrgirn1iPGBFevB5QbYeeykNA6ml6OFkXBZpXbRMJT-PTh1Vt3246SlX018ZXk43jUZ-_BNVR1GI8PJ1r3QDU8tW3mM5NP3d5HJrqeuVrYls4IrCBGpNBkzSHaQXJM-7bgUDnJgLfC_aX/s640/blogger-image--727540002.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>This has been my go-to lipstick ever since my purchasing of it. It's definitely something slightly different for me but surprisingly, the lavender hues really do complement my pale skin tone. The consistency of the lipstick itself is creamy and aids your lips in keeping hydrating throughout its wear. The only downside to this is that its lasting power isn't quite as powerful as what I would have expected, but there's nothing a little top-up every now and again can't fix. </div><div><br></div><div><i>Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in '100 Ivory', £6.99</i></div><div><i><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-nJrhBgv11cdhaphjI8z29iEH0IWnPGrOcWglfuFM10Vuf8NFeXVwpPNnJrd_ZAjjvNgaL3iAnL0J0OcpfOd9LDB8wXKgQPrByPQZqqr6I8HRfkC7su18Oj1cnpr1_1_k4xq5lum_w8Q/s640/blogger-image--1016214562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-nJrhBgv11cdhaphjI8z29iEH0IWnPGrOcWglfuFM10Vuf8NFeXVwpPNnJrd_ZAjjvNgaL3iAnL0J0OcpfOd9LDB8wXKgQPrByPQZqqr6I8HRfkC7su18Oj1cnpr1_1_k4xq5lum_w8Q/s640/blogger-image--1016214562.jpg"></a></div></i></div><div><br></div><div>As my former bottle of the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation neared its last few pumps, I really was considering stretching out of my comfort zone and trying out a new foundation. But, at £6.99, I don't really think anything can quite top this on value for money. Providing your skin with light to medium coverage, this is the perfect everyday foundation to cover up any redness and diminish the appearance of any imperfections. However, this is quite buildable and adding an extra layer or two will give your skin heavier coverage (if needs be) without making your face look caked in product. For the perfect all-rounder, I would definitely recommend this and will be repurchasing it until it's removed from the shelves (which hopefully it never will be because it's just too much of a gem to lose!)</div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser, £4.50</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzkHLYVEMe1uKX5qujQxENU4zJQ_t0p-_sCNpn-jzYvSP9LkKaD2CJd3RxdlHQwIr_3m-zQneptI1ZR8cFpDaXTEOXfIpFsQA-T4QhkDJ3kfPblypyM8SFu49yBnlveYi2LelPVtgYK5D/s640/blogger-image--736312777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzkHLYVEMe1uKX5qujQxENU4zJQ_t0p-_sCNpn-jzYvSP9LkKaD2CJd3RxdlHQwIr_3m-zQneptI1ZR8cFpDaXTEOXfIpFsQA-T4QhkDJ3kfPblypyM8SFu49yBnlveYi2LelPVtgYK5D/s640/blogger-image--736312777.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div>I made a promise to myself at the start of the year that 2015 would be the year I kickstarted a rejuvenating skincare routine. Yet somehow, we're now halfway through January and I haven't even made an attempt at altering my regime. I still haven't quite found what works efficiently and effectively on my overly sensitive skin, and am still in the process of trialling out all sorts of products. As one to try, I recently picked up this little number from Simple. I've never really used Simple products after hearing several of my friends complaining about nasty breakouts due to some of the ingredients, but I'd read some reviews praising this. I'm yet to try this on my actual face, but after working a bit into the back of my hand earlier today, I was impressed by how lightweight it felt on the skin. I'll make sure to keep you updated on how I get on with it in the long term, but so far so good! </div><div><br></div><div><i>L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner, £1.99 each (RRP £2.89)</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefualNhipeBmGDtSdImvXIvQW7j8c6mZDW_SVRpDhFjZhqRFypoQNgY6QF6qgnJe9bbok9Gty4L1qA534jhzYReNHJirQuVn2Fbh6xhZT9obW-sNAUG-pav65mnPBesHZRqkUWf0KQkcE/s640/blogger-image-5460995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefualNhipeBmGDtSdImvXIvQW7j8c6mZDW_SVRpDhFjZhqRFypoQNgY6QF6qgnJe9bbok9Gty4L1qA534jhzYReNHJirQuVn2Fbh6xhZT9obW-sNAUG-pav65mnPBesHZRqkUWf0KQkcE/s640/blogger-image-5460995.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It's official. I think I've finally found my haircare saviour. After searching high and low to find the product to restore my hair back to smooth and silky tresses, it's finally been tracked down and stacked on my shelves for an eternity. It's no secret that I've always been a fan of the L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil, so when I spotted these new releases propped up on the shelf in Boots, my self restraint was out of the window. Into my basket was the shampoo and the conditioner, and off I headed to the tills. After the first time of trying these (yes, the first time!), my hair felt significantly silkier and much more manageable. Alas, my hair now feels nurtured and nourished. Big props to L'Oreal for creating such a divine product- you are officially my haircare saviour! </div><div><br></div><div><i>Mark Hill Heat Protection Spray, £3.99 (RRP £5.99) </i></div><div><i><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4BwiugZfpdFogAXanAU71ouv0uruzYQhyJo1qiv_FqTPI5Q3PwhOllzmq88povB6Y1zzCDjpZ1U_5bo1RA7eJra8xMsm_xJ0FWe6ggY13aX0-TIBSKWRDG3hlqqiNg1wDrGWpoYjdI_2/s640/blogger-image--1038040334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4BwiugZfpdFogAXanAU71ouv0uruzYQhyJo1qiv_FqTPI5Q3PwhOllzmq88povB6Y1zzCDjpZ1U_5bo1RA7eJra8xMsm_xJ0FWe6ggY13aX0-TIBSKWRDG3hlqqiNg1wDrGWpoYjdI_2/s640/blogger-image--1038040334.jpg"></a></div></i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div>As part of my hair restoration routine, I soon realised that I desperately needed something to protect my hair from the heat if I was going to be straightening my hair on a daily basis. Just a few spritzes of this will give your hair complete and total refuge from the swelter of any heated appliance up to 235 degrees! I don't know how it works but it really does! </div><div><br></div><div><i>Batiste Coconut & Exotic Dry Shampoo, £4.99</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWqyZeQlBNbdoUp3qcZqWftfhoxwlg7W4vam1ZCmBn4psYvnAtcBvY3mFNYFak_zMI1hrIISVe67W7CcyJPq5ilnJhNsdXfC9kqZBEOT0IbV4FcoTjL2_7i4o6MxBHQe3VA8JddaYrsE_/s640/blogger-image--926484726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWqyZeQlBNbdoUp3qcZqWftfhoxwlg7W4vam1ZCmBn4psYvnAtcBvY3mFNYFak_zMI1hrIISVe67W7CcyJPq5ilnJhNsdXfC9kqZBEOT0IbV4FcoTjL2_7i4o6MxBHQe3VA8JddaYrsE_/s640/blogger-image--926484726.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I've been a Batiste fanatic since first spritz and am consistently reliant on it to keep my hair in tip-top condition. Just a quick spray leaves your hair feeling refreshed and reenergised without leaving a powdery residue afterwards and is the perfect product for a quick replenish on a lazy day. And not to mention the scent; coconut and fruity auras are the perfect bouquet to linger in your hair! I will be repurchasing this for a lifetime. </span></div><div><i><br></i></div><div>Props to you if you've made it this far! If so, thank you ever so much for reading- I really appreciate it! Have you tried any of these products? What did you think g them? </div><div><br></div><div>Lucy x </div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656586144233893074.post-15468700356360279742015-01-10T03:00:00.001-08:002015-01-10T03:48:58.099-08:00Soap & Glory | The Next Big Thing<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_6MhWnnrwHy3GwS5W8GxFu0AoB-5Ektq4_PpXo2MGUl5ixXEONtB80_dXe83msUK1ZkR8nLUu8cPE_hBYItlU_887h3gTo31hiH-jUzVflorkCK9t9nPzRpbGIK5j_Rc1XZ7D5Ki385s/s640/blogger-image--263292275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_6MhWnnrwHy3GwS5W8GxFu0AoB-5Ektq4_PpXo2MGUl5ixXEONtB80_dXe83msUK1ZkR8nLUu8cPE_hBYItlU_887h3gTo31hiH-jUzVflorkCK9t9nPzRpbGIK5j_Rc1XZ7D5Ki385s/s640/blogger-image--263292275.jpg"></font></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">By far one of my favourite presents to receive this Christmas was The Next Big Thing gift set from Soap & Glory. In fact, I think a little squeal leapt out of mouth the moment the wrapping paper revealed its strikingly pink exterior. Crammed with £76.50 worth of the iconic brand's goodies, this is an absolute whopper of a present. In all honesty, thanks to this, I actually look forward to my evening showers purely because of the luxurious products I now have available! (Sad, I know!) Anyway, without further ado (I apologise for constantly scurrying off on a tangent) I'll get started on the contents!</span><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sugar Crush Body Scrub, £8</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTczFxOCBNWz-rPaiKZ-wzehfrTbbdOgqP_r30W0NzjllKTUrQyWelr61MJmZdcHEna5juvYr0E5ZOAFp2Dtc1nCDvhkLp-g2mFy8ImMiCC8n0b9DRnKdA47tHj0A3Qi5fL4IPTjceXukL/s640/blogger-image--1399056173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTczFxOCBNWz-rPaiKZ-wzehfrTbbdOgqP_r30W0NzjllKTUrQyWelr61MJmZdcHEna5juvYr0E5ZOAFp2Dtc1nCDvhkLp-g2mFy8ImMiCC8n0b9DRnKdA47tHj0A3Qi5fL4IPTjceXukL/s640/blogger-image--1399056173.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> I pretty much dubbed this my favourite body scrub after my first use. And that's a pretty big statement to make. Infused with citrus, lime and aromatic macadamia, this product leaves your skin feeling sumptuously soft and smelling fruity fresh.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Righteous Butter, £10.50</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnYL_w6aJcLNFclCkLUHAx3tBSAFO9zMoIS7sgd8Ij60K9AFlTbSvbkdjhD8tZWvLT06ebcszPF1Wi5iuqz35rkVHdp1D0qTxebbo9ZW6QtkFlJKuTuU4sht_N5J0RUxDxWmO6A28gm7r/s640/blogger-image-1102696146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnYL_w6aJcLNFclCkLUHAx3tBSAFO9zMoIS7sgd8Ij60K9AFlTbSvbkdjhD8tZWvLT06ebcszPF1Wi5iuqz35rkVHdp1D0qTxebbo9ZW6QtkFlJKuTuU4sht_N5J0RUxDxWmO6A28gm7r/s640/blogger-image-1102696146.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Any longtime reader of my blog is likely to have seen this featured many a time, so of course I was thrilled when I spotted this amongst the others! Its ultra-creamy texture leaves your skin smelling and feeling absolutely divine and is the perfect pick-me-up for dry skin.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Butter Yourself Moisture Lotion, £10 </i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-mErOokb4vCkWfC5v53kdMYk3tY5mvxreCeGP098dWw3fvh2-215KsRDHV17oHmauHkKcmYkHEMQsw9yS8ZQmBQVUDhhSqp-5-8MIZeoN2COgmC5vOLgAe9mH4nVwOdDEK36CedPCb8u/s640/blogger-image--1465954542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-mErOokb4vCkWfC5v53kdMYk3tY5mvxreCeGP098dWw3fvh2-215KsRDHV17oHmauHkKcmYkHEMQsw9yS8ZQmBQVUDhhSqp-5-8MIZeoN2COgmC5vOLgAe9mH4nVwOdDEK36CedPCb8u/s640/blogger-image--1465954542.jpg"></font></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The consistency and the smell of this are second to none and I absolutely love the quirkiness in that you apply this to damp skin as soon as you leap out the shower. (I usually apply moisturiser only to dry skin!) My sensitive and dry skin feels hydrated with the aid of almond, mango and moringa oils, and is left with the nose-catching aroma of orange and Shea butter (a match made in heaven!)</span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Orangeasm Body Wash, £6.50 </i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT0D7N3wn6X2ZzaW12jd2uOGTdBS_3JqX8ftXcN3ZjJ_2xFuJVKMtQpPCOZTtrwqf_h8p0b8C4x9lajUTUWZlUPRrxyxPIfTyuu3nH9Q92LfJNplB8NsbZV_SUJut7PWgWOJW88mntg1c/s640/blogger-image--1829596738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT0D7N3wn6X2ZzaW12jd2uOGTdBS_3JqX8ftXcN3ZjJ_2xFuJVKMtQpPCOZTtrwqf_h8p0b8C4x9lajUTUWZlUPRrxyxPIfTyuu3nH9Q92LfJNplB8NsbZV_SUJut7PWgWOJW88mntg1c/s640/blogger-image--1829596738.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This product just screams fresh and fruity. The scent is wonderfully zesty and zingy with a bouquet of citrus and orange glory. Not only does it smell heavenly, it is also well-equipped with skin softening properties, as well as keeping hydration and moisture locked in.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hand Dream Super Cream, £7</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3gMOohBbSaaKCmbQCzEFVAAgwNTBH48atCzDtYjx1ZZp3IECWSXG1efaNSRxV-_CALSt2zAJi4ODs852VE1jkGq_KyYijWcm-673FFMWN6Ja1_F8V9VrgtUUHi0gn0uxSkVc2FJhzfsr/s640/blogger-image-457574531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3gMOohBbSaaKCmbQCzEFVAAgwNTBH48atCzDtYjx1ZZp3IECWSXG1efaNSRxV-_CALSt2zAJi4ODs852VE1jkGq_KyYijWcm-673FFMWN6Ja1_F8V9VrgtUUHi0gn0uxSkVc2FJhzfsr/s640/blogger-image-457574531.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I always struggle to find a hand cream that I actually like, but I think this may just be the one. Unlike others, it is absorbed into the skin within seconds without leaving behind a greasy residue. The addition of the subtle scent of macadamia and shea butter makes this the perfect all-rounder! </span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heel Genius, £5.50</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP37Tp0T_ojuRB6PJ8uMDiQxhmgU_Y8cYohYlI7YO277YOdWGC2fmUGOfvHqRsbQlYlKRE_5-KOI0cXSdKwHLcNkUrnD2jkTJvd287R4NORvjcXi8dEZCNinlzhRpK7CIQUAny08YaxMnV/s640/blogger-image--938403619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP37Tp0T_ojuRB6PJ8uMDiQxhmgU_Y8cYohYlI7YO277YOdWGC2fmUGOfvHqRsbQlYlKRE_5-KOI0cXSdKwHLcNkUrnD2jkTJvd287R4NORvjcXi8dEZCNinlzhRpK7CIQUAny08YaxMnV/s640/blogger-image--938403619.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Again, a good foot cream is surprisingly hard to find. But I reckon I have one right in here in this little gem. Let's face it, we all get dry tootsies occasionally, especially during the bitter winter months. With a slight peppermint pop to its many aromas, this product not only makes your feet smell better than ever (gosh, that felt a weird thing to say!) it also miraculously moisturises them in just a matter of hours! I will be repurchasing this until my feet fall off! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Whipped Clean Shower Butter, £8</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSsVKN6hP2DpVGGW217cC6hh5jnZIdul0Ucj44WNy9bZJwmN51ps2OyKLEdQTEjbRIoFOWSy-ITFXppfhY5JUDvV6JHS30tGzK59ftyYiZLd6IxzBPRrz7c0vinN5ZdYh9txUYyR9WL3R/s640/blogger-image--1739119984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSsVKN6hP2DpVGGW217cC6hh5jnZIdul0Ucj44WNy9bZJwmN51ps2OyKLEdQTEjbRIoFOWSy-ITFXppfhY5JUDvV6JHS30tGzK59ftyYiZLd6IxzBPRrz7c0vinN5ZdYh9txUYyR9WL3R/s640/blogger-image--1739119984.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I must admit, I was a little confused when I read the instructions for this- I mean, aren't body butters meant for an after shower treat? Not according to this product! Supposedly a body wash and moisturiser in one, this is the perfect solution to all your skincare woes. Its creamy texture cleanses the skin with ease and the velvety aromas of almond and macadamia leave your skin smelling nuts! (as in crazily good!) This has to be the perfect pick if you're always running out of time to moisturise! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Off Your Face Cleansing Cloths, £4.50</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim1RoLtWc7IoMgd8ZKLPGfUbGZp8spzGgpRZGVGhXfBf6zjt6VQBoIKR2osBXM41Txorx3HtLfoj7xCxKPvH43GnykTocxKYjYFHTOFaLwZ9gLp_ushUv4iOFImPYWcPzoDrVPgkThfIfi/s640/blogger-image--1980790505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim1RoLtWc7IoMgd8ZKLPGfUbGZp8spzGgpRZGVGhXfBf6zjt6VQBoIKR2osBXM41Txorx3HtLfoj7xCxKPvH43GnykTocxKYjYFHTOFaLwZ9gLp_ushUv4iOFImPYWcPzoDrVPgkThfIfi/s640/blogger-image--1980790505.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I haven't actually used these yet- I swear, my micellar water and I have some sort of loyalty pact! However, judging from the reviews praising these wipes, some bonds may have to be broken! I'll make sure to post a review as soon as I've tried them so keep your eyes peeled! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Shine Lacquer, £7</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQSIiPiAvJ1a-9ZMYLlBsuhkG6Gn2f4rlXVW339nYzOppvzkZ7VY3Taso0Mz2tMhmUGB27F9K3IhwYrL4QFSl_FCfjpufwqQMMZoC94zeX1U1xg1lrPRdu-uSr8PUdMPNbRcsDYbcIvnI/s640/blogger-image--1157752772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQSIiPiAvJ1a-9ZMYLlBsuhkG6Gn2f4rlXVW339nYzOppvzkZ7VY3Taso0Mz2tMhmUGB27F9K3IhwYrL4QFSl_FCfjpufwqQMMZoC94zeX1U1xg1lrPRdu-uSr8PUdMPNbRcsDYbcIvnI/s640/blogger-image--1157752772.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've never tried a lip lacquer before so was slightly sceptical about this to start with. However, it pleasantly surprised me with its rich pigment, shiny sheen and lively longevity. At just £7 a piece, I just might have to purchase the entire range! </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thick & Fast Mascara, £10</i></div><div><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7XCAqSBN2MDNj1ULjDHEKBfqwHA5GlDp6XNqe2gAvV0IHRN9-pKk8jmx2BIAtZegL-Zb2dAy49JT3StM0zZcELaF-VUGBCK42Y-g_Y4POgf-WVcZ7BupGBmfTI1_r0I8itGyYkznujgn/s640/blogger-image--768248988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7XCAqSBN2MDNj1ULjDHEKBfqwHA5GlDp6XNqe2gAvV0IHRN9-pKk8jmx2BIAtZegL-Zb2dAy49JT3StM0zZcELaF-VUGBCK42Y-g_Y4POgf-WVcZ7BupGBmfTI1_r0I8itGyYkznujgn/s640/blogger-image--768248988.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The slightly over-euphemised name isn't the only thing that disappoints me about this product. To put it quite frankly, the brush is just too thick. Consequently, the lashes bunch together and clear clumps are formed which, let's face it, just aren't ideal. I'm sorry S&G, but this just isn't for me.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Despite the exception of the mascara, I'm so content with these products- Soap & Glory, you've done an absolutely fantastic job! Let me know in the comments which Soap & Glory products are your most-loved?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucy x</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>Lucy Staveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929374712080353507noreply@blogger.com0