Get the LDN look; Kate Lippies!

Hello :)

So, a few weeks ago i finally got a job after being unemployed since January, i'm now working at Dorothy Perkins, not the fanciest of jobs, but it brings in the pennies! ;) After hearing the news that i had been offered the position, i decided to treat myself to a new lippie in the form of one of the Kate Moss Rimmel lipsticks.

As an ambassador for Rimmel, it was no real surprise to hear that Miss Moss was releasing her own range of lipsticks with Rimmel. The range features seven high-shine colours packaged in chic matte black packaging, with Kate's signature emblazoned on the side in red.

In the Autumn/Winter time i tend to bid a fond farewell to the corals and pinks of my lipstick collection and instead indulge in more deeper red/berry based colours. With that in mind, i plumped for Number 8 from the range, a mauvy raspberry hue.

This lipstick has become my daily 'go-to' lip product. I wear this daily to work and have found it to be pretty longlasting, moisturising and it smells rather gorgeous too (a vanilla-y scent...)

I will do an FOTD (does anyone else hate the acronym?! ;)) soon featuring the lipstick, so you can see it in all its glory! If you are on the lookout for a new lipstick then definately take a look at the Kate ones as they really are great!!

Available from Boots and Superdrug for around £5.49

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! :)

Felicity xoxo

Herbalife

Hello :)

Call me boring, but i'm very loyal to a particular shampoo and conditioner - my ever faithful Aussie Aussome Volume Shampoo and the 3MM, so when i was offered the chance to try out a few bathroom delights from Herbalife, i wondered how they would compare to my usual combo. .

Herbalife Moisturising Shampoo & Conditioner Shampoo £8.50 Conditioner £8.50

This double act claim to 'gently cleanse whilst infusing with moisture and sealing into hair. Hair will shine with vitality!'

One of my favourite things about this shampoo is the smell, it has a lovely 'clean and fresh' scent, which i love! It made my hair feel like it was getting a really good and thorough cleanse. The consistency of both products is more runny than i am used to, this didn't bother me too much, as the bottles are rather big, however it meant i needed to use a little bit more shampoo to get a good lather on! ;)

Packaging wise, its not bad but its not amazing either. Its simply a bottle with the compulsary labeling, logo and information on. Very simple, but it does the job!

I used the shampoo/conditioner for about 4-5 days and i have to say i am very impressed! I've lost count as to how many products i have used which claim to help seal moisture into your hair, yet have achieved nothing! However the Herbalife Moisturising duo does exactly what it says on the tin (or bottle...) Used together, both products left my previously rather dehydrated hair feeling healthy and shiny!

Herbal Aloe Everyday Shampoo and Conditioner Shampoo £9.70 Conditioner £9.70

The consistency of the shampoo is very similar to the shampoo from the duo above, a slightly runny, creamy feeling product, which similarly lathers up nicely. The conditioner again, feels light and nourishing, and is very easy to wash out.

Packaging wise, it follows the same design as the Moisturising range above, 2 simple bottles with the obligatory logo and labeling.

I used the shampoo and conditioner together for again around 4-5 days, and really enjoyed using them. Throughout a normal week i use a mixture of Hairspray, Dry Shampoo, Hair Clay, Hair Mousse... i could go on! So it goes without saying that i require a shampoo that can remove all the gunk and get my hair back to a clean, de-gunked condition, and this duo did just that. I feel it helped remove product build up and gave my hair a really nice cleanse.

For more information on Herbalife visit http://products.herbalife.co.uk

Felicity xo

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection 16 Hour Concealer

Hello :)

One product that the beauty world is continuously buzzing about is Collection 2000's Lasting Perfection Concealer, and with the likes of the uber-talented Pixiwoo girls raving about it, i figured it would be simply unacceptable to bypass it!

Unfortunately, i inherited dark circles under my eyes (thanks mum and dad...) so a concealer is an everyday must for me. I was previously using Benefit's Erase Paste as a concealer but found it to be a bit thick for me.

The Lasting Perfection Concealer is a lovely creamy formula that is easily applied via the applicator, and blends into the skin like a dream, whilst covering up any imperfections and dark circles in the process. The consistency of the concealer is simply uh-mazing, it feels creamy and light, kinda like a foundation but with extra coverage.

I can't really adhere to the 16 hour longevity test as i apply my make up at around 7am/8am and take it off at 8pm/9pm most days. However, i have found that the concealer stays on perfectly throughout the day, with no touch-ups needed.

The concealer is packaged in a thin lipgloss-like tube, with a doe-foot applicator and is available in 4 shades; Fair, Light, Medium and Dark. One minor point concerning the packaging is that the writing tends to rub off within a couple of months(see photo below), not ideal for an obsessive make up junkie like myself, but no biggie either!

Incase you haven't guessed yet, i bloody well love this concealer, it applies nicely, covers a multitude of sins and best of all? its only £4.19! I honestly can't see myself straying to a different concealer as this one does such a fantastic job.

Available from Boots & Superdrug.

Hope you are all having a good week, have your tried this concealer yet? Let me know your thoughts on it!

Eucerin Review : Cleansing Milk & Gel

Hey girls,

Hope you are all doing well, here is a little review on two skincare items that i've been trialing recently...

Eucerin Mild Cleansing Milk

I switched from my ever faithful, Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish (review) to trial this cleanser, so i was slightly concerned as to how it would compare to my sacred C&P. My verdict? In short, i love it!

The cleanser comes in a squeezy white tube with a pop-up top, which makes it super easy to dispense the right amount of product that you require. The cleanser itself is a generic creamy white substance, which feels moisturizing and nourishing when applied. On a day to day basis i wear, Foundation, Concealer, Blusher, Bronzer, Eyeshadow and Mascara, and this cleanser removes the sh-bang with ease! I remove the cleanser with either a Muslin cloth or just bog standard cotton wool pads. I'd say this is on par with my Liz Earle C&P, its not as thick and creamy as C&P but does just as well removing your make up and giving your skin a good cleanse.

Eucerin Refreshing Cleansing Gel

I have also been using the Eucerin Gel alongside the cleanser to see how they got on together. I was geekily quite excited to try the cleanser as it is gel based, which as you may know is causing quite a buzz in the beauty world at the moment! Gel based cleansers apparently work wonders for oily skin people like myself, so i was looking forward to seeing what results i would get!

The product comes in a similar, squeezy transparent tube with a pop-up top like the cleanser above. The cleanser has quite a thick consistency and feels a bit more firm than other cleansers, basically it feels like gel! ;) I have seen noticeable results since using this cleanser, it seems to have controlled my oiliness yet it hasn't stripped away all my natural oils or made my skin feel dehydrated. The only slightly negative point is that it doesn't lather, which doesn't particularly bother me, but i know some people like a bit of lather-ing action!

On another note, i'd like to say a big hello to any new followers, the lovely Lily re-tweeted my blog link yesterday, causing an influx of followers, thanks Lily if you are reading this! :)

Also, i've popped up a Bloglovin link/badge-thing on the right hand side of my blog, so if you use Bloglovin, then feel free to follow me on their too. http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/986153/felicityxoxo

Hope you are all having a good week so far!

Felicity xo

Bravo VIVO!

Hello,

Firstly, sorry its been so long since i posted last! I've been on holiday in Salou, then when i got back i got a horrible cold which sent me right off track blog/internet wise! I'm finally getting over this cold now though, so expect to see a few more posts gracing your dashboards and maybe a couple of YouTube videos if i pluck up the courage! Hope you are all well and are enjoying this rather hot weather! :)

I was recently sent a couple of products from VIVO. VIVO are a new cosmetics brand designed by the team behind the purse friendly brand, MUA. VIVO have benchmarked themselves as the 'MAC of supermarket makeup brands' and with that statement, they have a lot to live upto...

Ultimate Base Concealer Kit £5

The kit holds, one matte setting powder, 2 shades of concealer and a mini highlight/eyelid primer.

I took this concealer palette away with me on holiday when i went to Salou a couple of weeks ago, so i could give it a proper road test! The two shades of concealer are perfect for mixing together to find your desired shade, which was perfect when my skin was more tanned during my holiday. I found the concealer to give a good coverage and the setting powder really helped the concealer to stay put, even in the hot Spanish weather conditions!

The kit also holds a mini highlight/eyelid primer too. The primer enabled my eyeshadow to stay in place for about 3 hours, but unfortunately it started creasing after that. I do have VERY oily eyelids though, and so far i have found that only Urban Decay's Primer Potion will make my eyeshadows stay all day. As i said, the primer doubles up as a gorgeous shimmery highlight, which is lovely to apply on the brow bone, and even on the tops of your cheek bones to give that glowy look.

I'm pretty impressed with the kit as a whole, the two shades of concealers are especially useful and the setting powder really does keep the concealer locked into place!

Trio Eyeshadow Palette £2.50

I also took this eyeshadow trio on holiday with me, the colours were just TOO pretty to leave looming in my drawer at home! The trio contains 3 fairly pigmented shimmery colours from the green family.

The 3 greens look lovely when applied to create a green smokey eye, or just a simple wash of colour over the lid - the choice is yours!

VIVO cosmetics are available exclusively at Tesco stores, so the next time you pop in to do your food shopping, why not have a sneaky look at the beauty/cosmetic aisle? A fab incentive if you ask me! ;)

Felicity xo

Exfoliating Routine ♥ Soap and Glory & Liz Earle Muslin Cloth

Hello :)

Exfoliating is a key part of my skin care regime, to me it is equally as important as removing your make up! Exfoliating removes all of the nasty dead skin cells that can make your skin look dull. By removing the dead skin cells you are allowing fresh skin cells to flaunt themselves and helping your skin glow and radiate health.

The two products that i use for exfoliating are a Muslin Cloth (daily routine) and Soap and Glory's Greatest Scrub Of All exfoliator (2-3 times a week).

My Current Exfoliation Routine

Liz Earle Muslin Cloth

Every morning and night i cleanse my face (obv). At the moment i am currently using a cleansing lotion by Eucerin (review coming soon). My current cleansing routine involves applying the cleanser all over my face to remove any make up, then using a Liz Earle Muslin cloth, i simply wipe away the cleanser and make up. Muslin cloths hold a micro-exfoliating property, which means that everyday i am giving my face a gentle exfoliation.

By using a Muslin cloth to remove cleanser from my skin, i've found that my skin has appeared a lot more healthier and has had more of a glow to it. Using a Muslin cloth as part of your daily cleansing routine means that you are encorparating cleansing and exfoliating in one swift step!

Soap and Glory Greatest Scrub Of All

Seeing as the Muslin cloth only gives my face quite a gentle exfoliation, i also use the Soap and Glory Greatest Scrub Of All exfoliator 2 - 3 times a week, to make sure all the nasty dead skin cells are scrubbed away.

The Soap and Glory Greatest Scrub Of All exfoliator is one of my all time favourite skin care items.




In the past i have used an array of exfoliators, but most were too harsh on my skin. The S&G exfoliator is a minty smelling cream packed with little micro-beads. The first thing i noticed when i first used this was how creamy and silky it felt, which was quite a nice surprise for an exfoliator! You do get quite a tingling sensation when you apply this, so for that reason i don't put it anywhere near my eyes or lips! The tingling sensation isn't offensive or irritating to me at all, just a bit of a surprise when you first try it. When i've massaged the product around my face and neck area i simply wash it off.

The exfoliator leaves my skin looking healthier and brighter. You are also left with quite a refreshing feeling after using this scrub, i put this down to the minty scent! ;)

Which is your favourite exfoliator at the moment, anything i'm missing out on?

Felicity xoxo

VO5 Plump It Up Mousse!

Hello :)

A key part of my routine when blow drying my hair is a decent hair mousse. I've used hair mousses from the likes of Label M to John Frieda, but none come close to this little beauty, allow me to introduce you to Vo5's Plump It Up Mousse!



Vo5 are an established brand which everyone is aware of, however in the past year or so they have kind of been overshadowed by other brands with snazzy advertising campaigns, eyecatching packaging and innovative products. However, Vo5 have recently undergone a rebranding and relaunch in order to compete with their fellow competitors and regain the top spot in the hair care stakes.

A few weeks back whilst watching TV, i was captivated by a rather mesmerizing advert;

Good eh?! So during my next visit to Boots/Superdrug i made a mental note to have a look at the Vo5 products.

The revamped Vo5 products really stood out on the stands, the hot pink packaging really grabs your attention! Needing a new hair mousse, i plumped for the Plump It Up Mousse, and was excited to not only use the product but also to sit the pretty packaged product on my dressing table...



The mousse itself comes out in the shape of Squirty Cream/Mr Whippy Ice Cream, a nice surprise, i always pretend i'm making an ice-cream when i dispense the product! haha ;)



The consistency of the mousse is quite light, which makes it a lot easier to disperse throughout your hair. I hate it when you use quite a heavy mousse and mid blow drying you find blobs of mousse just hanging in your hair!

Once i've applied the mousse, i then blowdry my hair with my head flipped upside down, (much to my sister's amusement!) as i find this helps give your hair a bit more oomph!

Overall, i really like this mousse. Its light to apply, not sticky and gives you thickness and volume. I'd recommend this mousse for anyone who is looking for a new mousse, including people with fine/thin hair, as its so light and will not weigh down your hair! An added bonus is that it has a heat defence feature, which is great, especially for lazy people like me who often forget to use a heat protection product before applying heat.

Have you tried any of the recently revamped VO5 range? I'm looking to buy the VO5 Miracle Concentrate next, which i've heard rave reviews about.

Felicity xo

Aussie Giveaway! ENDS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT

Hey girls,

Being a certified Aussie Angel, i was recently sent a package of celebratory delights from Aussie HQ.

Aussie are offering seven of my followers a chance to win one of the summer packs, simply by telling me what you are currently celebrating! It can be anything at all, big or small! So whether you received fab A Level Results yesterday, or you've found THE most amazing pair of shoes for the weekend, let me know why you are celebrating! :)

Along with the summer pack each winner will also receive one of the following Aussie products of their choice;

Take The Heat range – shampoo, conditioner, 3MM, heat-protection cream, heat-protection spray – For beautifully blow-dried hair wrap these products around your locks.

Miracle Moist – Shampoo, conditioner, 3MM – These heavenly products infuse moisture into dry damaged hair, leaving hair quenched, luscious, smooth and conditioned faster than you can say ‘shine on me’.

Luscious Long – Shampoo, conditioner, 3MM, leave-in conditioner – Blended with wonderful lovelies like Blue Mountain Eucalyptus extract, these products help transform weak, distressed hair into luscious locks

If you are one of my lucky seven winners then you will have the chance to embark on a challenge to win an exclusive invite to the Aussie Party on October 20th! Whoever wins the challenge will also be allowed to bring with them 9 of their friends/followers! Oh and you get meet myself and the other Aussie Angels too! :)

The deadline for entries is MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, so get your entries in, pronto!

As i said, it can be the smallest thing that you are celebrating, so get commenting! I will pick the seven winners and announce them on Tuesday 23rd August.

Felicity xo

Terms and Conditions;

1. This competition is open to the Aussie Angels online communities

2. Winners must be UK Mainland residents and aged 18 years or over

3. Winners of the giveaway are to be chosen by Aussie Angels

4. To enter, community members must write a blog post, OR comment on an Angels’ Giveaway blog post, stating how they qualify for a Summer Party pack

5. To qualify for winning the Summer party pack, they must have something to celebrate (there are no restrictions on their reasons for celebration)

6. Selection criteria: Each Aussie Angel will select their own 7 community member winners. Selection is entirely at each Angels discretion

7. The Promoter will not be liable for applications not received, incomplete, delayed or damaged. Last date for receipt of entries is Friday 19 August 2011

8. There will be up to 7 winners per Aussie Angel

9. Winners must be chosen and notified in writing, by the Angels, by Tuesday 23 August 2011

10. The Angels must also notify Aussie, in writing, who they have chosen, by Tuesday 23 August 2011

11. A list of the prize winners will be available on www.uncoveraussie.co.uk after this date.

12. The prizes are as stated and cannot be transferred, sold or exchanged. There is no cash alternative. Only one prize per household. No bulk or third party entries accepted

13. Summer Party packs will be sent by Aussie, and all delivery costs covered by Aussie

14. By entering this competition, entrants agree to be bound by the rules and by any other requirements set out in the promotional material.

Sleek Contour Kit

Long before i discovered the Beauty community i naively thought that a bronzing powder was simply a product to make your skin look like you had a tanned, sunkissed look, although a bronzer can quite rightly give you a more sunkissed look, some bronzing powders can also have another use . . .

After watching various make up tutorials on YouTube, i kept hearing the same word/phrase being uttered 'i'm going to CONTOUR now using....' I quickly discovered that contouring was a method using a (usually) matte bronzer to add structure to the face. Contouring is usually used in the hollows of your cheeks, to find these pull the famous fish-face! On your temples and under your jawline.

The contour powder which i use is the widely spoken about 'Sleek Contour Kit', it does exactly what it says on the tin!

In the compact you get a contour colour (2/3) which is a mid brown matte shade and a simply beautiful highlight shade (1/3) and a little mirror, which could come in useful if you are on your travels!

The matte brown contour is wonderful, it is now part of my everyday make up routine. I apply it with a slightly tapered powder brush. The contour is pigmented, blends easily and doesn't leave you with an orange stripe down your face, which is always a plus! ;)

Alongside the contour colour is a highlight shade. Admittedly, i don't use the highlight as much as the contour, simply because it is VERY pigmented and if you wear it in the daytime you would need to apply it very lightly. The highlight is quite apt for when you are hitting the town for a night out though, it adds a dramatic highlight when applied along the top of your cheekbones.

The Sleek Contour Kit is available in three shades (Light, Medium and Dark. I chose Light) and is available from Superdrug and the Sleek website for a bargain price of £6.50!

Have you tried the Sleek Contour Kit before, or do you use a different product to contour with?

Felicity xo

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

Hello :)

I know there have been hundreds of Liz Earle reviews in the beauty bloggerspere over the past year or two but i thought i'd throw mine into the mix too.

From the reviews i've read of this product, i discovered that people use it in different ways. Some people firstly use a make up cleansing wipe to remove their make up and then use the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish as a cleanser on clean skin, whilst some people (including me) simply use the cleanser to remove your make up and to cleanse the skin in one go.

Before i go to bed, (i also use the C&P in the morning to cleanse my face) i take one pump of the cleanser onto clean hands and massage it onto my skin, during this time you will notice that your make up is sort of 'melting' away, make sure you remove your eye make up last, otherwise you will have a black mess of Mascara/Eyeliner/Eye Shadow down your face!

The next step is to wet the Muslin cloth under warm water (not hot!), then take a section of your Muslin cloth and working in circles to simply buff away all the cleanser and make up off your face. The Muslin cloth also has a micro exfoliating ability, which means you are Cleansing and Exfoliating in one go!

Once your face is make up free, give your face a quick splash with water to remove any of the remaining cleanser from your skin.

What Do i Think?

I have always been a make up wipe kinda girl, so when i started using the Cleanse and Polish i was slightly dubious as to how different the results would be, and would the extra effort be worth it?

I have Oily/Combination skin, so i am prone to the odd flurry of spots now and again, but nothing terribly bad. My main skin concern is redness/uneven skintone. Since using the Cleanser the redness and uneven skintone of my skin has evened out and my skin just looks a lot more healthier.

TOP TIP!

Instead of rinsing and rinsing your Muslin Cloths out in the sink simply pop them in the washing machine for a quick wash! :)

I will definitely be re-purchasing this, this may well be my HG cleanser. :)

Have you tried the C&P? Do you recommend any other products from Liz Earle?

Felicity xo

I was sent this product to review courtesy of the Liz Earle PR Team. This does not affect my opinion on the product.

i spy with my little eye . . . .

Hello :)

Did you like the title of this post?! Who else used to play 'I Spy' on reaaaally long car journeys when they were younger?! haha....

Thought i'd do a post today on my favourite eye products at the moment.

1. Urban Decay Naked Palette
A must have for beauty lovers, this palette never vacates my dressing table. From the Frosty Champagne Pink 'Sin' to the Sultry 'Smog' there is a colour for every occasion in this palette.
My favourite shades at the moment are, Virgin, Half Baked and Buck.



2. Urban Decay Primer Potion
Unfortunately i suffer from oily eyelids, so an eye primer is a must have for me. A quick dab of this on my eyelids and i feel reassured that i will have crease-free eyeshadow for the day. I also have the UD Primer Potion in the colour 'Sin', however when i use it, my eyeshadow still creases! So i'd suggest staying away from the 'Sin' version and sticking with the original.



3. Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid Liner
I've always been rather anxious about using liquid eyeliner as i don't have the steadiest hand in the world. However, i found this liquid liner loitering in the bottom of my make up draw and decided to try my hand at applying it...
I'll admit my first time using this was not perfect, however after a few attempts i was flicking my liner out like a pro! I love the thin brush on this liner, which helps with precision and i've not found it to smudge either. (Note; I do use Urban Decay Primer Potion underneath my liner first.)



4. Loreal Lash Architect 4D Mascara
When i first bought this mascara we did not get on, to be frank it was a gloopy mess. However 2 weeks later and the mascara has dried out slightly, which makes it a lot easier to work with and leaves me with long luscious voluminous lashes. WIN!



Hope you enjoyed a quick sneek peek into some current favourites of mine.

If you'd like any reviews on any of the products then drop me a comment and i'll whip one up asap. :)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Felicity xx

i'd rather be a comma, than a full stop

Absolutely loving Coldplay's new single, take a listen above! :)

Firstly, yay i reached 200 followers! Thanks for following everyone!

I've just booked my first driving lesson for this Friday, how exciting! I had around ten lessons a year ago, but stopped for some reason. My dad said he'll buy me a car when i pass, not sure if he meant it or not, but i do have my heart set on a Mini, although somehow i don't think his budget will stretch that far! A girl can dream right?!

As you may notice from the photos below, i've had my hair highlighted. This was courtesy of the latest project from Aussie. Myself and Cat both had our lockes revamped at Jacks Salon in Nottingham! As you can see i went for a few subtle highlights to achieve a more summery bo-ho look.



Have you all picked up an issue (or 3) of Glamour Magazine? I'm sure you all know that they are giving away a free bottle of Benetint, Posie Tint and High Beam with each issue! I picked up the Benetint. :)



I've also been watching the rather slutty Geordie Shore, not the most educational show on TV but addictive non the less. and Gary is kinda hot... #BOSH

Hope you are all well!

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John Frieda : 3 Product Review

Hello :)

On a recent trip into Boots i discovered they had a 3 for 2 offer on a lot of products around the store. So i thought this would be a great time to dabble in the John Frieda products.

Heres what i bought;

John Frieda Frizz Ease Straight Ahead Shampoo £5.59

Love love LOVE this shampoo! My hair is rather prone to frizz and i've tried SO many products to try and tame my mane, but none have come up trumps.... until now! This shampoo has really toned down the frizz, its not completely got rid of it, but it has made a drastic improvement.

The shampoo feels really silky when applying it and it lathers and rinses out very easily too.

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Thickening Shampoo £5.79

I only tried this shampoo this morning, and wasn't actually expecting much from it to be honest. Shampoos that promise 'volume and body' don't usually materialise on my hair. After i blowdried my hair (i didn't use any other mousse/products whilst drying my hair as i wanted to test the shampoo fairly) i noticed that my hair was much more fuller from root to tip. I don't really feel it gave my hair 'volume' but instead it made my hair a lot more fuller. If my hair is feeling a bit lank and lifeless then i'll whip this little product out i think!

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Thickening Mousse £5.79

I use this mousse every morning when i've washed and towel dried my hair. I simply pump out some product and rake it through my hair, concentrating firstly at the roots. Then i dry my hair with my head upside down. The result? My hair looks much more fuller, bouncier and has much more volume at the roots too! One more quick point about this mousse is that it isn't sticky either, which is a big plus! The mousse is super easy to distribute through the hair and doesn't leave you with crunchy hair either.

All in all, i'm very pleased with the John Frieda products, and will definately be investigating other products they have on the shelves very soon!

I think the 3 for 2 offer is still on in Boots, so if you are in need of some new hair products then i'd definately recommend nipping in.

Have you tried any John Frieda products, what would you recommend?

Felicity xoxo

YouTube : Haul

Hello :)

I've uploaded a mini haul video to my YouTube channel, if you fancy a nosy simply click this link below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcJ4IRWAdIA

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Felicity xx

Royal Wedding and New YouTube Video!

Hey everyone!

Firstly, i'd like to say a massive HELLO to my new followers. All thanks to the beautiful Jennie if you are not following Jennie's blog, which you most likely are, but if not, go follow her blog, its fab!

Hope you've all had a wonderful day. How amazing was the Royal Wedding?! Kate looked absolutely beautiful, the dress was stunning and Prince William looked very handsome too. :)

Seeing all the crowds outside Westminster Abbey and outside Buckingham Palace made me feel very proud to be British. :) No one knows how to throw a Royal Wedding like us Brits!

Oh and i've also uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel. If you fancy watching me ramble on about a few of my favourite products from April then click the link below :) . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxNEROyMfnE

Have a fab weekend!

Felicity xoxo

Blush Me!

Last week i was in dire need of a new blusher, so off i toddled to Superdrug to see what they had to offer. My local Superdrug has had a makeover on the make up front recently, the stands seem bigger and there is a lot more product choice and new brands are being introduced too.

After being uninspired by the Revlon, Loreal and Sleek stands i stumbled across the MeMeMe! section. I'd heard a lot of good things about the Shimmer Palettes and the boxed Blushers from MeMeMe! so after swatching the blusher i decided to go for it and buy a blusher in the colour Rouge.

As you can probably tell by the photo below, the packaging is designed similarly to Benefit's famous boxed powders (e.g. Hoola) Obviously this is a copycat design in an attempt to lure in customers, guess it worked!



The packaging also holds a mirror in the lid, which is pretty useful if you pop the blusher in your bag and don't have a mirror to hand. Also included in the box is a brush to apply the blusher with. Again, another similarity to Benefit...



The colour i bought was Rouge. When i think of Rouge i instantly think of red, however the blusher is more of coral-y pink. Its still a beautiful colour though, but in my eyes this is nowhere near a rouge hue! The blusher does have a slight shimmer to it and the texture/pigmentation is great too.





All in all i'm really impressed by the blusher. Pretty packaging and a great product at a fab price of £8.50

Available from www.mememecosmetics.co.uk and at Superdrug

Felicity xo

Twirls and Curls : Babyliss Conical Wand

Hello girlies,

I've always longed for gentle, tumbling curls, which unfortunately my GHD's could never fully achieve - i was left with kinky curls. That sounds wrong, but you know what i mean, curls with a bit of a kink in them! Anyway, last November-ish i'd been researching various curling tongs/wands for a while and decided the one for me had to the much sought after Babyliss Conical Wand (2285U). So when my mum asked me what i wanted for Christmas i presented her with the idea of a Conical Wand.
... Skip forward to Christmas day and there it was, underneath the Christmas tree!



The Babyliss Conical Wand is different to other curling irons as it does not have the clamp on it, which many others do. This to me is a major plus, as i feel (speaking from experience) that clamps tend to get more in the way, and make curling your hair quite a fiddly process. With the abscence of the clamp on the Conical Wand it makes curling your hair a much easier process.



Another feature of the Conical Wand is the heat settings. There are 4 different heat settings(155c, 170c, 185c and 200c), which means you can tailor the heat setting to your preference. E.g. If you have quite thin hair you may wish to use the Conical Wand on a lower heat setting as your hair will not take as long to style or need as much heat to curl. I personally use the highest heat setting, as my hair has a tendancy to not hold a curl very well, grrr!



One little feature of this product which i believe is great is the swivel cord. This allows you to have complete freedom when styling your hair, theres nothing worse than being restricted by a silly wire when styling your hair!



All sounds fab right? Well trust me, i blooming well love my Conical Wand, i use it nearly everyday and it has overtaked my beloved GHD's as my favourite heated hair appliance.

There is one tiny little negative though and thats that if you are not careful you can REALLY burn yourself on it. Seriously, the number of times i've cursed whilst using my Conical Wand is astounding! The reason i burn myself so easily on this is because you have to wrap and hold a piece of hair around the wand, and usually my hand bumps into the hot wand. Ouch! To be fair though, the Conical Wand does come with gloves, but i just can't be bothered to put on a pair of gloves everytime i want to curl my hair...

The negative point has nothing to do with the Conical Wand itself, its just a personal thing, and to be fair - i am quite a clumsy person. Case in point; Today i burnt myself on a Toastie Machine and walked into a chair....

I'd highly recommend the Babyliss Conical Wand if you are looking for a curling iron.

Prices range from £24 but if you shop around you can get a great deal.
Babyliss Conical Wand is available from Boots Argos Amazon and other leading electrical/beauty retailers.

Felicity xo

YouTube : About Me!

Hey girlies,

Some of you may be aware that i have recently started my own little YouTube haven. A place where you can watch me ramble on about all things Fashion and Beauty related, aswell as a few random vlogs too. :)

My most recent video is a Tag called About Me. I'll leave the video and feel free to subscribe if you enjoy the video! :)



Hope you are all having a fab weekend, i've got a bit of a headache tonight so i'm gonna have a relaxing evening and an early night, how boring?! haha

Felicity x

Soap & Glory : The Breakfast Scrub

Hello,

I kindly recieved The Breakfast Scrub as a Christmas present from my mum as she knows i'm a big S&G junkie! I couldn't wait to use it, and it didn't dissapoint!

I'm a bit confused as to why its called The Breakfast Scrub, apart from the packaging kinda looking like a cereal bowl... or is that completely irrelevant?!



The product itself is WONDERFUL. Firstly it smells abso-bloody-lutely divine, this may have something to do with the mixture of Golden Sugar scrub particles, Gentle Oatmeal Grains, Shea Butter and Banana, Honey and Almond Extracts which feature in the scrub. Basically it smells just like Golden Syrup... mmm!

The consistency of the scrub is also fab, just thick enough to remove any dead skin cells but gentle enough not to irritate your skin. It left my skin feeling soft and silky.



One quick tip ; Use the scrub before you shave your legs and it will help smooth your legs, leaving you with a smoother shaving experience!

You get 300ml in the tub and it retails at £9.45 and is available from Boots and from Soap and Glory.

Felicity xo