This is another go at some make-up art, what do you think? Hopefully more to come! :)

So after my rant about l'oreal's new roll on foundation...(sorry!) I was thinking does everyone have a wishlist? This can include things which you want but could never afford, things your getting on your next payday maybe, or products your going to get soon. My wishlist isn't too big...

SOAP and GLORY range has started to really interest me. They're vintage packaging caught my eye in boots one day and wondered what they did. Boots have a massive 3 for 2 offer on their stores and online at www.boots.co.uk/com on facial skincare including mosturisers, toners, make up remover, and make up including brands such as urban decay, too faced, maybeline, l'oreal, rimmel and revlon. So if you need to stock up your make up bag this could be the time to do it without it breaking your purse in two. I need some make up remover, and was thinking about getting some eye cream and of corse would need a 3rd item free. I always try to get the three things included in an offer like this around the same price, because you always get the cheapest free, and rather than paying 10 GBP for two really expensive items and 2 GBP on a cheap on, your not saving too much when you can get something around the same price that has a chance of being better quality. The three products i'm interested in getting is the nose scrub, supereyes supereyes and the make up remover (liquid). Supereyes have had quite good reviews, so i kind of have high hopes for these as they are mid-range products that i expect some difference from compared to a brand like simple. I'll update you on how that goes.

A few other things on my wishlist was some cute new tops, although i didn't really want to get expensive ones, although i like tunics and long tops, and looser ones, so when Dorothy Perkins sent me an email with VIP 20% off sale with the code IMAVIP (at the checkout) you get 20% off anything, including sale items. The sale ends sunday, so get moving! I'll update this post with some nice pictures of the ones i got and how much they cost.



I've recently ordered from boots an Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in zero (black) as i've heard so many good things about this eyeliner, and how well it works on the waterline, and seen some good looks made with it. I've always put my eyeliner on the waterline, as i'm a not a steady handed person to put it on the lash line, and always found it easier. So i'm hoping the reviews are true when it comes! I'll do a review once it does, with a casual A/W make up look which is wearable everyday.

Has anyone tried urban decay's eyeliner or soap and glory products?

http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-True-Match-Minerals-Foundation_984362/?cm_re=lifestyle-_-090909_071009-_-c9095_rot1&cm_sp=3f2_selected_loreal_roll_on_foundation-_-090909_071009-_-c9095_rot1

^^ see link above

OKAY. SERIOUSLY? At first i was a little like okaaaaay...*rolls eyes* when i noticed this product, but I actually think its quite inventive. My first massive rant on this is whats the big deal?! There isn't that many reviews, but most of them consist of people actually trying the product, liking it and noticing its not that bad, but followed by outrageous people who seem insulted by the idea of ROLLERING on your foundation, although it's still perfectly fine to paint your face with BRUSH?! Hello?! You paint walls with not only a roller people, but a brush too. So this isn't a such massive a jump away from the norm as it seems. Also people are calling this lazy...So why not call Diorskin Airflash foundation, the SPRAY foundation, lazy? I think the reason a lot of people are outraged by this type of application is it really brings home what make up actually is - paint.

What do you think about this new foundation? Have you tried it? What do you think?

This is a review of the MAC limited edition graphic garden brush set.

I've never used brushes before, apart from the eyeshadow sponges and the foundation sponge, although i normally apply foundation with my fingers. Although i've been looking at a lot of make up tutorials on you tube and have noticed a lot of people use brushes. Do you? What brushes do you use and what do you think of them? I also noticed MAC brushes have got quite a good following, and after looking at reviews of these limited edition sets, i thought i'd give them a go, also seeing at they would cost way more than forty pounds if i bought them singularly. They are smaller sizes than the normal brushes, but they are perfectly fine and i don't find this a problem.

They come in such a beautiful make up bag, which is wipe clean proof, and also has a little pouch to put the brushes in, so you can always find them and don't get broke in your make up bag. I've used them for about two weeks now, and i can definatly say my make up is a lot better because of them. Also i'm quite sensitive to brushes, i have combination skin and some brushes break me out, although these work fine on my skin. (Yet this is individual - it may be different for you)

And theres more....



Overall i think i'll give this a 9/10 The only reason it didn't get full marks is because of the price, which can still be a bit steep.

Next up is the eyeshadow pallette, and brow set, both by MAC. I've heard some good things about MAC eyeshadows, and i wasn't dissapointed, they are really highly pigmented, and don't really lose their colour throughout the day, and although they are quite expensive at 11.00 pound a pot, its cheaper to buy the pro pallettes both 4.50 or 10.00 for the 4 and the 15 cases, as eyeshadow pans are only 8.50 i think. I got the smaller pallette, with eyeshadows swiss chocolate, vanilla, carbon, and plumage. Which are all really nice colours. 10/10 for eyeshadows and pallette!Swatches below:




MAC brow set is quite dark (even though i got it in their darkest shade) and the brush is quite big for my eyebrows, so its a little tricky to not get any brow set on my skin around my eyebrows. Although after learning some good moving techniques around my eyebrows, it can be successful, and my brows remain in place for a good part of the day, giving them quite nice colour that doesn't budge either. 8/10



THIS is my new nica bag which i've been raving on about:



I know its an strange colour (its a bit darker, the flash makes it look alot brigher) although it fits everything i need for everyday and even an a5 notebook for lectures and seminars, and because nica is made from really good materials i know it won't break either! I recommend checking out other places which sell nica, such as asos and house of frasier, as some may have them cheaper and other lines than the nica site itself, but it does have fast delivery and its free!

I hope you've enjoyed the reviews, and they've helped. I'll be posting a look including the eyeshadows and brow set, and the next items being reviewed - MAC prep and prime, and MAC prep and prime eye.

I'm thinking about getting clarins instant smooth foundation tomorrow!

I've been so busy lately and i apoligise for not posting. I have been thinking about the blog though, and i would like to thank all my readers and any comments, i really appreciate it :)

I've decieded i'm going to include a lot more make up reviews and pictures on here, as i always google reviews of make up before i buy most of the time, and i know its a great help, especially when buying expensive products. So here is a list of what i'm going to be reviewing soon:

MAC mineralize skinfinish natural
MAC pro pallette x 4 compact
MAC eyeshadow in plumage, carbon, vanilla, and swiss chocolate
MAC graphic garden brush set: Define and Blend
MAC prep and prime
MAC prep and prime eye
MAC brow set
CLINIQUE high impact mascara
CLINIQUE superfit foundation
THE BODY SHOP tea tree facial wash
THE BODY SHOP tea tree blemish fade night lotion
THE BODY SHOP pretty pearlecents new A/W collection - Blue/Green/Purple eyeshadow and Aqua eye pencil
THE BODY SHOP lipscuff
NO7 extravagant lashes mascara

and more....

Also i am going to be posting pictures of my new NICA A/W BAG in an amazing dark red colour and beautiful charm, and also pictures of other things in their collection, and to praise their brilliant fast and free delivery.

If there is any requests for make up and any reviews, please let me know

x

So here is an update on my jewelery making:

What do you guys think?

When these sell i'll be making a piece to go into a giveaway, which is going to be a very different kind of givaway :)

Was black hair the right decision?

You tell me ♥

(btw - that is revlons new MATTE collection which i have fallen for, the lipstick is nude attitude which gives a better texture than foundation [which i still dont know is right or not] and better colour. It makes me love a nude no make-up look. I'm going to invest in more lipsticks and some eyeshadows.)

What a busy month it has been! Not only have Joe and I been busy doing researching work, we then had the best week ever being cruised around France, Itality and Spain, which was so magical. We woke up in a different place every day and once again that feeling of being a child at christmas comes back to you as you look out the window and try your hardest to soak up the most beautiful scenerys and culture ever. We then came back to England and are now working 37hours a week for the first time, luckly both at the same place, which is quite nice, they even recognise we're in a relationship! which we didn't expect at all. We're stressed, tired, and barely have time to do anything, which is why its been so hard to find the time to update etc. But we've sorted our time out and having Fridays off as well as weekends, i have time not only to update this regularly, but to also have time to make some of the most beautful pendants and bracelets ever. I will be making more and more, and making up a blogshop for them to be bought and shipped. If you have any requests for what you would like on a pendant or necklace, then give me a shout and we'll negeoatate! All payments will be made through paypal, and i was thinking about using sagepay so you can use debit cards. Hopefully it will all go well!

Purple vest top - Sainsburys £10
cardigan - New look £12
skirt - Envy 1£0 [sale]
leggings - Tescos £4 [they are so old! i really do need some more]
shoes - New look £12

TOTAL OUTFIT COST - £46

This is my first time doing an outfit post, so i apoligise if all things are not up to scratch. Some photos are low res as were taking off my phone. I wore the grey skirt on holiday so much, its so comfy.

Working long hours, and even stresses of other things, really brings the need for you to unwind at the end of the day, so take the time out for a bath which suits you. Have some papering of your own and really relax. If you don't have that much time, the body shop do some really nice lotions and shower gels, and if you do have time to have a bath, they also have some nice bath salts. There is a huge 50% sale on at the minute, so grab things while they last. What i think is worth note is the wellbeing range. What looks overpriced could actually be made to an advantage. I bought a lovely cleaner bar which was made with seaweed for 3 pounds in the sale, and [although its not worth eight pounds] was really nice and lets me relax after a long day. Having a good skincare regime really helps to, as it stops you getting stressed at breakouts you really dont need, and lets your face feel so relaxed.






This is the first project i made. Its made with leather thong, and a beautiful murano style lampwork heart which is the centerpiece, with a lovly antique spacer bead. The finding is easy to use and is a simple coil and s hook, so this can fit anybody. If requested, these can be made different lengths and the hearts of various different designs. It is handmade by me, and all findings are sterling silver. Approximate price these and similar necklaces are going to be sold for around 5pounds. The second is a bracelet made with memory wire. It can take a lot of different beads, in the one shown i've used seed beads with swarovski beads and a really nice metal flower bead at the end. These bracelets, because of the memory wire can fit anyone. Approx price being sold for is TBC. The shop will be up soon, meanwhile i am taking requests for beads so give me an email if you want anything custom made, for a limited period this feature is free. Also similar and new ones will be featuring in upcoming giveaways!







Even though we had a whole day in the ports, it was still really hard to take in all the culture. The sun was beautiful and the sea was so nice, the combination made my skin absolutly perfect for around a month, and to be honest with regular cleansing, it still is. [i havn't worn foundation in around a month!] The cultures and the really nice markets actually inspired me to make jewelery!

Where have you been on holiday, and how do you rewind from a long stressful day? Also what do you think of the necklace and bracelet? Also you can request any items here too! :) :)

i know i've said i should have things up and running soon, but i am so sorry i'm lacking on the replies and the posts right now. Working full time is so tiring! We've just recently booked a long weekend so in the next day or two i'm going to catch up with blogging and also! i made my first necklace today and it is so beautiful. So please please keep checking back here for my new blogshop, new posts and also givaways! <3

i've just came back from holiday yesterday night, and it was so nice to come back to so many wonderful comments <3 thank you so much! i'll get back to each and every one of you, and i really appreciate you reading! :)
The holiday was amazing! It was a cruise round the Mediterranean and we got to see some amazing places, including the leaning tower of pisa, the vatican (where also joe proposed!! xD & i said yes!), the coliseum, an amazing sunset, and some beautiful beaches. The places were just so beautiful. I'm sorting out all the photos and will be posting them soon, so keep checking back! The cruise ship was actually quite old fashioned, which while some people might not like this, was quite nice, with some really nice artwork on the walls which i'll be posting too.

Walking round the markets have also gave me some inspiration to start some jewelry making, including bead and thread work and charms. We picked up some beautiful handmade bracelets which made us think of this, so if you have any ideas of what you would like on a handmade bracelet, please let me know and i can use it as more inspiration. When this starts working and being successful, I'm planning to start an Etsy shop up where these can be bought. (and a blogshop for unwanted clothes, new and old coming soon)

Thank you again! <3
I hope everyone else's holidays have been great too!