The Body Shop Haul

Hello everyone!

So I went on a little trip to London and whilst waiting for my train home from Euston I thought it would be a good idea to have a little splurge in The Body Shop.

Sounds shocking but I never buy anything from The Body Shop this was basically my first time having a proper look at the products. The reason I decided to do this is because the night before my friend recommended Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter. I was complaining about never feeling like my face was completely clear before bed so she let me use some of hers. Wow! I fell in love right away it really is so good! My face felt so clean and fresh afterwards! Beth definitely has good taste! I highly recommend you can check out her blog littleonee2912.

Now I am an absolute sucker for a bargain and when I see a 3 for 2 sign I cant just walk away! There was basically a little pick and mix section were I decided to go for grapefruit hand sanitiser (another suggestion from Beth), hand lotion and lip balm. Just want to point out how well the lip balm has worked for me, I didn't have any high expectations but I have been really surprised! My lips have remained smooth despite the cold dry weather.

So anyway this was a quick look at everything I got. I am still using the products and deciding what I think of them, let me know if you would like to see a full review!

What is your favourite product from The Body Shop?

Ellie

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A new reason to love H&M

Hi everyone!

During my fashion internship I have been recently looking up recent events so I thought I would give you all a little intake on one that stood out to me as something I plan on trying out!

H&M are non stop with an empire of womenswear, mens and kidswear and those oh so spectacular designer collaborations. Now to make things more interesting a 700-piece beauty collection!

Stepping out of their comfort zone H&M have gone all out to create a new line of products including makeup, body care, hair and even styling tools. You name it H&M are soon to have it as of October. 

The range includes so many different colours and textures, the looks you could create are endless. Anything from your natural everyday look to a dramatic smoky eye and bold lip.

Hundreds of eyeshadows, lipsticks, nail polish’s and so on are soon to be available in stores and online. The brand have also made their products suitable for every skin tone by developing 20 different shades of foundation. 

The company also plan on releasing a premium body care and conscious line of eco-friendly products later into the year.

We have high expectations for the new launch such as high end beauty for the high street price. High pigmented eyeshadows with no fall out and long lasting are key. The exterior of the products alone is stunning so it is unlikely you will be disappointed.

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Does Protein Worlds Slender Blend actually work?

Hello everyone!

I'm sure most of you social media addicts have already came across Protein World Slender Blend. Celebrities are raving about it all over their Twitter and Instagram pages but is it really worth the hype?

As my holiday to Ibiza was quickly approaching I thought I might as well find out for myself. I ordered Slender Blend in Vanilla flavour, although I am a chocolate addict I thought the vanilla would mix better most things. Also I had heard it tasted similar to vanilla ice cream which was a bonus!

I was really happy with the delivery and packaging. Arrived early the next day with everything neatly packed in a box. How lovely is the personalised card!?

The general idea is you use this as a meal replacement twice a day the have one proper meal. It is ridiculously hard to keep up with this as sometimes circumstances do not allow you to do so I didn't stick to this 100 percent. I was still eating healthy with the occasional snack and I found that this still worked well for me.

The overall taste is sweet, not a problem for me because I have a sweet tooth but other might find this over powering. I would mix 4 scoops of protein powder with water or make myself a smoothie. My smoothies mainly consisted of either strawberry or raspberry as they would create my favourite flavours. Protein World also provides you with recipes you can try, I once tried protein pancakes... 

not bad!

Know for the main question, Does it work? From my experience it worked for me. Obviously the key to any weight loss is a healthy balanced diet. I am by no means a health freak but I still try to eat everything in moderation and whilst using Slender Blend I was more careful about my food choices. Another bonus is the shakes would make me feel full because of the protein. Because of this it felt easier when trying to cut down a bit on unhealthy foods.

Have you ever tried Protein World products?

Ellie

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NAKED on the Run

Hello everyone!

So I am going on holiday soon but I really need to pack lightly! I wanted to try out a few different make up options so I could decide what to take with me. After routing threw my make up drew I found Urban Decay NAKED on the Run Pallet. I don't know how I managed to forget I had this!

As you can see straight away the packaging is absolutely beautiful! The pallet has a really strong plastic box with rose gold detail around the sides. If you have read my Rose Gold Wishlist you will understand how much I love all things Rose Gold.

When I opened the pallet the first thing I noticed was the HUGE mirror. You can also stand the mirror up and it will not move out of place this makes it perfect for clearly applying all the products and ideal for traveling. 

Now for the products... for anyone familiar with Urban Decay you must know that the brand does not disappoint especially when it comes to presentation. Inside the pallet you get mascara, eyeliner, lipgloss, eyeshadows, bronzer, blush and highlighter all put nicely together.

There are 5 eyeshadows that all have different finishes to them, some creating a metallic/shimmer effect and others matte. We all know Urban Decay have AMAZING eyeshadows because of the huge success of the Naked pallets. They are really pigmented, do not have bad fall out, do not crease and paired with eyeshadow primer they last all day! I cannot complain when it comes to using these eyeshadows.

When it comes to bronzer and blusher they are super pigmented! Orange toned bronzer and hot pink blush do not mix but I have found just applying a small amount can look nice. The actually application of the product is easy and smooth. Overall I would of preferred different colours as it does seem like more of an effort being super careful not to apply to much.

The highlighter is a beautiful shade that works well to highlight every part of your face from your brow bone to cheek bone. It completes the look and adds a really nice finish.

You also get a mini version of perversion mascara, when I say mini its not really that small its just skinnier and a little shorter then the original. The applicator brush is the exact same so overall you will achieve the same effect. Not going to lie I am not a huge fan, its not a bad mascara but I just don't think it gives my eyelashes much curl and volume compared to others.

The 24/7 Glide on pencil comes in a deep brown colour that looks almost black. I don't usually use pencil eyeliner but I enjoyed using this one there is kind of a soft feel to it compared to others and I found it was easy to apply.

Onto lipgloss... again the packaging to Naked lipgloss is beautiful! The lipgloss is very sheer so it works well complimenting lipstick or if you wanted a more simple look you could even use this alone. Be aware the texture is really thick and gooey which may not suit to some people, at first I was not fussed but now I have grown to like it more and more.

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I am not 100% sure if I am going to be taking this with me. I do think it is great for travelling I'm just really undecided on what to choose and as you can see I have mixed feelings. I plan on uploading a blog post on what I take with me so keep checking back if you would like to see.

Any make up suggestions for my holiday?

Have you ever used NAKED on the Run?

Thank you for reading

Ellie 

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The Liebster Award

I am so happy and honoured that I have been nominated for The Liebster award, I would like to say a huge thank you to the lovely Gadzotica Beauty Blog for nominating me. Be sure to check out her blog!

The Liebster award is designed for new and upcoming bloggers who have under 200 followers. It is such a great way to help us new blogs grow and discover other blogs.

Rules:
1. Thank and link the person who nominated you.
2. Answer the nominators 11 questions.
3.Nominate 11 small blogs who have less than 200 followers. You should believe that they deserve this award and include their link in your post.
4. Create 11 new questions for your nominees to answer. Notify these nominees via social media/blog.

Why did you start a blog?

I have wanted to start a blog for years now after reading so many. Now that I am at university on a Fashion course I am constantly learning new skills and discovering new interests.  So I decided it is about time I started writing about the them!

What does your family think about your blogging?

They are really supportive! They have always told me I should start a blog if it’s what I am interested in and now that I have they are happy for me.

Who, what, and/or where does your blogging inspiration come from?

Honestly… everything. Their isn’t really one specific thing, I could be on the bus and an idea would pop into my head about what would be a good idea for a blog post. I find other blogs and social networking such as Twitter and Instagram also to be really helpful when it comes to triggering some inspiration.

 What are you doing when not blogging?

At the minute University work and a lot of it! I also have a part time job as a sales assistant so I am either in Uni or working. Once I finish University for summer my plans are for me to be spending time with family and friends, blogging and working.

 Who is your favourite Youtuber?

This is an obvious one but its true it would have to be Zoella. She is the first person I watched on Youtube years ago, I actually wanted to go and watch all of her videos because I found them all to be so good! Watching Zoella’s videos led me to discovering other Youtubers that I also enjoy but her channel is my favorite.

What is your biggest dream?

I want to be successful doing a job I enjoy, I don’t want to dread Monday morning I want to look forward to it. If I had a job where I could travel the world, have plently of time to spend with family and friends and enjoy every minute then that would be a dream for me.

What is your weakness and how the way you handle it?

I get stressed out easily. I am either completely stressed out about something or really laid back about it there is no in-between. When I do stress I get anxiety but I deal with this by taking my mind of things that are worrying me.

What is your favorite color?

I can’t choose just one! Erm… I really like Turquoise/Aqua blue and purples!

Which makeup style do you prefer, Korean or Western? What is your reason?

I had to look on Pinterest images to understand the Western make up look (correct me if I got this style wrong) haha… I think Korean style of make up is a pretty natural look for daytime but from the images I found I prefer Western. I love the gold and brown smoky eyes for a night out!

 10. What are your holy grail makeup and skincare product? Why do you love them?

Bobbi brown corrector is a life saver for me and anyone else who suffers from dark under eye cycles. You just apply a small amount under concealer and it helps so much to camouflage the dark areas. Skin care for me changes all the time but at the minute I am currently loving the Yes to Cucumbers Cleanser you can check out my blog about it here.

 11. What is your fashion style?

It depends what mood I am in but the majority of time I like to look classy. Im always adding bracelets and necklaces to my outfits just to make them look that little bit more dressed up.

I would now like to nominate:

www.randiwithani.com

www.goldandhearts.com

www.annahodgson.blogspot.co.uk

www.mycluelessmind.blogspot.co.uk

www.quinnzell.blogspot.co.uk

www.emmamariewills.blogspot.co.uk

www.rougelipsgirl.blogspot.co.uk

www.sarameirelesthesnowwhite.blogspot.co.uk

www.theindigomoods.blogspot.co.uk

www.snapsnpixels.blogspot.co.uk

www.mrsinlondon.blogspot.co.uk

And my questions are:

What made you want to start a blog?

If you could only have 2 beauty products for the rest of your life what would they be?

Would you ever want blogging to be your job or do you see it more as a hobby?

What is your favorite quote and for what reason?

What makes you happy?

What is your favorite fashion store?

Where is your favorite place to go on holiday?

If you could live in any city in the world where would you choose?

How would you describe your style?

What is your favorite film/TV Series?

Where is your favourite place to go out to eat?

Ide love to see all your answers! Comment below if you have ever done Liebster award and I will check out your blog to have a look!

Ellie 

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Little 3 for 2 Trip to Boots

Hello everyone! 

Just a quick post this morning about my little trip to boots yesterday. For those of you who are unfamiliar boots is a really popular drug store here in England. The majority of make up, skin care and hair care essentials can be found in boots and that is why I love it so much!

So here is everything I picked up during my little shopping trip. Boots had a 3 for 2 offer on yesterday and as many of you probably know this is like a dream for a beauty blogger! With so much to choose from it was hard to only pick up a few items, but well here they are! Also a quick mention how cute does the Venus snap razor look! So small, perfect for travelling. I can't wait to try it out! It is currently now on offer for £4.99 rather then £9.99 so go and get yourself one girls!

I have been wanting to try out some Soap & Glory make up products for some time now as the only product I previously owned is a Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Shine Lacquer which is lovely by the way! I am SO happy to finally get my hands on Lid Stuff! I have heard so many good things about it and have been wanting to try it for so long now. I purchased the What's Nude palette because I just think it will work perfect for my everyday look. It was also the last one in store, so it was just meant to be! I can't wait to try out all of these products and look forward to writing reviews on what I think of them in my upcoming blog posts!

Products:

Bourjois 2-in-1 Tweezer and False Lash applicator £4.99

Gillette Venus Snap Women's Portable Razor £4.99

Botanics Organic Fair-trade Round Cosmetic Pads £2.25

Rimmel London ScandalEyes Xxtreme Black Mascara £6.99

Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer £10.00

Soap & Glory Archery D-I-Y Brown Bar £12.00

Soap & Glory Lid Stuff £10.00

Click the links above to be referred to the website where you can purchase these products.

Products are also available in most drug stores

Have you tried any of these products before?

Ellie

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Sensitive skin say YES to cucumbers!

A while ago, I heard about the brand 'Yes to carrots' whilst browsing online. Through looking into the brand further I came across their range 'Yes to cucumbers'. The range has received so much positive feedback that I found it impossible not to want to try it for myself. 

The brand uses all natural products such as Organic cucumbers, Green tea and Aloe Vera. The products are also Petroleum, SLS and Paraben free as well as Cruelty free. Basically a really cool organic company :) 

I received a £10 boots gift card at christmas, how I did not spend my gift card until now? I do not know. Anyway I finally decided to go into boots and spend it on the Yes to cucumbers products. The products I decided to try out were the Yes to cucumbers hypoallergenic facial towelettes and the Yes to cucumbers daily gel cleanser.

For starters how cute is the packaging of this product! Its just such a simple design yet it manages to really stand out on the shelves and looks so pretty. The first amazing thing about these facial wipes is the smell! Oh my god, it is so lovely! even before using the wipes it gives off a clean effect in itself. The only way I can describe it is fresh like cucumbers.. Ironic? The wipes are also incredibly soft, and even though they are so soft they still manage to easily remove any face make up with no hesitation. The only thing I have trouble with is removing mascara,  I always find it hard to remove mascara and find myself looking for a million different ways to get it completely off.

To sum these make up wipes up I REALLY like them. My skin feels fresh and clean after using them, There is also a kind off cold sense on my face its as if the wipes have been in a fridge before being opened, I find this really nice as it makes them feel just that extra bit fresh against skin.

Moving on ... At first I was slightly hesitant to buy this because it did not stand out to me as much as other products. However it was the last one on the shelf.. so I couldn't not buy it! My first opinion was once again the smell of it, wow. I can see Yes to cucumber becoming one of my favourite ranges just because I love the smell so much. The actual product is very watery, and in my hands it felt like it wasn't going to last very long before the whole thing was used up. However I was wrong, a little bit of this product goes a long way. 

I suffer from sensitive skin and so far this cleanser has worked perfect for me. It does not give me break outs it gives my skin a deep clean and leaves my face feeling super smooth. This product for me works best when I apply my moisturiser after use, the moisturiser I am currently using is Simple hydrating light moisturiser (another sensitive skin friendly product). I will defiantly be purchasing this cleanser again once I have ran out!

Products mentioned:

Yes to cucumbers hypoallergenic facial towelettes £3.99 

Yes to cucumbers daily gel cleanser £6.99 

Simple hydrating light moisturiser £4.50

Click the links above to be referred to the websites where you can purchase these products.

I want to try out some more Yes to products and I plan on writing some future reviews on the range. Let me know in the comments if you have any suggestions on what to try next? 

 Ellie

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A picture speaks a thousand words

Seeing as I am new to the blogging scene and this is my first post, I am going to begin by giving you an idea of what my blog is going to be about. Simply I intend to make a fun blog about fashion trends, projects, beauty and skin care reviews and just generally my own opinions on well anything and everything? I see myself as a very creative person and that is what I want to show on my blog! :) I thought the best way to introduce myself to the blogging world would be by posting a few Instagram photographs that show my interests.

University fashion projects, Summer holidays, Gorgeous smelling perfume, Photography and Pretty nails with a ring. Yes I would say this collage pretty much sums me up. (Although I do love my hair, make up and skin care that is all to come in my blog!)

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