Anastasia Beverly Hill Glow Kits Swatches and Reviews

Hello you beauties,

I hope your all well and in good health. So today I wanted to talk about these incredible Glow Kits by Anastasia Beverly Hills. I am fortunate to now own all three of the kits. I have stayed up at night, set alarms, had dreams,  woken up and placed orders at 2a.m. These metallic powders have me under their spell. 

My first one was The Gleam, my uncle kindly bought it over from America for me. I did hound him endlessly and didn't really leave him much choice, I just had to have them as soon as I saw them. I haven't been disappointed, from the packaging right down to the pigmentation of the high lighters it is perfection. I don't know how I did my makeup without them. I wear this under my eyes above the cheeks, on my nose and basically anywhere I want a glow. 

The other two I purchased from Cult Beauty and they are also available on Beauty Bay

The Gleam Kit

Hard Candy – Mood-changing golden peach with a pink pearl reflective finish

Starburst – Rush of cool pink with an iridescent finish

Mimosa – Radiant golden peach with a metallic finish

Crushed Pearl – Glimmering pink and silver with a crystalized chrome finish

That Glow

Sunburst – Bright, luminous gold with a metallic finish

Bubbly – Rose champagne with a pearlescent finish

Golden Bronze – Sultry, warm bronze with a gold-flecked finish

Dripping in Gold – Lavish gold with a vivid, reflective finish

Sundipped

Bronzed – Amber with a penny metal finish

Tourmaline – Warm taupe with a rose gold finish

Summer – Luminous sand with a white gold finish

Moonstone – Radiant quartz with a pearl finish

The pans on these palettes are quite large and do last a while, due to the fact that they are highly pigmented as seen in my swatches above. I believe these palettes are priced correctly for the amount and quality of product one gets.

I have fallen for the luminous look, and seriously cannot go back to not having "that glow though"

So my beauties which one do you like best? Gleam, That Glow or Sundipped?

Till next time stay beautiful inside and out x

Bloggers Ball 2016

Hello  you beauties,

I hope your all well and had a fantastic weekend. On Saturday I attended the Bloggers Ball 2016 organised by the beautiful Scarlett London,  I have never been before so really didn't know what to expect. I was invited by beauty blogger friends Annie from musings of a makeup junkie and Aisha from lipsticks and daydreams, I just want to thank them both as the day was amazing.  

I arrived at Dstrkt club and have to admit I was mind blown away by the decor, stands and the buzzing atmosphere. The place was filled with positive energy and everyone had a smile on their face. Scarlett, hats off it was so well organsied and looked divine.

I went to each stand and was able to have a converstion with the people behind the product, which I  loved as they were all passionate about their products and obliged us all by answering our questions. Industry experts told us about our skin types and what we should do, to look after our skin. I was very impressed by the calibar and professionism of all the exhibitors. They were very genourous with the products too and we came away with full size products to try and review.

The Goody Bags

It was a great event to network and discover new brands. I met some very inspiring people and will be doing a separate post about them. There is a bloggers festival in September and I highly recommend it to all bloggers. I had a tremendous time socializing, networking and making new friends. So below are a few pictures of the day.

 

  

   

 I also met  two other bloggers through Annie and Aisha, Jamie from Tanned Beauty Addict and Vicki from Beauty Breaks With Vicky  I am already looking forward to our next meetup with all these gorgeous beauties. All these ladies I credit with the pictures above, thank you for sharing and bring on the Bloggers Festival super excited.

Over the next few weeks I will be doing reviews and posts on the products so do come back and have a read. Till then stay beautiful inside and out x

My visit to The Dollhouse Dubai

Hello you beauties!

I hope your all well and happy. So a few weeks ago whilst on holiday in Dubai, I booked into The Dollhouse salon. It is a full service salon, owned by the very beautiful Mona Kattan and Basma Al Fahim. They have a huge social media presence, I have followed Dollhouse on Instagram and have desired for a long time to have my nails done from them.

So I emailed the team from the UK and got a very speedy response, they asked me which service I would like to book in for and from just the emails I felt valued a bit like a VIP. They were very helpful and friendly. I was now super excited to go and kept going on line to get inspiration for the nails I would like.

The day finally arrived, I woke up at the beautiful Al Qasr hotel, had yummy breakfast, left Mimi and the hubby at the pool and made my way to The Dollhouse. I had a private taxi booked to ferry me, well the driver didn't know Dubai too well and kept getting lost. I was getting frustrated as he was delaying me, so I rang Dollhouse. They were so calming and gave clear and concise directions, however he got lost again. By now I was really stressed and agitated. Rang Dollhouse again, they spoke to the driver and finally the ball dropped and we arrived at The Dollhouse. The staff I must say at Dollhouse had already made quite an impression on me just via emails and phones.
As I walked from the car park towards the Dubai Ladies Clubs building, I felt elated, I was finally going to THE DOLLHOUSE. As I stepped out of the heat into the refuge of the cool building I was super excited like a child on Christmas morning. When I walked up and saw The Dollhouse sign lit in pink I was like wow I am here yay. I was busy snapping and taking pics as I wanted to document it all.

I was promptly greeted by my name and taken over to the pedicure chair. From the pictures i had imagined Dollhouse to be a very big space, in real life it was more quaint and cosy. The decor is beautifully opulent and the atmosphere felt soothing, calming and very friendly. I was a bit apprehensive about the pedicure chairs, as they are tub chairs and I feared they may not be comfortable. To my surprise they were very agreeable with my bad back. I was asked if I would like a drink, I asked for a black tea but I was given a black coffee, easy mistake that was rectified immediately.

So lets get down to the treatments, I was booked in for a paraffin foot pedicure and a nails. They have individual heated paraffin bags, which is so much more hygienic method then the traditional double dipping, as it used only once per client. The lady doing my manicure suggested I have it on my hands too, I had been suffering form dry skin so thought yes why not. After the treatments my hands and feet felt brand new, I felt delighted at the results.The pedicure and manicure commenced, I even had my eyebrows done. Ar one point I had four members of staff attending me. I felt like royalty, it was all so incredible. My bling nails were done to perfection, they are still going strong after 3 weeks. Once all the treatments had been done I finally got to place my hands on the dollhouse paper! I was beyond excited and took a zillion pictures with my hand on the paper.

I would just like to say Dubai is renowned for her service levels, hence the reason my husband and I return there time and time again, The Dollhouse ladies surpassed that from the very first email.  If you ever visit Dubai you simply have to drop by The Dollhouse, it should be a landmark like the Burj a must see. 

Do you like my bling nails? 

My Visit to The Dollhouse

Till next time stay beautiful inside and out x

Flat Tummy Tea

Good Evening you beauties,

Today I will like to tell you about a product called Flat Tummy Tea, to be perfectly honest with you it is an incredible product. I have suffered with severe bloating since I gave birth, nearly six years ago. My weight has gone up and down but the bloat has been consistent, some days people asking me if I am pregnant and FYI I am not. 

So I started drinking this yummy tea and I have seen a big difference, I can actually wear a vest and jeans and not have to worry about a muffin top. People have actually commented that I have lost weight, and I have dropped a couple of pounds not a substantial amount. It is down to my stomach not bloating and making me feel and look blah.  I feel so much more confident and therefore I am happier.  I have even gone and purchased new clothes, any excuse hey. I do eat sensibly and exercise too, however first time I have beaten the bloat! 

 

You will get two packets one called Activate and the other called Cleanse. The Activate tea you drink every morning with breakfast, super easy you put one tea spoon of the the tea into a strainer, infuse in one cup of hot water for seven to eight minutes, remove tea strainer and drink. The Cleanse tea for week 1 you drink every other evening before bed, after that every third evening. Same as before but only infuse for five to six minutes. I love the aroma of the tea it so soothing and fresh.

Over the next two days Flat Tea Tummy are having a summer sale! So head on over, get 20 percent off and say goodbye to bloating. Happy Shopping you beauties x

Do keep me updated on your progress and what you think of the tea please.

Click on the link below to go to Flat Tummy Tea 

Mikasa Beauty Brushes

Hello Beautiful People,

I hope your all well, happy and healthy. I have tried this wonderful brushes above from a company called Mikasa Beauty. They are a new company and we found each other over on Instagram, one of the reasons I love Insta so much. Always come across recent start ups with marvelous products, that I may have missed if I wasn't on there. So Mikasa sent me the above set to review.

The packaging is opulent and gives an apt impression of luxury. Once I opened the boxes I wasn't disappointed, the brushes are well made. The handles are made of wood, they are really smooth and quite durable. The brush bristles are super soft, Mikasa uses the finest grade of goat hair for their brushes and honestly you can tell when using it is like silk against my skin. They also have synthetic brushes for eye makeup. They use copper for the ferrules, which finishes off this stylish brush. I am very impressed by the packaging and level of quality of these brushes.

So I hear you say yes they look wow, but do they work? Honestly they are on par with my Mac brushes and I so want to add more of these brushes to my never ending collection. The lemon drop blender is so cute, my 5 year old daughter keeps running off with it. It is great to get  into the nooks and crannies of the face with this blender.

Mikasa have a unique code set up for you all it is "shanel15" this will give you 15% off your cart, so what are you waiting for? Happy Shopping x

Till next time my loves, stay beautiful inside and out x

Huda Beauty Lashes

Hello beauty lovers!

I hope your all well and in great health. So today I want to babble on about Huda Beauty Lashes, the social beauty queen launched the lashes 2 years ago. They are now a staple in every makeup junkies kit. I can totally understand why. I have tried most of the lashes, they are very full bodied and robust. I love the packaging and all over Instagram you can see from babies to men posing with the box in front of their eyes.

My Mimi holding the lashes

The lashes come quite long which is great as you can cut them down to size, you purchase the lash glue separately. I could not find it the other day for love or for money. You seriously do not want to see the mess on my vanity at the moment. So I used a drug store eyelash glue and that worked just as well. I have to say the lashes are very unquestionably luxurious and make the eyes pop. They are very easy to apply, most people use tweezers, I just use my hands to apply. They are reusable, I wash mine in warm water with a bit of shampoo, use a clean mascara wand to get rid of any clumps and leave to dry. I would opt for these lashes over the drug store ones as they really make my eyes look beautiful and complete my look.

Mink lashes in Raquel

Mink lashes in Audrey

Lana lashes

Above are some of the lashes and looks I have created, let me know which one you like the best. Over on my Instagram you can view more looks.Have a great Sunday. Lots of love to you all till next time stay beautiful inside and out x

Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Lips Set

Hello you beautiful beings!

I hope you all well. Today I wanted to talk about a purchase I made a couple of months back. I bought these amazing 5 Smashbox lipglosses. The colours are incredible, and they really keep my lips moisturized. You can create a dreamy, romantic daytime look and at night time you can transform into a sexy siren. The only down side I did have to reapply a couple of times.

The colours are super glossy and rich in pigment. I have used them all quite a bit. I wear them mostly during school runs and dinner dates.

Here I am wearing the Disco Rose. You guessed it, this is my favorite as I love my reddy tones.

So which one is your favorite? 

Till next time stay beautiful inside and out x

These are a few of my favorite things x

Hello you beautiful beings,

I hope your all well and in good health. So today I wanted to be like Julie Andrews from the sound of music and have a little babble about a few of my favorite things.

The iconic Valentino Rockstuds need no introduction, they are stylish, showy and super sexy. I had these on my wishlist for a while and on my last birthday they became my babies. What I really love about these shoes is I can wear them for a night out or just for lunch. They suit all occasions and are now a staple part of my wardrobe. This is how I justify the price to myself lol.

I simply adore Instagram beloved beauty blogger Huda Beauty Lashes, I have Monique on in this picture. They just give an instant eye lift and I feel fabulous when I wear them. For more product details on this picture please visit my Instagram Babbling On . I was going to take a picture of the faux fur scarf from Zara, however my 5 year old daughter Mimi has hidden it. I can't locate it for love or for money and she is now fast asleep and no way am I waking her to ask her where my scarf is. So sorry I will post a pic as soon as I locate it.

I love Dior products, their packaging is always so striking and pleasing to the eye. I feel like a bee attracted to nectar, when I am in a department store and come across their beauty counter. This is their Dior Addict Fluid Stick in colour Open Me. This is a reddy colour, very bright and ultra hydrating. It glides on and I find it lasts a long time too.

This incredible eyeshadow palette is by Illamasqua. The colours are highly pigmented and have a lovely shimmer to them. I use this palette to do an evening smokey eye also use the lighter shades for during the day. I love the fact that it can fit into my bag and is versatile. 

I can not bring myself to use this, crazy but true. It is so pretty that I just sit and admire it. The colour combination on this is spot, when I do allow myself to use it I will let you know how I get on with it.

So now the hunt for my scarf will continue, if you where 5 years old, where would you hide your mummies scarf?

Which one of my favorite things do you like the most?

I have got to love you and leave you, stay beautiful inside and out till next time x

Nars Steven Klein - Killer Heels Lipstick Coffret

Good Afternoon you beauts,

Today I am sharing a personal delight, a Nars Limited Edition lipstick coffret. The world renowned and iconic photographer Steven Klein and the exemplary François Nars collaborated together to bring this incredible collection to us. 

The set comes with 5 mini lipsticks, which are the perfect size to transport with one. The colours are all divine in their own way, what I love there is a shade for whichever mood I am in. They are long lasting, moisturizing and are fragrance free. I found them quite comfortable to wear all day.

Little Darling - This is a very sheer nude, I have used this lipstick on several school runs. I do like this one a lot and I am not the greatest fans of nude colours.

Mayflower - This is a raspberry shade and has a shimmer to it which is nice. I haven't worn this more than once. Even though it is a amiable and pleasant colour. Just didn't have me going "wow".

Joyous Red - Now this lipstick is aptly named, I simply love it. It is a not too intense red, it is just right. I love it and wear it often.

Jungle Red - This is a statement red lipstick, it will suit absolutely everyone. It is a classic red and looks amazing. My favorite by far.

Fire Down Below - The name makes me snigger like a school girl, it is a very dark and intense red. This is perfect for nights out and will add the glamour factor in an instance.

So which one do you like? Till next time stay beautiful inside and out x

Beauty on a budget, foot mask for a pound!

Hello you beauties,

I am simply in love with this foot mask, my Mummy introduced me to this little bag of wizardry. You can purchase this from most Poundshops. Due to this really harsh and cold weather my skin all over has suffered, it is dry, flaky and cracked. My heels are particularly victim to this climate, so rescue heels has began.

So I wash my feet and then place the plastic bag that is enriched with macadamia oil. It is very healing, and is therefore great for dry and ageing skin. It is great to use since it is readily absorbed and helps to soften the skin. My feet have been hurting due to the dry and cracked condition, as soon as I place this on I get great relief.

Before the foot mask

After the foot mask

It makes a huge difference, my feet feel smooth and pain free. I highly recommend this and for a pound it is a steal.