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. 

Must have makeup for Spring 2016

Hello beautiful people,

I hope your all well, as you know I have damaged my knee so been on strict bed rest. However I sneaked out for a little makeup haul. I am so glad I did, really lifted my spirits. I have taken a few of my favorite pieces, for spring 2016. Here is the list:

• Nars - Lipstick in Flamenco and Velvet Matte lip pencil in Mysterious Red red both from the limited edition Steve Klein collection
• Illamasqua - Lip crayon in Innocent
• Mac - Pressed pigment in Rock Candy
• Huda Beauty - Lashes in Monique
• Chanel - Sunkiss Ribbon Blush Harmony
• Estee Lauder -Pure Color lipstick Envy 320 Defiant Coral
• Dior - Addict Fluid Stick in 753 Open Me, Addict Lip Maximizer Collagen active 001
  Dior blush 878 Happy Cherry, Airflash foundation in 301
• Anastasia Beverly Hills - Glow Kit Gleam
• Magic Cosmetix - Highlighter in Gold Shimmer

Here is a little vlog with the above products, Spring Makeup 2016. I will be doing review posts on all the above products.

In addition Estee Lauder had gift time at Debenhams, great range of products to try and a full size lipstick too.

My knee is aching from my little shopping excursion, however I am smiling from inside. I adore makeup and am impatiently awaiting to play makeup makeup.

Have a great evening, love to you all x

ANASTASIA Beverly Hills Glow Kit

Good Evening you beautiful people,

I am so happy, I think I may be a little delirious! I have finally got my hands on ANASTASIA Beverly Hills Glow Kit. My uncle and aunt very kindly bought it from America for me. I am currently stuck in bed, due to a knee injury and healing is around 6 weeks boo. However this little box of magic has made my day and lifted my mood.

It comes tastefully packaged in a sleeve, on the reverse you have the name of the colour shades. In this kit you get 4 colours, Hard Candy, Mimosa, Starburst and Crushed Pearl. They are all stunning and have the most gorgeous shimmer. 

As it is the evening, I will do a swatch for you all tomorrow so you can see the colours in their full glory. This kit is essentially used for highlighting and giving a very natural glow. You can combine two colours to further emphasize your cheekbones and decolletage. You can use it separately too, on your eyelids. I can't wait to use my kit and hyper excited. A beauty lovers must have in my humble opinion. 

So back to resting my leg, however I now have a big smile on my face :)

The amazing result of our Super Oil Mask

Good morning you beauties,

So last night we applied a super oil mask to my Mimi's hair, the results are incredible. Her hair is silky smooth, healthy and shiny. I highly recommend you try this at home. I am hoping it promotes hair growth too. Will keep you dated x

Super Hair Oil Mask

Good Evening your beauties,

My daughter wants luscious locks like Rapunzal, as it is winter the elements have played havoc with her hair. So I devised a super oil mask with Mimi, we placed coconut oil, then argan oil and finally added castor oil. We mixed them all up and applied through Mimi's hair. I gave her scalp a good massage too as I could see it was a bit flaky. It was great fun making the mask with Mimi she loved our little experiment.

I then plaited her hair, will wash it out tomorrow morning. Will let you know if our super oil mask worked wonders. Happy dreams x

Look Fantastic a massive 15% off

Good morning you beauties,

I simply love the website Look Fantastic, they have the best beauty box in my humble opinion. In addition they stock a whole range of beauty brands. Once you sign up to their newsletter you get even more value for money. At the moment they have 15% off certain products. All the ones in the picture are included. So hop over to Look Fantastic use the code LF15 with free delivery what more could a beauty addict ask for?

Happy Shopping my dears x

Lush is Lush

Good Evening you beauties,

It is Friday yay! So earlier today I went to Lush in Windsor I wanted to purchase a hair mask that I keep hearing is incredible, it is called H'suan wen hua. What also drew me into getting this mask was that I could apply it to dry hair. I find it a bit annoying to wash hair apply mask and wash again. Made with free range eggs, bananas, avacado, bay leaf infusion and cinnamon leaf oil it claims to strengthen hair. I will let you know in a month if it worked for me.

What I love about Lush is the amazing scent that hits as one approaches the shop. In addition to that I love the staff members. They are always so attentive and really positive.

Today my sales assistant helped pick out 3 products that I am going to try before I buy.

Ayesha Face Mask - I told her I  have been looking for a mask that would brighten and tighten my skin. She suggested this one. I tried it today and seriously this is tdf! I could feel my skin tighten and it looks so radiant. I will be purchasing the full size in the very near future.

Super balm scalp treatment - My scalp has been super dry, so I really need a product that will nourish it. She took me over and I placed some on my hand, it is quite dense so I was a bit sceptical. She advised me to apply it on my scalp and then have a shower. I haven't tried it yet, will let you know once I do. 

Lush is a fab brand, love their morals and ethics. I feel delighted after a visit to Lush, the staff enhance the whole shopping experience by their tremendously positive attitude.

Your lucky Chinese zodiac colours for 2016

Good Evening beautiful people,

A very Happy New Chinese year to you all. Below is a chart that will show which animal is your Chinese Zodiac. Your Chinese Zodiac sign is derived from your birth year, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Once you have established your sign, scroll below to see your lucky colours for this year.

Lucky colours for your sign

Snake - yellow and black

Horse - yellow and green

Goat - red and purple

Monkey - gold and blue

Rooster - brown and yellow

Dog - green and purple

Pig - gray and brown

Rat - blue and green

Ox - yellow and green

Tiger - blue and grey

Rabbit - red and pink

Dragon - greyish white and silver

As I am a snake I will be including some yellow into my wardrobe, I am thinking shoes. I am a huge fan of black so have loads all ready hisssss.

These are perfect! Both my lucky colours and one of my fav shoe designers.

 

I don't know if it will bring me any luck. However fingers crossed it does. What sign are you and how will you bring these lucky colours into your life?

Have a lucky Chinese new year, with a great reason to buy more clothes, shoes and make up! Happy Shopping x

Best Beauty Box

Good Evening beautiful people,

I simply love the Look Fantastic Beauty Box, each month I am blown away by their product choice. I have subscribed from the start and I can't praise them highly enough. They have never failed to impress.

This month in the box is the iconic magazine Elle, a revolutionary product called Hi Impact Brows, the must have Bliss body butter, the lovely Monuspa body oil, the gorgeous KMS conditioner and the most delightful Denman brush on a key ring.

My 5 year old daughter has claimed the brush and is absolutely overjoyed.  I like the fact that the some of the products are full size and even the trail sizes last around a month. Plenty of time to see if it is right for you. I have tried products that  I wouldn't have done otherwise. I have discovered so many beauty gems in these boxes.

So to get your box head over to Look Fantastic Beauty Box subscribe for as little as £11.25 a month!

Happy Shopping x

Getting to the root of dry, damaged hair

Hello beautiful people, 

This week the most frequently asked question was, how to combat dry, damaged, over treated hair and hair loss. I have been suffering with similar issues So I decided to look into the root of the problem and provide some simple, easy solutions. 

To start with it is winter and these elements play havoc with our hair especially if you have dry hair to start with. We can't do much about mother nature, we can minimize the damage by executing a few simple tips.

• Cut down the amount of times you wash your hair each week, even just getting the hair wet can lead to more breakage. When the hair shaft gets wet it swells, makes it more elastic hence more prone to damage and breakage. Wash your hair less and use a dry shampoo in between for the perfect solution.
• Brushing wet hair causes damage to your hair too. Use a wide tooth comb and a detangle spray to remove tangles.
• Use a good shampoo and conditioner to wash your hair. The one that has been recommended is a brand Kerastase. Here is a great offer on at the moment http://www.lookfantastic.com/brands/kerastase/kerastase-bathe-shampoo.list 

• Blow drying, curling irons and straighteners are a big contributing factor to dry brittle hair. Lessen the impact by using a heat protector spray or a leave in conditioner.
• Coconut oil has been used for thousands of years for grooming hair. It has many beneficial properties that ensure great looking locks. Due to its low molecular weight it penetrates deep into the hair shaft, providing protein to both damaged and healthy hair. Use at least once a week to really nourish your hair.
• Hair loss is normally the result of low iron levels, as women we are more prone to iron deficiency. So keep on top by taking multivitamins everyday.

I hope you enjoyed these simple recommendations, if you have any more leave them in the comments below please. I will be doing all of the above and will let you know how I get on in a few weeks time.

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Have a great Friday x