Dainty Doll is the make-up line by Nicola Roberts; or as my fellar calls her “the ginger one from Girls Aloud”. Charming, huh?! Read on »
Say hello to natural Irish skincare brand Nia!
I am a lady full of contradictions; anything with the word natural appeals to me but likewise I have been known to part with an awful lot of money for the latest in cosmeceutical products. It’s a beauty bloggers prerogative,right?! Since becoming pregnant though I do have to tread more carefully through the world of beauty products, as both many natural and manufactured ingredients can cause issues. Read on »
Go BOLD or Go Home! Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids Lippies aren’t for Wallflowers!
This post ain’t for the faint of heart. May I present the Maybelline ColorSensational Vivid lip colour collection. I think I’ll let the pictures do the talking.
Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish
On counters now and just in time for Summer (I use the word “summer” lightly) Maybelline have 39 runway (known as a catwalk over this side of the Atlantic) inspired nail polishes on shelves nationwide. Aptly named the Color Show collection you can be guaranteed to find a favorite or two quickly amongst the on trend colours. Read on »
Git some grit! Barry M take on the Textured Nail Trend
Barry M have jumped on the textured nail bandwagon, with this suspiciously similar range to Nails Inc’s “Concrete” offering, right down to the British street names. Though we do love a good budget dupe round these parts, especially with fad/trend items, so who am I to complain! I picked these up in Superdrug across the border on special offer 2 for £6.00, so they were especially bargainous compared to Nails Inc’s £12.00 per bottle (yeowch!). Read on »
Budget Bases from New York Colour
I’ve said it before and at the risk of sounding like a Parrot I will say it again; the range of budget foundations on the market these days is pretty awesome. No matter your shade, budget or formulation preference there is something for everyone.
I was sent two such budget bases from trendy brand New York Colour. Read on »
Fresh and Flirty with La Roche Posay and guest star NYC!
I am SO OVER Winter. I don’t care that it was snowing last week and it’s dark before 5pm, I’m sitting here in a little dress and ballet flats. Law of attraction and all that. I’m ready for a breath of fresh air to shake off the winter cobwebs. I’ve thrown my heavy foundation into the makeup graveyard drawer of doom, and I’m embracing the cream – cream shadows, cream blushes and BB creams! Here’s a Valentines’ day-date inspired look featuring three of my favourite products for a radiant complexion and bright eyes: La Roche-Posay Hydreane BB Creme, Respectissime Ultra Doux Mascara and NYC Blushable Creme Stick in Big Apple Blush. Read on »
Best & Worst face masks for dry skin feat: Yonka, The Body Shop & Liz Earle
My skin has been extremely dry for the past few months so I have been experimenting with products I would never usually use: face masks for dry dkin. I spent my youth and best part of my twenties using masks aimed at oily, acne prone skin. My how the tables have turned! Today I give you a run-down of what to buy and what to avoid! Let me know what you think in the comments x
Oh and one more thing. My skin is patchy dry so I am not sure if all of these products would work for full blown dry skin all over your face!
Supermarket Sweep with love from Lidl this Valentines Day!
Now in fairness, I don’t agree that you would be “spoiling” your loved one by shopping in Lidl but you can pick up some pocket friendly rosemantic gifts for your loved one if you are so inclined! Read on »
Help! I can’t stop buying nail products!
I have developed a rather expensive habit of late: buying all things nail related!! Granted it’s not the worst bad habit to have but it’s proving costly none the less! Read on »