Monday 21 December 2015

Kiko Moon Dust In Mysterious Pink






The new Kiko Cosmetic Starlets 2015 Collection arrives inspired by seduction, romance, freedom, and innocence! A Holiday Collection that features four different types of women with their own unique look: The Temptress, The Romantic, The Free Spirit, and The Innocent. This blush is a gorgeous baked pink number with gold shimmers running though it.
Kiko Moon Dust Face Powder Highlighting Baked Blush - This gorgeous highlighting brush adds color, warmth, and glow to skin! It is stunning, such a beautiful glowing shade to brighten up your whole face.
Described as..
  • Highlighting baked blush in a unique star shape that illuminates and warms up the complexion
  • Each blush is made of up of a blend of shades
  • The baked formula brings out the colour’s pure essence and ensures a smooth and radiant finish
  • The texture is fine, airy and silky to the touch
  • True to the style of the “Cosmic Starlets” collection, the Moon Dust Face Powder comes in a geometric-shaped compact with an internal mirror
  • Romantic and feminine, it’s the perfect gift, even

This powder will give you a gorgeous pink glow and combined with a highlighter, It really is beautiful, the photo's don't show the true product. My only complaint is the packaging as again it is bulky but I'm also a massive hater of anything red... It's £13.90 but currently has 30% off at just £9.70 on the Kiko website.

Have you tried anything from this collection?

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Thursday 17 December 2015

Bluebeards Revenge Body Kit


Designed to keep the manliest of men feeling squeaky clean and smelling utterly irresistible, The Bluebeards Revenge Body Kit is the ultimate option for grooming on the go. Perfect for travelling or taking to the gym, you need never be caught short in the grooming department again.
Contains:
1 x Travel Washbag
1 x Flannel
1 x 20ml Cooling Moisturiser Sample
1 x 175g Big Blue Bar Of Soap For Blokes
1 x 50ml Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
1 x Comb
Perfect for any man in your life to keep them smelling fresh!.. Available for £24.99.
What are you getting for the males in your Family?


Tuesday 15 December 2015

Kiko Total Sculpt 3 in 1 Contour Kit in Light.




True to the style of the "Cosmic Starlets" collection, the Total Sculpt 3 in 1 Contour Kit comes in a geometric-shaped case with an internal mirror! Contouring palette trio with two sculpting face powders and a highlighter.  The sculpting powders accentuate the face's contours. The highlighter creates points of light to bring out your best features. The sculpting powders combined with the highlighter conceal your imperfections while emphasizing your positive aspects. The palette also contains a contouring brush to achieve a sculpted look as well as a tutorial to learn contouring techniques. The silky powders blend easily and allow you to simply and quickly sculpt your features. A beautiful palette to give you a gorgeous contour this Christmas.. I really like it but think the packaging is a tad bulky I won't be popping it in my clutch on a night out. But it be kept in my make up collection to get me party ready!! It is priced at £19.90 from Kiko stores and online.
Have you seen this lovely collection?

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Christmas Activities!..

When I was little I always got at least one board game for Christmas and loved playing them especially over Christmas, with my Parents, Brother, Cousins and friends.. I decided to carry this tradition on for my Children, my eldest Daughter is seven years old and she loves spending time playing board games.. Don't get me wrong she also loves her iPad, TV, DVD's and game consoles as much as the next child growing up these days.. But I think it's important families spend quality time together without modern technology getting in the way!...

This year I will be giving her Skribble Head - The fast guessing, draw on your own head game! Can you draw an elephant on your own head in just 15 seconds when you can't see what you're doing? How about a smiley face, a zebra crossing or a bunch of grapes? This fun-packed, hilarious, fast-paced game provides hours of entertainment for the whole family and makes a hilarious after dinner game! All players have to do is guess what is being drawn, correct guesses win chips and the player with most chips wins the game! This is a great family game that draws on creative skills whilst being a lot of fun for everyone! The game is best played with three or more players; and is ideal for those over the age of 8 years, priced around £14.95.
My Daughter has such an inquisitive mind and is constantly asking questions and telling me facts she's learnt at school, so thought this would be perfect - Kids Trivia Plus 3rd Edition - A tin stuffed with trivia, Puzzles, riddles, the world around you and things they don't teach you at school - Hours of fun for children with this attractive tin filled with 300 colourful cards with trivia questions, fascinating facts and actions. A tin full of fun to keep the kids entertained! Age: 7+ Kids Trivia Plus is the fun trivia game created especially for children, priced around £9.95..I know she will enjoys hours of fun playing these games and will keep us occupied on Christmas day and stop us watching all the repeats that are usually on TV..
I also decided to pick this activity for my Nephew who is Three and totally OBSESSED with Thomas & Friends... He also enjoys scribbling on walls.. So when I saw this I knew it was George in a box! Thomas & Friends Activity Tablecloth - Young fans of Thomas the Tank Engine will love this fantastic Activity Tablecloth. The huge double-sided pre-printed tablecloth is full of illustrations to colour as well as lots of activities such as mazes, word finds and dot-to-dots to help to keep children entertained. This giant tablecloth comes with 5 washable markers and is fully washable so it can be used time and time again, it is suitable for ages 3 and over, priced around £15.00

What Games will your Family be playing this year?

Thursday 10 December 2015

Look Fantastic December Beauty Box 2015



If you are not yet aware of what the Lookfantastic Beauty Box is, it's a monthly subscription service, that delivers to your door a great selection of delux brand samples and travel sized beauty treats, for just £15 it always offers great value for money and a chance to sample some of the best products and brands in the beauty industry. 

The first item out of the box this month is from Eve Lom 50ml Morning Time Cleanser. This cleanser is a lightweight rinse-off balm that cleanses the skin of makeup and dirt without stripping 
moisture. Papaya fruit enzymes help brighten and gently exfoliate while carrot oil nourishes and stimulates collagen production. Suitable for all skin types, this is a product which is designed for those on the go because you massage it straight onto dry skin and leave for a few minutes before rinsing with warm water. A great skin care product to revive you from all the late nights you have partying! (Value £14)

The Wet Brush Squirt intelliflex bristles glide through hair effortlessly and the ultra-soft polytips SoftTips make this brush ideal for sensitive scalps and also provide a massaging action. This brush helps you to detangle with no pulling, tugging or pain to leave our hair healthy with no split ends and less breakage. I was really happy to find this in my box, it's a product I've had my eye on, I also love the colour! (Value £8)

Great to add that extra oompff to your festive make up. Eyelure Double Lash in No.156 Exaggerate - Described as being big and beautiful, these double-layered effect lashes are handmade, 100% natural and reusable. (Value £6.95)

Lord & Berry Pailette Glitter Eye Pencil - Pailette is a classic black eye pencil which is infused with glitter, perfect for blinging up your Christmas look. (Value £5)

A brand I'm not familiar with Codage No.3 Radiance & Energy Serum 7ml, Described as being a genuine elixir of cellular replenishment, this serum is formulated to detoxify and restore brightness to lacklustre skin whilst helping to erase signs of fatigue. To be used on a morning and/or evening onto cleansed skin using your fingertips. I'm looking forward to testing it out. (Value £17)

Last but not least I got a 100ml Molton Brown Showel Gel in Japenese Orange, I love this brand it 
feels and looks very luxurious, the scent is perfect for me a gorgeous subtle citrus scent with a little musk. (Value £6)

I’m really happy with December’s box, providing a great selection of products and fantastic brands. A perfect Christmas box there are some great luxurious products, with a touch of sparkle and party glitz! including two full sized products and the others being generously sized deluxe samples.
The Lookfantastic Beauty Box costs just £15 per month, inclusive of postage, or you can sign up to a 3, 6 or 12 month discounted subscription. You can unsubscribe anytime you wish.
What do you think about this month’s selection? Are you happy or disappointed with the December box? 

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Monday 30 November 2015

L'Oreal GlamBronze La Terra Bronzer




It was this summer’s must-have bronzing powder with a tribal print!

L’Oréal Glam Bronze La Terra, created with silky micro pigments for a soft, natural looking tan. It’s a bronzer you’ll always want to wear, combining a luxurious velvety touch and totally addictive summer fragrance, to create a sensual, glamorous summer. It is a bronzing powder that can be used for both face and body. Formulated with fine film technology, the bronzer is light wearing and allows the skin to breathe. It's also smooth in texture and contains a blend of ochre tones and micro-dispensed light pigments to perfectly mimic the effects of a sun kissed look, giving the skin an instant glow.

The colour pigmentation is gorgeous and it's lasting power is extremely good. It stays on all day and adds a lovely, naturally sunkissed glow, due to the small flecks of glitter in the powder. Although it does lean to a warmer undertone, so use a light hand to give you a bronze glow rather than oompa lumpa!.. A great bronzer to add a summer glow to these miserable dark winter days! You can pick it up for £12.99 but it's usually included in 3 for 2 offers in certain stores.

What products do you reach for to brighten your winter?






Friday 27 November 2015

Look Fantastic Black Friday Sales #LFBlackfriday

Black Friday is upon us again and if last year is anything to go by it will be crazy busy with people fighting over the last TV in the Supermarket!.. So Why not get all your Beauty deals from the comfort of your own bed!! - That's where you're going to find me!.. Look Fantastic have some of the best savings on top brands, launching from Midnight.....To celebrate the event I was lucky enough to receive a specially created ‘THE LITTLE BLACK FRIDAY BOX’. The box cannot be bought (unfortunately), it just gives you a taster of some of the amazing brands and deals you can pick up in the Black Friday and Cyber Weekend event on the Look Fantastic website!..


When I opened the box, I was very happy to see the contents inside, every product was brilliant, all great brands I use or have wanted to try, here is what I found..


La Roche-Posay Research has shown that, under the effects of external aggressors (pollutant particles, dust...), oily imperfection-proneskin undergoes oxidation, which can trigger a chain reaction – hyperkeratinisation, sebum hyperproduction, oxidation of sebum and impurities present at skin surface – which can lead to the formation of new imperfections.For the 1st time from La Roche-Posay, EFFACLAR K (+) daily care combines LHA with the VITAMIN E + CARNOSINE+ AIRLICIUM™Beyond refining the look of skin texture, our 1st care for oily skin to reduce the appearance of blackheads and mattify skin for 8 hours from the very first application.Instantly: skin is mattifiedTo target the results of this process: pores look unclogged, skin texture looks smoother, shine controlledFrom the very 1st application, skin has an all day clean & fresh skin sensation. Skin looks transformed: smoother-looking skin texture, pores look unclogged, controlled shine £14.90 - Offer 3 for 2 across the range.

The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge will allow you to apply liquid and cream foundations flawlessly, giving your skin a poreless, airbrushed appearance. Easy to use, the sponge features rounded sides that allow you to smooth foundation over large areas of your face, whilst the flat edge allows you to blend it into the contours of your eyes and nose. Finished with a precision tip that's perfect for targeting specific blemishes and imperfections, the Miracle Complexion Sponge from Real Techniques will produce high definition results, so you can create a professional finish. £5.99 Offer: Save 35% on core collection + 3 for 2 on everything else

Regenerate your skin with the Eve Lom Cleanser, a multi-award-winning, multi-purpose skin cleanser, suitable for all skin types, it is a decongestant, softens and leaves a highly receptive base for your beauty products to work with. This exfoliating cleanser includes a unique blend of ingredients which each activate individual cleansing properties. Clove Oil's antiseptic properties encourage clear skin, Eucalyptus Oil drains away toxins, Hops Oil tones, and Egyptian Chamomile and Cocoa Butter soften and soothe the skin. Without drying the skin, this Cleanser removes even the most stubborn waterproof make-up. Prices start from £55.00 for 100ml.
Morning Time Cleanser contains the four signature Eve Lom aromatic cleansing oils together with papaya enzymes and carrot oil to stimulate collagen production, leaving skin radiant, refreshed and balanced. It works to decongest the skin and remove even the most stubborn waterproof make-up, whilst rejuvenating and deeply nourishing tired skin. With visible benefits for all skin types, why not give your complexion the best possible start to the day with Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser. This luxurious facial cleanser is quick and easy to use and washes off in just two minutes, leaving skin soft, exfoliated, toned and brightened - with noticeably minimised pores. £40.00 for 125ml. - Offer: An EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition 450ml Cleanser with a £110.00 worth £250.00 – buy now for £140.00
Tangle Teezer's uniquely designed teeth flex and flick as they glide through the hair, eliminating tangles and knots on contact, minimising breaking, splitting and damage caused by mistreatment. It's perfect for all hair types and is recommended for fragile or colour-treated hair, hair extensions, weaves and children's fine tangle-prone hair. Offering a pain free way to ease out those nuisance knots, this Tangle Teezer Original Purple Crush will leave your hair silky soft and effortlessly smooth.Tangle Teezer can be used on wet or dry hair, with it's Revolutionary convex teeth for pain-free detangling, it Distributes hair conditioners and treatments evenly. £10.90 - Offer: 3 for 2 across the Range
Achieve a perfected complexion with the A Little Amazing Concealer, a miniature version of the original Amazing Concealer. Formulated with waterproof formula which works to make all imperfections disappear, it's available in a range of shades perfect for all skin tones. It's effective waterproof technology and highly pigmented formula is designed to conceal dark circles, blemishes, sun damage and broken capillaries; it's the ultimate skin perfector. It's super lightweight yet promises to give full coverage every time - simply dab onto the skin and blend to see the amazing results of this makeup artist favourite. £19.50 for 6ml. - Offer: 3 for 2 across the range
Say hello to the exclusive facial treatment that’s all the rage in Hollywood right now... GLAMGLOW Face Mud Mask will leave your face totally rejuvenated and your complexion gleaming within 10 minutes. Made from only the very finest quality ingredients, such as French sea clay and volcanic minerals GLAMGLOW Face Mud Mask makes it the number one choice of Hollywood film stars. The unique tingling and exfoliating treatment works for all skin types to tackle any problem areas and leave skin soft and renewed, the results? Your complexion is utterly refreshed and glowing for three days after application. £49.99 - Offer: 3 for 2 across the Range
Discover the best Black Friday Beauty deals on your most-wanted beauty brands such as Foreo, GHD and Jurlique, order now at Look Fantastic Don't miss out on all the amazing offers,and save yourself lot's of money, They also offer FREE Worldwide shipping and Next Day Delivery options if your impatient like me!!
There's more - If none of these have wet your beauty appetite, LF are also offering you a huge 20% off which can be redeemed on a wide selection of brands using code LFBLACK - valid 27/11-30/11. Minor exclusions apply.
What product have you got your eye on?

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Wednesday 25 November 2015

The Body Shop Swinging Silver Palette and The Sparkler in Silver.




A lovely palette in gorgeous packaging, any beauty fan would be happy to open this on Christmas day to create their Christmas looks!  It will Be their time to shine this season with the Winter Trend Eye Palette. This must-have Eye Palette combine stylish metallics with on-trend winter shades. Metallic silver tones are teamed with smoky blues and fresh coral hues. It has beautiful shadows to suit everyone, but if silver isn't your thing check out the gold palette in this collection.
  • Swinging Silver
  • Special edition packaging
  • Contains a mirror and brush
£16.00





Add a touch of shimmer to the party season with our Sparklers, with a special edition 1920s look. These glittering mists are available in a choice of silver or gold metallic tones making them the perfect way to polish off a Christmas makeup look. This is like unicorn dust in a bottle!.. It looks so pretty sprayed in your hair or over your décolletage, shoulders, arms area to give you a little Christmas sparkle!.. A very fine sparkly powder in a very pretty bottle.
  • Available in silver or gold
  • Special edition packaging
  • Can be used on the body or hair
£14.00

What have you tried from this collection?


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Saturday 21 November 2015

Avon Nail Selection Box 2015.


This is a great gift idea for any nail polish lover, it contains 12 gorgeous shades in different finishes the Advent calendar-style box contains:
• Nailwear Pro+ in Coral Reef, Cosmic Blue and Licorice
• Gel Finish Nail Enamel in Dazzle Pink, Envy, Limoncello, Purplicious, Roses Are Red and Sterling
• Magic Effects Diamond Shatter Top Coat
• Magic Effects Matte Top Coat
• Magic Effects Fringe Effect Nailwear in Frayed Edges.
• All 10ml
Priced at £55, but Avon currently have an offer - if you spend £10 or more across the website and you can buy this for £18!!!... 

What advent calendar have you been eyeing up?

Thursday 19 November 2015

Smashbox Full Exposure Travel Size Palette.





This versatile eye shadow set provides eight must-have neutrals in one portable palette. From nudes to blacks, these crease-resistant, long-wear shimmers and velvety smooth mattes are organised with shimmers on top and mattes on the bottom so that they are easy to use. I picked this little beauty up from Sephora in the mall at Millenia in Orlando whilst on Holiday in June, it is tiny.. About the size of a Credit card, I was really surprised how small it was, but the shadows are great, pigmented and a good size and fill the palette, it is perfect for popping into your handbag or a compact make up bag for a trip away, the shades can take you from day to night no messing! Full of neutrals like the smashbox full size palatte but this contains eight.. Four matte and four shimmer, such a great little travel-size palette of eight, with universal neutral shadows. t was $24 = £15.78 which I don't think is too bad for eight high quality, long wearing shadows?!

This set contains: 
Shimmer Eye shades in Chocolate Brown/Golden Pearl, Soft Gold/Golden Silver Pearl, Light Tan/Golden Silver Pearl, Mid-Tone Slate/Silver Pearl.
Matte Eye shades in Matte Warm Chocolate Brown, Soft Matte Mid-tone Tan, Creamy Matte Beige, Ashy Dark Brown.

The Full Exposure Palette was created because the pros at Smashbox Studios needed it. On set, they’ve seen every skin tone and eye shape imaginable, so they wanted a super universal, straightforward palette that works on anyone, anywhere—from big-deal photo shoots to behind-the-scenes Instagram selfies. 

Have you tried anything from Smashbox?



Wednesday 18 November 2015

Urban Decay Brow Beater Microfine Brow Pencil and Brush - Taupe

Urban Decay Brow Beater Microfine Brow Pencil and Brush is a perfect weapon for a brow emergency (even when you're on the go). The long-lasting, waterproof formula provides a smooth, even application, and the precise, microfine tip makes it easy to replicate the natural look of real hair.

Brow Beater has a unique texture that provides an ideal laydown of colour that lasts all day. And the shade range? Four versatile options: Taupe, Neutral Brown, Warm Brown and Dark.

Brow Beater's double-ended, slim barrel makes it easy to craft the perfect set. Use the mechanical, retractable pencil to fill in and shape brows, then groom and blend with the spoolie brush. Need to apply on the run? The self-sharpening format is good to go: no sharpener, no messy pencil shavings.

Urban Decay Brow Beater is enriched with vitamin E, argan oil and coconut oil.



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Monday 16 November 2015

Brianna 3/4 wig in Ginger Brown by Hot Hair

Brianna is a 3/4 wig with long gentle yet glamorous waves through the ends. This ultra-long style is perfect for a glamour-puss look that will ensure you turn heads - I received my hair piece in a lovely black box with tissue paper - it felt so luxurious! The hair itself, to me looked and felt real.. It's not super shiny like some synthetic pieces, once out the box it took me about 3-5 minutes to figure out how to best attach to my head.. I split hair from ear to ear the hair above I flip forward the hair below I put in a low ponytail.. I attach the hair piece over my low ponytail and secured, I then put my remaining hair back down and styled with a kirby grips to blend the two together and make it look natural, within minutes I have gorgeously long locks!.. The ¾ wigs easily slide in at around 10cm’s behind your hairline to create instant length and volume. You then simply disguise the join with your own hair or a pretty ribbon or hairband to create the easiest, most glamorous way to fabulous hair ever.






This is how it securely attaches to your hair with two tooth combs and two clips, it feels very secure once attched properly.


The hair itself was colour matched to me after sending pictures of myself via email, I was matched to the shade 'Ginger Brown' and I was very impressed when it turned out to be a perfect match.
Made of a high quality synthetic fibre made to look and feel like real hair this wig comes with a slightly waved style and as it is synthetic,but you are unable to use any heat styling on it. I personally think it felt just like real hair and clipped in, my husband couldn't tell the difference between my hair and the wig, which was great!.. I've worn it on a few nights out & never had any strange 'she's wearing a wig looks!' Just compliments. One of my friends "couldn't believe how long my hair had gotten, as You always have it tied back"...  The 3/4 styles are created with life-like synthetic hair, eliminating the need for styling. They won’t droop or flatten in humid or wet weather, and due to their innovative comb and clip system, won’t budge even during the most energetic dancing on a night out.

I love mine and will definitely be wearing my hair down more often.. With this added beauty!

RRP is £69.99 but it's currently on offer for £49.99! 


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Saturday 14 November 2015

#PrayforParis

Today we are all French. Today we stand together and are there for each other. Today we are one. #PrayForParis






RIP to all the Innocent Angels and thoughts are with their Families. 💙💭💔



Friday 13 November 2015

Urban Decay X Gwen Stefani Palette

Here we have the Latest release from Urban Decay that has everyone talking!.. For me personally It has been a while since I saw an image of a palette and got truly excited!.. I wanted to know everything about this palette as soon as I saw it and most importantly the release date!.. Now I actually have it in my hands.. It has confirmed my initial 'Love at first sight'.. Urban Decay have out done themselves with Gwen's help of course!!.. This palette is STUNNING! The colour payoff of all fifteen shades is absolute perfection... Even the box is beautiful!


Encased in a gorgeous golden/bronzed, edged palette with white and black doted packaging are fifteen beautiful shadows,




The twelve new shades, are all aptly named by Gwen to represent parts of her Life:
Blonde - a pale beige with pink iridescent.
Bathwater -a pale beige with gold pearl.
Steady - a medium rose with metallic gold.
Punk - the reddish-brown matte.


Baby - a cool metallic rose.
Anaheim - a light taupe-brown.
Zone - a medium matte brown.
Serious - a smoky grey with iridescent pearl.


Pop - a pale coral with iridescent sparkle.
Harajuku - a metallic blue-pink with iridescent microshimmer.      
Danger - a deep metallic royal blue with blue microsparkle.
1987 - a bright metallic yellow-gold.


The other three shades — Skimp, Stark, and Blackout — are favourites of Gwen's from the original Urban Decay collection. My immediate favourite shade is Punk, it is a red-brown matte it makes my blue eyes pop and will be such a stunning look for Autumn/winter.. 


But I also love the shade 1987 which is a beautiful gold, that looks amazing on my inner corners - but I keep changing the more I use the palette!.. Typical blogger so fickle..


Every shade in this palette is wearable, even Harajuku which is a lovely cool toned pink that looks great all over the lid for an easy day look, it doesn't make you look like you're trying to create a look from the 80's!...The release date is 22nd November, but if you go to UrbanDecay.co.uk and pop in your email, they will email you with the release date allowing you to be one of the first to buy it!!, It will be priced at £40.00 which means each shadow works out to be about £2.67 each.. An absolute bargain!!.. I am 100% sure it will be a sell out especially as it's Limited Edition!

Urban Decay have even popped a Blister sample pack of four of Gwen's eight lipsticks into the box that accompany this collection.. 


We have Rock Steady - cream finish is a lovely rich red

714 - Mega Matte Finish is a gorgeous bright red

Ex-Girlfriend - Sheer finish is an on trend nude

Firebird - cream finish is a stunning Fuschia pink.

Will you be rushing out to pick it up?


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