100 Follower Give Away Starts NOW! :D

Hey All!

I am excited to say that my 100 Follower Give Away starts now!

This give away is open in UK and internationally aswel. 

These bunch of goodies are some of the beauty products that I like. So I hope the lucky winner will also enjoy these! :D

The products are:

- M.U.A - Eye Primer
- Bourjois Eye Shadow (shade: 08) (I like to use this for highlighting the brow bone)
- Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters (shade: Cotton Candy)
Barry M Nail Paint (shade: Peach Melba)
Beauty UK Eyeshadow Palette (no.4)

Hope you all enter!
All you need to do is enter through the Rafflecopter down below

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thank you once again :D

Goodluck to you all!

Lily :) x

Blog Make Over Suggestions???

Good evening all :)

How are you doing? Today was my day off so I just stayed at home all day in my pyjamas. Lazy day in! :D

Back to work tomorrow though but it's pay day tomorrow so it's going to be a good day!

Anyways, this is just a post to ask for any suggestions on how to get different and more attractive layouts for my blog? And how to go about doing it. I see so many blogs and their different designs and it looks so amazing. I don't know how they do it!

But, I really want to know because I want to make my blog look more appealing :D

So, if you know of any methods or websites or anything to help a girl out, it would be great stuff!

Some updates on my give away: 

Since I'm getting paid tomorrow, I will start buying my goodies for the give away! 

Whoop Whoop! Exciting times!

So, I will soon set the ball rolling on the give away next week.

Thank you for reading :)

Lily :) x

January 2013 Glossybox

Hey there everyone!

It's that time again. Yipeeeee! The first Glossybox of 2013!

Because it's the beginning of the new year, this month's box was all about "Detox". So there are mostly skin care products to refresh our skin and make ourselves nice and refreshed for the start  of 2013!

I see they are now sticking to the A3 sized paper with the description of the products and more information about the theme of this month's box. As well as other information regarding news about Glossybox themselves. Rather than the cardboard card that they used before, they are using this method now. Which is not all bad, it allows more information to be spread out for us subscribers. No harm in that ;)

In this month's box, we got the usual 5 products and got a little something extra ;)

Here we go! :D

Eco-Boutique

Body Lotion with Aloe Leaf and Green Tea (30ml)

Price: Only available within a gift set priced at £8.50

This is a cute little sample. I have just tried some on my hand and I quiet like it because the texture of the cream is really light and it absorbs so quickly into the skin leaving it feel really soft. And it smells just like what it says, of Green Tea and Aloe Leaf! Healthy smell then lol. Green tea is always good so I think this is a  good product.

Monu

Micro Exfoliant (30ml)

Price: £14.50 per 100ml

This is a brand I have never heard of. But it sounds good for the skin by reading the description of this product. Claims to reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines. I also have not tried out a micro exfoliant before. So I should stop being lazy and try this out.

Murad

Hydro Dynamic Ultimate Moisture for Eyes (3.5ml)

Price: £57 (for Full Size of 15ml)

Yikes! The price is pretty hectic for the full size. This product should come in handy for me though, because I do get dry skin by my eyes at times. Especially in my inner corners, which is very annoying because it looks even more dry when wearing eye shadow on there. So, I'm not sure if it's because my eye area is not getting enough moisture or maybe it's just my skin. But it's okay now and I have started using an eye cream. 

BM Beauty

Dewy Perfection Finishing Powder (1g)

Price: £8 (4g)

If I am not mistaken, I think this product has come in one of the previous month's Glossybox. I will need to check. If I'm right then this would be the second time that Glossybox has given a duplicate product. Hmm, not good Glossybox!
But anyways, I might just give it to someone. Have not tried it yet though, I always seem to forget what I have lol. 

Sanctuary Spa

Active Reverse Thermal Transformation Mask 

(Step 1 - 3.5ml and Step 2 - 7ml)

Price: Full Size - £27.50 Step 1 50ml and Step 2 - 74ml

I bath every night so, I always have the chance to use a mask and relax in the bath with it on. But I still need to get into that indulging regime. Step 1 is the Serum and Step 2 is the Clay Mask. 

And this is the extra product that Glossybox put in our boxes. This is soooo cute! I love it. I don't usually use these kind of things when going to sleep. But I love this extra touch that Glossybox put in for us. Really pretty! :)

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Overall, I like this month's box. It's a sign for me to get more into skin care and stop being so lazy with it :)

What did you get in your Glossybox or what beauty boxes are you subscribed to???

Keep well everyone!

Have a good weekend :D

Lily :) x

100 Followers! :D

YAY!!!

I have finally reached 100 followers! Thank you all for the support and reading my blog posts. I really appreciate it!

As a thank you, I am hosting a give away soon!

The prize will be a selection of make up products that I like and would recommend. 

As soon as I buy the goodies, I will post a picture of them and will start off the give away so that you all are aware of what you could possibly win.

Another treat for you...

3 silly pictures of me to laugh at :D 

Thank you all once again :D

Hope you all had a lovely weekend in the icey, snowy weather!

Watch this space for more details on the give away coming soon :)

Lily :) x

My Top Beauty Products of 2012

Hey there ladies!

This is going to be a post about the products that I have discovered and loved throughout the year of 2012. I was a little bit shocked by how many products there were when I put it all together!

Quiet a few products there, so lets get started!

Tresemme
Dry Shampoo

£2.49 at Superdrug
The Volumising one is £4.99

This stuff is awesome! I usually like to get the Volumising dry shampoo but they both work good. When ever I do not have time to wash my hair or have to unexpectedly have to go out somewhere and don't have time to give my hair a wash, this will do the trick. It really helps to give your hair more volume and makes it look more fresh! It has a refreshing smell to it. However, when you spray a little too much, it leaves traces of whiteness on your hair. But that does fade away quick. I love this product because it definitely gives my hair a boost when it looks all greasy and lifeless.

Bourjois
Healthy Mix Gel Foundation

£7.99 now was £10.99 at Superdurg

 This is the latest foundation that I have been using. I don't wear foundation everyday though, I wear it when I go out to see friends or nights out. I really like this foundation because it feels really light on the skin. It doesn't look cakey. It has light coverage but very buildable. I like the light coverage because I don't need such a heavy coverage for my face. So it almost feels like a tinted moisturiser! But I really like it. I use about 2 pumps of liquid for my face and that is enough. It doesn't even feel like you are wearing a foundation. So it's all good!

MUA
Eye Primer

£2.50 at the MUA Online Store

This is the best eye lid primer I have tried! I would highly recommend anyone to use this primer. This really keeps eye shadow to last practically all day on the lids. That's why I really like it. The texture is very creamy and applies well. Does not cause any eye shadow to crease either. The one thing I look for in an eye primer, is the lasting power of the eye shadow. This really does the trick. Top product! Also, very affordable, I might add!

Yves Rocher

Sexy Pulp Ultra Volume Mascara

£8.95 at Yves Rocher online store

I first got introduced to this product when I got a sample sized mascara from Glossybox. I was really impressed by the massive brush tip! I liked it so much that I decided to get the full sized product. This really gives your lashes a lot of volume due to the big and fat brush. I also like this because you know how sometimes you can get some of the mascara liquid on your eye lid? I hate when that happens because it ruins the eye shadow look that you try so hard to achieve. But, the formula of this liquid is not so permanent on the lid, so when you get some mascara on the lid, it comes off easily when you apply some eye shadow on top of it. 

e.l.f Cosmetics
Mechanical Eyelash Curler

£1.50 at e.l.f Cosmetics Online Store

This is the first eyelash curler that I own. I used to be scared of using eye lash curlers! But not anymore. This is a really good tool at a very good price. The quality of this product is really good, the handles are sturdy and it's so easy to use. This and the Yves Rocher Ultra Volume Mascara are a nice couple :)

Body Shop
Colourglide Shine Lip Colour

£10.00 at Body Shop

I always play it safe and wear pinks on my lips. These are quite pricey, but I hardly paid much for these as I got them as gifts from my Body Shop loyalty card. I really like these because they are so smooth and glide on so nicely on the lips! This brings colour and gloss to the lips at the same time. I love that! It does not feel drying and does not feel sticky either! These two colours are not too over powering and can be used for everyday wear to. Really like these! Worth the £10!
I did swatches of these lip colours in a previous blog post, and you can see it HERE

Revlon
Colorburst Lip Butter
Shade: Cotton Candy

Bought for £7.99 at Superdrug. Now it's £5.00 on their website.

The Oh-So-Popular Revlon Lip Butters! This has been my favourite go to lipstick. I mostly love the shade and the texture. It's a really lovely baby pink colour and goes together so well with any make up look. This is basically a lipstick, lip gloss and lip balm all in one! This is why the texture is so soft and smooth! When you are out you don't really have time to put a lipstick and then a lip gloss on top as well. So this is the perfect all in one product. I done a swatches of this shade and another 2 shades in a previous post, which you can see HERE

Beyonce Fragrance
Midnight Heat

£28.49 (50ml) at Superdrug

My lovely sister in law got this for me as a birthday present because I asked for it. I smelt a bit of it at Superdrug and really liked it! I was obviously first attracted to the purple packaging because purple is my favourite colour! hehe :)
The packaging is a strong glass and the lid almost resembled a fake diamond. I love the silver lined detail by the spray top where the words,  "Beyonce - Heat" , is engraved. Very good detail and makes it look even more sexy.
I'm not that good at describing the notes in fragrances but I will give it a try! It has a very sweet smell to it with hints of lavender. My description just doesn't do it any justice! Feel free to go smell a sample in your local shops! Very nice!

Urban Decay
Naked 2 Palette

£36 on BeautyBay

Another very popular product. This is probably on most people's favourites of 2012!
This happens to be the most expensive make up product in my collection! It is quiet pricey, but so worth it! Taking into the account of the 12 eye shadows that you get in here and the strong and luxurious packaging! I love this because it's easy to create neutral make up looks with this and the eye shadows themselves are very good quality.
I done a brief review of this product (including swatches) in a previous blog post, you can see it HERE

Bourjois

Little Round Pot Eyes
Shade: Rose Dragee

£6.49 at Superdrug

This has become my favourite highlighting colour for the brow bone. This baked eye shadow gives just the right amount of high light and shimmer to your brow bone. I also like that it's a baked eye shadow, this reduces the amount of fall out of shadow and ensures the smooth application of the eye shadow on your lid. This little pot is guarenteed to last a long while! So definitely worth the price also :)

e.l.f Cosmetics
Studio Blush 
Shade: Twinkle Pink

£3.75 at e.l.f Cosmetics Online Store

Even though this blush is very chalky, I love it! You just need to becareful when gliding your brush on it to make sure you don't mess any of the powder on your floor/carpets. This is a nice rosey, pink colour with tiny gold shimmers. This blush is so easy to blend out on your cheeks and looks natural after you blend it right. I always find myself reaching out for this blush. Only fault is the chalkiness, but I look past that and it's a great product!

NYX Cosmetics
5 Color Shadow
The Caribbean Collection
Shade: I Dream of Barbados

£8.00 at their Online Store

Another favourite of mine! I love wearing purples! So, I love this palette because of the shades of colour that  I would use. I have mostly worn the purples and the pink. The 2 purples are very good eye shadows and good quality. The pink is not that pigmented though, I find myself building up the colour a lot on my lid. However, I love the palette because of the purple shades :) With a good primer, the eye shadows do last a long time. I just love NYX Cosmetics as a brand in general.

Avon Cosmetics
True Colour Eyeshadow Quad 
Shade: Purple Haze

£8.50 at their Online Store

I highly recommend this quad! I prefer this over the NYX one. I really love this quad. I most only use the 3 purple shades together and that's enough to give the best purple smokey eye! I love this because the eye shadows are all so easy to blend and look amazing! I once went into Debanhams or House of Frasier with my best friend and wore this purple look and the make up lady complimented me on it :)
I really love the purple smokey effect that I get with this quad! Yes yes, it's not ONLY because my it's my favourite colour, but I heard that purples go well with my brown eye colour ;)
Packaging is perfect with a mirror and surprisingly quite strong. I have dropped this quad twice on my wooden floor and this compact didn't break. What a survivor!

Lauren Luke
Make up Brush set

£33.75 on her Online Store

(Brushes can also be bought individually)

I count the whole set of brushes as one product! I don't know if you have heard about the YouTube Beauty Guru Lauren Luke?
But she does sell her own make up brushes. They are very good quality! Such a good price for the quality. As soon as I received these, I knew I was going to love them because I could feel the quality of the handles and the the softness of the brushes. And it didn't dissappoint! These make the application of eye shadows so easy now and makes the overall make up look, looking so good. Love these. Would definitely recommend these if you are looking for professional quality brushes with the low price tag! If I could choose some favourites from the set, it would be the flat eyeshadow brush, tapered blending brush, blending eye shadow brush and the foundation brush.

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Phhheewwww! What a mouthful!
Hope you all enjoyed reading up on my favourites!
Here's to another new year of new beauty discoveries! *clinks the glasses*

Lily :) x

Mini NYX Cosmetics Haul

Heyyyy everyone!!!

How you all doing? Having a good start to the new year so far?

The weather is starting to become colder now! Wonder when the snow is going to start. I'm excited for the snow because it will give me the chance to take some really good photographs outside!

Anyways, this is just going to be a short post about the NYX Cosmetics products that I got a few weeks ago and only got a chance to blog about it now. I really like the NYX Cosmetics brand! I just love their packaging and the products are quite good. I have mostly tried out their eye shadows. 

Here are the products that I bought. They are all products that I have never tried before.

NYX - The Curve - £12.50

I bought this in the hopes that it will make the application of liquid eye liner much better. I already tried this out last night and it does help a little bit in the way it applies. I always struggle to get a neat straight line on my left eye because I am right handed. But using this, it felt better and made a neater line. The handle of this product helps, as wel as the long felt tip that helps you glide along your eye lid. I was impressed. I like this!

NYX Single Eyeshadows - £4.50

I bought these when they were on sale. But I have checked on the site now and they are back to their original price. 

The Kiss in Casablanca shade is a really nice shimmery navy blue, slightly lighter than a navy blue. And the Red Head shade is a just a matte red with a more powdery texture than the blue. 

NYX HD Studio Finishing Powder - £8.50

I will be trying this out tonight! 

NYX Matte Nail Polish - £3.50 (on sale at the moment for £2.50)

I have realised that I don't actually have a white nail polish! The only white polish I have is a nail art one. So, I thought I would get this to add to my collection.

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There is my bunch of goodies!
I bought them online on there website.

If you want me to do any reviews on any of these products, please do let me know! :)

Lily :) x

Happy New Year! :)

Happy New Year Everyone!!! :D

Hope you all had a great time celebrating on New Year's eve. I was tired and just felt like having a chilled night this year and lazed around at home after I finished work. I must say, 2012 has really flown by so quickly!

How do you all feel about the whole "New Years Resolutions" thing? Do you set yourselves some goals each year? And the bigger question is - do you stick by them?

I think because it's a new year, it does feel like a new start almost. Maybe that's why people tend to set some goals for the coming year. Which is good, because it's always good to strive for your goals! However, you can always set goals for yourself at any time of year. The sky is the limit!

I do have some things that I do want to achieve for this year! 

- Loose more weight! Last year I lost around 15 Kgs. So I want to get back into the gym and keep it up :)

- Start doing some courses on things that I like and that will help me get onto a new career. Courses like, make up courses, nail technician courses, photography courses and media related things.

- Get a new job. Been working in the same food place for over 3 years and there are some days (like today) where you think to yourself "I should really get myself a new job". 

- Do more blogging!

- Pluck up the courage to start up a beauty YouTube Channel :)

And those are just to name a few. I'm sure more will come up throughout the year at some point. But my main focus is to get onto a career that really fits in with my interests.

What's your New Year's resolutions???

Anyways, here's me wishing you all the best for this coming year! :)

Make more memories and capture them! (with your camera and your heart)

Keep well and keep smiling!

Lily :) x