Soap & Glory - Love At First Blush

Soap & Glory - Love At First Blush | Real Techniques - Blush Brush

These were two of my Christmas presents. I had asked for them both from my step dads mum & dad so I sort of knew what I was getting, however I was still very happy when I opened it! I hadn't seen the blush in real life, I found it online when I was frantically searching for a Christmas list (as I hadn't made one because I didn't have a clue what I wanted, shocking I know!)

Soap & Glory - Love At First Blush

Apart from the S&G tingly lipgloss that I think every blogger and their dog owns, this is my first S&G makeup product which is very exciting. I have heard amazing things though, so I was very happy to open this! 

Although online describes it as 'pink, pop & pearl' I've been telling people its almost like a blush, highlighter and bronze in one - because it is. The pink is very rosy cheeked, the lighter 'pearl' is SUCH a gorgeous highlight and you could easily use the third one as a bronze if you didn't have any to hand. 

As a fairly 'new' blusher user, I don't tend to change my blushers up much. I generally (as I do with all my make up) use the same product for months and then have a change up. I know I have accumulated enough make up for 20 girls in the past year but theres just something about changing my makeup I hate. I know where I am with my basic makeup and I know nothing can go wrong. What I'm trying to get at is that this gorgeous little thing has fast replaced my every day blush.

Real Techniques - Blush Brush

Although I asked for a blusher and a blusher brush, I didn't actually ask for them to come together so it was even more of a surprise when they did. I have wanted the RT blusher brush since.. well since I saw it I guess. Here's a strange fact: I have never bought myself any of the RT brushes I own. I couldn't tell you why, I just haven't. 

I would say that this brush is probably the best one I own out of at the RT brushes so far. I just love it. It's such a perfect shape and density to apply powder onto the cheek. I haven't tried cream blushes (because we all know me and cream blushes DO NOT GET ON) but I can imagine that it would also do the trick for those too. This is just 10/10, I luuuurve it.

Together these two are like a cheek dream-team duo. Don't believe me? Find out for yourself.

What is your cheek dream-team duo??? I'd love to find out!

Merry Christmas! 2014

Merry Christmas! I am currently typing this from my brand new MacBook Pro which I'm SO HAPPY with!! Hopefully it means I'll be blogging A LOT more and I'll also be able to get back into my commenting, which you all know I love!! I'm writing this at about 6pm on Christmas Day so I hope you've all had a brilliant day - I have, I've been truly spoilt! I was dreading Christmas as Kayne isn't here this year but it hasn't been so bad. I'm just looking forward to tomorrow; Boxing Day party at my aunties! 

Our Christmas present tags

THE FACE:

MUA Face Primer

Olay Touch Of Foundation

SEVENTEEN Pressed Powder

MUA Brow Kit (dark)

Sleek Rose Gold Blush

Makeup Revolution Eyeshadow Palette 'Iconic 2'

Benefit They're Real! Mascara

Although my Kayney isn't here is celebrate Christmas this year, I'm very grateful that I got to spend Christmas day with my gorgeous pup. I have mentioned her loads of times on my blog but recently she went to stay at a different home whiles Kayne is away, so I haven't seen her as much.

THE OUTFIT:

Black Joni Jeans

F&F Jumper (similar)

Asos Oxblood Heeled Boots (similar)

H&M Floppy Hat (similar)

All that's left to say is.....

Hope you have a great rest of the Christmas holidays! 

xxxxx

BLOGMAS | Benefit Calendar Week 1

Everyone and their dog knows that I managed to get a Benefit advent calendar. If you weren't sure what it was, it is literally an advent calendar filled with makeup every day. I expected there to be thousands of tweets and blog posts about it but I'm actually surprised that there hasn't been many! So this is my first weekly update.

Firstly can I just say how bloody disappointed I am with this? I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. At all. I completely understood they weren't going to be full size products (because lets be honest, nothing is under £20 from Benefit). I had assumed they would just be minis but these are literally mini-minis. They aren't even mini size. I do feel a little ripped off at this because 1 or 2 uses the whole product will be gone. But maybe I should have researched it more before hand!! I will never learn.

DAY 1 - Benefit Paper Clips
I don't think anyone could believe it when day 1 was paperclips. I mean COME ON... I don't mind there being paperclips but the first day!? Maybe start it amazingly and get worse as it goes on but NO not the first day!! 

Day 2 - Ultra Plush Lipgloss

I'm yet to try this lipgloss but not being a lipgloss lover, I'm not expecting much. I swatched some on my hand and it was very sheer and I also wasnt a huge fan of the smell.

Day 3 - They're Real Mascara

The standard They're Real mascara. If you dont know Benefit as a brand, I'm sure you will have seen this mascara. Some people swear by it. I think its good, but expensive and nothing to shout home about.

Day 4 - Stay Don't Stray
Again, I'm yet to try this so cant comment. But it's a 'eye shadow and concealer' primer. I've never heard of a primer for concealer.. That sounds like its adding a very unnecessary step to doing your makeup.

Day 5 - It's Potent! Eye Cream
I know I probably should care a lot more about my skin than I do but I don't. Unfortunately. So eye cream is wasted on me, but my mum might like it.

Day 6 - The POREfessional
Heard A LOT of rave reviews about this stuff and I am excited to try it however it is SO small I feel it will literally be used up after 1 use. Boohoo :-(

Day 7 - Benefit Sparkly Hair Tie
Wow, what I always wanted!! Although hair ties do come in handy, these type are quite frankly.....crap. Not much more I can say about it.

I'm sorry if this is a complete downer on my 'was meant to be amazing' calendar but it's an honest review!! I don't know if I'm disappointed with the products because I'm disappointed with the whole calendar in general but I really cant see it getting much better, especially as I know everything that is coming as it's listed on the back. Well done Benefit, well done.

Do you have this advent calendar? What did you think of the first week?

BLOGMAS | November Favourites

 It's that time again!! Another month passed, and thank god. I know I shouldn't wish my life away but I currently am (for reasons I won't go in to!). Luckily, December always goes so fast! I'm patiently waiting for April to come and then I'll be happy again. Anyway, I thought I would share with you some things I've been loving this month!

 www.lush.co.uk

 Firstly this month I've been LOVING Lush. The bubble bar in this picture is actually 'Karma', but for my monthly faves it's Lush in general. I previously wrote about my new found love for bubble bars (here), and since I've never really been a huge Lush lover like most other bloggers I've fallen for it, hard. I placed a huge online order last month so I've slowly been using up those products but when I went to Cambridge at the weekend I got a few more bits.

 Sleek Blush - 'Rose Gold'

 This is another product I have wrote about before (here). I loved it first time round, but then I put it aside in favour of another blush however I really wasn't happy with the payoff I was getting from the newer one, so I got this oldie out again and GUESS WHAT: I LOVE IT again. It's back in my make up bag where it belongs!! Nothing has topped this!

 Maybelline Color Tattoo - On & On Bronze

 Ahhh, my favourite favourite of this month. A bloggers fave, what more can I say? You've probably read 5000000000 reviews on this which is why I haven't bothered to review it but seriously, you NEED this eyeshadow and if you haven't got it, get it. Quick.

Maybelline - Master Graphic Liner 

 Well, what a genius product this is. I'm surprised I haven't actually seen many reviews about this because I bloody love it! For eyeliner novices like me, this is perfection. The tip makes it SO easy to do a flick, and that is coming from me! Honestly if you're new to eyeliner and struggling a bit, you need to get this!! Solves all issues.

 Max Factor - Masterpiece Mascara

 I was sent this mascara from Cohorted after a bit of a mix up with an order I placed. I NEVER step out of my comfort zone with mascaras as I've mentioned so many times but I thought I'd give this one a go and honestly, I'm SO glad I did!! I absolutely adore(d, it's now run out!) this mascara and will 100% be repurchasing it! Thank you very much, Cohorted!

 

Olbas Oil

My last random favourite is Olbas Oil. I swear for the whole of November I had a cold. The first time I got it, it was so deadly I don't think I've ever suffered with a cold so badly!! I couldn't actually function properly! Now were in to December, I haven't yet *TOUCH WOOD* had a cold and I'm hoping massively that the cold germs are out of my system.

SO they are my faves for this month!! As ever please link me to your November favourite posts (if you have them!). 

What are your November favourites?

BLOGMAS | The Christmas Tag

For the second year I am doing Blogmas!! If you follow me on Twitter you would have seen me stressing about it as I hadn't planned my posts. I took part in Blogmas last year and I just wrote a post day by day but this time I wanted to plan my posts in advance. I've planned most of them but today was an empty day so I just found a Christmas themed tag I thought I'd do.

1. What is your favourite Christmas Movie/s?

I'm not a film person whatsoever but Christmas films are different. Of course you HAVE to watch films at Christmas!! Elf (of course) and all The Nativity films! 

2. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?

I actually read this and thought 'what a stupid question, of course Christmas morning' buuuut actually I do both! My nan was Norwegian and we always used to celebrate Christmas with my dads side of the family on Christmas eve. Then with my mums side on Christmas day! So a bit of both.

 3. Do you have a favourite Christmas memory?

Very cliche, but every Christmas since my brother was born has been amazing. Having someone so much younger than you to celebrate with is so lovely, and especially seeing how happy and excited he get's! Another memory is my first Christmas with my boyfriend. :-)

4. Favourite festive food?

I hate food. If you know me, I'm the fussiest eater EVER. On Christmas day, I usually have pizza or a microwave curry. Yes, I'm being serious!! 

5. Favourite Christmas gift?

I actually don't have a clue!? I always love whatever I get for Christmas! Tough question..

6. Favourite Christmas scent?

I LOVE cinnamon but it can get very overpowering if you smell it for too long. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Christmas scents.. they are all very sickly after too long!

7. Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions?

As I mentioned, we used to celebrate Christmas day on Christmas eve with my dads side of the family. Me and my brother also open 1 present each, and we also get new PJ's from the elves :-)

8. What tops your tree?

Good question.

9. As a kid what was the one (crazy, wild, extravagant) gift you always asked for but never received?

Defo not crazy, wild or extravagant but I ALWAYS used to ask for candy floss machines. I don't even know why, I just loved the idea!! My mum would NEVER get me one though.

10. What's the best part about Christmas for you?

Again, cliche buuut just the whole Christmas thing. It's such a lovely time of the year! Love being with my family, all the excuses to dress up in nice outfits and drink alcohol. Oh, and I love getting presents.. Just being honest! 

Please feel free to use these questions if you're stuck for some! Link me if you do, I'd love to read them! Just a quickkkk post for today, I promise Blogmas will get better :-)

What is your favourite thing about Christmas?