Liebster award

Not too long ago, Christy of CosmeticChaos tagged me in the Liebster award, it is basically a way to get to know me and some other lesser-known bloggers. After answering a set of questions that Christy has set, I will make up a different set and tag another 11 blogs, all with under 200 followers. Christy has a lovely blog so go and check it out!

The rules:

-  Each nominee should answer the 11 questions by the tagger. 

-  Choose 11 bloggers with under 200 followers to pass the award to and link them in your post. 

-  Create 11 new questions for the chosen bloggers. 

-  Go to their page and tell them about their nomination. 

-  No tag backs! 

and here are the questions put to me by Christy:

1. Lips or eyes?

Oooh this is a difficult one as I really do love to play with my lips and eyes. However, as I have a fringe atm I am going to go with lips, I feel like it balances out my face more when I have strong lips and a fringe.

2. Favourite drug store product?

Right this minute, is going to have to be Barry M gelly nail varnishes, though this will probably change tomorrow, I love drug store products too much!

3. Favourite high end product/ high end product you want?

I love MAC lipsticks but have only just started venturing into high end products so still have a lot more to discover! I really want to try out some Nars products

4. Dream job?

My dream job (which again, changes daily!) would probably be something to do with marketing/advertising in a fashion or cosmetics company

5. Favourite colour to wear on your lips?

During the day: anything neutral or pinky tones. For the evening: vamp it up with dark berry tones!

6. If you could live anywhere where would it be?

My brother is in Australia right now so I am feeling very jealous and would love to live there!

7. Skirts or trousers?

My legs are one of my lesser-hated parts of my body so going to go for a skirt!

8. Neons or pastels? 

Pastels for sure, though I am not opposed to trying out a bit of neon here and there.

9. You've won the lottery, what would you do?

Probably sit their pinching myself for hours convinced that I am dreaming.

10. Favourite concert you've been too?

I'm gonna cheat and say a collection of concerts, being Reading festival 2010

11. Summer or winter?

Summer, I get the most awful colds in winter.

Who I am nominating

Hannah at palindromeparty

Elizabeth at vintage-moon
Jessica at Jessicasjournalx
Elizabeth at beautysupergirl
Emily at Gilbsy
Abi at alittleabstract

Rosie at rosiealexandraa
Kayleigh at beautywish
Nicole at coleoftheball33
Katie at subtlecoral
Faith from faithsummerloves

And my 11 questions for you to answer?

1.Your top skin care tip?

2. Natural or Glam?

3. What are you most looking forward to this summer?

4. Is there a fashion or beauty trend you really dislike?

5. What was your best holiday?

6. Favourite drugstore/high street make up brand?

7. Favourite High-end/Luxury make up brand?

8. If you could only eat 1 meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

9. what makes you instantly feel glam?

10. favourite summer song right now?

11. are you off to any festivals this year?

Let me know in the comments if you take part so I can read your answers! 

What caught my eye...

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Benefit, Soap&Glory, Revlon and 17 mini reviews

A few weeks ago I went shopping in Boots, I checked what offers were available to me with my advantage card and saw that I could get the seventeen animal print bronzer and Soap and Glory the daily double for around half their RRP! I also got 100 points with any lipstick purchase so I ventured over to Revlon to pick from their vast collection. Then this week I was lucky enough to win a porefessional, coralista blush and they're real mascara from Benefit. I was ecstatic to own my first full size benefit products (I snapped up some magazine freebies) so decided to put all my new products on and give you mini reviews of each.

Revlon Kiss me coral and Benefit coralista

seventeen animal print bronzer: This is a massive pan of bronzer that when you get through the very sparkly top layer imparts a very subtle glow to skin, perfect for pale girls or those that worry about being too heavy handed, it will last you a long time too!

Soap and Glory the daily double: This double ended pencil seemed perfect for my streamlined travel make up bag. It sets very quickly to a stay-put-through-anything-finish, this means you have to blend fast. I love that this stayed put all day, however didn't find the texture very smooth or blend-able which bothered me.

Revlon lipstick Kiss me coral: I love the finish and colour of this lipstick, you can smudge it in like I did in the photo for a subtle wash of colour or layer it for a summer-bright coral. I will definitely be looking at more lipsticks from Revlon.

porefessional: I have previously had a tester of this from a magazine and I really do love it, it leaves such a smooth finish on my skin and holds my make up in place wonderfully.

coralista blush: This is a lovely shimmery coral blush which imparts a beautiful colour on the cheeks, doubling up as  a highlight too. I used the brush that comes with the product, the shape is just not for me so I will be sticking with my normal blush brush.

they're real mascara: I have heard so much about this mascara and was really looking forward to trying it. First impressions? I wasn't blown away, it is a good mascara but I just didn't find myself amazed by it. It did last really well though with no annoying flakes.

Have you tried any of these products, what did you think?

Blogsale bargains- Estee Lauder eyeshadow pallette

Ah blog sales, these little gems can be used to find products that have been discontinued, not available in the UK or those you just can’t justify the price on. Also though, you can pick up a bargain just because you feel like it, as I was browsing Sarah Elizabeth’s blog I saw that she had an 18 pan eye shadow palette by Estee Lauder for sale at a fiver. I am not the most experienced when it comes to eye shadow, but I do want to learn more, so this palette with its mix of colours and finishes seemed perfect. I have used it once and they are lovely and soft with no fall out, some shades do vary in colour intensity, but that's not really a big deal.  If anyone has any idea what looks would be good to do or what colours would go together then please let me know!

Sorry the picture's aren't the best, silly sun disappearing all the time!

Getting Lippy

Here is just a little selection of some of the reds in my collection, there should be something for everyone! I apologise for the less than perfect skin, it was one of those days where I just wasn't feeling make up.

As can be seen we have a glossy pink toned red, a matte pillarbox red and a gorgeous shimmer lipgloss to either layer on top or use alone as I did. A colour and finish to suit everyone.

The Yves Rocher was a dream to apply, very smooth and slick, though I found it highlighted imperfections and flaky skin. With it's sheer finish it would be perfect for those trying to build up their confidence with bold lips.

 Next up is an offering from Rimmel, a bold lip for the bold vixen in all of us, this is sure to get you noticed. As with all matte lipsticks a good slick of balm is handy to put on before.

 Lastly we have a lipgloss from No. 7, complete with hefty dose of shimmer and a soft-not-too-sticky consistency this is sure to add some glam to any look.

Tassle bag and Neon nails

Bag: Tkmaxx Shorts: customised jeans from ebay Top: Topshop Bracelet: present Nail varnish: in a Birchbox

What caught my eye...

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