Beauty Brilliance- Oriflame Eyebrow Kit

Since I’ve been on sick leave I’ve really got back in to doing my makeup and trying new beauty products. I was recently sent this Eyebrow kit by one of my favourite beauty brands, Oriflame. I’m yet to find a product that’s dissapointed me so I had high hopes for this one!
The kit is dinky and discreet containing everything you need for perfectly groomed brows. You get two brow shadows and a setting wax as well as two dinky little brushes and a mirror, all for £7.95. Bargain.
I have quite full brows that have a tendency to be a bit unruly and sparse in places. I found the dinky brushes a bit awkward so used a bigger brow brush (I use one by Real Techniques) to fill in the gaps and create a more defined shape. I actually used my fingers to apply the wax which held the shape perfectly without smudging the added colour. The overall effect was subtle, which I loved. I just looked that bit more finished and groomed- an effect I always aspire to but never quite achieve. 

Yes, I do look awfully tired.
So in short, yet another winner from Oriflame. If you’re yet to check the brand out then I suggest you do so with haste.
What products do you swear by for that finished look?
xxx

Festive Beauty: Fabulous Frocks, Glamorous Locks and Luscious Lips (a guest post)

Christmas is perfect for getting glammed up; choose a statement dress, a fabulous hairstyle and lip enhancement gloss to make an impact this year.Let’s face it ladies, we all want to look our very best for the festive season; what with all the parties to attend over Christmas and New Year, plus all the loved ones we have to visit, it’s the perfect time to glam up and take to the spot light!

The outfit – simple yet sassy

So first things first, you have to choose the perfect outfit: you need a hot look for the work’s night out, a cute little number for Christmas Day and something sparkly for the New Year celebrations.

Choose a simple bodycon dress for your work’s night out: a block red or black colour always looks great for the festive season. Team this with thick shimmery black tights, black patent heels and a glitzy clutch for full effect.

Now, for Christmas Day, you want something comfortable (ideally with a forgiving waistband for all that food), but something that still looks great in those family pics. Grab yourself a pair of well-fitted black leggings and wear these with some gorgeous knee high boots and a cute Christmas knit – you’ll look adorable!

And finally, to complete the party season, you need a killer look to welcome in the New Year; select a super sexy midi dress fit with sequins or sparkle. Offset your dress with sky-scraper heels and a simple clutch.

The hair – effortlessly chic

Your outfits are sorted, but now you need to decide on some knockout hairstyles. For the work’s Christmas party, you want something that makes you look totally different to how you do at the office, so why not backcomb the roots of your hair for super volume and add gorgeous, bold curls that can cascade over your shoulders? You’re guaranteed to turn the heads of your colleagues with this look!

For Christmas Day, you want something that’s quick and easy to create; style your locks into a bang-
on-trend fishtail braid to keep your hair out of your face while you open all those gifts whilst still looking incredible.

Turn up the glamour for your New Year’s hairstyle; choose a beautiful bouffant which oozes volume and accessorise it with a delicate hair ornament.

The makeup – flawless beauty

The finishing touch to your festive looks is of course the make-up; you want to look flawlessly beautiful without plastering on the paint.

For the office party, select a statement lipstick and keep the rest of your makeup minimal. A juicy, glossy red would look fabulous with your bodycon dress; top this with a clear plumping gloss for ultimate lip enhancement and an irresistible, kissable look.

On Christmas Day, you don’t want to fuss too much with your cosmetics so keep it simple with a touch of black liquid liner, a sweep of mascara and some clear gloss.

Turn up the glitter for your New Year’s celebrations with a lovely gold or bronze shimmery shadow and a pale shade of lippy.

So, ladies, those are our picks for some super hot looks this festive season, but how will you be getting your glam on this year?


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salon look

The Salon Look could not be a more apt name for a website that stocks products that look like this. I’ve never taken much interest in looking after my skin before but when I get sent products like Thalgo Soft Hydrating Emulsion which looks like it belongs on the shelves in a salon, not in my bathroom I can’t help but want to use them and start taking better care of my body on the outside as well as the inside.
I’ve always been a sufferer of really dry skin and being so housebound lately it’s become drier from central heating so I’ve been applying this straight after I’ve had a warm bath to really get the benefits. It has a lovely, subtle scent that just screams “posh”.
Once upon a time I wouldn’t have even contemplated spending over a fiver on any piece of skin or hair care but blogging has opened by eyes and given me opportunity to try things I’d never otherwise have discovered and I’m building up quite a collection of higher end products that I’ll be replacing when I run out.
The Salon Look are currently also offering an exclusive deal which I’m excited to share with you. If you spend £30 or more ahead of Christmas you’ll automatically get £5 off your order. Perfect for pressie shopping or personal pampering.
I’ve tried to start doing some outfit posts again too, it’s not very easy though. One of the discs I’m having trouble with is pressing on the nerve that helps control the left side and my left leg is about as cooperative as a plank of wood. I’m getting better at standing though so progress is steady, even if it’s slower than a snail’s pace.
Have your thoughts on skin care and beauty products changed since starting blogging? I’m now a believer of you get what you pay for (mostly) when it comes to skin products- I’ve found them much less likely to irritate my skin.
xxx

Simple Skincare Wonders

Being incapacitated lately means I’ve struggled to follow my usual makeup routine. I hate to sound shallow but I find it hard to feel good without at least a little bit of makeup on and this is where the folks at Simple have really helped!
I was generously sent an envelope of their latest goodies, this included Radiance Brightening Cleansing Wipes and Eye makeup remover wipes (which Mum has run off with!) as well as Kind to Skin+ Illuminating Radiance Cream and perfecting BB Beauty Balm.
It’s these two products that have really helped me out here. No fuss to apply, the radiance cream has helped take away that “too much time indoors” dullness and the BB cream has evened out my skin, given some coverage and added some much needed blemish coverage (from a bit too much chocolate, sweets and biscuit eating!)
I was a bit concerned that the BB cream would be too dark, it’s a universal shade but as I’m so pale I often still get left a shade of orange. Whilst when first applied I did find this a bit on the dark side it soon settled in and matched my skin tone perfectly.
Sorry for the grumpy face, everything is awkward!
The products are available from Boots and Superdrug as well as many supermarkets and chemists.
Price wise the BB cream is £8.99 and the Illuminating Radiance Cream £7.99 and both are worth every penny.
Have you tried these products?
xxx

Fairy City Lights fragrance from Oriflame

So, it’s pretty clear by now that I’m a massive fan of Oriflame and their latest release had me drooling. Named Fairy City Lights the range includes lipgloss, eye pencils, perfume, deodrant, shower cream and hand cream.
I love the look of the lipgloss and eye pencils and they are on my to purchase list for the festive season. I was lucky enough to be offered a sample of the fragrance and after falling in love with their Red perfume I was only to willing to accept!
Fairy City Lights cost £10.95 for 30ml and is described as fresh green accord and juicy wild strawberries dance with a soft, feminine jasmine and candy apple heart before swirling into a sweet toffee scent that captures the exhilarating thrill of Christmas in the city.
It really does smell good enough to eat and the scent is pleasingly light and perfect for daytime although you could layer it up for a soft night time scent too.
This has swiftly made it’s way to my number one scent for day at the moment and it’ll take a lot of beating to knock it off top spot.
What’s your favourite smells of the festive season?
The smell of the spices during Christmas baking does it for me!
xxx