My New Shoe Obsession: Pool Sliders

When it comes to summer footwear i usually stick to converse, flip flops or sandals, but summer 2014 has brought back the Birkenstock/pool slider trend that was oh so popular in the 90's. I am loving this 90's comeback and I am welcoming all the old trends I used to rock when I was younger, in a slightly more fashionable and chic way. I love looking back at old photos and realising what a stylish kid I was.

Unsure at first my opinion on the return of the Birkenstock sandal, I was categorising this trend under the UGLY footwear bracket that most shoe trends seems to come under nowadays. However, I take back every harsh word and judgemental look because I love them. 

I picked up my pair from River Island for a complete bargain. They were down to £15 from £28. I love the monochrome trend right now and these bright white pool sliders suit my current style perfectly. I plan to wear these all summer, as they seem to go with everything in my wardrobe and definitely plan to pick up some more in a variation of colours. 

Lush Tiny Hands: My New Favourite Hand Cream

Another Lush Post... Whoops.

I bet you guys are sick of hearing about my dry hands on Georgina Sparkles but it is an every day battle I must address. I have recently come across an amazing hand cream that is moisturising, nourishing and softening. 

Tiny Hands from Lush is a solid hand cream, that melts from the heat of your hands. The impressive list of ingredients include, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, African marigold Oil, Chamomile Oil and Aloe Vera, which are all incredible in hydrating and calming those dry hands. It has a floral/vanilla scent that is pleasant and I am loving the novelty of this product, it is shaped like a little hand. I've never used a solid hand cream before but it is now my new favourite hand cream.

As much as I love this product, it isn't the most convienient for carrying about in your hand bag, as it is one of Lush's naked products, but it is permanent addition to my bed side table. Tiny Hands is £4.25, which I think is a great price for such a long lasting product. 

Lush have a lot of solid massage bars which are next on my list to try to add extra moisture to my skin., have you ever tried any of the solid bars from Lush?

How To Achieve that Summer Glow

I love nothing more than sporting a healthy glow that makes my skin look radiant. As someone who rocks the pale and interesting look all year round, my current obsession has been finding beauty products that can effortlessly transform my complection from Casper the Friendly Ghost to Bronzed Goddess.

An amazing moisturiser I have discovered recently is the Million Dollar Moisturiser from Lush. As well as hydrating the skin, it adds a natural glow as it seems to contain tiny shimmers. Lush have added a little bit of their highlighter, Feeling Younger to the formula. This moisturiser has a SPF 30, therefore is perfect for this time of year. 

The base I have been favouring to create a healthy complection is the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser. I have the shade Groenland which is a perfect match to my skin tone and this gives a beautiful, my skin but better, finish. 

To hide dark circles and brighten the under eye, I have been using the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer. This is a lightweight concealer that doesn't crease, which is great, because that is never a good look when you are trying to look healthy and glowing. 

A Bronzer that I have been loving for a while now is the Topshop Bronzer in Sandcastle. A matte formula that adds a natural bronzed glow to the cheeks and temples, it is the perfect summer Bronzer for achieving that sun kissed look.

Finally, a healthy glow could not be achieved without the help of the NO7 Instant Radiance Highlighter. This champagne toned stick highlighter adds the perfect amount of sheen to the tops of my cheeks, giving the impression my skin is glowing from within. 

What are your summer beauty essentials? 

The New Nail Trend

A new nail art trend has been circling the beauty blogosphere and I am loving it! If you are debating between two of your favourite nail colours, why not go for both? I think this look is chic yet simple and I have had lots of compliments on my nails.

I went for my two favourite Topshop Nail Colours in Boy Next Door and Milkshake and I think they make the perfect pastel duo. 

Introduction: Lush's New Sun Care Collection

Lush has recently brought out a body and facial sun care range which I was so excited to try. As someone with fair and sun burn prone skin I tend to rely on sun cream and moisturisers with SPF's all year round, so these products were right up my street.

I have finally got my hands on them and wanted to share a first impressions post with you guys. 

The Sunblock- Solid Sunscreen Wash, 100g £8.95 SPF 30

This is a solid bar sunscreen that you apply to damp skin while in the shower or the bath. It is split into three segments and one segment will be enough for your whole body. You apply wet, rince of the excess and then pat dry your body after to lock in the sunscreen. 

I think this is a fantastic product to take away on holiday as an initial protective layer from the very start of your day in the sun. It feels lovely on the skin and smells better than your average sun cream. 

It contains Fair Trade Cocoa butter, therefore you know this product is also very conditioning on the skin as well as a protective from the sun's rays. 

Sesame Suntan Lotion, 100g £8.00 SPF 10

Sesame Suntan Lotion is a light lotion that can be applied all over the body adding some sun protection. It is described as having a toasted sesame seed scent, which to begin with is slightly odd but after a while I actually love it. 

As well as having an SPF of 10 and protecting your skin from the sun with the sesame oil and walnut leaf infusion, it contains Aloe Vera which is soothing on the skin and excellent when applying to sun burnt areas. 

Life Saver Sunscreen Cream, 50g £15.00 SPF 30

The Life Saver Sunscreen Cream has a light mousse like consistency which I love. It absorbs quickly into the skin and doesn't leave an oily residue like other sun creams. 

The scent of this reminds me of summer, it is fresh and not atall overwhelming. It is the perfect sun cream. Life Saver has some amazing ingredients such as, Fair Trade Cocoa Butter, Fair Trade Shea Butter and Avacado Oil for nourishment and hydration and it also has a soothing eucalyptus and mint infusion that helps skin to feel fresh during the humid sunny weather. 

Million Dollar Moisturiser - Bionic Facial Moisturiser, 45g £32.50 SPF 30

Million Dollar Moisturiser is a lovely fast absorbing facial moisturiser with an SPF 30, so not only does it hydrate and condition the skin,nit protects against harmful UV rays. 

The smells good enough to eat and the list of amazing ingredients and has some incredible skincare benefits. The honey, Fair Trade Shea Butter and jojoba oil all condition the skin, as well honey having antiseptic properties. 

Remember to reapply your sun cream throughout the day to make sure your skin is properly protected. 

A Repurchase- Soap and Glory One Heck of a Blot

As a beauty blogger, I can be pretty fickle when it comes to makeup and skincare. I love trying out new products and changing up my beauty routines, so I rarely use up a product, let alone make a repurchase.

But I have discovered a game changer:

After hitting pan on my Soap and Glory One Heck of a Blot Mattifying Powder, I knew that I had to pop down to my local Boots and pick up another one and I am loving having a fresh compact in my makeup bag. 

I tend to have quite an oily T-zone, which is very apparent during these muggy, summer days, and my skin welcomes this powder. It is a finely milled, translucent powder that keeps shine away all day yet keeps skin looking fresh and healthy. 

This is one of my daily makeup bag essentials and would even go as far as to say it is a Holy Grail product that I could not live without. It has been in countless favourites posts since starting this blog and deserves special recognition. 

New Bedroom Tour

So I recently moved back up to Aberdeen, after going back to the borders to live with my mum and dad after I graduated. I've moved in with a couple of my friends until I can find a place of my own and I wanted to share some photos of my new room up here. I love the way it looks and I am loving my independence but I am struggling a little with spending and shopping, (so if you have any saving tips for me, please leave a comment.)
All my furniture is from Ikea and I have become a Pro at putting flat pack furniture together!

Lip Product Addict Tag

I have seen this Tag done all over the beauty blogger community and thought, as a lip product lover myself, I would share my lip favourites with you guys.

1. Favourite Balm/Treatment:

My favourite lip treatment is the Lush Lip Scrub in Mint Julips. I have spoken about my love for this product before and my love still burns bright for this guy. It smells like After Eight chocolates and as an added bonus, you can eat this stuff. It contains sugar for exfoliating and removing dead skin, and jojoba oil and peppermint oil for adding moisture back into the lips, a perfect base for applying lipstick.

2. Best Eye Catching Red:

I went for the red I have been picking up most. It is the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in Hot Pepper, an amazing liquid lipstick that is, matte, highly pigmented and moisturising. I think this red would look amazing on almost everyone and the staying power is incredible. If you have not tried this yet, I seriously think you should head to your local Boots right now and pick it up. 

3. Best Luxury and Best Drugstore Lipstick:

I struggled with this one because I don't have that many high end lipsticks, but I picked the one that had the most sentimental value to me. The first Chanel lipstick I was ever given was from my best friend for my 21st birthday and it was the Rouge Allure Velvet in the shade La Ravissante, a pretty blue toned red.

For best drugstore lipstick, there were many contenders but I narrowed it down to another sentimental offering. The Topshop Lipstick in Idol is my favourite pink out of my whole collection and it happens to be the one i was wearing when I met my ex boyfriend for the first time. I used to wear this lipstick all the time and it has recently been forgotten about so I'll have to bring it out more often for a that pink pout. The formula of Topshop lipsticks are my favourite drugstore formula, pigmented, moisturising and long lasting, they are pretty amazing. 

4. Best Mac Lipstick:

I have only recently delved into the world of Mac lipsticks so my collection is not as big as other beauty bloggers. The Mac lipstick I have been loving and reaching for recently has been Mac Vegas Volt. It is a reddy/coral/orange shade that is perfect for summer and suits my pale complection. I have not heard much about this one on bloggers so perhaps it is quite underrated?

5. The Most Disapointing:

When it came to the Maybelline Baby Lips hype I tried to stay away and not spend money on something that was essentially a lip balm but I ended up purchasing two of these lip products due to the positive reviews they were receiving. Trust me: these are nothing special and there are many other amazing lip balms out there for less money that will give you better results. 

6. Liner - Yes or no?:

I do not usually use a lip liner but I have heard amazing things about the finished results lip liners can give. I tend to just slap on lipstick with little precision but I want to start using lip liners. So, yes and no. 

7. Best Gloss:

I am not usually a lip gloss girl but it is something I am starting to get into. My favourite one at the moment is the Model Co Shine Ultra Lip Gloss in Strip Tease, which I got free in a magazine and have been loving. It smells amazing and it doesn't have a sticky formula like most other glosses. The neutral colour is great. Layering over virtually any lipstick. 

8. Something Extra:

For my something extra I chose the Lush Emotional Brilliance Lip Colour in Strong. I think I am going to do a post on the Emotional Brilliance range which is Lush's makeup line, so I don't want to go into too much detail but this is a lovely liquid lipstick in a orange toned red with amazing staying power. It pretty much leaves a stain on the lips and needs an excellent cleanser/scrub to remove it but I love it. I love the idea that when I'm feeling particularly strong or I'm lacking strength, that this lip colour is supposed to bring me the strength I need through colour therapy- but more on that another time.

Let me know if you have done the Lip Product Addict Tag because I would love to read your offerings on the subject. 

Lush Hair Heroes

I started my new job at Lush 3 weeks ago and I am now a converted Lushie. I loved Lush products before I started working there but having further knowledge and understanding of the products and companies ethics, I can honestly say that I will not be purchasing any body or skin care products from anywhere else any time soon.

This post is going to be an introduction to my current hair care routine, including the shampoo and conditioner I have been loving. My hair has never looked fuller or brighter and the condition of my hair is incredible compared to how it felt only a month ago. 

I have quite fine hair but I have a lot of it, so it's usually weighted down and lanky with very little volume, so I was looking for a shampoo that would help create bouncy, volumised hair without making it look dry or damaged. 

During a consultation on my first day, I was advised to try the Big Sea Salt Shampoo. It contains  chunks of coarse sea salt, fresh sea water, seaweed, lemon, lime and coconut oil and is great for adding volume, absorbing excess oils and adding a beautiful shine. A little goes a long way with this shampoo and you certainly do not need as much as you would think. It lathers up nicely and when massaged into the roots and ends, it feels very cleansing. 

I then like to condition the tips of my hair with a super conditioner because I find the sea salt can feel quite drying. I have been loving the American Cream Hair Conditioner. It is described as a double strength, creamy conditioner that I did fear would be to intense for my hair, however it is amazing and works wonders on the ends. There have been many occasions where I feel I have been rocking Disney Princess hair and I owe it this combination of Big and American Cream. American Cream Hair Conditioner contains, vanilla pod, fresh oranges, fresh strawberries, lavender oil and honey water and smells like a delicious strawberry milkshake which lingers in the hair all day. 

I can not recommend this combination enough and I am forever introducing customers to my favourite hair care duo. Are there any Lush hair products that you guys have enjoyed using? 

May Favourites Time

I have been shockingly terrible at uploading blog posts this month but I have a valid reason for being so rubbish. I got a new job and moved back up to Aberdeen, so my life has turned a little hectic and is just starting to settle. There are a few products I have been loving and relying on this month during the move and different events that I wanted to show you, so... Here are my May Favourites:

I had heard the hype and spied the swatches of Bourjois' new lip launch- a moisturising liquid lipstick: The Rouge Edition Velvets - which I had to try. I have tried highstreet liquid lipsticks before, such as the Rimmel Apocolips and I was not a fan. I picked up the shades Pink Pong and Hot Pepper and instantly fell in love with the  lipstick/lip gloss hybrid. They are crazy pigmented, long lasting and moisturising and I think the colours are perfect for summer. 

Pink Pong is a bright fuscia and has been my go to pink for the month of May. Hot Pepper is a perfect true red shade with an orange undertone: My favourite type of red. 

I am not one for using body lotions or butters but in May I found my skin to be dry and tight and in some major need of instant hydration. I have a large tub and a travel sized mini of the amazing Soap and Glory- The Righteous Butter Body Lotion and I adore this stuff. 

It contains Shea Butter, Almond Oil, Cocoa Butter and Aloe Vera, so this is extremely moisturising, yet light and soothing for the skin. 

My go to nail colour this month has been the Rimmel 60 Second nail polish in White Hot Love. I love the way white nails make you look like you have a little tan and how they can totally complete and outfit. I had a love/hate relationship with this nail polish at the start because I found it applied streaky and smudged a lot. However, I have mastered the polish and I love it. It was my most worn polish this month and I think it may be my go to colour this summer. 

I am a big fan of Topshop Beauty products and this blush has been a staple in my makeup routine since I got it. I have spoken about the Topshop Blush 'Do It Again' on GS before and I can confirm that I am still very much in love with it. I apply it with an Avon Blush brush to the apples of my cheeks and my temples and it gives a perfect peachy glow. I love this blush when I am wearing a bold lip to balance out my makeup look. 

This week I have discovered a lot of new Lush products that I love and could not reccomend enough. (Await a post on this soon) One of my favourite products that I picked up and am already obsessed with is the Imogen Rose Gorrilla Perfume. I have the 10ml Atomiser size and I have a feeling I will have to repurchase another soon because I spray this about 20 times a day. 

It smells of Turkish delight and is the most perfect rose scented perfume that I have smelled. I have never tried a Lush perfume before but I have been carrying this around with me since it was purchased. 

Have you guys got any favourites this month you think I should try? I am so glad to be back on Georgina Sparkles, hopefully you'll hear from me again soon.

Welcome to Paradise

I have been loving the Palm Tree trend that has hit the high street this season and New Look have some amazing Palm Tree inspired offerings.

I picked up this amazing monochrome jumpsuit on a huge New Look haul recently, (I went a little crazy- if you want to see a New Look Haul post, let me know) and I am in love with it. I really enjoy the slim leg and flattering shape, as I worry that some styles of jumpsuit can be unflattering.

On this occasion, I paired the jumpsuit with some really cute white cork wedges which are also from New Look and I really love this outfit.

In the day time, when I want to go a little more casual, I'll wear it with a plain white tee popped underneath and some ballet pumps.

This jumpsuit reminds me of summer and beach holidays and I am so happy that the sun is shining in Scotland and I am able to wear it out and about. (As I am posting this the weather outside my window is rain and wind! Scottish weather eh?)

My Spring Makeup Look

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder / Diorskin Nude BB Creme / Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon in Peach on the Beach / Dior Rosy Glow Blusher / Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara

The sun is finally shining and it is time to crack out the makeup reserved for spring time. I prefer using tinted moisturisers and BB creams in the spring and summer for a lighter and more natural makeup look. I applied the Diorskin Nude BB Creme using the Real Techniques Buffing Brush. This BB cream was a 2013 favourite of mine and it gives a beautiful healthy glow.

For cheeks, I have been enjoying using The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder and then the Dior Rosy Glow Blusher. I love this combination as it gives a natural sun kissed look with a slight flush to the cheeks. The blusher looks scary in the pan but is beautiful when applied. 

The mascara I use to give myself long voluminous lashes is the Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara. This is a double ended mascara that has different wands suited to the upper and lower lashes. It is a great mascara and I would recommend it to those looking for natural looking big lashes.

Finally, the lipstick I have chosen for this spring look is the Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon in Peach on the Beach. This is a neon coral shade that has great pigmentation and is slightly glossy on the lips. I think it is going to be a spring and summer lipstick essential of mine.

What are your spring makeup essentials? 

The Multi-Purpose Beautifying Oil

I have talked about my love for Beauty Oils on GS before (here) and discussed my favourites and their uses. Multi-Purpose Oils are a great method of injecting moisture and nourishment into your skin, body and hair, and I wanted to dedicate this post to my current favourite and most used Beauty Oil, The Body Shop Olive Beautifying Oil. 

I have been using and loving The Body Shop Beautifying Oils for a while now and they have become one of those products that I will always repurchase. The scent I am currently loving right now is the Olive Beautifying Oil, which smells fresh and clean and perfect for the spring. I wanted to share some of the ways in which I use this Multi-purpose oil and hopefully give you some ideas. 

1. Hair

After washing my hair and towel drying it, I run a little of the oil through the damp ends to give it an extra burst of moisture and shine. The ends of my hair can be dry and frizzy sometimes and I really find this works to control this problem. 

2. Face

I have two uses for this oil when it comes to skincare. When I have had a make-up heavy day and want to remove every trace of foundation and concealer and whatever else is on my face, I use the Beautifying Oil as a pre-cleanse to cut through all the make-up. I follow the oil with a cleanser and exfoliate. 

Secondly, I like to use this as a replacement for moisturiser during the final stage in my skincare routine, when my skin is feeling dry and dehydrated. My skin seems to love beauty oils and I always wake up the next day with a glowing, healthy skin complexion. 

3. Body

Finally, I love using this beautifying oil on my body, after the shower, as a body moisturiser. The oil helps to lock in moisture and prevent dry, scabby elbows and knees. 

I also use this as an alternative to shaving foam when shaving my legs. It works wonders to prepare the area pre-shave and to moisturise post-shave. It always leaves my legs feeling smooth and wonderful... Do not be surprised when I make you feel my legs after... 

Well, those are my favourite uses for the Body Shop Olive Beautifying Oil. Have you got any tips for me?

La Roche Posey Effaclar Duo [+]

I read the blog posts and watched the YouTube reviews regarding this skincare item and I had to try it for myself. The claims that this product was life changing and gave you results within a week were exciting, so I popped down to Boots and purchased the La Roche Posey Effaclar Duo [+].

I never tried the original version so I had nothing to compare it to but I loved this from the first application. I have been using this for a month now and I am down to my last drop so I thought this would be a perfect time to let you guys know how I got on.

This is a treatment product that unclogs pores and reduces redness and imperfections. I apply this all over my face after cleansing and toning my skin but before using a moisturiser or facial oil. In the morning I buff in my foundation directly on to the Effaclar Duo [+] and use it as a primer. After a week I noticed great results, the redness around my nose fading and the general appearance of my skin looking healthier. Since then, the spots around my chin disappeared and have never returned and there is a huge reduction in the amount of blackheads on my chin. I 100% believe this product managed to control my skin problems and my skin has never looked better. My makeup even looks better on the skin and lasts longer.

I have been using this twice a day for a month and there is a little bit left but I will be repurchasing this on payday. It is on the pricier side of high street skincare at £15.50 but completely worth the price tag. I am keen to try more from the brand, is there any products you would reccomend?

No7 Pop and Glow Cream Blush and Instant Radiance Highlighter

I was really excited for the launch of the No7 Pop and Glow cream blushers and the Instant Radiance Highlighter. I am a big fan of No7 makeup and skincare so I couldn't wait to give these a try.

There are 3 blush shades in the range; Rose Blossom, Mango Sorbet and Classic Rose and the one highlight shade. I only picked up Rose Blossom but after absolutely loving the colour and formulation, I will be picking up the other two soon and after reading countless positive reviews online about the Instant Radiance Highlighter, I popped that in my basket too. 

The packaging is really cute and reminds me of a shorter, chubbier Clinique Chubby Stick and the colour on the outside matches the colour of the product inside. The product inside is domed and can be twisted up when you need more. 

Rose Blossom is a hot pink shade that can be blended in to give you a subtle flush or packed on to give a more Intense makeup look. I love to pair this with a hot pink lip to give me a super girly look.

The Instant Radiance Highlighter is a champagne warm toned highlight that looks beautiful applied on the tops of my cheekbones, on my brow bone and on my Cupid's bow. It has a slight shimmer and is lovely and creamy. 

I would definitely reccomend you pick up these two products next time you are in a Boots. They are £9.95 each but there is usually a promotion on or a money off coupon going about to help save you some pennies. 

My Topshop Beauty Collection

One of my favourite high street make-up brands is Topshop and whenever I visit a Topshop store I usually leave with a cheeky make-up purchase. The make-up is amazing quality, the colour ranges are perfect and the product range is pretty incredible for a high street brand.

I do not have a huge Topshop Beauty collection but out of all the other brands I own, I am pretty loyal to Topshop makeup.

L-R The Damned / Pillow Talk / Idol / Rio Rio

I am a big fan of Topshop Lips and yet have only four in my collection, I will be purchasing more in the future because these lipsticks are pretty special. The Damned is a berry shade which was my go to Autumn lipstick and Pillow Talk is a nudey pink shade similar to Mac Creme Cup. The Damned and Pillow Talk are creaming and highly pigmented with a hint of shine. Idol is a hot pink shade which is perfect for summer and Rio Rio is an bright orangey red (my favourite) Idol and Rio Rio are Matte formulas with incredible staying power. Are there any Topshop Lips you think I should add to my collection?

L-R Green Room / Milkshake / Boy Next Door / Razzamatazz / Beleza

Topshop Nails is one of my favourite nail polish formulas ever, they are creamy and opaque and do not chip easily. They are £5 each and there is a huge shade range. There are a few colours I have my eye on and may even pick up a few when I am in Aberdeen this weekend. 

L-R White Lies Setting Powder, Do It Again Powder Blush, Glow Highlighter in Polished, Sandcastle Bronzer

I love all these products and would highly recommend them to any beauty lover. The White Lies Setting Powder is an excellent powder yes, but I think I love it mostly for the scent. Wow. 

Next up is the Blush in Do It again. This is the latest addition to my Topshop Beauty Family and it is a beautiful peachy pink blush that gives a natural flushed glow to the skin. 

Topshop Glow in Polished is my favourite cream highlighter. I apply this to the tops of my cheek bones, under my eyebrows and on my cupids bone.

Finally, one of my favourite bronzers ever is the Topshop Bronzer in Sandcastles. It is perfect for bronzing and contouring in the summer when your have a bit of colour to your face. 

Holy Grail Status

I woke up this morning with a thought. A horrible thought. What if my favourite beauty items were discontinued. What if my Holy Grail products were unavailable from now on. Obviously there are bigger more important matters to be considered in the world right now but hypothetically, what if?

This question really made me think about what products I could not live without and what items I would buy in bulk the moment I heard a whisper of the D word. 

To be honest there are very few products I could not live without. I am not very loyal when it comes to lipstick brands and eyeshadow palettes but there are a few products that have reached HG status. These might not be the most glamorous or they might be super cliché but it is very interesting to discover which products I will always have a soft spot for. 

I will start with an easy one, my HG perfume and signature scent, The only perfume I have repurchased and will continue to repurchase till the end of time is Marc Jacobs Daisy. My friends and family all know about the love I have for this beautiful fragrance and I have been gifted this many a time. I am terrible at describing fagrances so I have done a little research on Daisy. 

Heart Notes- Violet

Top Notes- Strawberry

Base Notes- White Woods, Accord

I just know it smells wonderful and one of my friends said I smell like Parma Violets whenever I wear this perfume.

The only makeup product that I would consider a HG product and one I rely on everyday to give me perfectly filled in shaped brows is the Benefit Browzing Kit. I remember the day I started paying attention to my eyebrows, with a visit to the the Benefit Brow Bar in John Lewis, Edinburgh. A wax, tint and a cheeky purchase later, I was ready for my journey into the world of eyebrow maintenance. The compact brow kit comes with a wax, powder, tweezers and two brow brushes. I have spied and tried many a 'dupe' but nothing will come close to the result that the Benefit Browzing Kit gives. 

Next up is my favourite Nail Polish ever. I think has been featured on my blog before, perhaps a favourites post, but it is of course the Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Holiday. This is the most perfect reddy orange shade and even though the formula is a little rubbish it is definatly a nail polish that would devastate me if it were to be discontinued. My favourite colour is orange and this nail polish reminds me of summer and my holidays.

An everyday essential product that I always have on me is the Soap and Glory Hand Food. I have multiple tubes of this hand Cream in different hand bags and around my house as it is the best hand cream out there. It smells of marshmallow and leaves my hands moisturised yet not greasy and comes in a handy travel size for when I am out and about.

Another Soap and Glory product that I discovered last year but has quickly become my favourite bath product ever is the Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash. I have repurchased countless bottles of this amazing body wash and I will repurchase it for a long time to come. It smells exactly like Lemon Meringue Pie and if I could drink this stuff I would, it smells that good. There are a few more amazing products in the Sugar Crush Scent that I also adore but the body wash is my favourite. It is the perfect scent for early morning showers as it is so refreshing. 

What are your Holy Grail products? 

What I am Loving this Week #2

This week has been a blur of work and chilling watching two series of Pretty Little Liars. But there has been a few beauty favourites that I have been enjoying.

Firstly, I received this Lipgloss from the March Glamour Magazine and it is from the brand ModelCo which I had never heard of before. It is in the shade Strip Tease and is a shimmery Nude colour. For days when I don't want to wear a lipstick but feel I need a little something I have been picking up this and I have been loving it. It had a doe foot sponge applicator and smells delicious. The lipgloss itself is a little tacky when first applied but it is so beautiful on the lips I haven't been noticing it. I am keen to try out more of these lipglosses. 

Another makeup product that I have been using this week is the MUA Blush Perfection Cream Blusher in Dolly. This is a highly pigmented coral cream blusher that I always find myself reaching for when I want to have a more natural cheek colour. I love these blushers and for £2 I think I may complete my collection. I like to apply these with a stippling brush or just my fingers.

The sun has got me thinking about summer and has got me really excited for summer related products and smells. The body moisturiser I have been reaching for this week is the Boots Coconut Body Oil. It is a 100ml of a coconut balm that melts when it makes contact with your skin. When I picked this up I was under the impression it was a Virgin 100% coconut oil that could be used on skin, hair, face, cooking Ect but it actually has a lot of chemically sounding ingredients, so I have just been using on my legs and arms after a shower. It really is moisturising and is making my skin feel softer.

I have been wanting to show this in a favourites for a while but it's not very glamorous. It is the Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash and it has become a staple in my skincare routine. It is a face wash with Salicylic Acid, minerals and microbeads that all help to exfoliate and unclog pores. I have noticed a big difference in the appearance of my skin recently and I don't know for sure if it's down to this or a mix of some amazing products but I would fully reccomend this to those who have blemish prone and blackhead prone skin. 

What have you been loving?

Perfect Red Lips

My favourite makeup look is always finished off with a bright red lip... I prefer the orange toned bright reds that are perfect for spring and summer. Here are my top red lippy picks:

Topshop Lips in Rio Rio 

Kate for Rimmel Lipstick in 110

Revlon ColourBurst Matte Balm in Striking

Clinique Chubby Stick in Two Ton Tomato 

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in In Love with Ginger

Mac Lady Danger 

Is there any other bright red lipsticks you would reccomend? 

What I am Loving This Week #1

I have been an awful blogger the last couple of weeks, with zero posts and zero motivation but I am back today with a weekly favourites post. I am gonna post a weekly favourites every Thursday to make sure I post something. I love my blog but recently have had little time to dedicate myself to it.

An oldie but a goodie, I've recently re-discovered my love for the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum. I love to apply this foundation with my fingers for the perfect air brushed base. I have the shade 52 Vanilla, which is one shade too dark for my skin tone but it actually gives my skin the warmth it requires to give me have a healthy glow. I have received many compliments on my skin recently and I think it is down to the foundation I have been using, although my skin in general has improved (more on that in a second) This has been my go to foundation this month and have even been mixing it with other foundations to make it last longer.

The reason for my skin improvements has been the La Roche-Posey Effaclar Duo(+). I have been using this, in place of a moisturiser, for the past two weeks and have seen some miraculous improvements. I was having a skin crisis, with a breakout around my chin that never seemed to go away and redness around my nose and cheeks and it was just getting me down. Since using this product, I my redness has disappeared and the breakouts have vanished leaving a loving clear complexion. I almost considered not wearing makeup today to show off my lovely skin.

Another product I have recently re-discovered is Benefit's Fine One One. It is a stick blush and highlighter that gives a beautiful coral glow. The product is a trio of blush colours and a highlighter with a coral, pink and champagne stripe. The packaging is rose gold and is unique among the pot and boxed blushes that I also own. I have been loving wearing this on top of the Healthy Mix Serum to create a beautiful illuminating combo. LOVE IT.

I recently posted a review on the Charles Worthington Volume and Bounce Texturising Spray so I won't go into too much detail (You can read the review here) but I am addicted to this product. I take it with me to work, to the shops and on nights out and it is the perfect volumising spray. I have had the best hair days recently and it is all down to this product and... it smells amazing.

What have you been loving?