NEW Video // Holiday Look Book

Hey Everyone,

I hope you all had an amazing Summer! Can't believe September is here already. Firstly, I wanted to wish all those going back to school, or starting University or just going back - Good Luck! I wish you all the success in your studies. And to those not studying - I hope work isn't too bad! :P

So, this is the last video in my holiday mini series and it is a fashion video! This is my first attempt at this kind of video :P I have always loved watching other people's version of this so I thought I'd give it ago.

Special thanks goes to my mum and sister; who were my camera crew while on holiday! Thank you and love you guys!

Without further adieu - here is my Italy Look Book 2014!

I hope you enjoyed this post and have a lovely day!

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NEW Video // Make up Packing

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all well. I am back, safely from my holiday in Italy - I had an amazing time! I would 100% recommend going to Sorrento if you have never been. 

Even if you just go for view!

Now, there were some technical difficulties when it came to editing this video before I left last Friday. It involved a lot of crying and wanting to throw my laptop out of the window (we've all been there!) But, the issue has been resolved and it is here! I hope you enjoy it! 

How I pack my make up for my holiday!

I hope you enjoyed this post and have a lovely day!

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Show your brushes some love!

Hey Everyone,

I know you are all aware that I am away on holiday at the moment (this is a pre-scheduled post) and I am showing my brushes some love this evening. As I am going away for a week,  I thought I would give the ones I'm taking some love! This post also gives me an opportunity to show you some new products I've been using to clean my brushes.

First step - Deep cleanse

Now - I'll admit - this is my first proper Brush Soap/Shampoo I have EVER used! I know! It is shocking, I only used normal hand soap! :O!

But I wanted to change that! So, when I went to IMATS (Haul Video) I found this little beauty. I bought it from the Love Make up counter; as it wasn't too expensive. Another thing that draw me to it, was the smell. As the picture on the front suggests, it smells like lavender :P! Which makes cleaning my brushes a much more pleasant experience. Also, it is made with Goats Milk, which led me to assume it would make my brushes uber soft (which it does!)

How to use: Dampen the brush and the soap. Then, swirl the brush in the soap and then rinse! It is that easy :D! (I'm sounding like an advert now!)

Second step - Towel dry

I know a bit obvious - but I wanted an excuse to do a cool aerial shot :P!

Remember to be gentle and to re-shape once excess water has been removed.

Third step - Dry UPSIDE-DOWN!

Now - this little item has made drying my brushes less of a fuss.

What is it you may ask? It is a brush tree. To be more precise it is a Benjabelle Brush Tree. Again, I got this from IMATS from Love Make up.

I love this thing - for several reasons. Firstly, it drys brushes quicker! See the big brush in the picture (in the middle) that is a Louise Young Super Foundation Brush. This brush used to take a day and a half to dry! It seemed to take ages, and this is one of my favourite brushes! Now it only takes about 10 hours - amazing! Secondly, it looks a lot neater on my table top and it seems to take up less space than you'd think.

I would highly recommend these brush trees; as they are good quality and really get the job done! 

I hope this posts inspires you to clean your brushes (yes - I'm looking at you!). As always, have a lovely day!

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Blogging Tips // Clean up your Blog Sidebar

Hey Everyone,

So, everyone who knows me, knows I am a complete noobe when it comes to editing and blogging! And when I say blogging I mean the technical side of blogging. I only just worked out how to put my google analytics code into my template! Stressful times - I didn't understand why it kept saying "Error has occurred"!

But anyway, I digress....

For this post I was going to include the links I found, which really helped me understand more about HTML and how to make your blog side bar look pretty!

I use Blogger to edit my posts - if you didn't know :P

Social Media buttons

Pretty Picture

And this link is useful to get rid of a title (if you don't want one - like me!)

Instagram 

YouTube Video

Popular Posts

If these links could help me sort my blog out - I'm sure they can help you! 

I hope found this post helpful (for once) and as always, have a lovely day!

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NEW Video // Holiday Mini Series

Hey Everyone,

I hope you have all had a good week! I am currently in Italy :D (properly lying on a sun lounger!) So, that means I may not be answering tweets and messages as quickly as usual. 

Never fear though - I have scheduled some posts for you while I am away, including this little mini series! 

There will be three videos in this mini series: 1) Skincare and Haircare (which is this one!), 2) Make up packing, and 3) Holiday Look book. Now, the last one won't be going up until I get back, but the other two are ready to go! 

So - without further adieu, here is the first instalment!

What Skincare and Haircare did I pack?

 

I hope you enjoyed this post and have a lovely day!

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Make up Organisation // New storage items

Hey Everyone,

So, I don't think I have ever met a beauty enthusiast/vlogger/blogger not get excited by the prospect of NEW storage items! It is a serious subject, and needs to be just right - in terms of presentation and usefulness. 

I am currently living at home for the summer, so my storage system is not ideal; as my collection has grown substantially since I was in Sixth form. So, while in HomeBase and BHS, I found two new items which have helped me organise my stash. They were both inexpensive and have other potential uses.

Cutlery Tray

My first item is this Chrome wire Cutlery Tray - which I picked up from HomeBase for about £3. I have seen this technique of organisation used many times in the blogger world. Why? Because it just works! Instead of my previous technique of throwing them all in - this works much better. I am able to separate the lipsticks form the lip glosses, and the mascaras from the eyeliners. 

As I said this is my old storage unit from when I was still permanently living at home. So, this draw is too small for my collection, but this tray is still useful (I have even been able to colour organise my lipsticks and lip glosses!) 100% recommend something like this to organise inside draws.

BHS Vintage Tooth brush holder (sorry - no link was available)

Now this was a steal! I managed to find this for £2.99 (originally £6.99), and I just love the fact it says "Brush" (even if it really means tooth brush). It is the perfect size for smaller brushes, such as eye and lip brushes etc. 

As you can see from this set up on the top of my cabinet, I like to keep my brushes in mugs. More specifically, Starbucks mugs which I have been collecting since I went to a Starbuck's in the Bahamas when I was about 12! My most recent addition to my collection is my Amsterdam mug - the bike just makes it :P 

To me this is the most effective method of storage for brushes; as they are easily accessible and they are kept (relatively) clean. Logically, my larger brushes are in the larger mug. At the start of the summer, I had all my brushes in the SAME mug - which meant that I kept losing smaller ones (namely eyeliner).

I am now happier with the addition of my new storage. I'd love to know how you store your make up - let me know in the comments below.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post and have a lovely day!

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Wish List // Space.NK.apothecary

Hey Everyone,

I enjoy reading these sorts of posts, so I thought you guys might like to see what is currently in my imaginary Shopping Bag on the Space.NK.apothecary. I am currently obsessing over skincare - more than makeup, which is unusual for me. Another incentive to make a purchase, is my £5 off voucher I received as a N.dulge member *WARNING!* High risk of splurging! *WARNING!*

Here is it :P

1. Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel (£28.00) -  this is a very much loved cleanser by beauty bloggers. It receives great praise for being a gentle gel cleanser, which doesn't foam an excessive amount. I would use this as a morning cleanser, and the second-step in a double cleanse in the evening (using an oil-based cleanser first).

2. Rodial Dragon's Blood Toning Spritz (£33.00) - now this is a ridiculously expensive toner. I would have not ordinarily picked this up to try; as I know that ALL Rodial products are at a premium premium price point. However, on a quick visit with my sister, who insisted that we tested it on our faces - I am now hooked. *Must resist...must resist*

3. Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Exfoliating Booster (£57.00) - I should have warned you that this is not going to be a cheap wish list! I discovered this product when I was searching ache scarring treatments, which is my current major skin concern. It is a gentle, non-glycolic "serum" or booster as it is called. It is like an intense acid toner (which I talk about here), which works on the skin while you sleep. So, it would supposedly have quicker results - which excites me greatly! 

4. Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta 14 Day Challenge Original Formula (£36.00) - I think anything with the word "challenge" in the name makes me instantly want to try it out. This is basically an introductory kit to Dr Dennis Gross's famous Alpha Beta Peel. Again, more products that contain that lovely acid which will improve texture and skin tone. 

5. Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum (£45.00) - Now, I only currently own one serum (the kiehl's midnight recovery concentrate), which is designed to be used at night. So, I don't use one in the morning - this I would like to change. Serum's are meant to promote better skin absorption of products like your moisturiser, and have more benefits of their own! This is meant to brighten the complexion, and it helps to eliminate spots/scars etc. and prevent new ones! Also, the assistant is Space NK said it also helps dehydrated skin stay hydrated for longer.

So - I will probably treat myself to one of these items before I go back to University, but the others will have to wait. Any of you got Space NK wish lists? 

I hope you enjoyed this post and have a lovely day!

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