Oops!

Messy, messy, clean!

So the time has come again to re-organise my makeup.

CHOOOOREEEE!

But, it's so much better now!

Ahh, order.

Every-day makeup in the makeup bag for easy access.

Top row: Lip glosses / Foundations, primers and concealers / Liquid eyeliners and randoms / Mascaras

Bottom row: Bronzers and eyeshadow quads, MAC lipsticks / Blushers / Lipsticks / Eyeliners, lip liners.

I also threw out some of my old, dried up mascaras. I kept the wands though as they make for great eyebrow tools. I use mine for blending colour through the brows after I've filled them in and also for helping trim and shaping them.

Use and re-use!

I received the dress I posted about the other day (A German Wedding) and it's unfortunately a massive no-no. So that's been sent back and I'm now on the hunt for another!

:(

#TIASQUAT

Totally doing this squat challenge starting February 1st....

Join in with me!

Ps. I'm obviously going to give up after three days (or three squats) but it's worth a try for an amazing bootay by March 1st! :)

Who's in?!

OOTD: 29/01/13

Here's what I wore today...

I feel ill.

:(

Skirt from Topshop

Tshirt from Topshop 

Tights from Primark 

Leather Jacket from River Island/carboot

Flatforms by Rebel London via TK MAXX

(Don't buy them Fiona! My feet are broken!)

Links of London - Pandora - Sam Ubhi

Shellac Black Pool with Model's Own Ibiza Mix glitter on my nails.

Cambridge Satchel Company via Harvey Nichols

Scarf from Warehouse.

Kitty and Fish earrings available to buy for £4.00 if you're interested. (The ones for sale are new and unworn! These are my own pair...) One kitty and one fish per set. Leave a comment if you're interested.

Lots of love,

A German wedding!

Great news! My brother finally proposed to his lovely girlfriend and they are getting married later on this year. 

The wedding will be abroad and I'm not really sure what to wear. I've had a quick scout round and came across this dress from ASOS. Is cream and black suitable for a wedding?! I've never been to one before. I've only been abroad once. I don't know what to expect. Oh God.

HELP!

Here's a link to the dress. 

You can see a video of it being worn there, too. Wondering if the backless/plunging neckline is a little to risque? 

Find me some nice dresses, people!

Every day makeup!

My every day makeup featuring Sloane's Plum (330) lipstick by Rimmel.

So I've spent a good portion of the afternoon filming an every day makeup routine with my new camera to test it out and I come to upload it onto my computer and it's not there. I cannot work out where on earth the file is because it's definitely on my camera as I can watch it on playback.

Oh well! The pictures worked anyway, so here's a few snaps.

Strike a pose!

Face:

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum foundation in shade 52.

Bourjois Healthy Mix concealer in shade 52.

MAC Blusher in Harmony used as contour.

MAC Bronzing Powder in Matte Bronze.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle as highlight.

Nars Blusher in Orgasm.

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium Plus as a setting powder.

Eyes:

Sin, Naked, Smog and Darkhorse eyeshadows from the Urban Decay Naked Palette.

Clinique Brush On Cream Liner in the shade True Black.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place pencil liner in the shade Onyx 01.

Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof, Benefit Bad Gal Lash and Benefit They're Real mascaras, layered.

MAC Fix + used with MAC eyeshadows in Charcoal Brown and Brun for filling in my eyebrows.

And on my lips as mentioned previously is Rimmel Moisture Renew lipstick in the shade Sloane's Plum which I recently picked up in a little Boots haul.

On my nails I have Shellac Black Pool with a coat of Model's Own Ibiza Mix underneath the setting top coat. I'm testing if I can use Shellac topcoat with my regular nail polish, if so I have so many options to choose from now without spending hella loads on the proper Shellac colours, YAY!

I also pointed my nails slightly a la Danielle in her latest nail art. It feels so weird to me but I wanted to try it out. I think it looks okay?! I don't know?!

Hope you're all well.

Sorry I've not posted much good content recently. I have a few days off work in the next couple of weeks so hopefully I will get some outfit posts up etc.

Lots of love,

What's in my bathroom?

Hi guys, 

I need some product suggestions from you all! I was taking a big bubble bath the other day and wanted to show you what I currently keep in my bathroom. I came to realise that only half of the products I actually like...I thought I'd show you what I have and then I'm hoping you lovely people can suggest some bathroom goodies that you use, which I can try out for myself.

Here goes...

Tangle Teaser - Boots

This is my most recent addition to my bathroom. I've seen Tangle Teaser hair brushes all over the place but never picked one up until I had some vouchers to use in Boots - they're pretty expensive. (You can get them loads of places.) I have to say I'm very impressed and to be honest, I didn't think I would be. The brush is small and suitable for keeping in your handbag. It even has a bristle protector for travel purposes. The brush detangles your hair perfectly with very little tugging or pulling. The main reason I've included it in here is because I use it to brush through my hair when it's wet. So much better than a regular hair brush, no lie. And it's pink.

Rating: 4/5

Snow Fairy Shower Gel - Lush

I purchased the iconic Snow Fairy from Lush at Christmas time because I'd been wanting to try it since last year. To be honest, I just wanted to see what all the fuss was about because this product is raved about so much. I absolutely love it. I didn't love the smell at first when I poofed it in the shop, but when you use it in the shower....oh my god. It smells like pear drops and fruity yum and sweets and candy floss and ugh, it's just lovely. The smell lasts for a long time on your skin, it lathers lovely and it's pink! The only poo-poo about it is that it's a limited edition product that only comes out at Christmas. Thank god I got the biggest bottle. I will definitely be stocking up next year.

Rating: 4/5

Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser - John Lewis

If you read my blog, you'll already know my feelings on Liz Earle's Hot Cloth Cleanser. Just to recap for those that are new here....YOU NEED IT! This product is absolutely amazing. I use this pretty  much daily to cleanse my skin from makeup (if I'm not using this one, I use my Superdrug's own version which is just as good and a quarter of the price - see my review HERE) There's not much more I can say about this product except that it does exactly what it's supposed to and it's amazing. I got mine from John Lewis but if you google shop, you can get it from loads of different retailers. I'd buy it again if it were a special occasion such as birthday or Christmas, but at the moment I'm quite happy re purchasing my Superdrug version.

Rating: 4/5

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Oil Free Facial Wash - Boots

I got this product to use with my Clarisonic initially, and to use as a facial wash after using my Liz Earle C&P. I don't like it. For one, I don't like the colour orange, but I suppose that has nothing to do with it really. The product is oil free but feels oily on the skin. It leaves a residue after rinsing with water and I find myself rinsing again and again and even using soap and water to cleanse my face AFTER using this product. It doesn't really smell of anything/doesn't particularly smell nice, hasn't improved my skin and overall it's just a bit poo. I'm sure you can get this other places than Boots if you really wanted to, but to be honest I wouldn't even bother.

Rating: 1/5

Dove Daily Care Shampoo - Boots

Now, shampoos are the thing that irritate me the most. Every company claim to be the best and offer the shiniest results and care for your hair but I've never EVER found  a shampoo that does anything special or different from any other bottle on the shelf. I've tried countless brands and just find myself buying the ones on offer more than anything else. If you have any suggestions on amazing shampoos/conditioners, please let me know. I really want to be wowed by one but I really just think that all the claims are false on these products! What I really want is a shampoo that allows me to go two days without washing my hair. At the moment I was it once a day if I want to wear it down, otherwise I just go a couple of days but have to wear my hair up in between. I don't really have an opinion on this product. It washes my hair, it's okay! I wouldn't buy it again.

Rating: 2.5/5

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Jewel Edition - Debenhams

Here's another product I love. I'd been wanting to try Eight Hour Cream for ages and ages because I'd heard such good reviews on it, so when I saw it in TKMAXX for a bargain, I picked it up. The one I got is in the Jewel Edition packaging, which is lovely. You can still get it in Debenhams and I really think you should because it's on sale! I use this product as a lip balm at night. I normally keep it on my bedside table but wanted to include it in this post because its absolutely amazing. I apply it at night and can still feel the effects of it in the morning. I'm a lip balm fiend and couldn't live without this by my bed at night. It smells a bit odd, I have to say, so it's not one for using before you smooch, but I don't mind the smell too much. I would buy this product over and over again if I needed to, but to be honest I think this pot will last me a life time.

Rating: 4/5

Aveeno Positively Radiant Triple Boost Serum - Boots

I'm so-so on this product. I wanted to get into skincare, especially for my face and decided to try this product as it was on offer. It smells lovely and applies nicely but I'm not really seeing any major difference in my skin. I know its all probably false claims and these products are just for us to waste our money on, but I'd really like any suggestions on a good serum/moisturiser/eye cream which has really made a difference in your skin care. I wouldn't buy again.

Rating: 2.5/5

Oilatum Natural Repair Face Cream - Boots

I got this product because the Pixiwoo sisters raved about it. It moisturises nicely, sinks into the skin okay, but again it hasn't been a wow product for me. It's expensive for the amount of product you get and I don't really think it's suited to my skin type. I think I'm after a light moisturiser for my face as I'm not too dry. My skin is combination, I have a few tiny dryer patches around my nose and between my eyebrows, but not too much. I wouldn't use this product under makeup as it makes my skin appear oily throughout the duration of the day. Any suggestions on a good moisturiser, too, will be appreciated. I wouldn't buy this product again.

Rating: 3/5

A studded shoe for every occasion!

Be forewarned, if you don't like studs or shoes...or studs on shoes, this blog post may not be for you! ;)

Clous Sandal by Sonia Rykiel

Hawk Spike by Jeffrey Campbell

Spike Boot by Dr Martens

Spiked Lita by Jeffrey Campbell

Hellraiser by UNIF

The Sonia Rykiel Clous studded leather sandals are my newest spiked babies. They run true to size and the leather is super duper soft and kind to feet. Absolutely no grip on the soles though, may need scuffing up a bit for less slippage. Great for summer days or dinner out.

Comfort: 4/5 on first impressions.

Sizing: True to size.

Stud type: Small conical.

Durability: Not yet tested, however they seem like a 4/5 on first impressions.

The Jeffrey Campbell Hawk Spike slip ons are lethal weapons. I used to think my UNIF Hellraisers were sharp but, my God, these spikes can do some serious damage. They run a little large but I wouldn't recommend downsizing because they are wide more than anything. I just use a Scholl heel grip and an insole to keep them snug. They're a bit sore for the first few wears but comfortable when they're broken in. Great for casual, grungy looks - just try not to gouge your ankles when you walk.

Comfort: 3/5

Sizing: True to size but quite wide.

Stud type: Razor sharp tall conical and small conical mix.

Durability: 3/5 - taller studs could be susceptible to damage.

The Spike Boot by Dr Martens were a Christmas gift this year. SO tight when you first put them on but persist - mine have loosened up wonderfully after a few wears. Goes without saying that they're very uncomfortable until broken in, but gradually becoming more and more comfortable with each time I wear them. Absolutely fantastic for winter days and could be good for gigs so you can boot people in the shins if they push you too hard. ;)

Comfort: 1/5 on first try. 4/5 when worn in.

Sizing: True to size, tight across the bridge of the foot until leather loosens.

Stud type: Small conical.

Durability: 5/5 - Studs seem extremely durable and secure.

The Jeffrey Campbell Spiked Litas are a classic. Super comfortable and give you height. True to size, but could be slightly too narrow at the toe for the wider footed ladies. Another lethal weapon along with the Hawk Spikes, but not AS sharp. Good for self defence on the dance floor from drunken men. Again, an ankle gouger if you're not careful.

Comfort: 4/5

Sizing: True to size but relatively narrow at the toe.

Stud type: Small conical and tall conical mix.

Durability: 3/5 similar to the Hawk Spike - taller studs may be susceptible to damage.

The UNIF Hellraiser flats are the more delicate (?!really?!) version of the Hawk Spikes. I'm tempted to describe them as more 'girly' than the others, but I still think that would be an oxymoron. Girly Hellraisers. Anyway, they're true to size. Super comfortable, I suffered just minimal rubbing on the top of my foot for the first few wears but they quickly became one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. Be careful - I managed to dislodge my first spike by catching my toe on a shopping trolley so they definitely are more delicate than the other spiked shoes I own. Great for wearing with dresses as they're more flattering on the foot than the Hawks.

Comfort: 5/5

Sizing: True to size.

Stud type: Meduim conical.

Durability: 2/5 - Least secure of all the shoes. They've done well but due care is needed when wearing as I managed to dislodge a spike more easily than I thought.

I hope you liked this post.

I effing love studs! Can you tell!

:)

Lots of love,

Neeny 

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