FOTD; Easter Sunday 2012

I actually forgot I had even taken these photos, which is why this psot is so late! But better late than never, I can remember exactly what I was wearing make-up wise anyway...

Most of my make up styed very similar from what I did on Good Friday (post here), but I toned down the eyes and the bronzer a little so the bright lip didnt look too much.

Face:

Jemma Kidd Light As Air Foundation 02 Light

Nars Laguna Bronzer

Nars Orgasm Blush

Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiance Creme Iced Gold

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Medium

Eyes:

Mac Vintage Selection Paint Pot

Urban Decay Virgin (All over lid)

Urban Decay Toasted and Hustle (Through crease)

Maybelliene Gel Liner

Bourjois The Volumizer Mascara

Lips:

No7 Lip Liner in Plum

MAC Lipstick in Girl About Town

When I use this lipstick I always use a swipe of Lipcote over the top to keep it in place for literally ever, I can put this on for a night out and fter trying to wie it off with a wipe in the early hours, I wake up the next morning and my lips are always still stained this colour!

xoxo

Unloved Products Mini Giveaway

I cant call this a prope giveaway, because these things have been used (once or twice at most) so I cant g on as if this i some fantastic giveaway. The reality is, I have too much stuff, and abut 80% of it never gets used as I constantly go back to the old favourites, negleting the rest. Im having a little spring clean of my stuff and thought why not give the products that Ive barely touched to other people who would put them to better use. Of course Im not going to try and sell odds and ends like this, so instead its a "giveaway". All you have to do is comment on which three products out of this bunch you would most like to receive, and a contact email address so I can messge you to get a postal address! You may or may not get exactly which ones you ask for depending on the amount of people requesting it, but hey its all free so who cares, youll get a nice little suprise in the post of products you can try out! In three days time, Monday 19th, Ill stop and see what people want and contact you xxx

Flash off...

 Flash on...

Products from left -right, and top - bottom.

Jergens Naturals Skin Firming Body Moisturiser with Pomegranate (Used twice)

Tresemme 24 Hours Body Sky High Plumping Powder (Used once but put back in box)

Batiste Dry Shampoo Big & Bouncy XX Volume

TIGI Bed Head Superstar Queen for a Day Thickening Spray (Used 3 times at most)

No7 Define and Shimmer Eye Palette (Used 3 times)

Accessorize Merged Eyeshadow in Moondust (Swatched once)

Nars Mini Larger Than Life Lipgloss in Spring Break (Used once)

Benefit Lemon Aid Colour Correcting Eyelid Primer (Used about 5 times max)

No7 Green Glitter Eyeliner (Swatched once)

Barry M Nail Paint in Blue Moon (Used once)

Sally Hansen Diamond Shine Base and Top Coat (Used twice)

Avon Glazewear Shine Lipgloss in Iced Pink (Cant ever remember using this so swatched a few times)

Avon Glazewear Intense Lipgloss in Sundance (Used twice)

ELF Professional Eye Crease Brush (Used once but has been thoroughly washed)

Dont forget to comment :)

xoxo

Make-Up I Keep At My Boyfriends House

I realise this is a strange title for a post, but I thought it may be helpful to some, so hear me out. Like many couples our age, me and my boyfriend both still live with our parents. Most nights one of of stays over at the others house. This has led to me acquiring my own drawer in his room, and so I have filled it ith a few neccesities so I dont have to carry my whole life with me everytime I stay over. It makes life so muc easier if you can get your boy to scarifice a little space for you to keep some things, that way you dont need to carry a huge bag everytime you go.

 I dont have the money to have two lots of everything in my make-up collection so I just keep some basics there, and some cheaper alternatives. I keep things there that I know I can rely on and I can wear everyday just to put on quickly, as I know ow much men hate women taking ages to get ready!

 ELF Blush and Bronzer Duo - Ive had this for absolutely ages as you can tell by how well loved it is. This is the only blush or bronzer I have there and find the blush matches any make-up look I fancy, and its one of my absolute favourites so its always gunna work for me. The bronzer is also great for a light dusting of warmth to the face which I sometimes really need.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - This is possibly my all time favourite foundation, in close competition with Jemma Kidd Light as Air, but I cant afford to keep two of thse, so I keep this at Davids. Ive raved about it many a time an can always be relied on to make your skin look fresh.

Revlon Colorstay - I keep a heavier foundation such as this one there too for days I really feel I need a heavier coverage. Ive kept this there since I bought it and nearly always opt for Healthy Mix so I havent tried it out properly, but so far I think I like it!

Avon Magix Illuminator - I keep this there to use it up as it isnt realy my favourite for under my eyes, but its ok. Ill be buying another Collection 2000 Last Perfection Concealer to replace it once this runs out as its so much better.

Nivea Lip Balm - Always need this there a his room is so cold and I get really chapped lips through the night if I dont!

ELF Eyelid Primer - This is my favourite, and also so so cheap so I can afford to keep one there. Id recommend this to anyone, your eyeshadow wont budge! 

Maybelliene Gel Liner - I got this for Christmas when I already had it and loved it, so this new pot made its way to Davids, which is great because Im using it every day at the minute.

Smashbox Eyeshadow in ASAP - I only keep two eyeshadow there which I find is just enough and I like the look this brown colour gives in the crease, amazing quality too.

No7 Eyeshadow in Starry Lights - This is the perfect brightening all over lid colour. I'd be happy to wear this any day of the week so its great to keep there as I know I love it and will always happily wear it.

Avon Supershock Mascaras - I keep these there as theyre my favourite mascara, and Im trying to use up the waterproof one as I cant stand waterproof mascara so Im getting use out of it for a while here.

Elf Eyebrow Treat and Tame - ELF products are great when you love them because they are s inexpensive I just bought another one of these to keep at Davids. A great colored lash gel that gives definition as well as holding them in place, no stray hairs here!

Eyeko Graffiti Liner - I used to love this but nt prefer the L'Oreal Super Liner Carbon Gloss, so this has been demoted to Davids, its still nice though so Im happy to use it here occasionally.

Miss Sporty Eyeliner Pencils - Ive had these for ages, and they work alright so Im just keeping them there to use them up as Id never use them at home over the better ones I have there. Not bad products though but there are definately way better liners out there!



ELF Powder Brush - I use this to apply foundations effortlessly and quickly, its much cheaperthan the Sigma F80I use at home and still does a fantastic job.

Blush Brush (No name) - I keep these random brushes from sets at Davids as the quality doesnt bother me for one of applications, so this works fine at applying blush. Maybe as my brush collection grows Ill keep some more expensive, nicer ones there instead.

Eyeshadow Shader Brush (No name) - Ive literally had this since I was abut 13 and it was the only brush I owned. It works fine at applying a wash of colour to the lid and also a little through the crease.

Elf Eyeliner Brush - Since I gt my new Sigma Liner Brush for at home this one has moved to Davids to use with my gel liner there.

Eyelash curlers (No name) - Again Ive had these for years but they work alright for the odd use!

The one thing I dont really keep at Davids are lipsticks, because I just carry whichever I fancy usng with me in my handbag at the time, rather than leaving some there then going looking for them at home and not having them there.

So maybe this was a slightly pointless post, Im not sure. But thanks for reading anyway!

xoxo

My Favourite Products of 2011

I realise that this is later than I would have prefered, and I also would have prefered to do this a a video...But Ive currently got tonsilitus and its just not a pretty sight (or sound for that matter). So here it is in blog post form....Theres quite a lot of products in here but Ive truely been loving each and every one of them to death this year! So lets get started...

Brushes...

 ELF Angled Eyeliner Brush - This is perfect for applying gel liner, and so affordable too. The angled part kind of helps to get into the eye better, if that makes sense?!

Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki - The only brush Ive used for foundation since I got it, amazing!! But a bit of a bitch to clean.
ELF Powder Brush - Pretty similar to the Sigma one, good for foundation but brilliant for cream blush, or setting powder

MAC 217 Blending Brush - My best investment this year, really soft, applies eyeshadow like a dream! Absolutely fab for blending as well as applying shadows. I want more of these.

 Face Products...

Firstly I'd like to mention MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish Natural as my favourite powder of the year, I ran out and have another en route in the post so dont have it to photograph otherwise it would be here.
MAC Dollymix Blush - Its bright pink, and its beautiful with a light hand, great for both winter and summer.
MAC Blushcreme Ladyblush - The perfect everyday colour, looks incredibly natural on the skin, my fave.

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - Creamy, long lasting, fab coverage, inexpensive...best concealer ever.

Jemma Kidd Light As Air Foundation - Really blendable, a little goes a long way, feels so lightweight on the skin but gives an amazing coverage and is incredibly long lasting, my ultimate foundation. I even have a back-up....and I never do that with foundations!

Eye Products...

MAC All That Glitters Eyeshadow - I use this over my lid most days, everyone should own this! It will go with any skin tone too, great for a  wash of colour and a flick of liner.

MAC Satin Taupe Eyeshadow - An absolute staple in my collection, the perfect crease colour.

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Need I explain this one? Love it to death, cant wait to try Naked 2!

Avon Supershock Mascara - Loved this for years its amazingly volumising, couldnt be without this in my collection.

ELF Eyeshadow Primer - Its £3 and keeps my eyeshadow in place all day, bloody amazing.

ELF Eyebrow Treat and Tame - I only use the tame side, as a blonde brow gel, its cheap and works well too.

MAC Vintage Selection Paint Pot - Its an unreal primer, and also so pretty alone, Ive worn this to death this year.

Avon Supershock Eyeliner - It sso creamy but doesnt transfer, blackest black ever, this is my third this year! Literally cant see myself trying a different black eye kohl ever.

Maybelleine Gel Liner - Drug store price for a high end quality product. Stays in place all day and goes on a dream, much easier to use than liquid I think.

Lip Products...

Avon Pro-to-go Lipstick in Provocative Plum - Its the perfect "wash" of plummy colour, and is a nice colourul daytime option without being too full on. Lovely.

Carmex Cherry Lipbalm - Simply put, its the most effective lip balm Ive ever came across.

MAC Big Baby Plushglass - You can see how much Ive used this, its a perfect peachy nude and lovely formula, favourite ever lipgloss.
Nars Turkish Delight Lipgloss - Only bought because of Kim Kardashian (ridic.) But its actually bloody gorgeous, and looks great over nude lippie.
No7 Lip Pencil in Plum - These are so cheap with a £5 off No7 voucher and are lovely liners, really soft, I have a few and love them all just decided to picture this one
MAC Girl About Town Lipstick - My favourite night out lipstick, lovely and bright but doesnt look too crazy, I always get compliments when I wear this.
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight - The perfect nude for my skin tone, no concealer lips here! Alsot he formula is super silky and gorgeous.

Skincare...

Firstly, if I could I would include my new Liz Earle products and my Clarisonic in here as they blow all other skincare Ive used out the water, but since I only owned them for 6 days of 2011, I cant really...so these lot are things I have liked, but not as much as my new stuff!

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream with SPF50 - This is my go to sunscreen, which I should use everyday but often forget. Its not greasy or suncream-ish at all, and is really a lovely moisturiser in itself. Applying this once in the morning on holiday protected my face from burning all day. Winner.

S&G Off Your Face Wipes - If you could ever find a face wipe that was really good, this is it. Expensive, but so much nicer than the cheap ones in every way.

Clearasil Seal and Clear Spot Treatment - Slightly gross, but I find this works nicely at reducing any breakouts, especially if I get them as soon as they arrive!

Dermalogica Face Mask & Exfoliant - Boy have I made these babies last me! Teeny samples but Ill never afford the full size. Each use has seen my skin magically so much cleaner and clearer and beautiful. Loveeeee.

Nails...

Barry M Nail Paint in Pink Flamingo - I never had this off my nails all summer, so pretty in the sun with a tan!

Revlon Facets of Fuschia - Love at first sight with this one, so so pretty camera doesnt do it justice.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Top Coat - Pretty awesome topcoat, makes my polish last ages longer! This bottle has gone gloopy now though and its nearly empty, time for a new one!

Barry M Red Glitter Nail Paint - Nothing is more Christmassy than this polish, but I want to wear it nowwww. So pretty it distracts me from things haha.

Hair...

Aussie Aussome Volume Shampoo/Conditioner - I literally cant use anything other than these two when washing my hair or it goes flat as a pancake, used them all year and my hair is still responding nicely. I wont be straying at all in the near future.

Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo - Its cheap and works fine in my blonde hair for freshening it up, I only like the Tropical scent though.

Elnett Hairspray - Its just the best, by far. I love how it brushes out and doesnt leave much build up on your hair at all but still holds a style amazingly. I once had full on curls for 3 days because of this.

The Tangleteezer - The most effective yet gentle brush ever. So kind to my hair, I havent touched another brush since I got this.

John Freider Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray - This has brought a new lease of life to my nautrally dull blonde hair and its such a prettier colour now and I havet had to dye it properly. Savior!

Body, Bath, Etc...

S&G Hand Food - Best hand cream ever, gone through tonnes of this stuff now, Im slightly addicted to it.
S&G The Righteous Butter - I have got the world and his wife using this now, even my good old Nana loves it. Such a silky body butter that works wonders and smells unreal.
Paco Robanne Lady Million - This is my signature scent now. You must all smell it, Im in love with it and barely wear anything else now.
S&G The Breakfast Scrub - Another thing where I wont be straying to sample different brands, this is my favourite scrub by miles. Smells so good I could eat it and does a fabjob at slogging off my dead skin, lovely thought I know!
Lush Pop in the Bath Bubble Bar - Ive been through dozens of these this year, they have a gorgeous fresh smell that Im always in the mood for, lovely bubble bar :)
Rituals Foaming Shower Gel - Only had this a month but really love it. It leaves you feeling super clean and fresh and the foam feels rather luxurious, definately will repurchase it!


Dear me this has taken me SO long to sit and write I think I need a good cup of tea haha. Thanks for reading if you got this far!

xoxo

November Favourites

I had intended to still do a full blog post on my monthly favourites as well as a video on youtube, as I find I could have more time and space to explain my love for these products on my blog than I can on video. However Ive found myself veeeery busy this week, so sorry guys but its just the video this time!

Heres a sneak peak at what is mentioned...

Click here to see the full video!
I'd love you to take a look :)

Sorry its a bit of a dud post today guys!
xoxo

FOTE: Girl About Town

Im just gunna put it out there and admit that Im having an affair. An affair, with a lipstick. If you hadnt already guessed by the title of the post, the lipstick in question is Girl About Town by MAC. I know Ive shown it on me before, but I really enjoy wearing it so I thought when I was wearing it for an Engagement party at the weekend that I would take some quick snapshots before I left the house....

 Face:
Jemma Kidd Light As Air Foundation in 02 Light
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in 1 Fair
A touch of Benefit Dallas to contour
MAC Dollymix Blusher
ELF Makeup Mist & Set to set

Eyes:
MAC Paintpot in Vintage Selection
Urban Decay Virgin Eyeshadow all over lid
MAC Satin Taupe Eyeshadow outer half
Urban Decay Cree Eyeshadow through crease
Loreal Superliner Carbon Gloss to line lid
Avon Supershock Eyeliner in waterline
Avon Supershock Max Mascara 2 coats

Lips
No7 Lip Liner in a pinky colour similar ot Girl About Town (cant find it for exact name, sorry!)
MAC Amplified Lipstick in Girl About Town


What do you think? :)
xoxo

Massive Blog Sale!

Im saving up for something, so I thought its time I sold some of my things that werent getting my love recently...

P+P=1.50 +50p per extra item if much heavier

Payments sent as "Gift" via Paypal only due to high fees otherwise and UK only due to postage costs.

1st come 1st served, if you dont pay within 24 hours Ill pass on to the next person who wants it.

Say what you want in the comments and leave your email address and I will contact you there, or alternatively email me at hayleyc100@hotmail.co.uk

xoxo

 Anatomicals No Bags Allowed Eye Gel - Unused
£1.00 
SOLD

 Avon Naturals Strawberry & Guava Body Yoghurt - Usage Shown Below

£1.00

 Ten Mini Boots 17 Lipglosses, came as a set. Swatched one or two but never used any

£2.00
SOLD

Maybelline Eyeshadow in Black Metal

£1.50
SOLD


Benefit Velvet Eyeshadow in Nice Melons
£4.00
No Longer for sale

Usage show below

 Maxfactor Smoky Eye Effect in Onyx Smoke - Used twice
£1.50


Barry M Super Soft Eye Crayon in 8 - Sharpened once
£1.00


Barry M Shimmering Eye and Lip Crayon - Sharpened twice
£1.00 

All SOLD

 GOSH Effect Powder in Apple Jam
£1.50


Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in 19 (Now Discontinued in stores!)
£1.50


Barry M Dazzle Dust in 88
£1.50

ALL SOLD

 Colours/usage shown below

 

 

 Jergens Naturals Skin Firming Body Lotion- About 70% left
£1.50

 TIGI Bed Head Superstar Queen for a Day Thickening Spray - used twice
£3.50

Batiste Dry Shampoo Big & Bouncy XXL Volume - About 80% left
£1.50

 Tresemme 24 Hour Body Sky High Plumping Powder - Used twice, About 95% left
£2.00

 Smashbox Waterproof Shadow/Liner in Starstuck
£2.00
No Longer For Sale


Avon Creamy Eyeshadow in Pacific Pearl

£1.00
SOLD

Usage shown above

 MeMeMe Shimmy Shimmers Pink Shimmer
£2.00

Elf Mineral Glow in Shimmer (use as highlighter)
£1.50

BOTH SOLD

Usage Shown Below

 Gatineau Refreshing Cleansing Cream
Unused
£3.50

Eyeko Primrose Hill Lipgloss - Unopened
£1.00


Natural Collection Raspberry Ripple Lipgloss - 90% left
£0.50


Barry M Lip Gloss Ltd Edition Colour especially for Very catalogue account holders -Swatched once
£1.50


Avon 3 in One Lipgloss, Lipstick and Lipliner in Berry - Used twice
£1.50

ALL SOLD

 Benefit Lemon Aid Colour Correcting Eyelid Primer
£5.00

ELF Colour Stick in Persimmon
£0.50
SOLD

Usage shown below

 L'Oreal Concealer Minerals in 10 - Used twice
£1.50

L'Oreal Blush Minerals in 20 - Used a few times - 90% left
£1.50

BOTH SOLD

 Avon In A Blink Liner and Shadow in Teal
£0.50

Avon In A Blink Liner and Shadow in Steel Smoke
£0.50

Both Sold

No7 Amazing Eyes Pencil in Blue Grey
£2.00
 No longer for sale


Avon Glimmerstick Diamonds in Smokey Diamond
£1.00


Collection 2000 Lip Liner in Marshmallow
£0.50

Both SOLD

Usage shown below

 Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Gel Liner in 10 Pow! - Used 3 times

£2.00
No Longer for Sale

Avon Precision Glimmer Eyshadow in Lilac - Used once
£1.00 
SOLD

 Bourjois Lipstick in Coquillage Rose -Usage Shown
£1.00


Natural Collection Lipstick in Candy Mist - Usage Show
£1.00

BOTH SOLD

Anna Sui Secret Wish Perfume 50ml - Usage Shown

£3.00

xoxo

September Favourites

Another month has flew past and Im sat here trying to figure out where it went! I feel as though I havent posted nearly enough through September but Im itching toget reviewing some products that Ive been trying and want to get back into it. Heres my favourites from September...

 Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer, Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight, Paco Robanne Lady Million, No7 Perfect Lips Liner in Plum, MAC Eyeshadow in Mythical

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight

I did a FOTD post a few days ago based around this lipstick I love it that much. Basically I was looking for a nice nude that wouldnt mke me look dead, or cheap and nasty. I saw a video a while back where Tanya Burr of Pixi2Woo said this was one of her favourite nudes, and it looked amazing on her. I had been lusting after it ever since and had considered buying it numerous times, then I just bit the bullet and picked it up with some of my birthday money. Im so glad I did, its so soft and smooth on the lips and doesnt dry them out at all. It leaves a pretty glossy finish and is very pigmented. Although I do love to indulge in the odd high end lipstick, a lot of the time I think the drugstore brands do a good job too, especially Rimmel.

 Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer

I caved and eventually picked this concealer up after everyone was raving about it on here and youtube. I have to say it really has lived up to the hype for me. Granted, the packaging is already a mess but I knew this when I bought it. The product itself is creamy, provides a good coverage and does a good job on my under-eyes and any blemishes. Most concealers Ive used have just attracted more atention to my problem areas by caking all over spots and looking a mess where as this doesnt. It also doesnt settle into any fine lines I have under my eyes which is great as that is something I have hated with other concealers, including a few MAC varieties. Im quite lucky and find I dont need to use concealer every day, but Im really glad I have this to hand on those days when I do. Id really recommend it!

No7 Perfect Lips Liner in Plum

Ive been stocking up on these lip liners using my £5 off vouchers that Boots give out. Ive got this one (plum) and also the nude one and absolutely love them both. I hadnt really eve used lipliner before these and Im really glad Ive gotten into it. My lips look much more put together when I use this, and my lipstick stays put much longer. Theyre so soft and creamy to apply making it really easy without tugging on your lips. They also come with a teeny sharpener in the bottom of each liner which I find really handy. I want to collect the rest of the colours with my remaining No7 vouchers as they only cost £2.50 when using the vouchers, bargain!

Paco Robanne Lady Million

There was a lot of hype surrounding this perfume when it first launched, maybe a few years ago now. But somehow I just never got round to smelling it until this August and instantly fell in love. After some very unsubtle hints Motherbear got it for my birthday! Thanks Mam! Ive literally worn nothing else ever since, morning noon and night I wear this constantly. It smells kind of florally and fruity but in a very glamorous way. Its just one of those perfumes that instantly makes you feel like your more put together and dressed up no matter what it is you actually look like. I spray this on when Im sitting in the house looking like crap and can feel so much better about myself. Its just gorgeous, and my new signature scent!

MAC Eyeshadow in Mythical

This will be feautured in a haul post soon, so this is kind of back to front. I bought this on a MAC splurge with my birthday money. Mythical is a limited edition shade from the MAC Me Over collection thats out at the minute. From the website and swatches I never really thought much of it, until I saw in in real life at my local MAC counter and needed it. Its a gorgeous warm reddy browny colour that I really cant justify unless youve seen it yourself and know how pretty it is. It has a lovely shimmer to it and it is the Veluxe Pearl finish, which I have found most of my favourite MAC eyeshadows are, so maybe theres a trend there. Go and see it for yourself and youll see what I mean.

Food Favourite:

Ham and Cheese Toasted Baguettes from Greggs - I live off these when Im at Uni

Music Favourite:

Still loving Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5. It will always from now on remind me of my 20th birthday party. Extremely drunk dancing with some of my oldest friends that I hadnt seen for ages. Fantastic.

Random Favourite:

Student Loan! Hello massive hauls of things I shouldnt be buying.

xoxo