PRIMARK AND H&M HAUL

Hey gorgeous people. I did a bit of shopping again, oops! On Saturday I had a 'me day'. I had my fave sandwich (cheese & onion) sat on a bench then wondered off into H&M where I picked up one item featured here. Then I went to Costa for some tiffin and a cappuccino. OMG heaven!

I was in and out of a few shops, but the one that I spent the rest of my pennies in was Primark.

NAVY CHECK NIGHTSHIRT - MEDIUM (10/12) - £8

I have been after a shirt dress for some time, but I find that they are too short (even for short girls like me) or just too expensive. I can not see any obvious signs that this is a nightshirt and so I am going to wear it as a dress or long top with leggings.

5 PACK BLUE, OFF WHITE & GREY MARL SOCKS - SIZE 4-8 - £2.50

I thought I would get shades different from just black all the time, but that are still quite neutral. Cheap as chips for 5 pairs!

P.S. LOVE... THIS 4 PK FASHION NAIL FILES - 50P IN THE SALE

I love the coral and printed styles. I am hanging on to summer as long as I can.

PINK/SILVER GLITTER DOME CUP - £3

I like having a straw as I find it helps me to drink more throughout the day. I am a firm believer in water being one of the best things for our bodies.

WHITE CUBIC ZIRCONIA FRONT & BACK EARRINGS - £2

I have not tried this style of earring yet. These are great also because you can just wear the silver balls if you want to.

WHITE CUBIC ZIRCONIA NECKLACE - £2

I don't usually wear matching jewellery, but I had to pick this up too because I think it's great to team with simple tops for a little glisten to catch the eye.

H&M CORAL V NECK JUMPER - XS - £7 IN THE SALE

There was only an XS and lots of MED left which looked too big so I took a chance and it fits perfectly. Such a great shade to perk up any day and bring out the blue in my eyes.

DESPICABLE ME MINIONS BURNOUT CORAL T-SHIRT - 10 - £3 IN THE SALE

I think I will wear this as a PJ top, but still isn't it great. I know not everyone is a Minions fan, but they just make me happy :)

P.S. LOVE LIP LINER CRAYONS (L-R: 01, 02, 03 & 09) - £1 EACH

I have read good things about these lip liners from Primark and although I don't use lip liner that much I am hoping these will change that.

P.S. LOVE FOUNDATION STICK (LIGHT) - £2

I want to try this a face highlight rather than a foundation, but I may also use it as a concealer. It does also come in shades medium and dark, but I prefer an ash tone to contour with so I didn't get one of those.

ZIP THROUGH HOODED SWEATERS - BURGUNDY, OATMEAL & BLACK - 12 - £7 EACH

I wanted some casual sweaters that were easy to take on and off so these are perfect. The black is a staple shade and the burgundy which seems to be very popular at the moment is very much an autumnal shade. The oatmeal adds freshness to an outfit without being as bold and crisp as white. These feel so soft and have handy side pockets. They also come in many colours.

So that's everything lovelies. I hope you find something here you like. Share your Primark finds also in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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LIGHT IN THE BOX LONG LASTING EYE & LIP LINER PENCILS

Hi lovelies. I hope you have had a great week and are relaxing today while you enjoy reading my blog :)

Recently I came across the site LIGHTINTHEBOX.COM that seems to have everything you could possibly ever think of at amazing bargain prices.

SWATCHES AS ABOVE

12 COLORS ROTATING COSMETIC MAKEUP EYELINER EYE SHADOW PEN LABIAL LINE PEN EYEBROW PENCIL

These 12 liners can be used on eyes and lips according to the packaging. I enjoy playing around with make-up so I will have fun with these. There are some great highlight shades which will work really well to open up the eyes on the inner corners. This set is especially perfect for summer make-up. If you are not great at eye make-up, but fancy a change from black or brown liner, just add any shade and voila you are transformed!

Working out at less than 40p per liner these are ace. The packaging looks fab and is sturdy. The product inside each pencil is a little wobbly and I think may come out if turned upside down fully, but just be careful not to do that and they should work fine :)

Let me know what fabulous bargains you pick up on this brilliant website as I need to go shopping on it now :)

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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July 2013 Glamour Magazine

Hi Everyone. This is just a wee post to let you know that Glamour Magazine are giving away free Model Co Cosmetics products with the July 2013 issue which is out now. Here are the products which are on offer:

Fibre LashXTend Mascara, Link 

Check out where I tried Model Co Fibre Lash Brush On False Lashes here

Shine Ultra Lip Gloss (shades of strip tease & berry pink), Link

Color Box Pencil Eyeliner, Link

The only eyeliner I could find on the website that looks the same as the previous magazine showing this offer is in the link above. I believe it is just that the pencil is now white as opposed to the black.

Lip Enhancer Illusion Lip Liner, Link

I received the Shine Ultra Lip Gloss in the shade Strip Tease. It's a very nude peach colour with a little silver shimmer. It does look very glossy and I think will work well over many lip colours. I have a subscription to Glamour Magazine so I did not choose this freebie. If I had picked one I probably would have gone for the Fibre LashXTend Mascara. I think the mirror on the lip gloss is cute though. The gloss has a doe foot applicator and smells a little sweet.

Have you or will you be picking up this issue of Glamour Magazine? Which of the Model Co Cosmetics freebies appeals to you the most and why? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

OOTN: Let's Bowl, Drink & Dance

Hey there Beauty Addicts. As I mentioned in my last post I went out on Saturday night with work colleagues and friends for our Xmas work do. We went bowling and moved on to a bar/club afterwards. It was a great night, but quite a difficult one to dress for. Here is my OOTN post to show you what I wore :)

Silver/White Jumper ~ H&M

Black Bodycon Top (worn underneath) ~ Vero Moda

Black Blazer ~ H&M - Blog Post Here

Black Quilted Bag ~ Unknown brand bought at BINTM Live!

Black Disco Pants ~ BooHoo - Blog Post Here

Leopard Print Court Shoes ~ New Look

Lips ~ StarGazer Semi Permanent Lip Liner Pen (03)* & 17 Lip Gloss (Red Shade)


*PR Sample

I'm such a multitasker. I took socks along in my handbag for the bowling and took off my jumper and tied it around my handbag when we went for drinks.

What are your favourite casual/dressy outfits? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

FOTD: StarGazer Product Reviews

Hello my Beauty Addicts. It's Friday so let's all have a smile on our faces :) Last week I mentioned that I had been sent quite a few products from Touch Media PR to review so I thought that I would combine a lot of them in a FOTD post to see how they work. They are all from StarGazer.

Left To Right: Eye Dust (45), Liquid Eye Liner (Red), Mascara (Red), Semi Permanent Lip Liner Pen (03) & Gel Glitter (Glitter Red)

This Eye Dust is so pretty, but as with all pigments open and close this on top of a towel or a tissue as the pigment does tend to travel, especially if you are clumsy like me and always knocking things over. I was tempted to try this on my eyes, but I swatched it on my hand before using and realised that the glitter particles in it seemed to separate from the powder so I thought I would try it as a blush instead. I used only the tiniest amount from the lid of the product as this is so intense. It gave a china doll/doll effect to my cheeks. This is a great pigment for just £3.00, Link. I think the glitter particles may pick up better if used on the eye with and eye primer/base. I will have to try that out. This looks very red in the pot, but it showed up as a very hot pink on my cheeks.

Now on to the Liquid Eye Liner. Let me just say that this product is amazeballs. I love it so much. Without fail I can say here and now that I want this in every colour they do and I hope StarGazer bring out more. The formula of this product is like a gel. The brush itself is fairly thick, but I was able to still create a thin line that I thickened more on the wing when applying this look. I wanted this colour to really show up which is why I applied it against a white eye shadow. I did not apply this all the way into the inner part of my eyes. I started about two thirds in and winged it out at the ends. I think this is quite a vampy shade that would have been great at Halloween, but I would wear this at any time of year. I only applied this to the top lash line so that I did not look like that bad morning after a good night, ha ha ;) I think this is so easy to use. I would even recommend this product to someone who is not too familiar with liquid eye liner. Of course you need a fairly steady hand, but because of the gel-like formula it just seems to glide on easier than other liquid eye liners. It does not dry or crack or drag product back off the eye if you go over the same area. Well done StarGazer. This product is an amazing £3.00, Link ♥

Right so let me talk about the Mascara. From my experience of using coloured mascaras they don't usually show up that well unless perhaps the sunlight catches them. I tend to use a black mascara under them first and go over the tips with the coloured one. In this FOTD I used the Red Mascara on it's own on my bottom lashes and the Red Mascara over the top of my black mascara on my top lashes to see the difference. I found that the mascara did actually show up pretty well without the black underneath. My top lashes look a bit clumpy as I tend to get liquid liner on my top lashes when I apply it which makes them go like this. I did try to get it off before applying my mascara. The Red Mascara was a bit gloopy, but it's not the worst mascara I have ever tried. I think it's a bit of fun and for a product that I won't use every day due to the shade I don't think it's bad for £3.00, Link. I would like to see if it would show up better on top of a white mascara, but I don't have one. Perhaps that is something that StarGazer could bring out in the range or make each mascara as a duo with a white mascara at one end and the colour at the other?

So now it's time to talk about the Semi Permanent Lip Liner Pen. This product has been used by Jessica Wright from TOWIE. You can use this product to line the lips or fill in the entire lip. I have had this on for a couple of hours now and had a a coffee. When I kiss my hand there is absolutely no transfer, but some of the product has worn away in the centre of my lips. I think this is a great date night shade, but you will need to reapply it after about two hours, especially when eating and drinking. I would still recommend it though and other shades this comes in look fab. On the StarGazer website shade 04 looks quite natural and nude so that would probably be a better shade to go for if you don't want the fading of product to be as obvious or to reapply as often. This did look a bit streaky when I applied it, but with a gloss this is not noticeable. The tip is sturdy, but not hard. I still like this product and will probably wear it to my Xmas night out with work colleagues tomorrow. I applied a lip balm before applying any of my make-up as I get dry lips. I thought this might be a very drying product, but it's fine on my lips so far. You can buy this for £4.00, Link

I wasn't quite sure where I was meant to use the Glitter Gel, but I thought it might look quite nice over the top of the Lip Liner to make the lips look more pouty. It can be used on the face and body according to the StarGazer website. It turned my lips into a more vibrant shade of red. I think this shade is great for lips at this time of year. I applied this to my hand and then used a lip brush for this as it is a squeezy tube product with a very small nozzle so it might not be so easy to use on the go. It did wake up my lips though giving them a little seasonal sparkle. This product is £3.00, Link.

So here are some FOTD photos without the Eye Dust on the cheeks or the Gel Glitter on the lips ....

Now with the Eye Dust as a blush and Gel Glitter on the lips ....

So that's all the products. I hope you enjoyed the reviews. All of the StarGazer products mentioned above were sent to me for free to review. The other products used in this FOTD are:

Max Factor Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation + Serum SPF 15 (Light Ivory 40)

Natural Collection CoverUp Cream (Light)

E.L.F. Studio High Definition Powder (Clear)

StarGazer Bronzer (Bronceador)*

NYX White Eyesahdow From The Caribbean Collection Palette

17 Clear Definition Mascara

Blink + Go Long Lasting Black Mascara

*This product I was sent for free previously to review.

Have you tried any of these products? What are your thoughts on them? Any favourites? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

April 2012 GlossyBox: Natural Beauty Box

Hi Everyone. I hope you have been enjoying the weekend despite the rubbish weather. Today I have my April GlossyBox to show to you and my initial thoughts of the products. 

This month's limited edition box is 100% biodegradable

The ethical products inside

Left To Right:

Caudalie Vinosource SOS Thirst-Quenching Serum ~ £29.00 For 30ml

caudalie.com ~ £29.00 For 30ml 

amazon.co.uk ~ £31.06 For 30ml 

gorgeousshop.co.uk ~ £23.20 For 30ml 

johnlewis.com ~ £29.00 For 30ml 

feelunique.com ~ £26.10 For 30ml 

essentialslondon.com ~ £29.00 For 30ml 

zuneta.com ~ £29.00 

The Information:

This newly launched ultra-concentrated high potency serum collects and continuously and deeply spreads water to restore skin's water balance, and make it supple and fresh. Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum is a highly hydrating serum, ideal for extremely dehydrated skin and is suitable for all skin types. Thanks to an association of hydrating active ingredients, including Organic Grape Water and hyaluronic acid, this serum restarts skin's internal moisturising mechanism, regulates water exchange and restores moisture balance in your skin. Upon application, your skin is instantly moisturised, supple and soft with a bouncy feel. Deeply resourced and soothed, your skin’s well-being remains for longer. This serum contains 97% of natural ingredients, is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and oil-free. The fragrance is light, citrusy and very uplifting with mandarin blossom, lemon leaf, cucumber water and fresh mint.

Key Benefits:

• Intense and long-lasting hydration
• Anti-oxidant
• Anti-hyaluronidase

Application:

Apply Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum in the morning and in the evening after cleansing the face and follow with your moisturiser. Avoid the eye contour area. Can be used to give a "dewy" look to the skin.

Ingredients:

Aqua, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water*, Glycerin*, Butylene Glycol*, Ethylhexyl Palmitate*, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract*, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum (Fragrance), Squalane*, Potassium Sorbate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice*, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate*, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Laurate*, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Phytate*, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid.*Origine végétale.

Against animal testing. Non-comedogenic. Nickel-tested.

Caudalie products are free of:

Parabens
Phenoxyethanol
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Pthalates
Mineral Oil
Artificial Colouring 

My Thoughts:

This has a very subtle scent to it. The consistency is a milky cream that sinks into the skin nicely. The price is a little more than I would usually pay for a face serum, but I will enjoy trying it out.

Inika Cosmetics Certified Organic Lip Liner (01 Safari) ~ £11.75 Per Liner

naturisimo.com ~ £10.00 Per Liner

inikacosmetics.co.uk ~ £11.75 Per Liner

feelunique.com ~ £11.75 Per Liner (1.2g) 

The Information:

An organic mineral lip liner formula designed to glide easily over lips while delivering lip definition and even colour. Use to define your lips or to give your lipstick shade even greater depth of colour and staying power. INIKA Certified Organic Lip Liners are a creamy blend of cold pressed plant waxes and oils added to natural mineral pigments to create beautiful long wearing colour. Certified Vegan. Cruelty free. 

Benefits:

• Beautiful long wearing colour and staying power.
• Creamy blend of cold pressed plant waxes and oils.
• Natural mineral pigments.
• Accentuates the shape of your lips.
• Gives your lipstick shade even greater depth of colour.

Application:

To create fuller lips draw slightly out side of your lip line with your chosen Inika Mineral Lip Liner. To make full lips appear smaller draw just inside your natural lip line.

Ingredients:

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate; Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides; Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil; Almond (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) Oil; Carnauba Wax; Black Lovage (Olus) Oil; Candelilla Wax; Mica; Sesame Seed (Sesamum Indicum) Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides; Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate; Glyceryl Caprylate; Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate); Sorbic Acid. May contain: CI77289, CI 77510, CI77742, Iron Oxide (CI 77499); Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). 

This shade is described as an earthy, warm brown. Silky and rich to compliment brown shades of lipstick.

My Thoughts:

I'm hoping that I can make this deep brown lip liner work in some way as I don't tend to wear a lot of brown lipsticks. I think I may use it as a base for lipstick and/or lip gloss to perhaps deepen the shades. It's good that it's full size, but I believe these pencils usually come with a sharpener in the lid so is this the older design?

  

Ayuuri Natural Body Wash (Sensual Indian Rose) ~ £4.95 For 235g/200ml

ayuuri.co.uk ~ £4.95 For 235g/200ml

 

The Information:

Enriched with Indian Rose, Jasmine & Aloe Vera. The Ayuuri Natural skincare range is based on fruit, plant and flower extracts that have long been used in India to enhance skin’s natural beauty. This luxurious body wash is enriched with…

• Indian rose – hydrates dry, mature and sensitive skin and smells divine.
• Jasmine – calming for mind and body and ideal for both sensitive and dry skin.
• Aloe vera – soothing, cooling and calming.

This delicately scented Indian Rose body wash gently cleanses the skin, leaving it irresistibly soft. Ayuuri Natural are against animal testing

  

Application:

Moisten body, apply a small quantity of Sensual Indian Rose Body Wash. Gently work up a lather with a circular motion. Rinse off & pat dry. Avoid contact with the eyes. If product enters the eyes, rinse well with warm water. External use only.

Ingredients:

  

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide DEA, Polyquaternium-7, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Decyl glucoside, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Parfum, Rosa centifolia (rose) flower water, Jasminum officinale (jasmine) oil, Aloe barbadensis, Sodium chloride, Dicaprylyl ether, Lauryl alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium nitrate, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium chloride, CI 17200, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Citronellol, Limonene.

My Thoughts:

My bottle just says Rose not Indian Rose, but I take it that it's the same product. When searching for various links of this product I noticed it showing up with different packaging as well so is my packaging old or new? Anyway on to the product. Another full size which is fab. This product has a pretty, soft rose scent.

Left To Right:

Figs & Rouge Lip, Face & Body Balm (Cherry & Vanilla) ~ £3.29 For 8ml

designer-beauty.co.uk ~ £3.45 For 8ml 

lovelula.com ~ £3.49 For 8ml 

feelunique.com ~ £3.49 For 8ml 

spiritbeautylounge.com ~ $6.00 For 8ml 

naturallyfabulous.co.uk ~ £3.25 For 8ml 

naturisimo.com ~ £3.49 For 8ml 

 

The Information:

Figs & Rouge Cherry & Vanilla Balm deeply hydrates your lips and skin and tastes sweetly divine. Figs & Rouge balms are 100% Soil Association certified organic and made from only natural, petroleum-free botanical ingredients. Packaged in a beautifully decorative vintage inspired Art Nouveau tin. Made in the UK. These collectable tins can be re-used as pill boxes. Fully recyclable packaging and components.

Application:

Apply to dry lips and skin as and when needed.

Ingredients: 

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit Butter, Cera Alba, Glycerin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Prunus Ceratus Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Oil, Limonene*, Linalool*, Benzyl Benzoate*, Benzyl Salcylate*, Farnesol*, Gernaiol*, Isoeugenol*, *Eugenol, Citral* (organically produced).
*Naturally occurring component of essential oils.

My Thoughts:

I really love the design of this vintage tin and it's very compact to carry around. It does have a cherry & vanilla scent which I am undecided if I like. A good price though and the one I received is full size.

Yes! Nurse Protect Your Lovely Hands ~ £5.45 For 50ml

yesnurse.co.uk ~ From £5.49 Once/From £3.63 Subscription 

The Information:

Yes! Nurses' 'Protect Your Lovely Hands' is a natural emollient cream developed to counteract lipid barrier depletion and subsequent transepidermal water loss (TEWL) amongst users. The product has been independently safety assessed and certified the following:

• Dermatologically tested as a 'Non-Irritant'
• Compatible with hand hygiene agents (Alcohol Gels/Sanitisers & Hand Washes) regulated to EN1499 and EN1500 standards
• Compatible with surgical gloves

This 24h 'Super Moisturiser' is packed full of essential Omega's and antioxidants to hydrate and revive tired skin.

My Thoughts:

This has a very natural scent to it. It's very smooth, soft and cold on application. It does take just a little more effort than other hand creams I have used to work into the skin. Not enough to be overly critical though. I have the full size version which is great. The packaging fascinated me when it arrived as I was dying to know what was hidden inside. Although it's a product I will use I was a little disappointed to discover another hand cream. The packaging that it came in was really cute inside. I feel that this product is marketed at customers that need to be extremely hygienically clean like nurses, caterers, beauticians etc. I would not say that this is aimed at the average consumer, but that is not to say it will not work well for everyone. Although my GlossyBox information card says this is £5.45 the actual yesnurse website says it's priced from £5.49. Just a small detail, but I thought I should mention it.

So overall this is an average box for me. I like that GlossyBox have made another themed box with a very organic, earthy feel. With Earth Day this month it is very appropriate. I will use the Caudalie Vinosource SOS Thirst-Quenching Serum, the Ayuuri Natural Body Wash (Sensual Indian Rose) and the Yes! Nurse Protect Your Lovely Hands products. The other two I may give away as I'm just not sure I like the scent of the balm and the shade of the lip liner.

For more information on GlossyBox please see this link :)

So which products did you receive in your April GlossyBox? Were you happy with them?

Love to you all