tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-899037910414705442024-02-19T03:02:44.218+00:00Lilybet Loves...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-26542059699951127052014-01-05T20:32:00.003+00:002014-01-05T20:32:27.968+00:00November and December Nails<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>As with the last monthly nails post I have teamed up November and December as I made a rather exciting purchase which has meant that my nail polish has been lasting longer, and as a consequence I've been painting my nails less often. Can you guess what it is..? Yup, I took advantage of the Boots Star Gift offer and got the Sensationail starter kit and I have to say I'm really impressed with it! You've no doubt already seen lots of reviews of it but do let me know if you're interested in a more detailed review/tutorial from me and I'd be happy to post one.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Onto the nails! First up we have a wintery look using Models Own Blooboo topped with Models Own Jack Frost glitter. I love MO polishes as they are always a really nice formula to work with and wear they well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Next up is OPI in Dutch Ya Just Love OPI? with Barry M's, imaginatively (haha!) named, Gold Glitter for the tips. I love using glitter on the tips as it is a simple way to add a little sparkle to your mani without the hassle you usually get removing it! Also, using glitter on the tips rather than a second colour polish allows a little more room for error as you don't have to get the line perfectly straight for it to still look good (although as you can see I had a little mishap on the ring finger!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now for the one you may have been waiting for... Sensationail! The two shades included in the starter kit that I bought were Sugar Plum (shown here) and Taupe Tulips (which I haven't yet tried). The kit was really simple to use with the easy to follow instructions and only slightly more time consuming than a regular paint job. The photos don't do justice to the shine on these but boy were they glossy! Gorgeous, and they lasted two weeks, so definitely worth the extra effort. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally, we have Models Own Northern Lights, a gorgeous pink and holographic glitter which I wore to see me through the weeks of Christmas and New Year. This is the first normal nail polish that I have tested sandwiched between the Sensationail gel base and top coats and I'm pleased to say that it worked really well and still lasted two weeks! I'm looking forward to trying more of my normal nail polishes with the Sensationail kit to help them last longer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>That's all for November and December nails but January should be a good one because I managed to find the Ciate Mini Mani Month advent calendar in the sales at John Lewis for half price at £21! It looks like JL have sold out now but there are still some available (at time of posting) on <a href="http://www.asos.com/Ciat/Ciate-Mini-Mani-Month/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3464892&cid=16070&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Mani+month" target="_blank">ASOS</a> for £33.50. There are so many beautiful colours that I'm looking forward to trying, here's a sneak peek! </i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-89203312164442113582013-11-26T22:20:00.000+00:002013-11-26T22:20:44.808+00:00September & October Nails<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello lovelies :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you're all well and looking forward to Christmas (is it too early?). This post is September and October nails combined as I had gel nails done at the beginning of October for my birthday and as they lasted so well I didn't really wear anything else on my nails all month! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First up we have a couple of beauties from Bourjois, the So Laque! Ultra Shine polish in 23 Fuschia Hype and the Laser Toppings in 38 Sun Scales on the thumb and third finger. Fushcia Hype is a gorgeous berry pink, perfect all year round and the finish is so glossy and hardwearing. I'd also like to add that I applied this on the train home from Brighton, pretty steady handiwork hey?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is the Bourjois Laser Toppings in Sun Scales in use again, this time teamed up with an old favourite of mine Rimmel Lasting Finish in Hot Shot which is just a fab, girly hot pink. This colour never fails to cheer me up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next up is OPI 'I Don't Give a Rotterdam' a lovely light grey blue with a silver shimmer. This didn't last as long as I would've liked it to for an OPI polish but it was lovely and did wear fairly well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here we have my gel nails which I had done on a spa day for my birthday. It was the first time that I'd had gel nails done and I was so pleased with them, the colour is Soak Up the Sun by Jessica GELeration which was an almost corally hot pink, totally me and totally gorgeous! They lasted just over two weeks before I had to soak them off, fantastic!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally, another pink polish (November will be a bit more varied, I promise!) comes in the form of Barry M Textured Nail Effects polish in Princess. I wasn't sure how I would get on with the textured finish but the colour was so attractive that I had to try it out and it didn't disappoint! A beautiful light pink with lovely gold and silver micro glitter running through it that gives a stunning effect on the nails, like rose gold. Unfortunately, due to the texture of the polish this did chip quite early on and didn't last too well but a couple of days is bearable for me when it looks this pretty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>So there you have my September and October nails, I've clearly been going through a pink lovin' phase the last couple of months! What are your favourite polishes and what have you been wearing on your nails recently?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you are all well! First of all, I'm sorry that I haven't posted in a while, things have been pretty hectic since going back to uni for my final year with lectures, assignments (already?!), placements, PGCE applications and of course my dreaded dissertation, haha! I will try to find a new routine with my blogging and keep posts as regular as possible. Also, a big hello to my new followers! I've noticed recently a little flurry of notifications from Bloglovin' letting me know that I have new followers, it's always lovely to see, especially as my blog is still very new and only has a small following. I write my blog because I enjoy it, I don't make any special efforts to gain more followers or anything so it always surprises me and makes me smile to see that someone has found Lilybet Loves and has liked my posts enough to follow me, thank you :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now on to what you came to see, the Foreo Luna Mini. I'll admit that I hadn't even heard of this until I received an email from <a href="http://www.bzzagent.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bzz Agent</a> (a product testing panel which I am part of, more info below) inviting me to try this out at a discounted price of £27 instead of the £99 RRP. I did some quick Googling and read a few reviews but what actually swayed me to take part was seeing that the Luna Mini was being sold in Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, that's probably really silly but I thought that if they're selling it then it must be good! The Luna Mini is a smaller version of the original <a href="http://www.foreo.com/product/luna/" target="_blank">Luna</a> which is obviously larger in size and comes in three colours which correspond to different skin types; white for ultra-sensitive, pink for normal/sensitive and blue for combination skin types. The <a href="http://www.foreo.com/product/luna-mini/" target="_blank">Luna Mini</a> doesn't have different versions for different skin types but does have much more choice when it comes to colour as you can choose from pink, turquoise, magenta, grey and purple; I chose the magenta.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On receiving my Luna Mini I was first impressed with the packaging, which was minimal with a clean design, sleek and stylish- very Apple-esque! The Luna Mini itself was a perfect size to fit comfortably in my hand and to use on my face, and I love the bright pink colour that I chose! The Luna Mini is very simple to use, there is just one button and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The Luna Mini also comes with a small white USB charger (no mains adaptor but I plugged the USB into my iPhone charger and it worked fine). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <span style="text-align: center;">The Luna Mini uses T-Sonic (transdermal) pulsations to deep clean the skin (don't ask me how!) from dirt, oil and make up whilst still being gentle and suitable for all skin types. The silicone body has areas of different sized bobbles that you rub over the skin whilst cleansing and a contoured edge meaning that you can easily tailor how you use the Luna Mini for different areas of your face, ensuring an all over cleanse. This design is also a lot more hygienic and cost effective than traditional cleansing brushes as the silicone is much easier to clean and doesn't hang onto dirt and residues as much as a brush does and also means you don't have the expense of buying replacements, bonus!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Using the Luna Mini makes cleansing a little more fun and as you only use it for one minute at a time, it's a very easy addition to make to your cleansing routine. I love that there are two modes available as the vibration took a little getting used to when I first started using it but now I mostly use 'normal mode' unless my skin is feeling super sensitive, then I will switch to 'sensitive mode'. The Luna Mini will buzz when it's time to move to the next area of your face whilst cleasning so that the skin is cleansed evenly all over, this is really useful as I do tend to linger on my right cheek and forehead, neglecting my left cheek if not prompted to move on. A cute little blue light will come on when your one minute cleanse time is up too which is handy for reminding me not to overdo it! Foreo recommend avoiding cleansers that are clay or silicone based aswell as grainy cleansers when using the Luna Mini as these could cause damage to the silicone bobbles. Having tried a few different cleansers with mine I have found that although it works just fine with my cream and gel cleansers, my favourite to use it with is a balm or oil cleanser (my favourite is the Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter) as they seem to help the Luna Mini glide over the skin and amplify the pulsations, making me feel more relaxed and thoroughly cleansed. I love using my Luna Mini in the evenings as the face massage that Luna Mini gives is really relaxing, however, it is also great in the morning with a fresh and fruity face wash to give you and your skin a wake up call. I have seen a difference in my skin after using the Luna Mini, it feels smoother, softer and cleaner, which I think helps my skincare products (moisturisers etc.) to work better and leaves my skin looking clearer and brighter. Finally, the battery lasts for ages! I fully charged mine when I received it, as per the instructions and a month later, after daily use, I'm still waiting for it to need charging again. I would definitely recommend this product, although I'm not sure if I would pay full price for it, that seems a little expensive, however when compared with similar products (facial cleansing brushes etc.) the Luna Mini does a better job in my opinion and doesn't have any ongoing costs associated with it so would probably be better value in the long run.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">** For those of you who don't know Bzz Agent is a product testing panel, it's free to join and open to everyone. I joined in March this year and have already taken part in 15 campaigns ranging from food and sweets to beauty products, deodorants, clothing dyes and stain remover! The more campaign activities you complete (reviews, conversations, social media updates etc.) to a good standard, the higher your Bzz score and the more likely you will be invited to participate in future campaigns. I've put a link in so you can check it out if you're interested (this is not sponsored by Bzz Agent or anything like that I just think it's a great way to try new things for free or at a heavy discount and thought I would share it with you all.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey there, today I have a haul from <a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kiko Cosmetics</a> to share with you. This is the first time I have purchased from them but having seen good reviews of a number of their products online I thought I would bite the bullet and place an order. One thing to keep in mind when ordering on the Kiko website is that the minimum order value is £25, slightly annoying especially considering they have so few stores in the UK but on the plus side if you register on the website you receive free delivery for 15 days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;">First of all we have the Invisible Lip Liner (<a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.co.uk/make-up/lips/primer/Invisible-Lip-Liner/p-KM0020600200100" target="_blank">£5.90</a>) which I thought was a great idea for me as I never usually bother with lip liner as I only have a couple that don't match half of my lipsticks! This 'one shade suits all' approach is much more practical and I may be more inclined to wear some of my brighter shades as I won't be as worried about colour bleeding, smudging etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also purchased three of the eyeshadows (<a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.co.uk/make-up/eyes/eyeshadows/Eyeshadow/p-KM00305001" target="_blank">£1.90 each</a>) which were in the sale as Kiko are changing their eyeshadow packaging so that they can be put into palettes that you build yourself, similar to MAC. Kiko have a lovely colour selection, very broad and varied so I'm sure there will be something to suit everyone. I thought these were great value and bought three pearly, neutral shades 139 Pearly Salmon, 141 Pearly Light Pink and 132 Pearly Bronze. The pigmentation is not the best but is still good and I was really pleased with the colours I chose. The packaging does feel a little cheap but for the price and considering the eyeshadows are good, I really don't mind that. and I can see myself getting a lot of use out of these.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week I have used the H&M Coconut Water Moisture Mask. This is the second of the H&M face masks that I have tried, you can read my review of the H&M Blueberry Burst Nourishing Mask <a href="http://lilybetloves.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/face-mask-friday-7.html" target="_blank">here</a> and as with the Blueberry I was impressed with the Coconut.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As expected this was a white colour and more of a cream, putty like texture than a clay. The scent was lovely, just a gentle coconut fragrance, not too strong or artificial smelling and actually quite refreshing. The mask was really easy to apply, not drippy or sticky at all and whilst I used all of it in one go there probably was enough for two thinner applications. I left the mask on for around 20 minutes whilst I put my feet up and during this time the mask didn't really harden like a clay mask, it just got a little drier as if my skin had sucked some moisture out of it! After washing this the mask off with warm water and a flannel my skin did feel plumper, more hydrated and also incredibly soft. Whilst the effects don't last much more than a day or two I would definitely recommend and repurchase this mask and I think it would be great if used regularly to maintain moisture levels or just as a thirst quenching treat now and again depending on your skin type.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-54982261968641495952013-09-17T21:03:00.002+01:002013-09-27T19:00:20.553+01:00Mini OPI Haul!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello everyone, I just wanted to share my OPI haul with you briefly and to alert you to that fact (if you weren't already aware) that <a href="http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fragrance Direct</a> are currently selling these OPI nail polishes for £3.99 each!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have shopped with Fragrance Direct a couple of times in the past and they always have a great selection of cosmetics at really low prices, for example Essie nail polishes can be picked up for as little as £1.99! Their stock is a mixture of older, discontinued items (worth a look if you have an old favourite of something which you can no longer get hold of!), current items with older style packaging, past season shades etc. but they also have quite a few current lines at a fraction of the price you'd pay in the likes of Boots or Superdrug so it's worth keeping an eye out as their stock changes frequently and there is always a bargain to be found!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the time of writing this there are over <a href="http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/invt/0040019&cm_vc=productpage" target="_blank">30 shades</a> to choose from at £3.99 each and here are the three I chose...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I Googled swatches of these shades before making my decision so that I knew what to expect! 'I Don't Give a Rotterdam' is a grey-blue with a fine silver glitter running through, 'Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI?' is a purple shade with a pink and gold shimmer and finally 'Elephantastic Pink' is just a lovely bright bubblegum pink. I'm sure you will be seeing swatches in one of my monthly nail posts shortly (I'm already wearing 'Elephantastic Pink'!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-71674454671079942702013-09-10T09:00:00.000+01:002013-09-27T19:00:44.365+01:00Laidbare Beauty<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today I have two products from Laidbare that I recently came across in TKMaxx. I hadn't previously heard of the brand but was attracted by the simple, colourful packaging and the bargain prices! After a quick look at the boxes it became apparent that Laidbare products contain a lot of natural ingredients and leave out the nasties, which is perfect for me as my skin is fairly sensitive. So here they are...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From Dusk till Dawn is a serum containing vitamins A,B.C and E, all derived from natural oils and brilliant for the skin. This serum is actually more like an oil in texture and consistency which I personally really like as I find serums a little too silicone-y (not actually a word I'm sure!) and heavy sometimes. I'm currently using this as part of my evening skincare routine under my moisturiser as I ran out of my Eve of St. Agnes Hydrating Facial Silk. This feels lovely to apply, only one pump is needed to cover the whole face without leaving it feeling too greasy or shiny and it smells of lavender which is perfect before bedtime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Secondly, I have Spot the Difference treatment cream. I recently suffered a hormonal breakout at <i>that </i>time of the month (*sigh*!) so reached for this to see how I got on. Well, it honestly was amazing! I noticed a visible difference in the redness and size of my blemishes after just one use which further improved with continued use. The breakout was completely gone within a couple of days of using this! I found the formula to be a really light cream, which was quickly absorbed and pleasantly fragranced with a fresh orange scent. It did leave my skin feeling a little tight but as I used it underneath my moisturiser this wasn't a problem and I believe that's what helped to dry out my spots so quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wow, I can hardly believe it's the end of August already! Time is flying by and I'm starting my 3rd year of uni in a couple of weeks, eek! Anyway, here are my August nails...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First up we have Rimmel I ♥ Lasting Finish in Hot Shot, this is an old favourite of mine as it's just a simple, gorgeous hot pink. If I'm feeling a little down or under the weather when I use this it never fails to make me feel a bit better. The power of pink, haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here I have another Rimmel offering, this time from the 60 Second range in the shade Mary Mary Quite Contrary. This is quite similar to Models Own Utopia I believe and is a lovely, subtle off-white lilac shade. I have also painted my ring finger with a top coat of Models Own Jack Frost to give a little glitter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On July 3rd I did something that I will remember for the rest of my life- a sponsored skydive! I mentioned in a previous post that I had been busy fundraising for charity, the charity was Helen and Douglas House, a hospice for children and young people based in Oxford. My older sister, Jemma was diagnosed with a rare genetic illness at the age of 2 and died at the age of 7, when I was 3. Helen House (as it was then- Douglas House was added later) opened its doors as the first children's hospice in the world the same year that Jemma was born and she started going there for respite care a couple of years later, after her diagnosis. Helen House provided invaluable care to Jemma and support to my family and is remembered as a happy and homely place to be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As Jemma would've been turning 30 last August, the same year as Helen House were celebrating their 30th anniversary, my family decided to raise money for H&DH to commemorate these events throughout the year ending in August this year. We organised various events including a bake sale and a 'Jazzfrezi' curry night with live jazz music, raffle and auction but it was my uncle's idea to do a skydive and as I had always wanted to do one, I jumped at the chance! Overall we raised over £3,000 which we are all really proud of!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our first jump was actually rescheduled due to bad weather after we'd sat at the skydive centre for around 4 hours staring at the clouds willing them to clear! Our second attempt was more successful though, and on the day of our jump we arrived at the centre, went through our training brief again (make like a banana!) then waited around for a few people to jump before us which was great to watch! Finally, when it was our turn we went and got our suits on and met our tandem instructors. My instructor was really friendly and although I (surprisingly) wasn't nervous made me feel at ease, making jokes and teasing me about my footwear choice (my colourful Fred Perry plimsolls!). The atmosphere was so relaxed that it didn't really occur to me to be nervous, even the pilot drove up to the plane in a golf buggy dressed in shorts, t-shirt and trainers. Having only ever seen commercial pilots it was funny to see one without the posh uniform etc.! After all the waiting (about 4 months!) I was bursting to do it so jumped on the plane and thought to myself 'I'm going to enjoy every second of this, I'm not going to waste any time being nervous' and it honestly worked! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we were gradually climbing above the clouds and I knew that I would be first to jump, I focused my mind on enjoying the experience and remembering what I needed to do during the jump. Before I knew it, the doors were being opened and my instructor (very securely strapped to my back) started pushing me down the bench, onto the floor of the plane and out of the door! One minute I was sat on the edge, the next I was hanging out the door with my arms folded and head back and a second after that I could see the plane that I'd just jumped out of! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OMG, I was falling through the air belly up! Another second later and I was up the right way with my arms out. After a gulp of cold air, I caught my breath and opened my eyes to see the camera man filming right in front of me! The feeling was incredible, I really can't express how amazing it was to feel the wind, so fresh and cold in my face, to hear it rushing past my ears like when you're driving fast with the windows open and the feeling of freedom and invincibility! My instructor encouraged me to pull silly faces at the camera and move my arms around to feel the effect it had on our speed and direction but all I could think was 'I can't believe it!' and shouted this several times at the camera man along with lines like 'this is f***ing AMAZING!' and 'WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!', haha!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-31915678898169903512013-07-02T22:22:00.001+01:002013-09-27T19:04:04.702+01:00June Nails<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi! Sorry it's been a while since my last post, I've been busy with a mixture of dissertation preparations and fundraising activities which hasn't left me much time for blogging recently. I hope to be able to start posting regularly again soon and have a few posts planned, but for now here are my June nails...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First up we have Butter London in Disco Biscuit. I'd had my eye on this for ages after seeing it reviewed by Fleur De Force and finally spent my Boots points on it. A gorgeous pink with a really fine blue glitter running through it and an unusual textured finish. Such a unique shade and one of my new favourites!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next up is No.7 Stay Perfect polish in Paradise Love, a gorgeous, summery aqua with very fine gold/silver glitter and larger bits of blue glitter through it. For a metallic polish this lasted longer than I expected, very impressed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally, we have the Essie Sleek Stick nail wraps in Love to Love You. Having only used nail wraps once (Minx on my toes, applied in a salon by a pro!) I found these incredibly easy to apply, just peel off the sheet, press onto the nail, fold the ends over and file off the excess (Essie even included a mini emery board!). Their shape and slight stretchy feel meant that the wraps could easily be placed over the nails and flattened down edge to edge meaning no creases or big gaps down the edges, I found the size choice was good and the wraps were plenty long enough to cover my nails. I had only wanted to wear these for one night but they lasted almost a week before they started to look worn and I removed them. I had loads of compliments whilst wearing these (and people trying to read them, haha!) and many thought that I'd had them done in a salon, definitely a bonus! Overall I really liked these and would definitely repurchase them and try out some other designs. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-15310846091175564342013-06-03T09:00:00.000+01:002013-09-27T19:04:57.092+01:00May Nails<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wow, it's June already! Mr Sunshine is late to the party though surely, we keep seeing snippets of summer but nothing solid as yet. Anyway, here are my nail pics from throughout May...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lovely colours, Cuter Pewter is almost a rose gold with tiny holo glitter in which doesn't show up well in the photo. Not as chip resistant as I'd have hoped for from a Pro (£8 per bottle!) range though, maximum 2 days totally chip free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey girlies and happy Friday! This week I have a mask that isn't really a mask, it's the Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean cleansing milk. Whilst this is a very effective cleanser, <a href="http://missbudgetbeauty.co.uk/" target="_blank">Miss Budget Beauty</a> also recommended using it as a mask and so as I already owned the product I thought I would give it a go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took warning from Miss BB that this is a very active formula that you can feel tingling your skin as you wear it, so if you have sensitive skin or don't like that feeling then this product/way of using it may not be for you or you may want to leave it on for a shorter amount of time. The first time I used Peaches & Clean in this way I left it on a little too long (about 15 mins) and ended up looking very red in the face! This wouldn't have bothered me if it had been just before bed but it was in the morning and I was worried that it wouldn't go away, it did though after about an hour! Now I'm much more careful about how long I leave it on for (maximum 10 minutes) and still experience a little redness afterwards but it calms much quicker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you haven't been put off by that (I wasn't!) then I'll tell you that this is a fab cleanser and is equally great as a mask! My skin feels deeply cleansed, invigorated and super soft after using this and combined with the Face Massage Mitt my skin is exfoliated, looks plumper and more radiant. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello and happy Friday! Firstly, I'm sorry I missed FMF last week, I went to collect my Granma's dog as I'm looking after her this week and she's been keeping me so busy that I just didn't get done in time. We've had a great week anyway, it's been so much fun having her to stay and I'm writing this whilst she takes a nap beside me snoring!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Onto this weeks mask, which is the Montagne Jeunesse Lemon Zest Peel-Off Detox and Pore Cleansing Masque. Designed for normal, oily and combination skin types the mask contains a medley of natural ingredients including crushed ginger, green tea, seaweed, evening primrose, aloe vera and of course lemon, which all aim to deeply cleanse and revive skin, leaving a more radiant appearance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As expected the mask was a clear, yellow colour and the formula quite runny but wasn't </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">as sticky as other peel-offs I've tried</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Applying the mask was easy, although slightly messy due to the consistency but not so much that I would be put off using it again, although I had to be more careful around my hairline and eyebrows as peel-off masks in hair are not fun! The mask felt cool and refreshing on my skin but one thing that surprised me was that it didn't smell of lemon! I was quite pleased by this as I'm not too keen on strong citrusy scents and whilst I can't describe what it did smell of (almost musky perhaps?) I did like it and it wasn't too strong. I wore the mask for the recommended 15-20 minutes, by which time it had dried evenly and was easy to peel-off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After using the mask my skin was left feeling clean, soft and refreshed. My face was slightly oily before using the mask, but this oil was gently stripped away and didn't return the whole day, amazing! I also felt that my skin looked clearer and brighter after use and felt much smoother making makeup application easier and the results look better. You'll probably know by now that I'm a big fan of MJ masks, they've got a fantastic range, are affordable and really do the job. The Lemon Zest Peel-Off is no exception and I would definitely recommend and repurchase!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll leave you with a couple of pictures of Poppy that I've taken this week as she's a cutie!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I recently had a storage over haul and thought I would share it with you! Previously I used a big drawer with a divider (you can't even see it in the picture as it's buried!) to separate eye products from lip products from face products etc. but things started to get full and jumbled up and I found myself avoiding the drawer and everything in it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Obviously it's a bit of a waste to have a drawer full of make-up that never gets used and I found myself buying duplicate items because I couldn't see (or remember!) what I already had, so I decided something needed to be done. I'd been looking for ideas when I stumbled upon this drawer set in WHSmith which was £14.99 and on a BOGOF offer, so I purchased it along with a set of 3 storage boxes (for office stuff) and a pen holder (for make-up brushes).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It took me a while to decide which drawers were best for which products and how to organise everything but I'm pleased with how it turned out. I was also pleasantly surprised by how much the drawers hold as I thought I would have things left over that wouldn't fit but, apart from things that I keep in my everyday make-up bag, everything is in the drawers. I did throw a few items away whilst I was organising the drawers but that was also an overdue task! Since swapping to my new set I have been using more of my make-up as it is easily accessible and I can see and remember what I have more easily, it's great! This will also (hopefully!) save me money as I won't be tempted to buy things the same or similar to what I already have.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, let's have a look at each drawer and what I've used it for. First up are the three smallest drawers on the top row which I have used for (L-R) eyeliners, mascaras and lip glosses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally, there is one large drawer on the bottom row which I have used for eye shadows, with palettes at the back and singles at the front. I have since put neutral shades on one side and colours on the other side grouped by formula (cream, loose, pressed etc.) for ease of use too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So there we have it, my new and improved make-up storage! I am planning to do a nail polish collection/storage post too as again I've recently upgraded to something more practical and I'll probably do a 'what's in my make-up bag' post for my everyday favourites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So these are pretty much April's nails, I may start doing this as a monthly post so look out for May's nails as although some of them are on here! I have some exciting new things to try including 2 Maybelline Colour Show Polka Dot polishes and the new Barry M Nail Art Pens in black and white and some Essie nail wraps so I should still have plenty to show you in my May post!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just had to take a picture as I was squeezing this out of the sachet as I was so excited by the colour, this gorgeous shimmery lilac! I was also pleasantly surprised by the texture which is similar to a clay mask, quite thick and so easy to apply as it isn't sticky or runny. There was a very generous amount of mask in the sachet which could probably stretch to two applications, however I just put a thick layer on my face and spread it down over my neck (and plonked a dollop on a spot on my chest!) which took less than a minute as the formula was so easy to work with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As expected the mask had a really fruity scent which I could smell throughout wearing it, which for me was great! I wore the mask for about 20 minutes (the sachet recommends 10-15 mins) and it definitely felt cooling and refreshing to wear and set hard in places (where it wasn't spread on so thick). Removing the mask was as easy as application, I just washed mine off in the shower and my skin was left feeling fresh, clean and soft (btw, it didn't appear to do anything useful to the spot on my chest). The mask also appeared to brighten my skin and upon closer inspection bits of the shimmer from the mask had been left behind on my skin to illuminate it, a brilliant bonus of this product if that is something that interests you! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used this mask in the morning before my shower and I would recommend that as the best time to use it due to its benefits!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-38072850078936516392013-04-30T09:30:00.000+01:002013-09-27T19:09:06.087+01:00Garnier Moisture Match Protect & Glow Moisturiser<br />
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never have purchased this had I not ordered a sample online, but I'm so glad I
did! I was using the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit moisturiser but I
was looking to try out something new as I started using Neutrogena when I ran out
of my Biore Shine Control moisturiser and realised that you can't get it
anymore! I'd been using it for years (again, after receiving a sample) and
loved it so was really disappointed to see them discontinue it when they
re-branded their range. I like a moisturiser to be oil-free, light and
refreshing to apply in the morning and wasn't expecting to like the Garnier
Moisture Match after past experiences with their moisturisers. I received 3
samples and was originally interested in the Shine Be Gone (green) formula for
combination/oily skin as I sometimes get an oily t-zone, however after trying
the sachet I was put off by the alcohol content which doesn't smell great
(similar to the Garnier Oil Free BB Cream) and tends to dry out my cheeks where my skin is less oily. What made me
try the Protect & Glow sachet (for normal skin) was taking my make up off after spending the
weekend enjoying the sunshine to find my face quite red and sore. I hadn't
realised that the sun was that strong as it wasn't very warm but it prompted me to look for a
moisturiser with SPF which is when I remembered the Garnier samples sitting in
my drawer! I whipped out the Protect & Glow sachet with SPF20 and gave it a
go when my skin had calmed down.</span></div>
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moisturiser seems to match the colour of each tube which I think is quite a
cute idea! So this was a pastel yellow colour and a light, almost runny, lotion texture- a small amount goes a long way! The scent isn't amazing in my opinion
but it's pleasant, not too strong and the overall application was nice and
refreshing! I didn't have to wait long until the moisturiser had sunk in and my
skin was ready for make up. This provides a pretty good base for make up
application, not the best but definitely acceptable and it lasted pretty well
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look brighter, which is great! I do have a sample of the Wake Me Up (orange)
formula still to try which is a gel formula for dull skin and is described as an 'immediate splash of
freshness' so I'm looking forward to trying that too and will let you know how
I get on. I have already purchased the Protect & Glow as I think it's great
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see what you think! Plus if you send Garnier your <a href="https://secure.garnier.co.uk/_en/_gb/moisture-match/feedback-form.aspx" target="_blank">feedback</a> before then end of May, you'll be entered into a competition to win a years magazine subscription, bonus!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Friday guys! I've been planning the series and have enough face masks to get to week 10, then I think we will take a break as I have a few pots of masks to use up before I buy anymore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week we have the Montagne Jeunesse Red Hot Earth Anti-Stress Sauna Masque for normal, oily and t-zone skin. This has been a favourite of mine for quite a few years and was one of the first face masks I ever tried. With self-heating therapy clay this mask claims to open and cleanse pores whilst the aromatherapy oils help you to relax and de-stress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whilst wearing this mask, it's best to lie down and relax as it can get a little drippy if you're up and about and tie your hair well back or else it will drive you mad getting stuck in your face (I learnt the hard way, haha!). It's better to lie down an enjoy this mask anyway as I think it feels very pampering and luxurious to wear- another reason why I love it so much! The sachet says to leave the mask on for 5 minutes but I got away with 10 before it started dripping off my face as this mask is one that doesn't dry. It's very quick and easy to wash off compared with other masks, I used a Botanics facial sponge but a cloth or flannel will work just as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As always with MJ masks, my skin was left feeling super clean and soft and looked much brighter and clearer, even the next morning. Due to the anti-stress nature of this mask I also felt very relaxed and consequently I fell asleep quicker and slept well, a welcome benefit that you don't often find with a face mask! The MJ Sauna Masque remains a firm favourite of mine which I will continue to purchase again and again.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-79540993004340224472013-04-24T18:30:00.002+01:002013-09-27T19:10:08.423+01:00Nivea Daily Essentials Express Hydration Primer<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The product is slightly fragranced with a nice, fresh scent, another reason why I sometimes reach for this over my moisturiser in the mornings as it feels so refreshing on my face. As mentioned this provides a good, smooth base for applying make up and helps to keep my make up looking good all day whilst keeping my skin feeling hydrated, bonus!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-9600111330252939442013-04-19T19:16:00.000+01:002013-09-27T19:10:42.137+01:00Face Mask Friday! #5<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The mask comes out like a clear, orange gel and smells really fresh and fruity. I slathered on a thick layer of this which wasn't the best idea as it didn't dry all the way through in some places which made removal more difficult, therefore I would recommend just using a thin layer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I left the mask on for the recommended 15-20 minutes and found it very refreshing to wear and I didn't get that slightly annoying restrictive feeling that you get with hardening clay masks. As mentioned, when it came to removal of the mask I wasn't able to peel all of it off as some areas were still wet as they were too thick but the parts that were peel-able (not a real word but it works!) came off easily and were very satisfying (anyone else used to put PVA glue on your hand to take pleasure in peeling off?!)! The thicker, wetter patches I just washed off using warm water, which was also pretty easy but the formula did feel a bit sticky by then.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After the mask was completely removed my face was left feeling revitalised and refreshed, as promised and felt smoother. I really enjoyed using this mask and think it will become a particular favourite during the warmer months due to it's cooling a refreshing qualities.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-15724959853124786442013-04-12T09:30:00.000+01:002013-09-27T19:11:17.183+01:00Face Mask Friday! #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After 3 weeks of MJ masks, I decided to go with something different this week. Here we have the French Kiss Clay Mask from <a href="http://bombcosmetics.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bomb Cosmetics</a>, made from purifying kaolin clay and rejuvenating geranium and rosemary essentials oils.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first thing I noticed about this mask as I opened the tub was the smell. Due to the geranium and rosemary essential oils the scent is very floral and honestly not my cup of tea! However the mask did look appealing, a light, dusky pink and very clay like. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Putting this on to my skin, the mask felt more watery than I had expected it to be but after adding a second layer I felt suitably covered without feeling caked in it. It was a lovely smooth texture and I liked the fact that it wasn't as thick as other masks. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that the scent didn't put me off using the mask as I barely noticed it once on. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Initially I didn't think that the mask would harden but it did slightly and felt very refreshing to wear.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The tub recommends leaving the mask on for a minimum of 5 minutes so I left mine on for around 20 minutes, until it started to flake. Once I had rinsed the mask off my skin was left feeling refreshed, cleansed and very soft. My make up seemed to go on easier afterwards and I think my skin actually did look more radiant (it's so hard to tell on yourself!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overall, I would definitely recommend this mask as a refreshing treat, I used it in the morning which was probably the best time for me as I felt more awake all day. The tub I have is 110ml and after one use I think there would be enough for about 10 applications, making the tub great value for money too.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341943006375399444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89903791041470544.post-42665369035559706402013-04-10T13:37:00.003+01:002013-09-27T19:16:31.262+01:00I ♥ Spring Tag!<em style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; line-height: 24.375px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First of all, thank you to <a href="http://missbudgetbeauty.co.uk/i-%E2%99%A1-spring-tag/" target="_blank">Miss Budget Beauty</a> for listing the questions! I've enjoyed watching and reading my favourite bloggers and YouTubers versions of this tag so decided to give it a go myself!</span></span></em><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, it may sound silly but I don't feel properly awake if I haven't done my make up, even if it's just a touch of mascara.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>15. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Will you leave the house without makeup?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will, but I don't very often.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>16. <span style="font-weight: bold;">How many high end products do you have?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love Benefit and have quite a few of their products, a YSL eyeshadow compact, Lancome nail polish and a couple of others. Most of these were gifts and the majority of my make up is from drugstore brands. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>17. <span style="font-weight: bold;">How often do you wash your makeup brushes?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not as often as I should!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>18. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Noooo, haha! I just wear what I feel like on the day, it depends on what I'll be doing, what the weather is like etc.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>19. <span style="font-weight: bold;">How often do you change your handbag?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not very often as I tend to hoard things in my handbag! Only when it becomes really heavy do I swap to another bag (leaving the non-essentials/junk in the other bag!). I also change with the seasons, so mostly use dark coloured bags during winter and get the lighter, more colourful ones for spring and summer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>20. <span style="font-weight: bold;">What time do you get up & go to sleep?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On a work day I'll get up around 7am and go to sleep around 10.30-11pm, on a weekend I get up around 10am and go to sleep around 11.30.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>21.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> How often & when do you workout?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During the summer when I don't have lectures, assignments etc. I go to the gym 4-5 mornings per week. During term-time I have less free time so I don't get to the gym as often and may just go for a walk or do a DVD at home a couple of times a week.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>22. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Left-handed or Right-handed?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Right.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>23. <span style="font-weight: bold;">How tall are you?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5ft 6in.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>24. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you speak a foreign language?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've got a GCSE in French but I wouldn't say I can speak it. I'd love to learn Italian.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>25. <span style="font-weight: bold;">How many pets do you have?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">None, I'd love to but it's just not practical right now. I had a cat (Tinkerbell) but she stayed with my mum when I moved out.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>26. <span style="font-weight: bold;">How often are you on Blogger?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>27. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you read the comments posted on blogs?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not always, but quite often.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>28. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes! I keep it on my phone so that when I'm shopping I can remind myself and keep an eye out for offers.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>29. <span style="font-weight: bold;">How did you come up with your blog name?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lilybet was a nickname I had at school and my boyfriend also calls me it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>30. <span style="font-weight: bold;">What kind of camera do you use for photographs?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have a pink Casio Exilim, but sometimes I just use my iPhone.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What a random question! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>32. <span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your favourite colour?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That light aqua/duck egg colour but also pink, every shade of pink and especially coral/salmon pink.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>33. <span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your favourite beauty/fashion magazine?</span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't read magazines very often but I do subscribe to Cosmo.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yup...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>35. <span style="font-weight: bold;">What are you doing with the rest of your day?</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ordering an indian, doing some uni work then relaxing in front of the tv.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Happy Friday!</b> Is it just me or did Friday creep up on us this week? I almost didn't have this up in time! Anyway, I thought I'd continue the Easter fun a little longer and I'm hoping that you're not all sick of the sight of chocolate because this week we have the Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque! With skin healing sea salts and moisturising cocoa and shea butter, this chocolate mud mask claims to unblock pores, draw out impurities and leave skin renewed and hydrated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I left the mask on for about half an hour which is longer than recommended (I was on the phone!) but, other than the mask starting to flake off, this didn't cause any problems. A word of warning here, this mask is probably best used before a shower because the only downside is the mess! I rinsed mine off over the sink which took ages and it got everywhere! It would've been much quicker and tidier to just stick my face under the shower. Anyway, once rinsed, my face was left feeling gorgeous- super clean and soft. I also noticed that my skin felt less oily the next day, which I didn't expect but was an added bonus! All in all, another great mask from MJ! </span></div>
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