FASHION DON'TS #2

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It's time for Fashion Don'ts part 2, if you haven't seen part 1 you can find it here.

My first item is this Oriental Midi dress from Topshop. Recently, I have seen more longer style dresses coming back into fashion, but the pattern on this is too much. Being able to pull this off would be a miracle because the contrast of patterns on the dress looks too crowded, the black and white stripe patches clash with the oriental pattern, and the red beams going horizontally down the dress ruin the original pattern. In addition, what could you style this with?! A necklace would just make this outfit more havoc, and it would be hard to find a pair of shoes to match. It's a shame, because in my opinion I think the dress would've been an interesting, unique piece without the added patches and beams.
 

The next item is a V London White Butterfly Button Blouse from New Look, on sale for £19.99. The blouse half isn't too bad, but I have no idea why the button half was added because it really doesn't look right. The bottom half looks out of place, and doesn't do anything for the top at all. It looks extremely uncomfortable to wear as the bottom bit is fitted, and would sit in the middle of the stomach, and that would make me feel compacted into the top. Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't be willing to pay £19.99, sorry New Look.

 My last and final item are these wolfpack shorts from Batoko. Batoko isn't a well known brand, I found out about it from Instagram and they do really quirky clothing on their website, however some of the shorts are too tacky- like these ones for example. In my opinion, these are over the top with the wolves and studs on, and I would be clueless on what to wear these with. The shorts are £80.00 which I think is a ridiculous amount for a pair of shorts with pictures of wolves on and a few studs, sorry Batoko but these aren't worth the money.

If anyone owns these clothing items, or has a liking towards any then don't take offense as it's just my opinion which doesn't matter.

SAMPLE SIZES

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Today I am going to be reviewing 3 sample sized products out of the many I have. I love sample size things because they're so good for trying new products, and don't cost a thing!

As you can see I have quite a lot of samples which I am eager to try out, however I am going to be reviewing only 3 of my selection. These are: Clarins Eau Des Jardins shower gel, Eaudemoiselle, and Nivea Soft.

My first product is an 'uplifting shower gel' made by Clarins, this shower gel does exactly what it says on the packaging, 'wakes up the senses and leaves the skin smooth and soft,' I couldn't agree more at the fact it does wake you up with it's subtle citrusy scent, and also very moisturising on the skin. I would love to purchase this in full size, however it is £19 and I currently don't have that on me, maybe in the future I will buy a full size. All of the Clarins products are so lovely, and the ladies at the Clarins counters are always so helpful when mum and I visit one, if you don't have anything from Clarins then I really recommend something from their line.

My next sample is Eaudemoiselle by Givenchy, I got this in Glamour magazine which I am subscribed to, and receive a copy of every month. Describing a scent is very hard, and is much easier to just smell the scent itself, however I will try my hardest to describe Eaudemoiselle. The perfume has a very floral/citrus scent to it, and almost smells like the Clarins uplifting shower gel, although you can smell the flowers more in the Givenchy scent. Currently, I don't own any Givenchy perfumes, but looking at the fragrances I really want one-the packaging is just so feminine and regal!

My last sample is the Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream, as you may know I am quite a big fan when it comes to moisturising, I moisturise at nearly every opportunity which is a tad odd I must say. Anyway, this moisturiser is a delight to use! It has no harsh chemicals in and doesn't have any extra additives for a fragranced smell, In addition it absorbs into the skin leaving it looking fresh and clean-sometimes moisturisers look very oily and greasy which is the last thing I want on my body. I really love Nivea Soft, and I am going to purchase a full size pot of this, it really is worth it and I'm very glad I got to try out the sample.

May I just like to add that I love samples!

EVERYDAY MAKE-UP

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Today I am going to be doing a step by step list on what order I do my makeup in, and what I use. I'm not too sure on how to format this so it may be abit odd, but I hope you enjoy it.

 

1. I start off by applying Simple's Kind to Skin Hydrating moisturiser all around my face. This moisturiser sinks in to the skin quite quickly without leaving my face feeling wet or sticky.

2. Whilst my moisturiser is sinking in I fill in my eyebrows with Rimmel Londons' Eyebrow pencil in 003-Hazel. What I like about this pencil is that it is creamy and fills in my eyebrows nicely without them looking too fake.

3. Using a eyelash and eyebrow groomer from boots, I groom my eyelashes so that they seperate out nicely. You can buy eyelash and eyebrow groomers from just about any drugstore for cheap prices.

4. Once my eyelashes are seperated I use a Models One eyelash curler and curl my lashes. Eyelash curlers are great for making your lashes seem longer and more curled, and although they may look painful to use, they really aren't!

5. Now that my eyelashes are curled I use an MUA intense colour eyeliner to line my eyes. I only use eyeliner on the upper lash line because if I use it on my lower lash line, and waterline my eyes look tired and dull. Suprisingly, the MUA eyeliners are very creamy and go nicely along the eyelids.

6. Now I know that my moisturiser has sunk in well, I can apply my Match Perfection Concealer under my eyes and on any spots/blemishes. This concealer from Rimmel London is really good, the concealer has a good matte coverage and doesn't leave any harsh lines.

7. Once my concealer is rubbed in I now apply my Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 003-Peach glow. I apply this with a basic powder brush and brush the powder all over my face-avoiding eyes and eyebrows. Loads of people rave about how good this product is and I couldn't agree more, it leaves such a clean and matte finish on the skin.

8. Using my Benefit blusher in Dandelion, I apply this to the apples of my cheeks with the Real Technique's Blush Brush. The blusher isn't too bright, and is just the right tone for me as it is very warm and nothing too overpowering.

9. Back to the eyes, I use the Benefits They're Real Mascara on the top and lower lashes and do about 2 coats of this. I love this mascara so much, it lasts a long time and really does give your lashes a full, striking look.

10. Lastly, I apply the Benefit High Beam Highlighter to my brow bone, contours, inner eye, and bridge of my nose. The highlighter gives the extra finish to my face, and reflects very nicely in the sun. Lots of people use highlighters these days, and it really does make a difference to your face.

This post was quite different from what I normally do as it was a step by step/small review in one post, but I hope you enjoyed it.

BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL MASCARA

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I may be late on the whole review hype on Benefit's They're Real Mascara, but I have finally decided to write about it as I just love it too much.

Before

After

 The mascara comes packed up in a black box, and inside the box is your mascara and also a leaflet describing what the mascara does. In my opinion, I like the packaging as it looks appealing to us girls/women with the striking pink standing out from the black.

Anyway, enough with the packaging now for the product. What makes the mascara so special is that the wand has bristles going right to the tip so it can get to those hard to reach corner lashes creating a fuller look. In addition, the wand is very thick, but not too thick it becomes uncomfortable applying the mascara, and as it does have continuous bristles I find this really does help giving your lashes a striking look unlike some other brands.

As you can see, in the before photo my eye looks incredibly naked without mascara which is why I wear mascara, however using "They're Real" my eye stands out so much more and opens up my eyes, not making me look so tired. In the after picture, I did not comb through or curl my lashes before applying the mascara which is why some of my lashes are a little stuck together, usually I would curl and comb through my lashes so don't worry about the mascara clumping lashes together.

Not only does the mascara give your lashes a fuller, striking look, it also stays on the lashes all day throughout any weather. I have worn the product through rain pounding towards my face and the product does not run whatsoever. To add on to that, I wear this mascara everyday and it has lasted me for about 4 months-for a mascara this is pretty damn good!

Benefit have priced the mascara at £19.50, this is quite pricey however if you're happy to spend that amount then I fully recommend you get this mascara. To me, the product is worth every penny as it really is that good, and even Benefit customers have given it a 4.4 out of 5 stars rating. I constantly have people asking me if my eyelashes are fake, and that is because this mascara really works in creating a false lash look, but with no pain of eyelash glue!

If you want a Benefit "They're Real" mascara you can buy one here.

MAY FAVOURITES

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I'm in a really good mood today as the sun is out, and looks like it will be out for a long time! I'm not too sure when Summer starts, however it certainly feels like Summer is dawning upon us.

 Throughout May I have been keeping an eye out for products I have been loving to put in my May Favourites post, so here are my top 8.

  

1. Real Techniques Blush Brush-1407.

This brush is possibly the softest brush ever without a doubt. I absolutely adore the Real Technique brushes, however I have needed a blush brush for a long time and considering Superdrug were doing an offer on these brushes I decided to pick one up myself, and I don't regret that decision at all. This brush gives off the right amount of colour, and doesn't make you look over done with blusher. All the bristles on the brush are hand-cut and 100% cruelty free which I think is so so good, and at the price of £9.99 it is worth it.

2. Simple 'Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser.'

As my skin is quite dry, I use a moisturiser every morning before applying my foundation powder, and after trying alot of different moisturisers the Simple is the one for me. This product doesn't leave the skin feeling wet, and soaks in quickly making it easier for me to apply my powder. Also, I have quite sensitive skin so this moisturiser is great for me as it isn't full of harsh chemicals, and doesn't leave my skin damaged. You can buy the product in any drug/beauty store and big supermarkets for around £3.50.

3. L'Occitane Verbena Eau de Toilette.

If you saw my L'Occitane Obsession post, you may have noticed the Verbena perfume and I have loved it too much to not put it in my May Favourites. Seeing as though it has gotten alot hotter recently, this perfume has been great for using throughout the day as it is so good for refreshing yourself, because it has such a calming citrusy scent to it. I only have the perfume in a travel size (20ml) as I got it with a set, but I am really debating whether to buy the full size 100ml bottle for £39.00, hmm.

4. Batise Light and Blonde Dry Shampoo.

Dry Shampoo is a definite life saver. On days that my hair feels or looks horrible/greasy then a few sprays of dry shampoo just sorts it all out in under a time of 10 seconds. Batise do a large range of Dry Shampoo products, and I currently use 'A hint of colour Light and Blonde,' this product adds a very minimal amount of colour to my hair, but definitely doesn't leave it looking fake or plastic like. Previously I have used 'Fruit and Cheeky Cherry' and 'Cool & Crisp Fresh' and both of those were a delight to use, so I really suggest you to buy some Batise if your hair feels or looks horrible on the odd day. The Batise Dry Shampoo ranges from £2.99-£4.99 and is sold at most drugstores and big supermarkets.

5. Holographic Nail Varnish.

I am going to do a blog post on this product so I won't go into too much detail, but if you know me then you know I love anything holographic so when I saw this in Urban Outfitters I immediately fell in love, and got it for the price of £12-I know this is quite extreme for a nail varnish, but it does come in quite a big pot, and was too amazing not to buy.

6. Caffe Latte Skinny Iced Coffee.

Recently, I have started to take a very strong liking to iced coffee ever since I tried Mcdonald's Caramel Frappucino. 'Emmi' do a range of iced coffee's, and the reason I like them so much is because you only get a hint of coffee and the rest is the flavour, as I got a 'Skinny' Iced Coffee it is mostly milk/cream I can taste with the odd bit of coffee. Emmi do 5 flavours such as: Flat White, Skinny, Vanilla, Cappuccino, and Caramel. If you're not a big coffee fan like me then these are the perfect thing for you and are available at most Supermarkets.

7. Stay Matte Pressed Powder-Peach Glow.

Yes, I am still in love with the Stay Matte Pressed Powder. This powder has such a good coverage it is unreal, it gives your skin a matte finish leaving your skin looking smooth and clean. Before applying this, I apply the Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser which I have infact mentioned in my May Favourites. I have had my powder for atleast 4 months and I have only just hit pan-bare in mind I use this everyday. The Stay Matte Powder is available in 7 shades and sold for £3.99, the product is sold in drugstores and some big supermarket chains.

8. Vaseline 'Pink Bubbly' Limited Edition.

  I'm sure most people know Vaseline for it's lip tins, but Vaseline have recently released a limited edition Pink Bubbly lip tin. This product has a hint of champagne extract and smells of a rosey champagne with a pink tint. The Pink Bubbly Vaseline glides over the lips very smoothly, keeping in mind a little bit goes a long way. As weird as it sounds, what caught my eye the most with this lip tin is the packaging, it is packaged in the traditional Vaseline tin with 2 colours around it, but this one is pink and black giving that high-class, regal feel to it. The Pink Bubbly Vaseline is sold for £3.49 in drugstores and supermarkets, however as it is limited edition I recommend you get some as soon as possible before it goes out of stock!

I hope you enjoyed reading my May Favourites, and maybe think about purchasing one of the products mentioned.