Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Models Own - Smash Up

After my love affair with the Barry M Nail Effects Crackle Polish, I thought it couldn't get better. I'd heard of other similar products, but they were not UK based so included hefty shipping costs. However, after a little look at one of my fave cosmetic brand sites this morning I came across a whole palette of colours in the aptly named range 'Smash-Up'.

It's not available yet, but I shall keep my eye's peeled and let you know when it's on the market. I'm already loving at least five of the above shades!

Monday, 21 March 2011

This One's A Keeper....

Doesn't everyone love a good slogan tee? I sure do. After starting to put a post together for the hottest finds (coming soon) I came across this site and thought it would be unfair if I didn't share it asap. Here you go...

They do amazing t-shirts for men, women and children....and some of them are amazing. If your looking for the perfect festival look, and are missing the vital ingredient which is a stand out tee.....this is the place for you!

Find at: http://www.moretvicar.com/

Thursday, 17 March 2011

Topshop - Free Express Delivery On Orders over £75 - TODAY ONLY!

Linzi Shoes - Celebrity Style On A Budget

Found this little treasure a few months ago whilst looking for some shoe boots. Good selection of trend inspired shoes, at affordable prices. Here's a few that caught my fancy...

To go to site click image of site at the top, or go to: http://linzishoes.com/index.php

Salon Skincare - 10% off until 20th March

This is one of my favourite online sites for face and hair products. Plus they do regular offers and discounts so there's always bargains to be had.

Brands include: Clarins, Elemis, Elizabeth Arden, Smashbox, Redken, Burt's Bee's, GHD, Kennneth Turner and Wella to name a few. For designer products without the designer prices I highly recommend you visit this site. Plus with 10% off regular priced products you'd be silly to miss out!

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Daily Picks

Well Hello.

I've decided that adding the links makes my blog look ugly, so I shall just be putting the store names and prices. Pretty much everything I find is available online, and if you're pushed for time and need the direct link quickly - drop me a message, or comment at the bottom and I'll reply asap :)

Forever 21 - UK Site!!

Ok, so I fell in love with this shop aged 15 whilst on holiday in Florida. Huge store, amazing clothing and best of all great prices. Free shipping on orders on £50.00 for a limited time, but starting from £3.95 for standard delivery otherwise.

ASOS - 25% Off Dresses

Click image to go to promotion <3

River Island Offer - 25% off selected denim

Click on image to go to offer.

Sunday, 13 March 2011

Bronzed & Beautiful

All this sunshine (sorry if you don't have any where you live) is making me get into the summer spirit a little early. I do think its important to highlight your summer glow with a good bronzer....so I have put together a list of my faves to suit both small and larger budgets

Collection 2000 Shimmering Mosaic Glow £2.99

I have been using this little beauty for years now. It's a little shimmery for day wear, but for evenings/nights out it add's a nice bronzed highlighted look. Use sparingly - a little goes a long way. Best used to highlight the cheek bone, too shimmery for an allover the face bronzed look.

Rimmel Natural Bronzer Powder Sunlight £5.59

This is good for an all over sunkissed look. It has a nice light feel to it, is a nice light bronze shade and looks natural enough to brush all over your face. Only has SPF8 in it....added bonus!

Sleek Glo Bronzer £6.49

This is another cheek highlighting bronzer. It comes in three different shades, I use the bronze baby. Again, use only a little as it really doesn't take much to get that bronzed effect. I have had this particular bronzer for over a year now and it really does last! This is a must have for your holidays, or even for those times when you wish to pretend you've just been on holiday - I won't tell if you don't.

GOSH Shimmer Brick Bronze £8.17

Just for the cheeks. This is probably better for darker haired girls. I had this when I was brunette, and now I'm back blonde it looks a little orange against my hair. I am bleach blonde though, so if your not so light you may be ok. It is a lovely shimmer shade, I don't like them when they are so glittery and this one has the highlighting look without all the sparkles.

Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzer £20.00

With a hint of pink in this bronzer, its perfect for those occasions where a subtle highlight is required. I have had two of these and although they are amazing, please take care not to drop....they smash very easily! Can be found at most department stores / boots.....but I got my second one from E-Bay for a fraction of the price. The box has a little drawer containing a small cheek brush, which is a space saver for handbags!

All the above can be found at either Boots, Debenhams or Superdrug. I shall upload links later x

Friday, 11 March 2011

Quick Offer - 15% off Boohoo.com until Sunday 13th March

http://www.boohoo.com/

Get in quick, some amazing things online. And I have had many messages thanking me for making girls aware this site exists! Wake up to online shopping ladies <3

O.O.T.D - outfit of the day.

Afternoon all.

So as I am pretty much blogging daily at numerous intervals, I figured I would do an outfit of the day piece. A daily (unless I'm too busy) day and evening outfit found in the online shopping market.

Today's picks are....

DAYTIME DOLL

Deena & Ozzy Straw Foldover Satchel £44.00 - Find at: http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/deena-+amp-ozzy-straw-foldover-satchel/invt/5771428340450/&bklist=#

Charcoal Denim Leggings £20.00 - Find at: http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=1963201&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208528&parent_categoryId=203984&sort_field=Relevance&pageSize=200

ASOS Oversized Knitted Dress £45.00 - Find at: http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Oversized-Knitted-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1390450&cid=2623&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Black (also available in black)

Millie Camel Perforated Lace Up Leather Look Brogue £18.00 - Find at: http://www.boohoo.com/flats/millie-camel-perforated-lace-up-leather-look-brogue/invt/azz75223?_lm_esp=14-89-641

Brown Wood Pack of Bracelets £12.99 - Find at: http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/jewellery/bracelets--watches/brown-wood-pack-of-bracelets-600753

Rhinestone Heart Stud Earrings £5.00 - Find at: http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=2285106&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208556&parent_categoryId=204484&sort_field=Relevance&pageSize=200

EVENING CHIC

Lipsy Embellished Neck One Cape Sleeve Chiffon Dress £65.00 - Find at: http://www.asos.com/Lipsy/Lipsy-Embellished-Neck-One-Cape-Sleeve-Chiffon-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1495136&cid=8799&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Green

Metallic Weave Straw Clutch £28.00 - Find at: http://www.warehouse.co.uk/metallic-weave-straw-clutch/Bags-&-Clutches/warehouse/fcp-product/303790

Embellished Turquoise Stone Cuff £16.50 - Find at: http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=2295524&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208556&parent_categoryId=204484&sort_field=Relevance&pageSize=20&refinements=category~[210008|208556]&noOfRefinements=1

Gold Platform Court Shoes £84.99 - Find at: http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/shoes--boots/heels--wedges/gold-platform-court-shoes-598833

Scent-sational

From since I can remember, I have been obsessed with perfumes. The amount of times my poor Mother would have to apologise red-faced as my eight year old self would be running around Debenhams spraying about eleven different scents all over myself, is more than I can account for! However, this has indeed made me into somewhat a perfume conisseur....I like sweet type perfumes, vanilla undertones and slight floral notes. Below is a list of my favourite perfumes and the best explanation's of what they smell like/contain.

Ralph Lauren - Ralph

A combination of sparkling green apple leaves, zesty orange mandarin, pink magnolia, purple freesia and soft blue musk that explodes into a colorful floral fragrance. I love this perfume as it has a particular freshness about it, it's long lasting and gets compliments from both females and males.

Marc Jacobs - Daisy

Launched by leading fashion designer and celebrity favourite Marc Jacobs, this is a sunny, pure and free-spirited fragrance. With two foam daisies on the lid, this fragrance will really stand out on any dressing table. Perfect for feminine women and Marc Jacobs fans. Fragrance includes; Wild strwaberries, violet and white woods. A great carefree scent.

Escada - Magnetism

A real stylish fragrance, notes include Leafy Greens, Basil, Freesia, Black Currant, Plumberry, Jasmine, Immortelle, Muguet, Blond Woods, Iris, Almond Blossom, Amber, Musk, Cashmere Vanilla and Sandalwood. A really unique scent.

Kylie Minogue - Sweet Darling

Darling unleashes an essence of femininity and sensuality in a fusion of sweet cotton candy accord, juicy passion fruit, opulent freesia, and boronia. The harmony is a complex blend of Australian sandalwood, rich patchouli and voluptuous vanilla.

Vera Wang - Princess

I rarely copy and past product descriptions as I think its lazy. However, I love this so please excuse me this once....Radiant and whimsical. A charming, fruity vanilla. Sparkling in a breeze of Lady Apple and Waterlilly. Sweeping her into Ripe Pink Guava and Tahitian Tiare Flower. Tempted to taste wih Dark Chocolate and Pink Frosting Accord, Forbidden Woods and Chiffon Vanilla. Jewel cut heart shaped bottle topped with a gold crown cap adorned with purple gems. Vera Wang Pricess is for those 'Born To Rule'. The contradiction of a modern day princess. Playful and unpredicatable. Uniquely feminine with an edge. A spirit for adventure.

Paris Hilton - Paris Hilton

Please don't think I one of those people who buys celebrity products, I only indulge in such behaviour if the product is really good. This perfume is one of those cheap and cheerful scents that can take you through times where a small budget is to be adhered to. Notes include frozen apple, peach nectar, sparkling muguet, freesia, mimosa, jasmine, tuberose, sandalwood, ylang ylang, and oakmoss.

Cacharal - Amor Amor

Amor Amor by Cacharel is a sparkling fruity floral blend of mandarin, jasmine and vanilla, that celebrates love and seduction. This is my long-time fave. I prefer it as an evening scent, and be careful with spray-age, too much and its overpowering. However, the strength means a small bottle really does go a long way. A great perfume for dates too, always getting complimented from male friends and boyfriends alike.

Benefit - My Place Or Yours Gina

My place or yours Gina is the scent of provocative, modern and feminine apartment, composed of oriental-woody notes such as: pink pepper, bergamot, tangerine, peony, raspberry, lily, Tonka, vanilla and patchouli.

Matalan. Out Of Town Surprises.

Good Morning People.

So today I had a meeting which meant I had to drive past my local Matalan.....I unfortunately failed to resist temptation and carry on driving past, but now I'm happy I made the (naughty) detour.

I didn't have my camera on me to take any cheeky pics, but I found some of the products online so thought I'd share some of the hot purchases/wishlist items I came across. The don't sell their jewellery online and I got some really cute bits, and also saw a festival-esque straw hat wih a flower corsage for only £6.00, which I also can't find online. I may make another trip armed with camera, and will try to upload pictures of the jewellery I purchased.

My fave of the day is the cut-out shoe (see below) I've seen something similar at KG for like 4 times the price, and we all know every girl loves a bargain! They also have quite a lot of good items in the sale, but I am allergic to the mess they create so prefer to look online, got a hooded tunic for £4.00 - so make sure you check out the sale.