I didn't have the intentions of spending as much as I did, but things caught my eye and ended up in my basket. So, I thought I would review some products that I am loving and loathing at the moment.
NYX
I bought this smokey eye-shadow palette a couple of weeks back and forgot to review it. I love walking around Boots - smelling all the perfumes, taking testers, talking to the NYX lady about new products and she introduced me to this palette.
I like all of the colours, which for me is normally the deal-breaker as there are always three or four that I don't use. (I'm sorry but who wants to wear yellow eyeshadow?)
They are really pigmented which means that you get fall out, but that's normal. The only downside to this product is that mine doesn't look this neat anymore. *sigh*
I like all of the colours, which for me is normally the deal-breaker as there are always three or four that I don't use. (I'm sorry but who wants to wear yellow eyeshadow?)
They are really pigmented which means that you get fall out, but that's normal. The only downside to this product is that mine doesn't look this neat anymore. *sigh*
BOOTS
If you read my blog regularly you will be aware of the recent post I wrote about parabens and chemicals used in our cosmetics..... No? click here
Since then, I have tried to make a few changes where I can to reduce all that yuckiness from my beauty routine.
This shampoo and conditioner smells clean, spa like and fresh - Although it does make me lust after a tuna sandwich when I use it. (don't even ask)
However, I thought this was going to be a new favourite and a full-time beauty product that I would use on the regs. Unfortunately, this makes my hair look limp and greasy before I've even blow dried it. I wouldn't recommend, so I'm back on the head and shoulders whilst I search for a new product.
PRIMARK
This was my lucky day, there they were, on the top shelf, the last pair staring at me.
I saw another girl eyeing them up too and took my chance, (playing dumb that she was interested in them.) I swooped on in, grabbed them off the top shelf (no tippy toes needed) and headed towards the checkout.
I didn't turn back to see her reaction, but I bet it involved a few fingers thrown my way!
I wore these in London as we were off out and we all know how pretentious London clubs are!
Most people probably love wearing heels when they are out but I'm 5"11 so I tower above most of my friends (including the guys) and they hurt my feet and make me grumpy. These however were the perfect shoe that allowed me to 'blend in' as they aren't too high.
I wore mine with a Bardot top and skirt and got compliments on my outfit and the shoes, instead of my height, which does my head in!
I would recommend them to people that commute to work, are tall like me or want to go from desk to date. The only downside is that mine came up a tad big for me, but the size smaller was too tight - which is an occurring problemo for me in Primark - and not just in shoes either.
I would recommend them to people that commute to work, are tall like me or want to go from desk to date. The only downside is that mine came up a tad big for me, but the size smaller was too tight - which is an occurring problemo for me in Primark - and not just in shoes either.
Does anyone else have that issue too??
Warm weather + closed shoes = NIGHTMARE! My feet get sweaty and make me feel gross all day. So, when I came across these little beauties I was so excited to try them out, and, they work!
They are short enough that you cannot see them when you're wearing pumps or shoes where socks will ruin the outfit.
The only downside to these is that they are ugly as hell. The model on the packaging makes them look so much more fashionable than what they really look like - I look like one of those crime scene investigators when they wear those blue shoe covers!
This large brush is a great tool for making sure that all your foundation is blended in, without the look of wearing any. It cost £4 and is my favourite new buy.
The brush is quite heavy to hold compared to other ones, but I think that's due to the amount of bristles on the head of the brush, I would recommend as they are dirt cheap, leave no stroke lines and make your foundation base look flawless.
The brush is quite heavy to hold compared to other ones, but I think that's due to the amount of bristles on the head of the brush, I would recommend as they are dirt cheap, leave no stroke lines and make your foundation base look flawless.
