Monday 14 December 2015

December Editions of Glossybox & Birchbox

So a couple of days ago i received both my December Glossybox and my Birchbox, and they are pretty good, you know.



As you can see they are pretty special. 

Both come with 6 items, although Birchbox came in a lovely clutch bag instead of the usual box.

So what do you get inside each one?


Glossybox

etre belle Golden Skin Caviar Eye Roll On 
So Susan Statement Skin Highlighter Pencil
Collection Long Lasting Nail Effects Polish
TALIKA Photo Hydra Day Moisturiser 
essence Liquid Lipstick in Show Off
Starskin Bio- Cellulose Second Skin Mask

(these are ALL full sized items for this month too)! 

Birchbox

Benefit Puff Off! and They're Real Push- Up Liner Duo- exclusive product!
Jelly Pong Pong Glow Getter Luminizer Gel
Ciate London Mini Paint Pot in Razzmatazz 
When Travelmate Sheet Mask
Rituals T'ai Chi Foaming Shower Gel
L. Erickson Grab & Go Ponytail Band

Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!

C xx




Links to items mentioned

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Tuesday 8 December 2015

Winter Wheel...

I love the winter, i really do, and as Christmas is so quickly approaching i thought i would put my favourite nail polishes together for you to see.



From top left to right:

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

L'Oreal Color Riche 842 Sequin Explosion
L'Oreal Color Riche 922 Discoball
L'Oreal Color Riche Latex Effect 888 Mademoiselle

Ciate Mini 404 Candycane
Ciate Mini 189 Razzmatazz

Nails Inc Fibre Optic 373 Belgravia Place
Collection Long Lasting Nail Effects- weirdly no shade given...odd!
Nails Inc 'Snowflake' 263 Kensington Church Street
Rimmel London 800 Black Taxi



Until next time lovelies....C xx



Wednesday 2 December 2015

Hyundai i20 Coupe Review




So yesterday my Ibiza had to go back into the garage to be looked at regarding its electronics and audio.

So, therefor i had to have a loan car for a few days.

I was happily given the new Hyundai i20 Coupe!

I tell you, i was more than happy with it, - you could say, i like it alot more than my Seat.... so much so i do not want to hand this car back tomorrow night. Ooops.









Loving the rust colour too, and the accents throughout the cars interior.

My sons are extremely happy with mummy's 'new' car, and have also asked if we can keep it. The man approves to!

So will be a little sad to see this car go back, but that's life i guess...

Until next time.

C xx



Prices start from £13,025 otr

The model i have is the base model SE 1.2 84PS, with the Tangerine Orange Pearl paint as an extra £515.

This comes with as standard:

16'' Alloy Wheels
Bluetooth Connectivity with Voice Recognition
Rear Parking Sensors
Electric Windows
LED Daytime Running Lights
Cruise Control






Wednesday 25 November 2015

Rimmel London & Seche Manicure



So today was the day i re- do my nails. 

I have to say, i didnt think i would choose black, considering the sun has been showing itself today... 

But anyway, Rimmel London's 800 Blackout was just shouting at me from my drawer!

Topped off with probably thee best 'high shine' top coat out there, from Seche. 

*my own nails also*


Happy Wednesday evening to you!

C xx

November Birchbox



So this months box, did not disappoint me. Not only does it look cute, with the seashell design on the box- this months box was in conjunction with Skinny Dip!

Plus this months box, included 6 miniature items instead of the usual 5- also including a £10 voucher off Skinny Dip products.










Whats included:

Lord & Berry Silhouette Neutral Lip Liner
REN Wake Wonderful Night- Time Facial
So Susan Featherlash Mascara
Beauty Protector Beauty Cream Body Lotion
Delarom Creme Acquaconfort 
Thumbs Up Rosa Nail Wraps

Until next time...

C xx

Sunday 22 November 2015

Night out ideas

Night out



River Island black jersey dress
£46 - riverisland.com


Black leather sandals
newlook.com


Zara genuine leather purse
£120 - zara.com


Crystal jewelry
claires.co.uk



Stila eye shadow
£21 - beautybar.com


Mac cosmetic
£15.50 Mac



Beauty product
boots.com



Just an idea of what i would put together for a night out. You can tell my favourite colour here is black. Normal for me. 

Keep your look uncomplicated, and classic. 

Simple yet, easy makeup, completes this look. 

C xx




Saturday 21 November 2015

November Glossybox



So i must start off by saying that i stupidly cancelled my subscription to Glossybox 2 months ago, and was yet tempted in again with their Nars Limited Box... Which sadly sold out pretty quick. Damn.

Anyway...

I decided to start up again, and my November box was quickly sent out to me.

Boy, is this a good box!


So inside this box you get 3 full sized and 2 smaller sized products, 

Which include the following.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in shade 001 Nude Attitude - Full size
MUA Eyeshadow Palette in Undressed- Full size
Royal Apothic Body Lotion
Emite Diamond Heart Primer
Eyelure Natural Lashes- Full size

November boxes are still available to order whether as a one- off or a monthly/ yearly subscription.


Links of the items mentioned are below.

Have a great weekend.

C xx






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Thursday 19 November 2015

Everyday Makeup



I thought i would show my everyday makeup.

The products i use day to day right now.



Moisturiser- Astral
Foundation- L' Oreal Infallible 24H in shade 120 Vanilla
Concealer- Collection Lasting Perfection in shade Fair 001
Eyebase- Mac Cosmetics Pro Longwear Paintpot in shade Soft Ochre
Eyeshadow- L' Oreal Color Riche in shade 204 Golden Nude
Eyeliner- L' Oreal Super Liner Perfect Slim in Intense Black
Blusher- L' Oreal Le Blush in shade 90 Rose Eclait/ Luminous Rose
Highlighter & Bronzer- Collection Contour Kit Highlight & Sculpt
Brows- L' Oreal Brow Artist Shaper in 04 Dark Brunette
Mascara- L' Oreal False Lash Superstar in Black

Eyelashes are the Ardell Wispies 


Have a great afternoon

C xx

Remembering my Nanny...








So today i woke up, and thought i would wear my late Nanny's 70's yellow wool coat. 

It is a little big, but its a lovely bright colour.

So was such a fashionable lady in her day.

I am a lucky Granddaughter. 

Until next time...

C xx
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Tuesday 17 November 2015

Latex Manicure






I felt that the weather had matched my mood, so grey it was!

I needed to redo my nails, and i spotted these in my local Boots store. Along with my must have top coat from Seche. 





 L'Oreal Latex Effect in 888 Madmoiselle Grey & L'Oreal Perfection Color Riche Discoball. 


Along with Seche Vite Top Coat.








Have a great day!

C xx















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Monday 16 November 2015

Salted Caramel Cupcakes

So the other week i got my bake on, and made these.

Salted Caramel Cupcakes.





Pretty simple and easy. Honest.

You'll need...

(To make 12 regular cupcakes)

110g unsalted butter, at temperature
225g caster sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
110ml milk (i used semi skimmed milk)
150g self raising flour
125g plain flour
1 bar of Galaxy Caramel, broken into individual pieces



To start with, preheat you oven to 180c or Gas mark 4, and line your bun tin with the muffin cases. 

Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl or mixer until the mixture is smooth with no lumps. Add your eggs one at a time.

Put the vanilla extract and milk into a cup, and add to the mixture.


Combine both flours into a separate bowl, and add gradually into your mixture also. 



Make sure all your mixture is together and smooth ready to spoon into your cases.


Add a piece of the chocolate onto the top of each cupcake. 

Bake in the oven for around 22- 25 minutes. 

Resist urge to peek!



Allow to cool fully, before icing.

Icing.

1 jar of Salted Caramel (i used Sainsbury's Taste the Difference)
250g unsalted butter at room temperature 
450g icing sugar

Extra's.... 

You could adorn you cupcakes with anything you desire, i used Green & Blacks Salted Caramel Squares and Sainsbury's Edible Gold. 




Decorate your cupcakes however you wish. Unused icing can be kept in the fridge in a sealed container, unless you don't eat the rest with a spoon!

Enjoy!

Until next time 

C xx

















Wednesday 21 October 2015

Boo!




So it's almost Halloween. How has this part of the year come around so quickly?

Apart from the obligatory makeup 'how to's to the ghastly dress ups. Which lets be honest, are fun, but i do not take part in.

Anyway, what i do like doing, is purchasing the extras. What i mean is masks that are meant to be scary, which are actually to be honest are pretty much sexual, and seem to be the way many young single females venture towards. O and Ann Summers. Classy!

Enough with the waffling, here i thought i would show you what i had found whilst browsing the 'tintaweb' (internet for you)...


Rosethern £20



Plasters £10


 Bats Face Tattoo £5



Black Cat Ear Headband £4.50




Black and Orange Striped over the Knee Socks £5.50


So enjoy, get dressed up and Happy Halloween!

Links are as follows....

C xx









Friday 16 October 2015

My top 10 for Autumn/ Winter 2015- Coats & Jackets



I love this time of year. No, seriously. I do. It's getting colder, the weather has no turned, what better way than to wrap up warm (inside or out), and still look glam?

Here are my Top 10 items for Autumn/ Winter 2015...

(links below)



















  1. River Island Camel Leather- look Trim Trench Coat £95
  2. River Island Beige Leather- look Draped Jacket £95
  3. River Island Cowl Neck Wrap Coat £65- (i believe this is sadly now out of stock online)
  4. River Island Grey Zipped Blanket Cape £35
  5. Oasis Edge to Edge PU Blazer £42
  6. River Island Grey Wool- blend Belted Wrap Coat £80
  7. Topshop MA1 Bomber Jacket £55
  8. Zara Leather Jacket £99.99
  9. New Look Stone Belted Wrap Coat £49.99
  10. Topshop Raw Edge Sleeveless Jacket £42 

Happy Shopping! C xx