31/10/2014

Sisterhood of the World of Bloggers Award



I was recently nominated by Maria from My Blogs of Bits and Bobs. It means an awful lot that Maria has taken the time to look at my blog and decide to nominate me for this award.


The rules of this award are as follows:
-Thank the blogger that nominated you and link to their blog
-Include the award logo in your post
-Answer the set of 10 questions provided by the blogger that has nominated you
-Supply your own set of 10 questions
-Nominate 10 other bloggers
Marias Questions:

1.Favourite band/artist?
I don't have a favourite band or artist, I tend to hear a song and if I like it, then I like it. Regardless of the band or artist.
2.Favourite Film?
I don't particularly have a favourite but I love films such Sleeping With The Enemy, Remember The Titans, A Time To Kill. I prefer the older films.
3.What's the most important item that you take out with you and why? (phone, make up etc)
My diary, I don't go anywhere without it.
4.Dream place to live?
New York, I just absolutely love it there but will never be able to afford to move there.
5.Describe your perfect day?
At home in my pyjamas watching films and eating chocolate whilst having cuddles with Minnie my dog.
6.What's your favourite blog post of your own?
I enjoy writing monthly favourite blog posts and also empties blog posts, it gives you an opportunity to review a number of different products in one post.
7.Skirt or jeans?
It depends on the circumstances, I prefer to wear jeans in the day time for a relaxed look but skirts in the evening when I go out.
8.One word to describe your blog?
Pretty (hopefully)
9.What are three goals/aims in your life?
Buy my own house, climb the career ladder and hopefully start my own business one day.
10.Finally, what does blogging mean to you? (a creative outlet? a way to talk to people? etc.)
It's my own little corner where I can express my views and my opinions. It's something that I have all to myself and it's such a great way to meet fabulous new people.

My Questions:

1.Lipstick or lip gloss?
2. Your makeup bag staple?
3. Your signature scent?
4. Your favourite season and why?
5. Three words to describe your blog?
6. What camera do you use for your blog?
7. Your ultimate life model?
8. What made your create your blog?
9. Where do you hope you will be in five years time?
10. Who would you invite to a dinner party and why? (Can be famous, dead or alive)

My Nominations:

-Keira from Little Law Blog
-Michaela from Style Infinity Blog
-Kitty from Kitty Hearts Blog
-Lauren from Beauty Bones Blog
-Tara from Tara Clare Blog
-Holley Marie from Holley Marie Blog
-Sophie from Sophie M Loves Blog
-Laura from The Urban Fox Blog

Thanks again for the nomination Maria xx

30/10/2014

November Wish List

November Wish List
This November my wish list is a little mixed, with the chilly mornings and nights I pretty much live in my dressing gown and big fluffy knits. 

28/10/2014

My Recent Empties

I have been thinking about doing this post for a number of months but always ended up forgetting and throwing away my empty bottles by accident. This collection of empties is from August, September and a little bit of October so is quite a biggy.

25/10/2014

Soap & Glory Pulp Friction

Honestly, I think Soap & Glory are fast becoming my favourite body care brand. Their shower gels, moisturisers, scrubs etc are all some of the best I have ever tried.

22/10/2014

Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream


The Body Shop is one of those shops that I just find myself in time and time again and I never leave empty handed. This eye cream has been a firm favourite of mine for quite some time now and has been re purchased about 3-4 times.

20/10/2014

My Autumn Essentials

Autumn Essentials
Anyone that knows me knows I lurve Autumn! It is just my most favourite time of year, cosying up in front of the fire with a good book and a glass of red wine in hand with mellow music in the background and candles lit...ahh perfect.

17/10/2014

Maxfactor Colour Elixir Glosses

When it comes to lip glosses I am a complete sucker, I often prefer them to lipsticks as they just give that nice hint of colour without being over the top - perfect for a natural day time look. 

14/10/2014

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

The Caudalie Beauty Elixir is something that I have heard so many mixed reviews about. I really quite like facial mists and swear by the Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist so was really quite intrigued by this spray, so it only seemed natural to try this when I had a discount code to use on FeelUnique.com.

12/10/2014

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Elixir


I am a self confessed tanning addict, I love the stuff so whenever I spot something new that I haven't tried before then my impulse takes over and I have to have it. The thing that drew me to this product most was the luxurious and expensive looking glass bottle, the price was a little off putting but I had some Boots points to use so I treated myself.

10/10/2014

Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick

I have always been a big fan of Bobbi Brown foundations mainly because they only do yellow toned shades so fit my skin tone perfectly. When I heard of the new foundation sticks I just had to get one, they are perfect for just popping into your handbag for touch ups through the day and fit snuggly into any makeup bag.

09/10/2014

H&M Makeup Brushes

Can I just start by saying look how pretty! The moment I saw these brushes in store I just had to get them mainly because rose gold does something to my brain where I cannot walk away without purchasing. 

07/10/2014

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish


So I'm sure that you have probably already seen a zillion reviews of this product on other blogs and even though I know that you know how this post is gonna go I still wanted to write my own review.

06/10/2014

September Favourites

September isn't one of my favourite months, I just fit it's a bit of a drag. It feels like Summer's over and we're just waiting for Autumn. My favourites from this month are a bit of a mash up really but they are products that I have really been enjoying using.

05/10/2014

Guest Post - Fifi & The Diamonds

I will now be coming to the last of day Barcelona as you're reading this, sob sob! But so you're not without any posts from Dreaming Pretty, the lovely Antonia from Fifi and the Diamonds has prepared a guest post for all you lovely readers. Please check out her blog as I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do.
 
Firstly I should probably introduce myself. I’m Antonia, and I blog over on fifiandthediamonds.blogspot.com. The lovely Amanda asked me to write a guest post and of course I had to say yes!

04/10/2014

Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet

So The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet, honestly I really can't make my mind up on this product. It is a really odd consistency which The Body Shop have nailed by calling it a sorbet. When applying it almost feels like there are bits in the lotion which is what i can't get used to.

02/10/2014

Guest Post - Beauty Glamorous - My Autumn Regime

Hi lovelies, so as you're reading this post I will be in, what will hopefully be, sunny Barcelona for my birthday. So rather than leaving you, my lovely followers with nothing to read, I thought I would include a couple of guest posts from two lovely bloggers. Please enjoy and be sure to check out Amys' blog, I'm sure you will love it just as much as I do.

Hello everyone, my name is Amy and I have a fashion/beauty blog beauty-glamorous. When Amanda asked if I would like to do a Guest Post on her blog whilst she's away on holiday I was delighted as I could return the favour when she Guest Posted on my Blog, I just hope that mine post is as good as what hers was. I hope all her followers enjoy!

October Wish List

October Wish List
October is probably my most favourite month of the year mostly because it's my birthday on 2nd October (today). But also because I always think of October as the start of Autumn, which is my favourite season, nights get darker, log burners and fires going, cold crisp mornings, the lovely colours on the trees, fluffy slippers and pyjamas, hot chocolate...the list just goes on and on of what I love about Autumn. So with this in mind my October wish list is pretty much centred around the Autumnal feel in the air.

01/10/2014

Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base

There's no doubting it, I'm a primeraholic. I love the stuff, illuminating, mattifying, colour correcting the list goes on, I just can't get enough of the stuff. So I  was shopping in Bamboo Beauty a month or so ago and picked up this lovely Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base, and breath. I do have quite a lot of redness around my cheeks and nose but I am naturally more yellow toned in my skin, which is why I went for shade 02 - Champagne with this primer. This particular shade is more aimed at correcting redness and with it's yellow undertones it was perfect for me.