The Blogger Made Me Do It Tag ❤

I have seen this tag done a few times by a few different blogs and so I thought I'd do it and prove to you how easily influenced I am!!

These are all of the products I have bought because a blogger recommended them and I haven't been disappointed with any of them, I love them all!!

The first thing is obviously the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette which most bloggers have and everyone raves about it!  I absolutely love this, it's by far my favourite palette!

The next thing is the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer which the world and it's mother have raved about and it's definitely worth it!  Since buying this, I don't think I could use another concealer, it is amazing!

The next thing is quite a recent purchase and its the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge.  Lots of people had said that this was a good dupe for a beauty blender which I have been wanting for ages but was reluctant to spend £16 on a sponge!  This sponge is amazing, it blends my foundation in flawlessly, stops my foundation from caking and gives a natural finish. I can do all of my liquid face makeup with just one applicator! (Full review coming soon)

The next thing is the Maybelline Color Tattoos.  They are extremely popular and I had heard they were a good dupe for Mac Paint Pots which I absolutely love and for £4.99, you can't really go wrong!  I use this every day, either on its own when I'm feeling lazy or as a base for other shadows and they stay on all day!

Then there's the Garnier Micellar Water.  Micellar waters have taken the beauty world by storm and I think pretty much every beauty blogger owns one of these.  It takes my makeup off effortlessly and is gentle enough to use on my eyes! (Full review coming soon)

The last drugstore this is the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation. So many bloggers and Youtubers have raved about this and when I saw it used in tutorials, it just looked stunning and I had to buy it! I was definitely not disappointed and this is my all time favourite foundation!

There are 2 Mac lipsticks in the shades Creme Cup and Peach Blossom.  Creme cup has been a cult shades for a long time now and it's definitely a lipstick everyone needs in their collection.  Peach blossom has a shade that I hadn't heard off before, but recently Mac made it permanent and it has been in the majority of favourite videos/posts that I have seen recently.  After seeing swatches I had to buy it and I am in love!  It is really giving creme cup a run for its money and could possibly become my all time favourite lipstick!

Another cult Mac product is their Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade soft and gentle.  This is definitely my favourite highlight and I have used it every single day since I got it back in December!  It has just the right amount of shimmer without being too glittery and it gives your face a gorgeous, luminous glow!

Last but not least is the Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in the shade Cherub.  I heard essiebutton, gemsmaquillage and georgiamarie raving about this and I was curious to try it as it's unlike anything I have ever seen before! (Full review coming soon)

What have bloggers made you buy? Have any of you bought any products that I have recommended? I'd love to know!

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Emily xx

Friday Fashion Favourites #1 - Statement Necklaces ❤

Statement necklaces are something I have found myself reaching for a lot recently.  They just finish off an outfit and make a simple outfit look more put together and pretty.  There are some gorgeous ones in places like Primark, New Look, Topshop and Forever 21.

These are the two I have been wearing the most recently.

The one on the left is from Primark and I got it at the bargain price of £4!!  It is perfect for spring and makes a plain top look a lot more dressy.

The one on the right is a gold chain that I got from Peacocks for around £4.  You can wear it with pretty much anything and it will look amazing and it is good for all seasons!

What is your opinion on statement necklaces? Do you have any that you recommend?

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Emily xx

Benefit B.right Skincare Set ❤

I got this Skincare Set last week when I got a makeover at the Benefit counter in Debenhams.  I have been waiting to try some of their skincare for a while and I thought this would be the best way to try a few of their products without having to splurge on the full sizes and end up not liking them.

 The first product is the Total Moisture Face Cream.  I use this as a night time moisturiser.  I'm not a huge fan of this,  it's very thick and quite heavy and greasy.  I have combination skin and this made my face feel like an oil slick.  I think this would be better for someone with quite dry skin, and in the winter when my skins a little drier it might be good, but for now, I think I'll stick with my Body Shop Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream.

 The next thing is the Foamingly Clean Facial Wash.  I really like this, it's not stripping like most of the other foaming cleansers I have tried.  It makes my face feel squeaky clean without feeling dry and tight and it really pulls the dirt out of my pores.  It leaves my skin feeling soft and I would definitely purchase the full size of this.

The next thing is the 'It's Potent!' Eye Cream.  I have tried this before and loved it.  It fades my dark circles really well and stops the skin around my eyes from getting dry and making my concealer look cakey.  I don't have to use as much concealer now as this gets rid of my dark circles really well and makes my eyes look and feel more awake.  I definitely recommend this to anyone that suffers with dark circles, fine lines or dry skin around their eyes.

 The next thing is the Triple Performing Facial Emulsion.  I use this as my morning moisturiser before I put my makeup on.  I'm not sure how I feel about this, it didn't feel greasy but it took ages to sink in and even when I felt that it had sunk in enough,  my makeup just slid right off it and wouldn't blend in and it just made my face look horrendous.  I initially thought I had put too much on so I tried it the next day with a much smaller amount and the same thing happened again.  I have tried different primers and different foundations with it and the same thing happened so I might use this as my night time moisturiser because it's quite light and doesn't make my face greasy.

The next thing is the Refined Finish Facial Polish.  I really like this, my skin is quite sensitive so it's hard to find an exfoliated that is gentle enough so that it doesn't irritate it but harsh enough to do the job!  The beads in this are quite fine, almost like sugar and they aren't too scratchy and harsh.  It doesn't make my skin red or sore and doesn't make it dry or tight.  It gets right down in my pores and really just polishes my skin and makes it really clean.  The only bad thing is that it is really hard to get off and I had bits of scrub coming out of my pores for the rest of the night.  It just sticks to my face and really doesn't want to budge.  Overall this is a good product and I will continue to use this once a week.

The last thing is the Moisture Prep Toning Lotion.  This is not like your average toner, it's very thick, almost like a watery moisturiser and makes my skin feel velvety soft.  I use this after I cleanse and put a small amount onto a cotton pad and just sweep it over my skin.  It helps my moisturiser to sink in and makes my pores appear smaller, which is amazing because having oily skin means I have very noticeable pores.  It's quite soothing on my skin and gets rid of redness and makes it look plump and bright.

Overall this is a really good set,  I was disappointed with the moisturisers but I am really impressed with the other products and will continue to use them and possibly go on to purchase the full sizes.

What do you think of the benefit skincare range? I'd love to hear your opinions!

If you have any questions or requests, be sure to leave me a comment or tweet me and follow me on Instagram!!

Emily xx

What's in my handbag? - April 2014 ❤

My handbag is literally filled to the brim with rubbish and was in desperate need of a clear out and I needed an idea for a blog post, so I though I'd kill two birds with one stone and do a what's in my handbag!

After a good rummage and a big clear out session, these are now the contents of my handbag!

My handbag is a nudey/beige leather tote with studs and diamonds from c&a, I got it back in August when I went to Belgium.

In it I keep my purse which is from a little Bag shop in Minehead and I have the matching bag, but I'm sure you could find one quite similar in Cath Kidston if you cannot find this exact one.

Then I keep my iPad mini because I absolutely love it, it's so handy and it's the perfect size to keep in your handbag for on the go.

Then I normally have my phone and my headphones, I couldn't be without my phone, I love it!

Then I normally have some sort of food, today I had Cadbury's Crunchums! These are literally the best things I have ever tasted and I kid you not, I went in to Home Bargains on Monday and bought a basketful.....yes 10 packets, the lady at the till looked at me as if I was some sort of crazy woman!

I always have some chewing gum because I always get paranoid about bad breath and I just like to have something to chew!

Then I have my diary because I am extremely forgetful and if I don't write things down, I will forget about them completely.  The same with my notebook, if I have a blog post idea or something pops into my head, I have to write it down before I completely forget it and it bugs me!

I have sunglasses because I am prone to headaches from bright lights and with the unpredictable weather here in England, you never know if the sun is going to come out! (pfftt, fat chance, but I like to be prepared just in case!)

I have a little makeup bag where I normally keep the lipstick/gloss I was wearing that day for touchups (today was mac peach blossom with a dab of nars turkish delight over the top) and powder for touchups.  I also keep a mirror, travelo, a lip balm and a nail file because chipped and rough nails bug the hell out of me!!

Last but not least, I have my soap and glory hand maid for on the go sanitisation (that is a big word) and my hand food hand cream because I suffer with really dry hands and I literally can't bare it!!

Having a clean (ish) bag makes life so much easier, I can find whatever I'm looking for quickly without having to rifle through the plethora of receipts, crumbs, wrappers, bottles, packets, you name it, its in there!

If you have any questions or requests, be sure to leave a comment or tweet me and follow me on Instagram!

Emily xx

Empties #1

Everything seems to be running at the moment, which is exciting because finishing products feels like an achievement and it means I have an excuse to go out and buy a ton of new things!

The first thing is the L'oreal 3-in-1 Purifying Micellar Solution which I really liked as it took my makeup off really well and helped to unclog my pores.  I have repurchased this and I am not far off of finishing that one either, so I think I will try the Garnier one next and try and do a comparison.

The next thing is the Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream.  I tried this on a whim because it said it was for oily skin which immediately appealed to me.  I'm so glad I bought it though because it is absolutely amazing!  It has spf, stays all day, easily build able and can also be used under foundation to boost the coverage and longevity. I have repurchased this and use it under my Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation or on its own on lazy days!

The next thing is the Benefit Porefessional which is probably the most raved about primer in the beauty world! It definitely lives up to its hype and I have repurchased this and use it every single day without fail! It helps to control oil and makes my pores disappear completely under my foundation or bb cream.

The next thing is the Ren Gentle Cleansing Milk which was the best cleanser I had ever used.  It kept my skin clear and it was so gentle and didn't irritate my skin.  It helped to control oil and minimise my pores.  I haven't repurchased this because it is pretty pricey and I had a stack of other cleansers to try but none have matched up to this so far so I think I may be repurchasing this in the future.

Last but not least is the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer.  I really liked this for highlighting under my eyes, down the bridge of my nose and on my cupids bow.  It was quite thin and easy to blend although the coverage wasn't great. I haven't repurchased this because I am now loyal to my Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer as it is the best concealer I have ever used.

What products have you used up recently?

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Emily xx