tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18830615049802138462024-03-12T16:54:38.182-07:00EJButcherAspiring Journalist with a passion for Blogging, Makeup and Musical Theatre.EJButcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13197753591211678148noreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883061504980213846.post-80689394699408118462015-01-26T12:59:00.000-08:002015-01-26T13:08:08.161-08:00Little Lush Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi Ladies. I've decided to do something new on my blog. Instead of saving up things I buy and doing one huge haul (which is time consuming for me to write and for you to read!) I thought I would just do small hauls more often of bits and bobs I pick up as and when I buy them. The first haul instalment (that has a nice ring to it...) is from Lush; one of my all time favourite shops. Their bath products are second to none and whilst considered to some a luxury, for me they have become a necessity! The first product is <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/honey-i-washed-kids" target="_blank">Honey I Washed The Kids</a> soap. My all time favourite Lush scent and something I have repurchased many times. I've just finished by bottle of <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/its-raining-men" target="_blank">It's Raining Men </a>shower gel (which has the same scent) and thought instead of buying it again I'd revert to my old ways. The ingredients are English Honey, Sweet Wild Orange Oil, Beeswax and Bergamot Oil.The scent is incredible and lasts all day. If you haven't smelt it before I urge you to right away! The soap is £3.40 per 100g and I bought roughly 200g. The second product is <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/twilight" target="_blank">Twilight</a> bath bomb, another re-purchase. Lush bath bombs are my favourite of their products and this one smells and looks beautiful. The main scents in Twilight are Lavender Oil, Tonka Absolute, Benzoin Resinoid and Ylang Ylang Oil. It's an incredibly relaxing scent and perfect for having a soak in the bath after a long week. Twilight is £3.35. The final product is <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/dragons-egg" target="_blank">Dragon's Egg</a> bath bomb. This is sitting as my room as I speak and it is doubling up as an air freshener- it's all I can smell! The main scents are Lemon Oil, Bergamot Oil, Jasmine Absolute and Popping Candy. It is the most wonderful, uplifting scent. It's not a bath bomb I've tried before so I can't wait to try it! Popping candy and confetti sounds most intriguing! Dragon's Egg is also £3.35. It sounds quite pricy for a bath bomb but they are so big that you could cut them in half and get two baths out of them. </div>
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So there's my little Lush haul! I'm sure it won't be long until the next one!</div>
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EJButcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13197753591211678148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883061504980213846.post-38351089436876499502015-01-17T14:37:00.000-08:002015-01-26T13:00:06.899-08:00My Top 5 Favourite High End Foundations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi Ladies! This is actually my first post of the year! Everything in my life has been so full on and hectic recently that regrettably, blogging has had to take a back seat. Today I'm sharing with you my top 5 high end foundations. Over the years I've tried load of foundations and I've found that it's usually worth paying the extra for overall better quality. Here are some that I recommend, especially if, like me, you suffer with oily skin and are looking for something that will last all day...</div>
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<strong>1. Givenchy Teint Couture Fluid Foundation- </strong>Until working in a department store, Givenchy was never a brand I thought about trying. My lovely friend Beth, who is the stores Givenchy representative is so passionate about her products, and rightly so. She matched me to a foundation and I have used it so much it's nearly all gone. It has a light weight feel, but still has plenty of coverage. I do have to touch up with powder throughout the day when I wear it, but I have grown to expect that. It is really natural and a great foundation for everyday wear. </div>
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<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Givenchy+Teint+Couture+Fluid+Foundation/189729488,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Givenchy Teint Couture Fluid Foundation- £32.50</a></div>
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<strong>2. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation- </strong>This is such a raved about foundation on the internet and I'm so glad I jumped on the bandwagon! My whole Giorgio Armani has been amazing, from the customer service to the product itself. It makes the skin look so perfect and lit from within. It has a beautiful glow, yet doesn't look shiny at all. If you're searching for a new foundation definitely look into this one. (If you're in London, go to the Selfridges counter, the staff there are SO helpful!</div>
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<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Giorgio+Armani+Luminous+Silk+Foundation/164086182,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation- £35.50</a></div>
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<strong>3. MAC Studio Fix Foundation- </strong>An absolute cult product and possibly my favourite foundation ever. It has everything I look for in a foundation and I've already bought a new bottle. I wear it to college everyday, it stays put all day and doesn't look cakey (when paired with the right concealer and powder. I use YSL Touche Eclat, Collection Lasting Perfect Concealer and MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural). MAC do many different foundations, but this is 100% my favourite. </div>
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<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/M%C2%B7A%C2%B7C+Studio+Fix+Fluid+SPF+15+Foundation/160690426,default,pd.html" target="_blank">MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation- £21.50</a></div>
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<strong>4. Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation- </strong>This is the foundation I reach for when I'm having a good skincare. As you can probably tell from the use of 'aqua' in the name, it is water based and therefore very light weight; therefore amazing for the summer. You need the tiniest amount too so it lasts for absolutely ages. I've loved this for a very long time and will repurchase it when (if!) the sun starts to come out!</div>
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<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/CHANEL+VITALUMI%C3%88RE+AQUA+Skin+Perfecting+Makeup+SPF15/148305770,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Chanel Vitalumier Aqua Foundation- £33</a></div>
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<strong>5. NARS Sheer Glow Foundation- </strong>Last but certainly not least is NARS Sheer Glow Foundation. I haven't been wearing it as much recently as I bought it in the summer for my prom when I had a spray tan but I know I need to buy a new bottle that is a better match for my skin. This is the perfect foundation if you are going to an event as not only does it make your skin look absolutely flawless, but there is not SPF, meaning you get no flashback on photos! </div>
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<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Nars+Cosmetics+Sheer+Glow+Foundation+30ml/144855757,default,pd.html" target="_blank">NARS Sheer Glow Foundation- £31</a></div>
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Thank you for reading, let me know what you're favourite foundation is as I love trying new ones!</div>
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EJButcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13197753591211678148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883061504980213846.post-22196991372175825002014-11-02T13:20:00.001-08:002014-11-02T13:20:32.952-08:00My Favourite Autumn/Winter Fragrance | Diptyque Eau Duelle <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi Ladies! Today I'm sharing with you my current favourite fragrance for this time of year. Working in fragrance has left me slightly snobby. I don't really wear perfumes that are readily available anymore- I'm so used to smelling the same ones all day that I want something completely different. </div>
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Diptyque is a brand that I originally found out about because of Fleur De Force. She was raving about Eau Duelle and how it is the perfect 'spicy scent'. </div>
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The top notes of this fragrance are Vanilla, Spices and Frankincense. This is the description on the Diptyque website:</div>
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<em>Vanilla is refined between shadow and light. Brightened up by a vibrant top note of cold spices, then made sensual by black frankincense whose powers of seduction are devilishly engaging.</em></div>
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One of the reasons I was so drawn to this scent was because it is unisex. I love wearing stronger scents and because it is for men as well, it is a lot more intense than other fragrances. Even though it is an eau de toilette, it is incredibly long lasting- I'd say it rivals Tom Ford on that front.</div>
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The scent it so perfect for the colder months as it is so warming. The vanilla scent is very strong, so if you're not a fan of vanilla, I wouldn't recommend this scent. But for those of you like me, that love vanilla, I'd say it is perfect!</div>
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Diptyque is available from <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/eau-duelle-eau-de-toilette/MUS300023189.html" target="_blank">Space NK,</a> Harrods and Liberty and is £55 for 50ml and £72 for 100ml (mine is 100ml).</div>
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Lots of love,</div>
EJButcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13197753591211678148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883061504980213846.post-90476508928447644182014-10-05T10:42:00.000-07:002014-10-17T14:52:45.897-07:00October Wishlist 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi Ladies! I haven't created a wishlist for a really long time and they're one of my favourite posts to write. I have been at my new job for 3 months, (I work on the fragrance department of House of Fraser as a sales advisor) and now I am earning again I couldn't help but put together a few (OK a lot) things that I have my eye on!<br />
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1. Oh god. I have lusted after this bag for well over a year. For me, it is practically perfect in every way. (Sorry, couldn't resist a Mary Poppins reference). The size, the design, the colour- I just love it. It is a classic bag that will last me years throughout all the seasons. A worthy investment if you ask me... </div>
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<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Michael+Kors+Selma+tote/180533327,default,pd.html&$$ja=cgid:8743164595%7Ctsid:44970%7Ccid:176420275%7Clid:82074788755%7Cnw:g%7Ccrid:43328915875%7Crnd:3487855540621325575%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:1o4%7Cmt:%7Cbku:1" target="_blank">Michael Kors Selma Tote Bag- £315</a><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">2. The next item is the By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Misty Rock. If you haven't heard of these- where have you been?! Every beauty blogger/vlogger has been raving about these and this colour in particular. Tanya Burr I'm looking at you. As it's a purple shade I feel it will compliment my eye colour really nicely.</span></div>
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<a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/ombre-blackstar/MUK200005429.html" target="_blank">By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Misty Rock- £28</a><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">3. As I work at a fragrance counter, I have actually started to strongly dislike most of the ones I sell. I think it's because I am smelling them constantly. Anyway, I have been on the hunt for a new scent and Diptyque is a brand that is harder to come by and therefore not as many people have it. Eau Duelle is a spicy vanilla scent- perfect for the upcoming colder months. </span><em style="text-align: left;">Since starting this blog post, I actually bought the fragrance- IT'S AMAZING!!</em></div>
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<a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/eau-duelle-eau-de-toilette/MUS300023189.html" target="_blank">Eau Duelle Eau de Toilette- 50ml/£55- 100ml/£77</a><br />
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4. I have tried this primer before, and it is a holy grail product for me. The only downside is the steep price. It really is amazing though and makes your skin feel so lovely as well as increasing the staying power of foundation. Hourglass is a great brand that I really want to try more products from!</div>
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<a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/veil-mineral-primer-spf-15/MUS300023090.html?start=5&q=hourglass" target="_blank">Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer- 10ml/£20- 30ml/£52</a><br />
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5. Shiseido is a brand I have only just discovered. Working on the beauty department means I'm also at the different counters playing with the makeup and I have fallen in love with Shiseido. The Shimmering Cream Eye Colours are simply stunning, the consistency is incredible, as is the pigmentation. The staying power is meant to be great too so I can't wait to try one! The colour I have my eye on (if you pardon the pun) is Green 707. A beautiful mossy green.</div>
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<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Shiseido+Shimmering+Cream+Eye+Colour/164685499,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Colour- £21.50</a><br />
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6. I'm at college all day in the week and whilst my current everyday shoes are comfy, I desperately want some Nike Free 4.0's. They look great with rolled up black jeans and a slouchy T-Shirt. They're definitely pricey but so worth it. I already own a bright pair that I (rarely) use for exercising so I know what I'm buying! I have a few friends that own a pair and they don't have a bad word to say about them!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">7. Ted Baker is one of my all time favourite brands. I have had one bad experience with a handbag but mostly it's great. My beloved rose gold clutch bag that I took to prom is Ted Baker. For years and years I have always loved the Caleena Bow Matinee purses; but the leather ones, not patent. I love the pink colour of the one pictured above and they feel so luxurious. Of course I also love the rose gold detail. If you hadn't already guessed it, I'm still completely obsessed with rose gold.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Accessories/Purses/CALEENA-Bow-leather-matinee-Mid-Pink/p/112363-53-MID-PINK" target="_blank">Ted Baker Caleena Bow Leather Matinee Purse- £75</a><br />
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8. Back to Shiseido again. I have incredibly oily skin and I have never found a powder that has kept the oilyness at bay for more than a few hours. Whilst I was at the Shiseido counter at work I swatched this powder and I kid you not- it is the most pigmented face powder I have ever come across. I went home and straight away found reviews for it and they all sing its praises and say it's the best powder ever! Something I definitely want to test for myself! The finish is matte and the coverage is medium.</div>
<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Shiseido+Sheer+Matifying+Compact+foundation/135199885,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Shiseido Sheer Matifying Compact Foundation- £38</a><br />
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9. I have worn the exact same pair of earrings every day for the past year. I absolutely adore my Tiffany hearts but I want some new earrings that are slightly more 'glamorous' to wear on more formal occasions. I have loved these Thomas Sabo ones for ages and I don't own a pair of rose gold earrings!</div>
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<em>I can't find a link for them online, but I've seen them at loads of Thomas Sabo counters including the one in Selfridges.</em><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">10. I feel that this Michael Kors necklace will really compliment the earrings mentioned above. Again it is rose gold. The chain is quite long which is something that I'm looking for in a necklace. It's so simple but therefore perfect for every day wear!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0006482/Michael-Kors-Rose-Gold-Crystal-Logo-Disc-Pendant/p?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=feedmanager&gclid=COmJtYaHlsECFcoBwwodIq0ALg" target="_blank">Michael Kors Rose Gold Crystal Logo Disc Pendant</a><br />
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EJButcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13197753591211678148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883061504980213846.post-41330569092018094542014-09-19T11:53:00.000-07:002014-10-17T14:56:30.881-07:00My Favourite Lip Products for Autumn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi Ladies! It's taken me a blummin' long while, but I've finally got the blogging bug back! I've just moved to a completely new area and now I am settled in, I feel it's a good time to start blogging again! Today I'm sharing with you my favourite lip products to wear during the autumn/ winter months. As sad as I am to say goodbye to summer, A/W are definitely my favourite seasons so I'm welcoming them with open arms! I love wearing berry/red shades on my lips (especially with simple, minimalistic eye makeup) so here are my favourites! </div>
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Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm in Crush Begun is great for every day wear. I wore it to college today and it stayed on my lips the whole day. (Admittedly it was more of a stain by the end of the day, but the colour was just as intense)! Its a lovely deep berry shade and so moisturising too!</div>
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MAC Riri Woo is my favourite classic red lipstick. The pigmentation is incredible and suits almost all skin tones. A red lip is timeless and this particular shade is rather festive in my opinion. (Although its a bit soon to be thinking about that!) The only down side is the fact that it is incredibly drying on the lips, but with a good lip balm underneath you should be fine.</div>
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Hi Ladies. Let's get the name of this product out of the way first. Nars do like naughty names for their products. Deep Throat and Orgasm are favourites among bloggers. I think the names of Nars products in a way show the outrageousness of the brand itself. Whilst a lot of Nars colours are lovely and wearable, they are some crazy colours out there! But on to the review. Until this year, I had never tried any Nars products, but 2014 has seen the arrival of two Nars products to my collection. (And its only the end of February, oops!) For me, blushers are what Nars are most well known for. Orgasm is raved about by so many and Deep Throat is the same. I was nearly reduced to tears last year when I found out that the Guy Bourdin for Nars Blush Palette had sold out on the Space NK website. When I couldn't get my hands on the palette, I promised myself that I could buy myself a blush to make up for it. I decided that Deep Throat was the one for me. It is quite natural and will be perfect for S/S.</div>
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This is a peachy pink shade, leaning more towards pink. It is laced with the most beautiful subtle gold shimmer. Thank god no glitter as that is something that I had in face products. Who wants to look like a disco ball? Whilst it clearly is a shimmery blush, it is very natural and perfect for every day wear. Although it can be build up for a more dramatic look for the night time. Which leads me onto the pigmentation. Nars blushes are incredibly pigmented. I barely need to tap my blusher brush into the pan, and already there is enough for the apples of both of my cheeks. The just goes to show what amazing quality they are and proves that sometimes you do get what you pay for. Also, they will last such a long time, because you need so little product each time you use it. </div>
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It looks lovely on my pale complexion, but I can see it looking equally as nice when I (hopefully) have a bit of colour in my face when the summer months role around. But it is perfect for all year round and a really versatile blush. </div>
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Overall, I am so please with this blush. I have worn it every day since I got it, and have barely used my once beloved Benefit Rockateur blush! I know I will get a lot of use out of this and I'm sure I will try more Nars blushes in the future. At £22.50 they aren't cheap, but its only a pound less than Benefits Box Blushers. Nars is quite readily available. I bought mine in the Selfridges Beauty Hall, but you can also buy them from <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/women/" target="_blank">Space NK</a> and <a href="http://www.asos.com/" target="_blank">Asos.</a> </div>
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Hi Ladies. Today I have a laid back, chatty post for you! My life has been a complete whirlwind so far this year and I have reached the point where everything has finally calmed down. (Although it's about to get pretty busy again very soon...)</div>
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Blogging has had to take a back seat recently. I have had to concentrate fully on revision and studying for my exams. Friday was the day of my final exam, which means now I have nearly 3 months of summer- WOOHOO!! I have missed blogging terribly as for me, it is my creative outlet. I'm so happy that I will be able to blog more often from now on and will be able to put so much more effort into actually maintaining my blog! I am also thinking of starting a YouTube channel properly, as I have only dabbled in videos before. It's a possibility that excites me a lot! I have lots of posts lined up, so stay tuned!</div>
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As I mentioned above, I am now free from education until September. After leaving my friends house on Friday after celebrations, the first thing I did was re read The Fault in Our Stars in preparation for the film being released on Thursday 19th June in the UK. After blogging, to read more books is top of my to do list for this summer. I have so many books that I have bought that I haven't had chance to read yet! I also intend to play the piano more. </div>
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This summer holds many exciting things for me. Next weekend my sister and I are going to London on Saturday as it is West End Live during the day and in the evening, we are going to see Miss Saigon, which I am unbelievably excited for. I also need to pop to Oxford Street as there are a few last minute things I need to get in preparation for my school Summer Ball/ Prom which is the following Friday. I have most things sorted- I just need to purchase some last minute beauty bits and bobs. (I'm sure a haul will follow!)</div>
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Other exciting things include a local Musical Theatre concert in aid of Motor Neurone Disease which I am performing in with my sister. (If you hadn't guessed already, Musical Theatre is a pretty huge part of my life!) I also have lots of things planned to do with my friends- including a girls trip to London to see Mamma Mia!</div>
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Probably the biggest part of my summer will be that my family and I are moving house. I've lived in the same house for around 13 years, so I'm very unfamiliar with what moving house actually entails! We will be moving to the Surrey area and I cannot wait to be closer to London- there will be so many more opportunities there for us all! Of course, I am sad that I am leaving my friends and am quitting my job working in a kitchen of a café- but its an adventure I cant wait to embark on!</div>
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So if I haven't mentioned already: I'm excited for this summer! There are so many things all happening at once, but such is life! I hope you enjoyed this little update and more casual blogging approach! I intend to update my blog 3-4 times a week. </div>
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It's safe to say that Origins is one of my favourite skincare brands. I swear by the Super Spot Remover, and also love the Modern Friction Exfoliator and Clear Improvement Mask. Their products just seem to work really well with my skin and last a really long time. Having quite dull, oily skin with a lot of scarring (I know I go on about it all the time) so when I heard this moisturiser was a gel formula that promised to energise tired looking skin while still hydrating it, I knew I had to try it. </div>
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I adore the formula of this moisturiser. Before this, I was using the La Roche Possay Effaclar Duo, (which I still love) and that is a gel. The consistency of the Gin Zing moisturiser is a very thin lotion with a very wobbly almost 'jelly' like formula. Because it is so light weight, it is perfect for oily/ combination skin as it is not too heavy and thick. I use it both in the mornings and at night and find it works really well at both times. Another thing that I love about it is the scent. It is just heavenly. It smells of fresh oranges, but not artificial, like real oranges. This makes it great to apply in the mornings, as it really wakes me up! It brightens up my whole face and makes my skin look glowing. I haven't noticed a change in my skin but it really is lovely to apply.</div>
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The wonderful thing about this product is that it looks gorgeous on its own. When I wear it, I apply my Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Pink Gold (do you see a theme?) so the pigment has something to stick to and boosts the longevity of it. The pigment itself is incredibly fine and seems to contain small glitter particles when first applied, but when it is blended, it just looks shimmery. I usually add a bit of black eyeliner when I wear it too. </div>
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On the MAC website, Tan is described as a 'muted pinky brown bronze' and I have to say I absolutely agree. I find this looks really flattering with my eye colour and skin tone. Bronze hues pretty much suit anyone. Some bronze shades have really strong orange undertones and can not really work with paler complexions, but this is an exception. I'm quite pale and it looks really lovely. I can see this looking especially gorgeous on darker skin. </div>
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You can find pigments on the MAC website <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/372/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Pigment/index.tmpl" target="_blank">here,</a> or I like to buy MAC from the <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/" target="_blank">Debenhams</a> website as then I can earn point on my beauty club card!</div>
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Hi Ladies, today I am going to review for you my current favourite foundation! Nars Sheer Glow Foundation is one of the most talked about 'high end' foundations in the blogging community. I have read countless rave reviews of this foundation and now I am beginning to appreciate the hype! I didn't purchase it for a very long time- 'do you <em>really </em>need another foundation Eleanor?' The answer to that question is yes. I have no idea why I put off buying it for so long as it has quickly become my holy grail foundation. I put a lot of research into buying this foundation. The reviews that I found most helpful were by my two favourite bloggers: <a href="http://birdle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/nars-sheer-glow-foundation-full-review.html" target="_blank">Beth</a> and <a href="http://x-couturegirl-x.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/review-nars-sheer-glow-foundation.html" target="_blank">Kayleigh.</a> I bought the foundation online, so I also used the girls' reviews to help me decide the correct shade for my skin tone. I am relatively pale, and both Beth and Kayleigh wear 'Fiji' so I figured that was the one for me too- and I was right! </div>
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I mentioned this foundation in a previous haul, which you can find <a href="http://erutterbutcher-beautyglamour.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/huge-fashion-and-beauty-haul.html" target="_blank">here.</a> On Boxing Day, Space NK had an amazing sale and I picked up some Laura Mercier goodies. If you spent over £60 on the website, you were eligible for free delivery. I ummed and ahhed about what else to get, but then decided on the Sheer Glow Foundation. It was a bit of a wildcard purchase- in the back of my mind I was worried about whether I had chosen the right shade, but I am so glad I did as it has taken foundation appliance to a whole new level! My main reasoning for wanting this foundation was for my prom in June. (Just about the only thing I talk/ think about). The SPF (or lack of it) was what swayed me. I was planning on wearing my trusty Chanel Vitalumier Aqua Foundation, but I really do not want flashback from the SPF in the foundation, so Nars seemed a winner! This could also be viewed as a negative point as without SPF underneath, this foundation isn't really suitable in the (hopefully) hotter months. </div>
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Because this foundation has very strong yellow undertones, when I first applied it, I looked a little odd to say the least and went through the 'Oh my god, what have I done?!' stage. But if you let it settle in to your skin and apply the rest of your makeup, it looks flawless. And that is not an exaggeration. Having oily skin and quite bad hyperpigmentation and scarring on my cheeks had left me thinking that I will always have to wear concealer- but this foundation has such amazing coverage, that concealer is a thing of the past! Back to my oily skin. The idea of having a 'glowing' foundation does not seem a good idea. The last thing you want is a foundation that makes you look shiny when that's what you are trying to avoid. Unlike foundations such as Rimmel Wake Me Up, which has a subtle glitter in it, Sheer Glow has an almost matte finish and adds a hint of 'glow' to the skin but still looks natural. It is perfect for oily/ combination skin and a little goes a long way. The only problem is that if you have any dry patches, it will cling to them like crazy. So make sure you have exfoliated and moisturised if dry patches are something you suffer from regularly. </div>
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I apply this foundation over a primer with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush, and it works really well for me. I put a small amount on each region of my face- (each cheek, forehead, nose and chin) stipple it in slightly and the blend, blend, blend! It instantly covers any blemishes or discolouration in the skin, leaving you with an absolutely flawless base. I then add some powder and I'm ready to go for the day. Wear time is great on me- and my skin is especially oily. Whilst I may feel like I need to top up my powder from time to time, I never have the feeling that the foundation is slipping off my face, which is something that I have struggled with in foundations in the past. It also photographs really well because there is no SPF. (As I mentioned above).</div>
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Everything from the packaging (who doesn't love a glass bottle?) to the foundation itself are amazing. The only negative thing I will mention is that it doesn't come with a pump. I bought a Nars pump for £3 when I bought the foundation, so I haven't encountered any messy applications, but for some people this may be a problem. I'm not sure why Nars don't just add a pump to the foundation as it is a bit of a faff to have to buy a pump as well as the foundation. </div>
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Overall, this has to be one of my favourite foundations. It's great for day and night wear, medium coverage hides a multitude of sins but it is not in the least bit cakey. I find it works well with my skin type and I really like the colour. If you haven't tried it already, you should definitely have a look at some reviews if you like the sound of it or are in the market for a new foundation.</div>
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A few places where it is available are <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/women/" target="_blank">Space NK</a> and <a href="http://www.asos.com/" target="_blank">ASOS.</a> It retails for £30.50 and the pump is £3.</div>
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Hello my lovelies! Today I have a massive haul to share with you! These are things that I have picked up over the past three months on various trips to London. The majority of items are beauty related, although there are a few clothing garments and random bits! This will be quite a lengthy post but I hope you enjoy it!</div>
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The first thing I picked up was in the Space NK sale. This Laura Mercier Crème Brulee bath set was reduced from £30 to £15. I adore Laura Mercier bath and body products. A few years ago I received the Coconut and Almond set and the hand cream quartet for Christmas. Crème Brulee is definitely my favourite scent as it is so sweet and delicious!<br />
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Also ordered from Space NK is the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation. Mine is in the shade Fiji. I have lusted after this foundation for longest time, but have always put off buying it for reasons that I can't even remember! This foundation is absolutely gorgeous and I love how flawless it makes my skin look without being cakey. I am going to wear this foundation to my prom not only because of how it makes my skin look but it has no SPF (this is a positive and a negative point) but that means no flashback- yay!<br />
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I was in the market for a new black eyeliner and after hearing many rave reviews about this Topshop Magic Liner I decided to buy it. Whilst it is not the blackest eye liner out there, I love the consistency and how easy it is to achieve a perfect wing with the thin nib.<br />
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This is my second foundation purchase- bought to be worn on an every day basis. As much as I love my NARS foundation, it is so expensive that I cannot justify wearing it every day. I have read a lot of mixed reviews on this foundation, but I really like it. It wears really well, and the coverage is excellent. For a drugstore foundation, its pretty good!<br />
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Boots were holding an offer when if you bought a Rimmel Foundation (above) then you received a Fix and Perfect Pro Primer Free. I am always up for trying a new primer as I can't not wear one because of my oily skin. I really like this primer, it makes my skin feel nice and my foundation lasts relatively well with it on.<br />
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Just like everyone else, I am always on the look out for products that will help me achieve perfect skin. Whilst I am still on the hunt for it, some products have come pretty close! Again, I've heard amazing things about the Origins Clear Improvement mask. I've only used it once, so I can't comment to in depth about it, but so far so good!<br />
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My second NARS product of the haul. This is my first ever NARS blush and it is just gorgeous. Deep Throat is the most perfect peachy pink colour and I can see it looking lovely on more tanned skin in the summer. As always with the brand, the packaging is very sleek and high quality.<br />
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It is so difficult to capture how stunning this product is on camera. For two years I have wanted this beauty and after only payer £6 in the end for it, (I had a £25 voucher)! I am so excited that its finally mine. It is, of course, Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel (Bronze Universal). Probably the most gorgeous makeup item in my collection and I just can't wait to use it!<br />
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This is simply a repurchase of my favourite eye brow pencil- MAC's Lingering.<br />
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Another prom related product. My actual dress is a champagne/ nude colour, but all of my accessories are going to be rose gold (as you will see in a minute). The colour of Sally Hansen Pennies for Heaven is coming up much more bronze than it is in real life. In reality it is a beautiful shimmery, perfect rose gold shade.<br />
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This is the final instalment of the beauty part of my haul. I have tried the Bubblegum Lip Scrub from Lush in the past, and wanted a change, so I repurchased it in the Popcorn flavour.<br />
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As a regular concert goer, a small bag is essential. I even get tired of my standard small across body bag, so before Christmas, my Mum showed me a picture of a Michael Kors Wristlet. I love Michael Kors as a brand and really feel that you get what you pay for. I have had my rose gold watch for nearly 2 years, and still love it. Inside the wristlet is a compartment especially for an iphone, room for cash and cards. It was pricy at £85 but a worthy investment in my opinion as I will always use it.<br />
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Just before Christmas, when I was shopping in Cardiff with my best friend, I spotted this Ted Baker clutch. I instantly fell in love- anything rose gold is pretty much a winner for me! The only downside was the £129 price tag. Whilst on South Molten Street (next to Bond Street tube station on Oxford Street and one of my favourite shopping spots) in the new years sales I saw it again in the Ted Baker store. Much to my utter delight, it was in the sale! I immediately knew it had to be mine and bought it for £77, which if you ask me, is a brilliant save! I have worn it once already and am planning to wear it to my prom in June.<br />
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One of the main things I set out to buy, was another pair of Zara Leggings. I have one other pair and I seriously wear them all the time, and that's not an over statement! So much so, that a tiny hole has begun on one of the legs- hence I needed a new pair. These leggings cost £19.99, and are amazing quality.<br />
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Also from Zara are these dark indigo wash jeggins. I wore them yesterday and they incredibly comfortable. Again, they were very reasonable at £22.99 and excellent quality.<br />
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This is my final Zara purchase and possibly my favourite. I found this in the sale for the bargain price of £7.99. It is a really pretty and flattering sheer crop top. I wear it over a black cami with my jeggins above.<br />
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Last summer I had the same Primark dress in red and I wore it ALL the time! Parties, in Paris, my birthday, I got a lot of wear out of it. When I saw the same dress in pink I had to have it. It doesn't look very flattering in this picture, but it looks nice on.<br />
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As a huge fan of Made in Chelsea, and Jamie Laing; these were a must. My Mum and I have watched and loved the show since day 1, and I've actually met Jamie. I visited the Candy Kittens pop up store in 2012 and because they didn't do sweets then, I picked up a t-shirt. Now, finally, Candy Kittens have released a line of sweets and they are amazing! They are available in Selfridges at the moment. There are four flavours: Peaches and Cream, Eton Mess, Apple and Elderflower & Fizzy Watermelon (which I didn't choose). The sweets themselves are simply delicious!<br />
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Hello! Earlier this week, I was nominated by the lovely <a href="http://www.rosiepops.co.uk/" target="_blank">Rosina</a> for a Liebster Award. I have been nominated for a few awards in the past, and I think they are really fun to do. Not only is it a great way to interact with fellow bloggers, but it's always nice to feel like someone likes reading your blog! So thank you Rosina! </div>
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For me, this is quite a difficult question to answer. I try so many beauty products that choosing one is quite difficult! I have so many products in my collection that I love, but in terms of a product that I purchase again and again, it would be the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. Having oily skin means that powder is an absolute necessity. I like the fact that it doesn't look cakey too.</div>
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This year I really want to blog more! I love writing posts, but I have so little time at the moment. In 10 weeks time, exam season starts, so most of time is taken up by revision. But once my exams are over, I can't wait to blog more! I'll have 3 months to do so! I'm even thinking of starting youtube properly...</div>
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I originally created my blog near the end of 2012. But I didn't really post very much then. During 2013 is, for me, when my blog really started. </div>
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I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for. Whilst there are some drugstore items that are staples in my everyday routine, I do love having high end makeup. My all time favourite brand would have to be MAC. But I also have a few Chanel items which are absolutely incredibly, so I have to say it's a tie.</div>
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I have two favourite bloggers- Kayleigh from <a href="http://x-couturegirl-x.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">CoutureGirl</a> and Beth from <a href="http://birdle.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">BirdsWords.</a> You know when you read a review of a product and you know you just have to have it? Well I've lost count how many times this has happened to me after reading one of these girls reviews! Beth posted a review of Nars Deep Throat Blush and I'm planning to buy it when I go to London next week!</div>
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I do have one video on youtube, which I made on my birthday. Its a 'Get Ready With Me' video and you can find it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cuUx2UzXbQ" target="_blank">here.</a> I would love to properly start YouTube, but now's just not a convenient time!</div>
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Sophie- <a href="http://www.bellechaton.co.uk/" target="_blank"> http://www.bellechaton.co.uk/</a> </div>
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Amber- <a href="http://littlethingssheloves.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://littlethingssheloves.blogspot.co.uk/</a></div>
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EJButcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13197753591211678148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883061504980213846.post-34467819785118902982014-01-06T11:12:00.000-08:002014-01-06T11:12:11.297-08:002013 | My Favourite Skincare Products<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Bloglovin feed has been flooded with '2013 Favourites' posts over the past week, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon. I debated doing a skincare and a makeup post, but in the end, decided on a skincare favourites post only. Mainly because I have used mostly the same makeup products all year. Whilst I lots of new eyeshadows and lipsticks, my face routine is basically the same as last year. </div>
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In 2013 I ventured into the world of skincare even further. I have had a basic skincare routine from the age of 13. Consisting of a cleanser, toner and moisturiser. Before going to Paris earlier on the year, I did a lot of research into skincare. The French are renowned for making excellent skincare- therefore I branched out whilst I was out there. (If you are going to Paris in the near future- make sure you hit City Pharma. It really is a beauty blogger's/ skincare junkie's heaven)! Anyway, onto the products...</div>
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My first skincare favourite is <strong><em>Bioderma. </em></strong>Everyone has heard of it, if not tried it. It removes your makeup like a dream. It is perfect for all skin types- due to the fact it is so gentle on the skin. It lasts forever too! I bought a duo pack of two 500ml bottles, and I'm not even close to finishing the first bottle! Next is another product that I picked up in Paris, but it is a brand that is now readily available in most Boots stores. <strong><em>La Rouche Possay Effaclar Duo </em></strong>has become a 'must' in my skincare routine. I have oily skin and suffer not so much with breakouts but with scarring and hyper-pigmentation. Whilst this product has no miraculously changed the state of my skin, it has kept potential breakouts at bay and my scarring is slowly but surely beginning to fade. The <strong><em>Michael Todd Blue Green Algae Toner </em></strong>is a product that I bought down to good reviews from FleurdeForce & Tanya Burr. It is great for oily and problematic skin and helps to prevent acne. It smells incredibly strong and tingles when applied on the skin, but it is a lovely toner. It is only available in the US, so you have to order it from the Michael Todd website and have it shipped. My favourite face mask of the year is yet another product that I bought in Paris. Caudalie is a brand that I really like. I love the Beauty Elixer. The <strong><em>Caudalie Vinoperfect </em></strong>mask claims to brighten the skin. I use this mask the night before an event and I just love the way my skin looks after using it. The <strong><em>Origins Super Spot Remover </em></strong>has become a cult beauty blogger favourite, and with good reason! If ever I feel a spot coming, I dab a small amount of this on, and by the morning, it is reduced, if not gone! Whilst this hasn't helped with my scarring- it is wonderful for those spots that crop up around <em>that </em>time of the month. It looks tiny, but I have used this for a year and a half and still have over a quarter left. My final favourite skincare product is <strong><em>Nuxe Reve de Miel Lipbalm. </em></strong>Yet again, it is a product I bought in Paris. It is probably the best lip balm I have ever used- and I have used my fair share of them! It smells incredible, is ultra moisturising and gives the lips a matte look which I am a big fan of. </div>
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Hi Ladies, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Santa brought you everything you were hoping for. I certainly am a very happy girl. I spent Christmas at home with my close family. We had an amazing dinner cooked by my Dad and spent the evening playing games and Singstar. Today I'm chilling and waiting for my god parents to come round later. Last year I did a 'What Did I Get For Christmas' post and personally, I love having a snoop at other peoples presents; so here is mine!<br />
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I absolutely adore the first Hummingbird Bakery Book so I was thrilled to have the latest one. There are some really incredible recipes in this book and I spent a good while on Christmas Day drooling over them! This was from my parents.</div>
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This was really my main present from my parents. It came in a huge box and I really had no idea what it was. I have been wanting a proper food mixer for so long and this is exactly the sort of thing I wanted. It looks amazing and does everything I could possibly want it to. I can't wait to start using it!<br />
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This is a present I knew I was having. Mum bought this a while ago and let me try it on, so I could decide whether or not to keep it. I couldn't believe that it was from Primark. The quality is lovely and it is so flattering. It is definitely a contender for my New Years Eve dress.</div>
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Pants for Christmas is standard procedure in my house and I love getting new ones! This year Mum got me pants from Boux Avenue which is one of my favourite places to shop for lingerie. I have a few bras from there and it is great for the larger chested ladies among us.</div>
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This is a present from my best friend Lauren. Yes, it is a pillow case, with a head on. For those of you that don't know, this is Scotty T from Geordie Shore. My friend and I are huge fans of the show and Scotty T is my favourite person on it. It's slightly creepy how real he looks in person but it's hilarious never the less.</div>
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This present was a total surprise. Mum and I love Jo Malone products and Mum received a bottle of cologne for her birthday in November. When I saw this under the tree earlier on in December; I assumed it was for Mum as my presents don't get put under the tree until Christmas Eve when I am in bed. On Christmas Day, I put everyone's presents into piles and when I gave this to Mum to open, Dad said: 'Actually, it's for you!' I adore the scent. I was sent a sample of it a while back and fell in love. It is the perfect mix of fruity and floral and I absolutely adore it!</div>
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This is a really sweet little gift set from Lush, bought for me by my friend Louisa. I adore Lush and this box contains two of my favourite Christmas Ballistics: Cinders and the Snowman.</div>
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This was a present from my best friend Alex. It is such a lovely, luxurious present. Inside this gorgeous little cracker is a 'dream' hand/ body cream that is to be applied before sleep to help you rewind and relax. It has an almost 'serum' texture and makes your hands feel lovely.</div>
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This was a really sweet present from my Mum. It was bought at one of our local Christmas markets and Dad filled it with mini marshmallows. It looks so cute in my room! </div>
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For the past three years I have used Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish religiously. Mum said that Dad chose this out when they were shopping in John Lewis and it is a really lovely set. It contains a full sized Cleanse & Polish, 1 Muslin Cloth, a mini Skin Tonic and Eye Cream. I am intrigued to try some of Liz Earle's other products so this is a great way to test them.</div>
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My CD choices haven't really been lets say, 'on trend' this year. But then again, I've never been one to care about charts etc. Most of the time I listen to Musical Theatre! These are two bands that are completely different but I really like their music. I recently got back into Westlife after Kian won I'm A Celebrity and I love Landslide and Travelin' Soldier by the Dixie Chicks, so I figured I would like their other stuff. Both CD's are Greatest Hits.</div>
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These were in my stocking and they are amazing! Since using them my hair feels incredible. I suffer from quite oily hair and I have to wash my hair every day but this is not oily at all (not like the name would suggest) and makes my hair light weight, shiny and oil free.</div>
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Earlier on in the year, our parents bought my sister and I tickets to see One Direction at Wembley Arena. Mum gave us these to remind us. I've seen the boys once before and I am so excited to see them on their stadium tour.</div>
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I chose this a few weeks ago and my sister and Mum got one too. I thought this was a lovely quote and looks very sleek in the white frame.</div>
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My Mum has a 'Stackers' jewellery box and I have always loved it. Mum bought my sister and I one for our jewellery. Mine doesn't look very full, I only really wear a few key, classic pieces of jewellery. Mum chose this colour as it is very similar to the iconic colour of Tiffany's.</div>
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I have been wanting a tartan scarf for ages and this one from Asos is perfect It is so thick and warm and perfect for the winter days. It is the perfect length too.</div>
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I have had a Mulberry Style Bayswater Bag from a discount website before and I adore it. Just before Christmas, these were on the website. (They are only on for a very limited period of time, so unfortunately they are no longer available). I chose a Mulberry Style Alexa Bag and also adore this bag. The leather is lovely quality and you wouldn't believe how cheap it was becuase the quality is amazing!</div>
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I have read lots of hype on the internet about Casestagram Personalised Phone Cases. I chose photos from key and some of my favourite events that have happened to me. Some are the photos are from skiing, meeting Union J, meeting the Script, Paris, Florida, my gorgeous doggy, my funny cat and various concerts and trips to London with my best friend Lauren. I love how no one in the world has this case and it is completely unique.</div>
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For Christmas this year my sister and I bought each other Pandora charms. She bought me the little Fairy Tale book and it is a lovely edition to my bracelet.</div>
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This was my main present from my grandparents. They bought my sister and I a laptop each. We are both coming to stages in our school life where it is more of a necessity. I am about to start my first year of college and soon Annabelle will be doing her GCSE's. It is such an amazing laptop and it does everything I could possibly need!</div>
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I would class myself as quite a musical person. I sing, I am grade 5 piano and grade 3 flute and recorder. I have always wanted to play a stringed instrument so Mum and Dad figured that a Ukulele is a good place to start. Within an hour I had it tuned and had learnt 4 chords and I can't wait to keep learning.</div>
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If you have made it to the end- well done! This is such a long post! I hope you enjoyed reading about what I received for Christmas and had a lovely day yourself.</div>
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<em>1. Rose Gold Star Necklace, 2. Mac Pigment in Tan, 3. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Perfume, 4. Origins Gin Zing Moisturiser, 5. Pandora Camera Charm, 6. Alpha H Liquid Gold, 7. Nars Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Palette, 8. American Apparel Easy Jean</em></div>
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Recently I have had so little time for blogging, but I thought I would put together a Christmas Wishlist as I did one last year. The bits above are things I have had my eyes on for a while and Christmas is the perfect excuse to ask for them!</div>
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1. This was mentioned by FleurDeForce in her Christmas Gift Guide. She is selling these beautiful rose gold star necklaces on her online store. Unfortunately, I have just found out that they are out of stock, I doubt she will be stocking any more before Christmas, but as soon as she does, I will get my mitts on one! </div>
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5. For my birthday my friends bought me a Pandora Bracelet. I have a few charms and I would really like to continue adding them. I think this charm is adorable, but I really am not fussy: I love them all!</div>
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7. Oh my. If you haven't seen this palette where have you been?! I really regret not buying one when they first came out because this palette is now out of stock (is exclusive to Space NK). I am praying that they come back in stock before Christmas!</div>
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8. I could really do with a new pair of jeans. American Apparel are well known for their Easy Jeans. I suppose I will need to try them on, so maybe this will need to be a present I buy for myself...</div>
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The Maybelline Baby Lips are no secret in the blogger world. They have taken the world by storm and every one and their mother (including mine) are talking about them! The funny thing is, this review is a year late. I bought my four when I was in Florida exactly this time last year. I was planning on doing a post then, but I figured the majority of my followers are British and they wouldn't want to read about how great a product is when the can't their hands on them!<br />
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I love these little tubes of goodness. The colour range is average, but in fairness, Maybelline have covered all bases. They are sheer balms and aren't in the slightest bit sticky. The colour pay off is great and they are brilliant for every day wear. My most worn colour is the red shade- Cherry Me. <br />
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Hi Ladies, or should I say Bonjour? I have recently returned from my long weekend in Paris and thought I would share with you my purchases. I made a wishlist of things I had my eye on, which you can find <a href="http://erutterbutcher-beautyglamour.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/paris-wishlist.html" target="_blank">here</a> and I can safely say I bought everything I wanted and more! I'm not going to go into much detail about each products as reviews will be following shortly. I have been suffering with a bit of 'bloggers block' as of late; but I have got the bug again!!<br />
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The first thing products are from Rituals, which is a brand I had only really heard of because <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FleurDeForce" target="_blank">Fleur</a> was raving about the <span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Honey Touch Body Cream. </strong></span><span style="color: black;">Curiosity reached the better of me, so I dragged my Mum into the store at the airport to have a whiff. The lady who worked there was absolutely delightful and I think definitely sold the products! We immediately fell in love with the scent of the Honey Touch and also bought </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="color: black;">the</span><strong> Touch of Happiness Body Cream </strong></span><span style="color: black;">as there was a deal which was if you bought two Body Creams you got a free shower foam- we chose the </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Happy Buddha Shower Foam. </strong></span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 1 made and we weren't even out of the country!</span><br />
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The second purchase was made in the Champs-Élysées MAC store. I hadn't intended on buying anything from MAC, but in the end I couldn't resist! I bought two new eyeshadow pans for my palette in the shades: <span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Satellite Dreams </strong></span><span style="color: black;">and </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Satin Taupe. </strong></span></div>
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Palette Refills: €13 each (£11)</div>
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Next is <span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Makeup Forever Smokey Lash Mascara. </strong></span><span style="color: black;">The Sephora on the Champs-Élysées is not only next door to MAC, but is absolutely huge! I didn't know where to start! I knew there was a chance of me spending a hell of a lot of money in there if I browsed too much, so I headed straight to what I went in there to get. I'll let you know how I get on with it!</span><br />
Makeup Forever Smokey Lash Mascara: €20.90 (£18)<br />
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I'll next move onto my bits from City Pharma. These are the things I was most excited to purchase. I knew I wanted to go to City Pharma, as I am well aware it is the best value pharmacy. It took us a while to find it (including a night of hoofing around Saint Germain, only to find we'd had literally only just missed the turning)! But we finally found it- and I fell in love...<br />
I'll quickly whizz through what I got by brand:<br />
I firstly purchased the two pack 500ml normal <span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Bioderma Micellar Water </strong></span> <span style="color: black;">as no beauty blogger would go to Paris and return home without it. I also picked up a 250ml </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Bioderma Sebium Micellar Water </strong></span><span style="color: black;">which is formulated for oily skin. I then bought </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner </strong></span><span style="color: black;">on recommendation of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/lisaeldridgedotcom" target="_blank">Lisa Eldrige.</a> I then repurchased a 30ml bottle of </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Caudalie Beauty Elixir </strong></span><span style="color: black;">and also from Caudalie, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/zoella280390" target="_blank">Zoe</a> spoke about the </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Caudalie Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Mask. </strong></span><span style="color: black;">I picked up another mask which is the </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Ducray Triple Action Mask. </strong></span><span style="color: black;">Another must for me was the </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">a beauty blogger cult favourite, and I can now see why! I then bought the </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>La Roche Possay Effaclar Duo Moisturiser </strong></span><span style="color: black;">which I have very high hopes for. And finally I got a </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>La Roche Possay Thermal Spring Water Spray. </strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Bioderma Micellar Water 2x500ml pack: €15.50 (£9.50)</span><br />
Bioderma Sebium Micellar Water 250ml: €5.95 (£5)<br />
Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner: €11.30 (£9.70)<br />
Caudalie Beauty Elixir: €7.99 (£6.88)<br />
Caudalie Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Mask: €19.90 (£17)<br />
Ducray Triple Action Mask: €8.90 (£7.60)<br />
Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm: €6.90 (£5.90)<br />
La Roche Possay Effaclar Duo Moisturiser €9.40 (£8.10)<br />
La Roche Possay Thermal Spring Water Spray €5.99 (£5)<br />
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I then bought a <span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong>Thomas Sabo Eiffel Tower </strong></span><span style="color: black;">charm for my bracelet, so that I will always have a lovely memento from my amazing trip to Paris!</span><br />
Thomas Sabo Eiffel Tower Charm: €24 (£20)<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this haul!<br />
Eleanor<br />
xox</div>
EJButcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13197753591211678148noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883061504980213846.post-91021493462246172702013-08-09T09:21:00.000-07:002013-08-09T09:21:09.172-07:00Paris Wishlist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Next Wednesday, my family and I are travelling to Paris for a 4 day break. I am so excited, as I have never been to Paris, and what with it being the city of love and a renowned shopping paradise: what girl wouldn't be excited?! I've put together a little wishlist of products that have a lot of hype surrounding them, that I am hoping to pick up whilst in Paris.<br />
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<strong>1. Bioderma Sensibio H2O- </strong>This product needs no introduction, so I'm not going to give it one. Every beauty blogger, makeup artist, model etc have tried and loved or at least heard of Bioderma. Whilst it is becoming more readily available throughout the UK, I have refrained from buying it, as there nothing quite buying it in a little French Pharmacy! Also, it is so much cheaper in Europe!<br />
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<strong>2. Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner- </strong>I don't know much about other Bioderma products, but on Lisa Eldridge's French Skincare video, she mentioned this product and how it is excellent for oily skin. It is supposed to be a 'moisturiser' which perfects your skin. Airbrushing your pores and keeping skin oil free for longer. Sounds right up my street!<br />
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<strong>3. Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel- </strong>I'm unsure whether I am going to buy this out in Paris. It's a product that I have always lusted after but I can get it very easily in the UK, and you don't save that much money by buying it abroad. I'm unsure. Maybe I'll see how many pennies I have left at the end of our trip...<br />
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<strong>4. Ducray Keracnyl Triple Action Mask- </strong>For a relatively cheap product, I have heard amazing things about this mask. I am willing to try anything that promises perfect skin, so I will be sure to pick this up<strong>. </strong><br />
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<strong>5. La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo</strong>- I really can't wait to try this. Everyone seems to be raving about it lately and to me, it looks very promising! This is a spot treatment/ all over moisturiser that is formulated especially for blemished skin that is going to help achieve an all over better complexion.<br />
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<strong>6. Makeup Forever Smokey Lash Mascara</strong>- This is something you cannot easily get your hands on in the UK and I have heard amazing things about it, so I will be sure to pick one up when I nip into a Sephora. <br />
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<strong>7. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipsticks in Pink in Paris & Corale Intuitive- </strong>I know you can get these easily in the UK too, but I love the name of the first lipstick, it's very fitting! I also really like the colour of the second one.<br />
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<strong>8. Embryolisse- </strong>Like Bioderma, this is another cult French Skincare product. I did think this would be to thick and heavy for my oily skin, but I found out it is for all skin types. It makes a brilliant makeup base and will banish any dry patches which I am prone to when the winter months hit. <br />
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<strong>9. Caudalie Enzymatic Peel Face Mask- </strong>I am imagining this will be similar to the REN Glycolactic Radience Renewal Mask. Whilst I loved the idea of the REN mask, when I was sent a sample of it, as much as I liked using it, I didn't notice a difference in my skin. I am hoping that this Caudalie mask is going to be my holy grail mask. <br />
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<strong>10. Caudalie Beauty Elixer- </strong>I have used and loved this before. I have a review of it which you can read <a href="http://erutterbutcher-beautyglamour.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/review-caudalie-beauty-elixir.html" target="_blank">here.</a> I have recently finished my bottle so I am definitely picking up the large one!<br />
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<strong>11. Thomas Sabo Eiffel Tower Charm- </strong>I have had a Thomas Sabo bracelet for about 4 years and haven't worn it for the past year really. This past week I have rediscovered it and fallen back in love with my charm bracelet. I located a store in the heart of Paris and will be sure to purchase this gorgeous little charm as a memory!<br />
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When creating my wishlist, I managed to leave off the <strong>Vicky Idealia BB Cream</strong> and <strong>Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm. </strong>Again, two very hyped about products that I cannot wait to try!<br />
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MAC Rebel Lipstick is probably one of my favourite lipsticks of all time. Whilst it is quite a daring colour if you only really dabble with brighter lipsticks, it is still a beautiful shade that I adore wearing throughout the year.</div>
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I received it as a Christmas present from my little sister, and I really didn't expect to wear it as much in the hotter months as I do. I kind of thought that a dark plum colour would be quite festive, but I really have found it wearable during the summer time. </div>
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Rebel is described as a <em>Midtonal Cream Plum </em>on the MAC website, but personally I think when its on the lips, it is just a very bright pink. It looks incredibly dark in the tube, but that's not how it transfers onto the lips. </div>
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It is a Satin Finish, which means it has a very smooth, slightly glossy look when on the lips.</div>
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Staying power is great with this lipstick. I have worn it out many times, and even though it does wear off after time, you are left with lovely 'berry' stained lips.</div>
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Overall I really do love this lipstick, and really do recommend it if you are looking for a very versatile lip colour.</div>
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<em>Just an additional note: I haven't bought a MAC Lipstick for a while, and has anyone else noticed that the prices have creeped up to £15!!! I use to pay £13.50 when I first started buying MAC Lipsticks!</em></div>
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Hi Ladies. A few weeks ago I went on a work experience placement to a local newspaper. I had a really wonderful time and loved every minute of it. I took a picture each day of my outfits, as I wanted to share it with you- and I haven't done a fashion post for so long! Excuse the bad quality of the photos, they were taken on my iPhone! I hope you enjoy the post!<br />
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<u>Day 1</u></div>
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Top: Topshop</div>
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Cardigan: Topshop</div>
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Sandals: New Look</div>
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Necklace: Tiffany & Co</div>
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Watch: Michael Kors</div>
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<u>Day 2</u></div>
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Trousers: Primark</div>
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Cardigan: Topshop</div>
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Shoes: New Look</div>
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Watch: Michael Kors</div>
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Skirt: M&S</div>
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Shoes: New Look</div>
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Shirt: Miss Selfridge</div>
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Skirt: H&M</div>
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Trousers: Primark</div>
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I wore roughly the same makeup everyday, only really switching up my lip colour:</div>
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The Body Shop Tea Tree Primer</div>
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Chanel Vitalumier Aqua Foundation</div>
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Hi Ladies. With Summer basically upon us, (not that you would know it with the rubbish weather in the UK) I thought I would show you my favourite pink nail varnishes that are also great picks for those warmer days when you are looking for a pop of colour on your nails.</div>
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<span style="color: black;">When in my local Boots, I was originally looking for Barry M Peach Melba; for some reason all Barry M nail polishes were out of stock, something to do with a faulty batch. So the next brand I immediately looked at was Sinful Colours. I found a colour almost identical to Peach Melba and bought it without hesitation. The formula is lovely, and I wore it for three days without a top coat and it didn't chip at all!</span></div>
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I bought this in Target in Florida, (sighs longingly) and wore it nearly everyday whilst I was there. It is the most gorgeous pink. One coat is enough for an opaque covering. The photo above doesn't really do it justice as it is so much prettier in person. I highly recommend this polish, not just for the colour, but the formula and finish is bar none. </div>
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<span style="color: black;">I managed to grab this on my Boots advantage card. It is a classic, effortless colour and is so easy to pull off. It compliments almost all skin tones and is the perfect nude without being to white. It looks very elegant too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Flamingo is a bright coral- pink. Again, it is very flattering, and for £2.99 you can't really go wrong. It is one of my go-to summer colours that I rely on again and again for a bright pop of colour on my nails. The formula is alright, once you try higher end nail varnishes, Barry M doesn't seem like the be all and end all, like it use to in my very early teens. But as I said, for the money, it's great!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I bought this at The Clothes Show back in December for around £2 on a whim, and had never used it until about 3 months ago. I would describe it as a dusty rose pink colour. Different to your usual pastel pink- just slightly darker. I think its a little more subtle as its not as bright as in your face as some baby pinks. The formula is again alright with this, and it smells pretty awful, but I paid a minimal price for it, so I really can't complain!</span></div>
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Hello Ladies. Today I am going to share with you a product that at the end of last year, every beauty blogger was raving about. As usual I'm late on the bandwagon, but never the less, here is my review of Korres Plum Lip Butter. Korres is a really lovely brand. Everything Korres make is organic, sourcing their essential fruit oils and herbal infusions locally, which makes buying it all the better. </div>
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First of all, the packaging of this is lovely. It's in two cute little boxes and then the actual product is in a really sturdy, classic white plastic pot with a lid the colour of the product. </div>
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The first thing that shocked me (in a good way) when I took the lid off was the scent. It smells absolutely divine! I couldn't believe a product so small could smell so delicious! The second thing that surprised me was the pigmentation. This thing is crazy pigmented! As you can probably see from the swatch above! I was just expecting a regular balm, but it is like a glossy lipstick in balm form!</div>
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Another great thing is that it is not sticky in the slightest; which is always great as no one wants their hair stuck to their lips! It is also incredibly moisturising, which is just another added factor that makes it such a brilliant product. It's made of Shea Butter and Rice Wax for 'deep hydration and softness'. </div>
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Overall, I absolutely love it, and I already have my eye on a few other colours! I definitely recommend this if you are looking for a product that is going to give you a gorgeous pop of colour whilst still looking subtle, as well as being moisturising and non sticky.</div>
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Korres is available to buy from <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/" target="_blank">FeelUnique,</a> <a href="http://www.asos.com/?r=2" target="_blank">ASOS</a> and I bought mine from Oliver Bonas. Depending on where you buy them, they retail for £7 or £8. I paid £7 for mine.</div>
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Hi Ladies. I have been doing a spot of shopping recently. This shopping is a mixture of things I bought in Cambridge with my friend Lauren, and the rest is a few bits and bobs I picked up after work yesterday. Some products are things I needed to repurchase, and others are just a little treat!<br />
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<u><span style="color: #ea9999;">Miss Selfridge LOVE Crop Top</span></u></div>
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I saw this top online and really liked the look of it, and when I tried it on instore, I knew it would be perfect to wear with high waisted shorts to the one day festival (Fusion Birmingham) I am going to.</div>
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This is a classic shirt. Whilst it was pretty pricy, I know I will get a lot of wear out of it, as it will never get old. Also I thought it would be great for my upcoming work experience at my local newspaper.</div>
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I've got a party on Friday, and I loved this dress. Its so simple but yet flattering. Its also very modest, as it is just above the knee. Being 5:11, dresses can sometimes look incredibly short on me!</div>
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I have been in desperate need of new shoes, and I adore this pair. They are so pretty and will really spice up a plain outfit. I really love the big statement bow too.</div>
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These were a complete bargain, and I have already got a lot of use out of them. I love wearing them with a simple white dress. They are so pretty, and great quality for the money.</div>
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I bought this to go with my dress for the party, and I love the combination. <a href="http://x-couturegirl-x.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kayleigh</a> has got me into statement necklaces, and I know this one will not be my last!</div>
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These came as a pack with a pink pair in too. I knew I wouldn't wear both of them as they are too similar, but I have been wanting a blue pair of earrings like this for quite some time now. In the end, me and Lauren paid half each, and now we both have a pair!</div>
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These little beauties have been all over the blogosphere recently, and I have been lusting after them. I finally thought I would bite the bullet and buy one, and I can safely say, I have not been disappointed. Expect a review very soon!</div>
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Foundation: £8.99, Powder: £3.99, Blush <em>(offer) </em>£6.99, Concealer: £5.49</div>
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These are just some bits I have been needing to repurchase. I was fast running out of foundation, concealer and powder, so I bought my favourites. I also bought a cream blush as they look really lovely.</div>
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I remember looking at these in one of my favourite shops Oliver Bonas, way before they were popular in the blogging world. I hadn't got round to buying one until now, but I'm so glad I did. They are really lovely and effortless to wear.</div>
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This has been on my wishlist for a LONG time. I love Topshop lipsticks and this is a perfect summer colour. Next on my list is Infrared. The infamous bright orange!</div>
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I bought this as a quick fix when I can't be bothered to fake tan (and that's a lot of the time). St Moriz is raved about a lot so I thought I would give it a go.</div>
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So there is my recent purchases. I have gone a bit crazy recently! I make myself feel better by saying its for the good of my blog!</div>
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<em>Topshop Floral Lace Crop Top, Topshop Spot Print Skater Skirt, MAC Satin Taupe, Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector, REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask, Bourjois Cream Blush 02, MAC 217, Topshop Macaroon Lipstick.</em></div>
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On Thursday, one of my best friends and I are travelling up to Cambridge for a couple of days for some sight-seeing, shopping and to visit her brother who is currently studying at Cambridge University. I've heard some mixed reviews about shopping in Cambridge, and having never been myself, I'm not entirely sure what is there, but I have devised a wishlist never the less!</div>
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Last week, I was in town with my friend Holly and we had a little try-on session in Topshop. I put together this little duo, and really loved the way it looked. The <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=8854443&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=lace top&pageSize=200" target="_blank">Floral Lace Crop Top</a> and <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=9396950&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=spotty skirt&pageSize=200" target="_blank">Spot Print Skater Skirt</a> went really well together, and are classic items of clothing that are never going to be out of fashion. I have had my eye on <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT154&PRODUCT_ID=PROD363&SKU_ID=SKU1672" target="_blank">MAC Satin Taupe</a> for absolutely ages but have never got round to purchasing it. I cant wait to pair it with MAC Naked Lunch as the combination is well known for being one of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/pixi2woo" target="_blank">Tanya's</a> favourites. The <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Clarins-Instant-Light-Natural-Lip-Perfector_36455/" target="_blank">Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector's</a> have made quite an impact on the blogging world, and I for one have buckled under the hype and really want to try one. Judging by the pictures I have seen online and swatched instore, I think Candy Shimmer is the shade for me. If you haven't heard of the <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/Radiance-Renewal-Mask/MUK200001886,en_GB,pd.html?start=4&q=ren" target="_blank">REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask</a> you must have been living under a rock because every beauty blogger and their dog has been raving about it. I am hoping it will tackle my blemishes and leave me with the glowing, radiant complexion I lust after. Another product raved about of late is the <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Little-Round-Pot-Cream-blush_1321762/" target="_blank">Bourjois Cream Blush.</a> I think 02 Healthy Glow will be the shade I will go for. I have never tried MAC brushes, and I intend the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/145/380/Products/Brushes/Eye/217-Blending-Brush/index.tmpl" target="_blank">217 Blending Brush</a> to be my debut into the world of MAC brushes. It is used in so many makeup tutorials on youtube and looks as though it applies eyeshadow effortlessly. Last but not least is <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=8457063&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=macaroon&resultCount=1" target="_blank">Topshop Macaroon Lipstick</a> which looks like a beautiful, easy to wear colour for summer.</div>
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Over the past year, Beauty Elixirs have been one of the main focuses of beauty bloggers. They are said to be this miracle product that is going to leave you with perfect glowing skin, and it all started with Caudalie Beauty Elixir.</div>
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I have never been too swayed by the hype that surrounds them, but after reading countless good reviews of the Caudalie Beauty Elixir, I decided to bite the bullet and purchase the 30ml bottle from Space NK. </div>
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For what it is, it is quite an expensive product, but if it is going to do something, I don't mind paying. I would call Caudalie quite a high end brand anyway. I have the 30ml bottle which cost me £11. (£28.80 per 100ml- 29p per ml). </div>
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It contains grape, rosemary and peppermint oil. It is said to 'Smooth away fine lines, tighten pores, and give your complexion a boost of radiance. It also states it will help fight acne. (A statement that I would say is a little steep). When spritzed on the face, it leaves your skin incredibly calm and cool. It also smells delicious.</div>
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I use this in the morning after I have cleansed my face (with Neutragena Pink Grapefruit Cream Wash), let it dry then apply a moisturiser (Neutragena Pink Grapefruit Oil Free Moisturiser). </div>
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I feel like it gives my dull, early morning skin the boost of radiance it so desperately needs.</div>
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I wouldn't say it has miraculously improved the condition of my skin, as essentially it is just a water containing minerals. But in conjunction with other products I am currently using- my skin has never been in such good condition. For the first time ever this week, I have felt completely comfortable wearing absolutely so foundation and just my Maybelline BB Cream (which has a very light coverage)!</div>
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Overall I will defiantly be repurchasing the Caudalie Beauty Elixir. It is available to purchase from <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Caudalie_Beauty_Elixir_30ml" target="_blank">FeelUnique</a> and <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/WOMEN/SPUK101,en_GB,sc.html" target="_blank">Space.NK.</a></div>
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