Tag - How Much Is My Face Worth?

Hey Everyone!

I have seen this tag floating around on several blogs and I thought I would give it a go.  It seems like a fun tag to do and it will be interesting to see how much I spend on my face each day.  I use the same make up products daily, I never really change around apart from with lip products.

1. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base - £36.00
2. Bobbi Brown BB Cream in Extra Light - £28.00
3. Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque - £18.00
4. Bobbi Brown Face Touch Up Stick in Porcelain - £19.00
5. Bobbi Brown Blush in Nude Pink - £18.00 
6. Bobbi Brown Natural Brow Shaper & Hair Touch Up - £14.50
7. Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner - £2.00 approx
8. Clinique High Impact Mascara - £16.00 
9. Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder - £40.00
10. Bobbi Brown Lip Balm SPF15 - £15.00 

Total: £206.50

I'm totally embarrassed now to mention the make up brushes I use were £142.00 from Bobbi Brown.  Therefore my grand total is £348.50..which is slightly ridiculous!  I think I may need to cut down on my Bobbi Brown obsession..

Hope you enjoyed this tag and if you have any ideas or products you would like me to blog about, let me know in a comment below!

This Or That Tag.

Hey everyone, I thought I would do a tag today.  I came across a This or That tag on the lovely Ellie's blog and thought I would give it a go.

MAKEUP

Blush or Bronzer -  I have quite a pale complexion, so I use blusher more than bronzer.  Sometimes I use both.

Eyeliner or Mascara - Mascara.  Mascara can be worn without eyeliner, whereas eyeliner alone I'm not the biggest fan of.  

Lipgloss or Lipstick - I've been loving wearing lipstick lately.  I often find lipgloss to be far too sticky.  

Foundation or Concealer - Foundation, as some foundations do work as a concealer as well. 

Neutral or Coloured Eyeshadow - I never wear eyeshadow, but if I did I would have to say neutral.

Pressed or loose eyeshadows - Pressed.  Loose eyeshadows make such a mess.

Brushes or Sponges - Brushes.  Especially my Bobbi Brown set.   

NAILS

OPI or China Glaze - I would have to say OPI, I've never used China Glaze.

Long or Short - Long, but not too long.  

Acrylic or Natural - Natural nails are perfect if they are in good condition.

Brights or Darks - Brights for spring/summer.  Darks for Autumn/Winter.  

BODY

Perfume or body spray - Perfume.  

Body Wash or Soap - Body wash.  

Lotion or Body Butter - Body Butter.  L'Occitane Shea Butter is my favourite just now

FASHION

Jeans or Sweat Pants - If I'm lounging about the house I would have to say sweat pants, but usually I would wear skinny jeans/leggings. 

Long or Short Sleeves - Short Sleeves with a cardigan on top, does that count? 

Dresses or Skirts - Hmm I'd say Dresses for night, however I do like wearing skirts during the day with a t-shirt tucked in.  

Stripes or Plain - Plain, stripes might clash. 

Flip flops or Sandals - Sandals, flat or wedged.  

Scarves or Hats - Scarves.  I'm not a big fan of wearing hats.  

Studs or Dangly Earrings - I'm a big fan of studs, however for a night out I might choose the Dangly option.

Necklaces or Bracelets - Both? Is that allowed? 

Heels or Flats - Depends if it's during the day or night.  I'm not exactly the tallest person ever, so heels do give me some height.  

Cowboy Boots or Riding Boots - I prefer Ankle boots.  

Jacket or Jumper - Jacket.  

Abercombie or Hollister - Hollister, I don't own any Abercrombie.

HAIR

Curly or Straight - Well considering my hair is naturally straight I'd have to say straight.  However I always wish I had wavy hair, mainly cause my hair does nothing :(

Bun or Ponytail - Bun, as it always makes your hair look tidy. 

Hair Spray or Gel - Hair Spray.  I always feel gel is more for a guys hair, but that's just my opinion. 

Long or Short - Long hair definitely, you can do so much with it.  Wearing it in a bun etc.

Light or Dark - My hair is a light brown with blonde highlights through it so light for just now, but I do fancy covering them up and going darker for the winter season.  

Side Fringe or Full Fringe - I would have to say full fringe as I've had one so many times, now I wear my hair in a middle part.

Up or Down - Down.  I went through a phase when I was at school where I would wear my hair up everyday, what was I thinking? 

Hope you all enjoyed reading this tag, and again if you would like me to do any other tag or product review just let me know in a comment below.

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Plus Review.

This is just a quick review on the Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Plus.  My mum bought an Ojon gift set and received a mini tub (however that was the original, which does have quite a strong smell) and lately I've found myself borrowing it.  I've been loving it so much I just had to go out and purchase a 100ml tub, I bought the Plus version which not having used it yet, as far as I can see the only plus being that the smell isn't so overpowering.

The product deeply treats and restores damaged hair, leaving it vibrant and manageable.  I used the original mask a couple of days ago, and my hair is still silky soft.  In my last blog post you will see the shampoo and conditioner that I use everyday, which goes along greatly with this hair mask when used once or twice a week.

Recommended For

Hair that is lifeless, dull, brittle,  frizzy, flyaway or unmanageable hair.

How To Use

• Scoop 1 to 1½ teaspoon into palm of hand. 
• Warm by rubbing between hands until it transforms into a nourishing oil. 
• Distribute evenly throughout hair and scalp. 
• Repeat steps 1- 3 until hair is fully saturated. 
• Comb through and allow to penetrate for 20 minutes before rinsing and shampooing.

Overall even though this product is on the expensive side at £32.50, I would definitely recommend buying it.  As you are only using a small amount of the product each time, I expect it to last a while.

Things I'm Loving Lately.

OJON Damage Reverse Shampoo and Conditoner

Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder

Mac Lipstick - Please Me

Bertie Peonee Ankle Boots

Rings Various - Accessorize and Topshop

Yankee Candles - Christmas Cookie and Sparkling Cinnamon

• I have been absolutely loving this shampoo and Conditioner lately.  I have used it before, and lately I have began using it again after a promotion I heard about.  I'm sure John Lewis and Boots were the only shops doing this,  you would bring in an empty bottle to one of the stores and you would receive two bottles of Ojon, one being the Damage Reverse Shampoo and the other the Conditioner..a bit hard to believe huh?  But it was true.  It hydrates your hair and restores it back to health.  I've been finding it's been really smoothing my hair and getting rid of the flyaways.  After blowdrying my hair it is left sleek and straight, which is perfect.  

• The second thing I have been loving is the Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder.  I am such a fan of Bobbi Brown and basically all my everyday make up products are from there.  When I finish my make up I always felt as though something was missing, this was it.  This powder is amazing, it instantly brightens your face and gives your skin a healthy glow, I would definitely recommend it.  It won the award for Best Finishing Powder at The Elle UK Beauty Awards this year, which instantly made me believe that it was worth investing in.

• This next product Mac Please Me Lipstick, I bought back in July when I was going on holiday.  I'd never really worn it a lot but lately it's been an everyday essential.  Usually I wouldn't wear a lipstick during the day but this is just a lovely pink matte colour which adds a touch of colour to your face and stands out just enough.  I've also been wearing it with a little gloss on top and that looks perfect also.  

• Okay next is my Bertie boots which I absolutely adore.  They are black ankle boots with a little tassel at one side and a mid block heel.  I'm not exactly the tallest person ever, however wearing these makes me feel a little taller.  I've been wearing them mainly during the day shopping etc with a cute little dress, leggings and even skinny jeans.  I'd definitely recommend them as a great boot and I'm looking to buy maybe some little ankle socks to wear over the top.

• Aaah jewellery, everyone loves jewellery.  Recently I've discovered a ring obsession, every time I'm out shopping a ring always catches my eye, so therefore I have to buy (poet and I didn't know it).  Whether you wear one ring or a few, I always feel that it completes an outfit.  I'm loving the last three ring purchases I've made and I'll probably be adding more very soon.

• Right on to my final 'Things I'm Loving Lately' Yankee Candles.  I have become far too obsessed with buying these (that bad that the woman in the shop clearly knows every time I step in there I'm gonna be buying some and starts a conversation to convince me).  I mainly buy the little sampler ones (£1.75 online) that I have a vintage style candle holder for, however I was at Dobbies and they had these two medium sized Christmas candles in a box for £20.  I couldn't resist, I've heard a lot of people raving about Christmas Cookie and yes they're right it's lush.  Sparkling Cinnamon is the perfect Christmassy smell so I cannot wait to light them both and get into the Christmas Spirit.

So sorry for the long post, if anyone could let me know how to get photos side by side I would be very grateful :)

Again thank you to everyone that reads my blog and If you have any products you would like me to review feel free to let me know!

Liz Earle Review.

Hey everyone!  I'm gonna begin by saying this is the best Cleanser and Toner ever invented.  Not that I have tried every one in existence, but it's safe to say this is definitely up there with the best.

I use this product morning and night everyday.  The Cleanse & Polish involves two stages, first of all you cleanse your face where it removes all traces of face and eye make up.  Stage two is the polishing which involves using the muslin cloth, that comes with certain sets or they can be bought separately.  This is used to polish off the cleanser leaving you with soft, radiant skin.


Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Christmas Limited Edition (150ml pictured) 
Pure Muslin Cloths

I then use the Skin tonic with a cotton wool pad all over my face to revitalise my skin leaving it soft and bright.

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic (200ml pictured)

I have used Liz Earle for about two years now and I hardly ever get breakouts and even if I do get the odd batch of spots on my face using this morning and night makes them totally disappear.  This is just my opinion on these Liz Earle products and I'm not saying they will work for everyone, but I personally think they are great.

The Liebster Award and The Versatile Blogger.

I was tagged by Megan from mousieandmakeupx for these awards.  Thank you so much <3

The Liebster Award

Each person much post 11 things about themselves- Answer the questions the nominator made for you and also create 11 more questions for the blogs you nominate- Choose 11 people and link them to your post- Go to their page and tell them.- No tag backs! - Easy - enjoy!

Versatile Blogger Award

If you are nominated, you've been awarded the Versatile Blogger award.- Thank the person who gave you this award.- Include a link to their blog.- Next, select 15 blogs/bloggers that you've recently discovered or follow regularly.- Nominate those 15 bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award with a link to their blog.- Finally, tell  7 things about yourself.

About Me

1. I live in Scotland
2. I have a pet budgie
3. I have one brother
4. I am obsessed with The Hills and The City..oh how I wish I was Lauren Conrad
5. My favourite food is either Mexican or Italian
6. I am obsessed with Yankee Candles
7. Cath Kidston has the most amazing designs, I think
8. My favourite shop is Topshop
9. My favourite make up is definitely Bobbi Brown
10. I love watching Youtube hauls and tutorials
11. My favourite season is summer

My questions from Megan

1. Most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you? I can't think of anything right now..hmm!
2. Holy Grail Product? Collection 2000 Extreme 24 hour felt tip liner.
3. Favourite Quote? What's meant to be will always find it's way.
4. What/Who could you not live without? As obvious as this seems, family.
5. Favourite make-up brand? It's got to be Bobbi Brown, I'm obsessed.
6. Favourite genre of make-up.. eg. foundation, blusher..? It would have to be blusher, cause when you're as pale as me, you need something to give your face some colour.
7. Favourite YouTuber? Dizzybrunette3, HelloOctoberxo, Icovetthee, ThePersianBabe, Zoella280390, TanyaBurr and Sprinkleofglitter..woops!
8. Hobbies? Baking, Music and Messing about with Make Up. 
9.  Fashion, Beauty Or Hair? Fashion.
10. Favourite thing to watch on TV?  Repeats of Friends or The Hills.
11. Why do you blog?  As it's something I enjoy doing.

I Nominate

1. awaywiththefairiess
2. bellas-wardrobe
3. beth-bradley
4. charlotteillidge
5. dottymakeup
6. floraldisastersblog
7. hello-october
8. icovetthee
9. littleflutters
10. ribbonsleatherandlace
11. vintage-teapot

My Questions For You's:

1. Who is your style icon?
2. What is your favourite season to dress for?
3. Favourite item of jewellery e.g ring, bracelet etc?
4. Favourite Perfume? 
5. Favourite TV show?
6. Favourite online store? 
7. Favourite brand of nail varnish?
8. What is your most prized possession? 
9. Favourite hair product?
10. 3 things you would take on a desert island?
11. Do you participate in any sports?

Let me know once you have done your award.  Thanks again to Megan for nominating me! :)

Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner Review.

Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner

Hey!  I thought I would do a review on the Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner.  I'm not usually one for wearing pencil/liquid eyeliner as I feel like I don't really suit it, however lately I have began to wear it.  I have an absolute obsession with watching Hauls and make up tutorials on Youtube, and after watching I Covet Thee everyday make up tutorial, I definitely fancied trying out wearing Eyeliner.  In the video this Collection 2000 eye liner was used, therefore I had to purchase it and safe to say it is great.  

Being someone who has a fear of doing the eye flicks, this felt tip liner makes them perfect and makes it easy to apply the same style of flick to both eyes.  Another benefit is that it glides on and doesn't make any mess at all (apart from if you rub your eye, forgetting you're wearing it..silly me).  

I would 100% recommend this eye liner, and for only £2.99 (bought from ASDA) it's a great cheap addition to your make up collection that will make a big difference to your eyes! 

The Body Shop BB Cream.

Hi everyone! As you will know in my everyday make up routine I stated that I use a BB Cream, not a foundation.  I heard that The Body Shop had one and thought why not give it a try.  It's different to a lot of BB Creams as it goes on white, then blends into the colour of your skin tone.  I decided to purchase No:01 which is for lighter skin tones, which I thought would be perfect for me.  This is nothing against the product as I think it's great, but I do think it is quite dark for my skin, as I am quite pale (I blame living in Scotland for my pale skin, some sun would be nice?).  However the colour might be great on someone else! 

I would say that it does give a good coverage and is perfect if you're not looking for a heavy foundation like base.

Do you like BB Creams or do you prefer to stick to your favourite foundation?