Saturday, 28 February 2015
YouTuber Beauty Books.
You probably already know who Tanya Burr and Fleur are if you watch YouTube videos and read blogs, and chances are you already know about their new books. However, I thought I'd give them a mention and a mini review, as I know some of these kinds of things can be a bit gimmicky and not worth actually buying.
I'll start with Tanya's. Love Tanya is a bit of a weird one. It has sections about Tanya's life, beauty, fashion, hair and makeup and anxiety, and then space for you to write down your own favourites and lists. At first flick through it seems a bit of a jumbled up concept, but when you actually read it, it's really good, and has lots of information in there. I'm not sure I'll ever fill in the lists inside it, but I do think it's a lovely idea to include them. I've read most of it, and I've really enjoyed it so far. It's one of those books that you can pick up and put down at different points, and one I can see myself going back to again and again. I also like that the book has a ribbon inside which you can use as a bookmark (it sounds like a little thing, but it's actually so useful). The verdict on this one then? I'm really impressed, would recommend it, and am definitely glad that I bought it, well done Tanya!
Onto Fleur's book. This is sort of the same but different. Fleurs' The Glam Guide is more of a manual to makeup, hair, fashion and beauty, and contains lots of little tips and tricks for various things. Fleur has also tackled anxiety and self confidence, and has written a section on relationships too. It all sounds very similar to Tanyas, but the two are actually quite different. I'm really pleased that Fleur wrote the whole book herself, and you can really tell that if you've read her blog too. It's quite nostalgic for me, as Fleur was one of the first bloggers I came across and I remember watching her first video of deporting an Urban Decay primer potion, which was what inspired me to start a blog, so it's lovely to see her come so far. Maybe I'll write a book one day too! I also love the layout of this book, and the sections are very clear and again, it's a book you could pick up and put down again. The verdict? Really well written, informative and I'd definitely recommend it!
So there's my opinion on the two latest YouTuber book launches. I think it's very easily for things like this to be over-hyped, so I thought I'd do a review on them. I hope it helped if you're thinking of buying them!
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend! x
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Current Everyday Makeup
I decided to film another Get Ready With Me video, which is using some recent re-discoveries from my makeup collection, particularly the BB cream and eyeliner that I've used.
I've been wearing this look a lot recently, so I hope the video helps you if you've been wondering what makeup I've been wearing in some of my previous videos and pictures!
I hope you're all having a lovely week, and as always please give the video a thumbs up and subscribe to my YouTube channel to see my next video which will be on Sunday morning! x
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Pink hair.
So, I toned my hair pink again! I did this first at Christmas, but decided to do it again for half term. Now the title says pink hair, but technically mine is more of a pink-toned blonde.
I initially used Washed Up Mermaid from Bleach London, which is a turquoise shade, but it made my hair look very green and I really didn't like it. So I washed it out with the Bleach Washing out liquid and some head and shoulders and it didn't all come out. The Bleach London Rose shampoo and conditioner claimed to banish 'unwanted green tones' so I used them, and along with some Rose colour, it did the trick and I'm now pink instead of green. Much better.
To get my hair this colour, (if you're not getting rid of green) I just apply some of the Bleach London Rose colour after I've washed my hair as normal, leave it for about 10-15 minutes and wash off. As I was getting rid of green, I also used the Rose shampoo and conditioner, which worked really well to give a much more subtle look.
The pink completely washes out after a few washes, and doesn't leave behind any staining or weird tones. However, I really wouldn't recommend the turquoise green unless you're gonna go the whole hog and be Zoe London, which I haven't got the guts (or the right job) for.
The shampoo and conditioner are really good at maintaining the pink tones, and are an alternative to using purple shampoo for blondes. I really like them, and I'll probably re-purchase them.
I'm really loving my pink hair, and will definitely be doing it again the next time I'm on holiday! It's a fun way to get pink hair and I love the results. I also haven't had any damage to my hair from them. My hair is naturally blonde and I have bleached highlights, so the colour works well on my hair, although it works better on the bleached sections.
If you're thinking of experimenting with pink hair, or are just curious, I hope this post helped! x
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
February Birchbox.
February is almost over and I haven't shared my Birchbox! As usual I'm sharing the goodies that came in my box this month, and my thoughts on them! Also by now, you probably know I'm a big fan of Birchbox, and am rarely disappointed!
I'm really pleased to see the Oats and Chia in here. I actually bought some Chia seeds from Birchbox, and these are the same brand, so I'm excited to try them, plus I love porridge!
Liz Earle is one of my all time favourite brands, and I swear by their Cleanse and Polish. I haven't tried any of their haircare before though, so I'm excited to give this botanical shine shampoo a go!
I've never heard of the London Butterflies, but I love the packaging of this bath salt scrub, and it smells great too!
I've had a couple of Wild about Beauty products before, that have been good but not mind-blowing. This serum is full size, and I love that it has a pump applicator. I'm not currently using a serum in my Skincare routine, but I'm excited to try this one out!
This silver eyeliner pencil from Cynthia Rowley beauty is beautiful. It's very pigmented and has a beautiful sparkle! And now that I've photographed it, I can use it! I did swatch it though, and the formula seemed really long lasting! The packaging is also really cute!
Last but not least is a Stainiac stain from The Balm. This reminds me of Benetint, it has a similar consistency and you use it the same. I do like the little bottle, and this one has a doe foot applicator, which I personally prefer to Benefit's little nail polish style brush.
As usual, I'm really impressed with the box this month. The serum alone is worth £22 so it's another great value box in my opinion. Click here to get yours!
Hope you're all well! x
*Not a sponsored post.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
Another Haul | Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Schuh, John Lewis & More
As promised, here is another haul video for you all on this snowy Sunday! I hope you've all had a lovely weekend, and that you enjoy the video! As always do like and subscribe to my youtube channel if you did, and I'll be back with another video on Thursday, and another blog post on Tuesday! xx
Saturday, 21 February 2015
Tom Ford Coco Ravish.
Tom Ford lipsticks are probably the most expensive and most luxurious lipsticks you can buy. At £37 each they are certainly not something I buy a lot, but when I do, it's always a good day.
I've only ever owned one TF lipstick before in the shade Nude Vanille. I bought it when I was in Liverpool for a uni trip, and to cut a long story short, it had been a stressful day, and I wanted a treat. I've worn it a lot since then, and always think to myself that it's my new favourite lipstick.
So when I was on a mission for a brown lipstick, and MAC were all sold out, I found myself at the Tom Ford counter, and picked up Coco Ravish, which is a beautiful pinky brown shade. The formula and scent are exactly the same as Nude Vanille, as is the lovely TF engraving on the tip of the lipstick.
The shade itself is exactly what I wanted, and I've been obsessed with it ever since I bought it!
The photographs give an idea of what it looks like on, but don't quite do it justice!
Have you got any Tom Ford lipsticks in your collection? x
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Big Fashion Haul
We all know I love shopping and half term was a good excuse! I filmed a haul video for you to show you all of my recent purchases! I've since been shopping again, so Sunday's video will also be a haul!! I hope you enjoy the video, and as always, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my YouTube channel if you enjoyed! Cheesy I know, but it does make my day! x
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