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Vintage Stuff

Vintage Stuff

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I'm Going To Kill The Rental Agent

I come home and the bathroom floor is wet. And so is my handtowel. He's taken a shower and he has no showering products of his own. He's used my handtowel to dry himself. There a short hairs on the... Continue reading »

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Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo

While it would be wrong to say this shampoo saved my life, it is honestly the best shampoo I've ever used. I was so excited when a cleansing oil shampoo was released by Shu Uemura. The concept... Continue reading »

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Vintage Favre Leuba Watch, Messenger Bag and Compact

Vintage Favre Leuba Watch, Messenger Bag and Compact

I could'nt believe my luck when I found a Favre Leuba watch for £6. Actually I have no idea when it comes to vintage watches but I could'nt resist this style. It had an outdated white strap and it... Continue reading »

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Cutex Huckleberry Strong Nail

Cutex Huckleberry Strong Nail

Denim jeans, corduroys from the 70s, and blueberries. Huckleberry reminds me of these things. This colour is terrifically funky, don't you think? I suspect this is a "vintage" Cutex because I have'nt... Continue reading »

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Cutex Huckleberry and Sweet Pea-Without and With Flash

Cutex Huckleberry and Sweet Pea-Without and With Flash

What a difference in colour. In real life, they look dirty like the ones on the left. I was hunting around Ebay for Cutex nail polishes. For anyone over 30, do you remember the bottles with tapered... Continue reading »

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LK Bennett Linen Floral Heels

LK Bennett Linen Floral Heels

These stunning adorned shoes are a charity shop find. I love the colourful ribbon flowers. They're linen so I'm not sure if I'll get that much wear out of them but I bought them anyway due to... Continue reading »

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Dr Bronner's Soap and Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

Dr Bronner's Soap and Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

Recently I bought a huge bottle of Dr Bronner's in Rose and I'm using it as shampoo. The instructions say you need to dilute but I don't bother. I just use it in controlled amounts, like a 50p sized... Continue reading »

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Weekend Haul-Kiehl's, Dr Bronner's and Daiso

Weekend Haul-Kiehl's, Dr Bronner's and Daiso

Went to Hampstead and bought a swag of stuff. Amongst the high end stores is an independent pharmacy and they stock lesser known but quality products. Like Dr Bronner's. I bought a huge bottle of the... Continue reading »

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Ultrasonic Contact Lens Cleaner-The Best Invention Ever

Ultrasonic Contact Lens Cleaner-The Best Invention Ever

...For those who wear contact lenses! I have rigid gas permeable lenses which I don't wear that often. They're are a pain to clean and uncomfortable to wear. I get cloudy protein deposits alot so my... Continue reading »

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Revlon Iced Mauve 151 Nail Polish

Revlon Iced Mauve 151 Nail Polish

Years ago I was infatuated with a Japanese girlfriend's nail polish. It was different to most pinks, elegant rather than girly. The HG. I loved it so much, she gave me the bottle and I used it until... Continue reading »

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Biotin For Hair & Nail Growth

Biotin For Hair & Nail Growth

Pardon the silly outfit. I just wanted to show you the longest my hair has ever been and I think it's because of biotin. I was trying to regrow my hair after it thinned out due to stress. However for... Continue reading »

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L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara

L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara

I was mesmerised with a girlfriend's eyelashes. They looked so long and full, especially for an Asian girl. She had dolly-lashes! The secret was apparently L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara so I... Continue reading »

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Korea-Skincare and Makeup Central

Korea-Skincare and Makeup Central

Hello from Korea! I got to spend one night in Seoul and the shopping here is amazing. If the prolific cosmetic stores are any kind of measure, Korean women love their skincare and makeup. How cute... Continue reading »

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Lanolips Ointment 101 and Rose Balm Intense Handcream

Lanolips Ointment 101 and Rose Balm Intense Handcream

When Lanolips came out with their first batch products, I thought who the heck would want to pay that much for lanolin. Did it really make a difference if the main ingredient was "medical grade"? I... Continue reading »

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Fresh Aloe Vera - Nature's Skin Saver

Fresh Aloe Vera - Nature's Skin Saver

Hello from the land of Oz! Mum and I did some gardening yesterday and she got rid of our aloe vera plant. However being the resourceful person I am, I kept a few of the leaves and stored them in the... Continue reading »

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Coconut Oil - Eye Makeup Remover

I'm backpacking in Switzerland this weekend and I've made an amazing discovery! Coconut oil makes a kick ass eye make up remover. I realised when my normal remover refused to budge waterproof liquid... Continue reading »

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Talika Lipocils Expert Eyelash Conditioning Gel

Talika Lipocils Expert Eyelash Conditioning Gel

I had lunch with a girlfriend in Paris and I admit, the whole time I was obsessed with her ultra long eyelashes. They were like fans sweeping whenever she blinked! She's asian so I could'nt resist... Continue reading »

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Rabbit Fur Hat

Rabbit Fur Hat

Winter's here and I'm freezing! I'm packing for Paris tomorrow and look what I found - a fur hat from a flea market in Vienna. I remember when I bought it. It was the end of the day and amongst the... Continue reading »

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Wet n Wild H20 Proof Liquid Eyeliner

Wet n Wild H20 Proof Liquid Eyeliner

I bought this eyeliner two years ago and it's my first liquid eyeliner. Back then, I was unpracticed and gave up after too many mistakes. I found this eyeliner again and now I love it! It has a fine... Continue reading »