gemsmaquillage in beauty
cherry bomb
I always get comments whenever I wear red lipstick in a video saying 'Oh I wish I could pull off a red lip!' - well, let's just say up until recently I felt a bit self conscious wearing red lips, and... Continue reading »
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joliebox may 2012
I got my new Joliebox in the post today and you guys wanted to see what was inside, so here goes! This box is the 'In Bloom' box and has plant based products and some 'flower power'. Organic Rose... Continue reading »
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afternoon tea at the hilton
It was my lovely Mum's birthday on the 9th (click here if you want to see a video of what I got her) and we celebrated with afternoon tea at Cloud 23 in the Manchester Hilton on Deansgate - my Mum... Continue reading »
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week in photos 3
Caroline & Samuel's Wedding, Married!, The bride & groom, me with the beautiful bride, the hair I did for Caroline, vintage bus, good morning, pub time for the match, love of my life, roses,... Continue reading »
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better than the naked palette?
Reading the title of this blog post, I assure you that those words aren't said lightly. As a long-time fan of the original Urban Decay Naked Palette, I can say with absolute certainty that Stila have... Continue reading »
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eBay Fashion
Although eBay is well known as a great place to snag a bargain, I don't know how many of you use it to update your wardrobe, apart from the odd item here and there – if you’re not, you’re... Continue reading »
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crack in a bottle
Ladies and Gentlemen, I do not smoke. I'm not a heavy drinker and I'm definitely not a drug user. We all, however have our vices, and some of mine include dresses, cheese, strawberry-lime... Continue reading »
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rite of spring
Dress - Glamorous*Denim Jacket - PrimarkRing - Miss SelfridgeBracelet - Cinderela B*Bag - VintageShoes - PrimarkNailpolish - Bourjois Bleu Model (44)*Watch - Michael Kors My outfit posts are like... Continue reading »
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virtue and wine
Shirt - PrimarkSkirt - Forever 21Bag - Ebay (link here!)Lipstick - Burberry Not a full outfit post but a bit of what I wore today. I really want to be in a Spring/Summer mood but this awful weather... Continue reading »
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a peek inside my room...(room tour)
It is requested quite a lot to show you guys my room, my personal space, and where I like to hang out in my house! I think the vast majority of you on here also know about my youtube channel or are... Continue reading »
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giveaway! figs & rouge
Figs & Rouge is one of those brands that just appeals to me across the board. I love the name, the branding, classic scents, excellent price point and products that really do what it says on the... Continue reading »
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glossybox april 2012 - natural box
Am I the only one feeling like it's been an eternity since the last Glossybox? I think it's because I got my March box in February, or maybe time is playing tricks on me, but I feel like we skipped a... Continue reading »
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burberry sheer summer glow
Burberry is one of those brands with beautiful, iconic packaging - something you can have in your bag that makes you feel instantly more luxurious when you pull it out. Their latest release is Sheer... Continue reading »
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new l'oreal mythic oil milk and colour glow
As you guys know I'm a fan of hair oils in all their incarnations. I have an in depth post here all about the ones I recommend, ranging from nourishing pure oils to styling/finishing oils with... Continue reading »
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little moreton hall
Last weekend we paid a visit to Little Moreton Hall, a National Trust property not too far away from Matt's house in Cheshire. I love going on little day trips at the weekend somewhere a bit... Continue reading »
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l'occitane pivoine delicate
L'Occitane have released a new Limited Edition collection, Pivoine Delicate*. I'm a big fan of L'Occitane products, especially for gifts. I've got my Mum a few in the past because I think they are... Continue reading »
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YSL la laque couture
YSL La Laque Couture L-R Taupe Retro (21) and Rose Futuriste (11)You all know by now that I'm a huge fan of YSL, they make my favourite mascara of all time (Faux Cils) and they have some great lip... Continue reading »
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joliebox april 2012 (and march!)
This month's Joliebox took me by surprise when I collected my mail, mainly because I couldn't believe it had been a whole month since the last one. I quickly realised that I hadn't posted about the... Continue reading »
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lancome colour
L-R Bleu de Flore (573B) Pure Narcisse (020M) Rose Boudoir (375B) Rouge in Love (112B) Jolis Matins (220M) Miss Coquelicot (154M) Aquamarine (501B)L-R Rouge in Love (159B) Miss Coquelicot é146B)... Continue reading »
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big it up
I love voluminous, big hair but I'm always wary of shampoo ranges that claim to volumise. Not because they don't work, but because they normally dry out my processed, colour treated, heat abused... Continue reading »
