Review: Hand cream saviour - Laidbare

Hey Beauts!!

Don’t know about you but since the weather change has come about my soft supple hands have become almost like sand paper (Ewww).

Laidbare - In Safe Hands

So I have been looking for a good hand cream to nourish my flaky paws and get them back to their normal state. Now I love creams that are thick but not sticky, because I feel the thicker the cream the more nourishing they are.

Non greasy - Laidbare

Great Texture for a hand cream

 I recently came across this hand cream by Laidbare*, which has definitely helped me regain softness and comes with a beautiful scent. The cream is enriched with sunflower oil, Shea butter and packed with Vitamin C, which is probably why my hands feel soft as a baby’s bottom.

It’s the perfect size for your handbag, so there is no excuse for crusty hands people!! Get moisturing.

Check out Laidbare here

Evening chic with Avenue 32

Hey Fashionistas!!

I have found a little Gem! I wanted to share with you guys. I came across this cool online website Avenue 32 where I have managed to find some amazing treasures.

As the Christmas party season is just around the corner here are some great outfit wish lists I have put together. As much as I do love clothes and bags and the rest of it, at the moment I am really loving accessorising my outfits and have really fallen in love with Pamela Love's collection to jazz up an outfit.
I hope you love my picks just as much as I do.

Edgy Chic

1.       Black Leather Mini Skirt by J.W.Anderson

2.       RoseGold Plated Arrowhead Ring by Pamela Love

3.       SuedePointy Lines Boots by Aperlai

4.       LoopBag by Lizzy Disney

5.       BlackSilk Ruffled Blouse by Co

6.       RoseGold Plated Arrowhead Cuff by Pamela Love

    Evening Glamour

1.       Midnight Augustina Lace Top by Todd Lynn

2.       Black Suede Dorothy Heels by Bionda Castana

3.       Silver Star Gustave Box Clutch by Lena Erziak

4.       Black Stretch Leather Trousers by Yigal Azrouël

5.       Silver Double Cage Ring by Pamela Love

6.       Black Wool Tux Jacket by Crippen

My Autumn Picks

Hey dolls!!

So Autumn has arrived, toodles to those summer days sad to say oh well its an excuse to get spending on your AW13 wardrobe.

Here my picks for this Autumn.

  1. H & M Fake fur waistcoat

2.  Zara Leather Ankle Boots with Straps

3. Topshop Knitted Jumper with Woven back

4. Zara combined leggings

5.  Zara Cropped Knitted Sweater

6. Topshop Premium Large Twist Multi-row necklace

Review: Silky smooth legs with my Braun epilator

Hey guys!! So recently I've had major dramas with my epilator breaking on me (sad times), I have been meaning to replace it but as always left it to the last minute until it completely broke on me, leaving me with half a legs to do.

BraunSilk-épil 7 

I hurried to my local Boots store to purchase my new epilator and to my delight they happen to having some amazing offers on a huge range of epilators. I've had my eye on the Braun Silk-épil 7 collection as you can use it when you are in the shower which might ease the pain. Thank god boots had this on offer and I managed to pick up this baby for £79.99 bargain considering it’s originally £119, let’s face it ladies this will last us a good few years.

A few of my friends have been going on how good their Braun epilators are, making me have epilator envy. I previously had a Remington epilator which has lasted me just over 2 years which was brilliant in the beginning but towards to the end of its times becoming almost useless.

40 Tweezers

BraunSilk-épil 7 has 40 tweezers in built therefore it is sure to pick up my small stray hairs. It also comes with 2 extra head caps, one for my underarms.

I absolutely love this little brush that cleans the epilator after use; I could have done with one of these for my last epilator.

How efficient is this gem it comes with a light so that no small hairs are missed and I guess you can epilate in the dark LOL.

Lights on

TIP:

Make sure you exfoliate before you epilate any area to get rid of any dead skin, this will reduce the chance of ingrown hairs as well as leaving your skin extra smooth. This large mit is great for that.

Exfoliating mitten

Silky smooth legs

So get yourself down to Boots guys and check out the great offers on theirs epilators!! Wouldn't want you to miss out.

Review: A Gel Effect Mani with Layla

Calling out to the beauties who love a long lasting manicure feast your eyes on this Gel Effect nail polish*, that you can do in the comfort of your own home. 

Gel Effect nail polish

Now as you know I’m a sucker for nail lacquers so when I came across this I was keen to try it out. This polish has a semi-permanent gel that promises to leave your manicure scratch and chip free which every girl prays for when they get their nails done.

Coral Red

I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this polish as it certainly delivers, it has a beautiful silky smooth texture when applying and you can get away with just one coat if you wish. It almost adds thickness to your nail giving the illusion of healthy looking nails. It’s the first polish that dries almost instantly which is very hard to find in a good polish. As it looks like we still have a few sunny days I went for this stunning Coral Red colour.

Even before adding my top coat I was left with a high-shine finish without the hustle and bustle of sitting in a jam packed nail salon waiting for a UV lamp.

Orly Top coat

Perfect manicure

Just to be extra and add even more gloss to my manicure, I finished off with a glossy top coat* to give my salon style manicure its finishing touch.



Check out Layla and Orly collection here

Must have beauty Tools!!

Hey Beauts!! One thing I truly believe in when it comes to your beauty tools is invest in quality and don’t base your decision on the price. Just remember that if you have good quality tools they will last longer and if they do carry a hefty price tag, I’m sure you will guard it with your life.

Here are a few of my beauty tools I rely on.

My beauty tools

Tweezerman WideGrip Tweezers

Tweezerman Tweezers

These are by far the best Tweezers I’ve ever had! Whether it be plucking out a few stray hairs or re-shaping my eyebrows these are a god send. I’ve had these Tweezers for over 8 years and not once have I needed to get them sharpened and they still have a great pinch on them. I say everyone needs one of these.

Shu uemura Eyelash curler

Shu Uemura eye lash curler

These eye lash curlers help me to lift my tiny lashes; they’re great when I want to open up my eyes. They definitely help just before I apply my mascara when I’m trying to create the illusion that I have longer lashes.

Make-up Brushes

When applying my make-up to help me achieve a flawless application I enlist the help of the following:

Make - up Brushes

I use this Jemma Kidd Stippling brush to smooth over any remaining line once I've applied my tinted moisturiser. I got this brush years ago and i'm not sure if its still around similar here

Jemma Kidd Stippling Brush (similar here)

Jemma Kidd Stippling brush

Shu Uemura Natural Brush

Shu Uemura - Brush

To apply my bronzer I use Shu Uemura’s natural brush. I adore this brush with its Goat bristles as it applies the bronzer beautifully and feels so soft on your skin.

Mac Large Angled Contouring brush

Mac - Brush

When applying my blusher or if I’m contouring I use Mac’s large angled conture brush to create the look I want. 

Bobbi Brown Face blending brush

Bobbi Brown - Brush

As I've previously stated this Bobbi Brown face blender brush is perfect when applying my shimmer brick and highlighting certain areas of my face.

Review: Achieving the perfect Manicure with China Glaze

Even though winter hasn't arrived yet I decided to coat my nails in this dark shade. This in one of my favourite colours for my nails and I tend to wear it a lot through the winter, however on the odd occasion during the summer days this colour will make an appearance.

China Glaze nail lacquers

China Glaze nail lacquers

Nowadays so many brands have this exact shade, and I normally go for the Chanel’s “Rouge Noir” but that’s got a hefty price tag on it. I recently came across China Glaze that a similar shade called “Prey Tell”, which doesn't leave a hole in your pocket.

China Glaze - Prey Tell

Prey Tell

If you want to add chic-ness to your nails this is the colour for you, it’s not vibrant and in your face but a colour that will get you noticed.

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by China Glaze’s nail lacquer, not only does the polish glide on nicely, it has a beautiful gloss. I haven’t touched this polish for months and it hasn't become gloopy like other nail lacquers, as it still glides on like the first day I used it.

If applied well this nail polish does last and does not chip easily. To keep my manicure looking fresh I use China Glaze’s “First &Last” for a base coat and a top coat. Everytime I feel like my manicure is looking dull I just add a coat of “First & Last” and it instantly freshens up my manicure.

You can find China Glaze on Beauty Bay, starting From £6.95