tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12655443123645360792024-02-09T21:59:19.760+00:00Lucy Roberts' BlogMy blog for my thoughts, make-up, music and reviewsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-82961116643821130482015-11-08T20:31:00.004+00:002015-11-08T20:31:53.773+00:00Thoughts on 'Amy' <br />
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Half way through a tedious and chilly (why are plane cabins so cold? is it a guilt trip to use the provided blanket?) flight back to the UK last night after a deliciously relaxing stay in the Maldives, I watched the (relatively) new documentary about the legendary Amy Winehouse: I was moved. The footage behind films like this is something that always hits me as incredible; the home videos made by friends pre-fame are carefree and upbeat, yet poignantly nostalgic in the aftermath of her downward spiral. The fact that an answerphone message, where Amy desperately tells her producer or maybe manager, how 'I will love you until the day my heart fails and I fall down dead in the road' was saved after ten years astounds me - I can imagine how easily accessible footage from the Terry Richardson shoot and paparazzi hounding images are to find but the deeper archive work, done by Asif Kapadia and his team is beyond impressive. Kapadia also deserves a round of applause for the smooth and beautifully flowing manner in which he has presented the ups and downs of this unconventional heroine's life. The chronological unravelling told by a wide and varied collection of her friends, family and professional team is continually overlain with photos or muted videos of Amy in keeping with the message being delivered at the time: devoted to her husband, drugged out of her mind, the normal girl who just wanted to be left alone.<br />
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Having also been similarly impressed by the recent Kurt Cobain rock doc 'Montage of Heck' I drew many parallels between the two stars, besides the sad club they share at 'Forever 27' and their ravenous addictions. What I felt was primarily conveyed about both stars was the intensity of their creativity and the fine line between productive eccentricity that could be channelled into big-money, big-hit songs and albums and the desire to extend that colourful mind out of the mundane and into a drug induced reality that crippled them inside and out. I found it especially moving when the footage of the 2007 Grammys was shown when Amy won 'Record of the Year' with 'Rehab,' and she takes her friend off stage and says 'this is so boring without drugs.' It's a desperately poignant moment for the audience as they realise that despite her success she's too far gone at this point to live happily with life and achievement to bring her up, instead of heroine. Up on stage, the camera also pans around the other contestants and it is strange to see celebrities like Rihanna, Beyonce, Jay-Z etc. looking so unbelievably fake in comparison to Winehouse - their airbrushed make up and sleek outfits do not compare with the wild eyed and styled winner, who appears much more relatable as a girl of the people, slapping on heavy makeup and a mini skirt to go out and have a good time in. Another connection between Winehouse and Cobain was their unhinged childhoods that were tainted with sadness and divorce, breaking up family bonds and leaving them both slightly lost, vulnerable and keen to make their own way in life at a young age; this intention led them both to dingy, druggy flats that scream bleakness and in need of some love.<br />
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When a person's life is put into another's hands to be exposed and presented to a paying audience, it is bound to be twisted and moulded into a particular perspective. In this respect I was impressed with Kapadia's dedication to her nearest and dearest, conducting over a hundred interviews and collecting tens of thousands of hours of stories and opinions on the star of the show. However, I was aware of some very deliberate editing of Amy's life in relation to the men in it; Blake Fielder, Amy's ex-husband is the only love interest that is explored throughout, documenting his own drug habits and arrest which led to a year of imprisonment. Kapadia skips over any specific flings and barely touches on the reason Fielder and Winehouse divorce, preferring to focus on her reliance on drinking in her retreat to St Lucia than the lover Josh Bowman who accompanied her there. Pete Doherty, who has been cited for many years as a massive influencer in Amy's life is barely mentioned, with a short clip of him shown in parallel with reports of how bands like Babyshambles were powerful at the same time as her. On reflection, I wonder whether Doherty's PR had any influence on his lack of involvement in the film now he is mending his public image upon return from Thailand and posing as a cleaned-up version of his former self. No wonder Mitch Winehouse also got so frustrated at seeing the final outcome of 'Amy' as after considerable cooperation and interviews with the documenters, he was presented as almost villainous, pushing Amy into tours and shows that she just didn't care about and wasn't stable enough to perform. When asked at the start of the film, in her early career, how she would cope with fame, she said: 'I don't think I'm gonna be at all famous. I don't think I could handle it. I'd probably go mad.' A woman who's lyrics have been praised as mature and insightful beyond her years proved that she knew herself down to a tee. She just wanted to push the boundaries.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-89721790914751778562015-06-03T17:15:00.000+01:002015-06-03T17:15:16.295+01:00A Change of DirectionI've had this blog for nearly three years now and after a years pause I would like to begin blogging again under a different theme. Now I would like to use this blog as a platform for my art and journaling that I enjoy very much for its power to be incredibly calming and relaxing, whilst (some of the time) making something worth looking at. After being inspired by a collection of artists and the blog 'The Journal Club' on Tumblr, I bought a Moleskine and have been watercolouring, writing and gluing what I fancy to help me relax - which in the middle of my GCSEs I need a lot.<br />
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These are my first few: I haven't really found a specific style or link yet, but the more I do, the easier it becomes and the more confident I get.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-71346942101142978002014-04-01T21:34:00.001+01:002015-01-20T20:44:45.555+00:00Tropic Lash Extension Kit <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tropic is a brand run by Susan Ma, who some of you may recognise from The Apprentice; although she did not win, Lord Sugar took an interest in her company resulting in a 50/50 partnership between the two in 2011. I discovered the brand at a Tropic evening held by an ambassador for Tropic who showed us all the products in their collections and I came away with this Lash Extension Kit, £25 and the Skin Revive Moisturising Cream, £20.<br />
This kit involves three steps with two brushes. The fixing gel acts as a normal mascara (though gooier) and the second brush is packed with black fibres which are brushed on and stick to the gel, giving a longer and more feathery lash look. The gel is then used as the third step to re-seal although I only use this on my top lashes as it is far too sticky to use on my bottom line and the hassle of each blink glueing together is not worth it.<br />
I've seen amazing results from this : it's like using false eyelashes but without the effort or TOWIE look. The end result is wispy lashes which are full and with the added layers remain strong and in place for day and night.
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I haven't given my brushes the deep clean they deserve for a while now and I felt they needed a good wash to get them back to freshly bought quality again. I use BlenderCleanser which is designed for the BeautyBlender which I use on and off, but also make up brushes like the above. The top photos show them all fresh and cleaned and the one above shows just how bad my large stippling brush (it says it's kabuki but I tend to think of those as powder mushroom brushes) had become. I treated my four main brushes which I use most often : Ecotools flat foundation brush, Bobbi Brown foundation brush, Real Techniques stippling brush and my Ecotools Kabuki brush.<br />
The BlenderCleanser is a thick product which smells powerfully but I've become accustomed to it now. It is really effective to keep pouring on and gets right to the middle bristles which are hardest to reach and when combined with water shows you just how much excess foundation gets absorbed into the brush. I have vowed to deep cleanse more often as the brushes really benefit from the care and it is an incredibly satisfying feeling to line up white tipped brushes on a window sill to dry and feel as though you've just purchased a brand new set.
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The Mighty Fall // Save Rock And Roll - Fall Out Boy<br />
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Mardy Bum // Whatever People Say I Am That Is What I Am Not - Arctic Monkeys<br />
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High For This // Trilogy - The Weeknd<br />
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Unbelievers // Modern Vampires of the City - Vampire Weekend<br />
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The Mother We Share // The Bones of What You Believe - CHVRCHES<br />
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Team // Pure Heroine - Lorde</div>
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Cemetery Gates // The Queen Is Dead - The Smiths<br />
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I Always Knew // Come Of Age // The Vaccines<br />
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King City // Where The Heaven Are We - Swim Deep<br />
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Modern Jesus // Evil Friends - Portugal. The Man<br />
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The weekend before last I took a trip to Switzerland for a few days to spend some time with my mum who lives there in the week for work, to relax in the flat and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zug, where she is based. I used to be a regular figure skater but since my scoliosis spine operation in June 2011, I haven't been back on the ice. Until we found a cute little rink round the corner from the flat that is. I couldn't believe it but as soon as I stepped on the ice I was off gliding like I used to and it showed me just how much I used to enjoy it and the talent I still have a little of. By the end of the session I was knackered and I still have cuts in my ankles from the strain of my boots now, but I was going backwards and trying jumps I hadn't done in three years! The picture shows me helping my sister Sophie, manoeuvre around the ice; a move which leads to a great sense of superiority but I think she managed to cope with the patronisation. I don't ski unlike my sister and dad but my mum and I walked up the hill we live on and took the train into Zurich to revisit the art gallery Kunsthaus which has some classics like Monets, Van Goghs and a huge collection of Giacometti alongside modern sculptures. I owe these amazing landscape photographs to my dad, whose photography skills I will always admire.<br />
I am wearing my black coat from Zara, furry Christmas jumper and leggings from River Island, my classic 90's shoes from Office and new Urban Outfitters sunglasses, which are a twist from my usual big Tom Ford's but for £13 I wanted to try a new shape, which I am still undecided on. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-73441970559307229782014-03-05T21:12:00.002+00:002014-03-05T21:48:06.537+00:00M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NW13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My respect for M.A.C has heightened even further than I thought possible after following it's Fashion Week looks on social media, because now, at last, I am finally the owner of the Studio Fix Fluid Foundation and I have to say I have never used a foundation that is quite so flawless. Previously, using high street brands such as Rimmel's Wake Me Up and Maybelline's Fit Me and even heading further upmarket with my sleek Bobbi Brown foundation, I have never found the ideal base, having to build up a lot with concealers and powders, leaving my face feeling caked to be honest. However, with M.A.C, I can rely on it not to wear off, or do a poor job of covering my spots and dark shadows and to build up the rest of my skin I only need a little concealer and a light covering of bronzer. I have seen reviews that it can cause break outs but I don't find my skin irritated much at all, although I make sure to moisturise well before applying otherwise my dryness starts to show as the day wears on.<br />
I used my Eco Tools flat foundation brush to apply, which has been a favourite recently as I get bored of my Beauty Blender after a couple of months using it and have to swap it in and out with brushes as I just love the feel of painting onto skin.<br />
This was £21.50, which is more expensive than your average high street brand but with such a flawless look I feel it was worth the money. I also only wear this at the weekends, opting for tinted moisturiser for school as it frees up my skin and I can justify the price as I don't feel I'm wasting such a beautiful product.<br />
My shade is nearly the palest, NW13, but is my best match and doesn't leave an obvious colour difference from my face to my neck which I despise on anyone of any age with poor make up!<br />
Finally, I have shown my face firstly with just the foundation on and no eye make up and then fully done up; this was a bit of a big step for me as having blonde eyelashes does not mean I go freely without make up. Ever. Out of my comfort zone is an interesting place.<br />
I am wearing the Truly Madly Deeply Psychic Symbol Crop Top from Urban Outfitters.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-2316918203466887822014-02-25T18:18:00.000+00:002014-02-25T18:18:45.285+00:00Lush Marilyn Hair Treatment <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was in Westfields a couple of weeks ago and I had to stock up on a bit of Lush; my sister goes all out on the bath bombs as a traditional Lushie but I love their hair, skin and makeup ranges as it is so interesting to try products like these, that are organically made. This Marilyn hair treatment is designed to lighten the hair without bleaching and dying. Now, I do get my hair dyed (the natural blonde didn't last long after about the age of nine) so I wanted to see if this worked as most ammonia free products of this sort produce very dubious results. The John Freida Go Blonder was such a disappointment in that respect.<br />
The idea is to put this onto dry hair pre-wash and as the bubbly lady in the shop told me, your hair acts as a sponge when it is dry, absorbing all the product. An aside here : A* to Lush for customer service! Within two minutes of talking animatedly to me about this, I was sold. Anyway, you pile it up and leave it in to work it's magic and then shower off as usual. I've find this is quite inconvenient day to day, but perfect for a relaxing Sunday morning.<br />
The best thing about it, though : it works. My hair has lightened up all over and I've only used it three times over the course of two weeks! I have black roots and I've noticed they've got considerably softer since using this and and much lighter to more of a brown. However I've been leaving this on for about three hours at a time so good results are from long time treatment. If you are a blonde in need of a boost, this is the product.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-4365757939426121792014-02-08T15:53:00.000+00:002014-02-08T15:53:19.412+00:00Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense Conditioner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Curly hair is a nightmare. If you argue against that then it's obvious you have hair like Cara Delevigne. Unsuccessful in finding any decent photos of my hair, I resorted to this selfie to show the extent of my curls and therefore why this Kerastase is so crucial. Since the age of about six, I've been using this as a conditioner every time I wash my hair and although it's billed as a mask which should be used purely as a treatment, it leaves my hair so soft and manageable that whilst my mum continues to pay for it, I will continue to use it as often as possible! It is a pricey £20 at the Gorgeous where I buy it but I only use a small amount per wash so I guess it lasts 2 months a pot? Combined with a Tangle Teezer it cuts down the time I have to spend tugging through my curls and the over all result is always a lot shinier and softer than with any other conditioner I have used including Aussie, John Frieda and Charles Worthington but for the odd occasion these three all work reasonably well on hair as tough as mine. I would recommend this for curly haired individuals like myself or as a nourishing treatment for anyone with dry or frizzy hair as it such a wonder product.</div>
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Please just take this in. The sheer size of this set. Then take a breath and stop weeping with joy. This is the Yule Monty Gift Box that my lovely uncle and auntie (let's be honest, predominantly auntie) gave me for Christmas and oh I do love it. Soap and Glory is such a great brand and their creams and lotions make the skin so soft. This box contains Sugar Crush Body Wash, The Righteous Butter Body Cream, Heel Genius Foot Cream, Hand Food Hand Cream, Peaches and Clean Cleanser, Thick and Fast Super Volume Mascara, The Scrub of Life Body Buffer, Butter Yourself Body Lotion and Sexy Mother Pucker Lipgloss. Happiness. In seven bottles.</div>
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A couple of weeks ago I went back to Switzerland to see my mum and with all this snow it looks incredible at the moment! My mum works in Zug (not far from Zurich) where these photos are taken, living in a flat half way up the Zugerburg which is such a handy spot for walking up to get these amazing views. I don't ski, a fact which makes me feel very inadequate when you have three year olds all set up with their massive puffa jackets superior to me but my mum and I went into Zurich and we came across this crowd of children getting ready for Christmas, carolling in a pyramid as a whole audience gathered round with mulled wine. This was all very cute until we came back four hours later and they were still out which we thought was definitely classed under, 'Swiss Extremist Carolling.' We also found this lovely open courtyard which had a spectacular view of St.Peter's clocktower though we came to the conclusion that it was so very European, purely because you couldn't have that kind of serenity in a public place in London. This was also felt upon seeing fully decked Christmas trees along the main street in Zurich, with pristine baubles; is it too cynical of me to assume that within three days of something like that being arranged in London they would be smashed?<br />
My outfit is Topshop black leggings, fur Zara coat and I don't even know how to describe my shoes? I love them and have worn them pretty much consistently for the past two months. They're black patent and lace up but I don't know how to categorise them because they have a heel and are certifiably to my mind down as 'clompy boots.' Decide for yourself the correct shoe terminology.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-72358968159622009662014-01-02T15:48:00.000+00:002014-01-02T15:48:17.173+00:00Morocco Goodies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently I went to Morocco with my school to visit the Education For All Morocco charity that we've been fundraising (but more about that in another post) and whilst in Marrakech we stopped in at this pharmacy, Epices Ibno Baytar full of spices, creams and oils. A couple of guys gave us a demonstration of all their products which at the time seemed a lot of effort for them but afterwards they offered each product out really systematically and between our group of 20 it was worth the extra endeavour.<br />
So I bought three lip balms which happen to be called herpes cream I DO NOT HAVE HERPES. The bottom photo shows me in the background of the shot that was put on facebook by my best friend with the caption 'found Lucy's medicine.' That was certainly the highlight of Monday, reassuring my friends that I do not have an STD.<br />
I also purchased this brightly coloured exfoliater which is a lot softer that some scrubs and an anti-spot cream that is very similar to Vaseline and absolutely brilliant! Unlike most anti-blemish products that dry out the spots this acts as more of a moisturiser and I put it on before bed and it calms down my face whilst keeping it hydrated. The black seeds are nigella seeds which are sniffed through cloth to clear blocked noses and calm headaches. This was at the point of Nigella Lawson's drug court case which seemed a little too apt for these seeds which we were sniffing like baby druggies.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-48129558354638218682013-12-10T21:47:00.001+00:002013-12-10T21:47:29.327+00:00Baby Lips - Hydrate, Cherry Me, Cherry Velvet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am fully aware that Baby Lips are by no means a new trend and I have been building my collection for a while. Sadly this little lot did include the green 'Mint Fresh' one (lost to the wilds of handbag clutter probably) which while I'm here I would definitely recommend as it has just the right level of mint so it is more reminiscent of mint choc chic ice cream than overpowering gum. </div>
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These three here are the classic blue 'Hydrate', which I use everyday for a basic balm, the tinted 'Cherry Me' which is a subtle red and more like a lipstick than balm, and this 'Cherry Velvet' which doesn't share the same packaging as the others and to be honest I have no idea where it came from.</div>
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The Hydrate has a great plumping look too and although does not have a particular colour associated with it, leaves a pale base which is fractionally whiter than the lip shade. This is really moisturising and needs to be topped up every few hours, but I am finding this really necessary for winter and the dry chapped lips situation.</div>
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Cherry Me isn't too strong a colour, though a faded red I would say, that looks like a lipstick but much less matte and precise. The only thing about the tinted Baby Lips is that if your lips are exceptionally dry, the colour will obviously not flatter the chapped bits and flaky is not where you want to be! </div>
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The Cherry Velvet I would not say is anything particularly special and although it has the Baby Lips name to it, strikes me as a much more standard balm and isn't as moisturising and glossy as the others. Maybe I'm just living up to my stereotype though and finding fault because it's packaging isn't as pretty...</div>
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Whilst we're on this topic, have you seen Lana Del Rey's short film, Tropico that was released earlier today? It's up on her Vevo and although I do like the storyline that accompanies her image so well I thought there was a bit too much dialogue with John the Baptist, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis in the Garden of Eden. I was proud of Lana for getting her body out and flaunting her more womanly, 'normal' figure which is so rarely seen in music videos and on pop princesses that flood the media. I will forever admire Lana Del Rey for her music, style and beauty; maybe she is not the classic inspiration but it's the image she has created for herself that I love and am inspired by.</div>
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In my opinion these artists are not appreciated anywhere near enough so even if you just listen and enjoy, remember them when you're next having an iTunes music spree! x</div>
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I've been collecting my empty products recently to put into one big post and here it is! A lot of these I use on a daily basis, particularly the skin care but I've been impressed with how long these have lasted, particularly the Lush moisturiser! The powder isn't finished yet but as it's my third replacement I've gotten bored of it and moved on. Although there is two cleansers, the one I've been using most recently is the Vichy one which has been particularly good for make up removal.<br />
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This collection of empties is :<br />
Rapid Action Deep Pore Treatment Toner - Clearasil<br />
Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser - Liz Earle<br />
Normaderm Cleansing Gel - Vichy<br />
Wake Me Up Foundation - Rimmel<br />
Skindrink Facial Moisturiser - Lush<br />
The Righteous Body Butter - Soap and Glory<br />
Stay Matte Pressed Powder - Rimmel<br />
Cat Eyes Collosal Mascara - Maybelline<br />
Mastertouch Concealer - Maxfactor<br />
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I found these pictures from the summer and remembered just how much I love my Juju's! These were the only shoes I wore for pretty much the whole summer because I could wear them with absolutely anything and they were brilliant as a replacement for casual flipflops. In the evenings on holiday I could wear them with bodycon dresses and in the day they were perfect with shorts or summer dresses. At 5ft 8 already, heels are not only extremely impractical on a beach, but put another 4 inches on me and you get pre-growthspurt teenagers having a wail of a time talking up to me. I also weirdly like the plastic/rubber smell - it reminds me of being five for some reason. These are the Vicky style in Mega Glitter and I bought them in Office for £16 which I thought was very reasonable for such hard-wearing shoes which lasted me all summer without wearing out at all.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-32340943475182578232013-10-25T18:44:00.000+01:002013-12-05T21:32:07.204+00:00Halloween Skeleton Outfit <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shooting this post was brilliant; the Halloween spirit is in the air! I'm going as a skeleton girl in this dress from Amazon which I'm much more keen on now I've adapted it, but when I ordered it as a strapless dress I'd assumed it would have some ribbing inside or at the very least some structure to keep it up but I just got some material with those tacky transparent plastic straps. I sewed on some thin black straps to hold it up and then decided to wear it with my black, furry Topshop coat and spiked heels from New Look.<br />
The makeup ended up with a more catty look with the flicked eyes but I love the intensity of the look and a lot of black eye shadow, kohl and liquid liner was used as well as grey shadow and white eyeliner with my usual skin base but much darker eyebrows to define the face even more.<br />
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Makeup :<br />
SKIN : Wake Me Up Foundation - Rimmel / Wake Me Up Concealer - Rimmel / Dream Terra Sun Bronzer - Maybelline / Expert Foundation Brush - Real Techniques / Stippling Brush - Real Techniques / Kabuki Brush<br />
EYES : Grey and Black Eyeshadow - Colourbox / Pump Up Booster 24hr Eyeliner - Miss Sporty / Liquid Liner - Barry M / Bold Black Kohl Eyeliner - Barry M / White Eyeliner Pencil - Natural Collection / Cat Eyes Mascara - Maybelline<br />
EYEBROWS : Black Eyeshadow - Colourbox / Eyebrow Brush - Bobbi BrownAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-43227074169304351732013-10-20T19:45:00.000+01:002013-12-05T21:33:13.462+00:00Nina Nesbitt - Look For Less<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nina Nesbitt, along with being an amazing singer, (Boy is a particular favourite of mine), has classic girl next door beauty with that cheeky grin and an incredible 90s grunge style with a twist of festival glam with this headband.<br />
I recreated this simple outfit from the high street for £68.04.<br />
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Jumper - <a href="http://www.chiarafashion.co.uk/">http://www.chiarafashion.co.uk</a><br />
Swing Skirt - <a href="http://www.drjays.com/">http://www.drjays.com</a><br />
Headband - <a href="http://www.beauxoxo.com/">http://www.beauxoxo.com</a><br />
Converse - <a href="http://www.jdsports.co.uk/">http://www.jdsports.co.uk</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-39450384705628242632013-10-06T18:41:00.000+01:002013-12-05T21:36:42.144+00:00The Body Shop Honey Bronze Brilliance Powder <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now, I'm not totally sure about this bronzer at all. The word that comes to mind is discoball. For a face. The swatch shows this slightly but this is insanely glittery and is loaded up with a hell of a lot of glitter. However, the one I tried in the shop was less so, so I don't know if I just a powerful applicator or what but when using my one, I give the lightest of dusting across the cheekbones and temples. I love the brush; the powder is in the tube and then by touching the brush to your face it comes out, though fast! If you do it too hard actual clouds of glittery powder will billow off it. You have been warned.<br />
It's £16, which I think is quite pricey for a bronzer but the glow does last all day and it doesn't sink into my pores as much as Rimmel and Maybelline ones have done. So, bearing in mind the excessive shimmer I think this is much more of a winter product because the light won't reflect in such extremes and if you're as pale as me then a bit of bronze is very necessary.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-79885364618235215692013-09-16T21:13:00.003+01:002013-12-05T21:46:02.577+00:00Real Techniques Stippling Brush<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Real Techniques have been recommended to me for ages and now I know completely why - they are amazing! I have been using the 'Expert Face Brush' and 'Buffing Brush' for a while and my newest addition to the RT collection I'm growing is this 'Stippling Brush.' This brush has been really useful in completing the most airbrushed foundation look because I limit it to just finishing off, banishing brush streaks and evening out the tone all over. It gives a really polished look and I use it with my Wake Me Up liquid foundation.<br />
It is relatively cheap for its incredible quality (£10.99) and created by the Pixi Woo beauty guru Sam Chapman whose videos have inspired me for ages. All RT brushes are created with synthetic taklon bristles which are so easy to clean, and it doesn't soak up all the product; my foundation lasts so much longer with these brushes than my previous set of Bobbi Brown's. Believe the rave reviews, these brushes are essential to any make up bag.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-86682641500157481492013-09-11T20:49:00.001+01:002013-12-05T21:39:25.392+00:0017 Blemish Balm - Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I saw this Blemish Balm in Boots, the first thing that grabbed me was 'Helps Improve Skin Condition' because let's be honest no girl will ever stop searching for a high street miracle product that does that. Sadly, as with most cheaper products that promise this, the quality of my skin did not improve by using this for a couple of weeks, in that it did not 'minimise pores' or noticeably stop breakouts. I didn't have incredibly bad breakouts as my skin isn't normally prone to that anyway but it didn't do anything to budge the normal small clusters of spots.<br />
The other criticism I have of this is that it only comes in three shades, Light being the palest of them and it's still so dark; I had to stop using it purely because of its orangeness! This was even after holiday with a tan and I'm certainly not the palest person so I was slightly disappointed with that. While I'm on a roll, it didn't have great coverage and any spots were still very clear through it, so concealer was required anyway even though this is supposed to be the only summer skin makeup necessity.<br />
Not my favourite product but nowhere near as heavy as foundation with powder so for a bit of colour I would recommend for a good-skin-day but don't even bother if you are pale, might as well just wear only cover up if you are looking for lighter makeup for your skin.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-6551754966777897822013-07-19T12:06:00.001+01:002013-12-05T21:42:32.189+00:00July Birchbox - Jet Set Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Since November I've been receiving my monthly beauty boxes from Birchbox with five beauty samples and a lifestyle extra in the little pink packages and this month's edition is a Jet Set collection for July. Filled with handy products for the summer, the July box is mainly focused on keeping skin in flawless (well, there abouts) condition with the wear and tear of heat, sand and sun not wreaking to much havoc on our delicate skin. This came in the post yesterday so I have not as yet had a chance to try any of the products but the ones that stand out I will review later on in the month. </div>
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The headlining product in the box is the 'Creme De Jour Protectrice' from Blanc Cachemire, a miracle moisturiser which is quite obviously French and is £54.75 full size so I will see if it lives up to its price which seems a little steep for a daily essential product.</div>
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What looks like my favourite product of the box is the Fluide Fraicheur Phyto-Hydrant by Carole Franck which besides the complicated name looks like a very good primer and is a decent 10ml sample. It's a lot more liquidy than my current primer (I suppose that would be the 'fluide' bit) and has the texture of a moisturiser so I'm very keen to try it!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-75961122093282435872013-07-14T14:02:00.002+01:002013-12-05T21:43:44.454+00:00Topshop Eye Crayon in Gold Digger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Firstly, wow. I consider Topshop to be one of those High Street brands that is amazing quality but generally at the pricey end of non-designer shops, so when I picked up this eye crayon for just £6.50 I was a very happy bunny. I don't wear eye shadows regularly preferring a very black eye - I do not leave the house without some sort of eyeliner on - but I love these coloured pencils because they add a pop of colour to the eye, brightening it and they are so simple to use. </div>
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For everyday use, I'll sweep this pencil from the inside corner to about half way across my lid and then carry the flick on over the top with my usual black gel liner. If its a more glam occasion then I'll use it all over as a block colour base or all the way across the bottom of my eye underneath the water line. </div>
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The gold digger is a very metallic colour and looks almost like foil on the skin. Its lasts for most of the day but it does wear throughout as the pigment isn't the strongest. One thing I would look out for though; its a pencil, therefore it requires a sharpener. However, your average kohl sharpener will not do the job as this crayon is a lot thicker than normal pencils. Topshop sell one for £3 which stupid Lucy is now going to have to purchase...</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-42200380798303247092013-07-11T11:16:00.002+01:002013-12-05T21:46:21.922+00:00Mask of Magnaminty Before you go ahead and judge, it's not as bad as it looks in the pot : honest. There are so many Lush lovers out there and I am quickly becoming one of the them. Lush has always struck me as an indulgence brand with its crazy soaps and bath bombs being slightly unnecessary for me as a shower person and baths make me feel guilty that I could be something more productive in that time (faintly ridiculous as I waste so much time on other less relaxing activities...yes, Twitter that was aimed at you). So I was thrilled when in the Brent Cross Lush shop I came across all these products for skin that had the great Lush ingredients but that I can use regularly!<br />
The Mask of Magnaminty does live up to its name : it is very minty. Looking at the pot though, I have found it also contains honey, evening primrose seeds, peppermint oil and vanilla absolute. However, it's minty in a refreshingly nice way and makes me think of the Elizabeth Shaw chocolates in hotels. It has quite a lumpy consistency as you can see but once it's on the face it dries smooth in a matter of minutes and is ready to come off in 5 minutes. The pot says 5 - 10 but I've found if it's left on for more than 7 my face cries at me to get some water on it before it falls apart!<br />
Although most face masks' aim is merely to give a deep cleanse of the skin and improve the balance of oils on the face, this Mask is designed to tackle spots, which as a teenager is the thing I like least about my face. I have used this three times over the course of a week and the majority of my spots have gone with all redness abated, though a few little under-the-skin spots remain to be tackled. This is really helping my skin and will be essential for keeping my face in good condition this summer.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05088214088476329504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265544312364536079.post-37803074600312478822013-06-25T17:29:00.002+01:002015-03-01T12:22:10.116+00:00Mini Holiday to NormandyApologies for my lack of blogging recently, but come summer all that will change! A few weeks ago I went to Normandy on a trip with school focusing on WWII and D-Day. Here are the best photos I or my friends took on my camera and I just think they're a collection of really bright, summery pictures that I thought I should share here that make me happy and will be nice to look back on. My jacket is from H&M and please excuse the trackies and Abercrombie, I got a little addicted to the comfort.<br />
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