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Thursday, 12 June 2014
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
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John Frieda Sheer Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner.
I'm not a 'full' blonde, but I do have a full head of highlights. I've never been one to use shampoo's specifically for certain hair colours before but after giving this a go I think I may have become a convert! I really like the smell to this, it's really fresh but not at all over powering. The product itself is quite lightweight which I prefer as it's much easier to use the amount you want without overloading your head and spending 20 minutes rinsing. It gives a lovely shine to my hair and leaves my highlights looking alot brighter.
You can pick these up in any supermarkets or Boots.
Benefit Brow Zings.
I am a huge fan of eyebrows. Unfortunately I am not naturally blessed with dark thick brows so I do call on a little help. I have been using a eylure pencil for a few years now (they're great value for money and last ages) but wanted to venture out a little so I picked up this little Benefit beauty. It comes with a brow wax aswell as a powder, two mini brushes and a pair of mini tweezers. I just love it. It's just a really easy to create the look you want whether that's natural or bold.
River Island Perfume.
I was in River Island the other week waiting in the queue when I noticed the perfumes sitting on those shelves they cleverly place right in the queue section. I've had a love for perfume since I was about 14, I feel in complete love with Chanel Mademoiselle when I brought it at about 17 and vowed never to wear anything else. Obviously being Chanel it is quite expensive, and it's also nice to mix it up abit so anyway I picked this up for a £10. It is quite a small bottle but I've been using it non stop for a week now and it barely looks like it's been used. It smells gorgeous, I honestly think it's well worth the tenner.
Barry M Nail Polish in Sugar Apple.
I'm really loving these minty colours at the moment. They're great shades for the weather hotting up and Barry M do a few different shades similar to this one. Pastels on your nails I think just look gorgeous.
Rimmel London Instant Tan.
The weather is getting warmer and feels more like summer. I'm a big fan of fake tans but not such a big fan of wash off tans. I brought this months ago to try out and was actually quite pleased. I got it in medium, it's a really nice natural colour. I planned to use this on my face for days when I felt a little pale and hadn't tanned but I actually found it a little greasy on my face but have found it quite nice to for when the sun has unexpectedly come out and I've wanted to wear a dress.
Topshop Lipstick.
I'm probably one of lipsticks biggest fans, I just adore the stuff and I am a huge fan of topshops range. Their lipsticks are only like £6 so great value and they have a range of different colours. The one pictured here is Brighton Rocks which is a bright pink.With the weather warming up I think every girl should invest in a pink lipstick! It just looks gorgeous with a tan.
River Island Coral Earrings.
They just look like summer don't they? They are quite dressy to look at but can defiantly be dressed down with the right look. They were £10 so not the cheapest but not over priced. Investing in a beautiful pair of earrings is a must!
Maybelline Baby Skin.
So not everybody wears a primer, I went through a phase just before buying this of not using one but sometimes in the warmer weather it helps to reduce shine. The tube is quite small which is a bit annoying but you don't really need too much of this product anyway so it still lasts a way (this is a repurchase). My makeup does look a whole lot better when I have applied this first, it gives your skin that smooth look.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Best of Co-ords
If you've been paying any attention to fashion at the moment (or even if you haven't been) you've probably noticed a huge trend - the co-ord. There are so many different types of co-ord which makes it an option for anyone. They're also pretty good value for money as you don't have to always wear them together, so aswell as having a whole outfit you're also getting a top/jacket and trousers/shorts/skirt to match with other things too. Good right?! All items are linked.
This one is actually two trends in one as the top half is a bralet. If you're biggest busted like me this probably isn't going to work for you. I love the neon palm tree print and the fact the skirt is a midi, I'm not a great fan on a bralet teamed with a mini skirt. Sold separately both items are priced at £14.99 and are from Missguided.
I think this is a great one from going from day to night. It's very summery and girly, could be worn to work or for drinks. Again it's another piece which would be very easy to wear separately. The website doesn't actually give fabric details so I'm not sure what it's made from but the trousers look like quite a loose fit, the material doesn't look heavy so I think it would make a perfect summer outfit and is from Boohoo. This outfit is sold together and comes in at £30.
I just love how this one looks and think the jacket worn with a pair of jeans would look amazing. The aztec pattern teamed with the metallic is just perfect. The shorts have side pockets which may not seem like a big deal but it just seems to add to the details, and who doesn't like a pocket! This ones sold separately with the shorts costing £39 and the jacket £49 and is from Rare London.
I love this one, I think it's got abit of a festival feel about it with the daisies and fringed top and the floaty look of the shorts. This ones perfect for people who want to try out the co-ord look but are a little afraid of going too OTT or adding too much colour. This is cute and girly with abit of edge, also really good for those who want to show a little mid section but are abit conscious of it. This set is from pop couture and comes in at £26.
Another pair of floaty shorts perfect for the summer. This one comes with a boxy top which honestly I don't think suits everyone, they just seem so sit funny on some people so I'm not a huge fan of the boxy top but this one looks pretty cute and as it has no sleeves will probably sit nicer. I really like the pattern on this one! This is another from Missguided and again is sold separately (I think all of theirs are) the shorts are £17.99 and the top is £14.99.
This one is just lovely, a midi skirt with a crop top and it's pink! What's not to like?! It's also all textured which just adds to the whole thing. As you can see the skirt is quite figure hugging so you'll have to be quite confident with your body to wear this. It's from bank fashion and is sold separately the top at £12 and the skirt at £14.
How cute is this? Another daisy print and floaty shorts. The shorts on this one are high waisted so you probably wont be flashing as much of your mid section as you'd think looking at the picture. I love the colours on this one, being a little darker with a splash of colour makes it easy to wear with a pair of tights when it's abit chilly out. This ones from ark and is £19.99
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Monday, 21 January 2013
Adee Phelan Hair Stripper - Review
Ok so as some of you know I have naturally red hair which I never used to dye. After having my daughter 19 months ago I dyed my hair a dark purple which I wasn't too keen on and my roots were awful. Last year summer I did my hair Ombre (pictured below) which I loved but got bored of after a few months so brought a 'Iced Coffee' colour which I think was Garnier which was really dark so my efforts to lighten it up with lighter dyes of course didn't work.
My Ombre Hair
Before stripping, christmas day.
I decided to lighten my hair up again the best thing to do would be to strip it. After having a look around I came across Adee Phelan Hair Colour Remover for Dark Tones . They also do the same stripper for lighter tones. I ordered this one from Boots online, it wasn't the cheapest or most expensive but thought it sounded just like what I wanted, and at £14.95 I didn't think it was overpriced.
''Adee Phelan Hair Colour Remover for Dark Tones removes hair colour
simply, kindly and completely, from Adee Phelan, award winning hair
stylist and unique hair fashion innovator. For you to use at home''
What Adee Phelan Hair Colour Remover for Dark Tones does….
•This Dark Tones formula will remove darker shades of permanent and
semi-permanent hair colourants and colour build-up, along with previous
hair colour along with all the ingredients of hair colour that can
damage or over-dry your hair as excess build-up of conditioner, styling
products and serum etc. It’s the ultimate detox in a box.
•There’s no bleach or ammonia it simply reverses the hair colouring process to help get you back to your previous shade.
• It even helps to strengthen your hair as its unique formula contains extract of pearl.
When and why to use Adee Phelan Hair Colour Remover for Dark Tones……
• Use it every third time your colour to prevent coloured hair
over-drying and to ensure you get the best results from your next hair
colour. You get safe, predictable and more vibrant hair colour when the
colour is applied to colour-free hair.
• You
can now colour with confidence. If you don’t like your new colour, you
can simply remove it and then you can try a new colour and if you don’t
like it, remove it and start again.
• Whether
you want to change your colour because you’re tired of it, or if you’ve
had a colouring disaster, here’s your answer. Use it as often as you
like and as often as you need.
Each box contains the
full 3 part product regime - Activator, Remover and Buffer, along with a
pair of latex gloves and full, detailed usage instructions.
The bottles you get are really small so I was definitely surprised by the amount of product you actually get in each one. It stated on the box two boxes are recommended for longer hair which I hadn't seen mentioned on Boot's website but two boxes were not required at all, in fact I was getting a little bored of trying to use up all the product in the end which isn't something to moan about really, it's much worse to run out of product before finishing the job. I did read the instructions very carefully and re-read every step throughout once I got to it. I also watched the online video which it recommends you watch before starting which was a compete waste of time and is a step that can be skipped. The remover was really easy to put on, it needs to stay on for roughly 30-60mins depending on length and colour. I left the remover on for the 60 minutes so simply wrapped a towel around my shoulders whilst applying in my bedroom, no mess! I wrapped my hair up in cling film once it was all on and put a shower cap on, the product itself wasn't uncomfortable but it smelt of rotten eggs really bad so I was looking forward to getting my hair washed. You have to rinse your hair with just clean water for a whole ten minutes once it's ready to come off, it's really important to do the whole rinsing time too so no skipping a few minutes then you use the buffer. After I had done everything my hair felt really dry but as I was planning on dying it the next day I didn't worry too much. So the next day I put some Carrot Oil into my hair forgetting I needed dry hair to dye, opps! So my hair was washed that morning, dyed that afternoon and washed again after dying. My hair looked lovely, no longer dry, shiny and really healthy looking but the one big issue was I could still smell that awful smell! Nobody else could really smell it and it couldn't be smelt by smelling my hair but I got a whiff every now and then and when I brushed or combed my hair which made me think the smell was on my scalp. The smell didn't last too long, about a day I think, but it was awful while I could smell it.
All in all I would recommend this product to someone who wants to strip their hair without causing any damage or ending up with really dry hair and it's a cheaper option to having it done at a salon. I was happy with the product but am unsure if I would use again or try something else just due to the smell.
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