Friday 30 January 2015

What every blonde needs



I have been having my hair dyed blonde for a couple of years now and I hate the period in between where it just doesn't look the same colour as it was dyed. It just doesn't look it's usual blonde self, instead I tend to feel a darker shade of dull - not good!

I have been using Pro-voke daily brightening shampoo and conditioner for a while and love the quality and the smell - especially the smell! But I just wanted that added extra that something that would give me longer lasting shine and colour. 

I started using the twice a week brightening shampoo and conditioner for around a month now and I am that impressed I had to feature it. To start it has the same beautiful smell its just a teeny bit darker looking in colour than the daily ones. I also feel as though I can last a lot longer in between colours which is fantastic for a poor student like me! 

As I was loving the twice a week products so much I thought I would try out more from the range. So I have also got the hairspray, dry shampoo and dry conditioner. 

The hair spray is great, long lasting hold and doesn't darken the appearance of the hair when sprayed on like many other hair-sprays do. The dry shampoo is a winner! Its just perfect and you don't have to apply much at all, unlike some others and it is really easy to brush in. 

The dry conditioner however I was really unsure about as I have really oily hair, and rarely use conditioner anywhere but the tips of my hair. I thought I would give it a go anyhow, and I am quite impressed it works in between washes to brighten the ends of your hair that become dull through blow drying etc and gives your hair a lovely shine!

I will definitely be purchasing more from the Pro-voke range in the near future! 

What are your favourite hair products?

Lindsey xx

Sunday 25 January 2015

Finding the right hand cream



Some of you may or may not know that I am a student nurse - which is thoroughly rewarding but does result in my hands being constantly dry and cracked from repeatedly washing my hands and using sanitising gel. 

Since I started my training I have been looking for the best hand cream to re-hydrate my hands without leaving them feeling sticky or greasy.
Here are my top five with number one being my top choice. 

5. Lush 'Charity pot' hand and body cream - this cream is light and smooth on the skin and does not leave your skin feeling oily, the only downfall is the smell - it's just to perfume-y for me. I find my self constantly wondering what the smell is when I forget I have applied it - not good.

4. L'Occitane lavender hand cream - it smells amazing, and the consistency is again light and smooth. The only trouble is, I find I have to re-apply this cream more often than any of the others. When I'm busy and on the go I want a hand cream with more staying power. 

3. Body Shop 'Honeymania' hand cream - this is one of those steal buys you can't help to love. It's smooth, light and smells pretty darn good. 

2. Soap and Glory hand food - this cream certainly differs from the rest as it has a much thicker consistency. This cream is perfect hand cream to apply first thing in the morning and last thing at night - anything in between and I feel as though I have a layer of film on my hands. It takes longer to dry than any of the others however when I apply this cream I love the smell, and the overall quality. It leaves my hands feeling pampered and silky soft.

1. No7 'Protect and Perfect' day cream -  this is my ultimate go-to hand cream - I love it. No oily feel, no film like feel, no waiting for the cream to dry for ages before I touch anything in my vicinity. It has that lovely No7 smell - you all know it! Did I mention that I love this hand cream? 

What's your favourite go-to hand cream? 

Lindsey xx


Monday 19 January 2015

Naked 3 review





I have always wanted a Naked pallet and the only thing that put me off buying any of the previous ones is the amount of really dark shades, which would not look flattering on my pale skin. When the naked pallet 3 came out I knew it was much more suited to my skin tone and all the shades are wearable for me which is a total bonus!

Before purchasing this pallet I read a few reviews from fellow bloggers' and from the online shopping sites and many of those reviewing this product seemed to not be as impressed with this pallet as they were with the original or naked 2. I have not tried the others but I am very impressed with this product and would go as far to say that this is my favourite eye shadow product ever - I use it almost everyday.

The staying power of the shadows are incredible, there is no need to top up my lids throughout the day. Many of the reviews have also stated that the colours are not very pigmented and I would totally disagree, I don't know whether this is because of my pale skin tone? But they really do seem to hold out.

I also love love love the double sided brush I think its fantastic for blending and also getting that perfect smoky eye look.

The set also comes with some sachets of eye shadow primer which I have not yet had the need to try - amazing.

Well done Urban Decay!

What is your favourite eye shadow pallet?

Lindsey xx

Thursday 15 January 2015

What I am looking forward to most in 2015

My 2015

Usually I head into new years without any long term plans/goals as I am normally a last minute kind of girl. So at the start of this year I reflected on 2014 and thought, what do I have to look forward to or what would I like to do this new year - what is going to make 2015 a year to remember? 

Here's my top 5 things I have to look forward to in 2015.

5. Go on holiday - my holiday is all booked and I'm really excited to be going to somewhere I have never been before. I am going to be jetting of to Egypt this May and I'm looking forward to experiencing a new place and exploring what the country has to offer.

4. Getting older - I know this sounds silly but I am really looking forward to what life has to throw at me. 

3. My last year at university - even though it is going to be super stressful I am going to take in every last moment until I have to enter the big wide world of work!

2. Graduation/getting my registration. Even though I will be waiting right until the end of 2015 to throw my cap in the air it is still something I feel will make 2015 that little bit more special.

1. Starting my first job! Some of you may or may not know that I am training to become a nurse. I have been offered a post for when I finish uni in August. So I am really looking forward to start! 

What are you most looking forward to in 2015?

Lindsey xx

Friday 9 January 2015

The brow kit everyone should know about.








I first encountered Chelsea's Beautique whilst I was at pro beauty in Manchester a couple of months back, I had never heard of the brand nor did I know such a brow kit existed - my life is know miles easier and putting my make-up on now seems a lot more 'exciting'. 

The lovely sales assistant asked if I would like to have a try, obviously I had to try it. At first the sales assistant believed my brows where the dark brown shade - to which we both found out very quickly was NOT may shade, this was however quickly rectified. We agreed that my shade was natural and we went ahead and tried again. 

Its so so simple; you pick your stencil, place it over your eyebrow, pop some powder onto your brush and apply. Wait two minutes and your brows are intact for the day! No more last minute brow tinting for your holidays! It comes off surprisingly easy to - which is a bonus.

Stupidly I 'umd and ahhd' about this set so much that I did not purchase it at pro beauty, which I regretted as soon as I got home - So I popped it onto my Christmas list, and Santa didn't fail me. 

I was over the moon to receive this at Christmas and I haven't used any other product on my brows since. 

I received the 'Brows kit' off my lovely parents which includes:
- smudge free powder
- double sided brow brush
- 6 differently shaped stencils
- tweezers
- velvet travel case
(all for £35!!)

If you want perfect, smudge free brows then look no further!

What are your favourite brow products?

Lindsey xx

(I use the 'naturale' stencil and minimal powder)



Wednesday 7 January 2015

Mask of Magnaminty





Over this winter period my skin has been crying out for some pampering and I had to respond.

I knew I needed a face mask but did not know where to start - there are so many to pick from!

I have heard great things about the Lush facial masks but I have never tried them (I know ridiculous), so I headed to Lush in Manchester in quest of a new face mask.

I love everything about the Lush store so when I walked in I was instantly in heaven - I just love the smell!

I approached one of the lovely sales assistants and asked for some assistance, I explained that I have combination skin, which was feeling a little tired. I also wanted a product which would help remove blemishes and those unwanted blackheads - ergh.
I love the texture of this mask, it has evening primrose seeds in it which can act as a exfoliater, for if you wanted that something extra from a face mask; I find myself massaging this mask into my skin for a couple of minutes before allowing it to work its magic - its heavenly. 

I can safely say it has done the job and I am now a lot happier with my winter skin!

What is your favourite Lush mask?

Lindsey xx

Monday 5 January 2015

Boots bargain.



I absolutely love a good bargain and Boots never fail to impress when it comes to the Christmas deals. 

I picked this up a week before Christmas for a tiny £37 reduced from £75.
I think No7 products are really good quality and I always feel 'pampered' after using any of their products.

The set includes two facial moisturisers (day and night), hand cream, intensive body moisturiser, body moisturiser, body wash, bath soak and a cleansing lotion (all full size).
It also includes a lovely BB lipgloss and a pretty mascara. 

I have to say my favourite item in this set is the cleansing lotion - I actually think this is my cleansing lotion of choice at the moment! It's so gentle on the skin and removes all traces of make up quickly and evenly without leaving your skin feeling greasy or oily.

All of these items smell super good too which is always a must!

I hope you all got some good bargains in the sales!

Lindsey xx

Saturday 3 January 2015

The perfect winter skirt


We all need that perfect piece to help use get through the winter months, and I've found mine from the good trusty shop that is Topshop. 

I love a good skirt and one you can wear with thick black tights is even better! The colour of this skirt is what first caught my eye, this deep burgundy looks great dressed up or down. The texture of the skirt is what made me go running to the till to buy it - lovely Melton wool but lined on the inside (no itchy stuff). The zip detailing is sweet too, with a pretty ring puller zip.


This is definitely one of my favourite buys of 2014.  

Have you found any perfect winter items yet?

Lindsey xx