Can we all take a moment to take in the absolute beauty of this little makeup Palette. The Nude Rose L'oreal palette has only been in my possession a week and I already know it's going to be my favorite product of 2015.
L'oreal PAris La Palette Nude Rose RRP £15.00
I first came across this palette when I tweeted Leanne Woodfull to see what she had been wearing on her eyes as she traveled Europe. Well it turned out to be this beauty and I knew I had to have it. A little Superdrug order later and it was on its way to me.
I haven't managed to test out all of the shades yet but I'm in love with the darker matte pink shades. I'm used to wearing very girly very glittery eyeshadow and using shades in this palette is bug change for me, but one i'm very happy to accept. Unfortunately I don't really have any lipsticks that compliment these eyeshadows so until I can get my hands on a new lippy ( Velvet Teddy I'm looking at you) I have been using the eyeshadow on my lips too. I dab a bit of eyeshadow over a thin layer of Carmex which gives a surprisingly nice look, and it lasts a lot longer than I thought it would too.
I'm really looking forward to playing around with this palette as there are just so many looks you can create with it. It's a very versatile product that I could use day or night and I can easily see it becoming a staple item in my makeup bag.
I'm going to me writing another post in the next few weeks with swatches of the eyeshadows and different looks using my favorite shades!
Have you tried this palette? What did you think?
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For Sean's 21st Birthday a few weeks back I treated us to a night in the Radisson Blu Birmingham. We had stayed here once before a few years ago and had enjoyed our stay so much I wanted to take us back. The plan was to spend a few hours getting ready in the hotel before heading out for dinner and then back to relax and take in the views from our room.
We arrived at The Radisson at around 2pm and were told our room would be ready in another hour. This didn't bother us too much as we left our bags in reception and headed out for some lunch. When we arrived back at the hotel we were promptly checked in and headed off to unpack in our room.
On entering our room it looked lovely, but I didn't like the view too much. After asking at reception if we could move to a room on the front of the hotel we were quickly given another room with a gorgeous view of the city. The staff at reception were very friendly and happy to help even fussy guests like us.
Our new room was perfect and had everything we needed for a relaxing evening. After unpacking our bags Sean headed straight for the teas and coffees, of which there was a nice selection. As an avid coffee drinker Sean was very pleased and I too was happy there was a packet of instant hot chocolate for me to relax with later.
We wasted no time and started getting ready straight away. I hopped in the shower while Sean read and took in the beautiful views over Birmingham. The bathroom was very clean and there was a lovely set of 'This Works' products for us to use in the shower. I like my showers hot and powerful so I'm always a bit worried about showing in hotel rooms, but I didn't need to worry at all as everything about it was perfect. I didn't use any of the freebies but I did take them home to try out another time.
After showering I dried and straightened my hair using the large full length mirror beside the bathroom. Having a large mirror in a hotel room is very important to me as I like to see my whole outfit as I'm getting ready. There were several large mirrors in our room making it very easy for me to get ready for the night.
After getting ready Sean and I headed out for his Birthday meal. On our way we stopped by reception to mention that one of our lamps was broken. We were told someone would be straight up to fix it and by the time me arrived back after dinner the lamp was working. The reception staff were once again very helpful.
We returned at around 10pm to wind down and relax in our comfy hotel room. Sean cracked open a bottle of wine and I fetched some ice from the machine located in the hallway. I love cold drinks, so having an ice machine on every floor really makes my stay that little bit more comfortable. There was also a range of drinks and snacks to choose from in the fridge but we didn't take any of those.
Sean and I considered going back out for drinks but decided to spend the rest of the night watching Glastonbury from the comfort of our king sized hotel bed. There are several channels available to watch and also a few radio stations to listen to. Last time we stayed we watched a few films which you can also rent straight to your TV.
After watching the last act of Glastonbury, we relaxed and took in the view from our temporary home. Although we were only on the 11th floor we could still see for miles even at night. The view really is the biggest selling point for this hotel, I could sit and look out the window for hours. The best views of the city can be seen from the front of the hotel so I would always consider asking for front facing room when I stay in the future.
The next morning we woke up refreshed and eager to get down to breakfast. When we arrived at the Filini Restaurant we were greeted by staff and given the choice of where to sit. We then helped ourselves to the huge buffet breakfast that offered a wide variety of food. We opted for a full English breakfast and then we picked up few sweeter treats such as Croissants and Pain au Chocolats for afterwards. If you didn't want a hot breakfast there were cereal options and also lots of fruit to choose from. Aw well as all that there was also a large selection of hot and cold drinks on offer. Sean opted for a cup of tea which he said we delicious and I chose to make my own fresh orange juice in the juicer. I thought it was a lovely touch to be able to slice your own orange and squeeze out the fresh juice to drink with your breakfast.
After stuffing ourselves silly we headed back to the room to pack our things and wave goodbye to the view we had come to love. We handed over our room key and promptly checked out of our favorite hotel in the UK.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Radisson Blu Birmingham and I'm sure we will be back to celebrate more special occasions in the future.
Have you ever stayed in a Radisson Hotel? I'd love to hear about your favorite UK hotels!
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A few weeks ago I was sent a sample of a new lip balm to test out, Dr PawPaw. I'd never heard of the brand before but I was intrigued as it claimed to be a multipurpose product acting as a moisturizer, hair product, and a cuticle and nail cream.
Dr PawPaw lip balm is a British made product that uses mostly natural ingredients and doesn't test on animals. The balm has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and includes ingredients that help repair skin, help retain moisture and have anti-inflammatory properties.
So what do I think of it? I've been using Dr PawPaw for a couple of weeks now and I've really taken a shine to it. Its a handy little product that is very easy to use and leaves my lips feeling soft and moisturized. Unlike other lip balms I have been using lately, Dr PawPaw comes in a tube not a tin so application is easy as I don't have to apply it with my fingers. I also feel that this makes the product more hygienic than lip balms in tins. Over the last few weeks I've barely left home without this lip balm as its such a good quality and I love using it on the go.
As Dr PawPaw is a multipurpose product I decided to try it out on the very ends of my hair. On the tube it claims to moisturize hair, lips, hands and heels so I thought I would put it to the test. I applied a small amount to the tips of my hair and I was very surprised just how quickly it sank in and it left my hair looking shiny, but not greasy. Although it made my hair look healthier I feel like this is more of a quick fix and there are many other products on the market that would give you better results.
I also used this product as a hand cream and I was quite pleased with the temporary results however I wouldn't use it as a long term solution as there are more effective products available.
The product itself is quite aesthetically pleasing, its a cute bright colored tube that would be hard to loose in your handbag. Although it comes in a very vivid shade of yellow I don't feel like there is anything tacky looking about this lip balm and I actually think it has an up market feel about it. I also think its a great size product to just keep in your handbag and they do a giant sized version you can leave at home.
All in all I've come to love the Dr PawPaw lip balm. I wouldn't use it as a hand cream, hair product or general moisturizer but as lip balm it really does the job. I do think its a little pricey considering there are similar products on the market for less, but good quality products don't come cheap and I would consider repurchasing this again. Overall it's a nice little beauty product and I would give it a 8/10
Have you ever tried any of the Dr PawPaw range? What did you think?
*This product is a press sample however this is not a sponsored post and all opinions are my own
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While everyone's getting ready to survive camping at festivals this summer, I'm preparing to ruff it on a standard camping ground with my family and Sean this weekend and I couldn't be more excited. I've never been proper camping before (pretty sure glamping doesn't count) and I'm trying to fit everything I need into an averaged sized gym bag, so I'm going to have to stick to just the essentials.
When it comes to camping I'm honestly a bit clueless. As far as I'm concerned a tent, sleeping bag and what I'm going to wear should be enough but after chatting to a few veterans I was clearly going to need to take a lot more. I thought it would be a nice idea to talk about what I'll be taking and then you guys can tell me what I am definitely going to need!
Apparently there won't be anywhere to charge my phone. Now don't get me wrong, I can live without my phone, but I like to be connected and I use social media a lot. I was told there would be plug sockets in the toilet block but I'm hardly going to waste my weekend sat in there waiting for my phone to charge. My best option is purchasing a portable phone charger and hope I get a few charges out of it.
Now looking half decent on a camp site was a big concern of mine. I know no one is going to be glammed up but I still don't want to look gross. I'm not going to be taking straighteners or doing anything fancy with my hair because I don't really have the room in my bag and I don't want to waste time getting ready. Although I want my hair to look nice I think I'm just going to straighten it on the day we drive down and hope for the best. I'll be taking lots of bobbles and hair grips and I'll probably just wear it up for the next few days. I will be packing dry shampoo and hairspray to make my hair a little bit more manageable but I'd love to watch some easy to do hairstyle tutorials if you guys have any good ones!
One thing I definitely want to keep to hand this weekend is sun cream and sunglasses. I don't have any idea what the weather will be like but I want to be prepared if its sunny because I burn like mad. Although with a bit of moisturizer it usually browns up, i'm not always lucky and I don't fancy turning up to work with a red blistering nose. I've been using this Hawaiian Tropic one for a few weeks now and it seems to be quite good, it also smells amazing!
I always take photos wherever I go, especially on holidays but I don't really want to take my big expensive DSLR to a campsite where it could potentially get wet or even stolen. I've decided to take my little compact FujiFilm camera to capture every second of the weekend. The camera is waterproof, dust-proof, shockproof and even freeze-proof. I originally bought it to take photos in the sea when I'm on holiday and although I doubt I will get to test out any of its fancy features, its a lot more durable and less expensive than my good camera.
I will also be packing a good book to read on the way down and if we're stuck for things to do. I'm sure I wont have 5 minutes to relax but just in case I do I know I wont be bored. My last two essentials are my Simple moisturizer which I use on my face every night before bed and my Carmex lip balm as I'm sure the weather will only make my dry lips worse than they already are.
So that's my little camping essentials list. I'll obviously be taking a sleeping bag, comfy clothes and lots of snacks but I'd love to hear about your camping must haves! If you have any camping tips or tricks let me know in the comments or over on twitter! Like I said I'm completely clueless so any suggestions would be appreciated!
Another month means another round up of my favourite beauty products right now! This month I've actually tried out quite a few new beauty treats which makes a nice change.
So what are my June beauty favourites...
1. The Body Shop White Musk Libertine Solid Perfume - I picked this little product up quite a few weeks ago and its been living in my handbag ever since. I'd never used solid perfume before but when I tested this out in the body shop I knew I had to give it a go. It is a very feminine scent that almost smells like talcum powder and and flowers and I love it. I pop a bit on my neck, wrists and inner elbow in the morning and the scent stays with my throughout the day. This product only costs £5 which I think is a bargain considering how long it will last!
2. Dr PawPaw Original Balm* - I was sent this product to try out last month and I actually have a review ready to post in the next week so I wont go into too much detail right now. I'd never heard of Dr PawPaw before I was asked to review it but honestly I've come to love it. It has replaced my tub of Carmex as my go to product and I don't leave the house without it. Its designed to be a multipurpose product but I prefer to just use it as a lip balm as I think that's the job it does best.
3. The Body Shop Eyeshadow in shade #002 Dazzling Sand - I'd been eyeing up the body shop eyeshadows for quite some time so Sean treated me to a couple a few weeks back. Its a really high quality, easy to use product that I wear for work or on a night out. The product was £7 which I don't think is too bad for such a good eyeshadow but The Body Shop often run a 3 for 2 deal on their makeup meaning you get your cheapest item free. I've been using this product pretty much non stop since I got it and I can see myself wearing it so much throughout summer.
4. Maybelline Lash Sensational - I'd heard so many good things about this mascara over the last few months and I really wanted to try it out. I'd heard a lot of people saying it was a good dupe for my much more expensive Roller Lash Mascara which is starting to dry up. After using it for a while I would definitely purchase this mascara again as I love the length it gives my lashes. It does give a very similar effect to the Roller Lash although I don't think it gives my lashes quite as much volume. I also love how easily this mascara washes off as I find some of them a little bit tricky to remove.
So those were my favorite beauty products from June. I'd love to hear what you've been using lately!
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